UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16
OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November, 2012
Commission File Number: 000-54149
Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
1000 - 36 Toronto Street, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2C5
(Address of principal executive offices)
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SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibits
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.
BRIDGEPORT VENTURES INC. | ||
(Registrant) | ||
Date: November 30, 2012 | By: | /s/ Carmelo Marrelli |
Carmelo Marrelli | ||
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
BRIDGEPORT VENTURES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 2012 AND 2011
(EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
Bridgeport Venture Inc. | ||||||
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position | ||||||
(Expressed in Canadian dollars) | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
As at | As at | |||||
October 31, | April 30, | |||||
2012 | 2012 | |||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents (note 5) |
$ | 16,739,214 | $ | 17,810,583 | ||
Amounts receivable and other assets (note 6) |
167,508 | 160,455 | ||||
Available-for-sale investments (note 7) |
15,375 | 24,250 | ||||
Total current assets |
16,922,097 | 17,995,288 | ||||
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Interest in exploration properties and deferred exploration expenditures (note 8) |
4,275,545 | 4,208,534 | ||||
Equipment (note 9) |
- | 17,055 | ||||
Total assets |
$ | 21,197,642 | $ | 22,220,877 | ||
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
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Current liabilities |
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Amounts payable and other liabilities (notes 10 and 16) |
$ | 235,866 | $ | 97,233 | ||
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Equity |
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Share capital (note 11) |
31,364,501 | 31,364,501 | ||||
Reserves |
7,884,264 | 8,089,028 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(12,750 | ) | (3,875 | ) | ||
Accumulated deficit |
(18,274,239 | ) | (17,326,010 | ) | ||
Total equity |
20,961,776 | 22,123,644 | ||||
Total equity and liabilities |
$ | 21,197,642 | $ | 22,220,877 |
The accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
Nature of operations and going concern (note 1)
Commitment
and contingencies (note 18)
Approved on behalf of the Board:
(Signed) "Hugh Snyder", Director
(Signed) "Graham Clow", Director
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc. | ||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss | ||||||||||||
(Expressed in Canadian dollars) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||||||
October 31, | October 31, | |||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||
Operating expenses |
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General and administrative (note 15) |
$ | 704,614 | $ | 504,574 | $ | 1,063,717 | $ | 1,152,703 | ||||
Total general and administrative expenses |
(704,614 | ) | (504,574 | ) | (1,063,717 | ) | (1,152,703 | ) | ||||
Interest income |
58,128 | 75,665 | 117,882 | 147,304 | ||||||||
Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment |
- | 111,182 | - | 111,182 | ||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
531 | 71,430 | 1,375 | (34,786 | ) | |||||||
Write-off of equipment (note 9) |
- | - | (15,776 | ) | - | |||||||
Net loss from continued operations before tax |
(645,955 | ) | (246,297 | ) | (960,236 | ) | (929,003 | ) | ||||
Deferred income tax (expense) |
- | (25,000 | ) | - | (25,000 | ) | ||||||
Net loss from continued operations |
(645,955 | ) | (271,297 | ) | (960,236 | ) | (954,003 | ) | ||||
Net loss from discontinued operation (note 3) |
- | (133,155 | ) | - | (1,218,981 | ) | ||||||
Net loss for the period |
$ | (645,955 | ) | $ | (404,452 | ) | $ | (960,236 | ) | $ | (2,172,984 | ) |
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Net loss from continued operations |
(645,955 | ) | (271,297 | ) | (960,236 | ) | (954,003 | ) | ||||
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale investment |
(750 | ) | 375 | (8,875 | ) | 375 | ||||||
Reclassification on net realized gain on available-for-sale investment, net of tax of $25,000 |
- | (175,000 | ) | - | (175,000 | ) | ||||||
Comprehensive loss from continued operations |
(646,705 | ) | (445,922 | ) | (969,111 | ) | (1,128,628 | ) | ||||
Comprehensive loss from discontinued operation (note 3) |
- | (133,155 | ) | - | (1,218,981 | ) | ||||||
Comprehensive loss for the period |
$ | (646,705 | ) | $ | (579,077 | ) | $ | (969,111 | ) | $ | (2,347,609 | ) |
Basic and diluted net loss per share |
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- continued operations (note 12) |
$ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) |
Basic and diluted net loss per share |
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- discontinued operation (note 12) |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic and diluted |
50,579,600 | 50,579,600 | 50,579,600 | 50,579,600 |
The accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc. | ||||||
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||
(Expressed in Canadian dollars) | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
For the six months ended October 31, |
2012 | 2011 | ||||
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Operating activities |
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Net loss for the period |
$ | (960,236 | ) | $ | (954,003 | ) |
Adjustments for: |
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Amortization |
1,279 | 3,363 | ||||
Share-based payments |
(192,757 | ) | 391,753 | |||
Gain on sale of investment |
- | (111,182 | ) | |||
Deferred tax expense |
- | 25,000 | ||||
Write-off of equipment |
15,776 | - | ||||
Non-cash working capital items: |
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Amounts receivable and other assets |
(7,053 | ) | (22,190 | ) | ||
Amounts payable and other liabilities |
140,567 | 25,893 | ||||
Cash flow used in discontinued operation (note 3) |
- | (279,391 | ) | |||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(1,002,424 | ) | (920,757 | ) | ||
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Investing activities |
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Expenditure on exploration properties |
(68,945 | ) | (3,271,505 | ) | ||
Proceeds from sale of investments |
- | 191,182 | ||||
Cash flow used in discontinued operation (note 3) |
- | (137,152 | ) | |||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(68,945 | ) | (3,217,475 | ) | ||
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,071,369 | ) | (4,138,232 | ) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
17,810,583 | 22,870,894 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 16,739,214 | $ | 18,732,662 |
The accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity | ||||||||||||||||||
(Expressed in Canadian dollars) | ||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity attributable to shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||
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Reserves | other | ||||||||||||||||
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Share-based | comprehensive | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||
Share capital | Warrants | payments | income | deficit | Total | |||||||||||||
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Balance, April 30, 2011 |
$ | 31,364,501 | $ | 5,604,011 | $ | 2,395,717 | $ | 175,000 | $ | (9,485,653 | ) | $ | 30,053,576 | |||||
Share-based payments |
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Officers and directors |
- | - | 445,462 | - | - | 445,462 | ||||||||||||
Employee |
- | - | 34,766 | - | - | 34,766 | ||||||||||||
Consultants |
- | - | (88,475 | ) | - | - | (88,475 | ) | ||||||||||
Expiration of stock options |
- | - | (4,560 | ) | - | 4,560 | - | |||||||||||
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |
- | - | - | (174,625 | ) | - | (174,625 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss for the period |
- | - | - | - | (2,172,984 | ) | (2,172,984 | ) | ||||||||||
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Balance, October 31, 2011 |
$ | 31,364,501 | $ | 5,604,011 | $ | 2,782,910 | $ | 375 | $ | (11,654,077 | ) | $ | 28,097,720 |
The accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
(Expressed in Canadian dollars) | ||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity attributable to shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||
Reserves | other | |||||||||||||||||
Share capital | Warrants | Share-based
payments |
comprehensive
loss |
Accumulated
deficit |
Total | |||||||||||||
Balance, April 30, 2012 |
$ | 31,364,501 | $ | 5,604,011 | $ | 2,485,017 | $ | (3,875 | ) | $ | (17,326,010 | ) | $ | 22,123,644 | ||||
Share-based payments |
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Officers and directors |
- | - | (186,649 | ) | - | - | (186,649 | ) | ||||||||||
Employee |
- | - | (4,053 | ) | - | - | (4,053 | ) | ||||||||||
Consultants |
- | - | (2,055 | ) | - | - | (2,055 | ) | ||||||||||
Expiration of stock options |
- | - | (12,007 | ) | - | 12,007 | - | |||||||||||
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |
- | - | - | (8,875 | ) | - | (8,875 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss for the period |
- | - | - | - | (960,236 | ) | (960,236 | ) | ||||||||||
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Balance, October 31, 2012 |
$ | 31,364,501 | $ | 5,604,011 | $ | 2,280,253 | $ | (12,750 | ) | $ | (18,274,239 | ) | $ | 20,961,776 |
The accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Notes to the Condensed
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
October 31, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
1. | Nature of operations and going concern |
Bridgeport Ventures Inc. (the Company or "Bridgeport") was incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada by Articles of Incorporation dated May 10, 2007. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of properties for the mining of precious and base metals. Bridgeport has operations in the United States and Canada. The Company is in the process of exploring its exploration properties for mineral resources and has not determined whether the properties contain economically recoverable reserves. The primary office of the Company is located at 401 Bay Street, Suite 2702, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2Y4.
The business of mining and exploring for minerals involves a high degree of risk and there can be no assurance that current exploration programs will result in profitable mining operations. The recoverability of the carrying value of exploration properties and the Company's continued existence is dependent upon the preservation of its interest in the underlying properties, the discovery of economically recoverable reserves, the achievement of profitable operations, or the ability of the Company to raise alternative financing, if necessary, or alternatively upon the Company's ability to dispose of its interests on an advantageous basis. Changes in future conditions could require material write-downs of the carrying values.
Although the Company has taken steps to verify title to the properties on which it is conducting exploration and in which it has an interest, in accordance with industry standards for the current stage of exploration of such properties, these procedures do not guarantee the Company's title. Property title may be subject to unregistered prior agreements and non-compliance with regulatory requirements. The Company's assets may also be subject to increases in taxes and royalties, renegotiations of contracts, currency exchange fluctuations and restrictions and political uncertainty.
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assume that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations as they come due. The Company has incurred losses in the current and prior periods, with a net loss of $960,236 for the six months ended October 31, 2012 and has an accumulated deficit of $18,274,239 to October 31, 2012 (April 30, 2012 -$17,326,010). As at October 31, 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $16,739,214 and working capital of $16,686,231. Management of the Company believes that it has sufficient funds to pay its ongoing administrative expenses and to meet its liabilities for the ensuing twelve months as they fall due.
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not reflect the adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported expenses and condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position classifications that would be necessary if the Company were unable to realize its assets and settle its liabilities as a going concern in the normal course of operations. Such adjustments could be material.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Notes to the Condensed
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
October 31, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
2. | Significant accounting policies |
(a) | Statement of compliance |
The Company applies International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements required by IFRS as issued by IASB and interpretations issued by IFRIC.
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended April 30, 2012.
The policies applied in these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are based on IFRSs issued and outstanding as of November 29, 2012, the date the Board of Directors approved the statements. The same accounting policies and methods of computation are followed in these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as compared with the most recent annual financial statements as at and for the year ended April 30, 2012. Any subsequent changes to IFRS that are given effect in the Companys annual financial statements for the year ending April 30, 2013 could result in restatement of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
(b) |
New standards not yet adopted and interpretations issued but not yet effective |
There are no relevant changes in accounting standards applicable to future periods other than as disclosed in the most recent annual statements as at and for the year ended April 30, 2012.
3. | Discontinued operation |
During the year ended April 30, 2012, the Company committed to a plan to pursue the sale of its subsidiary Rio Condor Resources S.A. ("Rio Condor") and discontinued this operation since it was no longer in the Company's commercial objectives. Consequently, the operating results and cash flows of Rio Condor have been presented distinctly. The Company sold the interests it owned in Rio Condor on March 31, 2012 for cash consideration of US$62,100 ($61,412). The Company recorded a gain on disposal of $59,657 in the consolidated financial statements during the year ended April 30, 2012.
