EX-99.2 3 exhibit99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Zentek Ltd.: Exhibit 99.2 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

 

 

ZENTEK LTD.
(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

 

(Unaudited)

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

 

 

 


NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3) (a), if an auditor has not performed a review of the condensed interim financial statements, the statements must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor. The Company's independent auditor has not performed a review of these financial statements in accordance with standards established by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada for a review of financial statements by an entity's auditor.

 

Francis Dube Brian Bosse
Executive Chairman Chief Financial Officer

 



ZENTEK LTD.
(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

 

 

 

DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020 PAGE
   
   
Condensed Interim Unaudited Statements of Financial Position 1
   
Condensed Interim Unaudited Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss 2
   
Condensed Interim Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows 3
   
Condensed Interim Unaudited Statements of Changes in Equity 4
   
Notes to the Condensed Interim Unaudited Financial Statements 5-29


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ZENTEK LTD.
(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)
CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)   December 31,
2021
$
    March 31,
2021
$
    April 1,
2020
$
 
ASSETS         (Restated)
(Note 2)
    (Restated)
(Note 2)
 
  Current assets                  
Cash and cash equivalents [note 9]   3,076,238     3,091,549     805,947  
Amounts and other receivables   943,138     119,349     77,537  
Inventories [note 3]   271,040     -     -  
Prepaids and deposits   863,558     174,480     190,588  
Total current assets   5,153,974     3,385,378     1,074,072  
                   
Non-current assets                  
          Property and equipment [note 4]   2,304,446     705,221     99,515  
Total non-current assets   2,304,446     705,221     99,515  
Total assets   7,458,420     4,090,599     1,173,587  
                   
LIABILITIES                  
Current liabilities                  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [note 6]   958,559     373,103     415,896  
Current portion of lease liability [note 8]   142,189     122,452     -  
Unit subscriber deposits   -     2,008,728     -  
Deferred premium on flow-through shares   -     1,884     111,679  
Total current liabilities   1,100,748     2,506,167     527,575  
                   
  Non-current liabilities                  
         Lease liability [note 8]   172,812     281,873     -  
Total non-current liabilities   172,812     281,873     -  
Total liabilities   1,273,560     2,788,040     527,575  
                   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                  
Share capital [note 7(a)]   53,956,670     43,801,952     40,211,736  
Warrants [note 7(b)]   -     407,264     331,415  
Share-based payment reserve [note 7(c)]   5,487,590     3,270,399     1,599,609  
Shares to be issued   -     472,500     472,500  
Deficit   (53,259,400 )   (46,649,556 )   (41,969,248 )
Total shareholders' equity   6,184,860     1,302,559     646,012  
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities   7,458,420     4,090,599     1,173,587  
Commitments and Contingencies [note 13]                  
Subsequent Events [note 16]                  

See accompanying notes to the condensed interim unaudited financial statements

These financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on February 24, 2022.
Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors:

"Eric Wallman"

, Director

   

"Brian Bosse"

, Director


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ZENTEK LTD.
(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)
CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS



(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
  Three
Months
Ended
December 31,
2021
$
    Three
Months
Ended
December 31,
2020
$
    Nine
Months
Ended
December 31,
2021
$
    Nine
Months
Ended
December 31,
2020
$
 
          (Restated)
(Note 2)
          (Restated)
(Note 2)
 
                         
REVENUE   555,097     -     705,242     -  
                         
EXPENSES                        
Amortization [note 4]   120,995     14,216     271,859     29,976  
Consulting fees   144,572     102,500     657,661     290,252  
Exploration and evaluation expenses   -     467,104     436,916     775,985  
General and administrative [notes 10 and 15]   622,037     233,291     1,732,449     613,682  
Investor relations and promotion   43,790     38,535     129,568     61,852  
Professional fees   366,153     320,218     1,081,191     462,023  
Research and development   162,337     -     1,002,444     -  
Stock-based compensation [notes 7(c) and 10]   985,264     1,139,919     2,407,089     1,312,209  
Supplies and materials   238,854     133,655     420,207     167,195  
    2,684,002     2,449,438     8,139,384     3,713,174  
                         
Loss before the undernoted   (2,128,905 )   (2,449,438 )   (7,434,142 )   (3,713,174 )
                         
Interest and other income   2,261     1,756     15,557     4,750  
Premium on flow-through shares   -     49,931     1,884     96,684  
Government grants   211,465     122,549     329,728     303,620  
Total other income   213,726     174,236     347,169     405,054  
                         
Net loss for the period, being total comprehensive loss for the period   (1,915,179 )   (2,275,202 )   (7,086,973 )   (3,308,120 )
                         
Basic and diluted net loss per share [note 14]   0.02     0.03     0.08     0.04  

See accompanying notes to the condensed interim unaudited financial statements



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ZENTEK LTD.
(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)
CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    Nine
Months
Ended
December 31, 
2021
    Nine
Months
Ended
December 31, 
2020
 
(Stated in Canadian Dollars)   $     $  
          (Restated) (Note 2)  
             
OPERATING ACTIVITIES            
Loss for the period   (7,086,973 )   (3,308,120 )
Items not affecting cash            
  Amortization [note 4]   271,859     29,976  
Premium on flow-through shares   (1,884 )   (96,684 )
Non-cash exploration and evaluation expenses   47,869     130,198  
Stock-based compensation [note 7(c)]   2,407,089     1,312,209  
    (4,362,040 )   (1,932,421 )
Net change in non-cash working capital balances [note 9]   (1,144,041 )   131,886  
Cash flows from operating activities   (5,506,081 )   (1,800,535 )
             
INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
Purchase of property and equipment   (1,871,084 )   (100,329 )
Cash flows from investing activities   (1,871,084 )   (100,329 )
             
FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
Units issued [note 7(a)]   4,337,998     2,050,000  
Unit issue costs [note 7(a)]   (63,364 )   (37,661 )
Unit subscriber deposits   (2,008,728 )   -  
Proceeds from stock options exercised [note 7(a)]   323,267     359,666  
Proceeds from warrants exercised [note 7(a)]   4,866,415     896,291  
Payments on lease liability   (93,734 )   (32,100 )
Cash flows from financing activities   7,361,854     3,236,196  
             
