UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2021
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Instadose Pharma Corp. |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
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Nevada |
333-216292 |
81-3599639 |
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1545 Crossways Blvd., Suite 250
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320-0210
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(800) 701 - 4342
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
(a)-(e). On December 31, 2021, the Registrant closed on the Plan of Arrangement approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia on October 19, 2021 by and between the Registrant and Instadose Pharma Corp., a British Columbia corporation (“Instadose Canada”). At Closing, the Registrant acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Instadose Canada. Instadose Canada shareholders received 1.34 shares of the Registrant’s common stock in exchange for each share of Instadose Canada common stock for an aggregate of 456,930,654 shares of the Registrant’s common stock.
Material relationships. There were no material relationships, other than with respect to the transaction, between Instadose Canada, its officers and directors and the Registrant and its affiliates.
(f) Instadose Canada Form 10 Disclosure
As disclosed elsewhere in this Report, we completed a Plan of Arrangement with Instadose Canada. Item 2.01(f) and 5.01(a)(8) of Form 8-K states that if the registrant was a shell company, as we were, immediately before the transaction disclosed under Item 2.01, then the registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the registrant were filing a general form for registration of securities on Form 10 under the Exchange Act.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Overview
Instadose Canada is a company incorporated and existing under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act (the “BCBCA”) with its principal business office located in Burlington, Ontario. Instadose Canada is seeking to create a global distribution platform for medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil (“Global Distribution Platform”). Instadose Canada endeavors to utilize the Global Distribution Platform to open the commercial gateway to a new wholesale marketplace capable of providing pharmaceutical industry companies (“Big Pharma”) with large, sustainable, consistent, diverse, and low‑cost supplies of high‑quality medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil for use in bulk as an application programming interface.
Instadose Canada’s Global Distribution Platform spans five (5) continents to date, including Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. Within each continent, Instadose Canada is establishing large‑scale operational subsidiaries and joint venture partnerships to secure access to government‑issued licenses and permits in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”), North Macedonia, Portugal, India, Colombia, Mexico, and Canada, each seeking to increase their level of participation within the global medicinal cannabis industry.
Instadose Canada was incorporated under the BCBCA as Cannabec Medical Corp. (“Cannabec”) on July 13, 2017 with an authorized share structure of 1,000 Class A common shares (the “Authorized Share Structure”). On December 11, 2017, Cannabec filed a Form 11 Notice of Alteration with B.C. Registrar of Companies (“Registry Services”) amending the Authorized Share Structure to an unlimited number of common shares without par value, special rights, or restrictions (the “Amended Share Structure”). A Notice of Articles was issued by Registry Services on the same date reflecting the Amended Share Structure. On August 13, 2018, Cannabec changed its corporate name to Excellence Health Group Inc. (“EHG”). On January 31, 2019, EHG entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with Grant F. Sanders (“Sanders”) and Instadose Pharma Corp. (“IPC”), an Ontario corporation (the “Share Exchange”). On February 5, 2019, EHG changed its corporate name to Instadose Pharma Corp. as contemplated by the Exchange Agreement. The Share Exchange was completed on February 8, 2019.
The Share Exchange
Prior to completion of the Share Exchange, Mr. Sanders was actively engaged in seeking official authorization to cultivate medicinal cannabis in the DRC exclusively for medicinal and scientific purposes (the “Medicinal Cannabis Rights”). Once secured, IPC would be granted exclusive rights to assist in monetizing these Medicinal Cannabis Rights. Pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange, EHG agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of IPC from Mr. Sanders in exchange for common shares of EHG. Post completion of the Share Exchange, EHG (as Instadose Canada) would carry on the business previously conducted by IPC. As a condition to completing the Share Exchange, EHG agreed to cancel certain issued and outstanding EHG common shares following completion of the Share Exchange, as well as several outstanding stock options previously issued to EHG directors and officers.
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Maribec
Maribec Health Products Inc. (“Maribec”) is a Quebec corporation, which was registered with Registraire des Entreprises Québec on June 20, 2017. Following its registration, ownership of Maribec was held in the name of a director and officer of EHG pursuant to a declaration of trust in favour of EHG (the “Declaration”). On March 13, 2018, the Declaration was cancelled and ownership of Maribec was transferred to EHG. On December 20, 2017, Maribec, then a wholly owned subsidiary of EHG, submitted its application to Health Canada to become a licensed cannabis produce under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations which would allow Maribec to establish operations at its production facility located at 433‑435 Boul. Industriel in the town of Asbestos (now Val‑des‑Sources), Quebec (the “Maribec Facility”). Maribec’s license application would eventually be converted into an application for a standard cultivation license (the “Cultivation License”) under the new Cannabis Regulations which came into effect in Canada on October 17, 2018.
As at the date of the Exchange Agreement, Maribec was still awaiting receipt of its Cultivation License from Health Canada. On February 7, 2019, and prior to the completion of the Share Exchange, EHG sold and transferred all of EHG’s right, title, and interest in and to the issued and outstanding shares of Maribec (the “Maribec Shares”) to Desmond Ste. Marie (“Ste. Marie”) for one dollar ($1.00) (the “Maribec Purchase Price”) pursuant to the terms of a share purchase agreement (the “Maribec SPA”) dated February 7, 2019 (the “Maribec Sale”). Completion of the Maribec Sale was driven by EHG’s desire to avoid potential delays in receiving its Cultivation License that may have been caused by the pending completion of the Share Exchange. But for the Maribec Sale, completion of the Share Exchange would have required Health Canada to expand the scope of its due diligence screening to include the entirety of Instadose Canada’s incoming management team thereby almost certainly extending the timeline for Health Canada’s issuance of the Cultivation License. Simultaneously with the execution of the Maribec SPA, EHG and Mr. Ste. Marie executed an option agreement also dated February 7, 2019 (the “Option Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement, Mr. Ste. Marie granted to EHG an irrevocable option exercisable by EHG to re‑purchase the Maribec Shares from Mr. Ste. Marie upon (i) EHG, its directors and officers obtaining the requisite consents, approvals, and security clearances from Health Canada (the “Health Canada Approvals”) and (ii) payment to Mr. Ste. Marie of the Maribec Purchase Price. Under the Option Agreement, Instadose Canada was permitted to notify Mr. Ste. Marie of its desire to commence the process of exercising the Option at any time (the “Option Notice”).
On September 4, 2020, Health Canada issued the Cultivation License to Maribec. The Cultivation License is valid for three (3) years expiring on September 4, 2023. On October 2, 2020, Maribec submitted an application with Health Canada’s Cannabis Licensing and Security Division for a standard processing license under the Cannabis Regulations (the “Processing License”). The Processing License was granted on February 25, 2021 and expires on September 4, 2023.
On March 11, 2021, Instadose Canada (formerly EHG) delivered the Option Notice to Mr. Ste. Marie regarding their election to exercise the Option. Instadose Canada will commence the process of obtaining all Health Canada Approvals and completing the Option now that the Plan of Arrangement has closed.
Subsidiaries
Instadose Canada has the following subsidiaries:
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Instadouz Farma Doo (“IDP Macedonia”);(1)(2) |
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Instadose Pharma, LDA (“IDP Portugal”);(3) |
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Instadose Pharma India Private Limited (“IDP India”);(4) |
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IDP Holdings, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary); and |
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IDP Canada Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary). |
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IDP Macedonia is a North Macedonia company. Fifty percent (50%) ownership interest in IDP Macedonia is held by Mr. Sanders as trustee for Instadose Canada pursuant to the terms of a trust declaration dated March 2, 2021. |
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IDP Macedonia operates the North Macedonia production facility. Ownership of the North Macedonia production facility is held in the name of Kanabiko Doo, Strumica (“Kanabiko”). Ownership of Kanabiko is registered fifty percent (50%) in the name of Mr. Sanders as a trustee in trust for Instadose Canada on terms set out in a declaration of trust executed by Mr. Sanders on March 3, 2021. The remaining fifty percent (50%) ownership interest in Kanabiko is registered in the name of the North Macedonia partner. |
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Ninety‑five percent (95%) ownership interest in IDP Portugal is held by Aldo Vidinha and/or his personal corporation as trustee for Instadose Canada pursuant to the terms of a trust declaration dated March 4, 2021. |
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IDP India is an Indian company fifty-five percent (55%) owned by Instadose Canada. The remaining forty‑five percent (45%) equity ownership in IDP India is held by Instadose Canada’s joint venture partner in India, Sanctum Healthcare Remedies Private Limited. |
Global Medicinal Cannabis Industry
Today’s global medicinal cannabis industry remains fractured as it struggles to define itself as a profitable and viable commercial business. The global production, sale, and distribution of medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil is monopolized by licensed producers with minimal participation to date from Big Pharma, who require sustainable, consistent, diverse, and low‑cost bulk supplies of high‑quality medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil to make entrance into the medicinal cannabis industry possible. Today’s licensed producers cannot meet the demands of Big Pharma due to several global challenges facing them. These challenges include the expensive cost of constructing and expanding indoor facilities, high manual labor costs, inefficient production process limiting product output, and strict government regulation limiting production capacity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the demand for medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil continues to grow at a rapid pace. This is especially true as the rise in the volume of critical trials and scientific studies on medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil continue to uncover new and greater benefits to product consumption.
In Instadose Canada’s opinion, full participation in medicinal cannabis industry by Big Pharma will be required to satisfy the ever‑increasing global product demand, accelerate the volume of clinical trials and scientific studies aimed at uncovering new and greater benefits to medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil consumption, and unlock the market value potential of the medicinal cannabis industry predicted to reach US$ 84.0 Billion in market value by 20281. For this reason, Instadose Canada has committed to creating a large global distribution platform for medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil. Instadose Canada plans to utilize this global distribution platform to create a new wholesale marketplace and mass‑scale supply chain for medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil capable of providing Big Pharma with sustainable, consistent, diverse, and low‑cost supplies of high‑quality medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil for use in bulk as an application programming interface.
Instadose Canada’s Global Distribution Platform spans five (5) Continents to date, including Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. Within each Continent, Instadose Canada is establishing large‑scale operational subsidiaries and joint venture partnerships to apply for and/or secure access to government‑issued licenses, permits, and joint venture partnerships. Currently, Instadose Canada is focused on securing licenses and establishing partnerships in the DRC, North Macedonia, Portugal, India, Colombia, Mexico, Cameroon, and Canada, each seeking to increase their level of participation within the global medicinal cannabis industry.
Global Distribution Platform
Instadose Canada is fueling the Global Distribution Platform by seeking to establish large-scale operational subsidiaries and joint venture partnerships (the “Participants”) throughout each continent engaging in medicinal cannabis cultivation and/or cannabinoid oil production. Participants engaged in medicinal cannabis cultivation are responsible for growing, cultivating, packaging, and exporting medicinal cannabis to Participants engaged in cannabinoid oil production, whom, upon receipt of medical cannabis, sell it in its present form or utilize it in the production and sale of cannabinoid oil to pharmaceutical industry companies sourced by Instadose Canada or others. Instadose Canada, as creator of the Global Distribution Platform, is responsible for the platform’s continued maintenance and growth. In doing so, Instadose Canada supplements the operational work performed by Global Distribution Platform Participants by performing the following key functions:
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1 Grandview Research Inc. (March 2021) ‑ Legal Marijuana Market Worth $84.0 Billion by 2028 I CAGR 14.3% (https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press‑release/global‑legal‑marijuana‑market).
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Organizing, managing, and sourcing the transport of medicinal cannabis from medicinal cannabis cultivation Participants to one or more cannabinoid oil production Participants; |
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Selling all medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil cultivated and/or produced by Global Distribution Platform Participants to pharmaceutical industry companies; and |
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Sourcing new medicinal cannabis cultivation and cannabinoid oil production Participants across new and existing Continents. |
The ability to transport medicinal cannabis safely and efficiently from one continent to another throughout the Global Distribution Platform is a critical component of Instadose Canada’s global business model. On January 6, 2021, Instadose Canada entered into a three-year logistics and procurement services agreement (the “Logistics and Procurement Service Agreement”) with Project Management Resources Inc. (“PMR”), a Canadian company. Since 1993, the principals of PMR have been actively involved in the transportation of goods throughout the entirety of the African Continent. Under the Logistics and Procurement Services Agreement, PMR agreed to assume all responsibility for the management and procurement of those services required for, among other things, the international warehousing, customs clearing, and transportation of medicinal cannabis in and from, among other continents, Africa, Europe, South America, and North America. PMR also agreed to perform the logistics and procurement services exclusively for Instadose Canada to the exclusion of any other company participating in medicinal cannabis industry. Payment for all logistics and procurement services is made by Instadose Canada to PMR on a fixed rate basis in accordance with applicable industry standards.
The Logistics and Procurement Services Agreement is supported by individual independent consulting agreements dated January 6, 2021, entered into between Instadose Canada and PMR principals, Bruce Deluce and William Deluce.
Risk Mitigation Strategies
Instadose Canada is in the process of implementing numerous risk mitigation strategies to protect the company from events of force majeure as well as other possible risks affecting Instadose Canada’s business model. These strategies include the following:
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Requiring, where feasible, Global Distribution Platform Participants to purchase insurance to protect against items such as, but not limited to, crop loss, political risk, equipment and casualty, and equipment breakdown; |
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Establishing large reserves of medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil to be stored at cannabinoid oil production facilities; |
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Requiring pharmaceutical industry companies to complete payment in full for all purchased medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil prior to its release ex‑works from the applicable cannabinoid oil production facilities; |
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Maintaining control of the business relationship with all pharmaceutical industry companies as well as the flow of funds for all purchase orders of medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil; |
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Establishing and maintaining geographic diversity for medicinal cannabis cultivation and cannabinoid oil production in an effort to avoid reliance on any one particular country or continent; and |
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Notwithstanding Instadose Canada’s efforts to mitigate risk at all levels of its business operations, certain situations can arise where Instadose Canada will be required to terminate, or delay the commencement of a joint venture agreement, or terminate, or delay the commencement of a purchase or supply agreement.
Participant Activities by Continent
The following chart summarizes those Participant activities (i.e., medical cannabis cultivation and/or cannabinoid oil production) in the process of being conducted on behalf of Instadose Canada and the Global Distribution Platform within each Continent:
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DRC |
Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation |
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Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation |
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North Macedonia |
Cannabinoid Oil Production |
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Cannabinoid Oil Production |
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India |
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Colombia |
Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation |
Joint Venture Partnership |
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Mexico |
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Cannabinoid Oil Production |
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I. AFRICA
Optimal climatic farming conditions, the availability of arable lands, and an agricultural‑focused labor force make Africa ideal for medicinal cannabis cultivation. Medicinal cannabis cultivated within Africa is initially exported by Instadose Canada to one or more cannabinoid oil production Participants located in Europe.
Instadose Canada’s long‑term strategy for Africa involves expanding its medicinal cannabis cultivation footprint and increasing its presence in those African countries with greater political and economic stability. Instadose Canada is actively working towards implementing this strategy in countries such as Cameroon, South Africa, and Mozambique.
(1) The Democratic Republic of the Congo
Historically, the DRC has never developed medicinal agriculture instead relying on imports for its supply of pharmaceuticals. This is despite the country’s sufficient potential, including eighty million hectares of arable land with natural reservoirs of medicinal plants that can be used to expedite the promotion of medicinal agriculture and the development of the agro‑pharmaceutical industry. Recently, the DRC has seen an outflow of capital from the country, a decline in the population’s purchasing power, the presence of non‑compliant pirated pharmaceutical products within its national territory, and an increase in the population’s morbidity and mortality rate. With a population expected to exceed the United States of America with 580+ million people by 21002, if no solution is found, this situation is likely to become critical. On this basis, it was recently determined by government officials in the DRC that it was now necessary, as in other countries, to implement a management policy for the medicinal agricultural sector, which is vital to the life of the population, based on the gradual phasing out of importing medicines and certain pharmaceutical products to give priority to and invest in the local production of those products.3
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2 https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2020-12-24/us-population-growth-projected-to-stall-african-countries-surge-by-2100
3 The Protocol Agreement was drafted by the DRC’s Ministry of Agriculture which provided the historical narrative provided for under the heading “The Democratic Republic of the Congo”.
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The Maye International Group SARL
The Maye International Group SARL (“TMIG”) is a DRC company majority owned and controlled by Grant F. Sanders. TMIG was incorporated in the DRC on September 7, 2018 with the intended purpose of engaging in the cultivation of medicinal and food plants throughout the DRC, not just medicinal cannabis.
Letter of Motivation
On September 12, 2018, TMIG issued a letter of motivation (the “Letter of Motivation”) to the DRC Ministry of Agriculture requesting the Ministry of Agriculture’s authorization to engage in the official cultivation of medicinal cannabis. Within the Letter of Motivation, TMIG sought an area ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 hectares of land for the cultivation of medicinal cannabis as part of a larger national project in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture throughout the national territory of the DRC aimed at the development of medicinal agriculture starting with the promotion of the agro‑pharmaceutical industry. In connection therewith, TMIG intended to make agro‑pharmaceutical investments in the DRC to produce CBD oil which was seen as the foundation for the entire manufacturing chain of various and important medications around the world to make the DRC a world leader in the industry.
TMIG Registration Certificate
On October 1, 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture issued a registration certificate to TMIG for the cultivation of medicinal and food plants anywhere in the DRC for subsequent transformation into pharmaceutical products (the “TMIG Registration Certificate”).
Ministerial Order Granting Partnership Status to TMIG
Having regard to, among other things, the Letter of Motivation and the TMIG Registration Certificate, the Ministry of Agriculture by Ministerial Order No. 381/CAB/MIN/AGRI/18 granted partnership status to TMIG on October 4, 2018 in connection with the exploitation and production of medicinal cannabis in the DRC.
Protocol Agreement
On October 25, 2018 and October 26, 2018, technical meetings were held in the DRC bringing together experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, the DRC Ministry of Public Health, and the DRC Ministry of Industry and Scientific Research regarding the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and scientific use in the DRC. On or about October 31, 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture, represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Georges Kazadi Kabongo, and TMIG, represented by Mr. Sanders, jointly executed the memorandum of understanding (the “Protocol Agreement”).
The purpose of the Protocol Agreement was to set out the principles that would frame two future legal documents:
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the official authorization to cultivate medicinal cannabis in the DRC (the “Medicinal Cannabis Authorization”) exclusively for medicinal and scientific purposes (the “Medicinal Cannabis Rights”), and |
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the collaboration or joint venture agreement to be entered into between TMIG and the Ministry of Agriculture setting forth the roles of the parties and overall strategy for monetizing the Medicinal Cannabis Rights (later to be known as the “Agro Park JV Agreement”). The scope of the Medicinal Cannabis Rights also extended to the extraction of CBD oil for purely medical purposes for the wide range of essential pharmaceutical products to fight both endemic and epidemic diseases. In agreeing to provide the Medicinal Cannabis Rights, the Ministry of Agriculture also agreed to make a commitment to provide TMIG with at least ten thousand (10,000) hectares of arable land throughout the national territory with priority being given to the hinterland of the City of Kinshasa, Kongo‑Central, Kwilu and Kwango Provinces. Together, the Ministry of Agriculture and TMIG agreed that for a three (3) year test period, the parties would partner together to do as follows: |
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work collaboratively to avoid any act, action or conduct that could hinder the fulfilment of their objectives to produce, process, and transform medicinal cannabis into pharmaceutical products to make the DRC, the African leader in the distribution and marketing of the resulting products; |
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engage the socio‑economic strengths of the DRC including universities, scientific and biological research centres, pharmaceutical medical specialists, farmers and agronomists, to make the most of their professions; and |
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create a safe zone for cultivating medicinal cannabis, secured both physically and humanely. |
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through (c) shall collectively be referred to as the “Medicinal Cannabis Project”). |
The Protocol Agreement set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties under the Medicinal Cannabis Project, the material terms of which are as follows:
Medicinal Cannabis Authorization
On November 13, 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture provided TMIG with the official Medicinal Cannabis Authorization granting the Medicinal Cannabis Rights to TMIG by means of a government order.
Official Gazette of the DRC
On December 13, 2018, the Presidency of the DRC enacted Law No. 18/035 laying down the basic principles relating to the organization of public health (the “Public Health Law”). Publication of the Public Health Law was made official in the Official Gazette of the DRC dated December 31, 2018. Amongst the matters provided for in the Public Health Law, Title VII of the Public Health Law addressed the DRC’s fight against drug addiction with a specific reference in Title VII, Chapter 2 to Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances which, in part, provided evidentiary legal support for the Ministry of Agriculture’s ability to grant the Medicinal Cannabis Authorization to TMIG.
Section 1 of Title VII, Chapter 2 reads as follows:
Section 1: Cultivation, Production, Possession, and Marketing
Article 118
The cultivation, production, possession and marketing of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances shall be prohibited, except for medical and scientific purposes.
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Article 119
Notwithstanding the provisions of article 118 above, the cultivation, production, possession and marketing of narcotics and psychotropic substances shall be subject to an authorization.
An Order of the Minister of Public Health shall lay down the conditions for this authorization.
Agro Park Joint Venture
On or about December 8, 2018, and as a part of the Medicinal Cannabis Project, representatives of TMIG met with the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Director General of Societe D’Exploitation du Parc Agro‑Industrial de Bukanga‑Lonzo (“SEPAGRI”), a government company statutorily having the operation and management rights over the Bukanga‑Lonzo‑Industriel Park (the “Agro Park”) to discuss the possibility of TMIG and SEPAGRI joining forces to utilize the 75,000‑hectare Agro Park (the “Agro Park Lands”) to grow and cultivate staple food crops such as cassava, maize, and beans (“Food Crops”) as well as Medicinal Cannabis under the Medicinal Cannabis Project. Together, the parties visited the Agro Park located in the district of Bukanga‑Lonzo to, among other things, inspect the infrastructure and equipment available to be utilized at the Agro Park. Following three days of negotiations held from December 11-13, 2018, between the Ministry of Agriculture, SEPAGRI, and TMIG, the parties agreed to the terms of a plan of joint venture which included use of the Agro Park to, among other things, carry out the Medicinal Cannabis Project for a term of twenty‑five (25) years, renewable only once by tacit agreement of the parties (the “Agro Park Joint Venture”).
On January 15, 2019, TMIG and SEPAGRI officially entered into the Agro Park JV Agreement for the purpose of formalizing the terms of the Agro Park Joint Venture. Under the Agro Park Joint Venture, sixty‑five thousand (65,000) hectares of Agro Park Lands (the “Food Crop Lands”) would be utilized for growing and cultivating the Food Crops (“Food Crop Production”). The remaining ten thousand (10,000) hectares of Agro Park Lands (the “Medicinal Cannabis Lands”) would be reserved for growing Medicinal Cannabis under the Medicinal Cannabis Project (“Medicinal Cannabis Production”).
To establish the Agro Park Joint Venture, the parties contributed the sum of 70,000,000 Congolese francs (“CDF”), divided among 140 shares of 500,000 CDF each of which were paid for in full and held in the name of the Agro Park Joint Venture (the “Agro Park JV Investment”). Based on the Agro Park JV Investment, shares in the Agro Park Joint Venture were allocated as follows:
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60 |
42,000,000 |
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28,000,000 |
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70,000,000 |
Notwithstanding the amount of the Agro Park JV Investment, the parties agreed to distribute the revenues attributable to the Medicinal Cannabis Project under the Agro Park Joint Venture, eighty percent (80%) to TMIG and twenty percent (20%) to SEPAGRI.
The Agro Park JV Agreement set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties under the Agro Park Joint Venture, the material terms of which are as follows:
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Official Journal of the DRC
The Constitution, primary legislation, and subordinate legislation such as ministerial regulations, decrees, or municipal by‑laws, and general principles of administrative laws are the major sources of administrative power in the DRC. There are at least two different types of administrative acts in Congolese law: (i) unilateral administrative acts, and (ii) bilateral administrative acts. Unilateral administrative acts impose the will of the administration to the people for which reason the action is said to be unilateral in nature. Bilateral administrative acts, on the other hand, are contracts which administrative bodies may conclude. These contracts may be private or public. In private contracts, the administrative body is but a private person in a commercial transaction. In public contracts, the administrative body, or official acts with state authority. Valid administrative acts require that the author of the administrative act have competence in terms of the subject matter, geographical restrictions, and time requirements. The general principle is that the administrative body or official entrusted with administrative power is the only person entitled to perform an administrative act. Moreover, for an administrative act to be legally binding, the administration must first enact it. Second, the administration must publish the act after it has enacted it.4
The Protocol Agreement and the Agro Park JV Agreement were public contracts executed by the Ministry of Agriculture and the SEPAGRI, respectively, each of which possessing demonstrated state authority to do so. Following their execution, the Protocol Agreement and the Agro Park JV Agreement were published in the Official Journal of the DRC by the Office of the President of the DRC on August 1, 2019, thus making both contracts legally binding as official administrative acts.
Congolese Security Service Partnership Agreement
On February 28, 2020, TMIG entered into a partnership agreement with a Congolese security service organization which would provide TMIG with assistance, support, and guidance with respect to, among other things, TMIG’s execution of the Medicinal Cannabis Project under the Agro Park Joint Venture (the “Security Service Agreement”). The Security Service Agreement was signed for an initial term of five (5) years renewable upon prior agreement between the parties.
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4 https://www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/Democratic_Republic_Congo.html#_Toc182803273
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The Security Service Agreement set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties thereunder, the material terms of which are as follows:
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The TMIG Joint Venture
On February 11, 2019, TMIG and Instadose Canada entered into a joint venture agreement (the “TMIG JV Agreement”) that would see Instadose Canada secure the exclusive right to access and monetize TMIG’s medicinal cannabis rights by exporting medicinal cannabis from the DRC to one or more Instadose Canada‑controlled cannabinoid oil production facilities around the world (the “TMIG Joint Venture”). Once delivered to a cannabinoid oil production facility, the medicinal cannabis could be utilized for processing cannabinoid oil to be sold by or on behalf of Instadose Canada to pharmaceutical industry companies within Instadose Canada’s international purchasing network. Gross revenues received by Instadose Canada from the sale of medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil were to be shared fifty percent (50%) to Instadose Canada and fifty percent (50%) to TMIG (the “TMIG Revenue Share”). TMIG and Instadose Canada agreed to a twenty‑five (25) year term for the joint venture renewable once by tacit agreement of the parties. By entering the TMIG Joint Venture, TMIG became Instadose Canada’s first global partner for medicinal cannabis production and distribution.
The TMIG JV Agreement set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties under the TMIG Joint Venture, the material terms of which are as follows:
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Annex “A” to the TMIG JV Agreement
From August 29, 2018 to December 20, 2018, Mr. Sanders provided a series of loans to TMIG to enable TMIG to satisfy the TMIG Funding Obligation under the Protocol Agreement.
On February 19, 2019, Instadose Canada and TMIG executed Annex “A” to the TMIG JV Agreement to, among other things, broaden the scope of what shall be produced and sold by Instadose Canada under the TMIG Joint Venture from CBD oil to medicinal cannabis and full spectrum cannabinoid oil, and formalize Instadose Canada’s agreement to assume TMIG’s obligation to repay to Mr. Sanders the full amount of the TMIG loan advances.
International Police Service Partnership Agreement
On March 26, 2020, TMIG and Instadose Canada entered into a partnership agreement with an International Police Service organization (the “International Police Organization”) which would provide both TMIG and Instadose Canada with the assistance, support, and guidance of the International Police Organization with respect to due diligence on national, African, and foreign executives and agents before concluding contracts in the DRC and abroad (the “International Police Service Agreement”). Under the International Police Service Agreement, TMIG and Instadose Canada agreed to regularly provide the International Police Organization with sector specific information regarding its operations. The International Police Service Agreement was signed for an initial term of fifteen (15) years renewable upon prior agreement between all the parties.
DRC Operational Update
On August 17, 2020, Instadose Pharma DRC S.A.R.L. (“IDP DRC”) was legally registered in the DRC as a DRC company for the primary purpose of working with TMIG in connection with the portion of TMIG’s business dedicated to the export of medicinal cannabis in and from the DRC. IDP DRC is majority owned and controlled by Mr. Sanders.
On April 30, 2021, Instadose Canada entered into a charter agreement with Ethiopian Airlines Group (“Ethiopian”) for the purposes of transporting medicinal cannabis from the DRC to North Macedonia (the “DRC Shipment”). Under the Ethiopian charter agreement, Ethiopian agreed to make one of its Boeing 777 aircrafts available to complete the DRC Shipment. On the basis of having secured the charter agreement, IDP DRC and IDP Macedonia executed a supply agreement on May 24, 2021 governing an initial supply of 18,650 kilograms of medicinal cannabis to be transported by Ethiopian from the DRC to North Macedonia (the “DRC Medicinal Cannabis”). On June 1, 2021, the requisite certificate of analysis attributable to the DRC Medicinal Cannabis was prepared at the University of Kinshasa.
On June 10, 2021, IDP Macedonia secured a permit from the Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of the Republic of Macedonia (“MALMED”) authorizing the import of the DRC Medicinal Cannabis. On June 11, 2021, IDP DRC delivered the DRC Medicinal Cannabis to N’djili Airport, also known as Kinshasa International Airport, for loading onto Ethiopian’s Boeing 777 that had arrived to complete the DRC Shipment. Unbeknownst to Instadose Canada, the final authorization of one certain intergovernmental organization was further required to complete the DRC Shipment. Without it, Instadose Canada was required to abort completion of the DRC Shipment. In doing so, the DRC Medicinal Cannabis was secured and stored within the guarded facilities of the Bolloré customs clearance area at N’dili Airport pending further resolution. On or about June 15, 2021, the DRC Medicinal Cannabis was transported to an indoor warehousing facility belonging to the National Intelligence Agency of the DRC pending its release back to IDP DRC for final delivery to North Macedonia.
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Instadose Canada, along with the assistance of TMIG and IDP DRC representatives, continues to work directly with Congolese authorities in an effort to complete the DRC Shipment.
(2) Cameroon
The Cameroon Joint Venture
In July 2021, Instadose Canada and Blackbush Ltd. (the “Cameroon JV Partner”) commenced negotiations on a plan of joint venture (the “Cameroon Joint Venture”) that would see the parties work together in Cameroon to secure government‑issued licenses to, among other rights, grow, cultivate, process, produce, and export medicinal cannabis in and from Cameroon (the “Cameroon JV Licenses”). The parties anticipate the legalization of medicinal cannabis for both commercial cultivation and export to be completed in 2022.
On November 15, 2021, Instadose Canada and the Cameroon JV Partner executed a joint venture agreement (the “Cameroon JV Agreement”) formalizing their relationship under the Cameroon Joint Venture. In doing so, the Cameroon Joint Venture would serve the Global Distribution Platform as a medicinal cannabis cultivation Participant. The term of the Cameroon Joint Venture was agreed at twenty‑five (25) years, with a mutual option to extend the Cameroon Joint Venture for one additional twenty‑five (25) year term.
The Cameroon JV Agreement provided Instadose Canada with exclusive rights to market and sell all of the medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil produced under the Cameroon Joint Venture with those gross revenue generated under the Cameroon Joint Venture to be shared fifty percent (50%) to Instadose Canada and fifty percent (50%) to the Cameroon JV Partner (the “Cameroon JV Partner Revenue Share”).
The Cameroon JV Agreement set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties under the Cameroon Joint Venture, the material terms of which are as follows:
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II. EUROPE
(1) Republic of North Macedonia
On February 9, 2016, the Macedonian Parliament Health Committee gave its approval for the legalization of Medicinal Cannabis in North Macedonia5. Legislation was introduced through amendments to the existing law on the control of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.6 Today, the applicable laws of North Macedonia now allow for Medicinal Cannabis to be imported into and/or exported from North Macedonia as an application programming interface, regardless of form (ie. Medicinal Cannabis or cannabinoid oil)7. North Macedonia became a candidate for accession to the European Union (“EU”) in 2005. In March 2020, the EU gave its formal approval to begin accession talks with North Macedonia following the rectification of a long‑standing dispute with Greece in 2019[8]. However, in November 2020, a dispute with Bulgaria effectively blocked the official start of North Macedonia’s EU accession negotiations9.
Instadouz Farma Doo
On October 10, 2019, Instadouz Farma Doo Strumica (“IDP Macedonia”) was registered as a limited liability company by the Central Registry of Macedonia. As of the date hereof, IDP Macedonia is a joint venture between Instadose Canada and its joint venture partner in North Macedonia, with its ownership being registered fifty percent (50%) in the name of Grant F. Sanders which ownership interest is held by Mr. Sanders as a trustee in trust for Instadose Canada pursuant to a declaration of trust executed by Mr. Sanders in favour of Instadose Canada on March 2, 2021 and fifty percent (50%) in the name of the North Macedonia partner. IDP Macedonia was established for the purpose of operating Instadose Canada’s first fully operable cannabinoid oil production facility located at Kirchovica (CL 24/12) Industrial Zone of the cadaster Municipality of Sachevo in North Macedonia (the “North Macedonia Production Facility”). Ownership of the North Macedonia Production Facility is held in the name of Kanabiko Doo, Strumica (“Kanabiko”) with ownership of Kanabiko registered fifty percent (50%) in the name of Grant F. Sanders as a trustee in trust for Instadose Canada pursuant to a declaration of trust executed by Mr. Sanders on March 3, 2021. The remaining fifty percent (50%) ownership interest in Kanabiko is registered in the name of the North Macedonia partner. On March 2, 2020, IDP Macedonia and Kanabiko entered into a multi-year lease agreement governing IDP Macedonia’s rights to access and operate the North Macedonia production facility. On January 11, 2021, IDP Macedonia and Kanabiko amended the terms of the facility lease agreement for the purposes of reducing the monthly rental rate to be paid by IDP Macedonia from €20,000 to €2,000.
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5 https://www.eurasiareview.com/10022016‑macedonia‑parliament‑legalizes‑medical‑marijuana/
6 https://www.healtheuropa.eu/medical-cannabis-in-north-macedonia/101298/
7 https://www.mmjdaily.com/article/9331218/north-macedonian-grower-receives-export-license/
8 https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/albania‑and‑north‑macedonia‑to‑begin‑eu‑membership‑talks/
9 https://www.politico.eu/article/bulgaria‑blocks‑eu‑membership‑talks‑for‑north‑macedonia/
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On December 1, 2019, IDP Macedonia and Instadose Canada entered into a joint venture agreement (the “North Macedonia JV Agreement”) that would see Instadose Canada utilize IDP Macedonia and the North Macedonia Production Facility to import medicinal cannabis from, among other countries, the DRC, to be processed into cannabinoid oil at the North Macedonia Production Facility and sold into Instadose Canada’s distribution network. In doing so, Instadose Canada plans to utilize IDP Macedonia as Instadose Canada’s first European cannabinoid oil production and distribution Participant. As a cannabinoid oil production Participant, IDP Macedonia would work with Instadose Canada to import medicinal Cannabis predominantly from the DRC. Once received, the medicinal cannabis would be sold in its then present form by IDP Macedonia or utilized by IDP Macedonia in the production and sale of cannabinoid oil to pharmaceutical industry companies sourced by Instadose Canada. Under the North Macedonia JV Agreement, the parties agreed to a gross revenue share model from the sale of medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil. Instadose Canada and IDP Macedonia agreed to a twenty‑five (25) year term for the North Macedonia Joint Venture renewable once upon the tacit agreement of the parties.
The North Macedonia JV Agreement set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties under the North Macedonia Joint Venture, the material terms of which are as follows:
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Annex No. 2 to North Macedonia JV Agreement
On August 24, 2021, Instadose Canada and IDP Macedonia executed Annex No. 2 to the North Macedonia JV Agreement, the primary purpose of which was to amend the North Macedonia revenue share set forth under the North Macedonia JV Agreement and Annex No.1. Under Annex No. 2, the amount of the amended North Macedonia revenue share as between Instadose Canada and the North Macedonia partner would differ depending upon which medicinal cannabis cultivation Participant supplied the medicinal cannabis sold, or first produced into cannabinoid oil and then sold, by Instadose Canada under the North Macedonia Joint Venture.
IDP Macedonia Operational Update
North Macedonia Production Facility
Construction of the North Macedonia Production Facility commenced in January 2020. On August 26, 2020, albeit during the Covid‑19 global pandemic, MALMED, located in Skopje, North Macedonia, issued a letter to IDP Macedonia (the “August 26 2020 Letter”) granting IDP Macedonia its production license for the North Macedonia Production Facility (the “Production License”). In doing so, MALMED confirmed that:
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Instadose Canada expects to have the North Macedonia Production Facility fully operational to produce cannabinoid oil on or before April 1, 2022.
Successful Purchase and Import of Medicinal Cannabis into North Macedonia
On February 4, 2021, IDP Macedonia entered into a supply agreement (the “February 4 Supply Agreement”) with a Southern Africa licensed grower of medicinal cannabis (the “Southern Africa Grower”) governing the supply of 200.52 kilograms of medicinal cannabis to IDP Macedonia bearing THC-content levels as high as 18.19%. On March 16, 2021, IDP Macedonia and the Southern Africa grower entered into an addendum to the February 4 Supply Agreement for the purpose of reducing the quantity of medicinal cannabis to be supplied to IDP Macedonia by the Southern Africa Grower from 200.52 kilograms to 176.5 kilograms of medicinal cannabis (the “Southern Africa Cannabis”). On March 19, 2021, IDP Macedonia secured a permit from MALMED in North Macedonia authorizing the import of the Southern Africa Cannabis. On April 19, 2021, the South African Medicines Regulatory Authority authorized the Southern Africa Grower’s export of the Southern Africa Cannabis. On April 30, 2021, the Southern Africa Cannabis was successfully delivered and thereafter released to IDP Macedonia (the “First Southern Africa Shipment”). Of great significance to Instadose Canada, the First Southern Africa Shipment demonstrated the ability of Instadose Canada and IDP Macedonia to work together under the North Macedonia Joint Venture to successfully import, and obtain the release of, imported medicinal cannabis. In doing so, Instadose Canada and IDP Macedonia demonstrated their collective ability to meet the strict shipping and packaging requirements set by MALMED for medicinal cannabis.
Granting of IDP Macedonia’s Wholesale License
On June 4, 2021, IDP Macedonia provided MALMED with its license application for the wholesale of medicines in and from North Macedonia (the “Wholesale License”). On August 9, 2021, MALMED official granted the Wholesale License to IDP Macedonia. Having already obtained the Production License, the granting of the Wholesale License now permits IDP Macedonia to sell imported medicinal cannabis as well as all cannabinoid oil produced by IDP Macedonia at the North Macedonia Production Facility both inside and outside of North Macedonia.
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New Supply Agreement to Purchase and Import Medicinal Cannabis into North Macedonia
On July 21, 2021, IDP Macedonia entered into a second supply agreement with the Southern Africa Grower governing the supply of 8,000+ kilograms of medicinal cannabis to IDP Macedonia bearing CBD and THC-content levels as high as 16.6% and 17.98% respectively. Delivery of the first lot of new Southern Africa Cannabis to IDP Macedonia (the “New Southern Africa Cannabis”) was completed on December 25, 2021.
(2) Portugal
In August 2018, legislation was signed into law to allow for the use of medicinal cannabis in Portugal(10). As a current member of the EU, Portugal is setting itself up to become a medicinal cannabis production hub capable of serving the growing European marketplace.
The IDP Portugal Joint Venture
On July 9, 2020, Instadose Canada entered into a letter agreement with Aldo Pedro Fuguiera Vidinha (the “Portugal JV Partner”) setting forth an agreed upon plan of joint venture that would provide Instadose Canada with access to the growing European marketplace for medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil. The Portugal JV Partner is a private individual based in Portugal with 10+ years of operating experience in the pharmaceutical industry is area such as engineering, validation, European Union GMP compliance quality assurance and manufacturing. The Portugal JV Partner is the legal owner of Smart Nature LDA (“Smart Nature”), a soon to be licensed importer, distributor and exporter of medicinal cannabis in Portugal.
On October 19, 2020, Instadose Canada and the Portugal JV Partner executed a joint venture agreement (the “IDP Portugal JV Agreement”) that would see the parties establish Instadose Pharma, LDA (“IDP Portugal”) to serve the Global Distribution Platform as Instadose Canada’s first EU‑based cannabinoid oil production Participant (the “IDP Portugal Joint Venture”) . The term of the IDP Portugal Joint Venture was agreed at twenty‑five (25) years, with a mutual option to extend the IDP Portugal Joint Venture for one additional twenty‑five (25) year term.
The IDP Portugal JV Agreement set forth the intended scope of the IDP Portugal Joint Venture which contemplated Instadose Canada working with the Portugal JV Partner for the purpose of:
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10 Lamers, Matt (21 June 2018). “Portugal passes medical cannabis law, opens domestic market”.Marijuana Business Daily.
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The IDP Portugal JV Agreement provided Instadose Canada with the exclusive right to supply the IDP Portugal Joint Venture with imported medicinal cannabis as well as market and sell all of the cannabinoid oil produced at the IDP Portugal Production Facility with those net profits generated under the IDP Portugal Joint Venture to be shared ninety-five percent (95%) to Instadose Canada and five percent (5%) to the Portugal JV Partner (the “IDP Portugal Net Profit Share”).
The IDP Portugal JV Agreement set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties under the IDP Portugal Joint Venture, the material terms of which are as follows:
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Annex No. 1 to IDP Portugal JV Agreement
On September 27, 2021, Smart Nature received approval of its medicinal cannabis license application from the Portuguese National Authority of Medicines and Health (“Infarmed”) subject to the successful completion of both Infarmed Good Distribution Practice and police security inspections expected to take place in the first quarter of 2022 (the “Smart Nature Approval Notice”). The Portugal JV Partner anticipates receiving Smart Nature’s medicinal cannabis licenses on or around April 1, 2022 (the “Smart Nature Licenses”).
October 26, 2021, Instadose Canada and the Portugal JV Partner agreed to amend the Portugal JV Agreement to include Smart Nature. Pending receipt of the IDP Portugal Licenses, the Portugal JV Partner agreed in Annex No. 1 to provide Instadose Canada with exclusive third-party rights to utilize the Smart Nature Licenses (once officially granted) to import, distribute, and export medicinal cannabis in and from Portugal. In utilizing the Smart Nature Licenses, net profits generated by IDP Portugal from the IDP Portugal Joint Venture would be shared ninety percent (90%) to Instadose Canada and ten percent (10%) to the Portugal JV Partner.
IDP Portugal Operational Update
Establishment of Instadose Pharma, LDA
IDP Portugal was officially incorporated on July 1, 2020 as Abstractingredient, LDA. The company’s name was officially amended to IDP Portugal on October 21, 2020. A ninety-five percent (95%) ownership interest in IDP Portugal is presently held by the Portugal JV Partner’s personal corporation as trustee for Instadose Canada pursuant to the terms of an executed trust declaration dated March 4, 2021. The remaining five percent (5%) ownership interest in IDP Portugal is held by the Portugal JV Partner.
IDP Portugal Production Facility
On August 6, 2021, IDP Portugal entered into an agreement with a local landowner to purchase commercial land located in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal for the purpose of constructing the IDP Portugal Production Facility.
IDP Portugal License Application
Instadose Canada and the Portugal JV Partner expect to be in a position to file an application with Infarmed to acquire the IDP Portugal Licenses in or around June 1, 2022.
III. ASIA
The Republic of India
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985 (the “NDPSA”) made the trade and consumption of medicinal cannabis in India illegal. The NDPSA also imposed a strict ban on medicinal cannabis (including hemp) production throughout the country. The Indian market has gathered significant attention recently, with various activists/NGOs filing court petitions demanding the legalization of Cannabis. One of these NGOs is the Great Legalization Movement, which has been working to legalize the use of medicinal cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes in India11. In 2017, the northern Indian State of Uttarakhand became the first State in India to legalize the growing and cultivation of medicinal cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes12. In 2019, Madhya Pradesh (the second largest State in India) followed Uttarakhand in legalizing medicinal cannabis for similar purposes13. Recently, the Indian state of Hamichal Pradesh made it known that it too was now considering the move towards similar legalization14. With a population of approximately 1.4 billion and a growing middle class, the potential for medicinal cannabis in India is substantial15.
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11 https://cannabisindustryjournal.com/feature_article/indias‑cannabis‑market‑examining‑regulatory‑frameworks‑then‑now.
12 https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/after‑uttarakhand‑madhya‑pradesh‑is‑now‑planning‑to‑legalize‑cannabis‑in‑the‑state‑2395801.html
13 https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/after‑uttarakhand‑madhya‑pradesh‑is‑now‑planning‑to‑legalize‑cannabis‑in‑the‑state‑2395801.html
14https:// timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/shimla/himachal‑pradesh‑to‑mull‑policy‑to‑legalise‑growing‑cannabis‑for‑med‑use/articleshow/81360359.cms
15 https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/cannabis-india-country-precipice-new-era-treatment
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The India Joint Venture
In January 2021, Instadose Canada, along with its local partner in India, Sanctum Healthcare Remedies Private Limited (the “India JV Partner”), commenced official discussions with State government officials in Uttarakhand with a goal to secure a legal commercial license to grow, cultivate, process, and produce medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil (the “Uttarakhand Licenses”) on agricultural lands located within the State of Uttarakhand (the “Uttarakhand Lands”).
In February 2021, Instadose Canada and the India JV Partner agreed to a plan of joint venture that would see the parties work together in India to secure multiple State‑issued licenses to, among other rights, grow, cultivate, process, produce, export, and sell medicinal cannabis (with an initial maximum THC content level of 0.3%) and cannabinoid oil (the “India JV Licenses”) on certain agricultural lands in India (the “India JV Lands”) starting with the Uttarakhand Licenses and Uttarakhand Lands (the “India Joint Venture”). On February 18, 2021, Instadose Canada and the India JV Partner executed a joint venture agreement formalizing their relationship under the India Joint Venture (the “India JV Agreement”). In doing so, the India Joint Venture would serve the Global Distribution Platform as both a medicinal cannabis cultivation Participant and cannabinoid oil production Participant. The term of the India Joint Venture was agreed at twenty‑five (25) years, with a mutual option to extend the India Joint Venture for one additional twenty‑five (25) year term.
The India JV Agreement provided Instadose Canada with exclusive rights to market and sell all of the medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil produced under the India Joint Venture with those net profits generated under the India Joint Venture to be shared fifty-five percent (55%) to Instadose Canada and forty-five percent (45%) to the India JV Partner (the “India JV Net Profit Share”).
The India JV Agreement set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties under the India Joint Venture, the material terms of which are as follows:
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Registration of Instadose Pharma India Private Limited
On March 18, 2021, Instadose Pharma India Private Limited (“IDP India”) was registered in India as a private limited company under The Companies Act, 2013. Ownership of IDP India was registered fifty‑five percent (55%) in the name of Instadose Canada and forty‑five percent (45%) in the name of the India JV Partner. IDP India was established by Instadose Canada and the India JV Partner for the purpose of becoming the joint operating entity of the India Joint Venture responsible for receiving and holding (i) the India JV Licenses starting with the Uttarakhand Licenses, and (ii) all legal ownership or leasehold interests in and over India JV Lands, starting with the Uttarakhand Lands.
Initial Approval for Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation
In April 2021, IDP India commenced the process of securing the Uttarakhand Licenses. On August 6, 2021, the District Magistrate of Haridwar, in the State of Uttarakhand granted IDP India with its initial approval for the cultivation of medicinal cannabis (with an initial maximum THC level not to exceed 0.3%) on up to five hundred (500) acres of Uttarakhand Lands. Today, IDP India is working to secure the Uttarakhand Lands. Once secured, approval to commence the official cultivation of medicinal cannabis in India (as well as receipt of the Uttarakhand Licenses) will be provided to IDP India.
IV. SOUTH AMERICA
Colombia
In December 2015, then Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed a decree legalizing and regulating medicinal cannabis16. Under the Colombia Decree, medicinal cannabis would become fully legal to grow, process, import, and export for medical and scientific purposes. The Colombia Decree allowed licenses to be granted for possession of seeds as well as medicinal cannabis plants17. On or about July 23, 2021, current Colombian President Ivan Duque executed a new decree legalizing the export of medicinal cannabis for medicinal and other industries18. In doing so, the Export Decree set the stage for Colombia to play a significant role in the international medicinal cannabis marketplace.
The Colombia Joint Ventures
Instadose Canada is actively securing agreements with multiple third-party joint venture partners in Colombia to serve the Global Distribution Platform as the first medicinal cannabis cultivation Participants located in South America.
Colombia Joint Venture No. 1
In May 2021, Instadose Canada and representatives of Instadose Canada’s new third-party joint venture partner in Colombia (“Colombia JV Partner No. 1”) commenced discussions on a plan of joint venture that would see Colombia JV Partner No. 1 become an exclusive supplier to Instadose Canada of no less than one million kilograms (1,000,000 kg) of medicinal cannabis per year throughout the term of the Colombia joint venture (“Colombia Joint Venture No. 1”). Colombia JV Partner No. 1 is a Colombian company fully licensed in Colombia to cultivate and produce medicinal cannabis and its related derivatives19. Formed in July 2017, Colombia JV Partner No. 1 signed a Technical and Scientific Cooperation Agreement with the National University of Colombia, the most important academic institution in Colombia20. Today, Colombia JV Partner No. 1 grows, cultivates, and produces medicinal cannabis and related derivatives at its two established Colombian production centers (the “Medicinal Cannabis Lands”). Colombia JV Partner No. 1’s first production center is located in Guamo, Tolima. Its second production center is located in north Colombia in Ciénaga, Magdalena, in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Both Medicinal Cannabis Lands are located in ideal microclimates for the agricultural development of medicinal cannabis21.
On August 5, 2021, Instadose Canada and Colombia JV Partner No. 1 executed a joint venture agreement formalizing the scope of Colombia Joint Venture No. 1 (“Colombia JV Agreement No. 1”). Under Colombia JV Agreement No. 1, details surrounding all of the medicinal cannabis to be supplied by Colombia JV Partner No. 1 to one or more cannabinoid oil production Participants shall be set forth in the supply agreements entered into between the applicable parties. Instadose Canada and Colombia JV Partner No. 1 agreed to an initial five (5) year term for the operation of Colombia Joint Venture No. 1 subject to the right of the parties (absent the existence of a default) to extend the initial term for up to four (4) additional five (5) year terms.
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16 https://www.yahoo.com/news/colombia-legalizes-medical-marijuana-171023547.html?ref=gs
17 https://www.yahoo.com/news/colombia-legalizes-medical-marijuana-171023547.html?ref=gs
18 https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-boosts-budding-cannabis-industry-by-removing-ban-dry-flower-exports- 2021-07-23/
19 http://www.cdmcolombia.co/en/inicio-english/
20 http://www.cdmcolombia.co/en/inicio-english/
21 http://www.cdmcolombia.co/en/production-2/
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Colombia JV Agreement No. 1 also set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties under Colombia Joint Venture No. 1, the material terms of which are as follows:
Colombia Joint Venture No. 2
In October 2021, Instadose Canada and representatives of a second joint venture partner in Colombia (“Colombia JV Partner No. 2”) commenced discussions on a plan of joint venture that would see Colombia JV Partner No. 2 become another exclusive supplier of medicinal cannabis and related derivatives to Instadose Canada in Colombia (“Colombia Joint Venture No. 2”). Colombia JV Partner No. 2 is a Colombian company fully licensed in Colombia to cultivate and produce medicinal cannabis and its related derivatives. Today, Colombia JV Partner No. 2 grows, cultivates, and produces medicinal cannabis and related derivatives across multiple regions in Colombia which include Risaralda, Tolima, Antioquia, Huila, Caldas, and Cundinamarca (the “Production Regions”).
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On October 15, 2021, Instadose Canada and Colombia JV Partner No. 2 executed a joint venture agreement formalizing the scope of Colombia Joint Venture No. 2 (“Colombia JV Agreement No. 2”). Under Colombia JV Agreement No. 2, details surrounding all of the medicinal cannabis to be supplied by Colombia JV Partner No. 2 to one or more cannabinoid oil production Participants shall be set forth in the supply agreements entered into between the applicable parties. Instadose Canada and Colombia JV Partner No. 2 agreed to an initial five (5) year term for the operation of Colombia Joint Venture No. 2 subject to the right of the parties (absent the existence of a default) to extend the initial term for up to four (4) additional five (5) year terms. Under Colombia JV Agreement No. 2, Colombia JV Partner No. 2 agreed to provide Instadose Canada with medicinal cannabis and related derivatives on an exclusive basis conditional upon Instadose Canada cannabinoid oil production Participants meeting minimal purchasing quotas (“Production Exclusivity”). In exchange for Production Exclusivity, Instadose Canada agreed to work with Colombia JV Partner No. 2 within the Production Regions on an exclusive basis conditional upon Colombia JV Partner No. 2 satisfying certain minimal production quotas. The general roles and responsibilities of the parties under Colombia Joint Venture No. 2 are substantially similar to those set forth in Colombia Joint Venture No. 1.
Colombia Operational Update
Executed Supply Agreement for 100,000 Kilograms of Medicinal Cannabis
On August 26, 2021, IDP Macedonia entered into a supply agreement with Colombia JV Partner No. 1 governing the supply of the first 100,000 kilograms of medicinal cannabis to IDP Macedonia under Colombia Joint Venture No. 1 (the “Colombia Cannabis”). Delivery of the Colombia Cannabis into North Macedonia is presently scheduled to take place in or around June 1, 2022.
V. NORTH AMERICA
(1) Mexico
On January 12, 2021, Mexico’s Ministry of Health published in the federation’s Official Gazette new federal Health Regulations for the Medical Production, Research and Use of Medicinal Cannabis and its pharmaceutical derivatives (the “Medicinal Cannabis Laws”) which have now taken affect22. The main objectives of the Medicinal Cannabis Laws were to authorize, regulate, control, promote and oversee the medicinal and therapeutic use of cannabis’ raw materials, pharmaceutical derivatives, and drugs. This included the related activities of research, production, manufacturing, importation, exportation, sale, and prescription of such medicinal cannabis products for medicinal and therapeutic use in Mexico23. These new Medicinal Cannabis Laws have come nearly four (4) years after former Mexican President Enrique Pēna Nieto’s official legalization of medicinal cannabis in June 201724.
The Mexico Project
In April 2021, Instadose Canada and representatives of Instadose Canada’s new third‑party partner in Mexico (the “Mexico Partner”) commenced discussions on a plan of operation that would see the parties work together in Mexico for the purposes of (i) growing, processing, purchasing, exporting, and selling medicinal cannabis, and (ii) utilizing medicinal cannabis to produce, export, and sell cannabinoid oil (collectively, the “Mexico Project”).
On July 29, 2021, Instadose Canada and its Mexico Partner executed a letter agreement (the “Mexico Letter Agreement”) formalizing the scope of the Mexico Project which included the parties working together in Mexico to do the following:
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21 https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/medical‑marijuana‑will‑be‑legal‑as‑of‑wednesday/
22 https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/mexico‑moves‑forward‑with‑legalization‑9869339/
23 Janikian, Michelle (14 September 2017). “Legal Pot in Mexico: Everything You Need to Know”. Rolling Stone.
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acquire the agricultural lands to be utilized by the Mexico Project for the purpose of growing, cultivating, processing, producing, packaging, bottling and/or storing medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil in Mexico; |
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acquire and secure the government-issued licenses, permits, and authorizations required in Mexico to, among other things: |
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grow, cultivate, collect, transport, process, produce, purchase, package, bottle, and/or store medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil; |
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export and sell medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil; and |
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operate the Mexico project for commercial purposes. |
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utilize Instadose Canada’s knowledge and expertise to: |
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construct or purchase: |
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the medicinal cannabis drying, processing, packaging, labelling, and storage facilities; and |
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the cannabinoid oil production, bottling, and storage facilities. |
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purchase and import equipment to be used at the Mexico facilities for the purpose of growing, cultivating, collecting, transporting, processing, producing, packaging, bottling, and storing medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil (the “Mexico Equipment”); |
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grow and cultivate medicinal cannabis on the Mexico Lands or purchase medicinal cannabis from local farmers; |
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utilize the Mexico Equipment to process, produce, package and/or bottle medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil at the Mexico Facilities; |
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solicit purchasers to complete the sale of all medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil produced or purchased under the Mexico Project; and |
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Equally share in the gross revenues generated by IDP Mexico from the sale of medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil under the Mexico Project. |
Instadose Canada and its Mexico Partner agreed to an initial five (5) year term for the operation of the Mexico Project subject to the right of the parties (absent the existence of a default) to extend the initial term for up to four (4) additional five (5) year terms.
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The Mexico Letter Agreement also set out the roles and responsibilities of the parties under the Mexico Project, the material terms of which are as follows:
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Mexico Project Operational Update
Planned Import of Medicinal Cannabis into North Macedonia
Instadose Canada anticipates being able to import medicinal cannabis into North Macedonia under the Mexico Project prior to December 31, 2022.
(2) Canada
The Health Canada Licenses
On September 4, 2020, Health Canada issued the Cultivation License to Maribec. The Cultivation License is valid for three (3) years expiring on September 4, 2023. On October 2, 2020, Maribec submitted an application with Health Canada’s Cannabis Licensing and Security Division for a Processing License under the Cannabis Regulations. The Processing License was granted on February 25, 2021 and expires on September 4, 2023.
The Option Notice
On March 11, 2021, Instadose Canada delivered the Option Notice to Mr. Ste. Marie. Instadose Canada will now commence the process of obtaining all the Health Canada Approvals required in order to complete the repurchase of Maribec (the “Maribec Repurchase”). Instadose Canada cannot guarantee the amount of time it may take to complete the Maribec Reurchase in full. This said, Instadose Canada endeavors to utilize all commercially reasonable efforts to complete the Maribec Repurchase as soon as reasonably practicable.
While Instadose Canada’s present business model affords minimal attention to its medicinal cannabis operations in Canada, Instadose Canada is of the view that the Canadian government will at some point in the future permit the authorized import of medicinal cannabis into Canada from licensed producers of medicinal cannabis located in and from Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. When permissible to do, Instadose Canada anticipates that it will be in a relatively strong position to access significant amounts of medicinal cannabis for import into Canada.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The following is a summary of certain risk factors relating to the activities of Instadose Canada and the ownership of Instadose Canada’s securities which should be carefully considered before making an investment decision relating to Instadose Canada’s securities and must be read in conjunction with, the detailed information appearing elsewhere in this Form 8-K including the Instadose Canada Financial Statements and accompanying notes. The risks and uncertainties described below are those Instadose Canada currently believe to be material, but they are not the only ones Instadose Canada faces.
Risks Generally Related to Instadose Canada
Market Risks for Securities
Volatility in the price of the common shares of Instadose Canada (“Instadose Canada Shares”) could cause Instadose Canada shareholders to lose all or part of their investment because they may not be able to sell the Instadose Canada Shares at or above the price they paid. Factors that could cause fluctuations in the market price of the Instadose Canada Shares include the following:
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volatility in the market prices and trading volumes of stocks of companies that are involved in the same industry as Instadose Canada; |
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changes in operating performance and stock market valuations of other companies that are involved in the same industry as Instadose Canada; |
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announcements by Instadose Canada’s competitors regarding new products or services; |
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the public’s reaction to Instadose Canada’s news releases, other public announcements, and filings with securities commissions; |
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rumours and market specuactlation involving Instadose Canada or other companies in Instadose Canada’s industry; |
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actual or anticipated changes in Instadose Canada’s operating results or fluctuations in Instadose Canada’s operating results; |
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actual or anticipated developments in Instadose Canada’s business, or that of its competitors or the competitive landscape generally; |
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litigation involving Instadose Canada, its industry or both, or investigations by regulatory into Instadose Canada’s operations or those of its competitors; |
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developments or disputes concerning Instadose Canada’s intellectual property or other proprietary rights; |
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announced or completed acquisitions of businesses or technologies by Instadose Canada or its competitors; |
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new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws or regulations applicable to Instadose Canada’s business; |
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Instadose Canada is a development stage company and Instadose Canada cannot assure profitability
Instadose Canada’s lack of operating history, and the lack of historical pro‑forma combined financial information for Instadose Canada, makes it difficult for investors to evaluate Instadose Canada’s prospects for success. Prospective investors should consider the risks and difficulties Instadose Canada might encounter, since there is no assurance that it will be successful. Any likelihood of success must be considered considering Instadose Canada’s relative early stage of operations.
As Instadose Canada has only just begun to generate revenue, it is extremely difficult to make accurate predictions and forecasts of its finances. There is no guarantee that Instadose Canada’s products or services will be attractive to potential consumers.
Instadose Canada’s actual financial position and results of operations may differ materially from the expectations of Instadose Canada’s management
Instadose Canada’s actual financial position and results of operations may differ materially from management’s expectations. As a result, Instadose Canada’s revenue, net income and cash flow may differ materially from Instadose Canada’s projected revenue, net income, and cash flow. The process for estimating Instadose Canada’s revenue, net income and cash flow requires the use of judgment in determining the appropriate assumptions and estimates. These estimates and assumptions may be revised as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed. In addition, the assumptions used in planning may not prove to be accurate, and other factors may affect Instadose Canada’s financial condition or results of operations.
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There is no assurance that Instadose Canada will turn a profit or pay dividends
Instadose Canada has limited history of earnings, limited cash reserves, a limited operating history, has not paid dividends, and is unlikely to pay dividends in the immediate or near future. Instadose Canada has a history of operating losses and may not achieve or sustain profitability. Instadose Canada cannot guarantee shareholders that it will become profitable, and even if Instadose Canada achieves profitability, given the competitive and evolving nature of the industry in which it operates, Instadose Canada may not be able to sustain or increase profitability and its failure to do so could adversely affect Instadose Canada’s business, including its ability to raise additional funds.
There can be no assurance that Instadose Canada will be profitable or pay dividends. The payment and amount of any future dividends will depend on, among other things, Instadose Canada’s results of operations, cash flow, financial condition, and operating and capital requirements. There is no assurance that future dividends will be paid, and, if dividends are paid, there is no assurance with respect to the amount of any such dividends.
There are factors which may prevent Instadose Canada from the realization of growth targets
Instadose Canada is currently expanding from its early development stage. Instadose Canada’s growth strategy contemplates continuing development of its Global Distribution Platform and the Industry Gateway. There is a risk that the development of these platforms will not be achieved on time, on budget, or at all, as they can be adversely affected by a variety of factors, including some that are discussed elsewhere in these “Risk Factors” and the following:
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Risk of Additional Financing
Instadose Canada is in the development stage and have not generated a significant amount of revenue. Instadose Canada will likely operate at a loss until business becomes established and it may require additional financing to fund future operations and expansion plans, including developing new products, enhancing existing products, enhancing its operating infrastructure, and acquiring complementary businesses and technologies. Instadose Canada’s ability to secure any required financing to sustain operations will depend in part upon prevailing capital market conditions, as well as business success. There can be no assurance that Instadose Canada will be successful in its efforts to secure any additional financing or additional financing on terms satisfactory to management. If additional financing is raised by issuing Instadose Canada Shares in its authorized capital, control may change, and shareholders may suffer additional dilution.
