ONDINE BIOMEDICAL
INC.
("Ondine Biomedical", "Ondine" or the "Company")
2023 Full Year Results and
Annual Report
Ondine Biomedical Inc. (AIM:OBI),
a leading provider of light-activated antimicrobial technology to
treat and prevent hospital infections, is pleased to announce its
audited results for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Note: All figures are expressed in
Canadian Dollars, unless otherwise stated.
Carolyn Cross, CEO:
"2023 was a year of rapid
commercial growth. Building on successful outcomes in our initial
Canadian beta sites, we achieved our target goal of 10 new hospital
deployments. Of note is the first adoption of Steriwave within the
NHS in the UK at Pontefract Hospital (Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching
Trust). We also made significant progress towards Phase 3 clinical
trial preparation and US launch readiness. Following a Type C
meeting with the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA),
protocols, budgets and timelines have also now been finalized. Our
goal is to secure funding to commence the trial later this year,
while continuing to accelerate our commercial progress in key
territories in Europe and North America."
2023 Highlights:
·
Revenues of $1.2 million (2022: $0.6
million).
·
Gross margin improved to 58% (2022:
45%).
·
Operating loss reduced to $14.8 million (2022:
$18.8 million).
·
Net earnings (loss) per share of ($0.07) (2022:
($0.10)).
·
10 new hospital deployments over the year
(+167%), to a total of 16 hospitals, including the first NHS Trust
hospital in the UK. Another 7 hospitals were added in Q1 2024,
representing a nearly four-fold increase in the number of hospital
sites deploying Steriwave since the beginning of 2023. The Company
targets 20-25 total new deployments for 2024.
·
Manufacturing capacity significantly increased to
support the planned Phase 3 clinical trial and anticipated post-FDA
approval sales.
·
Appointed senior pharma executive with extensive
clinical trials experience, Dr. Simon Sinclair, as Chief Medical
Officer to lead the Phase 3 clinical trial efforts.
Annual Report: the
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 is available on
the company's website at http://www.ondinebio.com/investors/reports-documentation/.
Live Presentation: Dr.
Nicolas Loebel, President and Chief Technology Officer of the
Company, will provide a live presentation relating to the Full Year
Results via Investor Meet Company on 10 June 2024, 16:30 BST (08:30
Pacific time). The presentation is open to all existing and
potential shareholders. Questions can be submitted pre-event via
your Investor Meet Company dashboard up until 9 June 2024, 09:00
BST (01:00 Pacific time), or at any time during the live
presentation. The recording and related
slides will be made available after the presentation on the
Company's website:
www.ondinebio.com/investors/reports-documentation/.
Annual General Meeting: as
per the
Notice of AGM, the Company's
Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on 28 June
2024.
Enquiries:
Ondine Biomedical
Inc.
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Carolyn Cross,
CEO
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About Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Ondine Biomedical Inc. is a
clinical Canadian life sciences company and leader in
light-activated antimicrobial therapies (also known as
'photodisinfection'). Ondine has a pipeline of investigational
products, based on its proprietary photodisinfection technology, in
various stages of development.
Ondine's nasal photodisinfection
system has a CE mark in Europe and the UK and is approved in Canada
and several other countries under the name Steriwave®.
In the US, it has been granted Qualified
Infectious Disease Product designation and Fast Track status by the
FDA and is currently undergoing clinical trials for regulatory
approval. Products beyond nasal
photodisinfection include therapies for a variety of medical
indications such as chronic sinusitis, ventilator-associated
pneumonia, burns and other indications.
Chair & Chief
Executive's statement
We are pleased to share the
progress that Ondine Biomedical has made in advancing our mission
to revolutionize infection prevention and control in healthcare
settings. The need and potential for our light-activated
antimicrobial technology has never been greater. Alongside our work
to advance the launch of our Phase 3 clinical trial in the USA,
corporate efforts were focused on driving commercialisation in
other approved markets.
The burden of more drug-resistant
infections, large and growing surgical backlogs, and rising demand
for healthcare resources due to aging demographics continue to
strain post pandemic, global hospital systems. Society's need for
better infection control and cost avoidance is acute and is
galvanising health practitioners into action. Hospital infections
account for as much as 6% of public sector budgets in the EU, while
in the USA, many hospitals have been operating at a loss and
therefore need to mitigate against avoidable, costly infections
that also inhibit patient outcomes.
Against this backdrop, Ondine is
introducing an effective new approach to infection control. We
believe that our therapies will become the new standard of care as
they save time, money, and improve patient outcomes without
generating resistance. The challenge with creating new medical
therapies that will become the new standard of care is that the
process takes time. In addition to unequivocal demonstrations of
safety and efficacy, there must be clear evidence of a rapid return
on investment through significant costs savings, ease of use and
integration into current workflows, and high acceptance rates by
health professionals and patients. Ondine has already invested
significant time and effort to provide this evidence and continues
to work on all these fronts to support further adoption of its
technology.
Over the past decade, Ondine has
been able to demonstrate significant cost savings and improved
patient outcomes that yielded rapid return on hospital investment.
Ondine's successful initial large hospital implementations in
Canada are now generating strong endorsements and additional
clinical data to support our high growth goals.
During the year, researchers at
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) published their 14-year study
involving almost 13,500 patients determining that our Steriwave
nasal decolonisation should be included in all elective and
emergent spine presurgical standard of care protocols. Rarely does
a study conclude with a recommendation of a new technology for
routine use as standard of care. It is a finding that we are
especially proud of and from which we will significantly benefit as
we get closer to accessing the large US market. Moreover, the VGH
researchers estimated average savings of almost $2,600 per spine
surgery patient as result of the sustained 67% reduction in spine
surgery infection rate. Very few new products come to market with
such a long and impressive track record.
Commercial traction is building
Building on our considerable real
world clinical experience and recent investments in enhancing our
sales processes, our commercial momentum has
accelerated.
During the fiscal year 2023, we
achieved our target for new hospital installations, adding 10 new
hospitals, marking a 167% growth in total hospital deployments
year-over-year. This momentum continues with the addition of seven
new hospitals through the first quarter of this year, bringing the
total deployments to 23 hospitals-a 44% increase from the year end
and nearly four-fold the number of hospitals at the end of 2022.
Additionally, sales per hospital deployment is increasing as
initial pilot deployments in new hospitals have expanded to other
surgical indications with time and experience. Retention of
hospital accounts is 100% to date.
Of the seven new hospitals since
year end, four of these are non-Canadian deployments as the initial
pilots in new markets yielded their expected outcomes. In the UK,
strategic inroads were made into the National Health Service (NHS)
with the accelerated adoption by two hospitals-Pontefract and
Pinderfields hospitals-in the Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust as a
result of strong initial results combined with the excellent
responses to Steriwave by healthcare professionals and patients.
This adoption preceded the results of health economic data from the
pilot trial that commenced at the Pontefract Hospital in 2023.
Ondine has partnered with the Trust and Health Innovation Yorkshire
and Humber to conduct a health economic analysis to help support
the adoption of Steriwave across the NHS. Discussions are underway
with NHS Supply Chain to have Steriwave listed as a qualified
product, enabling rapid access for every NHS trust via the
electronic purchasing portal. Additionally, HCA Healthcare UK has
approved Steriwave for use in its UK based hospitals. HCA UK, a
leading private world-class healthcare provider in the UK with 30
facilities, is a subsidiary of HCA Healthcare (USA).
In Spain, the first three
hospitals are now implementing Steriwave including at Hospital
Universitario La Paz (HULP) a large tertiary hospital in Madrid
with 1,308 beds. The Hospital Universitario La Paz is recognized as
a centre of reference and health excellence and is considered one
of the top three public hospitals with the best reputation in
Spain.
Clinical Advancements
Following a Type C meeting with
the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) last September, the
clinical trial protocol for the Steriwave Phase 3 study has been
finalized with regulatory input and in close collaboration with HCA
Healthcare, Ondine's US clinical trial partner. Budgets have been
finalized to run the trial at 14 HCA hospital sites with a circa
5,000-patient group-randomized crossover study, comparing
standard-of-care infection prevention practices with and without
Steriwave.
