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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

Form F-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

 

Siyata Mobile Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

British Columbia   4812   N/A

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(Primary Standard Industrial

Classification Code Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

Marc Seelenfreund

1001 Lenoir St Suite A-414

Montreal, QC H4C 2Z6

514-500-1181

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Siyata Mobile Inc.

1001 Lenoir St Suite A-414

Montreal, QC H4C 2Z6

514-500-1181

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after effectiveness of this registration statement.

 

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box.  ☐

 

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ☐

 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ☐

 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
    Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

Title of Securities to be Registered  Number of shares
of common
shares to be registered (1)
   Proposed Maximum
Offering Price
Per Share
   Proposed Maximum
Aggregate
Offering Price
   Amount of
Registration
Fee (2)
 
Common Shares        $   $ 
                     
                     
Total                         $           $         

 

(1) Pursuant to Rule 416, the securities being registered hereunder include such indeterminate number of additional securities as may be issued after the date hereof as a result of stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions.
   
(2)

The fee is calculated by multiplying the aggregate offering amount by .0001298, pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Securities Act of 1933.

   
(3) Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act, based on the average of the high and low prices for our common shares reported on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

 

The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell the securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting any offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where such offer or sale is not permitted.

 

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED MARCH          , 2020

 

Siyata Mobile Inc.

 

This is the offering of our Common Shares of Siyata Mobile Inc., a British Columbia company (the “Company”). We are offering        Common Shares in this offering. Our outstanding Common Shares are trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) under the symbol “SIM” and OTCQX under the symbol “SYATF”. We currently expect the estimated offering price to be between        and       per share.

 

The offering is being made on a “firm commitment” basis by      , the underwriter (the “Underwriter”). We have reserved the symbol “SYAT” for purposes of listing our Common Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market and we have applied to list our Common Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The initial public offering is contingent upon receiving authorization to list the Common Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

 

Investing in our Common Shares involves a high degree of risk, including the risk of losing your entire investment. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9 to read about factors you should consider before buying our Common Shares.

 

We are an “emerging growth company” as defined under the federal securities laws and will be subject to reduced public company reporting requirements. Please read “Implications of Our Being an Emerging Growth Company” beginning on page 3 of this prospectus for more information.

 

    Per Share     Total  
Offering price   $           $    
Underwriter’s discounts(1)   $       $    
Proceeds to our company before expenses(2)   $       $       

 

(1)See “Underwriting” in this prospectus for more information regarding our arrangements with the Underwriter.
  
(2)The total estimated expenses related to this offering are set forth in the section entitled “Discounts and Expenses.”

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

We have granted the underwriters an option for a period of 45 days to purchase up to an additional          shares from us at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts to cover over-allotments.

 

The underwriters expect to deliver the Common Shares against payment in New York, New York on      , 2020.

 

Prospectus dated               , 2020

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   

    Page
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY   1
THE OFFERING   5
SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA   6
RISK FACTORS   9
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS   33
BUSINESS   34
MANAGEMENT   41
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION   46
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS   49
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS   50
DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL   51
ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES   55
USE OF PROCEEDS   56
DIVIDENED POLICY   57
CAPITALIZATION   58
DILUTION   59
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS   60
MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES TO U.S. HOLDERS   66
MATERIAL CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS   69
UNDERWRITING   72
EXPENSES RELATING TO THIS OFFERING   75
LEGAL MATTERS   76
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE   77
EXPERTS   78
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   78
EXHIBITS   80

 

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About this Prospectus

 

You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus or in any related free-writing prospectus. We and the Underwriter have not authorized anyone to provide any information or to make any representations other than those contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectuses prepared by us or on our behalf or to which we have referred you. We take no responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the common shares of the Company, no par value (“Common Shares”) offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. We are not making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted or where the person making the offer or sale is not qualified to do so or to any person to whom it is not permitted to make such offer or sale. We have not taken any action to permit a public offering of the Common Shares outside the United States or to permit the possession or distribution of this prospectus outside the United States. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about and observe any restrictions relating to the offering of the Common Shares and the distribution of the prospectus outside the United States. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of the date on the front cover of the prospectus. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.

 

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PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The financial information contained in this prospectus derives from our audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2017 and 2018. These financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus are collectively referred to as our audited consolidated financial statements herein and throughout this prospectus. Our audited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, or IASB. Our fiscal year ends on December 31 of each year, so all references to a particular fiscal year are to the applicable year ended December 31. Following the completion of this offering, we will be required to file annual reports on Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, under United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, and although not required under the Exchange Act, we expect to publish unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements on a quarterly basis.

 

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

 

The following summary is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, the more detailed information and financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. In addition to this summary, we urge you to read the entire prospectus carefully, especially the risks of investing in our Common Shares, discussed under “Risk Factors,” before deciding whether to buy our Common Shares.

 

Overview 

 

Siyata Mobile Inc. (the “Company,” “Siyata,” “Siyata Mobile,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are a global developer of a vehicle mounted, cellular based communications platform over advanced 4G mobile networks under the Uniden® Cellular and Siyata brands. Siyata commercial vehicle devices are specifically designed for professional vehicles such as trucks, vans, buses, emergency service vehicles, government cars and more. The Company’s innovative platform is designed to facilitate replacement of the current in vehicle, multi-device status quo with a single device (the flagship Uniden® UV350 4G device) that incorporates voice, Push-to-Talk over Cellular (“PoC”), data fleet management solutions and more. The UV350 also supports Band 14, a nationwide, high-quality cellular spectrum set aside by the government, for FirstNet compatibility which is the U.S. First Responders 4G LTE network with PoC capabilities that aims to replace aging two-way radio systems currently in use.

 

Siyata’s customer base includes cellular network operators and their dealers, as well as commercial vehicle technology distributors for fleets of all sizes in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

 

Siyata launched its flagship 4G UV350 commercial vehicle smartphone device at Bell Mobility in late Q4 2018, at AT&T and their first responder cellular network FirstNet in late Q2 2019, Rogers Wireless in early Q4 2019 and with Verizon Wireless in late Q4 2019. These are major milestones for the Company following Siyata’s seven years of experience perfecting in-vehicle cellular based technology, vehicle installations, software integration with various Push-to-Talk (“PTT”) solutions and intensive carrier certifications.

 

With an estimated 17 million commercial vehicles as well as 3.5 million first responder vehicles, the Company views the U.S market as its largest opportunity with a total addressable market of over $17 billion. The Tier 1 cellular carriers that we work with have a keen interest in marketing and selling the UV350 as it allows for new SIM card activations in commercial vehicles and increased average revenue per user from existing customers with corporate and first responder fleets while targeting new customers with a unique, dedicated, multi-purpose in-vehicle smartphone.

 

In addition to its connected vehicle product portfolio, the Company develops, manufactures, markets, and sells 4G/LTE rugged smartphone devices for industrial users. These rugged B2B (business to business) environments include first responders, construction workers, security guards, government agencies and various mobile workers in multiple industries.

 

Siyata launched the CP250 tablet/DVR connected vehicle 4G device, which is built for cellular voice calls, PoC, data, and navigation with a built-in DVR camera and more. This device was designed to be installed on the dash or mounted on a windshield, specifically for lighter commercial vehicles such as taxis, vans and delivery trucks. The 5” wide screen display tablet-based design ensures better communication capabilities for professional drivers. Sales of this product are focused mainly in the Middle East, EU and Australia.

 

Siyata also manufactures, markets, and sells Uniden® cellular signal boosters and accessories for homes, buildings, manufacturing facilities and vehicles with poor cell coverage across Canada and the United States. The vehicle vertical in this portfolio complements the UV350 commercial vehicle smartphone, as the Company begins to generate sales of the UV350 bundled with the Uniden® vehicle boosters.

 

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Competitive Strengths

 

We believe that the following competitive strengths contribute to our success and differentiate us from our competitors:

 

  Innovative approach with minimal competition.

 

  Recognition and reputation achieved from our previous success in this space.

 

 

Experienced management team.

 

  Relationships and device approvals with leading wireless networks.

 

Growth Strategies

 

We intend to further grow our business by pursuing the following strategies: 

 

  Attracting and recruiting highly qualified professionals to join our team.

 

  Entering new customer bases and markets.

 

 

Implementing effective resources management to improve operational efficiency and boost core competency.

 

  Designing new products and improving our existing products for our current and future customer base.

 

Our Challenges

 

We face challenges, risks and uncertainties in realizing our business objectives and executing our strategies, including those relating to our ability to:

 

  Grow our market share in the United States which is a new, large scale market for us.

 

  Navigate in the fast-changing regulatory environment.

 

  Maintain and improve our relationship with leading cellular carriers and business partners.

        

  Recruit and retain qualified personnel.

 

  Manage our growth effectively and efficiently.

 

  Enhance our product lines in a cost-effective manner.

 

Please see “Risk Factors” and other information included in this prospectus for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that we face.

 

Corporate Information

 

Our principal executive offices and headquarters are located at 1001 Lenoir Street, Suite A-414, Montreal, Quebec H4C 2Z6 and our phone number is +1-514-500-1181. We maintain a corporate website at www.siyatamobile.com. The information contained in, or accessible from, our website or any other website does not constitute a part of this prospectus.

 

Corporate History and Structure

 

The Company was incorporated on October 15, 1986 as Big Rock Gold Ltd. as a corporation under the Business Company Act of British Columbia. On April 5, 1988, the Company changed its name to International Cruiseshipcenters Corp. On June 24, 1991, the Company changed its name to Riley Resources Ltd. Effective January 23, 1998, the Company consolidated its share capital on an eight to one basis and changed its name to International Riley Resources Ltd. Effective November 22, 2001, the Company consolidated its share capital on a five-to-one basis and changed its name to Wind River Resources Ltd. On January 3, 2008, the Company changed its name to Teslin River Resources Corp. On July 24, 2015, Teslin River Resources Corp. completed a reverse acquisition by way of a three-cornered amalgamation, pursuant to which the Company acquired certain telecom operations of an Israel-based cellular technology company and changed its name to Siyata Mobile Inc.

 

The Company was registered with the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SIM, and commenced trading on OTCQX under the symbol SYATF on May 11, 2017.

 

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The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure as of the date of this prospectus and upon completion of our offering based on Common Shares being offered, assuming the Underwriter does not exercise the over-allotment option:

 

 

Implications of Our Being an “Emerging Growth Company”

 

As a company with less than $1.07 billion in revenue during our last fiscal year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or the JOBS Act. An “emerging growth company” may take advantage of reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise applicable to larger public companies. In particular, as an emerging growth company, we:

 

may present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, or “MD&A”;

 

are not required to provide a detailed narrative disclosure discussing our compensation principles, objectives and elements and analyzing how those elements fit with our principles and objectives, which is commonly referred to as “compensation discussion and analysis”;

 

are not required to obtain an attestation and report from our auditors on our management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;

 

are not required to obtain a non-binding advisory vote from our shareholders on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements (commonly referred to as the “say-on-pay,” “say-on frequency” and “say-on-golden-parachute” votes);

 

are exempt from certain executive compensation disclosure provisions requiring a pay-for-performance graph and chief executive officer pay ratio disclosure;

 

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are eligible to claim longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under §107 of the JOBS Act; and

 

will not be required to conduct an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting.

 

We intend to take advantage of all of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions, including the longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under §107 of the JOBS Act. Our election to use the phase-in periods may make it difficult to compare our financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the phase-in periods under §107 of the JOBS Act.

 

Under the JOBS Act, we may take advantage of the above-described reduced reporting requirements and exemptions until we no longer meet the definition of an emerging growth company. The JOBS Act provides that we would cease to be an “emerging growth company” at the end of the fiscal year in which the fifth anniversary of our initial sale of common equity pursuant to a registration statement declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, herein referred to as the Securities Act, occurred, if we have more than $1.07 billion in annual revenues, have more than $700 million in market value of our Common Shares held by non-affiliates, or issue more than $1 billion in principal amount of non-convertible debt over a three-year period.

 

Foreign Private Issuer Status

 

We are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). As such, we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to United States domestic public companies. For example:

 

  we are not required to provide as many Exchange Act reports, or as frequently, as a domestic public company;
     
  for interim reporting, we are permitted to comply solely with our home country requirements, which are less rigorous than the rules that apply to domestic public companies;
     
  we are not required to provide the same level of disclosure on certain issues, such as executive compensation;
     
  we are exempt from provisions of Regulation FD aimed at preventing issuers from making selective disclosures of material information;
     
  we are not required to comply with the sections of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents, or authorizations in respect of a security registered under the Exchange Act; and
     
  we are not required to comply with Section 16 of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their share ownership and trading activities and establishing insider liability for profits realized from any “short-swing” trading transaction.

 

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THE OFFERING

 

Common Shares offered by us   Common Shares, no par value.
     
Price per Common Share  

We currently estimate that the offering price will be in the range of     per Common Share.

     
Over-allotment option to purchase additional shares of Common Shares  

We have granted the underwriters an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to              additional shares of our Common Shares.

     
Common Shares to be outstanding after this offering               shares (or              shares if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares of Common Shares in full).
     
Use of proceeds  

We estimate that the net proceeds to us from this offering will be approximately $         million, or approximately $         million if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option to purchase additional shares in full, assuming an offering price of $                per share (which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

     
    We intend to use the net proceeds of this offering primarily for general corporate purposes, including working capital, expanded sales and marketing activities, increased research and development expenditures and funding our growth strategies. See “Use of Proceeds.”
     
Listing   We have applied to list our Common Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
     
Proposed Nasdaq trading symbol   “SYAT”
     
Transfer Agent   Computershare Limited
     
Risk factors   See “Risk Factors” for a discussion of risks you should carefully consider before investing in our Common Shares.

  

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SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA

 

The following tables set forth selected historical statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, which have been derived from our audited financial statements for those periods included elsewhere in this prospectus. Our audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB. See “Presentation of Financial and Other Information—Financial Information.” Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in the future. You should read this data together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus as well as “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” appearing elsewhere in the prospectus.

  

Selected Statements of Operations Information:

 

   Year Ended Dec 31   For Nine Months Ended Sep 30 
   2017   2018   2018   2019 
                 
   (in thousands) 
                 
Total revenues   17,753    14,220    11,463    10,086 
Costs of revenues   (13,874)   (12,161)   (8,251)   (7,118)
Gross profit   3,879    2,059    3,212    2,968 
Operating expenses:                    
Sales and marketing expenses   3,839    5,449    2,944    3,970 
General and administrative expenses   2,356    2,929    1,889    1,677 
Share Based Compensation   1,070    1,102    727    1,305 
Amortization and Depreciation   302    705    311    738 
                     
Total operating expenses   7,567    10,185    5,871    7,690 
                     
Other operating income   0    0    0    0 
                     
Operating loss   (3,688)   (8,126)   (2,659)   (4,722)
Other income/(expense):                    
Interest expenses   (164)   (976)   (719)   (767)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)   (760)   47    745    (337)
Other income   34                
Acretion and change in future consideration   (480)   (519)          
Impairment of intangible assets        (1,954)   (230)   (30)
                     
Total other income/(expense)   (1,370)   (3,402)   (204)   (1,134)
                     
Loss before income tax   (5,058)   (1,528)   (2,863)   (5,856)
                     
Income tax expenses   -         -    - 
Net loss   (5,058)   (1,528)   (2,863)   (5,856)
                     
Translation Adjustment   (160)   869    (53)   13 
                     
Comprehensive Net loss   (5,218)   (10,659)   (2,916)   (5,843)

 

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   December 31,   Sep 30 
   2017   2018   2018   2019 
   (in thousands)       (in thousands)     
                 
Total revenues   17,753    14,220    11,463    10,086 
Costs of revenues   (13,874)   (12,161)   (8,251)   (7,118)
Gross profit   3,879    2,059    3,212    2,968 
Operating expenses:                    
Sales and marketing expenses   3,839    5,449    2,944    3,970 
General and administrative expenses   2,356    2,929    1,889    1,677 
Share Based Compensation   1,070    1,102    727    1,305 
Amortization and Depreciation   302    705    311    738 
                     
Total operating expenses   7,567    10,185    5,871    7,690 
                     
Other operating income   0    0    0    0 
                     
Operating loss   (3,688)   (8,126)   (2,659)   (4,722)
Other income/(expense):                    
Interest income   -         -      
Interest expenses   (164)   (976)   (719)   (767)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)   (760)   47    745    (337)
Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiaries   -                
Other income   34                
Other expense   (480)   (2,473)   (230)   (30)
                     
Total other income/(expense)   (1,370)   (3,402)   (204)   (1,134)
                     
Loss before income tax   (5,058)   (11,528)   (2,863)   (5,856)
                     
Income tax expenses   -                
Net loss   (5,058)   (11,528)   (2,863)   (5,856)
                     
Translation Adjustment   (160)   869    (53)   13 
                     
Comprehensive Net loss   (5,218)   (10,659)   (2,916)   (5,843)

 

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Selected Balance Sheet Information:

  

   As of December 31,   As of Sep 30, 
   2017   2018   2018   2019 
   (in thousands) 
Cash and cash equivalents   4,385    2,420    1,340    1,888 
Accounts receivable, net   1,955    925    2,877    1,826 
Inventories   4,162    4,982    4,918    3,872 
Prepayments and other current assets   498    413    873    1,012 
Due from Related parties   776    -    -    262 
Advance to suppliers   1,437    479    1,448    1,784 
Property, plant and equipment, net   65    54    52    49 
Intangible Asset   7,578    7,489    9,084    9,368 
Goodwill   1,022    1,022    1,022    1,022 
Total assets   21,878    17,784    21,614    21,083 
                     
Accounts payable   2,604    3,991    3,950    2,618 
Due to related party        198    15    144 
Future purchase consideration   1,086    430    140    - 
Convertible Debenture   3,554    3,905    3,810    4,223 
Long-term loan        230    236    208 
Total liabilities   7,244    8,754    8,151    7,193 
Share Capital   23,337    27,638    24,714    37,181 
Reserves   2,997    3,751    3,366    4,910 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses   (609)   260    (662)   274 
Deficit   (11,091)   (22,619)   (13,955)   (28,475)
Total equity   14,634    9,030    13,463    13,890 
                     
Total Liabilities and shareholders’ equity   21,878    17,784    21,614    21,083 

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

An investment in our Common Shares involves a high degree of risk. Before deciding whether to invest in our Common Shares, you should consider carefully the risks described below, together with all of the other information set forth in this prospectus, including the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flow could be materially and adversely affected, which could cause the trading price of our Common Shares to decline, resulting in a loss of all or part of your investment. The risks described below are not the only ones that we face. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business. You should only consider investing in our Common Shares if you can bear the risk of loss of your entire investment.

 

Risks Related to Our Business

 

We rely on our channel partners to generate a substantial majority of our revenues. If these channel partners fail to perform or if we cannot enter into agreements with channel partners on favorable terms, our operating results could be significantly harmed.

 

A substantial majority of our revenues are generated through sales by our channel partners, which are primarily wireless carriers who sell our devices through their sales channels. To the extent our channel partners are unsuccessful in selling or do not promote our products, or we are unable to obtain and retain a sufficient number of high-quality channel partners, our business and operating results could be significantly harmed.

 

While these arrangements are typically long term, they generally do not contain any firm purchase volume commitments. As a result, our channel partners are not contractually obligated to purchase from us any minimum number of products. We are generally required to satisfy any and all purchase orders delivered to us within specified delivery windows, with limited exceptions (such as orders significantly in excess of forecasts). If we are unable to efficiently manage our supply and satisfy purchase orders on a timely basis to our channel partners, we may be in breach of our sales arrangements and lose potential sales. If a technical issue with any of our covered products exceeds certain preset failure thresholds for the relevant performance standard or standards, the channel partner typically has the right to cease selling the product, cancel open purchase orders and levy certain monetary penalties. If our products suffer technical issues or failures following sales to our channel partners, we may be subject to significant monetary penalties and our channel partners may cease making purchase orders, which would significantly harm our business and results of operations. In addition, our channel partners retain sole discretion in which of their stocked products to offer their customers. While we may offer limited customer incentives, we generally have limited to no control over which products our channel partners decide to offer or promote, which directly impacts the number of products that our partners will purchase from us.

 

Our channel partners may be unsuccessful in marketing, selling and supporting our solutions. They may also market, sell and support solutions that are competitive with ours, and may devote more resources to the marketing, sales and support of such products. They may have incentives to promote our competitors’ products in lieu of our products, particularly for our competitors with larger volumes of orders, more diverse product offerings and a longer relationship with our channel partners. As a result, our channel partners may stop selling our products completely. While we employ a small direct sales force, our channel partners have significantly larger sales teams who are not contractually obligated to promote any of our devices and often have multiple competing devices in stock to offer their customers. In addition, downstream sales by our channel partners often succeed due to attractive device prices and monthly rate plans, which we do not control. In certain cases, we may promote our own devices through customer incentives, however, there can be no assurance that any such incentives would contribute to increased purchases of our products. Further, given the impact of attractive pricing on ultimate sales, we generally must offer increased promotional funding or price reductions for our more expensive products. This promotional funding or price reductions operate to reduce our margins and significantly impact our profitability.

 

New sales channel partners may take several months or more to achieve significant sales. Our channel partner sales structure could subject us to lawsuits, potential liability and reputational harm if, for example, any of our channel partners misrepresents the functionality of our products or services to their customers, or violate laws or our corporate policies.

 

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If we fail to effectively manage our existing or future sales channel partners, our channel partners fail to promote our products effectively, we are unable to meet our obligations under our sales arrangements or future agreements that we may enter into with wireless carrier customers have terms that are more favorable to the customer, our business and results of operations would be harmed.

 

We are materially dependent on the adoption of our solutions by both the industrial enterprise and public sector markets, and if end customers in those markets do not purchase our solutions, our revenues will be adversely impacted, and we may not be able to expand into other markets.

 

Our revenues have been primarily in the industrial enterprise market, and we are materially dependent on the adoption of our solutions by both the industrial enterprise and public sector markets. End customers in the public sector market may remain, for reasons outside our control, tied to Land Mobile Radio (LMR) solutions or other competitive alternatives to our phones. Sales of our products to these buyers may also be delayed or limited by these competitive conditions. If our products are not widely accepted by buyers in those markets, we may not be able to expand sales of our products into new markets, and our business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely impacted.

 

We participate in a competitive industry, which may become more competitive. Competitors with greater resources and significant experience in high-volume product manufacturing may be able to respond more quickly and cost-effectively than we can to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements.

 

We face significant competition in developing and selling our solutions. Our primary competitors in the non-rugged mobile device market include LG Corporation, Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Our primary competitors in the rugged mobile device market include Sonim Technologies Inc, Bullitt Mobile Ltd. and Kyocera Corporation. We also face competition from large system integrators and manufacturers of private and public wireless network equipment and devices. Competitors in this space include Harris Corporation, JVC KENWOOD Corporation, Motorola Solutions, Inc., or MSI, and Tait International Limited. Within the Cellular Booster category, we have several direct competitors, including Wilson Electronics, LLC (“Wilson Electronics”), Nextivity, Inc. and SureCall Company.

 

We cannot assure we will be able to compete successfully against current or future competitors. Increased competition in mobile computing platforms, data capture products, or related accessories and software developments may result in price reductions, lower gross profit margins, and loss of market share, and could require increased spending on research and development, sales and marketing, and customer support. Some competitors may make strategic acquisitions or establish cooperative relationships with suppliers or companies that produce complementary products, which may create additional pressures on our competitive position in the marketplace.

 

Most of our competitors have longer operating histories, greater name recognition, larger customer bases and significantly greater financial, technical, sales, marketing and other resources and experience than we do. In addition, because of the higher volume of components that many of our competitors purchase from their suppliers, they are able to keep their supply costs relatively low and, as a result, may be able to recognize higher margins on their product sales than we do. Many of our competitors may also have existing relationships with the channel partners who we use to sell our products, or with our potential customers. This competition may result in reduced prices, reduced margins and longer sales cycles for our products. Our competitors may also be able to more quickly and cost-effectively respond to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements. The combination of brand strength, extensive distribution channels and financial resources of the larger vendors could cause us to lose market share and could reduce our margins on our products. If any of our larger competitors were to commit greater technical, sales, marketing and other resources to our markets, our ability to compete would be adversely impacted. If we are unable to successfully compete with our competitors, our sales would suffer and as a result our financial condition will be adversely impacted.

 

Defects in our products could reduce demand for our products and result in a loss of sales, delay in market acceptance and injury to our reputation, which would adversely impact our business.

 

Complex software, as well as multiple components, displays, plastics and assemblies used in our products may contain undetected defects that are subsequently discovered at any point in the life of the product. Defects in our products may result in a loss of sales, product malfunction, delay in market acceptance and potential injuries to our customers which can bring to injury in our reputation and increased warranty costs.

 

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Additionally, our software may contain undetected errors, defects or bugs. Although we have not suffered significant harm from any errors, defects or bugs to date, we may discover significant errors, defects, or bugs in the future that we may not be able to correct or correct in a timely manner. It is possible that errors, defects or bugs will be found in our existing or future software and/or hardware products and related services with the potential for delays in, or loss of market acceptance of, our products and services, diversion of our resources, injury to our reputation, increased service and warranty expenses, and payment of damages.

 

Further, errors, defects or bugs in our solutions could be exploited by hackers or could otherwise result in an actual or perceived breach of our information systems. Alleviating any of these problems could require significant expense and could cause interruptions, delays or cessation of our product licensing, which would reduce demand for our products and result in a loss of sales, delay in market acceptance and injure our reputation and could adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

If our business does not grow as we expect, or if we fail to manage our growth effectively, our operating results and business would suffer.

 

Our ability to successfully grow our business depends on a number of factors including our ability to:

 

accelerate the adoption of our solutions by new end customers;

 

expand into new vertical markets;

 

develop and deliver new products and services;

 

increase awareness of the benefits that our solutions offer; and

 

expand our domestic and international footprint.

 

As usage of our solutions grows, we will need to continue to make investments to develop and implement new or updated solutions, software, technologies, security features and cloud-based infrastructure operations. In addition, we will need to appropriately scale our internal business systems and our services organization, including the suppliers of our products and customer support services, to serve our growing customer base. Any failure of, or delay in, these efforts could impair the performance of our solutions and reduce customer satisfaction. 

 

Further, our growth could increase quickly and place a strain on our managerial, operational, financial and other resources, and our future operating results depend to a large extent on our ability to successfully manage our anticipated expansion and growth. To manage our growth successfully, we will need to continue to invest in sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative functions and other areas. We are likely to recognize the costs associated with these investments earlier than receiving some of the anticipated benefits, and the return on these investments may be lower, or may develop more slowly, than we expect, which could adversely impact our operating results.

 

If we are unable to manage our growth effectively, we may not be able to take advantage of market opportunities or develop new solutions or upgrades to our existing solutions, satisfy customer requirements, maintain the quality and security of our solutions or execute on our business plan, any of which could harm our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

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As we work with multiple vendors for our components, if we fail to adequately forecast demand for our inventory and supply needs, we could incur additional costs or experience manufacturing delays, which could reduce our gross margin or cause us to delay or even lose sales.

 

Because our production volumes are based on a forecast of channel partner demand rather than purchase commitments from our major customers, there is a risk that our forecasts could be inaccurate and that we will be unable to sell our products at the volumes and prices we expect, which may result in excess inventory. We provide, and will continue to provide, forecasts of our demand to our third-party suppliers prior to the scheduled delivery of products to our channel partners. If we overestimate our requirements, our contract manufacturers may have excess component inventory, which could increase our costs. If we underestimate our requirements, our contract manufacturers may have inadequate component inventory, which could interrupt the manufacturing of our products and result in delays in shipments and revenues or even lost sales, or could incur unplanned overtime costs to meet our requirements, resulting in significant cost increases. For example, certain materials and components used to manufacture our products may reach end of life during any of our product’s life cycles, following which suppliers no longer provide such expired materials and components. This would require us to either source and qualify an alternative component, which could require a re-certification of the device by the wireless carriers and/or regulatory agencies, or forecast product demand for a final purchase of such materials and components that may reach end of life to ensure that we have sufficient product inventory through a product’s life cycle. If we overestimate forecasted demand, we would hold excess end-of-life materials and components resulting in increased costs. If we underestimate forecasted demand, we could experience delays in shipments and loss of revenues.

  

In addition, if we underestimate our requirements and the applicable supplier becomes insolvent or is no longer able to timely supply our needs in a cost-efficient manner or at all, we may be required to acquire components, which may need to be customized for our products, from alternative suppliers, including at significantly higher costs. If we cannot source alternative suppliers and/or alternative components, we may suffer delays in shipments or lost sales. Similarly, credit constraints at our suppliers could require us to accelerate payment of our accounts payable, impacting our cash flow. Further, lead times for materials and components that we order vary significantly and depend on factors such as the specific supplier, contract terms, customization needed for any particular component and demand for each component at a given time. Any such failure to accurately forecast demand and manufacturing and supply requirements, and any need to obtain alternative supply sources, could materially harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

We may not be able to continue to develop solutions to address user needs effectively in an industry characterized by ongoing change and rapid technological advances.

 

To be successful, we must adapt to rapidly changing technological and application needs by continually improving our products, as well as introducing new products and services, to address user demands.

 

Our industry is characterized by:

 

evolving industry standards;

 

frequent new product and service introductions;

 

increasing demand for customized product and software solutions;

 

rapid competitive developments;

 

changing customer demands; and

 

evolving distribution channels.

 

Future success will depend on our ability to effectively and economically adapt in this evolving environment. We could incur substantial costs if we must modify our business to adapt to these changes, and may even be unable to adapt to these changes.

 

The markets for our devices and related accessories may not develop as quickly as we expect, or may not develop at all. Our dependence on our cellular carrier channel partners and their success in promoting Push to Talk over Cellular to their client base is key for the success of the business.

 

Our future success is substantially dependent upon continued adoption of devices and related accessories in the industrial enterprise and public sector markets, including the transition from LMR to Push to Talk over LTE networks. These market developments and transitions may take longer than we expect or may not occur at all, and may not be as widespread as we expect. If the market does not develop as we expect, our business, operating results and financial condition would be significantly harmed.

 

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Our dependence on third-party suppliers for key components of our products could delay shipment of our products and reduce our sales.

 

We depend on certain suppliers for the delivery of components used in the assembly of our products. Our reliance on third-party suppliers creates risks related to our potential inability to obtain an adequate supply of components and reduced control over pricing and timing of delivery of components. In particular, we have little to no control over the prices at which our suppliers sell materials and components to us. Certain supplies of our components are available only from a single source or limited sources and we may not be able to diversify sources in a timely manner. We have experienced shortages in the past that have negatively impacted our results of operations and may experience such shortages in the future.

 

We also do not have long-term supply agreements with any of our suppliers. Our current contracts with certain suppliers may be canceled or not extended by such suppliers and, therefore, do not afford us with sufficient protection against a reduction or interruption in supplies. Moreover, in the event any of these suppliers breach their contracts with us, our legal remedies associated with such a breach may be insufficient to compensate us for any damages we may suffer.

 

Any interruption of supply for any material components of our products, or inability to obtain required components from our third-party suppliers, could significantly delay the production and shipment of our products and harm our revenues, profitability and financial condition.

 

Our future success is dependent on our ability to create independent brand awareness for our company and products with end customers, and our inability to achieve such brand awareness could limit our prospects.

 

We depend on wireless carriers to promote and distribute our products. While we intend to ramp up direct marketing and end-customer brand awareness initiatives in the future, our sales and marketing efforts have historically been predominantly focused on channel partners. To increase end-customer brand awareness, we intend to develop sales tools for key verticals within are target markets, increase usage of social media and expand product training efforts, among other things. As a result, we expect our sales and marketing expenses to increase in the future, primarily from increased sales personnel expenses, which will require us to cost-efficiently ramp up our sales and marketing capabilities and effectively target end customers. However, there can be no assurance that we will successfully increase our brand awareness or do so in a cost-efficient manner while maintaining market share within our existing sales channels. Our failure to establish stand-alone brand awareness with end customers of our products will leave us vulnerable to the marketing and selling success of others, including our channel partners, and these developments could have an adverse impact on our prospects. If we are unable to significantly increase the awareness of our brand and solutions with end customers in a cost-efficient manner, we will remain significantly dependent on our channel partners for sales of our products, and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely impacted.

 

We are dependent on the continued services and performance of a concentrated group of senior management and other key personnel, the loss of any of whom could adversely impact our business.

 

Our future success depends in large part on the continued contributions of a concentrated group of senior management and other key personnel. In particular, the leadership of key management personnel is critical to the successful management of our company, the development of our solutions and our strategic direction. We also depend on the contributions of key technical personnel. Our senior management and key personnel are all employed on an at-will basis, which means that they could terminate their employment with us at any time, for any reason and without notice. The loss of any of our key personnel could significantly delay or prevent the achievement of our development and strategic objectives and harm our business.

 

We compete in a rapidly evolving market, and the failure to respond quickly and effectively to changing market requirements could cause our business and operating results to decline.

 

The mobile device market is characterized by rapidly changing technology, changing customer needs, evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products and services. In order to deliver a competitive mobile device, our solutions must be capable of operating in an increasingly complex network environment. As new wireless phones are introduced and standards in the mobile device market evolve, we may be required to modify our phones and services to make them compatible with these new products and standards. Likewise, if our competitors introduce new devices and services that compete with ours, we may be required to reposition our solutions or introduce new phones and solutions in response to such competitive pressure. We may not be successful in modifying our current devices or introducing new ones in a timely or appropriately responsive manner, or at all. If we fail to address these changes successfully, our business and operating results could be significantly harmed.

 

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If dedicated public safety LTE networks are not deployed at the rate we anticipate or at all, demand for our solutions may not grow as expected.

 

A key part of our strategy is to further expand the use of our solutions over dedicated LTE networks in the public safety market. If the deployment of dedicated LTE networks is delayed or such networks are not adopted at the rate we anticipate, demand for our solutions may not develop as we anticipate, which would have a negative effect on our revenues.

 

If we are unable to sell our solutions into new markets, our revenues may not grow.

 

Any new market into which we attempt to sell our solutions may not be receptive. Our ability to penetrate new markets depends on the quality of our solutions, the continued adoption of our public safety solution by first responders, the perceived value of our solutions as a risk management tool and our ability to design our solutions to meet the demands of our customers. If the markets for our solutions do not develop as we expect, our revenues may not grow.

 

Our ability to successfully face these challenges depends on several factors, including increasing the awareness of our solutions and their benefits, the effectiveness of our marketing programs, the costs of our solutions, our ability to attract, retain and effectively train sales and marketing personnel, and our ability to develop relationships with wireless carriers and other partners. If we are unsuccessful in developing and marketing our solutions into new markets, new markets for our solutions might not develop or might develop more slowly than we expect, either of which would harm our revenues and growth prospects.

 

If we are unable to attract, integrate and retain additional qualified personnel, including top technical talent, our business could be adversely impacted.

 

Our future success depends in part on our ability to identify, attract, integrate and retain highly skilled technical, managerial, sales and other personnel. We face intense competition for qualified individuals from numerous other companies, including other software and technology companies, many of whom have greater financial and other resources than we do. Some of these characteristics may be more appealing to high-quality candidates than those we have to offer. In addition, new hires often require significant training and, in many cases, take significant time before they achieve full productivity. We may incur significant costs to attract and retain qualified personnel, including significant expenditures related to salaries and benefits and compensation expenses related to equity awards, and we may lose new employees to our competitors or other companies before we realize the benefit of our investment in recruiting and training them. Moreover, new employees may not be or become as productive as we expect, as we may face challenges in adequately or appropriately integrating them into our workforce and culture. If we are unable to attract, integrate and retain suitably qualified individuals who are capable of meeting our growing technical, operational and managerial requirements on a timely basis or at all, our business will be adversely impacted.

 

Volatility or lack of positive performance in our stock price may also affect our ability to attract and retain our key employees. Many of our senior management personnel and other key employees have become, or will soon become, vested in a substantial amount of stock or stock options. Employees may be more likely to leave us if the shares they own or the shares underlying their vested options have significantly appreciated in value relative to the original purchase prices of the shares or the exercise prices of the options, or, conversely, if the exercise prices of the options that they hold are significantly above the market price of our Common Shares. If we are unable to appropriately incentivize and retain our employees through equity compensation, or if we need to increase our compensation expenses in order to appropriately incentivize and retain our employees, our business, operating results and financial condition would be adversely impacted.

 

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The application development ecosystem supporting our devices and related accessories is new and evolving.

 

The application development ecosystem supporting our devices and related accessories is new and evolving. Specifically, the number of application developers in the ecosystem supporting our devices and accessories is small. If the market or the application development ecosystem does not develop, timely or at all, demand for our products may be limited, and our business and results of operations will be significantly harmed.

 

The impact of potential changes in customs, tariffs, and trade policies in the United States and the potential corresponding actions by other countries, including recent trade initiatives announced by the U.S. presidential administration against China, in which we do business could adversely impact our financial performance.