Going‑Concern Risk
Instadose Canada’s financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under which an entity is able to realize its assets and satisfy its liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Instadose Canada’s future operations are dependent upon the identification and successful completion of equity or debt financing and the achievement of profitable operations at an indeterminate time in the future. There can be no assurances that Instadose Canada will be successful in completing equity or debt financing or in achieving profitability. The financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments relating to the carrying values and classification of assets and liabilities that would be necessary should Instadose Canada be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Competition
Instadose Canada faces competition in the markets in which it operates and intends to operate soon. Some of Instadose Canada’s competitors may be better positioned to develop superior product features and technological innovations, and able to better adapt to changing market conditions. Instadose Canada’s ability to compete depends on, among other things, consistent high product quality, short lead time, timely delivery, competitive pricing, range of product offerings and superior customer service and support. Increased competition in the markets in which Instadose Canada operates may force Instadose Canada to reduce its product prices or may result in increased costs and may have a material adverse effect on its business and operating results. Any decrease in the quality of the Instadose Canada’s products or level of service to customers, or any forced decrease in product pricing may adversely affect its business and operating results.
In addition, the industry in which Instadose Canada operates is highly competitive. Instadose Canada may not have sufficient resources to maintain any competitive advantages, including research and development, marketing, sales, and customer services on a competitive basis which could materially and adversely affect Instadose Canada’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Agricultural Operations Risk
Instadose Canada’s business is dependent on the growth and production of cannabis products, an agricultural product. As such, the risks inherent in engaging in agricultural businesses apply to Instadose Canada. Potential risks include the risk that crops may become diseased or victim to insects or other pests and contamination, or subject to extreme weather conditions such as excess rainfall, freezing temperature, or drought, all of which could result in low crop yields, decreased availability of cannabis, and higher acquisition prices. Although Instadose Canada has taken on a strategy to source its cannabis from various geographical locations, there can be no guarantee that an agricultural event will not adversely affect Instadose Canada’s business and operating results. Furthermore, the impact of Global Warming and other environmental effects on weather systems around the globe may impact the agricultural businesses upon which Instadose Canada relies.
Success of Quality Control Systems
The quality and safety of Instadose Canada’s products are critical to the success of its business and operations. As such, it is imperative that Instadose Canada’s and its service providers’ quality control systems operate effectively and successfully. Quality control systems can be negatively impacted by the design of the quality control systems, the quality training program, and adherence by employees to quality control guidelines. Although Instadose Canada strives to ensure that all its service providers have implemented and adhere to high‑caliber quality control systems, any significant failure or deterioration of such quality control systems could have a material adverse effect on the Instadose Canada’s business and operating results.
Reliance on Third Party Suppliers and Manufacturers
Instadose Canada intends to maintain a full supply chain to produce wholesale bulk cannabis. Instadose Canada’s co‑packers and ingredient and packaging suppliers may elect, at any time, to cease to engage in production agreements for products containing cannabis. Loss of manufacturers and suppliers would have a material adverse effect on Instadose Canada’s business and operational results.
Product Liability
Instadose Canada’s products are produced for sale both directly and indirectly to end consumers, and therefore Instadose Canada faces an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims, regulatory action, and litigation of the Instadose Canada’s products alleging to have caused significant loss or injury. In addition, the manufacture and sale of cannabis and cannabis related products involves the risk of injury to consumers due to tampering by unauthorized third parties or product contamination. Previously unknown adverse reactions resulting from human consumption of Instadose Canada’s products alone or in combination with other medications or substances could occur. Instadose Canada may be subject to various product liability claims, including, among others, that its products caused injury or illness, include inadequate instructions for use or include inadequate warnings concerning possible side effects or interactions with other substances. A product liability claims or regulatory action against Instadose Canada could result in increased costs, could adversely affect Instadose Canada’s reputation, and could have a material adverse effect on Instadose Canada’s business and operational results.
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Product Recalls
Product manufacturers and distributors are sometimes required to recall or initiate returns of their products for various reasons, including product defects such as contaminations, unintended harmful side effects or interactions with other products, packaging safety and inadequate or inaccurate labeling disclosure. If any of Instadose Canada’s products are recalled, Instadose Canada could incur unexpected expense relating to the recall and any legal proceedings that might arise in connection with the recall. Instadose Canada may lose significant revenue due to loss of sales and may not be able to compensate for or replace that revenue. A recall of Instadose Canada’s products could lead to adverse publicity, decreased demand for Instadose Canada’s products and could have a material adverse effect on Instadose Canada’s results of operations and financial condition.
Maintaining and Promoting Instadose Canada’s Brand
Instadose Canada believes that maintaining and promoting its brand is critical to expanding its customer base. Maintaining and promoting Instadose Canada’s brand will depend largely on its ability to continue to provide quality, reliable, sustainable, and innovative products, which Instadose Canada may not do successfully. Maintaining and enhancing Instadose Canada’s brand may require it to make substantial investments, and these investments may not achieve the desired goals. If Instadose Canada fails to successfully promote and maintain its brand or if it incurs excessive expenses in this effort, Instadose Canada’s business and financial results from operations could be materially adversely affected.
Key Personnel Risk
Instadose Canada’s success and future growth will depend, to a significant degree, on the continued efforts of Instadose Canada’s directors and officers to develop the business and manage operations and on their ability to attract and retain key technical, scientific, sales and marketing staff or consultants. The loss of any key person or the inability to attract and retain new key persons could have a material adverse effect on the Instadose Canada’s business. Competition for qualified technical, scientific, sales and marketing staff, as well as officers and directors can be intense, and no assurance can be provided that Instadose Canada will be able to attract or retain key personnel in the future. Instadose Canada’s inability to retain and attract the necessary personnel could materially adversely affect Instadose Canada’s business and financial results from operations.
Fluctuations in Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
Instadose Canada is subject to foreign currency risk. The strengthening or weakening of the Canadian or US dollar versus other currencies of other countries in which it operates, will impact the translation of Instadose Canada’s net revenues generated in these foreign currencies into Canadian and US dollars. Instadose Canada imports certain ingredients in its products from foreign countries, and so may become forced to pay higher rates for Instadose Canada’s ingredients because of the weakening of the Canadian or US dollar.
Risks Related to Instadose Canada’s Prices
As the market for Instadose Canada’s products matures, or as new or existing competitors introduce new products or services that compete with ours, Instadose Canada may experience pricing pressure and be unable to renew its agreements with existing customers or attract new customers at prices that are consistent with Instadose Canada’s pricing model and operating budget. If this were to occur, it is possible that Instadose Canada would have to change its pricing model or reduce Instadose Canada’s prices, which could harm Instadose Canada’s revenue, gross margin, and operating results.
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Requirement to Generate Cash Flow for Financial Obligations
Instadose Canada currently has negative operating cash flows. Instadose Canada’s ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to make scheduled payments to its contractors, service providers and suppliers will depend on future financial performance, which will be affected by a range of economic, competitive, regulatory, legislative, and business factors, many of which are outside of Instadose Canada’s control. If Instadose Canada does not generate sufficient cash flow from operations to satisfy its contractual obligations, Instadose Canada may have to undertake alternative financing plans. Instadose Canada’s inability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations or undertake alternative financing plans would have an adverse effect on Instadose Canada’s business, financial condition and results or operations, as well as its ability to satisfy Instadose Canada’s contractual obligations. Any failure to meet Instadose Canada’s financial obligations could result in termination of key contracts, which could harm Instadose Canada’s ability to provide its products.
Uninsured or Uninsurable Risk
Instadose Canada may become subject to liability for risks which are uninsurable or against which Instadose Canada may opt out of insuring due to the high cost of insurance premiums or other factors. The payment of any such liabilities would reduce the funds available for usual business activities. Payment of liabilities for which insurance is not carried may have a material adverse effect on Instadose Canada’s financial position and operations.
Conflicts of Interest Risk
Certain of Instadose Canada’s directors and officers are, and may continue to be, involved in other business ventures in cannabis or hemp products and the nutraceutical industry through their direct and indirect participation in corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, etc. that may become potential competitors to Instadose Canada. Situations may arise in connection with potential acquisitions or opportunities where the other interests of these directors and officers’ conflict with or diverge from Instadose Canada’s interests. In accordance with the BCBCA, directors who have a material interest in any person who is a party to a material contract, or a proposed material contract are required, subject to certain exceptions, to disclose that interest and generally abstain from voting on any resolution to approve the contract. In addition, the directors and officers are required to act honestly and in good faith with a view to Instadose Canada`s best interests. However, in conflict‑of‑interest situations, directors and officers may owe the same duty to another company and will need to balance their competing interests with their duties to Instadose Canada. Circumstances (including with respect to future corporate opportunities) may arise that may be resolved in a manner that is unfavourable to Instadose Canada.
Infectious Diseases and Global Virus Outbreaks
Emerging infectious diseases or the threat of outbreaks of viruses or other contagions or epidemic diseases, including the Covid‑19 outbreak, could have a material adverse effect on Instadose Canada by causing operational delays and disruptions (including as a result of government regulation and prevention measures), labour shortages and shutdowns, social unrest, breach of material contracts, government or regulatory actions or inactions, changes in tax laws, payment deferrals, increased insurance premiums, governmental disruptions, capital markets volatility, or other unknown but potentially significant responses or consequences. In addition, governments may impose strict emergency measures in response to the threat or existence of an infectious disease. The full extent and impact of the Covid‑19 pandemic is unknown and, to‑date, has included volatility in financial markets, a slowdown in economic activity and has also raised the prospect of a global recession.
The international response to Covid‑19 has led to significant restrictions on travel, temporary business closures, quarantines, global stock market volatility and a general reduction in consumer activity. At this time, Instadose Canada cannot accurately predict what effects these conditions will have on its financial position and results of operations, including due to uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, and the length of the travel restrictions and business closures that have been or may be imposed by the governments of impacted regions. In addition, a significant outbreak of contagious diseases in the human population, such as Covid‑19, could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could result in a material adverse effect on demand for financial compliance services, investor confidence, and general financial market liquidity, all of which may adversely affect Instadose Canada’s business and the fair market value of the Instadose Canada Shares. Accordingly, any outbreak or threat of an outbreak of an epidemic disease or similar public health emergency, including Covid‑19, could have a material adverse effect on Instadose Canada’s business, financial condition, and results of operations. As at the date hereof, the duration of any business disruptions and related financial impact of the Covid‑19 outbreak cannot be reasonably estimated. It is unknown whether and how Instadose Canada may be affected if a pandemic, such as the Covid‑19 outbreak, persists for an extended period.
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Instadose Canada may Become Subject to Litigation
Instadose Canada may be named as a defendant in a lawsuit or regulatory action. Instadose Canada may also incur uninsured losses for liabilities which arise in the ordinary course of business, or which are unforeseen, including, but not limited to, employment liability and business loss claims. Any such losses could have a material adverse effect on Instadose Canada’s business, results of operations, sales, cash flow or financial condition.
Regulatory Risks
Regulatory Approvals and Permits
The activities of Instadose Canada are subject to regulation by governmental authorities of jurisdictions in which it or its partners operate. Achievement of Instadose Canada’s business objectives is contingent, in part, upon compliance with regulatory requirements enacted by these governmental authorities and obtaining all regulatory approvals, where necessary, for the import, export and sale of its products. Instadose Canada may be required to obtain and maintain certain permits, licenses, and approvals in the jurisdictions where Instadose Canada’s products are licensed, although it does not currently anticipate that such approvals will be necessary. There can be no assurance that Instadose Canada
will be able to obtain or maintain any necessary licenses, permits or approvals, and any material delay or inability to receive these items is likely to delay and/or inhibit Instadose Canada’s ability to conduct its business, and would have an adverse effect on Instadose Canada’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Potential Changes in Federal and State Laws and Regulations
If state and/or federal legislation changes or regulatory agencies amend their practices or interpretive policies, or expended its resources enforcing existing state and/or federal laws, such action(s) could have a materially adverse effect on; (a) Instadose Canada’s ability to obtain lawfully sourced raw materials; and (b) the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sale of Instadose Canada’s products in one or multiple jurisdictions, up to and including a complete interruption of its business. Further, additional government disruption in the cannabis industry could cause potential customers and users to be reluctant to purchase Instadose Canada’s products, which would be detrimental. Instadose Canada cannot predict the nature of any future federal, state and/or laws, regulations, interpretations, or applications, nor can it determine what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative policies and procedures, when and if promulgated, could have on its business.
Intellectual Property Risks
Risks Related to Potential Inability to Protect Intellectual Property
Instadose Canada’s success is heavily dependent upon its intellectual property and technology. Instadose Canada licenses certain technology from third parties and there can be no assurance that it will be able to continue licensing these rights on a continuous basis. Instadose Canada relies upon copyrights, trade secrets, unpatented proprietary know‑how and continuing technology innovation to protect the technology that it considers important to the development of its business. Instadose Canada relies on various methods to protect its proprietary rights, including confidentiality agreements with its consultants, service providers and management that contain terms and conditions prohibiting unauthorized use and disclosure of its confidential information. However, despite Instadose Canada’s efforts to protect its intellectual property rights, unauthorized parties may attempt to copy or replicate its technology. There can be no assurances that the steps taken by Instadose Canada to protect its technology will be adequate to prevent misappropriation or independent third‑party development of its technology. It is likely that other companies can duplicate a production process like ours. To the extent that any of the above could occur, Instadose Canada’s revenue could be negatively affected, and in the future, Instadose Canada may have to litigate to enforce its intellectual property rights, which could result in substantial costs and divert management’s attention and its resources.
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Economic Risks
Global Economy Risk
The current Covid‑19 pandemic and, prior to that, the economic slowdown and downturn of global capital markets has generally made the raising of capital by equity or debt financing more difficult. If the Arrangement is not completed, Instadose Canada will be dependent upon the capital markets to raise additional financing in the future. Access to financing has been negatively impacted by the ongoing global economic downturn. As such, Instadose Canada is subject to liquidity risks in meeting development and future operating cost requirements in instances where cash positions are unable to be maintained or appropriate financing is unavailable. These factors may impact Instadose Canada’s ability to raise equity or obtain loans and other credit facilities in the future and on terms favourable to it and management. If uncertain market conditions persist, the ability to raise capital could be jeopardized and thus have an adverse impact on operations and on the trading price of the Instadose Canada Shares on OTC Pink.
Trends, Risks and Uncertainties
Instadose Canada has sought to identify what it believes to be the most significant risks to its business, but it cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized nor can it guarantee that it has identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all such risk factors before making an investment decision with respect to the Instadose Canada Shares.
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ITEM 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
The following management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and the related notes thereto contained in this report. The management’s discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements, such as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. When used, the words “believe,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “target,” “estimate,” “expect” and the like, and/or future tense or conditional constructions (“will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” etc.), or similar expressions, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those under “Risk Factors” in this Report, that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Instadose Canada’s actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors. Instadose Canada does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report.
The following discussion highlights the results of operations and the principal factors that have affected our financial condition, as well as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described and provides information that management believes is relevant for an assessment and understanding of the statements of financial condition and results of operations presented herein. The following discussion and analysis are based on the audited financial statements contained in this Report, which we have prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”). You should read the discussion and analysis together with such financial statements and the related notes thereto.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization categorized the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic, and it continues to spread throughout the United States and the rest of the world with different geographical locations impacted more than others. The outbreak of COVID-19 and public and private sector measures to reduce its transmission, such as the imposition of social distancing and orders to work-from-home, stay-at-home and shelter-in-place, have had a minimal impact on our day-to-day operations as of the date of this filing. However, new variants, travel restrictions, vaccine mandates and other related unknown factors could impact our operations directly and indirectly through our supply chain as other businesses may have to adjust, reduce or suspend their operating activities. The extent of the impact will vary depending on the duration and severity of the economic and operational impacts of COVID-19. Instadose Canada is unable to predict the ultimate impact at this time.
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The following discussion highlights Instadose Canada’s results of operations and the principal factors that have affected its financial condition as well as its liquidity and capital resources for the periods described and provides information that management believes is relevant for an assessment and understanding of the statements of financial condition and results of operations presented herein. The following discussion and analysis are based on Instadose Canada’s audited financial statements contained in this report, which were prepared in accordance with US GAAP. You should read the discussion and analysis together with such financial statements and the related notes thereto.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been presented in Canadian dollars and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Instadose Canada has determined that the Canadian dollar is the most relevant and appropriate reporting currency as, despite continuing shifts in the relative size of our operations across multiple geographies, the majority of our operations are conducted in Canadian dollars and our financial results are prepared and reviewed internally by management in Canadian dollars.
The audited financial statements of Instadose Canada for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, and the unaudited financial statements for the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, include a summary of our significant accounting policies and should be read in conjunction with the discussion below.
In the opinion of management, all material adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations for such periods have been included in these audited and unaudited financial statements. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
Results of Operations:
For the Three Months Ended August 31, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended August 31, |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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$ Change |
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General and administrative expenses |
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$ | 9,197,967 |
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$ | 3,928,390 |
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$ | 5,259,577 |
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134 | % |
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Loss from operations |
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(9,197,967 | ) |
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$ | (3,029,390 | ) |
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(5,269,577 | ) |
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134 | % |
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Other income (expense) |
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Amortization of intangible asset-related party |
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(458,258 | ) |
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(458,258 | ) |
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- |
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- |
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Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) |
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(12,387 | ) |
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39,476 |
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(51,863 | ) |
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-131 | % |
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Total other expense-net |
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(470,645 | ) |
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(418,782 | ) |
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(51,863 | ) |
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12 | % |
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Net loss |
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$ | (9,668,612 | ) |
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$ | (4,347,172 | ) |
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$ | (5,321,440 | ) |
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122 | % |
General and Administrative Expenses
During the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, we incurred general and administrative expenses of $9,197,967 and $3,928,390, respectively, primarily consisting of stock-based compensation (stock and option grants), salaries, consulting fees and legal fees.
Amortization of Intangible Asset
During the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, we recorded amortization of an intangible asset of $458,258 and $458,258, respectively, this related to payments made to the DRC related to receiving rights to access land to execute Instadose Canada’s operations as well as the acquisition of exclusive international rights to monetize its cannabis operations.
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Net loss
For the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, we incurred a net loss of $9,668,612 and $4,347,172, respectively. The net loss is primarily attributable to general and administrative expenses as discussed above.
Cash Flows:
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2021 |
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2020 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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$ | 9,197,967 |
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$ | 3,928,390 |
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Loss from operations |
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(9,197,967 | ) |
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$ | (3,029,390 | ) |
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Other income (expense) |
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Amortization of intangible asset-related party |
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(458,258 | ) |
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(458,258 | ) |
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Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) |
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(12,387 | ) |
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39,476 |
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Total other expense-net |
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(470,645 | ) |
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(418,782 | ) |
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Net loss |
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$ | (9,668,612 | ) |
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$ | (4,347,172 | ) |
Operating Activities:
During the three months ended August 31, 2021, net cash used in operating activities was $610,974. Activity during this period primarily related to a net loss of $9,668,612, offset by increases for amortization of intangible rights of $458,258, common stock issued for services of $5,384,818, common stock issued for services – related parties of $2,600,000, accrued compensation of $377,083, recognition of stock-based compensation related to stock options of $402,500. Decreases included accounts payable and accrued expenses of $198,597.
During the three months ended August 31, 2020, net cash used in operating activities was $68,403. Activity during this period primarily related to a net loss of $4,347,172, offset by increases for amortization of intangible rights of $458,258, common stock issued for services of $1,300,000, common stock issued for services – related parties of $2,000,000, accrued compensation of $387,500.
Investing Activities:
During the three months ended August 31, 2021, net cash used in investing activities was $1,115,746. Activity during this period primarily related to advances to a joint venture (related party) of $579,849 and purchase of equipment of $473,812.
During the three months ended August 31, 2020, net cash used in investing activities was $58,901. Activity during this period was solely for advances to a joint venture (related party) of $58,901.
Financing Activities:
During the three months ended August 31, 2021, net cash provided by financing activities was $1,696,949. Activity during this period primarily related to advances from a related party of $1,712,011.
During the three months ended August 31, 2020, net cash provided by financing activities was $131,497. Activity during this period was solely for advances from a related party of $131,497.
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Liquidity, Going Concern and Management’s Plans
These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
As reflected in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, for the three months ended August 31, 2021, Instadose Canada had:
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Net loss of $9,668,612; and |
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Net cash used in operations was $610,974. |
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Additionally, at August 31, 2021, Instadose Canada had: |
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Accumulated deficit of $144,581,953; |
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Stockholders’ deficit of $1,525,301; and |
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Working capital deficit of $47,838,207. |
We manage liquidity risk by reviewing, on an ongoing basis, our sources of liquidity and capital requirements. The Registrant has cash on hand of $4,837 at August 31, 2021. Once business operations commence during fiscal year end May 31, 2022, Instadose Canada expects to generate sufficient revenues and positive cash flows from operations to meet its current obligations. However, Instadose Canada may seek to raise debt or equity-based capital at favorable terms, though such terms are not certain. Currently, Instadose Canada expects to incur losses from operations and have negative cash flows from operating activities for the near-term.
Instadose Canada continues to receive additional funding from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on an as needed basis.
As Instadose Canada begins its business operations, we note that in recent years, the actions of governments around the world have signaled a significant change in attitudes towards cannabis, have either formally legalized medical cannabis access or established government efforts to explore the legalization of medical cannabis access. Therefore, opportunities continue to exist for Instadose Canada to operate in jurisdictions where governments have established, or are actively moving towards, a legal framework.
These factors create substantial doubt about Instadose Canada’s ability to continue as a going concern within the twelve-month period subsequent to the date that these consolidated financial statements are issued. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if Instadose Canada is unable to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis that assumes Instadose Canada will continue as a going concern and which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.
Management’s strategic plans include the following:
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Execute business operations during fiscal year May 31, 2022; |
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Create new joint venture relationship partners and operating subsidiaries throughout the world in order to expand the Global Distribution Platform to new geographical markets; and |
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Continue to secure new supply agreements from pharmaceutical industry companies for Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Oil. |
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Results of Operations
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For the Years Ended May 31, |
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2020 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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$ | 32,088,694 |
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$ | 94,293,529 |
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$ | (62,204,835 | ) |
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-65.97 | % |
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Loss from operations |
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(32,088,694 | ) |
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$ | (94,293,529 | ) |
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62,104,835 |
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-65.97 | % |
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Other income (expense) |
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Amortization of intangible asset-related party |
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(1,833,031 | ) |
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(1,833,031 | ) |
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- |
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0.00 | % |
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Settlement expense |
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(2,481,338 | ) |
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- |
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(2,481,338 | ) |
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0.00 | % |
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Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) |
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117,454 |
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(28,142 | ) |
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145,596 |
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-517.36 | % |
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Total other expense |
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(4,196,915 | ) |
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(1,861,173 | ) |
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(2,335,742 | ) |
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125.50 | % |
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Net loss |
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$ | (36,285,609 | ) |
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$ | (96,154,702 | ) |
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$ | 59,869,093 |
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-62.26 | % |
For the Years Ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
General and Administrative Expenses
During the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, we incurred general and administrative expenses of $32,088,694 and $94,293,529, respectively, primarily consisting of stock-based compensation, salaries, consulting fees, legal fees and professional fees.
Amortization of Intangible Asset
During the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, we recorded amortization of an intangible asset of $1,833,031 and $1,833,031, respectively, this related to payments made to the DRC related to receiving rights to access land to execute Instadose Canada’s operations as well as the acquisition of exclusive international rights to monetize its cannabis operations.
Settlement Expense
During the year ended May 31, 2021, Instadose Canada recorded a settlement expense of $2,481,338 related to amounts paid to a third-party vendor consisting of cash due of $359,310, common stock payable of $800,000 and impairment of a previously paid deposit of $1,322,028.
Net loss
For the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, we incurred a net loss of $36,285,609 and $96,154,702, respectively. The net loss is primarily attributable to general and administrative expenses as discussed above.
Cash Flows
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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$ | (902,497 | ) |
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$ | (808,246 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(959,194 | ) |
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(625,247 | ) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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1,894,480 |
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1,347,728 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash |
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$ | 32,789 |
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$ | (85,765 | ) |
Operating Activities:
During the year ended May 31, 2021, net cash used in operating activities was $902,497. Activity during the year primarily related to a net loss of $36,285,609, offset by increases for amortization of intangible rights of $1,833,031, common stock issued for services of $13,446,846, common stock issued for services – related parties of $15,545,712, settlement expense of $1,322,028, accounts payable and accrued expenses of $991,142, accrued compensation of $1,383,333 and common stock payable of $800,000.
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During the year ended May 31, 2020, net cash used in operating activities was $808,246. Activity during the year primarily related to a net loss of $96,154,702, offset by increases for amortization of intangible rights of $1,833,031, common stock issued for services of $80,463,336, common stock issued for services – related parties of $11,000,000, accounts payable and accrued expenses of $571,197 and accrued compensation of $1,468,334.
Investing Activities:
During the year ended May 31, 2021, net cash used in investing activities was $959,194. Activity during this year primarily related to advances to a joint venture (related party) of $929,313.
During the year ended May 31, 2020, net cash used in investing activities was $625,247. Activity during this year primarily related to purchase of equipment of $625,097.
Financing Activities:
During the year ended May 31, 2021, net cash provided by financing activities was $1,894,480. Activity during this year primarily related to advances from a related party of $3,059,990 and repayments of advances to related party of $1,122,874.
During the year ended May 31, 2020, net cash provided by financing activities was $1,347,728. Activity during this year primarily related to repayments of advances to related party of $3,601,674 and stock issued for cash of $4,956,402 (net of offering costs of $22,500).
Liquidity, Going Concern and Management’s Plans
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, for the year ended May 31, 2021, Instadose Canada had:
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Net loss of $36,285,609; and |
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Net cash used in operations was $902,497. |
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Additionally, at May 31, 2021, Instadose Canada had: |
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Accumulated deficit of $134,913,341; |
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Stockholders’ deficit of $244,007; and |
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Working capital deficit of $45,896,979. |
We manage liquidity risk by reviewing, on an ongoing basis, our sources of liquidity and capital requirements. Instadose Canada has cash on hand of $34,608 at May 31, 2021. On December 25, 2021, Instadose Canada delivered 2,125 kgs of medicinal cannabis to the IDP Macedonia Production Facility located in North Macedonia. Pursuant to the terms of the North Macedonia JV Agreement, Instadose Canada expects to receive net revenues by the end of the first quarter in 2022. Upon continued successful implantation of its business plan, Instadose Canada expects to generate sufficient revenues and positive cash flows from operations to meet its ongoing obligations.
Instadose Canada continues to receive additional funding from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on an as needed basis.
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As Instadose Canada begins its business operations, we note that in recent years, the actions of governments around the world have signaled a significant change in attitudes towards cannabis, have either formally legalized medical cannabis access or established government efforts to explore the legalization of medical cannabis access. Therefore, opportunities continue to exist for Instadose Canada to operate in jurisdictions where governments have established, or are actively moving towards, a legal framework.
These factors create substantial doubt about Instadose Canada’s ability to continue as a going concern within the twelve-month period subsequent to the date that these consolidated financial statements are issued. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if Instadose Canada is unable to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis that assumes Instadose Canada will continue as a going concern and which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.
Management’s strategic plans include the following:
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Continue to implement its business plan during fiscal year May 31, 2022; |
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Create new joint venture relationship partners and operating subsidiaries throughout the world in order to expand the Global Distribution Platform to new geographical markets; and |
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Continue to secure new supply agreements from pharmaceutical industry companies for medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil. |
ITEM 3. PROPERTIES
Instadose Canada’s head office is located at 5500 North Service Road, Suite 301, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 6W6. The head office consists of 3,044 square feet. The head office is leased for a term of five years commencing November 1, 2018 and expiring on November 30, 2023. The head office is leased at a monthly base rent rate of $4,819.67.
ITEM 4. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Securities of Instadose Canada Beneficially Owned, Directly, or Indirectly over which Control or Direction is Exercised. (1)
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Name and Province or State and Country of Residence |
Positions(s)/Title |
Instadose Canada Shares (Percentage of Instadose Canada Shares Outstanding)(2) |
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Grant F. Sanders |
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and Director, Instadose Canada(3) |
1,864,934 (0.55%) |
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Lawrence M. Acton |
Chief Operating Officer, Instadose Canada |
6,000,000(4) (1.76%) |
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Loren S. Greenspoon |
Chief Legal Officer, Instadose Canada |
6,500,000(5) (1.91%) |
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Alex Wylie |
Chief Financial Officer and Director, Instadose Canada |
2,000,000 (0.59%) |
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Edward Borkowski |
Director, Instadose Canada(6) |
4,200,000 (1.23%) |
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Ann Barnes |
Director, Instadose Canada |
850,000(7) (0.25%) |
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Peter Wirth |
Director, Instadose Canada |
525,000 (0.15%) |
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Lt. General (ret’d) the Honorable Andrew Leslie |
Director, Instadose Canada |
1,000,000(8) (0.29%) |
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Officers and Directors as a Group |
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22,939,934 (6.73%) |
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Daniel Guy 121 Harrington Sound Road Smiths, Bermuda HS 02 |
10% shareholder |
37,710,448 (11.06%) |
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Claudia Maria Hillmeier 10 Old Fort Bay Nassau, NP Bahamas |
10% shareholder |
38,702,985 (11.35%) |
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Information as to securities of Instadose Canada beneficially owned, or over which control or direction is exercised, not being within the knowledge of Instadose Canada, has been furnished by the respective directors and officers. |
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Assumes 340,993,096 Instadose Canada Shares issued and outstanding. |
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(3) |
Mr. Sanders has agreed to resign as Chief Executive Officer of Instadose Canada effective as of January 1, 2022. |
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Includes 3,000,000 Instadose Canada Shares held by Mr. Acton’s spouse. |
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Includes 2,000,000 Instadose Canada Shares held by an associated entity of Mr. Greenspoon |
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Mr. Borkowski and Instadose Canada have entered into an employment agreement to serve Instadose Canada as the company’s Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2022. |
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Held by an associated entity of Ms. Barnes. |
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Held by an associated entity of Mr. Leslie. |
Prior to closing of the Plan of Arrangement (i) the directors and executive officers of Instadose Canada owned or exercised control or direction of a total of 22,939,934 Instadose Canada Shares, being approximately 6.73% of the total issued and outstanding Instadose Canada Shares.25
ITEM 5. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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Name, Province or State and Country of Residence |
Director Since (1) |
Present Principal Occupation and Positions Held during the Preceding Five Years (2) |
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Grant F. Sanders, Bahamas |
February 8, 2019 |
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and Director of Instadose Canada; Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and Director of GlobAgro Corporation; Former Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and Director of Hydropower Technologies Inc. |
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Edward Borkowski(3),
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October 18, 2021 |
Executive Vice-President, Operations Therapeutics MD from 2020 up to joining Instadose Canada; Executive Vice-President & Interim Chief Financial Officer, MiMedx Group, Inc. from April 2018 to December 2019; Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Aceto Corporation from February 2018 to April 2018; Executive Vice-President, Concordia International from February 2016 to May 2017; and Chief Financial Officer, Amerigen Pharmaceuticals from September 2013 to February 2016 |
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Lt. General (ret’d) the Honourable Andrew Leslie,
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October 18, 2021 |
Member of Advisory Team, Instadose Canada; Parliamentary Secretary Global Affairs, US-Relations and Global Affairs from 2017 to 2020; Member of Parliament for the riding of Orleans and Chief Government Whip from 2015 to 2017; Strategic Risk and Cyber Resilience Advisor from 2012 to 2015 |
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Alex Wylie, Alberta, Canada |
October 18, 2021 |
Chief Financial Officer, Instadose Canada; President & CEO, Director of ACT Medical Centres Inc. from 2017 to 2021; President & CEO, Director of Bruin Oil & Gas Inc. from 2014 to 2016 |
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Ann Barnes, Ontario, Canada |
February 22, 2021 |
Chief Executive Officer and founder of Edica Group Inc. (c.o.b. as Edica Naturals) since 2015; Director of Red Light Holland Corp. since May 2020; and Director of Instadose Canada |
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Peter Wirth, Bahamas |
February 22, 2021 |
Retired in September 2020 as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Julius Baer Bank (Bahamas) Ltd; and Director of Instadose Canada |
Notes:
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Each director’s term will continue until the next annual meeting of Instadose Canada shareholders or until the director resigns, becomes ineligible or unable to serve or until his or her successor is elected or appointed. |
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(2) |
The information as to principal occupations of the Nominees, not being within the direct knowledge of Instadose Canada, has been furnished by the respective Nominees. |
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(3) |
Mr. Borkowski and Instadose Canada entered into an employment agreement to serve Instadose Canada as the company’s Chief Executive Officer following the completion of the Plan of Arrangement. |
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25 Determined by dividing 22,939,934 Instadose Shares by 340,993,096 Instadose Shares issued and outstanding.
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Grant F. Sanders
Grant F. Sanders is an entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses. He has experience and training in various fields including finance, manufacturing, and agriculture. He sees the potential of high value agricultural pharmaceutical crops as a global renewable resource that is a catalyst for change and the potential for these emerging global commodities to transform the third world and supply the demand of the first. Instadose Canada is uniquely positioned to exponentially grow in this new and emerging global market.
Mr. Sanders has been developing agricultural platforms in the DRC for more than 20 years. He currently sits on the board for several businesses involved in agriculture, property and real‑estate development and has extensive experience in private banking as well as global asset structuring, and corporate finance.
Edward Borkowski
Edward Borkowski has served as Executive Vice President, Operations of TherapeuticsMD since 2020. Prior to joining TherapeuticsMD, Mr. Borkowski served as: (i) Executive Vice President and interim Chief Financial Officer of MiMedx Group Inc. (Nasdaq: MDGX) from April 2018 to December 2019, (ii) Chief Financial Officer of Aceto Corporation (Nasdaq: ACET) from February 2018 to April 2018, and (iii) director and held several executive positions with Concordia International, an international specialty pharmaceutical company, from May 2015 to February 2018. From March 2013 to March 2016, Mr. Borkowski served as Acting Chief Financial Officer of Amerigen Pharmaceuticals, a generic pharmaceutical company with a focus on oral, controlled release products. Edward is currently a director of AzurRx BioPharma Inc. (Nasdaq: AZRX) and Acacia Pharma Group Plc (Euronext Brussels: ACPH), and a Trustee of Allegheny College. Mr. Borkowski previously served as a director of Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) from May 2017 to June 2019. Mr. Borkowski previously served in executive roles at ConvaTec, CareFusion Corporation and Mylan N.V. and began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co.
Mr. Borkowski and Instadose Canada entered into an employment agreement to serve Instadose Canada as its Chief Executive Officer following the completion of the Plan of Arrangement. The Borkowski commencement date is expected to occur on or around January 1, 2022.
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Mr. Borkowski earned his degree in Economics and Political Science from Allegheny College and received an MBA in accounting from Rutgers University.
Lt. General (ret’d) the Honourable Andrew Leslie
General Andrew Leslie has been a soldier, business leader, Federal parliamentarian, Chief Government Whip and board director with corporate, charitable and government organizations. His value proposition is extensive training and practical experience in leadership, governance, succession planning/leader selection/mentoring, strategic planning and risk and crisis management. He has extensive knowledge of Canada’s place in the world, international trade, Canada-US relations, and cyber security. He is a loyal team player who speaks his mind as required.
His career in the Canadian Armed Forces culminated as the Commander/CEO of the Canadian Army for four years during the latest Afghan War, where he was responsible for the leadership of 57,000 people, their equipment, training, a multi-billion dollar budget and related equipment programs.
After international tours with both the UN and NATO in peacekeeping and war and numerous Canadian and international awards and decorations, he joined a large Canadian corporation as a senior Vice President, working on network operations and cyber security with U.S. and Canadian clients. He was subsequently involved in various cyber security companies as a board director and mentor, and larger ones for corporate strategy and governance as a consultant; as well as half a dozen charitable boards ranging from simple to complex. Elected as the Federal MP representing the riding of Orleans in 2015, he was Chief Government Whip and a member of the Privy Council of Canada, attending the Results and Risk Management Cabinet Committee. In January 2017 the Prime Minister focused him on Canada-U.S. relations as Parliamentary Secretary for Global Affairs, and he attended the relevant cabinet committee on Trade. He has spent considerable time in the U.S. and across Canada interacting with military and business leaders, Governors and Congress on trade-related issues.
A graduate of numerous military courses on leadership, governance, ethics, strategy, tactics, equipment acquisition and risk management, General Leslie’s education includes the University of Ottawa (Economics), the Royal Military College (MA/Strategic Studies), the University of London (U.K.), as well as executive courses at the Harvard Business School and the Canadian Forces Colleges, and he is a recent graduate of the Institute of Directors Education program from the Rotman School of Management. In 2021 he was conferred the degree of Doctor (honoris causa) from the Royal Military College. He currently lives in Ottawa and is bilingual (English/French). He chose not to run in 2019 Federal election and now sits on various corporate boards and provides strategic advice to selected clients.
Alex Wylie
Alex Wylie has over 25 years of business experience and has served in the role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer for multiple public and private companies. Mr. Wylie currently serves Instadose Canada as its Chief Financial Officer. From 2017 to May 2021, Mr. Wylie was CEO of ACT Medical Centres. ACT is an organization that owns and operates medical centres and pharmacies throughout the Province of Alberta. From 2014 to 2016, Mr. Wylie was President, CEO, and a director of Bruin Oil and Gas, a private oil and gas company that was sold to Karve Energy. From 2009 to 2013, Mr. Wylie was Vice-President and CFO of Renegade Petroleum, a public oil and gas company that was eventually sold to Spartan Energy. In 2009, Mr. Wylie was Executive Vice-President of Finance of Renegade Oil and Gas, a private oil and gas company that was sold to Legacy Oil and Gas. From 2005 to 2009, Mr. Wylie was Managing Director and lead the Energy Investment Banking Group for Stifel Financial Corp. (formerly Westwind Partners).
Mr. Wylie received his Chartered Accountant designation in 1993 and graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a degree in Economics.
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Ann Barnes
Ann Barnes began her career acting as corporate counsel for several private and publicly listed companies including Manulife Financial, TSN, Cott Corporation, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. and Insight Sports.
Since leaving her legal career, Ann founded and operated numerous companies in emerging industries. She began North America’s first chia company Source Salba Inc. and owned and operated Mum’s Original which is one of North America’s first hemp and superfood companies. She has published two best selling health and wellness cookbooks and is a well-respected public speaker. Ms. Barnes has a popular Tedx Talk watched over 750,000 times and translated into both American sign language and Arabic.
Ms. Barnes is the original founder, investor, and Chairperson of the world’s first legally licensed medicinal cannabis producing company: Peace Naturals Project Inc. Peace Naturals was subsequently purchased by Cronos Group Inc. and later by Altira (Marlborough) (NASDAQ:CRON).
Ms. Barnes is an active director of Red Light Holland Corp. (CSE ticker: TRIP), a legal producer and distributor of psilocybin truffles within the Netherlands. The company intends to contribute to the advancement and awareness of psilocybin and promote its potential for further research and study.
Ms. Barnes currently acts as an advisor to Oasis Adaptations Inc. Oasis is focused on functional mushrooms and adaptogens in consumer-packaged food and plant-based supplements for the millennial demographic.
Ms. Barnes is currently the Founder and CEO of Edica Group Inc. (c.o.b. as Edica Naturals), a natural and plant-based supplement and topical beauty product company.
Peter Wirth
Peter Wirth has been working in the financial services industry for more than 30 years. During this time, Mr. Wirth has gained experience in various aspects of the banking and trust profession.
Mr. Wirth started his career in Switzerland where he also received his formal education. From 1996-1999, Mr. Wirth worked in Singapore where he was heading the Bank Leu Representative Office. In 2000, Mr. Wirth was transferred to Nassau, Bahamas where he ran Bank Leu and then its successor company Clariden Leu until the bank was integrated into Credit Suisse in April 2012. On December 31, 2013, Mr. Wirth retired from Credit Suisse and became an independent consultant.
In November 2018, Mr. Wirth joined Julius Baer Bank (Bahamas) Ltd., Nassau, Bahamas as CEO. Mr. Wirth retired from this position when Julius Baer was sold in September 2020.
Penalties, Sanctions and Bankruptcies
There are no penalties or sanctions that have been in effect during the last ten (10) years against any Nominee or against an issuer of which any of the Nominees was an executive officer, director, or control person. No declaration of bankruptcy, voluntary assignment in bankruptcy, proposal under any bankruptcy or insolvency legislation, proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or appointment of a receiver, receiver manager or trustee to hold assets, has been in effect during the last ten (10) years about any of the Nominees or any issuers of which any of the Nominees was an executive officer, director, or control person at that time.
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ITEM 6. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Under applicable securities legislation, Instadose Canada is required to disclose certain financial and other information relating to the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the most highly compensated executive officers of Instadose Canada as at the date of this Form 8-K whose total compensation was more than $150,000 for the financial year of Instadose Canada ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, other than for the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and for the directors of Instadose Canada.
Summary of Employee Compensation and Incentives
The following table sets out all direct and indirect compensation for, or in connection with, services provided to Instadose Canada and its subsidiaries for the two most recently completed financial years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, in respect of the named executive officers as well as the directors of Instadose Canada.
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Salary, Consulting Fee, Retainer or Commission |
Bonus Shares |
Committee or Meeting Fees |
Value of Perquisites |
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Total Compensation (13) |
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Grant F. Sanders,(1) Chairman |
2020 2021 |
Nil (2) Nil (2) |
1,000,000(3) 0(3) |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil
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Nil
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Edward Borkowski,(4)
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2020 2021 |
n/a n/a |
n/a n/a |
n/a n/a |
n/a n/a |
n/a
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n/a
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Lawrence M. Acton,
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2020
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Nil (5) Nil (5) |
1,000,000(6) 0(6) |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil
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Nil
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Loren S. Greenspoon, Chief Legal Officer |
20202021 |
Nil (7) Nil (7) |
1,000,000(8) 0(8) |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil
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Nil
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Alex Wylie,(9) Chief Financial Officer |
20202021 |
n/a Nil |
n/a 0(10) |
n/a n/a |
n/a n/a |
n/a
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n/a
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Terry Wilshire,(11) Former Chief Risk Officer |
2020 2021 |
Nil n/a |
2,000,000(12) n/a |
Nil n/a |
Nil n/a |
Nil n/a |
Nil n/a |
Notes:
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Mr. Sanders resigned as the Chief Executive Officer of Instadose Canada upon completion of the Plan of Arrangement. |
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Mr. Sanders’ employment agreement dated February 8, 2019 provided Mr. Sanders with an annual salary of $350,000 as well as the option to receive up to three million (3,000,000) Instadose Canada Shares (“Bonus Shares”) as additional compensation exercisable as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on each of the first, second, and third‑year anniversaries of his employment with Instadose Canada. Mr. Sanders elected instead to receive nil compensation in each of 2021 and 2020. |
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Represents those Bonus Shares exercisable by Mr. Sanders effective the first and second anniversaries of his employment with Instadose Canada. Mr. Sanders’ final tranche of one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares became subject to accelerated vesting in connection with completion of the Plan of Arrangement. Mr. Sanders elected to receive all 3,000,000 Bonus Shares effective the completion date of the Plan of Arrangement. |
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Mr. Borkowski has entered into an employment agreement to serve Instadose Canada as Chief Executive Officer upon completion of the Plan of Arrangement. Instadose Canada agreed to provide Mr. Borkowski with the option to receive up to six million (6,000,000) bonus shares as additional compensation, exercisable as to three million (3,000,000) bonus shares following execution of the Borkowski employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement Bonus Shares”) and as to one million (1,000,000) bonus shares on each of the first, second, and third-year anniversaries of his employment with Instadose Canada. Mr. Borkowski has elected to receive the Employment Agreement Bonus Shares. |
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Mr. Acton’s employment agreement dated August 1, 2019 provided Mr. Acton with an annual salary of $250,000 as well as the option to receive up to three million (3,000,000) Instadose Canada Shares (“Bonus Shares”) as additional compensation exercisable as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on each of the first, second, and third‑year anniversaries of his employment with Instadose Canada. Mr. Acton elected instead to receive nil compensation in each of 2020 and 2021. |
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Represents those Bonus Shares exercisable by Mr. Acton effective the first and second anniversaries of his employment with Instadose Canada. Mr. Acton’s final tranche of one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares became subject to accelerated vesting in connection with completion of the Plan of Arrangement. Mr. Acton elected to receive all 3,000,000 Bonus Shares effective the completion date of the Plan of Arrangement. |
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Mr. Greenspoon’s employment agreement dated February 8, 2019 provided Mr. Greenspoon with an annual salary of $250,000 as well as the option to receive up to three million (3,000,000) Instadose Canada Shares (“Bonus Shares”) as additional compensation exercisable as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on each of the first, second, and third‑year anniversaries of his employment with Instadose Canada. Mr. Greenspoon elected to receive nil compensation in each of 2020 and 2021. |
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Represents those Bonus Shares exercisable by Mr. Greenspoon effective the first and second anniversaries of his employment with Instadose Canada. Mr. Greenspoon’s final tranche of one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares became subject to accelerated vesting in connection with completion of the Plan of Arrangement. Mr. Greenspoon elected to receive all 3,000,000 Bonus Shares effective the completion date of the Plan of Arrangement. |
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Mr. Wylie’s employment agreement dated May 21, 2021 provided Mr. Wylie with an annual salary of $250,000 as well as the option to receive up to four million (4,000,000) Instadose Canada Shares (“Bonus Shares”) as additional compensation exercisable as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on September 15, 2021 and one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on each of the first, second, and third‑year anniversaries of his employment with Instadose Canada. Mr. Wylie has elected to receive nil compensation to date. |
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Represents those Bonus Shares exercisable by Mr. Wylie effective as to 1,000,000 Bonus Shares on September 15, 2021 and 1,000,000 Bonus Shares subject to accelerated vesting in connection with completion of the Plan of Arrangement. Mr. Wylie elected to receive 2,000,000 Bonus Shares effective the completion date of the Plan of Arrangement. |
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Mr. Wilshire served as Instadose Canada’s Chief Risk Officer from May 1, 2019 to October 9, 2020. Thereafter, Mr. Wilshire assumed the role of the Registrant. Mr. Wilshire’s employment agreement with Instadose Canada dated May 1, 2019 provided Mr. Wilshire with an annual salary of $250,000 as well as the option to receive up to three million (3,000,000) Instadose Canada Shares (“Bonus Shares”) as additional compensation exercisable as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on each of the first, second, and third‑year anniversaries of his employment with Instadose Canada. Mr. Wilshire elected instead to receive nil compensation in 2020. On October 9, 2020, Mr. Wilshire agreed to serve the Registrant as President. In doing so, Instadose Canada agreed to fully vest all of Mr. Wilshire’s Bonus Shares for Mr. Wilshire’s year of employment with Instadose Canada ending April 30, 2021. |
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Represents those Bonus Shares exercised by Mr. Wilshire effective the completion date of the Plan of Arrangement. |
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(13) |
Executives of Instadose Canada receive medical, dental, and life insurance under Instadose Canada’s company health plan. The dollar value of the monthly premiums paid by Instadose Canada on behalf of the Executives are de minimus and not listed as additional compensation to the Executives hereunder. |
Executive Employment, Consulting and Management Agreements
See below “Management Team – Executive Employment Agreements for a description of the material terms of each agreement or arrangement under which compensation was to be provided during the most recently completed fiscal year or is payable in respect of employment, consulting or management services provided to Instadose Canada or any of its Subsidiaries that were performed by a director of Named Executive Officer.
Board of Directors
The board of directors of Instadose Canada (the “Instadose Canada Board”) is responsible for supervising the management of the business and affairs of Instadose Canada. The Instadose Canada Board is currently comprised of two (2) independent directors. The independent directors are Ann Barnes and Peter Wirth who are independent as such term is contemplated under National Instrument 58‑101 – Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices.
Instadose Canada has entered into director agreements with the independent directors, which agreements provide for compensation for serving as an Instadose Canada Board member and contains indemnities of such directors to the extent possible under applicable law.
Management Team – Executive Employment Agreements
Instadose Canada has entered into executive employment agreements with senior executives of Instadose Canada Under each employment agreement, each Executive is required to work full‑time for Instadose Canada and is eligible to receive Bonus Shares for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada under their respective employment agreements. Each employment agreement continues for a three (3) year period unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the employment agreement and includes customary non‑competition and non‑solicitation provisions during the term of the employment agreement and for a period of up to twelve (12) months thereafter.
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Grant F. Sanders, Chief Executive Officer
Instadose Canada and Mr. Sanders entered into an employment agreement on February 8, 2019 to officially serve Instadose Canada in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sanders’ employment agreement provided Mr. Sanders with an annual salary of $350,000 as well as the option to receive up to three million (3,000,000) Bonus Shares as additional compensation exercisable as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on each of the first, second, and third years of completed service to Instadose Canada. The right to receive the Bonus Shares is cumulative so that to the extent that not all Bonus Shares are exercised immediately following completion of any vesting period to the maximum extent permissible it shall continue to be exercisable, in whole or in part, with respect to all Bonus Shares which have vested, for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on the date of the earlier to occur of the following: (i) the date Mr. Sanders’ employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada for cause, (ii) the date Mr. Sanders’ employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada without cause; (iii) the date Mr. Sanders’ employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Mr. Sanders, and (iv) the date that a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement) involving Instadose Canada shall occur. Should Mr. Sanders’ employment under his employment agreement be terminated, or upon the occurrence of a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement), at any time prior to the completion of Mr. Sanders’ third year of service to Instadose Canada under his employment agreement, the following Bonus Shares shall be deemed to have been vested for the purposes of calculating the number of Bonus Shares available to be received by Mr. Sanders prior to the expiration of the Bonus Share exercise period: (i) in the event of a termination for cause of Mr. Sanders’ employment, those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Sanders for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Sanders is terminated; (ii) in the event of a termination without cause of Mr. Sanders’ employment, those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Sanders for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Sanders’ employment is terminated as well as those Bonus Shares that would have vested to Mr. Sanders following completion of the year of service in which Mr. Sanders’ employment is terminated; (iii) in the event of an executive termination, those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Sanders for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which the executive termination shall occur; and (iv) in the event of a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement), all of the Bonus Shares available to be accepted by Mr. Sanders.
Mr. Sanders agreed to resign as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2022. Mr. Sanders remains Chairman of Instadose Canada.
Edward Borkowski, Chief Executive Officer
Instadose Canada and Mr. Borkowski entered into an employment agreement to officially serve Instadose Canada in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer effective following completion of the Plan of Arrangement. Mr. Borkowski’s employment agreement provided Mr. Borkowski with a minimum net salary of US$25,000 per month for the first six (6) months of his employment agreement increasing thereafter to a minimum net salary of US$30,000 (or such other amount as the Instadose Canada Board shall approve) per month for the remainder of the first year of his employment agreement. Thereafter, Mr. Borkowski’s salary shall increase to a minimum salary of US$450,000 to US$500,000 in the second year of his employment agreement followed by a minimum salary of US$500,000 to US$750,000 in the third and final year of his employment agreement. Additionally, Instadose Canada agreed to provide Mr. Borkowski with the option to receive up to six million (6,000,000) Instadose Canada Shares (“Bonus Shares’) as additional compensation exercisable as to three million (3,000,000) Bonus Shares following execution of Mr. Borkowski’s employment agreement (the “Retention Bonus Shares’) and as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on upon completion of each of the first, second, and third years of service to Instadose Canada. The right to receive the Bonus Shares is cumulative so that to the extent that not all Bonus Shares are exercised immediately following completion of any vesting period to the maximum extent permissible it shall continue to be exercisable, in whole or in part, with respect to all Bonus Shares which have vested, for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on the date of the earlier to occur of the following: (i) the date Mr. Borkowski’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada for cause, (ii) the date Mr. Borkowski’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada without cause; and (iii) the date Mr. Borkowski’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Mr. Borkowski. Should Mr. Borkowski’s employment under his employment agreement be terminated at any time prior to the completion of Mr. Borkowski’s third year of service to Instadose Canada under his employment agreement, the following Bonus Shares shall be deemed to have been vested for the purposes of calculating the number of Bonus Shares available to be received by Mr. Borkowski prior to the expiration of the Bonus Share exercise period: (i) in the event of a termination for cause of Mr. Borkowski’s employment, the Retention Bonus Shares as well as those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Borkowski for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Borkowski is terminated; (ii) in the event of a termination without cause of Mr. Borkowski’s employment, the Retention Bonus Shares as well as those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Borkowski for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Borkowski’s employment is terminated as well as those Bonus Shares that would have vested to Mr. Borkowski following completion of the year of service in which Mr. Borkowski’s employment is terminated; (iii) in the event of an executive termination, the Retention Bonus Shares as well as those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Borkowski for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which the executive termination shall occur; and (iv) in the event of a qualifying event (not including the Plan of Arrangement), all of the Bonus Shares available to be accepted by Mr. Borkowski.
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Lastly, Instadose Canada agreed to pay for all living and travel costs associated with Mr. Borkowski’s employment as well as the funding of those costs associated with the opening of a company office to be established by Mr. Borkowski in the United States.
Lawrence M. Acton, Chief Operating Officer
Instadose Canada and Mr. Acton entered into an employment agreement on August 1, 2019 to officially serve Instadose Canada in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Acton’s employment agreement provided Mr. Acton with an annual salary of $250,000 as well as the option to receive up to three million (3,000,000) Bonus Shares as additional compensation exercisable as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on each of the first, second, and third years of completed service to Instadose Canada. The right to receive the Bonus Shares is cumulative so that to the extent that not all Bonus Shares are exercised immediately following completion of any vesting period to the maximum extent permissible it shall continue to be exercisable, in whole or in part, with respect to all Bonus Shares which have vested, for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on the date of the earlier to occur of the following: (i) the date Mr. Acton’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada for cause, (ii) the date Mr. Acton’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada without cause; (iii) the date Mr. Acton’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Mr. Acton, and (iv) the date that a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement) involving Instadose Canada shall occur. Should Mr. Acton’s employment under his employment agreement be terminated, or upon the occurrence of a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement), at any time prior to the completion of Mr. Acton’s third year of service to Instadose Canada under his employment agreement, the following Bonus Shares shall be deemed to have been vested for the purposes of calculating the number of Bonus Shares available to be received by Mr. Acton prior to the expiration of the Bonus Share exercise period: (i) in the event of a termination for cause of Mr. Acton’s employment, those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Acton for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Acton is terminated; (ii) in the event of a termination without cause of Mr. Acton’s employment, those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Acton for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Acton’s employment is terminated as well as those Bonus Shares that would have vested to Mr. Acton following completion of the year of service in which Mr. Acton’s employment is terminated; (iii) in the event of an executive termination, those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Acton for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which the executive termination shall occur; and (iv) in the event of a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement), all of the Bonus Shares available to be accepted by Mr. Acton.
Loren S. Greenspoon, Chief Legal Officer
Instadose Canada and Mr. Greenspoon entered into an employment agreement on February 8, 2019 to officially serve Instadose Canada in the capacity of Chief Legal Officer. Mr. Greenspoon’s employment agreement provided Mr. Greenspoon with an annual salary of $250,000 as well as the option to receive up to three million (3,000,000) Bonus Shares as additional compensation exercisable as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on each of the first, second, and third years of completed service to Instadose Canada. The right to receive the Bonus Shares is cumulative so that to the extent that not all Bonus Shares are exercised immediately following completion of any vesting period to the maximum extent permissible it shall continue to be exercisable, in whole or in part, with respect to all Bonus Shares which have vested, for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on the date of the earlier to occur of the following: (i) the date Mr. Greenspoon’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada for cause, (ii) the date Mr. Greenspoon’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada without cause; (iii) the date Mr. Greenspoon’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Mr. Greenspoon, and (iv) the date that a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement) involving Instadose Canada shall occur. Should Mr. Greenspoon’s employment under his employment agreement be terminated, or upon the occurrence of a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement), at any time prior to the completion of Mr. Greenspoon’s third year of service to Instadose Canada under his employment agreement, the following Bonus Shares shall be deemed to have been vested for the purposes of calculating the number of Bonus Shares available to be received by Mr. Greenspoon prior to the expiration of the Bonus Share exercise period: (i) in the event of a termination for cause of Mr. Greenspoon’s employment, those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Greenspoon for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Greenspoon is terminated; (ii) in the event of a termination without cause of Mr. Greenspoon’s employment, those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Greenspoon for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Greenspoon’s employment is terminated as well as those Bonus Shares that would have vested to Mr. Greenspoon following completion of the year of service in which Mr. Greenspoon’s employment is terminated; (iii) in the event of an executive termination, those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Greenspoon for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which the executive termination shall occur; and (iv) in the event of a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement), all of the Bonus Shares available to be accepted by Mr. Greenspoon.
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Alex Wylie, Chief Financial Officer
Instadose Canada and Mr. Wylie entered into an employment agreement dated May 21, 2021 to officially serve Instadose Canada in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 15, 2021. Mr. Wylie’s employment agreement provided Mr. Wylie with an annual salary of $250,000 as well as the option to receive up to four million (4,000,000) Bonus Shares as additional compensation exercisable as to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on September 15, 2021 (the “Retention Bonus Shares”) and one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares on each of the first, second, and third years of completed service to Instadose Canada. The right to receive the Bonus Shares is cumulative so that to the extent that not all Bonus Shares are exercised immediately following completion of any vesting period to the maximum extent permissible it shall continue to be exercisable, in whole or in part, with respect to all Bonus Shares which have vested, for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on the date of the earlier to occur of the following: (i) the date Mr. Wylie’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada for cause, (ii) the date Mr. Wylie’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Instadose Canada without cause; (iii) the date Mr. Wylie’s employment under his employment agreement is terminated by Mr. Wylie, and (iv) the date that a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement) involving Instadose Canada shall occur. Should Mr. Wylie’s employment under his employment agreement be terminated, or upon the occurrence of a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement), at any time prior to the completion of Mr. Wylie’s third year of service to Instadose Canada under his employment agreement, the following Bonus Shares shall be deemed to have been vested for the purposes of calculating the number of Bonus Shares available to be received by Mr. Wylie prior to the expiration of the Bonus Share exercise period: (i) in the event of a termination for cause of Mr. Wylie’s employment, the Retention Bonus Shares as well as those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Wylie for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Wylie is terminated; (ii) in the event of a termination without cause of Mr. Wylie’s employment, the Retention Bonus Shares as well as those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Wylie for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which Mr. Wylie’s employment is terminated as well as those Bonus Shares that would have vested to Mr. Wylie following completion of the year of service in which Mr. Wylie’s employment is terminated; (iii) in the event of an executive termination, the Retention Bonus Shares as well as those Bonus Shares vested to Mr. Wylie for each completed year of service to Instadose Canada prior to the year in which the executive termination shall occur; (iv) in the event of a qualifying event (such as the Plan of Arrangement), the Retention Bonus Shares as well as those Bonus Shares available to be accepted by Mr. Wylie following completion of the year of service to Instadose Canada in which the Plan of Arrangement occurs; and (v) in the event of a qualifying event subsequent to completion of the Plan of Arrangement, all of the Bonus Shares available to be accepted by Mr. Wylie.
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Material Independent Consulting Agreements
Michael Shamber
On February 8, 2019, Instadose Canada entered into a consulting agreement with Michael Shamber to provide the company with accounting, financial, and strategic business advisory services. The agreement provided for a three‑year term of agreement with an annual base consulting fee of $250,000 per year, payable in bi-weekly instalments. The consulting agreement enabled Mr. Shamber to elect to receive up to one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares per year throughout the term of agreement (for a total of up to three million (3,000,000) bonus shares) on identical terms granted to Executives under their employment agreements with Instadose Canada.
William Deluce and Bruce Deluce
On January 6, 2021, Instadose Canada entered into independent consulting agreements with each of William Deluce and Bruce Deluce (eaxh, a “Deluce Agreement” and collectively, the “Deluce Agreements”) for the dual purpose of (i) ensuring the successful carrying out of the Logistics and Procurement Services Agreement entered into between Project Management Resources Inc. (“PMR”) and Instadose Canada, and (ii) assisting Instadose Canada with securing medicinal cannabis growing operations in the form of joint venture partnerships in Africa (collectively, the “Consulting Services”). Instadose Canada, William Deluce, and Bruce Deluce agreed to three-year terms (the “Term”) under the Deluce Agreements coinciding with the agreed upon term of the Logistics and Procurement Services Agreement. As compensation for performing the Consulting Services, Instadose Canada agreed to provide each of William Deluce and Bruce Deluce with (i) a base consulting fee to be determinable between the parties effective on or before December 31, 2021, (ii) subject to certain accelerated vesting rights set forth in the Deluce Agreements (and as detailed below), the right for William Deluce and Bruce Deluce to each receive up to one million (1,000,000) Instadose Canada Shares (the “Compensation Shares”) upon completion of their respective Term (the “Compensation Share Vesting Date”); and (iii) the right for each of William Deluce and Bruce Deluce to receive up to five hundred thousand (500,000) Instadose Canada Shares (the “Bonus Shares”) for each joint venture partnership secured by Instadose Canada through the assistance of William Deluce and Bruce Deluce, up to a maximum of one million (1,000,000) Bonus Shares. Following the Compensation Share Vesting Date, or upon completion of a Bonus Share vesting event, each of William Deluce and Bruce Deluce shall be given twelve (12) months thereafter to determine whether or not to accept the Compensation shares and/or Bonus Shares.
The Deluce Agreements contemplate two scenarios whereby the Compensation Shares shall vest and be eligible to be received by each of William Deluce and Bruce Deluce prior to the Compensation Share Vesting Date which are as follows:
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The Deluce Agreements further confirmed that no unvested Compensation Shares or Bonus Shares are to be received by William Deluce and/or Bruce Deluce should one or both of the Deluce Agreements be terminated prior to the completion of their respective Terms by any of the parties.
Westlock Holdings, LLC
On June 2, 2021, Instadose Canada entered into an independent consulting agreement with Westlock Holdings, LLC (“Westlock”), a Nevada corporation owned and operated by Bobby Frenkel (the “Westlock Consulting Agreement”). Mr. Frenkel is a medicinal cannabis industry expert with 30+ years of experience in cannabinoid oil production in the U.S.A. and Israel. Under the Westlock Consulting Agreement, Mr. Frenkel agreed to serve Instadose Canada as the company’s Global Director of Engineering for a period of three (3) years. In his role as Global Director of Engineering, Mr. Frenkel agreed to assist Instadose Canada on an exclusive basis with, among others, the following services:
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the construction, planning, and operational set-up of Instadose Canada-affiliated cannabinoid oil production facilities located/ to be located in Europe, Asia, and North America, beginning with the North Macedonia production facility; |
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the identification and selection of equipment necessary for the production of cannabinoid oil to be utilized at each cannabinoid oil production facility, beginning with the North Macedonia production facility; |
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Instadose Canada agreed to provide Westlock with five hundred thousand (500,000) Instadose Canada Shares upon executing the Westlock Consulting Agreement (the “Westlock Bonus Shares”). In addition, Instadose Canada agreed to issue to Westlock three million (3,000,000) stock options to purchase Instadose Canada Shares at a price per Instadose Canada Share equal to $2.00 (the “Westlock Options”). Instadose Canada and Westlock agreed that the Westlock Options would vest and be exercisable by Westlock as to one million (1,000,000) Westlock Options upon successful completion of each of the first, second, and third years of the term of the Westlock Consulting Agreement. In exchange for issuing the Westlock Bonus Shares and Westlock Options, Westlock agreed to provide the Westlock Services to Instadose Canada for an annual salary of one dollar ($1.00) throughout the term of Westlock Consulting Agreement.
