NXT Energy Solutions Inc 6-K, filed Apr 1, 2025
NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (NSFDF)
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NXT Energy Solutions Inc filed this 6-K on April 1, 2025.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGECOMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATEISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THESECURITIES EXCHANGEACT OF 1934
For the month of March 2025
Commission File Number: 000-24027
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. |
| (Translation of registrant's name into English) |
Suite 302
3320 - 17th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E0B4
(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 ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
The Issuer is filing material documents not previously filed.
Exhibit List:
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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.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | ||
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| Date: March 31, 2025 | /s/ Eugene Woychyshyn | |
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| Eugene Woychyshyn |
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| Vice President of Finance & CFO |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years ended
December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of NXT Energy Solutions Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the Company) as at December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, cash flows and shareholders’ equity deficit for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes and schedules (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
The consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, cash flows and shareholders’ equity of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022, were audited by other auditors whose report dated March 31, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date of auditor’s report, unless additional financing is obtained or new revenue contracts are completed. This raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
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Going Concern
Critical Audit Matter Description
As described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that these consolidated financial statements have been issued, unless additional financing is obtained or new revenue contracts are completed.
We identified the assessment of the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern as a critical audit matter due to the significant assumptions and judgements made by management in estimating future cash flows, which are subject to high degree of uncertainty.
This matter is also described in the “Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern” section of our report.
Audit Response
We responded to this matter by performing procedures in relation to the assessment of the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. Our audit work in relation to this included, but was not restricted to, the following:
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| · | Obtaining an understanding from management on the Company’s future plans for the operations, including financing arrangements. |
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| · | Evaluating the key assumptions used in management’s model to estimate future cash flows by comparing assumptions used by management against historical performance, budgets, economic and industry indicators and publicly available information. |
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| · | Comparing the assumptions related to revenue projections to those used in assessments of impairment indicators for non-financial assets. |
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| · | Assessing the adequacy of the going concern disclosure included in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements and considering whether these appropriately reflected the assessments that management performed. |
Chartered Professional Accountants
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2023.
Calgary, Canada
March 27, 2025
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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
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| December 31, |
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| December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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| Assets |
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| Current assets |
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 730,395 |
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| $ | 401,713 |
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| Accounts receivable (Note 3) |
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| 105,858 |
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| 1,828,523 |
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| Prepaid expenses |
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| 274,799 |
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| 53,673 |
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| 1,111,052 |
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| 2,283,909 |
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| Long term assets |
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| Deposits (Note 4) |
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| 261,485 |
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| 249,917 |
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| Property and equipment (Note 5) |
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| 375,777 |
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| 515,809 |
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| Right of Use Assets (Note 6) |
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| 2,506,506 |
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| 665,130 |
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| Intellectual property (Note 7) |
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| 9,771,481 |
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| 11,469,995 |
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| $ | 14,026,301 |
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| $ | 15,184,760 |
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| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Deficit |
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| Current liabilities |
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| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 8, 22) |
| $ | 1,233,974 |
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| $ | 1,836,741 |
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| Deferred revenue (Note 9) |
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| 840,768 |
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| - |
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| Convertible debentures (Note 10) |
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| 4,915,248 |
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| 1,842,566 |
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| Current portion of long-term debt (Note 11) |
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| 111,111 |
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| 111,111 |
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| Current portion of lease obligation (Note 12) |
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| 693,607 |
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| 343,513 |
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| 7,794,708 |
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| 4,133,931 |
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| Long-term liabilities |
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| Convertible debentures (Note 10) |
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| 4,259,709 |
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| 1,513,423 |
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| Long-term debt (Note 11) |
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| 601,852 |
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| 712,963 |
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| Long-term lease obligations (Note 12) |
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| 1,607,935 |
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| 252,004 |
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| Asset retirement obligation (Note 13) |
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| 24,761 |
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| 27,030 |
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| 6,494,257 |
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| 2,505,420 |
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| 14,288,965 |
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| 6,639,351 |
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| Shareholders' equity deficit |
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| Common shares (Note 15): - authorized unlimited |
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| Issued: 78,495,184 (2023 – 78,025,237) common shares |
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| 98,262,510 |
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| 98,179,271 |
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| Contributed capital |
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| 9,739,322 |
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| 9,552,839 |
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| Deficit |
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| (108,264,496 | ) |
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| (262,664 | ) |
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| 8,545,409 |
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| $ | 14,026,301 |
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| $ | 15,184,760 |
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| Going Concern (Note 1) Commitments (Note 14) Subsequent event (Note 17)
Signed "Charles Selby" |
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Signed "Bruce G. Wilcox" | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
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| Revenue |
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| SFD® related revenue (Note 21) |
| $ | 644,294 |
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| $ | 2,145,716 |
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| $ | - |
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| Expenses |
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| SFD® related costs, net |
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| 2,021,768 |
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| 2,249,126 |
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| 1,178,183 |
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| General and administrative expenses (Notes 17, 22) |
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| 4,045,778 |
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| 3,420,143 |
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| 3,736,431 |
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| Amortization |
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| 1,887,013 |
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| 1,759,473 |
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| 1,768,727 |
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| 7,954,559 |
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| 7,428,742 |
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| 6,683,341 |
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| Other expenses (income) |
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| Interest expense, net |
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| 750,611 |
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| 160,262 |
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| 36,220 |
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| Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
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| 574,106 |
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| Loss on remeasurement of convertible debentures (Note 10) |
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| 296,534 |
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| Loss on disposal of assets, lease modifications and other |
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| 146,279 |
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| 15,852 |
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| 28,855 |
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| 1,767,530 |
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| 168,086 |
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| 49,735 |
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| Loss before income taxes |
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| (9,077,795 | ) |
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| (5,451,112 | ) |
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| (6,733,076 | ) |
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| Income tax expense (Note 18) |
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| - |
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| Net loss and comprehensive loss |
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| (9,077,795 | ) |
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| (5,451,112 | ) |
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| 6,733,076 | ) |
| Loss per share (Note 16) |
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| Basic |
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| (0.12 | ) |
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| (0.10 | ) |
| Diluted |
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| (0.12 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
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| Operating activities |
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| Net loss |
| $ | (9,077,795 | ) |
| $ | (5,451,112 | ) |
| $ | (6,733,076 | ) |
| Items not affecting cash: |
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| Stock based compensation expense (Note 17) |
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| 268,734 |
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| 241,271 |
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| 215,284 |
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| Amortization |
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| 1,887,013 |
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| 1,759,473 |
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| 1,768,727 |
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| Accretion expense (recovery) (Note 13) |
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| (2,269 | ) |
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| 2,456 |
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| 2,237 |
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| Non-cash lease amortization and accretion (Note 12) |
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| 353,433 |
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| 683,190 |
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| 752,149 |
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| Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss |
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| 659,257 |
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| (25,451 | ) |
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| 13,956 |
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| Loss on disposal of assets and lease modifications |
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| 135,455 |
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| - |
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| 11,921 |
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| Remeasurement of convertible debentures (Note 10) |
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| 296,534 |
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| - |
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| - |
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| Change in deposits |
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| 5,763 |
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| 3,362 |
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| - |
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| Change in non-cash working capital balances (Note 20) |
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| 1,868,996 |
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| (1,294,087 | ) |
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| 1,755,107 |
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| Lease payments (Note 12) |
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| (364,712 | ) |
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| (739,527 | ) |
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| (720,309 | ) |
| Prepaid Ling-term insurance |
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| - |
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| (11,525 | ) |
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| - |
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| 5,108,204 |
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| 619,162 |
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| 3,799,072 |
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| Net cash used in operating activities |
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| (3,969,591 | ) |
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| (4,831,950 | ) |
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| (2,934,004 | ) |
| Financing activities |
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| Proceeds from the Employee Share Purchase plan (Note 17) |
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| 41,620 |
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| 36,246 |
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| 49,738 |
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| Proceeds for Restricted Stock Units |
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| - |
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| 4,370 |
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| - |
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| Repayment of long-term debt (Note 11) |
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| (111,111 | ) |
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| (111,111 | ) |
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| (64,815 | ) |
| Net proceeds from Rights Offering (Note 15) |
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| - |
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| - |
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| 216,062 |
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| Net proceeds from Private Placement (Note 15) |
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| - |
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| 1,622,057 |
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| 216,182 |
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| Net proceeds from Convertible Debentures (Note 10) |
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| 4,735,004 |
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| 3,457,555 |
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| - |
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| Repayment of lease obligations (Note 12) |
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| (359,706 | ) |
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| - |
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| (27,950 | ) |
| Net cash from financing activities |
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| 4,305,807 |
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| 5,009,117 |
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| 389,217 |
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| Investing activities |
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| Purchase of property and equipment, net |
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| (27,029 | ) |
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| (32,322 | ) |
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| - |
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| Proceeds from short-term investments |
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| - |
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| - |
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| 550,000 |
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| Net cash from (used in) investing activities |
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| (27,029 | ) |
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| (32,322 | ) |
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| 550,000 |
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| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
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| 19,495 |
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| (6,569 | ) |
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| 369 |
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| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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| 328,682 |
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| 138,276 |
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| (1,994,418 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year |
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| 401,713 |
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| 263,437 |
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| 2,257,855 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year |
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| 730,395 |
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| $ | 401,713 |
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| $ | 263,437 |
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| Supplemental information |
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| Cash interest paid |
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| 548,756 |
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| 120,952 |
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| 35,779 |
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| Cash taxes paid |
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| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Deficit
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
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| For the Year ending December 31, |
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| 2022 |
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| Common Shares |
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| Balance at beginning of the year |
| $ | 98,179,271 |
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| $ | 96,423,648 |
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| $ | 95,779,352 |
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| Issuance of common stock, net of share issuance costs for: |
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| Rights Offering (Note 15) |
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| - |
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| - |
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| 216,062 |
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| Private placement (Note 15) |
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| - |
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| 1,622,057 |
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| 216,182 |
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| Employee Share Purchase Plan (Note 15) |
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| 83,239 |
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| 66,755 |
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| 89,127 |
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| Restricted Stock Unit Plan (Note 15) |
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| - |
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| 66,811 |
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| 122,925 |
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| Balance at end of the year |
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| 98,262,510 |
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| 98,179,271 |
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| 96,423,648 |
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| Contributed Capital |
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| Balance at beginning of the year |
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| 9,552,839 |
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| 9,404,518 |
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| 9,381,966 |
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| Recognition of stock-based compensation expense (Note 17) |
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| 186,483 |
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| 148,321 |
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| 22,552 |
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| Balance at end of the year |
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| 9,739,322 |
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| 9,552,839 |
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| 9,404,518 |
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| Deficit |
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| Balance at beginning of the year |
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| (99,186,701 | ) |
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| (93,735,589 | ) |
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| (87,002,513 | ) |
| Net loss |
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| (9,077,795 | ) |
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| (5,451,112 | ) |
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| (6,733,076 | ) |
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| Balance at end of the year |
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| (108,264,496 | ) |
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| (99,186,701 | ) |
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| (93,735,589 | ) |
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| Total Shareholders' Equity Deficit at end of the year |
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| (262,664 | ) |
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| 8,545,409 |
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| 12,092,577 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
1. The Company and going concern
NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the "Company" or "NXT") is a publicly traded company based in Calgary, Alberta Canada and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”).