The company is accelerating its
plans to pursue the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) market with its
Steriwave nasal decolonisation therapy following expressions of
interest by hospitals to reduce their high ICU mortality and
infection rates. Having established a solid safety and efficacy
profile in over 150,000 patients, healthcare professionals, and
enterprise workers, the ICU application represents an opportunity
to significantly increase the addressable market and further
accelerate growth.
Financial Performance
On the financial front, we are
striving to attain our profitability goals by early 2026. To this
end, we are pleased to report that in 2023, revenues nearly doubled
and operating costs were reduced by 19%. The cost of goods sold
continued to fall, increasing gross margins, as we improved scale
and efficiencies.
We have implemented capacity and
next generation product designs to enable initial US launch
roll-outs and can further reduce COGS at this scale. As reiterated
in our announcement of 8 May 2024, the Company raised over $6
million in capital to support our working capital requirements for
our continued growth. Ondine is in discussions with strategic
partners as well as non-dilutive funding sources to support the
clinical trial and commercial development plans.
We are committed to driving
innovation, advancing patient care, and delivering sustainable
value to all our stakeholders. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to
our shareholders, partners, suppliers, and dedicated employees for
their unwavering support and commitment to our shared vision of a
world with photodisinfection products in every hospital.
Sincerely,
Jean Charest
Chairman
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Carolyn Cross
Chief Executive Officer
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Financial
Review
Ondine's focus and execution in
2023 were on making significant strides in both our clinical and
commercial endeavors, setting a strong foundation for future
growth. The year showcased notable achievements and included a $4.9
million fundraise towards year-end to support ongoing
commercialisation. We remain steadfast in our commitment to
disciplined cost control and a process-driven approach to
growth.
Efficiency and operational
excellence are priorities as we continually optimize resource
allocation and seek to maximize returns on investment. This prudent
financial management strategy underscores Ondine's dedication to
sustainable growth and long-term value creation for
shareholders.
As we move into 2024, our
commercial momentum, strategic investments in clinical trials and
international expansion, alongside disciplined cost control,
position us well for sustained growth and value
creation.
Post period end the Company raised
a further $6.0 million in gross proceeds through the issue of new
shares.
Revenue
Revenue for the year ended
December 31, 2023, was $1.2 million (2022: $0.6 million), almost
doubling year-over-year, driven by heightened market adoption with
10 new hospital deployments, a significant shortening of the sales
cycle, and a tailwind of public health guidelines recommending
nasal decolonisation.
Research and development expenditure
Research and development expenses
for the year were $5.1 million (2022: $6.3 million). We are
currently in the final stages of our Phase 3 preparation activities
having completed the majority of the preparation in 2023. We are
targeting to commence our Phase 3 clinical trial in H2 2024. In
2023, we substantially completed the development of our 2nd
Generation Nasal Illuminator, and we are preparing for its
commercial launch in 2024.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative
expenses were $8.0 million (2022: $10.9 million). During 2023 we
remained focused on disciplined discretionary spending, emphasising
runway extension, which has continued in 2024. 2023 figures
included various credits, such as IRS reimbursements, that
management believes are non-recurring in 2024 ($0.8million).
Share-based costs decreased by $0.8 million in 2023 to $0.6 million
(2022: $1.4 million).
Marketing and sales expenses
The Company's marketing and sales
expenses were $1.8 million (2022: $1.4 million). Our continued
investment in refining business processes allowed our revenue to
nearly double year-on-year while Sales & Marketing costs only
increased by 28%. We have seen operational efficiencies resulting
in the shortening of the sales cycle and lower customer acquisition
costs, as we remain disciplined with our spending during this
period of rapid growth.
Liquidity, cash and cash equivalents
At year-end, the Company held $3.0
million in cash and cash equivalents and $0.2 million of restricted
cash (2022: $13.1 million and $0.1 million respectively). During
the year, the net cash outflow from operating activities was $13.7
million (2022: $16.3 million) against an operating loss of $14.8
million (2022: $18.8 million). The Company is in detailed
discussions with a variety of potential sources of
capital.
Kwong Choo
Interim Chief Financial
Officer
Consolidated Financial
Statements
The following are the Company's
audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
They are also included in the 2023 Annual Report available for
download on the Company's website at www.ondinebio.com/investors/reports-documentation.
All amounts are in Canadian Dollars, unless otherwise
stated.
Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial
Position
(In thousands of Canadian
dollars)
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Notes
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31
December
2023
$
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31
December
2022
$
|
Assets
|
|
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Current assets
|
|
|
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Cash
|
|
2,981
|
13,125
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Restricted cash
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3
|
157
|
147
|
Accounts and other
receivables
|
4,
17
|
326
|
182
|
Inventory
|
5
|
1,066
|
1,294
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Prepaid expenses and
deposits
|
6
|
220
|
381
|
|
|
4,750
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15,129
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Non-current assets
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment
|
7
|
949
|
1,404
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Other assets
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6
|
35
|
36
|
|
|
984
|
1,440
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Total Assets
|
|
5,734
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16,569
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Liabilities
|
|
|
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Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and other
liabilities
|
8,
17
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3,108
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3,548
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Current portion of lease
liability
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9
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382
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359
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|
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3,490
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3,907
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Non-current liabilities
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|
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Lease liability
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9
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159
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537
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Other long-term
liabilities
|
10
|
|
481
|
|
|
159
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1,018
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Total Liabilities
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3,649
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4,925
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Equity
|
|
|
|
Share capital
|
11
|
239,647
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235,042
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Contributed surplus
|
14
|
10,528
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10,528
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Reserves
|
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18,244
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17,996
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Deficit
|
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(266,334)
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(251,922)
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Total Shareholders' Equity
|
|
2,085
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11,644
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
|
|
5,734
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16,569
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Going concern - Note 1;
Commitments and contingencies - Note 15; Subsequent events - Note
23
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive
Loss
(In thousands of Canadian dollars,
except share and per share amounts)
Year
ended December 31,
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|
Notes
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2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Revenue
|
14,16
|
1,203
|
638
|
Cost of goods sold
|
18
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(500)
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(351)
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Gross margin
|
|
703
|
287
|
Expenses
|
19
|
|
|
General and
administration
|
|
8,010
|
10,909
|
Research and
development
|
|
5,140
|
6,280
|
Marketing and sales
|
|
1,788
|
1,401
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
7
|
570
|
460
|
|
|
15,508
|
19,050
|
Loss from operations
|
|
(14,805)
|
(18,763)
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
|
Government loan
forgiveness
|
10
|
436
|
-
|
Accretion and interest
expense
|
|
(38)
|
(30)
|
Interest income
|
|
242
|
191
|
Loss on disposal of property and
equipment
|
|
(99)
|
(82)
|
Loss on write-down of prepaid
expenses
|
6
|
-
|
(1,330)
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
(7)
|
4
|
Foreign exchange gain
(loss)
|
|
(141)
|
638
|
|
|
393
|
(609)
|
Net loss for the year
|
|
(14,412)
|
(19,372)
|
Other comprehensive
loss
|
|
|
|
Exchange differences on
translation of foreign operations (1)
|
|
1
|
(85)
|
Total comprehensive loss
|
|
(14,411)
|
(19,457)
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted
|
|
($0.07)
|
($0.10)
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted
|
|
197,111,567
|
194,588,245
|
(1) May be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent periods.
