Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2019 February (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2019
[ ] | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from ______, 20___, to _____, 20___.
Commission File Number 333-109118
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Nevada | 59-3691650 | |
(State
or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S.
Employer Identification Number) |
11120 NE 2nd Street, Suite 200 Bellevue, Washington |
98004 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(206) 617-9797
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | [ ] | Accelerated filer | [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer | [X] | Smaller reporting company | [X] |
Emerging growth company | [ ] |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes [ ] No [X]
There were 223,164,283 shares of the Registrant’s $0.001 par value common stock outstanding as of April 8, 2019.
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc.
Contents
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 3 | |
Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 |
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation | 16 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 24 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 24 |
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION | 24 | |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 24 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 24 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 24 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 25 |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 25 |
Item 5. | Other Information | 25 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 26 |
Signatures | 27 |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of February 28, 2019 (unaudited) and August 31, 2018
February 28, 2019 | August 31, 2018 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,373,936 | $ | 675,705 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 1,378,894 | 1,337,545 | ||||||
Other receivables, current portion | 586,734 | 393,821 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 163,323 | 161,838 | ||||||
Total current assets | 4,502,887 | 2,568,909 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 427,195 | 400,321 | ||||||
Intangible assets | 22,358,567 | - | ||||||
Other receivables, net of current portion | 87,354 | 57,352 | ||||||
Acquisition deposits | 1,104,985 | 1,112,404 | ||||||
Goodwill | 600,084 | 604,113 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 29,081,072 | $ | 4,743,099 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 1,254,234 | $ | 1,307,599 | ||||
Accrued expenses | 254,667 | 383,998 | ||||||
Accrued interest (principally to related parties) | 181,740 | 156,121 | ||||||
Due to related parties | 966,102 | 1,116,261 | ||||||
Notes payable, current portion | 379,800 | 382,350 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,036,543 | 3,346,329 | ||||||
Debentures, related parties | 1,215,837 | 1,224,000 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 4,252,380 | 4,570,329 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | - | - | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. | ||||||||
Convertible preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 | ||||||||
Common stock; $0.001par value; 499,000,000 shares authorized; 223,048,205 and 207,881,743 shares issued and outstanding at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 | 223,048 | 207,882 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 35,047,853 | 10,053,683 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income | 1,165,795 | 1,139,815 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (11,570,906 | ) | (11,199,989 | ) | ||||
Total Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. stockholders’ equity | 24,865,790 | 201,391 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest | (37,098 | ) | (28,621 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 24,828,692 | 172,770 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 29,081,072 | $ | 4,743,099 |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
For the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
February 28, 2019 | February 28, 2018 | February 28, 2019 | February 28, 2018 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 2,200,410 | $ | 2,145,919 | $ | 4,512,032 | $ | 4,399,656 | ||||||||
Cost of revenues | 1,320,740 | 1,307,596 | 2,748,823 | 2,715,289 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 879,670 | 838,323 | 1,763,209 | 1,684,367 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Selling expenses | 4,016 | 30,601 | 29,239 | 68,740 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 954,341 | 1,934,479 | 2,028,009 | 2,914,754 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 958,357 | 1,965,080 | 2,057,248 | 2,983,494 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (78,687 | ) | (1,126,757 | ) | (294,039 | ) | (1,299,127 | ) | ||||||||
Non operating income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 4,294 | 160 | 9,383 | 211 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (48,587 | ) | (304,132 | ) | (94,908 | ) | (438,285 | ) | ||||||||
Total other income (expense) | (44,293 | ) | (303,972 | ) | (85,525 | ) | (438,074 | ) | ||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (122,980 | ) | (1,430,729 | ) | (379,564 | ) | (1,737,201 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax expense | - | (54,216 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (122,980 | ) | $ | (1,376,513 | ) | $ | (379,564 | ) | $ | (1,737,201 | ) | ||||
Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interest | (3,479 | ) | (1,956 | ) | (8,647 | ) | (5,356 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss attributed to Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. | $ | (119,501 | ) | $ | (1,374,557 | ) | $ | (370,917 | ) | $ | (1,731,845 | ) | ||||
Comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (122,980 | ) | (1,376,513 | ) | (379,564 | ) | (1,737,201 | ) | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | 27,765 | (211,528 | ) | 25,980 | (87,341 | ) | ||||||||||
Comprehensive loss: | $ | (95,215 | ) | $ | (1,588,041 | ) | $ | (353,584 | ) | $ | (1,824,542 | ) | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 214,281,342 | 206,091,162 | 211,094,982 | 203,953,457 | ||||||||||||
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
February 28, 2019 | February 28, 2018 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (379,564 | ) | $ | (1,737,201 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation | 46,474 | 32,719 | ||||||
Fair value of vested stock options | 70,846 | 1,109,416 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (50,152 | ) | (250,133 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (2,541 | ) | 30,326 | |||||
Accounts payable | (44,730 | ) | 80,084 | |||||
Accrued expenses | (126,470 | ) | (43,843 | ) | ||||
Accrued interest | 26,597 | 303,699 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (459,540 | ) | (474,933 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Purchase of furniture and equipment | (75,947 | ) | (43,431 | ) | ||||
Amounts loaned for other receivables | (225,924 | ) | (39,215 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (301,871 | ) | (82,646 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Repayments to related parties | (142,376 | ) | (263,403 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from the sale of common stock | 2,579,923 | - | ||||||
Payments on notes payable | - | (7,108 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 2,437,547 | (270,511 | ) | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 22,095 | (31,880 | ) | |||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 1,698,231 | (859,970 | ) | |||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 675,705 | 1,896,572 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ | 2,373,936 | $ | 1,036,602 | ||||
CASH PAID FOR: | ||||||||
Interest | $ | 69,289 | $ | 128,098 | ||||
Income taxes | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Common stock issued for intangible assets | $ | 22,358,567 | $ | - |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)
Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization and Line of Business
Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. (“Novo Integrated”) was incorporated in Delaware on November 27, 2000, under the name Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. On February 20, 2008, the Company was re-domiciled to the State of Nevada. Effective July 12, 2017, the Company’s name was changed to Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. When used herein, the terms the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Novo Integrated and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Through Novo Healthnet Limited (“NHL”), our wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, we deliver multi-disciplinary primary healthcare to over 400,000 patients annually through our 15 corporate-owned clinics and a contracted network of 97 affiliate clinics and 222 eldercare centric homes located across Canada. Our team of practitioners and staff are trained for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, pain management, rehabilitation and primary prevention. Our specialized services and products include physiotherapy, chiropractic care, occupational therapy, eldercare, laser therapeutics, massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropody, neurological functions, kinesiology, concussion management and baseline testing, women’s pelvic health, sports medicine therapy, assistive devices and private personal training. We do not provide primary care medical services, none of our employees practices primary care medicine, and our services do not require a medical or nursing license.
