6-K
BetterLife Pharma Inc. (BETRF)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April 2020.
Commission File Number 333-161157
| BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC. |
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| (Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
1275 WEST 6^TH^ AVENUE, #300
VANCOUVER, BC CANADA V6H 1A6
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
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Exhibits:
| 99.1 | Management’s discussion and analysis |
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| 99.2 | Financial statements |
| 99.3 | CEO certification |
| 99.4 | CFO certification |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: June 29, 2020 | By: | /s/ Moira Ong |
| | Name: | Moira Ong |
| | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
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betrf_ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Three Months Ended April 30, 2020
This following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is prepared as of June 29, 2020 and provides a review of the financial condition and results of operations for BetterLife Pharma Inc. (the “Company” or “BetterLife”) for the three months ended April 30, 2020. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and notes thereto for the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee. The financial information presented in this MD&A is derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A contains forward-looking information including the Company’s future plans. The use of any of the words “target”, “plans”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward looking information, including but not limited to statements pertaining to Company’s future plans and management’s belief as to the Company’s potential involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results of the Company and its operations to be materially different from estimated costs or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking information is based on management’s expectations regarding future growth, results of operations, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding for such expenditures), business prospects and opportunities. Forward looking information involves significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to: the risks associated with the commercial viability of any products the Company is in the process of developing, delays or changes in plans with respect to any products, costs and expenses, the risk of foreign exchange rate fluctuations, risks associated with securing the necessary regulatory approvals and financing to proceed with any planned business venture, product development, and risks and uncertainties regarding the potential to economically scale and bring to profitability any of the Company’s current or planned endeavors. Although the Company has attempted to take into account important factors that could cause actual costs or results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause the results of the Company’s business to not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. See the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of this MD&A for a further description of these risks. The forward-looking information included in this MD&A is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
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BUSINESS OVERVIEW
BetterLife is a publicly traded corporation incorporated on June 10, 2002 in the Province of British Columbia, Canada under the name “649186 B.C. Ltd.”. On September 9, 2003, the Company changed its name to “Xerxes Health Corp.”. On June 26, 2007, it changed its name to “Neurokine Pharmaceuticals Inc.”. On April 7, 2015, the Company changed its name to “Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc.” and on December 5, 2019, it changed its name to “BetterLife Pharma Inc.”. The Company’s principal executive office is located at 1275 West 6^th^ Avenue, #300, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6H 1A6. BetterLife’s common shares are traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “BETR”.
BetterLife is a science-based innovative medical wellness company aspiring to offer high-quality preventive and self-care products to its customers. The Company has an agreement, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, BLife Therapeutics Inc. (“BLife”), pursuant to which BLife will acquire worldwide rights (other than in Greater China, Japan and ASEAN countries) to, among other things, manufacture, have manufactured, use, offer for sale and sell AP-003 for all inhalation delivery therapeutic, diagnostic and prophylactic applications related to the COVID-19.
The Company has also invested in the acquisition and licensing of patented drug delivery technologies and has developed and tested differentiated cannabis formulations. Its products will be manufactured at current Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) accredited facilities in Canada (50,000-sq. ft. cGMP facility located in Montreal, Quebec) and United States. The Company’s premium branded product line includes tablets, capsules and soft gels, bulk powder, stick packs, infused beverages, oral solutions, lotions, creams, gels, gums, mints, candies and intimate lubricant.
The Company’s management team has implemented a business-minded and cost-conscious approach to product research and development and will use contract development and manufacturing organizations on a fee for service basis to perform any research, development or production that is required.
Business Developments
In June 2020, BetterLife effected a consolidation of its issued and outstanding common shares on a ten (10) old for one (1) new common share. References to common shares in this report have been adjusted for the consolidation. Exercise or conversion prices and the number of common shares issuable under any of the Company’s outstanding warrants, restricted stock units, performance stock units and stock options have also been proportionately adjusted to reflect the consolidation.
On September 12, 2017, BetterLife entered into a licensing agreement with Altum Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Altum”) whereby the Company was granted worldwide rights to BiPhasix Transdermal Drug Delivery Technology (“BiPhasix Technology”) for the delivery and commercialization of cannabinoids, and tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) based products. Financial consideration included:
| · | Issuance of 250,000 common shares on effective date of agreement (completed); |
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| · | Issuance of 250,000 common shares upon Health Canada Natural Product Number (“NPN”) approval; |
| · | Royalties on annual gross sales; and |
| · | For pharmaceutical products, milestone payments payable upon first Investigative New Drug Approval, upon positive outcome of Phase II trial in first indication, and upon New Drug Application approval. |
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On February 28, 2018, BetterLife completed the acquisition of Pivot Naturals, LLC (previously ERS Holdings, LLC) (“Pivot Naturals”) pursuant to an Exchange Agreement dated as of February 10, 2018 among BetterLife, Pivot Naturals and the members of Pivot Naturals. As consideration for the purchase, the Company paid US$333,333 in cash on closing, US$333,333 in September 2018 and US$333,333 in May 2019 for total cash payment of US$1 million. In addition, the Company also issued 500,000 common shares. Pursuant to the acquisition of Pivot Naturals, the Company acquired a patented technology called “RTIC” Ready-To-Infuse-Cannabis (“RTIC”), relating to the transformation of cannabis oil into powder for infusion into a variety of products. In February and April 2020, the Company transferred 75% and 25% of its membership interest of Pivot Naturals, respectively, to a third party and the Company strategically exited the California cannabis market.
On March 2, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Thrudermic, LLC (“Thrudermic”) and worldwide rights to Thrudermic’s patented Transdermal Nanotechnology for the development and commercialization of transdermal cannabinoids pursuant to an exchange agreement dated March 2, 2018 among BetterLife, Dr. Joseph Borovsky, Dr. Leonid Lurya and Thrudermic. As consideration for the purchase, the Company paid $1 in cash on closing and issued 50,000 common shares.
On December 17, 2018, BetterLife entered into a joint venture arrangement whereby the Company holds 50% of the issued and outstanding shares of Pivot-Cartagena Joint Venture Inc. (“Pivot-Cartagena JV”). Pivot-Cartagena JV will develop and commercialize cannabis-infused non-alcoholic beverages combining the industry expertise of Licorera del Sur with our patented RTIC™ powderization technologies.
In March 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of SolMic AG (“Solmic”) and the patented Solmic solubilization drug delivery technology for oral platform. Consideration for the acquisition included CHF10,000 for the acquisition of Solmic and EUR50,000 for the patents.
On May 6, 2020, the Company signed a letter of intent to enter into a license agreement to acquire worldwide rights (other than in Greater China, Japan and ASEAN countries) to commercialize and sell AP-003, a potential COVID-19 treatment, from Altum. Under the terms of the transaction, on closing BetterLife will issue 1,000,000 common shares to Altum and grant to Altum 500,000 warrants to acquire an equivalent number of common shares at a price of $1.90 per common share. The warrants will have a term of two years and are only exercisable upon successful completion of the clinical trial. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, upon registration of the proposed product in a major market, BetterLife will pay US$5,000,000 in cash to Altum and Altum will be entitled to a tiered royalty equal to 7% of net sales on the first US$50,000,000 in a calendar year and a reduced royalty equal to 5% of net sales in any calendar year that are in excess of US$50,000,000. Closing is contingent on, among other things, BetterLife undertaking an equity financing of at least US$5,000,000 and Altum obtaining an exclusive license with respect to certain intellectual property from Canadian governmental research and technology organization.
In May 2020, the Company secured “hard” lock-up agreements from shareholders of Altum representing 67.45% of the outstanding common shares of Altum. Pursuant to these “hard” lock-up agreements, the Company entered into an exclusivity agreement with Altum to work towards finalizing a mutually acceptable definitive agreement for the “merger of equals” transaction, pursuant to which the Company would issue approximately 0.4582 common shares for each Altum common share. Closing of the transaction is subject to receipt of all required approvals and completion of the Company’s due diligence. If or when the transaction closes, the letter of intent signed on May 6, 2020 between the Company and Altum will be nullified.
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Platform Technologies
AP-003
AP-003 is a patent pending proprietary Interferon α2b (“IFN α2b”) inhalation formulation. In recent studies IFN α2b has been shown to be effective in slowing viral replication. In the study published in May 2020 in Frontiers of Immunology titled “Interferon-a2b Treatment for COVID-19”, the authors examined the course of disease in a cohort of 77 individuals with confirmed COVID-19 admitted to Union Hospital, Tongii Medical College, Wuhan, China, between January 16 and February 20, 2020. To the knowledge of the authors, the findings presented in the study were the first to suggest therapeutic efficacy of IFN-a2b in Covid-19 disease. Altum is planning a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial of AP-003 in early stage COVID-19 patients is to start in the near future.
Cautionary note: The Company is not making any express or implied claims that Altum’s AP-003 or any other product has the ability to treat, eliminate, cure or contain the COVID-19 (or SARS-2 Coronavirus) at this time. Further, the safety and efficacy of Altum’s AP-003 are under investigation and market authorization has not yet been obtained.
BiPhasix Transdermal Drug Delivery Technology (Topical Platform)
The Company acquired worldwide rights from Altum for its patented topical transdermal drug delivery technology platform, which will be used for the delivery and commercialization of cannabinoid, CBD and THC-based products. The BiPhasix Technology has the potential to deliver drugs less invasively than by injections. It also has the potential to topically deliver therapeutic amounts of drugs with better absorption rates, where creams, ointments or conventional liposomes have not been effective.
Thrudermic Transdermal Nanotechnology (Topical Platform)
The Company acquired the worldwide rights to Thrudermic’s patented Transdermal Nanotechnology for the development and commercialization of transdermal cannabinoids. Developed in Israel, the Thrudermic lipid-based nano dispersion technology for topical cannabinoids uses FDA approved materials. The technology has the ability to specifically formulate individual drugs to control and prolong drug release while maintaining steady therapeutic concentrations, The technology can handle water soluble and water insoluble drugs with no change to the skin morphology, no sensitivity to the digestive system, no pain from injections and no observed adverse reactions.