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Equity
(In thousands of Canadian dollars,
except share amounts)
|
Number
of common shares
(Note 11)
|
Share
capital
$
|
Contributed surplus
$
|
Share-based payment reserve
$
|
Currency
translation reserve
$
|
Accumulated Deficit
$
|
Equity
$
|
Balance, January 1, 2022
|
194,584,524
|
235,037
|
10,528
|
17,034
|
(398)
|
(232,544)
|
29,657
|
Issuance of share capital for
shares of Sinuwave Technologies Corporation
|
8,333
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(6)
|
(1)
|
Share-based payments - Note
12
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,445
|
-
|
-
|
1,445
|
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(85)
|
(19,372)
|
(19,457)
|
Balance, December 31, 2022
|
194,592,857
|
235,042
|
10,528
|
18,479
|
(483)
|
(251,922)
|
11,644
|
Balance, January 1, 2023
|
194,592,857
|
235,042
|
10,528
|
18,479
|
(483)
|
(251,922)
|
11,644
|
Issuance of share capital upon
financing - Note 11
|
31,691,663
|
4,912
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4,912
|
Issuance of share capital for
services rendered - Note 11
|
390,550
|
370
|
-
|
(370)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Issuance of share capital for
employee compensation - Note 11
|
78,719
|
23
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
23
|
Share issuance costs - Note
11
|
-
|
(700)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(700)
|
Share-based payments - Note
12
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
617
|
-
|
-
|
617
|
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
(14,412)
|
(14,411)
|
Balance, December 31,
2023
|
226,753,789
|
239,647
|
10,528
|
18,726
|
(482)
|
(266,334)
|
2,085
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of Canadian
dollars)
|
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
Notes
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Cash flows from (used in) operating
activities
|
|
|
|
Net loss for the year
|
|
(14,412)
|
(19,372)
|
Adjustments for non-cash
items:
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of right-of-use
assets
|
7
|
375
|
274
|
Depreciation and amortization of
other property and equipment and intangible assets
|
7
|
212
|
219
|
Accretion and interest
expense
|
|
38
|
30
|
Share-based payments
|
12
|
617
|
1,445
|
Non-cash salary
compensation
|
14
|
23
|
-
|
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain)
loss
|
|
101
|
(478)
|
Government loan
forgiveness
|
|
(436)
|
-
|
Loss on disposal of property and
equipment
|
|
99
|
82
|
Loss on write-down of prepaid
expenses
|
6
|
-
|
1,330
|
Other
|
|
28
|
23
|
Changes in non-cash working
capital
|
20
|
(298)
|
102
|
Net cash used in operating activities
|
|
(13,653)
|
(16,345)
|
Cash flows from (used in) financing
activities
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
-
|
(23)
|
Repayment of lease
obligations
|
|
(387)
|
(252)
|
Repayment of government
loan
|
|
(40)
|
-
|
Proceeds from issuance of common
shares
|
|
4,912
|
-
|
Share issuance costs
|
|
(700)
|
-
|
Net cash from financing activities
|
|
3,785
|
(275)
|
Cash flows used in investing activities
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property and
equipment
|
7
|
(177)
|
(311)
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
(177)
|
(311)
|
Net decrease in cash and
restricted cash
|
|
(10,045)
|
(16,931)
|
Effect of foreign exchange rate
change on cash and restricted cash
|
|
(89)
|
335
|
Cash and restricted cash,
beginning of year
|
|
13,272
|
29,868
|
Cash and restricted cash, end of year
|
|
3,138
|
13,272
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow
information
|
20
|
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of Canadian
dollars)
Cash and restricted cash are comprised
of:
|
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Cash
|
|
2,981
|
13,125
|
Restricted cash
|
|
157
|
147
|
Cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash, end of year
|
|
3,138
|
13,272
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Year ended December 31, 2023 and
2022
(In thousands of Canadian dollars,
except as otherwise indicated)
1. Nature of operations and
going concern
Ondine Biomedical Inc. (the
"Company") was incorporated under the British Columbia Business
Corporations Act on September 9, 1996. The Company is a
biotechnology company engaged in the development and
commercialization of innovative anti-infective therapies covering a
broad spectrum of bacterial, fungal and viral infections primarily
using antimicrobial photodynamic therapy ("aPDT") as a platform
technology for its products, which are used as an alternative to
the use of antibiotics. The Company's aPDT products employ
laser-based activation of proprietary compounds to treat a wide
range of medical infections. The address of the Company's corporate
office is 888-1100 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The common shares of the Company are listed on
the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange under the symbol
"OBI.L".
These consolidated financial
statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which
assumes the Company will be able to meet its obligations and
continue its operations in the normal course of business for at
least twelve months from December 31,
2023.
The Company has a history of
incurring significant losses and as at December 31, 2023, had an
accumulated deficit of $266,334 (December
31, 2022 - $251,922). As at December 31, 2023, the Company had a
cash and cash equivalents balance of $2,981 (December 31, 2022 -
$13,125) and a positive working capital balance of $1,260 (December
31, 2022 - $11,222). In the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used
in operating activities totaled $13,653 (December 31, 2022 -
$16,345).
The Company's ability to continue
as a going concern is dependent on its ability to develop
profitable operations and/or to continue to obtain the necessary
financing to meet its corporate expenditures and discharge its
liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company will need
to raise funds through public or private equity and/or debt
financings. Although the Company has been successful in raising
finance in the past there can be no assurance that it will be
successful in the future. If the Company is unable to generate
positive cash flows or obtain adequate financing, the Company may
need to curtail operations. These factors give rise to material
uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial
statements do not give effect to adjustments to carrying values and
to the classification of assets and liabilities that would be
required if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern
and such adjustments could be material.
2. Basis of
preparation
(a) Statement of compliance
These consolidated financial
statements have been presented in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS Accounting
Standards").
Certain comparative figures have
been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.
The reclassifications have no effect on the previously reported
assets, liabilities and previously reported net loss for the year
ended December 31, 2022.
The consolidated financial
statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of
Directors on June 6, 2024.
(b) Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a
going concern basis under the historical cost basis as stated in
the accounting policies. The expenses within the consolidated
statements of loss and comprehensive loss are presented by
function. Refer to Note 19 for details of expenses by
nature.
(c) Functional and presentation currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian
dollars. The parent company's functional currency is Canadian
dollars while the functional currency of the Company's subsidiaries
are their respective local currencies, except Ondine International
Holdings Ltd and Ondine International A.G. whose functional
currencies are United States dollars.
(d) Use of estimates, assumptions and
judgments
The preparation of
consolidated financial statements requires
management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect
the application of accounting policies and the amounts reported in
the consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures.
Although these estimates are based on management's knowledge of
current events and actions the Company may undertake in the future,
actual results may differ from the estimates and the differences
may be material.
Estimates and underlying
assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to
accounting estimates, if any, are recognized in the year in which
the estimates are revised and in any future years affected.
Significant judgments, estimates and assumptions used in applying
the Company's accounting policies that have the most significant
effects on the amounts in the consolidated financial statements are
summarized below.
Significant judgments:
Going concern
Management applied judgment in
determining that there are material uncertainties related to events
or conditions that may cast significant doubt upon the entity's
ability to continue as a going concern. The assessment of the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern and to raise
sufficient funds to pay for its ongoing corporate expenditures,
discharge its liabilities for the ensuing year, and to fund planned
development and commercialization of its products, involves
significant judgment based on historical experience and other
factors including expectation of future events that are believed to
be reasonable under the circumstances.
Revenue recognition
Determining whether the goods are
considered distinct performance obligations requires judgment.
Management exercises judgment to evaluate these
arrangements to determine whether the goods are considered distinct
performance obligations that should be accounted for separately
from each other. A good is distinct if the customer can benefit
from it on its own or together with other readily available
resources and the Company's promise to transfer the good is
separately identifiable from other promises in the contract.
Management has determined that the goods are distinct performance
obligations. Where a contract consists of more than one performance
obligation, revenue is allocated to each based on their standalone
selling price.
Estimates, assumptions, and changes in
estimates:
Bonus accrual
During the twelve months ended
December 31, 2023, the Company reassessed the initial estimates of
the employees and managements' performance against the established
criteria, leading to a change in estimate of the bonus accrual.
This change primarily reflects the nonperformance of the
established criteria. The effect of these changes on actual bonus
expenses, included in 'research and development' and 'general and
administration', in the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income, is a decrease of $300 and $583, respectively, for
2023.
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory
A significant estimate for the
Company is its allowance for excess and obsolete inventory. The
allowance is based upon management's assessment of a variety of
factors, including, among other things, expected selling prices,
technological change, product obsolescence, regulatory clearance
timeframes, and the demand for the Company's products in the market
as compared to the number of units currently on hand.
Share-based payments
Share-based payment charges are
determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model
("Black-Scholes model") based on estimated fair values of all
share-based awards at the date of grant and are expensed to the
statement of loss and comprehensive loss over each awards' vesting
period. The Black Scholes model utilizes subjective assumptions
such as expected fair value of shares, volatility, expected life of
the options, risk free interest rate, forfeiture rates and
applicable future performance conditions and exercise
patterns.