NXT's proprietary Stress Field Detection ("SFD®") technology is an airborne survey system that utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to infer stress anomalies of exploration interest. The method can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify areas conducive to fluid entrapment in order to recommend areas with commercial hydrocarbon and/or geothermal potential.
These consolidated financial statements of NXT have been prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America ("US GAAP”).
These consolidated financial statements reflect adjustments, all of which are normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to reflect fairly the financial position and results of operations for the respective periods.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that NXT will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there continues to be material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about NXT’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these consolidated financial statements have been issued. The Company’s current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that these consolidated financial statements have been issued.
During 2024 the Company completed an SFD® survey and has received deposits payments on three other SFD® surveys planned to be executed in 2025 (the “2025 SFD® Surveys”). As of the date of these financial statements, the Company has finished the acquisition phase of one of the 2025 SFD® Surveys and received milestone payments which has generated cash from operations for the Company. In addition, during 2023 and 2024 the Company completed private placements which resulted in raising an additional net proceeds of $9,757,366 (Notes 10 and 15).
The Company continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure additional revenue contracts. The Company’s longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these revenue opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations. The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with certainty.
Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities. The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing additional SFD® related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
The consolidated financial statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.
Use of Estimates and Judgements
In preparing these consolidated financial statements, NXT is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect both the amount and timing of recording assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses since the determination of these items may be dependent on future events. The Company uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgment in making these estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, these consolidated financial statements have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the Company’s significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management's best estimate as at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period when determined. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Certain estimates and judgments have a material impact where the assumptions underlying these accounting estimates relate to matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate or judgment is made or are subjective. In 2024, 2023 and 2022, the estimates and judgments included the assessment of impairment indicators of intellectual property and recognition of SFD® related revenue.
The Company reviews intellectual property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company considers both internal and external factors when assessing for potential indicators of impairment of its intellectual property, including the consideration of historical and forecasted SFD® related revenues, market capitalization, control premiums, and the SFD® related revenue multiples compared to industry peers. When indicators of impairment exist, the Company first compares the total of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows or the estimated sale price to the carrying value of an asset. If the carrying value exceeds these amounts, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the intellectual property.
Other accounting estimates and judgments that may have a material impact on the financial statements include: the forward-looking assumptions related to the going concern assumption, the estimated useful lives of intellectual property and property, plant and equipment, lease interest rates and terms, the fair value of convertible debentures, and the assumptions used to measure stock-based compensation expense.
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 have been prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of US GAAP.
Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries (all of which are inactive). All significant inter-company balances and transactions among NXT and its subsidiaries have been eliminated and are therefore not reflected in these consolidated financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and short term Guaranteed Investment Certificates (“GIC’s”) with an original maturity less than 90 days from the date of acquisition.
Short Term Investments
Short term investments consist of short term GICs, with original maturity dates greater than 90 days and up to one year.
Derivative Instruments
As at December 31, 2024 and 2023, NXT had no outstanding derivative instruments.
Fair Value Measures
For any balance sheet items recorded at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis, the Company is required to classify the fair value measure into one of three categories based on the fair value hierarchy noted below.
In Level I, the fair value of assets and liabilities is determined by reference to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to assess at the measurement date.
At December 31, 2024 the fair values of restricted stock units (“RSU”) liability was based on share price that was determined using Level I inputs.
In Level II, determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities is based on the extrapolation of inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level I, for which all significant inputs are observable directly or indirectly. Such inputs include published exchange rates, interest rates, yield curves and stock quotes from external data service providers. Transfers between Level I and Level II would occur when there is a change in market circumstances. There are no Level II fair value measures.
In Level III, the fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis is determined using a market approach based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value can fluctuate between Level II and Level III depending on the proportion of the value of the contract that extends beyond the time frame for which inputs are considered to be observable. As contracts near maturity and observable market data becomes available, the contracts are transferred out of Level III and into Level II.
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
The determination of the fair value of the acquisition of the Intellectual property (Note 7) was determined using Level III inputs, as well as the November Debentures and 2024 Debentures (both defined in Note 10).
Measurement of credit losses on financial instruments
The impairment model of financial instruments is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. In making the assessment of expected losses, the Company considers the following factors: historically realized bad debts; a counterparty’s present financial condition and whether a counterparty has breached certain contracts; the probability that a counterparty will enter bankruptcy; changes in economic conditions that correlate to increased levels of default and term to maturity of the specific receivable. These expected credit losses are recognized as an allowance rather than as a direct write-down of the amortized cost basis.
Deposits
Deposits consist of security payments made to lessors for the Company’s office and aircraft lease. They are classified as long term if the lease end date is greater than one year.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization, which is recorded over the estimated service lives of the assets using the following annual rates and methods:
| Survey equipment | 20% declining balance |
| Computers | 30% declining balance |
| Furniture and other equipment | 20% declining balance |
| Leasehold improvements | 10% declining balance |
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property acquired is recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization, which is recorded over the estimated minimum useful life of the assets. The Company incurs periodic costs that are expensed when incurred to file patents and to maintain them.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews long-lived assets, which includes property, equipment and intellectual property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company considers both internal and external factors when assessing for potential indicators of impairment, and with respect to intellectual property, the Company’s assessment includes consideration of historical and forecasted SFD® related revenues, market capitalization, control premiums, and the SFD® related revenue multiples compared to industry peers.
When indicators of impairment exist, the Company first compares the total of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows or the estimated sale price to the carrying value of an asset. If the carrying value exceeds these amounts, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the asset.
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
Convertible Debentures
Convertible debentures are recorded as a current liability if the Company has an obligation to deliver cash to the holder on demand on or before the maturity date and a long-term liability if non-demand and the maturity date is greater than one year. If the convertible debentures are converted to either voting preferred or common shares, the preferred or common shares will be classified as equity. Interest on the convertible debenture is accrued as earned. The November Debentures and the 2024 Debentures (defined below) are revaluated at their fair values. Since they are denominated in US$ they do not meet the fix to fix criteria.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company's functional currency is the Canadian dollar. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Canadian dollars at the average exchange rate for the applicable period. Monetary assets and liabilities are translated into Canadian dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of the applicable period. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are recorded at the relevant exchange rates for the period in which the balances arose. Any related foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from these translations are included in the determination of net income (loss) for the period.
Income Taxes
NXT follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. This method recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on temporary differences in reported amounts for financial statement and income tax purposes, at the income tax rates expected to apply in the future periods when the temporary differences are expected to be reversed or realized. The effect of a change in income tax rates on deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities is recognized in income in the period when the tax rate change is enacted. Valuation allowances are provided when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
Stock-based Compensation
NXT follows the fair value method of accounting for stock options, restricted stock units, deferred stock units, and the employee share purchase plan (the “Share Compensation Plans”) that are granted to acquire common shares under NXT's Share Compensation Plans. For equity-settled stock-based compensation awards, fair values are determined at the grant date and the expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the requisite service period with a corresponding increase recorded in contributed capital. An adjustment is made to compensation for any differences between the estimated forfeitures and the actual forfeitures. For cash-settled stock-based compensation awards, fair values, based on observable prices, are determined at each reporting date and periodic changes are recognized as compensation costs, with a corresponding change to liabilities. Stock-based awards with performance conditions are recognized as compensation costs only when the performance condition is probable of being met.
Upon exercise or realization of the equity-settled Share Compensation Plans, the consideration received by NXT, and the related amount which previously recorded in contributed capital, is recognized as an increase in the recorded value of the common shares of the Company.
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic income (loss) per share amounts is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares that are outstanding for the fiscal period. Shares issued during the period are weighted for the portion of the period that the shares were outstanding. Diluted income per share, in periods when NXT has net income, is computed using the treasury stock method, whereby the weighted average number of shares outstanding is increased to include any additional shares that would be issued from the assumed exercise of stock options and restricted stock units. The incremental number of shares added under the treasury stock method assumes that outstanding stock options and restricted stock units that are exercisable at exercise prices below the Company's average market price (i.e. they were “in-the-money”) for the applicable fiscal period are exercised and then that number of incremental shares is reduced by the number of shares that could have been repurchased by the Company from the issuance proceeds, using the average market price of the Company’s shares for the applicable fiscal period.
No addition to the basic number of shares is made when calculating the diluted number of shares if the diluted per share amounts become anti-dilutive (such as occurs in the case where there is a net loss for the period).
Revenue
SFD® Surveys
The performance obligation for NXT in SFD® surveys is the acquisition, processing, interpretation and integration of Stress Field Detection (SFD®) data. Revenue from the sale of SFD® survey contracts (excluding any related foreign value added taxes) is recognized over time by measuring the progress toward satisfaction of its performance obligation to the customer. All funds received or invoiced in advance of recognition of revenue are reflected as contract obligations and classified as a current liability on our balance sheet.
The Company uses direct survey costs as the input measure to recognize revenue in any fiscal period. The percentage of direct survey costs incurred to date over the total expected survey costs to be incurred, provides an appropriate measure of the stage of the performance obligation being satisfied over time.