Option Plan
On August 27, 2018, Instadose Canada (as EHG) adopted an incentive stock option plan pursuant to which, any officer, director, employee, or consultant of Instadose Canada (each, an “Optionee”) was eligible to receive stock options (“Options”) to purchase Instadose Canada Shares (the “Options Plan”). Under the Options Plan, the maximum number of Instadose Canada Shares that may be available for Optionees to acquire pursuant to Options granted under the Options Plan was set at 7,322,050 Instadose Canada Shares. If any Options expire, are cancelled, or otherwise terminate for any reason without having been exercised in full, the number of Instadose Canada Shares in respect of which the Options were not exercised will again be available for the purposes of the Option Plan. All Options granted pursuant to the Option Plan are subject to such vesting requirements as may be prescribed.
On March 27, 2019, the Instadose Canada Board approved the cancellation of 2,800,000 Options under the Options Plan. On August 27, 2019, 550,000 Options expired. On April 8, 2020, the Instadose Canada Board approved the cancellation of an additional 2,375,000 Options.
The Westlock Options are currently the only issued and outstanding Options in existence under the Options Plan.
Directorships
The Instadose Canada Board has plenary power to manage and supervise the management of Instadose Canada’s business and affairs and to act in Instadose Canada’s best interest. The Instadose Canada Board is responsible for the Instadose Canada’s overall stewardship and approves all significant decisions that affect Instadose Canada before they are implemented. The Instadose Canada Board also considers their implementation and reviews the results. Any related party transaction is subject to review by the independent directors of the Instadose Canada Board.
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Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance
Instadose Canada does not currently have but is in the process of attempting to purchase a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy. Instadose Canada has entered into indemnification agreements with each of its officers and directors providing them with a stand‑alone, contractual indemnity against liabilities incurred because of serving in that capacity.
Advisory Team
Instadose Canada has entered into advisory team consulting agreements with well-respected advisory team members) bringing Instadose Canada expertise in agriculture, pharmaceutical and medical research, commodity markets, global product transport and logistics, risk and crisis management, world banking and capital markets, international politics, foreign country security, and finance and accounting. The advisory team does not manage, and is not responsible for managing, the business and affairs of Instadose Canada. Members of the advisory team provide advice and counsel as may be requested from time to time to assist management of Instadose Canada on matters within their respective areas of expertise. Instadose Canada’s Advisory Team consists of (i) William Deluce, (ii) Sylwin Grinman, (iii) Michael Gaouette, (iv) Professor Hélyette Geman, (v) Major General Freddie Valenzuela, and (vi) Richard M. Wise.
Each advisory agreement continues for one (1) year and shall automatically renew for up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the applicable advisory agreement. The biography of each advisor is below.
William Deluce
CEO, Project Management Resources Inc.; Honorary Consule, Rwanda
William Deluce is one of Canada’s most knowledgeable and respected Aviation, Transport and Natural Resource Sector executives. In 1971, William was appointed General Manager of norOntair, the first provincial government airline in Ontario, Canada. In 1974, he along with three other family members purchased Austin Airways, the oldest continuously operated airline in Canadian history. From 1974 until 1992, Mr. Deluce built the company into the largest Canadian private airline group (including Air Ontario, Austin Airways, Air Manitoba, Air Creebec) serving central Canada and Northeastern USA.
In 1993, Mr. Deluce moved his family to South Africa and established South African Express (SAX) – a large regional carrier serving several Southern African countries. Following the success of SAX, Mr. Deluce continued to build a series of airlines across the Gulf of Guinea and Kenya over the next decade. While in the region, Mr. Deluce also developed several mining, agriculture and transport operations across Rwanda and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. In March 2012, Mr. Deluce was named Honorary Consul, Rwanda due to his extensive work within the region. In 2013, Mr. Deluce was hired as CEO of Vitran Corporation, a publicly traded North American Transport Company.
Mr. Deluce has served on many boards, both public and private, including Vitran Corporation, Canadian Tire Corp., South China Industries, St. Michael’s Hospital, Canadian Air Transport Security Agency, OneXOne Foundation, Damara Gold Corp., and Canstar Resources Inc.
Sylwin Grinman, M.Eng
President, HAEC Medical Group
Sylwin Grinman has 40+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical & Medical Research industries. Mr. Grinman holds a Master Engineering degree in Bio Medical Technology from the famous University Paris‑Dauphine and Ecole Central de Paris in France. His position in the 80’s, as international General Manager at Hoffman Laroche Biomedical in Zurich‑Switzerland, gave him significant experience in pharmaceutical production and cutting‑edge biotechnology including diagnosis therapy and testing. He was a core member of the team inventing the innovative ultrasound scanning imagery called “Ultrasonography”.
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Mr. Grinman became the youngest President of Shiseido Japan Group, leading the European market in sophisticated cosmetics and pharmaceutical product lines. Mr. Grinman co‑invented the new Pharmaceutical Injector with no needle and as President of the German Group Index Pharma in Berlin he led the company to become listed on the Frankfurt Stock exchange and applied for many international patents including innovative Pharmaceuticals.
Mr. Grinman is President of HAEC Medical Group from Nanjing, China – a worldwide group leader of Innovative Treatments by Infusing some proprietary HAEC “Stem cell” to help patients recover intracranial diseases and nerve injuries. This will soon be evaluated by the FDA.
Michael Gaouette
Former Leader of Largest U.N. Peacekeeping Team in Darfur, Sudan
Michael Gaouette has spent the last three decades working internationally as a public servant and entrepreneur. His career has taken him to more than two‑dozen countries in Africa, to the Middle East, South and Central Asia and the Balkans.
For the first twenty years of his working life, Mr. Gaouette served in the United Nations and with well‑known NGOs. During that period he acquired a wide range of experience: leading earthquake response teams in India, coordinating humanitarian assistance in Liberia, organizing care for Kosovar refugee children in Macedonia, mobilizing food aid in East Africa, designing policing interventions in Chad, evaluating UN operations in Angola, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast, developing global security policy for relief workers and negotiating with senior military and government officials in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. His final job with the United Nations was to lead the headquarters group that ran what was, at that time, the largest peacekeeping mission in the world, which was deployed to Darfur, Sudan.
After leaving the United Nations, Mr. Gaouette turned his attention to generating jobs for regular people in struggling or emerging economies. He has started two small‑scale agriculture businesses – one in the Ivory Coast and one in Tanzania. Both enterprises are run with local partners and focus on creating economic stability and steady, well‑paid jobs for working families.
Mr. Gaouette has also served on the faculty of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, where he taught courses in international conflict resolution. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and has an MPhil from Cambridge University.
Professor Hélyette Geman, MA, PhD, PhD
Director, Commodity Finance Centre, University of London & Research Professor at John Hopkins University
Hélyette Geman is the Director of the Commodity Finance Centre at Birkbeck – University of London and a Research Professor at John Hopkins University. She is a graduate of Ecole Normale Supérieure in Mathematics, holds a Master’s degree in Theoretical Physics, a PhD in Probability from the University Pierre et Marie Curie and a PhD in Finance from the University Pantheon Sorbonne.
Professor Geman has been a scientific advisor to major financial institutions and commodity trading companies for the last 21 years, covering the subjects of interest rates, crude oil, metals, and agriculture. Her books, ‘Commodities and Commodity Derivatives’, ‘Agricultural Finance’ and ‘Weather and Insurance Derivatives’ are references in the field.
Professor Geman has published more than 145 papers in top international finance Journals and counts Nassim Taleb, author of ‘The Black Swan’, among her former PhD students. Professor Geman is a Senior Fellow for the Office Cherifien des Phosphates Policy Center in Rabat and is President of the Society ‘Women‑for‑Climate’.
Major General Freddie Valenzuela
International Advisor to Nexus Leadership
Major General Valenzuela served thirty‑three years in the U.S. army and was highly decorated for heroism and valor. He served in three combat corps and six infantry Divisions all over the world including Peru, Korea, Colombia, Turkey, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Kuwait, Grenada, Panama, El Salvador, and Somalia, as well as numerous years in interagency assignments. He commanded in the Cold War and Gulf War eras and was awarded the two highest peacetime awards upon his retirement, the Defense and Army Distinguished Service Medals. After his retirement, he continued his public service by creating an educational foundation for at‑risk children and for the families of soldiers killed in the line of duty. He is the President/CEO of M.C. Valens – a service‑disabled veteran‑owned business. His company previously advised senior Mexican leadership on the War on Drugs. He is a motivational speaker and supports the U.S. Army in the arena of recruiting, retention, and diversity issues. Hispanic Business Magazine has named him one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the U.S.
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He recently served as a Board of Director of USAA Federal Savings for 11 years (risk/trust/credit committees), USAA USB Bank (Credit card bank/risk/compensation committees). He was also recently appointed by the President of the United States to the WWI Centennial Commission.
Major General Valenzuela was appointed by President Biden’s Administration to the Military Veteran Advisory Council, for the America 250 celebration which recognizes the United States’ historical birth as a Nation. Major General Valenzuela also published his Memoirs in a book, “No Greater Love” with all the proceeds going to scholarships for the children of those Soldiers he buried from numerous wars.
Richard M. Wise, FCPA, FCA, CFF, FCBV, FASA, FRICS, CVA, MCBA (Eme.), C.Arb (Ret.)
Former Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and MNP LLP
Richard M. Wise was a partner in the Montreal office of Deloitte & Touche, and a partner of MNP, specializing in business valuation and financial litigation. He has performed valuations for cross‑border transactions, tax planning, shareholder and matrimonial disputes, and economic damages qualification. Mr. Wise publishes and lectures extensively across the U.S. and Canada and has given over 200 technical conference presentations to professional organizations in both countries and Europe, including the American and Canadian Bar Associations, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Society of Appraisers (ASA), and Canadian Chartered Business Valuators (CBV Institute). He is principal co‑author of Guide to Canadian Business Valuations (3 Vols.) (Thomson Reuters).
Mr. Wise was President of the CBV Institute, International Governor of ASA, and served on the Council of CPA Quebec. He has been a valuation advisor to the Canadian Justice Department, Canada Revenue Agency, Quebec Financial Markets Authority, Attorney General of Ontario, and Public Trustee of Ontario. He has given expert court testimony on numerous occasions across Canada and in the U.S., has been appointed by the courts as their valuation expert and has been awarded and recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a “Global Elite Thought Leader”, and an Expert in Financial Advisory and Valuation – Corporate Tax Expert Witness 2018‑2021.
A graduate of McGill University, Mr. Wise was designated a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in 1965 and elected a Fellow (FCA) in 1984. He also holds the designations of Investigative and Forensic Accountant (CA•IFA), Chartered Business Valuator (FCBV), Accredited Senior Appraiser (FASA), Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), and Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb.). He was Visiting Scholar at Francis Marion University, Florence, SC, Lecturer at McGill’s Faculties of Law and Management and is an inductee of ASA’s College of Fellows.
Mr. Wise was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his dedicated service to his profession, community and to Canada, and was recipient of the Canada 125 Medal from the Governor General of Canada for his service to the community and to Canada.
Indebtedness of Directors and Executive Officers
As at the date hereof, no director, executive officer, employee or former director, executive officer, or employee of Instadose Canada, nor any of their associates or affiliates, is indebted to Instadose Canada nor has any such person been indebted to any other entity where such indebtedness is the subject of a guarantee, support agreement, letter of credit or similar arrangement or understanding, provided by Instadose Canada.
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ITEM 7. CERTAIN RELATIONSHPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Indebtedness
Between the dates of August 29, 2018 and December 20, 2018, (the “TMIG Advance Period”) Grant F. Sanders made a series of loan advances on behalf of TMIG totaling thirty‑five million U.S. dollars (US$35,000,000) (the “TMIG Loan Advances”) for the purpose of enabling TMIG to satisfy its funding obligations under the Medicinal Cannabis Project, including, but not limited to, the contribution of twenty‑five million U.S. dollars (US$25,000,000) towards Medicinal Cannabis Project infrastructure construction and development (the “TMIG Funding Obligation”). The following table sets forth a summary of the TMIG Loan Advances:
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Instadose Canada Repayment Obligation
On February 11, 2019, TMIG and Instadose Canada entered into the TMIG JV Agreement that would see Instadose Canada secure rights to monetize TMIG’s Medicinal Cannabis Rights granted to TMIG by the DRC’s Ministry of Agriculture under the Protocol Agreement (the “Instadose Canada Rights”). In exchange for receiving the Instadose Canada Rights, Instadose Canada agreed to assume TMIG’s responsibility for completing the TMIG Funding Obligation set forth under the Protocol Agreement.
On February 19, 2019, Instadose Canada and TMIG executed Annex “A” to the TMIG JV Agreement to, among other things, (i) broaden the scope of what shall be produced and sold by Instadose Canada under the TMIG Joint Venture from CBD oil to medicinal cannabis and full spectrum cannabinoid oil, and (ii) formalize Instadose Canada’s agreement to assume all of TMIG’s obligations to Mr. Sanders with respect to repayment of the TMIG Loan Advances.
The Sanders Loan Settlement
As at April 30, 2021, there existed a loan payable by Instadose Canada to Mr. Sanders in the amount of the Cdn$39,531,029 (the “Sanders Loan Payable”). On May 25, 2021, Sanders and Instadose Canada entered into a debt settlement agreement (the “Debt Settlement Agreement”) pursuant to which Mr. Sanders agreed to receive Instadose Canada Shares in full satisfaction of the Sanders Loan Payable. Under the Sanders Loan Settlement, Mr. Sanders agreed to receive 4,517,831 Instadose Canada Shares in full and final satisfaction of the Sanders Loan Payable based on a market value price per Instadose Canada Share of Cdn$8.75.
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ITEM 8. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On September 18, 2019, Instadose Canada received a letter from the Enforcement Branch of the Ontario Securities Commission, requesting information about Instadose Canada’s business activities. Instadose Canada is also aware that the OSC reached out to certain stakeholders of Instadose Canada regarding such enquiries. Instadose Canada responded to these enquiries and has not received any response from the OSC since that time.
On July 9, 2021, the OSC announced that Grant F. Sanders had been charged quasi-criminally with one count of fraud (the “Charge”). Mr. Sanders is charged in relation to his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Instadose Canada. The OSC alleges that investor funds were diverted to the benefit of Mr. Sanders, his family, and associates. The OSC further alleges that Instadose Canada materially misrepresented the nature of the company’s business. Mr. Sanders retained legal counsel in Canada for the purpose of vigorously defending himself against the Charge. Mr. Sanders’ first scheduled court appearance on this matter occurred on Monday, August 16, 2021. The matter has since been adjourned until early 2022. For more information see the OSC’s press release at: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ontario-securities-commission-osc-charges-grant-sanders-with-securities-act-offences-846017944.html.
ITEM 9. MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Dividends
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock nor do we intend to do so in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, any applicable contractual restrictions and such other factors as our board of directors deems relevant.
Re-Purchase of Equity Securities
None.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plan
None other than the issuance of those Bonus Shares issuable by Instadose Canada under the Executive Employment Agreements and Material Independent Consultant Agreements set forth above.
ITEM 10. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
Prior Issuances and Grants of Instadose Canada Shares
The following Instadose Canada Shares were issued by Instadose Canada during the three-year period prior to the completion of the Plan of Arrangement:
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217,363,180 Instadose Canada Shares to Grant F. Sanders upon completion of the EHG Share Exchange on or about February 8, 2019. |
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4,303,516 Instadose Canada Shares to purchasers under a series of Instadose Canada private placement financings commencing February 8, 2019 up to and including March 6, 2020 at a price per Instadose Canada Share of CDN$2.00. |
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8,330,543 Instadose Canada Shares on June 14, 2019 to purchasers of 8,330,543 converted special warrants (each, a “Special Warrant”) purchased between October 12, 2018 and January 25, 2019 at a price per Special Warrant of CDN$0.45. |
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583,714 Instadose Canada Shares to non-affiliates of Instadose Canada on June 21, 2019 upon the conversion of date valued at CDN$0.45 per Instadose Canada Share. |
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661,014 Instadose Canada Shares to a non-affiliate of Instadose Canada on June 21, 2019 upon the conversion of debt valued at CDN$2.00 per Instadose Canada Share. |
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45,000,000 Instadose Canada Shares to various recipients between October 28, 2019 and October 5, 2021 as compensation in connection with Instadose Canada’s securing of joint venture agreements at a value of CDN$2.00 per Instadose Canada Share. |
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72,500 Instadose Canada Shares to a non-affiliate of Instadose Canada on October 28, 2019 upon the conversion of debt valued at CDN$2.00 per Instadose Canada Share. |
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7,725,000 Instadose Canada Shares between February 11, 2020 and November 16, 2021 to non-affiliates in exchange for services rendered to Instadose Canada valued at CDN$2.00 per Instadose Canada Share. |
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322,856 Instadose Canada Shares between February 22, 2021 and June 21, 2021 to two (2) Instadose Canada directors in exchange for services valued at CDN$2.00 per Instadose Canada Share. |
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400,000 Instadose Canada Shares to a non-affiliate of Instadose Canada on November 12, 2021 upon the conversion of debt valued at CDN$8.75 per Instadose Canada Share. |
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65,000 Instadose Canada Shares to a non-affiliate of Instadose Canada on November 12, 2021 upon the conversion of debt valued at CDN$2.00 per Instadose Canada Share. |
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4,517,831 Instadose Canada Shares to Grant F. Sanders upon the conversion of debt pursuant to the terms of the Debt Settlement Agreement at CDN$8.75 per Instadose Canada Share. |
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23,500,000 Instadose Canada Shares to certain Instadose Canada employees and independent consultants valued at $2.00 per Instadose Canada Share. |
All of the common shares outlined above were issued pursuant to exemptions NI 45-106 2.3 and/or NI 45-106 2.5 of the Canadian securities laws.
ITEM 11. DESCRIPTION OF INSTADOSE SECURITIES
The authorized capital of Instadose Canada consists of an unlimited number of common shares in the authorized share structure of Instadose Canada of which 340,993,096 Instadose Canada Shares are currently issued and outstanding.
The rights, privileges, restrictions, and conditions attaching to the Instadose Canada Shares and director’s authority with respect to the Instadose Canada Shares includes the following:
Dividends
The holders of Instadose Canada Shares shall be entitled to receive dividends if, as and when declared by the Instadose Canada Board, out of the assets of the company properly applicable to the payment of dividends in such amount and payable at such time and at such place or places within or outside Canada as the Directors may from time to time determine. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any other class of shares of Instadose entitled to receive dividends in priority to the Instadose Shares, the Instadose Board may, in its sole discretion, declare dividends on the Instadose Canada Shares to the exclusion of any other class of shares of the company.
Liquidation, Dissolution, Winding-up, etc.
In the event of the liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up of Instadose Canada , or other distribution of property or assets of Instadose Canada among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its affairs, the holders of Instadose Canada Shares shall be entitled to receive the remaining property and assets of Instadose Canada.
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Voting Rights
The holders of the Instadose Canada Shares shall be entitled to receive notice of and to attend and to vote at all meetings of the shareholders of Instadose Canada, and each Instadose Canada Share shall confer the right to one (1) vote in person or by proxy at all meetings of shareholders of Instadose Canada.
ITEM 12. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Instadose Canada has entered indemnity agreements with all of its officers and directors. Pursuant to the indemnity agreements, Instadose Canada agreed to indemnifies the officers and directors from and against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, reasonably incurred by the indemnified party in respect of any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other proceeding in which the indemnified party is involved because of the indemnified party acting or having acted in their capacity as a director or officer of Instadose Canada or, at Instadose Canada’s request, as a director or officer, or in a similar capacity, of any other entity.
In respect of any action by or on behalf of Instadose Canada or of an other entity to procure a judgment in its favour to which the indemnified party is made a party because of the indemnified party acting or having acted in an indemnified capacity, Instadose Canada will, at the indemnified party’s request, apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for approval to indemnify the indemnified party against all costs reasonably incurred by the indemnified party in connection with that action, as well as for approval to advance money to the indemnified party under other terms of the indemnity agreement.
ITEM 13. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information provided below in Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 13.
ITEM 14. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DICLOSURE
None.
ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
The information provided below in Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 15.
END OF FORM 10 DISCLOSURE
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities. On December 31, 2021, the Registrant issued 456,930,654 shares of common stock to the Instadose Canada shareholders to be held at the Computershare Investor Services Inc. as Depository until the terms of the Depository Agreement dated August 30, 2021 allow for the transfer to the Instadose Canada shareholders. Of those 456,930,654 shares of common stock, 30,739,511, were issued to affiliates and were deemed to be restricted subject to the resale provisions of Rule 145(d) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 5.01 Changes in Control of Registrant
The disclosures set forth in Item 3.02 is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.01.
As a result of the issuances above, a change in control has occurred.
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Simultaneously with the closing of the Plan of Arrangement on December 31, 2021, the Board of Directors appointed the following individuals:
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Grant Sanders as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a Director; |
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Alex Wylie as Chief Financial Officer and a Director; |
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Ann Barnes as a Director; and |
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Peter Wirth as a Director |
The biographies for the above officers and directors are set forth in Item 2.01(f).
Immediately upon appointment of the above individuals, the Registrant accepted the resignation of Terry Wilshire from the Board of Directors and all management positions he had held with the Registrant including that of President, Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. The Registrant also accepted the resignation of Robert Dickenson from the Board of Directors and all management positions he held with the Registrant including Vice President.
Item 5.03. Change in Fiscal Year
The Board of Directors of the Registrant voted to change the Registrant’s fiscal year end to May 31st in order to align it with the fiscal year end of its subsidiary Instadose Canada. The Board of Directors of the Registrant approved this change on December 27, 2021.
Item 5.06. Change in Shell Company Status
Prior to the closing of the Plan of Arrangement, as described in Item 2.01 above, we were a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act). As a result of the closing of the Plan of Arrangement, we have ceased to be a shell company. The information contained in this Report, together with the information contained in our Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the SEC, constitute the current “Form 10 Information” necessary to satisfy the conditions contained in Rule 144(i)(2) under the Securities Act.
Item 8.01 Other Events
On December 30, 2021, Michael Deluca, individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Case #2:21-cv-00675 against the Registrant and Terry Wilshire, its Chief Executive Officer. The complaint alleges violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and 10(b)5 promulgated thereunder, violations of Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act against Wilshire.
The plaintiff seeks judgment as follows:
(i)Determining that the instant action may be maintained as a class action under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and certifying Plaintiff as the Class representative;
(ii) Requiring Defendants to pay damages sustained by Plaintiff and the Class by reason of the acts and transactions alleged herein;
(iii) Awarding Plaintiff and the other members of the Class prejudgment and post- judgment interest, as well as their reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees and other costs; and
(iv) Awarding such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
The Registrant has obtained counsel to dispute the charges against itself and Mr. Wilshire.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Financial statements of businesses or funds acquired. |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 31, 2021 and 2020; |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020; |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020; |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020; |
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Unaudited Footnotes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020; |
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Auditor’s Report dated January 6, 2022; |
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Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 31, 2021 and 2020; |
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Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020; |
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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020; |
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020; and |
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Footnotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 |
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Instadose Pharma Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
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August 31, 2021 |
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May 31, 2021 |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ | 4,837 |
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$ | 34,608 |
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Prepaid and other current assets |
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64,866 |
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98,753 |
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Total Current Assets |
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69,703 |
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133,361 |
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Due from related party |
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1,509,312 |
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929,463 |
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Joint ventures |
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92,966 |
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29,881 |
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Property, plant and equipment - net |
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3,696,410 |
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3,223,598 |
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Operating lease - right-of-use asset |
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218,321 |
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242,579 |
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Intangible rights - related party |
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40,937,692 |
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41,395,950 |
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Total Assets |
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$ | 46,524,404 |
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$ | 45,954,832 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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$ | 2,098,870 |
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$ | 2,297,378 |
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Accrued compensation - related parties |
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3,514,433 |
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3,137,350 |
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Common stock payable (400,000 shares) |
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800,000 |
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800,000 |
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Loan payable - related party |
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41,390,919 |
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39,693,970 |
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Operating lease liability |
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103,688 |
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101,642 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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47,907,910 |
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46,030,340 |
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Operating lease liability |
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141,795 |
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168,499 |
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Total Liabilities |
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48,049,705 |
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46,198,839 |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7) |
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Stockholders' Deficit |
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Common stock, no par value, unlimited shares authorized 323,605,265 and 319,612,856 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
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143,850,531 |
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135,865,713 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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(793,879 | ) |
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(1,196,379 | ) |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(144,581,953 | ) |
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(134,913,341 | ) |
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Total Stockholders' Deficit |
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(1,525,301 | ) |
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(244,007 | ) |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit |
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$ | 46,524,404 |
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$ | 45,954,832 |
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Signed on behalf of the Board: |
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"Ann Barnes" and "Peter Wirth" |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Instadose Pharma Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended August 31, |
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2020 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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9,197,967 |
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3,928,390 |
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Loss from operations |
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(9,197,967 | ) |
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(3,928,390 | ) |
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Other income (expense) |
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Amortization of intangible asset - related party |
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(458,258 | ) |
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(12,387 | ) |
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39,476 |
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Total other expense - net |
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(470,645 | ) |
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(418,782 | ) |
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Net loss |
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$ | (9,668,612 | ) |
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$ | (4,347,172 | ) |
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Loss per share - basic and diluted |
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$ | (0.01 | ) |
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Weighted average number of shares - basic and diluted |
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321,922,215 |
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305,764,947 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Instadose Pharma Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
(In Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
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Capital |
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Deficit |
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Equity (Deficit) |
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May 31, 2020 |
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305,116,577 |
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$ | 106,873,155 |
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$ | (1,153,743 | ) |
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$ | (98,627,732 | ) |
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$ | 7,091,680 |
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Stock issued for services ($2/share) |
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6,723,423 |
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13,446,846 |
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- |
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- |
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13,446,846 |
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Stock issued for services - related parties ($2/share) |
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7,772,856 |
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15,545,712 |
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- |
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- |
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15,545,712 |
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Expensed paid on behalf of former subsidiary - related party |
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- |
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- |
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(42,636 | ) |
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- |
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(42,636 | ) |
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Net loss - 2021 |
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- |
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- |
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(36,285,609 | ) |
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(36,285,609 | ) |
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May 31, 2021 |
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319,612,856 |
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135,865,713 |
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(1,196,379 | ) |
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(134,913,341 | ) |
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(244,007 | ) |
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Stock issued for services ($2/share) |
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2,692,409 |
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5,384,818 |
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- |
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- |
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5,384,818 |
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Stock issued for services - related parties ($2/share) |
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1,300,000 |
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2,600,000 |
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- |
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- |
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2,600,000 |
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Recognition of stock based compensation |
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- |
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- |
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402,500 |
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- |
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402,500 |
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Net loss - 3 months ended - August 31, 2021 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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(9,668,612 | ) |
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(9,668,612 | ) |
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August 31, 2021 |
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323,605,265 |
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$ | 143,850,531 |
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$ | (793,879 | ) |
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$ | (144,581,953 | ) |
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$ | (1,525,301 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Total |
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Common Stock |
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Paid-in |
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Accumulated |
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Stockholders' |
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Capital |
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Deficit |
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Equity |
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May 31, 2019 |
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247,320,187 |
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$ | 5,347,759 |
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$ | (1,124,243 | ) |
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$ | (2,473,030 | ) |
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$ | 1,750,486 |
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Stock issued for cash - net of offering costs of $22,500 |
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2,489,451 |
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4,978,902 |
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(22,500 | ) |
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- |
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4,956,402 |
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Stock issued for services ($2/share) |
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40,231,668 |
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80,463,336 |
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- |
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- |
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80,463,336 |
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Stock issued for services - related parties ($2/share) |
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5,500,000 |
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11,000,000 |
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- |
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- |
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11,000,000 |
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Stock issued for deposit on future purchases ($2/share) |
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661,014 |
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1,322,028 |
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- |
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- |
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1,322,028 |
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Stock issued for conversion of convertible debt and related accrued interest ($0.45/share) |
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583,714 |
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262,670 |
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- |
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- |
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262,670 |
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Stock issued upon conversion of warrants |
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8,330,543 |
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3,498,460 |
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- |
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- |
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3,498,460 |
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Expensed paid on behalf of former subsidiary - related party |
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- |
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- |
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(7,000 | ) |
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- |
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(7,000 | ) |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Net loss - 2020 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(96,154,702 | ) |
|
|
(96,154,702 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2020 |
|
|
305,116,577 |
|
|
|
106,873,155 |
|
|
|
(1,153,743 | ) |
|
|
(98,627,732 | ) |
|
|
7,091,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for services ($2/share) |
|
|
650,000 |
|
|
|
1,300,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,300,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for services - related parties ($2/share) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss - 3 months ended - August 31, 2020 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(4,347,172 | ) |
|
|
(4,347,172 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
August 31, 2020 |
|
|
306,766,577 |
|
|
$ | 110,173,155 |
|
|
$ | (1,153,743 | ) |
|
$ | (102,974,904 | ) |
|
$ | 6,044,508 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Instadose Pharma Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended August 31, |
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|
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August 31, 2021 |
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August 31, 2020 |
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Operating activities |
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|
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|
|
|
||
|
Net loss |
|
$ | (9,668,612 | ) |
|
$ | (4,347,172 | ) |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of operating lease - right-of-use asset |
|
|
24,258 |
|
|
|
24,259 |
|
|
Amortization of intangible rights - related party |
|
|
458,258 |
|
|
|
458,258 |
|
|
Common stock issued for services |
|
|
5,384,818 |
|
|
|
1,300,000 |
|
|
Common stock issued for services - related parties |
|
|
2,600,000 |
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
Recognition of stock based compensation |
|
|
402,500 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid and other current assets |
|
|
33,887 |
|
|
|
75,343 |
|
|
Increase (decrease) in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
|
(198,508 | ) |
|
|
55,348 |
|
|
Accrued compensation - related parties |
|
|
377,083 |
|
|
|
387,500 |
|
|
Operating lease liability |
|
|
(24,658 | ) |
|
|
(21,939 | ) |
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(610,974 | ) |
|
|
(68,403 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances - related party |
|
|
(579,849 | ) |
|
|
(58,901 | ) |
|
Advances - joint ventures |
|
|
(63,085 | ) |
|
|
- |
|
|
Purchase of equipment |
|
|
(472,812 | ) |
|
|
- |
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(1,115,746 | ) |
|
|
(58,901 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances - loan payable - related party |
|
|
1,712,011 |
|
|
|
131,497 |
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
1,696,949 |
|
|
|
131,497 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash |
|
|
(29,771 | ) |
|
|
4,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash - beginning of year |
|
|
34,608 |
|
|
|
1,819 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash - end of year |
|
$ | 4,837 |
|
|
$ | 6,012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | - |
|
|
Cash paid for income tax |
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | - |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Operations
Organization and Nature of Operations
Instadose Pharma Corp. and Subsidiaries (collectively, “IDP,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) is a Canada-based entity established in July 2017 formerly under the name of Excellence Health Group Inc. (“EHG”).
The Company is establishing a large commercial outdoor-growing, cultivation, production and global distribution platform for medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil (the “Global Distribution Platform”). Instadose will utilize the Global Distribution Platform to open the commercial gateway to a new wholesale marketplace capable of providing pharmaceutical industry companies with large, sustainable, consistent, diverse, and low-cost supplies of high-quality medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil for use in bulk as an active pharmaceutical ingredient.
As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, Instadose Pharma’s Global Distribution Platform spans five (5) world continents, including Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America (each, a “Continent”). Within each Continent, Instadose is securing licenses, permits, and joint venture partnerships with those seeking to participate in the global Medicinal Cannabis industry.
The Maye International Group SARL (“TMIG”) is a related entity of the Company engaged in the business of cultivating Medicinal Cannabis in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”). TMIG is majority owned and controlled by GlobAgro Corporation, a company owned and controlled by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In November 2018, TMIG was granted an official authorization by the DRC’s Ministry of Agriculture to cultivate Medicinal Cannabis in the DRC for medicinal and scientific purposes (the “Medicinal Cannabis Rights”). In February 2019, the Company and TMIG entered into a joint venture agreement providing the Company with exclusive rights to assist TMIG in monetizing the Medicinal Cannabis Rights. See notes 6 and 7.
The Company is in the process of expanding its Medicinal Cannabis cultivation operations through new joint ventures with partners in India and Mexico.
The Company expects to commence operations during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022.
The Company’s fiscal year end is May 31.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
At August 31, 2021, the Parent (Instadose Pharma Corp. (“IDP”)) had the following Company structure organized as follows:
Instadouz Farma Doo (“IDP Macedonia”) maintains a registered license in North Macedonia for the production of Medicinal Cannabis extracts at the Company’s production facility in Strumica, North Macedonia (the “Production Facility”). In December 2019, the Company entered into a plan of joint venture* with IDP Macedonia for the purpose of importing Medicinal Cannabis into North Macedonia for immediate resale or processing at the Production Facility into Cannabinoid Oil (the “Instadouz Joint Venture”). All Medicinal Cannabis imported to, or Cannabinoid Oil produced at, the Production Facility is sold to pharmaceutical industry companies within the Company’s Global Distribution Platform.
*IDP Macedonia and the Company have not created any separate legal entity, whereby there is a shared-ownership structure. Rather, the entities have a revenue and expense sharing arrangement, essentially a virtual joint venture. The Company’s consider one another to be business partners in connection with the processing and sale of cannabis. This relationship is not accounted for as a joint venture.
Impact of COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 global and national health emergency has caused significant disruption in international economies and financial markets. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 has caused illness, quarantines, cancellation of events and travel, business and school shutdowns, reduction in business activity and financial transactions, labor shortages, supply chain interruptions and overall economic and financial market instability. The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to significantly impact the Company’s supply chain, distribution centers, or logistics and other service providers.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
In addition, a severe prolonged economic downturn could result in a variety of risks to the business, including weakened demand for products and services and a decreased ability to raise additional capital when needed on acceptable terms, if at all. As the situation continues to evolve, the Company will continue to closely monitor market conditions and respond accordingly.
To date, we have maintained uninterrupted business operations with normal turnaround times for servicing our customers. We have implemented adjustments to our operations designed to keep employees safe and comply with federal, state, and local guidelines, including those regarding social distancing. The extent to which COVID19 may further impact the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence. In response to COVID-19, the United States government has passed legislation and taken other actions to provide financial relief to companies and other organizations affected by the pandemic.
The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations is unknown and will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and any additional preventative and protective actions that governments, or the Company, may direct, which may result in an extended period of continued business disruption, reduced customer traffic and reduced operations.
Any resulting financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but is anticipated to have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been presented in Canadian dollars and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Instadose Pharma Corp. has determined that the Canadian dollar is the most relevant and appropriate reporting currency as, despite continuing shifts in the relative size of our operations across multiple geographies, the majority of our operations are conducted in Canadian dollars and our financial results are prepared and reviewed internally by management in Canadian dollars.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for financial information and with the instructions to Form 8-K. They do not include all information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there has been no material changes in the information disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021 included in the Company’s year-end consolidated financial statements on Form 8-K filed by Instadose Pharma Corp. (formerly known as Mikrocoze, Inc.), filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with those financial statements included in the Form 8-K.
In the opinion of Management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, have been made. Operating results for the three months ended August 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending May 31, 2022.
Liquidity, Going Concern and Management’s Plans
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, for the three months ended August 31, 2021, the Company had:
|
· |
Net loss of $9,668,612; and |
|
· |
Net cash used in operations was $610,974 |
Additionally, at August 31, 2021, the Company had:
|
· |
Accumulated deficit of $144,581,953 |
|
· |
Stockholders’ deficit of $1,525,301; and |
|
· |
Working capital deficit of $47,838,207 |
We manage liquidity risk by reviewing, on an ongoing basis, our sources of liquidity and capital requirements. The Company has cash on hand of $4,837 at August 31, 2021. Once business operations commence during fiscal year end May 31, 2022, the Company expects to generate sufficient revenues and positive cash flows from operations to meet its current obligations. However, the Company may seek to raise debt or equity-based capital at favorable terms, though such terms are not certain. Currently, the Company expects to incur losses from operations and have negative cash flows from operating activities for the near-term.
See Note 9 regarding the conversion of loan payable with the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer totaling $39,531,029.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
The Company continues to receive additional funding from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on an as needed basis (see Note 6).
As the Company begins its business operations, we note that in recent years, the actions of governments around the world have signaled a significant change in attitudes towards cannabis, have either formally legalized medical cannabis access or established government efforts to explore the legalization of medical cannabis access. Therefore, opportunities continue to exist for the Company to operate in jurisdictions where governments have established, or are actively moving towards, a legal framework.
These factors create substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within the twelve-month period subsequent to the date that these consolidated financial statements are issued. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis that assumes the Company will continue as a going concern and which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.
Management’s strategic plans include the following:
|
· |
Execute business operations during fiscal year May 31, 2022; |
|
· |
Create new joint venture relationship partners and operating subsidiaries throughout the world in order to expand the Global Distribution Platform to new geographical markets; and |
|
· |
Continue to secure new supply agreements from pharmaceutical industry companies for Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Oil |
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Risks and Uncertainties
In general, the following represents a non-exhaustive listing of some, but not all, expected future risks and uncertainties related to the Cannabis industry:
|
· |
Operating in a highly regulated industry where the regulatory environments are rapidly developing, and we may not always succeed in complying fully with applicable regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions where we carry on business. |
|
· |
We and our joint ventures and strategic investments are reliant on required licenses, authorizations, approvals and permits for our ability to grow, process, store and sell cannabis which are subject to ongoing compliance, reporting and renewal requirements and we may also be required to obtain additional licenses, authorizations, approvals and permits in connection with our business. |
|
· |
Changes in the laws, regulations and guidelines governing cannabis and U.S. hemp may adversely impact our business. |
|
· |
We are constrained by law in our ability to market and advertise our products. |
|
· |
We could be adversely affected by violations of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (Canada), the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other similar anti-bribery laws. |
|
· |
Cannabis is a controlled substance in the United States and therefore subject to the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act. |
|
· |
We will be subject to a number of federal, state, and foreign environmental and safety laws and regulations that may expose us to significant costs and liabilities. |
|
· |
Anti-money laundering and other banking laws and regulations can limit our ability to access financing and hamper our growth. |
|
· |
There is limited long-term data with respect to the efficacy and side effects of our products and future clinical research studies on the effects of cannabis, hemp and cannabinoids and cannabis-based products may lead to conclusions that dispute or conflict with our understanding and belief regarding their benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing, and social acceptance. |
|
· |
Controlled substance and other legislation and treaties may restrict or limit our ability to research, manufacture and develop a commercial market for our products outside of the jurisdictions in which we currently operate and our expansion into such jurisdictions is subject to risks. |
|
· |
Investments and joint ventures outside of Canada and the United States are subject to the risks normally associated with any conduct of business in foreign countries, including varying degrees of political, legal, and economic risk. |
|
· |
There can be no assurance that our current and future acquisitions, strategic alliances, investments, or expansions of scope of existing relationships will have a beneficial impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. |
|
· |
We are subject to risks relating to our current and future operations in emerging markets. |
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
|
· |
We may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability and may continue to incur losses in the future. |
|
· |
We may be subject to product liability claims. |
|
· |
We are highly dependent on our senior management, specifically, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. |
|
· |
We will seek to maintain adequate insurance coverage in respect of the risks we face, however, insurance premiums for such insurance may not continue to be commercially justifiable and there may be coverage limitations and other exclusions which may not be sufficient to cover our potential liabilities. |
|
· |
Fluctuations in wholesale and retail prices could result in earnings volatility. |
|
· |
Infectious Diseases and Global Virus Outbreaks. |
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
Preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and those estimates may be material.
Significant estimates during the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020 include the borrowing rate considered for operating lease right-of-use asset and related operating lease liability, valuation of intangible rights – related party, uncertain tax positions, and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
Principles of Consolidation and Non-Controlling Interest
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and include the accounts of the Company and both its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Non-controlling interest is recorded in total stockholders’ deficit in the consolidated financial statements. For the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, none of the Company’s subsidiaries were operational, as a result, non-controlling interest has a balance of $0.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Variable Interest Entities
A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is an entity that does not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or is structured such that equity investors lack the ability to control the entity’s activities or do not substantially participate in the gains and losses of the entity. Upon inception of a contractual agreement, and thereafter, if a reconsideration event occurs, the Company performs an assessment to determine whether the arrangement contains a variable interest in an entity and whether that entity is a VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party that has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810 – Consolidations, where the Company concludes that it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the Company consolidates the accounts of that VIE. At August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively, the Company has no VIE’s.
Equity Method Investments
Investments accounted for using the equity method include those investments where the Company (i) can exercise significant influence over the other entity and (ii) holds common stock and/or in-substance common stock of the other entity. Under the equity method, investments are carried at cost, and subsequently adjusted for the Company’s share of net income (loss), comprehensive income (loss) and distributions received from the investee. If the current fair value of an investment falls below its carrying amount, this may indicate that an impairment loss should be recorded. Any impairment losses recognized are not reversed in subsequent periods. At August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively, the Company has no equity method investments.
Due from Related Party
From time to time, the Company may advance funds to an entity (IDP Macedonia) that is 50% controlled by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. While management believes the advances are expected to be recoverable, the recoverability of these advances depends on, amongst other things, Instadouz’s ability to generate positive cash flows through operations. In the event that Instadouz does not generate sufficient cash flows to support ongoing operations, the Company may be required to fund additional expenses. As a result of this and other uncertainties, the Company may ultimately not be able to recover some, or all, of the value of these advances.
The IDP Macedonia collaboration is a revenue and expense sharing arrangement. Revenues generated from Instadouz’s sale of Medicinal Cannabis or Cannabinoid Oil is to be split 49% to the Company’s operating partner in the DRC (Instadouz DRC), 49% to the Company, and 2% to IDP Macedonia.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
During the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company has advanced IDP Macedonia a total of $929,313 and $150, respectively, of which all amounts were directly contributed by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, thereby, increasing loan payable – related party.
During the three months ended August 31, 2021, the Company has advanced IDP Macedonia a total of $579,031, of which all amounts were directly contributed by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, thereby, increasing loan payable – related party.
Subsequent to September 30, 2021, the Company has advanced IDP Macedonia a total of $165,683, of which the entire amount was directly contributed by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, thereby, increasing loan payable – related party. See Note 6.
Joint Venture - Portugal
In October 2020, the Company executed a joint venture in Portugal with a third party, which created an entity known as IDP Portugal. The purpose of this joint venture was to secure licenses to import Medicinal Cannabis into Portugal to be sold or processed into Cannabinoid Oil and then sold to pharmaceutical industry companies located predominantly in the European Union.
Effective March 1, 2021, under the terms of this arrangement, ownership of IDP Portugal is split 95% to the Company and 5% to the third party. IDP Portugal has not yet had any operations since its formation.
During the year ended May 31, 2021, the Company advanced $29,106, all of which was directly contributed by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, thereby, increasing loan payable – related party.
During the three months ended August 31, 2021, the Company advanced $63,085, all of which was directly contributed by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, thereby, increasing loan payable – related party.
Joint Venture/Majority Owned Subsidiary - India
In January 2021, Instadose, along with its local partner in India, Sanctum Healthcare Remedies Private Limited (“Sanctum”), commenced official discussions with State government officials in Uttarakhand with a goal to secure a legal commercial license to grow, cultivate, process, and produce Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Oil (the “Uttarakhand License”) on agricultural lands located within the State of Uttarakhand (the “Uttarakhand Lands”).
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
In February 2021, Instadose and Sanctum agreed to a plan of joint venture that would see the parties work together in India to secure multiple State‑issued licenses to, among other rights, grow, cultivate, process, produce, export, and sell Medicinal Cannabis (according to India Law) and Cannabinoid Oil (the “India JV Licenses”) on certain agricultural lands in India (the “India JV Lands”) starting with the Uttarakhand License and Uttarakhand Lands (the “India Joint Venture”).
On February 18, 2021, Instadose and Sanctum executed a joint venture agreement (the “India JV Agreement”) formalizing their relationship under the India Joint Venture. In doing so, the India Joint Venture would serve the Global Distribution Platform as both a Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation Participant and Cannabinoid Oil Production Participant. The term of the India Joint Venture was agreed at twenty‑five (25) years, with a mutual option to extend the India Joint Venture for one additional twenty‑five (25) year term.
The India JV Agreement provided Instadose with exclusive rights to market and sell all of the Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Oil produced under the India Joint Venture with those net profits generated under the India Joint Venture to be shared as follows: Instadose 55%; Sanctum 45%.
On March18, 2021, Instadose and Sanctum incorporated a Subsidiary in India, Instadose Pharma India Private Limited (“IDP India”) to manage the India Joint Venture. IDP India is ownership is as follows: Instadose 55%; Sanctum 45%.
On August 6, 2021, the District Magistrate of Haridwar, in the State of Uttarakhand granted IDP India with its initial approval for the cultivation of Medicinal Cannabis, operating under the laws of India, on up to five hundred (500) acres of Uttarakhand Lands. IDP India is working to secure the Uttarakhand Lands. Once secured, approval to commence the official cultivation of Medicinal Cannabis in India (as well as receipt of the other applicable India JV Licenses) will be provided to IDP India.
During the three months ended August 31, 2021 and the year ended May 31, 2021, the Company has advanced $0 and $775 to the joint venture.
Joint Venture – Mexico
In April 2021, Instadose and representatives of Instadose’s new third‑party partner in Mexico (the “Mexico Partner”) commenced discussions on a plan of joint venture/partnership that would see the parties work together in Mexico for the purposes of (i) growing, processing, purchasing, exporting, and selling Medicinal Cannabis, and (ii) utilizing Medicinal Cannabis to produce, export, and sell Cannabinoid Oil (collectively, the “Mexico Project”).
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
On July 29, 2021, Instadose and its Mexico Partner executed a letter agreement (the “Mexico Letter Agreement”) formalizing the scope of the Mexico Project which included the parties working together in Mexico.
During the three months ended August 31, 2021 and the year ended May 31, 2021, there has been no activity with this joint venture.
Joint Venture – Columbia
In May 2021, Instadose and representatives of Instadose’s new third-party joint venture partner in Colombia (the “Colombia Partner”) commenced discussions on a plan of joint venture (the “Colombia Joint Venture”) that would see the Colombia Partner become an exclusive supplier to Instadose of no less than one million kilograms (1,000,000 kg) of Medicinal Cannabis per year throughout the term of the Colombia Joint Venture. The Colombia Partner is a Colombian company fully licensed in Colombia to cultivate and produce Medicinal Cannabis and its related derivatives.
On August 5, 2021, Instadose and its Colombia Partner executed a joint venture agreement (the “Colombia JV Agreement”) formalizing the scope of the Colombia Joint Venture. Under the Colombia JV Agreement, all of the Medicinal Cannabis to be supplied by the Colombia Partner to one or more Cannabinoid Oil Production Participants shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the supply agreements entered into between the applicable parties. Instadose and its Colombia Partner agreed to an initial five (5) year term for the operation of the Colombia Joint Venture subject to the right of the parties (absent the existence of a default) to extend the initial term for up to four (4) additional five (5) year terms.
During the three months ended August 31, 2021 and the year ended May 31, 2021, there has been no activity with this joint venture.
Foreign Currency Translation
In preparing the financial statements of individual entities, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency are recognized at exchange rates in effect on the date of the transactions. At each reporting date monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are re-translated at the exchange rates applicable at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Realized and unrealized exchange gains and losses are recognized through net income (loss).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
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For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements the assets and liabilities of foreign operations, are translated into Canadian dollars at the exchange rates applicable at the balance sheet date. Income and expenses, and cash flows of foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars using average exchange rates. Exchange differences resulting from translating foreign operations are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). At August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively, there were no accounts that required translation from a currency other than the Company’s functional currency (Canadian dollars).
Business Combinations
The Company accounts for business acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the acquisition date. The fair value of the consideration paid, including contingent consideration, is assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values. Goodwill represents excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
Significant judgments are used in determining fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as intangibles. Fair value and useful life determinations are based on, among other factors, estimates of future expected cash flows, and appropriate discount rates used in computing present values. These judgments may materially impact the estimates used in allocating acquisition date fair values to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as the Company’s current and future operating results. Actual results may vary from these estimates which may result in adjustments to goodwill and acquisition date fair values of assets and liabilities during a measurement period or upon a final determination of asset and liability fair values, whichever occurs first. Adjustments to fair values of assets and liabilities made after the end of the measurement period are recorded within the Company’s operating results.
Business Segments and Concentrations
The Company uses the “management approach” to identify its reportable segments. The management approach requires companies to report segment financial information consistent with information used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the basis for identifying the Company’s reportable segments. The Company manages its business as one identifiable and reportable segment
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company accounts for financial instruments under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements. ASC 820 provides a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, based on the Company’s principal or, in absence of a principal, most advantageous market for the specific asset or liability.
The Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy to classify and disclose all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, in periods subsequent to their initial measurement. The hierarchy requires the Company to use observable inputs when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs, when determining fair value.
The three tiers are defined as follows:
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The determination of fair value and the assessment of a measurement’s placement within the hierarchy requires judgment. Level 3 valuations often involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity. Level 3 valuations may require the use of various cost, market, or income valuation methodologies applied to unobservable management estimates and assumptions. Management’s assumptions could vary depending on the asset or liability valued and the valuation method used. Such assumptions could include estimates of prices, earnings, costs, actions of market participants, market factors, or the weighting of various valuation methods. The Company may also engage external advisors to assist us in determining fair value, as appropriate.
Although the Company believes that the recorded fair value of our financial instruments is appropriate, these fair values may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.
The Company’s financial instruments, including cash, and accounts payable and accrued expenses, are carried at historical cost. At August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively, the carrying amounts of these instruments approximated their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
ASC 825-10 “Financial Instruments” allows entities to voluntarily choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value (“fair value option”). The fair value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable unless a new election date occurs. If the fair value option is elected for an instrument, unrealized gains and losses for that instrument should be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any outstanding financial instruments.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the purchase date and money market accounts to be cash equivalents. At August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively, the Company did not have any cash equivalents.
Sales Tax Receivables
Sales taxes in Canada are imposed at two levels.
The federal government levies a national sales tax, the GST. Several provinces – British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island – levy a separate retail sales tax often known as PST or combined to create the HST.
The GST is collected at a different rate when the related sale is made in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Tax collected at this rate is commonly referred to as the ‘harmonized sales tax’ or HST. It is important to note, however, that although the rates are different this tax is the same tax as the GST.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
Management evaluates the recoverability of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets and other long-lived assets when events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment exists, in accordance with the provisions of ASC 360-10-35-15 “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” Events and circumstances considered by the Company in determining whether the carrying value of identifiable intangible assets and other long-lived assets may not be recoverable include but are not limited to: significant changes in performance relative to expected operating results; significant changes in the use of the assets; significant negative industry or economic trends; and changes in the Company’s business strategy.
In determining if impairment exists, the Company estimates the undiscounted cash flows to be generated from the use and ultimate disposition of these assets.
If impairment is indicated based on a comparison of the assets’ carrying values and the undiscounted cash flows, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Expenditures for repair and maintenance which do not materially extend the useful lives of property and equipment are charged to operations. When property or equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts with the resulting gain or loss reflected in operations.
Management reviews the carrying value of its property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.
For the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company did not recognize any impairment loss.
At August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively, none of the Company’s capitalized property, plant and equipment had been placed into service. Once operations begin, all assets will be depreciated over their estimated useful lives. See Note 4.
Right of Use Assets and Lease Obligations
The Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability reflect the present value of the Company’s estimated future minimum lease payments over the lease term, which may include options that are reasonably assured of being exercised, discounted using a collateralized incremental borrowing rate.
Typically, renewal options are considered reasonably assured of being exercised if the associated asset lives of the building or leasehold improvements exceed that of the initial lease term, and the performance of the business remains strong. Therefore, the Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability may include an assumption on renewal options that have not yet been exercised by the Company. At August 31, 2021, the Company’s operating lease did not contain any lease renewal options.
As the rate implicit in leases are not readily determinable, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate to calculate the lease liability that represents an estimate of the interest rate the Company would incur to borrow on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease within a particular currency environment.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Intangible Rights – Related Party
Intangible assets consist of accessible license rights to cultivate Medicinal Cannabis in the DRC and is stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided for on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the agreement which is twenty-five (25) years. See Notes 5 and 6.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income tax using the asset and liability method prescribed by ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect in the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to offset deferred tax assets if based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or loss in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company follows the accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes using the provisions of ASC 740 “Income Taxes”. Using that guidance, tax positions initially need to be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. As of May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions in other expense. No interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions were recorded for the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
As of August 31, 2021, all tax years remain open for audit.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs are included as a component of general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company recognized $5,704 and $0 in marketing and advertising costs during the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Stock-Based Compensation
We account for our stock-based compensation under ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” using the fair value-based method. Under this method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. This guidance establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges it equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments.
We use the fair value method for equity instruments granted to non-employees and use the Black-Scholes model for measuring the fair value of options. The stock based fair value compensation is determined as of the date of the grant or the date at which the performance of the services is completed (measurement date) and is recognized over the vesting periods.
When determining fair value, the Company considers the following assumptions in the Black-Scholes model:
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At August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, the Company had 3,000,000 and 0 options outstanding (subject to vesting), respectively.
Common Stock Awards
The Company may grant common stock awards to employees and consultants in exchange for services provided. The Company measures the fair value of these awards using the fair value of the services provided or the fair value of the awards granted, whichever is more reliably measurable. The fair value measurement date of these awards is generally the date the performance of services is complete. The fair value of the awards is recognized on a straight-line basis as services are rendered. The share-based payments related to common stock awards for the settlement of services provided by employees and consultants is recorded on the consolidated statement of operations in the same manner and charged to the same account as if such settlements had been made in cash.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Stock Warrants
In connection with certain financing, consulting and collaboration arrangements, the Company may issue warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. The outstanding warrants are standalone instruments that are not puttable or mandatorily redeemable by the holder and are classified as equity awards. The Company measures the fair value of the awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model as of the measurement date. Warrants issued in conjunction with the issuance of common stock are initially recorded at fair value as a reduction in additional paid-in capital of the common stock issued. All other warrants are recorded at fair value as expense over the requisite service period or at the date of issuance if there is not a service period.
There were no warrant grants during the three months ended August 31, 2021 and the year ended May 31, 2021, respectively.
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share
Pursuant to ASC 260-10-45, basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the periods presented. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive common shares may consist of common stock issuable for stock options and warrants (using the treasury stock method), convertible notes and common stock issuable. These common stock equivalents may be dilutive in the future.
During the three months ended August 31, 2021, the Company granted 3,000,000 stock options (See Note 8). These options vest 1,000,000 each in June 2022 (fiscal year May 2023), June 2023 (fiscal year May 31, 2024) and June 2024 (fiscal year May 31, 2025). At August 31, 2021, none of these stock options had vested and were not exercisable, therefore, at August 31, 2021, there are no related common stock equivalents.
Related Parties
Parties are considered to be related to the Company if the parties, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal with if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. See Notes 5 and 6 regarding the purchase of intangible rights and related loan payable with the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Recent Accounting Standards
Changes to accounting principles are established by the FASB in the form of ASU’s to the FASB’s Codification. We consider the applicability and impact of all ASU’s on our financial position, results of operations, stockholders’ deficit, cash flows, or presentation thereof. Management has evaluated all recent accounting pronouncements as issued by the FASB in the form of Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) through the date these financial statements were available to be issued and found no recent accounting pronouncements issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, when adopted, will have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.
In September 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which supersedes current guidance by requiring recognition of credit losses when it is probable that a loss has been incurred. The new standard requires the establishment of an allowance for estimated credit losses on financial assets including trade and other receivables at each reporting date. The new standard will result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses on trade and other receivables and other contractual rights to receive cash. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Leases (Topic 842), which extends the effective date of Topic 326 for certain companies until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The new standard will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year June 1, 2023, and early adoption is permitted. The Company has not completed its review of the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” This guidance, among other provisions, eliminates certain exceptions to existing guidance related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. This guidance also requires an entity to reflect the effect of an enacted change in tax laws or rates in its effective income tax rate in the first interim period that includes the enactment date of the new legislation, aligning the timing of recognition of the effects from enacted tax law changes on the effective income tax rate with the effects on deferred income tax assets and liabilities. Under existing guidance, an entity recognizes the effects of the enacted tax law change on the effective income tax rate in the period that includes the effective date of the tax law. ASU 2019-12 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We adopted this pronouncement on March 1, 2021; however, the adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
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In June 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). This standard eliminates the beneficial conversion and cash conversion accounting models for convertible instruments. It also amends the accounting for certain contracts in an entity’s own equity that are currently accounted for as derivatives because of specific settlement provisions. In addition, the new guidance modifies how particular convertible instruments and certain contracts that may be settled in cash or shares impact the diluted EPS computation. For public business entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years using the fully retrospective or modified retrospective method. Early adoption is permitted but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on our financial statements.
Note 3 – Disposal of Subsidiary – Related Party
On February 7, 2019, the Company disposed of its 100% owned subsidiary Maribec. The Company retained an irrevocable option to repurchase Maribec at a future time. On February 25, 2021, Maribec received its cannabis processing license. This license expires on September 4, 2023.
On March 11, 2021, the Company elected its option to repurchase Maribec, this transaction has not yet closed. The Company has determined that the reacquisition of Maribec is not subject to the business combination rules, rather this was deemed an asset purchase.
After the disposal of the subsidiary, during the three months ended August 31, 2021 and the year ended May 31, 2021, the Company incurred additional expenses totaling $0 and $42,636, respectively. The advances were never repaid and resulted in a reduction to paid in capital.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
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Note 4 – Property, Plant and Equipment
The components of property, plant and equipment are as follows:
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All of the Company’s property, plant and equipment will be placed into service upon commencement of operations, which is expected during the fiscal year ended May 2022.
Note 5 – Intangible Rights – Related Party
In October 2018, an affiliate of the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Maye International Group SARL, (“TMIG”) entered into a business partnership with the DRC. On October 1, 2018, the DRC issued a registration certificate to TMIG for the cultivation of medicinal and food plants anywhere in the DRC for subsequent transformation into pharmaceutical products.
Under the terms of the agreement, TMIG committed $25,000,000 to the DRC to be used for the employment of agricultural professionals, building of infrastructure to grow and process cannabis, and to establish the exportation of product. The payment also allows the Company access to the Bukanga Lonzo Agro-Industrial Park to execute its operations, which primarily include the growing, transport, storing, processing, packaging and purchase of medicinal plants and medicinal plant derivatives for international export and sale.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
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The Company paid an additional $10,000,000 to TMIG to acquire the exclusive international rights to monetize the medicinal plant rights granted to TMIG by the DRC.
Total payments of $35,000,000 were made in USD and have been translated into Canadian dollars with a total valuation of $45,825,775.
The total payment of $45,825,775 to TMIG was paid directly from our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer during the period August 2018 to December 31, 2018. The Company effectively had acquired all rights associated with this agreement on January 1, 2019.
In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, amounts paid by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the Company are recorded as a loan payable, which is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.
The term of the agreement is for 25 years and, contingent upon the renewal of the DRC joint venture agreement with TMIG shall be renewable automatically for one additional twenty-five (25) year term. The Company has capitalized these intangible rights and will amortize the asset ratably over the term of the agreement.
The Company's intangible asset is as follows:
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AUGUST 31, 2021
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Estimated amortization expense for each of the five (5) succeeding years and thereafter is as follows:
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In connection with the Company acquiring rights to operate in the DRC, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer paid all related amounts. See Note 5.
The following represents a summary of the Company’s loan payable – related party, key terms, and outstanding balances at August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively:
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* See 9 regarding debt conversion to common stock
Subsequent to August 31, 2021, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer advanced an additional $492,163.
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AUGUST 31, 2021
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Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Lease
We have entered into an operating lease agreement for our corporate headquarters. We account for leases in accordance with ASC Topic 842: Leases, which requires a lessee to utilize the right-of-use model and to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases are classified as either financing or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of operations. In addition, a lessor is required to classify leases as either sales-type, financing or operating. A lease will be treated as a sale if it transfers all of the risks and rewards, as well as control of the underlying asset, to the lessee.
If risks and rewards are conveyed without the transfer of control, the lease is treated as financing. If the lessor does not convey risk and rewards or control, the lease is treated as operating. We determine if an arrangement is a lease, or contains a lease, at inception and record the lease in our financial statements upon lease commencement, which is the date when the underlying asset is made available for use by the lessor.
Right-of-use assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments over the lease term. Lease right-of-use assets and liabilities at commencement are initially measured at the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We generally use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement to determine the present value of lease payments except when an implicit interest rate is readily determinable. We determine our incremental borrowing rate based on market sources including relevant industry data.
We have a lease agreement with lease and non-lease components and have elected to utilize the practical expedient to account for lease and non-lease components together as a single combined lease component, from both a lessee and lessor perspective with the exception of direct sales-type leases and production equipment classes embedded in supply agreements. From a lessor perspective, the timing and pattern of transfer are the same for the non-lease components and associated lease component and, the lease component, if accounted for separately, would be classified as an operating lease.
We have elected not to present short-term leases on the balance sheet as these leases have a lease term of 12 months or less at lease inception and do not contain purchase options or renewal terms that we are reasonably certain to exercise. All other lease assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. Because most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate of return, we used our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Our lease, where we are the lessee, does not include an option to extend the lease term. Our lease also includes an option to terminate the lease prior to the end of the agreed upon lease term. For purposes of calculating lease liabilities, lease term would include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options.
Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term as an operating expense, included as a component of general and administrative expenses, in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Certain operating leases provide for annual increases to lease payments based on an index or rate, our lease has no stated increase, payments were fixed at lease inception. We calculate the present value of future lease payments based on the index or rate at the lease commencement date. Differences between the calculated lease payment and actual payment are expensed as incurred.
At August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively, the Company has no financing leases as defined in ASC 842, "Leases."
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
The tables below present information regarding the Company's operating lease assets and liabilities at August 31, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively.