As we continue to build our health science platform of services and products through the integration of technology and rehabilitative science, one component of our lateral business growth strategy includes developing business units centered on the direct control of the grow, extraction, manufacturing and distribution processes for hemp and medical cannabidiol products. Additionally, we continue to expand on our patient care philosophy of maintaining an on-going continuous connection with our patient community, beyond the traditional confines of a clinic, by extending oversight of patient diagnosis, care and monitoring, directly into the patient’s home, through various mobile telemedicine and diagnostic tools.
Since inception and through May 9, 2017, our activities and business operations were limited to raising capital, organizational matters and the implementation of our business plan related to research, development, testing and commercialization of various alternative energy technologies.
On April 25, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) by and between (i) the Company; (ii) NHL; (iii) ALMC-ASAP Holdings Inc. (“ALMC”); (iv) Michael Gaynor Family Trust (the “MGFT”); (v) 1218814 Ontario Inc. (“1218814”); and (vi) Michael Gaynor Physiotherapy Professional Corp. (“MGPP,” and together with ALMC, MGFT and 1218814, the “NHL Shareholders”). Pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, the Company agreed to acquire from the NHL Shareholders all of the shares of both common and preferred stock of NHL, held by the NHL Shareholders, in exchange for the issuance by the Company to the NHL Shareholders of shares of the Company’s common stock, such that following the closing of the Share Exchange Agreement, the NHL Shareholders would own 167,797,406 restricted shares of Company common stock, representing 85% of the issued and outstanding Company common stock, calculated including all granted and issued options or warrants to acquire the Company common stock as of the Effective Date, but to exclude shares of Company common stock that are subject to a then-current Regulation S offering that was undertaking by the Company (the “Exchange”).
On May 9, 2017, the Exchange closed and, as a result, NHL became a wholly owned subsidiary of Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc.
The Exchange was accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the purchase method of accounting since NHL obtained control of Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. Accordingly, the Exchange was recorded as a recapitalization of NHL, with NHL being treated as the continuing entity. The historical financial statements presented are the financial statements of NHL. The Exchange was treated as a recapitalization and not as a business combination; therefore, no pro forma information is disclosed. At the closing date of the Exchange, the net assets of the legal acquirer, Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc., were $6,904.
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The unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared by the Company, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly state the Company’s financial position, the results of its operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally present in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) were omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The results of operations for the six months ended February 28, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending August 31, 2019.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The Company’s Canadian subsidiaries’ functional currency is the Canadian Dollar (“CAD” or “CAD$”); however, the accompanying consolidated financial statements were translated and presented in United States Dollars (“$” or “USD”).
Foreign Currency Translation
The accounts of the Company’s Canadian subsidiaries are maintained in CAD. The accounts of these subsidiaries are translated into USD in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 830, Foreign Currency Transaction, with the CAD as the functional currency. According to Topic 830, all assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, stockholders’ equity is translated at historical rates and statement of operations items are translated at the weighted average exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under other comprehensive income in accordance with ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income. Gains and losses resulting from the translations of foreign currency transactions and balances are reflected in the statement of operations and comprehensive income. The following table details the exchange rates used for the respective periods:
February 28, 2019 | February 28, 2018 | August 31, 2018 | ||||||||||
Period end: CAD to USD exchange rate | $ | 0.7596 | $ | 0.7808 | $ | 0.7647 | ||||||
Average period: CAD to USD exchange rate | $ | 0.7578 | $ | 0.7959 |
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated 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 disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, NHL, Novo Healthnet Rehab Limited, Novo Assessments Inc., and an 80% interest in Novo Healthnet Kemptville Centre, Inc., a Back on Track Physiotherapy and Health Centre clinic operated by NHL. All of the Company’s subsidiaries are incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
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Noncontrolling Interest
The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 810, Consolidation, which governs the accounting for and reporting of non-controlling interests (“NCIs”) in partially owned consolidated subsidiaries and the loss of control of subsidiaries. Certain provisions of this standard indicate, among other things, that NCIs be treated as a separate component of equity, not as a liability, that increases and decreases in the parent’s ownership interest that leave control intact be treated as equity transactions rather than as step acquisitions or dilution gains or losses, and that losses of a partially owned consolidated subsidiary be allocated to the NCI even when such allocation might result in a deficit balance.
The net income (loss) attributed to the NCI is separately designated in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income (loss).
Cash Equivalents
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash equivalents include time deposits, certificate of deposits, and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded, net of allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentration, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to determine if the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate. An estimate for doubtful accounts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Delinquent account balances are written-off after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable and known bad debts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when identified. As of February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable was $473,585 and $464,527, respectively.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred; additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the declining balance method for substantially all assets with estimated lives as follows:
Leasehold improvements | 5 years | |
Clinical equipment | 5 years | |
Computer equipment | 3 years | |
Office equipment | 5 years | |
Furniture and fixtures | 5 years |
Long-Lived Assets
The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. ASC 360 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost of disposal. Based on its review at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, the Company believes there was no impairment of its long-lived assets.