 

The U.S. government has made proposals that are intended to address trade imbalances, which include encouraging increased production in the United States. These proposals could result in increased customs duties and tariffs, and the renegotiation of some U.S. trade agreements. We import a significant percentage of our products into the United States, and an increase in customs duties and tariffs with respect to these imports could negatively impact our financial performance. If such customs duties and tariffs are implemented, it also may cause U.S. trading partners to take actions with respect to U.S. imports or U.S. investment activities in their respective countries. Any potential changes in trade policies in the United States and the potential corresponding actions by other countries in which we do business could adversely impact our financial performance. Given the level of uncertainty over which provisions will be enacted, we cannot predict with certainty the impact of the proposals.

 

For example, in 2018, the U.S. presidential administration and Chinese government imposed significant tariffs on exports between the two countries. This evolving policy dispute between China and the United States is likely to have significant impact on the industries in which we participate, directly and indirectly, and no assurance can be given that any individual customer or significant groups of companies or a particular industry, will not be adversely impacted by any governmental actions taken by either China or the United States. In addition, we manufacture our mobile phones at our facility in Shenzhen, China, which could result in significant additional costs to us when shipping our products to various customers in the United States. It is not possible to predict with any certainty the outcome of the trade dispute between the United States and China, and prolonged or increased tariffs on imports from China to the United States would adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

Our products are subject to risks associated with sourcing and manufacturing.

 

We do not own or operate any of the manufacturing facilities for our products and rely on a concentrated number of independent suppliers to manufacture all of the products we sell. For our business to be successful, our suppliers must provide us with quality products in substantial quantities, in compliance with regulatory requirements, at acceptable costs and on a timely basis. Our ability to obtain a sufficient selection or volume of merchandise on a timely basis at competitive prices could suffer as a result of any deterioration or change in our supplier relationships or events that adversely affect our suppliers.

 

There can be no assurance we will be able to detect, prevent or fix all defects that may affect our products manufactured by our suppliers. Failure to detect, prevent or fix defects, or the occurrence of real or perceived quality or safety problems or material defects in our current and future products, could result in a variety of consequences, including a greater number of product returns than expected from customers and our wholesale partners, litigation, product recalls and credit, warranty or other claims, among others, which could harm our brand, results of operations and financial condition. Such problems could hurt our brand image, which is critical to maintaining and expanding our business. Any negative publicity or lawsuits filed against us related to the perceived quality and safety of our products could harm our brand and decrease demand for our products.

 

If one or more of our significant suppliers were to sever their relationship with us or significantly alter the terms of our relationship, including due to changes in applicable trade policies, we may not be able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

In addition, if any of our primary suppliers fail to make timely shipments, do not meet our quality standards or otherwise fail to deliver us product in accordance with our plans, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

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Our contractors and suppliers buy raw materials and are subject to wage rates that are oftentimes regulated by the governments of the countries in which our products are manufactured. The raw materials used to manufacture our products are subject to availability constraints and price volatility. There could be a significant disruption in the supply of raw materials from current sources or, in the event of a disruption, our suppliers might not be able to locate alternative suppliers of materials of comparable quality at an acceptable price or at all. Our business is dependent upon the ability of our unaffiliated suppliers to locate, train, employ and retain adequate personnel. Our unaffiliated suppliers have experienced, and may continue to experience in the future, unexpected increases in work wages, whether government-mandated or otherwise. Our suppliers may increase their pricing if their raw materials became more expensive. Our suppliers may pass the increase in sourcing costs to us through price increases, thereby impacting our margins. Material changes in the pricing practices of our suppliers could negatively impact our profitability.

 

In addition, we cannot be certain that our unaffiliated suppliers will be able to fill our orders in a timely manner. If we experience significant increases in demand, or reductions in the availability of materials, or need to replace an existing supplier, there can be no assurance additional supplies of raw materials or additional manufacturing capacity will be available when required on terms acceptable to us, or at all, or that any supplier would allocate sufficient capacity to us in order to meet our requirements. In addition, even if we are able to expand existing or find new manufacturing or sources of materials, we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a result of the time it takes to train suppliers in our methods, products, quality control standards and labor, health and safety standards. Any delays, interruption or increased costs in labor or wages, or the supply of materials or manufacture of our products, could have an adverse effect on our ability to meet wholesale partner and customer and consumer demand for our products and result in lower revenue and net income both in the short and long term.

 

Events that adversely impact our suppliers could impair our ability to obtain adequate and timely supplies. Such events include, among others, difficulties or problems associated with our suppliers’ business, the financial instability and labor problems of suppliers, merchandise quality and safety issues, natural or man-made disasters, inclement weather conditions, war, acts of terrorism and other political instability, economic conditions, transportation delays and shipment issues. Our suppliers may be forced to reduce their production, shut down their operations or file for bankruptcy. Our suppliers may consolidate, increasing their market power. The occurrence of one or more of these events could impact our ability to get products to our customers and/or wholesale partners, result in disruptions to our operations, increase our costs and decrease our profitability.

 

Global sourcing and foreign trade involve numerous factors and uncertainties beyond our control, including:

 

increased shipping costs;

 

the imposition of additional import or trade restrictions;

 

legal or economic restrictions on overseas suppliers’ ability to produce and deliver products;

 

increased custom duties and tariffs;

 

unforeseen delays in customs clearance of goods;

 

more restrictive quotas;

 

loss of a most favored nation trading status;

 

currency exchange rates;

 

transportation delays;

 

port of entry issues; and

 

foreign government regulations, political instability and economic uncertainties in the countries from which we or our suppliers source our products.

 

Our sourcing operations may also be hurt by health concerns regarding the outbreak of viruses, widespread illness, infectious diseases, contagions and the occurrence of unforeseen epidemics (including the outbreak of the coronavirus and its potential impact on our financial results) in countries in which our merchandise is produced. Moreover, negative press or reports about internationally manufactured products may sway public opinion, and thus customer confidence, away from our products. Furthermore, changes in U.S. trade policies, including new restrictions, tariffs or other changes could lead to additional costs, delays in shipments, embargos and other uncertainties that could negatively impact our relationships with our international suppliers and materially adversely affect our business. These and other issues affecting our international suppliers or internationally manufactured merchandise could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

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In addition, some of our suppliers may not have the capacity to supply us with sufficient merchandise to keep pace with our growth plans, especially if we need significantly greater amounts of inventory. In such cases, our ability to pursue our growth strategy will depend in part upon our ability to develop new supplier relationships.

 

We have operations in China, which exposes us to risks inherent in doing business there.

 

We use multiple third-party suppliers and manufacturers based primarily in China. With the rapid development of the Chinese economy, the cost of labor has increased and may continue to increase in the future. Furthermore, pursuant to Chinese labor laws, employers in China are subject to various requirements when signing labor contracts, paying remuneration, determining the term of employees’ probation and unilaterally terminating labor contracts. Our results of operations will be materially and adversely affected if the labor costs of our third-party suppliers and manufacturers increase significantly. In addition, we and our manufacturers and suppliers may not be able to find a sufficient number of qualified workers due to the intensely competitive and fluid market for skilled labor in China.

 

Operating in China exposes us to political, legal and economic risks. In particular, the political, legal and economic climate in China, both nationally and regionally, is fluid and unpredictable. Our ability to operate in China may be adversely affected by changes in U.S. and Chinese laws and regulations such as those related to, among other things, taxation, import and export tariffs, environmental regulations, land use rights, intellectual property, currency controls, network security, employee benefits, hygiene supervision and other matters. In addition, we may not obtain or retain the requisite legal permits to continue to operate in China, and costs or operational limitations may be imposed in connection with obtaining and complying with such permits. In addition, Chinese trade regulations are in a state of flux, and we may become subject to other forms of taxation, tariffs and duties in China. Furthermore, the third parties we rely on in China may disclose our confidential information or intellectual property to competitors or third parties, which could result in the illegal distribution and sale of counterfeit versions of our products. If any of these events occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

 

Operating outside of the United States presents specific risks to our business, and we have substantial operations outside of the United States.

 

Most of our employee base and operations are located outside the United States, primarily in Canada and Israel. Most of our software development, third-party contract manufacturing, and product assembly operations are conducted outside the United States.

 

Risks associated with operations outside the United States include:

 

effectively managing and overseeing operations that are distant and remote from corporate headquarters may be difficult and may impose increased operating costs;

 

fluctuating foreign currency rates could restrict sales, increase costs of purchasing, and impact collection of receivables outside of the United States;

 

volatility in foreign credit markets may affect the financial well-being of our customers and suppliers;

 

violations of anti-corruption laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act could result in large fines and penalties;

 

violations of privacy and data security laws could result in large fines and penalties;

 

tax disputes with foreign taxing authorities, and any resultant taxation in foreign jurisdictions associated with operations in such jurisdictions, including with respect to transfer pricing practices associated with such operations;

 

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adverse changes in, or uncertainty of, local business laws or practices, including the following:

 

foreign governments may impose burdensome tariffs, quotas, taxes, trade barriers, or capital flow restrictions;

 

restrictions on the export or import of technology may reduce or eliminate the ability to sell in or purchase from certain markets;

 

political and economic instability, including deterioration of political relations between the United States and other countries, may reduce demand for our solutions or put our non-U.S. assets at risk;

 

potentially limited intellectual property protection in certain countries may limit recourse against infringing on our solutions or cause us to refrain from selling in certain geographic territories;

 

staffing may be difficult along with higher turnover at international operations;

 

a government-controlled exchange rate and limitations on the convertibility of currencies, including the Chinese yuan;

 

transportation delays and customs related delays that may affect production and distribution of our products; and

 

integration and enforcement of laws vary significantly among jurisdictions and may change significantly over time.

 

Our failure to manage any of these risks successfully could harm our international operations and adversely impact our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

A security breach or other significant disruption of our IT systems or those of our partners, suppliers or manufacturers, caused by cyberattacks or other means, could have a negative impact on our operations, sales, and operating results.

 

All IT systems are potentially vulnerable to damage, unauthorized access or interruption from a variety of sources, including but not limited to, cyberattacks, cyber intrusions, computer viruses, security breaches, energy blackouts, natural disasters, terrorism, sabotage, war, insider trading and telecommunication failures. A cyberattack or other significant disruption involving our IT systems or those of our outsource partners, suppliers or manufacturers could result in the unauthorized release of proprietary, confidential or sensitive information of ours or result in virus and malware installation on our devices. Such unauthorized access to, or release of, this information or other security breaches could: (i) allow others to unfairly compete with us, (ii) compromise safety or security, (iii) subject us to claims for breach of contract, tort, and other civil claims, and (iv) damage our reputation. Any or all of the foregoing could have a negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We experience lengthy sales cycles for our products and the delay of an expected large order could result in a significant unexpected revenue shortfall.

 

The purchase of our products is often an enterprise-wide decision for prospective customers, which requires us to engage in sales efforts over an extended period of time and provide a significant level of education to prospective customers regarding the uses and benefits of such devices. Prospective customers, especially the wireless carriers that sell our products, often undertake a prolonged evaluation process that may take from several months to several years in certain cases. Consequently, if our forecasted sales from a specific customer are not realized, we may not be able to generate revenues from alternative sources in time to compensate for the shortfall. The loss or delay of an expected large order could also result in a significant unexpected revenue shortfall. Moreover, to the extent we enter into and deliver our products pursuant to significant contracts earlier than we expected, our operating results for subsequent periods may fall below expectations. We may spend substantial time, effort and money on our sales and marketing efforts without any assurance that our efforts will produce any sales. If we are unable to succeed in closing sales with new and existing customers, our business, operating results and financial condition will be harmed.

 

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We may require additional capital to fund our business and support our growth, and our inability to generate and obtain such capital on acceptable terms, or at all, could harm our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.

 

We intend to continue to make substantial investments to fund our business and support our growth. In addition, we may require additional funds to respond to business challenges, including the need to develop new features or enhance our solutions, improve our operating infrastructure or acquire or develop complementary businesses and technologies. As a result, in addition to the revenues we generate from our business and the proceeds from this offering, we may need to engage in additional equity or debt financings to provide the funds required for these and other business endeavors. If we raise additional funds through future issuances of equity or convertible debt securities, our existing stockholders could suffer significant dilution, and any new equity securities we issue could have rights, preferences and privileges superior to those of holders of our Common Shares. Any debt financing that we may secure in the future could involve restrictive covenants relating to our capital raising activities and other financial and operational matters, which may make it more difficult for us to obtain additional capital and to pursue business opportunities, including potential acquisitions. We may not be able to obtain such additional financing on terms favorable to us, if at all. If we are unable to obtain adequate financing or financing on terms satisfactory to us when we require it, our ability to continue to support our business growth and to respond to business challenges could be significantly impaired, and our business may be adversely impacted. In addition, our inability to generate or obtain the financial resources needed may require us to delay, scale back, or eliminate some or all of our operations, which may have a significant adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

We have a limited history of high-volume commercial production of our devices, and we may face manufacturing capacity constraints.

 

We have limited history and experience in high-volume commercial production of our devices. Because of this limited production history, we face challenges in predicting our business and evaluating its prospects, which may result in breakdowns of our ability to timely supply our devices to our customers. Moreover, we face manufacturing capacity constraints that present further risks to our business. If overall demand of our devices increases in the future, we will need to expand our manufacturing capacity in a cost-efficient manner. Failing to meet customer demand due to our failure to successfully address these risks and challenges could adversely impact our reputation and future sales, which would significantly harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

The unfavorable outcome of any future litigation, arbitration or administrative action could have a significant adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

From time to time we are a party to litigation, arbitration, or administrative actions. Our financial results and reputation could be negatively impacted by unfavorable outcomes to any future litigation or administrative actions, including those related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act, or other anti-corruption laws. There can be no assurances as to the favorable outcome of any litigation or administrative proceedings. In addition, it can be very costly to defend litigation or administrative proceedings and these costs could negatively impact our financial results.

 

The nature of our business may result in undesirable press coverage or other negative publicity, which would adversely impact our brand identity, future sales and results of operations.

 

Our solutions are used to assist law enforcement and other public safety personnel in situations involving public safety. The incidents in which our solutions are deployed may involve injury, loss of life and other negative outcomes, and such events are likely to receive negative publicity. Such negative publicity could have an adverse impact on new sales or renewals or expansions of coverage areas by existing customers, which would adversely impact our financial results and business.

 

Changes in the availability of federal funding to support local public safety or other public sector efforts could impact our opportunities with public sector end customers.

 

Many of our public sector end customers rely to some extent on funds from the U.S. federal government in order to purchase and pay for our solutions. Any reduction in federal funding for local public safety or other public sector efforts could result in our end customers having less access to funds required to continue, renew, expand or pay for our solutions. For example, changes in policies with respect to “sanctuary cities” may result in a reduction in federal funds available to our current or potential end customers. Additionally, the recent U.S. government partial shutdown, and any future U.S. government shutdowns, could result in delayed public safety spending or re-allocation of funding into other areas of public safety. If federal funding is reduced or eliminated and our end customers cannot find alternative sources of funding to purchase our solutions, our business will be harmed.

 

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Economic uncertainties or downturns, or political changes, could limit the availability of funds available to our customers and potential customers, which could significantly adversely impact our business.

 

Current or future economic uncertainties or downturns could adversely impact our business and operating results. Negative conditions in the general economy both in the United States and abroad, including conditions resulting from changes in gross domestic product growth, financial and credit market fluctuations, political deadlock, natural catastrophes, warfare and terrorist attacks in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region or elsewhere, could cause a decrease in funds available to our customers and potential customers and negatively affect the growth rate of our business.

 

These economic conditions may make it extremely difficult for our customers and us to forecast and plan future budgetary decisions or business activities accurately, and they could cause our customers to reevaluate their decisions to purchase our solutions, which could delay and lengthen our sales cycles or result in cancellations of planned purchases. Furthermore, during challenging economic times or as a result of political changes, our customers may tighten their budgets and face constraints in gaining timely access to sufficient funding or other credit, which could result in an impairment of their ability to make timely payments to us. In turn, we may be required to increase our allowance for doubtful accounts, which would adversely impact our financial results.

 

We cannot predict the timing, strength or duration of any economic slowdown, instability or recovery, generally or within any particular industry, or the impact of political changes. If the economic conditions of the general economy or industries in which we operate worsen from present levels, or if recent political changes result in less funding being available to purchase our solutions, our business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely impacted.

 

We are subject to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, export control, and similar laws. Non-compliance with such laws can subject us to criminal or civil liability and harm our business, revenues, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We are subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the U.S. domestic bribery statute contained in 18 U.S.C. § 201, the U.S. Travel Act, and other anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws in the countries in which we conduct activities. Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws have been enforced aggressively in recent years and are interpreted broadly to generally prohibit companies and their employees and third-party intermediaries from authorizing, offering, or providing, directly or indirectly, improper payments or benefits to recipients in the public or private sector. As we increase our international presence, we may engage with distributors and third-party intermediaries to market our solutions and to obtain necessary permits, licenses, and other regulatory approvals. In addition, we or our third-party intermediaries may have direct or indirect interactions with officials and employees of government agencies or state-owned or affiliated entities. We can be held liable for the corrupt or other illegal activities of these third-party intermediaries, our employees, representatives, contractors, partners and agents, even if we do not explicitly authorize such activities.

 

The United States has imposed economic sanctions that affect transactions with designated foreign countries, nationals and others. In particular, the United States prohibits U.S. persons from engaging with individuals and entities identified as “Specially Designated Nationals,” such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers. These prohibitions are administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC. OFAC rules prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in, or facilitating a foreign person’s engagement in, transactions with or relating to the prohibited individual, entity or country, and require the blocking of assets in which the individual, entity or country has an interest. Blocked assets (e.g., property or bank deposits) cannot be paid out, withdrawn, set off or transferred in any manner without a license from OFAC. Other countries in which we operate, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also maintain economic and financial sanctions regimes.

 

Some of our solutions, including software updates and third-party accessories, may be subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations; however, the vast majority of our products are non-U.S.-origin items, developed and manufactured outside of the United States, and therefore not subject to these laws. For third-party accessories, we rely on manufactures to supply the appropriate export control classification numbers that determine our obligations under these laws.

 

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We cannot assure you that our employees and agents will not take actions in violation of our policies and applicable law, for which we may be ultimately held responsible. As we increase our international presence, our risks under these laws, rules, and regulations may increase. Further, any change in the applicability or enforcement of these laws, rules, and regulations could adversely impact our business operations and financial results.

 

Detecting, investigating and resolving actual or alleged violations can require a significant diversion of time, resources, and attention from senior management. In addition, noncompliance with anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, or economic sanctions laws, rules, and regulations could subject us to whistleblower complaints, investigations, sanctions, settlements, prosecution, other enforcement actions, disgorgement of profits, significant fines, damages, other civil and criminal penalties or injunctions, suspension and/or debarment from contracting with certain persons, the loss of export privileges, reputational harm, adverse media coverage, and other collateral consequences. If any subpoenas or investigations are launched, or governmental or other sanctions are imposed, or if we do not prevail in any possible civil or criminal litigation, our business, revenues, financial condition, and results of operations would be significantly harmed. In addition, responding to any action will likely result in a significant diversion of management’s attention and resources and significant defense costs and other professional fees. Enforcement actions and sanctions could further harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Foreign currency fluctuations may reduce our competitiveness and sales in foreign markets.

 

The relative change in currency values creates fluctuations in product pricing for international customers. These changes in foreign end-customer costs may result in lost orders and reduce the competitiveness of our products in certain foreign markets. These changes may also negatively impact the financial condition of some foreign customers and reduce or eliminate their future orders of our products.

 

We are subject to a wide range of product regulatory and safety, consumer, worker safety and environmental laws and regulations.

 

Our operations and the products we manufacture and/or sell are subject to a wide range of product regulatory and safety, consumer, worker safety and environmental laws and regulations. Compliance with such existing or future laws and regulations could subject us to future costs or liabilities, impact our production capabilities, constrict our ability to sell, expand or acquire facilities, restrict what solutions we can offer and generally impact our financial performance. Our products are designed for use in potentially explosive or hazardous environments. If our product design fails for any reason in such environments, we may be subject to product liabilities and future costs. In addition, some of these laws are environmental and relate to the use, disposal, remediation, emission and discharge of, and exposure to hazardous substances. These laws often impose liability and can require parties to fund remedial studies or actions regardless of fault. Environmental laws have tended to become more stringent over time and any new obligations under these laws could have a negative impact on our operations or financial performance.

 

Laws focused on the energy efficiency of electronic products and accessories, recycling of both electronic products and packaging, reducing or eliminating certain hazardous substances in electronic products, and the transportation of batteries continue to expand significantly. Laws pertaining to accessibility features of electronic products, standardization of connectors and power supplies, the transportation of lithium-ion batteries, and other aspects are also proliferating. There are also demanding and rapidly changing laws around the globe related to issues such as product safety, radio interference, radio frequency radiation exposure, medical related functionality, and consumer and social mandates pertaining to use of wireless or electronic equipment. These laws, and changes to these laws, could have a substantial impact on whether we can offer certain products, solutions, and services, and on what capabilities and characteristics our products or services can or must include.

 

These laws and regulations impact our products and could negatively impact our ability to manufacture and sell products competitively. In addition, we anticipate that we will see increased demand to meet voluntary criteria related to reduction or elimination of certain constituents from products, increasing energy efficiency and providing additional accessibility.

 

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Changes in laws and regulations concerning the use of telecommunication bandwidth could increase our costs and adversely impact our business.

 

Our business depends on our ability to sell devices that use telecommunication bandwidth allocated to licensed and unlicensed wireless services, and that use of that bandwidth is subject to laws and regulations that are subject to change over time. Changes in the permitted uses of telecommunication bandwidth, reallocation of such bandwidth to different uses, and new or increased regulation of the capabilities, manufacture, importation, and use of devices that depend on such bandwidth could increase our costs, require costly modifications to our products before they are sold, or limit our ability to sell those products in to our target markets. In addition, we are subject to regulatory requirements for certification and testing of our products before they can be marketed or sold. Those requirements may be onerous and expensive. Changes to those requirements could result in significant additional costs and could adversely impact our ability to bring new products to market in a timely fashion.

 

Failure of our suppliers, subcontractors, distributors, resellers, and representatives to use acceptable legal or ethical business practices, or to fail for any other reason, could negatively impact our business.

 

We do not control the labor and other business practices of our suppliers, subcontractors, distributors, resellers and third-party sales representatives, or TPSRs, and cannot provide assurance that they will operate in compliance with applicable rules, and regulations regarding working conditions, employment practices, environmental compliance, anti-corruption, and trademark a copyright and patent licensing. If one of our suppliers, subcontractors, distributors, resellers, or TPSRs violates labor or other laws or implements labor or other business practices that are regarded as unethical, the shipment of finished products to us could be interrupted, orders could be canceled, relationships could be terminated, and our reputation could be damaged. If one of our suppliers or subcontractors fails to procure the necessary license rights to trademarks, copyrights or patents, legal action could be taken against us that could impact the saleability of our products and expose us to financial obligations to a third party. Any of these events could have a negative impact on our sales and results of operations.

 

Moreover, any failure of our suppliers, subcontractors, distributors, resellers and TPSRs, for any reason, including bankruptcy or other business disruption, could disrupt our supply or distribution efforts and could have a negative impact on our sales and results of operations.

 

Natural or man-made disasters and other similar events may significantly disrupt our business, and negatively impact our operating results and financial condition.

 

Any of our facilities may be harmed or rendered inoperable by natural or man-made disasters, including earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, nuclear disasters, acts of terrorism or other criminal activities, infectious disease outbreaks, and power outages, which may render it difficult or impossible for us to operate our business for some period of time. Our facilities would likely be costly to repair or replace, and any such efforts would likely require substantial time. Any disruptions in our operations could negatively impact our business and operating results, and harm our reputation. In addition, we may not carry business insurance or may not carry sufficient business insurance to compensate for losses that may occur. Any such losses or damages could have a significant adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition. In addition, the facilities of significant vendors may be harmed or rendered inoperable by such natural or man-made disasters, which may cause disruptions, difficulties or significant adverse impact on our business.

 

We are subject to a wide range of privacy and data security laws, regulations and other legal obligations.

 

Personal privacy and information security are significant issues in the United States and the other jurisdictions in which we operate or make our products and applications available. The legislative and regulatory framework for privacy and security issues worldwide is rapidly evolving and is likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future. Our handling of data is subject to a variety of laws and regulations, including regulation by various government agencies, including the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, and various state, local and foreign agencies. We may collect personally identifiable information, or PII, and other data from our customers. We use this information to provide services to our customers and to support, expand and improve our business. We may also share customers’ PII with third parties as allowed by applicable law and agreements and authorized by the customer or as described in our privacy policy.

 

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The U.S. federal and various state and foreign governments have adopted or proposed limitations on the collection, distribution, transfer, use and storage of PII. In the United States, the FTC and many state attorneys general are applying federal and state consumer protection laws as imposing standards for the online collection, use and dissemination of data. Many foreign countries and governmental bodies, including Canada, the European Union and other relevant jurisdictions, have laws and regulations concerning the collection and use of PII obtained from their residents or by businesses operating within their jurisdiction. These laws and regulations often are more restrictive than those in the United States. Laws and regulations in these jurisdictions apply broadly to the collection, use, storage, disclosure and security of data that identifies or may be used to identify or locate an individual, such as names, email addresses and, in some jurisdictions, Internet Protocol, or IP, addresses. Within the European Union, legislators have adopted the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, effective May 2018 which may impose additional obligations and risk upon our business and which may increase substantially the penalties to which we could be subject in the event of any non-compliance. We may incur substantial expense in complying with the obligations imposed by the governments of the foreign jurisdictions in which we do business or seek to do business and we may be required to make significant changes in our business operations, all of which may adversely impact our revenues and our business overall.

 

Although we are working to comply with those federal, state, and foreign laws and regulations, industry standards, contractual obligations and other legal obligations that apply to us, those laws, regulations, standards and obligations are evolving and may be modified, interpreted and applied in an inconsistent manner from one jurisdiction to another, and may conflict with one another, other requirements or legal obligations, our practices or the features of our products or applications. At state level, lawmakers continue to pass new laws concerning privacy and data security. Particularly notable in this regard is the California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA, which became effective on January 1, 2020. The CCPA will introduce significant new disclosure obligations and provide California consumers with significant new privacy rights. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with federal, state or foreign laws or regulations, industry standards, contractual obligations or other legal obligations, or any actual or suspected security incident, whether or not resulting in unauthorized access to, or acquisition, release or transfer of PII or other data, may result in governmental enforcement actions and prosecutions, private litigation, fines and penalties or adverse publicity and could cause our customers to lose trust in us, which could have an adverse impact on our reputation and business. Any inability to adequately address privacy and security concerns, even if unfounded, or comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, industry standards, contractual obligations, or other legal obligations could result in additional cost and liability to us, damage our reputation, inhibit sales and adversely impact our business.

 

We also expect that there will continue to be new proposed laws, regulations and industry standards concerning privacy, data protection and information security in the United States, the European Union and other jurisdictions, and we cannot yet determine the impact such future laws, regulations and standards may have on our business. New laws, amendments to or re-interpretations of existing laws and regulations, industry standards, contractual obligations and other obligations may require us to incur additional costs and restrict our business operations. Such laws and regulations may require companies to implement privacy and security policies, permit users to access, correct and delete personal information stored or maintained by such companies, inform individuals of security breaches that affect their personal information, and, in some cases, obtain individuals’ consent to use PII for certain purposes. In addition, a foreign government could require that any PII collected in a country not be disseminated outside of that country, and we are not currently equipped to comply with such a requirement.

 

We are exposed to risks associated with strategic acquisitions and investments.

 

We may consider strategic acquisitions of companies with complementary technologies or intellectual property in the future. Acquisitions hold special challenges in terms of successful integration of technologies, products, services and employees. We may not realize the anticipated benefits of these acquisitions or the benefits of any other acquisitions we have completed or may complete in the future, and we may not be able to incorporate any acquired services, products or technologies with our existing operations, or integrate personnel from the acquired businesses, in which case our business could be harmed.

 

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Acquisitions and other strategic decisions involve numerous risks, including:

 

problems integrating and divesting the operations, technologies, personnel, services or products over geographically disparate locations;

 

unanticipated costs, taxes, litigation and other contingent liabilities;

 

continued liability for discontinued businesses and pre-closing activities of divested businesses or certain post-closing liabilities which we may agree to assume as part of the transaction in which a particular business is divested;

 

adverse impacts on existing business relationships with suppliers and customers;

 

cannibalization of revenues as customers may seek multi-product discounts;

 

risks associated with entering into markets in which we have no, or limited, prior experience;

 

incurrence of significant restructuring charges if acquired products or technologies are unsuccessful;

 

significant diversion of management’s attention from our core business and diversion of key employees’ time and resources;

 

licensing, indemnity or other conflicts between existing businesses and acquired businesses;

 

inability to retain key customers, distributors, suppliers, vendors and other business relations of the acquired business; and

 

potential loss of our key employees or the key employees of an acquired organization or as a result of discontinued businesses.

 

Financing for future acquisitions may not be available on favorable terms, or at all. If we identify an appropriate acquisition candidate for any of our businesses, we may not be able to negotiate the terms of the acquisition successfully, finance the acquisition or integrate the acquired business, products, service offerings, technologies or employees into our existing business and operations. Future acquisitions and divestitures may not be well-received by the investment community, which may cause the value of our stock to fall. We cannot ensure that we will be able to identify or complete any acquisition, divestiture or discontinued business in the future. Further, the terms of our indebtedness constrain our ability to make and finance additional acquisitions or divestitures.

 

If we acquire businesses, new products, service offerings or technologies in the future, we may incur significant acquisition-related costs. In addition, we may be required to amortize significant amounts of finite-lived intangible assets and we may record significant amounts of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets that would be subject to testing for impairment. We have in the past and may in the future be required to write off all or part of the intangible assets or goodwill associated with these investments that could harm our operating results. If we consummate one or more significant future acquisitions in which the consideration consists of stock or other securities, our existing stockholders’ ownership could be significantly diluted. If we were to proceed with one or more significant future acquisitions in which the consideration included cash, we could be required to use a substantial portion of our cash and investments. Acquisitions could also cause operating margins to fall depending on the businesses acquired.

 

Our strategic investments may involve joint development, joint marketing, or entry into new business ventures, or new technology licensing. Any joint development efforts may not result in the successful introduction of any new products or services by us or a third party, and any joint marketing efforts may not result in increased demand for our products or services. Further, any current or future strategic acquisitions and investments by us may not allow us to enter and compete effectively in new markets or enhance our business in our existing markets and we may have to impair the carrying amount of our investments.

 

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The effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on our business have not yet been fully analyzed and could harm our results of operations.

 

On December 22, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law the Tax Act that significantly reforms the Code. The Tax Act, among other things, includes changes to U.S. federal corporate income tax rate, imposes significant additional limitations on the deductibility of interest, allows for the accelerated expensing of capital expenditures, and puts into effect the migration from a “worldwide” system of taxation to a territorial system. We continue to analyze the impact that the Tax Act may have on our business. Notwithstanding the reduction in the U.S federal corporate income tax rate, the overall impact of the Tax Act is uncertain, and our business and financial condition could be harmed.

 

We could be adversely impacted by changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by management related to complex accounting matters.

 

Generally accepted accounting principles and related accounting pronouncements, implementation guidelines, and interpretations with regard to a wide range of matters that are relevant to our businesses, including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, asset impairment, inventories, customer rebates and other customer consideration, tax matters, and litigation and other contingent liabilities are highly complex and involve many subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments. Changes in these rules or their interpretation or changes in underlying assumptions, estimates or judgments could significantly change our reported or expected financial performance or financial condition. New accounting guidance may also require systems and other changes that could increase our operating costs and/or change our financial statements. For example, implementing future accounting guidance related to revenue, accounting for leases and other areas could require us to make significant changes to our accounting systems, impact existing debt agreements and result in adverse changes to our financial statements.

 

The outbreak, and threat or perceived threat of outbreak, of the coronavirus may negatively impact our sourcing and manufacturing operations and consumer spending, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

The outbreak of the COVID-19 (commonly referred to as the coronavirus) in Greater China could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The coronavirus outbreak may materially impact our sourcing and manufacturing operations as a portion of our products are manufactured in China and materials for our products are sourced in China by our manufacturers within Greater China and in other affected regions. Travel within China and into other countries may be restricted, which may impact our manufacturers’ ability to obtain necessary materials and inhibit travel of our and our manufacturers’ and material suppliers’ employees, which may in turn reduce our work force and that of our manufacturers and material suppliers. As a result of such reduced workforces, potential factory closures, inability to obtain materials, disruptions in the supply chain and potential disruption of transportation of goods produced in China or other countries adversely impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, or threat or perceived threat of such outbreak, we may be unable to obtain adequate inventory or samples sources from these regions, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Furthermore, our existing suppliers, such as our suppliers located in India and Vietnam, or new suppliers or sources of materials may pass the increase in sourcing costs due to the coronavirus outbreak to us through price increases, thereby impacting our margins. Material changes in the pricing practices of our suppliers could negatively impact our profitability.

 

In addition, global or local heath epidemics and pandemics may result in disruption of our operations or those of our customers or suppliers. For example, outbreak originating in China at the beginning of 2020 has resulted in closures, quarantines, travel restrictions and extended shutdown of certain businesses in regions in which we operate and could also substantially interfere with general commercial activity related to our supply chain and customer base. This could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. At this point, the extent of the impact on our results as a result of the coronavirus outbreak is uncertain.

 

Our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected if the coronavirus outbreak expands to other countries where we have a significant number of stores, partnerships with regional distributors and wholesalers and/or sourcing and manufacturing operations. If the retail economy weakens and/or consumer behavior shifts due to the coronavirus outbreak or threat or perceived threat of such outbreak, we or our distributors may need to significantly reduce or limit store operations and/or close additional stores and retailers may be more cautious with orders. A slowing or changing economy in the regions adversely affected by the coronavirus outbreak could adversely affect the financial health of our distributors and wholesale partners, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. While this global health emergency is expected to be temporary, the duration and intensity of the disruption is uncertain, including potential broader impacts outside of China if travel and tourist traffic is further restricted and there is a resulting decline in Chinese tourist spending in other regions.

 

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Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property

 

If we are unable to successfully protect our intellectual property, our competitive position may be harmed.

 

Our ability to compete is heavily affected by our ability to protect our intellectual property. We rely on a combination of patent licenses, confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions to protect our proprietary rights. We also enter, and plan to continue to enter, into confidentiality, invention assignment or license agreements with our employees, consultants and other parties with whom we contract, and control access to and distribution of our software, documentation and other proprietary information. The steps we take to protect our intellectual property may be inadequate, and it is possible that some or all of our confidentiality agreements will not be honored and certain contractual provisions may not be enforceable. Existing trade secret, trademark and copyright laws offer only limited protection. Unauthorized parties may attempt to copy aspects of our products or obtain and use information which we regard as proprietary. Policing unauthorized use of our products is difficult, time consuming and costly, particularly in foreign countries where the laws may not protect our proprietary rights as fully as in the United States. We cannot assure you that our means of protecting our proprietary rights will be adequate or that our competitors will not independently develop similar technology, the effect of either of which would harm our competitive position in the market. Furthermore, disputes can arise with our strategic partners, customers or others concerning the ownership of intellectual property.

 

Others may claim that we infringe on their intellectual property rights, which may result in costly and time-consuming litigation and could delay or otherwise impair the development and commercialization of our products.

 

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in litigation in the United States involving patents and other intellectual property rights, and because our products are comprised of complex technology, we are often involved in or impacted by assertions, including both requests to take licenses and litigation, regarding infringement of patent and other intellectual property rights of third parties. Third parties have asserted, and in the future may assert, intellectual property infringement claims against us and against our channel partners, end customers and suppliers. For example, we have been approached by Wilson Electronics about potential infringement of several of their patents involving cellphone boosters. Many of these assertions are brought by non-practicing entities whose principal business model is to secure patent licensing revenues from product manufacturing companies. Claims for alleged infringement and any resulting lawsuit, if successful, could subject us to significant liability for damages and invalidation of our intellectual property rights. Defending any such claims, with or without merit, including pursuant to indemnity obligations, could be time consuming, expensive, cause product shipment delays or require us to enter into a royalty or licensing agreement, any of which could delay the development and commercialization of our products or reduce our margins. If we are unable to obtain a required license, our ability to sell or use certain products may be impaired. In addition, if we fail to obtain a license, or if the terms of the license are burdensome to us, our operations could be significantly harmed.

 

Our use of open source software could subject us to possible litigation or otherwise impair the development of our products.