Share-based compensation provided
to a consultant takes into account the number of warrants expected
to vest based on achieving different milestones in relation to
regulatory approval. It is reasonably possible that future
estimates of the actual outcome and timing may be different than
assumptions used in the preparation of these consolidated financial
statements and a material change in share-based compensation
reflected in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive
loss may occur.
Income taxes
The Company's operations are
conducted in multiple jurisdictions with complex tax laws and
regulations that can require significant interpretation. As such is
the case, the Company and the tax authorities could disagree on tax
filing positions and any reassessment of the Company's filing
positions could result in material adjustments to tax expense,
taxes payable and deferred income taxes.
3. Material
accounting policies
The accounting policies
below have been applied
consistently by the Company and all of its subsidiaries.
(a)
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of the Company and its principal
subsidiaries:
Name
|
Place of
incorporation
|
Functional
currency
|
Percentage of
ownership
|
Ondine Research
Laboratories
|
Washington, United States
|
USD
|
100%
|
Ondine Biomedical U.S.,
Inc.
|
Washington, United States
|
USD
|
100%
|
Champion ENT Products,
Inc.
|
Wyoming,
United States
|
USD
|
100%
|
Advanced Photodynamic
Technologies, Inc.
|
Minnesota, United States
|
USD
|
100%
|
Sinuwave Technologies
Corporation
|
Nevada,
United States
|
USD
|
100%
|
Ondine Biomedical
Limited
|
United
Kingdom
|
GBP
|
100%
|
Ondine International Holdings
Ltd.
|
Barbados
|
USD
|
100%
|
Ondine Bio Inc.
|
Canada
|
CAD
|
100%
|
Ondine International AG
|
Switzerland
|
USD
|
100%
|
Subsidiaries are entities
controlled by the Company. The Company controls an entity when it
is exposed to, or has rights to, variable
returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to
affect those returns though its power over
the entity. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included
in the consolidated financial statements
from the date that control commences until the date that control
ceases. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in the consolidated financial
statements.
b) Foreign currency
The consolidated financial statements
are presented in Canadian dollars.
Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies
are translated to the respective functional currencies of the
Company's subsidiaries at exchange rates as at the dates of the
transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at
the exchange rates in effect at the
reporting date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are
measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated to the
functional currency at the exchange rate in effect when the fair
value was determined. Foreign currency differences are generally
recognized in net income/(loss). Non-monetary items that are
measured based on historical cost in a foreign currency are
translated to the functional currency using the exchange rate in
effect at the date of the transaction giving rise to the
item.
Foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of
foreign operations are translated to the presentation currency
using exchange rates at the reporting date. The income and expenses
of foreign operations are translated to the presentation currency
using the monthly average exchange
rates. Foreign currency differences are
recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss).
(c) Cash and restricted cash
Cash includes cash on hand and
restricted cash deposits relating to the acquisition of common
shares of Ondine International A.G.
(d) Inventory
Inventory cost includes
expenditures incurred in acquiring the inventories, production or
conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing them to their
existing location and condition. In the case of manufactured
inventories, cost includes an appropriate share of production under
normal operating capacity.
Raw materials are recorded at the
lower of cost, determined on a specific item basis, and replacement
cost. Finished goods are recorded at the lower of weighted average
cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the
estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the
estimated costs necessary to make the sale. The Company assesses
the net realizable value of inventory at each reporting
date.
(e) Financial instruments
(i) Financial assets
All financial assets are initially
recorded at fair value and upon initial recognition are classified
as those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through
other comprehensive income ("FVOCI") or profit or loss ("FVTPL"))
or those to be measured at amortized cost. The classification of
financial assets is generally based on the business model in which
a financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow
characteristics. Derivatives embedded in contracts where the host
is a financial asset in the scope of the standard are never
separated. Instead, the hybrid financial instrument as a whole is
assessed for classification.
Financial assets classified as
amortized cost are measured using the effective interest method
less any allowance for impairment. The effective interest method is
a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset and
of allocating interest income over the relevant period.
Financial assets classified as
FVOCI are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses
recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) except for losses
in value that are considered other than temporary or a significant
or prolonged decline in the fair value of that investment below its
cost. Such losses are recorded in the consolidated statements of
loss and comprehensive loss. The Company does not have any
financial assets classified as FVOCI.
Transaction costs associated with
FVTPL financial assets are expensed as incurred while transaction
costs associated with all other financial assets are included in
the initial carrying amount of the asset and amortized to profit or
loss as part of the application of the effective interest
method.
In accordance with IFRS 9,
Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9"), all of the Company's financial
assets, which consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable,
are categorized at amortized cost.
(ii) Financial liabilities
All financial liabilities are
initially recorded at fair value and upon initial recognition are
either designated as FVTPL or classified as amortized
cost.
Financial liabilities classified
as amortized cost are initially recognized at fair value less
directly attributable transaction costs and, after initial
recognition, are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the
effective interest method. Financial liabilities designated as
FVTPL include financial liabilities designated upon initial
recognition as FVTPL. Derivatives are also classified as FVTPL
unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.
Transaction costs on financial liabilities designated as FVTPL are
expensed as incurred. Fair value changes on financial liabilities
designated as FVTPL are recognized through profit or
loss.
(iii) Derecognition of financial assets and
liabilities
Financial assets are derecognized
when the rights to receive cash flows from the assets expire or the
financial assets are transferred and the Company has transferred
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the
financial assets. On derecognition of a financial asset, the
difference between the asset's carrying amount and the sum of the
consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or
loss that had been recognized directly in equity is recognized in
profit or loss.
Financial liabilities are
derecognized when the obligation specified in the relevant contract
is discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the
carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized and the
consideration paid and payable is recognized in profit or
loss.
(f) Property and equipment
Items of property and equipment
are measured at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes any
expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to
the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of
operating in a manner intended by management. Gains and losses on
the disposal of an item of property and equipment are determined by
comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of
property and equipment.
During the twelve months ended
December 31, 2023, the Company conducted a review of its property
and equipment and the timing of which economic benefits are derived
from its use. This resulted in a change in estimate for the
Company's depreciation method from declining balance to
straight-line for the assets under the categories of computer
equipment, laboratory and office equipment, furniture and fixtures,
and manufacturing equipment and tools. The estimated useful lives
of the assets have not changed. The annual effect of these changes
on actual and expected depreciation expenses, included in
'depreciation and amortization' and 'cost of goods sold' in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income, is as
follows.
|
2024
|
2025
|
2026
|
2027
|
Thereafter
|
(Decrease) increase in
depreciation expense
|
44
|
(16)
|
(15)
|
(24)
|
(21)
|
Depreciation is calculated on a
straight-line balance basis over their useful lives and are
generally recognized in profit or loss.
Estimated useful lives of property
and equipment are as follows:
Computer equipment
|
3
years
|
Laboratory and office
equipment
|
3
years
|
Furniture and fixtures
|
5
years
|
Manufacturing equipment and
tools
|
5
years
|
Demonstration equipment
|
5
years
|
Leasehold improvements
|
Term of
lease
|
Right-of-use assets
|
Term of
lease
|
Depreciation methods, useful lives
and residual values are reviewed at the reporting date and adjusted
as appropriate.
(g) Impairment
(i) Impairment of financial
assets
An expected credit loss ("ECL")
model applies to financial assets measured at amortized cost and
debt investments at FVOCI, but not to investments in equity
instruments. The Company's financial assets measured at amortized
cost and subject to the ECL model consist primarily of accounts
receivable.
The Company measures the loss
allowance on accounts receivable at an amount equal to the lifetime
ECL. To measure ECL on a collective basis, trade receivables are
grouped based on similar credit risk and aging. The expected loss
rates are based on the Company's historical credit losses
experienced and are updated to reflect the effects of the current
conditions and forecasts of future conditions that did not affect
the period on which the historical data is based.
Accounts receivable are written off
when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators
that there is no reasonable expectation of recovery include,
amongst others, the failure of a debtor to make contractual
payments for a period of greater than 90 days past due.
