"Notice to Reader"
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of Plaintree Systems Inc. for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 have been prepared by management and approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company. These statements have not been reviewed by the Company's external auditors.
Date: February 19, 2021
"David Watson"
_____________ David Watson CEO
Consolidated statements of financial position (in Canadian dollars)
December 31, 2020
(unaudited)March 31, 2020
(audited)
$ | $ | |
Assets | ||
Current assets | ||
Cash | 839,756 | 1,503,880 |
Trade receivables and other receivables | 2,162,582 | 1,831,206 |
Unbilled revenue | 1,195,785 | 1,354,322 |
Inventories (Note 4) | 2,142,799 | 1,736,901 |
Prepaid expenses and other receivables | 364,429 | 249,538 |
Current portion of mortgage receivable (Note 5) | 4,941 | 4,941 |
6,710,292 | 6,680,788 | |
Long-term portion of mortage receivable (Note 5) | 291,381 | 295,059 |
Property, plant and equipment (Note 9) | 3,544,133 | 3,895,444 |
Intangible assets (Note 10) | 321,960 | 407,668 |
10,867,766 | 11,278,959 | |
Liabilities | ||
Current liabilities | ||
Trade and other payables | 1,452,034 | 1,411,104 |
Deferred revenue | 23,156 | 81,671 |
Current portion of long-term debt and lease obligation (Note 6, 7) | 621,656 | 654,924 |
Current portion of due to related parties (Note 11) | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Current portion of government assistance (Note 8) | 75,661 | 83,794 |
2,222,507 | 2,281,493 | |
Long-term debt and lease obligation (Note 6, 7) | 1,675,541 | 1,932,685 |
Deferred government assistance (Note 8) | 475,391 | 581,280 |
Due to related parties (Note 11) | 5,102,333 | 5,176,759 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 182,000 | 182,000 |
9,657,772 | 10,154,217 | |
Shareholders' equity (deficiency) | ||
Issued capital (Note 13) | 2 | 2 |
Contributed surplus | 2,159,842 | 2,159,842 |
Retained earnings | (949,850) | (1,035,102) |
1,209,994 | 1,124,742 | |
10,867,766 | 11,278,959 | |
Approved by the Board | ||
"David Watson" | ||
"Girvan Patterson" |
Plaintree Systems Inc. | |
Consolidated statements of comprehensive earnings (loss) | |
for the three and nine months ending December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 | |
(unaudited) | |
(in Canadian dollars) | |
For the nine months ended | |
December 31, 2019 | |
(unaudited) | |
Revenue | 14,331,912 |
Cost of sales | 10,759,605 |
Gross margin | 3,572,307 |
Operating expenses | |
Research and development | 1,225,887 |
Finance and administration | 1,256,164 |
Sales and marketing | 475,764 |
Interest expense | 198,872 |
Loss on foreign exchange | 14,463 |
3,171,150 | |
Net (loss) earnings and comprehensive earnings | 401,157 |
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share (Note 14) | (0.05) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 12,925,254 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. |
For the three months ended
December 31, 2020 | December 31. 2020 | |
(unaudited) $ 2,954,372 2,197,585 | (unaudited) 3,157,877 2,858,583 | (unaudited) 8,003,727 5,927,201 |
756,787 257,833 380,008 92,078 46,438 (19,539) | 299,294 461,596 459,945 145,515 49,781 (34,817) | 2,076,526 710,729 881,640 267,543 127,928 3,434 |
756,818 | 1,082,020 | 1,991,274 |
(31) | (782,726) | 85,252 |
(0.03) | (0.09) | (0.08) |
12,925,253 | 12,925,253 | 12,925,253 |
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the three and nine months ending December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (unaudited)
(in Canadian dollars)
$ | ||
Operating activities | ||
Comprehensive earnings | 85,252 | 401,157 |
Add (deduct) items not affecting cash: | ||
Assets held for sale | - | (467,592) |
Liabilities on assets held for sale | - | (66,243) |
Depreciation of intangible assets | 108,081 | 101,090 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 659,413 | 705,075 |
Changes in non-cash operating working capital items | ||
Deferred revenue | (58,515) | (468,815) |
Inventories | (405,898) | (133,866) |
Prepaid expenses and other receivables | (114,891) | (23,658) |
Trade and other payables | 92,307 | (183,239) |
Trade and other receivables | (331,376) | 1,613,387 |
Unbilled revenue | 158,537 | 218,142 |
Cash provided by operations | 192,910 | 1,695,438 |
Investing activities | ||
Payments to acquire intangible assets | (22,373) | (193,752) |
Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment | (31,020) | (501,700) |
Mortgage receivable | 3,678 | - |
Cash (used) in investing activities | (49,715) | (695,452) |
Financing activities | ||
Repayment of government assistance | (114,022) | (65,394) |
Repayment of long-term debt | (183,103) | (136,344) |
Repayment of capital lease obligations | (435,768) | (282,421) |
Repayment of related party borrowings (Note 12) | (74,426) | (407,662) |
Cash (used) in financing activities | (807,319) | (891,821) |
Net cash inflow | (664,124) | 108,165 |
Net cash (cash deficit) (beginning of the year) | 1,503,880 | (810,791) |
Net cash, end of period | 839,756 | (702,626) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. |
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
Consolidated Statement of changes in equity for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (unaudited)
(in Canadian dollars)
Balances at March 31, 2020
Net earnings and comprehensive earnings Balances at December 31, 2020
Common Shares Number
Issued Capital $
Preferred Shares (1) NumberIssued Capital $
12,925,253
1
18,325
1
Contributed Surplus | Retained earnings (deficit) | Shareholders' Equity |
$ | $ | $ |
2,159,842
(1,035,102)
1,124,742
85,252
85,252
12,925,253
1
18,325
1
2,159,842
(949,850)
1,209,994
Common Shares Number
Issued Capital $
Preferred Shares (1) Number
Balances at March 31, 2019
Net (loss) and comprehensive (loss) Balances at December 31, 2019
12,925,253
1
18,325
12,925,253
1
18,325
(1) Class A Shares have a 8% cumulative dividend, calculated on redemption amount, redeemable at the option of the Company at any time at $1000 per share plus accrued dividends; non-voting.