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Intangible Assets
The Company’s intangible assets consist of land use rights and a software license which will be amortized over 50 and 7 years, respectively. Amortization will begin when the assets are fully placed in service. The Company will perform a test for impairment annually. The land use rights and the software license intangible assets were acquired in January and February, 2019, respectively. Therefore, the first annual impairment test will be performed as of August 31, 2019.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the underlying net assets of businesses acquired. Under accounting requirements, goodwill is not amortized but is subject to annual impairment tests. At February 28, 2019, the Company recorded goodwill of $379,800 and $220,284, respectively, related to its acquisition of Apka Health, Inc. during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 and Executive Fitness Leaders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018. As of August 31, 2018, the Company performed the required impairment review. Based on its review, the Company believes there was no impairment of its goodwill.
Acquisition Deposits
The Company has signed letters of understanding with two potential acquisition candidates which include refundable acquisition deposits totaling $1,104,985 and $1,112,404 at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
For certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, advances to suppliers, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term debt, the carrying amounts approximate their fair values due to their short maturities.
FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:
● | Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | |
● | Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in inactive markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | |
● | Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology use one or more unobservable inputs which are significant to the fair value measurement. |
The Company analyzes all financial instruments with features of both liabilities and equity under FASB ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, and FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging.
As of February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively, the Company did not identify any assets and liabilities required to be presented on the balance sheet at fair value.
Revenue Recognition
Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“Topic 606”), became effective for the Company on March 1, 2018. The Company’s revenue recognition disclosure reflects its updated accounting policies that are affected by this new standard. The Company applied the “modified retrospective” transition method for open contracts for the implementation of Topic 606. As sales are and have been primarily from providing healthcare services, and the Company has no significant post-delivery obligations, this new standard did not result in a material recognition of revenue on the Company’s accompanying consolidated financial statements for the cumulative impact of applying this new standard. The Company made no adjustments to its previously-reported total revenues, as those periods continue to be presented in accordance with its historical accounting practices under Topic 605, Revenue Recognition.
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Revenue from providing healthcare services are recognized under Topic 606 in a manner that reasonably reflects the delivery of its services to customers in return for expected consideration and includes the following elements:
● | executed contracts with the Company’s customers that it believes are legally enforceable; | |
● | identification of performance obligations in the respective contract; | |
● | determination of the transaction price for each performance obligation in the respective contract; | |
● | allocation the transaction price to each performance obligation; and | |
● | recognition of revenue only when the Company satisfies each performance obligation. |
These five elements, as applied to healthcare services, the Company’s sole revenue category, is summarized below:
● | Healthcare services - gross service revenue is recorded in the accounting records at the time the service is provided on an accrual basis at the provider’s established rates, regardless of whether the provider expects to collect that amount. The Company reserves a provision for contractual adjustment and discounts that are deducted from gross service revenue. The Company reports revenues net of any sales, use and value added taxes. |
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. ASC 740 requires a company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company has no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. FASB ASC Topic 718 requires companies to measure compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation at fair value at the grant date and recognize the expense over the requisite service period. The Company recognizes in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to employees and non-employees.
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share is calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS assumes that all dilutive securities are converted. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. There were 10,095,000 options/warrants outstanding as of February 28, 2019. Due to the net loss incurred, potentially dilutive instruments would be anti-dilutive. Accordingly, diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss for all periods presented.
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Foreign Currency Transactions and Comprehensive Income
U.S. GAAP generally requires recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Certain statements, however, require entities to report specific changes in assets and liabilities, such as gain or loss on foreign currency translation, as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet. Such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The functional currency of the Company’s Canadian subsidiaries is the CAD. Translation gains of $1,165,795 and $1,139,815 at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively, are classified as an item of other comprehensive income in the stockholders’ equity section of the balance sheet.
Statement of Cash Flows
Cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based upon the local currencies using the average translation rates. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the statements of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheets.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other than Inventory, which requires the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs. ASU 2016-16 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this ASU on its financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and requires expanded disclosures about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this ASU on its financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under current U.S. GAAP and replace it with a principle-based approach for determining revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 will require that companies recognize revenue based on the value of transferred goods or services as they occur in the contract. The ASU also will require additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted only in annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods therein. Entities will be able to transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company adopted this ASU beginning on March 1, 2018 and used the modified retrospective method of adoption. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards could have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements. As new accounting pronouncements are issued, we will adopt those that are applicable under the circumstances.
Note 3 – Related Party Transactions
Due to related parties
Amounts loaned to the Company by stockholders and officers of the Company are non-interest bearing and payable upon demand. At February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, the amount due to related parties was $966,102 and $1,116,261, respectively.
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On January 31, 2018, a related party converted $813,125 of outstanding principal and accrued interest into 1,976,483 shares of the Company’s common stock. The per share price used for the conversion of this loan was $0.4114 which was determined based on the average price of the five (5) trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion with a 10% premium added to the calculated per share price.