(ii) Impairment of non-financial assets
Non-financial assets are subject
to impairment tests whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Where
the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount,
which is the higher of value in use and fair value less costs of
disposal, the asset is written down to its recoverable amount. An
impairment loss is charged to profit or loss.
Where an impairment loss
subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but
only so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the
carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment
loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an
impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or
loss.
For the purposes of assessing
impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there
are separately identifiable cash flows ("cash generating units" or
"CGU"s). These are typically individual properties or
projects.
(h) Share capital
Financial instruments issued by
the Company are treated as equity only to the extent that they do
not meet the definition of a financial liability. Common shares are
classified as equity instruments. Costs incurred to issue shares
are deferred until the shares are issued, at which time these costs
are charged against share capital.
(i) Share-based payments
The Company grants stock options
and warrants to employees, directors, officers and consultants
pursuant to the stock option plan described in Note
12. The fair value method
of accounting for share-based compensation transactions is used.
For graded vested share options,
IFRS 2, Share-based Payment ("IFRS 2") requires the use of the
attribution method, which requires that the Company treat each
installment as a separate share option grant with a different fair
value.
The fair value of
share-based payments to
non-employees is based on the fair value of the goods or services
received, when these can be measured reliably. In the event that no
reliable measurement can be made, the fair value of the options and
warrants granted will be used.
(j) Income taxes
Income tax expense comprises
current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are
recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates
to items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive
income (loss).
Current tax is the expected tax
payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year,
using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting
date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous
years.
Deferred tax is recognized in
respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the
amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is measured at the
tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences
when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right
to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to
income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable
entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle
current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax
assets and liabilities will be
realized simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognized
for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary
differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable
profits will be available against which they can be utilized.
Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are
reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the
related tax benefit will be realized.
(k) Provisions
Provisions are recognized if, as a
result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or
constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is
probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle
the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the
expected future cash outflows at a pre-tax rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks
specific to the liability. Management uses judgment to
estimate the amount,
timing and probability of the liability based on facts known at the
reporting date. The unwinding of the discount is recognized as a
finance cost.
(l) Revenue recognition
The Company generates revenues from
sales of hardware and consumables. Hardware sales consist of
lasers. Consumable sales consist of single use disposable treatment
kits. Product revenues are derived primarily from standard direct
order product sales. The Company has contracts with customers to
deliver both lasers and consumables as part of a single
arrangement.
Revenue is allocated to the
respective performance obligation based on relative transaction
prices and is recognized as goods are delivered to the customer.
Revenue is measured as an amount that reflects the consideration to
which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods
or services.
Revenue from the sale of products
in the normal course of activities is measured at the fair value of
the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and trade
discounts. The Company recognizes revenue when customers obtain control of the product, which is when
transfer of title of ownership of goods have passed and when there
is a present right to payment. Invoices are generated and revenue
is recognized at that point in time.
(m) Government grants and subsidies
Government grants related to income
are presented as part of profit or loss as incurred, either as
other income or deducted from the related expense. A forgivable
loan from the government is treated as a government grant when
there is reasonable assurance that the entity will meet the terms
for forgiveness of the loan. When the criteria for forgiveness has
been satisfied and forgiveness can be reasonably assured, the loan
balance is released to the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income.
(n) Research and development
Expenditure on research
activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific
or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognized in the
Company's consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss as
incurred.
Development activities involve a
plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved
products and processes. Development expenditure is capitalized only
if development costs can be measured reliably, the product or
process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic
benefits are probable, and the Company intends to and has
sufficient resources to complete development and to use or sell the
asset. The expenditure capitalized will include the cost of
materials, direct labor and overhead costs that are directly
attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use. Other
development expenditures are expensed as incurred. Capitalized
development expenditures will be measured at cost less accumulated
amortization and accumulated impairment losses.
To date, all of the research and
development ("R&D") costs have been expensed as all of the
criteria for capitalization have not yet been met.
(o) Loss per share
Basic loss per share is calculated
by dividing the loss for the year attributable to common
shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding
during the year. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential
dilution of securities that could share in earnings of an entity.
For years, where the issue of shares upon
the exercise of stock options and/or warrants would be
anti-dilutive, diluted loss per common share is the equivalent to
basic loss per common share.
(p) New and amended standards adopted by the
group
The Company adopted the
narrow-scope amendments to IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Change in
Accounting Estimates and Errors effective February 1, 2023. These
amendments clarify how companies distinguish changes in accounting
policies from changes in accounting estimates. These amendments had
no material impact on the financial statements.
The Company adopted the
narrow-scope amendments to IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial
Statements effective February 1, 2023. These amendments improve
accounting policy disclosures. These amendments had no material
impact on the financial statements.
(q) New standards and interpretations not yet
adopted
Certain amendments to accounting
standards have been published that are not mandatory for January 1,
2024 reporting periods and have not been early adopted by the
group. These amendments are not expected to have a material impact
on the entity in the current or future reporting periods and on
foreseeable future transactions.
4. Accounts and other
receivables
|
|
December
31,
2023
$
|
December
31,
2022
$
|
Trade receivables
|
|
324
|
133
|
Other receivables
|
|
2
|
49
|
|
|
326
|
182
|
5. Inventory
|
|
December
31,
2023
$
|
December
31,
2022
$
|
Raw materials
|
|
555
|
943
|
Work-in-progress
|
|
118
|
-
|
Finished goods
|
|
393
|
351
|
|
|
1,066
|
1,294
|
During the year ended December 31,
2023, raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods included
in cost of goods sold amounted to $472 (December 31, 2022 - $252).
During the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, inventory valued
at $11 and $69, respectively, was written off and reflected within
cost of goods sold.
6. Prepaids and deposits, and
non-current assets
|
December
31,
2023
$
|
December
31,
2022
$
|
Prepaid insurances
|
154
|
252
|
Lease deposits
|
35
|
36
|
Other prepaid costs
|
66
|
129
|
|
255
|
417
|
Less: Current portion of prepaid
expenses and deposits
|
220
|
381
|
Other non-current
assets
|
35
|
36
|
During the year ended December 31,
2023, the Company wrote-off $nil of prepaid assets that are
unlikely to be realized (December 31, 2022 - $1,330).
7. Property and equipment
The Company's property and
equipment gross carrying amounts and accumulated depreciation were
as follows:
|
Computer
equipment
$
|
Furniture
and fixtures
$
|
Lab and
office equipment
$
|
Leasehold
improvements
$
|
Manufacturing equipment and tools
$
|
Demo
equipment
$
|
Right-of-use
$
|
Total
$
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, January 1, 2022
|
214
|
224
|
382
|
278
|
571
|
378
|
797
|
2,844
|
Additions
|
88
|
16
|
30
|
-
|
177
|
-
|
877
|
1,188
|
Transfers and other
|
-
|
-
|
33
|
-
|
-
|
131
|
-
|
164
|
Disposals and
derecognition
|
(38)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(335)
|
(630)
|
(1,003)
|
Exchange adjustment
|
27
|
6
|
27
|
14
|
33
|
(10)
|
42
|
139
|
Balance, December 31,
2022
|
291
|
246
|
472
|
292
|
781
|
164
|
1,086
|
3,332
|
Additions
|
25
|
-
|
62
|
25
|
65
|
-
|
-
|
177
|
Transfers and other
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
69
|
-
|
69
|
Disposals and
derecognition
|
(176)
|
(193)
|
(275)
|
-
|
(512)
|
-
|
-
|
(1,156)
|
Exchange adjustment
|
(6)
|
(1)
|
(11)
|
(6)
|
(11)
|
-
|
(21)
|
(56)
|
Balance, December 31,
2023
|
134
|
52
|
248
|
311
|
323
|
233
|
1,065
|
2,366
|
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, January 1,
2022
|
171
|
220
|
360
|
278
|
457
|
193
|
564
|
2,243
|
Additions
|
50
|
6
|
24
|
-
|
55
|
83
|
275
|
493
|
Transfers and other
|
-
|
-
|
23
|
-
|
-
|
(20)
|
-
|
3
|
Disposals and
derecognition
|
(38)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(225)
|
(630)
|
(893)
|
Exchange adjustment
|
10
|
4
|
26
|
14
|
15
|
1
|
12
|
82
|
Balance, December 31,
2022
|
193
|
230
|
433
|
292
|
527
|
32
|
221
|
1,928
|
Additions
|
46
|
3
|
36
|
8
|
72
|
47
|
375
|
587
|
Transfers and other
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(7)
|
-
|
(7)
|
Disposals and
derecognition
|
(158)
|
(193)
|
(271)
|
-
|
(435)
|
(1)
|
-
|
(1,058)
|
Exchange adjustment
|
(4)
|
1
|
(8)
|
(5)
|
(7)
|
-
|
(10)
|
(33)
|
Balance, December 31,
2023
|
77
|
41
|
190
|
295
|
157
|
71
|
586
|
1,417
|
Net book value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2022
|
98
|
16
|
39
|
-
|
254
|
132
|
865
|
1,404
|
December 31, 2023
|
57
|
11
|
58
|
16
|
166
|
162
|
479
|
949
|
During the year ended December 31,
2023, depreciation of $17 (December 31, 2022 - $30) was allocated
to cost of goods sold, $nil was allocated to inventory (December
31, 2022 - $3) and $570 to operating expenses (December 31, 2022 -
$460).