Solmic Solubilization Drug Delivery Technology (Oral Platform)
Through its acquisition of Solmic, the Company acquired the worldwide rights to the Solmic’s Micelle oral drug delivery technology for cannabinoids.
Ready-To-Infuse Cannabis Technology
BetterLife’s patented RTIC process technology creates precise and repeatable dosing of cannabis by transforming concentrated cannabis oil into a stable, emulsifiable, odorless and flavorless powder form. The derived powder may then be encapsulated and infused for use in beverages, edibles, lotions and additional health and personal care products. The RTIC process is conducive for manufacturing of a wide array of products.
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DISCUSSION OF OPERATIONS
Following is a discussion of the Company’s financial results for the three months ended April 30, 2020, compared to the comparative period in the prior fiscal year.
| THREE MONTHS ENDED |
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| | April 30,2020 | | April 30,2019 | |
| Revenue | nil | | nil | |
| Operating expenses | | ) | | ) |
| Other income (expense): | | | | |
| Accretion expense on convertible debentures | nil | | | ) |
| Gain on abandonment of assets | | | nil | |
| Interest expense | nil | | | ) |
| Other income | Nil | | | |
| Net income (loss) | | | | ) |
All values are in US Dollars.
There was a net income for the three months ended April 30, 2020 of $378,969 as compared a net loss of $1,945,544 for the three months ended April 30, 2020 due mainly to gain on abandonment of assets. During the three months ended April 30, 2020, BetterLife assigned Pivot Naturals to a third party pursuant to settlement of a legal matter with former employees of Pivot Naturals. Refer to the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended April 30, 2020 for further discussion on the settlement. The Company’s lease on 3595 Cadillac Avenue in California, U.S.A. was assigned together with the assignment of Pivot Naturals, and lease obligations extinguished. A gain on extinguishment of the lease liability totaling $1,474,092 is included in gain on abandonment of assets.
Expenses
| THREE MONTHS ENDED |
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| | April 30,<br><br>2020 | | | April 30,<br><br>2019 | | |
| Amortization and depreciation of equipment and intangible assets | $ | 46,145 | | $ | 241,099 | |
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | | 18,827 | | | 103,498 | |
| Consulting fees | | 141,881 | | | 222,480 | |
| Foreign exchange gain | | (46,585 | ) | | (16,825 | ) |
| General and administrative | | 100,049 | | | 114,372 | |
| Lease liability expense | | 167,358 | | | 61,391 | |
| Licensing fees | nil | | | | 39,963 | |
| Professional fees | | 384,477 | | | 347,002 | |
| Research and development | | 31,771 | | | 59,417 | |
| Wages, salaries and employment expenses | | 258,937 | | | 505,056 | |
| Operating expenses | $ | 1,102,860 | | $ | 1,681,354 | |
Operating expenses decreased for the three months ended April 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2019. This decrease was attributable to a decrease in amortization and depreciation of equipment and intangible assets, amortization of right-of-use assets, consulting fees, licensing fees and wages, salaries and employment expenses, offset by an increase in lease liability expense and professional fees.
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The table below presents material components of general and administrative expense:
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| | April 30,<br><br>2020 | | April 30,<br><br>2019 | |
| Business licenses | $ | 8,806 | $ | 5,657 |
| Conferences | | 775 | | – |
| Information technology | | 4,813 | | – |
| Insurance | | 1,723 | | 1,117 |
| Investor relations | | – | | 24,000 |
| Office | | 24,739 | | 6,799 |
| Press release | | 4,009 | | 13,876 |
| Public listing expense | | 12,665 | | 14,329 |
| Shareholder expense | | – | | 2,277 |
| Telecommunications | | 1,143 | | 6,052 |
| Travel, meals and entertainment | | 33,912 | | 22,475 |
| Utilities | | 5,785 | | 7,840 |
| Website costs | | 1,679 | | 9,950 |
| | $ | 100,049 | $ | 114,372 |
General and administrative expense for the three months ended April 30, 2020 was relatively consistent with the three months ended April 30, 2019. Due to the pandemic that began during the current quarter, the Company did not engage certain services, such as investor relations, and reduced spending in other areas, such as news releases, shareholder expense, telecommunications and website costs.
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS AND FOURTH QUARTER
The following table presents a summary of unaudited quarterly financial information for the last eight consecutive quarters:
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| | April 30,<br><br>2020 | | January 31,<br><br>2020 | | | October 31,<br><br>2019 | | | July 31,<br><br>2019 | | |
| Total revenue | $ | nil | $ | nil | | $ | nil | | $ | nil | |
| Net income (loss) | $ | 378,969 | $ | (10,662,304 | ) | $ | (2,593,187 | ) | $ | (4,387,727 | ) |
| Net income (loss) per share - basic | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.71 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) |
| Net income (loss) per share - diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.71 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) |
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| QUARTERS ENDED |
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| | April 30,<br><br>2019 | | | January 31,<br><br>2019 | | | October 31,<br><br>2018 | | | July 31,<br><br>2018 | | |
| Total revenue | $ | nil | | $ | nil | | $ | nil | | $ | nil | |
| Net income (loss) | $ | (1,945,544 | ) | $ | (1,630,868 | ) | $ | (3,673,928 | ) | $ | (1,845,118 | ) |
| Net income (loss) per share - basic | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.41 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) |
| Net income (loss) per share - diluted | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.41 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) |
During the quarter ended October 31, 2018, the Company settled convertible debentures totaling $1,500,000 through the issuance of 3,750,000 units, with each unit consisting of one common share and one share purchase warrant. Pursuant to this settlement, a loss on extinguishment of convertible debentures of $1,221,603 was recorded, which increased the net loss for the quarter ended October 31, 2018 as compared to other quarters during the year ended January 31, 2019.
Net loss for the quarter ended January 31, 2020 was significantly higher than other quarters during the year ended January 31, 2020. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded losses on impairments of abandoned assets, equipment, intangible asset and loans receivable totaling $8,145,510.
The Company reported a net income for the quarter ended April 30, 2020. During the three months ended April 30, 2020, BetterLife assigned Pivot Naturals to a third party pursuant to settlement of a legal matter. As a result, the Company’s lease on 3595 Cadillac Avenue in California, U.S.A. was assigned, and lease obligations extinguished. A gain on extinguishment of the lease liability totaling $1,474,092 is included in gain on abandonment of assets for the quarter.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company manages its liquidity risk by reviewing, on an ongoing basis, its capital requirements and capital structure. The Company makes adjustments to its capital structure in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of its assets. To maintain or adjust its capital structure, BetterLife may issue new common shares or debenture, acquire or dispose of assets or adjust the amount of cash. As of April 30, 2020, the Company believes it has adequate available liquidity to meet operating requirements and fund product development initiatives and capital expenditures. While the Company has incurred losses to date, with an accumulated deficit of $54,281,547 at April 30, 2020, management anticipates the success and eventual profitability from commercialization of BetterLife’s product portfolio. The Company also ensures that it has access to public capital markets. However, there can be no assurance, especially in light of the current global outbreak of COVID-19, that it will gain adequate market acceptance for its products or be able to generate sufficient positive cash flow to achieve its business plans. Therefore, the Company is subject to risks including, but not limited to, its inability to raise additional funds through equity and/or debt financing to support ongoing operations. See “Risks and Uncertainties”.
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Working Capital
The following table presents the Company’s working capital as at April 30, 2020 and January 31, 2020:
| April 30,<br><br>2020 | January 31,<br><br>2020 |
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| Current assets | $ | 2,053,646 | $ | 3,480,538 |
| Current liabilities | | 537,643 | | 960,064 |
| Working capital | $ | 1,516,003 | $ | 2,520,474 |
Working capital decreased from January 31, 2020 as the Company continued to progress towards the launch of its products in the U.S.A. During the current quarter, there was no new financing completed by the Company.
Statements of Cash Flows
The following table presents the Company’s cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019:
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| Net cash provided by (used in): | April 30,<br><br>2020 | | | April 30,<br><br>2019 | | |
| Operating activities | $ | (1,273,885 | ) | $ | (419,559 | ) |
| Investing activities | | (86,492 | ) | | – | |
| Financing activities | | (186,710 | ) | | 392,005 | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash | | 3,341 | | | (1,831 | ) |
| Decrease in cash for the period | $ | (1,543,746 | ) | $ | (29,385 | ) |
Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended April 30, 2020 increased from the three months ended April 30, 2019. During the current quarter, the Company made a payment of $264,660 (US$200,000) towards the settlement of a legal matter with former employees of Pivot Naturals and continued to pay down its outstanding accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Cash used in investing activities increased during the current quarter as compared to the prior quarter. The Company spent $86,492 to acquire patents to Solmic’s Micelle oral drug delivery technology for cannabinoids.
During the quarter ended April 30, 2020, the Company used $186,710 of cash in financing activities related to payments on its lease obligations. During the quarter ended April 30, 2019, net cash provided by financing activities was $392,005, which consisted of $1,250,000 net proceeds from issuance of common shares and warrants and $276,000 net proceeds from a promissory note, offset by lease payments, a payment for its convertible debenture modification and repayment of convertible debenture.
Commitments and Contingencies
As at April 30, 2020, the Company is a lessee in a lease for 285-295 Kesmark Street in Quebec, Canada with expiry in April 2025 and annual minimum lease payments of approximately $355,000 to $634,000 over the next five (5) fiscal years.
In September 2019, BetterLife was served with a claim from Green Stream Botanicals Corp. (“GSB”) for a finder’s fee in the amount of $600,000 in relation to the non-brokered private placement of $15 million that it closed in May 2019. The Company believes no service was performed by GSB and intends to vigorously defend these claims.
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In November 2019, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer filed an originating application with the Superior Court in the province of Quebec for damages stemming from a termination of employment. The former Chief Executive Officer is seeking payment of amounts totaling approximately $1 million, exercisability of his stock options until the original expiry dates, issuance of 600,000 stock options and an order that the Company not issue further common shares. The Company believes the claim is unfounded and intends to vigorously defend these claims.