Note 4 – Accounts Receivables, net
Accounts receivables, net at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
February 28, 2019 | August 31, 2018 | |||||||
Trade receivables | $ | 1,610,117 | $ | 1,564,180 | ||||
Amounts earned but not billed | 242,362 | 237,892 | ||||||
1,852,479 | 1,802,072 | |||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (473,585 | ) | (464,527 | ) | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | $ | 1,378,894 | $ | 1,337,545 |
Note 5 – Other Receivables
Other receivables at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
February 28, 2019 | August 31, 2018 | |||||||
Notes receivable dated April 1, 2015 and amended on May 23, 2017; accrued interest at 8% per annum; secured by certain assets; due March 1, 2019 | $ | 284,849 | $ | 286,763 | ||||
Advance to corporation; non-interest bearing; unsecured; due no later than November 18, 2020 | 30,384 | 30,588 | ||||||
Advance to corporation; accrues interest at 12% per annum; unsecured; due September 2019 | 75,960 | 76,470 | ||||||
Advance to corporation; accrues interest at 10% per annum; unsecured; due May 1, 2022 | 56,970 | 57,352 | ||||||
Advance to corporation; accrues interest at 10% per annum after the first 60 days; unsecured; due February 7, 2020 | 225,924 | - | ||||||
Total other receivables | 674,087 | 451,173 | ||||||
Current portion | (586,733 | ) | (393,821 | ) | ||||
Long-term portion | $ | 87,354 | $ | 57,352 |
Note 6 – Property and Equipment
Property and equipment at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
February 28, 2019 | August 31, 2018 | |||||||
Leasehold Improvements | $ | 433,756 | $ | 372,010 | ||||
Clinical equipment | 276,954 | 269,741 | ||||||
Computer equipment | 22,485 | 22,636 | ||||||
Office equipment | 27,382 | 24,658 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 39,356 | 39,620 | ||||||
799,933 | 728,665 | |||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (372,738 | ) | (328,344 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | 427,195 | $ | 400,321 |
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Depreciation expense for the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018 was $46,474 and $32,719, respectively.
Note 7 – Intangible Assets
Intangible assets at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
February 28, 2019 | August 31, 2018 | |||||||
Land use rights | $ | 21,600,000 | $ | - | ||||
Software license | 758,567 | - | ||||||
22,358,567 | - | |||||||
Accumulated amortization | - | - | ||||||
Total | $ | 22,358,567 | $ | - |
There was no amortization expense during the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018.
Note 8 – Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
February 28, 2019 | August 31, 2018 | |||||||
Accrued liabilities | $ | 131,422 | $ | 266,123 | ||||
Accrued payroll | 89,637 | 106,761 | ||||||
Other | 33,608 | 11,114 | ||||||
$ | 254,667 | $ | 383,998 |
Note 9 – Notes Payable
Notes payable at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
February 28, 2019 | August 31, 2018 | |||||||
Notes payable issued in connection with purchase of assets; accrues interest at 0% per annum; due on March 27, 2019. | $ | 379,800 | $ | 382,350 | ||||
379,800 | 382,350 | |||||||
Current portion | (379,800 | ) | (382,350 | ) | ||||
Long-term portion | $ | - | $ | - |
Note 10 – Debentures, related parties
On September 30, 2013, the Company issued five debentures totaling CAD$6,402,512 ($4,968,990 at November 30, 2017) in connection with the acquisition of certain business assets. The holders of the debentures are current stockholders, officers and/or affiliates of the Company. The debentures are secured by all the assets of the Company, accrue interest at 8% per annum and were originally due on September 30, 2016. On December 2, 2017, the debenture holders agreed to extend the due date to September 30, 2019.
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On January 31, 2018, the debenture holders converted 75% of the debenture value of $3,894,809 plus accrued interest of $414,965 into 10,475,872 shares of the Company’s common stock. The per share price used for the conversion of each debenture was $0.4114 which was determined based on the average price of the five (5) trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion with a 10% premium added to the calculated per share price. At February 28, 2019, the amount of debentures outstanding was $1,215,837.
Note 11 – Stockholders’ Deficit
Convertible preferred stock
The Company has authorized 1,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value convertible preferred stock. At February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 there were 0 and 0 convertible preferred shares issued and outstanding, respectively.
Common stock
The Company has authorized 499,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock. At February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 there were 223,048,205 and 207,881,743 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively.
During the six months ended February 28, 2019, the Company issued:
● | 2,708,113 restricted shares of common stock for cash proceeds of $2,579,923 | |
● | 12,000,000 restricted shares of common stock as consideration for the Assignment, to the Company, of a Joint Venture Agreement with a value of $21,600,000 based on the closing share price of $1.80 on the execution date of the Closing Certificate | |
● | 458,349 restricted shares of common stock as consideration for a Licensing Agreement based on a per share price of $1.655 with a value of $758,567. |
Stock options/warrants
On September 8, 2015, the Company adopted the 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2015 Plan”), which authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares of common stock to employees, officers, directors or independent consultants of the Company, provided that no person can be granted shares under the 2015 Plan for services related to raising capital or promotional activities. As of February 28, 2019, 4,987,500 shares were available under the 2015 Plan for future grants, awards, options or share issuances. However, because the shares issuable under the 2015 Plan or issuable upon conversion of awards granted under the 2015 Plan are no longer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company does not intend to issue any additional grants under the 2015 Plan.
On January 16, 2018, the Company adopted the Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. 2018 Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”). Under the 2018 Plan, 10,000,000 shares of common stock are authorized for issuance to employees, non-employees, directors and key consultants to the Company or its subsidiaries. The 2018 Plan authorizes equity-based and cash-based incentives for participants. There were 9,875,000 shares available for award at February 28, 2019 under the 2018 Plan.
The following is a summary of stock option/warrant activity:
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Average | |||||||||||||||
Options/ | Average | Remaining | Aggregate | |||||||||||||
Warrants | Exercise | Contractual | Intrinsic | |||||||||||||
Outstanding | Price | Life | Value | |||||||||||||
Outstanding, August 31, 2018 | 10,030,000 | 0.30 | 4.56 | $ | 7,045,500 | |||||||||||
Granted | 75,000 | 0.95 | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (10,000 | ) | 2.00 | |||||||||||||
Exercised | - | |||||||||||||||
Outstanding, February 28, 2019 | 10,095,000 | 0.30 | 4.08 | $ | 13,106,250 | |||||||||||
Exercisable, February 28, 2019 | 10,095,000 | $ | 0.30 | 4.08 | $ | 13,106,250 |
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The exercise price for options/warrants outstanding at February 28, 2019:
Outstanding and Exercisable | ||||||
Number of | ||||||
Options/ | Exercise | |||||
Warrants | Price | |||||
5,500,000 | $ | 0.16 | ||||
1,000,000 | 0.32 | |||||
50,000 | 0.33 | |||||
120,000 | 0.40 | |||||
2,000,000 | 0.42 | |||||
100,000 | 0.50 | |||||
1,000,000 | 0.62 | |||||
250,000 | 0.80 | |||||
75,000 | 0.95 | |||||
10,095,000 |
For options granted during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2019 where the exercise price equaled the stock price at the date of the grant, the weighted-average fair value of such options was $0.94 and the weighted-average exercise price of such options/warrants was $0.95. No options were granted during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2019 where the exercise price was less than the stock price at the date of grant or the exercise price was greater than the stock price at the date of grant.