SFD® Data Sales
The performance obligation for NXT in SFD® data sales is the delivery of the promised specific services as itemized in the contract with the customer. Revenue from the sale of SFD® data (excluding any related foreign value added taxes) is recognized once the services are completed and the data is transferred to the customer.
Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is an operating or finance lease, as defined under US GAAP, at inception. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. These leases are included in right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease obligations in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease obligations represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from such leases. Lease obligations are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term, taking into consideration conditions such as incentives and termination penalties, as appropriate. A corresponding ROU asset is recognized at the amount of the lease obligation, adjusted for payments made prior to lease commencement or initial direct costs, if any.
When calculating the present value, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease, or uses its incremental borrowing rate for a similar term and risk profile based on the information available at the commencement date. The Company’s lease terms may have options to extend or terminate the lease which are included in the calculation of lease obligations when it is reasonably certain that it will exercise those options. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Office and equipment lease expenses are included within General and administrative expenses.
The aircraft lease cost is treated as a finance lease and is recorded in ROU assets. The ROU asset amortization included within amortization costs and lease payments are recorded as interest expense and as a reduction in the lease liability. The aircraft ROU is amortized at a 10% declining balance.
Lease agreements can contain both lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately.
Government grants
Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as an expense reduction in the period in which the costs are incurred. Where the grant relates to an asset, it is recognized as a reduction to the net book value of the related asset and then subsequently in net loss over the expected useful life of the related asset through lower charges to amortization and impairment.
3. Accounts Receivable
|
|
| December 31, |
|
| December 31, |
| ||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
| ||
| Trade receivables |
| $ | 22,210 |
|
| $ | 1,738,694 |
|
| Other receivables |
|
| 83,648 |
|
|
| 89,829 |
|
|
|
|
| 105,858 |
|
|
| 1,828,523 |
|
| Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Net accounts receivable |
|
| 105,858 |
|
|
| 1,828,523 |
|
The entire trade receivables at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were with one, but not the same customer in each year. All trade receivables were current and were collected subsequent to December 31 each year.
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
4. Deposits
Security deposits have been made to the lessors of the office building and the aircraft. The aircraft deposit is denominated in United States Dollars.
|
|
| December 31, |
|
| December 31, |
| ||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| Prepaid expenses |
| $ | 2,401 |
|
| $ | 8,164 |
|
| Building |
|
| 43,309 |
|
|
| 43,309 |
|
| Aircraft |
|
| 215,775 |
|
|
| 198,444 |
|
|
|
|
| 261,485 |
|
|
| 249,917 |
|
5. Property and equipment
|
|
| December 31, 2024 |
| |||||||||
|
|
| Cost |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Net book |
| |||
|
|
| Base |
|
| Amortization |
|
| value |
| |||
| Survey equipment |
| $ | 949,062 |
|
| $ | 771,143 |
|
| $ | 177,919 |
|
| Computers and software |
|
| 1,265,045 |
|
|
| 1,257,313 |
|
|
| 7,732 |
|
| Furniture and other equipment |
|
| 405,877 |
|
|
| 401,110 |
|
|
| 4,767 |
|
| Leasehold improvements |
|
| 523,507 |
|
|
| 338,148 |
|
|
| 185,359 |
|
|
|
|
| 3,143,491 |
|
|
| 2,767,714 |
|
|
| 375,777 |
|
|
|
| December 31, 2023 |
| |||||||||
|
|
| Cost |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Net book |
| |||
|
|
| Base |
|
| Amortization |
|
| value |
| |||
| Survey equipment |
| $ | 924,959 |
|
| $ | 743,239 |
|
| $ | 181,720 |
|
| Computers and software |
|
| 1,265,045 |
|
|
| 1,254,000 |
|
|
| 11,045 |
|
| Furniture and other equipment |
|
| 528,419 |
|
|
| 520,525 |
|
|
| 7,894 |
|
| Leasehold improvements |
|
| 1,064,225 |
|
|
| 749,075 |
|
|
| 315,150 |
|
|
|
|
| 3,782,648 |
|
|
| 3,266,839 |
|
|
| 515,809 |
|
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
6. Right of use assets
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| ||||||||||||
|
|
| December 31, 2024 |
| |||||||||
|
|
| Cost |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Right of |
| |||
|
|
| Base |
|
| Amortization |
|
| Use |
| |||
| Aircraft |
| $ | 3,468,239 |
|
| $ | 1,939,006 |
|
| $ | 1,529,233 |
|
| Office Building |
|
| 2,324,694 |
|
|
| 1,352,941 |
|
|
| 971,753 |
|
| Printer |
|
| 9,716 |
|
|
| 4,196 |
|
|
| 5,520 |
|
|
|
|
| 5,802,649 |
|
|
| 3,296,143 |
|
|
| 2,506,506 |
|
|
|
| December 31, 2023 |
| |||||||||
|
|
| Cost |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Right of |
| |||
|
|
| Base |
|
| Amortization |
|
| Use |
| |||
| Aircraft |
| $ | 1,847,617 |
|
| $ | 1,728,958 |
|
| $ | 118,659 |
|
| Office Building |
|
| 1,725,414 |
|
|
| 1,186,673 |
|
|
| 538,741 |
|
| Printer |
|
| 9,716 |
|
|
| 1,986 |
|
|
| 7,730 |
|
|
|
|
| 3,582,747 |
|
|
| 2,917,617 |
|
|
| 665,130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Aircraft
On March 22, 2024 the Company extended its Aircraft lease for three years to March 28, 2027. The Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease term. Terms of the lease extension include an interest rate of 12%, and monthly payments of US$40,189. The Company has an early purchase option to acquire the aircraft on any of the following dates, March 28, 2025, September 28, 2025, March 28, 2026 or September 28, 2026. The purchase price would be the amortized value of the lease liability, plus a four-months of interest. The lease is being treated as a finance lease. As a result of the lease extension the Right of Use Assets and lease obligations have been increased as follows:
| Right of Use Assets |
| CDN$1,620,622 |
| Lease obligations |
| US$1,182,393 |
The Company recognized a loss of $31,686 on the Aircraft lease modification.
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
Building
On May 1, 2024, the Company surrendered approximately 3,207 square feet of its office building lease to the landlord and extended its lease for an additional five years until September 30, 2030. Terms of the lease extension include an implied interest rate of 10%, and monthly payments of $19,771. The lease will continue to be treated as an operating lease. As a result of the lease extension the Right of Use Assets and lease obligations have been increased as follows:
| Right of Use Assets |
| $ | 599,281 |
|
| Lease obligations |
| $ | 600,495 |
|
The Company has recognized a loss of $1,214 on the building lease modification, and a loss on disposal of leasehold improvements of $102,555.
7. Intellectual property
|
|
| December 31, 2024 |
| |||||||||
|
|
| Cost |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Net book |
| |||
|
|
| Base |
|
| amortization |
|
| Value |
| |||
| SFD® Hydrocarbon Right acquired |
| $ | 25,271,000 |
|
| $ | 15,724,601 |
|
| $ | 9,546,399 |
|
| SFD® Geothermal Right acquired |
|
| 275,610 |
|
|
| 50,528 |
|
|
| 225,082 |
|
|
|
|
| 25,546,610 |
|
|
| 15,775,129 |
|
|
| 9,771,481 |
|
|
|
| December 31, 2023 |
| |||||||||
|
|
| Cost |
|
| Accumulated |
|
| Net book |
| |||
|
|
| Base |
|
| amortization |
|
| Value |
| |||
| SFD® Hydrocarbon Right acquired |
| $ | 25,271,000 |
|
| $ | 14,039,868 |
|
| $ | 11,231,132 |
|
| SFD® Geothermal Right acquired |
|
| 275,610 |
|
|
| 36,747 |
|
|
| 238,863 |
|
|
|
|
| 25,546,610 |
|
|
| 14,076,615 |
|
|
| 11,469,995 |
|
SFD® Hydrocarbon Right
During 2015, NXT acquired the rights to the SFD® technology for use in the exploration of hydrocarbons (“Hydrocarbon Right”) from Mr. George Liszicasz, the former President and CEO of NXT (“CEO”), and recorded the acquisition as an intellectual property asset on the balance sheet. The asset was recorded at the fair value of the consideration transferred, including the related tax effect of approximately $25.3 million.
SFD® Geothermal Right
The Company acquired the SFD® technology rights for geothermal resources (“Geothermal Right”) from the CEO on April 18, 2021. The consideration deliverable by the Company in connection with the acquisition of the Geothermal Right is set forth below:
|
| 1. | US$40,000 (CDN$50,310) signature payment, which became due immediately and was paid on April 22, 2021; |
|
| 2. | 300,000 common shares, which were issued in December 2021; |
|
| 3. | CDN$15,000 signature milestone payment paid in August 2021; |
|
| 4. | US$200,000 milestone payment which will become due in the event that the Company's cash balance exceeds CDN$5,000,000 due to receipt of specifically defined funds from operations; and |
|
| 5. | US$250,000 milestone payment would have become due in the event that the Company executed, completed, and received full payment for an SFD® contract valued at US$10,000,000 or greater, provided such contract was entered into and completed and payment of at least US$5,000,000 was received by April 18, 2023. This milestone expired as of April 18, 2023. |
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
As of December 31, 2024, the Company has recognized $275,610 for the acquisition of the Geothermal Right which is the combination of the US$40,000 (CDN$50,310) and CDN$15,000 signature payments, the value of the 300,000 common shares of $207,300 and other costs of $3,000. The cost of the remaining milestone will be recognized when it is deemed probable that the milestone will be achieved by a special committee of the Board of Directors, comprised entirely of independent directors. The Board of Directors delegated authority to the special committee to determine when the milestones have been achieved. As of December 31, 2024 the remaining milestone is still deemed not probable of being achieved.