In January 2020, an injunction was filed against the Company in the Superior Court of Quebec by Bio V Pharma Inc. (“BioV”) seeking provisional orders in respect of the premises sub-leased at 285 Kesmark Street and damages of approximately $395,000, which the Company intends on defending. BetterLife and BioV have, without prejudice or admission, settled the provisional injunction portion of the application while reserving their respective rights on interlocutory injunction and on the merits of the application.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Financial Risks
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company’s cash is held through reputable financial institutions in Canada and the U.S. The Company’s amounts receivable consists of receivables from its sub-lease of 285 Kesmark Street. The carrying amount of cash and amounts receivable represent the maximum exposure to credit risk. As at April 30, 2020, this amounted to $1,768,740 (January 31, 2020 - $3,303,002).
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that fair values of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company is not exposed to interest rate risk.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet is financial obligations as they come due. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties and the current portion of lease liabilities are due within the current operating period.
Currency Risk
Currency risk is the risk of loss due to fluctuation of foreign exchange rates and the effects of these fluctuations on foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. A 5% change in exchange rates will decrease the Company’s loss by approximately $1,700. The Company does not invest in derivatives to mitigate these risks.
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Business Risks
The Company is exposed to a number of “Risk Factors”, which are summarized below:
| · | There is substantial doubt as to whether the Company will continue operations. If the Company discontinues operations, shareholders could lose their investment. |
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| · | BetterLife has incurred operating losses in each year since inception and may continue to incur substantial and increasing losses for the foreseeable future. The Company also has negative capital cash flows from operating activities. If the Company cannot generate sufficient revenues to operate profitably or with positive cash flow from operating activities, it may suspend or cease its operations. |
| · | BetterLife will require substantial additional funds to complete its development and commercialization activities, and if such funds are not available, the Company may need to significantly curtail or cease operations. |
| · | The Company’s inability to complete its development projects in a timely manner could have a material adverse effect of the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. |
| · | The Company may not commence or complete clinical testing for any of its prospective pharmaceutical products and the commercial value of any clinical study will depend significantly upon the Company’s choice of indication and patient population selection. If BetterLife is unable to commence or complete clinical testing or if it makes a poor choice in terms of clinical strategy, the Company may never achieve revenues. |
| · | BetterLife will rely on third parties to conduct its research, development and manufacturing activities. If these third parties do not perform as contractually required, fail to meet the Company’s manufacturing requirements and applicable regulatory requirements or otherwise expected, the Company may not be able to commercialize its products, which may prevent the Company from becoming profitable. |
| · | If BetterLife is unable to establish a sales, marketing and distribution infrastructure or enter into collaborations with partners to perform these functions, it may not be successful in commercializing its product candidates. |
| · | BetterLife’s product candidates may never gain market acceptance, which could prevent the Company from generating revenues. |
| · | BetterLife faces potential product liability exposure, and any claim brought against the Company may cause it to divert resources from normal operations or terminate selling, distributing and marketing any of its products. This may cause BetterLife to cease its operations as it relates to that product. |
| · | BetterLife faces substantial competition in the cannabis industry, which could harm it business and ability to operate profitably. |
| · | The manufacturing of all of BetterLife’s products will be subject to ongoing regulatory requirements, and may therefore be the subject of regulatory or enforcement action. The associated costs could prevent the Company from achieving its goals or becoming profitable. |
| · | Since certain of the Company’s directors are located outside of Canada, shareholders may be limited in their ability to enforce Canadian civil actions against the Company’s directors for damages to the value of their investment. |
| · | BetterLife plans to indemnify its directors and officers against liability to the Company and its security holders, and such indemnification could increase its operating costs. |
| · | Not all jurisdictions allow for the medicinal use of cannabis and those jurisdictions which allow it could reverse their position. |
| · | The COVID-19 pandemic and related government responses could have a material and adverse effect on BetterLife’s business, financial condition and results of operations, as set out in greater detail below. |
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Risks Related to Infectious Diseases and Related Government Responses
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The Company’s business and its financial condition may be adversely impacted by the effects of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
The extent to which COVID-19 and other infectious diseases may impact BetterLife’s business, operations, financial condition and the market for its securities will depend on future developments and government responses, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. These include the duration, severity and scope of the outbreak and the actions taken by governmental entities to address and mitigate the pandemic. The Company’s business and operations could be adversely affected by the continued global spread of COVID-19 and any government actions to slow the spread of the infectious disease. Areas that may be impacted include, but without limitation, workforce productivity and health, disruptions to supply chains, limitations on travel and ability to successfully commercialize the Company’s product portfolios and deliver end products to customers.
Given the uncertainty and lack of predictability surrounding COVID-19, the Company is not able to predict the length and severity of impact to its business and operations. As a result, risks associated with COVID-19 may impact key estimates and assumptions used in the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Risks Related to BetterLife’s Intellectual Property
| · | If BetterLife is unable to maintain and enforce its proprietary intellectual property rights, it may not be able to operate profitably. |
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| · | If BetterLife is the subject of an intellectual property infringement claim, the cost of participating in any litigation could cause the Company to go out of business. |
| · | BetterLife may, in the future, be required to license patent rights from third-party owners in order to develop its products candidates. If BetterLife cannot obtain those licenses or if third party owners do not properly maintain or enforce the patents underlying such licenses, the Company may not be able to market or sell its planned products. |
Risks Associated with BetterLife’s Securities
| · | Trading on the OTC Bulletin Board and the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) may be volatile and sporadic, which could depress the market price of the Company’s common shares and make it difficult for its shareholders to resell their shares. |
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| · | BetterLife’s common share is a penny stock. Trading of BetterLife’s common shares may be restricted by the SEC’s penny stock regulations and FINRA’s sales practice requirements, which may limit a shareholder’s ability to buy and sell their shares. |
| · | Shareholders will experience dilution or subordinated stockholder rights, privileges and preferences as a result of the Company’s financing efforts. |
| · | BetterLife does not intend to pay dividends and there will thus be fewer ways in which shareholders are able to make a gain on their investment, if at all. |
BetterLife has sought to identify what it believes to be the most significant risks to its business, but it cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized nor can it guarantee that it has identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risk factors before making an investment decision with respect to BetterLife’s common shares.
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OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN RELATED PARTIES
During the three months ended April 30, 2020, BetterLife entered into transactions and had outstanding balances with various related parties. The transactions with related parties are in the normal course of business.
During the three months ended April 30, 2020, compensation of key management and directors, including former key management and directors, of the Company totaled $161,217 (2019 - $391,445), and consisted of salaries, directors’ fees and share-based payments. Also during the three months ended April 30, 2020, 200,000 stock options for a former officer was forfeited. Key management includes those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities, directly or indirectly, of the Company.
As at April 30, 2020, the Company owed $3,538 to key management and directors (January 31, 2020 - $16,647).
On May 6, 2020, the Company entered into binding letter of intent to acquire worldwide rights (other than in Greater China, Japan and ASEAN countries) to commercialize and sell AP-003, a potential COVID-19 treatment, from Altum (the “Transaction”). Altum is currently preparing protocol and application to conduct clinical trials in Australia. Under the terms of the Transaction, on closing the Company will issue 1,000,000 common shares to Altum and grant to Altum 500,000 warrants to acquire an equivalent number of common shares at a price of $1.90 per common share. The warrants will have a term of two years and are only exercisable upon successful completion of the clinical trials. In addition, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, upon registration of the proposed product in a major market, the Company will pay $5,000,000 in cash to Altum and Altum will be entitled to a tiered royalty equal to 7% of net sales on the first US$50,000,000 in a calendar year and a reduced royalty equal to 5% of net sales in any calendar year that are in excess of US$50,000,000. Closing is contingent on, among other things, the Company undertaking an equity financing of at least US$5,000,000 and Altum obtaining an exclusive license with respect to certain intellectual property from Canadian governmental research and technology organization.
In May 2020, the Company issued a promissory note of US$200,000 to Altum to advance on clinical activities related to the clinical trials. The promissory note is due on the earlier of (i) July 31, 2020 (amended from June 15, 2020), (ii) the termination of the Transaction or (iii) the second business day following the date that the Company demands repayment. If the Transaction is completed in accordance with its terms, the promissory note is non-interest bearing and the amounts outstanding shall offset (reduce) the amounts payable by the Company under the Transaction. If the Transaction is not completed in accordance with its terms or if the Transaction is terminated, Altum shall pay to the Company interest on the outstanding principal amount and on the amount of overdue interest thereon from time to time at the rate of 10% per annum.
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In May 2020, the Company secured “hard” lock-up agreements from shareholders of Altum representing 67.45% of the outstanding common shares of Altum. Pursuant to these “hard” lock-up agreements, the Company entered into an exclusivity agreement with Altum to work towards finalizing a mutually acceptable definitive agreement for the “merger of equals” transaction, pursuant to which the Company would issue approximately 0.4582 common shares for each Altum common share.
PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS
As noted above, on May 6, 2020, the Company entered into binding letter of intent to acquire worldwide rights (other than in Greater China, Japan and ASEAN countries) to commercialize and sell AP-003, from Altum. Closing is contingent on, among other things, BetterLife undertaking an equity financing of at least US$5,000,000 and Altum obtaining an exclusive license with respect to certain intellectual property from Canadian governmental research and technology organization. Also as noted above, BetterLife secured “hard” lock-up agreements from shareholders of Altum and entered into an exclusivity agreement with Altum pursuant to which the Company is working towards finalizing a mutually acceptable definitive agreement for a “merger of equals”. If or when a merger is closed, the binding letter of intent signed on May 6, 2020 will be nullified.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Critical accounting estimates are estimates and assumptions made by management that may result in material adjustments to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Critical estimates used in the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements include, among others, the fair values of share-based payments and the valuations of long-lived assets and lease liabilities.