Issued Capital $
Contributed Surplus $
Retained earnings (deficit)
$
Shareholders' Equity $
1
1
2,090,750 | 1,465,050 | 3,555,802 |
401,157 | 401,157 | |
2,090,750 | 1,866,207 | 3,956,959 |
1. Description of the business
Plaintree Systems Inc. ("Plaintree" or the "Company") was incorporated in Canada under the Canada Business Corporation Act and is publicly traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under "NPT". Plaintree is a diversified company with proprietary technologies and manufacturing capabilities in structural design and aerospace. The Company operates an Electronics division, consisting of the Hypernetics division and Summit Aerospace USA Inc. ("Summit Aerospace"), and a Specialty Structures division consisting of the Triodetic business and Spotton Corporation. The Hypernetics business manufactures avionic components for various applications including aircraft antiskid braking, aircraft indicators, solenoids and permanent magnet alternators. The Triodetic business is a design/build manufacturer of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel specialty structures such as commercial domes, free form structures, barrel vaults, space frames, and industrial dome coverings. Summit Aerospace specializes in the high-end machining of super-alloys for the aircraft and helicopter markets. Spotton's business involves the design and manufacture of high-end custom hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for the industrial, automation and oil and gas markets.
The assets and liabilities associated with the business of Hypernetics, included in the Electronics division, were held for sale as of March 31, 2019. During the fourth quarter of 2020 the Company made the decision to cease all activities associated with selling and to retain the business. As such the assets and liabilities and operations during fiscal 2020 associated with Hypernetics are considered in the continuing operations results for fiscal 2020.
The address of the Company's registered office and principal place of business is 10 Didak Drive, Arnprior, Ontario.
2. Basis of presentation
(a) Statement of compliance
The condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on February 19, 2021. The unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting using the accounting policies disclosed below. These statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 2020.
(b) Basis of measurement
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for share-based compensation and for the purchase price allocation for business combinations, which are measured at fair value. Historical cost is generally based upon the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.
(c)Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Plaintree Systems Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Summit Aerospace USA Inc. and Triodetic Inc. (U.S. companies), Spotton Corporation (Canadian company) and 9366920 (operating as Madawaska Doors Inc. which was discontinued on March 2019). Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. The accounting policies of subsidiaries align with the policies adopted by the Company. All inter-company transactions have been eliminated.
3. Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies applied in these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ending March 31. 2020.
4. Inventories
December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020
(unaudited) (audited)
$
$
Raw materials
1,396,296
1,176,419
Work in process
677,982
528,966
Finished goods
68,521
31,516
2,142,799
1,736,901
The cost of inventories recognized as an expense during the nine months ending December 31, 2020 was $5,905,997 ($10,671,817 - December 31, 2019). The total carrying value of inventory as at December 31, 2020, was pledged as security through general security agreements under bank lines of credit and related party liabilities (see note 6 and 7).
The Company wrote down its inventories by $NIL during the first nine months of fiscal 2021 ($NIL in first nine months of fiscal 2020). The Company had write ups totaling $35,632 in the first nine months of fiscal 2021 ($226,930 in first nine months of fiscal 2020).
5. Mortgage receivable
During fiscal 2020, the Company sold a building owned by it in Arnprior Ontario for $1.3 million. The consideration was paid by $1 million in cash and by a vendor take mortgage of $300,000 of which $296,322 remains outstanding as at December 31, 2020. The vendor take back mortgage has a five year term and earns interest at 6.076%. The Issuer has secured the vendor take back mortgage by a charge over the building and other security. The building was not used by the Issuer in its operations and was leased to a third party. The gain on sale was $283,068.
6. Long-term debt
December 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
(unaudited)
(audited)Non-revolving loan payable in monthly blended installments of principal and interest, $8,061, at a rate of 4.728%, secured by general security agreement, maturing
$
$
March 2022.
291,060 352,078
Non-revolving loan payable ($322,148 USD) in monthly blended installments of principal and interest, $7,559 USD, at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.25%, secured by general security agreement, maturing March 2022.