Change in cash during the period   (15,311 )   1,335,332  
Cash, beginning of period   3,091,549     805,947  
Cash, end of period   3,076,238     2,141,279  
             
Supplementary disclosures - see note 9            

See accompanying notes to the condensed interim unaudited financial statements


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

    Number of     Share
Capital
    Warrants     Share-Based
Payment
Reserve
    Share to be
Issued
    Deficit     Total
Equity
 
(Stated in Canadian Dollars)   Shares     $     $     $     $     $     $  
                                  (Note 2)        
Balance as at March 31, 2020   80,405,791     40,211,736     331,415     1,599,609     472,500     (41,969,248 )   646,012  
Issuance of units [note 7(a)]   3,416,666     1,779,015     270,985     -     -     -     2,050,000  
Unit issue costs   -     (37,661 )   -     -     -     -     (37,661 )
Issuance of shares for debt [note 7(a)]   115,711     45,200     -     -     -     -     45,200  
Stock options exercised [note 7(a)]   633,333     594,333     -     (234,667 )   -     -     359,666  
Warrants exercised [note 7(a)]   1,465,596     1,075,469     (179,178 )   -     -     -     896,291  
Recognition of stock-based compensation [note 7(c)]   -     -     -     1,442,407     -     -     1,442,407  
Stock options expired [note 7(c)]   -     -     -     (283,000 )   -     283,000     -  
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the period [note 2]   -     -     -     -     -     (3,308,120 )   (3,308,120 )
Balance as at December 31, 2020   86,037,097     43,668,092     423,222     2,524,349     472,500     (44,994,368 )   2,093,795  
                                           
Balance as at March 31, 2021   86,199,849     43,801,952     407,264     3,270,399     472,500     (46,649,556 )   1,302,559  
Issuance of units [note 7(a)]   1,735,199     3,589,111     748,887     -     -     -     4,337,998  
Unit issue costs [note 7(a)]   15,592     (44,850 )   (18,514 )   -     -     -     (63,364 )
Issuance of shares for debt [note 7(a)]   19,157     50,000     -     -     -     -     50,000  
Stock options exercised [note 7(a)]   493,333     561,034     -     (237,767 )   -     -     323,267  
Warrants exercised [note 7(a)]   4,256,064     5,999,423     (1,133,008 )   -     -     -     4,866,415  
Recognition of stock-based compensation [note 7(c)]   -     -     -     2,454,958     -     -     2,454,958  
Share purchase warrants expired [note 7(b)]   -     -     (4,629 )   -     -     4,629     -  
Reversal of shares to be issued   -     -     -     -     (472,500 )   472,500     -  
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the period   -     -     -     -     -     (7,086,973 )   (7,086,973 )
Balance as at December 31, 2021   92,719,194     53,956,670     -     5,487,590     -     (53,259,400 )   6,184,860  

See accompanying notes to the condensed interim unaudited financial statements


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

1. NATURE OF BUSINESS

Effective October 27, 2021, ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd. obtained TSX Venture Exchange approval to change its name to Zentek Ltd. (the "Company"). The Company was incorporated on July 29, 2008 under the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada. The principal business of the Company is to develop opportunities in the graphene and related nano-materials industry based on its intellectual property, patents and unique Albany graphite. The address of the Company's executive office is 210 - 1205 Amber Drive, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6M4, Canada.

The Company is an emerging high-tech nano-graphite and graphene materials company based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The current focus is to bring to market innovative products including surgical masks and HVAC filters with the Company's ZENGuard coating, Rapid Detection Point of Care diagnostics tests and continue to develop potential pharmaceutical products based on its patent-pending graphene-based compound.

There has been a global outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), which has had a significant impact on businesses through the restrictions put in place by the Canadian, provincial and municipal governments regarding travel, business operations and isolation/quarantine orders. At this time, it is unknown the extent of the impact the COVID-19 outbreak may have on the Company as this will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and that cannot be predicted with confidence. These uncertainties arise from the inability to predict the ultimate geographic spread of the disease, and the duration of the outbreak, including the duration of travel restrictions, business closures or disruptions, and quarantine/isolation measures that are currently, or may be put, in place by Canada and other countries to fight the virus.


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") applicable to the preparation of interim financial statements, including International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 - Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies followed in these condensed interim financial statements were applied on a consistent basis as those applied in the Company's audited annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021, except as noted below.

The condensed interim financial statements do not contain all disclosures required under IFRS and should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited annual financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended March 31, 2021.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.

Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant accounts that require estimates as the basis for determining the stated amounts include exploration and evaluation assets, share-based payments, allocation of financing proceeds and income taxes. Differences may be material.

During the nine month period ended December 31, 2021, the Company began generating operating revenue and carrying inventory. As such, the Company adopted the following significant accounting policies.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized only when it is probable that the economic benefit associated with the transaction will flow to the Company. However, when an uncertainty arises about the collectability of an amount already included in revenue, the uncollectable amount, or the amount in respect of which recovery has ceased to be probable, it is recognized as an expense, rather than as an adjustment of the amount of revenue originally recognized. The Company's main source of revenue consists of supplying anti-microbial coating to the customer. Each revenue transaction consists of two main components: 1) a fixed price upon the customer's ordering of the product; and 2) a variable price upon the customer's sale of the product to third parties. Revenue is recognized once the product is delivered to the customer, the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured.

Inventories

Inventories are comprised of raw materials. Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on a standard cost basis, and includes the purchase price and other costs, such as import duties, taxes and transportation costs. Inventory cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis and any trade discounts and rebates are deducted from the purchase price. Raw material costs include the purchase cost of the materials and freight-in.


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet Adopted

Certain pronouncements were issued by the IASB or the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") that are mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after April 1, 2022 or later periods. Many are not applicable or do not have a significant impact to the Company and have been excluded. The following have not yet been adopted and are being evaluated to determine their impact on the Company.

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

IAS 37 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities, and Contingent Assets ("IAS 37") was amended. The amendments clarify that when assessing if a contract is onerous, the cost of fulfilling the contract includes all costs that relate directly to the contract - i.e. a full-cost approach. Such costs include both the incremental costs of the contract (i.e. costs a company would avoid if it did not have the contract) and an allocation of other direct costs incurred on activities required to fulfill the contract - e.g. contract management and supervision, or depreciation of equipment used in fulfilling the contract. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2022.