Critical accounting judgments are accounting policies that have been identified as being complex or involving subjective judgments or assessments. Critical accounting judgments include the going concern assessment of the Company, the expected economic lives of and the estimated future operating results and net cash flows from long-lived assets, the determination of functional currencies of the Company and its subsidiaries, the determination of whether an acquisition is a business combination or an asset acquisition and the determination of incremental borrowing rates used in valuations of lease liabilities.
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on businesses through the restrictions put in place by the Canadian and U.S. federal, provincial/state and municipal governments regarding travel, business operations and isolation/quarantine orders. At this time, it is unknown the extent of the impact the COVID-19 outbreak may have on the Company as this will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and that cannot be predicted with confidence. These uncertainties arise from the inability to predict the ultimate geographic spread of the disease, and the duration of the outbreak, including the duration of travel restrictions, business closures or disruptions, and quarantine/isolation measures that are currently, or may be put in place by Canada and other countries to fight the virus. While the extent of the impact is unknown, the Company anticipates this outbreak may cause reduced customer demand, supply chain disruptions, staff shortages, and increased government regulations, all of which may negatively impact the Company’s business and financial condition
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CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Standards and Interpretations Adopted
IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
IAS 1 sets out the overall requirements for financial statements, including how they should be structured, the minimum requirements for their content and overriding concepts such as going concern, the accrual basis of accounting and the current/non-current distinction. The standard requires a complete set of financial statements to comprise a statement of financial position, a statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, a statement of changes in equity and a statement of cash flows.
IAS 1 has been revised to incorporate a new definition of “material” and IAS 8 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors has been revised to refer to this new definition in IAS 1. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. Earlier application is permitted.
As of February 1, 2020, the Company has adopted IAS 1. The adoption of IAS 1 had no significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors
IAS 8 is applied in selecting and applying accounting policies, accounting for changes in estimates and reflecting corrections of prior period errors. The standard requires compliance with any specific IAS applying to a transaction, event or condition, and provides guidance on developing accounting policies for other items that result in relevant and reliable information. Changes in accounting policies and corrections of errors are generally retrospectively accounted for, whereas changes in accounting estimates are generally accounted for on a prospective basis. The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. Earlier application is permitted.
As of February 1, 2020, the Company has adopted IAS 8. The adoption of IAS 8 had no significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
In accordance with IFRS, financial assets are classified into one of the following categories: amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss. Cash and amounts receivable are classified as amortized cost. Their carrying values approximate fair value due to their limited time to maturity and ability to convert them to cash in the normal course. Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at fair value through profit or loss. The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties are measured at amortized cost. Their carrying values also approximate fair value due to their short term maturities.
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BetterLife recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets that are measured at amortized cost. At each reporting date, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition. If at the reporting date, the financial asset has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an amount equal to twelve month expected credit losses. The Company shall recognize in the condensed consolidated interim statements of income (loss), as an impairment gain or loss, the amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognized.
The Company classifies and discloses fair value measurements based on a three-level hierarchy:
| a. | Level 1 – inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
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| b. | Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| c. | Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability are not based on observable market data. |
The Company has determined the estimated fair values of its financial instruments based upon appropriate valuation methodologies. At April 30, 2020 and January 31, 2020, cash was measured and recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position using Level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. At April 30, 2020 and January 31, 2020, there were no financial assets or liabilities measured and recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position at fair value that would have been categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy above.
SHARE DATA
The following table sets forth the outstanding share, warrants, stock options, restricted share units and performance share units data for the Company as at June 29, 2020:
| Authorized | Issued |
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| Common shares | Unlimited | | 17,210,985 |
| Warrants | | | 7,947,892 |
| Stock options | | | 1,465,000 |
| Restricted share units | | | 295,000 |
| Performance share units | | | 75,000 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information relating to the Company, including the Company’s audited year-end financial results and unaudited quarterly financial results, can be accessed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and in the United States on EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar).
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betrf_ex992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2
BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
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NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3) (a), if an auditor has not performed a review of the interim financial statements, they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
The Company’s independent auditor has not performed a review of these financial statements in accordance with standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants for a review of interim financial statements by an entity’s auditor.
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BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
| April 30,2020 | January 31,2020 |
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| Assets | (unaudited) | | | | | Current assets | | | | |
| Cash | | | | |
| Cash – restricted (Note 5) | | | | |
| Amounts receivable | | | | |
| Inventory (Note 6) | | | | |
| Prepaids and other current assets | | | | | | Total current assets | | | | | | Deposits | | | | |
| Property and equipment, net (Note 7) | | | | |
| Intangible assets, net (Note 8) | | | | |
| Right-of-use assets (Note 9) | | | | | | Total assets | | | | | | Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | Current liabilities | | | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | | |
| Due to related parties (Note 17) | | | | |
| Lease liability (Note 9) | | | | | | Total current liabilities | | | | | | Lease liability (Note 9) | | | | | | Total liabilities | | | | | | Shareholders’ Equity | | | | |
| Common shares (Note 11) | | | | |
| Reserves (Notes 12 and 13) | | | | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | | |
| Accumulated deficit | | ) | | ) | | Total shareholders’ equity | | | | | | Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
Nature of operations and going concern (Note 1), commitments and contingencies (Note 17) and events after the reporting date (Note 22)
Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors
“Ahmad Doroudian” Director
“Ralph Anthony Pullen” Director
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
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BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
| Three Months Ended |
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| | April 30,2020 | | April 30,2019 | |
| | | | (Note 23) | |
| Revenue | | | | | | Expenses | | | | |
| Amortization and depreciation of equipment and intangible assets (Notes 7 and 8) | | | | |
| Amortization of right-of-use assets (Note 9) | | | | |
| Consulting fees | | | | |
| Foreign exchange gain | | ) | | ) |
| General and administrative | | | | |
| Lease liability expense (Note 9) | | | | |
| Licensing fees | | | | |
| Professional fees | | | | |
| Research and development | | | | |
| Wages, salaries and employment expenses | | | | |
| Write-off of equipment (Note 7) | | | | | | Total expenses | | | | | | Loss from operations | | ) | | ) | | Other income (expenses) | | | | |
| Accretion expense on convertible debentures | | | | ) |
| Gain on abandonment of assets (Note 4) | | | | |
| Interest expense | | | | ) |
| Other income | | | | | | Total other income (expenses) | | | | ) | | Net income (loss) | | | | ) | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment of foreign operations | | ) | | | | Net comprehensive income (loss) | | | | ) | | Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted | | | | ) | | Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted (Note 22(g)) | | | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
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BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
| Common Shares | **** | CommonShares | **** | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Foreign Currency | **** | **** | **** |
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| **** | Shares<br><br># (Note 22(g)) | | Amount | **** | Issuable | **** | Reserves | Translation | **** | Deficit | **** | Total | |
| Balance – January 31, 2019 | | 9,689,966 | | | | | | | | | ) | | |
| Common shares issued for services (Notes 11(b) and 11(d)) | | 19,623 | | | | ) | | | | | | | |
| Common shares issued for settlement of accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 11(c)) | | 169,032 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common shares and warrants issued for cash (Note 11(e)) | | 665,000 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common shares and warrants issued as share issue costs (Notes 11(e)) | | 50,800 | | ) | | | | | | | | | ) |
| Share-based payments (Note 13) | | – | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment of foreign operations | | – | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net loss | | – | | | | | | | | | ) | | ) | | Balance – April 30, 2019 | | 10,594,422 | | | | | | | | | ) | | | | Balance – January 31, 2020 | | 17,208,112 | | | | | | | | | ) | | |
| Common shares issued for services (Note 11(a)) | | 2,872 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Share-based payments (Note 13) | | – | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment of foreign operations | | – | | | | | | | ) | | | | ) |
| Net income | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | | Balance – April 30, 2020 | | 17,210,984 | | | | | | | | | ) | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
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BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
| Three Months Ended | **** |
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| **** | April 30,2020 | **** | April 30,2019 | |
| Operating activities | | | | |
| Net income (loss) | | | | ) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | |
| Amortization and depreciation of equipment and intangible assets | | | | |
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | | | | |
| Common shares issued for services | | | | |
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | | ) | | |
| Gain on extinguishment of lease liability (Note 9) | | ) | | |
| Interest accretion | | | | |
| Loss on impairment of equipment (Note 7) | | | | |
| Share-based compensation | | | | |
| Changes in working capital accounts: | | | | |
| Amounts receivable | | ) | | ) |
| Prepaids and other current assets | | ) | | |
| Inventory | | ) | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | ) | | |
| Due to related parties | | | | ) |
| Deferred revenue | | | | ) |
| Net cash used in operating activities | | ) | | ) | | Investing activities | | | | |
| Purchase of intangible assets | | ) | | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | ) | | | | Financing activities | | | | |
| Lease payments | | ) | | ) |
| Repayment of convertible debenture, net | | | | ) |
| Payment for debt modification | | | | ) |
| Proceeds from issuance of common shares and warrants, net | | | | |
| Proceeds from promissory note | | | | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | ) | | | | Effects of exchange rate changes on cash | | | | ) | | Net change in cash | | ) | | ) |
| Cash – beginning of period | | | | | | Cash – end of period | | | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
Supplemental cash flow disclosures (Note 14)
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements)
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BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 1. | Nature of Operations and Going Concern |
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| BetterLife Pharma Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in British Columbia under the Business Corporations Act on June 10, 2002. The Company is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of patented, differentiated and premium quality nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. | |
| These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. Accordingly, no adjustments to the carrying value of the assets and liabilities have been made in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements should the Company no longer be able to continue as a going concern. Any such adjustments could be material. As at April 30, 2020, the Company has not earned any revenue and has an accumulated deficit of $54,281,547. The continued operations of the Company are dependent on its ability to generate future cash flows through additional financing or commercialization, which have been impacted as a result of the global outbreak of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) (Note 2(d)). Management intends to continue to pursue additional financing through issuances of equity. There is no assurance that additional funding will be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to the Company. In addition, the Company continues procurement of its products set to launch in the US and anticipates its US launch to continue once the current pandemic situation improves. These events or conditions indicate that a material uncertainty exists that casts substantial doubts on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. | |
| The head office and principal address of the Company is located at 1275 West 6^th^ Avenue, #300, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6H 1A6. | |
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
| (a) | Basis of Compliance |
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| These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee. | |
| These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) 34, Interim Financial Reporting, using accounting policies which are consistent with IFRS as issued by the IASB. They do not include all of the information required for full annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements. | |
| These condensed consolidated interim financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as the most recent annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2020 and should be read in conjunction with those audited consolidated financial statements. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorized for issue on June 29, 2020. | |
| (b) | Basis of Measurement and Presentation |
| These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for cash and financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss that have been measured at fair value, and are presented in Canadian dollars. |
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BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) | |
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| (c) | Basis of Consolidation | |
| The condensed consolidated interim financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company. Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. | ||
| The consolidating entities include: |
| % of<br><br>ownership | **** | Jurisdiction | ||