 

A portion of our technologies incorporates open source software, including open source operating systems such as Android, and we expect to continue to incorporate open source software into our platform in the future. Few of the licenses applicable to open source software have been interpreted by courts, and their application to the open source software integrated into our proprietary technology platform may be uncertain. If we fail to comply with these licenses, then pursuant to the terms of these licenses, we may be subject to certain requirements, including requirements that we make available the source code for our software that incorporates the open source software. We cannot assure you that we have not incorporated open source software in our software in a manner that is inconsistent with the terms of the applicable licenses or our current policies and procedures. If an author or other third party that distributes such open source software were to allege that we had not complied with the conditions of one or more of these licenses, we could incur significant legal expenses defending against such allegations. Litigation could be costly for us to defend, have a negative effect on our operating results and financial condition or require us to devote additional research and development resources to change our technology platform.

 

With respect to open source operating systems, if third parties cease continued development of such operating systems or restrict our access to such operating system, our business and financial results could be adversely impacted. We are dependent on third parties’ continued development of operating systems, software application ecosystem infrastructures, and such third parties’ approval of our implementations of their operating and system and associated applications. If such parties cease to continue development or support of such operating systems or restrict our access to such operating systems, we would be required to change our strategy for our devices. As a result, our financial results could be negatively impacted because a resulting shift away from the operating systems we currently use and the associated applications ecosystem could be costly and difficult.

 

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Our inability to obtain and maintain any third-party license required to develop new products and product enhancements could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

From time to time, we are required to license technology from third parties to develop new products or product enhancements. Third-party licenses may not be available to us on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. If we fail to renew any intellectual property license agreements on commercially reasonable terms, or any such license agreements otherwise expire or terminate, we may not be able to use the patents and technologies of these third parties in our products, which are critical to our success. We cannot assure you that we will be able to effectively control the level of licensing and royalty fees paid to third parties, and significant increase in such fees could have a significant and adverse impact on our future profitability. Seeking alternative patents and technologies may be difficult and time-consuming, and we may not be successful in finding alternative technologies or incorporating them into our products. Our inability to obtain any third-party license necessary to develop new products or product enhancements could require us to obtain substitute technology of lower quality or performance standards, or at greater cost, which could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Because we are a foreign private issuer and are exempt from certain Nasdaq corporate governance standards applicable to U.S. issuers, you will have less protection than you would have if we were a domestic issuer.

 

Nasdaq Listing Rules require listed companies to have, among other things, a majority of its board members be independent. As a foreign private issuer, however, we are permitted to, and we may follow home country practice in lieu of the above requirements, or we may choose to comply with the above requirement within one year of listing. The corporate governance practice in our home country does not require a majority of our board to consist of independent directors. Thus, although a director must act in the best interests of the Company, it is possible that fewer board members will be exercising independent judgment and the level of board oversight on the management of our company may decrease as a result. In addition, Nasdaq Listing Rules also require foreign private issuers to have a compensation committee, a nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors, and an audit committee with a minimum of three members. We, as a foreign private issuer, are not subject to these requirements. Nasdaq Listing Rules may require shareholder approval for certain corporate matters, such as requiring that shareholders be given the opportunity to vote on all equity compensation plans and material revisions to those plans, certain common share issuances. We intend to comply with the requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rules in determining whether shareholder approval is required on such matters and to appoint a nominating and corporate governance committee. We may, however, consider following home country practice in lieu of the requirements under Nasdaq Listing Rules with respect to certain corporate governance standards which may afford less protection to investors.

 

Although as a Foreign Private Issuer we are exempt from certain corporate governance standards applicable to US issuers, if we cannot satisfy, or continue to satisfy, the initial listing requirements and other rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market, our securities may not be listed or may be delisted, which could negatively impact the price of our securities and your ability to sell them.

 

We will seek to have our securities approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market upon consummation of this offering. We cannot assure you that we will be able to meet those initial listing requirements at that time. Even if our securities are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we cannot assure you that our securities will continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

 

In addition, following this offering, in order to maintain our listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we will be required to comply with certain rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market, including those regarding minimum shareholders’ equity, minimum share price, minimum market value of publicly held shares, and various additional requirements. Even if we initially meet the listing requirements and other applicable rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market, we may not be able to continue to satisfy these requirements and applicable rules. If we are unable to satisfy the Nasdaq Capital Market criteria for maintaining our listing, our securities could be subject to delisting.

 

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If the Nasdaq Capital Market does not list our securities, or subsequently delists our securities from trading, we could face significant consequences, including:

 

  a limited availability for market quotations for our securities;
     
  reduced liquidity with respect to our securities;
     
 

a determination that our Common Share is a “penny stock,” which will require brokers trading in our Common Share to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our Common Share;

     
  limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and
     
  a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.

 

Risks Related to this Offering and Our Common Shares

 

We expect that our stock price will fluctuate significantly, and you may not be able to resell your shares at or above the initial offering price.

 

The trading price of our common shares is likely to be volatile and subject to wide price fluctuations in response to various factors, including:

 

market conditions in the broader stock market in general, or in our industry in particular;

 

actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly financial and operating results;

 

introduction of new products and services by us or our competitors;

 

sales, or anticipated sales, of large blocks of our stock;

 

issuance of new or changed securities analysts’ reports or recommendations;

 

failure of industry or securities analysts to maintain coverage of our company, changes in financial estimates by any industry or securities analysts that follow our company, or our failure to meet such estimates;

 

additions or departures of key personnel;

 

regulatory or political developments;

 

changes in accounting principles or methodologies;

 

acquisitions by us or by our competitors;

 

litigation and governmental investigations; and

 

economic, political and geopolitical conditions or events.

 

These and other factors may cause the market price and demand for our common shares to fluctuate substantially, which may limit or prevent investors from readily selling their shares of common shares and may otherwise negatively affect the liquidity of our common shares. In addition, in the past, when the market price of a stock has been volatile, holders of that stock have often instituted securities class action litigation against the company that issued the stock. If any of our stockholders brought a lawsuit against us, we could incur substantial costs defending the lawsuit. Such a lawsuit could also divert the time and attention of our management from our business.

 

The initial offering price of our common shares may not accurately reflect its future market performance.

 

The offering price of our common shares has been determined based on negotiations between the underwriters and us. The offering price may not be indicative of future market performance and may bear no relationship to the price at which our common shares will trade.

 

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Our executive officers and directors, and their affiliated entities, along with our two other largest stockholders, own a significant percentage of our stock and will be able to exert significant control over matters subject to stockholder approval.

 

Upon consummation of this offering (based on shares outstanding as of                 , 2020), our executive officers and directors, together with entities affiliated with such individuals, along with our two other largest stockholders, will beneficially own approximately     % of our Common Shares (approximately     % if the underwriters’ over-allotment option is exercised in full). Accordingly, these stockholders may, as a practical matter, continue to be able to control the election of a majority of our directors and the determination of all corporate actions after this offering. This concentration of ownership could delay or prevent a change in control of the Company.

 

New investors in our common shares will experience immediate and substantial dilution after this offering.

 

The initial public offering price of our common shares will be substantially higher than the pro forma net tangible book value per share of the outstanding common shares immediately after this offering. Based on an assumed initial public offering price of $                  per share (which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover of this prospectus) and our net tangible book value as of December 31, 2019, if you purchase our common shares in this offering you will pay more for your shares than the amounts paid by our existing stockholders for their shares and you will suffer immediate dilution of approximately $                per share in pro forma net tangible book value. As a result of this dilution, investors purchasing stock in this offering may receive significantly less than the full purchase price that they paid for the shares purchased in this offering in the event of a liquidation.

 

Immediately prior to the consummation of this offering, we expect to have approximately                outstanding stock options to purchase our common shares with exercise prices that are below the assumed initial public offering price of our common shares. To the extent that these options are exercised, there will be further dilution.

 

If a substantial number of shares become available for sale and are sold in a short period of time, the market price of our common shares could decline.

 

If our existing stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common shares in the public market following this offering, the market price of our common shares could decrease significantly. The perception in the public market that our existing stockholders might sell shares of Common Shares could also depress our market price. Upon completion of this offering, we will have outstanding                 shares of common shares, assuming no exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares, and options to purchase                 shares of our common shares, based on our shares and options to be outstanding as of immediately prior to the consummation of this offering. Our directors, executive officers and other holders of our common shares will be subject to the lock-up agreements described in “Underwriting” and the Rule 144 holding period requirements described in “Shares Eligible for Future Sale.” After all of these lock-up periods have expired and the holding periods have elapsed, up to                  additional shares will be eligible for sale in the public market.

 

In addition, the holders of                shares of common shares will have the right, subject to certain exceptions and conditions, to require us to register their shares of common shares under the Securities Act, and they will have the right to participate in future registrations of securities by us. Registration of any of these outstanding shares of common shares would result in such shares becoming freely tradable without compliance with Rule 144 upon effectiveness of the registration statement. A decline in the price of shares of our common shares might impede our ability to raise capital through the issuance of additional shares of our common shares or other equity securities.

 

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Since we do not expect to pay any cash dividends for the foreseeable future, investors in this offering may be forced to sell their stock in order to obtain a return on their investment.

 

We do not anticipate declaring or paying in the foreseeable future any cash dividends on our capital stock. Instead, we plan to retain any earnings to finance our operations and growth plans discussed elsewhere or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. Accordingly, investors must rely on sales of their Common Shares after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any return on their investment. As a result, investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase our Common Shares.

 

We may lose our foreign private issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses.

 

As discussed above, we are a foreign private issuer, and therefore, we are not required to comply with all of the periodic disclosure and current reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. In the future, we would lose our foreign private issuer status if (1) more than 50% of our outstanding voting securities are owned by U.S. residents and (2) a majority of our directors or executive officers are U.S. citizens or residents, or we fail to meet additional requirements necessary to avoid loss of foreign private issuer status. If we lose our foreign private issuer status, we will be required to file with the SEC periodic reports and registration statements on U.S. domestic issuer forms, which are more detailed and extensive than the forms available to a foreign private issuer. We will also have to mandatorily comply with U.S. federal proxy requirements, and our officers, directors and principal shareholders will become subject to the short-swing profit disclosure and recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. In addition, we will lose our ability to rely upon exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements under the listing rules of the New York Stock Exchange. As a U.S. listed public company that is not a foreign private issuer, we will incur significant additional legal, accounting and other expenses that we will not incur as a foreign private issuer.

 

Risks relating to our locations in Israel and Canada

 

Conditions in Israel could materially and adversely affect our business.

 

A number of our officers and directors are residents of Israel. Accordingly, political, economic and military conditions in Israel and the surrounding region may directly affect our business and operations. Since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, a number of armed conflicts have taken place between Israel and its neighboring countries, as well as terrorist acts committed within Israel by hostile elements. Any hostilities involving Israel or the interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel and its trading partners could adversely affect our operations and results of operations. During the summer of 2006, Israel was engaged in an armed conflict with Hezbollah, a Lebanese Islamist Shiite militia group and political party. In December 2008 and January 2009 there was an escalation in violence among Israel, Hamas, the Palestinian Authority and other groups, as well as extensive hostilities along Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip, which resulted in missiles being fired from the Gaza Strip into Southern Israel. During November 2012 and from July through August 2014, Israel was engaged in an armed conflict with a militia group and political party who controls the Gaza Strip, which resulted in missiles being fired from the Gaza Strip into Southern Israel, as well as at areas more centrally located near Tel Aviv and at areas surrounding Jerusalem. These conflicts involved missile strikes against civilian targets in various parts of Israel, including areas in which our employees and some of our consultants are located, and negatively affected business conditions in Israel. Since February 2011, Egypt has experienced political turbulence and an increase in terrorist activity in the Sinai Peninsula. Such political turbulence and violence may damage peaceful and diplomatic relations between Israel and Egypt, and could affect the region as a whole. Similar civil unrest and political turbulence has occurred in other countries in the region, including Syria, which shares a common border with Israel, and is affecting the political stability of those countries. Since April 2011, internal conflict in Syria has escalated and chemical weapons have been used in the region. Foreign actors have intervened and may continue to intervene in Syria. This instability and any intervention may lead to deterioration of the political and economic relationships that exist between the State of Israel and some of these countries and may lead to additional conflicts in the region. In addition, Iran has threatened to attack Israel and may be developing nuclear weapons. Iran also has a strong influence among extremist groups in the region, including Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and various rebel militia groups in Syria. These situations have escalated at various points in recent years and may escalate in the future to more violent events, which may affect Israel and us. Any armed conflicts, terrorist activities or political instability in the region could adversely affect business conditions and could harm our results of operations and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital. Parties with whom we do business have sometimes declined to travel to Israel during periods of heightened unrest or tension, forcing us to make alternative arrangements when necessary in order to meet our business partners face to face. In addition, the political and security situation in Israel may result in parties with whom we have agreements involving performance in Israel claiming that they are not obligated to perform their commitments under those agreements pursuant to force majeure provisions in such agreements.

 

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Further, in the past, the State of Israel and Israeli companies have been subjected to economic boycotts. Several countries still restrict business with the State of Israel and with Israeli companies. These restrictive laws and policies may have an adverse impact on our operating results, financial condition or the expansion of our business. A campaign of boycotts, divestment and sanctions has been undertaken against Israel, which could also adversely impact our business.

 

In addition, many Israeli citizens are obligated to perform several days, and in some cases more, of annual military reserve duty each year until they reach the age of 40 (or older, for reservists who are military officers or who have certain occupations) and, in the event of a military conflict, may be called to active duty. In response to increases in terrorist activity, there have been periods of significant call-ups of military reservists. It is possible that there will be military reserve duty call-ups in the future. Our operations could be disrupted by such call-ups, which may include the call-up of members of our management. Such disruption could materially adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

 

It may be difficult to enforce a U.S. judgment against us, our officers and directors named in this prospectus in Israel or the United States, or to assert U.S. securities laws claims in Israel or serve process on our officers and directors.

 

Not all of our directors or officers are residents of the United States and most of their and our assets are located outside the United States. Service of process upon us or our non-U.S. resident directors and officers may be difficult to obtain within the United States. We have been informed by our legal counsel in Israel that it may be difficult to assert claims under U.S. securities laws in original actions instituted in Israel or obtain a judgment based on the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal securities laws. Israeli courts may refuse to hear a claim based on a violation of U.S. securities laws against us or our non-U.S. officers and directors because Israel may not be the most appropriate forum to bring such a claim. In addition, even if an Israeli court agrees to hear a claim, it may determine that Israeli law and not U.S. law is applicable to the claim. If U.S. law is found to be applicable, the content of applicable U.S. law must be proved as a fact, which can be a time-consuming and costly process. Certain matters of procedure will also be governed by Israeli law. There is little binding case law in Israel addressing the matters described above. Additionally, Israeli courts might not enforce judgments obtained in the United States against us or our non-U.S. our directors and executive officers, which may make it difficult to collect on judgments rendered against us or our non-U.S. officers and directors.

 

Moreover, an Israeli court will not enforce a non-Israeli judgment if it was given in a state whose laws do not provide for the enforcement of judgments of Israeli courts (subject to exceptional cases), if its enforcement is likely to prejudice the sovereignty or security of the State of Israel, if it was obtained by fraud or in the absence of due process, if it is at variance with another valid judgment that was given in the same matter between the same parties, or if a suit in the same matter between the same parties was pending before a court or tribunal in Israel at the time the foreign action was brought. For more information, see “Enforceability of Civil Liabilities.”

 

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Because we are a corporation incorporated in British Columbia and some of our directors and officers are resident in Canada, it may be difficult for investors in the United States to enforce civil liabilities against us based solely upon the federal securities laws of the United States. Similarly, it may be difficult for Canadian investors to enforce civil liabilities against our directors and officers residing outside of Canada.

 

We are a corporation incorporated under the laws of British Columbia with our principal place of business in Montreal, Canada. Some of our directors and officers and the auditors or other experts named herein are residents of Canada and all or a substantial portion of our assets and those of such persons are located outside the United States. Consequently, it may be difficult for U.S. investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or our directors or officers or such auditors who are not residents of the United States, or to realize in the United States upon judgments of courts of the United States predicated upon civil liabilities under the Securities Act. Investors should not assume that Canadian courts: (1) would enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained in actions against us or such persons predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws or the securities or blue sky laws of any state within the United States or (2) would enforce, in original actions, liabilities against us or such persons predicated upon the U.S. federal securities laws or any such state securities or blue sky laws.

 

Similarly, some of our directors and officers are residents of countries other than Canada and all or a substantial portion of the assets of such persons are located outside Canada. As a result, it may be difficult for Canadian investors to initiate a lawsuit within Canada against these non-Canadian residents. In addition, it may not be possible for Canadian investors to collect from these non-Canadian residents judgments obtained in courts in Canada predicated on the civil liability provisions of securities legislation of certain of the provinces and territories of Canada. It may also be difficult for Canadian investors to succeed in a lawsuit in the United States, based solely on violations of Canadian securities laws.

 

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DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current expectations and views of future events, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. You can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions in this prospectus. These statements are likely to address our growth strategy, financial results and product and development programs. You must carefully consider any such statements and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements. These factors may include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

The Company’s strategies and objectives;

 

The Company’s ability to meet the NASDAQ and TSX Venture Exchange requirements;

 

The Company’s other financial operating objectives;

 

The availability of qualified employees for business operations;

 

General business and economic conditions;

 

The Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations as they become due;

 

The positive cash flows and financial viability of the Company’s operations and new business opportunities;

 

The Company’s ability to manage growth with respect to its operations and new business opportunities;

 

 

The Company’s ability to secure intellectual property rights over it’s proprietary products or enter into license agreements to secure the legal use of certain patents an intellectual property;

 

 

The Company’s ability to avoid infringement of intellectual property rights; and

 

  The Company’s ability to be successful in new markets;

 

We describe certain material risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could affect our business, including our financial condition and results of operations, under “Risk Factors.” We base our forward-looking statements on our management’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available to our management at the time the statements are made. We caution you that actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecast by our forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should be careful about relying on any forward-looking statements. Except as required under the federal securities laws, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this prospectus, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.

 

Industry Data and Forecasts

 

This prospectus contains data related to the vehicle communications industry in the United States. These industry data include projections that are based on a number of assumptions which have been derived from industry and government sources which we believe to be reasonable. The vehicle communications industry may not grow at the rate projected by industry data, or at all. The failure of the industry to grow as anticipated is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business and the market price of our Common Shares. In addition, the rapidly changing nature of the vehicle communications industry subjects any projections or estimates relating to the growth prospects or future condition of our industries to significant uncertainties. Furthermore, if any one or more of the assumptions underlying the industry data turns out to be incorrect, actual results may, and are likely to, differ from the projections based on these assumptions.

 

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BUSINESS

 

The Problem

 

Businesses and organizations that rely on commercial vehicle fleets to carry out critical business functions and operations have historically used two-way radios (“Land Mobile Radios” or “LMR”) to communicate between drivers and headquarters. LMR communication devices have historically encountered several challenges. These devices are typically expensive, generally consisting of older and outdated technology. LMR devices are also limited in their range of communication, as local radio bandwidth is limited. Most devices are restricted to communications in one metro areas with limited connectivity with neighboring areas, agencies or companies, hindering headquarters’ ability to communicate with their vehicles. Occasionally, vehicles communicating through LMR will often encounter a communication “dead zone”, thus hindering these vehicles’ abilities to communicate during times of emergencies. They are single-purpose devices, allowing for communications through “push-to-talk” (“PTT”) broadcasting with limited additional features.

 

UV350 In-Vehicle Solution

 

 

  

The Uniden® UV350 (the “UV350”) is the world’s first and only smartphone with 4G/LTE capabilities specifically designed for in-vehicle usage, optimizing mobile communications for on the road commercial fleet vehicles. Unlike existing Land Mobile Radio (LMR) technology, that operates over radio signals, the UV350 operates over standard 4G cellular networks. The UV350 received United States Federal Communications Commission certification as a Radio Frequency device, Industry Canada approval, PTCRB certification, Google GMS certification, and CE and Emark certification. The UV350 and has been certified and approved for sale by several North American wireless carriers, including AT&T, Bell, Rogers, Motorola Solutions and Verizon. The UV350’s reputation and approvals from industry leaders represents a barrier to entry for potential direct competitive devices, and making it unlikely that any North American carrier would currently source an additional in-vehicle device for fleet communications.

 

The UV350 contains several unique features, including:

 

Android Operating System Compatibility. Android compatibility allows customers to download apps such as a PTT app and have it configured by the wireless carrier to ensure your workers can communicate one-to-one, or in a full group call. Because virtually any Android fleet application can be downloaded, this enables customers to eliminate redundant single-purpose hardware in their fleet vehicles.

 

Noise Cancelation. Best-in-class loud and clear audio in noisy commercial vehicles. Our bundled kit includes a dedicated loud speaker and microphone for both phone calls and Push To Talk (PTT) calls.

 

Economic. Far lower price to customers compared to using multiple single purpose devices which can cost thousands of dollars to purchase, and lots of time to install and maintain. With our UV350, the truck only needs one sim card with a voice and data plan as opposed to using multiple devices with multiple sims and plans. This allows lower monthly fees per vehicle.

 

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Safety. With its large display a dedicated palm mic and one-touch buttons for key driver tasks, the UV350 is safe for drivers, allowing them to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

 

Wi-Fi Hotspot. Customers can connect up to five devices to the UV350 via Wi-Fi, giving the customers added connectivity options.

 

Always Powered. The UV350 is powered by the vehicle’s battery so it automatically powers on when the vehicle is started up, and it defaults to turn off automatically when the vehicle is turned off. This default setting can be changed for customers who need the device to stay on after the vehicle is shut off. The device is designed to operate properly in any extreme temperature situation.

 

4G/LTE. The UV350 works on the multiple wireless carrier networks which provide the best nation-wide coverage options for customers and is compatible with high speed 4G data networks.

 

Accessories. In addition to the UV350 standard bundle kit which includes everything that customers need to get started, Siyata also offers optional PTT accessories such as a Wired Palm Mic which most PTT customers prefer. For customers whose fleet vehicles travel into areas with limited cellular reception, Siyata offers an outdoor, roof mounted antenna as well as an optional in-line cellular booster to amplify the cellular signal so that fleet vehicles can maintain connection when they are further away from cellular tower sites.

 

Our Rugged Handheld Solution

 

Siyata has entered into supply agreements with several North American wireless carriers. The Company believes that additional complementary PTT devices can be offered by Siyata to these wireless carriers. The rugged handheld market, smartphones designed specifically to withstand hardship and exposure, have relatively few competitors, and wireless carriers appear poised to expand their offerings in this category.

 

Siyata currently offers a rugged handheld clamshell device (UR7) outside of North America for customers who demand a cost-effective high performing PTT device. We are currently developing an addition rugged device which is intended to complement our commercial vehicle devices for the North American and international markets and will support popular Push-to-Talk apps. Key vertical markets for rugged handheld devices are construction job sites, warehouses, factories, hotels, retail stores, schools, landscaping crews, special events. Customers who would consider our rugged handheld devices are looking to increase the worker’s productivity, and to reduce their total cost of ownership compared to other devices.

 

Tough & Rugged. Our UR7 device meets the industry standards for ruggedness and water resistance.

 

Large PTT Button. With a large dedicated PTT Button, this makes it easy for customers to use for PTT, as opposed to having to hold down a virtual button on the screen.

 

Loud and Clear. Its powerful speakers ensure loud, clear audio sound quality.

 

Large optional extended 3600 mAH Battery. Long lasting battery to keep working for several days, in most customer use cases. The battery can be easily and quickly replaced on short notice.

 

SOS Button. Workers can alert supervisors of emergency situations that occur on the job.

 

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Our Cellular Booster Solution

 

We offer a full line of cellular boosters, a device intended to form a wireless system to boost cellular reception, under the brand name Uniden®. We have entered into a partnership whereby Uniden America Corporation has granted the exclusive license to Siyata Mobile to market cellular signal boosters under the Uniden® brand name. As a world-wide leader in wireless communications, Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, manufactures and markets wireless consumer electronic products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Uniden sells its products through dealers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America. Some of their key products include DECT 6.0 cordless telephones, corded telephones, wireless video surveillance, scanners and CB radios. Uniden Cellular booster kits solve issues of poor reception, dropped calls, lost data and transmission quality issues that users routinely experience on every cellular network. These easy-to-install cellular booster kits are designed for homes, cabins, offices, and buildings to improve the cellular signal reception indoors, allowing people to use their cellular phones indoors where they previously could not do so. We also offer models designed for vehicles, both wired and wireless boosters, to improve the cellular reception inside a vehicle that is driving in a weak cellular signal area. Uniden cellular signal boosters offer kits designed to offer cellphone coverage for difference distances, including kits for a small area of 1 or 2 rooms, and more expansive solutions that will cover over 100,000 sq. ft. Our cellular signal boosters are carrier agnostic to ensure the best signal integrity, supporting 2G, 3G, 4G and soon 5G (in development) technologies on all carriers operating in North America.

 

The Uniden® U60C 4G Cellular Booster and Uniden® U65C 4G Cellular Booster are user friendly devices that simply require plugging it into a power source and turning it on. The device will automatically adjust to provide the user with a boosted cellular signal in their trouble zone. These devices range in price starting from a retail price of $347 USD and up. The Uniden® U60P Cellular Booster, Uniden® U65P Cellular Booster, and Uniden® U70P Cellular Booster and available in 3G and 4G versions. These devices are just as easy to install as the consumer boosters but include additional features, such as manual gain control override, LCD status display and input signal display.

 

The Uniden® Link 4G Cradle Style Cellular Booster is used for single use case, Uniden® UM50 4G Cellular Booster works great in cars, vans, first responders, and any situation on the go where you need to expand your coverage zone. The Uniden® UM2M 4G Cellular Booster is our direct connect unit that works in vehicles connected to your in-vehicle phone or your cellular modem. These devices range in price starting from a retail price of $197 USD and up.

 

The Uniden® UM2M 4G Cellular Booster is our newest product in our line up and one of the most promising. We are very excited to launch this item as it is not only great for machine to machine application such as in vending and ATM machines, but this booster perfectly complements the company’s Uniden® UV350 In Vehicle Smartphone. This booster connects directly to the Uniden® UV350 In Vehicle Smartphone giving the device a much-expanded coverage zone. This is a complete solution that many customers need. The combination of Uniden® UV350 and Uniden® M2M 4G Cellular Booster gives our customer the ultimate enterprise class solution to enjoy crystal clear phone calls and lightning fast data speeds.

 

Industry

 

Communication, productivity and safety among task workers are the central requirements in business-critical and mission-critical environments. Organizations with remote and disparate workers—from police and firefighters to construction, oil rigs and manufacturing workers—require extremely durable communication solutions that provide reliable and secure voice, data and workflow applications.

 

The types of vehicles that we provide communication solutions to include school buses, utilities, oil and gas, waste management, snow plows, transportation, construction vehicles, and first responder vehicles. In North America there are approximately over 20 million of such vehicles, representing a significant potential customer base for Siyata. Each of these types of vehicles demands superior in-vehicle communications solutions.

 

A cost-effective solution is essential for both government fleets, such as first responder police vehicles, and commercial enterprises, including construction companies. These industries are concerned with managing and controlling their capital expenditures and operating expenses and they adopt such mindset with their selection of communication devices for their staff and fleets.

 

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These industries are also required to adhere to the current safety and operational requirements, while maintaining the flexibility to adjust to meet future relevant requirements. For example, currently, the fleet managers may only require PTT communications with the drivers, and the ability to track the location of their vehicles. However, latest industry trends require that drivers possess a driver emergency safety app or a workforce automation solution. A communications solution based on the UV350 contains built-in flexibility to adapt with customer demand. The UV350 is a highly connected Internet of Things (IoT) platform which supports downloadable Android apps for future functionality.

 

There is a demand within our targeted vertical markets to be connected with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). FirstNet is a nationwide high-speed broadband wireless network providing a single interoperable platform for law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and other public safety officials in every state, county, locality and tribal area. AT&T has developed a 4G network for organizations or agencies in times of emergencies to communicate and coordinate response efforts. AT&T’s FirstNet network is reserved for “primary” first responder users such as police, fire, and ambulance, and it includes “extended primary” users such as utilities, snow plows, and yellow school buses, who are occasionally summoned for emergencies. The United States Government is increasingly encouraging first-responder organizations and agencies to transition to a FirstNet-based communications network to facilitate communications and coordination during emergencies.

 

There approximately 500,000 yellow school buses in the United States. School buses primarily communicate through the existing legacy technology of two-way radios (LMR). Many county school districts own both their own fleet of buses and their own radio towers with two-way radio service coverage that is restricted to within in their county. However, occasionally, when school buses transport students outside their county for field trips and sports events, the drivers are unable to communicate with their dispatchers. The UV350 device addresses this problem since it uses the nationwide cellular networks. Moving from a solely PTT to a cellular-based system also precludes the necessity for counties and school districts to maintain older radio towers.

 

Our Strategy

 

Siyata’s primary focus is to increase sales of our UV350 In-Vehicle device in North America. With 20 million potential commercial vehicles to pursue in North America, Siyata believes there is large growth potential in this market. Our strategy is to continue to partner with North American wireless carriers in order to interface with new potential customers and expand our customer base. Siyata will sell the hardware to the wireless carrier (or their agent), who will in turn sell the hardware to the fleet vehicle customer.

 

Siyata already has established distribution relationships with several North American carriers and is also generating revenue from selected countries outside of North America. Siyata will continue to be strategic in selecting geographic markets with strong demand for our existing solutions. We will identify key distributors in those new markets who can assist us with establishing a market presence.

 

Siyata is also willing to consider strategic moves such as acquiring a complementary company if the right opportunity presents itself.

 

Our Pricing

 

For wireless carriers, they are free to price the device how they choose. In most cases for significant sales opportunities they are willing to subsidize the cost down to $400-$550 USD in order to secure the new activations with the associated monthly Average Revenue Per User (ARPU).

 

Even our unsubsidized full price is competitive compared to other hardware solutions, but when our device is subsidized, the capital and operational expense benefits to customers compared to other solutions are even greater.

  

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Target Markets

 

Yellow School Buses

 

There are currently approximately 500,000 active yellow school buses in North America. The majority of these use a two-way LMR radio for voice communications between their dispatchers and the bus drivers. A small percentage of yellow school buses also use a tracking system so that the fleet manager at the local school district headquarters can identify where the buses are at any time. Challenges for school districts include controlling costs, maintaining legacy two-way radio devices and networks, and also the lack of communication with their drivers when buses are beyond the county borders for field trips and sports events. The US Government is also encouraging school districts to incorporate technology that is compatible with FirstNet. Siyata believes that UV350 In-Vehicle device with a Push-to-Talk over Cellular app, a Mobile Device Management (MDM) app, and an emergency response app such as CrisisGo, combined with Siyata’s Wired Palm Mic, Roof Mounted Antenna and In-line Cellular Booster provides a solution to these school districts. This will result in lower Capex and Opex, as well as increased driver safety, increased functionality, and much improved cellular coverage. If the School District selects FirstNet as its wireless carrier partner, then drivers can be assured of communicating with their dispatchers and with neighboring agencies in times of emergencies. This availability of the new FirstNet network is causing many school districts to reconsider their communications solutions, which will benefit Siyata.

 

Utility ‘Bucket Trucks’

 

Utility businesses in North America operate approximately 500,000 vehicles, including bucket trucks used by workers to fix or install hydro-lines on utility poles. These trucks require the ability for their dispatchers to communicate with the workers in the truck. These trucks currently primarily incorporate a mix of two-way LMR radio and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) to communicate. Many bucket trucks also utilize a second weatherproof speaker mounted in the back of the truck in order for dispatchers to communicate with elevated workers operating on hydro lines. Communicating with and relaying important information to workers operating on hydro lines can be challenging. Siyata has developed a custom solution for dispatchers to communicate with the truck, and also an extra amplifier which can power the Utility’s pre-installed second speaker, connected by a simple toggle switch. Siyata has conducted trials with this product with several utility trucks.

 

First Responder Vehicles

 

There are approximately 3 million active First Responder vehicles in the US. Most police vehicles contain “P25” two-way radio devices for PTT voice communication. P25 devices are expensive, with each device costing $5,000 USD, along with ruggedized laptop computer for database lookups which can cost over $2,000 USD. The opportunity for Siyata in the near term is to augment, rather than to replace the P25 two-way radio. Police agencies are traditionally less willing to abandon their legacy two-way radio technology. With the launch and growth of FirstNet, police agencies are beginning to adopt FirstNet compatible PTT over cellular devices to enable neighboring agencies to communicate during emergencies. While it is possible to enable P25 two-way radios to talk with PTT over cellular devices, the UV350 is a dedicated PTT over cellular solution which delivers strong audio quality and dependability for first responders. Siyata recognizes opportunities with police agencies in smaller rural communities where two-way radio coverage is more challenging. With Siyata’s roof mounted antenna and in-line cellular booster, the UV350 device can be the solution that allows rural police vehicles to communicate efficiently. Siyata is also currently conducting trials with several ambulance agencies.

 

Construction Vehicles

 

Construction companies present a strong customer base for Siyata’s suite of products. Companies operating trucks that deliver gravel or remove soil from construction sites traditionally have used commercial grade two-way LMR radios for voice communication. These vehicles occasionally also integrate technologies such as Automatic Vehicle Location devices so that headquarters can monitor the locations of their trucks. For metro-wide two-way radio coverage, these construction companies are typically paying a small two-way radio company between $20 and $40 USD per month per truck for the use of their towers and repeaters for voice communications between headquarters and their drivers. If the trucks need to travel outside the metro region then they are unable to communicate. The UV350 device delivers loud and clear audio communications while its relatively small footprint fits securely in vehicles. The UV350 can replace the two-way radio devices used in construction company vehicles to make driving simpler and safer. Siyata is currently conducting trials with several construction companies and has already begun sales in this vertical.

 

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Competition

 

We do not have any direct competitors within the in-vehicle market category. We believe that no other Company offers an In-Vehicle Smartphone that is approved for sale in North America by wireless carriers. To date, we are not aware of any directly competing devices that are in development.

 

We have several indirect competitors. Customers could choose a handheld phone along with a professionally installed third party car kit. There are car kit providers who attempt to make their car kits compatible with popular handheld phone models. By comparison, the UV350 device offers enhanced audio quality, safety, and reception. Furthermore, the UV350 is always active and can be used in temperature extremes. Furthermore, the UV350 kit is one complete solution from one supplier, as opposed to buying separately from two different companies and assembling a phone and a car kit that offers no proven compatibility.

 

Our second indirect competitor is any tablet that can be placed in a mount. The UV350 device offers better audio quality, better safety, better cellular reception, and it is always on and ready to be used. Also, compared to a tablet, the UV350 can also make cellular calls including emergency 911 calls whereas the tablet cannot.

 

Our third indirect competitor is an In-Vehicle Two-way Radio (LMR). Not only can the UV350 make phone calls which the LMR radio cannot, but the UV350 offers much better coverage due to using the cellular network as opposed to a limited two-way radio network. And the UV350 can support downloadable Android apps and can serve as a modem for IoT devices and as a Wi-Fi hotspot for further connectivity options.

 

Within the Ruggedized handheld phone category, we have some direct competitors, including Sonim Technologies, Inc. and Kyocera Corporation who produce rugged handheld devices. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. recently exited this category and it remains to be seen if they choose to re-enter. There are also several Chinese companies who are willing to private label rugged devices.

 

Within the Cellular Booster category, we have several direct competitors, including Wilson Electronics, LLC, Nextivity Inc., and SureCall Company.

 

Employees

 

As of December 31, 2019, we had 20 full-time employees and zero part-time employees. 10 of our employees are located in Israel, with three performing sales functions, four performing research and development functions, and four performing operations. 10 of our employees are located in Canada, with six performing sales functions and four performing operations functions.

 

On December 31, 2018, we had 21 full-time employees and zero part-time employees. 10 of our employees are located in Israel, with three performing sales functions, two performing logistic functions, four performing operations and two performing marketing. 10 of our employees are located in Canada, with six performing sales functions and four performing operations functions. We enter into employment contracts with some of our full-time employees. In addition to salaries and benefits, we provide performance-based bonuses for some of our full-time employees.

 

Intellectual Property

 

We do not currently own any intellectual property, however the Company has entered into several licensing agreements for the use of intellectual property.

 

Uniden America Corporation

 

In December 2012, Signifi Mobile, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary entered into a license agreement with Uniden America Corporation, as amended (the “Uniden Agreement”). The Uniden Agreement provides for the Company to use the trademark “Uniden®”, along with associated designs and trade dress to distribute, market and sell its In-Vehicle device, cellular signal booster and accessories during its term in North America. The agreement includes renewal options up to December 31, 2022 and is subject to certain minimum royalties. The license agreement is amortized on a straight-line basis over its five-year term.