For options granted during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 where the exercise price equaled the stock price at the date of the grant, the weighted-average fair value of such options was $0.39 and the weighted-average exercise price of such options/warrants was $0.40. No options were granted during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 where the exercise price was less than the stock price at the date of grant or the exercise price was greater than the stock price at the date of grant.
The fair value of the stock options is being amortized to stock option expense over the vesting period. The Company recorded stock option expense of $70,846 and $1,109,416 during the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively. At February 28, 2019, the unamortized stock option expense was $0.
The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of options granted during the current fiscal year ending August 31, 2019 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for options granted, through February 28, 2019, are as follows:
Risk-free interest rate | 2.78 | % | ||
Expected life of the options | 3.5 years | |||
Expected volatility | 294 | % | ||
Expected dividend yield | 0 | % |
Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company is party to certain legal proceedings from time to time incidental to the conduct of its business. These proceedings could result in fines, penalties, compensatory or treble damages or non-monetary relief. The nature of legal proceedings is such that the Company cannot assure the outcome of any particular matter, and an unfavorable ruling or development could have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in the period in which a ruling or settlement occurs. However, based on information available to the Company’s management to date, the Company’s management does not expect that the outcome of any matter pending against the Company is likely to have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position as of February 28, 2019, results of operations, cash flows or liquidity of the Company.
Leases
The Company leases its office space and certain facilities under long-term operating leases expiring through fiscal year 2023. Rent expense under these leases was $498,237 and $409,350 for the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Note 13 – Subsequent Events
On April 3, 2019, the Company sold 116,078 restricted shares of common stock to an accredited investor for a purchase price of $149,740.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), provide a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. The Company and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are “forward-looking,” including statements contained in this report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in our reports and presentations to stockholders or potential stockholders. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors, risks and uncertainties can be found in the Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it is not possible to foresee or identify all factors that could have a material effect on the future financial performance of the Company. The forward-looking statements in this report are made on the basis of management’s assumptions and analyses, as of the time the statements are made, in light of their experience and perception of historical conditions, expected future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate under the circumstances.
Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the information incorporated by reference in this report to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
Overview of the Company
Through Novo Healthnet Limited (“NHL”), our wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, we deliver multi-disciplinary primary healthcare to over 400,000 patients annually through our 15 corporate-owned clinics and a contracted network of 97 affiliate clinics and 222 eldercare centric homes located across Canada. Our team of practitioners and staff are trained for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, pain management, rehabilitation and primary prevention. Our specialized services and products include physiotherapy, chiropractic care, occupational therapy, eldercare, laser therapeutics, massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropody, neurological functions, kinesiology, concussion management and baseline testing, women’s pelvic health, sports medicine therapy, assistive devices and private personal training. We do not provide primary care medical services, none of our employees practices primary care medicine, and our services do not require a medical or nursing license.
As we continue to build our health science platform of services and products through the integration of technology and rehabilitative science, one component of our lateral business growth strategy includes developing business units centered on the direct control of the grow, extraction, manufacturing and distribution processes for hemp and medical cannabidiol products. Additionally, we continue to expand on our patient care philosophy of maintaining an on-going continuous connection with our patient community, beyond the traditional confines of a clinic, by extending oversight of patient diagnosis, care and monitoring, directly into the patient’s home, through various mobile telemedicine and diagnostic tools.
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Our strict adherence to public regulatory standards, as well as self-imposed standards of excellence, have allowed us to navigate with ease through the industry’s licensing and regulatory framework. Compliant treatment, data and administrative protocols are managed through a team of highly-trained, certified healthcare and administrative professionals. We and our affiliates provide service to the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry, resulting in a regulated framework governed by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. All of our services and those of our affiliates are regulated by the various professional associations related to the clinical professionals contracted or employed by us. In 2013, NHL received its accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (“CARF”). Currently, NHL is undergoing the CARF re-accreditation process.
When used herein, the terms the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Recent Developments
Cloud DX Inc. License Agreement
On February 26, 2019, we entered into a Software License Agreement (the “Cloud DX License”) with Cloud DX Inc. (“Cloud DX”) pursuant to which Cloud DX agreed to sell, and NHL agreed to purchase, a fully paid up, perpetual license, with 5-year conditional exclusivity, for the Cloud DX Bundled Pulsewave PAD-1A USB Blood Pressure Device, up-to-date product releases and Licensed Software Products (the “Licensed Software”) to include the:
● | Cloud DX Connected Health web portal for clinical users, | |
● | Cloud DX Connected Health mobile app, | |
● | Cloud DX Connected Health Windows app, and | |
● | Cloud DX Connected Health MacOS app. |
Pursuant to the terms of the Cloud DX License, Cloud DX also agreed to sell, and NHL agreed to purchase, 4,000 fully functional Pulsewave PAD 1A USB blood pressure monitor devices bundled with the perpetual license discussed above (the “Bundled Devices”).