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| BetterLife Pharma Inc. | Parent | Canada |
| Pivot Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corp. | | 100 | % | Canada |
| BetterLife Pharma US Inc. | | 100 | % | U.S.A. |
| Pivot Naturals, LLC (divested February 2020) | | 100 | % | U.S.A. |
| Thrudermic, LLC | | 100 | % | U.S.A. |
| Pivot Europe Pharmaceuticals AG | | 100 | % | Lichtenstein |
| (d) | Use of Estimates and Judgments |
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| The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. | |
| Estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. | |
| The following are the critical judgments, apart from those involving estimations, that management have made in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements: | |
| Estimated useful life of long-lived assets |
| | Judgment is used to estimate each component of a long-lived asset’s useful life and is based on an analysis of all pertinent factors including, but not limited to, the expected use of the asset and in the case of an intangible asset, contractual provisions that enable renewal or extension of the asset’s legal or contractual life without substantial cost, and renewal history. If the estimated useful lives were incorrect, it could result in an increase or decrease in the annual amortization expense, and future impairment charges or recoveries. |
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BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) | |
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| Impairment of long-lived assets |
| | | Property and equipment and definite lived intangible assets are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Indefinite lived intangible assets, including goodwill, are tested for impairment annually. For the purposes of measuring recoverable values, assets are aggregated into cash generating units (“CGUs”) based on an assessment of the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. The determination of individual CGUs is based on management’s judgement regarding shared infrastructure, geographical proximity and similar exposure to market risk. The recoverable value is the greater of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and risk specific to the asset. An impairment loss is recognized for the value by which the asset’s carrying value exceeds its recoverable value. | | | | Functional currency |
| | | The functional currency for each of the Company’s subsidiaries is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the respective entity operates. Such determination involves certain judgements to identify the primary economic environment. The Company reconsiders the functional currency of its subsidiaries if there is a change in events and/or conditions which determine the primary economic environment. | | | | Business combinations |
| | | Determining whether an acquisition meets the definition of a business combination or represents an asset purchase requires judgment on a case by case basis. As outlined in IFRS 3 Business Combinations, the components of a business must include inputs, processes and outputs. | | | | Determination of share-based payments |
| | | The estimation of share-based payments (including warrants and stock options) requires the selection of an appropriate valuation model and consideration as to the inputs necessary for the valuation model chosen. The model used by the Company is the Black-Scholes valuation model at the date of the grant. The Company makes estimates as to the volatility, the expected life, dividend yield and the time of exercise, as applicable. The expected volatility is based on the average volatility of share prices of similar companies over the period of the expected life of the applicable warrants and stock options. The expected life is based on historical data. These estimates may not necessarily be indicative of future actual patterns. | | | | Leases |
| | | Leases requires lessees to discount lease payments using the rate implicit in the lease if that rate is readily available. If that rate cannot be readily determined, the lessee is required to use its incremental borrowing rate. The Company generally uses the incremental borrowing rate when initially recording real estate leases as the implicit rates are not readily available as information from the lessor regarding the fair value of underlying assets and initial direct costs incurred by the lessor related to the leased assets is not available. The Company determines the incremental borrowing rate as the interest rate the Company would pay to borrow over a similar term the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment. Leases requires lessees to estimate the lease term. In determining the period which the Company has the right to use an underlying asset, management considers the non-cancellable period along with all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an extension option, or not to exercise a termination option. |
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BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) | |
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| Going concern |
| | | The global outbreak of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has had a significant impact on businesses through the restrictions put in place by the Canadian and U.S. federal, provincial/state and municipal governments regarding travel, business operations and isolation/quarantine orders. At this time, it is unknown the extent of the impact the COVID-19 outbreak may have on the Company as this will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and that cannot be predicted with confidence. These uncertainties arise from the inability to predict the ultimate geographic spread of the disease, and the duration of the outbreak, including the duration of travel restrictions, business closures or disruptions, and quarantine/isolation measures that are currently, or may be put in place by Canada and other countries to fight the virus. While the extent of the impact is unknown, the Company anticipates this outbreak may cause reduced customer demand, supply chain disruptions, staff shortages, and increased government regulations, all of which may negatively impact the Company’s business and financial condition. Refer to Note 1 for additional factors impacting going concern assessment done by management. | | | (e) | Foreign Currency | | | | The Company’s presentation currency is the Canadian dollar. The functional currency of the parent entity, BetterLife Pharma Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pivot Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corp., is the Canadian dollar. The functional currency of the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries, BetterLife Pharma US Inc., Pivot Naturals, LLC and Thrudermic, LLC, is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of the wholly-owned European subsidiary, Pivot Europe Pharmaceuticals AG, is Swiss Francs. | | | | Foreign currency transactions |
| | | Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of the Company and its subsidiaries at the exchange rate in effect at the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other than the functional currency are translated at the exchange rates in effect at the financial position date. The resulting exchange gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other than the functional currency that are measured at fair value are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that the fair value is determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in other than the functional currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of transaction. | | | | Foreign operations |
| | | For consolidation purposes, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated to the presentation currency using the exchange rate prevailing at the financial position date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated to the presentation currency using the average rates of exchange during the period. All resulting exchange differences are recorded as other comprehensive income (loss) and accumulated in a separate component of shareholders’ equity, described as foreign currency translation adjustment. |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) | |
|---|---|---|
| (f) | Financial Instruments | |
| Financial instruments - classification and measurement | ||
| Financial Assets |
| | | The classification and measurement of financial assets is based on the Company’s business models for managing its financial assets and whether the contractual cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest (“SPPI”). Financial assets are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured at either (i) amortized cost; (ii) fair value through other comprehensive income, or (iii) at fair value through profit or loss. | | | | • Amortized cost |
| | | Financial assets classified and measured at amortized cost are those assets that are held within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise to cash flows that are SPPI. Financial assets classified at amortized cost are measured using the effective interest method. The Company’s cash and amounts receivable are classified in this category. | | | | • Fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”) |
| | | Financial assets classified and measured at FVTOCI are those assets that are held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets, and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise to cash flows that are SPPI. | | | | • Fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) |
| | | Financial assets classified and measured at FVTPL are those assets that do not meet the criteria to be classified at amortized cost or at FVTOCI. | | | | Financial Liabilities |
| | | All financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value plus or minus transactions costs that are directly attributable to issuing the financial liability. Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at FVTPL. The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties are measured at amortized cost. | | | | Financial instruments - impairment of financial assets |
| | | The Company recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets that are measured at amortized cost. At each reporting date, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition. If at the reporting date, the financial asset has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an amount equal to twelve month expected credit losses. The Company shall recognize in the condensed consolidated interim statements of income (loss), as an impairment gain or loss, the amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognized. |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) | |
|---|---|---|
| The Company classifies and discloses fair value measurements based on a three-level hierarchy: |
| a. | Level 1 – inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
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| b. | Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| c. | Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability are not based on observable market data. |
| The Company has determined the estimated fair values of its financial instruments based upon appropriate valuation methodologies. At April 30, 2020 and January 31, 2020, cash was measured and recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position using Level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. At April 30, 2020 and January 31, 2020, there were no financial assets or liabilities measured and recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position at fair value that would have been categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy above. | ||
|---|---|---|
| (g) | Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
| Comprehensive income or loss is the change in net assets arising from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Financial assets that are measured at FVOCI will have revaluation gains and losses included in other comprehensive income or loss until the asset is removed from the consolidated statement of financial position. Certain gains and losses on the translation of amounts between the functional and presentation currency of the Company are included in other comprehensive income or loss. | ||
| (h) | Income (Loss) Per Share | |
| The Company presents the basic and diluted earnings or loss per share data for its common shares, calculated by dividing the earnings or loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings or loss per share is determined by adjusting the earnings or loss attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares. | ||
| 3. | New Accounting Pronouncements | |
| The following new accounting standards and interpretations have been adopted by the Company as of February 1, 2020. | ||
| (a) | IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements (“IAS 1”) | |
| IAS 1 sets out the overall requirements for financial statements, including how they should be structured, the minimum requirements for their content and overriding concepts such as going concern, the accrual basis of accounting and the current/non-current distinction. The standard requires a complete set of financial statements to comprise a statement of financial position, a statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, a statement of changes in equity and a statement of cash flows. |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 3. | New Accounting Pronouncements (continued) | |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 1 has been revised to incorporate a new definition of “material” and IAS 8 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors has been revised to refer to this new definition in IAS 1. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. Earlier application is permitted. | ||
| As of February 1, 2020, the Company adopted IAS 1. The adoption of IAS 1 had no significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements. | ||
| (b) | IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors (“IAS 8”) | |
| IAS 8 is applied in selecting and applying accounting policies, accounting for changes in estimates and reflecting corrections of prior period errors. The standard requires compliance with any specific IAS applying to a transaction, event or condition, and provides guidance on developing accounting policies for other items that result in relevant and reliable information. Changes in accounting policies and corrections of errors are generally retrospectively accounted for, whereas changes in accounting estimates are generally accounted for on a prospective basis. The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. Earlier application is permitted. | ||
| As of February 1, 2020, the Company adopted IAS 8. The adoption of IAS 8 had no significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements. | ||
| 4. | Settlement and Asset Abandonment | |
| On February 13, 2020, the Company signed a Settlement Agreement and Release Agreement (“Settlement Agreement”) with two of its former employees in Pivot Naturals, LLC (“Pivot Naturals”) to settle the following legal matters: | ||
| • | A demand for arbitration filed by these former employees before the American Arbitration Association alleging claims for breach of the written employment contracts, fraud, illegal retaliation in violation of California’s whistleblower statute and tortious discharge in violation of public policy seeking, among other things, recovery of damages for breach of employment contracts, including recovery of severance amounts, damages for breach of alleged option rights, waiting time penalties, as well as other general and punitive damages on the tort claims; and |
| | • | A suit filed in British Columbia by the Company against the former employees for declaratory relief and related matters concerning control and use of the Company’s assets. | | | Consideration for the Settlement Agreement included: | | | | • | Assignment of Pivot Naturals to Goodbuzz Inc. as follows: 1) 80% on the initial closing date (“Initial Closing Date”), and 2) 20% on a second closing date which is the earlier of April 30, 2020 and a date upon with certain conditions are met (“Second Closing Date”). |
| | • | $264,660 (US$200,000) payment to be made as follows: 1) $165,413 (US$125,000) upon Initial Closing Date (completed in February 2020), and 2) $99,247 (US$75,000) upon Second Closing Date (completed in April 2020). |
| | • | Payment of the monthly lease due on the lease at 3595 Cadillac Avenue in California, U.S.A. for the months of February, March and April 2020 (completed in February 2020). |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 4. | Settlement and Asset Abandonment (continued) |
|---|---|
| The Company evaluated the assignment of Pivot Naturals in accordance with IFRS 5, Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, and determined that it did not met the definition of discontinued operations. |
| 5. | Cash - Restricted |
|---|---|
| Restricted cash includes cash held at the Supreme Court of British Columbia pursuant to the claim from Green Stream Botanicals Corp. (“GSB”) (Note 17(a)). |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 6. | Inventory |
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| April 30,2020 | January 31,2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | ||
All values are in US Dollars.