410,159 539,960
Deferred financing fees
Current portion
7. | |
Factory | |
equipment | |
leases | |
Remaining, Fiscal 2021 | 112,234 |
Fiscal 2022 | 518,660 |
Fiscal 2023 | 367,601 |
Fiscal 2024 | 285,547 |
Fiscal 2025 | 177,872 |
Fiscal 2026 | 96,000 |
Fiscal 2027 | 96,000 |
Fiscal 2027 | 215,000 |
Total future minimum lease payments | 1,868,914 |
Inputed interest | (188,063) |
Total lease liabilities | 1,680,851 |
Less: current portion | (447,101) |
Non-current portion | 1,233,750 |
8. | Government assistance |
Lease Obligation
The Company's leases are for factory equipment which are typically 5 to 7 years in length. Leases for factory equipment are subject to a range of interest rates from 4 to 8 percent per annum. The following table presents the Company's lease obligations as at December 31, 2020:
The Company's Summit Aerospace USA Inc. division accepted a loan of $720,000 USD ($916,704 CAD) from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) as partial financing towards the manufacturing facility in Pocono Summit, PA purchased in May 2013. The loan carries a 15-year term, maturing in May 2029, with level monthly payments of principal and interest at a fixed rate of 1.5%. The loan is secured by the related land and building.
The Company records the government loan at its estimated fair value at the date on which the payments are recorded. The estimated fair value of the loan payable is determined by discounting future cash flows associated with the loan at a discount rate which represents the estimated borrowing rate to the Company. The difference between the face value of the loan and the estimated fair value is deemed to be government assistance. The loan payable is accreted to the face value over the term of the loan and is recognized as accretion expense.
Deferred GovernmentLoan present value
AssistanceRepayable government
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
$ | $ | $ | |
Opening Balance | 596,877 | 92,844 | 689,721 |
Loan adjustment for exchange | (73,310) | (26,066) | (99,376) |
Repayments | (45,812) | (45,812) | |
Accretion | 10,614 | (4,095) | 6,519 |
December 31, 2020 | 488,369 | 62,683 | 551,052 |
Current Portion | (61,659) | (14,002) | (75,661) |
Balance | 426,710 | 48,681 | 475,391 |
The Company recorded Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS"), Canadian Emergency Rent Subsidy ("CERS") and US Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") government wage assistance related to COVID-19 during the first nine months of fiscal 2021 in the amount of $687,186 (Electronics Division) and $878,756 (Specialty Structures Division) for a total of $1,565,942.
The Company accepted short term, interest free loans in the amount of $80,000 under the Canada Emergency Business Account ("CEBA").
The Company received $10,000 in funding from Rural Innovation Initiative Eastern Ontario (RIIEO) during the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
9. Property, plant and equipment
Factory | Computer | Lease | ||||||
equipment | equipment | Furniture | Vehicles | improvements | Building | Land | Total | |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
Cost, balance | ||||||||
March 31, 2019 | 8,313,870 | 1,065,758 | 202,313 | 432,138 | 2,509,001 | 1,728,928 | 235,431 | 14,487,440 |
Additions | 1,150,075 | 27,396 | - | - | 59,471 | - | - | 1,236,942 |
Assets classified as | ||||||||
held for sale | 157,687 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 157,687 |
Disposals | (77,828) | (53,171) | (945,702) | (721,145) | (110,874) | (1,908,719) | ||
March 31, 2020 | 9,543,804 | 1,093,154 | 202,313 | 378,967 | 1,622,770 | 1,007,783 | 124,557 | 13,973,350 |
Additions | 304,501 | 3,601 | - | - | - | - | - | 308,102 |
December 31, 2020 | 9,848,304 | 1,096,755 | 202,313 | 378,967 | 1,622,770 | 1,007,783 | 124,557 | 14,281,451 |
Depreciation, | ||||||||
balance | ||||||||
March 31, 2019 | (6,210,444) | (1,055,427) | (200,397) | (395,844) | (1,521,908) | (653,558) | - | (10,037,578) |
Depreciation | (654,194) | (11,516) | (882) | (16,971) | (224,394) | (96,488) | - | (1,004,446) |
Disposal | 64,341 | - | - | 53,152 | 528,194 | 318,434 | - | 964,120 |
March 31, 2020 | (6,800,297) | (1,066,943) | (201,279) | (359,664) | (1,218,108) | (431,612) | (10,077,904) | |
Depreciation | (476,082) | (8,787) | (661) | (5,910) | (121,231) | (46,742) | (659,413) | |
December 31, 2020 | (7,276,379) | (1,075,731) | (201,940) | (365,574) | (1,339,339) | (478,354) | (10,737,318) | |
Carrying amount, | ||||||||
December 31, 2020 | 2,571,925 | 21,024 | 373 | 13,394 | 283,431 | 529,429 | 3,544,133 | |
March 31, 2020 | 2,743,506 | 26,211 | 1,034 | 19,304 | 404,662 | 576,171 | 3,895,444 |
Included in factory equipment are right of use assets with a cost of $2,224,222 and accumulated amortization of $495,125. Refer to Note 7 for a breakdown of the Company's lease obligations.