8. Accounts payable and other
liabilities
|
|
December
31,
2023
$
|
December
31,
2022
$
|
Accounts payable
|
|
1,363
|
388
|
Accrued liabilities
|
|
1,605
|
1,110
|
Employee related
payables
|
|
69
|
1,970
|
Accrued interest
|
|
71
|
80
|
|
|
3,108
|
3,548
|
9. Lease liability
|
|
|
Office
spaces and facilities
$
|
As at January 1, 2022
|
|
|
242
|
Additions
|
|
|
866
|
Interest accretion
|
|
|
26
|
Lease payments
|
|
|
(252)
|
Exchange adjustment
|
|
|
14
|
As at December 31, 2022
|
|
|
896
|
As at January 1, 2023
|
|
|
896
|
Additions
|
|
|
-
|
Interest accretion
|
|
|
46
|
Lease payments
|
|
|
(388)
|
Exchange adjustment
|
|
|
(13)
|
As at December 31, 2023
|
|
|
541
|
|
|
December
31,
2023
$
|
December
31,
2022
$
|
Current portion
|
|
382
|
359
|
Non-current
|
|
159
|
537
|
Total lease liability
|
|
541
|
896
|
The Company's leases are for
office spaces and a laboratory facility. The expense relating to
variable lease payments not included in the measurement of lease
obligations was $189 (December 31, 2022 - $132). This consists of
variable lease payments for operating costs and property taxes.
Total cash outflow for leases was $577 (December 31, 2022 - $410),
including $342 (December 31, 2022 - $252) of principal payments on
lease obligations.
As at December 31, 2023, the
minimum annual payments under these leases, including an estimate
of operational costs for its office and laboratory premises based
on current costs, is provided below.
10. Other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
represent government guaranteed loans received. The balances of the
government loans are as follows:
|
December
31,
2023
$
|
December
31,
2022
$
|
Paycheck Protection Program
(a)
|
-
|
421
|
Other
|
-
|
60
|
Total other long-term
liabilities
|
-
|
481
|
(a) Paycheck Protection Program
In 2021, Ondine Research
Laboratories, Inc. and Ondine Biomedical U.S., Inc., subsidiaries
of the Company received an unsecured advance of US$311 ($416) under
the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), which is guaranteed by the
Small Business Administration ("US SBA"), pursuant to the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The loan bears
interest at 1% per annum and is repayable, in blended payments,
over a two-year term.
The Company was granted full loan
forgiveness by the US SBA in 2023 for the loan related to Ondine
Research Laboratories and Ondine Biomedical U.S.,Inc. of US$311
($416) and this portion of the loan balance was released to the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income in 2023.
11. Share capital
(a) Common Stock
Authorized
An unlimited number of common
shares without par value.
Issued
As at December 31, 2023, the
Company's issued share capital consisted of 226,753,789 common
shares (December 31, 2022 - 194,592,857).
On May 5, 2023, the Company issued
390,550 common shares in the Company ("the Consideration Shares")
to Hylife pursuant to the services agreement entered into on
December 15, 2020 ("Hylife Service Agreement"). In accordance with
the Hylife Service Agreement, the Consideration Shares being issued
at a price of US$1.53 ($1.94).
On August 23, 2023, the Company
issued 78,719 common shares in the Company to a staff member
pursuant to an annual bonus award at a price of US$0.21
($0.29).
On December 8, 2023 and December
15, 2023, the Company issued 31,691,663 common shares at a price of
£0.09 ($0.16). The Company incurred accounting, legal, advisory and
disbursement costs of $700 directly related to the completion of
the finance raise. The costs incurred were recorded to equity in
the consolidated statement of financial position.
Preferred Stock
Authorized
An unlimited number of
fixed-value, voting, preferred shares, entitled to a non-cumulative
dividend of 6% per annum, redeemable and retractable at
$1/share.
Issued
As at December 31, 2023, the
Company's issued preferred share capital consisted of nil preferred
shares (December 31, 2022 - nil).
12. Share-based payments
(a) Stock Option Plan
On November 1, 2021, the Board of
Directors approved and adopted an amended stock option plan for the
Company which provides for the grant of stock options to directors,
officers, employees and consultants from time to time at the
discretion of the directors. Under the terms of the amended stock
option plan, the maximum number of options authorized for issuance
is 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares in any 10-year
period for any employee' share scheme and the maximum number of
options authorized for issuance is 5% of the issued and outstanding
common shares in any 10-year period for any executive share scheme.
As at December 31, 2023, the maximum number of total options that
can be outstanding are 22,675,379 (December 31, 2022 -
19,459,286).
A summary of the status of the
stock options outstanding is as follows:
|
December
31, 2023
|
December
31, 2022
|
|
Number of
options
|
Weighted average exercise
price
$
|
Number
of options
|
Weighted
average exercise price
$
|
Outstanding, beginning of
year
|
8,070,000
|
1.07
|
6,833,000
|
1.42
|
Options granted
|
50,000
|
0.29
|
2,890,000
|
0.77
|
Options expired
|
(3,705,000)
|
1.20
|
(250,000)
|
(0.90)
|
Options forfeited
|
(508,750)
|
0.81
|
(141,750)
|
1.72
|
Options cancelled
|
(216,250)
|
0.91
|
(1,261,250)
|
2.59
|
Outstanding, end of
year
|
3,690,000
|
0.81
|
8,070,000
|
1.07
|
Exercisable, end of
year
|
1,447,500
|
0.79
|
4,371,250
|
1.13
|
Share-based payments expense for
the year ended December 31, 2023, in the amount of $617 (December
31, 2022 - $1,693) was recorded.
The outstanding options for the
year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows:
Exercise price
|
Number
of options
|
Remaining life (years)
|
$
0.01
|
200,000
|
2.75
|
$
0.29
|
30,000
|
4.24
|
$
0.36
|
330,000
|
3.94
|
$
0.49
|
485,000
|
3.74
|
$
0.90
|
1,070,000
|
2.38
|
$
0.93
|
1,475,000
|
3.10
|
$
3.00
|
100,000
|
2.55
|
$
0.81
|
3,690,000
|
3.03
|
The fair value of stock options
granted during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were
estimated with the Black-Scholes model using the following
assumptions at the time of grant:
|
2023
|
2022
|
Dividend yield
|
0%
|
0%
|
Annualized volatility
|
76%
|
70% -
76%
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
2.96%
|
1.61% -
3.45%
|
Expected life of options
(years)
|
5
|
5
|
Forfeiture rate
|
17%
|
14%
|
Volatility was estimated by using
the historical volatility of other companies that the Company
considers comparable that have trading history and volatility
history. The expected life in years represents the period of time
that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free
interest rate is based on Canadian government benchmark bonds with
a term equal to or a remaining term that approximates the expected
life of the options.
The weighted average fair value of
stock options granted during the twelve months ended December 31,
2023, was $0.18 per option (December 31, 2022 - $0.68). As at
December 31, 2023, stock options outstanding had a remaining
contractual life of 3.03 years (December 31, 2022 - 2.58
years).