Reconciliation of Intellectual Property
|
|
| SFD® Hydrocarbon Right |
|
| SFD® Geothermal Right |
|
| Total |
| |||
| Net book value at December 31, 2022 |
| $ | 12,915,866 |
|
| $ | 252,643 |
|
| $ | 13,168,509 |
|
| Amortization for 2023 |
|
| (1,684,734 | ) |
|
| (13,780 | ) |
|
| (1,698,514 | ) |
| Net book value at December 31, 2023 |
|
| 11,231,132 |
|
|
| 238,863 |
|
|
| 11,469,995 |
|
| Amortization for 2024 |
|
| (1,684,733 | ) |
|
| (13,781 | ) |
|
| (1,698,514 | ) |
| Net book value at December 31, 2024 |
|
| 9,546,399 |
|
|
| 225,082 |
|
|
| 9,771,481 |
|
The Hydrocarbon Right is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 15 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $1.7 million per year for a 5-year aggregate total of $8.5 million.
The current book value of the Geothermal Right is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 20 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $13,781 per year for a 5-year aggregate total of approximately $68,902.
8. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
| December 31, |
|
| December 31, |
| ||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
| ||
| Accrued liabilities related to: |
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| Consultants and professional fees |
| $ | 261,753 |
|
| $ | 225,224 |
|
| Payroll related |
|
| 471,596 |
|
|
| 525,472 |
|
| Board of director’s fees |
|
| 201,218 |
|
|
| 228,199 |
|
| Interest payable |
|
| 109,029 |
|
|
| 38,222 |
|
|
|
|
| 1,043,596 |
|
|
| 1,017,117 |
|
| Trade payables and other |
|
| 190,378 |
|
|
| 819,624 |
|
|
|
|
| 1,233,974 |
|
|
| 1,836,741 |
|
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
9. Deferred revenue
As of December 31,2024, the company has received $840,768 (US$584,477) of deposits for signed SFD® contracts to be executed in 2025 ($nil for 2023).
10. Convertible Debentures
2024 Debentures
On May 31, 2024 the Company issued convertible debentures (the “2024 Debentures”) to MCAPM LP for the principal amount of US$2,000,000, being approximately CDN$2,773,660. The 2024 Debentures bear interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and are due and payable on May 31, 2026. The 2024 Debentures are convertible into common shares at a conversion price of US$0.25 per Common Share which provides MCAPM LP with the right to obtain up to 8,000,000 common shares of the Company. The 2024 Debentures are unsecured.
November Debentures
The Company issued a total of US$1,872,000 (approximately CAD$2,543,636) of a multi-tranche unsecured convertible debenture (the "November Debentures"). The November Debentures bear interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and are due and payable two years after issuance. The November Debentures are convertible into common shares in the capital of NXT at a fixed conversion price of US$0.1808 allowing the subscribers to obtain an aggregate of up to 10,353,982 common shares. Insiders which include MCAPM, LP and Michael P. Mork (“Mork Capital”) and directors of NXT, were issued November Debentures valued, in the aggregate principal amount, at US$1,522,000 (approximately CDN$2,076,776).
During 2023, the Company issued the first two tranches of the November Debentures for US$1,150,000 (approximately CDN$1,577,600).
On January 12, 2024, the Company closed the final tranche of the November Debentures for an additional US$722,000 (approximately CDN$966,036). The November Debentures are unsecured.
Mork Capital has the right to own, after conversion of all of their 2024 Debentures and November Debentures, totaling US$3,375,000, a total of 30,526,321 common shares. This represents approximately 32.1% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of these financial statements (after giving effect to the conversion of the full amount of the 2024 Debentures and the November Debentures).
Ataraxia Debentures
In May 2023 the Company signed a subscription agreement with Ataraxia Capital (“Ataraxia”) in which Ataraxia would purchase US$2,300,000 of convertible debentures. The terms of the convertible debentures issued to Ataraxia include an annual interest rate of 10%, paid quarterly in arrears. They can also be converted into voting preferred shares with an annual dividend rate of 10% paid per quarter. The preferred shares are not transferable, but may be converted on a one-to-one basis into common shares. The convertible debentures are payable on demand, but are due two years after the issue date. They are secured by a general security agreement, subordinate to the long-term debt.
| Page | 18 |
| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
On May 31, 2023 the Company issued a two-year term convertible debenture for US$1,200,000 (CDN$1,631,954) to Ataraxia and an additional US$200,000 (CDN$265,560) on July 10, 2023 (the “2023 Ataraxia Debentures”). The 2023 Ataraxia Debentures have a fixed conversion price of US$0.143 per common share.
On November 4, 2024 the Company issued a two-year term convertible debenture for US$500,000 (CDN$676,995) to Ataraxia and an additional US$400,000 (CDN$550,296) on November 12, 2024 (the “2024 Ataraxia Debentures”). The 2024 Ataraxia Debentures have a fixed conversion price of US$0.24 per common share.
Ataraxia has the right to own, after conversion of all of their 2023 Ataraxia Debentures and 2024 Ataraxia Debentures, 13,540,209 common shares. This represents approximately 14.6% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of these financial statements (after giving effect to the conversion of the full amount of the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures and 2024 Ataraxia Debentures).
| Repayment of principal and interest for convertible debentures: |
| US$ |
|
| CDN$1. |
| ||
| 2025 |
|
| 3,102,200 |
|
|
| 4,462,515 |
|
| 2026 |
|
| 3,830,050 |
|
|
| 5,509,527 |
|
| Total principal and interest payments |
|
| 6,932,250 |
|
|
| 9,972,042 |
|
| Less interest |
|
| (760,250 | ) |
|
| (1,093,619 | ) |
| Principal remaining |
|
| 6,172,000 |
|
|
| 8,878,423 |
|
| Change in fair value of convertible debentures |
|
| 206,141 |
|
|
| 296,534 |
|
| Net principal remaining |
|
| 6,378,141 |
|
|
| 9,174,957 |
|
| Current portion of convertible debentures |
|
| 3,416,926 |
|
|
| 4,915,248 |
|
| Non-current portion of convertible debentures |
|
| 2,961,215 |
|
|
| 4,259,709 |
|
1. Converted at 1.4385
Fair Value
The November Debentures and the 2024 Debentures have been revalued at their fair value as of December 31, 2024 using level 3 inputs as follows:
| US$/CDN$ volatility |
|
| 6.58 | % |
| Stock price volatility |
|
| 173.78 | % |
| Stock price |
| $ | 0.11 |
|
| Risk free interest rate |
|
| 4.49 | % |
| Credit Spread |
| 5.67% to 30.93% |
| |
The fair value change to the debentures in 2024 was $296,534 (US$206,141) and $nil for 2023.
| Interest expense for convertible debentures: |
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| $US |
| $ | 455,112 |
|
| $ | 94,781 |
|
|
| - |
|
| $CDN |
| $ | 621,378 |
|
| $ | 128,612 |
|
|
| - |
|
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
11. Long-term debt
On May 26, 2021, the Company received $1,000,000 from the Business Development Bank of Canada’s (“BDC”) Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (“HASCAP Loan”), funded by the Royal Bank of Canada. The HASCAP Loan is a $1,000,000 non-revolving ten-year term credit facility with an interest rate of 4%. Repayment terms were interest only until May 26, 2022, and monthly principal plus interest payments for the remaining nine years. The HASCAP Loan is secured by a general security agreement and is guaranteed by BDC.
| Repayment of principal and interest: |
|
|
| |
| 2025 |
| $ | 137,593 |
|
| 2026 |
|
| 133,148 |
|
| 2027 |
|
| 128,704 |
|
| 2028 |
|
| 124,259 |
|
| 2029 |
|
| 119,815 |
|
| 2030 to 2031 |
|
| 162,129 |
|
| Total principal and interest payments |
|
| 805,648 |
|
| Less interest |
|
| (92,685 | ) |
| Total principal remaining |
|
| 712,963 |
|
| Current portion of long-term debt |
|
| 111,111 |
|
| Non-current portion of long-term debt |
|
| 601,852 |
|
12. Lease obligation
|
|
| December 31, |
|
| December 31, |
| ||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
| ||
| Aircraft 1. |
| $ | 1,318,602 |
|
| $ | 37,242 |
|
| Office Building |
|
| 977,420 |
|
|
| 550,548 |
|
| Printer |
|
| 5,520 |
|
|
| 7,727 |
|
|
|
|
| 2,301,542 |
|
|
| 595,517 |
|
| Current portion of lease obligations |
|
| 693,607 |
|
|
| 343,513 |
|
| Long-term lease obligations |
|
| 1,607,935 |
|
|
| 252,004 |
|
1. Converted at 1.4385
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
| Maturity of lease liabilities: |
| Finance Lease1. |
|
| Operating Leases |
|
| Total |
|
| Weighted Average Remaining Lease Terms | ||||
| 2025 |
|
| 693,743 |
|
|
| 240,676 |
|
|
| 934,419 |
|
| 3.7 years | |
| 2026 |
|
| 693,742 |
|
|
| 240,391 |
|
|
| 934,133 |
|
| 3.1 years | |
| 2027 |
|
| 116,615 |
|
|
| 237,252 |
|
|
| 353,867 |
|
| 3.3 years | |
| 2028 |
|
| - |
|
|
| 237,252 |
|
|
| 237,252 |
|
| 2.3 years | |
| 2029 |
|
| - |
|
|
| 237,252 |
|
|
| 237,252 |
|
| 1.8 years | |
| 2030 |
|
| - |
|
|
| 177,939 |
|
|
| 177,939 |
|
| 0.8 years | |
| Total lease payments |
|
| 1,504,100 |
|
|
| 1,370,762 |
|
|
| 2,874,862 |
|
|
| |
| Less imputed interest |
|
| (185,498 | ) |
|
| (387,822 | ) |
|
| (573,320 | ) |
|
| |
| Total discounted lease payments |
|
| 1,318,602 |
|
|
| 982,940 |
|
|
| 2,301,542 |
|
|
| |
| Current portion of lease obligations |
|
| 565,974 |
|
|
| 127,633 |
|
|
| 693,607 |
|
|
| |
| Non-current portion of lease obligations |
|
| 752,628 |
|
|
| 855,307 |
|
|
| 1,607,935 |
|
|
| |
1. Converted at 1.4385
| Movement of lease obligations |
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
| ||
| Opening balance, January 1 |
| $ | 595,517 |
|
| $ | 1,246,723 |
|
| Additions |
|
| 2,252,803 |
|
|
| - |
|
| Operating lease payments |
|
| (364,712 | ) |
|
| (739,527 | ) |
| Finance lease principal payments |
|
| (359,706 | ) |
|
| - |
|
| Lease accretion |
|
| 99,803 |
|
|
| 90,378 |
|
| Foreign exchange |
|
| 78,740 |
|
|
| (908 | ) |
| Other |
|
| (903 | ) |
|
| (1,149 | ) |
| Closing Balance, December 31 |
|
| 2,301,542 |
|
|
| 595,517 |
|
| Current portion of lease obligations |
|
| 693,607 |
|
|
| 343,513 |
|
| Long-term lease obligations |
|
| 1,607,935 |
|
|
| 252,004 |
|
|
|
| Lease Term Till |
| Option to Extend |
| Incremental Borrowing Rate |
| |
| Aircraft |
| March 2027 |
| No |
|
| 12.0 | % |
| Office Building |
| September 2030 |
| No |
|
| 10.0 | % |
| Printer |
| November 2026 |
| No |
|
| 10.8 | % |
As of December 31, 2024 the Company’s aircraft lease was a financing lease and the other leases were operating leases. The Company’s aircraft lease began to be treated as a finance lease as of March 22, 2024. The Company’s total operating lease expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $364,712 (2023 - $739,527). The Company’s total financing lease expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $ 495,233 (2023 - $nil).