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Operating lease - right-of-use asset - non-current |
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$ | 218,321 |
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$ | 242,579 |
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Operating lease liability |
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$ | 245,483 |
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$ | 270,141 |
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Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) |
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2.25 |
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2.50 |
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Weighted-average discount rate |
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8 | % |
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8 | % |
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The components of lease expense were as follows: |
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Operating lease costs |
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Amortization of right-of-use operating lease asset |
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$ | 24,258 |
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$ | 97,031 |
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Lease liability expense in connection with obligation repayment |
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5,239 |
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$ | 17,938 |
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Total operating lease costs |
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$ | 29,497 |
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$ | 114,969 |
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Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases was as follows: |
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Operating cash outflows from operating lease (obligation payment) |
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$ | 29,895 |
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$ | 119,580 |
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Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for new operating lease liability |
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$ | - |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Future minimum lease payments required under leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at August 31, 2021:
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$ | 89,685 |
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2023 |
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119,580 |
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2024 |
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59,790 |
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Total undiscounted cash flows |
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269,055 |
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Less: amount representing interest |
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(23,572 | ) |
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Present value of operating lease liability |
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245,483 |
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Less: current portion of operating lease liability |
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(103,688 | ) |
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Long-term operating lease liability |
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$ | 141,795 |
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Employment Agreements
The Company entered into several employment agreements with officers and directors, the terms were as follows:
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February 8, 2019 - June 15, 2021 |
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3 years |
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February 8, 2022 - June 15, 2024 |
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$150,000 - $350,000 per year |
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| Balance - May 31, 2020 |
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$ | 1,754,016 |
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| Expense incurred |
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1,383,334 |
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| Balance - May 31, 2021 |
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3,137,350 |
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| Expense incurred |
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377,083 |
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| Balance - August 31, 2021 |
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$ | 3,514,433 |
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In addition to salary, certain officers and directors also received the right to accept additional shares of common stock as additional compensation. All of the shares granted vest ratably at the end of each anniversary over a period of three (3) years coinciding with the term of the related employment agreement.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
In the event of a public listing of the Company, certain unvested common stock held by certain officers and directors become immediately vested. After the common stock is fully vested, the holder has 1 year from this date to take possession of the shares. On October 19, 2021, for certain employment agreements, and in anticipation of closing a reverse merger (recapitalization) and becoming listed on the OTC Market QB, the Company accelerated the vesting of an additional 6,500,000 shares having a fair value of $13,000,000, which were expensed and recognized in October 2021.
The Company has expensed these shares at each vesting date with a value based upon the fair value of the common stock on the vesting date.
For the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company has recorded compensation expense related to these shares of $2,000,000 (1,000,000 shares) and $2,000,000 (1,000,000 shares), to an officer, respectively, based upon a recent third-party cash offering price of $2/share.
The stock grants vest as follows:
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10,500,000 |
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10,500,000 |
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2023 |
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1,000,000 |
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11,500,000 |
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2024 |
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2,000,000 |
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13,500,000 |
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2025 |
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2,000,000 |
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15,500,000 |
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15,500,000 |
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Of the 10,500,000 shares which vest in fiscal year end 2022, 9,500,000 relate to the acceleration of vesting for certain officers, directors, and consultants as noted above in relation to a public listing. The remaining 1,000,000 shares which vested related to compensation earned by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (1,000,000 shares).
Note 8 – Stockholders’ Deficit
The Company has one class of common stock:
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Unlimited shares authorized |
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No par value |
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Voting at 1 vote per share |
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Eligible for dividends if declared by the Board of Directors |
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Equity Transactions for the Three Months August 31, 2021
Stock Issued for Services
The Company issued 2,692,409 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $5,384,818 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The Company expensed these services as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Stock Issued for Services – Related Parties
The Company issued 1,300,000 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $2,600,000 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The Company expensed these services as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Stock Options
In June 2021, the Company executed a three (3) year consulting agreement with a service provider. The Company granted 3,000,000 stock options, having a fair value of $4,830,000. The options vest ratably at 1,000,000 per year at the end of year 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The options have an exercise price equal to $2. All options expire five (5) years from issuance in June 2026.
Fair value was based upon the following assumptions using a Black-Scholes option pricing model:
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August 31, 2021 |
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$ | 2 |
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3 |
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Risk-free interest rate |
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This consultant also received 500,000 shares of common stock having a fair value of $1,000,000 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. This amount was included in the above stock issued for services total.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Stock option transactions under the Company’s Plan for the three months ended August 31, 2021 and the year ended May 31, 2021 are summarized as follows:
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$ | - |
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$ | - |
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$ | - |
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Exercisable - May 31, 2021 |
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$ | - |
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$ | - |
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$ | - |
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3,000,000 |
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$ | 2.00 |
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4.75 |
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$ | - |
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$ | 1.61 |
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Exercised |
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- |
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$ | - |
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- |
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$ | - |
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$ | - |
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Cancelled/Forfeited |
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- |
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$ | - |
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- |
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$ | - |
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$ | - |
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3,000,000 |
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$ | 2.00 |
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4.75 |
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$ | - |
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$ | - |
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Vested and Exercisable - August 31, 2021 |
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- |
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$ | - |
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- |
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$ | - |
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$ | - |
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Unvested and non-exercisable - August 31, 2021 |
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3,000,000 |
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$ | 2.00 |
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4.75 |
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$ | - |
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$ | - |
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Compensation expense recorded for stock-based compensation is as follows for the three months ended August 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively:
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402,500 |
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As of August 31, 2021, compensation cost related to the unvested options not yet recognized was as follows:
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4,427,500 |
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Weighted average period in which unrecognized compensation will vest (in years)
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2.75 |
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The unvested stock option expense is expected to be recognized through June 2024.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Equity Transactions for the Year Ended May 31, 2021
Stock Issued for Services
The Company issued 6,723,423 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $13,446,846 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The Company expensed these services as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Stock Issued for Services – Related Parties
The Company issued 7,772,856 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $15,545,713 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The Company expensed these services as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Note 9 - Subsequent Events
Stock Issued for Services
Subsequent to August 31, 2021, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $400,000 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings.
Stock Issued for Services – Related Parties
Subsequent to August 31, 2021, the Company issued 8,700,000 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $17,400,000 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. See Note 7 related to the vesting of executive shares.
Debt Conversion – Related Party
On October 19, 2021, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer converted $39,531,029 of loan payable into 4,517,831 shares of common stock having a fair value of $9,035,662 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The conversion resulted in a gain on debt settlement of $30,495,367. Since the transaction occurred with a related party, accordingly, the gain is recorded as an increase to additional paid in capital.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
Debt Settlement – Third Party (Accounts Payable)
In May 2019, the Company owed $485,690 to a third-party vendor. In November 2021, the Company executed a settlement with this vendor. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to pay $845,000 in cash and 400,000 shares of common stock having a fair value of $800,000 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings.
The amounts due in cash are payable as follows: $425,000 by December 31, 2021 and $420,000 by March 31, 2022. In the event that the total amount is not paid in full by March 31, 2022, an additional $100,000 becomes due and the outstanding balance will be subject to interest at 2% per month (annualized 24%).
In the accompanying balance sheet at May 31, 2021, the Company has included the $845,000 as a component of accounts payable and accrued expenses, and the $800,000 as common stock payable.
Additionally, the Company had previously issued 661,014 shares to this vendor in fiscal year 2020 which were accounted for as a deposit totaling $1,322,028. The Company and the vendor have agreed to treat this payment as a non-refundable deposit; however, no future purchases will be made by the Company. As a result, the Company has treated the impairment of this deposit as part of the aggregate settlement expense totaling $2,481,338.
The following is a summary of the settlement expense for the year ended May 31, 2021:
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$ | 845,000 |
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Accounts payable - prior to settlement |
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Additional cash owed |
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359,310 |
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Common stock payable (400,000 shares) |
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800,000 |
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Impairment of deposit |
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1,322,028 |
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Settlement expense |
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$ | 2,481,338 |
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Legal Matters
On September 18, 2019, the Company received a letter from the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”), Enforcement Branch, requesting information about the Company’s business activities. The Company is also aware that the OSC reached out to certain stakeholders of the Company regarding such enquiries. The Company has responded to these enquiries and has not received any response from the OSC since that time.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2021
(UNAUDITED)
On July 9, 2021, the OSC announced that Grant F. Sanders had been charged quasi-criminally with one count of fraud in relation to his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “Charge”). In the Charge, the OSC alleges that investor funds were diverted to the benefit of Mr. Sanders, his family, and associates. The OSC further alleges that the Company materially misrepresented the nature of the company’s business. Mr. Sanders has retained legal counsel in Canada for the purpose of vigorously defending himself against the Charge. Mr. Sanders’ first scheduled court appearance on this matter occurred on Monday, August 16, 2021 the “First Appearance”). It was determined at the First Appearance that the matter be adjourned until October 4, 2021. There was a judicial pretrial conference set for November 16, 2021. The pretrial conference was adjourned and was postponed to a later date. As at January 6, 2022, a pretrial date has not been set. For more information about the Charge see the OSC’s press release at: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ontario-securities-commission-osc-charges-grant-sanders-with-securities-act-offences-846017944.html
Pending Reverse Merger and Recapitalization
On November 15, 2020, the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Mikrocoze, Inc. (“MZKR”) dated as of November 13, 2020 (the “MZKR LOI”). The MZKR LOI contemplated the completion of a plan of arrangement involving, among other things, the acquisition by MZKR of all of the outstanding common shares of Instadose by way of a share-for-share exchange (the “Arrangement”). Thereafter, Mr. Sanders and members of the Company’s executive management team engaged in discussions surrounding the possible succession of Mr. Sanders as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company to allow Mr. Sanders to shift his focus towards better serving and representing the Company abroad for the expansion of the Global Distribution Platform (the “Sanders Succession Plan”). In connection with the Sanders Succession Plan, the Company has since entered into an employment agreement with Edward Borkowski to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective the first business day following completion of the Arrangement (the “Borkowski Effective Date”).
In connection with the hiring of Mr. Borkowski, Mr. Sanders agreed to resign as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective the Borkowski Effective Date.
On September 1, 2021, the Company and MZKR entered into a plan of arrangement (the “Plan of Arrangement”). Upon the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Plan of Arrangement, MZKR would acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock (the “Shares”) of Instadose. The consideration to be paid for each Share shall be 1.34 shares of common stock of the MZKR. Each of the Company and MZKR made representations and warranties in the Plan of Arrangement customary for transactions similar to this transaction, subject to specified exceptions and qualifications. The obligations of the parties to complete the transaction were subject to various customary conditions set forth in the Plan of Arrangement, including without limitation court approval of the transaction and the vote of the shareholders of Instadose. The Plan of Arrangement also contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions.
On October 19, 2021, Instadose applied to the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the “Court”) in connection with the Plan of Arrangement giving effect to an arrangement (the “Arrangement”) under section 288 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), S.B.C. 2002, c.57, as amended, (the “BCBCA”) involving the Instadose, its shareholders and MZKR.
Instadose received a Final Order which provided for, among others, (i) pursuant to Section 291 (4)(c) of the BCBCA the Arrangement as provided for in the Plan of Arrangement, including the terms and conditions thereof and the distributions, issuances, exchanges and/or adjustments of securities contemplated therein or in connection therewith, is procedurally and substantively fair and reasonable to the Instadose Shareholders; and (ii) pursuant to section 291(4)(a) of the BCBCA, the Arrangement as provided for in the Plan of Arrangement, including the terms and conditions thereof and the distributions, issuances, exchanges, and/or adjustments of securities contemplated therein or in connection therewith, be and was hereby approved by the Court.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the shareholders and the board of directors of Instadose Pharma Corp.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Instadose Pharma Corp. as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a significant accumulated deficit. In addition, the Company continues to experience negative cash flows from operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/S/ BF Borgers CPA PC
BF Borgers CPA PC
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021
Lakewood, CO
January 6, 2022
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Instadose Pharma Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Canadian Dollars)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Instadose Pharma Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
32,088,694 |
|
|
|
94,293,529 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(32,088,694 | ) |
|
|
(94,293,529 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible asset - related party |
|
|
(1,833,031 | ) |
|
|
(1,833,031 | ) |
|
Settlement expense |
|
|
(2,481,338 | ) |
|
|
- |
|
|
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) |
|
|
117,454 |
|
|
|
(28,142 | ) |
|
Total other expense |
|
|
(4,196,915 | ) |
|
|
(1,861,173 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ | (36,285,609 | ) |
|
$ | (96,154,702 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per share - basic and diluted |
|
$ | (0.12 | ) |
|
$ | (0.35 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of shares - basic and diluted |
|
|
310,006,364 |
|
|
|
271,759,418 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
| F-43 |
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Instadose Pharma Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
For the Years Ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
(In Canadian Dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|||||
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Stockholders' |
|
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|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Equity |
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
May 31, 2019 |
|
|
247,320,187 |
|
|
$ | 5,347,759 |
|
|
$ | (1,124,243 | ) |
|
$ | (2,473,030 | ) |
|
$ | 1,750,486 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for cash - net of offering costs of $22,500 |
|
|
2,489,451 |
|
|
|
4,978,902 |
|
|
|
(22,500 | ) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4,956,402 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for services ($2/share) |
|
|
40,231,668 |
|
|
|
80,463,336 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
80,463,336 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for services - related parties ($2/share) |
|
|
5,500,000 |
|
|
|
11,000,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
11,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for deposit on future purchases ($2/share) |
|
|
661,014 |
|
|
|
1,322,028 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,322,028 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for conversion of convertible debt and related accrued interest ($0.45/share) |
|
|
583,714 |
|
|
|
262,670 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
262,670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued upon conversion of warrants |
|
|
8,330,543 |
|
|
|
3,498,460 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,498,460 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expensed paid on behalf of former subsidiary - related party |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(7,000 | ) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(7,000 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss - 2020 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(96,154,702 | ) |
|
|
(96,154,702 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2020 |
|
|
305,116,577 |
|
|
|
106,873,155 |
|
|
|
(1,153,743 | ) |
|
|
(98,627,732 | ) |
|
|
7,091,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for services ($2/share) |
|
|
6,723,423 |
|
|
|
13,446,846 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
13,446,846 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for services - related parties ($2/share) |
|
|
7,772,856 |
|
|
|
15,545,712 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
15,545,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expensed paid on behalf of former subsidiary - related party |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(42,636 | ) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(42,636 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss - 2021 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(36,285,609 | ) |
|
|
(36,285,609 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2021 |
|
|
319,612,856 |
|
|
$ | 135,865,713 |
|
|
$ | (1,196,379 | ) |
|
$ | (134,913,341 | ) |
|
$ | (244,007 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
| F-44 |
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Instadose Pharma Corp. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Canadian Dollars)
|
|
|
For the Year Ended May 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
||
|
Operating activities |
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Net loss |
|
$ | (36,285,609 | ) |
|
$ | (96,154,702 | ) |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of operating lease - right-of-use asset |
|
|
97,031 |
|
|
|
97,032 |
|
|
Amortization of intangible rights - related party |
|
|
1,833,031 |
|
|
|
1,833,031 |
|
|
Common stock issued for services |
|
|
13,446,846 |
|
|
|
80,463,336 |
|
|
Common stock issued for services - related parties |
|
|
15,545,712 |
|
|
|
11,000,000 |
|
|
Settlement expense - non-refundable deposit |
|
|
1,322,028 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales tax receivable |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
95,836 |
|
|
Other receivable |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
10,319 |
|
|
Prepaid and other current assets |
|
|
56,170 |
|
|
|
(109,119 | ) |
|
Increase (decrease) in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
|
991,142 |
|
|
|
571,197 |
|
|
Accrued compensation - related parties |
|
|
1,383,333 |
|
|
|
1,468,334 |
|
|
Common stock payable (due to settlement) |
|
|
800,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
Operating lease liability |
|
|
(92,181 | ) |
|
|
(83,510 | ) |
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(902,497 | ) |
|
|
(808,246 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances - related party |
|
|
(929,313 | ) |
|
|
(150 | ) |
|
Advances - joint ventures |
|
|
(29,881 | ) |
|
|
- |
|
|
Purchase of equipment |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(625,097 | ) |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(959,194 | ) |
|
|
(625,247 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances - loan payable - related party |
|
|
3,059,990 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
Repayments - loan payable - related party |
|
|
(1,122,874 | ) |
|
|
(3,601,674 | ) |
|
Stock issued for cash - net of offering costs of $0 and $22,500, respectively |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4,956,402 |
|
|
Expensed paid on behalf of former subsidiary - related party |
|
|
(42,636 | ) |
|
|
(7,000 | ) |
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
1,894,480 |
|
|
|
1,347,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash |
|
|
32,789 |
|
|
|
(85,765 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash - beginning of year |
|
|
1,819 |
|
|
|
87,584 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash - end of year |
|
$ | 34,608 |
|
|
$ | 1,819 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | - |
|
|
Cash paid for income tax |
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued for deposit on future purchases |
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | 1,322,028 |
|
|
Stock issued for conversion of convertible debt and related accrued interest |
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | 262,670 |
|
|
Stock issued upon conversion of warrants |
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | 3,498,460 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
| F-45 |
|
|
| Table of Contents |
INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Operations
Organization and Nature of Operations
The Company is establishing a large commercial outdoor-growing, cultivation, production and global distribution platform for medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil (the “Global Distribution Platform”). Instadose will utilize the Global Distribution Platform to open the commercial gateway to a new wholesale marketplace capable of providing pharmaceutical industry companies with large, sustainable, consistent, diverse, and low-cost supplies of high-quality medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil for use in bulk as an active pharmaceutical ingredient.
As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, Instadose Pharma’s Global Distribution Platform spans five (5) world continents, including Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America (each, a “Continent”). Within each Continent, Instadose is securing licenses, permits, and joint venture partnerships with those seeking to participate in the global Medicinal Cannabis industry.
The Maye International Group SARL (“TMIG”) is a related entity of the Company engaged in the business of cultivating Medicinal Cannabis in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”). TMIG is majority owned and controlled by GlobAgro Corporation, a company owned and controlled by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In November 2018, TMIG was granted an official authorization by the DRC’s Ministry of Agriculture to cultivate Medicinal Cannabis in the DRC for medicinal and scientific purposes (the “Medicinal Cannabis Rights”). In February 2019, the Company and TMIG entered into a joint venture agreement providing the Company with exclusive rights to assist TMIG in monetizing the Medicinal Cannabis Rights. See notes 6 and 7.
The Company is in the process of expanding its Medicinal Cannabis cultivation operations through new joint ventures with partners in India and Mexico.
The Company expects to commence operations during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022.
The Company’s fiscal year end is May 31.
| F-46 |
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
At May 31, 2021, the Parent (Instadose Pharma Corp. (“IDP”)) had the following Company structure organized as follows:
Instadouz Farma Doo (“IDP Macedonia”) maintains a registered license in North Macedonia for the production of Medicinal Cannabis extracts at the Company’s production facility in Strumica, North Macedonia (the “Production Facility”). In December 2019, the Company entered into a plan of joint venture* with IDP Macedonia for the purpose of importing Medicinal Cannabis into North Macedonia for immediate resale or processing at the Production Facility into Cannabinoid Oil (the “Instadouz Joint Venture”). All Medicinal Cannabis imported to, or Cannabinoid Oil produced at, the Production Facility is sold to pharmaceutical industry companies within the Company’s Global Distribution Platform.
*IDP Macedonia and the Company have not created any separate legal entity, whereby there is a shared-ownership structure. Rather, the entities have a revenue and expense sharing arrangement, essentially a virtual joint venture. The Company’s consider one another to be business partners in connection with the processing and sale of cannabis. This relationship is not accounted for as a joint venture.
Impact of COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 global and national health emergency has caused significant disruption in international economies and financial markets. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 has caused illness, quarantines, cancellation of events and travel, business and school shutdowns, reduction in business activity and financial transactions, labor shortages, supply chain interruptions and overall economic and financial market instability. The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to significantly impact the Company’s supply chain, distribution centers, or logistics and other service providers.
| F-47 |
|
|
| Table of Contents |
INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
In addition, a severe prolonged economic downturn could result in a variety of risks to the business, including weakened demand for products and services and a decreased ability to raise additional capital when needed on acceptable terms, if at all. As the situation continues to evolve, the Company will continue to closely monitor market conditions and respond accordingly.
To date, we have maintained uninterrupted business operations with normal turnaround times for servicing our customers. We have implemented adjustments to our operations designed to keep employees safe and comply with federal, state, and local guidelines, including those regarding social distancing. The extent to which COVID19 may further impact the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence. In response to COVID-19, the United States government has passed legislation and taken other actions to provide financial relief to companies and other organizations affected by the pandemic.
The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations is unknown and will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and any additional preventative and protective actions that governments, or the Company, may direct, which may result in an extended period of continued business disruption, reduced customer traffic and reduced operations.
Any resulting financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but is anticipated to have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been presented in Canadian dollars and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Instadose Pharma Corp. has determined that the Canadian dollar is the most relevant and appropriate reporting currency as, despite continuing shifts in the relative size of our operations across multiple geographies, the majority of our operations are conducted in Canadian dollars and our financial results are prepared and reviewed internally by management in Canadian dollars.
| F-48 |
|
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| Table of Contents |
INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Liquidity, Going Concern and Management’s Plans
As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, for the year ended May 31, 2021, the Company had:
|
· |
Net loss of $36,285,609; and |
|
· |
Net cash used in operations was $902,497 |
Additionally, at May 31, 2021, the Company had:
|
· |
Accumulated deficit of $134,913,341 |
|
· |
Stockholders’ deficit of $244,007; and |
|
· |
Working capital deficit of $45,896,979 |
We manage liquidity risk by reviewing, on an ongoing basis, our sources of liquidity and capital requirements. The Company has cash on hand of $34,608 at May 31, 2021. Once business operations commence during fiscal year end May 31, 2022, the Company expects to generate sufficient revenues and positive cash flows from operations to meet its current obligations. However, the Company may seek to raise debt or equity-based capital at favorable terms, though such terms are not certain. Currently, the Company expects to incur losses from operations and have negative cash flows from operating activities for the near-term.
See Note 11 regarding the conversion of loan payable with the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer totaling $39,531,029. The Company continues to receive additional funding from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on an as needed basis.
As the Company begins its business operations, we note that in recent years, the actions of governments around the world have signaled a significant change in attitudes towards cannabis, have either formally legalized medical cannabis access or established government efforts to explore the legalization of medical cannabis access. Therefore, opportunities continue to exist for the Company to operate in jurisdictions where governments have established, or are actively moving towards, a legal framework.
| F-49 |
|
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| Table of Contents |
INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
These factors create substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within the twelve-month period subsequent to the date that these consolidated financial statements are issued. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis that assumes the Company will continue as a going concern and which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.
Management’s strategic plans include the following:
|
· |
Execute business operations during fiscal year May 31, 2022; |
|
· |
Create new joint venture relationship partners and operating subsidiaries throughout the world in order to expand the Global Distribution Platform to new geographical markets; and |
|
· |
Continue to secure new supply agreements from pharmaceutical industry companies for Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Oil |
Risks and Uncertainties
In general, the following represents a non-exhaustive listing of some, but not all, expected future risks and uncertainties related to the Cannabis industry:
|
· |
Operating in a highly regulated industry where the regulatory environments are rapidly developing, and we may not always succeed in complying fully with applicable regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions where we carry on business. |
|
· |
We and our joint ventures and strategic investments are reliant on required licenses, authorizations, approvals and permits for our ability to grow, process, store and sell cannabis which are subject to ongoing compliance, reporting and renewal requirements and we may also be required to obtain additional licenses, authorizations, approvals and permits in connection with our business. |
|
· |
Changes in the laws, regulations and guidelines governing cannabis and U.S. hemp may adversely impact our business. |
|
· |
We are constrained by law in our ability to market and advertise our products. |
|
· |
We could be adversely affected by violations of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (Canada), the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other similar anti-bribery laws. |
|
· |
Cannabis is a controlled substance in the United States and therefore subject to the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act. |
|
· |
We will be subject to a number of federal, state, and foreign environmental and safety laws and regulations that may expose us to significant costs and liabilities. |
|
· |
Anti-money laundering and other banking laws and regulations can limit our ability to access financing and hamper our growth. |
| F-50 |
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|
· |
There is limited long-term data with respect to the efficacy and side effects of our products and future clinical research studies on the effects of cannabis, hemp and cannabinoids and cannabis-based products may lead to conclusions that dispute or conflict with our understanding and belief regarding their benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing, and social acceptance. |
|
· |
Controlled substance and other legislation and treaties may restrict or limit our ability to research, manufacture and develop a commercial market for our products outside of the jurisdictions in which we currently operate and our expansion into such jurisdictions is subject to risks. |
|
· |
Investments and joint ventures outside of Canada and the United States are subject to the risks normally associated with any conduct of business in foreign countries, including varying degrees of political, legal, and economic risk. |
|
· |
There can be no assurance that our current and future acquisitions, strategic alliances, investments, or expansions of scope of existing relationships will have a beneficial impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. |
|
· |
We are subject to risks relating to our current and future operations in emerging markets. |
|
· |
We may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability and may continue to incur losses in the future. |
|
· |
We may be subject to product liability claims. |
|
· |
We are highly dependent on our senior management, specifically, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. |
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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
Preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and those estimates may be material.
Significant estimates during the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 include the borrowing rate considered for operating lease right-of-use asset and related operating lease liability, valuation of intangible rights – related party, uncertain tax positions, and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Principles of Consolidation and Non-Controlling Interest
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and include the accounts of the Company and both its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Non-controlling interest is recorded in total stockholders’ deficit in the consolidated financial statements. For the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, none of the Company’s subsidiaries were operational, as a result, non-controlling interest has a balance of $0.
Variable Interest Entities
A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is an entity that does not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or is structured such that equity investors lack the ability to control the entity’s activities or do not substantially participate in the gains and losses of the entity. Upon inception of a contractual agreement, and thereafter, if a reconsideration event occurs, the Company performs an assessment to determine whether the arrangement contains a variable interest in an entity and whether that entity is a VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party that has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810 – Consolidations, where the Company concludes that it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the Company consolidates the accounts of that VIE. At May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company has no VIE’s.
Equity Method Investments
Investments accounted for using the equity method include those investments where the Company (i) can exercise significant influence over the other entity and (ii) holds common stock and/or in-substance common stock of the other entity. Under the equity method, investments are carried at cost, and subsequently adjusted for the Company’s share of net income (loss), comprehensive income (loss) and distributions received from the investee. If the current fair value of an investment falls below its carrying amount, this may indicate that an impairment loss should be recorded. Any impairment losses recognized are not reversed in subsequent periods. At May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company has no equity method investments.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Due from Related Party
From time to time, the Company may advance funds to an entity (IDP Macedonia) that is 50% controlled by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. While management believes the advances are expected to be recoverable, the recoverability of these advances depends on, amongst other things, Instadouz’s ability to generate positive cash flows through operations. In the event that Instadouz does not generate sufficient cash flows to support ongoing operations, the Company may be required to fund additional expenses. As a result of this and other uncertainties, the Company may ultimately not be able to recover some, or all, of the value of these advances.
The IDP Macedonia collaboration is a revenue and expense sharing arrangement. Revenues generated from Instadouz’s sale of Medicinal Cannabis or Cannabinoid Oil is to be split 49% to the Company’s operating partner in the DRC (Instadouz DRC), 49% to the Company, and 2% to IDP Macedonia.
During the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company has advanced IDP Macedonia a total of $929,313 and $150, respectively, of which all amounts were directly contributed by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, thereby, increasing loan payable – related party.
Subsequent to May 31, 2021, the Company has advanced IDP Macedonia a total of $744,714, of which the entire amount was directly contributed by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, thereby, increasing loan payable – related party. See Note 6.
Joint Venture - Portugal
In October 2020, the Company executed a joint venture in Portugal with a third party, which created an entity known as IDP Portugal. The purpose of this joint venture was to secure licenses to import Medicinal Cannabis into Portugal to be sold or processed into Cannabinoid Oil and then sold to pharmaceutical industry companies located predominantly in the European Union. During the year ended May 31, 2021, the Company advanced $29,106, all of which was directly contributed by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, thereby, increasing loan payable – related party.
Effective March 1, 2021, under the terms of this arrangement, ownership of IDP Portugal is split 95% to the Company and 5% to the third party. IDP Portugal has not yet had any operations since its formation.
Subsequent to May 31, 2021, the Company has advanced IDP Portugal a total of $63,085.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Joint Venture/Majority Owned Subsidiary - India
In January 2021, Instadose, along with its local partner in India, Sanctum Healthcare Remedies Private Limited (“Sanctum”), commenced official discussions with State government officials in Uttarakhand with a goal to secure a legal commercial license to grow, cultivate, process, and produce Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Oil (the “Uttarakhand License”) on agricultural lands located within the State of Uttarakhand (the “Uttarakhand Lands”).
In February 2021, Instadose and Sanctum agreed to a plan of joint venture that would see the parties work together in India to secure multiple State‑issued licenses to, among other rights, grow, cultivate, process, produce, export, and sell Medicinal Cannabis (according to India Law) and Cannabinoid Oil (the “India JV Licenses”) on certain agricultural lands in India (the “India JV Lands”) starting with the Uttarakhand License and Uttarakhand Lands (the “India Joint Venture”). On February 18, 2021, Instadose and Sanctum executed a joint venture agreement (the “India JV Agreement”) formalizing their relationship under the India Joint Venture. In doing so, the India Joint Venture would serve the Global Distribution Platform as both a Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation Participant and Cannabinoid Oil Production Participant. The term of the India Joint Venture was agreed at twenty‑five (25) years, with a mutual option to extend the India Joint Venture for one additional twenty‑five (25) year term.
The India JV Agreement provided Instadose with exclusive rights to market and sell all of the Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Oil produced under the India Joint Venture with those net profits generated under the India Joint Venture to be shared as follows: Instadose 55%; Sanctum 45%.
On March18, 2021, Instadose and Sanctum incorporated a Subsidiary in India, Instadose Pharma India Private Limited (“IDP India”) to manage the India Joint Venture. IDP India is ownership is as follows: Instadose 55%; Sanctum 45%.
On August 6, 2021, the District Magistrate of Haridwar, in the State of Uttarakhand granted IDP India with its initial approval for the cultivation of Medicinal Cannabis, operating under the laws of India, on up to five hundred (500) acres of Uttarakhand Lands. IDP India is working to secure the Uttarakhand Lands. Once secured, approval to commence the official cultivation of Medicinal Cannabis in India (as well as receipt of the other applicable India JV Licenses) will be provided to IDP India.
During the year ended May 31, 2021, the Company has advanced $775 to the joint venture.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Joint Venture – Mexico
In April 2021, Instadose and representatives of Instadose’s new third‑party partner in Mexico (the “Mexico Partner”) commenced discussions on a plan of joint venture/partnership that would see the parties work together in Mexico for the purposes of (i) growing, processing, purchasing, exporting, and selling Medicinal Cannabis, and (ii) utilizing Medicinal Cannabis to produce, export, and sell Cannabinoid Oil (collectively, the “Mexico Project”).
On July 29, 2021, Instadose and its Mexico Partner executed a letter agreement (the “Mexico Letter Agreement”) formalizing the scope of the Mexico Project which included the parties working together in Mexico.
During the year ended May 31, 2021, there has been no activity with this joint venture.
Joint Venture – Columbia
In May 2021, Instadose and representatives of Instadose’s new third-party joint venture partner in Colombia (the “Colombia Partner”) commenced discussions on a plan of joint venture (the “Colombia Joint Venture”) that would see the Colombia Partner become an exclusive supplier to Instadose of no less than one million kilograms (1,000,000 kg) of Medicinal Cannabis per year throughout the term of the Colombia Joint Venture. The Colombia Partner is a Colombian company fully licensed in Colombia to cultivate and produce Medicinal Cannabis and its related derivatives.
On August 5, 2021, Instadose and its Colombia Partner executed a joint venture agreement (the “Colombia JV Agreement”) formalizing the scope of the Colombia Joint Venture. Under the Colombia JV Agreement, all of the Medicinal Cannabis to be supplied by the Colombia Partner to one or more Cannabinoid Oil Production Participants shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the supply agreements entered into between the applicable parties. Instadose and its Colombia Partner agreed to an initial five (5) year term for the operation of the Colombia Joint Venture subject to the right of the parties (absent the existence of a default) to extend the initial term for up to four (4) additional five (5) year terms.
During the year ended May 31, 2021, there has been no activity with this joint venture.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Foreign Currency Translation
In preparing the financial statements of individual entities, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency are recognized at exchange rates in effect on the date of the transactions. At each reporting date monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are re-translated at the exchange rates applicable at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Realized and unrealized exchange gains and losses are recognized through net income (loss).
For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements the assets and liabilities of foreign operations, are translated into Canadian dollars at the exchange rates applicable at the balance sheet date. Income and expenses, and cash flows of foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars using average exchange rates. Exchange differences resulting from translating foreign operations are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
At May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, there were no accounts that required translation from a currency other than the Company’s functional currency (Canadian dollars).
Business Combinations
The Company accounts for business acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the acquisition date. The fair value of the consideration paid, including contingent consideration, is assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values. Goodwill represents excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
Significant judgments are used in determining fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as intangibles. Fair value and useful life determinations are based on, among other factors, estimates of future expected cash flows, and appropriate discount rates used in computing present values. These judgments may materially impact the estimates used in allocating acquisition date fair values to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as the Company’s current and future operating results. Actual results may vary from these estimates which may result in adjustments to goodwill and acquisition date fair values of assets and liabilities during a measurement period or upon a final determination of asset and liability fair values, whichever occurs first. Adjustments to fair values of assets and liabilities made after the end of the measurement period are recorded within the Company’s operating results.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Business Segments and Concentrations
The Company uses the “management approach” to identify its reportable segments. The management approach requires companies to report segment financial information consistent with information used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the basis for identifying the Company’s reportable segments. The Company manages its business as one identifiable and reportable segment
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company accounts for financial instruments under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements. ASC 820 provides a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, based on the Company’s principal or, in absence of a principal, most advantageous market for the specific asset or liability.
The Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy to classify and disclose all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, in periods subsequent to their initial measurement. The hierarchy requires the Company to use observable inputs when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs, when determining fair value.
The three tiers are defined as follows:
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The determination of fair value and the assessment of a measurement’s placement within the hierarchy requires judgment. Level 3 valuations often involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity. Level 3 valuations may require the use of various cost, market, or income valuation methodologies applied to unobservable management estimates and assumptions. Management’s assumptions could vary depending on the asset or liability valued and the valuation method used. Such assumptions could include estimates of prices, earnings, costs, actions of market participants, market factors, or the weighting of various valuation methods. The Company may also engage external advisors to assist us in determining fair value, as appropriate.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Although the Company believes that the recorded fair value of our financial instruments is appropriate, these fair values may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.
The Company’s financial instruments, including cash, and accounts payable and accrued expenses, are carried at historical cost. At May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the carrying amounts of these instruments approximated their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
ASC 825-10 “Financial Instruments” allows entities to voluntarily choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value (“fair value option”). The fair value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable unless a new election date occurs. If the fair value option is elected for an instrument, unrealized gains and losses for that instrument should be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any outstanding financial instruments.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the purchase date and money market accounts to be cash equivalents. At May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company did not have any cash equivalents.
Sales taxes in Canada are imposed at two levels.
The federal government levies a national sales tax, the GST. Several provinces – British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island – levy a separate retail sales tax often known as PST or combined to create the HST.
The GST is collected at a different rate when the related sale is made in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Tax collected at this rate is commonly referred to as the ‘harmonized sales tax’ or HST. It is important to note, however, that although the rates are different this tax is the same tax as the GST.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
Management evaluates the recoverability of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets and other long-lived assets when events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment exists, in accordance with the provisions of ASC 360-10-35-15 “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” Events and circumstances considered by the Company in determining whether the carrying value of identifiable intangible assets and other long-lived assets may not be recoverable include but are not limited to: significant changes in performance relative to expected operating results; significant changes in the use of the assets; significant negative industry or economic trends; and changes in the Company’s business strategy.
In determining if impairment exists, the Company estimates the undiscounted cash flows to be generated from the use and ultimate disposition of these assets.
If impairment is indicated based on a comparison of the assets’ carrying values and the undiscounted cash flows, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Expenditures for repair and maintenance which do not materially extend the useful lives of property and equipment are charged to operations. When property or equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts with the resulting gain or loss reflected in operations.
Management reviews the carrying value of its property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.
For the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company did not recognize any impairment loss.
At May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, none of the Company’s capitalized property, plant and equipment had been placed into service. Once operations begin, all assets will be depreciated over their estimated useful lives. See Note 4.
Right of Use Assets and Lease Obligations
The Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability reflect the present value of the Company’s estimated future minimum lease payments over the lease term, which may include options that are reasonably assured of being exercised, discounted using a collateralized incremental borrowing rate.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Typically, renewal options are considered reasonably assured of being exercised if the associated asset lives of the building or leasehold improvements exceed that of the initial lease term, and the performance of the business remains strong. Therefore, the Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability may include an assumption on renewal options that have not yet been exercised by the Company. At May 31, 2021, the Company’s operating lease did not contain any lease renewal options.
As the rate implicit in leases are not readily determinable, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate to calculate the lease liability that represents an estimate of the interest rate the Company would incur to borrow on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease within a particular currency environment.
Intangible Rights – Related Party
Intangible assets consist of accessible license rights to cultivate Medicinal Cannabis in the DRC and is stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided for on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the agreement which is twenty-five (25) years. See Notes 5 and 6.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income tax using the asset and liability method prescribed by ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect in the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to offset deferred tax assets if based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or loss in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company follows the accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes using the provisions of ASC 740 ”Income Taxes”. Using that guidance, tax positions initially need to be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. As of May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions in other expense. No interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions were recorded for the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
As of May 31, 2021, all tax years remain open for audit.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs are included as a component of general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company recognized $5,226 and $275,585 in marketing and advertising costs during the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
We account for our stock-based compensation under ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” using the fair value-based method. Under this method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. This guidance establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges it equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments.
We use the fair value method for equity instruments granted to non-employees and use the Black-Scholes model for measuring the fair value of options. The stock based fair value compensation is determined as of the date of the grant or the date at which the performance of the services is completed (measurement date) and is recognized over the vesting periods.
When determining fair value, the Company considers the following assumptions in the Black-Scholes model:
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At May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company did not have any issued or outstanding stock options. See Note 11 regarding issuance of 3,000,000 stock options.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Common Stock Awards
The Company may grant common stock awards to employees and consultants in exchange for services provided. The Company measures the fair value of these awards using the fair value of the services provided or the fair value of the awards granted, whichever is more reliably measurable. The fair value measurement date of these awards is generally the date the performance of services is complete. The fair value of the awards is recognized on a straight-line basis as services are rendered. The share-based payments related to common stock awards for the settlement of services provided by employees and consultants is recorded on the consolidated statement of operations in the same manner and charged to the same account as if such settlements had been made in cash.
Stock Warrants
In connection with certain financing, consulting and collaboration arrangements, the Company may issue warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. The outstanding warrants are standalone instruments that are not puttable or mandatorily redeemable by the holder and are classified as equity awards. The Company measures the fair value of the awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model as of the measurement date. Warrants issued in conjunction with the issuance of common stock are initially recorded at fair value as a reduction in additional paid-in capital of the common stock issued. All other warrants are recorded at fair value as expense over the requisite service period or at the date of issuance if there is not a service period.
There were no warrant grants during the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Related Parties
Parties are considered to be related to the Company if the parties, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal with if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. See Notes 5 and 6 regarding the purchase of intangible rights and related loan payable with the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Recent Accounting Standards
Changes to accounting principles are established by the FASB in the form of ASU’s to the FASB’s Codification. We consider the applicability and impact of all ASU’s on our financial position, results of operations, stockholders’ deficit, cash flows, or presentation thereof. Management has evaluated all recent accounting pronouncements as issued by the FASB in the form of Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) through the date these financial statements were available to be issued and found no recent accounting pronouncements issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, when adopted, will have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.
In September 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which supersedes current guidance by requiring recognition of credit losses when it is probable that a loss has been incurred. The new standard requires the establishment of an allowance for estimated credit losses on financial assets including trade and other receivables at each reporting date. The new standard will result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses on trade and other receivables and other contractual rights to receive cash. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Leases (Topic 842), which extends the effective date of Topic 326 for certain companies until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The new standard will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year June 1, 2023, and early adoption is permitted. The Company has not completed its review of the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
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MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” This guidance, among other provisions, eliminates certain exceptions to existing guidance related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. This guidance also requires an entity to reflect the effect of an enacted change in tax laws or rates in its effective income tax rate in the first interim period that includes the enactment date of the new legislation, aligning the timing of recognition of the effects from enacted tax law changes on the effective income tax rate with the effects on deferred income tax assets and liabilities. Under existing guidance, an entity recognizes the effects of the enacted tax law change on the effective income tax rate in the period that includes the effective date of the tax law. ASU 2019-12 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We adopted this pronouncement on March 1, 2021; however, the adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In June 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). This standard eliminates the beneficial conversion and cash conversion accounting models for convertible instruments. It also amends the accounting for certain contracts in an entity’s own equity that are currently accounted for as derivatives because of specific settlement provisions. In addition, the new guidance modifies how particular convertible instruments and certain contracts that may be settled in cash or shares impact the diluted EPS computation. For public business entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years using the fully retrospective or modified retrospective method. Early adoption is permitted but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on our financial statements.
Note 3 – Disposal of Subsidiary – Related Party
On March 11, 2021, the Company elected its option to repurchase Maribec, this transaction has not yet closed. The Company has determined that the reacquisition of Maribec is not subject to the business combination rules, rather this was deemed an asset purchase.
After the disposal of the subsidiary, during the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company incurred additional expenses totaling $42,636 and $7,000, respectively. The advances were never repaid and resulted in a reduction to paid in capital.
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Note 4 – Property, Plant and Equipment
The components of property, plant and equipment are as follows:
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* As of May 31, 2021 and 2020, none of the assets have been placed into service.
All of the Company’s property, plant and equipment will be placed into service upon commencement of operations, which is expected during the fiscal year ended May 2022.
Note 5 – Intangible Rights – Related Party
In October 2018, an affiliate of the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Maye International Group SARL, (“TMIG”) entered into a business partnership with the DRC. On October 1, 2018, the DRC issued a registration certificate to TMIG for the cultivation of medicinal and food plants anywhere in the DRC for subsequent transformation into pharmaceutical products.
Under the terms of the agreement, TMIG committed $25,000,000 to the DRC to be used for the employment of agricultural professionals, building of infrastructure to grow and process cannabis, and to establish the exportation of product. The payment also allows the Company access to the Bukanga Lonzo Agro-Industrial Park to execute its operations, which primarily include the growing, transport, storing, processing, packaging and purchase of medicinal plants and medicinal plant derivatives for international export and sale.
The Company paid an additional $10,000,000 to TMIG to acquire the exclusive international rights to monetize the medicinal plant rights granted to TMIG by the DRC.
Total payments of $35,000,000 were made in USD and have been translated into Canadian dollars with a total valuation of $45,825,775.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
The total payment of $45,825,775 to TMIG was paid directly from our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer during the period August 2018 to December 31, 2018. The Company effectively had acquired all rights associated with this agreement on January 1, 2019.
In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, amounts paid by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the Company are recorded as a loan payable, which is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.
The term of the agreement is for 25 years and, contingent upon the renewal of the DRC joint venture agreement with TMIG shall be renewable automatically for one additional twenty-five (25) year term. The Company has capitalized these intangible rights and will amortize the asset ratably over the term of the agreement.
The Company’s intangible asset is as follows:
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Estimated Useful |
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May 31, 2021 |
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May 31, 2020 |
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Life (Years) |
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Gross carrying amount |
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$ | 45,825,775 |
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$ | 45,825,775 |
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25 |
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Accumulated amortization |
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4,429,825 |
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2,596,794 |
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Net carrying amount |
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$ | 41,395,950 |
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$ | 43,228,981 |
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Amortization expense for the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 was $1,833,031 and $1,833,031, respectively.
Estimated amortization expense for each of the five (5) succeeding years and thereafter is as follows:
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For the Year Ended May 31, |
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2022 |
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$ | 1,833,031 |
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2023 |
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$ | 1,833,031 |
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2024 |
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$ | 1,833,031 |
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2025 |
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$ | 1,833,031 |
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Thereafter |
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34,063,826 |
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Total |
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$ | 41,395,950 |
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See Note 6 regarding associated loan with related party.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Note 6 – Loan Payable – Related Party
In connection with the Company acquiring rights to operate in the DRC, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer paid all related amounts. See Note 5.
The following represents a summary of the Company’s loan payable – related party, key terms, and outstanding balances at May 31, 2021 and May 31, 2020, respectively:
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Loan Payable |
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Terms |
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Related Party |
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Issuance date of loan |
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Various |
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Term |
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Due on demand |
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Interest rate |
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0% |
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Collateral |
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Unsecured |
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Default |
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None |
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Balance - May 31, 2019 |
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$ | 41,358,528 |
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Repayments |
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(3,601,674 | ) |
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Balance - May 31, 2020 |
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37,756,854 |
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Advances |
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3,059,990 |
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Repayments |
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(1,122,874 | ) |
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Balance - May 31, 2021 |
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$ | 39,693,970 | * |
* See 11 regarding debt conversion to common stock
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Note 7 – Convertible Notes Payable
The following represents a summary of the Company’s convertible debt, key terms, and outstanding balances at May 31, 2020, respectively:
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Terms |
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Convertible Note #1 |
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Convertible Note #2 |
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Issuance date of convertible note |
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October 29, 2018 |
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October 29, 2018 |
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Term |
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Approximatly 6 months |
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Approximatly 6 months |
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Maturity date |
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May 1, 2019 |
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May 1, 2019 |
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Interest rate |
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10 | % |
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10 | % |
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Collateral |
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Unsecured |
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Unsecured |
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Conversion price |
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$ | 0.45 |
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$ | 0.45 |
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Note Date |
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Total |
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Principal |
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$ | 125,000 |
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$ | 125,000 |
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$ | 250,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Balance - May 31, 2019 |
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$ | 125,000 |
|
|
$ | 125,000 |
|
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$ | 250,000 |
|
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Conversion of note into common stock |
|
|
(125,000 | )* |
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(125,000 | )* |
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(250,000 | ) |
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Balance - May 31, 2020 |
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$ | - |
|
|
$ | - |
|
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$ | - |
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|
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Accrued Interest Payable |
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Total |
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Balance - May 31, 2019 |
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$ | 6,335 |
|
|
$ | 6,335 |
|
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$ | 12,670 |
|
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Conversion of note into common stock |
|
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(6,335 | )* |
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(6,335 | )* |
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|
(12,670 | ) |
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Balance - May 31, 2020 |
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$ | - |
|
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | - |
|
At May 31, 2019, accrued interest payable of $12,670 was included as a component of accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
* On June 21, 2019, the Company issued an aggregate 583,714 shares of common stock to settle all outstanding notes and related accrued interest, having a fair value of $262,670 ($0.45/share), based upon the recent cash offering price to third parties. There was no gain or loss on debt extinguishment.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Lease
We have entered into an operating lease agreement for our corporate headquarters. We account for leases in accordance with ASC Topic 842: Leases, which requires a lessee to utilize the right-of-use model and to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases are classified as either financing or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of operations. In addition, a lessor is required to classify leases as either sales-type, financing or operating. A lease will be treated as a sale if it transfers all of the risks and rewards, as well as control of the underlying asset, to the lessee. If risks and rewards are conveyed without the transfer of control, the lease is treated as financing. If the lessor does not convey risk and rewards or control, the lease is treated as operating. We determine if an arrangement is a lease, or contains a lease, at inception and record the lease in our financial statements upon lease commencement, which is the date when the underlying asset is made available for use by the lessor.
Right-of-use assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments over the lease term. Lease right-of-use assets and liabilities at commencement are initially measured at the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We generally use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement to determine the present value of lease payments except when an implicit interest rate is readily determinable. We determine our incremental borrowing rate based on market sources including relevant industry data.
We have a lease agreement with lease and non-lease components and have elected to utilize the practical expedient to account for lease and non-lease components together as a single combined lease component, from both a lessee and lessor perspective with the exception of direct sales-type leases and production equipment classes embedded in supply agreements. From a lessor perspective, the timing and pattern of transfer are the same for the non-lease components and associated lease component and, the lease component, if accounted for separately, would be classified as an operating lease.
We have elected not to present short-term leases on the balance sheet as these leases have a lease term of 12 months or less at lease inception and do not contain purchase options or renewal terms that we are reasonably certain to exercise. All other lease assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. Because most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate of return, we used our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.
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Our lease, where we are the lessee, does not include an option to extend the lease term. Our lease also includes an option to terminate the lease prior to the end of the agreed upon lease term. For purposes of calculating lease liabilities, lease term would include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options.
Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term as an operating expense, included as a component of general and administrative expenses, in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Certain operating leases provide for annual increases to lease payments based on an index or rate, our lease has no stated increase, payments were fixed at lease inception. We calculate the present value of future lease payments based on the index or rate at the lease commencement date. Differences between the calculated lease payment and actual payment are expensed as incurred.
At May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company has no financing leases as defined in ASC 842, “Leases.”
The tables below present information regarding the Company’s operating lease assets and liabilities at May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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May 31, 2021 |
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May 31, 2020 |
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Assets |
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|
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|
|
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|
Operating lease - right-of-use asset - non-current |
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$ | 242,579 |
|
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$ | 339,610 |
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|
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Liabilities |
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|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
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Operating lease liability |
|
$ | 270,141 |
|
|
$ | 362,322 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) |
|
|
2.50 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted-average discount rate |
|
|
8 | % |
|
|
8 | % |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
The components of lease expense were as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating lease costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of right-of-use operating lease asset |
|
$ | 97,031 |
|
|
$ | 97,031 |
|
|
Lease liability expense in connection with obligation repayment |
|
|
17,938 |
|
|
|
32,649 |
|
|
Total operating lease costs |
|
$ | 114,969 |
|
|
$ | 129,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases was as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating cash outflows from operating lease (obligation payment) |
|
$ | 119,580 |
|
|
$ | 116,160 |
|
|
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for new operating lease liability |
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | - |
|
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Future minimum lease payments required under leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at May 31, 2021:
|
2022 |
|
$ | 119,580 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
119,580 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
59,790 |
|
|
Total undiscounted cash flows |
|
|
298,950 |
|
|
Less: amount representing interest |
|
|
(28,809 | ) |
|
Present value of operating lease liability |
|
|
270,141 |
|
|
Less: current portion of operating lease liability |
|
|
(101,642 | ) |
|
Long-term operating lease liability |
|
$ | 168,499 |
|
Employment Agreements
The Company entered into several employment agreements with officers and directors, the terms were as follows:
|
|
|
Accrued Compensation |
|
|
|
Terms |
|
Related Parties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commencement date |
|
February 8, 2019 - June 15, 2021 |
|
|
|
Term |
|
3 years |
|
|
|
End Date |
|
February 8, 2022 - June 15, 2024 |
|
|
|
Salary |
|
$150,000 - $350,000 per year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance - May 31, 2019 |
|
$ | 285,683 |
|
|
Expense incurred |
|
|
1,508,333 |
|
|
Repayments |
|
|
(40,000 | ) |
|
Balance - May 31, 2020 |
|
|
1,754,016 |
|
|
Expense incurred |
|
|
1,383,334 |
|
|
Balance - April 30, 2021 |
|
$ | 3,137,350 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ | 3,137,350 |
|
In addition to salary, certain officers and directors also received the right to accept additional shares of common stock as additional compensation. All of the shares granted vest ratably at the end of each anniversary over a period of three (3) years coinciding with the term of the related employment agreement.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
In the event of a public listing of the Company, certain unvested common stock held by certain officers and directors become immediately vested. After the common stock is fully vested, the holder has 1 year from this date to take possession of the shares. On October 19, 2021, for certain employment agreements, and in anticipation of closing a reverse merger (recapitalization) and becoming listed on the OTC Market QB, the Company accelerated the vesting of an additional 6,500,000 shares having a fair value of $13,000,000, which were expensed and recognized in October 2021.
The Company has expensed these shares at each vesting date with a value based upon the fair value of the common stock on the vesting date. For the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company has recorded compensation expense related to these shares of $13,000,000 (6,500,000 shares) and $11,000,000 (5,500,000 shares), respectively, based upon a recent third-party cash offering price of $2/share.
The stock grants vest as follows:
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For the years ended May 31, |
|
|
|
|
Cumulative Shares Vested |
|
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|
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|
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|
2020 |
|
|
5,500,000 |
|
|
|
5,500,000 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
6,500,000 |
|
|
|
12,000,000 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
13,500,000 |
|
|
|
25,500,000 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
26,500,000 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
28,500,000 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
30,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
30,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Of the 13,500,000 shares which vest in 2022, 9,500,000 relate to the acceleration of vesting for certain officers, directors, and consultants as noted above in relation to a public listing. The remaining 4,000,000 shares which vested related to compensation earned by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (1,000,000 shares – September 2021), an officer (1,000,000 shares – August 2021) and a service provider (2,000,000 shares – June 2021).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Note 9 – Stockholders’ Deficit
The Company has one class of common stock:
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- |
Unlimited shares authorized |
|
|
- |
No par value |
|
|
- |
Voting at 1 vote per share |
|
|
- |
Eligible for dividends if declared by the Board of Directors |
Equity Transactions for the Year Ended May 31, 2021
Stock Issued for Services
The Company issued 6,723,423 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $13,446,846 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The Company expensed these services as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Stock Issued for Services – Related Parties
The Company issued 7,772,856 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $15,545,713 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The Company expensed these services as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Equity Transactions for the Year Ended May 31, 2020
The Company issued 2,489,451 shares of common stock for $4,978,902 ($2/share). In connection with the issuance of these shares, the Company paid direct offering costs of $22,500, resulting in net proceeds of $4,956,402.
Stock Issued for Services
The Company issued 40,231,668 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $80,463,336 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The Company expensed these services as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Stock Issued for Services – Related Parties
The Company issued 5,500,000 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $11,000,000 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The Company expensed these services as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Stock Issued for Deposit
The Company issued 661,014 shares of common stock to be used as a deposit on future purchases with a production and warehouse equipment vendor, having a fair value of $1,322,028 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. See Note 11 regarding debt settlement.
Common Stock Payable
At May 31, 2019, the Company had a warrant liability to issue 8,330,543 shares of common stock. All proceeds for the sale of the warrants had been received prior to May 31, 2018, totaling $3,498,460. During 2019, the warrant holders had exercised their right to convert into common stock prior to the reverse recapitalization, however, the shares were not issued at that time, resulting in the Company recording common stock payable for the issuance of these shares. The Company issued common stock to all warrant holders on June 14, 2019.
Note 10 – Income Taxes
The Company’s tax expense differs from the “expected” tax expense for the period (computed by applying the blended corporate tax rate of 18% to loss before taxes), are approximately as follows:
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|
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May 31, 2021 |
|
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May 31, 2020 |
|
||
|
Federal income tax benefit - 18% |
|
$ | (6,531,000 | ) |
|
$ | (17,308,000 | ) |
|
Tax effect of timing differences for income tax purposes |
|
|
5,456,000 |
|
|
|
16,464,000 |
|
|
Non-deductible items |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
Subtotal |
|
|
(1,075,000 | ) |
|
|
(844,000 | ) |
|
Valuation allowance |
|
|
1,075,000 |
|
|
|
844,000 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at May 31, 2021 and 2020 are approximately as follows:
|
|
|
May 31, 2021 |
|
|
May 31, 2020 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Deferred Tax Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Stock issued for services |
|
$ | (21,682,000 | ) |
|
$ | (16,464,000 | ) |
|
Impairment expense |
|
|
(255,000 | ) |
|
|
(17,000 | ) |
|
Net operating loss carryforwards |
|
|
(844,000 | ) |
|
|
(844,000 | ) |
|
Total deferred tax assets |
|
|
(22,781,000 | ) |
|
|
(17,325,000 | ) |
|
Less: valuation allowance |
|
|
22,781,000 |
|
|
|
17,325,000 |
|
|
Net deferred tax asset recorded |
|
$ | - |
|
|
$ | - |
|
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed by applying the federal and state income tax rates in effect to the gross amounts of temporary differences and other tax attributes, such as net operating loss carryforwards. In assessing if the deferred tax assets will be realized, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some or all of these deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the period in which these deductible temporary differences reverse.
During the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, the valuation allowance increased by approximately $5,456,000 and $16,885,000, respectively. The total valuation allowance results from the Company’s estimate of its inability to recover its net deferred tax assets.
At May 31, 2021, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards, which are available to offset future taxable income, of approximately $13,544,000. The Company is in the process of analyzing their NOL and has not determined if the company has had any change of control issues that could limit the future use of these NOL’s. NOL carryforwards that were generated after 2017 of approximately $13,544,000 may only be used to offset 80% of taxable income and are carried forward indefinitely. There were no NOL’s generated prior to May 31, 2018.
These carryforwards may be subject to an annual limitation under Section 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and similar state provisions if the Company experienced one or more ownership changes which would limit the amount of NOL and tax credit carryforwards that can be utilized to offset future taxable income and tax, respectively. In general, an ownership change, as defined by Section 382 and 383, results from transactions increasing ownership of certain stockholders or public groups in the stock of the corporation by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year period. The Company has not completed an IRC Section 382/383 analysis. If a change in ownership were to have occurred, NOL and tax credit carryforwards could be eliminated or restricted.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
If eliminated, the related asset would be removed from the deferred tax asset schedule with a corresponding reduction in the valuation allowance. Due to the existence of the valuation allowance, limitations created by future ownership changes, if any, will not impact the Company’s effective tax rate.
The Company currently files corporate income tax returns in Canada. Due to the Company’s net operating loss posture, all tax years are open and subject to income tax examination by tax authorities. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest expense and penalties related to income tax matters as tax expense. At May 31, 2021 and 2020, there are no unrecognized tax benefits, and there are no significant accruals for interest related to unrecognized tax benefits or tax penalties.
Note 11 - Subsequent Events
Stock Issued for Services
Subsequent to May 31, 2021, the Company issued 2,892,409 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $5,784,818 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings.
Stock Issued for Services – Related Parties
Subsequent to May 31, 2021, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock for services rendered, having a fair value of $20,000,000 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings.
Stock Options
In June 2021, the Company executed a three (3) year consulting agreement with a service provider. The Company granted 3,000,000 stock options, vesting 1,000,000 per year at the end of year 1, 2 and 3. The options have an exercise price equal to $2. All options expire five (5) years from issuance in June 2026.
This consultant also received 500,000 shares of common stock having a fair value of $1,000,000 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. This amount was included in the above stock issued for services total.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Debt Conversion – Related Party
On October 19, 2021, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer converted $39,531,029 of loan payable into 4,517,831 shares of common stock having a fair value of $9,035,662 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings. The conversion resulted in a gain on debt settlement of $30,495,367. Since the transaction occurred with a related party, accordingly, the gain is recorded as an increase to additional paid in capital.
Debt Settlement – Third Party (Accounts Payable)
In May 2019, the Company owed $485,690 to a third-party vendor. In November 2021, the Company executed a settlement with this vendor. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to pay $845,000 in cash and 400,000 shares of common stock having a fair value of $800,000 ($2/share), based upon recent third-party cash offerings.
In the accompanying balance sheet at May 31, 2021, the Company has included the $845,000 as a component of accounts payable and accrued expenses, and the $800,000 as common stock payable.
Additionally, the Company had previously issued 661,014 shares to this vendor in fiscal year 2020 which were accounted for as a deposit totaling $1,322,028. The Company and the vendor have agreed to treat this payment as a non-refundable deposit; however, no future purchases will be made by the Company. As a result, the Company has treated the impairment of this deposit as part of the aggregate settlement expense totaling $2,481,338.
The following is a summary of the settlement expense for the year ended May 31, 2021:
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Legal Matters
On September 18, 2019, the Company received a letter from the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”), Enforcement Branch, requesting information about the Company’s business activities. The Company is also aware that the OSC reached out to certain stakeholders of the Company regarding such enquiries. The Company has responded to these enquiries and has not received any response from the OSC since that time.
On July 9, 2021, the OSC announced that Grant F. Sanders had been charged quasi-criminally with one count of fraud in relation to his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “Charge”). In the Charge, the OSC alleges that investor funds were diverted to the benefit of Mr. Sanders, his family, and associates. The OSC further alleges that the Company materially misrepresented the nature of the company’s business. Mr. Sanders has retained legal counsel in Canada for the purpose of vigorously defending himself against the Charge. Mr. Sanders’ first scheduled court appearance on this matter occurred on Monday, August 16, 2021 the “First Appearance”). It was determined at the First Appearance that the matter be adjourned until October 4, 2021. There was a judicial pretrial conference set for November 16, 2021. The pretrial conference was adjourned and was postponed to a later date. As at January 6, 2022, a pretrial date has not been set. For more information about the Charge see the OSC’s press release at: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ontario-securities-commission-osc-charges-grant-sanders-with-securities-act-offences-846017944.html.
Pending Reverse Merger and Recapitalization
On November 15, 2020, the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Mikrocoze, Inc. (“MZKR”) dated as of November 13, 2020 (the “MZKR LOI”). The MZKR LOI contemplated the completion of a plan of arrangement involving, among other things, the acquisition by MZKR of all of the outstanding common shares of Instadose by way of a share-for-share exchange (the “Arrangement”). Thereafter, Mr. Sanders and members of the Company’s executive management team engaged in discussions surrounding the possible succession of Mr. Sanders as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company to allow Mr. Sanders to shift his focus towards better serving and representing the Company abroad for the expansion of the Global Distribution Platform (the “Sanders Succession Plan”). In connection with the Sanders Succession Plan, the Company has since entered into an employment agreement with Edward Borkowski to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective the first business day following completion of the Arrangement (the “Borkowski Effective Date”).
In connection with the hiring of Mr. Borkowski, Mr. Sanders agreed to resign as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective the Borkowski Effective Date.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2021 AND 2020
On September 1, 2021, the Company and MZKR entered into a plan of arrangement (the “Plan of Arrangement”). Upon the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Plan of Arrangement, MZKR would acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock (the “Shares”) of Instadose. The consideration to be paid for each Share shall be 1.34 shares of common stock of the MZKR. Each of the Company and MZKR made representations and warranties in the Plan of Arrangement customary for transactions similar to this transaction, subject to specified exceptions and qualifications. The obligations of the parties to complete the transaction were subject to various customary conditions set forth in the Plan of Arrangement, including without limitation court approval of the transaction and the vote of the shareholders of Instadose. The Plan of Arrangement also contains customary confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions.
On October 19, 2021, Instadose applied to the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the “Court”) in connection with the Plan of Arrangement giving effect to an arrangement (the “Arrangement”) under section 288 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), S.B.C. 2002, c.57, as amended, (the “BCBCA”) involving the Instadose, its shareholders and MZKR.