10. Intangibles
Customer Relationship
Softwareand Non-competeTotal
Cost, balance | $ | |
March 31, 2019 | 1,501,029 | |
Additions | 148,647 | |
March 31, 2020 | 1,649,676 | |
Additions | 22,373 | |
December 31, 2020 | 1,672,049 | |
Accumulated Depreciation, balance | ||
March 31, 2019 | (1,105,899) | |
Depreciation | (136,108) | |
March 31, 2020 | (1,242,007) | |
Depreciation | (108,081) | |
December 31, 2020 | (1,350,088) | |
Carrying amount, | ||
December 31, 2020 | 321,960 | |
March 31, 2020 | 407,668 | |
11. Due to related parties | ||
December 31, 2020 | March 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) | (audited) | |
$ | $ | |
Due to senior officers | 3,945,178 | 3,983,832 |
Dividends payable | 60,000 | 60,000 |
Due to Targa Group Inc, covertable debentures | 247,672 | 247,672 |
Due to Tidal Quality Management Inc. | 455,492 | 491,264 |
Due to Targa Group Inc, line of credit interest | 242,598 | 242,598 |
Due to Targa Group Inc, demand loan interest | 201,393 | 201,393 |
5,152,333 | 5,226,759 | |
Less: current portion | (50,000) | (50,000) |
5,102,333 | 5,176,759 |
Targa Group Inc. and Tidal Quality Management Corporation are companies under common control.
As at December 31, 2020, a balance of $3,945,178 ($2,709,544 principal and $1,235,634 interest); March 31, 2020 - $3,983,832 ($2,748,198 principal and $1,235,634 interest) remained owing to a current senior officer of the Company as well as former senior officer. The parties agreed to discontinue interest payments accruing on balances as of April 1, 2016. During the first nine months of fiscal 2021 payments in the amount of $38,654 were repaid to senior officers. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related parties have agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
On July 14, 2011, the board of directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $10.91405 per Class A preferred share ($200,000 in the aggregate) payable on July 22, 2011, to the holders of record at the close of business on July 18, 2011. The Class A preferred shares are held by related parties and are entitled to annual cumulative dividends of 8% on the $1,000 redemption amount of the Class A preferred share. An amount of $60,000 ($60,000 - March 31, 2020) of the cash dividend declared remains outstanding as at December 31, 2020. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
As at December 31, 2020, interest in the amount of $247,672 ($247,672 - March 31, 2020) on a loan from Targa remains outstanding. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
As at December 31, 2020, a balance of $455,492 ($272,604 rent arrears and $182,888 interest); March 31, 2020 - $491,264 ($308,376 rent arrears and $182,889 interest) remained owing to Tidal Quality Management Corporation, a related party controlled by Targa. The related party agreed to discontinue interest accruing on unpaid balances as at April 1, 2016. Until then the interest rate was at bank prime plus 2%. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
The Company has a revolving line of credit of up to $1,000,000 with Targa. Under the loan agreements, all amounts advanced to the Company are payable on demand and bear interest at bank prime plus 2%. The Targa Credit Line is secured by a security interest granted over the assets of the Company. As at December 31, 2020, accumulated interest only of $242,598 ($242,598 - March 31, 2020) remained outstanding.
Interest in the amount of $66,581 ($66,581 - March 31, 2020) remained outstanding on a demand loan with Targa. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments. Accumulated interest in the amount of $134,812 ($134,812 - March 31, 2020), on a loan from Targa remains outstanding as of December 31, 2020. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
Rents paid to Tidal Quality Management Corporation during the year ended December 31, 2020 totaled $313,370 ($151,921 - March 31, 2020). The above related party transactions are measured at their exchange amount, which is the amount agreed to by the parties.
13. Share capital
Authorized, unlimited number
Common shares
Class A preferred shares
Class A 8% cumulative dividends, calculated on redemption amount, redeemable at the option of the Company at any time at $1000 per share plus accrued dividends; liquidation preference of theredemption value plus cumulative dividends (when and if declared) to common shares; non-voting. As of December 31, 2020, the accrued and unpaid dividends on Class A preferred shares were $17,891,500 ($16,792,000 - March 31, 2020).
Stock options
Under the Company's Stock Option Plan, the Company is authorized to issue up to 1,200,000 stock options to its employees, officers, directors or consultants.
Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the stock's fair market value at the date of grant and the maximum term of an option is ten years. Options are granted periodically and vest immediately on the date of grant.
As at December 31, 2020 there were 880,000 options outstanding and exercisable at an exercise price of $0.11.
14. Basic and diluted (loss) per common share
Net (loss) attributable to common shares used in the numerator of basic and diluted earnings per share is calculated as follows:
For the first three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, diluted earnings per share equals basic earnings per share due to the anti-dilutive effect of options and convertible instruments.
Three months ending
Net (loss) profit from operations
Cumulative dividends on preferred shares - per annum
Net (loss) profit attributed to common shares
(basis and diluted)
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share from operations
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 |
(unaudited) | (unaudited) |
$ | $ |
(31) | (782,726) |
(366,500) | (366,500) |
(366,531) | (1,149,226) |
12,925,253 | 12,925,253 |
(0.03) | (0.09) |
Nine months endingDecember 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
$
$
Net profit from operations
Cumulative dividends on preferred shares - per annum Net (loss) profit attributed to common shares
85,252 (1,099,500)
401,157 (1,099,500)
(basis and diluted)
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
(1,014,248) 12,925,253
(698,343) 12,925,253
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share from operations
(0.08)
(0.05)
15. Business segment information
The Company's chief decision maker, the CEO, tracks the Company's operations as two business segments - the design, development, manufacture, marketing and support of electronic product, and the specialty structural products. The Company determines the geographical location of revenue based on the location of its customers.