| Page | 21 |
| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
Non-cash lease amortization and accretion
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| Amortization of lease incentives and other |
| $ | (9,997 | ) |
| $ | (8,099 | ) |
| $ | (4,010 | ) |
| ROU asset amortization |
|
| 263,627 |
|
|
| 600,911 |
|
|
| 608,495 |
|
| Lease liability accretion |
|
| 99,803 |
|
|
| 90,378 |
|
|
| 147,664 |
|
|
|
|
| 353,433 |
|
|
| 683,190 |
|
|
| 752,149 |
|
13. Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset retirement obligations ("ARO") relate to minor non-operated interests in oil and natural gas wells in which NXT has outstanding abandonment and reclamation obligations in accordance with government regulations. The estimated future abandonment liability is based on estimates of the future timing and costs to abandon, remediate and reclaim the well sites within the next five years. The net present value of the ARO is as noted below, and has been calculated using an inflation rate of 2.4% and discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate of 10%.
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| ARO balance, beginning of the year |
| $ | 27,030 |
|
| $ | 24,574 |
|
| $ | 22,337 |
|
| Accretion expense |
|
| 2,069 |
|
|
| 2,069 |
|
|
| 2,069 |
|
| Change in ARO estimates |
|
| (4,338 | ) |
|
| 387 |
|
|
| 168 |
|
| ARO balance, end of the year |
|
| 24,761 |
|
|
| 27,030 |
|
|
| 24,574 |
|
14. Commitments
The table below is the non-lease operating cost components associated with the costs of the building lease.
| For the year ending December 31, |
| Office Premises |
| |
| 2025 |
|
| 163,401 |
|
| 2026 |
|
| 163,401 |
|
| 2027 |
|
| 163,401 |
|
| 2028 |
|
| 163,401 |
|
| 2029 |
|
| 163,401 |
|
| 2030 |
|
| 122,551 |
|
| Total |
|
| 939,556 |
|
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
15. Common shares
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares, of which the following are issued and outstanding:
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
| ||||||||||
|
|
| # of shares |
|
| $ amount |
|
| # of shares |
|
| $ amount |
| ||||
| As at the beginning of the year |
|
| 78,025,237 |
|
|
| 98,179,271 |
|
|
| 68,949,109 |
|
|
| 96,423,648 |
|
| Private placement, net of issuance costs |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 8,510,000 |
|
|
| 1,622,057 |
|
| Employee Share Purchase Plan (Note 17) |
|
| 469,947 |
|
|
| 83,239 |
|
|
| 309,509 |
|
|
| 66,755 |
|
| Restricted Stock Units (Note 17) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 256,619 |
|
|
| 66,811 |
|
| As at the end of the year |
|
| 78,495,184 |
|
|
| 98,262,510 |
|
|
| 78,025,237 |
|
|
| 98,179,271 |
|
|
|
| For the year ended December 31, |
| |||||
|
|
| 2022 |
| |||||
|
|
| # of shares |
|
| $ amount |
| ||
| As at the beginning of the year |
|
| 65,250,710 |
|
| $ | 95,779,352 |
|
| Rights offering, net of issuance costs |
|
| 2,149,180 |
|
|
| 216,062 |
|
| Private placement, net of issuance costs |
|
| 1,148,282 |
|
|
| 216,182 |
|
| Employee Share Purchase Plan (Note 17) |
|
| 188,633 |
|
|
| 89,127 |
|
| Restricted Stock Units |
|
| 212,304 |
|
|
| 122,925 |
|
| As at the end of the year |
|
| 68,949,109 |
|
|
| 96,423,648 |
|
On December 22, 2022 the Company announced a multi-tranche private placement (the “Private Placement”) at $0.195 per share. At December 22, 2022 the Company issued 1,148,282 common shares for gross proceeds of $223,915 in the first tranche, less issuance costs of $7,732. On January 25, 2023, the Company closed the Private Placement by issuing an additional 8,510,000 common shares, at $0.195 per common share, for additional aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1,659,450, less issuance costs of $37,393.
On December 2, 2022, NXT closed the Rights Offering that had been announced on October 31, 2022. The Company issued 2,149,180 common shares a price of $0.18 per common share, for aggregate gross proceeds of a $386,852. Share issue costs of $170,790 were recorded as a reduction to share capital.
| Page | 23 |
| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
16. Loss per share
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| Net loss for the year |
| $ | 9,077,795 |
| $ | (5,451,112 | ) |
| $ | (6,733,076 | ) | |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding for the year: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Basic |
|
| 78,271,095 |
|
|
| 77,646,094 |
|
|
| 65,602,875 |
|
| Diluted |
|
| 78,271,095 |
|
|
| 77,646,094 |
|
|
| 65,602,875 |
|
| Net loss per share – Basic |
| $ | (0.12 | ) |
| $ | (0.07 | ) |
| $ | (0.10 | ) |
| Net loss per share – Diluted |
| $ | (0.12 | ) |
| $ | (0.07 | ) |
| $ | (0.10 | ) |
In years in which a loss results, all outstanding stock options, RSUs, deferred share units (“DSUs”) and potential shares from convertible debentures are excluded from the diluted loss per share calculations, as their effect is anti-dilutive.
17. Share based compensation
The Company has an equity compensation program in place for its executives, employees and directors. Executives and employees are given equity compensation grants that vest based on a recipient's continued employment. The Company’s stock-based compensation awards outstanding as at December 31, 2024, include stock options, DSUs, RSUs, and the employee share purchase plan (“ESP Plan”). The following tables provide information about stock option, RSUs, DSUs, and ESP Plan activity.
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| Stock Option Expense |
| $ | 118,849 |
|
| $ | 92,500 |
|
| $ | 22,552 |
|
| Deferred Share Units |
|
| 15,000 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Compensation Expense |
|
| 52,634 |
|
|
| 55,821 |
|
|
| - |
|
| Stock-based compensation expense in Contributed Capital |
|
| 186,483 |
|
|
| 148,321 |
|
|
| 22,552 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Employee Share Purchase Plan |
|
| 41,619 |
|
|
| 30,508 |
|
|
| 39,389 |
|
| Restricted Stock Units |
|
| 40,632 |
|
|
| 62,442 |
|
|
| 153,343 |
|
| Total stock-based compensation expense |
|
| 268,734 |
|
|
| 241,271 |
|
|
| 215,284 |
|
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
Stock Options:
The following is a summary of stock options which are outstanding as at December 31, 2024.
| Exercise price per share |
|
| # of options outstanding |
|
| # of options exercisable |
|
| Average remaining life (in years) |
| ||||
| $ | 0.174 |
|
|
| 69,200 |
|
|
| 69,200 |
|
|
| 0.9 |
|
| $ | 0.200 |
|
|
| 166,200 |
|
|
| 166,200 |
|
|
| 3.4 |
|
| $ | 0.216 |
|
|
| 1,825,200 |
|
|
| 55,200 |
|
|
| 3.0 |
|
| $ | 0.252 |
|
|
| 115,250 |
|
|
| 115,250 |
|
|
| 2.9 |
|
| $ | 0.259 |
|
|
| 100,000 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 3.7 |
|
| $ | 0.260 |
|
|
| 52,650 |
|
|
| 52,650 |
|
|
| 3.0 |
|
| $ | 0.264 |
|
|
| 177,200 |
|
|
| 177,200 |
|
|
| 3.0 |
|
| $ | 0.440 |
|
|
| 21,360 |
|
|
| 21,360 |
|
|
| 0.9 |
|
| $ | 0.510 |
|
|
| 16,000 |
|
|
| 16,000 |
|
|
| 0.7 |
|
| $ | 0.550 |
|
|
| 30,000 |
|
|
| 30,000 |
|
|
| 0.1 |
|
| $ | 0.620 |
|
|
| 18,050 |
|
|
| 18,050 |
|
|
| 0.9 |
|
| $ | 0.680 |
|
|
| 32,250 |
|
|
| 32,250 |
|
|
| 0.9 |
|
| $ | 0.720 |
|
|
| 24,460 |
|
|
| 24,460 |
|
|
| 0.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2,647,820 |
|
|
| 777,820 |
|
|
| 2.8 |
|
A continuity of the number of stock options which are outstanding at the end of the current year and as at the prior years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
| weighted |
|
|
|
| Weighted |
| ||||||
|
|
| # of stock |
|
| average |
|
| # of stock |
|
| Average |
| ||||
|
|
| Options |
|
| exercise price |
|
| Options |
|
| exercise price |
| ||||
| Options outstanding, start of the year |
|
| 2,927,820 |
|
| $ | 0.32 |
|
|
| 461,320 |
|
| $ | 0.51 |
|
| Granted |
|
| - |
|
| $ | - |
|
|
| 2,716,500 |
|
| $ | 0.22 |
|
| Forfeited |
|
| (180,000 | ) |
| $ | (0.22 | ) |
|
| (100,000 | ) |
| $ | (0.22 | ) |
| Expired |
|
| (100,000 | ) |
| $ | (0.52 | ) |
|
| (150,000 | ) |
| $ | (0.59 | ) |
| Options outstanding, end of the year |
|
| 2,647,820 |
|
| $ | 0.24 |
|
|
| 2,927,820 |
|
| $ | 0.25 |
|
| Options exercisable, end of the year |
|
| 777,820 |
|
| $ | 0.30 |
|
|
| 877,820 |
|
| $ | 0.32 |
|
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| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
|
|
| For the year ended December 31, |
| |||||
|
|
| 2022 |
| |||||
|
|
|
|
|
| Weighted |
| ||
|
|
| # of stock |
|
| Average |
| ||
|
|
| Options |
|
| exercise price |
| ||
| Options outstanding, start of the year |
|
| 358,660 |
|
| $ | 0.56 |
|
| Granted |
|
| 134,060 |
|
| $ | 0.40 |
|
| Cancelled |
|
| (31,400 | ) |
| $ | (0.51 | ) |
| Options outstanding, end of the year |
|
| 461,320 |
|
| $ | 0.51 |
|
| Options exercisable, end of the year |
|
| 461,320 |
|
| $ | 0.51 |
|
Stock options granted generally expire, if unexercised, five years from the date granted and entitlement to exercise them generally vests at a rate as determined by the Board of Directors.