 

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Wilson Electronics LLC

 

Effective January 1, 2018, Signifi Mobile Inc., the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into an agreement with Wilson Electronics to permit the Company to utilize several of Wilson Electronics’ patents related to cellphone boosters (the “Wilson Agreement”). The Wilson Agreement grants the Company an indefinite right to utilize its cellphone booster-related patents in exchange for paying Wilson Electronics a royalty fee equal to 4.5% of the boosters sold by the Company. The Wilson Agreement remains in force until the Wilson patents on the Booster products expire. 

 

Seasonality

 

The Company does not experience any effects of seasonality it its business. Our products are designed to function at full capacity under all weather conditions and therefore, we do not experience any shifts in our sales patterns.

 

Facilities

 

The Company’s headquarters are located at 1001 Lenoir Street, Suite A-414, Montreal, QC H4C 2Z6, with approximately 4,412 square feet of space. The Company entered into a lease agreement for its property for a five-year term, beginning on July 1, 2015 (the “Lease). The Lease is set to expire on June 30, 2020, however the Company has been involved for negotiations to extend the Lease. Under the Lease, the Company pays Net Rent of $9.57 per square foot per annum, approximately $42,223 annum, payable in monthly equal instalments This doesn not include the pro-rata share of operating costs.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, we are involved in litigation or other legal proceedings incidental to our business. We are not currently a party to any litigation the outcome of which, if determined adversely to us, would individually or in the aggregate be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows or financial condition.

 

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MANAGEMENT

 

Set forth below is information concerning our directors, executive officers, and other key employees.

 

Name   Age   Position(s)
Marc Seelenfreund   50   Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Gerald Bernstein   57   Chief Financial Officer
Glenn Kennedy   53   Vice President of Sales
Steven Ospalak   52   Independent Director Nominee
Michael Kron   57   Independent Director Nominee
Richard Hoy   57   Independent Director Nominee
Brian Budd   52   Independent Director Nominee

 

Marc Seelenfreund

 

Marc Seelenfreund is the Founder and CEO of Siyata Mobile Inc. since July 2015, when the reverse takeover of Teslin Resources created Siyata Mobile Inc. Marc Seelenfreund has over 20 years experience in the telecom and cellular arena as founder of a leading telecom distribution company representing multiple global telecom vendors. From August 2004 to July 2015 he was the CEO of Accel Telecom Inc. a key importer and integrator of advanced telecom equipment into the Israeli telecom market. Accel Telecom Inc’s products and services included importing and distribution of mobile devices, including smartphones and feature phones, integration of cloud software, and distribution and integration of networking equipment including routers and mobile broadband solutions. Marc Seelenfreund received a law degree from Bar Ilan University.

 

Gerald Bernstein

 

Gerald Bernstein has been CFO of the Company since July 2016. Mr. Bernstein was previously the VP Finance from July 2015 until June 2016 of Pazazz Printing Inc. a printing and fulfillment service to ensure a seamless flow throughout projects including printing, graphic design, direct marketing, fulfillment and logistics. Previously, Mr. Bernstein served as the VP Finance from July 2013 until February 2015 of Amcor Holdings Inc., an international real estate development and management company. From September 2003 until July 2015, Mr. Bernstein was a self-employed certified public accountant consultant, working on various mandates in mortgage financing, tax planning, turnaround, process re-engineering and private equity due diligence. Mr. Bernstein holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University. Mr. Bernstein has been a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants since 1987.

 

Glenn Kennedy

 

Mr. Kennedy has over 25 years of sales experience in the telecommunications industry where he has managed sales nationally for Motorola Canada, HTC Communications Canada and Sonim Technologies; Glenn Kennedy is the VP Sales of Siyata Mobile Inc. since January 2017 including product certification, sales training and education to the marketplace. Previously Mr. Kennedy severed as the Director of Carrier Sales for Sonim Technologies working exclusively on the Rogers Wireless account from October 2015 until December 2016. Mr. Kennedy was the National Account Manager for HTC Communications Canada, working exclusively on the Bell Mobility account from August 2011 until August 2015. From April 2003 until May 2011, Mr. Kennedy was the National Account Manager for Motorola Mobility, working specifically on the Telus account. Mr. Kennedy has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

 

Michael Kron

 

Michael Kron combines over twelve years in the communications industry. Since May 2017, Mr. Kron has been the Chairman and CEO of AnywhereCommerce Inc, where he works closely with technology start-ups serving as an incubator. Previously, he held the role of CFO at Anywhere Commerce Inc. since June 2008. He currently holds one public company board seat being Siyata. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has a B.Com. from Concordia University.

 

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Stephen Ospalak

 

Mr. Stephen Ospalak combines over twenty-one years of experience in the communications industry. Mr. Ospalak has been a Managing Director of Breen Management Group, Inc. (BMG) since January 2009. Previously, Mr. Ospalak was the Vice President of Products and Service Marketing at TELUS Communications Inc. from September 1999 until November 2008. Mr. Ospalak we received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and an Honors Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Windsor.

 

Richard Hoy

 

Mr. Hoy combines over 30 years of experience in Telecom in senior management roles in sales, operations and marketing.  Richard Hoy has been a director of Siyata Mobile Inc. since December 1, 2019. Since May 2019, Mr. Hoy has been the President of Catax Inc.  Catax Inc. specialize in the areas of tax incentives, specifically SR&ED.  From November 2014 to February 2019, Mr. Hoy served as the SVP of Operations for Ledcor, Inc., a diversified construction company working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. From May 2012 until October 2014, Mr. Hoy was the Managing Director and VP of Sales at TELUS, a Canadian national telecommunications company that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, healthcare, video, and IPTV television one of the largest wireless telecom providers in Canada. From May 2007 to April 2012 Richard was CEO of CompassPeak Inc. enabling organizations to achieve their business growth aspiration by defining the strategy, to developing the customer’s existing talent, through to taking full responsibility for the execution of targets via outsourced sales and management.

 

Brian Budd

 

Mr. Budd has extensive management and corporate development background with over 25 years of entrepreneurial & sales leadership experience in high tech and resource industries. Mr. Budd has been the managing director of Live Well Exercise Clinic since April 2018. From March 2009 – December 2015, Mr. Budd served as the VP Investor Relations, Director and President of North Country Gold, where he was responsible for fundraising activities, executing overall strategy and reporting progress to the board of directors. From January 2012 to April 2013, Mr. Budd was the CEO of Altiplano Minerals, an exploration company seeking assets in Mexico and South America. Mr. Budd has held several board of director positions in the past. He has been a member of the board of directors of Graphite One Resources Inc. (TSX-V: GPH | OTCQXL GPHOF) since 2012. Mr. Budd received his B.A. from the University of British Columbia.

 

Family Relationships

 

None of our directors or executive officers has a family relationship as defined in Item 401 of Regulation S-K.

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

To the best of our knowledge, none of our directors or executive officers has, during the past 10 years, been involved in any legal proceedings described in subparagraph (f) of Item 401 of Regulation S-K.

 

Board of Directors

 

Our board of directors will consist of five directors upon closing of this offering, three  of whom shall be “independent” within the meaning of Section 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules and will meet the criteria for independence set forth in Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act.

 

Terms of Directors and Executive Officers

 

Each of our directors holds office until a successor has been duly elected and qualified unless the director was appointed by the board of directors, in which case such director holds office until the next following annual meeting of shareholders at which time such director is eligible for re-election. All of our executive officers are appointed by and serve at the discretion of our board of directors.

 

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Qualification

 

There is currently no shareholding qualification for directors, although a shareholding qualification for directors may be fixed by our shareholders by ordinary resolution.

 

Insider Participation Concerning Executive Compensation

 

Marc Seelenfreund has been involved in all determinations regarding executive officer compensation since the inception of the Company. He will continue to make such decisions until the Compensation Committee is established immediately prior to the consummation of this offering.

 

Committees of the Board of Directors

 

We have establish three committees under the board of directors: an audit committee, a compensation committee, and a nominating and corporate governance committee. We will adopt a formal charter for each of the three committees prior to the closing of this offering. We have determined that Stephen Ospalak, Michael Kron, Richard Hoy and Brian Budd will satisfy the “independence” requirements of Section 5605(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules and Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act. Each committee’s members and functions are described below.

 

Audit Committee. Our audit committee consists of Stephen Ospalak, Michael Kron and Brian Budd. Michael Kron will be the chairperson of our audit committee. Our board also has determined that Michael Kron qualifies as an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of the SEC rules or possesses financial sophistication within the meaning of the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The audit committee oversees our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of the financial statements of our company. The audit committee is responsible for, among other things:

 

 

appointing the independent auditors and pre-approving all auditing and non-auditing services permitted to be performed by the independent auditors;

     
  reviewing with the independent auditors any audit problems or difficulties and management’s response;
     
  discussing the annual audited financial statements with management and the independent auditors;
     
 

reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our accounting and internal control policies and procedures and any steps taken to monitor and control major financial risk exposures;

     
  reviewing and approving all proposed related party transactions;
     
  meeting separately and periodically with management and the independent auditors; and
     
 

monitoring compliance with our code of business conduct and ethics, including reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our procedures to ensure proper compliance.

 

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Compensation Committee. Our compensation committee consists of Stephen Ospalak, Michael Kron and Brian Budd. Stephen Ospalak will be the chairperson of our compensation committee. The compensation committee assists the board in reviewing and approving the compensation structure, including all forms of compensation, relating to our directors and executive officers. Our chief executive officer may not be present at any committee meeting during which his compensation is deliberated. The compensation committee is responsible for, among other things:

 

  reviewing and approving the total compensation package for our most senior executive officers;
     
  approving and overseeing the total compensation package for our executives other than the most senior executive officers;
     
  reviewing and recommending to the board with respect to the compensation of our directors;
     
  reviewing periodically and approving any long-term incentive compensation or equity plans;
     
 

selecting compensation consultants, legal counsel or other advisors after taking into consideration all factors relevant to that person’s independence from management; and

     
  reviewing programs or similar arrangements, annual bonuses, employee pension and welfare benefit plans.

 

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Our nominating and corporate governance committee consists of Stephen Ospalak, Michael Kron, Richard Hoy and Brian Budd. Brian Budd will be the chairperson of our nominating and corporate governance committee. The nominating and corporate governance committee assists the board of directors in selecting individuals qualified to become our directors and in determining the composition of the board and its committees. The nominating and corporate governance committee are responsible for, among other things:

 

 

identifying and recommending nominees for election or re-election to our board of directors or for appointment to fill any vacancy;

     
 

reviewing annually with our board of directors its current composition in light of the characteristics of independence, age, skills, experience and availability of service to us;

     
  identifying and recommending to our board the directors to serve as members of committees;
     
 

advising the board periodically with respect to significant developments in the law and practice of corporate governance as well as our compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and making recommendations to our board of directors on all matters of corporate governance and on any corrective action to be taken; and

     
 

monitoring compliance with our code of business conduct and ethics, including reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our procedures to ensure proper compliance.

 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

 

Our board of directors has not yet adopted a code of business conduct and ethics because none of the markets that our Common Stock is registered under requires us to have one. We plan on adopting a code of business conduct and ethics prior to this registration statement becoming effective.

 

Non-Employee Director Compensation

 

Prior to the closing of this offering, we expect to implement a formal policy pursuant to which our non-employee directors will be eligible to receive compensation for service on our board of directors and committees of our board of directors.

 

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The following table sets forth information regarding compensation earned during the year ended December 31, 2018 by our non-employee directors who served as directors during such year. Mr. Seelenfreund, our Chief Executive Officer, serves on our board of directors but did not receive compensation for his service as a director and the compensation paid to Mr. Seelenfreund as a consultant during the year ended December 31, 2018 is set forth in the “Executive Compensation” section below.

 

Name  Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
   Option
Awards(1) 
   Total 
Brian Budd  $25,000   $96,661(2)  $121,661 
Stephen Ospalak   67,316    96,661(2)  $163,977 
Michael Kron   67,916    96,661(2)   164,577 
Richard Hoy   0    0    0 

 

(1)This column reflects the full grant date fair value for options granted during the year ended December 31, 2018 as measured pursuant to ASC Topic 718 as stock-based compensation in our consolidated financial statements. The assumptions we used in valuing options are described in Note      to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

(2) On December 24, 2018, our board of directors approved a grant to each of then-current our non-employee directors of 250,000 stock options, with an exercise price per share of $0.30 per share. 125,000 of the options vested on December 24, 2018, and the remaining options shall vest quarterly over the following fifteen-month period in five equal tranches, with the first tranche vesting on March 24, 2019. The options expire if unexercised on December 24, 2023.

 

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Summary Compensation Table

 

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to compensation for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, earned by or paid to our chief executive officer and principal executive officer, our principal financial officer, and our other most highly compensated executive officers whose total compensation exceeded US$100,000 (the “named executive officers”).

 

Name and Principal Position  Year  Salary (US$)   Bonus (US$)   Stock Awards (US$)   Option Awards (US$)(1)  

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
($)

   Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
($)
  

Deferred Compensation Earnings
($)

   Other
($)
   Total
($)
 
                                        
Marc Seelenfreund  2018   389,122    92,000         0         0         0         0         0         0    481,122 
CEO  2017   345,392    100,000    0    0    0    0    0    0    445,392 
Gerald Bernstein  2018   135,465    30,000    0    116,316(3)   0    0    0    0    281,781 
CFO  2017   151,415    20,000    0    110,160(2)   0    0    0    0    281,575 
Glenn Kennedy  2018   174,000    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    174,000 
Vice President of Sales  2017   176,000    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    176,000 

 

(1)Represents the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with IFRS 2 Share-based payments. The price for each amount is based on the closing price of the Company’s stock trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on the date of grant.

 

(2)Effective as of December 24, 2018, Mr. Bernstein was granted an award of 360,000 stock options, with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, pursuant to his Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2018. See below table “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year Ended” for the description of the vesting and lock-up conditions applicable to such grant.

 

(3)Effective as of January 17, 2017, Mr. Bernstein was granted an award of 360,000 stock options, with an exercise price of $0.36 per share, pursuant to his Employment Agreement, dated as of September 7, 2017. See below table “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year Ended” for the description of the vesting and lock-up conditions applicable to such grant.

 

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2019 Outstanding Option Awards at Fiscal Year Ended

 

Name  Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
(#)
exercisable
   Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
(#)
unexercisable
   Equity
incentive
plan awards: Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
unearned
options
(#)
   Option
exercise price
($)
   Option expiration date  Number of
shares or
units of
stock
that have
not vested
(#)
   Market
value of
shares of
units of
stock
that have
not vested
($)
   Equity
incentive
plan
awards:
Number of
unearned
shares,
units or
other rights
that have
not vested
(#)
   Equity
incentive
plan
awards:
Market or payout
value of
unearned
shares,
units or
other rights
that have
not vested
($)
 
Marc Seelenfreund   944,000(1)   0    236,000(1)   0.55   3/21/24   -    -    -    - 
    2,000,000(2)   0    0    0.30   7/23/20   -    -    -    - 
Gerald Bernstein   262,500(3)   0    87,500(3)   0.50   1/11/22   -    -    -    - 
    360,000(4)   0    0    0.36   12/24/23   -    -    -    - 
Glenn Kennedy   320,000(5)   0    0    0.355   1/1/22   -    -    -    - 
Stephen Ospalak   200,000(6)   0    0    0.69   7/24/22   -    -    -    - 
    225,000(7)   0    25,000(7)   0.50   12/24/23   -    -    -    - 
    250,000(8)   0    0    0.30   7/23/20   -    -    -    - 
Brian Budd   100,000(9)   0    0    0.69   7/20/23   -    -    -    - 
    75,000(8)   0    0    0.30   7/23/20   -    -    -    - 
    75,000(8)   0    0    0.60   7/23/20   -    -    -    - 
    225,000(7)   0    25,000(7)   0.50   12/24/23   -    -    -    - 
Michael Kron   200,000(6)   0    0    0.69   7/24/22   -    -    -    - 
    75,000(8)   0    0    0.60   7/23/20   -    -    -    - 
    75,000(8)   0    0    0.30   7/23/20   -    -    -    - 
    225,000(7)   0    25,000(7)   0.50   12/24/23   -    -    -    - 
Richard Hoy   37,500(10)   0    412,500(10)   0.50   12/1/23   -    -    -    - 

 

(1)590,000 of the options shall vest in five equal tranches over a 15-month period, with the first tranche beginning on March 22, 2019. The options expire on March 22, 2024.

 

(2)The options shall vest monthly over a 24-month period and shall expire, if unexercised, on July 23, 2020.

 

(3)350,000 of the options (the “2018 Bernstein Options”) vest in 1/12th increments every three months for a three-year period from December 24, 2018, subject to Mr. Bernstein’s continued employment by us on each such vesting date. Each tranche of the options shall become exercisable on the date of grant and expire at the end of the Bernstein 2018 Option Term.

 

(4)270,000 of the 2017 options vest on a quarterly basis in tranches of 30,000, with the first tranche vesting on April 13, 2017. The options expire if unexercised on April 13, 2022.

 

(5)The options shall vest over a 24-month period, with 40,000 of the options vesting on December 6, 2016, and then quarterly for an additional 23 months.

 

(6)The options shall vest quarterly in eight (8) equal installments over a 24-month period and shall expire, if unexercised, on July 1, 2022.

 

(7)125,000 of the options vested on December 24, 2018, with the remaining options vesting quarterly over a fifteen-month period in five equal tranches, with the first tranche vesting on March 24, 2019. The options expire if unexercised on December 24, 2023.

 

(8)The options shall vest quarterly over a 24-month period and are exercisable until July 23, 2020.

 

(9)The options vested quarterly over a 24 month period, with eight (8) tranches, with the first tranche vesting on July 24, 2017. The options shall expire on July 24, 2022.

 

(10)The options will vest on a quarterly basis over a 36-month period in equal tranches, with the first tranche vesting on December 1, 2019, and shall expire if unexercised at the end of the Term.

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Agreements with Named Executive Officers

 

Effective July 1, 2018, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with BSD Ltd. and Marc Seelenfreund (the “Seelenfreund Consulting Agreement”) pursuant to which Marc Seelenfreund, as CEO, will be paid an initial base salary approximately $293,501 USD (NIS 90,000 per month). The Seelenfreund Consulting Agreement also contains change of control provisions such that if the Seelenfreund Consulting Agreement is terminated by the Company without good cause or Marc Seelenfreund is constructively dismissed by the Company within six months of a change of control, Marc Seelenfreund will receive a lump-sum payment equal to thirty-six months’ worth of salary in addition to the continuing payment of a quarterly bonus equal to 5% of the Company’s EBITDA for three years following the termination or constructive dismissal, as applicable. In the event of a hostile change of control, Marc Seelenfreund will be entitled to elect to terminate the Seelenfreund Consulting Agreement and will thereafter be entitled to receive a lump-sum payment equal to thirty-six months’ worth of salary in addition to the continuing payment of a quarterly bonus equal to 5% of the Company’s EBITDA for three years following the election. 


Effective July 1, 2018, the Company entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Gerald Bernstein (the “Bernstein Employment Agreement”) pursuant to which Gerald Bernstein, as CFO, will be paid an initial base salary of $140,000 per year. The Bernstein Employment Agreement also contains change of control provisions such that if the Bernstein Employment Agreement is terminated without good cause by the Company or Gerald Bernstein is constructively dismissed within six months of a change of control, Gerald Bernstein will receive a lump-sum payment equal to two years’ worth of salary.

 

Effective November 26, 2018, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Glenn Kennedy (the “Kennedy Consulting Agreement) pursuant to which Glenn Kennedy, as Vice President of Sales, North America, will be paid an annual fee of $150,000. Additionally, Mr. Kennedy will receive commission of 1.5% on all North American sales of the Company’s products exceeding $5,000,000 but less than $18,500,00, and commission of 0.75% on sales exceeding $18,500,000. The Kennedy Consulting Agreement can be terminated without good cause by either the Company or Kennedy upon 90 days’ notice.

 

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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

 

Except as specifically noted, the following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our Common Shares as of the date of this prospectus by:

 

each of our directors and executive officers; and

 

each person known to us to beneficially own more than 5% of our Common Shares on an as-converted basis.

 

The calculations in the table below are based on 124,312,602 common shares on an as-converted basis outstanding as of the date of this prospectus, issued and outstanding immediately after the completion of this offering, assuming the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option.

 

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, we have included shares that the person has the right to acquire within 60 days, including through the exercise of any option, warrant or other right or the conversion of any other security. These shares, however, are not included in the computation of the percentage ownership of any other person.

 

   Total
Common
Shares Beneficially Owned on an
as-Converted
   % of
Beneficial
   % of
Aggregate
Voting
 
   Basis   Ownership   Power 
Directors and Executive Officers:               
Marc Seelenfreund   3,180,000(1)(2)   2.56    2.56 
Gerald Bernstein   720,000(3)   *    * 
Glenn Kennedy   320,000(4)   *    * 
Brian Budd   500,000(5)   *    * 
Stephen Ospalak   750,000(6)   *    * 
Michael Kron   743,500(7)   *    * 
Richard Hoy   450,000(8)   *    * 
All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group (7 persons)   6,663,500    5.36    5.36 
                
Principal Shareholders:               
Accel Telecom Ltd. (9)   22,233,333    17.89    17.89 

 

*Less than 1%

 

(1) Accel Telecom Ltd. is the holder of 3,000,000 of which Mr. Seelenfreund receives a pecuniary interest. Accel Telecom Ltd. retains full ability to vote and dispose on such shares.

 

(2)

Represents 3,180,000 options convertible to Common Shares held by Mr. Seelenfreund. For additional information about the options, please see the section of this prospectus titled “2019 Outstanding Option Awards at Fiscal Year Ended” beginning on page 47.

   
(3)

Represents 720,000 options convertible to Common Shares held by Mr. Bernstein. For additional information about the options, please see the section of this prospectus titled “2019 Outstanding Option Awards at Fiscal Year Ended” beginning on page 47.

   
(4)

Represents 320,000 options convertible to Common Shares held by Mr. Kennedy. For additional information about the options, please see the section of this prospectus titled “2019 Outstanding Option Awards at Fiscal Year Ended” beginning on page 47.

   
(5)

Represents 500,000 options convertible to Common Shares held by Mr. Budd. For additional information about the options, please see the section of this prospectus titled “2019 Outstanding Option Awards at Fiscal Year Ended” beginning on page 47.

   
(6)

Represents 750,000 options convertible to Common Shares held by Mr. Ospalak. For additional information about the options, please see the section of this prospectus titled “2019 Outstanding Option Awards at Fiscal Year Ended” beginning on page 47.

   
(7)

Includes 600,000 options convertible to Common Shares held by Mr. Kron. For additional information about the options, please see the section of this prospectus titled “2019 Outstanding Option Awards at Fiscal Year Ended” beginning on page 47.

   
(8)

Includes 450,000 options convertible to Common Shares held by Mr. Hoy. For additional information about the options, please see the section of this prospectus titled “2019 Outstanding Option Awards at Fiscal Year Ended” beginning on page 47.

   
(9) Accel Telecom Ltd.’s sole director is Meir Jacobson.

 

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

In additional to the regular salary and bonus payments made to our directors and officers in the ordinary course of business, as described in this prospectus, the Company was involved in the following related-party transactions:

 

Loan to Seelenfreund

 

On April 1, 2019 the Company and BSD Capital Ltd, an entity controlled by Marc Seelenfreund, the CEO and a Director of the Company, entered into a Loan Agreement, whereby the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $200,000 USD to BSD Capital Ltd (the “Promissory Note”). This promissory note is due in five years with interest charged at the rate of 7% per annum payable quarterly. There are no principal repayment requirements until the end of the term when a balloon payment of the principal balance is required.

 

On January 1, 2020 the Company, BSD Capital Ltd., and Basad Partners Ltd. entered into an assignment and amending agreement whereby BSD Capital Ltd assigned its right, title and interest in Basad Partners Ltd. in the Promissory Note and that the interest rate of the note shall be increased to 12.5% per annum.

 

Balances and transactions with Accel Telecom Ltd.

 

Until September 30, 2018, the Company had a management agreement with a related company, Accel Telecom Ltd. (“Accel”). As part of the agreement, the Company paid Accel $US25,000 per month for management services (including services related to office space rent, insurance, accounting services, general operations, , administration, and other). From October 1, 2018 the monthly fee was reduced to $US11,000 per month (2017 – 12 months at $US 25,000). Included in due to related party as at September 30, 2019 is a balance payable to Accel of $144,461 (December 31, 2018 balance due of $198,000). The balance is non-interest bearing.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL

 

The following description of our share capital and provisions of our memorandum and articles of association are summaries and do not purport to be complete. Reference is made to our memorandum and articles of association, which will become effective upon or before the completion of this offering, copies of which are filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part (and which is referred to in this section as, respectively, the “memorandum” and the “articles”).

 

Common Shares

 

All of our issued and outstanding Common Shares are fully paid and non-assessable. Our Common Shares are issued in registered form, and are issued when registered in our register of members. Unless the board of directors determine otherwise, each holder of our Common Shares will not receive a certificate in respect of such Common Shares. Our shareholders who are non-residents of British Columbia may freely hold and vote their Common Shares.

 

We are authorized to issue an unlimited amount of Common Shares with no par value per share. Subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (“Business Corporations Act”) and our articles regarding redemption and purchase of the shares, the directors have general and unconditional authority to allot (with or without confirming rights of renunciation), grant options over or otherwise deal with any unissued shares to such persons, at such times and on such terms and conditions as they may decide. Such authority could be exercised by the directors to allot shares which carry rights and privileges that are preferential to the rights attaching to Common Shares. No share may be issued at a discount except in accordance with the provisions of the Business Corporations Act. The directors may refuse to accept any application for shares, and may accept any application in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason.

 

At the completion of this offering, there will be Common Shares issued and outstanding, assuming the Underwriter does not exercise its over-allotment option, held by at least shareholders and beneficial owners which is the minimum requirement by the Nasdaq Capital Market. The underwriters expect to deliver Common Shares against payment in New York, New York, on      , 2020.

 

Listing

 

We applied to list the Common Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SYAT.”

 

Transfer Agent

 

The transfer agent for the Common Shares is Computershare Limited, 8th Floor, 100 University Avenue, Toronto Ontario M5J2Y1.

 

Dividends

 

Subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act and any rights attaching to any class or classes of shares under and in accordance with the articles:

 

(a)the directors may declare dividends or distributions out of our funds which are lawfully available for that purpose; and

 

(b)our shareholders may, by ordinary resolution, declare dividends but no such dividend shall exceed the amount recommended by the directors.

 

Unless provided by the rights attached to a share, no dividend shall bear interest.

 

Voting Rights

 

Subject to any rights or restrictions as to voting attached to any shares, unless any share carries special voting rights, on a show of hands every shareholder who is present in person and every person representing a shareholder by proxy shall have one vote per Common Shares. During a shareholder vote, every shareholder who is present in person and every person representing a shareholder by proxy shall have one vote for each share of which he or the person represented by proxy is the holder. In addition, all shareholders holding shares of a particular class are entitled to vote at a meeting of the holders of that class of shares. Votes may be given either personally or by proxy.

 

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Variation of Rights of Shares

 

Whenever our capital is divided into different classes of shares, the rights attaching to any class of share (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class) may be varied either with the consent in writing of the holders of not less than two-thirds of the issued shares of that class, or with the sanction of a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the holders of shares of the class present in person or by proxy at a separate general meeting of the holders of shares of that class.

 

Unless the terms on which a class of shares was issued state otherwise, the rights conferred on the shareholder holding shares of any class shall not be deemed to be varied by the creation or issue of further shares ranking pari passu with the existing shares of that class.

 

Alteration of Share Capital

 

Subject to the Business Corporations Act, the Company may, by ordinary resolution:

 

(1) create one or more classes or series of shares or, if none of the shares of a class or series of shares are allotted or issued, eliminate that class or series of shares;
   
(2) increase, reduce or eliminate the maximum number of shares that the Company is authorized to issue out of any class or series of shares or establish a maximum number of shares that the Company is authorized to issue out of any class or series of shares for which no maximum is established;

 

(3)subdivide or consolidate all or any of its unissued, or fully paid issued, shares;

 

(4)if the Company is authorized to issue shares of a class of shares with par value:

 

(a)decrease the par value of those shares; or

 

(b)if none of that class of shares are allotted or issued, increase the par value of those shares;

 

(5)change all or any of its unissued, or fully paid issued, shares with par value into shares without par value or any of its unissued shares without par value into shares with par value;

 

(6)alter the identifying name of any of its shares; or

 

(7)otherwise alter its shares or authorized share structure when required or permitted to do so by the Business Corporations Act.

 

Inspection of Books and Records

 

Holders of our Common Shares will have no general right under the Business Corporations Act to inspect or obtain copies of our register of members or our corporate records.

 

General Meetings

 

Under the Business Corporations Act, the Company must hold its first annual general meeting within 18 months after the date on which it was incorporated or otherwise recognized, and after that much hold an annual general meeting at least once in each calendar year and not more than 15 months after the last annual reference date at such time and place as may be determined by the directors.

 

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If all the shareholders who are entitled to vote at an annual general meeting consent by a unanimous resolution to all of the business that is required to be transacted at that annual general meeting, the annual general meeting is deemed to have been held on the date of the unanimous resolution. The shareholders much, in any unanimous resolution, select as the Company’s annual reference date, a date that would be appropriate for the holding of the applicable annual general meeting.

 

The directors also may whenever think fit, call a meeting of the shareholders.

 

A general meeting of the Company may be held anywhere in North America, as determined by the directors.

 

The Company must send notice of the date, time and location of any meeting of shareholders in the manner provided in the Business Corporations Act to each shareholder entitled to attend the meeting and to each director of the Company if and for so long as the Company is a public company, twenty-one days, and otherwise ten days.

 

The directors may set a date as the record date for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to, or the non-receipt of any notice by, any of the persons entitled to notice does not invalidate any proceeding at that meeting. Any persons entitled to notice of a meeting of shareholders may, in writing or otherwise, waive or reduce the period of notice of such meeting.

 

Accidental omission to send notice of any meeting of shareholder to, or the non-receipt of any notice by, any of the persons entitled to notice does not invalidate any proceeding at that meeting. Any person entitled to notice of a meeting of shareholders may, in writing or otherwise, waive or reduce the period of notice of such meeting.

 

If a meeting of shareholders is to consider special business, as defined in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the notice of meeting must:

(1) state the general nature of the special business;

 

(2) if the special business includes considering, approving, ratifying, adopting or authorizing any document or the signing of or giving of effect to any document, have attached to it a copy of the document or state that a copy of the document will be available for inspection by shareholders:

 

(a) at the Company’s record office, or at such other reasonably accessible location in British Columbia as is specified in the notice; and

 

(b) during statutory business hours on any one or more specified days before the day set for the holding of the meeting.

 

A shareholder may participate in a meeting of the shareholders in person or by telephone if all shareholders participate in the meeting, whether in person or by telephone or other communications medium, are able to communicate with each other and if all shareholders who wish to participate in the meeting agree to such participation.

 

The quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of shareholders is two persons, who are or representing by proxy, shareholders holding, in the aggregate, at least five percent of the issued shares entitled to be voted at the meeting. On a show of hands, every person present who is a shareholder or proxy holder entitled to vote on the matter has one vote.

 

Directors

 

Under the Business Corporations Act, as a publicly traded company, the Company must have at least three directors, and as many directors as set by ordinary resolution. The shareholders may elect or appoint the directors needed to fill any vacancies in the board of directors up to the number of opened vacancies. A director is entitled to remuneration for acting as directors.

 

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At every annual general meeting, the shareholder entitled to vote must elect, or in the unanimous resolution, appoint, a board of directors consisting of the number of directors for the time being

 

The shareholding qualification for directors may be fixed by our shareholders by ordinary resolution and unless and until so fixed no share qualification shall be required.

 

Each director holds office for the term, if any, fixed by the terms of his appointment or until his earlier death, bankruptcy, insanity, resignation or removal. If no term is fixed on the appointment of a director, the director serves indefinitely until his earlier death, bankruptcy, insanity, resignation or removal.

  

A director may be removed by ordinary resolution.

 

A director may at any time resign or retire from office by giving us notice in writing. Unless the notice specifies a different date, the director shall be deemed to have resigned on the date that the notice is delivered to us.

 

Subject to the provisions of the articles, the office of a director may be terminated forthwith if:

 

  (a) he resigns his office by notice to us;

 

  (b) he only held office as a director for a fixed term and such term expires;

 

  (c) he dies; or

 

  (h) he is removed pursuant to the articles of the Company.

 

Each of the compensation committee and the nominating and corporate governance committee shall consist of at least three directors and the majority of the committee members are independent within the meaning of Section 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules. The audit committee consists of at least three directors, all of whom are independent within the meaning of Section 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules and meet the criteria for independence set forth in Rule 10A-3 or Rule 10C-1 of the Exchange Act.

 

Powers and Duties of Directors

 

Subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act and our articles of association, our business shall be managed by the directors, who may exercise all our powers. No prior act of the directors shall be invalidated by any subsequent alteration of our articles of association. To the extent allowed by the Business Corporations Act, however, shareholders may by special resolution validate any prior or future act of the directors which would otherwise be in breach of their duties.

 

The directors may delegate any of their powers to any person to be the attorney of the Company.

 

The board of directors may establish any local or divisional board of directors or agency and delegate to it its powers and authorities (with power to sub-delegate) for managing any of our affairs.

 

The directors may from time to time and at any time by power of attorney or in any other manner they determine appoint any person, either generally or in respect of any specific matter, to be our agent with or without authority for that person to delegate all or any of that person’s powers.

 

The directors may from time to time and at any time by power of attorney or in any other manner appoint any person, whether nominated directly or indirectly by the directors, to be our attorney or our authorized signatory and for such period and subject to such conditions as they may think fit. The powers, authorities and discretions, however, must not exceed those vested in, or exercisable, by the directors under the articles.

 

The board of directors may remove any person so appointed and may revoke or vary the delegation.

 

A director may, as a director, vote (and be counted in the quorum) in respect of any contract, transaction, arrangement or proposal in which he has an interest which is not a material interest. However, a director who holds a disclosable interest in a contract or transaction win which the Company has entered or proposes to enter is not entitled to vote on any directors’ resolutions to approve the contract or transaction, unless the directors have disclosable interest in that contract or transaction, in which case any or all of those directors may vote on such resolution. Such director who holds a disclosable interest that is present for a meeting of directors may be counted in the quorum at the meeting, whether or not the director votes on any or all of the resolutions considered at the meeting.

 

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ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES

 

We are incorporated under the laws of British Columbia. Some of our directors and officers, and some of the experts named in this prospectus, are residents of Canada, Israel or otherwise reside outside of the United States, and all or a substantial portion of their assets, and all or a substantial portion of our assets, are located outside of the United States. We have appointed an agent for service of process in the United States, but it may be difficult for shareholders who reside in the United States to effect service within the United States upon those directors, officers and experts who are not residents of the United States. It may also be difficult for shareholders who reside in the United States to realize in the United States upon judgments of courts of the United States predicated upon our civil liability and the civil liability of our directors, officers and experts under the United States federal securities laws. Furthermore, because substantially all of our assets and substantially all of our directors and officers are located outside the United States, any judgment obtained in the United States against us or any of our directors and officers may not be collectible within the United States. There can be no assurance that U.S. investors will be able to enforce against us, members of our board of directors, officers or certain experts named herein who are residents of Canada, Israel or other countries outside the United States, any judgments in civil and commercial matters, including judgments under the federal securities laws.

  

Service of process upon directors and officers which reside in Israel may be difficult to obtain within the United States.  Furthermore, because substantially all of our assets and substantially all of our Israeli directors and officers are located outside the United States, any judgment obtained in the United States against us or any of our Israeli directors and officers may not be collectible within the United States.

 

We have been informed by our legal counsel in Israel, Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co., Advocates, our legal counsel in Israel that it may be difficult to assert U.S. securities laws claims in original actions instituted in Israel. Israeli courts may refuse to hear a claim based on a violation of U.S. securities laws because Israel is not the most appropriate forum in which to bring such a claim. In addition, even if an Israeli court agrees to hear a claim, it may determine that Israeli law and not U.S. law is applicable to the claim. If U.S. law is found to be applicable, the content of applicable U.S. law must be proven as a fact which can be a time-consuming and costly process. Matters of procedure will also be governed by Israeli law.

 

Subject to specified time limitations and legal procedures, Israeli courts may enforce a U.S. judgment in a civil matter which is non-appealable, provided that, among other things:

 

the judgment was rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction, according to the laws of the state in which the judgment is given;

 

the judgment is enforceable according to the laws of Israel and according to the law of the foreign state in which the relief was granted; and

 

the judgment is not contrary to public policy of Israel.

 

Even if such conditions are met, an Israeli court may not declare a foreign civil judgment enforceable if:

 

the prevailing law of the foreign state in which the judgment is rendered does not allow for the enforcement of judgments of Israeli courts (subject to exceptional cases);

 

the defendant did not have a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present his or her evidence, in the opinion of the Israeli court;

 

the enforcement of the civil liabilities set forth in the judgment is likely to impair the security or sovereignty of Israel;

 

the judgment was obtained by fraud;

 

the judgment was rendered by a court not competent to render it according to the rules of private international law prevailing in Israel;

 

the judgment conflicts with any other valid judgment in the same matter between the same parties; or

 

an action between the same parties in the same matter was pending in any Israeli court or tribunal at the time at which the lawsuit was instituted in the foreign court.