IAS 16 - Property, Plant and Equipment ("IAS 16") was amended. The amendments introduce new guidance, such that the proceeds from selling items before the related property, plant and equipment is available for its intended use can no longer be deducted from the cost. Instead, such proceeds are to be recognized in profit or loss, together with the costs of producing those items. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2022.

Change in Accounting Policy and Restatement

During the nine month period ended December 31, 2021, the Company changed its accounting policy of capitalizing exploration and evaluation expenditures. The Company believes that expensing such costs as incurred provides more reliable and relevant financial information. Cost of exploration properties, including the cost of acquiring prospective properties and mineral rights, and exploration and evaluation costs are expensed until it has been established that a mineral property is commercially viable. Previously, the Company capitalized these amounts. The financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2020 and as at March 31, 2021 and April 1, 2020 have been restated to reflect adjustments made as a result of this change in accounting policy.

The following is a reconciliation of the Company's financial statements as at April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021 and for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2020.


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Change in Accounting Policy (continued)

Statement of Financial Position




  April 1, 2020
as previously reported
$
    Adjustment
$
    April 1, 2020
as restated
$
 
  ASSETS                  
  Current assets                  
Cash   805,947     -     805,947  
Amounts and other receivables   77,537     -     77,537  
Prepaids and deposits   190,588     -     190,588  
Total current assets   1,074,072     -     1,074,072  
                   
Non-current assets                  
Property and equipment   99,515     -     99,515  
Exploration and evaluation assets   25,065,071     (25,065,071 )   -  
Total non-current assets   25,164,586     (25,065,071 )   99,515  
Total assets   26,238,658     (25,065,071 )   1,173,587  
                   
LIABILITIES                  
Current liabilities                  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   415,896     -     415,896  
Deferred premium on flow-through shares   111,679     -     111,679  
Total liabilities   527,575     -     527,575  
                   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                  
Share capital   40,211,736     -     40,211,736  
Warrants   331,415     -     331,415  
Share-based payment reserve   1,599,609     -     1,599,609  
Shares to be issued   472,500     -     472,500  
Deficit   (16,904,177 )   (25,065,071 )   (41,969,248 )
Total shareholders' equity   25,711,083     (25,065,071 )   646,012  
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities   26,238,658     (25,065,071 )   1,173,587  


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Change in Accounting Policy (continued)

Statement of Financial Position

    March 31, 2021
as previously reported
$
    Adjustment
$
    March 31, 2021 as restated
$
 
                   
  ASSETS                  
  Current assets                  
Cash   3,091,549     -     3,091,549  
Amounts and other receivables   119,349     -     119,349  
Prepaids and deposits   174,480     -     174,480  
Total current assets   3,385,378     -     3,385,378  
                   
Non-current assets                  
Property and equipment   705,221     -     705,221  
Exploration and evaluation assets   26,159,729     (26,159,729 )   -  
Total non-current assets   26,864,950     (26,159,729 )   705,221  
Total assets   30,250,328     (26,159,729 )   4,090,599  
                   
LIABILITIES                  
Current liabilities                  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   373,103     -     373,103  
Current portion of lease liability   122,452     -     122,452  
Unit subscriber deposits   2,008,728     -     2,008,728  
Deferred premium on flow-through shares   1,884     -     1,884  
Total current liabilities   2,506,167     -     2,506,167  
                   
  Non-current liabilities                  
       Lease liability   281,873     -     281,873  
Total non-current liabilities   281,873     -     281,873  
Total liabilities   2,788,040     -     2,788,040  
                   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                  
Share capital   43,801,952     -     43,801,952  
Warrants   407,264     -     407,264  
Share-based payment reserve   3,270,399     -     3,270,399  
Shares to be issued   472,500     -     472,500  
Deficit   (20,489,827 )   (26,159,729 )   (46,649,556 )
Total shareholders' equity   27,462,288     (26,159,729 )   1,302,559  
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities   30,250,328     (26,159,729 )   4,090,599  


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Change in Accounting Policy (continued)

Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

 

    Three months ended
December 31, 2020
as previously reported
   
Adjustment
    Three months
ended
December 31,
2020
as restated
 
    $     $     $  
EXPENSES                  
Amortization   14,216     -     14,216  
Consulting fees   102,500     -     102,500  
Exploration and evaluation expenses   -     467,104     467,104  
General and administrative   233,291     -     233,291  
Investor relations and promotion   38,535     -     38,535  
Professional fees   320,218     -     320,218  
Stock-based compensation   1,139,919     -     1,139,919  
Supplies and materials   133,655     -     133,655  
    1,982,334     467,104     2,449,438  
                   
Loss before the undernoted   1,982,334     467,104     2,449,438  
                   
Interest and other income   1,756     -     1,756  
Premium on flow-through shares   49,931     -     49,931  
Government grants   82,220     40,329     122,549  
Total other income   133,907     40,329     174,236  
                   
Net loss for the period, being total comprehensive loss for the period   (1,848,427 )   (426,775 )   (2,275,202 )
                   
Basic and diluted net loss per share   0.02           0.03  


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Change in Accounting Policy (continued)

Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

    Nine months ended
December 31, 2020
as previously reported
$
    Adjustment
$
    Nine months
ended
December 31,
2020
as restated
$
 
                   
EXPENSES                  
Amortization   29,976     -     29,976  
Consulting fees   290,252     -     290,252  
Exploration and evaluation expenses   -     775,985     775,985  
General and administrative   613,682     -     613,682  
Investor relations and promotion   61,852     -     61,852  
Professional fees   462,023     -     462,023  
Stock-based compensation   1,312,209     -     1,312,209  
Supplies and materials   167,195     -     167,195  
    2,937,189     775,985     3,713,174  
                   
Loss before the undernoted   2,937,189     775,985     3,713,174  
                   
Interest and other income   4,750     -     4,750  
Premium on flow-through shares   96,684     -     96,684  
Government grants   196,172     107,448     303,620  
Total other income   297,606     107,448     405,054  
                   
Net loss for the period,  being total comprehensive loss for the period   (2,639,583 )   (668,537 )   (3,308,120 )
                   