| 7. | Property and Equipment |
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| Cost | ComputerEquipment | Equipment | **** | LeaseholdImprovements | SecuritySystem | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, January 31, 2019 |
| Additions | | | | | | | |
| Impairment | | | ) | | | | ) |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | ) | | | | ) | | Balance, January 31, 2020 | | | | | | | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | | | | | | | Balance, April 30, 2020 | | | | | | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| Accumulated Depreciation | ComputerEquipment | Equipment | LeaseholdImprovements | SecuritySystem | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, January 31, 2019 |
| Depreciation | | | | | | | |
| Impairment | | | ) | | | | ) |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | ) | | | | ) | | Balance, January 31, 2020 | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation | | | | | | | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | | | | | | | Balance, April 30, 2020 | | | | | | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| Net book value, April 30, 2020 | 6,124 | 63,304 | 200,084 | 269,611 | 539,123 |
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| Net book value, January 31, 2020 | 7,043 | 63,507 | 200,084 | 269,611 | 540,245 |
During the three months ended April 30, 2019, the Company impaired equipment and recorded a loss on impairment of $3,901 within the condensed consolidated interim statements of comprehensive income (loss).
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 8. | Intangible Assets |
|---|
| Cost | BiPhasixLicense | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Balance, January 31, 2019 |
| Impairment | | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | | Balance, January 31, 2020 | | |
| Addition (Note 4) | | | | Balance, April 30, 2020 | | | | Accumulated Amortization and Impairment Losses | | | | Balance, January 31, 2019 | | |
| Amortization | | |
| Impairment | | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | | Balance, January 31, 2020 | | |
| Amortization | | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | | Balance, April 30, 2020 | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| Net book value, April 30, 2020 | 108,927 | 652,437 | 84,358 | – | 845,722 |
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| Net book value, January 31, 2019 | 128,383 | 672,675 | – | – | 801,058 |
| During the Company’s fiscal year ended January 31, 2020, the Company performed an assessment to determine if there were any indications of impairment of its intangible assets and concluded that factors indicated impairment within its RTIC Patents. With the assignment of Pivot Naturals (Note 4), the Company exited the cannabis industry in California. As a result of the exit, the Company has reduced its expectations of cash flows from the use of the RTIC Patents. The Company recorded an impairment loss on its RTIC Patents of $6,625,246 during its year ended January 31, 2020. |
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| Weighted average life remaining on intangible assets is 6.7 years. |
| Weighted average life remaining on intangible assets is 6.7 years. |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 8. | Intangible Assets (continued) |
|---|---|
| BiPhasix License | |
| On September 12, 2017, the Company entered into a licensing agreement with Altum Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Altum”), a party related, at that date, by way of common officers, whereby the Company acquired worldwide rights to the BiPhasix™ transdermal drug delivery technology for the development and commercialization of cannabinoids, cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol products. Consideration included: |
| 1) | Issuance of 250,000 common shares on September 12, 2017 valued at $319,174, which was recorded as an intangible asset with a corresponding credit to common shares; |
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| 2) | Issuance of 250,000 common shares of the Company upon Health Canada Natural Product Number approval (not yet issued as of the date of this report); |
| 3) | Royalties on annual gross sales; and |
| 4) | For pharmaceutical products, milestone payments payable upon first Investigative New Drug Approval, upon positive outcome of Phase II trial in first indication, and upon New Drug Application approval. As of April 30, 2020, no milestones have been achieved. |
| Solmic Patents | |
|---|---|
| On October 22, 2019, the Company entered into a contract to acquire SolMic AG (“Solmic AG”). Consideration for the acquisition included CHF 10,000 to be paid in cash (paid in March 2020). In connection with the acquisition, the Company entered into an assignment agreement to assign a patented technology called “Solmic” (“Solmic Patents”) for payments totalling EUR 50,000 (completed in March 2020). | |
| The Company evaluated this acquisition in accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations to discern whether the assets and operations of Solmic AG met the definition of a business. The Company concluded there were not a sufficient number of key processes obtained to develop the inputs into outputs, nor could such processes be easily obtained by the Company. Accordingly, the Company will account for this transaction as an asset acquisition. | |
| 9. | Operating Leases |
| All the operating leases of the Company relate to building leases. | |
| On October 31, 2019, the Company entered into a lease agreement, effective November 1, 2019 and expiring on April 30, 2025, for 285-295 Kesmark Street in Quebec, Canada and a sub-lease agreement, effective November 1, 2019, as sub-lessor of 285 Kesmark Street. | |
| During the three months ended April 30, 2020, the Company’s lease at 3595 Cadillac Avenue in California, U.S.A was assigned together with the assignment of Pivot Naturals (Note 4). The related ROU asset was impaired at January 31, 2020 upon management’s decision to exit the US cannabis market (Note 8) and the related lease liability was extinguished during the three months ended April 30, 2020. |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 9. | Operating Leases (continued) |
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| Right-of-useAssets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Balance, January 31, 2019 |
| Additions | | |
| Disposal – ROU asset | | ) |
| Disposal – Accumulated amortization on ROU asset | | |
| Impairment of ROU asset | | ) |
| Amortization on ROU asset | | ) |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | | Balance, January 31, 2020 | | |
| Amortization on ROU asset | | ) | | Balance, April 30, 2020 | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| The Company disposed of ROU asset net of accumulated amortization of $127,320 related to termination of its sub-lease on 295 Kesmark Street on October 31, 2019. During the three months ended April 30, 2020, the Company recorded $60,481 (2019 - $nil) of sub-lease income related to the sub-lease of 285 Kesmark Street, which has been offset against amortization on ROU asset in the condensed consolidated interim statements of comprehensive income (loss). |
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| LeaseLiability | **** | Current | **** | Long-term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, January 31, 2019 | ) |
| Additions | | | | | |
| Disposal | | ) | | | |
| Lease liability expense | | | | | |
| Lease payments | | ) | | | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | | | | | Balance, January 31, 2020 | | | | ) | |
| Disposal | | ) | | | |
| Lease liability expense | | | | | |
| Lease payments | | ) | | | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | | | | | | | Balance, April 30, 2020 | | | | ) | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| Pursuant to the assignment of Pivot Naturals (Note 4), the Company extinguished its obligations related to its lease at 3595 Cadillac Avenue in California, U.S.A. A gain on extinguishment of the lease liability totaling $1,474,092 is included in gain on abandonment of assets on the condensed consolidated interim statements of comprehensive income (loss). |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 9. | Operating Leases (continued) |
|---|---|
| The table below summarizes the remaining expected lease payments under the Company’s operating lease as of April 30, 2020: |
| Fiscal Years |
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| 2021 | | |
| 2022 | | |
| 2023 | | |
| 2024 | | |
| 2025 | | |
| Thereafter | | |
| Less: imputed interest | | ) |
| Present value of operating lease liabilities | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| 10. | Promissory Note |
|---|---|
| On March 5, 2019, the Company issued a promissory note of 300,000, bearing interest at 10% per annum and maturing on September 5, 2019. Pursuant to the issuance of this promissory note, the Company issued 10,000 common shares as a loan origination fee (Note 11(b)) and incurred cash finders’ fee of 24,000. | |
| Interest expense for the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 was nil and 4,607, respectively. On May 31, 2019, the Company repaid the principal amount and accrued interest on the promissory note totaling 307,159. | |
| 11. | Common Shares |
| Unlimited number of common shares without par value | |
| In June 2020, the Company effected a consolidation of its issued and outstanding common shares on a ten (10) old for one (1) new common share (Note 22(g)). During the three months ended April 30, 2020: | |
| (a) | |
| During the three months ended April 30, 2019: | |
| (b) |
All values are in US Dollars.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 11. | Common Shares (continued) | |
|---|---|---|
| (c) | On March 23, 2019, the Company issued 100,000 common shares to a third party for settlement of accounts payable and 69,032 common shares to directors and officers to settle outstanding compensation. Losses on settlement of $60,000 and $34,315 have been recorded within consulting fees and wages, salaries and employment expenses, respectively, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. | |
| (d) | On April 8, 2019, the Company issued 6,052 common shares as an extension fee for an outstanding obligation. | |
| (e) | On April 8, 2019, a private placement was closed for an aggregate of 665,000 units, consisting of one common share and one share purchase warrant, at price of $2.00 per unit, for gross proceeds of $1,330,000. Each share purchase warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at a price of $3.00 per share and has an expiry term of three (3) years. Finders’ fees consisted of cash payments of $80,000 and issuance of 50,800 common shares and 10,800 share purchase warrants entitling the holders to purchase one common share at a price of $3.00 per share and with an expiry term of three (3) years. The residual method was used to allocate the proceeds between the common shares and the warrants which resulted in a value of $nil allocated to the warrants. | |
| 12. | Share Purchase Warrants | |
| The following table summarizes the continuity of share purchase warrants: |
| Number of<br><br>Warrants<br><br>(Note 22(g)) | **** | WeightedAverageExercise Price(Note 22(g)) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, January 31, 2019 | 848,605 | ||||
| Granted | 7,125,800 |
| Expired | | (26,513 | ) | | ) | | Balance, April 30, 2020 and January 31, 2020 | | 7,947,892 | | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| As at April 30, 2020, the following share purchase warrants were outstanding: |
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| Number of Warrants<br><br>(Note 22(g)) | ExercisePrice(Note 22(g)) | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| 17,241 | March 1, 2021 |
| 335,325 | | September 21, 2021 |
| 800 | | October 1, 2021 |
| 90,726 | | October 18, 2021 |
| 378,000 | | October 22, 2021 |
| 705,800 | | March 16, 2022 |
| 4,613,200 | | May 14, 2021 |