Stock-based compensation expense is calculated based on the fair value attributed to grants of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model and utilizing the following weighted average assumptions:
| For the year ended |
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| Expected dividends paid per common share |
|
| - |
|
| Nil |
|
| Nil |
| ||
| Expected life in years |
|
| - |
|
|
| 5.0 |
|
|
| 5.0 |
|
| Weighted average expected volatility in the price of common shares |
|
| - |
|
|
| 79 | % |
|
| 75 | % |
| Weighted average risk-free interest rate |
|
| - |
|
|
| 3.32 | % |
|
| 3.05 | % |
| Weighted average fair market value per share at grant date |
|
| - |
|
| $ | 0.22 |
|
| $ | 0.40 |
|
| Forfeiture rate |
|
| - |
|
|
| 18.5 | % |
|
| 0 | % |
Deferred Stock Units:
A continuity of the number of DSUs which are outstanding at the end of the current year and as at the prior years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||
| Opening balance |
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| Opening balance |
|
| 37,354 |
|
|
| 37,354 |
|
|
| 37,354 |
|
| Granted |
|
| 82,872 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Closing balance |
|
| 120,226 |
|
|
| 37,354 |
|
|
| 37,354 |
|
The DSUs plan is a long-term incentive plan that permits the grant of DSUs to qualified directors. DSUs granted under the DSUs plan are to be settled at the retirement, resignation or death of the Board member holding the DSUs.
| Page | 26 |
| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
Restricted Stock Units:
RSUs entitle the holder to receive, at the option of the Company, either the underlying number of shares of the Company's common shares upon vesting of such units or a cash payment equal to the value of the underlying shares. The RSUs vest at a rate of one-third at the end of each of the first three years following the date of grant. Historically, the Company settled the RSUs that vested with shares and cash.
A continuity of the number of RSUs, including fair value (“FV”) which are outstanding at the end of the current year and as the end of the prior years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
| ||||||||||
|
|
| # of RSUs |
|
| FV/Unit |
|
| # of RSUs |
|
| FV/Unit |
| ||||
| RSUs outstanding, start of the year |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 348,334 |
|
| $ | 0.21 |
|
| Granted |
|
| 1,035,000 |
|
| $ | 0.14 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Common shares issued |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (256,619 | ) |
| $ | (0.26 | ) |
| Payroll withholdings settled in cash |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (91,715 | ) |
| $ | (0.23 | ) |
| Forfeited |
|
| (120,000 | ) |
| $ | (0.14 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| RSUs outstanding, end of the year |
|
| 915,000 |
|
| $ | 0.155 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
|
| For the year ended December 31, |
| |||||
|
|
| 2022 |
| |||||
|
|
| # of RSUs |
|
| FV/Unit |
| ||
| RSUs outstanding, start of the year |
|
| 696,666 |
|
| $ | 0.61 |
|
| Granted |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Common shares issued |
|
| (212,304 | ) |
| $ | (0.58 | ) |
| Payroll withholdings settled in cash |
|
| (136,028 | ) |
| $ | (0.58 | ) |
| RSUs outstanding, end of the year |
|
| 348,334 |
|
| $ | 0.21 |
|
Employee Share Purchase Plan:
The ESP Plan allows employees and other individuals determined by the Board to be eligible to contribute a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 10% of their earnings to the plan for the purchase of common shares in the capital of the Company, of which the Company will make an equal contribution. Common shares contributed by the Company may be issued from treasury or acquired through the facilities of the TSX. During 2024, 2023, and 2022 the Company has elected to issue common shares from treasury.
| Page | 27 |
| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
A continuity of the number of commons shares under the ESP Plan which are outstanding at the end of the current year and as at the prior years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
| ||||||||||
|
|
| # of shares |
|
| $ amount |
|
| # of shares |
|
| $ amount |
| ||||
| Purchased by employees |
|
| 234,974 |
|
| $ | 41,620 |
|
|
| 168,515 |
|
| $ | 36,246 |
|
| Matched by the Company |
|
| 234,973 |
|
|
| 41,619 |
|
|
| 140,994 |
|
|
| 30,509 |
|
| Total Common Shares issued |
|
| 469,947 |
|
|
| 83,239 |
|
|
| 309,509 |
|
|
| 66,755 |
|
|
|
| For the year ended December 31, |
| |||||
|
|
| 2022 |
| |||||
|
|
| # of shares |
|
| $ amount |
| ||
| Purchased by employees |
|
| 105,221 |
|
| $ | 49,738 |
|
| Matched by the Company |
|
| 83,412 |
|
|
| 39,389 |
|
| Total Common Shares issued |
|
| 188,633 |
|
|
| 89,127 |
|
If the employee does not withdraw common shares from the ESP Plan in the first year of their participation, the Company will match an additional 100% of the employee contributions, up to $15,000 per employee (the “Bonus Match”). As at December 31, 2024 the Company has accrued $nil for the Bonus Match ($nil as at December 31, 2023).
Compensation Expense:
On October 1, 2023 the Company entered into a service agreement with a marketing consultant to provide sales and market services to introduce potential customers to the SFD® technology, attend trade shows, and update the Company’s market systems. The consultant agreed to be compensated in Common Shares only for approximately US$16,000 per month, based on the five-day volume average price at the end of each month until February 29, 2024. 634,439 common shares were due to the marketing consultant on December 31, 2024. (360,139 common shares at December 31, 2023.)
Subsequent Events:
On February 24, 2025 the Company granted 1,400,000 incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.203 to directors of the Company. These incentive stock options will vest upon the achieving of a trailing twelve-month free cash flow per share of $0.10.
On February 24, 2025 the Company granted 1,875,000 RSUs to employees and officers which will vest over a three-year period.
634,439 common shares were issued to the marketing consultant on January 29, 2025.
| Page | 28 |
| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
18. Income Tax Expense
Payments made to NXT for services rendered to clients and branch offices in certain countries may be subject to foreign income and withholding taxes. Such taxes incurred are only recoverable in certain limited circumstances, including potential utilization in Canada as a foreign tax credit, or against future taxable earnings from the foreign jurisdictions.
Income tax expense is different from the expected amount that would be computed by applying the statutory Canadian federal and provincial income tax rates to NXT's income (loss) before income taxes as follows:
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
| Net loss before income taxes |
| $ | (9,077,795 | ) |
| $ | (5,451,112 | ) |
| $ | (6,733,076 | ) |
| Canadian statutory income tax rate |
|
| 23.0 | % |
|
| 23.0 | % |
|
| 23.0 | % |
| Income tax (recovery) at statutory income tax rate |
|
| (2,087,893 | ) |
|
| (1,253,756 | ) |
|
| (1,548,607 | ) |
| Effect of non- deductible expenses and other items: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Stock-based compensation and other expenses |
|
| 92,142 |
|
|
| 58,801 |
|
|
| 53,379 |
|
| Change in statutory tax rates |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (11,997 | ) |
| Foreign exchange adjustments |
|
| 160,597 |
|
|
| 2,754 |
|
|
| - |
|
| True-up |
|
| (14,841 | ) |
|
| (10,060 | ) |
|
| (3,280 | ) |
| US loss expiry and Other |
|
| 1,530 |
|
|
| 437,330 |
|
|
| (33,113 | ) |
| Change in valuation allowance |
|
| 1,848,465 |
|
|
| 764,931 |
|
|
| 1,543,618 |
|
| Income tax expense (recovery) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
A valuation allowance has been provided for the Company’s deferred income tax assets due to uncertainty regarding the amount and timing of their potential future utilization, as follows:
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| Net operating losses carried forward: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
| Canada (expiration dates 2027 to 2044) |
| $ | 11,076,403 |
|
| $ | 9,594,511 |
|
| $ | 9,136,353 |
|
| USA (expiration dates 2025 to 2026) |
|
| 3,921 |
|
|
| 5,631 |
|
|
| 169,359 |
|
| Timing differences on property & equipment, Right |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| of Use of Assets, Lease obligations and Financing |
|
| 1,784,071 |
|
|
| 1,806,446 |
|
|
| 1,726,603 |
|
| SRED Expenditures |
|
| 676,518 |
|
|
| 676,518 |
|
|
| 676,518 |
|
| Foreign Tax Credit |
|
| 285,772 |
|
|
| 285,772 |
|
|
| 285,772 |
|
|
|
|
| 13,826,685 |
|
|
| 12,368,878 |
|
|
| 11,994,605 |
|
| Intellectual property |
|
| (2,247,441 | ) |
|
| (2,638,099 | ) |
|
| (3,028,757 | ) |
| Less valuation allowance |
|
| (11,579,244 | ) |
|
| (9,730,779 | ) |
|
| (8,965,848 | ) |
|
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Page | 29 |
| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
19. Financial instruments
Non-derivative financial instruments:
The Company's non-derivative financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payables and accrued liabilities, convertible debentures, and long-term debt. The carrying value of these financial instruments, excluding long-term debt, approximates their fair values due to their short terms to maturity. The Company has determined that long-term debt approximates its fair value as may be settled early at face value at the Company’s discretion.