Basic and diluted net loss per share   0.03           0.04  


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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Change in Accounting Policy (continued)

Statement of Cash Flows

 

    Nine months ended
December 31, 2020
as previously reported
   
Adjustment 
    Nine months
ended
December 31,
2020 as restated
 
    $     $     $  
                   
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                  
Loss for the period   (2,639,583 )   (668,537 )   (3,308,120 )
Items not affecting cash                  
Amortization   29,976     -     29,976  
Premium on flow-through shares   (96,684 )   -     (96,684 )
Non-cash exploration and evaluation expenses   -     130,198     130,198  
Stock-based compensation   1,312,209     -     1,312,209  
    (1,394,082 )   (538,339 )   (1,932,421 )
Net change in non-cash working capital balances   87,791     44,095     131,886  
Cash flows from operating activities   (1,306,291 )   (494,244 )   (1,800,535 )
                   
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                  
Mineral exploration and evaluation expenditures   (601,692 )   601,692     -  
Government assistance received   107,448     (107,448 )   -  
Purchase of equipment   (100,329 )   -     (100,329 )
Cash flows from investing activities   (594,573 )   494,244     (100,329 )
                   
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                  
Units issued   2,050,000     -     2,050,000  
Unit issue costs   (37,661 )   -     (37,661 )
Proceeds from stock options exercised   359,666     -     359,666  
Proceeds from warrants exercised   896,291     -     896,291  
Payments on lease liability   (32,100 )         (32,100 )
Cash flows from financing activities   3,236,196     -     3,236,196  
                   
Change in cash during the period   1,335,332     -     1,335,332  
Cash, beginning of period   805,947     -     805,947  
Cash, end of period   2,141,279     -     2,141,279  

3. INVENTORIES

    December 31,
2021
    March 31,
2021
 
    $     $  
             
Raw materials   271,040     -  

 

 

 

 


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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

For the nine months ended December 31, 2021


Cost    Balance at
March 31
2021

$
   

Additions

$
   

Disposals

$
    Balance at
December 31
2021

$
 
Equipment - Automotive   1,439     -     -     1,439  
Equipment - Office   15,799     10,610     -     26,409  
Equipment - Lab and Field   251,699     315,001     -     566,700  
Computers   51,151     45,625     -     96,776  
Computer software   19,846     18,544     -     38,390  
Signage   4,917     -     -     4,917  
Leasehold improvements   111,190     110,286     -     221,476  
Asset under construction (i)   -     1,371,018     -     1,371,018  
Right-of-Use Asset - building (ii)   478,223     -     -     478,223  
Total   934,264     1,871,084     -     2,805,348  

Accumulated amortization   Balance at     Amortization           Balance at  
    March 31     for the           December 31  
    2021     period     Disposals     2021  
    $     $     $     $  
Equipment - Automotive   1,325     17     -     1,342  
Equipment - Office   14,501     1,786     -     16,287  
Equipment - Lab and Field   89,881     71,522     -     161,403  
Computers   38,890     8,683     -     47,573  
Computer software   19,846     13,908     -     33,754  
Signage   1,770     472     -     2,242  
Leasehold improvements   37,063     55,369     -     92,432  
Right-of-Use Asset - building (ii)   25,767     120,102     -     145,869  
Total   229,043     271,859     -     500,902  

Carrying amounts   At   At  
    March 31,   December 31,  
    2021   2021  
    $   $  
Equipment - Automotive   114   97  
Equipment - Office   1,298   10,122  
Equipment - Lab and Field   161,818   405,297  
Computers   12,261   49,203  
Computer software   -   4,636  
Signage   3,147   2,675  
Leasehold improvements   74,127   129,044  
Asset under construction (i)   -   1,371,018  
Right-of-Use Asset - building (ii)   452,456   332,354  
Total   705,221   2,304,446  


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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (continued)

For the year ended March 31, 2021

Cost   Balance at
March 31
2020
$
    Additions
$
    Disposals
$
    Balance at
March 31
2021
$
 
Equipment - Automotive   1,439     -     -     1,439  
Equipment - Office   15,799     -     -     15,799  
Equipment - Lab and Field   129,939     121,760     -     251,699  
Computers   49,127     2,024     -     51,151  
Computer software   538     19,308     -     19,846  
Signage   4,917     -     -     4,917  
Leasehold improvements   -     111,190     -     111,190  
Right-of-Use Asset - building (ii)   -     478,223     -     478,223  
Total   201,759     732,505     -     934,264  

Accumulated amortization   Balance at     Amortization           Balance at  
    March 31     for the           March 31  
    2020     year     Disposals     2021  
    $     $     $     $  
Equipment - Automotive   1,296     29     -     1,325  
Equipment - Office   14,177     324     -     14,501  
Equipment - Lab and Field   49,426     40,455     -     89,881  
Computers   35,824     3,066     -     38,890  
Computer software   538     19,308     -     19,846  
Signage   983     787     -     1,770  
Leasehold improvements   -     37,063     -     37,063  
Right-of-Use Asset - building (ii)   -     25,767     -     25,767  
Total   102,244     126,799     -     229,043  

Carrying amounts   At March 31,     At March 31,  
    2020     2021  
    $     $  
Equipment - Automotive   143     114  
Equipment - Office   1,622     1,298  
Equipment - Lab and Field   80,513     161,818  
Computers   13,303     12,261  
Computer software   -     -  
Signage   3,934     3,147  
Leasehold improvements   -     74,127  
Right-of-Use Asset - building (ii)   -     452,456  
Total   99,515     705,221  


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(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (continued)

(i) The Company's asset under construction relates to costs incurred for the design and development of a silver-graphene oxide pilot plant. No amortization has been recorded on this asset as it is not yet available for use.

(ii) The Company's right-of-use leased asset includes its manufacturing facility located in Guelph, Ontario. It is the Company's policy to amortize the right-of-use asset using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. Amortization expense on this leased asset for the nine months ended December 31, 2021 was $120,102 (2020: $nil).

5. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION PROPERTY

The 100%-owned Albany Graphite Deposit (the "Albany Property") is located in Northern Ontario, Canada. An NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Albany Project was completed in July 2015.