Revenue by division
Three months ending
Nine months ending
Electronics 5,139,088
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) $ 1,642,587 1,311,785 | (unaudited) 1,035,347 2,122,530 | (unaudited) 4,598,999 3,404,728 |
2,954,372 | 3,157,877 | 8,003,727 |
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
Specialty Structures 9,192,824 14,331,912
Revenue by geographical location
Three months ending
Nine months ending
Canada 4,403,465
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) $ 1,121,066 1,616,817 216,489 - - | (unaudited) 823,437 1,723,158 85,570 428,094 97,618 | (unaudited) $ 3,084,171 4,669,092 250,464 - - |
2,954,372 | 3,157,877 | 8,003,727 |
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
United States 5,138,250
Chile Peru Other
232,040 4,218,729 339,428 14,331,912
Net earnings (loss) before taxes by division
Three months ending
Nine months ending
Electronics
Specialty Structures
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) $ 114,675 (114,706) | (unaudited) 265,351 (1,048,077) | (unaudited) $ 447,325 (362,073) |
(31) | (782,726) | 85,252 |
December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
(unaudited) (unaudited)
481,776 (80,619) 401,157
Product revenue concentration (customers with revenue in excess of 10%)
Three months ending
Nine months ending
Number of customers % of total revenue
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) 1 27% | (unaudited) 3 14%, 15%, 19% | (unaudited) 1 21% |
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
2
11%, 29%
Assets by division
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |
Electronics | ||
Specialty Structures | 6,941,028 | 3,380,937 |
3,926,738 | 8,868,679 |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
PLAINTREE SYSTEMS INC.
For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
Date: February 19, 2020
The following discussion and analysis is the responsibility of management and has been reviewed by the Audit Committee of Plaintree Systems Inc ("Plaintree" or the "Company") and approved by the Board of Directors of Plaintree. The Board of Directors carries out its responsibilities for the financial statements and management's discussion and analysis principally through the Audit Committee, which is comprised exclusively of independent directors.
The following discussion of the financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations of Plaintree is for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. Historical results of operations, percentage relationships and any trends that may be inferred there from are not necessarily indicative of the operating results of any future periods. Unless otherwise stated all amounts are in Canadian dollars following the requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The information contained herein is dated as of February 19, 2021 and is current to that date, unless otherwise stated. Management is responsible for ensuring that processes are in place to provide sufficient knowledge to support the representations made in the annual filings. Our Audit Committee and Board of Directors provide an oversight role with respect to all public financial disclosures by the Company, and have reviewed this MD&A and the accompanying financial statements.
W. David Watson II, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Lynn E. Saunders, Chief Financial Officer, in accordance with National Instrument 52-109 ("NI52-109"), have both certified that they have reviewed the annual financial statements and this MD&A ("the annual Filings") and that, based on their knowledge having exercised reasonable diligence, (a) the annual Filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made with respect to the period covered by the annual Filings; and (b) the annual financial statements together with the other financial information included in the annual Filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the Company, as of the dates and for the periods presented in the annual Filings.
Investors should be aware that the inherent limitations on the ability of certifying officers of a venture issuer to design and implement, on a cost effective basis, Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting as defined in NI 52-109 may result in additional risks to the quality, reliability, transparency and timeliness of interim and annual filings and other reports provided under securities legislation.
Caution Regarding Forward Looking Information
This MD&A of the Company contains certain statements that, to the extent not based on historical events, are forward-looking statements based on certain assumptions and reflect Plaintree's current expectations. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements evaluating market and general economic conditions, and statements regarding growth strategy and future-oriented project revenue, costs and expenditures. Actual results could differ materially from those projected and should not be relied upon as a prediction of future events. A variety of inherent risks, uncertainties and factors, many of which are beyond Plaintree's control, affect the operations, performance and results of Plaintree and its business, and could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations of estimated or anticipated events or results. Some of these risks, uncertainties and factors include the impact or unanticipated impact of: companies evaluating Plaintree's products delaying purchase decisions; current, pending and proposed legislative or regulatory developments in the jurisdictions where Plaintree operates; change in tax laws; political conditions and developments; intensifying competition from established competitors and new entrants in the
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
industry; technological change; currency value fluctuation; general economic conditions worldwide, including in China; Plaintree's success in developing and introducing new products and services, expanding existing distribution channels, developing new distribution channels and realizing increased revenue from these channels. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of Plaintree's forward-looking statements. Plaintree undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Readers should also carefully review the risks concerning the business of the Company and the industries in which it operates generally described in the documents filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
Overview
Plaintree Systems Inc. ("Plaintree" or the "Company") was incorporated in Canada under the Canada Business Corporation Act and is publicly traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under "NPT". Plaintree is a diversified company with proprietary technologies and manufacturing capabilities in structural design and aerospace. The Company operates an Electronics division, consisting of the Hypernetics division and Summit Aerospace USA Inc. ("Summit Aerospace"), and a Specialty Structures division consisting of the Triodetic business and Spotton Corporation. The Hypernetics business manufactures avionic components for various applications including aircraft antiskid braking, aircraft indicators, solenoids and permanent magnet alternators. The Triodetic business is a design/build manufacturer of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel specialty structures such as commercial domes, free form structures, barrel vaults, space frames, and industrial dome coverings. Summit Aerospace specializes in the high-end machining of super-alloys for the aircraft and helicopter markets. Spotton's business involves the design and manufacture of high-end custom hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for the industrial, automation and oil and gas markets.