The Cloud DX License granted to NHL and its majority-owned subsidiaries, holding companies, divisions and affiliates, other than physiotherapy clinics owned and operated by Closing The Gap Healthcare Inc., the right to use and sub-license the Licensed Software and re-sell the Bundled Devices pursuant to the terms of the Cloud DX License in the physical therapy clinic marketplace in North America in exchange for the purchase price as set forth below:
● | Upon the closing, the Company issued 458,349 restricted shares of its common stock having a value (as calculated as set forth in the Cloud DX License) of CAD$1,000,000 (approximately $758,567 as of February 26, 2019), and | |
● | Cloud DX will invoice CAD$250,000 (approximately $189,642 as of February 26, 2019) to NHL based on the following deliverables, and paid on the following schedule: |
Cloud DX deliverable | Novo payment (terms: Net 15) | |
Heart Friendly Program launches in Clinic #1 | CAD$50,000 (approximately $37,929 as of February 26, 2019) | |
Novo-branded Android app delivered as APK file | CAD$35,000 (approximately $26,550 as of February 26, 2019) | |
Novo-branded Clinical portal website delivered | CAD$35,000 (approximately $26,550 as of February 26, 2019) | |
Pulsewave PAD-1A devices – 1st delivery | CAD$20,000 (approximately $15,171 as of February 26, 2019) | |
Marketing services / materials delivered | CAD$25,000 (approximately $18,964 as of February 26, 2019) | |
Cloud DX hires dedicated Novo support FTE | CAD$85,000 (approximately $64,478 as of February 26, 2019) |
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Pulse Rx Inc. Share Purchase and Exchange Agreement
On February 20, 2019, we entered into a Share Purchase and Exchange Agreement (the “SPEA”) with Pulse Rx Inc. (“Pulse Rx”) and the Pulse Rx Stockholders (as hereinafter defined), pursuant to which Pulse Rx will become a wholly owned subsidiary of NHL.
Pursuant to the terms of the SPEA, on March 15, 2019 (the “Escrow Closing Date”), the holders of Pulse Rx Class A common shares (the “Pulse Class A Stockholders”) will endorse for transfer all of their Pulse Rx Class A common shares in our favor and deliver them to the escrow agent. The purchase price for the Pulse Rx Class A common shares is CAD$10.00 and the condition precedent that up to CAD$6,000,000 loan is arranged by us and advanced to Pulse Rx (the “Loan”) to discharge payables and restructure debt as provided in the SPEA.
In addition, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the SPEA, on the Escrow Closing Date, the holders of Pulse Rx Class B common shares (the “Pulse Class B Stockholders” and together with the Pulse Class A Stockholders, the “Pulse Rx Stockholders”) will endorse for transfer all of their Pulse Rx Class B common shares in favor of NHL and deliver them to the escrow agent. In exchange for the Pulse Rx Class B common shares, on the Escrow Closing Date, NHL will issue in favor of the Pulse Class B Stockholders exchangeable preferred shares (the “NHL Exchangeable Shares”), which shares can only be utilized for the purpose of exchange for restricted shares of Company common stock and will be delivered to the escrow agent. The Company will allot in favor of the Pulse Class B Stockholders $4,546,013 worth of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, based on a per share price of $1.7975, or 2,529,076 shares of Company common stock. The transactions described in this paragraph are referred to herein as the “Exchange”.
The closing of the transactions contemplated under the SPEA will occur upon our advancing the Loan funds to Pulse Rx, and the mutual delivery of the Pulse Rx Class A common shares, the Pulse Rx Class B common shares, and the NHL Exchangeable Shares held by the escrow agent to the respective parties by April 15, 2019 (the “Closing Date”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Closing Date will be accelerated by the earlier availability to us of the Loan funds, which availability will immediately trigger an earlier Closing Date, to be effected within 10 business days thereof. At the closing:
● | The escrow agent will deliver the NHL Exchangeable Shares to the Pulse Class B Stockholders and the Pulse Rx Class A common shares and the Pulse Rx Class B common shares to NHL. | |
● | We will have caused the Loan funds to be advanced to Pulse Rx such that they may be disbursed pursuant to the terms of the SPEA. |
The Exchange is intended to qualify as a reorganization under the provisions of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Assignment of Joint Venture Agreement
On January 7, 2019, 2478659 Ontario Ltd. (“247”) and Kainai Cooperative (“Kainai”) entered into a Joint Venture Agreement (the “Joint Venture Agreement”) for the purpose of developing, managing and arranging for financing of greenhouse and farming projects involving hemp and cannabis cash crops on Kainai related lands, and developing additional infrastructure projects creating jobs and food supply to local communities. On January 8, 2019, we and 247 entered into an Agreement of Transfer and Assignment, pursuant to which 247 agreed to sell, assign and transfer to the Company all rights, contracts, contacts and any and all other assets related in any way to the Joint Venture Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, as assigned to us, the parties will work in a joint venture relationship with the Company providing the finance, development and operation of the project, including sales, and Kainai providing the land and approvals for the development of the projects.
The joint venture will distribute to the Company and Kainai all net proceeds after debt and principal servicing and repayment allocation, as well as operating capital allotment, on a ratio equal to 80% to the Company and 20% to Kainai.
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The Joint Venture Agreement has an initial term of 50 years and Kainai may renew the Joint Venture Agreement within five years of the expiry of the initial term upon mutual agreement.
In January 2019, pursuant to the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, we issued 12,000,000 restricted common shares to 247 with a value of $21,600,000.
CannaPiece Group Inc. Share Exchange Agreement, as Amended, & Subscriptions
On December 18, 2018, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “SEA”) with CannaPiece Group Inc. (“CannaPiece”).
Pursuant to the terms of the SEA, CannaPiece agreed that it would issue to NHL shares representing 25% of CannaPiece’s outstanding shares, which shares are valued at CAD$25,000,000 ($18,672,500) in the aggregate, based on an agreed pre-revenue, post-licensing valuation of CannaPiece in the amount of CAD$100,000,000 ($74,690,000).
In exchange for the issuance of the CannaPiece shares to NHL, the Company agreed to issue to CannaPiece CAD$25,000,000 ($18,672,500) worth of Company restricted common stock. The number of shares of Company common stock to be issued will be based on a per share price of $0.92, as determined by establishing the 30-trading day closing average ($1.15 per share) on October 10, 2018, the execution date of the binding letter of intent between the parties, with a 20% discount to the determined average.