Instadose received a Final Order which provided for, among others, (i) pursuant to Section 291 (4)(c) of the BCBCA the Arrangement as provided for in the Plan of Arrangement, including the terms and conditions thereof and the distributions, issuances, exchanges and/or adjustments of securities contemplated therein or in connection therewith, is procedurally and substantively fair and reasonable to the Instadose Shareholders; and (ii) pursuant to section 291(4)(a) of the BCBCA, the Arrangement as provided for in the Plan of Arrangement, including the terms and conditions thereof and the distributions, issuances, exchanges, and/or adjustments of securities contemplated therein or in connection therewith, be and was hereby approved by the Court.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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EXHIBIT 4.1
EXCELLENCE HEALTH GROUP INC.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 Definitions
As used herein, unless there is something in the subject matter or context inconsistent therewith, the following terms will have the meanings set forth below:
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“Administrator” means, initially, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and thereafter will mean such director or other senior officer or employee of the Company as may be designated as Administrator by the Board from time to time. |
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“Affiliate” means a entity that is a parent or subsidiary of the Company, or that is controlled by the Company. |
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“Award Date” means thedate onwhichthe Board awards aparticular Option. |
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“Board” means the board of directors of the Company, or any committee thereof to which the board of directors of the Company has delegated the power to administer and grant Options under the Plan. |
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“Cause” means: |
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Cause as such term is defined in the written employment agreement between the Company and the Optionee; or |
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in the event there is no written employment agreement between the Company and the Optionee or Cause is not defined therein, the usual meaning of just cause under the common law or the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Optionee is employed. |
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“Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events: |
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the direct or indirect acquisition or conversion of more than 50% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company by a Person or group of Persons acting in concert, other than through an employee share purchase plan or employee share ownership plan and other than by Persons who are or who are controlled by, the existing shareholders of the Company; |
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a merger, amalgamation or arrangement of the Company or of the voting shares of the Company where the voting shares of the resulting merged, amalgamated or arranged company, as applicable, are owned or controlled by shareholders of whom more than 50% are not the same as the shareholders of the Company immediately prior to the merger, amalgamation or arrangement; or |
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a sale by the Company of greater than 50% of the fair market value of the assets of the Company, through one or a series of transactions, to an entity that is not controlled by either the shareholders of the Company or by the Company. |
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“Code” has the meaning given to that term under Section 3.12. |
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“Common Share” or “Common Shares” means, as the case may be, one or more common shares in the capital of the Company. |
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“Company” means Excellence Health Group Inc., a company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia. |
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“Consultant” means an individual or Consultant Company, other than an Employee, a Director or an Officer of the Company, that: |
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provides the services under a written contract between the Company or an Affiliate of the Company and the individual or the Consultant Company; |
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in the reasonable opinion of the Company, spends or will spend a significant amount of time and attention to the affairs and business of the Company or an Affiliate; and |
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“Consultant Company” means for an individual Consultant, a company or partnership of which the individual is an employee, shareholder or partner. |
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“CSE” means the Canadian Securities Exchange. |
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“Disability” means a medically determinable physical or mental impairment expected to result in death or to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months which causes an individual to be unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity. |
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an individual who works for the Company or its subsidiary on a continuing and regular basis for a minimum amount of time per week providing services normally provided by an employee and who is subject to the same control and direction by the Company over the details and methods of work as an employee of the Company, but for whom income tax deductions are not made at source; or |
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“Exercise Price” means the price at which an Option may be exercised as determined in accordance with Section 3.6. |
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“Investor Relations Activities” means any activities or oral or written communications, by or on behalf of the Company or shareholder of the Company, that promote or reasonably could be expected to promote the purchase or sale of securities of the Company, but does not include: |
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“ISO” has the meaning given to that term under Section 3.12. |
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“Market Price” means an amount which is not less than the closing market price for the Company’s Common Shares on the Exchange, as the case may be, on the applicable date, or if there is no closing trading price at such time of grant of the Options, then on the trading day prior to the date of grant of the Options. If the Company is not listed on an Exchange, then the Market Price shall be that which management of the Company deems reasonable. |
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“Option” means an option to acquire Common Shares, awarded to a Director, Officer, Employee or Consultant, including all options granted under the Plan or any prior version of the Plan or pursuant to individual option agreements. |
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“Transfer” includes any sale, exchange, assignment, gift, bequest, disposition, mortgage, charge, pledge, encumbrance, grant of a security interest or other arrangement by which possession, legal title or beneficial ownership passes from one Person to another, or to the same Person in a different capacity, whether or not voluntarily and whether or not for value, and any agreement to effect any of the foregoing, including any sale or exchange pursuant to a plan of arrangement, merger, consolidation, acquisition or similar transaction; and the words “Transferred”, “Transferring” and similar words have corresponding meanings. |
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1.2 Choice of Law
The Plan is established under, and the provisions of the Plan will be subject to and interpreted and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
1.3 Headings
The headings used herein are for convenience only and are not to affect the interpretation of the Plan.
ARTICLE 2
PURPOSE AND PARTICIPATION
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Plan is to provide the Company with a share-related mechanism to attract, retain and motivate qualified Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants, to reward such of those Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants as may be awarded Options under the Plan by the Board from time to time for their contributions toward creating shareholder value through achievement of the short and long term goals of the Company.
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The Board will, from time to time and in its sole discretion, determine those Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants, if any, to whom Options are to be awarded. Further:
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No Option shall be granted to any Optionee unless the Board has determined that the grant of such Option and the exercise thereof by the Optionee will not violate the securities laws of the jurisdiction in which the Optionee resides. |
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The number of grants which may be issuable under the Plan and all of the Company’s other security based compensation arrangements in existence from time to time on and after the effective date of the Plan, within any one-year period to Persons employed to conduct Investor Relations Activities, shall be no more than an aggregate of 2% of the number of issued and outstanding Common Shares in the capital of the Company at any one time. |
2.3 Notification of Award
Following the approval by the Board of the awarding of an Option, the Administrator will notify the Optionee in writing of the award and will enclose with such notice the Option Certificate representing the Option so awarded.
2.4 Copy of Plan
Each Optionee, concurrently with the notice of the award of the Option, will be provided with a copy of the Plan. A copy of any amendment to the Plan will be promptly provided by the Administrator to each Optionee.
2.5 Limitation
The Plan does not give any Optionee that is a Director or Officer the right to serve or continue to serve as a Director or Officer of the Company nor does it give any Optionee that is an Employee the right to be or to continue to be employed with the Company, nor does it give any Optionee that is a Consultant the right to have a consulting relationship with the Company or provide services to the Company.
ARTICLE 3
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OPTIONS
3.1 Board to Issue Common Shares
The Common Shares to be issued to Optionees upon the exercise of Options will be authorized and unissued Common Shares the issuance of which will have been authorized by the Board. Upon the exercise of Options in accordance with the terms hereof, the Company will issue Common Shares to the applicable Optionees.
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3.2 Number of Common Shares
Subject to adjustment as provided for in Section 3.10 hereof, the maximum number of Common Shares that will be available for Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants to acquire pursuant to Options granted under the Plan, in combination with the aggregate number of Common Shares which may be issuable under any and all of the Company’s equity incentive plans in existence from time to time on and after the effective date of the Plan, will be 7,322,050 Common Shares. If any Option expires, cancels or otherwise terminates for any reason without having been exercised in full, the number of Common Shares in respect of which the Option was not exercised will again be available for the purposes of the Plan.
3.3 Option Details
With respect to each Option to be granted to an Optionee, the Board shall specify the following terms in the Option between the Company and the Optionee:
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the Exercise Price, provided that the Exercise Price shall not be less than the Market Price; |
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any vesting schedule contained in the Option Certificate upon which the exercise of the Option is contingent; provided that, subject to compliance with the rules and policies of all applicable Regulatory Authorities, the Board shall have complete discretion with respect to the terms of any such vesting schedule, including, without limitation, discretion to: |
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such other terms and conditions as the Board deems advisable and are consistent with the purposes of this Plan. |
3.4 Term of Option
An Optionee may exercise an Option in whole or in part at any time or from time to time during the Exercise Period. Any Option or part thereof not exercised within the Exercise Period will terminate and become null, void and of no effect as of 5:00 p.m. local time in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Expiry Date.
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3.5 Termination of Options
To the extent not earlier exercised or terminated in accordance with Section 3.9 hereof, an Option shall terminate at the earliest of the following dates:
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where the Optionee's position as an Employee, Consultant, Director or Officer of the Company or any Affiliate is terminated for just cause, the date of such termination for just cause; |
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unless determined otherwise by the Board, where the Optionee's position as an Employee, Consultant, Officer or Director of the Company or any Affiliate terminates for a reason other than the Optionee's Disability, death, or termination for just cause, (i) on the Termination Date with respect to Options that have not vested as at such Termination Date, and (ii) 90 days after the Termination Date with respect to Options that have vested as at such Termination Date, provided that if an Optionee’s position with the Company changes from one of the said categories to another category, such change shall not constitute termination for the purpose of this subsection 3.5(c); and |
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the date of any sale, Transfer, assignment or hypothecation, or any attempted sale, Transfer, assignment or hypothecation, of such Option in violation of Section 3.9 hereof. |
3.6 Exercise Price
The price at which an Optionee may purchase a Common Share upon the exercise of an Option will be as set forth in the Option Certificate issued in respect of such Option and in any event will not be less than the Market Price. An Option shall not establish a minimum Exercise Price until such Option has been allocated to a Particular Person.
3.7 Reduction in Exercise Price
Disinterested Shareholder Approval will be obtained for any reduction in the Exercise Price of Options granted to Insiders, if the Optionee is an Insider of the Company at the time of such proposed reduction in Exercise Price.
3.8 Additional Terms
Notwithstanding the foregoing sections of this Article 3, and subject to all applicable securities laws and regulations and the rules and policies of all applicable Regulatory Authorities, the Board may attach other terms and conditions to the grant of a particular Option, such terms and conditions to be referred to in a schedule attached to the Option Certificate. These terms and conditions may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
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providing that an Option expires on a date other than as provided for herein, provided that in no case will an Option be exercisable later than the tenth anniversary of the Award Date of the Option. |
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providing that a portion or portions of an Option vest after certain periods of time or upon the occurrence of certain events, or expire after certain periods of time or upon the occurrence of certain events other than as provided for herein; and |
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providing that an Option be exercisable immediately, in full, notwithstanding that it has vesting provisions, upon the occurrence of certain events, such as a friendly or hostile takeover bid for the Company. |
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3.9 Assignment of Options
Subject to this Section 3.9, Options are non-assignable and non-transferable.
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Death of Optionee – If the employment of an Optionee as an Employee or Consultant of the Company or any Affiliate, or the position of an Optionee as a Director or Officer of the Company or any Affiliate, terminates as a result of his or her death, any Options held by such Optionee shall pass to the Qualified Successor of the Optionee, and shall be exercisable by the Qualified Successor for a period of 1 year following such death, provided that in no case shall the Exercise Period of the Option extend beyond ten years from the Award Date. |
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Disability of Optionee - If the employment of an Optionee as an Employee or Consultant of the Company or any Affiliate, or the position of an Optionee as a Director or Officer of the Company or any Affiliate, is terminated by the Company or any Affiliate by reason of such Optionee's Disability, any Option held by such Optionee that could have been exercised immediately prior to such termination of service shall be exercisable by such Optionee, or by his Guardian, for a period of 1 year following the termination of service of such Optionee. |
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Disability and Death of Optionee - If an Optionee who has ceased to be employed by the Company or any Affiliate by reason of such Optionee's Disability dies within 30 days after the termination of such employment, any Option held by such Optionee that could have been exercised immediately prior to his or her death shall pass to the Qualified Successor of such Optionee, and shall be exercisable by the Qualified Successor for a period of 1 year following the death of such Optionee, provided that in no case shall the Exercise Period of the Option extend beyond five years from the Award Date. |
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Vesting - Options held by a Qualified Successor or exercisable by a Guardian shall, during the period prior to their termination, continue to vest in accordance with any vesting schedule to which such Options are subject. |
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Deemed Non-Interruption of Employment - Employment shall be deemed to continue intact during any military or sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence if the period of such leave does not exceed 90 days or, if longer, for so long as the Optionee's right to reemployment with the Company or any Affiliate is guaranteed either by statute or by contract. If the period of such leave exceeds 90 days and the Optionee's reemployment is not so guaranteed, then his or her employment shall be deemed to have terminated on the ninety- first day of such leave. |
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Retirement - In the event of the termination of employment of an Optionee who is an Employee at any time during the term of an Option by reason of the deemed retirement of such Employee, as may be determined by the Board, in its sole discretion, then the rights to purchase Common Shares under the Option which have accrued to the Optionee and remain unexercised at, or which accrue subsequent to, the date of his retirement shall remain exercisable by the Optionee (or by the Optionee's legal personal representative or representatives if the Optionee dies before the last date of exercise of the Option) for a period of 1 year following the retirement of such Optionee in accordance with the terms of the Option. |
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3.10 Adjustment of Options
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Alteration in Capital Structure – If there is any change in the Common Shares through or by means of a declaration of stock dividends of the Common Shares or consolidations, subdivisions or reclassifications of the Common Shares, or otherwise, the number of Common Shares available under the Plan, the Common Shares subject to any Option and the Exercise Price therefor shall be adjusted proportionately by the Board and, if required, approved by the Regulatory Authorities having authority over the Company or the Plan, and such adjustment shall be effective and binding for all purposes of the Plan. |
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Effect of Amalgamation, Merger or Arrangement – If the Company amalgamates, merges or enters into a plan of arrangement with or into another corporation, any Common Shares receivable on the exercise of an Option shall be converted into the securities, property or cash which the Optionee would have received upon such amalgamation, merger or arrangement if the Optionee had exercised his Option immediately prior to the record date applicable to such amalgamation, merger or arrangement, and the Exercise Price shall be adjusted proportionately by the Board and such adjustment shall be binding for all purposes of the Plan. |
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Acceleration on Change of Control – Upon a Change of Control, all Options shall become immediately exercisable, notwithstanding any contingent vesting provisions to which such Options may have otherwise been subject. Any proposed acceleration of vesting provisions are subject to the necessary approvals of the applicable Regulatory Authorities. |
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Acceleration of Date of Expiry or Vesting – The Board shall have the right to accelerate the date of expiry of any portion of any Option or the vesting of any portion of any Option which remains unvested, subject to the necessary approvals of the applicable Regulatory Authorities. |
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Determinations to be made by Board – Adjustments and determinations under this subsection (e) shall be made by the Board, whose decisions as to the adjustments or determination which shall be made, and the extent thereof, shall be final, binding, and conclusive. |
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Effect of a Take-over - If a bona fide offer (the “Offer”) for Common Shares is made to an Optionee or to shareholders generally or to a class of shareholders which includes the Optionee, which Offer constitutes a take-over bid within the meaning of Section 92 of the British Columbia Securities Act, as amended from time to time, the Company shall, immediately upon receipt of notice of the Offer, notify each Optionee of full particulars of the Offer, whereupon any Option held by an Optionee may be exercised in whole or in part by the Optionee so as to permit the Optionee to tender the Common Shares received upon such exercise (the “Optioned Shares”) to the Offer. If: |
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the Optioned Shares or, in the case of clause (b) above, the Optioned Shares that are not taken up and paid for, may be returned by the Optionee to the Company and reinstated as authorized but unissued Common Shares and with respect to such returned Optioned Shares, the Option shall be reinstated as if it had not been exercised. If any Optioned Shares are returned to the Company under this Section, the Company shall refund the Exercise Price to the Optionee for such Optioned Shares. |
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No fractional Common Shares will be issued upon the exercise of an Option. Accordingly, if, as a result of a consolidation, subdivision, conversion, exchange or reclassification of Common Shares, an Optionee would become entitled to a fractional Common Share, such Optionee will have the right to purchase only the next lowest whole number of Common Shares and no payment or other adjustment will be made with respect to the fractional interest so disregarded. |
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3.11 Option Grant and Vesting Terms
Unless otherwise determined by the Board in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Plan, Options will be granted by the Board. The Board may determine and impose terms upon which each Option shall become vested.
3.12 U.S. Participants
Any Option granted under the Plan to an Optionee who is a citizen or resident of the United States (including its territories, possessions and all areas subject to the jurisdiction) (a “U.S. Participant”) may, at the sole discretion of the Company, be an incentive stock option (an “ISO”) within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the United States (the “Code”), but only if so designated by the Company in the Option Certificate evidencing such Option. No provision of this Plan, as it may be applied to a U.S. Participant with respect to Options which are designated as ISOs, shall be construed so as to be inconsistent with any provision of Section 422 of the Code or the Treasury Regulations thereunder. Grants of Options to U.S. Participants which are not designated as or otherwise do not qualify as ISOs will be treated as nonstatutory stock options for U.S. federal tax purposes. Notwithstanding anything in this Plan contained to the contrary, the following provisions shall apply to ISOs granted to each U.S. Participant:
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ISOs shall only be granted to individual U.S. Participants who are, at the time of grant, employees of the Company within the meaning of the Code; |
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the aggregate fair market value (determined as of the time an ISO is granted) of the Common Shares subject to ISOs exercisable for the first time by a U.S. Participant during any calendar year under this Plan and all other stock option plans, within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code, of the Company shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars in U.S. funds (U.S.$100,000); |
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the Exercise Price for Common Shares under each ISO granted to a U.S. Participant pursuant to this Plan shall be not less than fair market value of such Common Shares at the time the Option is granted, as determined in good faith by the Board at such time (unless such ISO is granted pursuant to an assumption or substitution for another option in a manner satisfying the provisions of Section 424(a) of the Code); |
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if any U.S. Participant to whom an ISO is to be granted under the Plan at the time of the grant of such ISO is the owner of shares possessing more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of shares of the Company, then the following special provisions shall be applicable to the ISO granted to such individual: |
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no ISO may be granted hereunder to a U.S. Participant following the expiration of ten (10) years after the date on which this Plan is adopted by the Company or the date on which the Plan is approved by the shareholders of the Company, whichever is earlier; and |
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ARTICLE 4
EXERCISE OF OPTION
4.1 Exercise of Option
Except as provided pursuant to Sections 3.5, 3.9, and 3.10 hereof, no Option may be exercised unless the Optionee is, at the time of such exercise, a bona fide Employee, Officer, Director or Consultant of the Company or any of its Affiliates or the Personal Representative of the Optionee, and shall have been continuously such a bona fide Employee, Officer, Director or Consultant, as the case may be. An Optionee or the Personal Representative of the Optionee may exercise the vested portion or portions of an Option in whole or in part at any time or from time to time during the Exercise Period up to 5:00 p.m. local time in Vancouver, British Columbia on the Expiry Date by delivering to the Administrator an Exercise Notice, the applicable Option Certificate and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to “Excellence Health Group Inc.” in an amount equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Common Shares to be purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option.
4.2 Issue of Share Certificates
As soon as practicable following the receipt of the Exercise Notice, the Administrator will, in his sole discretion, either cause to be delivered to the Optionee a certificate for the Common Shares purchased by the Optionee or cause to be delivered to the Optionee a copy of such certificate and the original of such certificate will be placed in the minute book of the Company. If the number of Common Shares in respect of which the Option was exercised is less than the number of Common Shares subject to the Option Certificate surrendered, the Administrator will forward a new Option Certificate to the Optionee concurrently with delivery of the share certificate for the balance of the Common Shares available under the Option.
4.3 Condition of Issue
The Options and the issue of Common Shares by the Company pursuant to the exercise of Options are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and compliance with the rules and policies of all applicable Regulatory Authorities with respect to the granting of such Options and the issuance and distribution of such Common Shares, and to all applicable securities laws and regulations. The Optionee agrees to comply with all such laws, regulations, rules and policies and agrees to furnish to the Company any information, reports or undertakings required to comply with, and to fully cooperate with, the Company in complying with such laws, regulations, rules and policies.
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4.4 Tax Withholding and Procedures
Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Plan, the Company may, from time to time, implement such procedures and conditions as it determines appropriate with respect to the withholding and remittance of taxes imposed under applicable law, or the funding of related amounts for which liability may arise under such applicable law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, an Optionee who wishes to exercise an Option must, in addition to following the procedures set out in this Article 4 and elsewhere in this Plan, and as a condition of exercise:
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direct a portion of the Common Shares acquired to be sold by a broker, the funds from such sale paid to the Company and the Company directed to remit the funds received to the Canada Revenue Agency and/or such other applicable provincial taxation authority in satisfaction of the applicable withholding requirements; |
and must in all other respects follow any related procedures and conditions imposed by the Company.
ARTICLE 5
ADMINISTRATION
5.1 Administration
The Plan will be administered by the Administrator on the instructions of the Board. The Board may make, amend and repeal at any time and from time to time such policies not inconsistent with the Plan as it may deem necessary or advisable for the proper administration and operation of the Plan and such policies will form part of the Plan. The Board may delegate to the Administrator or any director, officer or employee of the Company such administrative duties and powers as it may see fit.
5.2 Interpretation
The interpretation by the Board of any of the provisions of the Plan and any determination by it pursuant thereto will be final and conclusive and will not be subject to any dispute by any Optionee. No member of the Board or any person acting pursuant to authority delegated by it hereunder will be liable for any action or determination in connection with the Plan made or taken in good faith and each member of the Board and each such person will be entitled to indemnification with respect to any such action or determination in the manner provided for by the Company.
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ARTICLE 6
AMENDMENT, TERMINATION AND NOTICE
6.1 Termination and Amendment of Plan
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Power of the Board to Terminate or Amend Plan - Subject to the acceptance of any applicable Regulatory Authorities, the Board may terminate, suspend or amend the terms of the Plan; provided, however, that, except as provided in Section 4.1 hereof, the Board may not do any of the following without obtaining, within 12 months either before or after the Board’s adoption of a resolution authorizing such action, approval by the affirmative votes of the holders of a majority of the voting securities of the Company present, or represented, and entitled to vote at a meeting duly held in accordance with the applicable corporate laws, and, where required, by way of Disinterested Shareholder Approval: |
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make any addition to, deletion from or alteration of the provisions of this Plan or any Option that are necessary to comply with applicable law or the requirements of any regulatory or governmental agency or applicable stock exchange and to avoid unanticipated consequences deemed by the Board to be inconsistent with the purpose of this Plan; or |
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No Grant During Suspension of Plan - No Option may be granted during any suspension, or after termination, of the Plan. Amendment, suspension or termination of the Plan shall not, without the consent of the Optionee, alter or impair any rights or obligations under any Option previously granted. |
6.2 Approvals
The Plan and any amendments hereto are subject to all necessary approvals of the applicable Regulatory Authorities.
6.3 Term of Plan
Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, no Option may be granted under the Plan following July 27, 2028 unless the shareholders of the Company shall have approved the extension of such date; provided that, in the event that the Plan terminates pursuant to this Section 6.3, such termination will not alter the terms or conditions of any Option or impair any right of any Optionee pursuant to any Option awarded prior to the date of such termination which will continue to be governed by the provisions of the Plan.
6.4 Termination
The Board may terminate the Plan at any time provided that such termination will not alter the terms or conditions of any Option or impair any right of any Optionee pursuant to any Option awarded prior to the date of such termination which will continue to be governed by the provisions of the Plan.
6.5 Agreement
The Company and every Option awarded hereunder will be bound by and subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. By accepting an Option granted hereunder, the Optionee has expressly agreed with the Company to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Plan.
6.6 Notice
Any notice or other communication contemplated under the Plan to be given by the Company to an Optionee will be given by the Company delivering, faxing or e-mailing the notice to the Optionee at the last address for the Optionee in the Company’s records. Any such notice will be deemed to have been given on the date on which it was delivered or e-mailed, or in the case of fax, the next business day after transmission. An Optionee may, at any time, advise the Company of a change in the Optionee’s address or fax number.
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SCHEDULE A
FORM OF OPTION CERTIFICATE
Excellence Health Group Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants the undersigned (the “Optionee”) stock options to purchase common shares of the Company (the “Options”) in accordance with the Company’s incentive stock option plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”), according to the following terms. This grant of Options is subject to (a) the Plan; (b) the regulations and provisions of the British Columbia Securities Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and any other applicable provincial securities commission; and (c) the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange or other stock exchange, as applicable.
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SCHEDULE B
FORM OF EXERCISE NOTICE
The undersigned hereby subscribes for _______ common shares of Excellence Health Group Inc. (the “Company”) at a price of $_______ per share for a total amount of $_______ pursuant to the provisions of the Option Certificate entered into between the undersigned by the Company dated _______________________.
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EXHIBIT 10.2
OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) made as of the 7th day of February, 2019.
B E T W E E N:
DESMOND STE. MARIE
(“DSM”)
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EXCELLENCE HEALTH GROUP INC.
(the “EHG”)
WHEREAS EHG sold all of the issued and outstanding shares (the “Shares”) in the capital of Maribec Health Products Inc. (“Maribec”) to DSM for the sum of $1.00 and other good and valuable consideration pursuant to the terms of the share purchase agreement of even date herewith (the “Maribec SPA”); and
AND WHEREAS in connection with the Maribec SPA, DSM has agreed to provide EHG with the Option exercisable by EHG on payment by EHG of the Option Price to DSM.
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto hereby agree, each with the other as follows:
ARTICLE 1: Interpretation
1.1 Definitions. In this Agreement and the recitals hereto, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions shall have the following meanings:
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“Option Notice” means a written notice delivered by EHG to DSM indicating that EHG is exercising the Option; |
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1.2 Sections and Headings. The division of this Agreement into Articles and Sections and the insertion of headings are for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. The terms “this Agreement”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion hereof and include any agreement or instrument supplemental or ancillary hereto. Unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent therewith, references herein to Articles and Sections are to Articles and Sections of this Agreement.
1.3 Time Periods. When calculating the period of time within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date which is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded.
1.4 Extended Meanings. Words importing the singular number only shall include the plural and vice versa and words importing gender shall include masculine, feminine and neuter genders.
1.5 Recitals. The parties acknowledge and agree that the recitals to this Agreement are true and correct in substance and in fact and are hereby incorporated into and form an integral part of this Agreement.
1.6 Canadian Dollars. Unless otherwise provided herein, all monetary amounts set forth in this Agreement are in Canadian dollars.
ARTICLE 2: The Option
2.1 Grant of Option. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, DSM hereby grants to EHG the Option to purchase the Shares at the Option Price exercisable at any time by EHG upon delivery of written notice to Ste. Marie indicating EHG’s expressed desire to do so (the “Option Notice”).
2.2 Exercise of Option. In order for EHG to exercise and complete the Option:
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2.3 Ownership and Control Over Maribec Shares. EHG shall be prohibited from exercising any form of ownership or control over the Maribec Shares until such time as: (i) EHG, its officers and directors have received Health Canada Approval, and (ii) the Option Price has been paid in full by EHG to Ste. Marie.
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ARTICLE 3: General
3.1 Amendments and Waivers. No modification, variation, amendment or termination by mutual consent of this Agreement and no waiver of the performance of any of the responsibilities of any of the parties shall be effected unless such action is taken in writing and is signed by each of the parties. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless set forth in writing and duly executed by each of the parties. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the party purporting to give the same and, unless otherwise provided in the written waiver, shall be limited to the specific breach waived.
3.2 Severability. Each of the covenants, provisions, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions hereof is severable from every other covenant, provision, Article, Section, subsection and the invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more covenants, provisions, Articles, Sections, subsections or subdivisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining covenants, provisions, Articles, Sections, subsections and subdivisions hereof.
3.3 Time of Essence. Time shall be of the essence in this Agreement.
3.4 Notice. All notices, requests, demands, acceptances, consents, communications or other writings required or permitted to be given hereunder or for the purposes hereof (in this Article, a “Notice”) will be in writing and be sufficiently given if personally delivered, sent by prepaid registered mail or transmitted by telecopier or other form of recorded communication tested prior to transmission, addressed to the party to whom it is given, to such address as the receiving party may in writing advise the sending party. Any Notice mailed as aforesaid will be deemed to have been given and received on the third Business Day following the date of its mailing. Any Notice personally delivered will be deemed to have been given and received on the day it is personally delivered, provided that if such day is not a Business Day, the Notice will be deemed to have been given and received on the Business Day next following such day. Any Notice transmitted by telecopy or other form of recorded communication will be deemed given and received on the first Business Day after its transmission, provided that a written confirmation is produced by the sender’s telecopy machine of completed, error-free transmission. If a Notice is mailed and regular mail service is interrupted by strike or other irregularity on or before the fourth Business Day after the mailing thereof, such Notice will be deemed to have not been received unless personally delivered or transmitted by telecopy or other form of recorded communication.
3.5 Entire Agreement. Other than any agreements or other documents dated on or after the date hereof, this Agreement constitutes and contains the entire and only agreement between the parties relating to the matters described herein. This Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous agreements and understandings (whether written or oral) between the parties in respect of such matters.
3.6 Application of Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the parties and their respective and applicable heirs, administrators, executors, legal and personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
3.7 Assignment. EHG shall at all times reserve the right to assign the Option in whole or in part without the prior written consent of DSM.
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3.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
3.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will constitute an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same agreement. Electronic or scanned copies of signatures shall for all purposes be treated as original signatures.
3.10 Further Assurances. The parties agree that they will, from time to time, execute and deliver such additional documents and assurances and do such further acts and things as each other party may reasonably request to evidence, carry out and give full effect to the terms, conditions, intent and meaning of this Agreement.
3.11 Acknowledgment. DSM acknowledges and confirms that he has obtained, or has voluntarily declined to obtain, independent financial, legal and other professional advice concerning the financial and tax implications of entering into this Agreement.
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WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
In the presence of:
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EXHIBIT 10.3
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Exercise of Option to Purchase Maribec Health Products Inc. |
WHEREAS Excellence Health Group Inc. (“EHG”) and Desmond Ste. Marie (“Ste. Marie”) entered into an Option Agreement dated February 7, 2019 (the “Option Agreement”), a copy of which is attached as Appendix “A” to this Notice of Exercise;
AND WHEREAS on or about February 8, 2019 EHG changed its corporate name to Instadose Pharma Corp. (“Instadose Pharma”);
AND WHEREAS Ste. Marie is the registered owner of Maribec Health Products Inc. (“Maribec”);
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement, Instadose Pharma was granted an option to purchase the Shares of Maribec from Ste. Marie (the “Option”);
AND WHEREAS accompanying this Option Notice (the “Notice”) is a bank draft issued by Instadose Pharma to Ste. Marie in an amount equal to the Option Price; and
AND WHEREAS all capitalized terms contained in this Notice shall have the meaning attributable to such terms in the Option Agreement.
NOTICE OF OPTION EXERCISE
In accordance with and pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement, Instadose Pharma hereby elects to exercise the Option in full. Please accept this Notice as written evidence of the same.
Dated this 11th day of March, 2021
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Appendix “A”
Option Agreement
See attached.
EXHIBIT 10.4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION |
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1.1 |
Definitions |
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Interpretations |
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ARTICLE 2: THE INTERIM JV AGREEMENT |
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2.1 |
Definitions |
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ARTICLE 3: STATUS OF THIS AGREEMENT |
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Binding Agreement |
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Binding Obligations |
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ARTICLE 4: PROJECT TERM |
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Initial Term |
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Extended Term |
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ARTICLE 5: THE PROJECT |
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Approval |
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Exclusivity |
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Right and License |
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ARTICLE 6: PROJECT EQUIPMENT |
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ARTICLE 7: PROJECT FACILITIES |
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Ownership |
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Access |
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Signage |
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ARTICLE 8: IMPORTATION OF MEDICINAL PLANT DERIVATIVES |
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Release and Inspection of Imported Derivatives |
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No Fees and Charges |
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No Interruption |
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Meeting Format |
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Meeting Matters Requiring Unanimous Approval |
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Extension of Time |
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Excuse of Performance |
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No Damage Claim |
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No Excuse of Performance |
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Cure Period |
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Excuse of Performance |
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No Excuse of Performance |
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Continuation of Performance |
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Arbitration |
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Waiver |
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Conclusive and Binding Award |
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Irrevocable Consent |
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Conclusive Written Evidence |
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Prior Written Approval |
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No Interruption |
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Form of Notice |
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Addresses for Notice |
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ARTICLE 24: MISCELLANEOUS |
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24.1 |
Primacy of this Agreement |
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Entire Agreement |
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Confidentiality |
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Variations in Writing |
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Time and Indulgence |
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Penalties and Interest |
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No Third Party Beneficiaries |
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Severability |
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Language |
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Limitation of Liability |
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Exclusive Remedies |
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Assignment |
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Governing Law |
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Schedules |
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Schedule “A”: |
Annual Financial Forecast |
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DRC Agreement |
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IDP Portugal Facilities |
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IDP Portugal Letter Agreement |
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Schedule “E”: |
IDP Portugal Licenses |
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Interim JV Agreement |
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Schedule “G”: |
Interim JV Partner Facilities |
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Schedule “H”: |
Interim JV Partner Licenses |
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Schedule “I”: |
Medicinal Plant Rights (DRC) |
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Schedule “J”: |
Memorandum of Understanding |
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Schedule “K”: |
Project Equipment |
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Schedule “L”: |
Project Facilities |
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Supply Agreement |
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TMIG Agreement |
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THIS MASTER JOINT-VENTURE AGREEMENT is made as of October 19, 2020 by and between:
ALDO PEDRO FIGUEIRA VIDINHA (“Vidinha”), a private individual resident in the Portuguese Republic.
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. (“IDP Canada”), a company incorporated under laws of British Columbia, Canada with headquarters located at 5500 North Service Road, Suite 301, Burlington, Ontario L7L 6W6
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Vidinha is a resident of the Portuguese Portugal with 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in areas such as engineering, validation, GMP compliance, quality assurance and manufacturing. |
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IDP Canada is a Canadian company incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) bearing registration number BC1126531. IDP Canada has specific expertise in Medicinal Plant-based EU-GMP oil extraction and processing, financial management, international banking, and the procuring of international supply agreements for the export and sale of Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Cannabinoid Oil. |
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Pursuant to the TMIG Agreement, IDP Canada was granted the exclusive third party right to assist TMIG in monetizing the Medicinal Plant Rights granted to TMIG by the Responsible Authorities in the DRC under both the Memorandum of Understanding and the DRC Agreement (the “IDP Canada Monetization Rights”). In doing so, the TMIG Agreement provided IDP Canada with the exclusive right to export all of the Medicinal Plants and/or Medicinal Plant Derivatives grown, processed and/or purchased by TMIG in the DRC for processing into Cannabinoid Oil at IDP Canada- contracted EU-GMP certified Medicinal Plant Derivative extraction, processing, and packaging facilities around the world for subsequent sale throughout IDP Canada’s international buying network. |
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IDP Canada and Vidinha have agreed to a plan of joint venture that would see the Parties utilize the IDP Canada Monetization Rights to import Medicinal Plant Derivatives from the DRC and any other country in which TMIG or IDP Canada maintains Medicinal Plant growing operations, joint ventures, supply arrangements, and/or partnerships (collectively, the “Supplying Countries”) into the Portuguese Republic to be sold, or processed into Cannabinoid Oil and sold, for monetary gain in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. |
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IDP Canada and Vidinha wish to enter into this Agreement for the purposes of setting forth their mutual understanding with respect to the Project. |
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NOW, THEREFORE, for due consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, each of the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
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In this Agreement and its Schedules, the following terms shall, unless inconsistent with the context in which they appear have the following meanings and expressions derived from those terms shall bear corresponding meanings:
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“Agreement” means this Master Joint-Venture Agreement between IDP Canada and Vidinha including the Schedules hereto as amended, extended, replaced and varied from time to time. |
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“Annual Financial Forecast” means the annual conservative forecast (the form of which is attached to this Agreement as Schedule “A”) prepared by the Parties in advance of each Project Year setting forth expected Gross Revenue and Project Operating Expenses from the Project for that Project Year. |
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“Best Industry Practice” means the exercise of that degree of skill, diligence, prudence and foresight which would reasonably and ordinarily be expected from time to time from a skilled and experienced contractor or professional engaged in the same type of undertaking and under the same or similar circumstances and conditions as those envisaged by this Agreement; seeking in good faith to comply with its contractual obligations and all applicable Regulatory Provisions, and upholding the integrity of the Portuguese Republic. |
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“Business Day” means a normal business day, excluding weekends and statutory holidays. |
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“Cannabinoid Oil” means crude oil, purified oil, and/or distilled oil extracted from Medicinal Plants (such as, but not limited to, CBD) which may be used as an input in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. |
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“CBD” means cannabidiol and “CBD Oil” means cannabidiol oil. |
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“Certificate of Analysis” means the document issued by an independent third party laboratory analysing the various Specifications of Project Outputs to be sold to Purchasers under a Supply Agreement. |
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“Change in Control” means any change whatsoever in Control, whether effected directly or indirectly. |
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“Confidential information” means any information or know-how in whatever form relating to the business affairs, trade secrets, products, operating techniques, or marketing techniques, methods or processes, suppliers, customers or finances of either of the Parties. |
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“Constitution” means the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic. |
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“Control” means in relation to any entity, the ability directly or indirectly to direct or cause the direction of the votes attaching to the majority of its issued shares or interests carrying voting rights, or to appoint or remove or cause the appointment or removal of any directors (or equivalent officials) or those of its directors (or equivalent officials) holding the majority of the voting rights on its board of directors (or equivalent body). |
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“Corrupt Act” means offering, giving or agreeing to give to any Responsible Authority in the Portuguese Republic or the DRC or to any person employed by or on behalf of said Responsible Authority any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward: (i) for doing or not doing (or for having done or not having done) any act in relation to the obtaining or performance of the DRC Agreement, TMIG Agreement or any other contract with said Responsible Authority; (ii) for showing or not showing favour or disfavour to any person in relation to the DRC Agreement, TMIG Agreement or any other contract with the Responsible Authority; or (iii) committing any offence: (a) under any law from time to time dealing with bribery, corruption or extortion; (b) under any law creating offences in respect of fraudulent acts; or (c) at common law, in respect of fraudulent acts in relation to the DRC Agreement, TMIG Agreement or any other contract with the Responsible Authority or any other public body; or (d) defrauding or attempting to defraud or conspiring to defraud any Responsible Authority or any other public body. |
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“DRC” means The Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
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“DRC Agreement” means the joint venture agreement dated January 5, 2019 entered into between the DRC and TMIG and attached to this Agreement as Schedule “B”. |
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“Effective Date” means the date of signature of this Agreement by the last signing Party. |
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“Emergency” means a condition, situation, or occurrence whereby the security of the Project Facilities is in danger or where bodily injury or death or damage to employees, other personnel, or the Project Assets property located within the Project Facilities is likely to occur. |
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“Environment” means the aggregate of surrounding objects, conditions, and influences that influence the life and habitats of humans or any other organism or collection of organisms, and including all or any of the following media: air (including the air within any building or the air within any other man-made or natural structure above or below ground, water (including inland waters, groundwater and water in drains and sewers), and land. |
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“Environmental Laws” means any Laws in respect of the Environment. |
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“Existing Legal Framework” means the Constitution and the Laws of the Portuguese Republic, in each case as in effect on the Effective Date. |
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“Expiry Date” means the twenty-fice (25) year anniversary of the Effective Date or the twenty-five (25) year anniversary of the commencement of the Extended Term, as applicable. |
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“Expropriation” means the condemnation, nationalization, seizure, requisition or expropriation of all or part of the Project Facilities or the IDP Portugal Licenses by any Responsible Authority of the Portuguese Republic. |
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“Ex Works” or “EXW” means the shipping arrangement whereby the manufacturer or seller of Project Outputs makes the Project Outputs available to the Purchaser at a specific location. With EXW, the Purchaser is required to pay all transport costs and is responsible for other risks such as loading the Project Outputs onto trucks, transferring them to a ship or plane, and meeting customs regulations. |
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“Force Majeure” shall mean any event beyond the reasonable control of either Party, the occurrence of which could not have been reasonably foreseen at the Effective Date, including, but not limited to, war whether declared or not, revolution, riot, insurrection, strikes (including strikes by employees or sub-contractors), civil commotion, invasion, armed conflict, hostile act of a foreign enemy, blockade, embargo, act of terrorism, sabotage, civil disturbance, radiation, biological or chemical contamination, ionizing radiation, explosion, fire, epidemic or pandemic, landslide, lightning, earthquake, volcanic eruption, other natural disaster or calamity of any kind and any other similar event. |
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“GACP Guidelines” means the Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for Starting Materials of Herbal Origin (2006) adopted by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) of the European Medicines Agency. |
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“GMP” is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. It is designed to minimize the risks involved in any pharmaceutical production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product. GMP covers all aspects of production from the starting materials, premises, and equipment to the training and personal hygiene of staff. Detailed written procedures are essential for each process that could affect the quality of the finished product. There must be systems to provide documented proof that correct procedures are consistently followed at each step in the manufacturing process - every time a product is made. EU-GMP certification is an enhancement to the GMP certification above as required for the European Union countries. |
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“Gross Revenue” means the tax-free income or revenue received or accruing to IDP Portugal from the Project during the Project Term from the sale of Project Outputs. |
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“IDP Canada Parties” means the officers, directors, staff, employees, contractors, Sub-contractors, agents, guests, visitors, invitees and patrons of the IDP Canada and those of its shareholders or, where the context requires, any one or more of them. |
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“IDP Portugal” means a company to be incorporated in the Portuguese Republic for the purpose of securing the IDP Portugal Licenses and operating the Project. Legal ownership of IDP Portugal shall be held ninety percent (90%) to IDP Canada and ten percent (10%) to Vidinha. |
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“IDP Portugal Facilities” means the EU-GMP certified Medicinal Plant extraction, processing, packaging, and storing facilities to be constructed or purchased in the Portuguese Republic by IDP Portugal, copies of which are to be attached as Schedule “C“ to this Agreement. |
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“IDP Portugal Letter Agreement” means the letter agreement entered into between IDP Canada, AbstractIngredient, LDA and Vidinha dated July 9, 2020, a copy of which is attached as Schedule “D” to this Agreement. |
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“IDP Portugal Licenses” means those commercial licenses and permits in the Portuguese Republic required by IDP Portugal to do one or more of the following: (i) import Medicinal Plants and Medicinal Plant Derivatives into the Portuguese Republic from Supplying Countries, (ii) grow, cultivate, manufacture, process, store, and transport Project Outputs at and from the Project Facilities, and (iii) export Project Outputs from the Portuguese Republic to Purchasers. Copies of applicable IDP Portugal Licenses shall be inserted as Schedule “E” to this Agreement once obtained by IDP Portugal. |
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“IDP Portugal Parties” means the officers, directors, staff, employees, contractors, sub-contractors, agents, guests, visitors, invitees and patrons of IDP Portugal and those of its shareholders or, where the context requires, any one or more of them. |
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“IFRS” means the International Financial Reporting Standards as set by the International Accounting Standards Board, having its offices at 30 Cannon Street, London, EC4M 6XH, England. |
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“Imported Derivatives” means Medicinal Plant Derivatives that have been imported from the Supplying Countries into the Portuguese Republic by the Parties under the Project. |
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“Interim JV Partner” means Lecifarma-Laboratório Farmacêutico, LDA. |
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“Interim JV Partner Commission” means a two-percent (2%) cash commission on Gross Revenues generated and received under the Project utilizing the Interim JV Partner Licenses and/or the Interim JV Partner Facilities. |
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“Interim JV Agreement” means the joint venture agreement entered into between IDP Canada and the Interim JV Partner, a copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Schedule “F”. |
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“Interim JV Partner Facilities” means the Interim JV Partner’s EU-GMP certified Medicinal Plant extraction, processing, and packaging facilities located in the Portuguese Republic, the architectural/engineering drawings of which are to be inserted as Schedule “G” to this Agreement. |
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“Interim JV Partner Licenses” means those commercial licenses and permits in the Portuguese Republic required by the Interim JV Partner to do any or all of the following: (i) import Medicinal Plants and Medicinal Plant Derivatives into the Portuguese Republic from Supplying Countries, (ii) grow, cultivate, manufacture, process, store, and transport Project Outputs at and from the Interim JV Partner Facilities, and (iii) export Project Outputs from the Portuguese Republic to Purchasers. Copies of the Third Party Licenses are attached as Schedule “H” to this Agreement. |
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“Laws” means the common law, Legislation, and all judicial decisions and any notifications or other similar directives made pursuant thereto that have the force of law, issued by any executive, legislative, judicial or administrative entity in the Portuguese Republic where the Project and Project Facilities are located. |
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(oo) |
“Legislation” means all applicable statutes, statutory instruments, by- laws, regulations, orders, rules, executive orders, treaties, directives, and codes of practice having the force of law in the Portuguese Republic. |
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“Loss” or “Losses” means losses, damages, liabilities, claims, actions, proceedings, demands, costs, charges, or expenses of any nature. |
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“Medicinal Plant Derivatives” means predominantly dried cannabis and hemp flower, cannabis and hemp biomass, and other related pharmaceutical derivatives all of which are produced from Medicinal Plants. |
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“Medicinal Plant Origination Fee” means: |
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with respect to the sale of Imported Derivatives as a Project Output, ten percent (10%) of the purchase price paid by the Purchaser per kilogram of Imported Derivatives under the Project. |
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with respect to the sale of Cannabinoid Oil as a Project Output produced utilizing Imported Derivatives, ten percent (10%) of the purchase price paid by the Purchaser per litre of Cannabinoid Oil under the Project. |
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payment of the Medicinal Plant Origination Fee shall be paid by Instadose Pharma to the Supplying Country Rights Holder out of those Gross Revenues generated from the sale of said Imported Derivatives or Cannabinoid Oil produced utilizing Imported Derivatives. |
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“Medicinal Plant Rights” means the right and license to grow, transport, store, process, package, and purchase Medicinal Plants and Medicinal Plant Derivatives for international export and sale, copies of which are attached as Schedule “I” to this Agreement. |
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“Medicinal Plants” means plants, including, but not limited to, medicinal cannabis, whose oils and other derivatives when extracted from them, can serve as inputs to pharmaceutical production. |
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“Memorandum of Understanding” means the memorandum of understanding dated October 26, 2018 entered into between the Responsible Authorities in the DRC and TMIG providing TMIG with the Medicinal Plant Rights, a copy of which is attached in Schedule “J”. |
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“Vidinha Parties” the officers, directors, staff, employees, contractors (including Vidinha), Sub-contractors, agents, guests, visitors, invitees and patrons of Vidinha (including, but not limited to, Vidinha) and those of its shareholders or, where the context requires, any one or more of them. |
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“Minimum Import Quota” means the minimum number of kilograms of Medicinal Plant Derivatives to be imported from the Supplying Countries to the Project Facilities on a per quarter basis by the Parties throughout each Project Year. |
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“Minimum Sale Price” means the minimum sale price for Project Outputs to be sold by the Parties to Purchasers under any new Supply Agreement. |
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“Net Profit” represents the sales dollars remaining after all Project Operating Expenses have been deducted from Gross Revenue. |
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“Party” means any one of Vidinha or IDP Canada, as the case may be, “Parties” means both Vidinha and IDP Canada. |
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“Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, company, business organization trust, governmental agency or other entity. |
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“Political Event” means (i) any change (whether by the introduction, modification or application of any Laws) in the Existing Legal Framework other than in accordance with this Agreement or with the prior written consent of the IDP Canada, which change uniquely and materially affects the cannabis and cannabinoid oil sector in the Portuguese Republic, (ii) any Expropriation, (iii) any revocation or other withdrawal of any Relevant Consent other than in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or in accordance with the Existing Legal Framework, (iv) any failure of any Responsible Authority to grant, maintain, renew, or accept, any Relevant Consent other than in accordance with the Existing Legal Framework or in a manner consistent with any Relevant Consent or agreement relating thereto, in each case which materially and adversely changes the legal, economic, or commercial position of IDP Canada or the Project from what it was on the Effective Date or from what it is or what it would have been but for such action or failure to act. |
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“Portugal-Grown Medicinal Plant Derivatives” means Medicinal Plant Derivatives derived from Medicinal Plants grown and harvested at any of the Project Facilities; |
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“Portuguese Republic” means the country of Portugal. |
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“Project” means the project referred to in Article 5.2 of this Agreement. |
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“Project Assets” means collectively, the Project Equipment and the Project Facilities. |
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“Project Equipment” means that EU-GMP certified extraction, processing, and packaging equipment set forth in Schedule “K” to this Agreement to be delivered to and used at any of the Project Facilities for the purpose of producing and packaging Project Outputs. |
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“Project Facilities” means the IDP Portugal Facilities, the Interim JV Partner Facilities, and any Third Party Storage Facilities, the approximate locations of which are provided for in Schedule “L”. |
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“Project Import Taxes” means all Taxes, duties, value-added, consumption, sales, use, excise, transfer, registration sharges, gross receipt, turnover or stamp, customs duties, countervail, anti-dumping special import measures, and all import and export taxes to be imposed, collected or established by any Responsible Authority of the Portuguese Republic. |
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“Project Insurance Policies” means any of: |
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property and casualty insurance; |
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public liability and third party insurance; |
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insurance covering Project Asset breakdown; |
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business interruption insurance; |
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insurance against the risk of fire, lightning, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, riots (including political risks), strikes, and malicious damage; |
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completion guarantee insurance; |
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performance bond insurance; and |
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buyer non-payment insurance. |
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“Project Operating Expenses” include, but are not limited to, the following Project operating expenses (payable by IDP Canada on behalf of the Project out of Gross Revenue deposited into the IDP Portugal Project Bank Account): |
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all costs required to operate, manage, and maintain the IDP Portugal Licenses and Project Facilities; |
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all costs required to import Imported Derivatives from the Supplying Countries into the Portuguese Republic; |
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all costs associated with preparing Project Outputs for sale to Purchasers under the Project; |
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all costs associated with the hiring and training of all employees and personnel required to operate the Project and the Project Facilities; |
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all Project Wages; |
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if applicable, the Interim JV Partner Commission; |
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if applicable, Project Import Taxes; |
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if applicable, the Medicinal Plant Origination Fee; |
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all applicable Tax (excluding IDP Portugal corporate income tax for the purposes of calculating Project Operating Expenses); |
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all costs associated with establishing and operating the Industry Collaboration Opportunity; |
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all costs associated with the employment of that number of security guards, police officers, and/or medical personnel at the Project Facilities as agreed upon between the Parties; and |
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those other costs and expenses agreed upon between the Parties. |
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“Project Outputs” means Imported Derivatives, Portugal-Grown Medicinal Plant Derivatives, and Cannabinoid Oil (including, but not limited to, CBD) processed and sold from the Portuguese Republic under the Project. |
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all costs associated with applying for and securing the IDP Portugal Licenses; |
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all costs associated with purchasing the IDP Portugal Facilities or, if applicable, all construction costs attributable to the IDP Portugal Facilities in accordance with an agreed upon budget and timeline for the advancement of funds; and |
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all costs associated with the purchase, delivery, and installation of all Project Equipment to the Project Facilities. |
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“Project Term” means the period from the Effective Date to the Expiry Date or the Termination Date, whichever comes first. |
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“Project Year” means each twelve (12) consecutive months, commencing on the Effective Date and thereafter commencing on every twelve-month anniversary of the Effective Date. |
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“Purchase Orders” means those requests for Project Outputs from Purchasers under a Supply Agreement. |
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“Purchase Price” means the price to be paid by a Purchaser under a Supply Agreement per: (i) kilogram (kg) of Medicinal Plant Derivatives and/or Portugal-Grown Medicinal Plant Derivatives, or (ii) litre (L) of Cannabinoid Oil. |
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“Purchasers” means any local and international purchasers of Project Outputs under the Project. |
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“Qualified Person” means the Person at the Project Facilities responsible for: (a) certifying that the Project Outputs meet the Specifications set forth in the applicable Supply Agreement and Purchase Order, and (b) releasing the Project Outputs for sale to the Purchaser. |
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“Regulatory Provisions” means the guidelines for companies operating within the Portuguese Republic and the prevailing laws, regulations, ordinances, policy directives and standards of the Portuguese Republic and any Responsible Authority which in any way affects or applies to the conducting of the Project and/or this Agreement from time to time. |
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“Relevant Consents” means all consents, permits, clearances, authorizations, approvals, rulings, exemptions, registrations, filings, decisions, licenses, certificates required to be issued by or made with any Responsible Authority in connection with either Party’s performance obligations under this Agreement. |
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“Responsible Authority” means legislature, any agency, local institution, department, inspectorate, minister, ministry, official or public or statutory person (whether autonomous or not) having jurisdiction over any or all of the Parties or the subject matter of this Agreement. |
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“Schedules” means the schedules to this Agreement, as amended, replaced and varied from time to time. |
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“SOPs” means IDP Canada’s standard operating procedures for (i) Medicinal Plant cultivation, collection, and processing, and (ii) Medicinal Plant Derivative and Cannabinoid Oil processing, packaging, and transport, all of which are aimed at achieving efficiency, quality output and uniformity of performance, while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with industry regulations. |
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“Specification” means the agreed upon guidelines set forth in a Supply Agreement and/or Purchase Order of the physical and chemical composition of the Project Outputs to be purchased by Purchasers under a Supply Agreement. |
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“Sub-contractors” means any sub-contractor of IDP Canada or Vidinha and a third party, who has contracted directly with IDP Canada or Vidinha in respect of the Project. |
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“Supply Agreement” means a purchase agreement from local and/or international purchasers for Project Outputs, a model template of which is attached as Schedule “M” to this Agreement. |
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“Supplying Countries” means the DRC and any other country in which TMIG or IDP Canada maintains Medicinal Plant growing operations, joint ventures, supply arrangements, and/or partnerships. |
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“Supplying Country Rights Holder” means the party or parties holding Medicinal Plant Rights in the Supplying Countries. |
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“Tax” means any national, local and/or other net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, transfer franchise, profits, license, lease, service, service use, value added, withholding, payroll, employment, social benefit contribution, pension and health contribution, excise, severance, stamp, documentary, occupation, premium, property or windfall profits tax, or any other taxes, levies, fees (including documentation, license, and registry fees), assessments, or charges of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest and penalties, additions to tax or additional amounts with respect thereto, as imposed, collected or established by any Responsible Authority of the Portuguese Republic. |
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“Third Party Storage Facilities” means any third party warehousing and storage facilities located in the Portuguese Republic utilized for the purpose of receiving and storing Project Outputs. |
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“TMIG” means The Maye International Group S.A.R.L., a company incorporated under Congolese law and registered with the RCCM under No. CD/KNG/RCCM/18-B-01367, NAT. ID. 01-000-N37020C C, with |
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“TMIG Agreement” means the joint venture agreement dated February 11, 2019 entered into between IDP Canada and TMIG pursuant to which TMIG appointed IDP Canada as TMIG’s exclusive international joint venture partner for monetizing the Medicinal Plants Rights granted to TMIG by the Responsible Authorities in the DRC. A copy of the TMIG Agreement is attached as Schedule “N” to this Agreement. |
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references to the provisions of any law shall include such provisions as amended, re-enacted or consolidated from time to time in so far as such amendment, re-enactment or consolidation applies or is capable of applying to any transaction entered into under this Agreement; |
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references to “Parties” shall include the Parties’ respective successors-in- title and, if permitted in this Agreement, their respective cessionaries and assignees; |
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references to a “person” shall include an individual, firm, company, corporation, juristic person, Responsible Authority, and any trust, organisation, association or partnership, whether or not having separate legal personality; |
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references to any “Responsible Authority” or any public or professional organisation shall include a reference to any of its successors or any organisation or entity, which takes over its functions or responsibilities; |
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the headings of Articles, sub-Articles and Schedule are included for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement; |
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the Schedules to this Agreement are an integral part of this Agreement and references to this Agreement shall include the Schedules; |
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the Parties acknowledge that each of them has had the opportunity to take legal advice concerning this Agreement, and agree that no provision or word used in this Agreement shall be interpreted to the disadvantage of either Party because that Party was responsible for or participated in the preparation or drafting of this Agreement or any part of it; |
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words importing the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing either gender shall include both genders; |
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references to this “Agreement” shall include this Agreement and its Schedules as amended, varied, novated or substituted in writing from time to time; |
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references to any other contract or document shall include (subject to all approvals required to be given pursuant to this Agreement for any amendment or variation to or novation or substitution of such contract or document) a reference to that contract or document as amended, varied, novated or substituted from time to time; |
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general words preceded or followed by words such as “other” or “including” or “particularly” shall not be given a restrictive meaning because they are preceded or followed by particular examples intended to fall within the meaning of the general words; and |
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when a number of days is prescribed in this Agreement, such number shall be calculated including the first and excluding the last day, unless the last day falls on a day that is not a Business Day, in which case, the last day shall be the first succeeding day which is a Business Day. |
ARTICLE 2: THE INTERIM JV AGREEMENT
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Definitions |
For the purposes of this Article 2 only, the following terms have the respective meanings:
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“Gross Revenue” means the income or revenue generated from the sale of Project Outputs under the Project albeit utilizing the Interim JV Partner Licenses and/or the Interim JV Partner Facilities; and |
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“Interim JV Partner Commission” means two percent (2.0%) of Gross Revenue as defined above in Article 2.1(a). |
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Acknowledgements |
The Parties hereby agree and acknowledge as follows:
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IDP Canada and the Interim JV Partner either are or will soon be party to the Interim JV Agreement; |
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The purpose of the Interim JV Agreement is to enable IDP Canada to immediately commence the Project albeit utilizing the Interim JV Partner Licenses and/or the Interim JV Partner Facilities until such time as the IDP Portugal Licenses are in place and the IDP Portugal Facilities have been completed and become operational; |
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IDP Canada shall be responsible for paying the Interim JV Partner Commission to the Interim JV Partner so long as IDP Canada continues to utilize the Interim JV Partner Licenses and/or the Interim JV Partner Facilities in connection with the Project; |
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In addition to completing payment of the Interim JV Partner Commission set forth in Article 2.2(c) above, IDP Canada shall also be responsible under the Project for paying Vidinha’s Net Profit Share to Vidinha; and |
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This Agreement shall supersede and replace the Interim JV Agreement in full as it relates to the Project effective the later of (i) the date the IDP Portugal Licenses are received, and (ii) the date the IDP Portugal Facilities become operational. |
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ARTICLE 3: STATUS OF THIS AGREEMENT
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Binding Agreement |
Each Party hereto hereby represents and warrants that on and after the Effective Date this Agreement is legally valid and binding upon it.
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Binding Obligations |
This Agreement imposes binding obligations upon the Parties and sets out the terms on which the Parties may operate, manage, and maintain the Project.
ARTICLE 4: PROJECT TERM
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Initial Term |
This Project Term shall be for a period of twenty-five (25) years commencing the Effective Date (the “Initial Term”).
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Extended Term |
If no event which, with prior notice and/or lapse of time, shall permit either Party to terminate this Agreement shall have occurred and be continuing at the Expiry Date, the Project Term may be extended for one additional Initial Term upon the same terms and conditions herein or as otherwise may be agreed between the Parties (the “Extended Term”).
ARTICLE 5: THE PROJECT
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Approval |
The Parties hereby confirm, authorize, and approve, the Project.
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Scope |
The Parties agree to work together under the Project to do the following:
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incorporate IDP Portugal to operate the Project; |
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apply for, obtain, and maintain the IDP Portugal Licenses; |
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construct or purchase and operate the IDP Portugal Facilities; |
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import Imported Derivatives to any of the Project Facilities; |
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if required, or upon the Parties agreeing to do so, grow and harvest Medicinal Plants at the Project Facilities; |
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process Imported Derivatives and Portugal-Grown Medicinal Plant Derivatives into Cannabinoid Oil at the Project Facilities; |
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package and store Project Outputs at any of the Project Facilities; |
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sell and export Project Outputs to Purchasers; and |
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through (i) shall collectively hereinafter be referred to as the “Project”) |
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Industry Collaboration Opportunity |
The Parties acknowledge that they are strongly committed to working with both existing and new medicinal cannabis industry participants (each, an “Industry Participant”) in the Portuguese Republic in an effort to help spur industry growth throughout the country (the “Industry Collaboration Opportunity”). On this basis, the Parties jointly acknowledge their intention to utilize the IDP Portugal Licenses to do the following:
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establish a storage bank for Medicinal Plant Derivatives to be sold to Industry Participants at discounted market rates; |
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supply Project Equipment (and requisite training) to Industry Participants who wish to generate revenues by producing Cannabinoid Oil on behalf of the Project; and |
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work with Responsible Authorities to establish the Portuguese Republic as the industry leader in the European Union. |
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Exclusivity |
It is agreed by the Parties that during the Project Term:
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IDP Canada shall have the exclusive right to provide Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Project Equipment to the Project; |
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all Cannabinoid Oil sold under the Project shall be produced utilizing the Project Equipment; |
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IDP Portugal shall not sell, assign, or otherwise transfer (whether for consideration or not) any of IDP Canada’s or IDP Portugal’s rights under this Agreement to any other Person, except in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; |
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other than IDP Canada’s existing operations in The Republic of North Macedonia, this Project shall be the only other Project undertaken by IDP Canada in the European Union throughout the Project Term; and |
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notwithstanding Article 5.4(d) above, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent IDP Canada from establishing other projects like the Project outside of the European Union for the purpose of manufacturing or selling Project Outputs. |
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Right and License |
Throughout the Project Term, IDP Canada hereby grants to IDP Portugal, and IDP Portugal hereby accepts from IDP Canada, a non-exclusive, non-transferable, fully paid-up, royalty-free right and license to use the name “INSTADOSE PHARMA” solely and exclusively as an element of IDP Portugal’s own company name and in connection with the business of IDP Portugal as it relates directly to the Project.
ARTICLE 6: PROJECT EQUIPMENT
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Ownership |
The Parties acknowledge and agree that IDP Portugal shall retain, good and valid title to the Project Equipment and that neither Party shall have title to, or an ownership interest therein. All Project Equipment shall be added to and set forth in “Schedule J”.
ARTICLE 7: PROJECT FACILITIES
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Ownership |
The Parties acknowledge and agree that IDP Portugal shall retain, good and valid title to the IDP Portugal Facilities and that neither Party shall have title to, or an ownership interest therein.
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Location |
The respective locations of the Project Facilities are set forth in “Schedule “L”.
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Access |
With effect from the Effective Date, Vidinha shall use all reasonable endeavours to ensure for the duration of the Project Term that IDP Canada and pre-approved IDP Canada Parties have such continuous and undisturned access to the IDP Portugal Facilities as is required by IDP Canada and pre-approved IDP Canada Parties to carry out the Project therein, but subject always to the provisions of this Agreement.
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Signage |
The IDP Portugal Facilities shall bear IDP Canada signage. The Parties agree to install all Project Facility signage prior to the first delivery of Imported Derivatives to any of the Project Facilities.
ARTICLE 8: MPORTATION OF MEDICINAL PLANT DERIVATIVES
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Vidinha shall work with IDP Canada to co-ordinate the import of Medicinal Plant Derivatives into the Portuguese Republic utilizing the IDP Portugal Licenses. |
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With each importation of Medicinal Plant Derivatives into the Portuguese Republic: |
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IDP Canada shall provide IDP Portugal with each of the following with respect to the Medicinal Plant Derivatives to be imported: |
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a Certificate of Analysis for the Medicinal Plant Derivatives; |
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information pertaining to the Supplying Country Rights Holder in the Supplying Country from where the Medicinal Plant Derivatives are exported (name, address, license number, etc.); |
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information pertaining to any applicable customs broker in the Supplying Country from where the Medicinal Plant Derivatives are being exported (name, address, license number, etc.); |
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GACP Guidelines compliance license or declaration by the Responsible Authority in the Supplying Country as to Supplying Country Rights Holder compliance with the GACP Guidelines; |
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A description of the Medicinal Plant Derivatives to be imported; and |
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The active ingredient content of cannabinoids in the Medicinal Plant Derivatives as to percentages and number of grams. |
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utilizing the Certificate of Analysis, IDP Portugal shall submit an application to the appropriate Regulatory Authorities to obtain a permit to import the Medicinal Plant Derivatives (the “Import Permit”); |
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upon receipt of the Import Permit, IDP Portugal shall deliver the Import Permit to IDP Canada. IDP Canada shall utilize the Import Permit to secure an export permit for the Medicinal Plant Derivatives (the “Export Permit”) from the applicable Supplying Country; and |
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upon receipt of the Import Permit and Export Permit, IDP Portugal and IDP Canada shall work together to co-ordinate the transport and receipt of Medicinal Plant Derivatives. |
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Payment of Project Import Taxes |
Imported Derivatives may be subject to a Project Import Tax upon arrival in the Portuguese Republic. Unless paid for by a Purchaser under the terms of an applicable Supply Agreement, IDP Portugal shall be responsible for completing payment of any Project Import Taxes.