The assets and liabilities associated with the business of Hypernetics, included in the Electronics division, were held for sale as of March 31, 2019. During the fourth quarter of 2020 the Company made the decision to cease all activities associated with selling and to retain the business. As such the assets and liabilities and operations during fiscal 2020 associated with Hypernetics are considered in the continuing operations results for fiscal 2020.
The address of the Company's registered office and principal place of business is 10 Didak Drive, Arnprior, Ontario.
Control Activities
The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer exercise reasonable diligence around the controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that financial information disclosed is recorded, processed and disclosed reliability.
Selected Annual Financial Information
Company's consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars and are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The following table sets forth selected financial information from the Company's interim financial statements:
Results from Operations ($000s, except per share amounts)Revenue
Net (loss) earnings and comprehensive (loss) earnings Net (loss) earnings attributed to common shareholders
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share
($000s, except per share amounts)Total assets Total liabilities Long-term liabilities
Cash dividends declared per share
Three months endingDecember 31, 2020
(unaudited)
2,954 3,158
(0.03) (0.09)
(367) (1,149)
(31) (783)
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 |
(unaudited) | (unaudited) |
$ | |
8,004 | 14,332 |
85 | 401 |
(1,014) | (698) |
(0.08) | (0.05) |
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
$
December 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
(unaudited)
(audited)
$ | $ |
10,868 | 11,279 |
9,658 | 10,154 |
7,435 | 7,873 |
nil | nil |
Nine months ending
($000s)
Three months ending
Revenue 2,954
Cost of sales 2,197
Gross marginOperating expenses: Research and development Finance and administration Sales and marketing Interest expense
Loss on foreign exchangeNet (loss) earnings and comprehensive (loss) earnings before non-recurring items
($000s)
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Operating expenses: Research and development Finance and administration Sales and marketing Interest expense
Loss on foreign exchangeNet earnings (loss) and comprehensive earnings (loss) before non-recurring items
3,158 (204)
2,859 (662)
462 (204)
460 (80)
145 (53)
50 (4)
(35) 16
1,082 (325)
$ | $ | $ |
8,004 | 14,332 | (6,328) |
5,927 | 10,760 | (4,833) |
2,077 | 3,572 | (1,495) |
26% | 25% | |
711 | 1,226 | (515) |
882 | 1,256 | (374) |
268 | 476 | (208) |
128 | 199 | (71) |
3 | 14 | (11) |
1,992 | 3,171 | (1,179) |
85 | 401 | (316) |
Change from
$
458
Change from
Business segment information
The Company's chief decision maker, the CEO, tracks the Company's operations as two business segments - the design, development, manufacture, marketing and support of electronic product, and the specialty structural products. The Company determines the geographical location of revenue based on the location of its customers.
Revenue by division
Three months ending
Nine months ending
Electronics 5,139,088
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) $ 1,642,587 1,311,785 | (unaudited) 1,035,347 2,122,530 | (unaudited) 4,598,999 3,404,728 |
2,954,372 | 3,157,877 | 8,003,727 |
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
Specialty Structures 9,192,824 14,331,912
Revenue by geographical location
Three months ending
Nine months ending
Canada 4,403,465
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) $ 1,121,066 1,616,817 216,489 - - | (unaudited) 823,437 1,723,158 85,570 428,094 97,618 | (unaudited) $ 3,084,171 4,669,092 250,464 - - |
2,954,372 | 3,157,877 | 8,003,727 |
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
United States 5,138,250
Chile Peru Other
232,040 4,218,729 339,428 14,331,912
Net earnings (loss) before taxes by division
Three months ending
Nine months ending
Electronics
Specialty Structures
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) $ 114,675 (114,706) | (unaudited) 265,351 (1,048,077) | (unaudited) $ 447,325 (362,073) |
(31) | (782,726) | 85,252 |
December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
(unaudited) (unaudited)
481,776 (80,619) 401,157
Product revenue concentration (customers with revenue in excess of 10%)
Three months ending
Nine months ending
Number of customers % of total revenue
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) 1 27% | (unaudited) 3 14%, 15%, 19% | (unaudited) 1 21% |
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
2
11%, 29%
Assets by division
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |
Electronics | ||
Specialty Structures | 6,941,028 | 3,380,937 |
3,926,738 | 8,868,679 | |
Revenues |
Total product revenue from ongoing operations for the three and nine months ending December 31, 2020 was $2,954,372 and $8,003,727 compared to $3,157,877 and $14,331,912 for the same period in fiscal 2020.
Plaintree has two diversified business divisions: Specialty Structures and Electronics.
Plaintree's Electronics Division revenues from operations decreased during the first nine months of fiscal 2021 to $4,598,999 compared to $5,139,088 in the same period in fiscal 2020.