 

If a foreign judgment is enforced by an Israeli court, it generally will be payable in Israeli currency, which can then be converted into non-Israeli currency and transferred out of Israel. The usual practice in an action before an Israeli court to recover an amount in a non-Israeli currency is for the Israeli court to issue a judgment for the equivalent amount in Israeli currency at the rate of exchange in force on the date of the judgment, but the judgment debtor may make payment in foreign currency. Pending collection, the amount of the judgment of an Israeli court stated in Israeli currency ordinarily will be linked to the Israeli consumer price index plus interest at the annual statutory rate set by Israeli regulations prevailing at the time. Judgment creditors must bear the risk of unfavorable exchange rates.

  

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Based upon an assumed initial public offering price of $         per Common Shares (the mid-point of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), we estimate that we will receive net proceeds from this offering, after deducting the underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and the estimated offering expenses payable by us, of approximately $         assuming the Underwriter does not exercise its over-allotment option.

 

We plan to use the net proceeds we receive from this offering for the following purposes:

 

   Use of Net Proceeds Approximate in US$ 1,000 
Marketing and Brand Enhancing 35%  $ 
Resource Management Software Development 15%  $  
Research and Development 20%  $  
Personnel Training and Recruitment 30%  $                

 

The foregoing represents our current intentions based upon our present plans and business conditions to use and allocate the net proceeds of this offering. Our management, however, will have some flexibility and discretion to apply the net proceeds of this offering. If an unforeseen event occurs or business conditions change, we may use the proceeds of this offering differently than as described in this prospectus. To the extent that the net proceeds we receive from this offering are not immediately used for the above purposes, we intend to invest our net proceeds in short-term, interest-bearing bank deposits or debt instruments.

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DIVIDEND POLICY

 

We have never declared or paid any dividends on our common shares. We do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain any future earnings to fund business development and growth, and we do not expect to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to declare cash dividends will be made at the discretion of our board of directors, subject to applicable laws, and will depend on a number of factors, including our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, general business conditions and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant.

 

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CAPITALIZATION

 

The following table sets forth our capitalization as of December 31, 2019:

 

  on an actual basis; and
     
  on an as adjusted basis to reflect the issuance and sale of the Common Shares by us in this offering at the initial public offering price of $          per Common Share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, after deducting the estimated discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and the estimated offering expenses payable by us.

 

You should read this capitalization table in conjunction with “Use of Proceeds,” “Selected Consolidated Financial and Operating Data,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

The actual and as adjusted information set forth in the table, assuming the Underwriter does not exercise its over-allotment option, and excludes warrants to purchase up to Common Shares issuable to the Underwriter in connection with this offering.

 

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DILUTION

 

If you invest in our Common Shares in this offering, your ownership interest will be immediately diluted to the extent of the difference between the initial public offering price per share and the net tangible book value per Common Share after this offering. Our net tangible book value as of March 31, 2020 was $          per common share.

 

After giving effect to the sale of Common Shares that we are offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $         per share, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, our net tangible book value on an adjusted basis as of March 31, 2020 would have been $         per common share. This amount represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of $         per common share to our existing shareholders and an immediate dilution of $         per common share to new investors purchasing common shares in this offering. We determine dilution by subtracting the as adjusted net tangible book value per share after this offering from the amount of cash that a new investor paid for an common share.

 

The following table illustrates this dilution:

 

Assumed initial public offering price per share$ ​       ​
As adjusted net tangible book value per share as of March 31, 2020$ ​ ​
Increase per share attributable to this offering  ​ ​
As adjusted net tangible book value per share after this offering  ​ ​
Dilution per share to new investors in this offering$ ​ ​

 

A $            increase (decrease) in the assumed initial public offering price of $         per common share, which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase (decrease) the as adjusted net tangible book value per share by $         , and increase (decrease) dilution to new investors by $         per share, in each case assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

 

If the underwriters exercise in full their option to purchase additional common shares in this offering, the as adjusted net tangible book value after the offering would be $         per share, the increase in net tangible book value to existing shareholders would be $         per share, and the dilution to new investors would be $         per share, in each case assuming an initial public offering price of $         per share, which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus.

 

The following table summarizes, on an as adjusted basis as of March 31, 2020, the differences between the number of shares purchased from us, the total consideration paid to us in cash and the average price per share that existing shareholders paid during the past five years, on the one hand, and new investors are paying in this offering, on the other hand. The calculation below is based on an assumed initial public offering price of $              per share, which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks, and assumptions associated with these statements. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those discussed in our forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

Corporate Overview

 

Siyata Mobile Inc. is a leading global developer of a vehicle mounted, cellular based communications platform over advanced 4G mobile networks under the Uniden® Cellular and Siyata brands. Siyata commercial vehicle devices are specifically designed for professional vehicles such as trucks, vans, buses, emergency service vehicles, government cars and more. The Company’s innovative platform is designed to facilitate replacement of the current in vehicle, multi-device status quo with a single device (the flagship Uniden® UV350 4G device) that incorporates voice, Push-to- Talk over Cellular (“PoC”), data fleet management solutions and more. The UV350 also supports band 14 for FirstNet compatibility which is the US First Responders 4G LTE network with PoC capabilities that aims to replace aging two-way radio systems currently in use.

 

Siyata’s customer base includes cellular network operators and their dealers, as well as commercial vehicle technology distributors for fleets of all sizes in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

 

Siyata launched its flagship 4G UV350 commercial vehicle smartphone device at Bell Mobility in late Q4 2018, at AT&T as well as at their first responder cellular network FirstNet in late Q2 and with Rogers Wireless in early Q4 2019. The company received certification from Verizon in late Q4, 2019. These are major milestones for the Company following Siyata’s seven years of experience perfecting in-vehicle cellular based technology, vehicle installations, software integration with various PTT solutions and intensive carrier certifications. The Company expects its sales and margin growth in Q3 2019 will continue for the balance of 2019 and beyond through its global carrier launches of the UV350 amongst other devices in its 4G portfolio.

 

The two U.S Tier 1 cellular carriers have distribution and sales channels many times larger than the existing sales channels of the Company. With an estimated 20 million commercial vehicles including 3.5 million first responder vehicles, the Company sees the U.S market as its largest opportunity with a total addressable market over $17 billion. These Tier 1 cellular carriers have a keen interest in launching the UV350 as it allows for new SIM card activations in commercial vehicles and increased ARPU from existing customers with corporate and first responder fleets while targeting new customers with a unique, dedicated, multi-purpose in-vehicle smartphone.

 

Siyata Mobile Inc. recently finalized contract negotiations with a leading global Land Mobile Radio (“LMR”) provider as an additional major channel for sales of the UV350.

 

In addition to its connected vehicle product portfolio, the Company develops, manufactures, markets, and sells 4G/LTE rugged smartphone devices for industrial users. These rugged B2B environments include first responders, construction workers, security guards, government agencies and various mobile workers in multiple industries.

 

Siyata launched the innovative CP250 tablet/DVR connected vehicle 4G device, which is built for cellular voice calls, Push-to-Talk Over Cellular (“PoC”), data, and navigation with a built-in DVR camera and more. This device was designed to be installed on the dash or mounted on a windshield, specifically for lighter commercial vehicles such as taxis, vans and delivery trucks. The 5” wide screen display tablet-based design ensures better communication capabilities for professional drivers.

 

Siyata also manufactures, markets, and sells Uniden® cellular signal boosters and accessories for homes, buildings, manufacturing facilities and vehicles with poor cell coverage across Canada and the United States. This vehicle vertical in this portfolio well complements the UV350 vehicle smartphone as the company begins to get sales of the UV350 bundled with the Uniden® vehicle boosters.

 

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The Company’s shares are listed on Tier 1 of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) under the symbol SIM and as of May 11, 2017 on the OTCQX under the symbol SYATF.

 

The corporate office of the Company is located at 1001 Lenoir Street, Suite A-414, Montreal, Quebec H4C 2Z6 and the registered and records office is located at 2200 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E.

 

Outlook

 

The Company is a global developer and provider of a vehicle mounted communications platform over advanced mobile networks. Customers include cellular operators and their dealers, commercial vehicle technology distributors and fleets of all sizes in Canada, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. The Company’s “Connected-Vehicle” devices and various accessories are specifically designed for enterprise customers and professional fleets such as trucks, vans, buses, ambulances, government cars and more. The Company aims to provide greater mobile connectivity for professional drivers and facilitate replacement of the current in-vehicle, multi device status quo with a single device that incorporates voice, data and fleet management solutions with the new suite of 4G UV350 and CP250 products. In addition, the Company develops, markets and sells rugged mobile devices, cellular amplifiers and various accessories for both consumer and enterprise customers with sales across North America, Europe and the Middle East to multiple retailers, distributors and cellular dealers.

 

Siyata has received device approval for its Uniden® UV350 from AT&T, FirstNet and Verizon Wireless in the US as well as at Tier 1 Canadian carriers, Bell Mobility and Rogers Wireless. Siyata offers a complete product offering including the UV350 device and multiple accessory peripherals as well as integration with multiple fleet applications.

 

With over 20 million commercial and first responder vehicles in North America, this represents a multibillion-dollar opportunity for Siyata which it plans to continue to aggressively capture in the coming years. In addition, Siyata is working closely with Motorola’s Push to Talk software subsidiary Kodiak. The company already launched the UV350 in partnership with Motorola and plans to sell this device to multiple Kodiak partners in North America and globally. Siyata’s management believes that these key partnerships have unlocked large scale sales for its products which it expects will continue in the coming years and will also result in a paradigm shift in our revenue base to predominantly the North American market.

 

A. Results of Operation

 

Results of Operation for Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

The following is an analysis of the Company’s operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and includes a comparison against the three months ended September 30, 2019.

 

Operations

 

Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2019 were $5,045,947 compared to $3,151,217 for the same period in the previous year. This positive variance of $1,894,730 (60%) is due mainly to the revenues earned from the increase in demand for our ruggedized Uniden® UV350 4G truckfone suite of products in North America as a direct result of certification with Tier One mobile operators.

 

Costs of Goods Sold

 

Cost of goods sold for the three months ended September 30, 2019 were $3,458,662 compared to $2,332,117 for the same period in the previous year. The gross margin dollars for this period was positive $1,587,285 (31.5% of sales) compared to $819,100 (26% of sales) in the previous year, a positive variance of $768,185 (94%). The significant increase in gross margin dollars is mainly due to the increase in demand for our ruggedized Uniden® UV350 4G truckfone suite of products in North America as a direct result of certification with Tier One mobile operators.

 

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Amortization and Depreciation

 

Amortization and depreciation costs for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $245,932 compared to $120,233 for the same period in the previous year. The negative variance of $125,699 relates mainly to the $105,123 amortization of the E-Wave license that did not impact Q2 2018.

 

Selling and Marketing

 

Selling and marketing costs for the three months ended September 30, 2019 were $1,264,907 compared to $1,086,273 for the same period in the previous year. This negative variance of $178,634 is due mainly to the consultants and targeted promotional activities with carriers.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative costs for the three months ended September 30, 2019 of $659,488 compared to $631,038 for the same period in the previous year. This negative variance of $28,450 relates mainly to the increase in consulting and Director’s fees.

 

Share-based payments

 

Share-based payments for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $233,732 compared to $199,872 for the same period in the previous year which is a negative variance of $33,860 which relates to the valuation of stock options vested during the period.

 

Finance Expenses

 

Finance expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $252,397 compared to an expense of compared to $253,065 for the same period in the previous year for a positive variance of $668.

 

Foreign exchange loss (income)

 

Foreign exchange loss (income) for the three months ended September 30, 2019 of $224,379 compared to an expense of $309,189 for the same period in the previous year for a positive variance of $84,810. This variance resulted from foreign currency fluctuations in the period.

 

Accretion and change in value of future contingent consideration

  

Accretion and change in value of future contingent consideration resulted in $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 versus an expense of $3,336 for the same period in 2018, a positive variance of $3,336 which results that as of the end of Q2 2019 and in all of Q3 2019, the Company did not have any contingent consideration and therefore had no accretion expense in the period.

 

Net income (loss) for the period

 

The Company experienced a net loss for the three-month period ended September 30, 2019 of ($1,293,550) as compared to net loss of $1,783,906 for the same period in the previous year representing a positive variance of $490,356. This positive variance is due mainly to positive variances in gross margin of $768,185, financing expenses of $668, foreign exchange of $84,810, accretion and change in value of future consideration of $3,336 and reduced by negative variances in amortization of ($125,699), the SG&A on the ramp up for the launch of the new products of ($207,084), share based compensation of ($33,860).

 

Loss and comprehensive loss for the period


As a result of the activities discussed above, the Company experienced a comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 30, 2019 of ($921,849) as compared to a comprehensive loss of ($1,666,060) for the same period in the previous year representing a positive variance of $744,211.

 

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Adjusted EBITDA

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2019 the adjusted EBITDA is negative ($337,110) versus negative ($898,211) in the same period in 2018, a positive variance of $561,101. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as the EBITDA adding back the share based compensation expense.

 

Results of Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017

 

The following is an analysis of the Company’s operating results for the year ended December 31, 2018 and includes a comparison against the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Operations

 

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $14,220,542 compared to $17,753,006 for the prior year. This negative variance of $3,532,464 (20%) is due mainly low 3G sales while its transitioning to 4G products worldwide.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $12,161,044 compared to $13,874,261 for the prior year. The gross margin for the current year was 14.5% relative to 21.8% in the prior year. The decrease in gross margin percentage is mainly due to selling legacy 3G products at lower margins or below cost to clean out inventory, while the Company transitions to its 4G/LTE devices for vehicle-mounted, rugged devices and accessory sales. As a result of the lower sales volume and the decrease in gross margin percentage, the gross margin dollar negative variance compared to the prior year is $1,819,247.

 

Amortization and Depreciation

 

Amortization and depreciation costs for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $704,749 compared to $302,273 for the same period in the prior year. This negative variance of $402,476 consists primarily of the amortization of the intangible for E-Wave license of $420,490 in the year.

 

Selling and Marketing

 

Selling and marketing costs for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $5,449,031 compared to $3,839,069 in the prior year. This increase in selling and marketing expense of $1,609,962 is due mainly to samples worldwide for customer trials, the additional marketing costs to promote the new products in North America including consulting fees, device samples to cellular carriers and distributors, travel, tradeshows and targeted marketing activities and marketing consultants to assist in brand awareness and market penetration. Of the $1,609,962 in variance, $900,000 are projected to be one-time expenses that management believes will not recur in 2019.

 

General and Administrative Costs

 

General and administrative costs for the for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $2,929,277 compared to $2,355,354 for the prior year. This negative variance of $573,923 is primarily due to the hiring of administrative staff including related travel costs to assist in launching our new suite of products into the international markets.

 

Share-based Payments

 

Share-based payments for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $1,102,313 compared to $1,070,464 for the prior year relating to the stock options vested during the period.

 

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Finance Expense

 

Finance expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $975,468 compared to $164,099 for the prior year. This negative variance of $811,369 resulted mainly from the 10.5% annual interest payable quarterly ($483,000 in 2018) on the $4.6MM debentures outstanding since December 28, 2017, the accretion of the value of the debenture of $350,930 in the year and the fluctuations in factoring charges on the receivables offset by the interest paid on the BDC was a full year on 2017 and interest only charged for a portion of the year in due to the re-instatement of the BDC loan on June 28, 2018.

 

Foreign Exchange Loss

 

Foreign exchange loss (income) for the year ended December 31, 2018 was income of ($46,507) compared to $760,459 expense for the prior year. This positive variance of $806,966 resulted from foreign currency fluctuations in the year.

 

Impairment of Intangible Assets

 

Impairment of intangible assets for the year December 31, 2018 was $1,954,000 compared to zero in the prior year. This negative variance results from management’s decision that based on recent sales volume of one of the legacy 3G products the remaining intangible asset value should be completely written down.

 

Accretion of contingent consideration

 

Accretion of contingent consideration resulted in an expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 of $519,148 versus $479,522 in 2017 a negative variance of $39,826. This variance results mainly due to the fluctuation in the share price of the Company on the issuance in this period and last year at the same period of 1,000,000 shares to the former shareholders of Signifi Mobile Inc. as outlined in the Purchase and Sale Agreement of Signifi, the adjustment of the remaining 1,000,000 shares owed based on the average price at the closing date as well as the drawdown of the full amount of the future consideration

from the acquisition of the E-Wave assets of $804,929.

 

Net loss for the period

 

As a result of the activities discussed above, the Company experienced a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 of ($11,527,981) as compared to net loss of ($5,058,495) for the same period in the previous year representing a negative variance of ($6,469,486).

 

Loss and comprehensive loss for the period

 

As a result of the activities discussed above, the Company experienced a comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 of ($10,658,899) as compared to a comprehensive loss of ($5,218,304) for the previous year, representing a negative variance of ($5,440,595).

 

Adjusted EBIDA

 

For the year ended December 31, 2018 the adjusted EBIDA is negative ($6,318,810) vs negative ($2,315,678) in the prior year, a negative variance of ($4,003,132). Adjusted EBITDA is defined as the EBITDA adding back the share-based payments.

 

B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity for Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

Operating Activities

 

Net cash flows used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were ($6,684,126) compared with cash used of ($1,866,222) in the same period of the prior year. The increase in cash used of $4,817,904 in operating activities was primarily due to the increase in the loss net of non-cash items of $2,196,449, the decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $1,710,581 compared to Q3 2018, a decrease of $1,662,627 for accounts receivable, prepaids and advances to suppliers compared to Q3 2018, the decrease in due to related party of 872,393 compared to Q3 2018, offset by decrease in inventory of $1,626,461 compared to Q3 2018.

 

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Investing Activities

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $2,773,556 compared with $1,579,210 in the same period of the prior year, a negative variance of $1,194,436. This variance relates primarily to costs incurred for testing with multiple carriers in order to obtain device approval on their networks.

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $8,652,875 (nine months ended September 30, 2018 – $885,786). This positive variance of $7,767,089 relates mainly to the proceeds received from the exercise of 11,725,490 share purchase warrants for proceeds of $5,862,745 compared to $120,000 in YTD Q3 2018, plus the proceeds received from the 7,500,000 share non-brokered private placement in the amount of $3,000,000, plus the exercise of 821,896 agents’ options for proceeds of $328,758 (compared to proceeds of $119,786 in YTD Q3 2018) , offset by YTD Q3 2019 issue costs of $254,628 (YTD 2018-$0), offset by the loan to director in Q3 2019 of $262,000 (YTD 2019-$0), offset by the proceeds from the exercise of stock options in the prior year of $410,000, (YTD 2019-$0) and offset by the proceeds of the BDC loan in the prior year of $250,000 and BDC principal payment increase of $8,000 over the prior year to date.

 

Liquidity for the Year Ended December 31, 2018

 

The Company’s objective in managing liquidity risk is to maintain sufficient liquidity in order to meet operational and investing requirements at any point in time. The Company has historically financed its operations primarily through a combination of demand loans and the sale of share capital by way of private placements. As at December 31, 2018 the Company had a cash balance of $2,420,205 (December 31, 2017: $4,384,596). As at December 31, 2018 the Company had an accumulated deficit of $22,619,168 (December 31, 2017: $11,091,187) and working capital of $4,565,215 (December 31, 2017: $9,652,702.

 

Operating Activities

 

Net cash flows used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2018 were ($2,996,235) compared with cash used of ($5,779,108) in the prior year. The decrease in cash used of $2,782,873 in operating activities was primarily due to the lowering in receivables, advances to suppliers, prepaids, inventory, due from (to) related party and increase of accounts payable and accrued liabilities totalling $6,439,478 offset by the variance in the operating loss net of the amortization, accretion, share based payment, deferred tax recovery of the prior year and impairment totaling $3,656,605.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $2,879,193 compared with $3,198,432 in the prior year, a positive variance of $319,239. This positive variance relates primarily to the decrease in the capitalization of development of intangible assets in the period compared to the prior year as well as the prior year had paid an additional $150,000 related to the acquisition of Signifi.

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $3,813,315 (December 31, 2017 – $12,733,208). This negative variance of $8,919,893 relates to the prior years’ net proceeds from the issuance of 12,835,000 common shares for net proceeds of $3,646,076 pursuant to a private placement as compared to 4,623,800 common shares for net proceeds of $1,705,287 in the year, prior years’ net proceeds of $4,536,024 from the 10.5% convertible debenture, prior years’ proceeds from the exercise of share purchase warrants and agents’ warrants for $4,308,649 compared to $1,464,028 in this year plus the prior years’ stock options exercised for proceeds of $205,000 compared to $410,000 in this year plus the loan proceeds received from the BDC net of capital repayments in the year of $230,000.

 

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MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES TO U.S. HOLDERS

 

The following discussion describes the material United States federal income tax consequences to a United States Holder (as defined herein) of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our voting shares as of the date hereof. This discussion deals only with voting shares that are held as capital assets by a United States Holder. In addition, the discussion set forth below is applicable only to United States Holders (i) who are residents of the United States for purposes of the current United States—Canada Income Tax Convention (the “Treaty”), (ii) whose voting shares are not, for purposes of the Treaty, effectively connected with a permanent establishment in Canada and (iii) who otherwise qualify for the full benefits of the Treaty.

 

As used herein, the term “United States Holder” means a beneficial owner of our voting shares that is, for United States federal income tax purposes, any of the following:

 

an individual citizen or resident of the United States;

 

a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;
  
an estate the income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of its source; or

 

a trust if it (1) is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (2) has a valid election in effect under applicable United States Treasury regulations to be treated as a United States person.
  

This discussion is based upon provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and regulations, rulings and judicial decisions thereunder as of the date hereof. Those authorities may be changed, perhaps retroactively, so as to result in United States federal income tax consequences different from those summarized below.

 

This discussion does not represent a detailed description of the United States federal income tax consequences applicable to you if you are subject to special treatment under the United States federal income tax laws, including if you are:

 

a dealer in securities or currencies;

 

a financial institution;

 

a regulated investment company;

 

a real estate investment trust;

 

an insurance company;

 

a tax-exempt organization;

 

a person holding our voting shares as part of a hedging, integrated or conversion transaction, a constructive sale or a straddle;

 

a trader in securities that has elected the mark-to-market method of tax accounting for your securities;

 

a person liable for alternative minimum tax;

 

a person who owns or is deemed to own 10% or more of our stock (by vote or value);

 

a partnership or other pass-through entity for United States federal income tax purposes;

 

a person required to accelerate the recognition of any item of gross income with respect to our voting shares as a result of such income being recognized on an applicable financial statement; or

 

a person whose “functional currency” is not the United States dollar.

 

If a partnership (or other entity treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes) holds our voting shares, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. If you are a partner of a partnership holding our voting shares, you should consult your tax advisors.

 

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This discussion does not contain a detailed description of all the United States federal income tax consequences to you in light of your particular circumstances and does not address the Medicare tax on net investment income or the effects of any state, local or non-United States tax laws. If you are considering the purchase of our voting shares, you should consult your own tax advisors concerning the particular United States federal income tax consequences to you of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our voting shares, as well as the consequences to you arising under other United States federal tax laws and the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction.

 

This discussion assumes that we are not, and will not become, a passive foreign investment company, as described below.

 

Taxation of Dividends

 

The gross amount of distributions on the voting shares (including any amounts withheld to reflect Canadian withholding taxes) will be taxable as dividends to the extent paid out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under United States federal income tax principles. To the extent that the amount of any distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits for a taxable year, the distribution will first be treated as a tax-free return of capital, causing a reduction in the tax basis of the voting shares, and to the extent the amount of the distribution exceeds your tax basis, the excess will be taxed as capital gain recognized on a sale or exchange. We do not, however, expect to determine earnings and profits in accordance with United States federal income tax principles. Therefore, you should expect that a distribution will generally be treated as a dividend.

 

Any dividends that you receive (including any withheld taxes) will be includable in your gross income as ordinary income on the day actually or constructively received by you. Such dividends will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction allowed to corporations under the Code.

 

With respect to non-corporate United States Holders, certain dividends received from a qualified foreign corporation may be subject to reduced rates of taxation. A qualified foreign corporation includes a non-U.S. corporation that is eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States which the United States Treasury Department determines to be satisfactory for these purposes and which includes an exchange of information provision. The United States Treasury Department has determined that the Treaty meets these requirements, but we may not be eligible for the benefits of the Treaty. However, a non-U.S. corporation is also treated as a qualified foreign corporation with respect to dividends paid by that corporation on shares that are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. United States Treasury Department guidance indicates that our voting shares, which will be listed on the NASDAQ, will be readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. There can be no assurance, however, that our voting shares will be considered readily tradable on an established securities market in later years. Non-corporate holders that do not meet a minimum holding period requirement during which they are not protected from the risk of loss or that elect to treat the dividend income as “investment income” pursuant to Section 163(d)(4) of the Code will not be eligible for the reduced rates of taxation regardless of our status as a qualified foreign corporation. In addition, the rate reduction will not apply to dividends if the recipient of a dividend is obligated to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property. This disallowance applies even if the minimum holding period has been met. You should consult your own tax advisors regarding the application of these rules to your particular circumstances.

 

The amount of any dividend paid in Canadian dollars will equal the United States dollar value of the Canadian dollars received calculated by reference to the exchange rate in effect on the date the dividend is received by you, regardless of whether the Canadian dollars are converted into United States dollars. If the Canadian dollars received as a dividend are converted into United States dollars on the date they are received, you generally will not be required to recognize foreign currency gain or loss in respect of the dividend income. If the Canadian dollars received as a dividend are not converted into United States dollars on the date of receipt, you will have a basis in the Canadian dollars equal to their United States dollar value on the date of receipt. Any gain or loss realized on a subsequent conversion or other disposition of the Canadian dollars will be treated as United States source ordinary income or loss.

 

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Subject to certain conditions and limitations, Canadian withholding taxes on dividends may be treated as foreign taxes eligible for credit against your United States federal income tax liability. For purposes of calculating the foreign tax credit, dividends paid on the voting shares will be treated as income from sources outside the United States and will generally constitute passive category income. However, in certain circumstances, if you have held the voting shares for less than a specified minimum period during which you are not protected from risk of loss, or are obligated to make payments related to the dividends, you will not be allowed a foreign tax credit for Canadian withholding taxes imposed on dividends paid on the voting shares. If you do not elect to claim a United States foreign tax credit, you may instead claim a deduction for Canadian income tax withheld, but only for a taxable year in which you elect to do so with respect to all foreign income taxes paid or accrued in such taxable year. The rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex. You are urged to consult your tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under your particular circumstances.

 

Passive Foreign Investment Company

 

We do not believe that we are, for United States federal income tax purposes, a passive foreign investment company (a “PFIC”), and we expect to operate in such a manner so as not to become a PFIC. If, however, we are or become a PFIC, you could be subject to additional United States federal income taxes on gain recognized with respect to the voting shares and on certain distributions, plus an interest charge on certain taxes treated as having been deferred under the PFIC rules.

 

Taxation of Capital Gains

 

For United States federal income tax purposes, you will recognize taxable gain or loss on any sale or exchange of the voting shares in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized for the voting shares and your tax basis in the voting shares. Such gain or loss will generally be capital gain or loss and will generally be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held the voting shares for more than one year. Long-term capital gains of non-corporate United States Holders (including individuals) are eligible for reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. Any gain or loss recognized by you will generally be treated as United States source gain or loss. Consequently, you may not be able to use the foreign tax credit arising from any Canadian tax imposed on the disposition of voting shares unless such credit can be applied (subject to applicable limitations) against tax due on other income treated as derived from foreign sources.

 

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

 

In general, information reporting will apply to dividends in respect of our voting shares and the proceeds from the sale, exchange or other disposition of our voting shares that are paid to you within the United States (and in certain cases, outside the United States), unless you are an exempt recipient. A backup withholding tax may apply to such payments if you fail to provide a taxpayer identification number or certification of exempt status or fail to report in full dividend and interest income.

 

Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against your United States federal income tax liability provided the required information is timely furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.

 

Reporting Obligations for Specified Foreign Financial Assets

 

United States Holders who are individuals (and certain entities) are required to report on Internal Revenue Service Form 8938 specified foreign financial assets that they own if the aggregate value of those assets exceeds certain threshold amounts. Specified foreign financial assets may include stock of a foreign issuer such as the voting shares if not held through a financial account maintained at a United States “financial institution,” as defined in the applicable rules. United States Holders should consult their own tax advisors as to the possible application of this reporting obligation under their particular circumstances.

 

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MATERIAL CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

 

The  following summary describes, as of the date hereof, the principal Canadian federal income tax considerations under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act”) generally applicable to a holder who acquires, as beneficial owner, voting shares pursuant to this Offering, who has not elected to report its Canadian tax results in a currency other than the Canadian currency, and who deals at arm’s length with the Company and the underwriters for purposes of the Tax Act (a “Holder”).

 

This summary is based on the provisions of the Tax Act and the regulations thereunder (the “Regulations”) in force as of the date hereof, all specific proposals to amend the Tax Act and the Regulations that have been publicly announced prior to the date hereof (the “Proposed Amendments”), and counsel’s understanding of the current published administrative policies and practices of the Canada Revenue Agency. This summary assumes that the Proposed Amendments will be enacted in the form proposed; however, no assurance can be given that the Proposed Amendments will be enacted in the form proposed, if at all. This summary is not exhaustive of all possible Canadian federal income tax considerations and, except for the Proposed Amendments, does not take into account any changes in law, whether by legislative, governmental or judicial action, nor does it take into account provincial, territorial or foreign tax considerations, which may differ from those discussed herein.

 

This summary is of a general nature only and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any particular Holder, and no representations with respect to the income tax consequences to any Holder are made. Consequently, Holders and prospective holders of voting shares should consult their own tax advisors for advice with respect to the tax consequences to them of acquiring voting shares pursuant to this offering, having regard to their particular circumstances. This summary does not address any tax considerations applicable to persons other than Holders and such persons should consult their own tax advisors regarding the consequences of acquiring, holding and disposing of voting shares under the Tax Act and any jurisdiction in which they may be subject to tax.

 

Foreign Exchange

 

For purposes of the Tax Act, all amounts expressed in a currency other than Canadian dollars relating to the acquisition, holding or disposition of a voting share, including dividends, adjusted cost base and proceeds of disposition, must be determined in Canadian dollars using the relevant rate of exchange required under the Tax Act.

 

Residents of Canada

 

The following portion of this summary is generally applicable to a Holder who, at all relevant times for purposes of the Tax Act (a) is, or is deemed to be, resident in Canada, (b) holds voting shares as “capital property”, and (c) is not affiliated with the Company or the underwriters (a “Resident Holder”). Generally, voting shares will be considered to be capital property to a Resident Holder unless they are held in the course of carrying on a business or as part of an adventure or concern in the nature of trade. Certain Resident Holders whose voting shares do not otherwise qualify as capital property may, in certain circumstances, make an irrevocable election in accordance with subsection 39(4) of the Tax Act to have their voting shares and every other “Canadian security” (as defined in the Tax Act) owned by such holder in the taxation year of the election and in all subsequent taxation years deemed to be capital property. Resident Holders are advised to consult their own tax advisors to determine whether such an election is available and desirable in their particular circumstances.

 

This summary is not applicable to a Resident Holder: (i) that is a “financial institution” for the purposes of the “mark-to-market” rules contained in the Tax Act; (ii) that is a “specified financial institution”; (iii) an interest in which would be a “tax shelter investment”; or (iv) that enters into a “derivative forward agreement” in respect of voting shares, as each of those terms is defined in the Tax Act. This summary does not address the possible application of the “foreign affiliate dumping” rules that may be applicable to a Resident Holder that is a corporation resident in Canada (for the purposes of the Tax Act) and is, or becomes, or does not deal at arm’s length with a corporation resident in Canada that is, or that becomes, as part of a transaction or event or series of transactions or events that includes the acquisition of the voting shares, controlled by a non-resident corporation, individual, trust or a group of any combination of non-resident individuals, trusts, and/or corporations who do not deal with each other at arm’s length for purposes of the rules in section 212.3 of the Tax Act. Any such Resident Holder should consult its own tax advisor with respect to an investment in voting shares.

 

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Dividends

 

In the case of a Resident Holder who is an individual (other than certain trusts), dividends received or deemed to be received on the voting shares will be included in computing the Resident Holder’s income and will be subject to the gross-up and dividend tax credit rules that apply to taxable dividends received from taxable Canadian corporations. Provided that appropriate designations are made by the Company, such dividend will be treated as an “eligible dividend” for the purposes of the Tax Act and a Resident Holder who is an individual will be entitled to an enhanced dividend tax credit in respect of such dividend. There may be limitations on the Company’s ability to designate dividends and deemed dividends as eligible dividends.

 

Dividends received or deemed to be received on the voting shares by a Resident Holder that is a corporation will be required to be included in computing the corporation’s income for the taxation year in which such dividends are received, but such dividends will generally be deductible in computing the corporation’s taxable income. In certain circumstances, subsection 55(2) of the Tax Act will treat a taxable dividend received by a Resident Holder that is a corporation as proceeds of disposition or a capital gain. Resident Holders that are corporations should consult their own tax advisors having regard to their own circumstances.

 

A Resident Holder that is a “private corporation” or a “subject corporation” (each as defined in the Tax Act) may be liable under Part IV of the Tax Act to pay a refundable tax on dividends received or deemed to be received on the voting shares to the extent that such dividends are deductible in computing the Resident Holder’s taxable income for the taxation year.

 

Dividends received by a Resident Holder who is an individual (including certain trusts) may result in such Resident Holder being liable for alternative minimum tax under the Tax Act. Resident Holders who are individuals should consult their own tax advisors in this regard.

 

Dispositions of Voting Shares

 

A disposition or deemed disposition of a voting share by a Resident Holder will generally result in the Resident Holder realizing a capital gain (or capital loss) equal to the amount by which the proceeds of disposition of the voting share, net of any reasonable costs of disposition, are greater (or less) than the Resident Holder’s adjusted cost base of the voting share. Such capital gain (or capital loss) will be subject to the tax treatment described below under “—Taxation of Capital Gains and Capital Losses.”

 

The adjusted cost base to the Resident Holder of a voting share acquired pursuant to this offering will, at any particular time, be determined in accordance with certain rules in the Tax Act by averaging the cost of such share with the adjusted cost base of all voting shares owned by the Resident Holder as capital property at that time, if any.

 

Taxation of Capital Gains and Capital Losses

 

Generally, one-half of any capital gain (a “taxable capital gain”) realized by a Resident Holder in a taxation year must be included in computing the Resident Holder’s income for the year, and one-half of any capital loss (an “allowable capital loss”) realized by a Resident Holder in a taxation year must be deducted from taxable capital gains realized by the Resident Holder in that year. Allowable capital losses for a taxation year in excess of taxable capital gains for that year generally may be carried back and deducted in any of the three preceding taxation years or carried forward and deducted in any subsequent taxation year against net taxable capital gains realized in such years, to the extent and under the circumstances described in the Tax Act.

 

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The amount of any capital loss realized by a Resident Holder that is a corporation on the disposition of a voting share may be reduced by the amount of any dividends received or deemed to have been received on such voting share (or on a share for which such voting share has been substituted) to the extent and under the circumstances described in the Tax Act. Analogous rules apply to a partnership or trust of which a corporation, trust or partnership is a member or beneficiary. Resident Holders should consult their own tax advisors in this regard.

 

Taxable capital gains realized by a Resident Holder who is an individual (including certain trusts) may give rise to liability for alternative minimum tax as calculated under the detailed rules set out in the Tax Act. A Resident Holder that is a “Canadian-controlled private corporation” (as defined in the Tax Act) may be liable to pay an additional refundable tax on certain investment income, including taxable capital gains.

 

Non-Residents of Canada

 

The following portion of this summary is generally applicable to a Holder who, at all relevant times for purposes of the Tax Act and any applicable tax treaty or convention (a) is not, and is not deemed to be, resident in Canada, and (b) does not use or hold, and is not deemed to use or hold, voting shares in the course of carrying on a business in Canada (a “Non-Resident Holder”). Special rules which are not discussed in this summary may apply to a Non-Resident Holder that is an insurer which carries on an insurance business in Canada and elsewhere.

 

Dividends

 

Dividends paid or credited or deemed to be paid or credited to a Non-Resident Holder by the Company on voting shares are subject to Canadian withholding tax at the rate of 25% on the gross amount of the dividend unless such rate is reduced by the terms of an applicable tax treaty. For example, under the Treaty, the rate of withholding tax on dividends paid or credited to a Non-Resident Holder who is a resident of the United States for purposes of the Treaty and who is fully entitled to the benefits of the Treaty (a “U.S. Holder”) is generally limited to 15% of the gross amount of the dividend (or 5% in the case of a U.S. Holder that is a corporation that beneficially owns at least 10% of the Company’s voting shares). Non-Resident Holders should consult their own tax advisors to determine their entitlement to relief under any applicable income tax treaty.