(b) Warrants
On May 30, 2020 and December 1,
2021, the Company granted warrants entitling the holders to acquire
common shares of the Company as consideration for ongoing
consulting and advisory services. A summary of the status of the
warrants outstanding is as follows:
|
December
31, 2023
|
December
31, 2022
|
|
Number of
warrants
|
Weighted average exercise
price
$
|
Number
of warrants
|
Weighted
average exercise price
$
|
Outstanding, beginning of
year
|
2,295,845
|
1.08
|
2,795,845
|
1.42
|
Warrants expired
|
-
|
-
|
(500,000)
|
3.00
|
Outstanding, end of
year
|
2,295,845
|
1.08
|
2,295,845
|
1.08
|
Exercisable, end of
year
|
2,295,845
|
1.08
|
2,295,845
|
1.08
|
The expense for the year ended
December 31, 2023 was $nil (December 31, 2022 - $nil). As at
December 31, 2023, warrants outstanding had a remaining contractual
life of 1.0 year (December 31, 2022- 2.0 years).
13. Income
taxes
Income tax expense differs from
the amount that would be computed by applying the federal and
provincial statutory tax rates to the earnings before income taxes.
A reconciliation to the effective tax is as follows:
|
Years
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Loss before income taxes
|
(14,412)
|
(19,372)
|
Statutory income tax
rate
|
27%
|
27%
|
Income tax (recovery)
|
(3,891)
|
(5,230)
|
Non-deductible expenses
|
(317)
|
1,326
|
Tax rate differences
|
875
|
383
|
Other differences
|
1,209
|
(151)
|
Foreign exchange
differences
|
445
|
(1,047)
|
True up: adjustment of provision
to tax return
|
(340)
|
8,146
|
Change in unrecognized deferred
tax assets
|
2,019
|
(3,427)
|
Income tax (recovery)
|
-
|
-
|
Deferred income tax assets are
only recognized to the extent that the realization of tax loss
carry-forwards is determined to be probable. As at December 31,
2023, the Company has not recognized any income tax
assets.
Effective January 1, 2019, the
Canadian federal and British Columbia provincial corporate tax
rates are 15% and 12%, respectively. All deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured at the combined 27% tax rate. As a result
of tax legislation enacted in the U.S. at the end of 2017, the
federal U.S. corporate tax rate applicable to years subsequent to
2017 was substantially reduced.
The Company has unrecognized
deferred tax assets and liabilities as follows:
|
December
31,
2023
$
|
December
31,
2022
$
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
Tax losses carried
forward
|
31,599
|
29,430
|
General Business Credit
|
2,020
|
1,827
|
Other
|
(127)
|
27
|
Amortization of research and
development expenses
|
1,050
|
803
|
Share issue costs
|
982
|
1,214
|
Equipment and leasehold
improvements
|
159
|
140
|
Intangible assets
|
430
|
653
|
Total deferred tax
assets
|
36,113
|
34,094
|
Total deferred tax
liabilities
|
-
|
-
|
Unrecognized deferred tax
asset
|
(36,113)
|
(34,094)
|
Net deferred tax assets
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
The Company has non-capital loss
carryforwards in Canada of $64,238, in the
United States of US$43,521 ($57,561), in
Barbados of US$4,763 ($6,300), in Switzerland of US$2,060 ($2,725)
and in the United Kingdom of GBP£29 ($48), all expiring between 2024 - 2043. The
losses are available to reduce taxable income in Canada, the US,
Barbados and UK respectively. As at
December 31, 2023, the non-capital loss carryforwards that expire
on December 31 of each respective year are as follows:
Expiry date
|
Amount
$
|
Pre-2033
|
44,619
|
2034
|
7,594
|
2035
|
7,078
|
2036
|
3,754
|
2037
|
2,922
|
2038
|
2,878
|
Thereafter until 2043
|
62,027
|
|
130,872
|
14. Related party transactions
(a) Revenues, product shipments
and expenses
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Product sales (i)
|
9
|
9
|
(i)
Product sales for the year ended December 31, 2023
were to a related company. The revenue associated with product
shipments was not recognized due to revenue recognition conditions
not being met, and the cost of the product shipped to a related
company was included in cost of goods sold. The revenue associated
with product shipments will be recognized in a subsequent year(s)
upon invoice payment. For the year ended December 31,
2023, there was $2
(December 31, 2022- $33) of products shipped to a related party
company for which revenue was not recognized.
(b) Compensation of key
management personnel
The Company's key management
personnel have the authority and responsibility for planning,
directing and controlling activities of the Company and consists of
the Company's executive officers and directors.
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Compensation and other short-term
benefits (i),(ii)
|
752
|
2,293
|
Directors' fees (iii)
|
657
|
616
|
Share-based payments
|
90
|
296
|
Consulting expenses
(iv)
|
311
|
-
|
|
1,810
|
3,205
|
(i)
On December 8, 2023, as part of the Company's
finance raise, a bonus of $34 was paid to a key management
personnel in the form of Common Shares.
(ii)
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023,
the Company reassessed the initial estimates of the key
managements' performance against the established criteria, leading
to a change in estimate of the bonus accrual and reduced
compensation and other short-term benefits by $625.
(iii) On December 8, 2023, as part of the Company's finance raise,
directors' fees of $136 were paid in the form of Common
Shares.
(iv) Expenses incurred for consulting services provided by
companies under the control of an officer and a related party of
the Company
(c) Related party balances
|
December 31,
2023
$
|
December
31, 2022
$
|
Included in accounts payable and
other liabilities
|
45
|
714
|
Loans payable to related parties
are due to the personal holding company of the Company's
controlling shareholder. The loans payable to related parties are
unsecured. No amount payable was in respect of services provided.
The related party balances included in
accounts payable and other liabilities consist of bonus payable and
the current portion of loans payable to related parties.
15. Commitments and contingencies
Open purchase order commitments as
at December 31, 2023 were $469 (December 31, 2022 - $887) for the purchase of inventory
and contracted development and clinical services.
The Company and its subsidiaries
may, from time to time, be a party to certain legal disputes and
claims arising from employment, environmental or commercial issues
in the normal course of business. The Company has the following
contingency at December 31, 2023:
(i)
The Company's Barbadian subsidiary held intellectual property in
Barbados until December 22, 2022. As a result of the Barbados
Companies (Economic Substance) Act passed in 2019, the Barbadian
subsidiary must comply with economic substance requirements set out
in the legislation. If the Barbadian subsidiary cannot establish
economic substance in Barbados, the Barbadian subsidiary could be
subject to additional financial penalties and/or could be struck
from the register of companies.
On December 22, 2022, the Company
transferred the intellectual property from the Barbadian subsidiary
to a new Swiss subsidiary via an intercompany sale at a fair value
which was determined by an independent third party. Challenges from
Barbadian, Swiss, Canadian or United States authorities regarding
any of the foregoing, which results in an unfavorable outcome,
could have a material impact on the financial position and
operating results of the Company.
16. Segmented information
Management has determined that the
Company has one reportable operating segment, aPDT
products. This segment accounts for all of the
Company's revenue, cost of goods sold and operating expenses.
Determination of the operating segment was based on the level of
financial reporting to the Company's chief operating decision
makers. Revenues are attributed to the geographic area where the
customer is located.
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Product revenue
|
|
|
Canada
|
1,124
|
596
|
Other
|
79
|
42
|
|
1,203
|
638
|
Revenue from significant customers
are as follows:
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Customer 1
|
625
|
504
|
Customer 2
|
193
|
-
|
Other
|
385
|
134
|
|
1,203
|
638
|
A summary of non-current assets
(excluding other assets) by geographical area based on the location
of the asset is as follows:
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Canada
|
210
|
245
|
United States
|
739
|
1,159
|
|
949
|
1,404
|
17. Financial risk management and financial
instruments
All assets and liabilities for
which fair value is measured or disclosed in the
consolidated financial statements are categorized
within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the
lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement as a whole:
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted market
prices in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities;
Level 2
Valuation techniques for
which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is directly or indirectly observable; and
Level
3 Valuation
techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to
the fair value measurement is not based on observable market
data.