Statement of loss and comprehensive loss of the discontinued operation for the three and six months ended October 31, 2012 and 2011:
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||||||
October 31, | October 31, | |||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||
General and administrative |
$ | - | $ | (504 | ) | $ | - | $ | 18,716 | |||
Total general and administrative expenses |
- | 504 | - | (18,716 | ) | |||||||
Write-off of Rosario exploration property interests and related receivables |
- | (10,327 | ) | - | (1,084,899 | ) | ||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
- | (123,332 | ) | - | (115,366 | ) | ||||||
Net loss and comprehensive loss from discontinued operation |
- | (133,155 | ) | $ | - | $ | (1,218,981 | ) |
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Notes to the Condensed
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
October 31, 2012 and 2011
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
3. | Discontinued operation (continued) |
Statement of cash flows used in discontinued operation:
Six months ended October 31, | 2012 | 2011 | ||||
Cash flows used in operating activities | $ | - | $ | (279,391 | ) | |
Cash flows used in investing activities | - | (137,152 | ) | |||
$ | - | $ | (416,543 | ) |
4. | Acquisition of Premier Royalty |
On June 28, 2012, the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent that set forth the basic terms of a business combination pursuant to which Bridgeport would acquire Premier Gold Mines Limiteds ("Premier Gold") wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier Royalty Corporation ("Premier Royalty") (the "Business Combination"). The letter of intent was replaced by a binding business combination agreement (the "Business Combination Agreement") entered into by Premier Gold, Premier Royalty and the Company on August 7, 2012.
In addition, in connection with the Business Combination, the common shares of Bridgeport will be consolidated on the basis of one post-consolidation Bridgeport share for every 4 existing Bridgeport shares. The options and existing warrants of Bridgeport will also be adjusted to reflect the consolidation of Bridgeport shares and the distribution of Bridgeport Warrants.
Pursuant to the Business Combination, Bridgeport will issue shares to Premier Gold in such amount as is equal to 60% of the issued and outstanding shares of Bridgeport (prior to giving effect to any convertible securities or instruments). Bridgeport will also issue warrants to its existing shareholders on the basis of 0.375 of a warrant for each post-consolidation common share of Bridgeport held by such shareholders. Each whole warrant (a Bridgeport Warrant) will be exercisable at a price of $2.00 per post-consolidation Bridgeport share for a period commencing on the date that is six months following the completion of the Business Combination and ending on the date that is four years following completion of the Business Combination, subject to early expiry upon the occurrence of certain events.
Premier Gold has previously provided a bridge loan facility to Premier Royalty in connection with the acquisition by Premier Royalty of certain royalties. In addition to stipulated cash payback provisions, Premier Gold will be granted a one-time right in its sole discretion to convert all or a portion of the bridge loan into units of Bridgeport (at a price of $1.40 per unit, on a post-consolidation basis), each such unit consisting of one post-consolidation common share of Bridgeport and 0.375 of a warrant. Each whole warrant exercisable to acquire a post-consolidation Bridgeport share at a price of $2.00 per share. In addition, Premier Gold will receive up to an additional 2.8 million Bridgeport Warrants less the number of Bridgeport Warrants issued to Premier Gold pursuant to the conversion right set out above and an additional 1.4575 million warrants which shall be exercisable at a price of $2.00 per post-consolidation Bridgeport share until October 7, 2014. Also, convertible securities of Premier Royalty granted to certain vendors of royalty interests will convert into common shares or warrants of Bridgeport in connection with the Business Combination.
In addition, in connection with the Business Combination, Bridgeport will change its name to Premier Royalty Inc., the number of directors of Bridgeport will be increased from five to eight, Messrs. Jon North, Wolf Seidler, and Graham Clow will resign as directors and Messrs. Abraham Drost, Ewan Downie, Steven Filipovic, George Faught, Howard Katz, and Ms. Julie Lassonde shall be appointed as directors, in addition to Mr. Hugh Snyder and Ms. Shastri Ramnath who shall remain as directors, and each of the officers of Bridgeport shall resign. Mr. Abraham Drost shall be appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Eugene Lee shall be appointed as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Shaun Drake shall be appointed as Corporate Secretary and Mr. Ewan Downie shall be appointed as Chairman.
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4. | Acquisition of Premier Royalty (continued) |
On July 10, 2012, Premier Gold announced the closing of a private placement (the "Financing") by Premier Royalty, of an aggregate $11,500,000 principal amount of convertible debentures of Premier Royalty, which accrue interest at a rate of 8% per annum. The convertible debentures mature on May 31, 2013 unless, among other things, they are automatically converted as a result of the occurrence of a going public transaction by Premier Royalty, including the closing of the Business Combination. If the Business Combination is completed, the convertible debentures will convert into Bridgeport units at a price of $1.40 per unit. Each unit will consist of one common share of Bridgeport and 0.375 of a Bridgeport Warrant. The proceeds were used by Premier Royalty for royalty acquisitions and working capital.
In connection with the Business Combination Agreement, all of the outstanding stock options shall expire on or before the 90th day following the effective date of the Business Combination.
The Business Combination is subject to Bridgeport securityholder approval at a meeting to be held on November 30, 2012. The TSX has granted conditional approval of the Business Combination.
5. | Cash and cash equivalents |
As at | As at | |||||
October 31, | April 30, | |||||
2012 | 2012 | |||||
Cash | $ | 159,948 | $ | 79,195 | ||
Cash equivalents | 16,579,266 | 17,731,388 | ||||
Total | $ | 16,739,214 | $ | 17,810,583 | ||
6. | Amounts receivable and other assets |
As at | As at | |||||
October 31, | April 30, | |||||
2012 | 2012 | |||||
Sales tax receivable | $ | 128,803 | $ | 38,459 | ||
Amounts receivable | 612 | 61,513 | ||||
Prepaid expenses | 38,093 | 60,483 | ||||
$ | 167,508 | $ | 160,455 |
7. | Available-for-sale investments |
On October 25, 2011, Bridgeport received 25,000 common shares of Gondwana Gold Inc.("Gondwana") in accordance with the terms of an agreement signed between the Company and Gondwana. The 25,000 common shares received were valued at $10,125 on October 25, 2011 based on the bid price on October 25, 2011. As of October 31, 2012, the bid price of Gondwana was $0.215 resulting in a loss of $250 and $4,375 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2012 which was recorded in other comprehensive loss as at October 31, 2012. At October 31, 2012, the shares of Gondwana were valued at $5,375 using the bid price of the security.
On December 7, 2011, 100,000 common shares of Orsa Ventures Corp. ("Orsa") were received in accordance with an option agreement signed between the Company and Orsa. The 100,000 common shares received were valued at $18,000 on December 7, 2011 based on the bid price on December 7, 2011. As of October 31, 2012, the bid price of the Orsa shares was $0.10 resulting in a loss of $500 and $4,500 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2012 which was recorded in other comprehensive loss as at October 31, 2012. At October 31, 2012, the shares of Orsa were valued at $10,000 using the bid price of the security.
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8. | Interest in exploration properties and deferred exploration expenditures |
Six months ended October 31, 2012 | ||||||
Nevada | ||||||
Properties | ||||||
(USA)(1) | Total | |||||
Opening balance | $ | 4,208,534 | $ | 4,208,534 | ||
Exploration | 67,011 | 67,011 | ||||
Ending balance | $ | 4,275,545 | $ | 4,275,545 |
Six months ended October 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
Nevada | McCart | Rosario | ||||||||||
Properties | Township | Properties | ||||||||||
(USA) | (Canada) | (Chile) | Total | |||||||||
Opening balance | $ | 6,430,690 | $ | 171,596 | $ | 975,725 | $ | 7,578,011 | ||||
Acquisition | - | - | (94,071 | ) | (94,071 | ) | ||||||
Exploration | 2,768,906 | 351 | (43,922 | ) | 2,725,335 | |||||||
Salaries and benefits | - | 4,667 | - | 4,667 | ||||||||
Option payment received | - | (10,125 | ) | - | (10,125 | ) | ||||||
Write-off of exploration properties | - | - | (837,732 | ) | (837,732 | ) | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | 9,199,596 | $ | 166,489 | $ | - | $ | 9,366,085 |
(1) As at October 31, 2012, Orsa Ventures Corp. has fulfilled its first year obligation by spending $150,000 on exploration expenditures on the Ashby Gold Property, which is part of the Nevada Properties.
9. | Equipment |
Cost |
Computer equipment |
Software | Office equipment |
Structures | Machinery and equipment |
Total | ||||||||||||
Balance, April 30, 2011 |
$ | 30,234 | $ | 315 | $ | 1,788 | $ | 15,567 | $ | 5,057 | $ | 52,961 | ||||||
Balance, October 31, 2011 |
30,234 | 315 | 1,788 | 15,567 | 5,057 | 52,961 | ||||||||||||
(Disposal) |
(2,970 | ) | (315 | ) | (1,788 | ) | (15,567 | ) | (5,057 | ) | (25,697 | ) | ||||||
Balance, April 30, 2012 |
27,264 | - | - | - | - | 27,264 | ||||||||||||
Write-off of equipment |
(27,264 | ) | - | - | - | - | (27,264 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2012 |
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
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9. | Equipment (continued) |
Accumulated amortization |
Computer
equipment |
Software | Office
equipment |
Structures | Machinery
and equipment |
Total | ||||||||||||
Balance, April 30, 2011 |
$ | 4,825 | $ | 158 | $ | 219 | $ | 3,207 | $ | 1,650 | $ | 10,059 | ||||||
Amortization |
3,668 | 69 | 153 | 1,205 | 492 | 5,587 | ||||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2011 |
8,493 | 227 | 372 | 4,412 | 2,142 | 15,646 | ||||||||||||
Amortization |
2,878 | - | - | - | - | 2,878 | ||||||||||||
(Disposal) |
(1,162 | ) | (227 | ) | (372 | ) | (4,412 | ) | (2,142 | ) | (8,315 | ) | ||||||
Balance, April 30, 2012 |
10,209 | - | - | - | - | 10,209 | ||||||||||||
Amortization |
1,279 | - | - | - | - | 1,279 | ||||||||||||
Write-off of equipment |
(11,488 | ) | - | - | - | - | (11,488 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2012 |
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
Carrying value |
Computer
equipment |
Software | Office equipment |
Structures | Machinery
and equipment |
Total | ||||||||||||
Balance, April 30, 2011 |
$ | 25,409 | $ | 157 | $ | 1,569 | $ | 12,360 | $ | 3,407 | $ | 42,902 | ||||||
Balance, October 31, 2011 |
$ | 21,741 | $ | 88 | $ | 1,416 | $ | 11,155 | $ | 2,915 | $ | 37,315 | ||||||
Balance, April 30, 2012 |
$ | 17,055 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 17,055 | ||||||
Balance, October 31, 2012 |
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
10. | Amounts payable and other liabilities |
As at | As at | |||||
October 31, | April 30, | |||||
2012 | 2011 | |||||
Falling due within the year | ||||||
Trade payables | $ | 130,233 | $ | 18,084 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 105,633 | 79,149 | ||||
$ | 235,866 | $ | 97,233 |
11. | Share capital |
a) Authorized share capital
The authorized share capital consisted of unlimited number of common shares. The common shares do not have a par value. All issued shares are fully paid.
b) Common shares issued
There were no changes to the issued share capital during the periods as follows:
Number of | ||||||
common | ||||||
shares | Amount | |||||
Balance, April 30, 2012 and October 31, 2012 | 50,579,600 | $ | 31,364,501 |
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12. | Net loss per common share |
The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share from continued operations and discontinued operation for the three and six months ended October 31, 2012 and 2011 was based on the loss attributable to common shareholders from continued operations of $645,955 and $960,236, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 -$271,297 and $954,003), the loss attributable to common shareholders from discontinued operation of $nil and $nil respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $133,155 and $1,218,981), and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 50,579,600 and 50,579,600, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - 50,579,600 and 50,579,600). Diluted loss per share for the three and six months ended October 31, 2012 did not include the effect of 28,825,000 warrants (2011 - 28,825,000) and 4,420,000 stock options (2011 -5,040,834) as they are anti-dilutive.
13. | Warrants |
The following table reflects the continuity of warrants for the period ended October 31, 2012:
Number of | ||||||
warrants | Amount | |||||
Balance, April 30, 2012 and October 31, 2012 | 28,825,000 | $ | 5,604,011 |
The following table reflects the actual warrants issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2012:
Number of Warrants Outstanding |
Grant date ($) fair value |
Exercise Price ($) | Expiry Date | |||||||
6,575,000 | 374,925 | 0.50 | October 7,2014 | |||||||
12,590,000 | 3,225,959 | 1.50 | December 1,2012 | |||||||
8,625,000 | 1,622,699 | 1.40 | December 20,2012 | |||||||
1,035,000(1) | 380,428 | 1.00 | December 20,2012 | |||||||
28,825,000 | 5,604,011 | 1.22 |
(1) Each exercisable to acquire one unit, each unit consisting of one common share and one-half of one warrant with each whole warrant exercisable to acquire one additional common share at an exercise price of $1.40 until December 20, 2012.