6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

    December 31,
2021
$
    March 31,
2021
$
 
             
Trade payables   933,559     348,103  
Accrued liabilities   25,000     25,000  
    958,559     373,103  


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(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

7. SHARE CAPITAL

(a) Share Capital

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares, with no par value.

During the nine month period ended December 31, 2021, the Company completed the following share capital transactions:

On April 8, 2021, the Company completed a private placement in which a total of 1,735,199 units were issued at $2.50 per unit for gross proceeds of $4,337,998. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant with each whole warrant exercisable at $3.00 for a period of two years. Unit issue costs associated with this private placement totaled $102,343 of which $38,979 was settled through the issuance of 15,592 shares.

A total of 493,333 common shares were issued upon exercise of 493,333 stock options at exercise prices ranging from $0.40 to $0.72 per option for total proceeds of $323,267. The carrying value of the options, being $237,767, was removed from Share-based payment reserve and added to share capital.

A total of 4,256,064 common shares were issued upon exercise of 4,256,064 warrants at exercise prices ranging from $0.50 to $3.00 per warrant for total proceeds of $4,865,994. The carrying value of the warrants, being $1,133,429, was removed from warrants and added to share capital.

On December 9, 2021, pursuant to a licensing agreement, the Company issued 19,157 common shares to a trade creditor at an agreed upon price of $2.61 per common share in settlement of amounts owing.

During the nine month period ended December 31, 2020, the Company completed the following share capital transactions:

On June 26, 2020 and July 6, 2020, in a private placement, a total of 3,416,666 units were issued at $0.60 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,050,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant with each whole warrant exercisable at $0.80 for a period of two years. Share issue costs associated with this private placement totaled $37,661.

On August 19, 2020, pursuant to a shares for debt agreement, the Company issued 115,711 common shares to a trade creditor at a variable agreed upon price of between $0.34 and $0.59 per common share in settlement of various amounts owing. There was no gain or loss as a result of this debt settlement.

A total of 633,333 common shares were issued upon exercise of 633,333 stock options at exercise prices ranging from $0.53 to $0.72 per option for total proceeds of $359,666. The carrying value of the options, being $234,667, was removed from Share-based payment reserve and added to share capital.

A total of 1,465,596 common shares were issued upon exercise of 1,465,596 warrants at exercise prices ranging from $0.50 to $0.80 per warrant for total proceeds of $896,291. The carrying value of the warrants, being $179,178, was removed from warrants and added to share capital.


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(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

7. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

(b) Share Purchase Warrants

The Company had no share purchase warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2021.

The following is a summary of warrants activity for the periods ended December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021:

    Nine months ended
December 31, 2021
    Year ended
March 31, 2021
 
          Weighted           Weighted  
          average           average  
    Number     exercise price     Number     exercise price  
          $           $  
Balance, beginning of period   3,393,965     0.67     3,293,976     0.58  
Granted   867,598     3.00     1,708,337     0.80  
Exercised   (4,256,064 )   1.14     (1,608,348 )   0.62  
Expired   (5,499 )   3.00     -     -  
Balance, end of period   -     -     3,393,965     0.67  

On April 8, 2021, the Company issued 867,598 share purchase warrants as part of a private placement financing with an exercise price of $3.00 and an expiry date of April 8, 2023. The expiry date was accelerated to November 3, 2021. The grant date fair value of these warrants was $0.84. The fair value of these warrants was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 97%; risk-free interest rate of 0.31%; and expected life of 2 years.

On June 26, 2020 and July 6, 2020, the Company issued 1,708,337 share purchase warrants as part of a private placement financing with an exercise price of $0.80 and an expiry date of June 26, 2022. The expiry date was accelerated to November 3, 2021. The grant date fair value of these warrants was $0.16. The fair value of these warrants was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 79%; risk-free interest rate of 0.30%; and expected life of 2 years.

On December 19, 2019, the Company issued 137,100 share purchase warrants as part of the share issue costs related to a private placement financing with an exercise price of $0.50 and an expiry date of December 19, 2021. The grant date fair value of these warrants was $0.10. The fair value of these warrants was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 73%; risk-free interest rate of 1.67%; and expected life of 2 years.


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(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

7. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

(c) Stock Options and Share-Based Payment Reserve

The Company has a stock option plan (the "Plan") for directors, officers, employees and consultants. The Plan authorizes the granting of options to purchase up to a maximum of 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares at the time of grant, of which 7,498,334 options are outstanding as at December 31, 2021.

The Plan provides that:

a) any options granted pursuant to the Plan shall expire no later than ten years after the date of grant;

b) any options granted pursuant to the Plan shall be non-assignable and non-transferable;

c) the number of common shares issuable pursuant to the Plan to any one person in any 12-month period shall not exceed 5% of the outstanding common shares;

d) the number of common shares issuable pursuant to the Plan to any one consultant in any 12-month period may not exceed 2% of the outstanding common shares;

e) the number of common shares issuable pursuant to the Plan to persons employed in investor relation activities may not exceed 2% of the outstanding common shares in any 12-month period.

f) the Plan provides that options shall expire and terminate 90 days following the date the optionee ceases to be an employee, director or officer of, or consultant to, the Company, provided that if such termination is as a result of death of the optionee, the optionee's personal representative shall have one year to exercise such options.

g) the number of common shares: (1) reserved for issuance to insiders of the Company may not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares; and (2) which may be issued to insiders within a one-year period may not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares.

h) the Plan provides that options granted under the Plan shall vest in the optionee, and may be exercisable by the optionee under certain vesting terms.

During the nine month period ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued the following stock options:

On April 13, 2021, the Company issued 50,000 stock options to a consultant with an exercise price of $1.76 per share and an expiry date of April 13, 2023. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $0.92. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 100%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.31%; and expected life of 2 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultant is as follows: 100% at August 13, 2021.

On April 13, 2021, the Company issued 50,000 stock options to an employee with an exercise price of $1.76 per share and an expiry date of April 13, 2026. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $1.16. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 85%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.31%; and expected life of 5 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the employee is as follows: 1/3 at April 13, 2021; 1/3 at April 13, 2022; 1/3 at April 13, 2023.

On June 30, 2021, the Company issued 150,000 stock options to a consultant with an exercise price of $3.50 per share and an expiry date of June 30, 2024. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $2.01. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 93%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.45%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultant is as follows: 1/3 at June 30, 2021; 1/3 at June 30, 2022; 1/3 at June 30, 2023.