| 1,806,800 | | May 29, 2021 |
| 7,947,892 | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 13. | Long-term Incentive Plans | |
|---|---|---|
| Effective October 1, 2019, the Company adopted a long-term incentive plan. Under this plan, the Company may grant share purchase options, RSUs, PSUs or deferred share units to its directors, officers, employees and consultants up to an amount as determined by the Company and will be no more than 10% of its outstanding common shares on a fully-diluted basis. The exercise price of the share purchase options will be determined by the Company and will be no less than market price on grant date. | ||
| (a) | Restricted Stock Units | |
| The following table summarizes the continuity of the Company’s RSUs: |
| Numberof RSUs<br><br>(Note 22(g)) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding, January 31, 2019 | – |
| Granted | | 275,000 | | Outstanding, April 30, 2020 and January 31, 2020 | | 275,000 |
| The fair value of share-based payment expense was determined using market value of the share price on grant date. RSUs are settled by delivery of a notice of settlement by the RSU holder or, if no notice of settlement is delivered, on the last vesting date. At April 30, 2020, 258,333 RSUs were vested (January 31, 2020 – 83,334). |
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| (b) | Performance Stock Units |
|---|---|
| The following table summarizes the continuity of the Company’s performance stock units (“PSUs”): |
| Numberof RSUs<br><br>(Note 22(g)) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding, January 31, 2019 | – |
| Granted | | 75,000 | | Outstanding, April 30, 2020 and January 31, 2020 | | 75,000 |
| PSUs vest as follows: 18,750 PSUs vest on November 14, 2019, 28,150 PSUs vest upon financing greater than $2,500,000 obtained before July 30, 2020 (non-market performance condition) and 28,150 PSUs vest on March 31, 2021. |
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| PSUs are settled by delivery of a notice of settlement by the PSU holder. At April 30, 2020, 18,750 PSUs were vested (January 31, 2020– 18,750). |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 13. | Long-term Incentive Plans (continued) | |
|---|---|---|
| (c) | Share Purchase Options | |
| The following table summarizes the continuity of the Company’s share purchase options: |
| Numberof Options<br><br>(Note 22(g)) | **** | WeightedAverageExercise Price<br><br>(Note 22(g)) | **** | Weighted<br><br>Average<br><br>Remaining Contractual<br><br>Life (years) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding, January 31, 2019 | 1,369,183 | 4.60 | 3.26 |
| Granted | | 807,500 | | | 3.19 | | | 4.38 |
| Forfeited/cancelled | | (704,183 | ) | | (5.01 | ) | | – | | Outstanding, January 31, 2020 | | 1,472,500 | | | 3.82 | | | 3.08 |
| Forfeited/cancelled (Note 15) | | (255,000 | ) | | (3.03 | ) | | – | | Outstanding, April 30, 2020 | | 1,217,500 | | | 3.99 | | | 2.52 |
| Additional information regarding share purchase options as of April 30, 2020, is as follows: |
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| Options Outstanding<br><br>(Note 22(g)) | Options<br><br>Exercisable<br><br>(Note 22(g)) | Exercise Price(Note 22(g)) | Expiry Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200,000 | 200,000 | December 14, 2020 |
| 250,000 | | 250,000 | | February 22, 2021 |
| 200,000 | | 200,000 | | December 14, 2021 |
| 5,000 | | 5,000 | | November 14, 2022 |
| 260,000 | | 260,000 | | June 11, 2024 |
| 75,000 | | 75,000 | | July 1, 2024 |
| 10,000 | | 7,500 | | September 29, 2024 |
| 15,000 | | 11,250 | | October 15, 2024 |
| 15,000 | | 11,250 | | October 15, 2024 |
| 7,500 | | – | | November 3, 2024 |
| 150,000 | | 50,000 | | November 13, 2024 |
| 20,000 | | 10,000 | | December 26, 2024 |
| 10,000 | | 2,500 | | January 20, 2023 |
| 1,217,500 | | 1,082,500 | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| The fair value of share-based payment expense was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions: |
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| · | Dates of grant: June 12, 2019 to January 21, 2020 |
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| · | Risk free interest rate: 1.40% to 1.46% |
| · | Volatility: 93% to 112% |
| · | Market price of common shares on grant date: $1.10 to $4.00 (adjusted for consolidation of common shares (Note 22(g))) |
| · | Expected dividends: Nil% |
| · | Expected life: Three (3) to five (5) years |
| · | Exercise price: $1.50 to $4.00 (Note 22(g)) |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 13. | Long-term Incentive Plans (continued) |
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| Fair values of the options at each measurement date ranged between $0.40 to $3.20 (adjusted for consolidation of common shares (Note 22(g))). As the Company does not have sufficient historical share price information, expected volatilities were determined using historical volatilities of comparable companies. For the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, share-based payments related to share purchase options totaling $15,413 and $5,896, respectively, have been recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated interim statements of comprehensive loss. $67,581 of share-based payment expense have yet to be recognized and will be recognized in future periods. | |
| 14. | Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures |
| April 30,2020 | April 30,2019 |
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| Components of cash: | | |
| Cash | | |
| Cash – restricted | | |
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All values are in US Dollars.
| April 30,2020 | April 30,2019 |
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| Supplemental disclosures: | | |
| Interest paid | | |
| Income tax paid | | |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | | |
| Common shares issued for services | | |
| Common shares issued for settlement of accounts payable | | |
| Common shares issued for loan origination fees | | |
| Common shares issued as share issue costs | | |
| Warrants issued for finder’s fee | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| 15. | Related Party Transactions |
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| During the three months ended April 30, 2020, compensation of key management and directors, including former key management and directors, of the Company totaled $161,217 (2019 - $391,445), and consisted of salaries, directors’ fees and share-based payments. Also during the three months ended April 30, 2020, 200,000 stock options for a former officer was forfeited. Key management includes those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities, directly or indirectly, of the Company. | |
| As at April 30, 2020, the Company owed $3,538 to key management and directors (January 31, 2020 - $16,647). |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 16. | Joint Venture | |
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| On December 17, 2018, the Company entered into a joint venture arrangement whereby the Company holds 50% of the issued and outstanding shares of Pivot-Cartagena JV. Pivot-Cartagena JV will develop and commercialize cannabis-infused non-alcoholic beverages using the industry expertise of its joint venture partner. The Company and its joint venture partner each have 50% interest in the net assets and net income or loss of Pivot-Cartagena JV. | ||
| As of April 30, 2020, the Company has not made any investment related to Pivot-Cartagena JV. During the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, there were no balances or transactions related to Pivot-Cartagena JV. | ||
| 17. | Commitments and Contingencies | |
| (a) | In September 2019, the Company was served with a claim from Green Stream Botanicals Corp. (“GSB”) for a finder’s fee in the amount of $600,000 in relation to non-brokered private placements totaling $15 million completed in May 2019. The Company believes no service was performed by GSB and intends to vigorously defend these claims. The Company has not accrued this amount as of April 30, 2020 as management is not able to assess the likelihood of payment. | |
| (b) | In November 2019, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer filed an originating application with the Superior Court in the province of Quebec for damages stemming from a termination of employment. The former Chief Executive Officer is seeking payment of amounts totaling approximately $1 million, exercisability of his stock options until the original expiry dates, issuance of 600,000 stock options and an order that the Company not issue further common shares. The Company believes the claim is unfounded and intends to vigorously defend these claims. The Company has not accrued any amounts as of April 30, 2020 as management is not able to assess the likelihood of payment. | |
| (c) | In January 2020, an injunction was filed against the Company in the Superior Court of Quebec by Bio V Pharma Inc. (“BioV”) seeking provisional orders in respect of the premises sub-leased at 285 Kesmark Street (Note 9) and damages of approximately $395,000, which the Company intends on defending. The Company and BioV have, without prejudice or admission, settled the provisional injunction portion of the application while reserving their respective rights on interlocutory injunction and on the merits of the application. The Company has not accrued this amount as of April 30, 2020 as management is not able to assess the likelihood of payment. |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 18. | Operating Segment |
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| The Company operates in one industry segment, development and commercialization of patented, differentiated and premium quality nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, within three geographical areas, Canada, U.S and the E.U. |
| Canada | **** | U.S. | **** | E.U. | **** | Total | ||
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| Three months ended April 30, 2020 |
| Revenue | | | | | | | | |
| Net income (loss) | | ) | | | | ) | | | | Three months ended April 30, 2019 | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | | | | | | | |
| Net loss | | ) | | ) | | | | ) | | As at April 30, 2020 | | | | | | | | |
| Total assets | | | | | | | | |
| Total liabilities | | | | | | | | | | As at January 31, 2020 | | | | | | | | |
| Total assets | | | | | | | | |
| Total liabilities | | | | | | | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| 19. | Fair Value Measurements |
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| Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the statement of financial position are grouped into three levels of fair value hierarchy. The three levels are defined based on the observability of the significant inputs to the measurement, as follows: |
| · | Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
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| | · | Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and, |
| | · | Level 3: unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities. | | The Company does not have any financial instruments measured using Level 3 inputs. The carrying amounts of cash, amounts receivable from its sub-lease of 285 Kesmark Street (Note 9) and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are considered to be a reasonable approximation of fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. | | |
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BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 20. | Management of Financial Risk | |
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| The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain risks, including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and currency risk. | ||
| (a) | Credit risk | |