14. | Stock options |
The shareholders of the Company approved the stock option plan on December 18, 2007. Up to such number of common shares as is equal to 10% of the aggregate number of common shares issued and outstanding from time to time may be reserved for issue upon the exercise of options granted pursuant to the stock option plan.
The purpose of the stock option plan is to attract, retain and motivate directors, officers, employees and other service providers by providing them with the opportunity, through share options, to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company and benefit from its growth. The options are non-assignable and may be granted for a term not exceeding five years.
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14. | Stock options (continued) |
Stock options may be granted under the stock option plan only to directors, officers, employees and other service providers subject to the rules and regulations of applicable regulatory authorities and any Canadian stock exchange upon which the common shares may be listed or may trade from time to time. The total number of common shares which may be reserved for issuance to any one individual under the stock option plan within any one year period shall not exceed 5% of the outstanding issue. The maximum number of common shares which may be reserved for issuance to insiders under the stock option plan, any other employer stock option plans or options for services, shall be 10% of the common shares issued and outstanding at the time of the grant (on a non-diluted basis).
The maximum number of common shares which may be issued to insiders under the stock option plan, together with any other previously established or proposed share compensation arrangements, within any one year period shall be 10% of the outstanding issue. The maximum number of common shares which may be issued to any one insider and his or her associates under the stock option plan, together with any other previously established or proposed share compensation arrangements, within a one year period shall be 5% of the common shares outstanding at the time of the grant (on a non-diluted basis).
The maximum number of stock options which may be granted to any one consultant under the stock option plan, any other employer stock options plans or options for services, within any 12 month period, must not exceed 2% of the common shares issued and outstanding at the time of the grant (on a non-diluted basis). The maximum number of stock options which may be granted to any persons performing investor relations services under the stock option plan, any other employer stock options plans or options for services, within any 12 month period must not exceed, in the aggregate, 2% of the common shares issued and outstanding at the time of the grant (on a non-diluted basis).
The exercise price of options issued may not be less than the fair market value of the common shares at the time the option is granted, less any allowable discounts.
The following reflects the continuity of stock options for the period ended October 31, 2012:
Weighted Average | ||||||
Number of | Exercise Price | |||||
Stock Options | ($) | |||||
Balance, April 30, 2011 | 4,565,000 | 1.06 | ||||
Granted (16)(17)(18) | 687,500 | 0.53 | ||||
Forfeited (5)(14) | (196,666 | ) | 1.34 | |||
Expired (14) | (15,000 | ) | 1.00 | |||
Balance, October 31, 2011 | 5,040,834 | 0.98 | ||||
Expired(1)(5) | (533,334 | ) | 1.01 | |||
Balance, April 30, 2012 | 4,507,500 | 0.98 | ||||
Expired(13)(17)(18) | (31,666 | ) | 0.84 | |||
Forfeited(13)(14)(16)(17)(18) | (55,834 | ) | 0.72 | |||
Balance, October 31, 2012 | 4,420,000 | 0.98 |
(1) On August 20, 2009, the Company granted 700,000 stock options to officers and directors of the Company exercisable for one common share each at a price of $0.35 per share for a five-year period. These stock options vested immediately. 500,000 of these stock options expire on August 20, 2014 and the remaining 200,000 stock options expired on January 7, 2012. During the year ended April 30, 2012, 200,000 stock options expired unexercised and as at April 30, 2012, 500,000 stock options remain outstanding. The grant date fair value of $56,000 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield 0%, expected volatility 100%, risk-free rate of return 2.6% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012 $nil and $nil, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $nil and $nil, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
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14. | Stock options (continued) |
(2) On November 12, 2009, the Company granted 200,000 stock options to a director of the Company pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $1.20 per share for a five-year period expiring on November 12, 2014. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third each on the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $172,000 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 93%, risk-free rate of return of 2.7% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and $nil, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $7,226 and $14,452, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
(3) On November 17, 2009, the Company granted 250,000 stock options to a consultant of the Company pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $1.20 per share for a period of five years expiring on November 17, 2014. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $205,000 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 93%, risk-free rate of return of 2.6% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and $nil, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $8,612 and $17,224, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
(4) On December 8, 2009, the Company granted 300,000 options to a director of the Company pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $1.40 per share for a period of five years expiring on December 7, 2014. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $300,000 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 92%, risk-free rate of return of 2.5% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and $nil, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 -$12,603 and $25,206, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
(5) On December 8, 2009, the Company granted 525,000 options to consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $1.40 per share for a period of five years expiring on December 7, 2014. During the year ended April 30, 2011, 16,667 of these options expired and 8,333 of these options were forfeited and during the year ended April 30, 2012, 166,666 options were forfeited, 166,667 options expired on November 30, 2011 and the remaining 166,667 expired on December 12, 2011. As of October 31, 2012, nil options remain outstanding. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $525,000 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 92%, risk-free rate of return of 2.5% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and $nil, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 -($136,302) and ($115,297), respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
(6) On January 11, 2010, the Company granted 250,000 stock options to a director pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $2.15 per share for a period of five years expiring on January 11, 2015. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $379,750 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 90%, risk-free rate of return of 2.7% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and $nil, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $15,953 and $31,906, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
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14. | Stock options (continued) |
(7) On January 25, 2010, the Company granted 100,000 stock options to a consultant pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $2.40 per share for a period of five years expiring on January 25, 2015. During the year ended April 30, 2011, 66,667 of these stock options expired and 33,333 of these stock options were forfeited and as of October 31, 2012, nil options remain outstanding. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $167,900 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 89%, risk-free rate of return of 2.5% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and $nil, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $nil and $nil, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
(8) On February 1, 2010, the Company granted 25,000 stock options to an employee pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $2.40 per share for a period of five years expiring on February 1, 2015. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $45,150 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 89%, risk-free rate of return of 2.47% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and $nil, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $1,897 and $3,794, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
(9) On March 10, 2010, the Company granted 50,000 stock options to a consultant pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $2.45 per share for a period of five years expiring on March 10, 2015. During the year ended April 30, 2011, 16,666 of these stock options expired and 33,334 were forfeited and as of October 31, 2012, nil options remain outstanding. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $84,750 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 87%, risk-free rate of return of 2.81% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and $nil, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $nil and $nil, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
(10) On September 23, 2010, the Company granted 400,000 stock options to an officer pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $1.05 per share for a period of five years expiring on September 23, 2015. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $273,600 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 81%, risk-free rate of return of 2.11% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $10,897 and $22,391, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $24,139 and $58,023, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
(11) On December 21, 2010, the Company granted 1,600,000 stock options to an officer pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $1.00 per share for a period of five years expiring on December 21, 2015. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $940,800 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 77%, risk-free rate of return of 2.17% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and ($212,785), respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 -$118,513 and $237,026, respectively) was credited to share-based payments.
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14. | Stock options (continued) |
(12) On January 7, 2011, the Company granted 250,000 stock options to a director pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, exercisable for one common share each at a price of $1.00 per share for a period of five years expiring on January 7, 2016. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third on the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $116,500 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 76%, risk-free rate of return of 2.24% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $4,887 and $9,781, respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 -$14,675 and $29,350, respectively) was expensed to share-based payments.
(13) On March 15, 2011, the Company granted 35,000 options exercisable at $0.85 to an employee of the Company with an expiry date of March 15, 2016. On May 15, 2012, 11,667 options were forfeited and on August 13, 2012, 23,333 options expired unexercised. As at October 31, 2012, nil options remain outstanding. The options vest as to on-third on the date of grant and one-third after the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $11,375 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 74%, risk-free rate of return of 2.22% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and ($2,137), respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $1,432 and $2,865, respectively) was credited to share-based payments.
(14) On March 15, 2011, the Company granted 55,000 options exercisable at $1.00 to employees of the Company with an expiry date of March 15, 2016. During the year ended April 30, 2012, 30,000 options were forfeited and 15,000 expired unexercised on September 14, 2011. On October 12, 2012, 3,333 options were forfeited. As at October 31, 2012, 6,667 options remaining outstanding. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third after the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $16,720 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 74%, risk-free rate of return of 2.22% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $518 and ($571), respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - ($2,202) and ($96), respectively) was credited to share-based payments.
(15) During the year ended April 30, 2011, the expiry date of 200,000 fully vested options granted on August 20, 2009 to a former director was modified. The expiry date changed from August 20, 2014 to January 7, 2012. The former director resigned and became a consultant to the Company. During the year ended April 30, 2012, the 200,000 stock options expired unexercised (see Note 14(1)).
(16) On June 8, 2011, the Company granted 55,000 options exercisable at $0.85 to an employee and a consultant of the Company with an expiry date of June 8, 2016. On October 1, 2012, 18,334 options were forfeited. As at October 31, 2012, 36,666 options remain outstanding. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third after the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $11,550 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 72%, risk-free rate of return of 2.05% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $nil and ($1,722), respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $1,454 and $6,142, respectively) was credited to share-based payments.
(17) On July 26, 2011, the Company granted 417,500 options exercisable at $0.50 to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company with an expiry date of July 26, 2016. On May 15, 2012, 6,667 options were forfeited and on August 13, 2012, 3,333 options expired unexercised. On October 1, 2012, 4,166 options were forfeited and on October 12, 2012, 1,667 options were forfeited. As at October 31, 2012, 401,667 options remain outstanding. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third after the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $119,823 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 71%, risk-free rate of return of 1.93% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, ($957) and ($6,811), respectively (three and six months ended October 31, 2011 - $15,094 and $55,855, respectively) was credited to share-based payments.
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14. | Stock options (continued) |
(18) On September 6, 2011, the Company granted 215,000 options exercisable at $0.50 to certain employees of the Company with an expiry date of September 6, 2016. During the six months ended October 31, 2012, 10,000 options were forfeited and 5,000 options expired unexercised on July 29, 2012. As at October 31, 2012, 200,000 options remaining outstanding. The options vest as to one-third on the date of grant and one-third after the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The grant date fair value of $61,920 was assigned to the stock options as estimated by using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 70%, risk-free rate of return of 1.24% and an expected maturity of 5 years. For the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, $1,894 and ($903), respectively (three and six months ended October 30, 2011 - $25,303) was credited to share-based payments.
Due to the expected expiry of all unexercised stock options on or before 90 days after the effective date of the Business Combination (see note 4), the Company revised its estimate of the stock option forfeiture rate. This resulted in recording a net credit of $192,757 to share-based payments expense during the six months ended October 31, 2012 (see note 15).
Details of the stock options outstanding at October 31, 2012 are as follows:
Number of
stock options |
Exercisable
stock options |
Exercise
price ($) |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) for number of stock options granted |
Weighted average grant date fair value per option ($) |
Expiry
|
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500,000 | 500,000 | 0.35 | 1.80 | 0.08 | August 20, 2014 | ||||||||||
200,000 | 200,000 | 1.20 | 2.03 | 0.86 | November 12, 2014 | ||||||||||
250,000 | 250,000 | 1.20 | 2.05 | 0.82 | November 17, 2014 | ||||||||||
300,000 | 300,000 | 1.40 | 2.10 | 1.00 | December 7, 2014 | ||||||||||
250,000 | 250,000 | 2.15 | 2.20 | 1.52 | January 11, 2015 | ||||||||||
25,000 | 25,000 | 2.40 | 2.25 | 1.81 | February 1, 2015 | ||||||||||
400,000 | 400,000 | 1.05 | 2.90 | 0.68 | September 23, 2015 | ||||||||||
1,600,000 | 1,066,667 | 1.00 | 3.14 | 0.59 | December 21, 2015 | ||||||||||
250,000 | 166,667 | 1.00 | 3.19 | 0.47 | January 7, 2016 | ||||||||||
6,667 | 4,445 | 1.00 | 3.37 | 0.30 | March 15, 2016 | ||||||||||
36,666 | 24,444 | 0.85 | 3.61 | 0.21 | June 8, 2016 | ||||||||||
401,667 | 267,778 | 0.50 | 3.74 | 0.29 | July 26, 2016 | ||||||||||
200,000 | 133,333 | 0.50 | 3.85 | 0.29 | September 6, 2016 | ||||||||||
4,420,000 | 3,588,334 | 0.98 | 2.82 | 0.60 |
The weighted average exercise price of exercisable stock options as at October 31, 2012 is $1.01 (April 30, 2012 -$1.03) .