Credit Risk
Credit risk arises from the potential that the Company may incur a loss if counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligation in accordance with agreed terms. The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable reflects management’s assessment of maximum exposure to credit risk. At December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents included balances in bank accounts placed with financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. The Company manages accounts receivable credit risk by requiring advance payments before entering into certain contract milestones and when possible, accounts receivable insurance.
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk in relation to its holding of significant US$ balances in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payables, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, convertible debentures, and lease obligations, and entering into SFD® survey contracts which are priced in US$. The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts, but to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange the Company uses strategies to reduce the volatility of United States Dollar assets including converting excess United States dollars to Canadian dollars. As at December 31, 2024, the Company held net United States dollar liabilities totaling approximately US$7,130,144. Accordingly, a hypothetical 10% change in the value of one United States dollar expressed in Canadian dollars as at December 31, 2024 would have had an approximately $1,025,671 effect on the unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss for the year.
20. Change in non-cash operating working capital
The changes in non-cash operating working capital balances are comprised of:
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| Accounts receivable |
| $ | 1,722,665 |
|
| $ | (1,835,922 | ) |
| $ | 784,502 |
|
| Prepaid expenses |
|
| (221,126 | ) |
|
| (17,516 | ) |
|
| 229,279 |
|
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
|
| (438,199 | ) |
|
| 559,351 |
|
|
| 741,326 |
|
| Deferred revenue |
|
| 805,656 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
|
|
| 1,868,996 |
|
|
| (1,294,087 | ) |
|
| 1,755,107 |
|
| Page | 30 |
| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
21. Geographic information
The Company generates revenue from its SFD® survey system that enables the clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. NXT conducts all of its survey operations from its head office in Canada, and occasionally maintains administrative offices in foreign locations if and when needed. Revenue fluctuations are a normal part of SFD® survey system sales and can vary significantly year-over-year.
Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was generated solely from the Hydrocarbon Right. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 was generated from one customer.
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| International |
| $ | 644,294 |
|
| $ | 2,145,716 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| Canada |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
|
|
| 644,294 |
|
|
| 2,145,716 |
|
|
| - |
|
22. Other related party transactions
One of the members of NXT’s Board of Directors is a partner in a law firm which provides legal advice to NXT. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $55,455 ($36,938 as at December 31, 2023) payable to this law firm.
Another member of Board is a board member of Pana Holdings Mauritius, the parent company of Ataraxia, which holds convertible debentures (Note 10). Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $40,011 (US$27,814), ($19,699 or US$14,890, as at December 31, 2023) to Ataraxia for accrued interest.
A third member of Board is an employee of MCAPM LP, which holds convertible debentures (Note 10). Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $57,063 (US$39,669) to Mork Capital for accrued interest.
All members of the Board elected to have most of their Board fees payable at December 31, 2023 (Note 10) converted into the November Debentures, for a total of US$147,000 (CDN$196,686). Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $4,680 (US$3,253), ($nil as at December 31, 2023) to Board members for accrued interest.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include $201,218 ($228,199 as at December 31, 2023) for Board fees and $35,250 ($98,708 as at December 31, 2023) for management compensation.
| Page | 31 |
| NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As at and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) |
Related party expenses
|
|
| For the years ended December 31, |
| |||||||||
|
|
| 2024 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |||
| Legal Fees |
| $ | 164,373 |
|
| $ | 129,600 |
|
| $ | 92,308 |
|
| Interest Expense1. |
| $ | 441,986 |
|
| $ | 107,792 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| Board of director fees |
| $ | 182,500 |
|
| $ | 158,199 |
|
| $ | 185,000 |
|
| Management Compensation |
| $ | 436526 |
|
| $ | 389,451 |
|
| $ | 544,929 |
|
1. US$322,905 for 2024 and US$79,356 for 2023. Includes interest expense for Ataraxia, Mork Capital and board of directors.
| Page | 32 |
EXHIBIT 99.2
NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the year ended
December 31, 2024
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
This management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) was prepared by management of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (“NXT”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”) based on information available as at March 27, 2025 and unless otherwise stated, has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), and should be reviewed in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the period ended December 31, 2024 (the “audited consolidated financial statements”). This MD&A covers the unaudited three and audited twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2024, with comparative amounts for the unaudited three and audited twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2023.
Our functional and reporting currency is the Canadian dollar. All references to “dollars”, “$” and “CDN$” in this MD&A are to Canadian dollars unless specific reference is made to United States dollars (“US$”).
NXT® and SFD® are registered trademarks of NXT in Canada and the United States.
Advisories
Forward-looking Information
Certain statements contained in this MD&A constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements typically contain words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “estimate”, “expect”, “strategy”, “may”, “plan”, “ensure”, “will”, “remain”, “continue” and similar words and phrases suggesting future outcomes or an outlook. Forward-looking statements in this document include, but are not limited to:
|
| · | Execution of the African SFD® Survey (as defined herein); |
|
| · | Execution of the Southeast Asia SFD® Survey (as defined herein); |
|
| · | Execution of the AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited SFD® Survey (as defined herein); |
|
| · | the Company’s ability to successfully work with Synergy and Ataraxia (each as defined herein) to develop future business in the African continent; |
|
| · | the Company’s expectation that the Geothermal Right (as defined herein) will amortize on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 20 years; |
|
| · | that the SFD® technology may reduce the need for seismic in wide-area reconnaissance; |
|
| · | receipt of funding under the NRC IRAP (as defined herein); |
|
| · | expectations regarding maintenance performed on the Company’s leased aircraft; |
|
| · | expectations regarding the future vesting, settlement and expiry of securities issued in connection with the Company’s share-based compensation plans; |
|
| · | expectations regarding the amortization of the Company’s intellectual property (“IP”) assets; |
|
| · | the Company’s ability to achieve the remaining milestone with respect to the consideration (as defined herein) owing to the estate of Mr. George Liszicasz, the future payment of such Consideration to the estate of Mr. George Liszicasz, and the satisfaction of the conditions thereto (including with respect to cash balances, receipt of funds, and the execution and completion of contracts); |
|
| · | the Company’s ability to use alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities; |
|
| · | the development, commercialization, and protection of the SFD® technology for geothermal resource exploration; |
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 2 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
|
| · | the extent to which expanding the Company’s scope of business to include exploring for both hydrocarbon and geothermal resources is anticipated to result in an expansion of its scope of revenue sources; |
|
| · | the Company’s pursuit of opportunities to secure new revenue contracts; |
|
| · | expectations regarding competition within the industries in which the Company operates; |
|
| · | the Company’s ability to continue operating as a going concern; |
|
| · | the Company’s ability to continue making payments on its office lease, its aircraft lease and the effects of any default under either such lease; |
|
| · | the Company’s ability to pay amounts owing under the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures, the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures, the November Debentures, and the 2024 Debentures (each as defined herein) (together, the “Debentures”); |
|
| · | expectations regarding the future conversion of the Debentures into common shares or preferred shares of the Company, as applicable; |
|
| · | the Company’s ability to repay the amounts owing under the HASCAP Loan (as defined herein) over a nine-year period; |
|
| · | the timing and value of payments owing under the Company’s office lease; |
|
| · | the Company’s belief that its current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet obligations and planned operations for the year beyond the date that the audited consolidated financial statements have been issued; |
|
| · | expectations regarding the Company’s DCPs and ICFR (each as defined herein), including the Company’s ability to further adjust such DCPs and ICFR to mitigate material weaknesses going forward; |
|
| · | estimates related to the Company’s future financial position and liquidity, including certain contractual obligations; and |
|
| · | the Company’s general business strategies and objectives. |
Such forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made with respect to the following matters, in addition to any other assumptions identified in this document:
|
| · | our ability to develop and market our SFD® technology and services to current and new customers; |
|
| · | our belief that our SFD® technology is technically superior to other airborne survey systems; |
|
| · | our ability to source personnel and equipment in a timely manner and at an acceptable cost; |
|
| · | our ability to obtain all permits and approvals required; |
|
| · | our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms; |
|
| · | our ability to obtain insurance to mitigate the risk of default on client billings; |
|
| · | our assessment of the office lease being reasonable; |
|
| · | our assessment of potential indicators of impairment and recognition of SFD® related revenue; |
|
| · | the estimated minimum annual commitments for the Company’s lease components; |
|
| · | foreign currency exchange and interest rates; |
|
| · | general business, economic, and market conditions (including global commodity prices and inflation); and |
|
| · | approval of the next phase of the NRC IRAP project. |
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 3 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
Although NXT believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, readers are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on them as NXT can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is based on expectations, estimates, and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by NXT and are described in the forward-looking information. Material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
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| · | the ability of management to execute its business plan, including their ability to secure additional new revenue contracts; |
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| · | health, safety, and the environmental factors; |
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| · | our ability to develop and commercialize the geothermal technology; |
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| · | our ability to service existing debt; |
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| · | our ability to protect and maintain our IP and rights to our SFD® technology; |
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| · | our reliance on a limited number of key personnel; |
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| · | our reliance on a single aircraft; |
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| · | our reliance on a limited number of clients; |
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| · | counterparty credit risk; |
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| · | foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations; |
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| · | the likelihood that the Company’s DCPs and ICFR (each as defined herein) will prevent or detect material misstatements in our audited consolidated financial statements; |
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| · | changes in, or in the interpretation of, laws, regulations, or policies; and |
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| · | general business, economic, and market conditions (including global commodity prices). |
For more information relating to risks, see the section titled “Risk and Uncertainties” in this MD&A and the section titled “Risk Factors” in NXT’s most recently filed Annual Information Form (“AIF”). Except as required by applicable securities law, NXT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Financial Outlook
This MD&A contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively, “FOFI”) about expectations regarding financial results which are subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications as set out under the heading “Forward-Looking Information”. The actual financial results of the Company may vary from the amounts set out herein and such variation may be material. The Company and its management believe that the financial outlook has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management’s best estimates and judgments, and the FOFI contained in this MD&A has been approved by management as of the date hereof. However, because this information is in part subjective and subject to numerous risks, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such FOFI. FOFI contained in this MD&A has been made as of the date hereof and is provided for the purpose of providing further information about the Company’s anticipated future business operations. Readers are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this MD&A should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.