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(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

7. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

(c) Stock Options and Share-Based Payment Reserve (continued)

On July 23, 2021, the Company issued 25,000 stock options to an employee with an exercise price of $3.10 per share and an expiry date of July 23, 2024. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $1.75. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 91%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.45%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the employee is as follows: 1/3 at July 23, 2021; 1/3 at July 23, 2022; 1/3 at July 23, 2023.

On September 3, 2021, the Company issued 100,000 stock options to numerous employees with an exercise price of $3.69 per share and an expiry date of September 3, 2024. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $2.12. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 91%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.53%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the employees is as follows: 1/3 at September 3, 2021; 1/3 at March 3, 2022; 1/3 at September 3, 2022.

On September 21, 2021, the Company issued 120,000 stock options to a consultant with an exercise price of $4.08 per share and an expiry date of September 21, 2024. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $2.31. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 91%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.53%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultant is as follows: 1/3 at September 21, 2021; 1/3 at September 21, 2022; 1/3 at September 21, 2023.

On October 13, 2021, the Company issued 100,000 stock options to numerous employees with an exercise price of $4.92 per share and an expiry date of October 13, 2024. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $2.84. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 91%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 1.07%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the employees is as follows: 1/3 at October 13, 2021; 1/3 at October 13, 2022; 1/3 at October 13, 2023.

On October 26, 2021, the Company issued 50,000 stock options to an employee with an exercise price of $4.77 per share and an expiry date of October 26, 2024. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $2.75. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 91%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 1.07%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the employee is as follows: 1/3 at October 26, 2021; 1/3 at October 26, 2022; 1/3 at October 26, 2023.

On November 1, 2021, the Company issued 100,000 stock options to numerous consultants with an exercise price of $5.67 per share and an expiry date of November 1, 2024. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $3.21. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 89%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 1.05%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultants is as follows: 1/3 at November 1, 2021; 1/3 at November 1, 2022; 1/3 at November 1, 2023.


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

7. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

(c) Stock Options and Share-Based Payment Reserve (continued)

On December 15, 2021, the Company issued 25,000 stock options to an employee with an exercise price of $5.20 per share and an expiry date of December 15, 2026. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $3.39. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 82%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.99%; and expected life of 5 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the employee is as follows: 1/3 at December 15, 2021; 1/3 at December 15, 2022; 1/3 at December 15, 2023.

On December 29, 2021, the Company issued 200,000 stock options to an employee and a consultant with an exercise price of $5.22 per share and an expiry date of December 29, 2024. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $2.96. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 89%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.99%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the employee is as follows: 1/3 at December 29, 2021; 1/3 at June 29, 2022; 1/3 at December 29, 2022. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultant is as follows: 1/3 at December 29, 2021; 1/3 at December 29, 2022; 1/3 at December 29, 2023.

During the nine month period ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued the following stock options:

On May 8, 2020, the Company issued 600,000 stock options to a number of directors, officers, employees and consultants with an exercise price of $0.40 per share and an expiry date of May 8, 2025. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $0.22. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 75%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.30%; and expected life of 5 years. The vesting period of the options granted to directors is as follows: 1/3 at May 8, 2020; 1/3 at November 8, 2020; 1/3 at May 8, 2021. The vesting period of the options granted to the officers, employees and consultants is as follows: 1/3 at May 8, 2020; 1/3 at May 8, 2021; 1/3 at May 8, 2022.

On May 16, 2020, the Company issued 100,000 stock options to a consultant with an exercise price of $0.40 per share and an expiry date of May 16, 2025. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $0.24. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 75%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.30%; and expected life of 5 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultant is as follows: 1/3 at May 16, 2020; 1/3 at November 16, 2020; 1/3 at May 16, 2021.

On July 6, 2020, the Company issued 100,000 stock options to a consultant with an exercise price of $0.68 per share and an expiry date of July 6, 2025. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $0.41. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 75%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.26%; and expected life of 5 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultant is as follows: 1/3 at July 6, 2020; 1/3 at July 6, 2021; 1/3 at July 6, 2022.


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

7. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

(c) Stock Options and Share-Based Payment Reserve (continued)

On July 24, 2020, the Company issued 150,000 stock options to a consultant with an exercise price of $0.63 per share and an expiry date of July 24, 2025. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $0.38. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 75%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.26%; and expected life of 5 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultant is as follows: 1/3 at July 24, 2020; 1/3 at July 24, 2021; 1/3 at July 24, 2022.

On October 6, 2020, the Company issued 400,000 stock options to a number of directors with an exercise price of $0.75 per share and an expiry date of October 6, 2025. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $0.45. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 79%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.24%; and expected life of 5 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the directors is as follows: 1/3 at October 6, 2020; 1/3 at April 6, 2021; 1/3 at October 6, 2021.

On November 24, 2020, the Company issued 75,000 stock options to a consultant with an exercise price of $1.77 per share and an expiry date of November 24, 2025. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $1.14. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 82%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.27%; and expected life of 5 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultant is as follows: 1/2 at November 24, 2020; 1/2 at May 24, 2021.

On December 9, 2020, the Company issued 250,000 stock options to a number of consultants with an exercise price of $1.64 per share and an expiry date of December 9, 2023. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $0.91. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 88%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.20%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the consultant is as follows: 1/3 at December 9, 2020; 1/3 at December 9, 2021; 1/3 at December 9, 2022.

On December 30, 2020, the Company issued 1,000,000 stock options to a number of directors with an exercise price of $3.32 per share and an expiry date of December 30, 2025. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $2.15. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 83%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.20%; and expected life of 5 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the directors is as follows: 1/3 at December 30, 2020; 1/3 at June 30, 2021; 1/3 at December 30, 2021.

On December 30, 2020, the Company issued 425,000 stock options to a number of employees and consultants with an exercise price of $3.32 per share and an expiry date of December 30, 2023. The grant date fair value of these stock options was $1.92. The fair value of these options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 92%; expected forfeiture rate of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.20%; and expected life of 3 years. The vesting period of the options granted to the employees and consultants is as follows: 1/3 at December 30, 2020; 1/3 at December 30, 2021; 1/3 at December 30, 2022.