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Following payment of the Project Import Taxes, IDP Portugal shall co- ordinate the release of the Imported Derivatives from customs to be received by them in “quarantine” at the Project Facilities in accordance with IDP Portugal’s applicable procedures for materials reception. |
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Once received at the Project Facilities, the Imported Derivatives shall be sampled and analyzed by IDP Portugal (or by a third party independent laboratory (the “Third Party Inspector”) pre-approved by the Parties) for the purpose of confirming compliance with the Imported Derivatives’ already accompanying Certificate of Analysis (the “Initial Import Inspection”). |
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Results from the Initial Import Inspection shall be documented or received by IDP Portugal in the form of an analytical testing report (the “Analytical Testing Report”). |
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Minimum Import Quota |
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Commencing thirty (30) days following occupancy by the Parties of the IDP Portugal Facilities, the Parties collectively commit to utilizing their best commercial efforts to secure Supply Agreements requiring in the aggregate the import of Imported Derivatives (for subsequent sale as Project Outputs) equal to no less than the following Minimum Import Quota on a per financial quarter basis each Project Year throughout the Project Term: |
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Until such time as the Minimum Import Quota is satisfied each Quarter, the Parties agree that absent the written consent of IDP Canada, only Imported Derivatives shall be used in fulfilling all Supply Agreements. |
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Medicinal Plant Origination Fee |
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All Imported Derivatives from the Supplying Countries to any of the Project Facilities under the Project shall be subjected to the Medicinal Plant Origination Fee. |
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For purposes of clarity, it is hereby understood that the requirement under the Project to pay Medicinal Plant Origination Fees shall only exist when Imported Derivatives have been used in creating the Project Outputs. |
ARTICLE 9: PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROJECT OUTPUTS
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Minimum Sale Price of Project Outputs |
The Parties agree to establish and adhere to the Minimum Sale Price for Project Outputs effective the commencement of each new Project Year throughout the Project Term.
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Execution of Supply Agreements |
The Purchase and sale of Project Outputs shall be governed by the terms of the Supply Agreement entered into between IDP Portugal and the Purchaser. A model template Supply Agreement is attached as Schedule “L” to this Agreement. The Supply Agreement contains, among other things:
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the requirement that all Imported Derivatives supplied by a Supplying Country Rights Holder to IDP Portugal be FOB Portugal; |
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the agreed upon price per kilogram or litre of Project Outputs to be purchased by the Purchaser; and |
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all protocals governing the purchasing, sampling, approval, release, and pick-up of the Project Outputs. |
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Following the execution of a Supply Agreement, a Purchaser shall be permitted to request a Project Output sample (the “Output Sample”) in the quantities specified by the Purchaser in the Output Sample request that meets the applicable Specifications. IDP Portugal shall be required to provide the said Purchaser with a Certificate of Analysis for each Output Sample. |
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Upon receipt of the Output Sample, a Purchaser shall undertake an assessment to determine whether the Output Sample complies with the applicable Specifications, including any tests that the Purchaser requires. |
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If an Output Sample does not meet the Specifications in any way, IDP Portugal shall provide another Output Sample which meets the Specifications for the Purchaser to re-assess. The process of resubmitting Output Samples shall repeat until all non-conformance to the Specifications have been remedied by IDP Portugal or approved by a Purchaser in writing, or a Purchaser, in its sole discretion, ends the process. |
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Once a Purchaser is satisfied that the Output Sample meets the Specifications, it will provide written notice to IDP Portugal (a “Output Approval Notice”). If a Purchaser subsequently issues a Purchase Order to IDP Portugal for Project Outputs in respect of which it has not provided an Output Approval Notice, it shall be deemed to have issued the Output Approval Notice. |
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Upon completion of the process set out in Article 9.3 above, a Purchaser shall provide IDP Portugal with a twelve (12) month rolling forecast of the volume of any Project Outputs it is projected to need and to purchase, in each month of such twelve (12) month period, which forecast shall be updated by the Purchaser every month and delivered to IDP Portugal no later than the fifth (5th) Business Day of each month (each, a “Volume Forecast”). |
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IDP Portugal will notify a Purchaser in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of a Volume Forecast if it is unable to supply any of the Project Outputs to a Purchaser as set out in a Volume Forecast, which notice (an “Unfulfilled Product Volume Notice”) shall specify which volume of Project Outputs it shall not be able to supply (“Unfulfilled Product Volume”) and the Volume Forecast shall be deemed amended accordingly to deduct the Unfulfilled Product Volume from the Volume Forecast. |
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Placement of Purchase Orders |
Project Outputs will be ordered by Purchasers under a Supply Agreement by the issuance of Purchase Orders which shall specify:
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the quantity of Project Outputs to be purchased; |
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the requested completion dates (each, a “Project Output Completion Date”) for those Project Outputs; |
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the pick-up location for the Project Outputs (the “Pick-up Location”); and |
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Payment Terms and Invoicing |
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Payment in full for all Project Outputs must be made in Euros immediately prior to any Project Outputs being made available to a Purchaser at the Pick- up Location. The aggregate Purchase Price of Project Outputs under an approved Purchase Order shall be specified in each Purchase Order, as adjusted on the relevant final invoice, and will be paid by a Purchaser as follows: |
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the full amount of the relevant invoice (tied to the Approved Purchase Order) less the amount paid under (i) above (the “Purchase Price Balance”) shall be paid immediately prior to the Project Outputs being made available to a Purchaser at the Pick-up Location. |
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Invoicing for Project Outputs to be supplied to Purchasers in connection with an Approved Purchase Order shall be completed by IDP Portugal (each, an “IDP Portugal Invoice”) and shall contain the following: |
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the amount of any Deposit or Purchase Price Balance (as the case may be) due and owing by the Purchaser for the Project Outputs; |
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the applicable method and relevant terms of payment for all Project Outputs; and |
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wire instructions for IDP Portugal’s bank account in the Portuguese Republic where the Deposit and/or Purchase Price Balance is to be deposited by the Purchaser (the “IDP Portugal Project Bank Account”). |
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For each IDP Portugal Invoice delivered to a Purchaser for Project Outputs not containing Portugal-Grown Medicinal Plant Derivatives, IDP Canada shall provide IDP Portugal with an invoice for the full amount of the Medicinal Plant Importation Fee (the “Medicinal Plant Importation Invoice”). |
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Project Output Manufacturing |
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IDP Portugal shall manufacture the Project Outputs at the applicable Project Facilities. No Project Outputs under any Approved Purchase Order shall be made until such time as the Deposit has been paid by the Purchaser. |
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Project Output Testing |
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IDP Portugal shall engage the services of a third party independent laboratory for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Analysis for all Project Outputs. |
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Prior to the Project Output Completion Date, IDP Portugal shall inspect the Project Outputs and conduct such tests described in the Specifications (and any other tests that IDP Portugal determines, in in its discretion, are prudent) for compliance with the applicable Specifications, and to the extent not inconsistent with the requirements set out in the Specifications, consistent with the same practices and procedures used by IDP Portugal in its own operations. All Project Outputs shall be approved by IDP Portugal’s Qualified Person prior to the Project Output Completion Date and IDP Portugal shall provide the Certificate of Analysis the Purchaser. |
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IDP Portugal shall provide to the Purchaser, prior to the Project Output Completion Date, certificates of manufacture and batch records, certificates of compliance showing the lot or batch in question of the Project Outputs meets the Specifications. |
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IDP Portugal will also provide to the Purchaser, delivered to the location specified by the Purchaser in writing, a Project Output sample from the beginning, the middle and the end of each production run. |
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Storage and Legal Ownership of Project Outputs |
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IDP Portugal shall store the Project Outputs at the Project Facilities in accordance with the Specifications and applicable Laws, consistent with the same practices and procedures used by IDP Portugal in its own operations and in respect of its other supplier relationships. |
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Title and all liability for loss or damage to all Imported Derivatives and Cannabinoid Oil processed from Imported Derivatives shall pass from IDP Portugal (in trust for the Supplying Country Rights Holder) to the Purchaser when said Project Outputs are made available by IDP Portugal for loading by the Purchaser at the Pick-up Location or as otherwise set forth in an applicable Supply Agreement or Approved Purchase Order. |
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Title and all liability for loss and damage to all Portugal-Grown Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Cannabinoid Oil processed from Portugal-Grown Medicinal Plant Derivatives shall pass from IDP Portugal to the Purchaser when said Project Outputs are made available by IDP Portugal for loading by the Purchaser at the Pick-up Location or as otherwise set forth in an applicable Supply Agreement or Approved Purchase Order. |
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Final Release of Project Outputs to Purchaser |
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Following payment by a Purchaser of its applicable Purchase Price Balance, and conditional upon IDP Portugal compliance with all internal reception, production, and testing procedures, IDP Portugal shall cause its Qualified Person to certify the Project Outputs for pending release to the Purchaser Ex Works at the Pick-up Location (unless otherwise agreed to in the applicable Supply Agreement or Approved Purchase Order). Prior to doing so, the Qualified Person shall revise all batch documentation including the batch production record as well as all analytical testing results.
ARTICLE 10: FINANCIAL GAINS FROM THE PROJECT
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Annual Financial Forecast |
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The Annual Financial Forecast will be prepared by the Parties in advance of each Project Year throughout the Project Term. A sample Annual Financial Forecast is attached as Schedule “A” to this Agreement for reference purposes only. |
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The sample Annual Financial Forecast provides: |
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an accurate, but not necessarily exhaustive, description of all Project Operating Expenses to be incurred by IDP Portugal in carrying out the Project (“Forecasted Project Operating Expenses”); and |
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an example of how Gross Revenue and Net Profit Share shall be calculated when determining payment of the Net Profit Share to the Parties. |
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Payment of Project Operating Expenses |
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Instadose Pharma shall advance to IDP Portugal the payment of funds necessary to satisfy the first twelve (12) months of Forecasted Project Operating Expenses as set forth in the Annual Financial Forecast (the “Initial Operating Expense Advance”). |
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Following payment by IDP Canada of the Initial Operating Expense Advance, Project Operating Expenses shall be paid by IDP Portugal out of the Gross Revenues generated by IDP Portugal under the Project. |
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The IDP Portugal Bank Account shall at all times maintain available funds necessary to satisfy no less than six (6) months worth of upcoming Forecasted Project Operating Expenses. IDP Canada shall be responsible for funding any Project Operating Expense shortfalls on an ongoing basis (“Project Runway Shortfalls”). |
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IDP Portugal shall provide to IDP Canada on the last Business Day of each Project Month an expense report (with original receipts) (the “Project Month Expense Report”) setting forth actual Project Operating Expenses (“Actual Project Operating Expenses”) incurred by IDP Portugal with respect to the previous Project Month. |
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In the event Actual Project Operating Expenses exceed Forecasted Project Operating Expenses with respect to any Project Month (the “Project Operating Expense Shortfall”), IDP Portugal shall include in its Project Month Expense Report to IDP Canada an explanation for the Project Operating Expense Shortfall. |
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In the event Forecasted Project Operating Expenses exceed Actual Project Operating Expenses during any given Project Month as set forth in any Project Month Expense Report (a “Project Operating Expense Overpayment”), IDP Portugal shall include in its Project Month Expense Report to IDP Canada an explanation for the Project Operating Expense Overpayment. |
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The Parties agree that they shall review and/or adjust Forecasted Project Operating Expenses on a quarterly basis throughout each Project Year. |
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Gross Revenue |
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Net Profit Share |
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Net Profit generated by IDP Portugal from the Project shall be split ninety percent (95%) to IDP Canada and five percent (5%) to Vidinha (the “Net Profit Share”).
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Payment of the Net Profit Share |
IDP Portugal shall complete payment of each Party’s Net Profit Share as follows:
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Within fifteen (15) Business Days following receipt by IDP Portugal of its quarterly Financial Statements, percent (75%) of each Party’s Net Profit Share for the most recent financial quarter; and |
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within thirty (30) Business Days following receipt by IDP Portugal of it’s year- end audited Financial Statements, the balance of each Party’s Net Profit Share for the preceding Project Year. |
(the date of each payment of Net Profit Share set forth in (a) and (b) above shall each be referred to as a “Net Profit Share Payment Date”).
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Invoicing of Net Profit Share |
On or about each Net Profit Share Payment Date, IDP Canada and Vidinha shall provide to IDP Portugal its invoice for the applicable amount of its Net Profit Share.
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Method of Payment |
All payments of the Net Profit Share required to be made pursuant to this Article 10 shall be made by wire transfer to the Central Bank of the Portuguese Republic or as otherwise directed by the Parties in writing.
ARTICLE 11: UNDERTAKINGS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF VIDINHA
Vidinha undertakes to IDP Canada that it shall be responsible for overseeing the following matters in connection with the Project:
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Corporate Standing |
Vidinha shall be responsible for ensuring the continued corporate good standing of both itself and IDP Portugal.
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The IDP Portugal Licenses |
With respect to the IDP Portugal Licenses, Vidinha shall be obliged to:
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obtain and keep current the IDP Portugal Licenses in accordance with the Regulatory Provisions; |
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comply with all conditions of the IDP Portugal Licenses granted by any Regulatory Authority; and |
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take all other necessary action required under the relevant Regulatory Provisions governing the IDP Portugal Licenses and all related facets of the conduct of the Project. |
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IDP Portugal Facility Acquisition or Construction |
With respect to the IDP Portugal Facilities, Vidinha shall be responsible for overseeing IDP Portugal’s purchase or land acquisition and construction of the IDP Portugal Facilities.
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Project Operating Expenses |
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Vidinha shall oversee IDP Portugal’s payment of all Project Operating Expenses as per Article 10.2 of this Agreement. |
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All Project Operating Expenses shall be paid by IDP Portugal out of those Gross Revenues collected by IDP Portugal in the IDP Portugal Project Bank Account. |
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Operation, Management, and Maintenance of the Project |
Vidinha shall be responsible for hiring the requisite personnel, contracting the requisite service providers, formulating necessary SOPs, as well as those other matters necessary for IDP Portugal’s operation, management, and maintenance of the IDP Portugal Facilities:
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The IDP Portugal Facilities |
Vidinha shall be obliged to oversee IDP Portugal’s operation, management, and maintenance of the IDP Portugal Facilities:
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in compliance with all applicable Regulatory Provisions and Relevant Consents including, but not limited to, the SOPs; |
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in a clean manner and in a state of good order; |
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in conformity with those Good Industry Practices relating to the operation of the IDP Portugal Facilities; |
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free from all environmental or health hazards; |
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in compliance with all applicable health and safety standards protecting all employees, staff, invitees, and patrons; and |
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Importation of Medicinal Plant Derivatives |
Vidinha shall oversee IDP Portugal’s fulfillment of those responsibilities under the Project set forth in Article 8 of this Agreement which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
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working with IDP Canada to co-ordinate the import of Medicinal Plant Derivatives into the Portuguese Republic utilizing the IDP Portugal Licenses (Article 8.1(a)); |
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submitting Import Permit applications to the appropriate Regulatory Authorities (Article 8.1(b)(ii)); |
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delivering Export Permits to IDP Canada (Article 8.1(b)(iii); |
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paying applicable Project Import Taxes (Article 8.2); |
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co-ordinating the release of Imported Derivatives from customs in the Portuguese Republic to be received by them “quarantine” at the Project Facilities (Article 8.3(a); |
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completing Initial Import Inspections (Article 8.3(b); and |
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with IDP Canada, working to secure Supply Agreements in satisfaction of the Minimum Import Quota (Article 8.4). |
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Purchase and Sale of Project Outputs |
Vidinha shall oversee IDP Portugal’s fulfilment of those responsibilities under the Project set forth in Article 9 of this Agreement which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
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assisting IDP Canada in soliciting Supply Agreements for Project Outputs at pricing to the Purchaser equal to no less than the Minimum Sale Price (Articles 9.1 and 9.2); |
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providing Purchasers with Output Samples for Project Output testing (Article 9.3(a); |
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invoicing and collecting all Deposits and Purchase Price Balances into the IDP Portugal Project Bank Account from Purchasers on all Approved Purchase Orders (Article 9.6); |
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manufacturing Project Outputs at the Project Facilities (Article 9.7); |
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conducting required Project Output testing and obtaining Certificates of Analysis for all Project Outputs (Article 9.8); |
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storing Project Outputs at the Project Facilities (Article 9.9); and |
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conditional upon compliance with all internal reception, production, and testing procedures, causing its Qualified Person to certify Project Outputs for pending release to the Purchaser (Article 9.10). |
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Collection of Gross Revenue |
Vidinha shall be responsible for working with IDP Canada to collect Gross Revenues generated from IDP Portugal’s sale of all Project Outputs.
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Payment of the Net Profit Share |
Vidinha undertakes to work with IDP Canada to complete payment of each Party’s Net Profit Share in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
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Project Output Standards |
Vidinha undertakes to oversee and ensure that IDP Portugal:
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produces, packages, stores, and delivers all Project Outputs in accordance with Best Industry Practice or any Regulatory Provisions with regard to standard or quality of Project Outputs including, but not limited to EU-GMP guidelines and SOPs; and |
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keeps Project Outputs fresh, uncontaminated and hygienically and properly stored at the Project Facilities. |
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Maintenance of Project Assets |
Vidinha undertakes with respect to the Project Assets to ensure that IDP Portugal:
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at all times maintains the Project Equipment used at any of the Project Facilities in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition; |
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procures, provides and maintains the Project Assets in good working order and repair the Project Assets as is necessary to carry out the Project; and |
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ensures that all Project Assets are of a quantity and quality necessary for the provision by the Parties of the Project, including, without limitation, all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and decrees and the terms thereof. |
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Importation of Project Equipment |
Vidinha shall assist IDP Canada with IDP Portugal’s importation of all Project Equipment not yet situated in the Portuguese Republic.
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Solicitation of Supply Agreements |
Vidinha undertakes to assist IDP Canada in the solicitation of Supply Agreements for Project Outputs.
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Project Output Volume Forecast |
Vidinha undertakes to oversee IDP Portugal’s delivery to IDP Canada of a rolling twelve-month Volume Forecast of Imported Derivatives that IDP Portugal is expected to need each month to satisfy all Supply Agreements secured by IDP Portugal Parties. Volume Forecasts shall be updated monthly with such updated forecasts to be delivered to IDP Canada by no later than the fifth (5th) Business Day of each month.
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Cannabinoid Oil Production |
Vidinha shall be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that all Cannabinoid Oil is produced and packaged by IDP Portugal at the Project Facilities in accordance with applicable GACP Guidelines and/or established EU-GMP guidelines for pharmaceutical products.
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Standard Operating Procedures |
Vidinha shall participate in the implementation of IDP Portugal’s quality management system and operational SOPs which must comply with IDP Canada’s internal standards and policies.
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Access and Security Passes |
Vidinha undertakes to ensure IDP Portugal’s issuance of security passes, in each case at the sole cost and expense of IDP Portugal, to designated IDP Canada Parties, Vidinha Parties and Persons with whom IDP Canada has entered into commercial or financial arrangements with in connection with the Project, and to designated representatives of IDP Canada to enable such representatives to carry out official duties at any of the Project Facilities.
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Employees and Training |
Vidinha undertakes to be responsible for overseeing IDP Portugal’s compliance with the following:
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the employing or otherwise engagement of employees or other personnel at the IDP Portugal Facilities in such number deemed necessary by IDP Portugal to sufficiently carry out the Project; |
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the providing of regular ongoing training for all employees or other personnel engaged by IDP Portugal at the IDP Portugal Facilities; |
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ensuring that all personnel and staff employed by IDP Portugal at the IDP Portugal Facilities shall at all times be clean, cleanly and tidily clothed so as to maintain uniformly high standards of presentation and delivery; and |
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ensuring payment by IDP Portugal to all employees or other personnel engaged by IDP Portugal in connection with the Project in Euros and in such amounts that exceed what is minimally permitted by applicable Laws and/or Legislation (“Project Wages”). |
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Vidinha Parties |
Vidinha undertakes to take all reasonable steps to ensure that all Vidinha Parties working at or visiting any of the Project Facilities, adhere to, abide by and comply with:
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all Regulatory Provisions in respect of any of the Project Facilities; and |
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the terms of this Agreement. |
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Insurance Policies |
Vidinha shall be responsible for applying for and ensuring IDP Portugal’s payment of all required Project Insurance Policy premiums. Vidinha agrees to ensure IDP Portugal’s maintainance of all applicable Project Insurance Policies in continued good standing.
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Environment Laws |
With respect to applicable Environmental Laws, Vidinha agrees to ensure that IDP Portugal:
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conducts, manages and carries out the Project at all times in an Environmentally responsible way by adopting appropriate operating methods and practices for conducting such a Project and adhere to all Regulatory Provisions and Environmental Laws in connection therewith; |
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promptly brings to the attention of IDP Canada any matter which may, in its view, have a detrimental impact on the Environment within the IDP Portugal Facilities; |
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takes all reasonable steps in the conducting of the Project to prevent and limit the occurrence of any Environmental or health hazards and to ensure the health and safety of the IDP Portugal Parties and the general public; |
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complies with its statutory duties in terms of the Environmental Laws to take reasonable measures to prevent pollution or degradation from occurring, continuing or recurring; and |
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ensures that all of its Sub-contractors comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and decrees concerning the Environment with respect to the activities undertaken on the IDP Portugal Facilities or in relation to the Project. |
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Labour Laws |
Vidinha undertakes to ensure that IDP Portugal abides by the laws in force, as amended from time to time, relating to employees engaged in the business of operating at the IDP Portugal Facilities and uses its best endeavours to take all reasonable steps to ensure similar compliance by its contractors, Sub-contractors at all levels, assignees and agents, and furthermore agrees to adhere to and ensure, as far as practicably possible, adherence to fair labour practices.
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General Reporting Requirements |
Vidinha shall be responsible for providing IDP Canada with the following general reports on behalf of IDP Portugal:
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by the fifth (5th) Business Day after the end of each calendar month during the Project Term, an up-to-date inventory list of all Project Outputs stored at the Project Facilities (specifying packaging label details, including weight); |
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by the thirtieth (30th) Business Day after the end of each calendar quarter during the Project Term, Vidinha shall work with IDP Canada to provide a detailed report disclosing all Gross Revenues accruing to and received by IDP Portugal from the sale of Project Outputs during the preceding calendar quarter (and, in the case of the first such report, the period from the Effective Date to the end of the first calendar quarter after the Effective Date); |
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should IDP Portugal propose any alterations, amendments and/or refurbishments to any of the Project Facilities, all documents, drawings, data, reports, specifications and other information (whether in printed form or in electronic form) produced in respect of such work, copies of all “as- built” drawings and such other technical and design information and completion records relating to the finished work as IDP Canada may reasonably request; |
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written reports containing the names, identity numbers and any other relevant details of any employees of IDP Portugal or its Sub-contractors who are engaged in respect of the Project and who have resigned or been dismissed during the relevant Project Year; |
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as soon as practicable after such should occur (including a Political Event), a report containing any and all material events or developments that may arise in the course of the Project; and |
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immediate written notice of any disruption or suspension of operations at any of the Project Facilities. Vidinha shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of any disruption or suspension of operations at any of the Project Facilities, provide IDP Canada with a report detailing the circumstances of such disruption, suspension, or closure. |
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Unauthorized Payments |
Vidinha agrees that it shall refrain from, and ensure that IDP Portugal refrains from, offering or giving or agreeing to give any person in any Responsible Authority’s employment, any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward for doing or forbearing to do or for having done or forborne to do any act in relation to the execution of this or any other contract or agreement or for showing or forbearing to show favour or disfavour to any person in relation to this or any other contract or agreement for said Responsible Authority.
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No Fees and Charges |
Vidinha shall not and use its best efforts to ensure that no Responsible Authority shall demand or require IDP Canada to pay any tariff, fee, levy, tax, or charge not in effect on the Effective Date, other than, in each case, in accordance with this Agreement.
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No Interruption |
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Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, Vidinha undertakes not to take any action, and to use its best efforts to ensure to the best of its abilities that no Responsible Authority shall take any action, which would have a material adverse effect on IDP Portugal or the Project unless required in the event of an Emergency, or to mitigate damages resulting from IDP Canada’s failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement, in which case the interruption shall be deemed authorized; provided, however, that Vidinha undertakes to ensure that any such interruption by Vidinha or any Responsible Authority authorized pursuant to this Article 11.23 shall be limited to such period of time and to such scope of work as are necessary to deal with the Emergency or to mitigate such damages. |
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If any unauthorized interruption by Vidinha or any Responsible Authority or if any authorized interruption in the event of an Emergency (to the extent such Emergency is not caused by the fault or negligence of IDP Canada or any Sub-contractor) causes the closure or the suspension of the Project, then IDP Canada shall be entitled to an extension of the Project Term equal in length to the period of time the Project was suspended or closed. |
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Financial Reporting Requirements |
Vidinha agrees to provide IDP Canada with the following financial reports on behalf of IDP Portugal:
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Quarterly Financial Reporting – by the thirtieth (30th) Business Day after the end of each calendar quarter during the Project Term, a detailed report containing IDP Portugal’s financial results with respect to operations (namely, a balance sheet and income statement) (the “Financial Statements”) during the preceding calendar quarter (and, in the case of the first such report, the period from the Effective Date to the end of the first calendar quarter after the Effective Date); and |
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Annual Financial Reporting – as soon as practicable but in any event not later than three (3) calendar months after the end of each Project Year: |
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three (3) copies of IDP Portugal’s complete audited Financial Statements for the previous Project Year (which are consistent with the books of accounts and prepared in accordance with IFRS and presented in Euros), together with an audit report thereon; |
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a copy of any management letter or other communication sent by the Auditor to IDP Portugal, or to its management in relation to IDP Portugal’s financial, accounting and other systems, management and accounts; and |
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an annual report by the Auditor certifying that, based on its said financial, accounting and other systems, management and accounts, IDP Portugal was in compliance with its financial obligations in respect of the Project as at the end of the relevant Project Year or detailing any non-compliance by IDP Portugal therewith. |
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Appointment of Auditor |
Vidinha undertakes to:
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retain a firm of independent accountants of recognized international standing and expertise, acceptable to IDP Canada, as auditors of IDP Portugal. IDP Portugal shall prepare and maintain its accounts in Euros in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and decrees and IFRS. IDP Portugal’s financial year shall be a calendar year, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. |
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Co-operation |
Vidinha shall at IDP Canada’s request:
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provide reasonable assistance to IDP Canada to carry out the Project; |
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provide reasonable co-operation in seeking the assistance of the appropriate Relevant Authorities in carrying out the operation of the Project; |
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provide reasonable assistance to the IDP Canada in obtaining any Relevant Consents required to be obtained by the IDP Canada; and |
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if any claim is asserted against IDP Canada, or IDP Canada is made a party in any action or proceeding, in connection with the Project, provide reasonable assistance as requested by IDP Canada; provided that IDP Canada shall provide IDP Portugal with written notice of the assistance requested promptly upon receipt of any applicable complaint, summons or court order and all relevant facts and information. |
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Miscellaneous |
In addition to those undertakings and responsibilities set forth above, IDP Portugal further agrees that it shall assume such other responsibilities as the Parties may agree to in writing from time to time.
ARTICLE 12: UNDERTAKINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF IDP CANADA
IDP Canada undertakes to Vidinha that it shall be responsible for overseeing the following matters in connection with the Project:
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Corporate Standing |
IDP Canada shall be responsible for ensuring the continued corporate good standing of IDP Canada.
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TMIG Agreement |
IDP Canada undertakes to ensure the continued good standing of the TMIG Agreement.
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Maintenance of Medicinal Plant Rights |
IDP Canada shall be responsible for ensuring the continued maintenance of TMIG’s Medicinal Plant Rights.
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Funding Obligations |
IDP Canada shall be responsible for funding all of the following on behalf of IDP Portugal and the Project:
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any Project Runway Shortfalls. |
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Importation of Medicinal Plant Derivatives |
IDP Canada shall be obligated to fulfill its responsibilities under the Project set forth in Article 8 of this Agreement which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
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working with Vidinha to co-ordinate the import of Medicinal Plant Derivatives into the Portuguese Republic utilizing the IDP Portugal Licenses (Article 8.1(a)); |
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providing Vidinha and IDP Portugal will Required Import Documentation; |
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ensuring that IDP Portugal shall at all times maintain access to sufficient readily available funds to enable IDP Portugal to complete payment of all Project Import Taxes (Article 8.2); |
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with Vidinha, working to secure Supply Agreements in satisfaction of the Minimum Import Quota (Article 8.4); and |
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completing payment of applicable Medicinal Plant Origination Fees (Article 8.5). |
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Construction Management |
IDP Canada undertakes to work with Vidinha in managing the purchase or construction of the IDP Portugal Facilities.
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Imported Derivatives |
IDP Canada shall be responsible for all of the following with respect to Imported Derivatives:
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ensuring that all Medicinal Plants and Medicinal Plant Derivatives are cultivated, collected, and packaged in the Supplying Countries according to the GACP Guidelines; |
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securing Certificates of Analysis for all Imported Derivatives and any other required certificates and/or permits required from the Supplying Countries for export into the Portuguese Republic; and |
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co-ordinating all transport logistics with respect to the delivery and/or release of Imported Derivatives from Supplying Countries into the Portuguese Republic. |
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Solicitation of Supply Agreements |
IDP Canada shall be responsible for each of the following:
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soliciting Supply Agreements for Project Outputs at pricing equal to no less than the Minimum Sale Price; and |
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with respect to all Supply Agreements (other than the IDP Portugal Supply Agreements), providing Vidinha with copies of the Supply Agreements and Purchase Orders containing the Specifications and timing of delivery for all Project Outputs. |
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Collection of Gross Revenue |
IDP Canada shall be responsible for working with Vidinha to collect Gross Revenues generated from IDP Portugal’s sale of all Project Outputs.
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Payment of the Net Profit Share |
IDP Canada undertakes to work with Vidinha to complete payment of each Party’s Net Profit Share in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
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IDP Canada Parties |
IDP Canada undertakes to take all reasonable steps to ensure that all IDP Canada Parties working at or visiting any of the Project Facilities, adhere to, abide by and comply with:
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all Regulatory Provisions in respect of the Project Facilities; and |
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the terms of this Agreement. |
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General Reporting Requirements |
By the thirtieth (30th) Business Day after the end of each calendar quarter during the Project Term, IDP Canada shall work with Vidinha to provide a detailed report disclosing all Gross Revenues accruing to and received by IDP Portugal from the sale of Project Outputs during the preceding calendar quarter (and, in the case of the first such report, the period from the Effective Date to the end of the first calendar quarter after the Effective Date);
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Minimum Import Quota |
IDP Canada undertakes to use commercially reasonable efforts to supply sufficient quantities of Medicinal Plant Derivatives required to fulfill the Parties achievement of the Minimum Import Quota.
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Unauthorized Payments |
IDP Canada agrees that it shall refrain from offering or giving or agreeing to give any person in any Responsible Authority’s employment, any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward for doing or forbearing to do or for having done or forborne to do any act in relation to the execution of this or any other contract or agreement or for showing or forbearing to show favour or disfavour to any person in relation to this or any other contract or agreement for said Responsible Authority.
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Co-operation |
When requested by Vidinha, meet with Vidinha or any Vidinha Parties or IDP Portugal Parties, to discuss in good faith any aspect of the Project.
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Miscellaneous |
In addition to those undertakings and responsibilities set forth above, IDP Canada further agrees that it shall assume such other responsibilities as the Parties may agree to in writing from time to time.
ARTICLE 13: PROJECT MEETINGS AND SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS
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Frequency of Project Meetings |
Formal Project meetings (each, a “Project Meeting”) shall be held on a quarterly basis throughout the Project Term for the purposes of evaluating the then present state of the Project. Representatives of both Parties shall be required to attend at all Project Meetings.
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Notice Period |
Either Party shall be permitted to request a Project Meeting upon providing the other Party with no less than fifteen (15) Business Days written notice of said request. All matters to be discussed at any Project Meeting shall be circulated no less than five (5) Business Days in advance of the Project Meeting.
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Meeting Format |
Project Meetings may be held in person or by video conference call.
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Meeting Matters Requiring Unanimous Approval |
The following actions or decisions shall require the prior written approval of representatives of both Parties at a Project Meeting:
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any material changes to the scope of the Project set forth in Article 5.2; |
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matters regarding the Industry Collaboration Opportunity set forth in Article 5.3; |
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any material change to the Minimum Sale Price; |
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any material change to the Minimum Import Quota; and |
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any proposed sale of, or changes in, equity ownership in IDP Portugal. |
ARTICLE 14: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
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Vidinha |
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Vidinha hereby represents and warrants, as of the Effective Date, that: |
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this Agreement has been duly executed by Vidinha, is legally valid and binding upon Vidinha, and, except as specifically provided herein, does not require any further approval or consent or registration in any form in order to give full force and effect thereto; |
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Vidinha is not aware, after making due inquiries, of any proceeding, action or claim, pending or threatened, involving or otherwise affecting: |
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this Agreement or any other agreement executed in connection herewith or therewith, or (ii) the Project; |
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Vidinha has or will have the legal right and capacity to provide IDP Canada with access to and use of the IDP Portugal Facilities; |
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except as may otherwise be set forth in this Agreement, there are no material agreements, contracts, leases or other written arrangements relating to or arising from the operation, maintenance or management of the Project to which IDP Portugal may be a party; |
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other than Vidinha’s right to its portion of the Net Profit Share, there are no tariffs, fees, levies, Taxes or other charges collected or authorized to be collected in respect of the Project existing on the Effective Date by or on behalf of Vidinha; and |
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IDP Canada is the only Person possessing the legal right to carry out the Project with Vidinha in the Portuguese Republic. |
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IDP Canada |
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IDP Canada hereby represent and warrant, as of the Effective Date, that: |
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it is duly organized and operating in good standing in accordance with all Laws; |
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this Agreement has been duly executed by it, is legally valid and binding upon it, and does not require any further approval or consent or registration in any form in order to give full force and effect thereto; |
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it is not aware, after making due inquiries, of any proceedings, actions, or claims, pending or threatened, against or otherwise involving IDP Canada that would prejudice, in any way, its ability to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement or any other agreements or arrangements to be entered into in connection with the Project; and |
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it has not committed any Corrupt Act. |
ARTICLE 15: INSURANCE POLICIES
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Project Insurance |
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If and when required, the Parties shall work together to obtain the Project Insurance Policies. |
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All policies covering insurable property shall be for not less than the full replacement value of such property. |
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All premiums, subsequent renewal premiums, all additional premiums and all stamp dues in respect of the relevant insurance policies, shall be incurred by the Party required to obtain the coverage (the “Insuring Party”). |
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Should the Insuring Party be in breach of the provisions of Article 15.1(c), the other Party may, after consultation with the Insuring Party and giving the Insuring Party one hundred twenty (120) days within which to comply with Article 15.1(c), but will not be obliged to, procure and maintain, the insurances referred to in Article 15.1(c) to the extent that the other Party deems necessary. In this event, the insuring Party shall be obliged to refund to the other Party all premiums disbursed by the other Party on behalf of the Insuring Party within a period of thirty (30) days of receiving written notice from the other Party to do so. |
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The Insuring Party shall comply with all the terms and conditions embodied in the insurance policy or insurance policies referred to in Article 15.1(c) and undertake not to commit any act or permit any act to be committed or omit to do anything which in any way affects or vitiates such insurance policy or policies. |
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The Insuring Party undertakes to provide the other Party with certified copies of the certificates of insurance and certified copies of the insurance policies within sixty (60) Business Days of inception. Such certificates and policies shall reflect all insurance coverage stipulated by the Parties. |
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ARTICLE 16: INDEMNITIES AND LIABILITY
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Third Party Liability |
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IDP Canada shall indemnify Vidinha and each Vidinha Party against and hold Vidinha and each Vidinha Party harmless from, and shall otherwise be responsible to third parties for, any Loss of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by Vidinha or any Vidinha Party by reason of any injury or death to any Person to the extent that such Loss arises out of or as a consequence of the Project, except to the extent such Loss is caused by, or is primarily attributable to, the gross negligence of, or willful misconduct by, Vidinha or any Vidinha Party, or any event of Force Majeure, any Emergency,or is directly attributable to any action taken by IDP Canada or any IDP Canada Party upon the express written instructions of Vidinha or any Vidinha Party. |
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Vidinha shall indemnify IDP Canada and each IDP Canada Party against and hold IDP Canada and each IDP Canada Party harmless from, and shall otherwise be responsible to third parties for, any Loss of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by IDP Canada and each IDP Canada Party by reason of any injury or death to, or any damage or destruction of any Project Assets or rights of, any Person to the extent such Loss is directly attributable to the acts or omissions of Vidinha or any Vidinha Party, except to the extent such Loss is caused by or is primarily attributable to the gross negligence of, or willful misconduct by, IDP Canada, any IDP Canada Party, any Sub-contractor of IDP Canada, or any event of Force Majeure, any Emergency, or is directly attributable to any action taken by Vidinha or any Vidinha Party upon the express written instructions of IDP Canada or any IDP Canada Party. |
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Breach |
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The IDP Canada shall indemnify Vidinha and each Vidinha Party against and hold Vidinha and each Vidinha Party harmless from, and shall otherwise be responsible to third parties for, any Loss of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by Vidinha and each Vidinha Party by reason of any breach by the IDP Canada of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings in this Agreement, except to the extent such Loss is primarily caused by, or is primarily attributable to, the gross negligence of, or willful misconduct by, Vidinha or any Vidinha Party or any Emergency, Political Event or event of Force Majeure. |
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Vidinha shall indemnify IDP Canada and each IDP Canada Party against and hold IDP Canada and each IDP Canada Party harmless from, and shall otherwise be responsible to third parties for, any Loss of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by IDP Canada and each IDP Canada Party by reason of any breach by Vidinha of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings in this Agreement, except to the extent such Loss is caused by, or is primarily attributable to, the gross negligence of, or willful misconduct by, IDP Canada or any IDP Canada Party or any Sub-contractor of IDP Canada, or any Emergency or Force Majeure. |
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Procedures |
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Indemnification Notice |
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If the Party entitled to indemnification under this Article 16 (the “Indemnified Party”) receives notice of any claim or the commencement of any suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation brought by any Person other than the party obligated to indemnify the Indemnified Party in such instance (the “Indemnifying Party”) and believes in good faith that the Indemnifying Party may be obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to this Agreement, the Indemnified Party shall promptly give the Indemnifying Party written notice (an “Indemnification Notice”) thereof which sets forth in reasonable detail such information with respect to such suit, action, plan, claim, proceeding, or investigation as the Indemnified Party shall then have, but the failure to give an Indemnification Notice to the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of any aliability that it may have to the Indemnified Party except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party shall have been materially prejudiced in its ability to defend the suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation for which such indemnification is sought. |
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Defense of Action |
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Upon receipt of an Indemnification Notice, the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party may agree that the Indemnifying Party shall assume the defense of such suit, action, claim, proceeding, or investigation upon such terms as they shall agree. |
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Settlement |
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If the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party agree that the Indemnifying Party shall assume the defense of any suit, action, claim, proceeding, or investigation for which it is called upon to indemnify the Indemnified Party pursuant to this Article 16, the Indemnifying Party shall not settle or compromise such suit, action, claim, proceeding, or investigation without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party unless there is no finding or admission of any violation of Law by the Indemnified Party and the sole relief provided is monetary damages covered in full by this Indemnity. |
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If the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party agree that the Indemnifying Party shall assume the defense of any suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation for which it is called upon to indemnify the Indemnified Party pursuant to this Article 16, the Indemnifying Party shall keep the Indemnified Party reasonable informed of the events of any applicable suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation. If requested by the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall co-operate to the extent reasonably requested in the defense of prosecution of any suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation for which such Indemnifying Party is called upon to indemnify the Indemnified Party pursuant to this Article 16. |
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The amount of any Loss indemnifiable pursuant to this Article 16 shall be reduced by (a) the value of any benefit (other than any insurance benefit or proceeds) realized, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction by the Indemnified Party as a result of such Loss; and (b) the amount of any insurance proceeds received by the Indemnified Party in respect of such Loss. If such proceeds are received by the Indemnified Party following an indemnification payment in respect of the relevant Loss, the Indemnified Party shall pay to the Indemnifying Party an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the amount of such proceeds, and (ii) the amount of the indemnification payment made by the Indemnifying Party. |
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Limitation |
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No Indemnified Party shall be entitled to be indemnified more than once under this Agreement for the same Loss. |
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Survival |
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This Article 16 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and notwithstanding any such termination, amounts owed under this Article 16 by one Party to the other Party shall be paid in accordance with this Agreement. |
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ARTICLE 17: FORCE MAJEURE
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17.1 |
Notice of Force Majeure |
If either of IDP Canada or Vidinha is affected by an event of Force Majeure, it shall give written notice as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware thereof to the other Party. The affected Party shall likewise immediately notify the other Party in writing and, in any event, within ten (10) Business Days, when the event of Force Majeure has ceased.
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Extension of Time |
If the event of Force Majeure, directly or indirectly, (a) causes unavoidable physical damage or destruction to the any of the Project Facilities or the Project Assets, or (b) interrupts the regular operation of any of the Project Facilities, then either Party shall be entitled to an extension of the Project Term set forth in this Agreement equal in length to the period of time operations were interrupted or any of the Project Facilities were closed.
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Excuse of Performance |
If an event of Force Majeure shall prevent the total or partial performance of any of the obligations of either IDP Canada or Vidinha under this Agreement, then the party claiming the event of Force Majeure shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented thereby to the extent so affected and the other Party shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement except as otherwise provided herein. Notwithstanding the event of Force Majeure, the Party claiming the event of Force Majeure shall use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement and to minimize any adverse effects of such event of Force Majeure.
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No Damage Claim |
Neither Party shall claim damages, penalties, interest or any other compensation from any other Party due to the occurrence of an event of Force Majeure, except as otherwise specifically provided for in this Agreement.
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No Excuse of Performance |
The foregoing provisions of Article 17 shall not, however, excuse or release (a) the Party claiming Force Majeure from obligations due or performable, or compliance required, under this Agreement prior to the above-mentioned failures or delays in performance due to the occurrence of Force Majeure or obligations not affected by the event of Force Majeure or (b) either party from any payment obligation that has become due and payable in accordance with this Agreement.
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Continuation of Performance |
A Party excused from performance by the occurrence of Force Majeure shall continue its performance under this Agreement when the effects of Force Majeure are removed.
ARTICLE 18: POLITICAL EVENT
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Notice |
If any Political Event shall occur, either Party (the “Notifying Party”) shall be permitted to give written notice to the other Party (the “Notified Party”) within thirty (30) Business Days of the occurrence of such Political Event, which written notice shall contain reasonable particulars of such Political Event to the knowledge of the Notifying Party and its likely legal, economic and commercial consequences to the Notifying Party and a request to effect a remedy in respect thereof.
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Cure Period |
The Notified Party shall have sixty (60) Business Days from the date of receipt of notice under Article 18.1 to exert reasonable efforts to effect a remedy in respect of such Political Event which restores the economic or commercial position of the Notifying Party to the position it would have been in had such Political Event not occurred. If the Notified Party is unable to effect such a remedy within such period, the Parties shall consult within ten (10) days after expiration of such cure period with a view towards reaching a mutually satisfactory resolution of the situation during a subsequent period of sixty (60) days, which resolution may, among other things, involve an extension of the Project Term, and/or a reduction in any other amounts which may be payable to the Notifying Party under this Agreement.
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Excuse of Performance |
If a Political Event delays or otherwise prevents the total or partial performance of any of the obligations of the Notifying Party under this Agreement, then the Notifying Party shall be excused from whatever performance is so affected and the Notified Party shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement except as otherwise expressly provided herein. Notwithstanding the Political Event, the Notifying Party shall use its best efforts to continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement and to minimize any adverse effects of such Political Event.
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No Excuse of Performance |
The provisions of Article 18.3 shall not, however, excuse or release the Notifying Party from obligations due or performable under this Agreement prior to the occurrence of the Political Event or obligations not affected by the Political Event.
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Continuation of Performance |
Unless this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to Article 19.30(ii) the Notifying shall continue its performance under this Agreement when the effects of the Political Event are removed.
ARTICLE 19: TERMINATION
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Termination by Vidinha |
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Force Majeure |
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If an event of Force Majeure shall occur and continue for an aggregate period of at least one hundred and eighty (180) days within any period of twenty-four (24) months to have any of the effects described in Article 17.3, then Vidinha shall have the right to terminate this Agreement. |
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If an event of Force Majeure shall occur and the consequences thereof shall materially and adversely affect the economic or commercial position of Vidinha from what it was on the Effective Date, or from what it is or what it would have been but for the occurrence of such event of Force Majeure and the consequences thereof, and such event and/or the consequences thereof continue for a period of at least one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date on which Vidinha shall give written notice to IDP Canada shall, regardless of any insurance payable in respect thereof, have the right to terminate this Agreement. |
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Vidinha shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event IDP Canada commits any material breach or default in respect of the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement or any other agreement entered into by IDP Canada in connection with the Project, which breach or default (except as otherwise set forth in the Agreement) has continued unremedied for sixty (60) Business Days or more after delivery of notice of such breach or default by Vidinha to IDP Canada. |
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If any one or more of the events set forth in Article 19.1 shall occur, Vidinha may, by written notice to IDP Canada, terminate this Agreement, which notice shall be effective ten (10) Business Days after delivery of such notice by IDP Vidinha. |
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Termination by IDP Canada |
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Force Majeure |
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If an event of Force Majeure shall occur and continue for an aggregate period of at least one hundred and eighty (180) days within any period of twenty-four (24) months to have any of the effects described in Article 17.3, then IDP Canada shall have the right to terminate this Agreement. |
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If an event of Force Majeure shall occur and the consequences thereof shall materially and adversely affect the economic or commercial position of IDP Canada from what it was on the Effective Date, or from what it is or what it would have been but for the occurrence of such event of Force Majeure and the consequences thereof, and such event and/or the consequences thereof continue for a period of at least one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date on which IDP Canada shall give written notice to Vidinha, and IDP Canada shall, regardless of any insurance payable in respect thereof, have the right to terminate this Agreement. |
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IDP Canada shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event a Political Event shall occur and be continuing for a period of at least one hundred eighty (180) days from the date on which IDP Canada shall deliver written notice thereof to Vidinha, and IDP Vidinha and IDP Canada shall not have been able to reach a mutually satisfactory remedy in respect of such Political Event. |
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IDP Canada shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event Vidinha commits a material breach or default in respect of the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement (other than any breach or default which may constitute a Political Event), which breach or default has continued unremedied for sixty (60) days or more after delivery of written notice of such breach or default by IDP Canada to Vidinha. |
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If any one or more of the events set forth in Article 19.2 shall occur, IDP Canada may by written notice to Vidinha terminate this Agreement, which notice shall be effective ten (10) Business Days after delivery of such notice by IDP Canada. |
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Effect of Termination |
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Subject to Vidinha and IDP Canada rights on termination set forth in Article 19.2 and Article 19.2 respectfully, upon the Termination Date and subject and without prejudice to any rights of the Parties hereunder: |
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this Agreement (other than Articles 16.1, 16.3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24.5, 24.6, 24.8, 24.9, 24.10, and 24.13) shall cease to have effect, subject to all rights and obligations of the Parties existing prior to the Termination Date; |
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the Project shall terminate; |
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Notwithstanding the effects of termination above, following the Termination Date or Expiry Date, IDP Canada shall be given the opportunity to access the Project Facilities for no more than one (1) additional year for the purposes of processing and/or removing and exporting any remaining Project Outputs stored thereon. |
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In case of a termination of this Agreement in accordance with this Article 19, other than in the case of a termination arising from an event of Force Majeure, the Parties shall pay to one another all amounts required to be made in satisfaction of a party’s indemnification obligations arising out of a breach of this Agreement (net of any proceeds of insurance if applicable). |
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Termination Costs |
Except as otherwise may be specifically provided in this Agreement, each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses incurred in carrying out its obligations under this Article 19.
ARTICLE 20: RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES AND INDEPENDENT EXPERT
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Amicable Settlement |
The Parties hereto will use their best efforts to settle amicably any disputes, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with, or the breach, termination, invalidity or interpretation of, this Agreement (each, a “Dispute” for the purpose of this Article 20). In this connection, the Parties agree that their respective duly authorized representatives shall meet not less than once each calendar quarter during the Project Term for the purpose of attempting to settle by amicable agreement any and all Disputes then in existence between them. Any such settlement shall take effect only if reduced to writing and signed on behalf of the Parties.
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Arbitration |
Subject to Articles 20.3 and 20.4, any Dispute which cannot be settled amicably within thirty (30) days after receipt by one Party of the other Party’s written request to do so may be submitted by either Party to arbitration before an arbitral tribunal consisting of three (3) arbitrators applying the rules of Ontario, Canada under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules then in effect and conducted in the English language in Toronto, Ontario. The decision of any such arbitral tribunal shall be final, unappealable and binding on the Parties. The appointing authority shall be the International Chamber of Commerce (for the purposes of this Article 20, the “ICC”) in accordance with the rules of the ICC as the appointing authority in UNCITRAL or other ad hoc arbitration proceedings then in effect.
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Mediation via an Independent Expert |
Subject to Articles 20.2 and 20.4, any Dispute which cannot be settled amicably within thirty (30) days after receipt by one Party of the other Party’s written request to do so may be referred by either Party to an independent expert whose costs shall be borne equally by the Parties, In such event, the Party that declares to refer the Dispute to an independent expert or qualified mediator shall notify the other Party in writing of its decision whereupon the Parties shall endeavour in good faith to select the independent expert. If the Parties are not able to agree on an independent expert within thirty (30) days after receipt by the other Party of such notification, either Party may request that the independent expert be appointed by the ICC International Centre for Expertise in accordance with the provisions for the appointment as experts under the ICC Rules for Expertise then in effect. The decision of any independent expert appointed pursuant to this Article 20.3 shall be appealable to an arbitral tribunal appointed in accordance with the appointment procedures described in Article 20.2, unless the Parties have agreed in writing, prior to any such decision being rendered, that such decision shall be unappealable. In any event, the decision of any independent expert appointed pursuant to this Article 20.3 shall be appealable in the case of fraud or manifest error.
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Continuation of Project |
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, during the pendency of any Dispute and the resolution thereof, the Parties shall continue to operate the Project.
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Survival |
Article 20 shall survive the termination of this Agreement as necessary to resolve any Disputes arising out of, in connection with or relating to this Agreement and, notwithstanding any such termination, amounts owed under this Agreement by one Party to the other shall be paid in accordance with this Agreement.
ARTICLE 21: WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
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Waiver |
To the extent that any of the Parties may in any jurisdiction claim for itself or any of its revenues, assets or properties immunity from service of process, suit, jurisdiction, arbitration or arbitral award, execution, attachment (whether in aid of execution, prior to judgment or award or otherwise) or other legal or judicial process or other remedy, and to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed to such Party or any of its revenues, assets or properties, such immunity (whether or not claimed), such Party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any such immunity to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction.
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Conclusive and Binding Award |
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 20.3, each of the Parties agrees that the final award against it in any proceedings of the nature referred to in Article 20 shall be conclusive and binding upon such Party and may be enforced in the courts of Ontario, Canada or any other courts to the jurisdiction of which such Party is or may be subject by suit on the award, a certified or exemplified copy of which award shall be deemed to be conclusive evidence thereof and of the amount of its liability, or by any other means provided by law.
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Irrevocable Consent |
Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably and generally consents in respect of any legal action or proceedings arising out of or in connection with this Agreement to the giving of any relief or issue of any process in connection with such action or proceedings including, without limitation, the making, enforcement or execution against any property, assets or revenues whatsoever (irrespective of their use or intended use) of any order, judgment or award which may be made or given in such action or proceeding.
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Conclusive Written Evidence |
Without limiting any of the foregoing provisions of Article 20.3 and this Article 21, each of the Parties agrees that in any suit, legal action or other proceedings brought in a court of Ontario, Canada which arises out of or relates to this Agreement, any award which has been obtained against it in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 shall be deemed conclusive written evidence of the existence and the amount of the claim against it.
ARTICLE 22: CHANGES IN CONTROL
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Prior Written Approval |
From the Effective Date as well as for the duration of the Project Term, Vidinha shall ensure that there is no Change in Control in Vidinha without the prior written approval of IDP Canada, which approval shall not be withheld, provided that no Change in Control results in an immediate breach by Vidinha under Article 19 of this Agreement.
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No Interruption |
Notwithstanding a Change of Control in Vidinha, the Project shall continue uninterrupted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement with this Agreement remaining as a valid and legally binding contract between the Parties.
ARTICLE 23: NOTICES
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Form of Notice |
Any notice or correspondence to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing, in English, unless otherwise agreed and shall be delivered personally or sent by fax followed by the original delivered by hand.
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Addresses for Notice |
The addresses for Notices are as follows:
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A notice sent by one Party to another Party shall be deemed to be received: |
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on the same day of transmission if sent by e-mail or telefax and if sent by telefax with receipt confirming completion of transmission. |
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ARTICLE 24: MISCELLANEOUS
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Primacy of this Agreement |
This Agreement shall govern all aspects of, and all contractual relationships relating to, the subject matter hereof. Each Party shall ensure that the execution by such Party after the Effective Date or any other agreement relating to the Project will not cause such Party to be in breach of its obligations under this Agreement.
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This Agreement supersedes and replaces the IDP Portugal Letter Agreement and, as per the terms of Article 2.2(e), the Interim Third Party JV Agreement. Except where expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties in connection with the Project and supersedes all prior representations, communications, negotiations, and understandings between the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. |
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it does not enter into this Agreement on the basis of and does not rely, and has not relied, upon any statement or representation (whether negligent or innocent) or warranty or other provision (in any case whether oral, written, express or implied) made or agreed to by any person (whether a Party to this Agreement or not) except those expressly contained in or referred to in this Agreement, and the only remedy available in respect of any misrepresentation or untrue statement made to it shall be a remedy available under this Agreement; |
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this Article shall not apply to any statement, representation or warranty made fraudulently, or to any provision of this Agreement, which was induced by fraud, for which the remedies available shall be all those available under the law governing this Agreement; and |
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in the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any document, contract or agreement in respect of the Project, the provisions of this Agreement will prevail. |
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Confidentiality |
Each Party shall keep in confidence all Confidential Information, supplied to it by or on behalf of the other Party relating to the Project and shall not disclose the same in any manner without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party other than (a) in the case of the IDP Canada, as reasonably necessary to its advisors, consultants, insurers, Sub-contractors for the purpose of seeking financial and other assistance for the purpose of performing its obligations hereunder, (b) as it may necessarily be required to disclose pursuant to the Laws of appropriate Relevant Authorities, or (c) as it may reasonably be required to disclose to any independent expert appointed pursuant to Article 20.3 to enable the independent expert to perform its duties hereunder, or (d) in the case of Vidinha, as reasonably necessary to its advisors, consultants, insurers, agents, and any Responsible Authority for the purpose of performing its obligations hereunder or as may otherwise be reasonably deemed to be in the public or national interest; provided that nothing in this Article 24.3 shall limit IDP Canada’s right to use such documents and information in circumstances where this Agreement has been terminated in accordance with Article 19. For the avoidance of doubt, each Party shall be liable for any breach of the confidentiality undertaking contained in this Article 24.3 and the impermissible disclosure of Confidential Information by any of its affiliates, consultants, advisors, or agents.
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Variations in Writing |
Any and all additions, amendments and variations to this Agreement shall be binding only if legally allowable and formalized in writing and consistent with the original objectives of this Agreement, being signed by a duly authorized representative of each of the Parties and attached to this Agreement.
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Time and Indulgence |
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No waiver by either Party of any default by the other in the performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement: |
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shall be effective unless in writing duly executed by an authorized representative of such Party. |
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The failure by either Party to insist on any occasion upon the performance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement or time or other indulgence granted by one Party to the other shall not thereby act as a waiver of such breach or acceptance of any variation. |
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Any time or other indulgence allowed by one Party to the other in which to perform its duties and obligations hereunder or to remedy any breach hereof shall not be, and shall not be construed as, a waiver by the Party giving such time or indulgence of any of its rights hereunder. Any such time or indulgence or waiver may be on and subject to such terms and conditions as the Party giving it may specify and shall be without prejudice to that Party’s then accrued rights except to the extent expressly varied in such time, indulgence or waiver. |
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Penalties and Interest |
Any Party in default of payment of any amount due hereunder shall pay interest thereon at a rate of three percent (3%) per annum. Such interest shall be computed on a daily basis from the due date until the relevant amount together with accrued interest is fully paid by the defaulting Party.
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No Third Party Beneficiaries |
This Agreement is made exclusively for the benefit of the Parties, and no third party shall have any rights hereunder or be deemed to be a beneficiary hereof, except as may be expressly provided herein.
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Severability |
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If any provision of this Agreement is or becomes wholly or partly invalid, illegal or unenforceable: |
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the Parties shall meet as soon as possible and negotiate in good faith upon a replacement provision that is legally valid and that is nearly as possible achieves the objectives of this Agreement and produces an equivalent economic effect. |
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A replacement provision shall apply as of the date that the replaced provision had become invalid, illegal or unenforceable. If the Parties cannot reach agreement in good faith, any Party may invoke the dispute resolution procedure of Article 20 hereof, and the arbitral tribunal or independent expert, as applicable, shall have the authority to determine a replacement provision that is legally valid and that as nearly as possible achieves the objectives of this Agreement and produces an equivalent economic effect. |
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Language |
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All notices, correspondence or other communications between Vidinha and IDP Canada in respect of this Agreement or otherwise in respect of the Project shall be in English. |
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This Agreement is made in the English language. In the event of any conflict between the English language version and any other version hereof, the English language version shall control. |
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Limitation of Liability |
Except to the extent forming part of any indemnities or other payment obligations given or contained in Articles 8, 10, 11, and 12, neither Party shall be liable to the other Party either by way of indemnity or otherwise for any indirect or consequential loss or damage in connection with or arising out of the performance by such Party of its obligations under this Agreement or any failure of such Party to perform such obligations (including, without limitation, loss of use of any of the IDP Portugal Facilities, loss of profit or revenue and cost of capital).
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Exclusive Remedies |
Except as and to the extent specifically set forth in this Agreement, neither Party shall be entitled to any other rights to damages or to any other rights under contract, tort, or otherwise in relation to any breach of or default under this Agreement by the other Party.
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Assignment |
From the Effective Date as well as for the duration of the Project Term, IDP Canada shall be permitted to assign its rights under this Agreement without the prior written approval of Vidinha, provided that no such assignment results in an immediate breach of this Agreement.
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Governing Law |
The rights and obligations of the Parties under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to any conflict of law principles or provisions thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the fully authorized representatives of the Parties on the day, month and year first above written.
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SCHEDULE “A”
ANNUAL FINANCIAL FORECAST
To be prepared and inserted by the Parties upon completion of the IDP Portugal Facilities.
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SCHEDULE “B”
DRC AGREEMENT
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SCHEDULE “C”
IDP PORTUGAL FACILITIES
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SCHEDULE “D”
IDP PORTUGAL LETTER AGREEMENT
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SCHEDULE “E”
IDP PORTUGAL LICENSES
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SCHEDULE “F”
INTERIM JV AGREEMENT
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SCHEDULE “G”
INTERIM JV PARTNER FACILITIES
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INTERIM JV PARTNER LICENSES
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MEDICINAL PLANT RIGHTS (DRC)
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SCHEDULE “J”
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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SCHEDULE “K”
PROJECT EQUIPMENT
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SCHEDULE “L”
PROJECT FACILITIES
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SUPPLY AGREEMENT
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TMIG AGREEMENT
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the fully authorized representatives of the Parties on the day, month and year first above written.
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EXHIBIT 10.13
ANNEX “1”
of the Master Joint Venture Agreement dated October 19, 2020
THIS ANNEX “1” made as of the 26th day of October, 2021.
AMONG:
ALDO PEDRO FIGUEIRA VIDINHA
(hereinafter referred to as “Vidinha”)
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP.
(hereinafter referred to as “Instadose Pharma”)
WHEREAS:
A. The parties hereto entered into a master joint venture agreement dated October 19, 2020 (the “Portugal JV Agreement”);
B. Vidinha is the legal and/or beneficial owner of Smart Nature, LDA (“Smart Nature”), a “soon-to-be licensed” importer, distributor, and exporter of Medicinal Plant Derivatives in the Portuguese Republic (“Portugal”);
C. On September 27, 2021, Smart Nature received approval of its medicinal cannabis license application from the Portuguese National Authority of Medicines and Health (“Infarmed”) subject to the successful completion of both Infarmed Good Distribution Practice and police security inspections scheduled to take place in November 2021 and December 2021, respectively. Vidinha anticipates receiving Smart Nature’s medicinal cannabis licenses in or around January 2022 (the “Smart Nature Licenses”);
D. Pending receipt by IDP Portugal of the IDP Portugal Licenses, Vidinha has agreed to provide Instadose Pharma with exclusive third-party rights to utilize the Smart Nature Licenses (once officially granted) to import, distribute, and export Medicinal Plant Derivatives in and from Portugal (the “Smart Nature License Access Opportunity”); and
E. The parties have agreed to amend the Portugal JV Agreement and to execute and deliver this Annex “1” (“Annex “1”) to document their agreement with respect to the amendments.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and $1.00 now paid by each party to the other (the receipt and sufficiency whereof are hereby acknowledged), the parties agree as follows:
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Recitals. The above recitals are true both in substance and in fact and form part of this Annex “1”. |
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Annex “ 1”. This Annex “1” forms part of the Portugal JV Agreement and shall be read with the Portugal JV Agreement as one document. |
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Definitions. Capitalized terms not defined in this Annex “1” shall have the same meaning attributable to such term in the Portugal JV Agreement. |
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Amendments. The following provisions of the Portugal JV Agreement are hereby amended as follows: |
(a) Section 1.1 shall be amended to include the following definitions:
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“Smart Nature License Access Opportunity” means Instadose Pharma’s exclusive right to utilize the Smart Nature Licenses to enable the import, distribute, and export Medicinal Plant Derivatives in and from the Portuguese Republic. |
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“Smart Nature Licenses” means Smart Nature, LDA’s “soon-to-be- granted” licenses to import, distribute, and export Medicinal Plant Derivatives in and from the Portuguese Republic. |
(b) Section 5.2 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
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Scope |
The Parties agree to work together under the Project to do the following:
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incorporate IDP Portugal to operate the Project; |
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apply for, obtain, and maintain the IDP Portugal Licenses; |
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pending receipt of the IDP Portugal Licenses, execute upon the Smart Nature License Access Opportunity; |
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construct or purchase and operate the IDP Portugal Facilities; |
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import Imported Derivatives to any of the Project Facilities; |
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if required, or upon the Parties agreeing to do so, grow and harvest Medicinal Plants at the Project Facilities; |
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process Imported Derivatives and Portugal-Grown Medicinal Plant Derivatives into Cannabinoid Oil at the Project Facilities; |
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package and store Project Outputs at any of the Project Facilities; |
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sell and export Project Outputs to Purchasers; and |
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Exclusivity |
It is agreed by the Parties that during the Project Term:
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IDP Canada shall have the exclusive right to provide Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Project Equipment to the Project; |
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all Cannabinoid Oil sold under the Project shall be produced utilizing the Project Equipment; |
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IDP Portugal shall not sell, assign, or otherwise transfer (whether for consideration or not) any of IDP Canada’s or IDP Portugal’s rights under this Agreement to any other Person, except in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; |
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other than IDP Canada’s existing operations in The Republic of North Macedonia, this Project shall be the only other Project undertaken by IDP Canada in the European Union throughout the Project Term; and |
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notwithstanding Article 5.4(d) above, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent IDP Canada from establishing other projects like the Project outside of the European Union for the purpose of manufacturing or selling Project Outputs.” |
Other than as may be set forth in this Agreement, nothing contained in this Section 5.4 shall in any way restrict or limit Smart Nature’s rights to monetize the Smart Nature Licenses for its own business purposes.”