 

Dispositions of Voting Shares

 

A Non-Resident Holder will not be subject to tax under the Tax Act in respect of a capital gain realized on the disposition or deemed disposition of a voting share unless the voting share constitutes “taxable Canadian property” to the Non-Resident Holder for purposes of the Tax Act and the Non-Resident Holder is not entitled to relief under the terms of an applicable tax treaty between Canada and the Non-Resident Holder’s jurisdiction of residence.

 

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UNDERWRITING

 

We expect to enter into an underwriting agreement with            , as the Underwriter named therein, with respect to the Common Shares in this offering. The Underwriter may retain other brokers or dealers to act as sub-agents on its behalf in connection with this offering and may pay any sub-agent a solicitation fee with respect to any securities placed by it. Under the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the underwriting agreement, we have agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriter the number of shares indicated below:

 

Name

 

The Underwriter is offering the shares subject to its acceptance of the shares from us and subject to prior sale. The underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the Underwriter to pay for and accept delivery of the shares offered by this prospectus are subject to the approval of certain legal matters by their counsel and to certain other conditions. The Underwriter is obligated to take and pay for all of the shares offered by this prospectus if any such shares are taken. However, the Underwriter is not required to take or pay for the shares covered by the Underwriter’s over-allotment option described below.

 

The underwriting agreement provides that the obligation of the Underwriter to take and pay for the Common Shares, is subject to certain conditions precedent, including but not limited to (1) obtaining listing approval on the Nasdaq Capital Market, (2) delivery of legal opinions and (3) delivery of auditor comfort letters. To list on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we are required to satisfy the financial and liquidity requirements of Nasdaq Capital Market under the Nasdaq Listing Rules. To qualify for listing, we will need to meet the pre-tax income standard requirements of having net income of US$750,000, total shareholders’ equity of above US$4 million in the most recent fiscal year, having at least 300 round lot holders, a minimum bid price of US$3 per Common Share, a minimum of 1 million publicly-held shares, the market value of publicly held Common Shares of at least US$5 million, in addition to meeting the board independence requirement.

 

We have agreed to grant to the Underwriter an over-allotment option, exercisable within 45 days from the date of this prospectus, to purchase up to an additional shares at the public offering price listed on the cover page of this prospectus, less underwriting discounts. The option may be exercised in whole or in part, and may be exercised more than once, during the 45-day option period. The Underwriter may exercise this option solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments, if any, made in connection with the offering contemplated by this prospectus.

 

In order to facilitate the offering of the shares, the Underwriters may engage in transactions that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the price of our shares. Specifically, the Underwriter may sell more shares than they are obligated to purchase under the underwriting agreement, creating a short position. A short sale is covered if the short position is no greater than the number of shares available for purchase by the Underwriter under the over-allotment option. The Underwriter can close out a covered short sale by exercising the over-allotment option or purchasing shares in the open market. In determining the source of shares to close out a covered short sale, the Underwriter will consider, among other things, the open market price of shares compared to the price available under the over-allotment option. The Underwriter may also sell shares in excess of the over-allotment option, creating a naked short position. The Underwriter must close out any naked short position by purchasing shares in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the Underwriter is concerned that there may be downward pressure on the price of our shares in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in this offering. As an additional means of facilitating this offering, the Underwriter may bid for, and purchase, shares in the open market to stabilize the price of our shares. These activities may raise or maintain the market price of our shares above independent market levels or prevent or retard a decline in the market price of our shares. The Underwriter is not required to engage in these activities and may end any of these activities at any time.

 

Upon the declaration of effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, we will enter into an underwriting agreement with the Underwriter. The terms of the underwriting agreement provide that the obligations of the Underwriter is subject to certain conditions precedent, including the absence of any material adverse change in our business and the receipt of certain certificates, opinions and letters from us, our counsel and our auditors.

 

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Pricing of the Offering

 

The Underwriter has advised us that it proposes to offer the shares to the public at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus and to certain dealers at that price less a concession not in excess of $    per share. After this offering, the public offering price and concession to dealers may be reduced by the Underwriter. No such reduction shall change the amount of proceeds to be received by us as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the Common Shares. The initial public offering price will be determined by negotiations between us and the Underwriter. In determining the initial public offering price, we and the Underwriter expect to consider a number of factors, including:

 

  the information set forth in this prospectus and otherwise available to the Underwriter;
     
  our prospects and the history and prospects for the industry in which we compete;
     
  an overall assessment of our management;
     
  our prospects for future earnings;
     
  the general condition of the securities markets at the time of this offering;
     
  the recent market prices of, and demand for, publicly traded securities of generally comparable companies; and
     
  other factors deemed relevant by the Underwriter and us.

 

The estimated initial public offering price range set forth on the cover page of this preliminary prospectus is subject to change as a result of market conditions and other factors. Neither we nor the Underwriter can assure investors that an active trading market will develop for our Common Shares, or that the shares will trade in the public market at or above the initial public offering price. After this offering, the public offering price and concession to dealers may be reduced by the Underwriter. No such reduction shall change the amount of proceeds to be received by us as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. The securities are offered by the Underwriter as stated herein, subject to receipt and acceptance by them and subject to their right to reject any order in whole or in part. The Underwriter has informed us that they do not intend to confirm sales to any accounts over which they exercise discretionary authority.

 

The following table shows the price per share and total public offering price, underwriting discounts, and proceeds before expenses to us. These amounts are shown assuming both no exercise and full exercise of the Underwriter’s over-allotment option.

 

   Total  
   Per Share   No Exercise   Full Exercise  
Public offering price  $              $               $              
Underwriting discounts to be paid by us:  $  $   $  
Proceeds, before expenses, to us  $   $   $    

 

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Discounts and Expenses

 

We have agreed to give the Underwriter a discount or spread of equal to (%) percentage of the aggregate gross proceeds raised in this offering. 

 

We have agreed to pay to the Underwriter a non-accountable expense allowance equal to (%) percent of the gross proceeds (including proceeds from the sale of over-allotment shares) received by us from the sale of the shares. 

 

We have also agreed to reimburse the Underwriter up to a maximum of for out-of-pocket accountable expenses (including the legal fees and other disbursements as disclosed below).

 

The out-of-pocket accountable expenses we have agreed to pay include but not limited to: the Company’s legal and accounting fees and disbursements; the costs of preparing, printing, mailing and delivering the Registration Statement, the preliminary and final prospectus contained therein and amendments thereto, post-effective amendments and supplements thereto, the Underwriting Agreement and related documents (all in such quantities as the Underwriter may reasonably require); preparing and printing stock certificates and warrant certificates; the costs of any “due diligence” meetings; all reasonable and documented fees and expenses for conducting a net road show presentation; all filing fees (including SEC filing fees) and communication expenses relating to the registration of the shares to be sold in the Offering, FINRA filing fees; the reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of the Underwriter’s counsel up to an amount of $            ; background checks of the Company’s officers and directors up to a maximum of $            ; preparation of bound volumes and mementos in such quantities as the Underwriter may reasonably request up to an amount of $            ; transfer taxes, if any, payable upon the transfer of securities from the Company to the Underwriter; and the fees and expenses of the transfer agent, clearing firm and registrar for the shares; provided that the actual accountable expenses of the Underwriter shall not exceed $            .

 

Indemnification

 

As a condition to the Underwriter’s participation in this offering, we have agreed to indemnify the Underwriter in accordance with the indemnification provisions set forth in the underwriting agreement. The underwriting agreement provides for indemnification between the Underwriter and us against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and for contribution by us and the Underwriter to payments that may be required to be made with respect to those liabilities. We have been advised that, in the opinion of the Commission, indemnification liabilities under the Securities Act is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act, and is therefore, unenforceable.

  

Lock-Up Agreements

 

We have agreed not to, for a period of 180 days from the effective date of this registration statement, offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of, except in this offering, any of our Common Shares or securities that are substantially similar to our Common Shares, including but not limited to any options or warrants to purchase our Common Shares, or any securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, our Common Shares or any such substantially similar securities, other than: (i) our dividend reinvestment plan in effect at the effective date of this registration statement; (ii) Common Shares pursuant to the conversion or exchange of convertible or exchangeable securities or the exercise of warrants or options, in each case outstanding at the date of the effective date of the registration statement; or (iii) transfers by a shareholder to (A) the spouse or any lineal descendant of such shareholder, (B) any trust for the benefit of such shareholder or the spouse or lineal descendant of such shareholder, (C) gift to a charitable organization; (D) the estate of such shareholder, or (E) any affiliate of such shareholder, without the prior written consent of the Underwriter.

  

Furthermore, each of our directors, executive officers, and principal shareholders (5% or more shareholders) of our Common Shares has also entered into a similar lock-up agreement for a period of 180 days from the effective date of this registration statement, subject to certain exceptions, with respect to our Common Shares and securities that are substantially similar to our Common Shares.

 

Electronic Offer, Sale and Distribution of Common Shares

 

A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the websites maintained by the Underwriter. In addition, Common Shares may be sold by the Underwriter to securities dealers who resell Common Shares to online brokerage account holders. Other than the prospectus in electronic format, the information on the Underwriter’s website and any information contained in any other website maintained by the Underwriter is not part of the prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, has not been approved and/or endorsed by us or the Underwriter in its capacity as Underwriter and should not be relied upon by investors.

 

Selling Restrictions

 

Other than in the United States, no action has been taken by us or the Underwriter in any jurisdiction that would permit a public offering of the Common Shares offered by this prospectus, or the possession, circulation or distribution of this prospectus or any other material relating to us or the Common Shares, where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, the Common Shares may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and neither this prospectus nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Common Shares may be distributed or published, in or from any country or jurisdiction except in compliance with any applicable rules and regulations of any such country or jurisdiction. Persons into whose possession this prospectus comes are advised to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions relating to the offering and the distribution of this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or a solicitation is unlawful.

 

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EXPENSES RELATING TO THIS OFFERING

 

Set forth below is an itemization of the total expenses, excluding Underwriting discounts that we expect to incur in connection with this offering. With the exception of the SEC registration fee, the FINRA filing fee, and the Nasdaq Capital Market listing fee, all amounts are estimates.

 

Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee $
   
Nasdaq Capital Market Listing Fee $  
   
FINRA Filing Fee $
   
Legal Fees and Expenses $
   
Accounting Fees and Expenses $
   
Printing and Engraving Expenses $
   
Transfer Agent Expenses $
   
Miscellaneous Expenses $  
   
Total Expenses $

 

These expenses will be borne by us. Underwriting discounts will be borne by us in proportion to the numbers of Common Shares sold in the offering.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

 

The validity of the Common Shares offered in this offering and certain other legal matters as to British Columbia law will be passed upon for us by Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, our counsel as to British Columbia law. Legal matters as to Israeli law will be passed upon for us by Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co., Advocates, our counsel as to Israeli law.

 

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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

None.

 

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EXPERTS

 

The consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, included in this prospectus will been so included in reliance on the report of our accountants, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-1, including relevant exhibits and schedules under the Securities Act, covering the Common Shares offered by this prospectus. You should refer to our registration statements and their exhibits and schedules if you would like to find out more about us and about the Common Shares. This prospectus summarizes material provisions of contracts and other documents that we refer you to. Since the prospectus may not contain all the information that you may find important, you should review the full text of these documents.

 

Immediately upon the completion of this offering, we will be subject to periodic reporting and other informational requirements of the Exchange Act, as applicable to foreign private issuers. Accordingly, we will be required to file reports, including annual reports on Form 20-F, and other information with the SEC. As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules of the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements to shareholders under the federal proxy rules contained in Sections 14(a), (b) and (c) of the Exchange Act, and our executive officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

 

The registration statements, reports and other information so filed can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can request copies of these documents upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference rooms. The SEC also maintains a website that contains reports, proxy statements and other information about issuers, such as us, who file electronically with the SEC. The address of that website is http://www.sec.gov. The information on that website is not a part of this prospectus.

 

No dealers, salesperson or other person is authorized to give any information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus. You must not rely on any unauthorized information or representations. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the securities offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of its date.

 

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019  
  Page
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2019 (unaudited) and December 31, 2018 F-4
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited) F-5
   
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for each of the three quarters in the period ended September 30, 2019 (unaudited) F-6
   
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for each of the three quarters in the period ended September 30, 2019 (unaudited) F-6
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 31, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited) F-7
   
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) F-8 – F-33

 

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017  
  Page
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 F-35
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 F-36
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 F-37
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 F-38
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-39 – F-65

 

F-1

 

 

SIYATA MOBILE INC.

 

Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(Unaudited-Prepared by Management)

 

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

 

As at and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

 

F-2

 

 

Siyata Mobile Inc.

(the “Company” or “Siyata”)

 

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019

 

NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The Management of the Company is responsible for the preparation of the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements. The unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using accounting policies in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) for the preparation of consolidated interim financial statements and are in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting.

 

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

 

F-3

 

 

Siyata Mobile Inc.

Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

 

(Unaudited-Prepared by Management)

 

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

For the period ended September 30, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2018

 

   September 30,
2019
   December 31,
2018
 
ASSETS          
Current          
Cash   1,888,133   $2,420,205 
Trade and other receivables (Note 4)   1,826,019    925,355 
Prepaid expenses   1,011,622    413,114 
Inventory (Note 5)   3,872,174    4,981,467 
Advances to suppliers   1,784,014    478,517 
    10,381,962    9,218,658 
Loan to Director   262,000    - 
Equipment   49,288    54,392 
Intangible assets (Note 6)   9,367,419    7,489,023 
Goodwill   1,022,269    1,022,269 
Total assets   21,082,938   $17,784,342 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   2,617,734   $3,991,081 
Due to related party (Note 17)   144,461    198,362 
Future purchase consideration (Note 7)   -    430,000 
Current portion of long term debt (Note 8)   50,000    34,000 
    2,2812,195    4,653,443 
Convertible Debenture (Note 9)   4,223,745    3,904,831 
Long term debt (Note 8)   158,000    196,000 
Total liabilities   7,193,940    8,754,274 
Shareholders’ equity          
Share capital (Note 10)   37,180,702    27,638,100 
Reserves (Note 10)   4,909,862    3,750,999 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   273,969    260,137 
Deficit   (28,475,535)   (22,619,168)
    13,888,998    9,030,068 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   21,082,938   $17,784,342 

 

Nature of operations and going concern (Note 1)

 

F-4

 

 

Siyata Mobile Inc.

Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

 

(Unaudited-Prepared by Management)

 

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

 

   For the nine months ended
September 30,
   For the three months ended
Sept 30,
 
   2019   2018   2019   2018 
Revenues  $10,086,347   $11,462,934   $5,045,947   $3,151,217 
Cost of Sales (Note 11)   (7,117,822)   (8,251,180)   (3,458,662)   (2,332,117)
Gross profit   2,968,525    3,211,754    1,587,285    819,100 
EXPENSES                    
Amortization and Depreciation (Note 6)   738,559    310,934    245,932    120,233 
Selling and marketing (Note 12)   3,969,703    2,944,438    1,264,907    1,086,273 
General and administrative (Note 13)   1,677,475    1,889,148    659,488    631,038 
Share-based payments (Note 10)   1,304,590    726,387    233,732    199,872 
Total Operating Expenses   7,690,327    5,870,907    2,404,059    2,037,416 
                     
Net operating profit (loss)   (4,721,802)   (2,659,153)   (816,774)   (1,218,316)
OTHER EXPENSES                    
Finance expense   767,156    718,835    252,397    253,065 
Foreign exchange   337,409    (744,307)   224,379    309,189 
Accretion and change in value of future purchase consideration (Note 7)   30,000    229,669    -    3,336 
Total Other Expenses   1,134,565    204,197    476,776    565,590 
Net income (loss) for the period   (5,856,367)   (2,863,350)   (1,293,550)   (1,783,906)
Other comprehensive income (loss)                    
Translation Adjustment   13,832    (52,960)   371,701    117,846 
Comprehensive loss for the period  $(5,842,535)  $(2,916,310)  $(921,849)  $(1,666,060)
Weighted Average number of common shares   111,536,833    94,076,432    120,727,429    94,533,858 
Basic and diluted loss per share  $(0.05)  $(0.03)  $(0.01)  $(0.02)

 

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

 

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Siyata Mobile Inc.

Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

 

(Unaudited-Prepared by Management)

 

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2018

 

   Number of
Common
Shares
  

 

Share
Capital
Amount

   Reserves   Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
   Deficit   Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
                         
Balance, December 31, 2017   93,749,535   $23,336,596   $2,996,875   $(608,945)  $(11,091,187)  $14,633,339 
Private placement   4,623,800    2,080,710    -    -    -    2,080,710 
Share issue costs   -    (375,423)   -    -    -    (375,423)
Exercise of warrants   2,648,928    1,324,464    -    -    -    1,324,464 
Exercise of stock options   1,300,000    682,442    (272,442)   -    -    410,000 
Exercise of agents’ options   396,242    219,311    (75,747)   -    -    143,564 
Shares issued on acquisition of Signifi   1,000,000    370,000    -    -    -    370,000 
Share-based payments   -    -    1,102,313    -    -    1,102,313 
Translation adjustment   -    -    -    869,082    -    869,082 
Loss for the year   -    -    -    -    (11,527,981)   (11,527,981)
Balance, December 31, 2018   103,718,505   $27,638,100   $3,750,999   $260,137   $(22,619,168)  $9,030,068 
Exercise of Warrants   11,725,490    5,862,745    -    -    -    5,862,745 
Shares issued on acquisition of Signifi   1,000,000    460,000    -    -    -    460,000 
Exercise of agents’ options   821,896    458,885    (130,127)   -    -    328,758 
Non-brokered private placement   7,500,00    3,000,000    -    -    -    3,000,000 
Share Issuance costs on capital raise        (254,628)                  (254,628)
Expiry of agent’s options   -    15,600    (15,600)   -    -    - 
Share based payments   -    -    1,304,590    -    -    1,304,590 
Translation adjustment   -    -    -    13,832         13,832 
Loss for the period   -    -    -    -    (5,856,367)   (5,856,367)
Balance, September 30, 2019   124,765,891    37,180,702    4,909,862    273,969    (28,475,535)   13,888,998 

 

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

 

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Siyata Mobile Inc.

Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

 

(Unaudited-Prepared by Management)

 

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

 

    2019     2018  
Cash provided by / (used for):                
                 
Operating activities:                
Net loss for the period   $ (5,856,367 )   $ (2,863,350 )
Items not affecting cash:                
Amortization and depreciation     738,559       310,934  
Accretion and change in value of future purchase consideration     30,000       229,669  
Accretion of convertible debentures included in finance expense     318,914       255,817  
Share-based payments     1,304,590       726,387  
Unrealized foreign exchange     -       72,688  
Net change in non-cash working capital items:                
Trade and other receivables, prepaids, and advances to suppliers     (2,852,623 )     (1,189,996 )
Inventory     1,015,107       (611,039 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     (1,319,878 )     390,703  
Due to/from related party     (62,428 )     809,965  
Net cash used in operating activities     (6,684,126 )     (1,868,222 )
                 
Investing activities:                
Acquisition of equipment     (5,016 )     (2,300 )
Development costs included in intangible assets     (2,768,540 )     (1,576,820 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (2,773,556 )     (1,579,120 )
                 
Financing activities:                
Loan received net of repayments     (22,000 )     236,000  
Shares issued for cash     3,000,000       -  
Share issue costs     (254,628 )     -  
Loan to Director     (262,000 )     -  
Exercise of stock options     -       410,000  
Exercise of warrants     5,862,745       120,000  
Exercise of agents’ options     328,758       119,786  
Net cash from financing activities     8,652,875       885,786  
                 
Effect of foreign exchange on cash     272,735       (483,440 )
Change in cash for the period     (532,072 )     (3,044,996 )
Cash, beginning of period     2,420,205       4,384,596  
Cash, end of period     1,888,133     $ 1,339,600  

Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows (Note 20)

 

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

 

F-7

 

 

Siyata Mobile Inc.

Notes to Financial Statement (audited) for the period ended September 30, 2019

 

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

1.NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN

 

Siyata Mobile Inc. (“Siyata” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act, British Columbia on October 15, 1986. The Company’s shares are listed on Tier 1 of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) under the symbol SIM. As at March 31, 2019, the Company’s principal activity is the sale of vehicle mounted, cellular based communications platforms over advanced 4G mobile networks. The corporate office of the Company is located at 1001 Lenoir Street Suite A-414, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4C-2Z6, and the registered and records office is located at 2200 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8.

 

On June 7, 2016, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Signifi Mobile Inc. (“Signifi”).

 

These consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) with the assumption that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business rather than a process of forced liquidation. These interim financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company incurred a net loss of $5,856,367 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 (nine month period ended September 30, 2018- ($2,863,350) and, as of that date, the Company’s total deficit was $28,475,535. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon the success of the Company’s sale of inventory, the existing cash flows, and the ability of the Company to obtain additional debt or equity financing, all of which are uncertain. These material uncertainties may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

2.BASIS OF PREPARATION

 

Statement of compliance

 

These consolidated interim financial statements, including comparatives, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and Interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).

 

Basis of consolidation and presentation

 

These consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for financial instruments classified as financial instruments at fair value through profit and loss, which are stated at their fair value. In addition, the consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for the statement of cash flows.

 

These consolidated interim financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its wholly controlled subsidiaries. Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its direct wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

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2.BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)

 

Basis of consolidation and presentation (cont’d)

 

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

 

Name of Subsidiary  Place of Incorporation  Ownership 
Queensgate Resources Corp.  British Columbia, Canada   100%
Queensgate Resources US Corp.  Nevada, USA   100%
Siyata Mobile (Canada) Inc.  British Columbia, Canada   100%
Siyata Mobile Israel Ltd.  Israel   100%
Signifi Mobile Inc.  Quebec, Canada   100%

 

These consolidated interim financial statements of the Company are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company.

 

Foreign currency translation

 

Items included in the financial statements of each entity in the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the “functional currency”) and has been determined for each entity within the Company. The functional currency of Siyata Mobile Inc. is the Canadian dollar which is also the functional currency of all its subsidiaries except Siyata Mobile Israel Ltd. which is the United States dollar. The functional currency determinations were conducted through an analysis of the consideration factors identified in IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates.

 

Transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency are translated at the exchange rates in effect on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange in effect as at the statement of financial position date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the acquisition of the assets or assumption of the liabilities. Foreign currency differences arising on translation are recognized in the statement of loss and comprehensive loss.

 

Use of estimates and judgements

 

The preparation of the consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

i)Critical accounting estimates

 

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Information about critical estimates in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated interim financial statements are, but not limited to the following:

 

Income taxes - Tax provisions are based on enacted or substantively enacted laws. Changes in those laws could affect amounts recognized in profit or loss both in the period of change, which would include any impact on cumulative provisions, and future periods. Deferred tax assets, if any, are recognized to the extent it is considered probable that those assets will be recoverable. This involves an assessment of when those deferred tax assets are likely to reverse.

 

F-9

 

  

2.BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)

 

Use of estimates and judgements (cont’d)

 

Fair value of stock options and warrants - Determining the fair value of warrants and stock options requires judgments related to the choice of a pricing model, the estimation of stock price volatility, the expected forfeiture rate and the expected term of the underlying instruments. Any changes in the estimates or inputs utilized to determine fair value could have a significant impact on the Company’s future operating results or on other components of shareholders’ equity.

 

Capitalization of development costs and their amortization rate – Development costs are capitalized in accordance with the accounting policy. To determine the amounts earmarked for capitalization, management estimates the cash flows which are expected to be derived from the asset for which the development is carried out and the expected benefit period.

 

Inventory - Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventory includes cost of purchase (purchase price, import duties, transport, handling, and other costs directly attributable to the acquisition of inventories), cost of conversion, and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net realizable value for inventories is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Provisions are made in profit or loss of the current period on any difference between book value and net realizable value.

 

Estimated product returns - Revenue from product sales is recognized net of estimated sales discounts, credits, returns, rebates and allowances. The return allowance is determined based on an analysis of the historical rate of returns, industry return data, and current market conditions, which is applied directly against sales.

 

Impairment of non-financial assets - The Company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Company that may lead to asset impairment. The recoverable amount of an asset or a cash-generating unit (“CGU”) is determined using the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use which requires the use of various judgments, estimates, and assumptions. The Company identifies CGUs as identifiable groups of assets that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Value in use calculations require estimations of discount rates and future cash flows derived from revenue growth, gross margin and operating costs. Fair value less costs to sell calculations require the Company to estimate fair value of an asset or a CGU using market values of similar assets as well as estimations of the related costs to sell.

 

Useful life of intangible assets – The Company estimates the useful life used to amortize intangible assets which relates to the expected future performance of the assets acquired based on management estimate of the sales forecast.

 

Future purchase consideration - In a business combination, the Company recognizes a contingent consideration at fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the scope of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, is measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized either in profit or loss, or as a change to other comprehensive income (“OCI”). If the contingent consideration is not within the scope of IAS 39, it is measured at fair value in accordance with the appropriate IFRS. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not re-measured and subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.

 

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2.BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)

 

Use of estimates and judgements (cont’d)

 

Contingent consideration from an asset acquisition is recognized when: the conditions associated with the contingency are met; the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably; and it is probably that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.

 

ii)Critical accounting judgments

 

Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated interim financial statements are, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Deferred income taxes – judgments are made by management to determine the likelihood of whether deferred income tax assets at the end of the reporting period will be realized from future taxable earnings. To the extent that assumptions regarding future profitability change, there can be an increase or decrease in the amounts recognized in respect of deferred tax assets as well as the amounts recognized in profit or loss in the period in which the change occurs.

 

Functional currency - The functional currency for the Company and each of its subsidiaries is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the respective entity operates. The Company has determined the functional currency of each entity to be the Canadian dollar with the exception of Siyata Israel which has the functional currency of the US dollar. Such determination involves certain judgments to identify the primary economic environment. The Company reconsiders the functional currency of its subsidiaries if there is a change in events and/or conditions which determine the primary economic environment.

 

Going concern – As disclosed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

(a)Impairment of long lived assets

 

The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than deferred tax assets if any, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated.

 

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit” or “CGU”). The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(a)Impairment of long lived assets (cont’d)

 

If there is an indication that a corporate asset may be impaired, then the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the corporate asset belongs.

 

An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss.

 

Impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

 

(b)Intangible assets

 

i)Research and development

 

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognized in profit or loss when incurred.

 

Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes. Development expenditure is capitalized only if development costs can be measured reliably, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits are probable, and Siyata has the intention and sufficient resources to complete development and to use or sell the asset. The expenditure capitalized in respect of development activities includes the cost of materials, direct labor and overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use, and capitalized borrowing costs. Other development expenditure is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

In subsequent periods, capitalized development expenditure is measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.

 

ii)Subsequent expenditure

 

Subsequent expenditure is capitalized only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands, is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(b)Intangible assets (cont’d)

 

iii)Amortization

 

Amortization is a systematic allocation of the amortizable amount of an intangible asset over its useful life. The amortizable amount is the cost of the asset less its estimated residual value.

 

Amortization is recognized in profit or loss on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets from the date they are available for use.

 

Internally generated intangible assets are not systematically amortized as long as they are not available for use (i.e. they are not yet on site or in working condition for their intended use). Accordingly, these intangible assets, such as development costs, are tested for impairment at least once a year, until such date as they are available for use.

 

(c)Business Combinations

 

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values at the date of acquisition, of assets transferred, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Company. The acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognized in earnings as incurred. The excess of the consideration over the fair value of the net identifiable assets and liabilities acquired is recorded as goodwill. Any gain on a bargain purchase is recorded in profit or loss immediately. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred, except if related to the issue of debt or equity securities. Any goodwill that arises is tested annually for impairment.

 

(d)Goodwill

 

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Company’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the entity recognized at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognized as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not subject to amortization but is tested for impairment.

 

(e)Inventory

 

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The cost of inventories is based on the first-in first-out (FIFO) principle, and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and the costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition. In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads based on normal operating capacity. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completing and selling expenses.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(f)Revenues

 

Revenue from the sale of goods, in the ordinary course of business is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns, trade discounts and volume rebates. When the credit period is short and constitutes the accepted credit in the industry, the future consideration is not discounted.

 

Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence exists (usually in the form of an executed sales agreement), that the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. If it is probable that discounts will be granted and the amount can be measured reliably, then the discount is recognized as a reduction of revenue as the sales are recognized.

 

Transfers of risks and rewards vary depending on the individual terms of the contract of sale. For sales on products in Israel, transfer usually occurs when the product is received at the customer’s warehouse, but for some international shipments transfer occurs upon loading the goods onto the relevant carrier.

 

(g)Financial Instruments

 

Financial assets

 

On initial recognition, financial assets are recognized at fair value and are subsequently classified and measured at: (i) amortized cost; (ii) fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”); or (iii) fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”). The classification of financial assets is generally based on the business model in which a financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics. A financial asset is measured at fair value net of transaction costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition except for financial assets at FVTPL where transaction costs are expensed. All financial assets not classified and measured at amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at FVTPL. On initial recognition of an equity instrument that is not held for trading, the Company may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in other comprehensive.

 

The classification determines the method by which the financial assets are carried on the balance sheet subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. The Company has classified its cash and trade and other receivables at amortized cost.

 

Impairment

 

An ‘expected credit loss’ impairment model applies which requires a loss allowance to be recognized based on expected credit losses. The estimated present value of future cash flows associated with the asset is determined and an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between this amount and the carrying amount as follows: the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to estimated present value of the future cash flows associated with the asset, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate, either directly or through the use of an allowance account and the resulting loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(g)Financial Instruments (cont’d)

 

In a subsequent period, if the amount of the impairment loss related to financial assets measured at amortized cost decreases, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.

 

Financial liabilities

 

Financial liabilities are designated as either: (i) fair value through profit or loss; or (ii) other financial liabilities. All financial liabilities are classified and subsequently measured at amortized cost except for financial liabilities at FVTPL.

 

The classification determines the method by which the financial liabilities are carried on the balance sheet subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. The Company has classified its accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related party, convertible debentures and long term debt as other financial liabilities and carried on the balance sheet at amortized cost. Future purchase consideration is classified as FVTPL.

 

As at June 30, 2019, the Company does not have any derivative financial liabilities.

 

(h)Loss per share

 

The Company presents basic and diluted loss per share data for its common shares. Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for own shares held. Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding assuming that the proceeds to be received on the exercise of dilutive share options and warrants are used to repurchase common shares at the average market price during the period. In the Company’s case diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share, as the effect of outstanding share options and warrants on loss per share would be anti-dilutive.

 

(i)Share-based payments

 

The stock option plan allows Company employees and consultants to acquire shares of the Company. The fair value of options granted is recognized as a share-based payment expense with a corresponding increase in equity. An individual is classified as an employee when the individual is an employee for legal or tax purposes (direct employee) or provides services similar to those performed by a direct employee. Consideration paid on the exercise of stock options is credited to share capital and the fair value of the option is reclassified from share-based payment reserve to share capital.

 

In situations where equity instruments are issued to non-employees and some or all of the services received by the entity as consideration cannot be specifically identified, they are all measured at the fair value of the share-based payment, otherwise, share-based payments are measured at the fair value of the services received.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(i)Share-based payments (cont’d)

 

The fair value is measured at grant date at each tranche is recognized over the period during which the options vest. The fair value of the options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. At each reporting date, the amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of stock options that are expected to vest.

 

(j)Provisions

 

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive), as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources that can be reliably estimated will be required to settle the obligation. The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect is material, the provision is discounted to net present value using an appropriate current market-based pre-tax discount rate and the unwinding of the discount is included in profit or loss as interest expense from discounting obligations.

 

(k)Income taxes

 

Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

 

Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable operations, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously. A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

 

(l)Deferred charges

 

Costs directly identifiable with the raising of capital will be charged against the related capital stock.  Costs related to shares not yet issued are recorded as deferred financing costs.  These costs will be deferred until the issuance of the shares to which the costs relate, at which time the costs will be charged against the related capital stock or charged to operations if the shares are not issued.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(m)New accounting pronouncements

 

The following new accounting policies were adopted by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2018:

 

IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments, first issued in November 2009 with final version released in July 2014 by the IASB, brings together the classification and measurement, impairment and hedge accounting phases of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39. IFRS 9 introduces a principles-based approach to the classification of financial assets based on an entity’s business model and the nature of the cash flows of the asset. All financial assets, including hybrid contracts, are measured as at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL), fair value through OCI or amortized cost.

 

For financial liabilities, IFRS 9 includes the requirements for classification and measurement previously included in IAS 39.

 

IFRS 9 also introduces an expected loss impairment model for all financial assets not as at FVTPL. The model has three stages: (1) on initial recognition, 12-month expected credit losses are recognized in profit or loss and a loss allowance is established; (2) if credit risk increases significantly and the resulting credit risk is not considered to be low, full lifetime expected credit losses are recognized; and (3) when a financial asset is considered credit-impaired, interest revenue is calculated based on the carrying amount of the asset, net of the loss allowance, rather than its gross carrying amount.

 

Finally, IFRS 9 introduces a new hedge accounting model that aligns the accounting for hedge relationships more closely with an entity’s risk management activities. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018.

 

The Company has adopted IFRS 9 effective January 1, 2018. Adopting IFRS 9 did not result in any material impact to the financial statements

 

IFRS 15 - Revenues from Contracts with Customers supersedes IAS 11 Construction Contracts, IAS 18 Revenue and related Interpretations and it applies to all revenue arising from contracts with customers, unless those contracts are in the scope of other standards. The new standard establishes a five-step model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers. Under IFRS 15, revenue is recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer.

 

The standard requires entities to exercise judgement, taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances when applying each step of the model to contracts with their customers. The standard also specifies the accounting for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract and the costs directly related to fulfilling a contract. The Company adopted IFRS 15 using the full retrospective method of adoption which did not result in any material impact to the financial statements

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(m)New accounting pronouncements (cont’d)

 

The following new standards, interpretations and amendments have been issued but are not yet effective and therefore have not been applied when preparing these financial statements:

 

IFRS 16 – Leases: New standard to establish principles for recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases with an impact on lessee accounting, effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company has completed an evaluation and does not anticipate any material impact from adopting this standard.

 

IFRIC 23 - Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments: New standard to clarify the accounting for uncertainties in income taxes. The interpretation provides guidance and clarifies the application of the recognition and measurement criteria in IAS 12 “Income Taxes” when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. The interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company does not expect a material impact from adopting IFRIC 23 on its consolidated statements.

 

4.TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

 

   September 30,
2019
   December 31,
2018
 
Trade receivables  $1,593,991   $479,156 
Taxes receivable   179,489    315,047 
Other receivables   52,539    131,152 
Total  $1,826,019   $925,355 

 

Siyata Mobile Israel (“SMI”) has a factoring agreement on its trade receivables, whereby invoices are fully assigned to a funding entity in return for 80%-85% of the total sale to be paid to SMI by the funding entity in advance. The remaining 15-20% is paid to SMI when the funding entity receives payment from the customer.

 

SMI incurs a financing charge of 3.1% – 3.5% on advances received, and is subject to certain covenants.

 

The 80-85% received upfront remains a liability from SMI to the funding entity until final settlement, however all such balances are fully insured in case of non-payment. As SMI has both the legally enforceable right and the intention to settle the receivable and liability on a net basis in accordance with IAS 32, trade receivables are presented net of the liability for amounts advanced. As at September 30, 2019 the total offset for amounts extended by the funding entity was $2,023,062 (December 31, 2018 - $1,178,841).

 

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5.INVENTORY

 

   September  30,
2019
   December  31,
2018
 
Finished products  $2,930,262   $4,124,977 
Accessories and spare parts   941,912    856,490 
Total  $3,872,174   $4,981,467 

 

6.INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

   Development Costs   Uniden License   E-Wave License   Total 
Cost:                
Balance at December 31, 2017   6,770,255    148,592    1,681,959    8,600,806 
Additions   2,070,265    -    -    2,070,265 
Translation adjustment   644,442    -    -    644,442 
Balance at December 31, 2018   9,484,962    148,592    1,681,959    11,315,513 
Additions   2,768,542    -    -    2,768,542 
Translation adjustment   (237,032)   -    -    (237,032)
Balance at September 30, 2019   12,016,472    148,592    1,681,959    13,847,023 
                     
Accumulated Amortization:                    
Balance at December 31, 2017   980,000    42,876    -    1,022,876 
Additions   249,000    26,745    420,490    696,235 
Impairment   1,954,000    -    -    1,954,000 
Translation adjustment   153,380    -    -    153,380 
Balance at December 31, 2018   3,336,380    69,621    420,490    3,826,491 
Additions   394,654    20,490    315,369    730,513 
Translation adjustment   (77,400)   -    -    (77,400)
Balance at September 30, 2019   3,653,634    90,111    735,859    4,479,604 
                     
Net Book Value:                    
Balance at December 31, 2018  $6,148,582   $79,971   $1,261,469   $7,489,023 
Balance at September 30, 2019  $8,362,836   $58,481   $946,100   $9,367,419 

 

Development Costs

 

Development costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the related product. During the year ended December 31, 2018 the Company determined there were sufficient indicators of impairment on one of the legacy 3G products to record an impairment of $1,954,000 (2017 - $Nil), since the majority of sales moving forwards will be 4G technology. There was no impairment in the nine month period ended September 30, 2019.