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

7. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

(c) Stock Options and Share-Based Payment Reserve (continued)

The Company's computation of expected volatility for the nine months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is based on the Company's market close price over a prior period equal to the expected life of the options.

The Company applies the fair value method of accounting for share-based payment awards to directors, officers, employees and non-employees. Accordingly, the following amounts have been recognized as compensation expense, exploration and evaluation expense and under capital stock as share-based payment reserve:

    Nine months
Ended
December 31,
2021
    Nine months
Ended
December 31,
2020
 
    $     $  
             
Stock-based compensation expense      2,407,089     1,312,209  
Exploration and evaluation expense      47,869     130,198  
    2,454,958     1,442,407  

Stock option and share-based payment activity for the periods ended December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021 are summarized as follows:

    Nine months ended     Year ended  
    December 31, 2021     March 31, 2021  
          Weighted           Weighted  
          average           average  
    Number     exercise price     Number     exercise price  
          $           $  
Balance, beginning of period   7,021,667     1.13     4,775,000     0.55  
Granted   970,000     4.24     3,100,000     1.94  
Exercised   (493,333 )   0.64     (653,333 )   0.57  
Expired   -     -     (200,000 )   1.67  
Balance, end of period   7,498,334     1.56     7,021,667     1.13  


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

7. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

(c) Stock Options and Share-Based Payment Reserve (continued)

At December 31, 2021, outstanding options to acquire common shares of the Company were as follows:

Expiry Date Exercise Price
$
  Number of
Options
Issued
#
    Number of
Options
Exercisable
#
    Grant date fair
value
$
    Weighted
average
remaining
contractual life
(years)
 
April 13, 2023 1.76   50,000     50,000     46,000     1.28  
July 3, 2023 0.50   1,350,000     1,350,000     405,000     1.50  
August 13, 2023 0.53   740,000     740,000     244,200     1.62  
November 14, 2023 0.40   100,000     100,000     26,000     1.87  
December 9, 2023 1.64   250,000     166,667     227,500     1.94  
December 30, 2023 3.32   425,000     283,333     816,000     2.00  
June 30, 2024 3.50   150,000     50,000     301,500     2.50  
July 17, 2024 0.40   1,225,000     1,225,000     208,250     2.55  
July 23, 2024 3.10   25,000     8,333     43,750     2.56  
September 3, 2024 3.69   100,000     33,333     212,000     2.68  
September 21, 2024 4.08   120,000     40,000     277,200     2.73  
October 13, 2024 4.92   100,000     33,333     189,333     2.79  
October 26, 2024 4.77   50,000     16,667     137,500     2.82  
November 1, 2024 5.67   100,000     33,333     321,000     2.84  
December 10, 2024 0.40   80,000     80,000     15,200     2.95  
December 29, 2024 5.22   200,000     66,667     592,000     3.00  
May 8, 2025 0.40   600,000     483,333     132,000     3.35  
May 16, 2025 0.40   100,000     66,667     24,000     3.38  
July 6, 2025 0.68   33,334     -     13,667     3.52  
July 24, 2025 0.63   150,000     100,000     57,000     3.56  
October 6, 2025 0.75   400,000     400,000     180,000     3.77  
November 24, 2025 1.77   75,000     75,000     85,500     3.90  
December 30, 2025 3.32   1,000,000     1,000,000     2,150,000     4.00  
April 13, 2026 1.76   50,000     16,667     58,000     4.28  
December 15, 2026 5.20   25,000     8,333     84,750     4.96  
      7,498,334     6,426,666     6,847,350     2.62  


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

8. LEASE LIABILITY

During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement for its future corporate headquarters and current manufacturing facility. The initial term of the lease is for three years commencing on February 1, 2021 and terminating on January 31, 2024, subject to a right of extension as described herein. The initial term of the lease is paid in monthly instalments of $16,050 plus HST for the base rent. Pursuant to the terms of the lease, at the end of the initial term the Company has the right to extend the lease for a further three year period to be paid in monthly instalments of $17,120 plus HST.

The lease liability relates to the above noted agreement which expires on January 31, 2024. The lease liability for the periods ended December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021 is as follows: 

    Nine months     Year  
    Ended     Ended  
    December 31,     March 31,  
    2021     2021  
    $     $  
             
Lease liability   315,001     404,325  
Less: current portion   (142,189 )   (122,452 )
Long-term portion   172,812     281,873  

Interest expense recognized on the lease liability for the nine months ended December 31, 2021 was $55,126 (2020: $nil) which is included under general and administrative expenses on the statement of loss and comprehensive loss.

9. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES ON STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Changes in non-cash working capital balances consist of:

    December 31,
2021
$
    December 31,
2020
$
 
Amounts and other receivables   (823,789 )   (55,520 )
Inventories   (271,040 )   -  
Prepaids and deposits   (689,078 )   (9,071 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   639,866     196,477  
    (1,144,041 )   131,886  
             
Supplementary disclosures:            
             
Shares issued to settle debt $ 50,000   $ 45,200  

 

Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of:   December 31,     March 31,  
    2021     2021  
    $     $  
             
    Cash in bank      2,876,238     3,091,549  
    Cashable guaranteed investment certificate, 0.5%, maturing December 2022       200,000     -  
    3,076,238     3,091,549  

 

 


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The remuneration of directors and other members of key management personnel during the nine month periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

    2021     2020  
    $     $  
             
Short-term benefits   577,500     482,167  
Stock-based compensation   1,067,814     1,073,699  
    1,645,314     1,555,866  

As part of the private placement issued during the nine months ended December 31, 2021 as disclosed in note 7(a), officers and directors of the Company purchased 36,000 units for gross proceeds of $90,000.

In accordance with IAS 24, key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company directly or indirectly, including any directors (executive and non-executive) of the Company.

The remuneration of directors and key executives is determined by the board of directors having regard to the performance of individuals and market trends.

See also note 13(b).