In addition, CannaPiece agreed to execute one or more subscription agreements for Company common stock with an aggregate value of CAD$5,000,000 (approximately $3,734,500) (the “Investment”) no later than January 7, 2019. CannaPiece’s obligation is independent of the closing of the exchange. The parties agreed that the per share price for the subscription agreements will be $0.92 per share, determined by establishing the 30-trading day closing average ($1.15 per share) on October 10, 2018, the execution date of the binding letter of intent among the parties, with a 20% discount to the determined average. Of this aggregate subscription amount, $501,929 was paid prior to execution of the SEA. In addition, on December 18, 2018, the Company accepted a $1,867,250 subscription agreement from CannaPiece for 2,029,620 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, resulting in an effective price per share of $0.92.
We have the right to appoint one board member, with voting rights, to CannaPiece’s board of directors, and CannaPiece has the right to appoint one board member, with voting rights, to the Company’s Board of Directors. As of the closing, the Company and CannaPiece will take such actions as required to expand the size of each board of directors such that the Company and CannaPiece can each appoint one member to the other party’s board of directors.
The parties also agreed that the Company’s shares issued to CannaPiece and the CannaPiece shares issued to NHL pursuant to the terms of the SEA will be held in escrow until the earlier of the termination date (June 1, 2019, as the same may be amended by the parties) or the date on which CannaPiece receives approved Licensed Producer Status under the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its associated regulations.
The SEA may be terminated in certain circumstances including, among others, by the mutual written consent of the parties; and by us, or by CannaPiece, if certain closing conditions have not been met by June 1, 2019.
The parties have agreed to extend the delivery date of the Investment to April 30, 2019.
For the three months ended February 28, 2019 compared to the three months ended February 28, 2018
Revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2019 were $2,200,410, representing an increase of $54,491, or 2.5%, from $2,145,919 for the same period in 2018. The increase in revenue is due to the opening of a new clinic in September 2018 and the relocation of certain clinics, during the summer of 2018, allowing the Company to sell additional services to customers as a result of more spacious facilities.
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Cost of revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2019 were $1,320,740, representing an increase of $13,144, or 1.0%, from $1,307,596 for the same period in 2018. The increase in cost of revenues is principally due the increase in revenue. Cost of revenues as a percentage of revenue was 60.0% for the three months ended February 28, 2019 and 60.9% for same period in 2018. The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of revenue is principally due to slightly lower costs.
Operating costs for the three months ended February 28, 2019 were $958,357, representing a decrease of $1,006,723, or 51.2%, from $1,965,080 for the same period in 2018. The decrease in operating costs is attributed to a decrease in stock-based compensation of $966,751 and a decrease in professional fees.
Interest expense for the three months ended February 28, 2019 was $48,587, representing a decrease of $255,545, or 84.0%, from $304,132 for the same period in 2018. The decrease is due to less debt outstanding as a result of approximately $5.1 million of related party debt being converted to common stock in January 2018.
Net loss for the three months ended February 28, 2019 was $122,980, representing a decrease of $1,253,533, or 91.1%, from $1,376,513 for the same period in 2018. The decrease in net loss is due to the reasons described above.
For the six months ended February 28, 2019 compared to the six months ended February 28, 2018
Revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2019 were $4,512,032, representing an increase of $112,376, or 2.6%, from $4,399,656 for the same period in 2018. The increase in revenue is due to us being able to sell additional services to customers as a result of the acquisition of Executive Fitness Leaders in December 2017, the opening of a new clinic in September 2018, and the relocation of certain clinics during the summer of 2018 to more spacious facilities.
Cost of revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2019 were $2,748,823, representing an increase of $33,534, or 1.2%, from $2,715,289 for the same period in 2018. The increase in cost of revenues is principally due to the increase in revenue. Cost of revenues as a percentage of revenue was 60.9% for the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 61.7% for same period in 2018. The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of revenue is principally due to slightly lower costs.
Operating costs for the six months ended February 28, 2019 were $2,057,248, representing a decrease of $926,246, or 31.0%, from $2,983,494 for the same period in 2018. The decrease in operating costs is attributed to a decrease in stock-based compensation of $1,038,570 offset by an increase in payroll and rental fees.
Interest expense for the six months ended February 28, 2019 was $94,908, representing a decrease of $343,377, or 78.3%, from $438,285 for the same period in 2018. The decrease is due to less debt outstanding as a result of approximately $5.1 million of related party debt being converted to common stock in January 2018.
Net loss for the six months ended February 28, 2019 was $379,564, representing a decrease of $1,357,637, or 78.2%, from $1,737,201 for the same period in 2018. The decrease in net loss is due to the reasons described above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, for the six months ended February 28, 2019, the Company had a net loss of $379,564.
During the six months ended February 28, 2019, the Company used cash in operating activities of $459,540 compared to $474,933 for the same period in 2018. The principal reason for the decrease is the decrease in net loss incurred during the six months ended February 28, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018, changes in non-cash expenses of depreciation and stock-based compensation and changes in working capital accounts during the six months ended February 28, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
During the six months ended February 28, 2019, the Company used cash in investing activities of $301,871 compared to $82,646 for the same period in 2018. The principal reason for the change is the increase of amounts loaned for other receivables and of investment in leasehold improvements during the six months ended February 28, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
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During the six months ended February 28, 2019, the Company generated cash of $2,437,547 from financing activities compared to cash used in financing activities of $270,511 for the same period in 2018. The principal reason for the change is the sale of shares of common stock for $2,579,923 during the six months ended February 28, 2019, and the decrease of repayments of amounts due to related parties of $121,027. During the six months ended February 28, 2018 there were no sales of shares of common stock.
On November 16, 2018, the Company accepted a $30,000 subscription agreement from an accredited investor residing outside the United States for the sale of 17,647 shares of restricted common stock, resulting in an effective price per share of $1.70. The shares were issued on November 20, 2018.
Also on November 16, 2018, the Company accepted a $501,929 subscription agreement from an accredited investor residing outside the United States for the sale of 545,575 shares of restricted common stock, resulting in an effective price per share of $0.92. The shares were issued on November 20, 2018.