As at December 31, 2023, the carrying values of cash, restricted
cash, accounts and other receivables, and accounts payable and
other liabilities approximate their fair values because of their
nature, relatively short maturity dates.
(a) Management of risks arising from financial
instruments
The overall responsibility for the
establishment and oversight of the Company's risk management
policies resides with the Board of Directors. The Company's risk
management policies are established to identify, analyze and manage
the risks faced by the Company and to implement appropriate
procedures to monitor risks and adherence to established controls.
Risk management policies and systems are reviewed periodically in
response to the Company's activities and to ensure applicability.
The Company, through its financial assets and liabilities, is
exposed to certain risks as follows:
Credit risk
The Company is exposed to credit
risk arising from the possibility that cash held, and accounts
receivable are non-recoverable. However, the Company believes
that its exposure to credit risk in relation to the cash and
receivables is low. All of the cash held by the Company and its
subsidiaries was held with reputable financial institutions. Since
the majority of the Company's customers are considered to have low
default risk and its historical default rate and frequency of
losses are low, the lifetime expected credit loss allowance as at
December 31, 2023 is shown in the table below. The Company's
maximum exposure to credit risk is limited to the carrying amount
of financial assets recognized as at December 31, 2023 and December
31, 2022 summarized below:
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Classes of financial assets -
carrying amounts
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
2,981
|
13,125
|
Restricted cash
|
157
|
147
|
Accounts receivable, net of credit
loss allowance
|
326
|
182
|
|
3,464
|
13,454
|
The aging of the Company's
accounts receivable is as follows:
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Trade accounts receivable, net of
credit loss
allowance
|
|
|
Current
|
231
|
133
|
Past due 1 to 30 days
|
39
|
-
|
Past due 31 to 60 days
|
54
|
-
|
|
324
|
133
|
Other receivables
|
2
|
49
|
|
326
|
182
|
The change in the Company's credit
loss allowance for provision is as follows:
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Balance - beginning of
year
|
864
|
864
|
Credit loss expense - net of
reversals
|
39
|
-
|
Balance - end of year
|
903
|
864
|
Foreign currency risk
The results of the Company's
operations are subject to currency transaction and translation
risks. The fair value of future cash flows of a financial
instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange
rates. The Company operates in Canada, the United States, the
United Kingdom, Barbados, and Switzerland and is exposed to foreign
exchange risk due to fluctuations in the US Dollar ("US$"), Great
British Pound ("GBP"), Barbadian Dollar, and Swiss Franc against
the Canadian dollar. Foreign exchange risk arises from financial
assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the
functional currency of the respective entities. The Company's
primary risk is associated with fluctuations between the US$ and
Canadian dollar, and the GBP and Canadian dollar.
The Company has determined that
the effect of a 10% increase or decrease in the US$ and GBP against
the Canadian dollar on net financial assets and liabilities, as at
December 31, 2023, including cash, accounts receivables, accounts
payable and other liabilities denominated in US$, and GBP would
result in an increase or decrease of approximately $84 (December
31, 2022- $979) in the consolidated statements of loss and
comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31,
2023.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk
that the fair values and future cash flows of the Company will
fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company
did not incur or have any other interest-bearing assets or
liabilities.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that
the Company will not be able to meet its obligations as they fall
due. The Company's objective is to ensure that there is
sufficient liquidity to meet its short-term business requirements,
taking into account its anticipated cash flows from operations and
its holdings of cash. The Company's principal sources of liquidity
are cash provided by operations, related party loans, debt and
equity issuances. The Company projects and monitors its cash
requirements to accommodate changes in liquidity needs (Note
1).
In addition to the commitments in
Note 9 and Note 15, the Company has the following contractual
financial liabilities as at December 31, 2023:
|
Carrying
amount
$
|
Contractual cash flows
$
|
Less
than one year
$
|
More
than one year
$
|
Financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and other
liabilities
|
3,108
|
3,108
|
3,108
|
-
|
|
3,108
|
3,108
|
3,108
|
-
|
18. Cost of goods sold
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Inventory - Note 5
|
472
|
252
|
Inventory write-off - Note
5
|
11
|
69
|
Depreciation - Note 7
|
17
|
30
|
|
500
|
351
|
19. Expenses by nature
General and administration,
research and development, marketing and sales, and depreciation and
amortization expenses are comprised of the following expenses by
nature:
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
$
|
2022
$
|
Salaries and benefits
|
6,170
|
9,172
|
Professional fees, contractors and
consultants
|
4,395
|
3,929
|
Office and lab costs
|
1,228
|
1,483
|
Clinical trial costs
|
1,089
|
1,248
|
Technology costs
|
681
|
423
|
Share based payment
|
617
|
1,445
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
570
|
451
|
Travel and
entertainment
|
431
|
506
|
Advertising and
promotion
|
178
|
229
|
Delivery and logistics
|
110
|
164
|
Bad debt expense
|
39
|
-
|
|
15,508
|
19,050
|
During the year ended December 31,
2023, Ondine Research Laboratories Inc. and Ondine Biomedical U.S.,
Inc. received Employee Retention Credit, a refundable tax credit
for businesses that continued to pay employees while shut down due
to the COVID-19 pandemic from the Internal Revenue Service of
US$344 ($464) (2022 - US$123 ($160)) and recorded it to the
Comprehensive Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss against
salaries and benefits.
During the year ended December 31,
2023, the Company entered into Contribution Agreement with His
Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister
of Agriculture and Agri-Food in which the Company was approved by a
maximum contribution from the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
of $735 for eligible approved expenses for research. During the
year ended December 31, 2023, the Company received $317 and
recorded it to the Comprehensive Statements of Loss and
Comprehensive Loss against salaries and benefits and professional
fees, contractors and consultants.
20. Supplementary cash flow
information
Year
ended December 31,
|
|
2023
|
2022
|
Changes in non-cash working
capital items
|
|
|
Accounts and other
receivables
|
($142)
|
$66
|
Inventory
|
104
|
(337)
|
Prepaid expenses and
deposits
|
160
|
126
|
Accounts payable and other
liabilities
|
(420)
|
247
|
|
($298)
|
$102
|
21. Ultimate controlling party
The Company's CEO is the ultimate
controlling party of the Company, personally owning and/or
controlling through her personal holding company a total of 48.3%
of the issued common shares of the Company as at December 31, 2023
(December 31, 2022 -
55.7%).
On December 8, 2023, as part of
the Company's finance raise, 1,093,770 Common Shares were issued to
the controlling shareholder.
22. Capital management
The Company's objectives when
managing capital are to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations
and adequate funding for growth and capital expenditures while
maintaining an efficient balance between debt and
equity.
The Company's capital consists of
items included in shareholders' equity, debt facilities net of cash
and restricted cash.
In order to facilitate the
management of capital, the Company prepares annual expenditure
budgets that are updated as necessary and dependent on various
factors, including successful deployment of capital and industry
conditions. The annual budgets are approved by the Board of
Directors. The Company is not subject to any externally imposed
capital requirements.
Management believes that existing
cash resources, together with cash generated through operations and
funds raised through public or private equity and/or debt
financings, will generate sufficient liquidity to meet operating
cash requirements for at least the next twelve months.
23. Subsequent
events
1. On January 25, 2024, the
Company announced the grant of 8,940,000 stock options to the
Company's employees and consultants at an exercise price of £0.09
($0.15) in accordance with the Company's stock option plan. The
stock options are exercisable for a period of 5 years and must meet
certain vesting criteria. Of the total granted stock options,
5,790,000 were granted to key management personnel.
2. On April 26, 2024, the
husband of the controlling shareholder and substantial shareholder
in the Company advanced $350,000 as a related party loan. The
related party loan accrued no interest and was unsecured. On May
21, 2024, the Company repaid the related party loan in
full.
3. On May 9, 2024, the
Company issued 50,531,970 common shares of the Company for gross
aggregate proceeds of £3.5 million ($6.0 million). As part of the
Company's finance raise, 1,825,650 Common Shares were issued to the
controlling shareholder, and directors' fees of $271 were paid in
the form of Common Shares.
4. On May 9, 2024, the Company announced the grant of 25,265,978
warrants of the Company at an exercise price of £0.15 ($0.26).
2,039,989 warrants were granted to key management
personnel.