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED RISKS

The Company's operations include the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada, as well as intellectual property in Canada and foreign jurisdictions. The Company examines the various financial risks to which it is exposed and assesses the impact and likelihood of occurrence. These risks may include credit risk, liquidity risk, currency risk, interest rate risk and other risks. Where material, these risks are reviewed and monitored by the Board of Directors. There have been no significant changes in the risks, objectives, policies and procedures for managing risks during the nine month period ended December 31, 2021.

a) Credit Risk

Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the financial benefits of contracts with a specific counterparty will be lost if a counterparty defaults on its obligations under the contract. This includes any cash amounts owed to the Company by those counterparties, less any amounts owed to the counterparty by the Company where a legal right of set-off exists and also includes the fair values of contracts with individual counterparties which are recorded in the financial statements.

i) Trade Credit Risk

As the Company has commenced production and sales, it is exposed to trade credit risk with respect to its amounts receivable. The Company manages its credit risk by reviewing and assessing credit exposure prior to facilities being committed to customers. Overall the Company's credit risk has increased from the prior period as a result of trade receivables now being generated through sales.

ii) Cash and Cash Equivalents

In order to manage credit and liquidity risk, the Company's cash is held through a large Canadian Financial Institution and the Company invests only in highly rated investment grade instruments that have maturities of one year or less.

b) Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are due within the current operating period.

c) Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The risk that the Company will realize a significant loss as a result of a decline in the fair market value of investments or items held within cash and cash equivalents is limited given that the majority have a relatively short maturity. The Company manages its interest rate risk with investments by investing the majority of funds in short-term investments and therefore is not exposed to significant fluctuations in interest rates. The Company believes that its interest rate risk is minimal.

d) Currency Risk

The Company is exposed to the financial risk related to the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates. The functional and reporting currency of the Company is the Canadian dollar. The Company is involved with a small number of foreign vendors in the United States of America. Changes in the currency exchange rates between the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar could have an effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The Company has not hedged its exposure to currency fluctuations as the exposure has been deemed to be minimal.


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED RISKS (continued)

e) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

IFRS 7 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the input to valuation techniques used to measure fair value as

follows:

Level 1 - quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices); and

Level 3 - inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

As at December 31, 2021, the Company's only financial instruments recorded at fair value are cash equivalents and these are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

The fair values of all of the Company's financial instruments approximate their carrying values, given their short-term nature.

12. MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL

The Company's objective when managing capital is to safeguard the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. In the management of capital, the Company monitors its adjusted capital which comprises all components of shareholders' equity. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company's management to sustain future development of the business. The Company's capital management objectives, policies and processes have remained unchanged during the nine months ended December 31, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2021.

The Company sets the amount of capital in proportion to risk. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may issue common shares through private placements.

The Company is not subject to any capital requirements imposed by a lending institution or regulatory body, other than Policy 2.5 of the TSX Venture Exchange which requires adequate working capital or financial resources of the greater of (i) $50,000 and (ii) an amount required in order to maintain operations and cover general and administrative expenses for a period of 6 months.


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

a) Environmental Contingencies

The Company's activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations are continually changing and generally becoming more restrictive. The Company believes its operations are materially in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations.

b) Employment Agreements

The Company has an employment agreement with its President. The current salary level for the individual pursuant to the

employment agreement is $120,000 annually.

The Company has an employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer. The current salary level for the individual pursuant to the employment agreement is $200,000 annually.

The Company has an employment agreement with its Chief Financial Officer. The current salary level for the individual pursuant to the employment agreement is $120,000 annually.

The Company has an employment agreement with its Executive Chairman. The current salary level for the individual pursuant to the employment agreement is $200,000 annually.

c) Contingent liabilities

In September 2018, the Company received a statement of claim from a former employee. The Company is in the process of defending the claim, but views the claim as unmeritorious. On March 24, 2020, the Company commenced an action claim against the former employee for relief relating to contracts and transactions between that employee and the Company, seeking to set aside those agreements and, where applicable, seeking disgorgement of unspecified amounts relating to benefits obtained under those agreements.

14. LOSS PER SHARE

Basic loss per share figures are calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2021 is 92,134,469 (2020: 85,334,895). The weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding for the nine months ended December 31, 2021 is 89,863,546 (2020: 83,338,066). Diluted loss per share figures are calculated after taking into account all warrants and stock options granted. Exercise of the outstanding warrants and stock options would be anti-dilutive with respect to loss per share calculations, and therefore diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share. The number of potentially dilutive common shares resulting from the exercise of outstanding warrants and stock options that were not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share was 7,498,334 (December 31, 2020: 10,578,384).


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ZENTEK LTD.

(FORMERLY ZEN GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS LTD.)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

15. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 

    Three months
Ended
December 31,
2021

$
    Three months
Ended
December 31,
2020
$
    Nine months
Ended
December 31,
2021
$
    Nine months
Ended
December 31,
2020
$
 
                         
Insurance   48,297     8,776     100,957     18,026  
Investor communications   41,810     40,657     98,788     77,016  
Meals and entertainment   17,430     3,367     46,045     12,348  
Occupancy and office expenses   114,835     26,898     465,120     122,815  
Salaries and benefits   345,906     130,244     914,800     336,655  
Travel   53,759     23,349     106,739     46,822  
    622,037     233,291     1,732,449     613,682  

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On January 4, 2022, the Company closed its bought-deal prospectus offering for gross proceeds of $23,005,060 and its concurrent non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of $10,009,022. Pursuant to these offerings, the Company issued a total of 6,348,892 common shares at a price of $5.20 per common share. Cash commissions and issuance costs associated with the offerings totaled $1,618,313.

On January 14, 2022, 1,300,000 stock options were issued to a number of directors, officers and employees under the stock option plan described in Note 7(c). The stock options have an exercise price of $4.25 per share. The options granted to the employees expire on January 14, 2025 and have a vesting period as follows: 1/3 at January 14, 2022; 1/3 at January 14, 2023; 1/3 at January 14, 2024. The options granted to the directors and officers expire on January 14, 2027 and have a vesting period as follows: 1/3 at January 14, 2022; 1/3 at July 14, 2022; 1/3 at January 14, 2023.

On January 17, 2022, 20,000 stock options were issued to an employee under the stock option plan described in Note 7(c). The stock options have an exercise price of $4.25 per share. The options granted to the employee expire on January 17, 2025 and have a vesting period as follows: 1/3 at January 17, 2022; 1/3 at January 17, 2023; 1/3 at January 17, 2024.