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15. | General and administrative |
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||||||
October 31, | October 31, | |||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||
Professional fees (note 16) (1) | $ | 530,053 | $ | 79,735 | $ | 591,669 | $ | 128,307 | ||||
Salaries and benefits (note 16) | 48,511 | 58,887 | 79,342 | 201,011 | ||||||||
Reporting issuer costs | 35,350 | 16,819 | 72,773 | 41,365 | ||||||||
Administrative and general | 26,153 | 43,268 | 39,372 | 72,045 | ||||||||
Share-based payments (note 14) | 17,239 | 108,397 | (192,757 | ) | 391,753 | |||||||
Business development | 17,050 | 131,204 | 411,598 | 137,251 | ||||||||
Investor relations | 12,470 | 13,924 | 12,590 | 42,211 | ||||||||
Rent | 10,892 | 34,336 | 28,656 | 68,240 | ||||||||
Insurance | 4,966 | 13,647 | 12,868 | 58,484 | ||||||||
Meals | 1,899 | 2,283 | 5,859 | 3,735 | ||||||||
Travel and accommodation | 31 | 458 | 468 | 4,938 | ||||||||
Amortization (note 9) | - | 1,616 | 1,279 | 3,363 | ||||||||
$ | 704,614 | $ | 504,574 | $ | 1,063,717 | $ | 1,152,703 |
(1) Professional fees of $530,053 and $591,669, respectively include transaction costs related to the Business Combination.
16. | Related party balances and transactions |
Related parties include the Board of Directors, close family members and enterprises that are controlled by these individuals as well as certain persons performing similar functions. Related party transactions conducted in the normal course of operations are measured at the exchange value (the amount established and agreed to by the related parties). The amounts due to related parties are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
(a) the Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||
Notes | October 31, | October 31, | |||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
Marrelli Support Services Inc.("MSSI") | (i) | $ | 12,431 | $ | 13,028 | $ | 24,296 | $ | 26,127 | ||||||
DSA Corporate Services Inc. ("DSA") | (ii) | $ | 5,485 | $ | 2,629 | $ | 10,143 | $ | 5,294 | ||||||
H.R. Snyder Consultants | (iii) | $ | 9,375 | $ | 18,799 | $ | 18,750 | $ | 44,310 | ||||||
Orix Geoscience Inc. ("Orix") | (iv) | $ | 30,000 | $ | - | $ | 53,863 | $ | - |
(i) The Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company is the president of MSSI. Fees relate to accounting services provided by MSSI. These costs are reflected in professional fees in the consolidated statements of loss. As at October 31, 2012, MSSI was owed $30,402 (April 30, 2012 - $25,750) and the amount was included in amounts payable and other liabilities.
(ii) DSA is a private company controlled by Carmelo Marrelli, the CFO of the Company. Carmelo Marrelli is also the corporate secretary and sole director of DSA. Fees relate to corporate secretarial services. These costs are reflected in professional fees in the consolidated statements of loss. As at October 31, 2012, DSA was owed $3,549 (April 30, 2012 - $1,300) and the amount was included in amounts payable and other liabilities.
(iii) Fees were paid to H.R. Snyder Consultants for Hugh Snyder to act as Chairman of the Company. H.R. Snyder Consultants is controlled by Hugh Snyder. These costs are reflected in salaries and benefits in the consolidated statements of loss. There are no amounts payable to H.R. Snyder Consultants as at October 31, 2012 (April 30, 2012 -$nil).
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16. | Related party balances and transactions (continued) |
(iv) Orix is beneficially owned by the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company. Fees relate to CEO services provided by Shastri M. Ramnath. These costs are reflected in professional fees in the consolidated statements of loss. As at October 31, 2012, Orix was owed $16,738 (April 30, 2012 - $nil) and the amount was included in amounts payable and other liabilities.
(b) In accordance with IAS 24, key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company directly or indirectly, including any directors (executive and non-executive) of the Company.
Remuneration of Directors and key management personnel of the Company was as follows: | ||||||||||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||||||
October 31, | October 31, | |||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||
Salaries and benefits (1) | 27,035 | 63,950 | 267,734 | 127,450 | ||||||||
Share based payments | 14,935 | 206,484 | (186,649 | ) | 445,462 | |||||||
41,970 | 270,434 | 81,085 | 572,912 |
(1) The board of directors do not have employment or service contracts with the Company. Directors are entitled to director fees and stock options for their services and officers are entitled to stock options and cash remuneration for their services.
17. | Segmented information |
October 31, 2012 |
Canada | United States | Total | ||||||
|
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 16,732,198 | $ | 7,016 | $ | 16,739,214 | |||
Amounts receivable and other assets |
152,523 | 14,985 | 167,508 | ||||||
Available-for-sale investment |
15,375 | - | 15,375 | ||||||
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16,900,096 | 22,001 | 16,922,097 | ||||||
Interest in exploration properties and deferred exploration expenditures |
- | 4,275,545 | 4,275,545 | ||||||
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$ | 16,900,096 | $ | 4,297,546 | $ | 21,197,642 | |||
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Canada | United States | Total | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 17,797,694 | $ | 12,889 | $ | 17,810,583 | |||
Amounts receivable and other assets |
145,636 | 14,819 | 160,455 | ||||||
Available-for-sale investment |
24,250 | - | 24,250 | ||||||
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17,967,580 | 27,708 | 17,995,288 | ||||||
Interest in exploration properties and deferred exploration expenditures |
- | 4,208,534 | 4,208,534 | ||||||
Equipment |
17,055 | - | 17,055 | ||||||
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$ | 17,984,635 | $ | 4,236,242 | $ | 22,220,877 |
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18. | Commitment and contingencies |
Environmental contingencies
The Company's activities are subject to environmental regulation (including regular environmental impact assessments and permitting) in each of the jurisdictions in which its mineral properties are located. Such regulations cover a wide variety of matters including, without limitation, prevention of waste, pollution and protection of the environment, labour relations and worker safety. The Company may also be subject under such regulations to clean-up costs and liability for toxic or hazardous substances which may exist on or under any of its properties or which may be produced as a result of its operations. It is likely that environmental legislation and permitting will evolve in a manner which will require stricter standards and enforcement. This may include increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects and a higher degree of responsibility for companies, their directors and employees.
The Company has not determined and is not aware whether any provision for such costs is required and is unable to determine the impact on its financial position, if any, of environmental laws and regulations that may be enacted in the future due to the uncertainty surrounding the form that these laws and regulations may take.
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Exhibit 99.2
BRIDGEPORT VENTURES INC.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 2012
Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
Introduction
The following managements discussion and analysis (MD&A) of the financial condition and results of operations of Bridgeport Ventures Inc. (Bridgeport or the Corporation) constitutes managements review of the factors that affected the Corporations financial and operating performance for the three and six months ended October 31, 2012. This MD&A has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the audited annual consolidated financial statements of the Corporation for the years ended April 30, 2012 and April 30, 2011, together with the notes thereto as well as the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, together with the notes thereto. Results are reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which consist only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period. The Corporations financial statements and the financial information contained in this MD&A are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards 34, Interim Financial Reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements required by IFRS. Information contained herein is presented as at November 29, 2012, unless otherwise indicated.
As a result of ongoing review and possible amendments by interpretive guidance from the IASB and IFRIC, IFRS in effect at April 30, 2013, may differ from IFRS and interpretation statements applied in preparing the audited annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2012, and the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and six months ended October 31, 2012 and 2011.
For the purposes of preparing this MD&A, management, in conjunction with the board of directors, considers the materiality of information. Information is considered material if: (i) such information results in, or would reasonably be expected to result in, a significant change in the market price or value of the Corporations common shares; or (ii) there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in making an investment decision; or (iii) it would significantly alter the total mix of information available to investors. Management, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, evaluates materiality with reference to all relevant circumstances, including potential market sensitivity.
Further information about the Corporation and its operations can be obtained from the offices of the Corporation or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
(Note all references to US$ mean United States dollars).
Description of Business
The Corporation was incorporated pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) on May 10, 2007. The principal office of the Corporation is located at 401 Bay Street, Suite 2702, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2Y4.
The Corporation has one remaining subsidiary being Bridgeport Gold Inc. (BPV Gold), which exists under the laws of Nevada. The Corporation holds all of the issued and outstanding shares of BPV Gold. During the year ended April 30, 2012, the Corporation committed to a plan to pursue the sale of its subsidiary Rio Condor Resources S.A. ("Rio Condor") and discontinued this operation since it was no longer in accordance with the Corporation's commercial objectives. The Corporation sold the interests it owned in Rio Condor on March 31, 2012 for a cash consideration of $61,412. The Corporation recorded a gain on disposal of $59,657 in the consolidated financial statements as at April 30, 2012. Through Rio Condor, the Corporation held a project originally comprised of the properties known as the Rosario, Tamara, Soesmi, Trillador, Simonetta and certain other properties located in Chile.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
The Corporation currently holds an interest in ten predominantly gold prospective properties located in Nevada, USA (the Acquired Nevada Properties), which the Corporation acquired from certain subsidiaries of Fronteer Gold Inc. (Fronteer), and an additional 225 claims (the Staked Nevada Claims) contiguous to the Acquired Nevada Properties (the Staked Nevada Claims and together with the Acquired Nevada Properties, the Nevada Portfolio).
Pursuant to the proposed transaction with Premier Gold (defined herein), the Corporation intends to be in the business of acquiring royalty interests in mineral properties from companies that have advanced staged development projects or operating mines. Royalties are non-operating interests in mining projects that provide the right to revenue or production from the project after deducting specified costs, if any. Refer to Page 15 under Proposed Transaction.
The Corporation is a reporting issuer or the equivalent under applicable securities legislation in every province in Canada, except Quebec, and in the United States. The common shares of the Corporation are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the TSX) under the symbol BPV. In addition, certain warrants of the Corporation trade on the TSX under the symbols BPV.WT and BPV.WT.A.
The Corporation has no revenues, so its ability to ensure continuing operations is dependent on its completing the acquisition of its royalties, the discovery of economically recoverable reserves, confirmation of its interest in the underlying mineral claims, and its ability to obtain necessary financing to complete its exploration activities, development and future profitable production. In addition, the Corporation is also interested in acquiring a company which holds several precious metal purchase agreements with companies with low production costs, significant exploration upside, and strong management teams. The precious metal purchase agreements will provide the Corporation with positive cash inflows based on royalties from producing partners (See subheading Proposed Transactions below for further details).