 

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6.INTANGIBLE ASSETS (cont’d)

 

Uniden License

 

During 2016, the Company acquired a license agreement with Uniden America Corporation (“Uniden”). The agreement provides for the Company to use the trademark “Uniden”, along with associated designs and trade dress to distribute, market and sell its cellular signal booster and accessories during its term.  The agreement includes renewal options up to December 31, 2022 and is subject to certain minimum royalties.  The license agreement is amortized on a straight-line basis over its five year term.

 

E-Wave License

 

On October 19, 2017 the Company acquired from E-Wave Inc. (“E-Wave”) distribution rights for certain products.  The distribution rights have an unlimited term, but the Company has estimated their useful life to be four years and is amortizing them on a straight-line basis over that period.

 

7.FUTURE PURCHASE CONSIDERATION

 

   September 30,
2019
   December  31,
2018
 
Balance, beginning of the period  $430,000   $1,085,781 
E-wave future purchase consideration paid   -    (804,929)
Signifi future purchase consideration paid   (460.000)   (370,000)
Accretion and change in value of future purchase consideration   30,000    519,148 
Balance, end of the period  $-   $430,000 
           
Classification:          
Short-term (payable within one year)  $-   $430,000 

 

Future Purchase Consideration Signifi

 

On June 7, 2016, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Signifi Mobile Inc. (“Signifi”). A portion of the consideration consisted of future payments, which were classified as future purchase consideration (“FPC”).

 

On the first anniversary of the closing date, a cash payment of $150,000 (paid on June 7, 2017).

 

On each of the first three anniversaries of the transaction, at the option of the vendors,

 

a.1,000,000 common shares; or
b.$150,000 in cash; or
c.$75,000 in cash and 500,000 common shares.

 

On each of June 7, 2019, 2018 and 2017 the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares at a value of $460,000, $370,000 and $700,000 respectively. As at June 30, 2019 the Company has completed its obligations under the FPC. The FPC is estimated as the present value of FPC payments in the form that the vendor is judged by the Company as most likely to request. At each reporting period, management updates estimates with respect to probability of payment form and recognizes changes in the estimated value of future purchase consideration in profit or loss.

  

8.LONG TERM DEBT

 

On June 28, 2018 Signifi borrowed $250,000 from the Business Development Bank of Canada (“BDC”) for a term of four years, payable in monthly instalments of principal and interest. This loan bears interest at the bank’s base rate + 3.2%. The loan must be fully repaid by July 23, 2022. The loan is secured by the assets of Signifi and a guarantee by the Company and its Canadian subsidiaries.

 

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9.CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

 

   September  30,
2019
   December 31,
2018
 
Balance, Beginning of Period  $3,904,831   $3,553,901 
Issuance of convertible debentures   -    - 
Interest and accretion expense   681,164    833,930 
Interest paid or accrued   (362,250)   (483,000)
Balance, End of Period  $4,223,745   $3,904,831 

 

On December 28, 2017 the Company issued 46,000 unsecured convertible debentures at a price of $1,000 per unit, convertible into 1,667 common shares of the Company at $0.60 (the “Conversion Price”) per common share.

 

Each Convertible Debenture unit bears an interest rate of 10.5% per annum from the date of issue, payable in cash quarterly in arrears. Any unpaid interest payments will accrue and be added to the principal amount of the Convertible Debenture. During the six months’ ended June 30, 2019 the Company paid or accrued $241,500 (year ended December 31, 2018-$483,000) in interest related to the convertible debentures, included within finance expense in profit and loss.

 

The Convertible Debentures will mature on June 28, 2020 (the “Maturity Date”) and are convertible into common shares at the Conversion Price, at the option of the holder, at any time prior to the close of business on the earlier of: (i) the last business day immediately preceding the Maturity Date, and (ii) the date fixed for redemption in the event of a change of control.

 

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10.SHARE CAPITAL

 

(a)Authorized Unlimited number of common shares without par value

 

Unlimited number of preferred shares without par value

 

(b)Common share transactions

 

Transactions for the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 are as follows:

i)Issued 821,896 common shares in connection with exercised of agents’ options for proceeds of $328,758.Issued 11,725,490 common shares in connection with exercise of warrants for proceeds of $5,862,745.
ii)Issued 1,000,000 common shares in connection with purchase consideration for Signifi (Note 5) with the value of the shares as $460,000.
iii)On August 29, 2019 the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 7,500,000 units at a price of $0.40 per unit for gross proceeds of $3,000,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one half share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of $0.60 for a period of two years. In conjunction with the placement, the Company incurred share issuance costs of $44,321.

 

Transactions for the year ended December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

iv)Issued 396,242 common shares in connection with exercised of agents’ options for proceeds of $143,564.
v)Issued 1,000,000 common shares in connection with purchase consideration for Signifi (Note 7) with the value of the shares as $370,000.
vi)Issued 2,648,948 common shares in connection with exercise of warrants for proceeds of $1,324,464.
vii)Issued 1,300,000 common shares in connection with the exercise of options for proceeds of $410,000.
viii)Closed a private placement of 4,623,800 units at a price of $0.45 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,080,710. Each unit consisted of one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of $0.60 for a period of three years. In conjunction with the placement, the Company incurred finders’ fees and other cash share issuance costs of $375,423 and issued 227,976 agents’ options exercisable at a price of $0.60 per common share for a period of three years.

 

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10.SHARE CAPITAL (cont’d)

 

(c)Stock options

 

The Company has a shareholder approved “rolling” stock option plan (the “Plan”) in compliance with TSX-V policies. Under the Plan the maximum number of shares reserved for issuance may not exceed 10% of the total number of issued and outstanding common shares at the time of granting. The exercise price of each stock option shall not be less than the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant, less a discount of up to 25%. Options can have a maximum term of ten years and typically terminate 90 days following the termination of the optionee’s employment or engagement, except in the case of retirement or death. Vesting of options is at the discretion of the Board of Directors at the time the options are granted.

 

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity is as follows:

 

   Number of Stock Options  

Weighted Average

Exercise
Price

 
Outstanding options, December 31, 2017   8,580,000    0.42 
Granted   2,210,000    0.50 
Exercised   (1,300,000)   0.32 
Outstanding options, December 31, 2018   9,490,000   $0.44 
Granted   2,110,000    0.54 
Expired   (75,000)   0.60 
Exercised   -    0.00 
Outstanding options, September 30, 2019   11,525,000   $0.47 

 

At September 30, 2019 stock options outstanding are as follows:

 

Grant Date  Number of
options
outstanding
   Number of
options
exercisable
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Expiry date  Remaining contractual life (years) 
July 24, 2015   400,000    400,000   $0.30   July 23, 2020   0.81 
July 24, 2015   150,000    150,000    0.60   July 23, 2020   0.81 
July 28, 2015   250,000    250,000    0.30   July 28, 2020   0.83 
August 10, 2015   425,000    425,000    0.30   August 7, 2020   0.85 
September 30, 2015   2,700,000    2,700,000    0.30   July 23, 2020   0.81 
January 1, 2017   320,000    320,000    0.36   January 1, 2022   2.26 
January 11, 2017   360,000    360,000    0.36   January 11, 2022   2.28 
April 4, 2017   1,000,000    1,000,000    0.45   April 4, 2022   2.52 
July 24, 2017   1,600,000    1,600,000    0.69   July 24, 2022   2.82 
December 24, 2018   2,210,000    1,086,668    0.50   December 24, 2023   4.24 
January 15, 2019   200,000    50,000    0.50   January 15, 2023   3.30 
January 15, 2019   120,000    30,000    0.50   January 15, 2024   4.30 
March 21, 2019   1,180,000    826,000    0.55   March 21, 2024   4.48 
March 21, 2019   610,000    152,500    0.55   March 21, 2024   4.48 
Total   11,525,000    9,350,168   $0.47       2.25 

 

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10.

SHARE CAPITAL (cont’d)

 

(c)Stock options (cont’d)

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded share-based payments expense of $1,304,590 (nine months ended September 30, 2019- $726,387) in relation to options vesting.

 

The following weighted average assumptions have been used for the Black-Scholes valuation for the stock options granted:

 

   2019   2018 
Stock price  $0.47   $0.43 
Risk-free interest rate   1.9%   1.9%
Expected life   5    5 
Annualized volatility   148%   148%
Dividend rate   0.00%   0.00%

 

(d)Agents’ options

 

A summary of the Company’s agents’ options activity is as follows:

 

   Number of
options
   Weighted average
exercise
price
 
Outstanding agent options, December 31, 2017   1,390,950    0.39 
Granted   227,976    0.60 
Exercised   (396,242)   0.36 
Expired   (55,443)   0.35 
Outstanding agent options, December 31, 2018   1,167,241   $0.45 
Granted   -    0.00 
Exercised   (821,896)   0.40 
Expired   (117,369)   0.48 
Outstanding agent options, September 30, 2019   227,976   $0.60 

 

At September 30, 2019 agents’ options outstanding are as follows:

 

Grant Date  Number of
options
outstanding
   Number of
options
exercisable
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Expiry date  Remaining contractual life (years) 
December 24, 2018   227,976    227,976    0.60   December 24, 2021   2.23 
Total   227,976    227,976   $0.60       2.23 

 

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10.SHARE CAPITAL (cont’d)

 

(e)Share purchase warrants

 

A summary of the Company’s warrant activity is as follows:

 

   Number of
warrants
   Weighted average
exercise
price
 
         
Outstanding, December 31, 2017   25,078,307    0.54 
Granted   4,623,800    0.60 
Exercised   (2,648,928)   0.50 
Expired   (5,350,430)   0.50 
Outstanding, December 31, 2018   21,702,749   $0.56 
Granted   3,750,000    0.60 
Exercised   (11,725,490)   0.50 
Expired   (753,459)   0.50 
Outstanding, September 30, 2019   12,973,800   $0.64 

 

At September 30, 2019, share purchase warrants outstanding and exercisable are as follows:

 

Grant Date  Number of
Warrants
outstanding and
exercisable
   Exercise Price   Expiry date
December 28, 2017   4,600,000   $0.70   December 28, 2019
December 24, 2018   4,623,800   $0.60   December 24, 2021
August 29, 2019   3,750,000   $0.60   August 29, 2021

  

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11.COST OF SALES

 

   For the three months ending   For the nine months ending 
(in thousands) 

Sept 30,

2019

  

Sept 30,

2018

  

Sep 30,

2019

  

Sep 30,

2018

 
Materials and merchandise  $2,377   $2,093   $5,163   $7,250 
Royalties   93    83    279    211 
Other expenses   320    238    774    1,365 
Change in inventory   669    (82)   902    (575)
Total  $3,459   $2,332   $7,118   $8,251 

 

12.SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES

 

   For the three months ending   For the nine months ending 

 

(in thousands)

 

Sep 30,

2019

  

Sep 30,

2018

  

Sep 30,

2019

  

Sep 30,

2018

 
Salaries and related expenses  $481   $442   $1,340   $1,250 
Advertising and marketing   672    535    2,295    1,451 
License agreement (Note 8)   -    -    -    - 
Travel and conferences   113    109    335    243 
Total  $1,265   $1,086   $3,970   $2,944 

 

13.GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

   For the three months ending   For the nine months ending 

 

(in thousands)

 

Sep 30,

2019

  

Sep 30,

2018

  

Sep 30,

2019

  

Sep 30,

2018

 
Salaries and related expenses  $57   $165   $207   $525 
Professional services   22    29    97    175 
Consulting and director fees   412    151    778    442 
Management fees   34    96    184    290 
Travel   40    34    100    114 
Office and general   46    47    131    148 
Regulatory and filing fees   10    1    26    24 
Shareholder relations   38    108    154    171 
Total  $659   $631   $1,677   $1,889 

 

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14.INCOME TAXES

 

The reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates is as follows:

 

   September 30,
2019
   December 31,
2018
 
         
Net loss before taxes   5,856,367   $11,527,981 
           
Expected income tax (recovery)   (1,581,000)   (3,113,000)
Impact of difference in statutory tax rates on earnings of subsidiaries   48,000    96,000 
Impact of future income tax rates applied versus current statutory rate and changes in future tax rate from prior year   28,000    56,000 
Permanent differences   (59,000)   (117,000)
Unrecognized (recognized) benefit of operating loss carry-forwards   1,312,000    2,580,000 
Share issue costs and transaction costs   (272,000)   (94,000)
Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns and expiry of non-capital losses   524,000    592,000 
Total income tax expense (recovery)  $-   $- 
           
Current income tax  $-   $- 
Deferred tax recovery  $-   $- 

 

The significant components of the Company’s deductible temporary differences, unused tax credits and unused tax losses that have not been included on the consolidated interim statement of financial position are as follows:

 

   2019   Expiry Date Range  2018   Expiry Date Range
Temporary Differences                
Property, plant, and equipment and intangibles   250,000   No expiry date   250,000   No expiry date
Share issue costs and transaction costs for convertible note   1,775,000   No expiry date   1,525,000   No expiry date
Allowable capital losses   254,000   No expiry date   254,000   No expiry date
Non-capital losses available for future period   25,796,000   See below   19,940,000   See below

 

The Company has approximately $25,796,000 (2018 - $19,940,000) of operating loss carry-forwards. Of these, $11.8 million arise from Israel (2018 - $10.6 million) which do not expire, and the remaining balance arise from Canada which expire through to 2038.

 

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15.CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

 

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework.

 

The Company defines capital as consisting of shareholder’s equity. The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to support the creation of shareholder value, as well as to ensure that the Company is able to meet its financial obligations as they become due.

 

The Company manages its capital structure to maximize its financial flexibility making adjustments in response to changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets and business opportunities. The Company does not presently utilize any quantitative measures to monitor its capital, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain the future development of the business. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable.

 

As at September 30, 2019, the Company is only subject to externally imposed capital requirements arising from the quarterly payments of interest on the debenture as described in Note 9, and the monthly principal and interest payments from the BDC loan described in Note 8. SMI is also subject to a debt covenant in relation to the factoring agreement described in Note 4. At no time during the year was the Company in breach of the covenant.

 

Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable.

 

16.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values.

 

Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 – Inputs that are not based on observable market data.

 

The fair values of the Company’s cash, trade and other receivables, due to/from related party, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long term debt, and convertible debentures approximate carrying value, which is the amount recorded on the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

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16.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)

 

The following table illustrates the classification of the Company’s financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy as at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Septmeber 30,2019:            
Future purchase consideration  $-   $  -      - 
December 31, 2018:               
Future purchase consideration  $430,000   $-    - 

 

The balance of future purchase consideration above is the current portion, plus the present value of the non-current portion presented on the consolidated statements of financial position.

 

The input used in Level 1 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2018 is either the cash the Company is obligated to pay as an anniversary payment or the Company’s share price quoted on active markets, or a combination thereof, depending on which payment form is considered most probable to be chosen by the vendor (Note 7). The Company is exposed to varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks:

 

Credit risk

 

Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company places its cash with institutions of high credit worthiness. Management has assessed there to be a low level of credit risk associated with its cash balances.

 

The Company’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However, management also considers the demographics of the Company’s customer base, including the default risk of the industry and country in which customers operate, as these factors may have an influence on credit risk. Approximately 24% of the Company’s revenue for the six months’ ended June 30, 2019 (2018 -30%) is attributable to sales transactions with a single customer.

 

The Company has established a credit policy under which each new customer is analyzed individually for creditworthiness before the Company’s standard payment and delivery terms and conditions are offered. The Company’s review includes external ratings, when available, and in some cases bank references. Purchase limits are established for each customer, which represent the maximum open amount without requiring approval from the Risk Management Committee; these limits are reviewed quarterly. Customers that fail to meet the Company’s benchmark creditworthiness may transact with the Company only on a prepayment basis.

 

More than 80% of the Company’s customers have been active with the Company for over four years, and no impairment loss has been recognized against these customers. In monitoring customer credit risk, customers are grouped according to their credit characteristics, including whether they are an individual or legal entity, whether they are a wholesale, retail or end-user customer, geographic location, industry, aging profile, maturity and existence of previous financial difficulties. Trade and other receivables relate mainly to the Company’s wholesale customers. Customers that are graded as “high risk” are placed on a restricted customer list and monitored by the Company, and future sales are made on a prepayment basis.

 

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16.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)

 

Credit risk (cont’d)

 

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure, notwithstanding the carrying amount of security or any other credit enhancements.

 

The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade and other receivables at the reporting date by geographic region was as follows:

 

(in thousands)  September 30,
2019
   December 31,
2018
 
Israel  $1,518   $626 
Europe   34    25 
Australia   88    - 
North America   186    274 
Total  $1,826   $925 

 

Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation.

 

The Company examines current forecasts of its liquidity requirements so as to make certain that there is sufficient cash for its operating needs, and it is careful at all times to have enough unused credit facilities so that the Company does not exceed its credit limits and is in compliance with its financial covenants (if any). These forecasts take into consideration matters such as the Company’s plan to use debt for financing its activity, compliance with required financial covenants, compliance with certain liquidity ratios, and compliance with external requirements such as laws or regulation.

 

The Company uses activity-based costing to cost its products and services, which assists it in monitoring cash flow requirements and optimizing its cash return on investments. Typically, the Company ensures that it has sufficient cash on demand to meet expected operational expenses for a period of 90 days, including the servicing of financial obligations; this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot reasonably be predicted, such as natural disasters.

 

The Company has a factoring agreement with external funding (Note 4).

 

With the exception of employee benefits, the Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities have contractual terms of 90 days. The employment benefits included in accrued liabilities have variable maturities within the coming year.

 

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16.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)

 

Market risk

 

a)Currency Risk

 

Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The functional currency of Siyata Israel is the US dollar (“USD”). Revenues are predominantly incurred in the US dollar with expenses in the Israeli New Sheqel (“NIS”). As at September 30, 2019 the Company’s exposure to foreign currency risk with respect to financial instruments is as follows:

 

(in CAD thousands)  USD   NIS   CAD   Total 
Financial assets and financial liabilities:                
Current assets                
Cash   171    707    1,010    1,888 
Trade and other receivables   880    752    194    1,826 
Advances to supplier   1,612    172    0    1,784 
Due from director   262    -    -    262 
Current liabilities                    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (419)   (1,203)   (995)   (2,617)
Due to related party   -    (144)        (144)
Convertible debentures             (4,224)   (4,224)
Long term debt   -    -    (208)   (208)
Total   2,506    284    (4,223)   (1,433)

 

b)Interest Rate Risk

 

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in interest rates. The Company’s sensitively to interest rates is limited to the BDC loan, and is therefore currently immaterial as the rest of the Company’s debt bears interest at fixed rates.

 

c)Price Risk

 

The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to equity prices. Equity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on the Company’s earnings due to movements in individual equity prices or general movements in the level of the stock market. The Company closely monitors individual equity movements, and the stock market to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken by the Company.

 

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17.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Key Personnel Compensation

 

Key management personnel include those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company as a whole. The Company has determined that key management personnel consists of executive and non-executive members of the Company’s Board of Directors and corporate officers. The remuneration of directors and key management personnel is as follows:

 

   2019   2018 
Payments to key management personnel:          
Salaries, consulting and directors’ fees  $902,207   $778,700 
Share-based payments   815,334    212,592 
Total  $1,717,541   $991,292 

 

Other related party transactions are as follows:

 

      (in thousands) 
Type of Service  Nature of Relationship  2019   2018 
Sales  Accel (common directors)   -   $479 
Cost of sales  Accel (common directors)   -    335 
Selling and marketing expenses  VP Technology   124    136 
General and administrative expense  Accel (common directors)   128    290 
General and administrative expense  Companies controlled by the CEO, and Directors   778    507 

 

Loan to Director

 

On April 1, 2019 the Company loaned to a Director $200,000 USD. This loan is for a term of 5 years with interest charged at rate of 5% per annum payable quarterly. There are no capital repayment requirements until the end of the term when a balloon payment of the principal balance is required.

 

Balances and transactions with Accel Telecom Ltd.

 

Until September 30, 2018, the Company had a management agreement with a related company, Accel Telecom Ltd. (“Accel”). As part of the agreement, the Company paid Accel $US 25,000 per month for management services (including services related to finance, general operations, insurance, administration, and other). From October 1, 2018 the monthly fee was reduced to $US 11,000 per month (2017 – 12 months at $US 25,000).

 

Included in due to related party as at September 30, 2019 is a balance payable to Accel of $144,461 (December 31, 2018 - balance payable to Accel of $198,000). The balance is non-interest bearing.

 

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18.SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

The Company is domiciled in Canada and it operates and produces its income primarily in Israel, Europe and North America.

 

In presenting information on the basis of geographical segments, segment revenue is based on the geographical location of the customers and is as follows:

 

External Revenues (in thousands)  September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
 
EMEA  $6,145   $8,561 
USA   2,163    971 
Canada   1,503    1,591 
Europe   131    289 
Australia   144    - 
New Zealand   -    51 
Total  $10,086   $11,463 

 

19.MAJOR CUSTOMERS

 

Revenues from five customers of the Company for the nine months’ ended September 30, 2019 represent approximately $6,055,000 or 60% of the Company’s total revenues (nine months ended September 30, 2018 is four customers representing $8,217,000 or 72% of total revenues).

 

20.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS

 

During the nine months’ ended September 30, 2019, the Company paid $371,250 (2018 - $375,500) in interest and $Nil (2018 - $Nil) in income taxes.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 the Company incurred the following non-cash investing or financing activities:

 

a)Reclassified $130,127 from reserves to share capital as the fair value of agents’ options exercised during the period.
b)Reclassified $15,600 from reserves to share capital as the fair value of agents’ options that expired in the period.
c)Recognized $318,914 of accretion of long-term debt and classified $50,000 of long-term debt as current.

 

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SIYATA MOBILE INC.

 

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

 

For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

 

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Siyata Mobile Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

 

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

As at December 31, 2018 and 2017

 

   December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
ASSETS        
Current        
Cash  $2,420,205   $4,384,596 
Trade and other receivables (Note 4)   925,355    1,955,050 
Prepaid expenses   413,114    497,910 
Inventory (Note 5)   4,981,467    4,161,406 
Due from related party (Note 17)   -    776,000 
Advances to suppliers   478,517    1,437,261 
    9,218,658    13,212,223 
Equipment   54,392    65,191 
Intangible assets (Note 6)   7,489,023    7,577,930 
Goodwill   1,022,269    1,022,269 
Total assets  $17,784,342   $21,877,613 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $3,991,081   $2,604,592 
Due to related party (Note 17)   198,362    - 
Future purchase consideration (Note 7)   430,000    954,929 
Current portion of long term debt (Note 8)   34,000    - 
    4,653,443    3,559,521 
Future purchase consideration (Note 7)   -    130,852 
Convertible debentures (Note 9)   3,904,831    3,553,901 
Long term debt (Note 8)   196,000    - 
    4,100,831    3,684,753 
Total liabilities   8,754,274    7,244,274 
Shareholders’ equity          
Share capital (Note 10)   27,638,100    23,336,596 
Reserves (Note 10)   3,750,999    2,996,875 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   260,137    (608,945)
Deficit   (22,619,168)   (11,091,187)
    9,030,068    14,633,339 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $17,784,342   $21,877,613 

 

Nature of operations and going concern (Note 1)

Subsequent events (Note 21)

 

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

 

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Siyata Mobile Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

 

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

 

   2018   2017 
         
Revenue  $14,220,542   $17,753,006 
Cost of sales (Note 11)   (12,161,044)   (13,874,261)
Gross profit   2,059,498    3,878,745 
           
EXPENSES          
Amortization and depreciation (Note 6)   704,749    302,273 
Selling and marketing (Note 12)   5,449,031    3,839,069 
General and administrative (Note 13)   2,929,277    2,355,354 
Share-based payments (Note 10)   1,102,313    1,070,464 
Total operating expenses   (10,185,370)   (7,567,160)
           
Net operating loss   (8,125,872)   (3,688,415)
           
OTHER EXPENSES          
Finance expense (Note 9)   975,468    164,099 
Loss (gain) from foreign exchange   (46,507)   760,459 
Impairment of intangible assets (Note 6)   1,954,000    - 
Accretion and change in value of future purchase consideration (Note 7)   519,148    479,522 
Total other expenses   (3,402,109)   (1,404,080)
Recovery of income taxes (Note 14)   -    34,000 
           
Net loss for the year   (11,527,981)   (5,058,495)
           
Other comprehensive income          
Translation adjustment   869,082    (159,809)
Comprehensive loss for the year  $(10,658,899)  $(5,218,304)
           
Weighted average shares   95,375,747    80,380,048 
Basic and diluted loss per share  $(0.12)  $(0.06)

 

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

 

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Siyata Mobile Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

 

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

 

   Number of Common Shares   Share Capital Amount   Reserves   Accumulated other comprehensive loss   Deficit   Total Shareholders’ Equity 
                         
Balance, December 31, 2016   69,329,090   $13,066,997   $1,403,717   $(449,136)  $(6,032,692)  $7,988,866 
Private placement   12,935,000    5,174,000    -    -    -    5,174,000 
Share issue costs   -    (1,662,800)   422,335    -    -    (1,240,465)
Exercise of agents’ options   1,251,285    600,022    (212,480)   -    -    387,542 
Exercise of warrants   6,644,246    3,921,107    -    -    -    3,921,107 
Share-based payments   -    -    1,070,464    -    -    1,070,464 
Shares issued on acquisition of Signifi   1,000,000    700,000    -    -    -    700,000 
Exercise of stock options   650,000    338,260    (133,260)   -    -    205,000 
Shares issued on acquisition of license   1,403,248    877,030    -    -    -    877,030 
Debenture finder fee units   536,666    322,000    -    -    -    322,000 
Equity component of debenture, net of transaction costs   -    -    446,099    -    -    446,099 
Translation adjustment   -    -    -    (159,809)   -    (159,809)
Loss for the year   -    -    -    -    (5,058,495)   (5,058,495)
                               
Balance, December 31, 2017   93,749,535   $23,336,596   $2,996,875   $(608,945)  $(11,091,187)  $14,633,339 
Private placement   4,623,800    2,080,710    -    -    -    2,080,710 
Share issue costs   -    (375,423)   -    -    -    (375,423)
Exercise of warrants   2,648,928    1,324,464    -    -    -    1,324,464 
Exercise of stock options   1,300,000    682,442    (272,442)   -    -    410,000 
Exercise of agents’ options   396,242    219,311    (75,747)   -    -    143,564 
Shares issued on acquisition of Signifi   1,000,000    370,000    -    -    -    370,000 
Share-based payments   -    -    1,102,313    -    -    1,102,313 
Translation adjustment   -    -    -    869,082    -    869,082 
Loss for the year   -    -    -    -    (11,527,981)   (11,527,981)
Balance, December 31, 2018   103,718,505   $27,638,100   $3,750,999   $260,137   $(22,619,168)  $9,030,068 

 

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

 

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Siyata Mobile Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

 

   2018   2017 
Cash provided by / (used for):        
         
Operating activities:        
Net loss for the year  $(11,527,981)  $(5,058,495)
Items not affecting cash:          
Amortization and depreciation   704,749    302,273 
Accretion and change in value of future purchase consideration   519,148    479,522 
Accretion of convertible debentures included in finance expense   350,930    - 
Impairment of intangibles   1,954,000    - 
Share-based payments   1,102,313    1,070,464 
Recovery of deferred tax   -    (34,000)
Net change in non-cash working capital items:          
Trade and other receivables, prepaids, and advances to suppliers   2,211,552    (1,159,440)
Inventory   (481,223)   (1,702,867)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   1,195,915    735,005 
Due to/from related party   974,362    (411,570)
Net cash used in operating activities   (2,996,235)   (5,779,108)
           
Investing activities:          
Acquisition of equipment   (4,264)   (33,707)
Future purchase consideration   (804,929)   (150,000)
Development costs included in intangible assets   (2,070,000)   (3,014,725)
Net cash used in investing activities   (2,879,193)   (3,198,432)
           
Financing activities:          
Proceeds from loans, net of transaction costs   250,000    4,536,024 
Repayment of loans   (20,000)   (250,000)
Private placements   2,080,710    5,134,000 
Share issue costs   (375,423)   (1,200,465)
Exercise of warrants   1,324,464    3,921,107 
Exercise of options   410,000    205,000 
Exercise of agents’ options   143,564    387,542 
Net cash from financing activities   3,813,315    12,733,208 
           
Effect of foreign exchange on cash   97,722    370,874 
Change in cash for the year   (1,964,391)   4,126,542 
Cash, beginning of year   4,384,596    258,054 
Cash, end of year  $2,420,205   $4,384,596 

 

Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows (Note 20)

 

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

 

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Siyata Mobile Inc.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

As at and for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

  

1.NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN

 

Siyata Mobile Inc. (“Siyata” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act, British Columbia on October 15, 1986. The Company’s shares are listed on Tier 1 of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) under the symbol SIM. As at December 31, 2018, the Company’s principal activity is the sale of vehicle mounted, cellular based communications platforms over advanced 4G mobile networks. The corporate office of the Company is located at 1001 Lenoir Street Suite A-414, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4C-2Z6, and the registered and records office is located at 2200 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8.

 

On June 7, 2016, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Signifi Mobile Inc. (“Signifi”).

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) with the assumption that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business rather than a process of forced liquidation. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company incurred a net loss of $11,527,981 during the year ended December 31, 2018 and, as of that date, the Company’s total deficit was $22,619,168. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon the success of the Company’s sale of inventory, the existing cash flows, and the ability of the Company to obtain additional debt or equity financing, all of which are uncertain. These material uncertainties may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

2.BASIS OF PREPARATION

 

Statement of compliance

 

These consolidated financial statements, including comparatives, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and Interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).

 

Basis of consolidation and presentation

 

These consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for financial instruments classified as financial instruments at fair value through profit and loss, which are stated at their fair value. In addition, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for the statement of cash flows.

 

These consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its wholly controlled subsidiaries. Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its direct wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

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2.BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)

 

Basis of consolidation and presentation (cont’d)

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries:

 

Name of Subsidiary  Place of Incorporation  Ownership 
Queensgate Resources Corp.  British Columbia, Canada   100%
Queensgate Resources US Corp.  Nevada, USA   100%
Siyata Mobile (Canada) Inc.  British Columbia, Canada   100%
Siyata Mobile Israel Ltd.  Israel   100%
Signifi Mobile Inc.  Quebec, Canada   100%

 

These consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company.

 

Foreign currency translation

 

Items included in the financial statements of each entity in the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the “functional currency”) and has been determined for each entity within the Company. The functional currency of Siyata Mobile Inc. is the Canadian dollar which is also the functional currency of all its subsidiaries except Siyata Mobile Israel Ltd. which is the United States dollar. The functional currency determinations were conducted through an analysis of the consideration factors identified in IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates.

 

Transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency are translated at the exchange rates in effect on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange in effect as at the statement of financial position date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the acquisition of the assets or assumption of the liabilities. Foreign currency differences arising on translation are recognized in the statement of loss and comprehensive loss.

 

Use of estimates and judgements

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

iii)Critical accounting estimates

 

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Information about critical estimates in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements are, but not limited to the following:

 

Income taxes - Tax provisions are based on enacted or substantively enacted laws. Changes in those laws could affect amounts recognized in profit or loss both in the period of change, which would include any impact on cumulative provisions, and future periods. Deferred tax assets, if any, are recognized to the extent it is considered probable that those assets will be recoverable. This involves an assessment of when those deferred tax assets are likely to reverse.

 

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2.BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)

 

Use of estimates and judgements (cont’d)

 

Fair value of stock options and warrants - Determining the fair value of warrants and stock options requires judgments related to the choice of a pricing model, the estimation of stock price volatility, the expected forfeiture rate and the expected term of the underlying instruments. Any changes in the estimates or inputs utilized to determine fair value could have a significant impact on the Company’s future operating results or on other components of shareholders’ equity.

 

Capitalization of development costs and their amortization rate – Development costs are capitalized in accordance with the accounting policy. To determine the amounts earmarked for capitalization, management estimates the cash flows which are expected to be derived from the asset for which the development is carried out and the expected benefit period.

 

Inventory - Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventory includes cost of purchase (purchase price, import duties, transport, handling, and other costs directly attributable to the acquisition of inventories), cost of conversion, and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net realizable value for inventories is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Provisions are made in profit or loss of the current period on any difference between book value and net realizable value.

 

Estimated product returns - Revenue from product sales is recognized net of estimated sales discounts, credits, returns, rebates and allowances. The return allowance is determined based on an analysis of the historical rate of returns, industry return data, and current market conditions, which is applied directly against sales.

 

Impairment of non-financial assets - The Company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Company that may lead to asset impairment. The recoverable amount of an asset or a cash-generating unit (“CGU”) is determined using the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use which requires the use of various judgments, estimates, and assumptions. The Company identifies CGUs as identifiable groups of assets that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Value in use calculations require estimations of discount rates and future cash flows derived from revenue growth, gross margin and operating costs. Fair value less costs to sell calculations require the Company to estimate fair value of an asset or a CGU using market values of similar assets as well as estimations of the related costs to sell.

 

Useful life of intangible assets – The Company estimates the useful life used to amortize intangible assets which relates to the expected future performance of the assets acquired based on management estimate of the sales forecast.

 

Future purchase consideration - In a business combination, the Company recognizes a contingent consideration at fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the scope of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, is measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized either in profit or loss, or as a change to other comprehensive income (“OCI”). If the contingent consideration is not within the scope of IAS 39, it is measured at fair value in accordance with the appropriate IFRS. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not re-measured and subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.

 

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2.BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)

 

Use of estimates and judgements (cont’d)

 

Contingent consideration from an asset acquisition is recognized when: the conditions associated with the contingency are met; the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably; and it is probably that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.

 

iv)Critical accounting judgments

 

Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements are, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Deferred income taxes – judgments are made by management to determine the likelihood of whether deferred income tax assets at the end of the reporting period will be realized from future taxable earnings. To the extent that assumptions regarding future profitability change, there can be an increase or decrease in the amounts recognized in respect of deferred tax assets as well as the amounts recognized in profit or loss in the period in which the change occurs.

 

Functional currency - The functional currency for the Company and each of its subsidiaries is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the respective entity operates. The Company has determined the functional currency of each entity to be the Canadian dollar with the exception of Siyata Israel which has the functional currency of the US dollar. Such determination involves certain judgments to identify the primary economic environment. The Company reconsiders the functional currency of its subsidiaries if there is a change in events and/or conditions which determine the primary economic environment.

 

Going concern – As disclosed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

(a)Impairment of long lived assets

 

The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than deferred tax assets if any, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated.

 

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit” or “CGU”). The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(a)Impairment of long lived assets (cont’d)

 

If there is an indication that a corporate asset may be impaired, then the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the corporate asset belongs.

 

An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss.

 

Impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

 

(b)Intangible assets

 

iv)Research and development

 

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognized in profit or loss when incurred.

 

Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes. Development expenditure is capitalized only if development costs can be measured reliably, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits are probable, and Siyata has the intention and sufficient resources to complete development and to use or sell the asset. The expenditure capitalized in respect of development activities includes the cost of materials, direct labor and overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use, and capitalized borrowing costs. Other development expenditure is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

In subsequent periods, capitalized development expenditure is measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.

 

v)Subsequent expenditure

 

Subsequent expenditure is capitalized only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands, is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(b)Intangible assets (cont’d)

 

vi)Amortization

 

Amortization is a systematic allocation of the amortizable amount of an intangible asset over its useful life. The amortizable amount is the cost of the asset less its estimated residual value.

 

Amortization is recognized in profit or loss on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets from the date they are available for use.

 

Internally generated intangible assets are not systematically amortized as long as they are not available for use (i.e. they are not yet on site or in working condition for their intended use). Accordingly, these intangible assets, such as development costs, are tested for impairment at least once a year, until such date as they are available for use.

 

(c)Business Combinations

 

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values at the date of acquisition, of assets transferred, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Company. The acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognized in earnings as incurred. The excess of the consideration over the fair value of the net identifiable assets and liabilities acquired is recorded as goodwill. Any gain on a bargain purchase is recorded in profit or loss immediately. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred, except if related to the issue of debt or equity securities. Any goodwill that arises is tested annually for impairment.