Plaintree's Specialty Structures Division revenues from operations decreased to $3,404,728 in the first nine months of fiscal 2021 to $9,192,824 from the same period in fiscal 2019.
Gross Margin
Notwithstanding lower revenue, total gross margin remained relatively consistent during the first nine months ending December 31, 2020 of fiscal 2021, primarily attributed to government wage subsidies, at 26% compared to 25% for the same period of fiscal 2020. The Company recorded in cost of goods sold, $939,112 ($NIL - December 31, 2019) in government sponsored wage subsidies related to Covid-19 during the period.
Operating Expenses
Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses were $710,729 and $1,225,887 for the first nine months of fiscals 2021 and 2020, respectively. Included are Government wage subsides of $351,051, ($NIL - December 31, 2019) related to COVID-19. Research and development expenditures consist primarily of development engineering and personnel expenses.
Finance and administration expenses
Finance and administration expenses were $881,640 and $1,256,164 for the first nine months of fiscals 2021 and 2020, respectively. Included are Government wage subsides of $165,638, ($NIL - December 31, 2019) related to COVID-19. Finance and administration expenses consist primarily of costs associated with managing the Company's finances, which included financial staff, legal and audit activities. Expenses increased in fiscal 2020 in part due to increased legal and consulting fees associated with the Company's activities associated with the held for sale assets.
Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses were $267,543 and $475,764 for the first nine months of fiscals 2021 and 2020, respectively. Included are Government wage subsides of $110,141, ($NIL - December 31, 2019) related to COVID-19. These expenses consisted primarily of personnel and related costs associated with Company's sales and marketing departments, which include sales commissions, advertising, travel, trade shows and other promotional activities.
Interest expense
Interest expense consists of interest incurred on bank and related party debt. Interest expenses amounted to $127,928 and $198,872 in the first nine months of fiscals 2021 and 2020, respectively. The majority of the Company's debt accrues interest at variable rates based on the Company's bank prime lending rate of interest.
Loss on foreign exchange
The Company reported loss on foreign exchange of $3,434 and $14,463 for first nine months of fiscals 2021 and 2020, respectively. The gain/loss on foreign exchange represents the gain/loss, realized or unrealized, of transactions and year end foreign balances that are completed in currencies other than the Company's reporting currency.
Net (loss) earnings, Comprehensive earnings and Net earnings Attributable to Common Shareholders
Net (loss) and comprehensive (loss) for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 ending December 31, 2020 was $(1,014,248) and $(698,343), for the same period ending December 31, 2019 in fiscal 2020. Net income attributed to common shareholders is calculated by reducing net income by the $1,466,000 cumulative dividends that accrue annually on the Class A preferred shares. The cumulative dividends accrue at 8% per annum on the face value of the $18,325,000 for the ClassA preferred shares and as September 30, 2020 the accrued and unpaid dividends on the Class A preferred shares were $17,891,500 (March 30, 2020 - $16,792,000).
Quarterly Results
The following table sets out selected unaudited consolidated financial information for the last eight quarters in fiscals 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Quarters ended (unaudited, in $000s except per share data)
Revenue
Dec 31 2020 Q3 2021 $ 2,954
Sep-30 2020 Q2 2021 $ 2,378
Jun-30 2020 Q1 2021 $ 2,672
Mar-31 2020 Q4 2020 $ 3,024
Dec 31 2019 Q3 2020 $ 3,158
Sep-30 2019 Q2 2020 $ 7,030
Jun-30 2019 Q1 2020 $
Mar-31 2019 Q4 2019 $
4,144 4,347
Net (loss) earnings and total comprehensive (loss) earnings
0
(265)
350
(2901)
(783)
1420
(236) 2,113
Net (loss) earnings attributed to common shareholders
(367)
(631)
(16)
(3,268)
(1,150)
1,054
(603)
1,747
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share
(0.03)
(0.05)
(0.00)
(0.25)
(0.09)
0.08
(0.05)
0.13
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash
Working Capital
Net cash (used in) provided by: Operating activities
Investing activities Financing activitiesChange
$ 1,543 (1,497)Change
$ | $ | $ |
193 | 1,695 | (1,502) |
(50) | (695) | 645 |
(807) | (892) | 85 |
6 |
Cash
As at December 31, 2020, the Company had a cash balance of $839,756, an decrease of $664,124 from cash balance of $1,503,880 in March 31, 2020.
Working Capital
Working capital represents current assets less current liabilities. As at December 31, 2020, the Company had working capital of $4,487,785 compared to a working capital of $4,399,295 at March 31, 2020.
Operating activities
Cash provided by operating activities for nine months ending December 31, 2020 in fiscal 2021 was $192,910 representing a decrease of $(1,502,528) from cash provided of $1,695,438 for the respective period during fiscal 2020. Cash provided by operating activities during the first nine month of fiscal 2021 was primarily the result of government wage subsidies.
Investing activities
Cash (used in) investing activities for the nine months ending December 31, 2020 in fiscal 2021 was $(49,715) representing a decrease of $645,737 from cash used in investing activities of $(695,452) in the respective period during fiscal 2020. The use of cash from investing activities during the first nine months of 2021 was primarily to acquire factory equipment and software.