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This MD&A contains certain forward-looking information. Readers can identify such forward-looking information by the use of words such as expect, anticipate, estimate, believe, may, potential, intends, plans and other similar expressions or statements that an action, event or result may, could or should be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative thereof or other similar statements. Such information is only a prediction and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Corporations actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such information includes, but is not limited to: (i) the possibility that the Corporation may enter into partnerships in order to fully exploit the production potential of its exploration assets under the new management team; (ii) the Corporations budget for fiscal 2013; (iii) the Corporations expectation that it has capital sufficient to fund its 2013 planned expenditures; (iv) the Corporations anticipation that its working capital is adequate for it to continue operations at the current level for the twelve month period ending October 31, 2013; (v) the Corporations expectation that it will find partners for its Nevada Portfolio to develop the project under the new management team; (vi) the Corporations intention to concentrate on significant property acquisitions when the opportunity arises under the new management team; (vii) the Corporations intent to spend $350,000 on the Nevada Portfolio to maintain its ownership rights in the project; (viii) the Corporations intention of staying within the mining sector and investing in business opportunities which include exploring and, if warranted, developing gold and copper-gold properties in the Americas; (ix) the Corporations interest in acquiring a company which holds several precious metal purchase agreements with companies with low production costs, significant exploration potential and strong management teams; (x) the Corporations belief that precious metal purchase agreements will provide the Corporation with strong cash inflows based on royalties from production from its new production partners; (xi) the Corporations intent to follow Dr. Matthew Grays recommendations with respect to the Nevada Portfolio should it move forward with the project; (xii) the Corporations plan to complete the proposed transaction with Premier Gold Mines Limited (Premier Gold); and (xiii) managements belief that the credit risk concentration with respect to the financial instruments included in cash and cash equivalents and amounts receivable is remote.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
The other factors that may cause actual results to differ include, among others, the following: capital expenditures, operating costs, mineral resources, recovery rates, grades and prices; business strategies and measures to implement such strategies; competitive strengths; estimated goals; expansion and growth of the business and operations; plans and references to the Corporations future successes; the Corporations history of operating losses and uncertainty of future profitability; risks related to the Corporations ability to continue as a going concern; the Corporations status as an exploration stage corporation; the Corporations lack of mineral reserves; the risks associated with the Corporations reliance on a limited number of properties; the risks associated with the Corporations ability to complete the proposed transaction with Premier Gold; the hazards associated with mining construction and production; compliance with environmental laws and regulations; risks associated with obtaining permits; risks associated with current variable economic conditions; the possible impact of future financings; the possibility for adverse results in potential litigation; risks related to potential undetected title defects; uncertainties associated with changes in government policy and regulation; the effectiveness of the Corporations management and its strategic relationships; risks associated with the Corporations ability to attract and retain key personnel and may have conflicts of interest; risks related to the fact that the Corporations officers do not devote all of their time to the Corporations business; uncertainties regarding the Corporations need for additional capital; uncertainties relating to the Corporations status as a non-U.S. corporation; uncertainties related to the volatility of the Corporations share price and trading volumes; risk associated with the Corporations shares being adversely affected by the penny stock rules; risks associated with investors ability to enforce civil liabilities under U.S. securities laws outside the United States; risks associated with the Corporations operations in the United States; risks related to global climate change; risks associated with the Corporations possible status as a passive foreign investment corporation under the applicable provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading Risk Factors of this MD&A.
Such forward-looking information is based on a number of reasonable assumptions made by management given the information it had available at the time of such forward-looking information is made should one or more of the risks of uncertainties described above materialize, or should assumptions underlying the information prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this MD&A. The Corporation does not undertake any obligation to update the forward-looking information, other than as required by securities law.
Overall Performance
Highlights
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Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
During the six months ended October 31, 2012, the Corporation made termination payments in the amount of $274,208 pursuant to certain management and consulting contracts. Effective June 1, 2012, the Chief Executive Officer will commit a minimum 50% of her time towards her duties until the Business Combination is completed.
Financial
As of the date of this MD&A, in light of the current market environment, Bridgeport has halted all early stage exploration activities in Nevada with the objective of conserving cash to support merger and acquisition opportunities, such as the Business Combination. The Corporation intends to spend $350,000 on the Nevada Portfolio to maintain its ownership rights in the projects. The budget is discretionary, subject to change if management decides to scale back operations or accelerate exploration based on the success or failure of future exploration programs. See Mineral Exploration Properties and Liquidity and Financial Position below.
At October 31, 2012, the Corporation had mineral exploration properties at a carrying cost of $4,275,545 (April 30, 2012 - $4,208,534). See Mineral Exploration Properties below. During the year ended April 30, 2012, the Corporation terminated its interests in Chile and incurred a write- off of mineral property interests in the amount of $923,022. The Corporation will concentrate on significant property acquisitions when the opportunity arises.
At October 31, 2012, the Corporation had working capital of $16,686,231 (April 30, 2012 $17,898,055). The Corporation had $16,739,214 in cash and cash equivalents (total cash) (April 30, 2012 - $17,810,583). The decrease in total cash and working capital during the six months ended October 31, 2012, was primarily due to operating expenses.
Trends
Bridgeport has identified extreme volatility occurring in the financial markets as at the date hereof as a significant risk for the Corporation. As a result of the market turmoil, investors are moving away from assets they perceive as risky to those they perceive as safe. Companies like Bridgeport are considered risk assets and are highly speculative. The volatility in the markets and investor sentiment may make it difficult for Bridgeport to access the capital markets in order to raise the capital it will need to fund its future level of expenditures.
Mineral Exploration Properties
The Corporations exploration activities are at an early stage, and there are no known commercially exploitable deposits on any of its exploration properties, so any activities of the Corporation thereon will constitute exploratory searches for minerals. See Risks and Uncertainties below.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
Description of Nevada Portfolio
properties
On November 16, 2010, BPV Gold acquired its interest in the Acquired Nevada Properties pursuant to an acquisition agreement amongst the Corporation, BPV Gold and Fronteer, in consideration of the issuance by the Corporation of an aggregate of 4,500,000 common shares to Fronteer (representing approximately 16% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of such date, prior to such issuance). The Corporation also acquired the Staked Nevada Claims.
The Nevada Portfolio is held by the Corporations wholly-owned subsidiary, BPV Gold. The Nevada Portfolio consists of the properties listed in the table below, including both the 235 claims comprising the Acquired Nevada Properties and the 225 claims comprising the Staked Nevada Claims.
Name of property | Number of claims comprising property |
Location | |
Acquired Nevada Properties | |||
Blackrock | 12 | Lyon County, Nevada | |
Argentite | 8 | Esmeralda County, Nevada | |
Bellview | 53 | (1) | White Pine County, Nevada |
Horsethief | 18 | Lincoln, Nevada | |
Hot Pot | 36 | Humboldt County, Nevada | |
Fri Gold | 56 | Nye County, Nevada | |
Columbia | 8 | Humboldt County, Nevada | |
Kobeh | 37 | Eureka County, Nevada | |
Ashby | 3 | Mineral County, Nevada | |
East Walker | 4 | Lyon County, Nevada | |
Staked Nevada Claims | |||
Argentite | 14 | (2) | Esmeralda County, Nevada |
Ashby | 13 | Mineral County, Nevada | |
Blackrock | 8 | Lyon County, Nevada | |
Horsethief | 78 | Lincoln, Nevada | |
Columbia | 49 | Humboldt County, Nevada | |
East Walker | 18 | Lyon County, Nevada | |
Bellview | 45 | White Pine County, Nevada |
(1) Consisting of 10 claims known as the Bellview
Lease Claims and 43 claims known as the Bellview Project Claims. BPV Gold
holds a 50% leased interest in the Bellview Lease Claims and a 100% interest in
the Belleview Project Claims.
(2) Includes partial claims and
fractions.
The Corporation holds a 100% interest in the Nevada Portfolio (other than the Bellview Lease Claims, in respect of which BPV Gold holds a 50% leased interest), subject to (i) a 2% net smelter return royalty (NSR) retained by Fronteer with respect to the Blackrock, Argentite, Horsethief, Fri Gold, Columbia, Ashby and East Walker properties comprising, in part, the Acquired Nevada Properties; (ii) an aggregate 3% NSR held by Fronteer and certain other third parties with respect to the Bellview Project, Bellview Lease, Hot Pot and Kobeh properties comprising, in part, the Acquired Nevada Properties; and (iii) the Option Agreement between the Corporation and Orsa Ventures Corp. (Orsa) with respect to the Ashby Gold Property. As at October 31, 2012, Orsa has fulfilled its first year obligation by spending $150,000 on exploration expenditures on the Ashby Gold Property. In addition to the properties acquired from Fronteer, as at the date of this MD&A, Bridgeport has staked the 225 Staked Nevada Claims adjacent to the Acquired Nevada Properties.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
Project Expenditures
The following table sets forth a breakdown of material components of exploration expenditures incurred by the Corporation during the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, on the Nevada Portfolio properties.
Exploration expenditures |
Three Months
Ended October 31, 2012 |
Six Months
Ended October 31, 2012 |
Property | 53,265 | 53,265 |
General and administrative | 13,746 | 13,746 |
Total | 67,011 | 67,011 |
Budget
In light of the current market environment, Bridgeport has halted all early stage exploration activities in Nevada with the objective of conserving cash to support merger and acquisition opportunities, such as the Business Combination. As a result, the Corporations budget of approximately $5 million for exploration of Nevada has been placed on hold. The Corporation intends to spend $350,000 on the Nevada Portfolio to maintain its ownership rights in the project. The budget of $350,000 is discretionary, subject to change if management decides to scale back operations or accelerate exploration. At the date of this MD&A, the Nevada Portfolio is in good standing.
Technical Information
All scientific and technical information contained in this MD&A related to the Bridgeport properties has been prepared by or under the supervision of Matthew D. Gray, Ph.D., an independent technical consultant to the Corporation and a qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101. Dr. Gray has verified the technical information related to the Bridgeport properties by means of site visits to the projects, personal review of technical data, and independent sampling.
For further details about certain of the Nevada Portfolio properties, please refer to the technical report entitled Summary Report on the Nevada Gold Project Portfolio Comprising the Blackrock, Argentite, Bellview and Horsethief Gold Projects, Nevada, USA, Prepared for Bridgeport Ventures Inc. dated November 26, 2010, as amended on December 7, 2010, prepared by Dr. Matthew D. Gray, a copy of which is available under the Corporations profile at www.sedar.com.
Overall Objective
The Corporations intention is to stay within the mining sector and invest in business opportunities which include exploring and, if warranted, developing gold and copper-gold properties in the Americas at the date of this MD&A, if the Business Combination is not completed. In addition, the Corporation is also interested in acquiring a company which holds several precious metal purchase agreements with companies with potential low production costs, potential exploration upside, and experienced management teams. The precious metal purchase agreements will provide the Corporation with positive cash inflows based on royalties from producing partners. However, royalties from non-producing partners will not provide any cash flows. (See subheading Proposed Transactions below for further details).
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Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements
The Corporation does not have any off-balance-sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on its results of operations or financial condition, including, without limitation, such considerations as liquidity, capital expenditures and capital resources that would be considered material to investors.