(d) Section 9.2 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
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Execution of Supply Agreements |
The Purchase and sale of Project Outputs shall be governed by the terms of the Supply Agreement entered into between IDP Portugal and the Purchaser. A model template Supply Agreement is attached as Schedule “L” to this Agreement. The Supply Agreement contains, among other things:
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the requirement that all Imported Derivatives supplied by a Supplying Country Rights Holder to IDP Portugal be FOB Portugal; |
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the agreed upon price per kilogram or litre of Project Outputs to be purchased by the Purchaser; and |
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all protocals governing the purchasing, sampling, approval, release, and pick-up of the Project Outputs. |
Before entering into a Supply Agreement with a prospective Purchaser, IDP Portugal must first conduct appropriate due diligence with respect to the licensing qualifications and legitimacy of the Purchaser to the satisfaction of both IDP Canada and Vidinha.”
(e) Section 10.4 shall be deleted and replaced with the following: “
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Subject to Section 10.4(b) below, Net Profit generated by IDP Portugal from the Project shall be split ninety-five percent (95%) to IDP Canada and five percent (5%) to Vidinha; and |
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Net Profit generated by IDP Portugal from the Project utilizing the Smart Nature Licenses shall be split ninety percent (90%) to IDP Canada and ten percent (10%) to Vidinha. |
((a) and (b) shall collectively be referred to as the “Net Profit Share”)”
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IDP Portugal shall complete payment of each Party’s Net Profit Share as follows: |
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within fifteen (15) Business Days following receipt by IDP Portugal of its quarterly Financial Statements, percent (75%) of each Party’s Net Profit Share for the most recent financial quarter; and |
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within thirty (30) Business Days following receipt by IDP Portugal of it’s year-end audited Financial Statements, the balance of each Party’s Net Profit Share for the preceding Project Year. |
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Notwithstanding Section 10.5(a) above, the Parties agree to provide Vidinha with the following advances against Vidinha’s Net Profit Share: |
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Following completion of the sale of Product Outputs utilizing the IDP Portugal Licenses, 2.5% of the Purchase Price paid by the applicable Purchaser to IDP Portugal; and |
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Following completion of the sale of Product Outputs utilizing the Smart Nature Licenses, 5.0% of the Purchase Price paid by the applicable Purchaser to IDP Portugal. |
((i) and (ii) shall collectively be referred to as the “Vidinha Advance”)”
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With respect to the IDP Portugal Licenses, Vidinha shall be obliged to: |
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obtain and keep current the IDP Portugal Licenses in accordance with the Regulatory Provisions; |
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comply with all conditions of the IDP Portugal Licenses granted by any Regulatory Authority; and |
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take all other necessary action required under the relevant Regulatory Provisions governing the IDP Portugal Licenses and all related facets of the conduct of the Project. |
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With respect to the Smart Nature Licenses, Vidinha shall be obliged to: |
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obtain and keep current the Smart Nature Licenses in accordance with the Regulatory Provisions; |
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comply with all conditions of the Smart Nature Licenses granted by any Regulatory Authority; and |
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take all other necessary action required under the relevant Regulatory Provisions governing the Smart Nature Licenses and all related facets of the conduct of the Project.” |
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Administrative Assistance in the Solicitation of Supply Agreements |
Vidinha acknowledges that it is IDP Canada’s sole responsibility to solicit Supply Agreements for Project Outputs. On behalf of IDP Portugal, Vidinha agrees to provide IDP Canada with any administrative assistance necessary to solicit the Supply Agreements.”
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Funding Obligations |
IDP Canada shall be responsible for funding all of the following on behalf of IDP Portugal and the Project:
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Initial Operating Expense Advance; |
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Project Operating Expenses to be incurred by Smart Nature in furtherance of obtaining all import and export permits under the Smart Nature License Access Opportunity.” |
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Miscellaneous Provisions. |
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Pending receipt by IDP Portugal of the IDP Portugal Licenses, and as circumstances shall arise and be deemed applicable, all of the protocols, roles, responsibilities, and undertakings of Instadose Pharma and Vidinha applicable to the IDP Portugal Licenses shall also be applicable to the Smart Nature Licenses. |
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The invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision of this Annex “1” will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision hereof or in the Portugal JV Agreement. The headings in this Annex “1” are for convenience of reference only and will not alter or otherwise affect the meaning of this Annex “1”. This Annex “1” along with the Portugal JV Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of Vidinha and Instadose Pharma regarding the specific subject matter hereof and supersede any and all prior understandings or agreements between or among any of Vidinha or Instadose Pharma with respect to such specific subject matter. |
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Vidinha and Instadose Pharma hereby agree and undertake each to the other to execute, at the sole cost of the requesting party, such further and other documents or assurances as may be necessary to give effect to the transaction contemplated hereby, and as may be reasonably required. This Annex “1” may not be further amended, modified, or waived except by written instrument signed by Vidinha and Instadose Pharma. This Annex “1” shall be binding upon each of Vidinha and Instadose Pharma hereto and shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding on, each of Vidinha's and Instadose Pharma’s respective successors and assigns. |
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The rights and obligations of the Parties under or pursuant to this Annex “1” shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the international laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to any conflict of law principles or provisions thereof. |
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This Annex “1” may be executed in counterparts, deliverable by facsimile or electronic transmission, and when so executed by all the parties hereto shall form a binding agreement between Vidinha and Instadose Pharma. |
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EXHIBIT 10.14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1:DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION |
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1.1 |
Definitions |
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1.2 |
Interpretations |
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ARTICLE 2:STATUS OF THIS AGREEMENT |
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Binding Agreement |
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2.2 |
Binding Obligations |
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ARTICLE 3:JOINT VENTURE TERM |
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3.1 |
Initial Term |
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Extended Term |
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ARTICLE 4:THE JOINT VENTURE |
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4.1 |
Approval |
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4.2 |
Scope |
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4.3 |
Exclusivity |
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4.4 |
Joint Venture Output Production Restrictions |
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4.5 |
Joint Venture Budget |
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4.6 |
Use of Instadose Pharma Trademark |
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ARTICLE 5:JOINT VENTURE ASSETS |
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5.1 |
Joint Venture Equipment |
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5.2 |
Joint Venture Facilities |
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5.3 |
Joint Venture Lands |
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5.4 |
Access |
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Signage |
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ARTICLE 6:PURCHASE AND SALE OF JOINT VENTURE OUTPUTS |
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6.1 |
Definitions |
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6.2 |
Minimum Selling Price of Joint Venture Outputs |
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6.3 |
Execution of Supply Agreements |
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6.4 |
Joint Venture Output Sample Requests |
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6.5 |
Delivery of Volume Forecasts |
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6.6 |
Placement of Purchase Orders |
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Payment Terms and Invoicing |
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6.8 |
Joint Venture Output Manufacturing |
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6.9 |
Joint Venture Output Testing |
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6.10 |
Storage and Legal Ownership of Joint Venture Outputs |
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6.11 |
Final Release of Joint Venture Outputs to Purchaser |
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ARTICLE 7:FINANCIAL GAINS FROM THE JOINT VENTURE |
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7.1 |
Definitions |
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7.2 |
Annual Financial Forecast |
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7.3 |
Payment of Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses |
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7.4 |
Gross Revenue |
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7.5 |
Net Profit Share |
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Payment of the Net Profit Share |
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7.7 |
Invoicing of Net Profit Share |
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Method of Payment |
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ARTICLE 8:UNDERTAKINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSTADOSE |
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Corporate Standing |
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Contribution of Knowledge and Expertise |
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8.3 |
Sourcing of Joint Venture Personnel |
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8.4 |
Sourcing of the Joint Venture Equipment |
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8.5 |
GMP and EU-GMP Certification |
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8.6 |
Selection of Medicinal Plant Specifications |
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8.7 |
Standard Operating Procedures |
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8.8 |
Solicitation of Supply Agreements |
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8.9 |
Invoicing Purchasers for Joint Venture Outputs |
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8.10 |
Payment of the Net Profit Share |
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8.11 |
General Reporting Requirements |
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8.12 |
Joint Venture Facility Staffing and Employee Training |
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8.13 |
Instadose Pharma Parties |
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8.14 |
Unauthorized Payments |
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8.15 |
No Interruption |
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8.16 |
Co-operation |
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Miscellaneous |
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ARTICLE 9:UNDERTAKINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SANCTUM |
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Corporate Standing |
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9.2 |
The Joint Venture Licenses |
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9.3 |
The Joint Venture Lands |
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9.4 |
Relationships with Responsible Authorities |
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9.5 |
Sanctum Parties |
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Unauthorized Payments |
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No Fees and Charges |
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No Interruption |
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Co-operation |
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Miscellaneous |
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ARTICLE 10:JOINT UNDERTAKINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSTADOSE PHARMA AND SANCTUM |
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10.1 |
Corporate Standing |
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Construction of the Joint Venture Facilities |
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10.3 |
Joint Venture Funding |
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10.4 |
Operation of the Joint Venture |
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10.5 |
Maintenance of Joint Venture Equipment |
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10.6 |
GACP Guidelines |
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10.7 |
Standard Operating Procedures |
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10.8 |
Joint Venture Output Standards |
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Annual Financial Forecast |
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10.10 |
Annual Production Forecast |
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10.11 |
Supply of Joint Venture Outputs |
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10.12 |
Exportation of Joint Venture Outputs |
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10.13 |
Appointment of Auditor |
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10.14 |
Financial Reporting Requirements |
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10.15 |
General Reporting Requirements |
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Access and Security Passes |
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10.17 |
Employees and Training |
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10.18 |
Environment Laws |
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10.19 |
Labour Laws |
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Insurance Policies |
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No Interruption |
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11.1 |
Frequency of Joint Venture Meetings |
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11.2 |
Notice Period |
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11.3 |
Meeting Format |
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11.4 |
Meeting Matters Requiring Unanimous Approval |
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Other Matters Requiring Party Approval |
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ARTICLE 12:REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
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12.1 |
Instadose Pharma |
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Sanctum |
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ARTICLE 13:INSURANCE POLICIES |
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Joint Venture Insurance |
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ARTICLE 14:INDEMNITIES AND LIABILITY |
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14.1 |
Third Party Liability |
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Breach |
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Procedures |
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ARTICLE 15:FORCE MAJEURE |
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15.1 |
Notice of Force Majeure |
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15.2 |
Extension of Time |
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15.3 |
Excuse of Performance |
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No Damage Claim |
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No Excuse of Performance |
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Continuation of Performance |
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Notice |
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Cure Period |
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Excuse of Performance |
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No Excuse of Performance |
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Continuation of Performance |
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Termination by Instadose Pharma |
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Termination by Sanctum |
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Effect of Termination |
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Termination Costs |
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18.1 |
Amicable Settlement |
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Arbitration |
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Mediation via an Independent Expert |
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Continuation of Joint Venture |
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Survival |
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19.1 |
Waiver |
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Conclusive and Binding Award |
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Irrevocable Consent |
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Conclusive Written Evidence |
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Prior Written Approval |
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No Interruption |
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Form of Notice |
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Addresses for Notice |
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ARTICLE 22:MISCELLANEOUS |
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Primacy of this Agreement |
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Entire Agreement |
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Confidentiality |
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Variations in Writing |
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Time and Indulgence |
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Penalties and Interest |
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No Third Party Beneficiaries |
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Severability |
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Language |
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Limitation of Liability |
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Exclusive Remedies |
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Assignment |
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Governing Law |
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Schedule “A”: |
Annual Financial Forecast |
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Annual Production Forecast |
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Schedule “C”: |
GACP Guidelines |
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Joint Venture Budget |
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Joint Venture Equipment |
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Joint Venture Facilities |
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Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account |
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Joint Venture Lands |
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Schedule “I”: |
Joint Venture Licenses |
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Joint Venture Plan |
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SOPs |
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Schedule “L”: |
Supply Agreement |
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THIS MASTER JOINT-VENTURE AGREEMENT is made as of February 18, 2021 by and between:
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. (“Instadose Pharma” or “Instadose”), a company incorporated under laws of British Columbia, Canada with headquarters located at 5500 North Service Road, Suite 301, Burlington, Ontario L7L 6W6.
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SANCTUM HEALTHCARE REMEDIES PRIVATE LIMITED (“Sanctum”), a private limited company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of India with headquarters located at J-51, Mustatil No. 10, Killa No. 8, Defence Enclave, South West, Delhi, India, 110071. |
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INTRODUCTION |
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Instadose Pharma is a Canadian company possessing the Knowledge and Expertise required to grow, cultivate, collect, transport, process, produce, sell, import, export, and distribute Medicinal Plants, Medicinal Plant Derivatives, and Cannabinoid Oil. |
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Instadose Pharma is utilizing its Knowledge and Expertise to create a large scale commercial growing, extraction, and global distribution platform capable of providing the world’s largest pharmaceutical and food & beverage companies with sustainable, consistent, diverse, and low cost supplies of high quality Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Cannabinoid Oil (the “Global Platform”) for use in bulk as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (an “API). |
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Instadose Pharma is utilizing a joint venture business model to build the Global Platform. First, Instadose Pharma strategically selects a country (the “Participating Country”) in which it desires to grow and cultivate Medicinal Plants (“Medicinal Plant Cultivation”) or produce, sell, and distribute Cannabinoid Oil (“Cannabinoid Oil Production”). Thereafter, Instadose Pharma will create a company owned in part by one or more Instadose Pharma Parties in the Participating Country to serve the Global Platform as a Medicinal Plant Cultivation Partner or Cannabinoid Oil Production Partner (each, a “Global Platform Partner” and together, “Global Platform Partners”). Within the Global Platform, Medicinal Plant Cultivation Partners will be responsible for growing, cultivating, and processing (as applicable) Medicinal Plants into Medicinal Plant Derivatives. Once processed, the Medicinal Plant Derivatives are then transported to one or more Cannabinoid Oil Production Facilities owned and operated by Cannabinoid Oil Production Partners. Once received by the Cannabinoid Oil Production Facility, the Medicinal Plant Derivatives will be sold, or first processed into Cannabinoid Oil by the Cannabinoid Oil Production Partner and sold, to Purchasers by Instadose Pharma. |
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Following creation of the Global Platform Partner, Instadose Pharma will contract with one or more strategically selected joint venture partners (the “Joint Venture Partner”) in the Participating Country first to assist the Global Platform Partner in obtaining and holding those licenses, permits, and authorizations required in the Participating Country for Medicinal Plant Cultivation or Cannabinoid Oil Production (the “Licenses”). Upon receiving the Licenses, Instadose Pharma and the Joint Venture Partner will work together to operate the day-to-day business of the Global Platform Partner (Medicinal Plant Cultivation or Cannabinoid Oil Production or both) with the goal of making the Global Platform Partner self-operatable by no later than the twelve (12) month anniversary of the Global Platform Partner receiving the Licenses. In addition thereto, Instadose Pharma will be predominantly tasked with sourcing and co-ordinating the large scale supply of Medicinal Plant Derivatives between Global Platform Partners as well as the marketing, export, and sale of Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Cannabinoid Oil to Purchasers for use in bulk as an API. The revenues received by Instadose Pharma from the sale of Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Cannabinoid Oil are then shared by and between Instadose Pharma and the applicable Global Platform Partners. |
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Instadose Pharma and Sanctum have agreed to a plan of joint venture (the “Joint Venture”) that would see Sanctum serve Instadose Pharma as a Joint Venture Partner in the Republic of India (“India”). With Instadose Pharma, Sanctum has established Instadose Pharma India Private Limited (“IDP India”) to serve the Global Platform in India as a Global Platform Partner (in the role of both a Medicinal Plant Cultivation Partner and a Cannabinoid Oil Production Partner). With the assistance of Sanctum, IDP India has secured, or is in the process of securing both the Joint Venture Licenses and the Joint Venture Lands. With the necessary assistance of Sanctum, Instadose Pharma will construct and equip the Joint Venture Facilities with the Joint Venture Equipment necessary to carry out the Joint Venture. Instadose Pharma shall assume responsibility for selling all of the Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Cannabinoid Oil processed and/or produced by IDP India throughout the Joint Venture Term. All of the Net Profits generated under the Joint Venture shall be shared between Instadose Pharma and Sanctum in accordance with the Net Profit Share. |
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Instadose Pharma and Sanctum wish to enter into this Agreement for the purposes of setting forth their mutual understanding with respect to the Joint Venture, including, but not limited to, the business operations of IDP India. For the purposes of this Agreement, India shall be deemed to be the Participating Country with IDP India serving the Global Platform as a Global Platform Partner. For additional clarity, Instadose Pharma and Sanctum shall be considered Joint Venture Partners of one another. |
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NOW, THEREFORE, for due consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, each of the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
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Definitions |
In this Agreement and its Schedules, the following terms shall, unless inconsistent with the context in which they appear have the following meanings and expressions derived from those terms shall bear corresponding meanings:
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“Agreement” means this Master Joint-Venture Agreement between Instadose Pharma and Sanctum including the Schedules hereto as amended, extended, replaced and varied from time to time. |
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“Annual Financial Forecast” means the annual conservative forecast (the form of which is attached to this Agreement as Schedule “A”) prepared by the Parties in advance of each Joint Venture Year setting forth expected Minimum Selling Price, Gross Revenue and Joint Venture Operating Expenses from the Joint Venture for that Joint Venture Year. |
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“Annual Production Forecast” means the annual conservative forecast (the form of which is attached to this Agreement as Schedule “B”) prepared in advance of each Joint Venture Year setting forth the expected quantity of Medicinal Plant Derivatives measured in kilograms and quantity of Cannabinoid Oil measured in litres to be produced by IDP India for that Joint Venture Year. |
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“Best Industry Practice” means the exercise of that degree of skill, diligence, prudence and foresight which would reasonably and ordinarily be expected from time to time from a skilled and experienced contractor or professional engaged in the same type of undertaking and under the same or similar circumstances and conditions as those envisaged by this Agreement; seeking in good faith to comply with its contractual obligations and all applicable Regulatory Provisions, and upholding the integrity of country of India. |
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“Business Day” means a normal business day, excluding weekends and statutory holidays. |
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“Cannabinoid Oil” means crude oil, purified oil, and/or distilled oil extracted from Medicinal Plants (such as, but not limited to, CBD (exclusive of cannabis or hash oil) which may be used as an input in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. |
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“Cannabinoid Oil Production Facilities” means those EU-GMP certified extraction, processing, packaging, and storage facilities operated by Cannabinoid Oil Production Partners. |
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“Cannabinoid Oil Production Partners” mean those joint venture partners of Instadose Pharma responsible for processing Medicinal Plant Derivatives into Cannabinoid Oil at the Cannabinoid Oil Production Facilities. |
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“CBD” means cannabidiol and “CBD Oil” means cannabidiol oil. |
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“Change in Control” means any change whatsoever in Control, whether effected directly or indirectly. |
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“Commencement Date” means the date the Parties commence the commercial planting of Medicinal Plants on the Joint Venture Lands. |
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“Confidential information” means any information or know-how in whatever form relating to the business affairs, trade secrets, products, operating techniques, or marketing techniques, methods or processes, suppliers, customers or finances of either of the Parties. |
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“Constitution” means the Constitution of India. |
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“Control” means in relation to any entity, the ability directly or indirectly to direct or cause the direction of the votes attaching to the majority of its issued shares or interests carrying voting rights, or to appoint or remove or cause the appointment or removal of any directors (or equivalent officials) or those of its directors (or equivalent officials) holding the majority of the voting rights on its board of directors (or equivalent body). |
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“Corrupt Act” means offering, giving or agreeing to give to any Responsible Authority in India or to any person employed by or on behalf of said Responsible Authority any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward: (i) for doing or not doing (or for having done or not having done) any act in relation to the obtaining or performance of any contract with said Responsible Authority; (ii) for showing or not showing favour or disfavour to any person in relation to any contract with the Responsible Authority; or (iii) committing any offence: (a) under any law from time to time dealing with bribery, corruption or extortion; (b) under any law creating offences in respect of fraudulent acts; or (c) at common law, in respect of fraudulent acts in relation to any contract with the Responsible Authority or any other public body; or (d) defrauding or attempting to defraud or conspiring to defraud any Responsible Authority or any other public body. |
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“Effective Date” means the date of signature of this Agreement by the last signing Party. |
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“Emergency” means a condition, situation, or occurrence whereby the security of the Joint Venture Facilities is in danger or where bodily injury or death or damage to employees, other personnel, or the Joint Venture Assets property located within the Joint Venture Facilities is likely to occur. |
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“Environment” means the aggregate of surrounding objects, conditions, and influences that influence the life and habitats of humans or any other organism or collection of organisms, and including all or any of the following media: air (including the air within any building or the air within any other man-made or natural structure above or below ground, water (including inland waters, groundwater and water in drains and sewers), and land. |
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“Environmental Laws” means any Laws in respect of the Environment. |
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“Existing Legal Framework” means the Constitution and the Laws of India, in each case as in effect on the Effective Date. |
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“Expiry Date” means the twenty-five (25) year anniversary of the Commencement Date or, in the event of the commencement of an Extended Term, the twenty-five (25) year anniversary of the commencement of the Extended Term. |
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“Expropriation” means the condemnation, nationalization, seizure, requisition or expropriation of all or part of the Joint Venture Facilities or the Joint Venture Licenses by any Responsible Authority of India. |
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“Force Majeure” shall mean any event beyond the reasonable control of either Party, the occurrence of which could not have been reasonably foreseen at the Effective Date, including, but not limited to, war whether declared or not, revolution, riot, insurrection, strikes (including strikes by employees or sub-contractors), civil commotion, invasion, armed conflict, hostile act of a foreign enemy, blockade, embargo, act of terrorism, sabotage, civil disturbance, radiation, biological or chemical contamination, ionizing radiation, explosion, fire, epidemic or pandemic, landslide, lightning, earthquake, volcanic eruption, other natural disaster or calamity of any kind and any other similar event. |
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“GACP Guidelines” means the Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for Starting Materials of Herbal Origin (2006) adopted by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) of the European Medicines Agency. Copies of the GACP Guidelines are attached to this Agreement as Schedule “C”. |
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“GMP” is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. It is designed to minimize the risks involved in any pharmaceutical production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product. GMP covers all aspects of production from the starting materials, premises, and equipment to the training and personal hygiene of staff. Detailed written procedures are essential for each process that could affect the quality of the finished product. There must be systems to provide documented proof that correct procedures are consistently followed at each step in the manufacturing process - every time a product is made. EU-GMP certification is an enhancement to the GMP certification above as required for the European Union countries. |
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“Gross Revenue” for the purposes of this Agreement shall mean revenue from the sale of Joint Venture Outputs to Purchasers under the Joint Venture. |
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“Instadose Pharma Parties” means the officers, directors, staff, employees, contractors, Sub-contractors, agents, affiliates, joint venture partners, guests, visitors, invitees and patrons of the Instadose Pharma and those of its shareholders or, where the context requires, any one or more of them. |
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“IFRS” means the International Financial Reporting Standards as set by the International Accounting Standards Board, having its offices at 30 Cannon Street, London, EC4M 6XH, England. |
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“Joint Venture” means the Joint Venture referred to in the recitals, the full scope of which is set forth in Article 4.2 of this Agreement. |
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“Joint Venture Assets” means collectively, the Joint Venture Equipment, Joint Venture Lands, and Joint Venture Facilities or any one of them. |
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“Joint Venture Budget” means the Joint Venture roll-out budget to be included in Schedule “D” setting forth the expenditures required to, among other things, obtain the Joint Venture Licenses in the name of IDP India, prepare and cultivate the Joint Venture Lands for farming, acquire the Joint Venture Equipment, construct any required Joint Venture Facilities, and achieve the first sales of Joint Venture Outputs under the Joint Venture. |
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“Joint Venture Equipment” means that equipment set forth in Schedule “E” to this Agreement used on the Joint Venture Lands or at the Joint Venture Facilities for the purpose of growing, cultivating, collecting, transporting, processing, producing, packaging, bottling, and storing Medicinal Plants, Medicinal Plant Derivatives, and/or Cannabinoid Oil (as applicable) on the Joint Venture Lands. |
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“Joint Venture Facilities” means collectively, (i) one or more greenhouses, (ii) the Medicinal Plant Derivative drying, processing, packaging, labelling, and storage facilities, and (iii) the Cannabinoid Oil production, bottling, and storage facilities. Items (i) - (iii) are to be located on the Joint Venture Lands, the approximate locations of the Joint Venture Facilities are provided for in Schedule “F”. |
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“Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account” means the bank account of IDP India maintained at the Central Bank of India (or at such other bank as otherwise agreed between the Parties) set forth in Schedule “G” to be used for receiving the Gross Revenues generated from the operation of the Joint Venture and paying the Net Profit Share to each of the Parties in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. |
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“Joint Venture Insurance Policies” means any of the following insurance policies determined by Instadose Pharma and Sanctum to be required and purchased by and for the benefit of IDP India: |
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property and casualty insurance; |
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public liability and third party insurance; |
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insurance covering Joint Venture Asset breakdown; |
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business interruption insurance; |
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insurance against the risk of fire, lightning, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, riots (including political risks), strikes, and malicious damage; |
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completion guarantee insurance; |
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performance bond insurance; and |
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buyer non-payment insurance. |
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“Joint Venture Lands” means those lands located in the northern and central Indian states of Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh respectfully to be utilized by IDP India for the purpose of growing, cultivating, collecting, transporting, processing, producing, packaging, bottling, and storing Medicinal Plants, Medicinal Plant Derivatives, and/or Cannabinoid Oil in India, the approximate locations of which is provided for in Schedule “H”; |
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“Joint Venture Licenses” means those permits, licenses, consents, and/or approvals required by IDP India in India to, among other things: (i) grow, cultivate, collect, transport, process, purchase, package, and store Medicinal Plants and/or Medicinal Plant Derivatives within the Joint Venture Lands, (ii) utilize Medicinal Plant Derivatives for the production of Cannabinoid Oil, (iii) produce Cannabinoid Oil, (iv) export and sell Medicinal Plants, Medicinal Plant Derivatives, and/or Cannabinoid Oil from India for commercial purposes, and (v) operate the Joint Venture. Copies of the Joint Venture Licenses shall be inserted as Schedule “I” to this Agreement. |
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“Joint Venture Operating Expenses” include, but are not limited to, the following Joint Venture operating expenses: |
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all costs required to operate, manage, maintain, or upgrade the Joint Venture Assets; |
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all costs associated with growing, cultivating, collecting, transporting, processing, storing, and exporting Medicinal Plants and/or Medicinal Plant Derivatives for subsequent sale to Purchasers under the Joint Venture; |
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all costs associated with producing, bottling, storing, and exporting Cannabinoid Oil for subsequent sale to Purchasers under the Joint Venture; |
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all electrical, hydro, and/or utility costs associated with use of the Joint Venture Lands; |
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all costs associated with the hiring and training of all employees and personnel required to operate the Joint Venture; |
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all Joint Venture Insurance Policies to be issued on behalf, and for the benefit, of IDP India; |
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all Joint Venture Wages; |
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all applicable Tax due and payable by IDP India; |
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all costs associated with the employment and/or hiring of security guards, police officers, and/or medical personnel for the Joint Venture Facilities as agreed upon between the Parties; and |
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those other costs and expenses agreed upon between the Parties. |
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“Joint Venture Outputs” means Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Cannabinoid Oil. |
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“Joint Venture Plan” means the agreed upon plan for rolling out the Joint Venture which includes, but is not limited to, targeted dates for (i) obtaining the Joint Venture Licenses in the name of IDP India, (ii) clearing and preparing the Joint Ventures Lands; (iii) growing, cultivating, and processing Medicinal Plants on the Joint Venture Lands; (iv) producing Cannabinoid Oil; and supplying Medicinal Plant Derivatives and/or cannabinoid Oil to one or more Purchasers at prices equal to no less than the Minimum Selling Price. A copy of the Joint Venture Plan shall be inserted as Schedule “J” to this Agreement. |
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“Joint Venture Quarter” means each three-month calendar quarter during the Joint Venture Term. |
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“Joint Venture Term” means the period from the Commencement Date to the Expiry Date or the Termination Date, whichever comes first. |
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“Joint Venture Wages” means wages to be paid to employees or other personnel engaged by IDP India in connection with the Joint Venture in U.S. dollars and in such amounts that exceed what is minimally permitted by applicable Laws and/or Legislation. |
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“Joint Venture Year” means each twelve (12) consecutive months, commencing on the Commencement Date and thereafter commencing on every twelve-month anniversary of the Commencement Date. |
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“Knowledge and Expertise” means knowledge and expertise in, among other things, large scale agricultural farming including, but not limited to, Medicinal Plant seed supply, Medicinal Plant equipment and technology sourcing, Medicinal Plant growing and cultivation, Medicinal Plant Derivative processing, production facility construction and operation, Medicinal Plant-based oil extraction, international agricultural product distribution, sales, import/export logistics, and financial management and banking. |
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“Laws” means the common law, Legislation, and all judicial decisions and any notifications or other similar directives made pursuant thereto that have the force of law, issued by any executive, legislative, judicial or administrative entity in India where the Joint Venture and Joint Venture Facilities are located. |
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“Legislation” means all applicable statutes, statutory instruments, by- laws, regulations, orders, rules, executive orders, treaties, directives, and codes of practice having the force of law in India. |
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“Loss” or “Losses” means losses, damages, liabilities, claims, actions, proceedings, demands, costs, charges, or expenses of any nature. |
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“Medicinal Plant Cultivation Partner” means those joint venture partners of Instadose Pharma responsible for growing, cultivating, collecting, and processing Medicinal Plants into Medicinal Plant Derivatives to be supplied to one or more Cannabinoid Oil Production Facilities owned and operated by Cannabinoid Oil Production Partners. |
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“Medicinal Plant Derivatives” means predominantly dried cannabis and non-narcotic hemp, cannabis (other than the flowering tops/buds (ganja) or the resin (charas) produced from plants) and hemp biomass and other related pharmaceutical derivatives all of which are produced from Medicinal Plants and all of which have a THC content level of no greater than 0.3%. |
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“Medicinal Plants” means plants, including, but not limited to, medicinal cannabis (other than the flowering tops/buds (ganga) or the resin (charas) produced from plants), whose oils and other derivatives when extracted from them contain a THC content level of no greater than 0.3% and can serve as inputs to pharmaceutical production. |
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“Minimum Selling Price” means the agreed upon minimum selling price for Joint Venture Outputs to be sold to Purchasers under the Joint Venture. The Minimum Selling Price shall be determined by the Parties when preparing the first Annual Financial Forecast and each subsequent Annual Financial Forecast prepared in advance of each new Joint Venture Year under the Joint Venture. |
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“Net Profit” represents the sales dollars remaining after all Joint Venture Operating Expenses have been deducted from Gross Revenue. |
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“Party” means any one of Instadose Pharma or Sanctum as the case may be, “Parties” means each of Instadose Pharma and Sanctum. |
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“Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, company, business organization trust, governmental agency or other entity. |
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“Political Event” means (i) any change (whether by the introduction, modification or application of any Laws) in the Existing Legal Framework other than in accordance with this Agreement or with the prior written consent of the Instadose Pharma, which change uniquely and materially affects the cannabis and cannabinoid oil sector in India, (ii) any Expropriation, (iii) any revocation or other withdrawal of any Relevant Consent other than in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or in accordance with the Existing Legal Framework, (iv) any failure of any Responsible Authority to grant, maintain, renew, or accept, any Relevant Consent other than in accordance with the Existing Legal Framework or in a manner consistent with any Relevant Consent or agreement relating thereto, in each case which materially and adversely changes the legal, economic, or commercial position of Instadose Pharma or the Joint Venture from what it was on the Effective Date or from what it is or what it would have been but for such action or failure to act. |
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“Proportionate Share” means, with respect to payment of the Joint Venture Operating Expenses, fifty-five percent (55%) to Instadose Pharma and forty-five percent (45%) to Sanctum. |
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“Purchasers” means any purchasers of Joint Venture Outputs under the Joint Venture. |
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“Regulatory Provisions” means the guidelines for companies operating within India and the prevailing laws, regulations, ordinances, policy directives and standards of India and any Responsible Authority which in any way affects or applies to the conducting of the Joint Venture and/or this Agreement from time to time. |
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“Relevant Consents” means all consents, permits, clearances, authorizations, approvals, rulings, exemptions, registrations, filings, decisions, licenses, certificates required to be issued by or made with any Responsible Authority in connection with either Party’s performance obligations under this Agreement. |
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“Responsible Authority” means legislature, any agency, local institution, department, inspectorate, minister, ministry, official or public or statutory person (whether autonomous or not) having jurisdiction over any or all of the Parties or the subject matter of this Agreement. |
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“Sanctum Parties” means the officers, directors, staff, employees, contractors, sub-contractors, agents, guests, visitors, invitees and patrons of Sanctum and those of its shareholders or, where the context requires, any one or more of them. |
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“Schedules” means the schedules to this Agreement, as amended, replaced and varied from time to time. |
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“SOPs” means standard operating procedures for the processing, production, packaging, bottling, and shipping of Joint Venture Outputs and operation and maintenance of the Joint Venture Facilities, copies of which are attached as Schedule “K” to this Agreement. |
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“Specification” means the agreed upon guidelines set forth in a Supply Agreement and/or Purchase Order of the physical and chemical composition of the Joint Venture Outputs (with a THC content level not exceeding 0.3%) to be purchased by Purchasers under a Supply Agreement. |
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“Sub-contractors” means any sub-contractor of Instadose Pharma or Sanctum who has contracted directly with Instadose Pharma or Sanctum in respect of the Joint Venture. |
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“Supply Agreement” means a supply agreement for Joint Venture Outputs to be entered into between IDP India and all Purchasers, a model template of which is attached as Schedule “L” to this Agreement. |
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“Tax” means any national, local and/or other net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, transfer franchise, profits, license, lease, service, service use, value added, withholding, payroll, employment, social benefit contribution, pension and health contribution, excise, severance, stamp, documentary, occupation, premium, property or windfall profits tax, or any other taxes, levies, fees (including documentation, license, and registry fees), assessments, or charges of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest and penalties, additions to tax or additional amounts with respect thereto, as imposed, collected or established by any Responsible Authority of India. |
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“Termination Date” means any date of early termination of this Agreement, in accordance with its terms. |
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“THC” means Tetrahydrocannabinol, the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis. |
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Interpretations |
This Agreement shall be interpreted according to the following provisions, unless the context requires otherwise:
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references to the provisions of any law shall include such provisions as amended, re-enacted or consolidated from time to time in so far as such amendment, re-enactment or consolidation applies or is capable of applying to any transaction entered into under this Agreement; |
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references to “Parties” shall include the Parties’ respective successors-in- title and, if permitted in this Agreement, their respective cessionaries and assignees; |
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references to a “person” shall include an individual, firm, company, corporation, juristic person, Responsible Authority, and any trust, organisation, association or partnership, whether or not having separate legal personality; |
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references to any “Responsible Authority” or any public or professional organisation shall include a reference to any of its successors or any organisation or entity, which takes over its functions or responsibilities; |
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the headings of Articles, sub-Articles and Schedule are included for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement; |
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the Schedules to this Agreement are an integral part of this Agreement and references to this Agreement shall include the Schedules; |
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the Parties acknowledge that each of them has had the opportunity to take legal advice concerning this Agreement, and agree that no provision or word used in this Agreement shall be interpreted to the disadvantage of either Party because that Party was responsible for or participated in the preparation or drafting of this Agreement or any part of it; |
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words importing the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing either gender shall include both genders; |
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references to this “Agreement” shall include this Agreement and its Schedules as amended, varied, novated or substituted in writing from time to time; |
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references to any other contract or document shall include (subject to all approvals required to be given pursuant to this Agreement for any amendment or variation to or novation or substitution of such contract or document) a reference to that contract or document as amended, varied, novated or substituted from time to time; |
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general words preceded or followed by words such as “other” or “including” or “particularly” shall not be given a restrictive meaning because they are preceded or followed by particular examples intended to fall within the meaning of the general words; and |
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when a number of days is prescribed in this Agreement, such number shall be calculated including the first and excluding the last day, unless the last day falls on a day that is not a Business Day, in which case, the last day shall be the first succeeding day which is a Business Day. |
ARTICLE 2: STATUS OF THIS AGREEMENT
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Binding Agreement |
Each Party hereto hereby represents and warrants that on and after the Effective Date this Agreement is legally valid and binding upon it.
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Binding Obligations |
This Agreement imposes binding obligations upon the Parties and sets out the terms on which the Parties may operate, manage, and maintain the Joint Venture.
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ARTICLE 3: JOINT VENTURE TERM
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Initial Term |
This Joint Venture Term shall be for a period of twenty-five (25) years commencing the Effective Date (the “Initial Term”).
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Extended Term |
If no event which, with prior notice and/or lapse of time, shall permit either Party to terminate this Agreement shall have occurred and be continuing following completion of the Initial Term, the Joint Venture Term may be extended for one additional Initial Term upon the same terms and conditions herein or as otherwise may be agreed between the Parties (the “Extended Term”).
ARTICLE 4: THE JOINT VENTURE
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Approval |
The Parties hereby confirm, authorize, and approve, the Joint Venture.
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The Parties agree to work together under the Joint Venture to do the following:
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apply for, obtain, and maintain the Joint Venture Licenses in the name of IDP India; |
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utilize the Instadose Pharma Expertise to: |
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secure, utilize, and/or operate the Joint Venture Assets for the purpose of growing, cultivating, collecting, transporting, processing, purchasing, producing, packaging, bottling, and storing, as applicable, Medicinal Plants, Medicinal Plant Derivatives, and/or Cannabinoid Oil; and |
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sell all of the Joint Venture Outputs generated under the Joint Venture to Purchasers; and |
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share the resulting Net Profits under the Joint Venture from the sale of Joint Venture Outputs in accordance with the Net Profit Share. |
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Instadose Pharma shall be prohibited from entering into any other joint venture arrangement in India similar in nature and scope to the Joint Venture; |
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nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Instadose Pharma from establishing other joint ventures like the Joint Venture outside of India for the purpose of producing or selling Joint Venture Outputs. |
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Joint Venture Output Production Restrictions |
The production of Joint Venture Outputs under the Joint Venture shall strictly adhere to the parameters set by the Responsible Authorities in India. At no time shall either of the Parties compel IDP India to process and/or produce Joint Venture Outputs which do not strictly comply with the parameters set by the Indian Law enforcement agencies as well as the government-approved research institutes such as the Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB), Central Bureau of Narcotics, Gwalior (CBN), Chief Controller of Factories, New Delhi, Central / State Forensic Science Laboratories and the Central Revenue Control Laboratory.
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Joint Venture Budget |
Within ninety (90) days following the Effective Date, the Parties agree to work together to prepare and establish the Joint Venture Budget. The Joint Venture Budget may be revised from time to time, but no Joint Venture Budget or revision thereof shall be effective unless and until the same is approved in writing by the Parties at a Joint Venture Meeting. Once complete, a copy of the Joint Venture Budget shall be attached to this Agreement as Schedule “D”.
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Use of Instadose Pharma Trademark |
Instadose Pharma shall grant to IDP India a non-exclusive, non-transferable, fully paid-up, royalty-free right and license to use the “INSTADOSE PHARMA” trademark in connection with IDP India’s operation of the Joint Venture throughout the Joint Venture Term.
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ARTICLE 5: JOINT VENTURE ASSETS
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Joint Venture Equipment |
A list and full description of the Joint Venture Equipment shall be added to and set forth in Schedule “E”.
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Joint Venture Facilities |
A list and full description of the Joint Venture Facilities shall be added to and set forth in Schedule “F”.
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Joint Venture Lands |
A description and approximate location of the Joint Venture Lands is set forth in Schedule “H”.
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Access |
With effect from the Effective Date, the Parties shall use all reasonable endeavours to ensure for the duration of the Joint Venture Term that the Instadose Pharma Parties shall have such continuous and undisturbed access to the Joint Venture Lands and Joint Venture Facilities as is required by them carry out their duties and obligations to the Joint Venture therein, but subject always to the provisions of this Agreement.
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Signage |
The Joint Venture Lands and Joint Venture Facilities shall bear Instadose Pharma signage for the purpose of identifying the Joint Venture Lands and Joint Venture Facilities as being affiliated with Instadose Pharma and the Joint Venture. The Parties agree to install all Joint Venture Facility signage as soon as possible following the Commencement Date.
ARTICLE 6: PURCHASE AND SALE OF JOINT VENTURE OUTPUTS
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Definitions |
In this Article 6, the following terms shall, unless inconsistent with the context in which they appear have the following meanings and expressions derived from those terms shall bear corresponding meanings:
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“Deposit” means 15% - 25% of the total purchase price payable by the Purchaser to IDP India for Joint Venture Outputs. |
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“IDP India Invoice” means the invoice to be provided by IDP India to Purchasers in connection with an Approved Purchase Order setting forth the Deposit and Purchase Price Balance to be paid by the Purchaser for Joint Venture Outputs. |
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“Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account” means any of IDP India’s commercial bank accounts set forth in Schedule “G” to this Agreement where the Deposit and Purchase Price Balance for Joint Venture Outputs purchased by Purchasers shall be deposited. |
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“Joint Venture Output Completion Date” means the Purchaser’s requested completion date for Joint Venture Outputs to be purchased from IDP India. |
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“Joint Venture Outputs” means Medicinal Plant Derivatives and Cannabinoid Oil. |
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“Output Approval Notice” means written notice by the Purchaser to IDP India that an Output Sample meets the Specifications. |
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“Output Sample” means a sample of the Joint Venture Output to be purchased by a Purchaser under the Joint Venture. |
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“Pick-up Location” means the location where the Purchaser shall be required to pick-up completed Joint Venture Outputs. |
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“Purchase Price” means the dollar amount expressed in euros or U.S. dollars paid by Purchasers for Joint Venture Outputs. |
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“Purchase Price Balance” means the total purchase price payable by the Purchaser for Joint Venture Outputs less the Deposit. |
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“Purchasers” means purchasers of Joint Venture Outputs. |
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“Unfulfillable Product Volume” means the volume of Joint Venture Outputs IDP India is unable to supply to the Purchaser. |
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“Unfulfillable Product Volume Notice” means written notice provided by IDP India to a Purchaser setting forth those Joint Venture Outputs provided for in a Volume Forecast that IDP India is unable to supply to the Purchaser. |
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“Volume Forecast” means a twelve (12) month rolling forecast of the volume of any Joint Venture Outputs a Purchaser is projected to need and to purchase, in each month of such twelve (12) month period. |
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Minimum Selling Price of Joint Venture Outputs |
The Parties agree to establish and adhere to the Minimum Selling Price for Joint Venture Outputs effective the commencement of each new Joint Venture Year throughout the Joint Venture Term.
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Execution of Supply Agreements |
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The Purchase and sale of Joint Venture Outputs shall be governed by the terms of the Supply Agreement entered into between IDP India and the Purchaser. A model template Supply Agreement is attached as Schedule “L” to this Agreement. The Supply Agreement contains, among other things: |
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the Specifications for the Joint Venture Outputs to be purchased; |
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the agreed upon Purchase Price per kilogram or litre of Joint Venture Outputs to be purchased by the Purchaser; and |
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all protocols governing the purchasing, sampling, approval, release, and pick-up of the Joint Venture Outputs. |
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Joint Venture Output Sample Requests |
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Following the execution of a Supply Agreement, a Purchaser shall be permitted to request an Output Sample in the quantities specified by the Purchaser in the Output Sample request that meets the applicable Specifications. IDP India shall be required to provide the said Purchaser with a Certificate of Analysis for each Output Sample. |
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Upon receipt of the Output Sample, a Purchaser shall undertake an assessment to determine whether the Output Sample complies with the applicable Specifications, including any tests that the Purchaser requires. |
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If an Output Sample does not meet the Specifications in any way, IDP India shall provide another Output Sample which meets the Specifications for the Purchaser to re-assess. The process of resubmitting Output Samples shall repeat until the first to occur of the following: either: |
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all non-conformance to the Specifications have been remedied by IDP India; |
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the Purchaser issues an Output Approval Notice to IDP India; or |
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a Purchaser, in its sole discretion, ends the process. |
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If a Purchaser subsequently issues a Purchase Order to IDP India for Joint Venture Outputs in respect of which it has not provided an Output Approval Notice, it shall be deemed to have issued the Output Approval Notice. |
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Delivery of Volume Forecasts |
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Upon completion of the process set out in Article 6.4 above, a Purchaser shall provide IDP India with a Volume Forecast, which forecast shall be updated by the Purchaser every month and delivered to IDP India no later than the fifth (5th) Business Day of each month. |
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If applicable, within five (5) Business Days of receipt of a Volume Forecast, IDP India shall be required to provide the Purchaser with an Unfulfillable Product Volume Notice specifying the Unfulfillable Product Volume. Following issuance of the Unfulfillable Product Volume Notice, the Volume Forecast shall be deemed amended accordingly to deduct the Unfulfillable Product Volume from the Volume Forecast. |
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A Purchaser shall be permitted to source Joint Venture Outputs required by a Purchaser from a third party, including to satisfy Unfulfillable Product Volume. |
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Placement of Purchase Orders |
Joint Venture Outputs will be ordered by Purchasers under a Supply Agreement by the issuance of Purchase Orders which shall specify:
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the quantity of Joint Venture Outputs to be purchased; |
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the requested Joint Venture Completion Date; |
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the Pick-up Location; and |
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Payment in full for all Joint Venture Outputs must be made in euros or U.S. dollars immediately prior to any Joint Venture Outputs being made available to a Purchaser at the Pick-up Location. The aggregate Purchase Price of Joint Venture Outputs under an approved Purchase Order shall be specified in each Purchase Order, as adjusted on the relevant final invoice, and will be paid by a Purchaser as follows: |
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the Deposit set out on an Approved Purchase Order shall be paid once a Purchase Order becomes an Approved Purchase Order; and |
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the Purchase Price Balance shall be paid immediately prior to the Joint Venture Outputs being made available to a Purchaser at the Pick-up Location. |
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IDP India Invoices shall contain the following: |
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the amount of any Deposit or Purchase Price Balance (as the case may be) due and owing by the Purchaser for the Joint Venture Outputs; |
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the applicable method and relevant terms of payment for all Joint Venture Outputs; and |
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wire instructions for the Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account. |
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Joint Venture Output Manufacturing |
IDP India shall manufacture the Joint Venture Outputs at the Joint Venture Facilities. No Joint Venture Outputs under any Approved Purchase Order shall be made until such time as the Deposit has been paid by the Purchaser.
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Joint Venture Output Testing |
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IDP India shall engage the services of a third party independent laboratory for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Analysis for all Joint Venture Outputs. |
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Prior to the Joint Venture Output Completion Date, IDP India shall inspect the Joint Venture Outputs and conduct such tests described in the Specifications (and any other tests that IDP India determines, in its discretion, are prudent) for compliance with the applicable Specifications. All Joint Venture Outputs shall be approved by IDP India’s Qualified Person prior to the Joint Venture Output Completion Date and IDP India shall provide the Certificate of Analysis to the Purchaser. |
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IDP India shall provide to the Purchaser, prior to the Joint Venture Output Completion Date, certificates of manufacture and batch records, certificates of compliance showing the lot or batch in question of the Joint Venture Outputs meets the Specifications. |
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IDP India will also provide to the Purchaser, delivered to the location specified by the Purchaser in writing, a Joint Venture Output sample from the beginning, the middle and the end of each production run. |
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Storage and Legal Ownership of Joint Venture Outputs |
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IDP India shall store the Joint Venture Outputs at the Joint Venture Facilities in accordance with the Specifications and applicable Laws. |
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Title and all liability for loss or damage to all Joint Venture Outputs shall pass from IDP India to the Purchaser when said Joint Venture Outputs are made available by IDP India for loading by the Purchaser at the Pick-up Location or as otherwise set forth in an applicable Supply Agreement or Approved Purchase Order. |
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Final Release of Joint Venture Outputs to Purchaser |
Following payment by a Purchaser of its applicable Purchase Price Balance, and conditional upon IDP India compliance with all internal reception, production, and testing procedures, IDP India shall cause its Qualified Person to certify the Joint Venture Outputs for pending release to the Purchaser Ex Works at the Pick-up Location (unless otherwise agreed to in the applicable Supply Agreement or Approved Purchase Order). Prior to doing so, the Qualified Person shall revise all batch documentation including the batch production record as well as all analytical testing results.
ARTICLE 7: FINANCIAL GAINS FROM THE JOINT VENTURE
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Definitions |
In this Article 7, the following terms shall, unless inconsistent with the context in which they appear have the following meanings and expressions derived from those terms shall bear corresponding meanings:
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“Actual Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses” means those actual Monthly Jointly Venture Operating Expenses as validated in a Joint Venture Monthly Expense Report. |
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“Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses” means the forecasted monthly cash burn to operate the Joint Venture provided for in the Annual Financial Forecast. |
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“Initial Operating Expense Advance” means the advance of those funds necessary to satisfy the first six (6) months of Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses as set forth in the Annual Financial Forecast. |
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“Joint Venture Month” means each month within the Joint Venture Term. |
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“Joint Venture Monthly Expense Report” means an expense report (with original receipts setting forth Actual Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses incurred by IDP India with respect to the previous Joint Venture Month. |
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“Joint Venture Operating Expense Account” means a bank account to be set up by Instadose Pharma in the name of IDP India at a reputable commercial bank in India containing deposited funds which may be withdrawn by IDP India for the purpose of paying monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses. |
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“Net Profit” represents the sales dollars remaining after all Joint Venture Operating Expenses have been deducted from Gross Revenue. |
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“Net Profit Share” means fifty-five percent (55%) of Net Profits to Instadose Pharma and forty-five percent (45%) of Net Profits to Sanctum. |
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“Net Profit Share Payment Date” means the date the Net Profit Share is paid to the Parties as is set forth in Article 7.6 of this Agreement. |
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“Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expense Overpayment” means a scenario whereby Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses exceed Actual Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses during any given Joint Venture Month as set forth in any Joint Venture Month Expense Report. |
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“Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expense Shortfall” means a scenario whereby Actual Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses exceed Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses. |
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Annual Financial Forecast |
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The Annual Financial Forecast will be prepared by the Parties in advance of each Joint Venture Year throughout the Joint Venture Term. A sample Annual Financial Forecast is attached as Schedule “A” to this Agreement for reference purposes only. |
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The sample Annual Financial Forecast provides an accurate, but not necessarily exhaustive, description of all Joint Venture Operating Expenses to be incurred by IDP India in carrying out the Joint Venture, including, but limited to, Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses. |
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Payment of Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses |
With respect to Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses, the Parties agree as follows:
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On or before the Commencement Date, Instadose Pharma and Sanctum shall advance to the Joint Venture Operating Expense Account their Proportionate Share of the Initial Operating Expense Advance. |
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On or before the tenth (10th) Business Day following each three-month period following the Initial Operating Expense Advance, Instadose Pharma and Sanctum shall advance to IDP India (via deposit to the Joint Venture Operating Expense Account) their Proportionate Share of the funds necessary to satisfy an additional three (3) Joint Venture Months’ worth of Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses ensuring that at all times the Joint Venture Operating Expense Account shall have six (6) Joint Venture Months worth of Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses deposited therein. |
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IDP India shall provide to Instadose Pharma and Sanctum on the last Business Day of each Joint Venture Month with a Joint Venture Monthly Expense Report setting forth Actual Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses incurred by IDP India with respect to the previous Joint Venture Month. |
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In the event of a Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expense Shortfall: |
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Within ten (10) Business Days following receipt by Instadose Pharma and Sanctum of each Joint Venture Month Expense Report disclosing a Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expense Shortfall, Instadose Pharma and Sanctum shall advance to IDP (via a reconciliation payment to the Joint Venture Operating Expense Account), their Proportionate Share of the Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expense Shortfall. |
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In the event of a Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expense Overpayment: |
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The Parties agree that IDP India shall review and/or adjust the Forecasted Monthly Joint Venture Operating Expenses on a quarterly basis throughout each Joint Venture Year. |
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The Parties shall work together to establish the Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account. |
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Gross Revenue generated under the Joint Venture shall be in U.S. dollars or euros and deposited by Purchasers to the Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account. |
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Withdraws from the Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account for the purposes of distributing the Net Profit Share shall be completed by one or more Instadose Pharma Parties on behalf of IDP India. |
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Net Profit Share |
Net Profit generated by IDP India from the Joint Venture shall be shared in accordance with the Net Profit Share.
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Payment of the Net Profit Share |
The Net Profit Share shall be paid by IDP India as follows:
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Within fifteen (15) Business Days following completion of each Joint Venture Month, no less than fifty percent (50%) of the Net Profit Share (based upon Gross Revenues actually received by IDP India and deposited to the Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account during the said Joint Venture Month); and |
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within thirty (30) Business Days following receipt by IDP India of its year-end audited Financial Statements, the balance of the Net Profit Share (based upon Gross Revenues actually received by IDP India and deposited to the Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account) for the preceding Joint Venture Year. |
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Invoicing of Net Profit Share |
On or about each Net Profit Share Payment Date, Instadose Pharma and Sanctum shall provide to IDP India its invoice for the applicable amount of its Net Profit Share.
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Method of Payment |
All payments of the Net Profit Share required to be made pursuant to this Article 7 shall be made by wire transfer to the Central Bank of India or as otherwise directed by the Parties in writing.
ARTICLE 8: UNDERTAKINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSTADOSE PHARMA
Instadose Pharma undertakes to perform in accordance with Best Industry Practice and be responsible throughout the Joint Venture Term for the following matters for the benefit of Sanctum, IDP India, and the Joint Venture:
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Corporate Standing |
Instadose Pharma shall be responsible for ensuring the continued corporate good standing of Instadose Pharma.
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Contribution of Knowledge and Expertise |
Instadose Pharma undertakes to at all times contribute the Knowledge and Expertise towards the Joint Venture.
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Sourcing of Joint Venture Personnel |
Instadose Pharma shall be responsible for sourcing, among others, the following personnel required to commence the operation of the Joint Venture:
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Sourcing of the Joint Venture Equipment |
Instadose Pharma shall be responsible for sourcing the Joint Venture Equipment required to be utilized under the Joint Venture, the costs of which shall be set forth in the Joint Venture Budget.
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GMP and EU-GMP Certification |
Instadose Pharma shall be responsible on behalf of IDP India for applying for and obtaining local GMP and EU-GMP certification for the Joint Venture Facilities and Joint Venture Equipment.
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Selection of Medicinal Plant Specifications |
Instadose Pharma shall be responsible for providing Sanctum and IDP India with the Specifications required for all Medicinal Plants to be grown by IDP India utilizing the Joint Venture Assets. Medicinal Plant Specifications selected shall be chosen in accordance with international accepted Laws, standards, and norms for said types of Medicinal Plants. Medicinal Plant Specifications shall not, in any event, contravene with any Laws set forth in India.
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Standard Operating Procedures |
Instadose Pharma shall be responsible for providing, and amending as required, to IDP India the SOPs attached to this Agreement as Schedule “K”.
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Solicitation of Supply Agreements |
Instadose Pharma shall be responsible for each of the following:
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Invoicing Purchasers for Joint Venture Outputs |
In connection with the solicitation of Supply Agreements, Instadose Pharma shall assume the role of invoicing Purchasers for Joint Venture Outputs on behalf of IDP India and the joint Venture.
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Payment of the Net Profit Share |
Instadose Pharma Parties shall be responsible for completing payment of each Party’s Net Profit Share from the Joint Venture Gross Revenue Account in accordance with the terms of Article 6 of this Agreement.
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General Reporting Requirements |
By the thirtieth (30th) Business Day after the end of each Joint Venture Quarter, Instadose Pharma shall provide a detailed report to Sanctum and IDP India disclosing all Gross Revenues accruing to the Joint Venture and received by IDP India from the sale of Joint Venture Outputs during the preceding Joint Venture Quarter (and, in the case of the first such report, the period from the Effective Date to the end of the first Joint Venture Quarter after the Effective Date).
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Joint Venture Facility Staffing and Employee Training |
Instadose Pharma shall be responsible for overseeing all initial Joint Venture Facility staffing and employee/personnel training. Thereafter, Instadose Pharma shall work to make IDP India self-sufficient on an ongoing basis to continue all aspects of Joint Venture Facility staffing and on-going employee/personnel training.
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Instadose Pharma Parties |
Instadose Pharma undertakes to take all reasonable steps to ensure that all Instadose Pharma Parties working at or visiting any of the Joint Venture Facilities, adhere to, abide by and comply with:
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Unauthorized Payments |
Instadose Pharma agrees that it shall refrain from offering or giving or agreeing to give any person in any Responsible Authority’s employment, any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward for doing or forbearing to do or for having done or forborne to do any act in relation to the execution of this or any other contract or agreement or for showing or forbearing to show favour or disfavour to any person in relation to this or any other contract or agreement for said Responsible Authority.
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No Interruption |
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Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, Instadose Pharma undertakes not to take any action, and to use its best efforts to ensure that no Responsible Authority shall take any action, which would have a material adverse effect on the Joint Venture unless required in the event of an Emergency, or to mitigate damages resulting from Sanctum’s failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement, in which case the interruption shall be deemed authorized; provided, however, that Instadose Pharma undertakes to ensure that any such interruption by Instadose Pharma authorized pursuant to this Article 8.14 shall be limited to such period of time and to such scope of work as are necessary to deal with the Emergency or to mitigate such damages. |
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If any unauthorized interruption by Instadose Pharma or any Responsible Authority or if any authorized interruption in the event of an Emergency (to the extent such Emergency is not caused by the fault or negligence of Instadose Pharma or any Sub-contractor) causes the closure or the suspension of the Joint Venture, then the Parties shall be entitled to an extension of the Joint Venture Term equal in length to the period of time the Joint Venture was suspended or closed. |
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Co-operation |
When requested by Sanctum, meet with Sanctum or any Sanctum Parties, to discuss in good faith any aspect of the Joint Venture.
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Miscellaneous |
In addition to those undertakings and responsibilities set forth above, Instadose Pharma further agrees that it shall assume such other responsibilities as the Parties may agree to in writing from time to time.
ARTICLE 9: UNDERTAKINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SANCTUM
Sanctum undertakes to perform in accordance with Best Industry Practice and be responsible throughout the Joint Venture Term for the following matters for the benefit of Instadose Pharma, IDP India, and the Joint Venture:
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Corporate Standing |
Sanctum shall be responsible for ensuring the continued corporate good standing of Sanctum.
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The Joint Venture Licenses |
Sanctum shall be obliged to work with the Responsible Authorities to:
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obtain and keep current the Joint Venture Licenses in the name of IDP India in accordance with the Regulatory Provisions; |
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comply with all conditions of the Joint Venture Licenses granted by any Responsible Authority; and |
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take all other necessary action required under the relevant Regulatory Provisions governing the Joint Venture Licenses and all related facets of the conduct of the Joint Venture. |
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The Joint Venture Lands |
Sanctum shall be responsible for the following throughout the Joint Venture Term for the purpose of carrying out the Joint Venture:
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obtaining ownership or a leasehold interest in and to all of the Joint Venture Lands; and |
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maintaining the continued quiet enjoyment of the Joint Venture Lands for the benefit of IDP India. |
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Relationships with Responsible Authorities |
Sanctum shall be responsible for:
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maintaining IDP India’s and the Joint Venture’s good standing in India with the Responsible Authorities; |
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serving as IDP India’s and the Joint Venture’s primary liaison with respect to communications with the Responsible Authorities as such may relate to IDP India and the Joint Venture; and |
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staying informed and advising Instadose Pharma upon changes to Legislation, Laws, Regulatory Provisions, Environmental Laws, and the need for additional Relevant Consents or Joint Venture Licenses that may affect the Joint Venture in any way. |
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Sanctum Parties |
Sanctum undertakes to take all reasonable steps to ensure that all Sanctum Parties working at or visiting any of the Joint Venture Facilities, adhere to, abide by and comply with:
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the terms of this Agreement. |
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Unauthorized Payments |
Sanctum agrees that it shall refrain from, and ensure that the Sanctum Parties refrain from, offering or giving or agreeing to give any person in any Responsible Authority’s employment, any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward for doing or forbearing to do or for having done or forborne to do any act in relation to the execution of this or any other contract or agreement or for showing or forbearing to show favour or disfavour to any person in relation to this or any other contract or agreement for said Responsible Authority.
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No Fees and Charges |
Sanctum shall not and use its best efforts to ensure that no Responsible Authority shall demand or require Instadose Pharma or IDP India to pay any tariff, fee, levy, tax, or charge not in effect on the Effective Date, other than, in each case, in accordance with this Agreement.
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No Interruption |
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Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, Sanctum undertakes not to take any action, and to use its best efforts to ensure that no Responsible Authority shall take any action, which would have a material adverse effect on the Joint Venture unless required in the event of an Emergency, or to mitigate damages resulting from Instadose Pharma’s failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement, in which case the interruption shall be deemed authorized; provided, however, that Sanctum undertakes to ensure that any such interruption by Sanctum authorized pursuant to this Article 9.8 shall be limited to such period of time and to such scope of work as are necessary to deal with the Emergency or to mitigate such damages. |
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If any unauthorized interruption by Sanctum or any Responsible Authority or if any authorized interruption in the event of an Emergency (to the extent such Emergency is not caused by the fault or negligence of Instadose Pharma, IDP India, or any Sub-contractor) causes the closure or the suspension of the Joint Venture, then the Parties shall be entitled to an extension of the Joint Venture Term equal in length to the period of time the Joint Venture was suspended or closed. |
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Co-operation |
Sanctum shall at Instadose Pharma’s request:
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provide reasonable assistance to Instadose Pharma to carry out the Joint Venture; |
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provide reasonable co-operation in seeking the assistance of the appropriate Relevant Authorities in carrying out the operation of the Joint Venture; |
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provide reasonable assistance to Instadose Pharma in obtaining any Relevant Consents required to be obtained by Instadose Pharma; and |
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if any claim is asserted against Instadose Pharma, or Instadose Pharma is made a party in any action or proceeding, in connection with the Joint Venture, provide reasonable assistance as requested by Instadose Pharma; provided that Instadose Pharma shall provide Sanctum with written notice of the assistance requested promptly upon receipt of any applicable complaint, summons or court order and all relevant facts and information. |
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Miscellaneous |
In addition to those undertakings and responsibilities set forth above, IDP India further agrees that it shall assume such other responsibilities as the Parties may agree to in writing from time to time.