Financing activities
Cash used in financing activities for the first nine months ending December 31, 2020 was $(807,319) representing an decrease of $84,502 from cash used of $(891,821) during the respective period in fiscal 2020. Cash used in financing activities during the first nine months of fiscal 2021 relates to repayment of long-term debt.
Outlook
The Company has in place a credit facility of up to $3,000,000 CAD through its bank based on acceptable trade receivables and inventory. The total amount available to the Company as at December 31, 2020 was $2,525,254 CAD of which $NIL was in use and a letter of credit in the amount of US$100,000 ($127,320 CAD) leaving $2,397,934 CAD available. The Company through its bank has in place a credit facility of up to $3,500,000 CAD for the issuance of standby letters of credit and/or letters of guarantee insured by Export Development Corporation ("EDC") Performance Security Guarantee of which $1,250,165 CAD was in use at December 31, 2020. The Company has in place a credit facility of up to $2,000,000 CAD to assist with financing of new and used equipment. As at December 31, 2020 $1,330,566 CAD was in use (Note 8 Lease obligations). As a result, the Company believes that it has sufficient cash resources to meet its obligations, beyond the next 12 months.
Due to related parties
December 31, 2020 | March 31, 2020 | |
(unaudited) | (audited) | |
$ | $ | |
Due to senior officers | 3,945,178 | 3,983,832 |
Dividends payable | 60,000 | 60,000 |
Due to Targa Group Inc, covertable debentures | 247,672 | 247,672 |
Due to Tidal Quality Management Inc. | 455,492 | 491,264 |
Due to Targa Group Inc, line of credit interest | 242,598 | 242,598 |
Due to Targa Group Inc, demand loan interest | 201,393 | 201,393 |
5,152,333 | 5,226,759 | |
Less: current portion | (50,000) | (50,000) |
5,102,333 | 5,176,759 |
Targa Group Inc. and Tidal Quality Management Corporation are companies under common control.
As at December 31, 2020, a balance of $3,945,178 ($2,709,544 principal and $1,235,634 interest); March 31, 2020 - $3,983,832 ($2,748,198 principal and $1,235,634 interest) remained owing to a current senior officer of the Company as well as former senior officer. The parties agreed to discontinue interest payments accruing on balances as of April 1, 2016. During the first nine months of fiscal 2021 payments in the amount of $38,654 were repaid to senior officers. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related parties have agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
On July 14, 2011, the board of directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $10.91405 per Class A preferred share ($200,000 in the aggregate) payable on July 22, 2011, to the holders of record at the close of business on July 18, 2011. The Class A preferred shares are held by related parties and are entitled to annual cumulative dividends of 8% on the $1,000 redemption amount of the Class A preferred share. An amount of $60,000 ($60,000 - March 31, 2020) of the cash dividend declared remains outstanding as at December 31, 2020. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
As at December 31, 2020, interest in the amount of $247,672 ($247,672 - March 31, 2020) on a loan from Targa remains outstanding. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
As at December 31, 2020, a balance of $455,492 ($272,604 rent arrears and $182,888 interest); March 31, 2020 - $491,264 ($308,376 rent arrears and $182,889 interest) remained owing to Tidal Quality Management Corporation, a related party controlled by Targa. The related party agreed to discontinue interest accruing on unpaid balances as at April 1, 2016. Until then the interest rate was at bank prime plus 2%. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
The Company has a revolving line of credit of up to $1,000,000 with Targa. Under the loan agreements, all amounts advanced to the Company are payable on demand and bear interest at bank prime plus 2%. The Targa Credit Line is secured by a security interest granted over the assets of the Company. As at December 31, 2020, accumulated interest only of $242,598 ($242,598 - March 31, 2020) remained outstanding.
Interest in the amount of $66,581 ($66,581 - March 31, 2020) remained outstanding on a demand loan with Targa. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments. Accumulated interest in the amount of $134,812 ($134,812 - March 31, 2020), on a loan from Targa remains outstanding as of December 31, 2020. The balance of the amount is classified as long-term, as the related party has agreed with third-party lenders to postpone repayments.
Rents paid to Tidal Quality Management Corporation during the year ended December 31, 2020 totaled $313,370 ($151,921 - March 31, 2020). The above related party transactions are measured at their exchange amount, which is the amount agreed to by the parties.
Facilities
The Company leases a 135,500 sq. /ft. building at 10 Didak Drive in Arnprior, Ontario.
The Company along with its wholly-owned US subsidiary owns a 16,300 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Pocono Summit, PA.
Summary of Outstanding Share Data
As at February 19, 2021 the following equity instruments of the Company were issued and outstanding:
Common Shares: 12,925,253
Class A Preferred Shares: * 18,325
* The Class A Preferred shares provide an 8% cumulative dividend based on a value of $1,000 per share, are redeemable at the option of the Company at any time at $1,000 per share plus accrued dividends and they are non-voting.
Convertible Debentures:**
$nil principal value
** The Company has issued various tranches of convertible debentures to related parties for total outstanding value at December 31, 2020 of $247,672 in accrued interest only. Interest is convertible in cash only.
Options:***
880,000
Additional information relating to the Company may be found on SEDAR atwww.sedar.com or the Company's website atwww.plaintree.com.
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