Selected Quarterly Information
A summary of selected information prepared in accordance with IFRS for each of the eight most recent quarters is as follows:
Profit or loss | ||||
Three Months Ended | Total Revenue ($) |
Total ($) |
Per Share (Basic and Diluted) ($) |
Total Assets ($) |
2012-October 31 | - | (645,955) (1) | (0.01) | 21,197,642 |
2012-July 31 | - | (314,281) (2) | (0.01) | 21,706,004 |
2012-April 30 | - | (5,669,404) (3) | (0.12) | 22,220,877 |
2012-January 31 | - | (543,874) (4) | (0.01) | 27,826,594 |
2011-October 31 | - | (404,452) (5) | (0.01) | 28,265,581 |
2011-July 31 | - | (1,768,532) (6) | (0.03) | 28,780,331 |
2011-April 30 | - | (3,698,899) (7) | (0.09) | 31,100,444 |
2011-January 31 | - | (1,597,560) (8) | (0.04) | 34,153,839 |
Notes:
(1) |
Net loss of $645,955 consisted primarily of share-based payments of $17,239; professional fees of 530,053; business development costs of $17,050; salaries and benefits of $48,511; reporting issuer costs of $35,350; investor relations of $12,470 and rent of $10,892. These amounts were offset by interest income of $58,128 and foreign exchange gain of $531. |
(2) |
Net loss of $314,281 consisted primarily of share-based payments of ($209,996); write-off of equipment of $15,776; business development costs of $394,548; professional fees of $61,616; salaries and benefits of $30,831; reporting issuer costs of $37,423; and rent of $17,764. These amounts were offset by interest income of $59,754 and foreign exchange gain of $844. |
(3) |
Net loss of $5,669,404 consisted primarily of share-based payments of $88,861; business development costs of $380,105; professional fees of $8,960; salaries and benefits of $40,418; reporting issuer costs of $10,326; investor relations costs of $16,326; rent of $10,784; write-off of exploration property interests and related receivables of $5,255,948. These amounts were offset by interest income of $60,419 and foreign exchange gain of $126,485. |
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Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
(4) |
Net loss of $543,874 consisted primarily of share-based payments of $154,591; business development costs of $213,283; professional fees of $67,648; salaries and benefits of $37,722; reporting issuer costs of $15,683; investor relations costs of $28,814; rent of $29,691; write-off of equipment of $17,382; and write-off of exploration property interests and related receivables of $5,596. These amounts were offset by interest income of $49,428 and foreign exchange gain of $42,138. |
(5) |
Net loss of $404,452 consisted primarily of share-based payments of $108,397; business development costs of $131,204; professional fees of $87,530; salaries and benefits of $58,887; reporting issuer costs of $16,819; investor relations costs of $13,924; foreign exchange loss of $51,902 and write-off of exploration property interests and related receivables of $10,327. These amounts were offset by interest income of $75,665 and gain on sale of available-for-sale investment of $111,182. All other expenses related to general working capital purposes. |
(6) |
Net loss of $1,768,532 consisted primarily of share-based payments of $283,356; professional fees of $62,321; reporting issuer costs of $24,546; salaries and benefits of $142,124; business development costs of $6,047; foreign exchange loss of $98,250; and write-off of exploration property interests and related receivables of $1,074,572. These amounts were offset by interest income of $71,639. All other expenses related to general working capital purposes. |
(7) |
Net loss of $3,698,899 consisted primarily of share-based payments of $237,901; professional fees of $180,392; reporting issuer cost recovery of $38,373; salaries and benefits of $137,035; business development costs of $3,555; write-off of exploration property interests of $3,055,366; and deferred income tax expense of $10,000. These amounts were offset by interest income of $73,020 and foreign exchange gain of $55,516. All other expenses related to general working capital purposes. |
(8) |
Net loss of $1,597,560 consisted primarily of share-based payments of $464,096; professional fees of $321,938; reporting issuer costs of $106,730; salaries and benefits of $106,559; business development costs of $26,665; and write-off of exploration property interests of $511,954. These amounts were offset by interest income of $45,525, foreign exchange gain of $11,504 and deferred income tax recovery of $35,000. All other expenses related to general working capital purposes. |
Results of Operations
Six months ended October 31, 2012, compared with six months ended October 31, 2011
The Corporations net loss totaled $960,236 for the six months ended October 31, 2012, with basic and diluted loss per share of $0.02 from continuing operations and $0.00 from discontinued operations. This compares with net loss of $2,172,984 with basic and diluted loss per share of $0.02 from continuing and discontinuing operations for the six months ended October 31, 2011. The decrease of $1,212,748 in net loss was principally because:
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Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
The Corporation incurred a decrease in share-based payments of $584,510 for the six months ended October 31, 2012, compared to the six months ended October 31, 2011. The Corporation recorded a credit balance of $192,757 for the six months
ended October 31, 2012 compared to $391,753 in the comparative period. Due to the expected expiry of all unexercised stock options on or before 90 days after the effective date of the Business Combination, the Corporation revised its estimate of
stock option forfeiture rate, resulting in a net credit of $192,757 to share- based payments expense. Readers of the financial statements should be cautious about the valuation of stock-based compensation since it can affect net income (loss)
significantly.
During the six months ended October 31, 2012, no stock options were issued.
The Corporation incurred professional fees of $591,669 for the six months ended October 31, 2012, compared to $128,307 during the six months ended October 31, 2011. The increase can be attributed to increased corporate activity requiring legal assistance.
Administrative and general expenses decreased by $32,673 for the six months ended October 31, 2012, compared to the six months ended October 31, 2011, and consisted of administrative costs such as advertising and promotion, telephone, rent, travel, insurance, postage, support costs for the Nevada Portfolio and courier charges. The decrease can be attributed to more cost savings initiatives during the six months ended October 31, 2012 compared to the same period in the previous year.
The Corporation incurred salaries and benefits costs of $79,342 for the six months ended October 31, 2012, compared to $201,011 for the six months ended October 31, 2011. The decrease can be attributed to lower employee costs to support the Nevada Portfolio paid by BPV Gold during the six months ended July 31, 2012, than the same period last year.
The Corporation incurred a foreign exchange gain of $1,375 during the six months ended October 31, 2012 compared foreign exchange loss of $34,786 during the six months ended October 31, 2011. The decrease in foreign exchange loss can be attributed to fewer transactions in the United States and the US dollar exchange rate fluctuations.
The Corporation incurred an increase in business development fees of $274,347 for the six months ended October 31, 2012, compared to the six months ended October 31, 2011. These costs were incurred to evaluate new business opportunities.
The Corporation recorded a write-off of equipment of $15,776 during the six months ended October 31, 2012.
All other expenses related to general working capital purposes.
Three months ended October 31, 2012, compared with three months ended October 31, 2011
The Corporations net loss totaled $645,955 for the three months ended October 31, 2012, with basic and diluted loss per share of $0.01 from continuing operations and $0.00 from discontinued operations. This compares with net loss of $404,452 with basic and diluted loss per share of $0.01 from continuing operations and $0.00 from discontinuing operations for the three months ended October 31, 2011. The increase of $241,503 in net loss was principally because:
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Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
The Corporation incurred a gain on sale of available-for-sale investment of $111,182 during the three months ended October 31, 2011 compared to $nil during the three months ended October 31, 2012.
The Corporation incurred professional fees of $530,053 for the three months ended October 31, 2012, compared to $79,735 during the three months ended October 31, 2011. The increase can be attributed to increased corporate activity requiring legal assistance.
The Corporation incurred a decrease in share-based payments of $91,158 for the three months ended October 31, 2012, compared to the three months ended October 31, 2011. The Corporation recorded share-based payments of $17,239 for the three
months ended October 31, 2012 compared to $108,397 in the comparative period. Readers of the financial statements should be cautious about the valuation of stock-based compensation since it can affect net income (loss) significantly.
During the three months ended October 31, 2012, no stock options were issued.
Administrative and general expenses decreased by $17,115 for the three months ended October 31, 2012, compared to the three months ended October 31, 2011, and consisted of administrative costs such as advertising and promotion, telephone, rent, travel, insurance, postage, support costs for the Nevada Portfolio and courier charges. The decrease can be attributed to more cost savings initiatives during the three months ended October 31, 2012 compared to the same period in the previous year.
The Corporation incurred salaries and benefits costs of $48,511 for the three months ended October 31, 2012, compared to $58,887 for the three months ended October 31, 2011. The decrease can be attributed to lower employee costs to support the Nevada Portfolio paid by BPV Gold during the three months ended October 31, 2012, than the same period last year.
The Corporation incurred a foreign exchange gain of $531 during the three months ended October 31, 2012 compared foreign exchange gain of $71,430 during the three months ended October 31, 2011. The decrease in foreign exchange loss can be attributed to fewer transactions in the United States and the US dollar exchange rate fluctuations.
The Corporation incurred a decrease in business development fees of $114,154 for the three months ended October 31, 2012, compared to the three months ended October 31, 2011. These costs were minimized during the quarter as the Corporation is waiting for the Business Combination to be completed.
All other expenses related to general working capital purposes.
Liquidity and Financial Position
The activities of the Corporation, principally the acquisition and exploration of properties that have the potential to contain precious and base metals and the direct or indirect acquisition of precious metal agreements, are financed through equity offerings and the exercise of stock options and warrants. During the six months ended October 31, 2012, the Corporation did not have any equity transactions.
Amounts payable and other liabilities increased to $235,866 at October 31, 2012, compared to $97,233 at April 30, 2012, primarily due to operating expenses incurred during the six months ended October 31,2012. The Corporations cash and cash equivalents as at October 31, 2012, are sufficient to pay these liabilities.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
The Corporation has no operating revenues and therefore must utilize its current cash reserves and other financing transactions to maintain its capacity to meet ongoing internal budgetary requirements. See Trends above.
As of October 31, 2012, and to the date of this MD&A, substantially all cash resources of the Corporation are held with select Canadian financial institutions.
The Corporation has no debt and its credit and interest rate risk is minimal. Amounts payable and other liabilities are short term and non-interest bearing.
Management estimates the Corporations operating expenses to average approximately $60,000 to $80,000 per month for fiscal 2013. The $60,000 to $80,000 covers legal fees, reporting issuer costs, salaries and benefits, business development costs and general and administrative costs. This does not take into account the transaction with Premier Golds wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier Royalty. A budget subsequent to the transaction will be developed at that time.
On November 15, 2010, BPV Gold acquired its interest in the Acquired Nevada Properties, subject to a 2% NSR in certain properties and an aggregate 3% NSR in certain properties, in consideration of the issuance by the Corporation of an aggregate of 4,500,000 common shares to Fronteer. A budget of approximately $3,123,698 was previously proposed to fund the Phase I recommended program on the Blackrock, Argentite, Bellview and Horsethief properties comprising, in part, the Nevada Portfolio properties. If warranted based on the results of Phase I, the Corporation anticipated that it would spend approximately $3,504,022 for completion of the Phase II recommended program on the Blackrock, Argentite, Bellview and Horsethief properties comprising, in part, the Nevada Portfolio properties. As of the date of this MD&A, the exploration program for the Nevada Portfolio has been suspended and the Corporation is in discussions with companies who are interested in purchasing or joint venturing the Nevada projects. The $13.65 million use of proceeds disclosed in the short-form prospectus of the Corporation dated December 13, 2010, related to a prior financing completed by the Corporation, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, has been modified due to the current market environment. In particular, Bridgeports objective has changed to conserving cash to support potential merger and acquisition opportunities, such as the Business Combination. The Corporation intends to spend $350,000 on the Nevada Portfolio to maintain its ownership rights in the projects. The budget is discretionary, subject to change if management decides to scale back operations or accelerate exploration based on the success or failure of future exploration programs.
The Corporation believes it currently has sufficient funds to meet its fiscal 2013 planned expenditures. The Corporations working capital of $16,686,231 as of October 31, 2012, is anticipated to be adequate for it to continue operations at the current level for the twelve month period ending October 31, 2013, even if its expected plans discussed above do not materialize and new plans are developed. However, to meet long-term business plans, supporting potential merger and acquisition opportunities, such as the Business Combination is an important component of the Corporations financial success.