ARTICLE 10: JOINT UNDERTAKINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSTADOSE PHARMA AND SANCTUM
The Parties jointly undertake to perform in accordance with Best Industry Practice and to be jointly responsible throughout the Joint Venture Term for the following matters on behalf of IDP India and for the benefit of the Joint Venture:
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Corporate Standing |
The Parties shall be responsible for ensuring the continued corporate good standing of IDP India.
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Construction of the Joint Venture Facilities |
The Parties shall be responsible for working together to construct the Joint Venture Facilities to be located on the Joint Venture Lands.
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Joint Venture Funding |
The Parties shall be responsible for funding their own Proportionate Share of the following expenditures under the Joint Venture:
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the Joint Venture Budget; |
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the Initial Operating Expense Advance; and |
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the Joint Venture Operating Expenses. |
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Operation of the Joint Venture |
The Parties shall work together to undertake the operation, management, and maintenance of the Joint Venture including but not limited to, the Joint Venture Facilities:
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in compliance with all applicable Regulatory Provisions and Relevant Consents; |
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in a clean manner and in a state of good order; |
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in conformity with those Good Industry Practices relating to the operation of the Joint Venture Facilities; |
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free from all environmental or health hazards; |
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in compliance with all applicable health and safety standards protecting all employees, staff, invitees, and patrons; and |
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as otherwise required by this Agreement. |
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Maintenance of Joint Venture Equipment |
The Parties undertake with respect to the Joint Venture Assets to:
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at all times maintain the Joint Venture Equipment used at any of the Joint Venture Facilities in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition; |
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procure, provide and maintain the Joint Venture Equipment in good working order and repair the Joint Venture Equipment as is necessary to carry out the Joint Venture; and |
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ensure that all Joint Venture Equipment are of a quantity and quality necessary for the provision by the Parties of the Joint Venture, including, without limitation, all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and decrees and the terms thereof. |
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GACP Guidelines |
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The Parties shall ensure that all Medicinal Plants and Medicinal Plant Derivatives are grown, cultivated, collected, processed, and packaged by IDP India according to the GACP Guidelines and SOPs. |
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The Parties shall ensure that IDP India obtain GACP certification with respect to all of IDP India’s operational practices at the Joint Venture Facilities. |
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Standard Operating Procedures |
The Parties shall be responsible for ensuring IDP India’s adherence to and compliance with all SOPs copies of which are attached to this Agreement as Schedule “K”.
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Joint Venture Output Standards |
The Parties shall ensure that with respect to IDP India’s production of Joint Venture Outputs:
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all Joint Venture Outputs shall be produced, packaged, bottled, stored, and delivered in accordance with Best Industry Practice or any Regulatory Provisions in India set forth by the Responsible Authorities,, including the with regard to standard or quality of Medicinal Plants, Medicinal Plant Derivatives, and Cannabinoid Oil including, but not limited to applicable GMP and EU-GMP guidelines and/or GACP Guidelines; |
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all Joint Venture Outputs shall be kept fresh, uncontaminated and hygienically and properly stored at the Joint Venture Facilities; and |
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No Joint Venture Outputs shall be compelled to be produced, purchased, and/or delivered in contravention to the Regulatory Provisions of India as set forth by the Responsible Authorities. |
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Annual Financial Forecast |
The Parties shall complete each Annual Financial Forecast on behalf of IDP India in advance of each Joint Venture Year in accordance with Article 7.2 of this Agreement.
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Annual Production Forecast |
The Parties shall prepare each Annual Production Forecast on behalf of IDP India. The Parties shall also be responsible for amending the Annual Production Forecast on a monthly basis (each, an “Amended Forecast”) throughout each Joint Venture Year.
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Supply of Joint Venture Outputs |
The Parties shall be responsible for ensuring that IDP India produces those quantities of Joint Venture Outputs set forth in the Annual Production Forecast or applicable Amended Forecast.
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Exportation of Joint Venture Outputs |
The Parties shall be responsible for overseeing the general logistics required to export Joint Venture Outputs from IDP India to all applicable Purchasers.
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Appointment of Auditor |
The Parties undertake to:
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put in place an accounting and cost control system which shall, among other things, record all financial and commercial transactions and other activities with respect to the Joint Venture whether or not recorded on the books and records of IDP India; and |
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retain a firm of independent accountants of recognized international standing and expertise pre-approved by the Parties, as auditors of IDP India. Instadose Pharma Parties shall prepare and maintain IDP India’s accounts with respect to the Joint Venture in U.S. dollars in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and decrees and IFRS. |
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Financial Reporting Requirements |
The Parties agree to assist in the preparation of the following financial reports with respect to IDP India:
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Quarterly Financial Reporting – by the sixtieth (60th) Business Day after the end of each calendar quarter during the Joint Venture Term, a detailed report containing IDP India’s financial results with respect to the Joint Venture (namely, a balance sheet and income statement) (the “Financial Statements”) during the preceding calendar quarter (and, in the case of the first such report, the period from the Effective Date to the end of the first calendar quarter after the Effective Date). |
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Annual Financial Reporting – as soon as practicable but in any event not later than three (3) calendar months after the end of each Joint Venture Year: |
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three (3) copies of IDP India’s complete audited Financial Statements for the previous Joint Venture Year (which are consistent with the books of accounts and prepared in accordance with IFRS and presented in U.S. dollars), together with an audit report thereon; |
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a copy of any management letter or other communication sent by the Auditor to IDP India, or to its management in relation to IDP India’s financial, accounting and other systems, management and accounts; and |
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an annual report by the Auditor certifying that, based on its said financial, accounting and other systems, management and accounts, IDP India was in compliance with its financial obligations in respect of the Joint Venture as at the end of the relevant Joint Venture Year or detailing any non-compliance by IDP India therewith. |
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General Reporting Requirements |
The Parties shall work together to ensure the production by IDP India of the following general reports:
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by the fifteenth (15th) Business Day after the end of each calendar month during the Joint Venture Term: |
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an-up-to-date Annual Production Forecast should actual production of Joint Venture Outputs deviate from that set forth in the original Annual Production Forecast; and |
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an up-to-date inventory list of all Joint Venture Outputs stored at the Joint Venture Facilities (specifying packaging label details, including weight); |
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should IDP India propose any alterations, amendments and/or refurbishments to any of the Joint Venture Facilities, all documents, drawings, data, reports, specifications and other information (whether in printed form or in electronic form) produced in respect of such work, copies of all “as- built” drawings and such other technical and design information and completion records relating to the finished work as Instadose Pharma and Sanctum may reasonably request; |
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written reports containing the names, identity numbers and any other relevant details of any employees of IDP India or its Sub-contractors who are engaged in respect of the Joint Venture and who have resigned or been dismissed during the relevant Joint Venture Year; |
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as soon as practicable after such should occur (including a Political Event), a report containing any and all material events or developments that may arise in the course of the Joint Venture; and |
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immediate written notice of any disruption or suspension of operations at any of the Joint Venture Facilities. IDP India shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of any disruption or suspension of operations at any of the Joint Venture Facilities, provide Instadose Pharma with a report detailing the circumstances of such disruption, suspension, or closure. |
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Access and Security Passes |
The Parties shall cause IDP India to issue, in each case at the sole cost and expense of IDP India, security passes to designated Instadose Pharma Parties, Sanctum Parties, and Persons with whom Instadose Pharma and Sanctum have entered into commercial or financial arrangements within connection with the Joint Venture, and to designated representatives of Instadose Pharma and Sanctum to enable such representatives to carry out official duties at any of the Joint Venture Facilities.
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Employees and Training |
The Parties shall ensure that IDP India be responsible to:
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employ or otherwise engage employees or other personnel at the Joint Venture Facilities in such number deemed necessary by Instadose Pharma to sufficiently carry out the Joint Venture; |
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following satisfaction of Instadose Pharma’s responsibilities set forth in Article 8.11 of this Agreement, provide regular ongoing training for all employees or other personnel engaged by IDP India at the Joint Venture Facilities; |
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ensure that all personnel and staff employed by IDP India at the Joint Venture Facilities shall at all times be clean, cleanly and tidily clothed so as to maintain uniformly high standards of presentation and delivery; and |
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pay all Joint Venture Wages. |
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Environment Laws |
With respect to applicable Environmental Laws, the Parties agree to ensure that IDP India:
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conducts, manages and carries out the Joint Venture at all times in an Environmentally responsible way by adopting appropriate operating methods and practices for conducting such a Joint Venture and adhere to all Regulatory Provisions and Environmental Laws in connection therewith; |
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promptly brings to the attention of Instadose Pharma and sanctum any matter which may, in its view, have a detrimental impact on the Environment within the Joint Venture Facilities; |
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take all reasonable steps in the conducting of the Joint Venture to prevent and limit the occurrence of any Environmental or health hazards and to ensure the health and safety of all employees of IDP India, all of the Parties, the Instadose Pharma Parties, the Sanctum Parties and the general public; |
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comply with its statutory duties in terms of the Environmental Laws to take reasonable measures to prevent pollution or degradation from occurring, continuing or recurring; and |
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ensure that all of its Sub-contractors comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and decrees concerning the Environment with respect to the activities undertaken on the Joint Venture Facilities or in relation to the Joint Venture. |
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Labour Laws |
The Parties undertake to ensure that ID India abides by the Laws in force, as amended from time to time, relating to employees engaged in the business of operating at the Joint Venture Facilities and use its best endeavours to take all reasonable steps to ensure similar compliance by IDP India, its contractors, Sub-contractors at all levels, assignees and agents, and furthermore agree to adhere to and ensure, as far as practicably possible, adherence to fair labour practices.
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Insurance Policies |
The Parties shall be responsible for applying on behalf of IDP India for all required Joint Venture Insurance Policies in India. The Parties agree to maintain all applicable Joint Venture Insurance Policies in good standing on behalf of the Joint Venture.
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No Interruption |
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Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, Instadose Pharma and Sanctum shall be responsible for ensuring that IDP India does not take any action, and to use its best efforts to ensure that no Responsible Authority shall take any action, which would have a material adverse effect on the Joint Venture unless required in the event of an Emergency, or to mitigate damages resulting from a Party’s failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement, in which case the interruption shall be deemed authorized; provided, however, that IDP India undertakes to ensure that any such interruption by IDP India authorized pursuant to this Article 10.20 shall be limited to such period of time and to such scope of work as are necessary to deal with the Emergency or to mitigate such damages. |
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If any unauthorized interruption by IDP India or any Responsible Authority or if any authorized interruption in the event of an Emergency (to the extent such Emergency is not caused by the fault or negligence of Instadose Pharma, Sanctum or any Sub-contractor) causes the closure or the suspension of the Joint Venture, then the Parties shall be entitled to an extension of the Joint Venture Term equal in length to the period of time the Joint Venture was suspended or closed. |
ARTICLE 11: JOINT VENTURE MEETINGS AND SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS
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Frequency of Joint Venture Meetings |
Formal Joint Venture meetings (each, a “Joint Venture Meeting”) shall be held on a quarterly basis throughout the Joint Venture Term for the purposes of evaluating the then present state of the Joint Venture. Representatives of all Parties shall be required to attend at all Joint Venture Meetings.
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Notice Period |
Any Party shall be permitted to request a Joint Venture Meeting upon providing the other Party with no less than fifteen (15) Business Days written notice of said request. All matters to be discussed at any Joint Venture Meeting shall be circulated no less than five (5) Business Days in advance of the Joint Venture Meeting.
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Meeting Format |
Joint Venture Meetings may be held in person or by video conference call.
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Meeting Matters Requiring Unanimous Approval |
The following actions or decisions shall require the prior written approval of representatives of all of the Parties at a Joint Venture Meeting:
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any material changes to the scope of the Joint Venture Plan set forth in Article 4.2; |
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any change to the agreed upon Joint Venture Budget; and |
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any reduction of the Minimum Selling Price greater than ten percent (10%) of the agreed upon Minimum Selling Price. |
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Other Matters Requiring Party Approval |
The following actions or decisions not requiring the unanimous approval of the Parties as set forth in Article 11.4 above shall require the prior written approval of representatives of the following Parties at a Joint Venture Meeting:
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any decisions or changes made to the Joint Venture Plan likely to or having a political consequence in India shall require the approval and consent of Sanctum; and |
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any decisions or changes made to the Joint Venture Plan with respect to the Joint Venture Budget or sale of the Joint Venture Outputs shall require the approval and consent of Instadose Pharma. |
ARTICLE 12: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
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Instadose Pharma |
Instadose Pharma hereby represent and warrant, as of the Effective Date, that:
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it is duly organized and operating in good standing in accordance with all Laws; |
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this Agreement has been duly executed by it, is legally valid and binding upon it, and does not require any further approval or consent or registration in any form in order to give full force and effect thereto; |
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it is not aware, after making due inquiries, of any proceedings, actions, or claims, pending or threatened, against or otherwise involving Instadose Pharma that would prejudice, in any way, its ability to fulfil its obligations under this Agreement or any other agreements or arrangements to be entered into in connection with the Joint Venture; and |
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it has not committed any Corrupt Act; |
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except as may otherwise be set forth in this Agreement, there are no material agreements, contracts, leases or other written arrangements relating to or arising from the operation, maintenance or management of the Joint Venture to which Sanctum may be a party; |
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other than Instadose Pharma’s right to its portion of the Net Profit Share, or as otherwise may be set forth in this Agreement, there are no tariffs, fees, levies, Tax or other charges collected or authorized to be collected in respect of the Joint Venture existing on the Effective Date by or on behalf of Instadose Pharma; and |
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Sanctum is the only Person possessing the legal right to carry out the Joint Venture with Instadose Pharma in India. |
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Sanctum |
Sanctum hereby represents and warrants, as of the Effective Date, that:
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it is duly organized and operating in good standing in accordance with all Laws; |
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this Agreement has been duly executed by it, is legally valid and binding upon it, and does not require any further approval or consent or registration in any form in order to give full force and effect thereto; |
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it is not aware, after making due inquiries, of any proceedings, actions, or claims, pending or threatened, against or otherwise involving Sanctum that would prejudice, in any way, its ability to fulfil its obligations under this Agreement or any other agreements or arrangements to be entered into in connection with the Joint Venture; |
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it has not committed any Corrupt Act; |
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it has or will have the legal right and capacity to provide the Parties with access to and use of the Joint Venture Lands; |
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except as may otherwise be set forth in this Agreement, there are no material agreements, contracts, leases or other written arrangements relating to or arising from the operation, maintenance or management of the Joint Venture to which Sanctum may be a party; |
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other than Sanctum’s right to its portion of the Net Profit Share, or as otherwise may be set forth in this Agreement, there are no tariffs, fees, levies, Tax or other charges collected or authorized to be collected in respect of the Joint Venture existing on the Effective Date by or on behalf of Sanctum; and |
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Instadose Pharma is the only Person possessing the legal right to carry out the Joint Venture with Sanctum in India. |
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ARTICLE 13: INSURANCE POLICIES
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Joint Venture Insurance |
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If and when required, the Parties shall work together to obtain the necessary Joint Venture Insurance Policies on behalf of IDP India. |
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All policies covering insurable property shall be for not less than the full replacement value of such property. |
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All premiums, subsequent renewal premiums, all additional premiums and all stamp dues in respect of the relevant insurance policies, shall be incurred by IDP India. |
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The Parties shall ensure IDP India’s compliance with all the terms and conditions embodied in the insurance policies and undertake not to commit any act or permit any act to be committed or omit to do anything which in any way affects or vitiates such insurance policies. |
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The Parties undertake to provide one another with certified copies of the certificates of insurance and certified copies of the insurance policies within sixty (60) Business Days of inception by IDP India. Such certificates and policies shall reflect all insurance coverage stipulated by the Parties. |
ARTICLE 14: INDEMNITIES AND LIABILITY
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Third Party Liability |
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Instadose Pharma |
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Instadose Pharma shall indemnify Sanctum and each Sanctum Party against and hold Sanctum and each Sanctum Party harmless from, and shall otherwise be responsible to third parties for, any Loss of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by them by reason of any injury or death to any Person to the extent that such Loss arises out of or as a consequence of the Joint Venture, except to the extent such Loss is caused by, or is primarily attributable to, the gross negligence of, or willful misconduct by, Sanctum or any Sanctum Party, or any event of Force Majeure, any Emergency, or is directly attributable to any action taken by Instadose Pharma or any Instadose Pharma Party upon the express written instructions of Sanctum or any Sanctum Party. |
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Sanctum shall indemnify Instadose Pharma and each Instadose Pharma Party against and hold Instadose Pharma and each Instadose Pharma Party harmless from, and shall otherwise be responsible to third parties for, any Loss of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by them by reason of any injury or death to any Person to the extent that such Loss arises out of or as a consequence of the Joint Venture, except to the extent such Loss is caused by, or is primarily attributable to, the gross negligence of, or willful misconduct by, Instadose Pharma or any Instadose Pharma Party, or any event of Force Majeure, any Emergency, or is directly attributable to any action taken by Sanctum or any Sanctum Party upon the express written instructions of Instadose Pharma or any Instadose Pharma Party. |
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The Instadose Pharma shall indemnify Sanctum and each Sanctum Party against and hold Sanctum and each Sanctum Party harmless from, and shall otherwise be responsible to third parties for, any Loss of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by Sanctum and each Sanctum Party by reason of any breach by the Instadose Pharma of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings in this Agreement, except to the extent such Loss is primarily caused by, or is primarily attributable to, the gross negligence of, or willful misconduct by, Sanctum or any Sanctum Party, or any Emergency, Political Event or event of Force Majeure. |
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Sanctum shall indemnify Instadose Pharma and each Instadose Pharma Party against and hold Instadose Pharma and each Instadose Pharma Party harmless from, and shall otherwise be responsible to third parties for, any Loss of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by Instadose Pharma and each Instadose Pharma Party by reason of any breach by Sanctum of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings in this Agreement, except to the extent such Loss is caused by, or is primarily attributable to, the gross negligence of, or willful misconduct by, Instadose Pharma or any Instadose Pharma Party, or any Emergency or Force Majeure. |
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Procedures |
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Indemnification Notice |
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If the Party entitled to indemnification under this Article 14 (the “Indemnified Parties”) receives notice of any claim or the commencement of any suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation brought by any Person other than the party or parties obligated to indemnify the Indemnified Parties in such instance (the “Indemnifying Parties”) and believes in good faith that the Indemnifying Parties may be obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to this Agreement, the Indemnified Parties shall promptly give the Indemnifying Parties written notice (an “Indemnification Notice”) thereof which sets forth in reasonable detail such information with respect to such suit, action, plan, claim, proceeding, or investigation as the Indemnified Parties shall then have, but the failure to give an Indemnification Notice to the Indemnifying Parties shall not relieve the Indemnifying Parties of any liability that it may have to the Indemnified Parties except to the extent that the Indemnifying Parties shall have been materially prejudiced in its ability to defend the suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation for which such indemnification is sought. |
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If the Indemnified Parties and the Indemnifying Parties agree that the Indemnifying Parties shall assume the defense of any suit, action, claim, proceeding, or investigation for which it is called upon to indemnify the Indemnified Parties pursuant to this Article 14, the Indemnifying Parties shall not settle or compromise such suit, action, claim, proceeding, or investigation without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Parties unless there is no finding or admission of any violation of Law by the Indemnified Parties and the sole relief provided is monetary damages covered in full by this Indemnity. |
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If the Indemnified Parties and the Indemnifying Parties agree that the Indemnifying Parties shall assume the defense of any suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation for which it is called upon to indemnify the Indemnified Parties pursuant to this Article 14, the Indemnifying Parties shall keep the Indemnified Parties reasonable informed of the events of any applicable suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation. If requested by the Indemnifying Parties, the Indemnified Parties shall co-operate to the extent reasonably requested in the defense of prosecution of any suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation for which such Indemnifying Parties is called upon to indemnify the Indemnified Parties pursuant to this Article 14. |
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The amount of any Loss indemnifiable pursuant to this Article 14 shall be reduced by (a) the value of any benefit (other than any insurance benefit or proceeds) realized, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction by the Indemnified Parties as a result of such Loss; and (b) the amount of any insurance proceeds received by the Indemnified Parties in respect of such Loss. If such proceeds are received by the Indemnified Parties following an indemnification payment in respect of the relevant Loss, the Indemnified Parties shall pay to the Indemnifying Parties an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the amount of such proceeds, and (ii) the amount of the indemnification payment made by the Indemnifying Parties. |
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No Indemnified Parties shall be entitled to be indemnified more than once under this Agreement for the same Loss. |
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This Article 14 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and notwithstanding any such termination, amounts owed under this Article 14 by one Party to any other Party shall be paid in accordance with this Agreement. |
ARTICLE 15: FORCE MAJEURE
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Notice of Force Majeure |
If either of Instadose Pharma or Sanctum is affected by an event of Force Majeure, the affected Party shall give written notice as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware thereof to other Party Instadose Pharma and Sanctum shall likewise immediately notify the other Party in writing and, in any event, within ten (10) Business Days, when the event of Force Majeure has ceased.
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Extension of Time |
If the event of Force Majeure, directly or indirectly, (a) causes unavoidable physical damage or destruction to the any of the Joint Venture Assets, or (b) interrupts the regular operation of any of the Joint Venture Facilities, then Instadose Pharma or Sanctum shall be entitled to an extension of the Joint Venture Term set forth in this Agreement equal in length to the period of time operations were interrupted or any of the Joint Venture Facilities were closed.
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Excuse of Performance |
If an event of Force Majeure shall prevent the total or partial performance of any of the obligations of either Instadose Pharma or Sanctum under this Agreement, then Instadose Pharma or Sanctum shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented thereby to the extent so affected and the other Party shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement except as otherwise provided herein. Notwithstanding the event of Force Majeure, Instadose Pharma and Sanctum shall use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to perform their obligations under this Agreement and to minimize any adverse effects of such event of Force Majeure.
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No Damage Claim |
Neither Instadose Pharma nor Sanctum shall claim damages, penalties, interest or any other compensation from the other Party due to the occurrence of an event of Force Majeure, except as otherwise specifically provided for in this Agreement.
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No Excuse of Performance |
The foregoing provisions of Article 14 shall not, however, excuse or release (a) Instadose Pharma or Sanctum from obligations due or performable, or compliance required, under this Agreement prior to the above-mentioned failures or delays in performance due to the occurrence of Force Majeure or obligations not affected by the event of Force Majeure or (b) any Party from any payment obligation that has become due and payable in accordance with this Agreement.
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Continuation of Performance |
Unless this Agreement shall have been terminated, a Party excused from performance by the occurrence of Force Majeure shall continue its performance under this Agreement when the effects of Force Majeure are removed.
ARTICLE 16: POLITICAL EVENT
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Notice |
If any Political Event shall occur, Instadose Pharma or Sanctum (the “Notifying Party”) may give written notice to the other Party (the “Notified Party”) within thirty (30) Business Days of the occurrence of such Political Event, which written notice shall contain reasonable particulars of such Political Event to the knowledge of the Notifying Party and its likely legal, economic and commercial consequences to the Notifying Party with a request of the Notified Party to assist in securing a remedy in respect thereof.
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Cure Period |
The Notified Party shall have sixty (60) Business Days from the date of receipt of notice under Article 16.1 to exert reasonable efforts to assist in effecting a remedy in respect of such Political Event which restores the economic or commercial position of the Notifying Party to the position the Notifying Party would have been in had such Political Event not occurred. If the Notified Party is unable to assist in effecting such a remedy within such period, the Parties shall consult within ten (10) days after expiration of such cure period with a view towards reaching a mutually satisfactory resolution of the situation during a subsequent period of sixty (60) days, which resolution may, among other things, involve an extension of the Joint Venture Term.
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Excuse of Performance |
If a Political Event delays or otherwise prevents the total or partial performance of any of the obligations of the Notifying Party under this Agreement, then the Notifying Party shall be excused from whatever performance is so affected and the Notified Party shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement except as otherwise expressly provided herein. Notwithstanding the Political Event, the Notifying Party shall use its best efforts to continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement and to minimize any adverse effects of such Political Event.
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No Excuse of Performance |
The provisions of Article 16.3 shall not, however, excuse or release the Notifying Party from obligations due or performable under this Agreement prior to the occurrence of the Political Event or obligations not affected by the Political Event.
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Continuation of Performance |
Unless this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to Article 17.1(b) or Article 17.2(b) the Notifying Party shall continue their performance under this Agreement when the effects of the Political Event are removed.
ARTICLE 17: TERMINATION
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If an event of Force Majeure shall occur and continue for an aggregate period of at least one hundred and eighty (180) days within any period of twenty-four (24) months to have any of the effects described in Article 15.2, then Instadose Pharma shall have the right to terminate this Agreement. |
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If an event of Force Majeure shall occur and the consequences thereof shall materially and adversely affect the economic or commercial position of Instadose Pharma from what it was on the Effective Date, or from what it is or what it would have been but for the occurrence of such event of Force Majeure and the consequences thereof, and such event and/or the consequences thereof continue for a period of at least one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date on which Instadose Pharma shall give written notice to Sanctum, and Instadose Pharma shall, regardless of any insurance payable in respect thereof, have the right to terminate this Agreement. |
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Instadose Pharma shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event Sanctum commits a material breach or default in respect of the performance of any of their obligations under this Agreement (other than any breach or default which may constitute a Political Event), which breach or default has continued unremedied for sixty (60) days or more after delivery of written notice of such breach or default by Instadose Pharma to Sanctum. |
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If any one or more of the events set forth in Article 17.1 shall occur, Instadose Pharma may by written notice to Sanctum, terminate this Agreement, which notice shall be effective ten (10) Business Days after delivery of such notice by Instadose Pharma. |
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If an event of Force Majeure shall occur and continue for an aggregate period of at least one hundred and eighty (180) days within any period of twenty-four (24) months to have any of the effects described in Article 15.2, then Sanctum shall have the right to terminate this Agreement. |
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If an event of Force Majeure shall occur and the consequences thereof shall materially and adversely affect the economic or commercial position of Sanctum from what it was on the Effective Date, or from what it is or what it would have been but for the occurrence of such event of Force Majeure and the consequences thereof, and such event and/or the consequences thereof continue for a period of at least one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date on which Sanctum shall give written notice to Instadose Pharma, and Sanctum shall, regardless of any insurance payable in respect thereof, have the right to terminate this Agreement. |
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Sanctum shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event a Political Event shall occur and be continuing for a period of at least one hundred eighty (180) days from the date on which Sanctum shall deliver written notice thereof to Instadose Pharma and Instadose Pharma shall not have been able to assist in reaching a mutually satisfactory remedy in respect of such Political Event. |
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Instadose Pharma commits any material breach or default in respect of the performance of any of their obligations under this Agreement or any other agreement entered into by Instadose Pharma in connection with the Joint Venture, which breach or default (except as otherwise set forth in the Agreement) has continued unremedied for sixty (60) Business Days or more after delivery of notice of such breach or default by Sanctum to Instadose Pharma. |
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If any one or more of the events set forth in Article 17.2 shall occur, Sanctum may, by written notice to Instadose Pharma, terminate this Agreement, which notice shall be effective ten (10) Business Days after delivery of such notice by Sanctum. |
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Subject to Instadose Pharma’s and Sanctum’s rights on termination set forth in Article 17.1 and Article 17.2 respectfully, upon the Termination Date and subject and without prejudice to any rights of the Parties hereunder: |
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this Agreement (other than Articles 14.1, 14.3, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.5, 22.6, 22.8, 22.9, 22.10, and 22.13) shall cease to have effect, subject to all rights and obligations of the Parties existing prior to the Termination Date; |
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Instadose Pharma shall be permitted to access the Joint Venture Lands, including the Joint Venture Facilities, in order to remove for subsequent sale to Purchasers all Joint Venture Outputs being stored thereon; and |
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If Sanctum fails to permit Instadose Pharma from obtaining access to the Joint Venture Facilities in accordance with Article 17.3(iii), Sanctum shall pay to Instadose Pharma any and all damages as may be determined by an arbitral tribunal appointed pursuant to Article 18.2. |
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Instadose Pharma Rights on Termination or Joint Venture Expiry |
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Notwithstanding the effects of termination above, following the Termination Date (unless termination of the Joint Venture is caused by a default under or breach of this Agreement by Instadose Pharma) or Expiry Date, Instadose Pharma shall be given the opportunity to access to the Joint Venture Lands and Joint Venture Facilities for no more than one (1) additional year for the purpose of cultivating, collecting, transporting, processing, producing, removing, packaging, bottling and/or exporting any remaining Joint Venture Outputs. |
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Termination Costs |
Except as otherwise may be specifically provided in this Agreement, each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses incurred in carrying out its obligations under this Article 17.
ARTICLE 18: RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES AND INDEPENDENT EXPERT
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Amicable Settlement |
The Parties hereto will use their best efforts to settle amicably any disputes, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with, or the breach, termination, invalidity or interpretation of, this Agreement (each, a “Dispute” for the purpose of this Article 18). In this connection, the Parties agree that their respective duly authorized representatives shall meet not less than once each calendar quarter during the Joint Venture Term for the purpose of attempting to settle by amicable agreement any and all Disputes then in existence between them. Any such settlement shall take effect only if reduced to writing and signed on behalf of the Parties.
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Arbitration |
Subject to Articles 18.3 and 18.4, any Dispute which cannot be settled amicably within thirty (30) days after receipt by one Party of the other Party’s written request to do so may be submitted by either Party to arbitration before an arbitral tribunal consisting of three (3) arbitrators applying the rules of India under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules then in effect and conducted in the English language in London, England. The decision of any such arbitral tribunal shall be final, unappealable and binding on the Parties. The appointing authority shall be the International Chamber of Commerce (for the purposes of this Article 18, the “ICC”) in accordance with the rules of the ICC as the appointing authority in UNCITRAL or other ad hoc arbitration proceedings then in effect.
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Mediation via an Independent Expert |
Subject to Articles 18.2 and 18.4, any Dispute which cannot be settled amicably within thirty (30) days after receipt by one Party of the other Party’s written request to do so may be referred by either Party to an independent expert whose costs shall be borne equally by the Parties. In such event, the Party that declares to refer the Dispute to an independent expert or qualified mediator shall notify the other Party in writing of its decision whereupon the Parties shall endeavour in good faith to select the independent expert. If the Parties are not able to agree on an independent expert within thirty (30) days after receipt by the other Party of such notification, either Party may request that the independent expert be appointed by the ICC International Centre for Expertise in accordance with the provisions for the appointment as experts under the ICC Rules for Expertise then in effect with such mediation to be conducted in the English language in London, England. The decision of any independent expert appointed pursuant to this Article 18.3 shall be appealable to an arbitral tribunal appointed in accordance with the appointment procedures described in Article 18.2, unless the Parties have agreed in writing, prior to any such decision being rendered, that such decision shall be unappealable. In any event, the decision of any independent expert appointed pursuant to this Article 18.3 shall be appealable in the case of fraud or manifest error.
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Continuation of Joint Venture |
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, during the pendency of any Dispute and the resolution thereof, the Parties shall continue to operate the Joint Venture.
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Survival |
This Article 18 shall survive the termination of this Agreement as necessary to resolve any Disputes arising out of, in connection with or relating to this Agreement and, notwithstanding any such termination, amounts owed under this Agreement by one Party to the other shall be paid in accordance with this Agreement.
ARTICLE 19: WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
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Waiver |
To the extent that any of the Parties may in any jurisdiction claim for itself or any of its revenues, assets or properties immunity from service of process, suit, jurisdiction, arbitration or arbitral award, execution, attachment (whether in aid of execution, prior to judgment or award or otherwise) or other legal or judicial process or other remedy, and to the extent that in any such jurisdiction there may be attributed to such Party or any of its revenues, assets or properties, such immunity (whether or not claimed), such Party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees not to claim and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any such immunity to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of such jurisdiction.
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Conclusive and Binding Award |
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 18.3, each of the Parties agrees that the final award against it in any proceedings of the nature referred to in Article 18 shall be conclusive and binding upon such Party and may be enforced in any other courts to the jurisdiction of which such Party is or may be subject by suit on the award, a certified or exemplified copy of which award shall be deemed to be conclusive evidence thereof and of the amount of its liability, or by any other means provided by law.
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Irrevocable Consent |
Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably and generally consents in respect of any legal action or proceedings arising out of or in connection with this Agreement to the giving of any relief or issue of any process in connection with such action or proceedings including, without limitation, the making, enforcement or execution against any property, assets or revenues whatsoever (irrespective of their use or intended use) of any order, judgment or award which may be made or given in such action or proceeding.
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Conclusive Written Evidence |
Without limiting any of the foregoing provisions of Article 18.3 and this Article 19, each of the Parties agrees that in any suit, legal action or other proceedings brought in a court of Canada which arises out of or relates to this Agreement, any award which has been obtained against it in accordance with the provisions of Article 18 shall be deemed conclusive written evidence of the existence and the amount of the claim against it.
ARTICLE 20: CHANGES IN CONTROL
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Prior Written Approval |
From the Effective Date as well as for the duration of the Joint Venture Term, Sanctum shall ensure that there is no Change in Control in Sanctum without the prior written approval of Instadose Pharma, which approval shall not be withheld, provided that no Change in Control results in an immediate breach by Sanctum under Article 16 of this Agreement.
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No Interruption |
Notwithstanding a Change of Control in Sanctum, the Joint Venture shall continue uninterrupted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement with this Agreement remaining as a valid and legally binding contract between the Parties.
ARTICLE 21: NOTICES
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Form of Notice |
Any notice or correspondence to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing, in English, unless otherwise agreed and shall be delivered personally or sent by fax followed by the original delivered by hand.
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5500 North Service Road, Suite 301 Burlington, Ontario L7L 6W6 Canada
Attention: Loren S. Greenspoon, Chief Legal Officer
Telephone: 1-416-818-9354 E-mail: lgreenspooninstadosepharma.com |
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J-51, Mustatil No. 10, Killa No. 8, Defence Enclave South West, Delhi, India, 110071.
Attention: Braj Singh
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ARTICLE 22: MISCELLANEOUS
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Primacy of this Agreement |
This Agreement shall govern all aspects of, and all contractual relationships relating to, the subject matter hereof. Each Party shall ensure that the execution by such Party after the Effective Date or any other agreement relating to the Joint Venture will not cause such Party to be in breach of its obligations under this Agreement.
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Entire Agreement |
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Except where expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties in connection with the Joint Venture and supersedes all prior representations, communications, negotiations, and understandings between the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. |
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it does not enter into this Agreement on the basis of and does not rely, and has not relied, upon any statement or representation (whether negligent or innocent) or warranty or other provision (in any case whether oral, written, express or implied) made or agreed to by any person (whether a Party to this Agreement or not) except those expressly contained in or referred to in this Agreement, and the only remedy available in respect of any misrepresentation or untrue statement made to it shall be a remedy available under this Agreement; |
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this Article shall not apply to any statement, representation or warranty made fraudulently, or to any provision of this Agreement, which was induced by fraud, for which the remedies available shall be all those available under the law governing this Agreement; and |
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in the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any document, contract or agreement in respect of the Joint Venture, the provisions of this Agreement will prevail. |
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Confidentiality |
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Each Party shall keep in confidence all Confidential Information, supplied to it by or on behalf of another Party relating to the Joint Venture and shall not disclose the same in any manner without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party other than (a) in the case of Instadose Pharma, as reasonably necessary to its advisors, consultants, insurers, Sub-contractors for the purpose of seeking financial and other assistance for the purpose of performing its obligations hereunder, (b) as it may necessarily be required to disclose pursuant to the Laws of appropriate Relevant Authorities, (c) as it may reasonably be required to disclose to any independent expert appointed pursuant to Article 18.3 to enable the independent expert to perform its duties hereunder; provided that nothing in this Article 22.3 shall limit a Party’s right to use such documents and information in circumstances where this Agreement has been terminated in accordance with Article 16. For the avoidance of doubt, each Party shall be liable for any breach of the confidentiality undertaking contained in this Article 22.3 and the impermissible disclosure of Confidential Information by any of its affiliates, consultants, advisors, or agents. |
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The Parties understand and agree that no disclosure of any Confidential Information pertaining to the Joint Venture shall be made publicly (whether by press release, website posting, or any other means of disclosure) absent the consent of all of the Parties in writing. |
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Variations in Writing |
Any and all additions, amendments and variations to this Agreement shall be binding only if legally allowable and formalized in writing and consistent with the original objectives of this Agreement, being signed by a duly authorized representative of each of the Parties and attached to this Agreement.
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The failure by any Party to insist on any occasion upon the performance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement or time or other indulgence granted by one Party to any other shall not thereby act as a waiver of such breach or acceptance of any variation. |
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Any time or other indulgence allowed by one Party to any other in which to perform its duties and obligations hereunder or to remedy any breach hereof shall not be, and shall not be construed as, a waiver by the Party giving such time or indulgence of any of its rights hereunder. Any such time or indulgence or waiver may be on and subject to such terms and conditions as the Party giving it may specify and shall be without prejudice to that Party’s then accrued rights except to the extent expressly varied in such time, indulgence or waiver. |
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Penalties and Interest |
Any Party in default of payment of any amount due hereunder shall pay interest thereon at a rate of three percent (3%) per annum. Such interest shall be computed on a daily basis from the due date until the relevant amount together with accrued interest is fully paid by the defaulting Party.
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No Third Party Beneficiaries |
This Agreement is made exclusively for the benefit of the Parties, and no third party shall have any rights hereunder or be deemed to be a beneficiary hereof, except as may be expressly provided herein.
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the Parties shall meet as soon as possible and negotiate in good faith upon a replacement provision that is legally valid and that is nearly as possible achieves the objectives of this Agreement and produces an equivalent economic effect. |
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A replacement provision shall apply as of the date that the replaced provision had become invalid, illegal or unenforceable. If the Parties cannot reach agreement in good faith, any Party may invoke the dispute resolution procedure of Article 18 hereof, and the arbitral tribunal or independent expert, as applicable, shall have the authority to determine a replacement provision that is legally valid and that as nearly as possible achieves the objectives of this Agreement and produces an equivalent economic effect. |
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All notices, correspondence or other communications between the Parties in respect of this Agreement or otherwise in respect of the Joint Venture shall be in English. |
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This Agreement is made in the English language. In the event of any conflict between the English language version and any other version hereof, the English language version shall control. |
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Limitation of Liability |
Except to the extent forming part of any indemnities or other payment obligations given or contained in Article 6, no Party shall be liable to any other Party either by way of indemnity or otherwise for any indirect or consequential loss or damage in connection with or arising out of the performance by such Party of its obligations under this Agreement or any failure of such Party to perform such obligations (including, without limitation, loss of use of any of the Joint Venture Facilities, loss of profit or revenue and cost of capital).
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Exclusive Remedies |
Except as and to the extent specifically set forth in this Agreement, no Party shall be entitled to any other rights to damages or to any other rights under contract, tort, or otherwise in relation to any breach of or default under this Agreement by any other Party.
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Assignment |
From the Effective Date as well as for the duration of the Joint Venture Term, no Party shall be prohibited from assigning any of its rights under this Agreement without the prior written approval of the other Parties, which approval shall not be withheld, provided that no such assignment results in an immediate breach of this Agreement.
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Governing Law |
The rights and obligations of the Parties under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England, without regard to any conflict of law principles or provisions thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the fully authorized representatives of the Parties on the day, month and year first above written.
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SCHEDULE “A”
ANNUAL FINANCIAL FORECAST
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SCHEDULE “B”
ANNUAL PRODUCTION FORECAST
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SCHEDULE “C”
GACP GUIDELINES
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JOINT VENTURE BUDGET
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JOINT VENTURE EQUIPMENT
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SCHEDULE “F”
JOINT VENTURE FACILITIES
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SCHEDULE “G”
JOINT VENTURE GROSS REVENUE ACCOUNT
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SCHEDULE “H”
JOINT VENTURE LANDS
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SCHEDULE “I”
JOINT VENTURE LICENSES
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JOINT VENTURE PLAN
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EXHIBIT 10.19
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP. (the “Company”), an entity organized and existing under the laws of the province of British Columbia, with its head office located at 5500 North Service Road, Suite 301, Burlington, Ontario L7L 6W6. |
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MR. EDWARD BORKOWSKI (the “Executive”) residing at 527 North Mallory Circle, Delray Beach, Florida 33483. |
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WHEREAS the Company operates in the field of cannabis/cannabinoid oil production;
WHEREAS the Executive wishes to be employed by the Company;
WHEREAS the Executive declares being free of any charge or obligation, including any non-compete, non-solicitation or confidentiality agreement with previous employers, that would be incompatible with this Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”), or that would be likely to interfere with the performance of his duties in the service of the Company;
WHEREAS on the basis of these statements by the Executive, the Company declares that it wishes to retain the services of the Executive, subject to the agreements and covenants mentioned below;
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 – OBJECT
In consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and the moneys to be paid hereunder, the Company hereby employs the Executive and the Executive hereby agrees to perform services as an Executive of the Company, upon the following terms and conditions:
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The Company hereby employs the Executive to serve as Chief Executive Officer to commence on the first Business Day following completion of the plan of arrangement involving the Company and Instadose Pharma Corp. (formerly Mikrocoze, Inc.) (the “Arrangement”). The Arrangement is expected to be completed on or about October 1, 2021 (the “Commencement Date”). |
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Executive will be reporting to the Board of Directors of the Company. |
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The Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be agreed upon from time to time by the Executive and the Board of Directors. |
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Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the main duties and functions of the Executive are described in Appendix A. In no case should this description be considered exhaustive. |
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The Executive shall devote his best efforts and substantially all of his working time to performing exclusively the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive agrees to devote all of his time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive’s duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. |
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The Executive undertakes, at all times, to act in the best interests of the Company. The Executive shall refrain from any activity that may be prejudicial to the interests of the Company. He must act loyally with the Company at all times. |
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In all circumstances, the Executive shall avoid being in a situation that could lead to a real or potential conflict of interest, including accepting a payment or some form of compensation from a third party in the context of his employment with the Company. |
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The Executive therefore undertakes to immediately disclose to the Company, at the signature of this Employment Agreement and as soon as they arise, any actual or potential conflict of interest situation. |
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The Executive agrees to abide by all procedures, directives and policies established from time to time, verbally or in writing, by the Company. |
ARTICLE 3 – LOCATION
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Subject to business travel from time to time required by his functions and duties, including travel abroad, the Executive shall perform his duties and functions principally from the offices of the Company to be established by the Executive in the United States of America. |
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The Executive is fully aware that the performance of his duties may require business travel, including travel abroad, and that he will be provided additional remuneration in advance (or be reimbursed) in order to funds the costs related to these trips. |
ARTICLE 4 – DURATION AND TERMINATION
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This Agreement is hereby concluded for a three (3) year period (the “Term”) and supersedes and pre-empt any prior understandings, agreements or representations between the Parties hereto, written or oral, which may have related to the Executive’s employment. |
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Termination of Employment For Cause |
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The employment of the Executive is terminated automatically upon the death of the Executive or upon the effective date of his resignation. |
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In the event the Executive shall die during the term hereof, all of the Common Shares underlying the Common Share Election Option shall become immediately vested and available to be received by the Executive’s estate. In addition, the Company shall pay to the Executive’s estate, such amounts as may have been earned by the Executive prior to the Executive’s date of death, but which were unpaid at date of death. |
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Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder for cause for any one of the following reasons: |
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Conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor where imprisonment is imposed; |
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Commission of any act of theft, fraud, dishonesty, or falsification of any employment or Company records; |
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Misconduct in connection with the performance of any of Executive’s duties, including, without limitation, misappropriation of funds or property of the Company, securing or attempting to secure personally any profit in connection with any transaction entered into on behalf of the Company, misrepresentation to the Company, or any violation of law or regulations on Company premises or to which the Company is subject; |
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Improper disclosure of the Company’s confidential or proprietary information; |
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Any action, by the Executive which has a detrimental effect on the Company’s reputation or business; |
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A course of conduct amounting to incompetence, including, without limiting the foregoing, the failure to achieve the Executive’s tasks as detailed in Appendix A; |
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Chronic and unexcused absenteeism; and |
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For any other just and sufficient cause or serious reason within the meaning of applicable laws. |
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Upon termination of Executive’s employment with the Company for cause, the Company shall be under no further obligation to execute, except to pay all accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued vacation to the date of termination thereof. |
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Termination Without Cause |
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The Company may also terminate the employment of the Executive without cause: |
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by paying him a compensation in lieu of and corresponding to twelve months of his Base Salary and all employment benefits in force on the date of termination of his employment. |
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The Executive acknowledges that this Notice Period is fair and sufficient and, upon receipt of the Notice Period, gives the Company and its directors, shareholders, agents and employees a final and complete discharge in respect of any claim, present or future, which he has or may have, arising directly or indirectly from the termination of his employment, whether as notice, severance or leave. |
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After notice of termination has been given by the Company, as provided in this Article, Executive shall be entitled to receive the compensation provided for in this Agreement until the notice period has expired. It is understood that after the written notice is given by the Company, Executive shall continue to devote substantially all of the Executive’s time to the Executive’s normal services for the Company during the notice period, with sufficient time allowed, in the sole discretion of the Company, for Executive to seek new employment. |
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After expiration of the notice of termination, Executive shall cooperate with the Company, as reasonably requested by the Company, to effect a transition of Executive’s responsibilities and to ensure that the Company is aware of all matters being handled by Executive. |
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In the event of the termination without cause of the present Employment Agreement pursuant to article 4.3.1, the Executive is required to mitigate the damages arising out of the termination of the Agreement, as the case may be. |
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In the event that the Executive wishes to terminate his employment, he must notify the Company in writing at least four weeks before the effective date of his resignation. |
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In any case of termination, upon termination of employment, Executive shall be deemed to have resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company. |
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Articles 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 also apply in the case of a notice of termination given by the Executive. |
ARTICLE 5 – SALARY AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
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The Executive shall be paid the following base salary subject only to the discretion of the Board where such discretion shall permit (“Base Salary”): |
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A minimum net Base Salary of US$25,000 per month during the first six months of the Term; |
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A minimum net Base Salary of US$30,000 per month during the remaining six months of the first year of the Term (or such other amount as the Instadose Board shall approve); |
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A minimum Base Salary at an annual rate of US$500,000 to US$750,000 in the third year of the Term. |
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Payments and Withholding |
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Payments of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices. |
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All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, provincial local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. |
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Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time. |
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Executive shall be entitled to four weeks of vacation each year of full employment, exclusive of legal holidays, as long as the scheduling of Executive’s vacation does not interfere with the Company’s normal business operations. Vacations must be taken during the year and are not cumulative. |
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As an inducement to execute this Agreement, the Executive shall be entitled to elect to receive as additional compensation up to 3,000,000 common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) in advance of the Commencement Date. Thereafter, the Executive shall be entitled to receive the additional amount of 1,000,000 Common Shares upon the completion of each completed year of service (each, a “Completed Service Year”) under this Agreement (the “Common Share Election Option”). Assuming completion by the Executive of the entire Term of the Agreement, the Executive shall be entitled to elect to receive up to a total of 6,000,000 Common Shares under the Common Share Election Option. For the purposes of this section 5.5 of the Agreement, those Common Shares available to be accepted by the Executive upon signing this Agreement and following completion of a Completed Service Year shall be deemed to have been “vested” to the Executive under the Common Share Election Option. |
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The right to elect to receive Common Shares under the Common Share Election Option is cumulative so that to the extent the Common Share Election Option is not exercised immediately following completion of any Completed Service Year up to the maximum extent permissible it shall continue to be exercisable, in whole or in part, with respect to all Common Shares for which have “vested” under the Common Share Election Option, for a period of twelve (12) months (the “Final Election Option Exercise Date”) commencing on the date of the earlier to occur of the following: (i) the date the Executive’s employment under this Agreement is terminated by the Company for cause (“Termination for Cause”), (ii) the date the Executive’s employment under this Agreement is terminated by the Company without cause (“Termination Without Cause”); (iii) the date the Executive’s employment under this Agreement is terminated by the Executive (“Executive Resignation”), and (iv) the date that a Qualifying Event involving the Company shall occur. |
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Notwithstanding section 5.5.1 above, the following table sets forth the number of Common Shares that shall be deemed to have been “vested” to the Executive under the Executive’s Common Share Election Option should the occurrence of any of the events set forth above in section 5.5.2(i) – (iv) occur prior to the Executive’s full completion of the Term of his or her employment under this Agreement: |
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ARTICLE 6 – CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS
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The Company shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Company, and the Executive recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Company and not the Executive. The Company shall have the authority to designate, or to establish a procedure for designating which professional Executive of the Company will handle each such client. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Company shall belong to and remain the property of the Company, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of this Agreement. |
ARTICLE 7 – NON-COMPETE AND NON-SOLICITATION COVENANTS
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The Executive recognizes that there is strong competition in the business sector in which the Company operates and that, in the course of its employment with the Company, it will acquire in the future a thorough knowledge of the Company's operations, products and activities, business sector and business methods. |
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The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that, in light of the foregoing, he would have an unfair advantage and would be able to cause the Company serious and irreparable harm in the event that, after termination of his employment with the Company, he would compete with the Company, or solicit customers or employees |
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The Executive shall not, during his employment and for a period of 12 months following the termination of his employment for any reason, on his own behalf or on behalf of any individual, corporation, company, cooperative, partnership, trust, unincorporated association, entity with juridical personality or governmental authority or body (hereinafter referred as any “Person”), whether directly or indirectly, in any capacity whatsoever, alone, through or in connection with any Person, perform work or provide services of an identical or similar nature to those performed by the Executive in the course of his employment with the Company for any company operating in a field of activity competing with the Company's activities, namely cannabis/cannabinoid oil production, on the following territory: The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, and Quebec, Canada. |
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Non-Solicitation Covenant |
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The Executive shall not, during his employment and for a period of 12 months following the termination of his employment for any reason, on his own behalf or on behalf of any Person, whether directly or indirectly, in any capacity whatsoever, alone, through or in connection with any Person, employ, offer employment to or solicit the employment or engagement of or otherwise entice away from the employment of the Company any individual who is employed by the Company at the time of the termination. |
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The Executive shall not, during his employment and for a period of 12 months following the termination of his employment for any reason, on his own behalf or on behalf of any Person, whether directly or indirectly, in any capacity whatsoever, alone, through or in connection with any Person, solicit, or otherwise entice customers, suppliers or distributors of the Company. |
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The Executive acknowledges and agrees that a breach of articles 7.3 or 7.4 will cause the Company irreparable injury and damage for which the Company may have no adequate remedy and that it would represent unfair competition. |
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The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the terms of articles 7.3 and 7.4 are reasonable and limited to what is necessary in order to protect the Company's legitimate business interests. |
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The Executive acknowledges that, given the evolution of the Company’s business, the Non-Competition or Non-Solicitation Covenants provided for in this Agreement could be adjusted in order to be representative of the new reality of the Company, given that such adjustments are necessary to protect the Company’s legitimate business interests. In such circumstances, the Executive and the Company agree to sign new Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Covenants. |
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In the event of any violation by the Executive of the obligations provided for in sections 7.3 or 7.4, the Executive will pay to the Company an amount of $1,000.00 for every day or part thereof during which the violation continues, as a penalty and without prejudice or limitation to the Company’s additional right to obtain the cessation of such violation for the future, by injunction order or any other means. |
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Nothing in this article has the effect of limiting or extinguishing the obligations of the Executive arising from the law or this contract which survive by nature the termination of his employment, and in particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the obligations of loyalty and not to make use of the confidential information obtained by the Executive in the performance of his work. |
ARTICLE 8 – CONFIDENTIALITY
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All records with respect to clients, business associates, customer or referral lists, contracting Parties and referral sources of the Company; |
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All personal, financial and business and proprietary information of the Company, its Executives, officers, directors and shareholders obtained by the Executive during the term of this Agreement and not generally known in the public; |
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Any information including, but not limited to, technical or non-technical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers, that: |
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In the case of Company’s business, Company’s trade secrets include, without limitation, information regarding names and addresses of any customers, sales personnel, account invoices, training and educational manuals, administrative manuals, prospective customer leads, in whatever form, whether or not computer or electronically accessible “online”. |
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The Executive hereby agrees that during the term of this Agreement and following the termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Executive will not at any time, directly or indirectly, disclose any Confidential Information, in full or in part, in written or other form, to any Person, or utilize the same for any reason or purpose whatsoever other than for the benefit of an pursuant to authorization granted by the Company. |
ARTICLE 9 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
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For the purpose of this Agreement, the term “Intellectual Property” means patents, methods, materials, software, photographs, manuals, reports, forms, compilations, processes, lists, programs, devices, concepts, theories, techniques, production and manufacturing guides, compositions, drawings, plans, know-how, recipes, diagrams, technical uses, information, specifications, lists of materials and all other elements of know-how, any information or data of intellectual, technical, scientific or industrial nature, works and other objects subject to copyright, inventions, developments, industrial designs and trademarks designed, discovered, fabricated or put into practice by the Executive, alone or with others, during the term of the Agreement and for one year following the end of the Agreement, related to the activities of the Company in whole or in part, and all rights attaching thereto. |
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The Executive assigns and transfers, and acknowledges having assigned and transferred to the Company, without restriction, all of his rights, titles and interests in the Intellectual Property and acknowledges that all of his rights, titles and interests in any improvement to the Intellectual Property developed by the Company or on its behalf remain the property of the Company. |
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In addition, the Executive waives all moral rights in the documents and other works he has created or on the work done during his employment with the Company. The Executive acknowledges that the Company has the right to use, modify and reproduce any document or work done by the Executive under this Agreement, in its sole discretion, without the authorization of the Executive, and without the name of the Executive being mentioned. |
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At any time during the term of the Agreement or after the termination of the Agreement, the Executive shall sign, recognize and deliver, at the expense of the Company, but without further compensation, any documents required by the Company to give effect to the preceding paragraphs, including patent applications and assignment documents. The Executive will also grant any other assistance the Company may require in connection with any proceeding or litigation relating to the protection or defense of the Company's Intellectual Property rights. |
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This article binds the heirs, assigns and legal representatives of the Executive. |
ARTICLE 10 – PROPERTY OF RECORDS AND OTHER PROPERTIES
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Any record, sketch, drawing, letter, report, note or other document, any material, machinery, tool, instrument or other device, such as any disk, tape, CD, software and any other property, of which the Executive takes possession during the term of his employment with the Company, in the performance or the occasion of his work, whether or not he participated in the drafting or design, whatever the method of acquisition, whether originals or copies, remain the property of the Company at all times. The Executive cannot duplicate or transmit the above described goods to anyone, including himself, other than as part of his work for the Company. |
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All property described in 10.1 must be returned to the Company or its designated representative before the Executive leaves his workplace after the termination of his employment. The Executive cannot keep a copy or give it to a third party. |
ARTICLE 11 – HEALTH
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The Executive represents that, to the best of his knowledge, he enjoys good health and is not affected by any problem that may prevent him from properly performing his duties under this Agreement. |
ARTICLE 12 – REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY OF EXECUTIVE
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The Executive acknowledges and understands that the Company has extended employment opportunities to Executive based upon Executive’s representation and warranty that Executive is in good health and able to perform the work contemplated by this Agreement for the term hereof. |
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ARTICLE 13 – ASSISTANCE IN LITIGATION
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Executive shall, during and after termination of employment, upon reasonable notice, furnish such information and proper assistance to the Company as may reasonably be required by the Company in connection with any litigation in which it or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates is, or may become a party; provided, however, that such assistance following termination shall be furnished at mutually agreeable times and for mutually agreeable compensation. |
ARTICLE 14 – AMENDMENT
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This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by Executive and by a duly authorized representative of the Company. |
ARTICLE 15 – SEVERABILITY
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If any term, provision, covenant or conditions of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person, place or circumstances, shall be held to be invalid, unenforceable or void, the remainder of this Agreement and such term, provision, covenant or condition as applied to other persons, places and circumstances shall remain in full force and effect. |
ARTICLE 16 – CONSTRUCTION
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The headings and captions of this Agreement are provided for convenience only and are intended to have no effect in construing or interpreting this Agreement. |
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The language in all parts of this Agreement shall be in all cases construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against the Company or Executive. |
ARTICLE 17 – RIGHTS CUMULATIVE
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The rights and remedies provided by this Agreement are cumulative, and the exercises of any right or remedy by either party hereto (or by its successor), whether pursuant to this Agreement, to any other agreement, or to law, shall not preclude or waive its right to exercise any or all rights and remedies. |
ARTICLE 18 – NON-WAIVER
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No failure or neglect of either party hereto in any instance to exercise any right, power or privilege hereunder or under law shall constitute a waiver of any other right, power or privilege or of the same right, power or privilege in any other instance. |
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All waivers by either party hereto must be contained in a written instrument signed by the party to be charged and, in the case of the Company, by an officer of the Company (other than Executive) or other person duly authorized by the Company. |
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Any and all notices or other communication provided for herein, shall be hand delivered, or delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, in case of the Company to its principal office, and in the case of the Executive, to the Executive’s residence address set forth on the first page of this Agreement or to such other address as may be designated by the Executive. |
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If the postal service does not function normally, the notice must be sent by courier or served by bailiff at the discretion of the shipper. In these cases, the notice is deemed to have been received on the day of delivery. |
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It is understood that if the delivery date is not a business day, the notice is deemed to have been received on the next business day. |
ARTICLE 20 – GOVERNING LAW
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This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario. |
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ARTICLE 21 – DOMICILE ELECTION
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For the purposes of the exercise of any right arising from this Agreement, the Parties elect domicile in the judicial district of Toronto, Ontario. |
ARTICLE 22 – SUCCESSORS
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This Agreement binds the successors, heirs, assigns and legal representatives of the Parties. |
ARTICLE 23 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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This Agreement contains the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings oral or written, with respect to the subject matter hereof. |
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This Agreement may be changed only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom any waiver, change, amendment, modification or discharge is sought. |
ARTICLE 24 – REPLACEMENT OF AGREEMENT
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On or before the Commencement Date, the Company and the Executive agree to replace this Agreement in favour of a U.S.-based form of employment agreement (the ‘’US Agreement’’), the terms of which shall be equal to and in no way any less favourable to those terms set forth in this Agreement. The US Agreement shall also contain those additional terms and conditions as are ordinarily included in such an agreement for a Chief Executive Officer of a U.S. public company. This shall include all customary termination provisions as well as section 409(A) and Section 280(G) related provisions. |
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The Executive declares that he has had the opportunity to obtain the opinion of the advisor of his choice in relation to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and that he has freely and voluntarily accepted these same terms and conditions. |
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The Executive declares that he has read this contract carefully, understands its full scope, agrees to all its provisions and must act in good faith in its execution. Without limiting the foregoing, the Executive acknowledges that this Agreement has been the subject of various discussions and negotiations between the Parties and concluded as a result thereof. |
The Parties hereto acknowledge that they have requested and are satisfied that this Agreement and all related documents be drawn up in the English language.
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APPENDIX A
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – MAIN DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
THOSE DUTIES TYPICAL OF A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF A PUBLIC COMPANY
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Instadose Pharma Corp Ships 2.125 Metric Tons - Largest International Cannabis Delivery in History
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Instadose Pharma Corp delivers 2.125 Metric Tons of Medicinal Cannabis from South Africa to North Macedonia in a historic international delivery, this record-breaking shipment
CHESAPEAKE, Va., Jan. 5, 2022/PRNewswire/ - (OTC PINK: INSD) Instadose Pharma Corp (the “company” or “Instadose”) Establishing the world largest continual supply of Medicinal Cannabis. Instadose Pharma Corp is extremely proud to announce the delivery of a record-breaking shipment of high-quality Medicinal Cannabis Flower. The delivery of 2.125 Metric Tons was completed on December 25, 2021, from Johannesburg, South Africa to Skopje, North Macedonia. With this successful delivery it establishes Instadose Pharma Corp as a world leader in the international supply of high quality outdoor grown medicinal cannabis and agricultural pharmaceutical ingredients. The product has been sold and is destined for licenced pharmaceutical clients in the European Union.
“This is a historic shipment and represents just the beginning of Instadose Pharma’s potential. This delivery validates our business model and Instadose Pharma Corp as global leader in this industry.This has always been my vision and I am very excited about what this delivery means and what is on the horizon.”
Grant F. Sanders, Founder and Chairman
Instadose specializes in top grade medicinal cannabis flower that contains high levels of THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) which is unique to Instadose Pharma. High levels of THC are in continual demand from pharmaceutical customers and Instadose Pharma will continue to grow and supply quality product to meet the market demand.
About INSTADOSE PHARMA CORP
Instadose Pharma Corp is establishing a large commercial outdoor growing, cultivation, production and global distribution platform for medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil (the “Global Distribution Platform”). Instadose Canada endeavors to utilize the Global Distribution Platform to open the commercial gateway to a new wholesale marketplace capable of providing pharmaceutical industry companies with large, sustainable, consistent, diverse, and low-cost supplies of high-quality medicinal cannabis and cannabinoid oil for use in bulk as an active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Instadose Pharma Corp’s Global Distribution Platform spans five (5) world continents to date, including Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. Within each continent, Instadose Pharma Corp is establishing operational subsidiaries and joint venture partnerships to secure access to government-issued licenses and permits in countries including The Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of North Macedonia, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of India, Colombia, Mexico, and Canada, each seeking to increase their level of participation within the global medicinal cannabis industry.
Instadose Pharma’s relationships with international partners are based on sustainable, long term agreements that were initially designed to give back to people and protect the natural environment. Instadose Pharma’s projects aim to increase the quality of life, provide jobs, fresh water, education, food security and capital.
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Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively “forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Company’s plans and other aspects of our anticipated future opportunities. Forward-looking information typically uses words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “trend”, “sustain”, “project”, “expect”, “forecast”, “budget”, “goal”, “guidance”, “plan”, “objective”, “strategy”, “target”, “intend”, “estimate”, “potential”, or similar words suggesting future outcomes, statements that actions, events or conditions “may”, “would”, “could” or “will” be taken or occur in the future, including statements about our plans, focus, objectives, priorities and position. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this press release contains forward-looking information with respect to our upcoming shipments of Medical Cannabis. The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by our Board and Management. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking information addresses future events and conditions, by its very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Our actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that we will derive therefrom. Management has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information provided in this press release in order to provide security holders with a more complete perspective on our future operations and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and we disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
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