| Credit risk is the risk of loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company’s cash is held through reputable financial institutions in Canada and the U.S. The Company’s amounts receivable consists of receivables from its sub-lease of 285 Kesmark Street (Note 9). The carrying amount of cash and amounts receivable represent the maximum exposure to credit risk. As at April 30, 2020, this amounted to $1,768,740 (January 31, 2020 - $3,303,002). | ||
| (b) | Interest rate risk | |
| Interest rate risk is the risk that fair values of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company is not exposed to interest rate risk. | ||
| (c) | Liquidity risk | |
| Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet is financial obligations as they come due. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure (Note 21). Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties and the current portion of lease liabilities are due within the current operating period. | ||
| (d) | Currency risk | |
| Currency risk is the risk of loss due to fluctuation of foreign exchange rates and the effects of these fluctuations on foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. A 5% change in exchange rates will decrease the Company’s loss by approximately $1,700. The Company does not invest in derivatives to mitigate these risks. | ||
| 21. | Management of Capital | |
| The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue the dedevelopment and commercialization of patented, differentiated and premium quality nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, and to maintain a flexible capital structure. The Company considers its capital to be its shareholders’ equity. | ||
| The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of its assets. To maintain or adjust its capital structure, the Company may issue new common shares or debenture, acquire or dispose of assets or adjust the amount of cash. | ||
| In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company prepares expenditure budgets that are updated as necessary depending on various factors, including successful capital deployment and general industry conditions. In order to maximize ongoing development efforts, the Company does not pay out dividends. There are no external restrictions on the Company’s capital. |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 22. | Events After the Reporting Date | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | In May 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common shares of Opes Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Opes”) from Altum. Subsequent to the acquisition, Opes was renamed Blife Therapeutics Inc. | |
| (b) | On May 6, 2020, the Company entered into binding letter of intent to acquire worldwide rights (other than in Greater China, Japan and ASEAN countries) to commercialize and sell AP-003, a potential COVID-19 treatment, from Altum (the “Transaction”). Altum is currently preparing protocol and application to conduct clinical trials in Australia. Under the terms of the Transaction, on closing the Company will issue 1,000,000 common shares to Altum and grant to Altum 500,000 warrants to acquire an equivalent number of common shares at a price of $1.90 per common share. The warrants will have a term of two years and are only exercisable upon successful completion of the clinical trials. In addition, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, upon registration of the proposed product in a major market, the Company will pay $5,000,000 in cash to Altum and Altum will be entitled to a tiered royalty equal to 7% of net sales on the first US$50,000,000 in a calendar year and a reduced royalty equal to 5% of net sales in any calendar year that are in excess of US$50,000,000. Closing is contingent on, among other things, the Company undertaking an equity financing of at least US$5,000,000 and Altum obtaining an exclusive license with respect to certain intellectual property from a Canadian governmental research and technology organization. | |
| (c) | On May 7, 2020, the Company amended the exercise price of the following outstanding warrants that were issued pursuant to private placements completed in 2019: 1,386,800 warrants issued on May 30, 2019 and expiring on May 29, 2021, 4,613,200 warrants issued on May 15, 2019 and expiring on May 14, 2021 and 695,000 warrants issued on April 8, 2019 and expiring on March 16, 2022. The exercise prices of these warrants have been amended to $2.50 per warrant. | |
| (d) | In May 2020, the Company granted 290,000 stock options to directors, officers, consultants and key members of the Altum clinical trial team (Note 22(b)) with exercise prices between $1.80 and $2.55 and terms of five years. The Company also issued 20,000 RSUs with vesting over two years to an advisor. | |
| (e) | In May 2020, the Company issued a promissory note of US$200,000 to Altum, of which US$189,500 was advanced, to advance on clinical activities related to the clinical trials (Note 22(b)). The promissory note is due on the earlier of (i) July 31, 2020 (amended from June 15, 2020), (ii) the termination of the Transaction (Note 22(b)) or (iii) the second business day following the date that the Company demands repayment. If the Transaction is completed in accordance with its terms, the promissory note is non-interest bearing and the amounts outstanding shall offset (reduce) the amounts payable by the Company under the Transaction. If the Transaction is not completed in accordance with its terms or if the Transaction is terminated, Altum shall pay to the Company interest on the outstanding principal amount and on the amount of overdue interest thereon from time to time at the rate of 10% per annum. | |
| (f) | In May 2020, the Company secured “hard” lock-up agreements from shareholders of Altum representing 67.45% of the outstanding common shares of Altum. Pursuant to these “hard” lock-up agreements, the Company entered into an exclusivity agreement with Altum to work towards finalizing a mutually acceptable definitive agreement for the “merger of equals” transaction. |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
| 22. | Events After the Reporting Date (continued) | |
|---|---|---|
| (g) | In June 2020, the Company effected a consolidation of its issued and outstanding common shares on a ten (10) old for one (1) new common share. The exercise or conversion price and the number of common shares issuable under the Company’s outstanding warrants, RSUs, PSUs and options have been proportionately adjusted to reflect the consolidation. | |
| 23. | Reconciliation from US GAAP to IFRS | |
| The Company’s first IFRS financial statements were prepared for the year ended January 31, 2020, which included an opening IFRS statement of financial position as at February 1, 2018 for the purposes of the transition to IFRS, as required by IFRS 1 “First-Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” (“IFRS 1”) and disclosures required for the impact of transition from United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) to IFRS. | ||
| The Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended April 30, 2019 were prepared under U.S. GAAP. | ||
| The table below present a reconciliation of comprehensive loss from the Company’s previously filed U.S. GAAP condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended April 30, 2019: |
| Three MonthsEnded |
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| | April 30,2019 | | | Comprehensive loss under U.S. GAAP | | |
| IFRS adjustments to comprehensive loss: | | |
| Leases (Note 23(a)) | | ) |
| Convertible debentures (Note 23(b)) | | |
| Total IFRS adjustments to comprehensive loss | | ) |
| Comprehensive loss under IFRS | | |
All values are in US Dollars.
| (a) | Leases |
|---|---|
| Under U.S. GAAP, the Company adopted ASC 842, Leases, using the modified retrospective transition approach, which applies the provisions of the new guidance at the effective date without adjusting the comparative periods presented. Under IFRS, the Company is required to recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities as at its transition date of February 1, 2018. | |
| (b) | Convertible debentures |
| Under U.S. GAAP, the Company classified the balance of its convertible debentures as liabilities. The Company evaluated its convertible debentures under IFRS and determined that a residual amount is required to be assigned to an equity component. |
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betrf_ex993.htm EXHIBIT 99.3
Form 52-109FV2
Certification of Interim Filings
Venture Issuer Basic Certificate
I, AHMAD DOROUDIAN, Chief Executive Officer of BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC., certify the following:
| 1. | Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of BetterLife Pharma Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended April 30, 2020. |
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| 2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
| 3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
Date: June 29, 2020
“Ahmad Doroudian”
_____________________
Ahmad Doroudian
Chief Executive Officer
NOTE TO READER
In contrast to the certificate required for non-venture issuers under National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings (NI 52-109), this Venture Issuer Basic Certificate does not include representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as defined in NI 52-109. In particular, the certifying officers filing this certificate are not making any representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of
| i) | controls and other procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
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| ii) | a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP. |
The issuer’s certifying officers are responsible for ensuring that processes are in place to provide them with sufficient knowledge to support the representations they are making in this certificate. Investors should be aware that inherent limitations on the ability of certifying officers of a venture issuer to design and implement on a cost effective basis DC&P and ICFR as defined in NI 52-109 may result in additional risks to the quality, reliability, transparency and timeliness of interim and annual filings and other reports provided under securities legislation.
betrf_ex994.htm EXHIBIT 99.4
Form 52-109FV2
Certification of Interim Filings
Venture Issuer Basic Certificate
I, MOIRA ONG, Chief Financial Officer of BETTERLIFE PHARMA INC., certify the following:
| 1. | Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of BetterLife Pharma Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended April 30, 2020. |
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| 2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
| 3. | Fair presentation: **** Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
Date: June 29, 2020
“Moira Ong”
_______________________
Moira Ong
Chief Financial Officer
NOTE TO READER
In contrast to the certificate required for non-venture issuers under National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings (NI 52-109), this Venture Issuer Basic Certificate does not include representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as defined in NI 52-109. In particular, the certifying officers filing this certificate are not making any representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of
| i) | controls and other procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
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| ii) | a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP. |
The issuer’s certifying officers are responsible for ensuring that processes are in place to provide them with sufficient knowledge to support the representations they are making in this certificate. Investors should be aware that inherent limitations on the ability of certifying officers of a venture issuer to design and implement on a cost effective basis DC&P and ICFR as defined in NI 52-109 may result in additional risks to the quality, reliability, transparency and timeliness of interim and annual filings and other reports provided under securities legislation.