Related Party Transactions
Related party transactions conducted in the normal course of operations are measured at the exchange value (the amount established and agreed to by the related parties). The amounts due to related parties are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
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Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
The Corporation entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Names |
Three months
Ended October 31, 2012 $ |
Three months
Ended October 31, 2011 $ |
Six months Ended October 31, 2012 $ |
Six months
Ended October 31, 2011 $ |
Marrelli Support Services Inc.("MSSI") (1) | 12,431 | 13,028 | 24,296 | 26,127 |
DSA Corporate Services Inc. ("DSA") (2) | 5,485 | 2,629 | 10,143 | 5,294 |
H.R. Snyder Consultants (3) | 9,375 | 18,799 | 18,750 | 44,310 |
Orix Geoscience Inc. ("Orix") (4) | 30,000 | nil | 53,863 | nil |
Total | 57,291 | 34,456 | 107,052 | 75,731 |
(1) |
The Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Corporation is the president of MSSI. Fees relate to accounting services provided by MSSI. These costs are reflected in professional fees in the consolidated statements of loss. As at October 31, 2012, MSSI was owed $30,402 (April 30, 2012 - $25,750) and the amount was included in amounts payable and other liabilities. | |
(2) |
DSA is a private company controlled by Carmelo Marrelli, the CFO of the Corporation. Carmelo Marrelli is also the corporate secretary and sole director of DSA. Fees relate to corporate secretarial services. These costs are reflected in professional fees in the consolidated statements of loss. As at October 31, 2012, DSA was owed $3,549 (April 30, 2012 - $1,300) and the amount was included in amounts payable and other liabilities. | |
(3) |
Fees were paid to H.R. Snyder Consultants for Hugh Snyder to act as Chairman of the Corporation. H.R. Snyder Consultants is controlled by Hugh Snyder. These costs are reflected in salaries and benefits in the consolidated statements of loss. | |
(4) |
Orix is beneficially owned by the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Corporation. Fees relate to CEO services provided by Shastri M. Ramnath. These costs are reflected in professional fees in the consolidated statements of loss. As at October 31, 2012, Orix was owed $16,738 (April 30, 2012 - $nil) and the amount was included in amounts payable and other liabilities. |
Remuneration of Directors and key management personnel of the Corporation was as follows:
Three Months Ended October 31, 2012
Salaries and benefits | Salaries
and benefits $ |
Share
based payments $ |
Total $ |
Graham Clow, Director and Audit Chair | 15,534 | 4,772 | 20,306 |
Shastri M. Ramnath, Director and CEO | nil | 10,668 | 10,668 |
Wolf Seidler, Director | 11,501 | (229) | 11,272 |
Hugh Snyder, Chairman and Director | nil | (115) | (115) |
Carmelo Marrelli, CFO | nil | (46) | (46) |
Jon W. North, Director | nil | (115) | (115) |
Total |
27,035 | 14,935 | 41,970 |
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
Three Months Ended October 31, 2011
Salaries and benefits | Salaries
and benefits $ |
Share
based payments $ |
Total $ |
Graham Clow, Director and Audit Chair | 7,500 | 16,483 | 23,983 |
Shastri M. Ramnath, Director and CEO | 50,000 | 146,267 | 196,267 |
Wolf Seidler, Director | 6,450 | 19,569 | 26,019 |
Hugh Snyder, Chairman and Director | nil | 21,635 | 21,635 |
Carmelo Marrelli, CFO | nil | 723 | 723 |
Jon W. North, Director | nil | 1,807 | 1,807 |
Total |
63,950 | 206,484 | 270,434 |
Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Salaries
and benefits $ |
Share
based payments $ |
Total $ | |
Graham Clow, Director and Audit Chair | 23,034 | 8,965 | 31,999 |
Shastri M. Ramnath, Director and CEO | 226,920 | (192,025) | 34,895 |
Wolf Seidler, Director | 17,780 | (1,631) | 16,149 |
Hugh Snyder, Chairman and Director | nil | (816) | (816) |
Carmelo Marrelli, CFO | nil | (326) | (326) |
Jon W. North, Director | nil | (816) | (816) |
Total |
267,734 | (186,649) | 81,085 |
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
Six Months Ended October 31, 2011
Salaries and benefits | Salaries
and benefits $ |
Share
based payments $ |
Total $ |
Graham Clow, Director and Audit Chair | 15,000 | 36,040 | 51,040 |
Shastri M. Ramnath, Director and CEO | 100,000 | 308,427 | 408,427 |
Wolf Seidler, Director | 12,450 | 45,284 | 57,734 |
Hugh Snyder, Chairman and Director | Nil | 46,346 | 46,346 |
Carmelo Marrelli, CFO | Nil | 2,676 | 2,676 |
Jon W. North, Director | Nil | 6,689 | 6,689 |
Total |
127,450 | 445,462 | 572,912 |
Proposed Transaction
On June 28, 2012, the Corporation entered into a non-binding letter of intent that set forth the basic terms of the Business Combination pursuant to which Bridgeport would acquire Premier Golds wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier Royalty. The letter of intent was replaced by a binding business combination agreement entered into by Premier Gold, Premier Royalty and the Corporation on August 7, 2012.
In addition, in connection with the Business Combination, the common shares of Bridgeport will be consolidated on the basis of one post-consolidation Bridgeport share for every 4 existing Bridgeport shares. The options and existing warrants of Bridgeport will also be adjusted to reflect the consolidation of Bridgeport shares and the distribution of Bridgeport Warrants.
Pursuant to the Business Combination, Bridgeport will issue shares to Premier Gold in such amount as is equal to 60% of the issued and outstanding shares of Bridgeport (prior to giving effect to any convertible securities or instruments). Bridgeport will also issue warrants to its existing shareholders on the basis of 0.375 of a warrant for each post-consolidation common share of Bridgeport held by such shareholders. Each whole warrant (a Bridgeport Warrant) will be exercisable at a price of $2.00 per post-consolidation Bridgeport share for a period commencing on the date that is six months following the completion of the Business Combination and ending on the date that is four years following completion of the Business Combination, subject to early expiry upon the occurrence of certain events.
Premier Gold has previously provided a bridge loan facility to Premier Royalty in connection with the acquisition by Premier Royalty of certain royalties. In addition to stipulated cash payback provisions, Premier Gold will be granted a one-time right in its sole discretion to convert all or a portion of the bridge loan into units of Bridgeport (at a price of $1.40 per unit, on a post-consolidation basis), each such unit consisting of one post-consolidation common share of Bridgeport and 0.375 of a warrant. Each whole warrant exercisable to acquire a post-consolidation Bridgeport share at a price of $2.00 per share. In addition, Premier Gold will receive up to an additional 2.8 million Bridgeport Warrants less the number of Bridgeport Warrants issued to Premier Gold pursuant to the conversion right set out above and an additional 1.4575 million warrants which shall be exercisable at a price of $2.00 per post-consolidation Bridgeport share until October 7, 2014. Also, convertible securities of Premier Royalty granted to certain vendors of royalty interests will convert into common shares or warrants of Bridgeport in connection with the Business Combination.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
In addition, in connection with the Business Combination, Bridgeport will change its name to Premier Royalty Inc., the number of directors of Bridgeport will be increased from five to eight, Messrs. Jon North, Wolf Seidler, and Graham Clow will resign as directors and Messrs. Abraham Drost, Ewan Downie, Steven Filipovic, George Faught, Howard Katz, and Ms. Julie Lassonde shall be appointed as directors, in addition to Mr. Hugh Snyder and Ms. Shastri Ramnath who shall remain as directors, and each of the officers of Bridgeport shall resign. Mr. Abraham Drost shall be appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Eugene Lee shall be appointed as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Shaun Drake shall be appointed as Corporate Secretary and Mr. Ewan Downie shall be appointed as Chairman.
On July 10, 2012, Premier Gold announced the closing of a private placement (the "Financing") by Premier Royalty, of an aggregate $11,500,000 principal amount of convertible debentures of Premier Royalty, which accrue interest at a rate of 8% per annum. The convertible debentures mature on May 31, 2013 unless, among other things, they are automatically converted as a result of the occurrence of a going public transaction by Premier Royalty, including the closing of the Business Combination. If the Business Combination is completed, the convertible debentures will convert into Bridgeport units at a price of $1.40 per unit. Each unit will consist of one common share of Bridgeport and 0.375 of a Bridgeport Warrant. The proceeds were used by Premier Royalty for royalty acquisitions and working capital.
In connection with the Business Combination Agreement, all of the outstanding stock options shall expire on or before the 90th day following the effective date of the Business Combination.
The Business Combination is subject to Bridgeport security holder approval at a meeting to be held on November 30, 2012. The TSX has granted conditional approval of the Business Combination.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Significant assumptions about the future that management has made that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities, in the event actual results differ from assumptions made, relate to, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assets' carrying values and impairment charges
In the determination of carrying values and impairment charges, management looks at the higher of recoverable amount or fair value less costs to sell in the case of assets and at objective evidence, significant or prolonged decline of fair value on financial assets indicating impairment. These determinations and their individual assumptions require that management make a decision based on the best available information at each reporting period.
- Capitalization of exploration and evaluation costs
Management has determined that exploration and evaluation costs incurred have future economic benefits and are economically recoverable. In making this judgement, management has assessed various sources of information including but not limited to the geologic and metallurgic information, history of conversion of mineral deposits to proven and probable mineral reserves, scoping and feasibility studies, proximity of operating facilities, operating management expertise and existing permits.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
- Impairment of exploration properties and deferred exploration expenditures
While assessing whether any indications of impairment exist for interest in exploration properties and deferred exploration expenditures, consideration is given to both external and internal sources of information. Information the Corporation considers includes changes in the market, economic and legal environment in which the Corporation operates that are not within its control that could affect the recoverable amount of exploration and evaluation assets. Internal sources of information include the manner in which exploration and evaluation assets are being used or are expected to be used and indications of expected economic performance of the assets. Estimates include but are not limited to estimates of the discounted future after-tax cash flows expected to be derived from the Corporation's exploration properties, costs to sell the properties and the appropriate discount rate. Reductions in metal price forecasts, increases in estimated future costs of production, increases in estimated future capital costs, reductions in the amount of recoverable mineral reserves and mineral resources and/or adverse current economics can result in a write-down of the carrying amounts of the Corporation's exploration properties.
- Estimation of decommissioning and restoration costs and the timing of expenditure
Management has made the assumption of no material restoration, rehabilitation and environmental provisions, based on the facts and circumstances that existed during the periods presented. Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities are estimated based on the Corporation's interpretation of current regulatory requirements, constructive obligations and are measured at fair value. Fair value is determined based on the net present value of estimated future cash expenditures for the settlement of decommissioning, restoration or similar liabilities that may occur upon decommissioning of the mine. Such estimates are subject to change based on changes in laws and regulations and negotiations with regulatory authorities.
- Income taxes and recoverability of potential deferred tax assets
In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets recognized, management makes estimates related to expectations of future taxable income, applicable tax planning opportunities, expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences and the likelihood that tax positions taken will be sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities. In making its assessments, management gives additional weight to positive and negative evidence that can be objectively verified. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecasted cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. The Corporation considers whether relevant tax planning opportunities are within the Corporation's control, are feasible, and are within management's ability to implement. Examination by applicable tax authorities is supported based on individual facts and circumstances of the relevant tax position examined in light of all available evidence. Where applicable tax laws and regulations are either unclear or subject to ongoing varying interpretations, it is reasonably possible that changes in these estimates can occur that materially affect the amounts of income tax assets recognized. Also, future changes in tax laws could limit the Corporation from realizing the tax benefits from the deferred tax assets. The Corporation reassesses unrecognized income tax assets at each reporting period.
- Share-based payments
Management determines costs for share-based payments using market-based valuation techniques. The fair value of the market-based and performance-based share awards are determined at the date of grant using generally accepted valuation techniques. Assumptions are made and judgment used in applying valuation techniques. These assumptions and judgments include estimating the future volatility of the stock price, expected dividend yield, future employee turnover rates and future employee stock option exercise behaviors and corporate performance. Such judgments and assumptions are inherently uncertain. Changes in these assumptions affect the fair value estimates.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
- Contingencies
Environmental contingencies
The Corporation's activities are subject to environmental regulation (including regular environmental impact assessments and permitting) in each of the jurisdictions in which its mineral properties are located. Such regulations cover a wide variety of matters including, without limitation, prevention of waste, pollution and protection of the environment, labour relations and worker safety. The Corporation may also be subject under such regulations to clean-up costs and liability for toxic or hazardous substances which may exist on or under any of its properties or which may be produced as a result of its operations. It is likely that environmental legislation and permitting will evolve in a manner which will require stricter standards and enforcement. This may include increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects and a higher degree of responsibility for companies, their directors and employees.
The Corporation has not determined and is not aware whether any provision for such costs is required and is unable to determine the impact on its financial position, if any, of environmental laws and regulations that may be enacted in the future due to the uncertainty surrounding the form that these laws and regulations may take.
Financial Instruments
The Corporations financial instruments consist of:
Description | As at | As at | ||||
October 31, | April 30, | |||||
2012 | 2012 | |||||
$ | $ | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 16,739,214 | 17,810,583 | ||||
Available-for-sale investment | 15,375 | 24,250 | ||||
Amounts receivable | 612 | 61,513 | ||||
Amounts payable and other liabilities | 235,866 | 97,233 |
The primary goals of the Corporations financial risk management policies are to ensure that the outcome of activities involving elements of risk are consistent with the Corporations objectives and risk tolerance, while maintaining an appropriate risk/reward balance and protecting the Corporations statement of financial position from events that have the potential to materially impair its financial strength. Balancing risk and reward is achieved through: identifying risk appropriately, aligning risk with overall business strategy, diversifying risk, pricing appropriately for risk, mitigation through preventive controls, and transferring risk to third parties.