 

(d)Goodwill

 

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Company’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the entity recognized at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognized as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not subject to amortization but is tested for impairment.

 

(e)Inventory

 

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The cost of inventories is based on the first-in first-out (FIFO) principle, and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and the costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition. In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads based on normal operating capacity. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completing and selling expenses.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(f)Revenues

 

Revenue from the sale of goods, in the ordinary course of business is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns, trade discounts and volume rebates. When the credit period is short and constitutes the accepted credit in the industry, the future consideration is not discounted.

 

Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence exists (usually in the form of an executed sales agreement), that the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. If it is probable that discounts will be granted and the amount can be measured reliably, then the discount is recognized as a reduction of revenue as the sales are recognized.

 

Transfers of risks and rewards vary depending on the individual terms of the contract of sale. For sales on products in Israel, transfer usually occurs when the product is received at the customer’s warehouse, but for some international shipments transfer occurs upon loading the goods onto the relevant carrier.

 

(g)Financial Instruments

 

Financial assets

 

On initial recognition, financial assets are recognized at fair value and are subsequently classified and measured at: (i) amortized cost; (ii) fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”); or (iii) fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”). The classification of financial assets is generally based on the business model in which a financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics. A financial asset is measured at fair value net of transaction costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition except for financial assets at FVTPL where transaction costs are expensed. All financial assets not classified and measured at amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at FVTPL. On initial recognition of an equity instrument that is not held for trading, the Company may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in other comprehensive.

 

The classification determines the method by which the financial assets are carried on the balance sheet subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. The Company has classified its cash and trade and other receivables at amortized cost.

 

Impairment

 

An ‘expected credit loss’ impairment model applies which requires a loss allowance to be recognized based on expected credit losses. The estimated present value of future cash flows associated with the asset is determined and an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between this amount and the carrying amount as follows: the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to estimated present value of the future cash flows associated with the asset, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate, either directly or through the use of an allowance account and the resulting loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(g)Financial Instruments (cont’d)

 

In a subsequent period, if the amount of the impairment loss related to financial assets measured at amortized cost decreases, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.

 

Financial liabilities

 

Financial liabilities are designated as either: (i) fair value through profit or loss; or (ii) other financial liabilities. All financial liabilities are classified and subsequently measured at amortized cost except for financial liabilities at FVTPL.

 

The classification determines the method by which the financial liabilities are carried on the balance sheet subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. The Company has classified its accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related party, convertible debentures and long term debt as other financial liabilities and carried on the balance sheet at amortized cost. Future purchase consideration is classified as FVTPL.

 

As at December 31, 2018, the Company does not have any derivative financial liabilities.

 

(h)Loss per share

 

The Company presents basic and diluted loss per share data for its common shares. Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for own shares held. Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding assuming that the proceeds to be received on the exercise of dilutive share options and warrants are used to repurchase common shares at the average market price during the period. In the Company’s case diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share, as the effect of outstanding share options and warrants on loss per share would be anti-dilutive.

 

(i)Share-based payments

 

The stock option plan allows Company employees and consultants to acquire shares of the Company. The fair value of options granted is recognized as a share-based payment expense with a corresponding increase in equity. An individual is classified as an employee when the individual is an employee for legal or tax purposes (direct employee) or provides services similar to those performed by a direct employee. Consideration paid on the exercise of stock options is credited to share capital and the fair value of the option is reclassified from share-based payment reserve to share capital.

 

In situations where equity instruments are issued to non-employees and some or all of the services received by the entity as consideration cannot be specifically identified, they are all measured at the fair value of the share-based payment, otherwise, share-based payments are measured at the fair value of the services received.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(i)Share-based payments (cont’d)

 

The fair value is measured at grant date at each tranche is recognized over the period during which the options vest. The fair value of the options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. At each reporting date, the amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of stock options that are expected to vest.

 

(j)Provisions

 

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive), as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources that can be reliably estimated will be required to settle the obligation. The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect is material, the provision is discounted to net present value using an appropriate current market-based pre-tax discount rate and the unwinding of the discount is included in profit or loss as interest expense from discounting obligations.

 

(k)Income taxes

 

Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

 

Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable operations, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously. A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

 

(l)Deferred charges

 

Costs directly identifiable with the raising of capital will be charged against the related capital stock.  Costs related to shares not yet issued are recorded as deferred financing costs.  These costs will be deferred until the issuance of the shares to which the costs relate, at which time the costs will be charged against the related capital stock or charged to operations if the shares are not issued.

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(m)New accounting pronouncements

 

The following new accounting policies were adopted by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2018:

 

IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments, first issued in November 2009 with final version released in July 2014 by the IASB, brings together the classification and measurement, impairment and hedge accounting phases of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39. IFRS 9 introduces a principles-based approach to the classification of financial assets based on an entity’s business model and the nature of the cash flows of the asset. All financial assets, including hybrid contracts, are measured as at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL), fair value through OCI or amortized cost.

 

For financial liabilities, IFRS 9 includes the requirements for classification and measurement previously included in IAS 39.

 

IFRS 9 also introduces an expected loss impairment model for all financial assets not as at FVTPL. The model has three stages: (1) on initial recognition, 12-month expected credit losses are recognized in profit or loss and a loss allowance is established; (2) if credit risk increases significantly and the resulting credit risk is not considered to be low, full lifetime expected credit losses are recognized; and (3) when a financial asset is considered credit-impaired, interest revenue is calculated based on the carrying amount of the asset, net of the loss allowance, rather than its gross carrying amount.

 

Finally, IFRS 9 introduces a new hedge accounting model that aligns the accounting for hedge relationships more closely with an entity’s risk management activities. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018.

 

The Company has adopted IFRS 9 effective January 1, 2018. Adopting IFRS 9 did not result in any material impact to the financial statements

 

IFRS 15 - Revenues from Contracts with Customers supersedes IAS 11 Construction Contracts, IAS 18 Revenue and related Interpretations and it applies to all revenue arising from contracts with customers, unless those contracts are in the scope of other standards. The new standard establishes a five-step model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers. Under IFRS 15, revenue is recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer.

 

The standard requires entities to exercise judgement, taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances when applying each step of the model to contracts with their customers. The standard also specifies the accounting for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract and the costs directly related to fulfilling a contract. The Company adopted IFRS 15 using the full retrospective method of adoption which did not result in any material impact to the financial statements

 

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3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

 

(m)New accounting pronouncements (cont’d)

 

The following new standards, interpretations and amendments have been issued but are not yet effective and therefore have not been applied when preparing these financial statements:

 

IFRS 16 – Leases: New standard to establish principles for recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases with an impact on lessee accounting, effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company has completed an evaluation and does not anticipate any material impact from adopting this standard.

 

IFRIC 23 - Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments: New standard to clarify the accounting for uncertainties in income taxes. The interpretation provides guidance and clarifies the application of the recognition and measurement criteria in IAS 12 “Income Taxes” when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. The interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company does not expect a material impact from adopting IFRIC 23 on its consolidated statements.

 

4.TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

 

   December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Trade receivables  $479,156   $1,234,496 
Taxes receivable   315,047    603,554 
Other receivables   131,152    117,000 
Total  $925,355   $1,955,050 

 

Siyata Mobile Israel (“SMI”) has a factoring agreement on its trade receivables, whereby invoices are fully assigned to a funding entity in return for 80%-85% of the total sale to be paid to SMI by the funding entity in advance. The remaining 15-20% is paid to SMI when the funding entity receives payment from the customer.

 

SMI incurs a financing charge of 3.1% – 3.5% on advances received, and is subject to certain covenants.

 

The 80-85% received upfront remains a liability from SMI to the funding entity until final settlement, however all such balances are fully insured in case of non-payment. As SMI has both the legally enforceable right and the intention to settle the receivable and liability on a net basis in accordance with IAS 32, trade receivables are presented net of the liability for amounts advanced. As at December 31, 2018 the total offset for amounts extended by the funding entity was $1,178,841 (December 31, 2017 - $1,310,131).

 

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5.INVENTORY

 

   December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Finished products  $4,124,977   $3,516,274 
Accessories and spare parts   856,490    645,132 
Total  $4,981,467   $4,161,406 

 

6.INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

   Development Costs   Uniden License   E-Wave License   Total 
Cost:                    
Balance at December 31, 2016  $4,035,267   $148,592   $-   $4,183,859 
Additions   3,014,725    -    1,681,959    4,696,684 
Translation adjustment   (279,737)   -    -    (279,737)
Balance at December 31, 2017   6,770,255    148,592    1,681,959    8,600,806 
Additions   2,070,265    -    -    2,070,265 
Translation adjustment   644,442    -    -    644,442 
Balance at December 31, 2018   9,484,962    148,592    1,681,959    11,315,513 
                     
Accumulated Amortization:                    
Balance at December 31, 2016   731,000    15,168    -    746,168 
Additions   249,000    27,708    -    276,708 
Balance at December 31, 2017   980,000    42,876    -    1,022,876 
Additions   249,000    26,745    420,490    696,235 
Impairment   1,954,000    -    -    1,954,000 
Translation adjustment   153,380    -    -    153,380 
Balance at December 31, 2018   3,336,380    69,621    420,490    3,826,490 
                     
Net Book Value:                    
Balance at December 31, 2017  $5,790,255   $105,716   $1,681,959   $7,577,930 
Balance at December 31, 2018  $6,148,582   $79,971   $1,261,469   $7,489,023 

 

Development Costs

 

Development costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the related product. During the year ended December 31, 2018 the Company determined there were sufficient indicators of impairment on one of the legacy 3G products to record an impairment of $1,954,000 (2017 - $Nil), since the majority of sales moving forwards will be 4G technology.

 

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6.INTANGIBLE ASSETS (cont’d)

 

Uniden License

 

During 2016, the Company acquired a license agreement with Uniden America Corporation (“Uniden”). The agreement provides for the Company to use the trademark “Uniden”, along with associated designs and trade dress to distribute, market and sell its cellular signal booster and accessories during its term.  The agreement includes renewal options up to December 31, 2022 and is subject to certain minimum royalties.  The license agreement is amortized on a straight-line basis over its five year term.

 

E-Wave License

 

On October 19, 2017 the Company acquired from E-Wave Inc. (“E-Wave”) distribution rights for certain products.  The distribution rights have an unlimited term, but the Company has estimated their useful life to be four years and is amortizing them on a straight-line basis over that period.

 

7.FUTURE PURCHASE CONSIDERATION

 

   December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Balance, beginning of the year  $1,085,781   $651,330 
E-Wave future purchase consideration accrued   -    804,929 
E-wave future purchase consideration paid   (804,929)   - 
Signifi future purchase consideration paid   (370,000)   (850,000)
Accretion and change in value of future purchase consideration   519,148    479,522 
Balance, end of the year  $430,000   $1,085,781 
           
Classification:          
Short-term (payable within one year)  $430,000   $954,929 
Long-term  $-   $130,852 

 

Future Purchase Consideration Signifi

 

On June 7, 2016, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Signifi Mobile Inc. (“Signifi”). A portion of the consideration consisted of future payments, which were classified as future purchase consideration (“FPC”).

 

On the first anniversary of the closing date, a cash payment of $150,000 (paid on June 7, 2017).

 

On each of the first three anniversaries of the transaction, at the option of the vendors,

 

d.1,000,000 common shares; or
e.$150,000 in cash; or
f.$75,000 in cash and 500,000 common shares.

 

On each of June 7, 2018 and 2017 the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares at a value of $370,000 and $700,000 respectively. As at December 31, 2018, the Company has one payment left to make, which comprises the remaining FPC. The FPC is estimated as the present value of FPC payments in the form that the vendor is judged by the Company as most likely to request.

 

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7.FUTURE PURCHASE CONSIDERATION (cont’d)

 

At each reporting period, management updates estimates with respect to probability of payment form and recognizes changes in the estimated value of future purchase consideration in profit or loss.

 

Future Purchase Consideration E-Wave

 

Future purchase consideration accrued in the year ended December 31, 2017 related to the acquisition of distribution rights from E-Wave (Note 6). Part of the consideration for these distribution rights was a royalty on purchase orders acquired along with the agreement, which was fully paid in the amount of $804,929 during the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

8.LONG TERM DEBT

 

On June 28, 2018 Signifi borrowed $250,000 from the Business Development Bank of Canada (“BDC”) for a term of four years, payable in monthly instalments of principal and interest. This loan bears interest at the bank’s base rate + 3.2%. The loan must be fully repaid by July 23, 2022. The loan is secured by the assets of Signifi and a guarantee by the Company and its Canadian subsidiaries.

 

9.CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

 

   December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Balance, Beginning of Period  $3,553,901   $- 
Issuance of convertible debentures   -    3,553,901 
Interest and accretion expense   833,930    - 
Interest paid or accrued   (483,000)   - 
Balance, End of Period  $3,904,831   $3,553,901 

 

On December 28, 2017 the Company issued 46,000 unsecured convertible debentures at a price of $1,000 per unit, convertible into 1,667 common shares of the Company at $0.60 (the “Conversion Price”) per common share.

 

Each Convertible Debenture unit bears an interest rate of 10.5% per annum from the date of issue, payable in cash quarterly in arrears. Any unpaid interest payments will accrue and be added to the principal amount of the Convertible Debenture. During the year ended December 31, 2018 the Company paid or accrued $483,000 in interest related to the convertible debentures, included within finance expense in profit and loss.

 

The Convertible Debentures will mature on June 28, 2020 (the “Maturity Date”) and are convertible into common shares at the Conversion Price, at the option of the holder, at any time prior to the close of business on the earlier of: (i) the last business day immediately preceding the Maturity Date, and (ii) the date fixed for redemption in the event of a change of control.

 

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10.SHARE CAPITAL

 

(d)Authorized Unlimited number of common shares without par value

 

Unlimited number of preferred shares without par value

 

(e)Common share transactions

 

Transactions for the year ended December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

i)Issued 396,242 common shares in connection with exercised of agents’ options for proceeds of $143,564.
ii)Issued 1,000,000 common shares in connection with purchase consideration for Signifi (Note 7) with the value of the shares as $370,000.
iii)Issued 2,648,948 common shares in connection with exercise of warrants for proceeds of $1,324,464.
iv)Issued 1,300,000 common shares in connection with the exercise of options for proceeds of $410,000.
v)Closed a private placement of 4,623,800 units at a price of $0.45 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,080,710. Each unit consisted of one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of $0.60 for a period of three years. In conjunction with the placement, the Company incurred finders’ fees and other cash share issuance costs of $375,423 and issued 227,976 agents’ options exercisable at a price of $0.60 per common share for a period of three years.

 

Transactions for the year ended December 31, 2017:

 

ii)During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company completed a private placement of 12,835,000 units at a price of $0.40 per unit for gross proceeds of $5,134,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of $0.50 for a period of two years. In conjunction with the placement, the Company incurred finders’ fees and other cash share issuance costs of $1,200,465 and issued 100,000 agents’ units valued at $40,000 (consisting of one common share and one agent’s option at $0.50/unit) and 1,026,800 agents’ options exercisable at a price of $0.40 per common share for a period of two years (Note 10(d)) valued at $422,355.
iii)Issued 1,251,285 common shares in connection with exercises of agents’ options for proceeds of $387,542.
iv)Issued 6,644,246 common shares in connection with exercises of warrants for proceeds of $3,921,107.
v)Issued 1,000,000 common shares in connection with purchase consideration for Signifi (Note 10) with the value of the shares of $700,000.
vi)Issued 650,000 common shares in connection with the exercise of stock options for proceeds of $205,000.
vii)Issued 1,403,248 common shares as consideration in the acquisition of distribution rights (Note 6) with a value of $877,030.
viii)Issued 536,666 common shares as a finders’ fee relating to the issuance of debentures (Note 9) with a value of $322,000.

 

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10.SHARE CAPITAL (cont’d)

 

(f)Stock options

 

The Company has a shareholder approved “rolling” stock option plan (the “Plan”) in compliance with TSX-V policies. Under the Plan the maximum number of shares reserved for issuance may not exceed 10% of the total number of issued and outstanding common shares at the time of granting. The exercise price of each stock option shall not be less than the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant, less a discount of up to 25%. Options can have a maximum term of ten years and typically terminate 90 days following the termination of the optionee’s employment or engagement, except in the case of retirement or death. Vesting of options is at the discretion of the Board of Directors at the time the options are granted.

 

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity is as follows:

 

   Number of Stock Options  

Weighted Average

Exercise
Price

 
Outstanding options, December 31, 2016   5,875,000   $0.31 
Granted   3,355,000    0.58 
Exercised   (650,000)   0.30 
Outstanding options, December 31, 2017   8,580,000    0.42 
Granted   2,210,000    0.50 
Exercised   (1,300,000)   0.32 
Outstanding options, December 31, 2018   9,490,000   $0.44 

 

At December 31, 2018 stock options outstanding are as follows:

 

Grant Date  Number of
options
outstanding
   Number of
options
exercisable
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Expiry date  Remaining contractual life (years) 
July 24, 2015   400,000    400,000   $0.30   July 23, 2020   1.56 
July 24, 2015   150,000    150,000    0.60   July 23, 2020   1.56 
July 28, 2015   250,000    250,000    0.30   July 28, 2020   1.58 
August 10, 2015   425,000    425,000    0.30   August 7, 2020   1.60 
September 30, 2015   2,700,000    2,700,000    0.30   July 23, 2020   1.56 
January 1, 2017   320,000    280,000    0.36   January 1, 2022   3.01 
January 11, 2017   360,000    300,000    0.36   January 11, 2022   3.03 
April 4, 2017   1,000,000    875,000    0.45   April 4, 2022   3.27 
July 24, 2017   1,600,000    1,000,000    0.69   July 24, 2022   3.56 
October 1, 2017   75,000    75,000    0.64   April 1, 2019   0.25 
December 24, 2018   2,210,000    496,667    0.50   December 24, 2023   4.98 
Total   9,490,000    6,951,667   $0.44       2.42 

 

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10.SHARE CAPITAL (cont’d)

 

(f)Stock options (cont’d)

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded share-based payments expense of $1,102,313 (2017- $1,070,464) in relation to options vesting.

 

The following weighted average assumptions have been used for the Black-Scholes valuation for the stock options granted:

 

   2018   2017 
Stock price  $0.43   $0.60 
Risk-free interest rate   1.9%   1.3%
Expected life   5    5 
Annualized volatility   148%   245%
Dividend rate   0.00%   0.00%

 

(g)Agents’ options

 

A summary of the Company’s agents’ options activity is as follows:

 

   Number of
options
   Weighted average
exercise
price
 
Outstanding agent options, December 31, 2016   1,574,582   $0.31 
Granted   1,126,800    0.41 
Exercised   (1,251,285)   0.31 
Expired   (59,147)   0.30 
Outstanding agent options, December 31, 2017   1,390,950    0.39 
Granted   227,976    0.60 
Exercised   (396,242)   0.36 
Expired   (55,443)   0.35 
Outstanding agent options, December 31, 2018   1,167,241   $0.45 

 

At December 31, 2018 agents’ options outstanding are as follows:

 

Grant Date  Number of
options outstanding
   Number of
options
exercisable
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Expiry date  Remaining contractual life (years) 
March 16, 2017   839,265    839,265   $0.40   March 16, 2019   0.21 
March 16, 2017   100,000    100,000    0.50   March 16, 2019   0.21 
December 24, 2018   227,976    227,976    0.60   December 24, 2021   2.98 
Total   1,167,241    1,167,241   $0.45       0.75 

 

Subsequent to December 31, 2018, 821,896 agents’ options were exercised at $0.40 for total proceeds of $328,758 and 117,369 agent’ options expired.

 

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10.SHARE CAPITAL (cont’d)

 

(h)Share purchase warrants

 

A summary of the Company’s warrant activity is as follows:

 

   Number of
warrants
   Weighted average
exercise
price
 
         
Outstanding, December 31, 2016   15,468,940   $0.55 
Granted   17,435,000    0.50 
Exercised   (6,644,246)   0.59 
Expired   (1,181,387)   0.60 
Outstanding, December 31, 2017   25,078,307    0.54 
Granted   4,623,800    0.60 
Exercised   (2,648,928)   0.50 
Expired   (5,350,430)   0.50 
Outstanding, December 31, 2018   21,702,749   $0.56 

 

At December 31, 2018, share purchase warrants outstanding and exercisable are as follows:

 

Grant Date  Number of
Warrants
outstanding
and exercisable
   Exercise
Price
   Expiry date
March 16, 2017   12,478,949   $0.50    March 16, 2019
December 28, 2017   4,600,000   $0.70   December 28, 2019
December 24, 2018   4,623,800   $0.60   December 24, 2021

 

Subsequent to December 31, 2018, 11,725,490 share purchase warrants were exercised for proceeds of $5,862,745 and 753,459 warrants expired.

 

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11.COST OF SALES

 

(in thousands)

  December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Materials and merchandise  $11,199   $13,498 
Royalties   338    429 
Other expenses   1,444    1,165 
Change in inventory   (820)   (1,218)
Total  $12,161   $13,874 

 

12.SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES

 

(in thousands)

  December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Salaries and related expenses  $1,519   $640 
Advertising and marketing   3,545    3,131 
Travel and conferences   385    68 
Total  $5,449   $3,839 

 

13.GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

(in thousands)

  December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Salaries and related expenses  $306   $226 
Professional services   397    399 
Consulting and director fees   828    637 
Management fees   570    389 
Travel   94    42 
Office and general   384    359 
Regulatory and filing fees   25    36 
Shareholder relations   325    267 
Total  $2,929   $2,355 

 

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14.INCOME TAXES

 

The reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates is as follows:

 

   December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
         
Net loss before taxes  $11,527,981   $5,092,495 
           
Expected income tax (recovery)   (3,113,000)   (1,324,000)
Impact of difference in statutory tax rates on earnings of subsidiaries   96,000    18,000 
Impact of future income tax rates applied versus current statutory rate and changes in future tax rate from prior year   56,000    (18,000)
Permanent differences   (117,000)   (379,000)
Unrecognized (recognized) benefit of operating loss carry-forwards   2,580,000    2,655,000 
Share issue costs and transaction costs   (94,000)   (479,000)
Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns and expiry of non-capital losses   592,000    (507,000)
Total income tax expense (recovery)  $-   $(34,000)
           
Current income tax  $-   $- 
Deferred tax recovery  $-   $(34,000)

 

The significant components of the Company’s deductible temporary differences, unused tax credits and unused tax losses that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows:

 

   2018   Expiry Date Range  2017   Expiry Date Range
Temporary Differences                
Property, plant, and equipment and intangibles   250,000   No expiry date   -   No expiry date
Share issue costs and transaction costs for convertible note   1,525,000   No expiry date   1,714,000   No expiry date
Allowable capital losses   254,000   No expiry date   254,000   No expiry date
Non-capital losses available for future period   19,940,000   See below   9,440,000    See below

 

The Company has approximately $19,940,000 (2017 - $9,440,000) of operating loss carry-forwards. Of these, $10.6 million arise from Israel (2017 - $5.5 million) which do not expire, and the remaining balance arise from Canada which expire through to 2038.

 

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15.CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

 

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework.

 

The Company defines capital as consisting of shareholder’s equity. The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to support the creation of shareholder value, as well as to ensure that the Company is able to meet its financial obligations as they become due.

 

The Company manages its capital structure to maximize its financial flexibility making adjustments in response to changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets and business opportunities. The Company does not presently utilize any quantitative measures to monitor its capital, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain the future development of the business. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable.

 

As at December 31, 2018, the Company is only subject to externally imposed capital requirements arising from the quarterly payments of interest on the debenture as described in Note 9, and the monthly principal and interest payments from the BDC loan described in Note 8. SMI is also subject to a debt covenant in relation to the factoring agreement described in Note 4. At no time during the year was the Company in breach of the covenant.

 

Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable.

 

16.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values.

 

Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 – Inputs that are not based on observable market data.

 

The fair values of the Company’s cash, trade and other receivables, due to/from related party, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long term debt, and convertible debentures approximate carrying value, which is the amount recorded on the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

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16.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)

 

The following table illustrates the classification of the Company’s financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy as at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
December 31, 2017:               
Future purchase consideration  $280,852   $-   $804,929 
December 31, 2018:               
Future purchase consideration  $430,000   $-    - 

 

The balance of future purchase consideration above is the current portion, plus the present value of the non-current portion presented on the consolidated statements of financial position.

 

The input used in Level 1 for the year ended December 31, 2018 and for the year ended December 31, 2017 is either the cash the Company is obligated to pay as an anniversary payment or the Company’s share price quoted on active markets, or a combination thereof, depending on which payment form is considered most probable to be chosen by the vendor (Note 7). The inputs used in Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2017 are current purchase orders received, less estimated costs to complete the purchase orders, as stated in the contract (Note 7).

 

The Company is exposed to varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks:

 

Credit risk

 

Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company places its cash with institutions of high credit worthiness. Management has assessed there to be a low level of credit risk associated with its cash balances.

 

The Company’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However, management also considers the demographics of the Company’s customer base, including the default risk of the industry and country in which customers operate, as these factors may have an influence on credit risk. Approximately 29% of the Company’s revenue for the year ended December 31, 2018 (2017 -33%) is attributable to sales transactions with a single customer.

 

The Company has established a credit policy under which each new customer is analyzed individually for creditworthiness before the Company’s standard payment and delivery terms and conditions are offered. The Company’s review includes external ratings, when available, and in some cases bank references. Purchase limits are established for each customer, which represent the maximum open amount without requiring approval from the Risk Management Committee; these limits are reviewed quarterly. Customers that fail to meet the Company’s benchmark creditworthiness may transact with the Company only on a prepayment basis.

 

More than 80% of the Company’s customers have been active with the Company for over four years, and no impairment loss has been recognized against these customers. In monitoring customer credit risk, customers are grouped according to their credit characteristics, including whether they are an individual or legal entity, whether they are a wholesale, retail or end-user customer, geographic location, industry, aging profile, maturity and existence of previous financial difficulties. Trade and other receivables relate mainly to the Company’s wholesale customers. Customers that are graded as “high risk” are placed on a restricted customer list and monitored by the Company, and future sales are made on a prepayment basis.

 

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16.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)

 

Credit risk (cont’d)

 

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure, notwithstanding the carrying amount of security or any other credit enhancements.

 

The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade and other receivables at the reporting date by geographic region was as follows:

 

(in thousands)

  December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Israel  $626   $1,808 
Europe   25    - 
North America   274    147 
Total  $925   $1,955 

 

Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation.

 

The Company examines current forecasts of its liquidity requirements so as to make certain that there is sufficient cash for its operating needs, and it is careful at all times to have enough unused credit facilities so that the Company does not exceed its credit limits and is in compliance with its financial covenants (if any). These forecasts take into consideration matters such as the Company’s plan to use debt for financing its activity, compliance with required financial covenants, compliance with certain liquidity ratios, and compliance with external requirements such as laws or regulation.

 

The Company uses activity-based costing to cost its products and services, which assists it in monitoring cash flow requirements and optimizing its cash return on investments. Typically, the Company ensures that it has sufficient cash on demand to meet expected operational expenses for a period of 90 days, including the servicing of financial obligations; this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot reasonably be predicted, such as natural disasters.

 

The Company has a factoring agreement with external funding (Note 4).

 

With the exception of employee benefits, the Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities have contractual terms of 90 days. The employment benefits included in accrued liabilities have variable maturities within the coming year.

 

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16.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)

 

Market risk

 

d)Currency Risk

 

Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The functional currency of Siyata Israel is the US dollar (“USD”). Revenues are predominantly incurred in the US dollar with expenses in the Israeli New Sheqel (“NIS”). As at December 31, 2018, the Company’s exposure to foreign currency risk with respect to financial instruments is as follows:

 

(in CAD thousands)  USD   NIS   EUR   CAD   Total 
Financial assets and financial liabilities:                
Current assets                    
Cash   34    497    2    1,887    2,420 
Trade and other receivables   165    408    -    37    610 
Current liabilities                         
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (367)   (2,619)   -    (1,005)   (3,991)
Due to related party   (198)                  (198)
Future purchase consideration   -    -    -    (430)   (430)
Convertible debentures                  (3,905)   (3,905)
Long term debt   -    -    -    (230)   (230)
Total   (366)   (1,714)   2    (3,646)   (5,724)

 

e)Interest Rate Risk

 

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in interest rates. The Company’s sensitively to interest rates is limited to the BDC loan, and is therefore currently immaterial as the rest of the Company’s debt bears interest at fixed rates.

 

f)Price Risk

 

The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to equity prices. Equity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on the Company’s earnings due to movements in individual equity prices or general movements in the level of the stock market. The Company closely monitors individual equity movements, and the stock market to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken by the Company.

 

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17.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Key Personnel Compensation

 

Key management personnel include those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company as a whole. The Company has determined that key management personnel consists of executive and non-executive members of the Company’s Board of Directors and corporate officers. The remuneration of directors and key management personnel is as follows:

 

   2018   2017 
         
Payments to key management personnel:          
Salaries, consulting and directors’ fees  $943,568   $637,641 
Share-based payments   280,003    410,932 
Total  $1,223,571   $1,048,573 

 

Other related party transactions are as follows:

 

      (in thousands) 
Type of Service  Nature of Relationship  2018   2017 
Sales  Accel (common directors)  $233   $124 
Cost of sales  Accel (common directors)   -   $94 
Selling and marketing expenses  VP Technology   136    125 
General and administrative expense  Accel (common directors)   332    364 
General and administrative expense  Companies controlled by the CEO, and Directors   838    242 
Share issue costs  CEO and CFO   -    120 

 

Balances and transactions with Accel Telecom Ltd.

 

Until September 30, 2018, the Company had a management agreement with a related company, Accel Telecom Ltd. (“Accel”). As part of the agreement, the Company paid Accel $US 25,000 per month for management services (including services related to finance, general operations, insurance, administration, and other). From October 1, 2018 the monthly fee was reduced to $US 11,000 per month (2017 – 12 months at $US 25,000).

 

Included in due from related party as at December 31, 2018 is a balance payable to Accel of $198,362 (December 31, 2017 - balance receivable from Accel of $776,000). The balance is non-interest bearing.

 

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18.SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

The Company is domiciled in Canada and it operates and produces its income primarily in Israel, Europe and North America.

 

In presenting information on the basis of geographical segments, segment revenue is based on the geographical location of the customers and is as follows:

 

External Revenues (in thousands)  December 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
Israel  $10,181   $13,125 
Europe   394    - 
New Zealand   52    - 
Canada   2,219    3,091 
USA   1,375    1,537 
Total  $14,221   $17,753 

 

19.MAJOR CUSTOMERS

 

Revenues from four customers of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2018 represent approximately $10,493,000 or 74% of the Company’s total revenues (December 31, 2017 - $11,548,000 or 65% of total revenues).

 

20.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company paid $494,307 (2017 - $19,750) in interest and $Nil (2017 - $Nil) in income taxes.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company incurred the following non-cash investing or financing activities:

 

d)Issued 1,000,000 common shares as purchase consideration for Signifi with a value of $370,000.
e)Reclassified $75,747 from reserves to share capital as the fair value of agents’ options exercised during the year.
f)Reclassified $272,442 from reserves to share capital as the fair value of stock options exercised during the year.
g)Reclassified $130,852 of long term debt to current, and classified $34,000 of long term debt as current.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company incurred the following non-cash investing or financing activities:

 

h)Issued 1,000,000 common shares as purchase consideration for Signifi with a value of $700,000.
i)Issued 1,403,248 common shares as purchase consideration for distribution rights from E-Wave with a value of $877,030, and recognized an additional $804,929 future purchase consideration with regards to the same acquisition which was capitalized to Intangibles.
j)Recognized a value of $446,099 as the equity component of debentures.
k)Issued 536,666 common shares as part of the finders’ units issued with the debentures with a value of $322,000.
l)Issued 12,935,000 warrants attached to units in the private placement with a value of $422,335.
m)Reclassified $212,480 from reserves to share capital as the fair value of agents’ options exercised during the year.
n)Reclassified $133,260 from reserves to share capital as the fair value of stock options exercised during the year.

 

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21.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent to December 31, 2018:

 

a)11,725,490 share purchase warrants were exercised at $0.50 per warrant for total proceeds of $5,862,745, and 753,459 warrants exercisable at $0.50 expired unexercised.
b)821,896 agents’ options were exercised at $0.40 for total proceeds of $328,758, and 117,369 agents’ options expired unexercised.
c)2,110,000 stock options were granted with exercise prices ranging from $0.50 - $0.55, with five year terms, and are subject to varying vesting conditions.

 

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PART II

 

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

Item 6. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

 

Section 124 of the CBCA authorizes companies to indemnify past and present directors, officers and certain other individuals for the liabilities incurred in connection with their services as such (including costs, expenses and settlement payments) unless such individual did not act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the company and, in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, if such individual did not have reasonable grounds for believing his or her conduct was lawful. In the case of a suit by or on behalf of the corporation, a court must approve the indemnification.

 

Upon completion of this offering, our articles will provide that we shall indemnify directors and officers to the extent required or permitted by law.

 

Prior to the completion of this offering, we intend to enter into agreements with our directors and certain officers (each an “Indemnitee” under such agreements) to indemnify the Indemnitee, to the fullest extent permitted by law and subject to certain limitations, against all liabilities, costs, charges and expenses reasonably incurred by an Indemnitee in an action or proceeding to which the Indemnitee was made a party by reason of the Indemnitee being an officer or director of (i) our company or (ii) an organization of which our company is a shareholder or creditor if the Indemnitee serves such organization at our request.

 

We maintain insurance policies relating to certain liabilities that our directors and officers may incur in such capacity.

 

Item 7. Recent sales of unregistered securities.

 

None.

 

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Item 8. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this registration statement:

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

The following documents are filed as part of this registration statement:

 

Exhibit Number   Description
     
1.1+   Form of Underwriting Agreement
     
3.1*   Articles of Amendment of the Company
     
5.1+   Opinion of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
     
8.1+   Opinion of Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
     
8.2+   Opinion regarding certain U.S. Federal Income Taxation matters
     
10.1*   Form of Consulting Agreement, dated July 1, 2018, by and between the Company, BSD, Ltd. and Marc Seelenfreund
     
10.2*   Form of License Agreement, dated December 1, 2012, by and between Uniden America Corporation, Inc. & affiliates and Signifi Mobile.
     
10.3*   Form of Parent License Agreement, dated November 30, 2017, by and between Wilson Electronics, LLC and Signifi Mobile, Inc.
     
10.4*   2016 Siyata Mobile Inc. Stock Option Plan
     
21.1*   Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
     
23.1+   Consent of Independent Auditor
     
23.2+   Consent of Canadian law firm.
     
23.3+   Consent of Israeli law firm.
     
23.4+   Consent of U.S. law firm.
     
99.1+   Consent of Israeli law firm.
     
101.INS+   XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH+   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
101.CAL+   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
     
101.DEF+   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
     
101.LAB+   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
     
101.PRE+   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

*Filed herewith.

 

+ To be filed upon amendment.

 

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ITEM 9. UNDERTAKINGS.

 

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the Underwriter at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement, certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the Underwriter to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the provisions described in Item 6, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:

 

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

 

i. To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;

 

ii. To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement(or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective Registration Statement;

 

iii. To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

 

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof;

 

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering

  

(4) To file a post-effective amendment to the registration statement to include any financial statements required by “Item 8.A. of Form 20-F (17 CFR 249.220f)” at the start of any delayed offering or throughout a continuous offering. Financial statements and information otherwise required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Act need not be furnished, provided that the registrant includes in the prospectus, by means of a post-effective amendment, financial statements required pursuant to this paragraph (a)(4) and other information necessary to ensure that all other information in the prospectus is at least as current as the date of those financial statements.

 

(5) That, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b) (1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.

 

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(6) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:

 

Each prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

  

(7) For the purposes of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distributions of the securities, the undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

 

(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

 

(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

 

(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

 

(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature   Title   Date
         
/s/ Marc Seelenfreund   Chief Executive Officer and Director   March 19, 2020
Name: Marc Seelenfreund   (Principal Executive Officer)    
         
/s/ Gerald Bernstein   Chief Financial Officer   March 19, 2020
Name: Gerald Bernstein   (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)    

 

KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Marc Seelenfreund as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with the full power of substitution, for him and in his name, place or stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this registration statement (including post-effective amendments), and to sign any registration statement for the same offering covered by this registration statement that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462 promulgated under the Securities Act, and all post-effective amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agents or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Name   Title  
     
Steven Ospalak   Member of the Board  
     
Michael Kron   Member of the Board  
     
Brian Budd   Member of the Board  
     
Richard Hoy   Member of the Board  

 

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SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE UNITED STATES

 

Pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, the undersigned, the duly authorized representative in the United States of America, has signed this registration statement thereto.

 

 

 

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