On December 18, 2018, the Company accepted a $1,867,250 subscription agreement from an accredited investor residing outside the United States for the sale of 2,029,620 shares of restricted common stock, resulting in an effective price per share of $0.92. The shares were issued on December 20, 2018.
On January 15, 2019, the Company accepted a $180,744 subscription agreement from an accredited investor residing outside the United States for the sale of 115,271 shares of restricted common stock, resulting in an effective price per share of $1.57. The shares were issued on January 18, 2019.
On April 3, 2019, the Company accepted a $149,740 subscription agreement from an accredited investor residing outside the United States for the sale of 116,078 shares of restricted common stock, resulting in an effective price per share of $1.29. The shares were issued on April 5, 2019.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
We believe that the following critical policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our financial statements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated 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 disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
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Noncontrolling Interest
The Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidation, which governs the accounting for and reporting of non-controlling interests (“NCIs”) in partially owned consolidated subsidiaries and the loss of control of subsidiaries. Certain provisions of this standard indicate, among other things, that NCIs be treated as a separate component of equity, not as a liability, that increases and decreases in the parent’s ownership interest that leave control intact be treated as equity transactions rather than as step acquisitions or dilution gains or losses, and that losses of a partially owned consolidated subsidiary be allocated to the NCI even when such allocation might result in a deficit balance.
The net income (loss) attributed to the NCI is separately designated in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income (loss).
Revenue Recognition
Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“Topic 606”), became effective for the Company on March 1, 2018. The Company’s revenue recognition disclosure reflects its updated accounting policies that are affected by this new standard. The Company applied the “modified retrospective” transition method for open contracts for the implementation of Topic 606. As sales are and have been primarily from providing healthcare services, and the Company has no significant post-delivery obligations, this new standard did not result in a material recognition of revenue on the Company’s accompanying consolidated financial statements for the cumulative impact of applying this new standard. The Company made no adjustments to its previously-reported total revenues, as those periods continue to be presented in accordance with its historical accounting practices under Topic 605, Revenue Recognition.
Revenue from providing healthcare services are recognized under Topic 606 in a manner that reasonably reflects the delivery of its services to customers in return for expected consideration and includes the following elements:
● | executed contracts with the Company’s customers that it believes are legally enforceable; | |
● | identification of performance obligations in the respective contract; | |
● | determination of the transaction price for each performance obligation in the respective contract; | |
● | allocation the transaction price to each performance obligation; and | |
● | recognition of revenue only when the Company satisfies each performance obligation. |
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These five elements, as applied to healthcare services, the Company’s sole revenue category, is summarized below:
● | Healthcare services - gross service revenue is recorded in the accounting records at the time the services are provided on an accrual basis at the provider’s established rates, regardless of whether the provider expects to collect that amount. The Company reserves a provision for contractual adjustment and discounts that are deducted from gross service revenue. The Company reports revenues net of any sales, use and value added taxes. |
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. FASB ASC Topic 718 requires companies to measure compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation at fair value at the grant date and recognize the expense over the requisite service period. The Company recognizes in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to employees and non-employees.
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share is calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS assumes that all dilutive securities are converted. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Comprehensive Income
U.S. GAAP generally requires recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Certain statements, however, require entities to report specific changes in assets and liabilities, such as gain or loss on foreign currency translation, as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet. Such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The functional currency of the Company’s Canadian subsidiaries is the Canadian dollar. Translation gains (losses) are classified as an item of other comprehensive income in the stockholders’ equity section of the balance sheet.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other than Inventory, which requires the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs. ASU 2016-16 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this ASU on its financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and requires expanded disclosures about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this ASU on its financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under current U.S. GAAP and replace it with a principle-based approach for determining revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 will require that companies recognize revenue based on the value of transferred goods or services as they occur in the contract. The ASU also will require additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted only in annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods therein. Entities will be able to transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company adopted this ASU beginning on March 1, 2018 and used the modified retrospective method of adoption. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.
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Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards could have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements. As new accounting pronouncements are issued, we will adopt those that are applicable under the circumstances.
Recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of February 28, 2019. Based upon such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that, as of February 28, 2019, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as required under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or 15d-15 of the Exchange Act that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Except as set forth herein, as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business, to which we are a party or which our property is the subject. In addition, none of our officers, directors, affiliates or 5% stockholders (or any associates thereof) is a party adverse to us, or has a material interest adverse to us, in any material proceeding.
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On December 18, 2018, the Company sold 2,029,620 restricted shares of common stock to an accredited investor for a purchase price of $1,867,250. The shares were issued on December 20, 2018.
On January 15, 2019, the Company sold 115,271 restricted shares of common stock to an accredited investor for a purchase price of $180,744. The shares were issued on January 18, 2019.
In January 2019, the Company issued 12,000,000 restricted shares of common stock to 247 pursuant to the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement. The shares had a value of $21,600,000.
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On February 26, 2019, the Company issued 458,349 restricted shares of its common stock to Cloud DX in connection with entry into a software license agreement. Such shares had a value of CAD$1,000,000 (approximately $758,567 as of February 26, 2019).
The above sales were made pursuant to an exemption from registration as set forth in Regulation S under the Securities Act. The issuances involved an offer and sale of securities outside the United States. The offers and sales were made in offshore transactions and no directed selling efforts were made by the issuer, a distributor, their affiliates or any persons acting on their behalf.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
There have been no defaults in any material payments during the covered period.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
(a) None.
(b) There have been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors since the Company last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(3) of Regulation S-K.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized:
NOVO INTEGRATED SCIENCES, INC. | ||
Dated: April 11, 2019 | By: | /s/ Robert Mattacchione |
Robert Mattacchione | ||
Chief Executive Officer | ||
By: | /s/ Klara Radulyne | |
Klara Radulyne | ||
Principal Financial Officer |
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