The long-term corporate objective and strategic plan has expanded to the royalty sector. However, the short-term objective and plan continue to be modified to reflect global economic financial conditions and general market conditions, which will inevitably have an impact on the overall risk assessment of the Corporation. Such modifications include streamlining operational costs and preserving cash to the extent possible.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
The Corporations exposure to potential loss from financial instruments relates primarily to fair value risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risks including interest rate risk and commodity price risk.
The Corporation's risk exposures and the impact on the Corporation's financial instruments are summarized below:
Credit Risk
The Corporation's credit risk is primarily attributable to cash and cash equivalents and amounts receivable. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash, high interest savings accounts and certificates of deposit at select Canadian financial institutions, from which management believes the risk of loss to be remote. Financial assets included in amounts receivable consist of goods and services tax and harmonized sales tax due from the Government of Canada and deposits with service providers. Amounts receivable are in good standing as of October 31, 2012. Management believes that the credit risk concentration with respect to the financial instruments included in cash and cash equivalents and amounts receivable is remote.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Corporation will not have sufficient cash resources to meet its financial obligations as they come due. The Corporations liquidity and operating results may be adversely affected if its access to the capital market is hindered, whether as a result of a downturn in stock market conditions generally or matters specific to the Corporation. The Corporation generates cash flow primarily from its financing activities. As at October 31, 2012, the Corporation had cash and cash equivalents of $16,739,214 (April 30, 2012 - $17,810,583) to settle current liabilities of $235,866 (April 30, 2012 -$97,233). All of the Corporation's financial liabilities have contractual maturities of less than 30 days and are subject to normal trade terms. The Corporation regularly evaluates its cash position to ensure preservation and security of capital as well as liquidity. The Corporations ability to continually meet its obligations and carry out its planned exploration activities is uncertain and dependent upon the continued financial support of its shareholders and securing additional financing.
Market Risk
a) Interest Rate Risk
The Corporation has cash and cash equivalents and no interest-bearing debt. The Corporation's current policy is to invest excess cash in high interest savings accounts and investment-grade certificates of deposit issued by its Canadian financial institutions. The Corporation periodically monitors the investments it makes and is satisfied with the credit ratings of its Canadian financial institutions. Currently, the Corporation does not hedge against interest rate risk.
b) Foreign Currency Risk
The Corporation's functional and reporting currency is the Canadian dollar and purchases are transacted in Canadian and US dollars. The Corporation funds certain operations, exploration and administrative expenses in the United States on a cash call basis using US dollar currency converted from select bank accounts held in Canada. The Corporation maintains US dollar bank accounts in Canada and the United Sates. The Corporation is subject to gains and losses from fluctuations in the US dollar against the Canadian dollar. The Corporation had the following significant balances in foreign currencies:
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
The Corporation had the following significant balances in foreign currencies:
Description | As at | As at | ||||
October 31, | April 30, | |||||
2012 | 2012 | |||||
$ | $ | |||||
United States Dollars | ||||||
Cash | 61,420(1) | 24,862(1) | ||||
Amounts receivable and other assets | 15,000(1) | 15,000(1) | ||||
Amounts payable and other liabilities | - (1) | 1,958(1) | ||||
Chilean Peso | ||||||
Amounts receivable and other assets | - (2) | 30,118,500(2) |
(1) Denoted in United States Dollars: (October 31,
2012 - 1 United States Dollar = 0.999 Canadian Dollars); and (April 30, 2012 - 1
United States Dollar = 0.9879 Canadian Dollars); and
(2) Denoted
in Chilean Pesos: (October 31, 2012 - 1 Chilean Peso = 0.002076 Canadian
Dollars); and (April 30, 2012 - 1 Chilean Peso = 0.002039 Canadian Dollars).
c) Price Risk
The Corporation is exposed to price risk with respect to commodity and equity prices. Equity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on the Corporation's earnings due to movements in individual equity prices or general movements in the level of the stock market. Commodity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on earnings and economic value due to commodity price movements and volatilities. The Corporation closely monitors commodity prices as they relate to gold and copper, individual equity movements, and the stock market to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken by the Corporation. Because the Corporation's mineral properties are in the exploration stage, it does not hedge against commodity price risk.
The Corporation's available-for-sale investment in Gondwana Gold Inc. ("Gondwana") and Orsa are subject to fair value fluctuations arising from changes in the equity and commodity markets.
Sensitivity Analysis
Based on management's knowledge and experience of the financial markets, the Corporation believes the following movements are "reasonably possible" over a six month period:
(i) Cash equivalents are subject to floating interest rates. A 1% change in the interest rates with all other variables held constant would result in a corresponding increase/decrease in interest income of approximately $83,000 based on the balance of cash equivalents at October 31, 2012.
(ii) The Corporation is exposed to foreign currency risk on fluctuations of financial instruments that are denominated in US dollars related to cash balances, amounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. As at October 31, 2012, a plus or minus 5% change in the foreign exchange rate with all other variables held constant would decrease/increase the loss for the six months ended October 31, 2012 and the reported equity as at October 31, 2012 by $3,817.
(iii) The Corporations available-for-sale investments in the common shares of Gondwana and Orsa are subject to fair value fluctuations. As at October 31, 2012, a plus or minus 10% change in the bid price of the common shares of Gondwana and Orsa with all other variables held constant would decrease/increase the comprehensive loss for the six months ended October 31, 2012, and the reported equity as at October 31, 2012 by $1,538.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
Capital Management
The Corporation manages its capital with the following objectives:
to ensure sufficient financial flexibility to achieve the ongoing business objectives including funding of future growth opportunities and pursuit of accretive acquisitions; and
to maximize shareholder return.
The Corporation monitors its capital structure and actively makes adjustments according to market conditions in an effort to meet its objectives given the current outlook of the business and industry in general. The Corporation may manage its capital structure by issuing new shares, repurchasing outstanding shares, adjusting capital spending, or disposing of assets. The capital structure is reviewed by management and the Board of Directors on an ongoing basis.
The Corporation manages capital through its financial and operational forecasting processes. The Corporation reviews its working capital and forecasts its future cash flows based on operating expenditures and other investing and financing activities. The forecast is updated based on activities related to its mineral properties. Selected information is provided to the Board of Directors. The Corporations capital management objectives, policies and processes have remained unchanged during the three and six months ended October 31, 2012.
The Corporation is not subject to any capital requirements imposed by a lending institution.
Outlook
The Corporation plans to conserve cash to support potential merger and acquisition opportunities, such as the Business Combination.
Environmental Contingency
The Corporations operations may be subject to environmental regulations promulgated by government agencies from time to time. Environmental legislation provides for restrictions and prohibitions on spills, releases or emissions of various substances produced in association with certain mining industry operations, such as seepage from tailings disposal areas, which would result in environmental pollution. A breach of such legislation may result in the imposition of fines and penalties. In addition, certain types of operations require the submission and approval of environmental impact assessments. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner that means standards are stricter, and enforcement, fines and penalties for non-compliance are more stringent. Environmental assessments of proposed projects carry a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and directors, officers and employees. The cost of compliance with changes in governmental regulations has a potential to reduce the profitability of operations. The Corporation intends to comply fully with all environmental regulations. As of the date of this MD&A, the Corporation does not believe that there are any significant environmental obligations requiring material capital outlays in the immediate future.
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
Share Capital
As of the date of this MD&A, the Corporation had 50,579,600 issued and outstanding common shares and an aggregate of 27,790,000 warrants outstanding, each entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Corporation. In addition, the Corporation had 1,035,000 compensation warrants outstanding, with each compensation warrant exercisable to acquire one unit. Each such unit consists of one common share and one-half of one warrant with each whole warrant exercisable to acquire one additional common share at an exercise price of $1.40 until December 20, 2012. At the date of this MD&A, the Corporation had 4,420,000 stock options outstanding, each entitling the holder to acquire one common share. Therefore, the Corporation had 84,342,100 common shares on a fully diluted basis.
Risks and Uncertainties
An investment in the securities of the Corporation is highly speculative and involves numerous and significant risks. Such investment should be undertaken only by investors whose financial resources are sufficient to enable them to assume such risks and who have no need for immediate liquidity in their investment. Prospective investors should carefully consider the risk factors that have affected, and which in the future are reasonably expected to affect, the Corporation and its financial position. Please refer to the section entitled "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Corporation's annual MD&A dated July 18, 2012, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. There have been no significant changes to such risk factors since that date other than as discussed elsewhere in this MD&A.
Disclosure Controls
Disclosure controls and processes have been designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation is compiled and reported to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Corporations Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, based on their evaluation as of October 31, 2012, that the Corporations disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that material information related to the Corporation is made known to them by employees and third party consultants working for the Corporation. There have been no significant changes in the Corporations disclosure controls and processes during the three and six months ended October 31, 2012.
It should be noted that while the Corporations Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer believe that the Corporations disclosure controls and processes will provide a reasonable level of assurance and that they are effective, they do not expect that the disclosure controls and processes will prevent all errors and frauds. A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives are met.
ICFR (Internal Control Over Financial Reporting)
Management is responsible for certifying the design of the Corporations ICFR as required by National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings. ICFR is intended to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. ICFR should include those policies and procedures that establish the following:
maintenance of records in reasonable detail that accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets;
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Bridgeport Ventures Inc.
Managements Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
Dated November 29, 2012
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS;
receipts and expenditures are only being made in accordance with authorizations of management and the Board of Directors; and
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, ICFR may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness in future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the design of the Corporations ICFR as of October 31, 2012, pursuant to the requirements of National Instrument 52-109. The Corporation has designed appropriate ICFR (COSO Framework, as discussed below) for the nature and size of the Corporations business, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS except as noted herein.
The Corporation uses MSSI, a service organization in Canada, controlled by the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, to perform the majority of its financial reporting functions, including the recording of transactions, the reconciliation of accounts and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Controlling and monitoring processes performed by MSSI are as important as controlling and monitoring processes performed within the Corporation. Management currently monitors the work performed by MSSI through the review of the consolidated financial statements and other financial information and discussions with the staff of MSSI. Though these monitoring controls do provide some assurance, they lack a sufficient level of precision to ensure that all errors will be prevented or detected.
MSSI has obtained an auditors report of controls as at September 30, 2011, that stated the internal control functions that clients of MSSI use are designed and operating effectively. The Corporations management has determined that the internal controls at MSSI are designed and operating effectively for Canadian operations. The control framework that MSSI has adopted to design certain functions is the COSO Framework published by The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). COSO is recognized the world over for providing guidance on critical aspects of organizational governance, business ethics, internal control, enterprise risk management, fraud, and financial reporting.
Management has determined that the internal controls of the Corporation are designed and operating effectively for the three and six months ended October 31, 2012. There have been no changes in ICFR during the three and six months ended October 31, 2012, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporations ICFR.
Additional Information
Additional information regarding Bridgeport is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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Exhibit 99.3
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Shastri Ramnath, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridgeport Ventures Inc., certify the following:
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Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the interim filings) of Bridgeport Ventures Inc. (the issuer) for the interim period ended October 31, 2012. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Responsibility: The issuers 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. |
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Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings |
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designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 issuers GAAP. |
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Control framework: The control framework the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuers ICFR is the COSO Framework. |
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ICFR material weakness relating to design: N/A |
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Limitation on scope of design: N/A |
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Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuers ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on August 1, 2012 and ended on October 31, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuers ICFR. |
Date: November 29, 2012
Shastri Ramnath
Shastri Ramnath
President and Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 99.4
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Carmelo Marrelli, Chief Financial Officer of Bridgeport Ventures Inc., certify the following:
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Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the interim filings) of Bridgeport Ventures Inc. (the issuer) for the interim period ended October 31, 2012. |
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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. |
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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. |
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4. |
Responsibility: The issuers 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. |
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Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings |
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(a) |
designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
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(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 |
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(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 |
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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 issuers GAAP. |
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5.1 |
Control framework: The control framework the issuers other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuers ICFR is the COSO Framework. |
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5.2 |
ICFR material weakness relating to design: N/A |
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5.3 |
Limitation on scope of design: N/A |
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Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuers ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on August 1, 2012 and ended on October 31, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuers ICFR. |
Date: November 29, 2012
Carmelo Marrelli
Carmelo Marrelli
Chief Financial Officer