Non-GAAP Measures
NXT’s accompanying audited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). The Company has consistently used US GAAP for the eight most recently completed quarters.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 4 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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This MD&A includes references to net working capital, which does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by US GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures being presented by other entities. Net working capital is the difference between current assets and current liabilities. It is composed of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and deposits, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, convertible debentures, the current portion of long-term debt and the current portion of the Company’s lease obligations. Net working capital can be used by investors and management to assess liquidity at a particular point in time. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Working Capital” for further information.
Description of the Business
NXT is a Calgary-based technology company whose proprietary airborne SFD® survey system (“SFD®”), applied in numerous basins around the world, uses the principles of quantum mechanics to infer stress anomalies of exploration interest. The method can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify areas conducive to fluid entrapment in order to recommend areas with commercial hydrocarbon and/or geothermal potential. The SFD® survey system enables our clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. SFD® is environmentally friendly and unaffected by ground security issues or difficult terrain and is the registered trademark of NXT.
Financial and Operational Highlights
Key financial and operational highlights for Q4-24 are summarized below:
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| · | on September 24, 2024 the Company announced that it entered into a contract with its Strategic Alliance Partner, Synergy E&P Limited (“Synergy”) to provide a repeat SFD® survey in Africa for an oil and gas exploration company. The Company mobilized for this SFD® survey on December 30, 2024. In January 2025, NXT completed SFD® data acquisition over 14 flight days for the SFD® survey in Africa. NXT’s interpretation and recommendations are expected to be delivered during the second quarter of 2025; |
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| · | the Company was awarded an SFD® survey by AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited in the Northern Suleiman Fold Belt, to commence in Q3-25; |
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| · | the Company’s SFD® was awarded “Best Exploration Technology” at the 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards; |
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| · | the Company received US$900,000 (approximately CDN$1,227,291) of convertible debentures from Ataraxia Capital, an affiliate of Synergy (“Ataraxia”) under the same terms as the subscription agreement signed between Ataraxia and NXT in 2023, except that such debentures are convertible into common shares or preferred shares of the Company at a conversion price of US$0.24 per share, whereas such conversion price in the 2023 issuance had been US$0.143 per share; |
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| · | cash and short-term investments as at December 31, 2024 was approximately $0.73 million; |
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| · | net working capital was approximately ($6.68) million as at December 31, 2024 versus approximately ($1.86) million at December 31, 2023; |
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| · | the Company recorded SFD®-related revenues of approximately $0.64 million for YE-24 and $2.15 million for YE-23; |
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| · | a net loss of $2.80 million was recorded for Q4-24, including stock-based compensation expenses (“SBCE”), amortization expenses and remeasurement gain, all totaling approximately $0.39 million; |
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 5 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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| · | a net loss of $9.08 million was recorded for YE-24, including SBCE, amortization expenses and remeasurement loss, all totaling approximately $2.45 million; |
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| · | net loss per common share for Q4-24 was $0.04 per share (basic) and $0.04 per share (diluted); |
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| · | net loss per common share for YE-24 was $0.12 per share (basic) and $0.12 per share (diluted); |
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| · | cash flow used in operating activities was approximately $1.39 million during Q4-24, compared to $1.47 million used in Q4-23; |
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| · | cash flow used in operating activities was approximately $3.99 million during YE-24, compared to $4.83 million used in YE-23; |
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| · | general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses increased by approximately $0.28 million (27%) in Q4-24 as compared to Q4-23; and |
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| · | G&A expenses increased by approximately $0.63 million (16%) in YE-24 as compared to YE-23. |
Selected Annual Information
| Figures are given in “($)” |
| YE-24 |
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| YE-23 |
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| YE-22 |
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| Total assets |
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| 14,026,301 |
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| 15,184,760 |
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| 15,575,295 |
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| Lease liabilities |
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| 2,301,542 |
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| 595,517 |
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| 1,246,723 |
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| Convertible debentures |
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| 9,174,957 |
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| 3,355,989 |
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| - |
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| Long-term debt |
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| 712,963 |
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| 824,074 |
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| 935,185 |
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| Revenue |
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| 644,294 |
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| 2,145,716 |
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|
| - |
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| Net loss |
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| (9,077,795 | ) |
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| (5,451,112 | ) |
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| (6,733,076 | ) |
| Net loss per share |
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| Basic |
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| (0.12 | ) |
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| (0.07 | ) |
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| (0.10 | ) |
| Diluted |
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| (0.12 | ) |
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| (0.07 | ) |
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| (0.10 | ) |
Total assets decreased between YE-22 through YE-24 as cash and short-term investments were used for operating activities offset by revenue recognized from the Turkish SFD® Survey (defined below). The Company extended, and at the same time converted its aircraft lease during YE-24 into a three-year capital lease ending in 2027. In addition, the Company extended its office lease until 2030 together with reducing its office space by 31%. During YE-21, the Company entered into the Business Development Bank of Canada’s (“BDC”) Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program and received a loan of $1 million under such program (the “HASCAP Loan”). The Company anticipates repaying the HASCAP Loan over a nine-year period at approximately $111,111 per year. There were no SFD® surveys in YE-22. YE-23 revenue and reduction in the net loss from YE-22 was the result of the Turkish SFD® Survey discussed below. Revenue in YE-24 was from Turkish SFD® Surveys, but costs increased due to foreign exchange loss incurred because of the weakening CDN$, and change in the fair value of convertible debentures.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 6 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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Discussion of Operations
SFD® Survey in Africa
On September 24, 2024 the Company announced that it entered into a contract with its Strategic Alliance Partner, Synergy, to provide a second SFD® survey for an oil and gas exploration company in Africa (the “African SFD® Survey”). NXT completed SFD® data acquisition over 14 flight days in January of 2025. NXT’s interpretation of the survey results, and recommendations with respect to such survey, are expected to be delivered during the second quarter of 2025.
SFD® Survey in Pakistan
On November 4, 2024 the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide an SFD® survey for AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited (the “AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited SFD® Survey”). Data acquisition operations, as well as NXT’s interpretation of the survey results and recommendations with respect to such survey are expected to commence and finish in the fourth quarter of 2025.
SFD® Survey in Southeast Asia
On May 22, 2024 the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide an SFD® survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Southeast Asia (the “Southeast Asia SFD® Survey”). Data acquisition operations, interpretation of the survey results and recommendations with respect to such survey are expected to commence and be completed in Q2-25. NXT received a mobilization fee of approximately US$175,253 in Q3-24 for this SFD® survey. The SFD® survey was originally expected to be conducted in Q3-24, but was delayed due to aircraft scheduling – which is now resolved. This survey represents the Company’s entry into a new, highly active exploration region.
SFD® Survey in Türkiye
On September 5, 2023 the Company announced that it had signed a contract to provide an SFD® survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Türkiye, which is strategically located at the junction of Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East (the “Turkish SFD® Survey”). NXT delivered the final SFD® survey results to its Turkish customer and performed the integration of SFD® data with the customers’ existing geological and geophysical data in March 2024. All flight operations related to the data acquisition survey phase were completed in January 2024. As part of NXT’s SFD® services, recommendations with rankings are provided to the customer identifying their highest value prospects for exploration. NXT has been fully paid for this survey and is actively pursuing additional SFD® survey opportunities in the Turkish region.
Geothermal SFD® Survey in Alberta, Canada
On August 21, 2024 the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide a geothermal SFD® survey to Alberta Geothermal Resource Recovery Inc. (“AGRRI”). The AGRRI survey is an important milestone in NXT’s development of the geothermal application of our SFD® technology; our first geothermal survey for a client. The value to NXT is to demonstrate the commerciality of SFD® in the geothermal domain. The survey has been performed and results are being reviewed.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 7 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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Strategic Investment
On May 24, 2023 the Company entered into a ten-year strategic alliance and associated financing with Synergy which grants Synergy an exclusive license to use, distribute, sub-license, market and sell NXT’s SFD® solutions in Africa. In addition, on September 30, 2023, NXT extended the exclusive license to include Ataraxia, an affiliate of Synergy.
PE Energy Limited, an affiliate of Synergy and Ataraxia, has performed several commercial projects with NXT in Africa in the past, in addition to the African SFD® Survey.
Synergy and Ataraxia, with this arrangement, will be advancing the SFD® technology to address energy security and transition in the African continent for both oil and gas and geothermal sources. Synergy, Ataraxia and NXT have and will continue to work closely together to train local technical teams and regulatory authorities on the patented SFD® technology. The local content is a commercial advantage for NXT and has shown early signs of increasing our operational efficiency.
Building upon a record of successful collaborations underpinned by the continued market demand in Africa, in 2023 Ataraxia executed a subscription agreement pursuant to which Ataraxia agreed to subscribe for an aggregate of US$2.3 million convertible debentures (collectively, the “Ataraxia Debentures”), with a subscription price to be advanced in instalments, of which it completed US$1.4 million during Q3-23. In November 2024 Ataraxia funded the remaining balance of US$900,000. Please see the section “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Ataraxia Debentures” for further information on the Ataraxia Debentures.
Geothermal Rights
The Company acquired the SFD® technology rights for geothermal resources (“Geothermal Right”) from NXT’s former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Mr. George Liszicasz (the “Former CEO”) on April 18, 2021. One portion of the consideration deliverable by the Company in connection with the acquisition of the Geothermal Right is still outstanding. A US$200,000 payment will become due in the event that the Company's cash balance exceeds CDN$5,000,000 due to receipt of specifically defined funds from operations. The Board has determined that it is not probable that the milestone will be achieved, and accordingly, it has not been recognized in the financials.
Progress continues with respect to the development of the geothermal sensor technology. The Company’s first project related to such technology with AGGRI is testing, identifying, and analyzing the desired elements of the SFD® geothermal sensor response over known geothermal areas, with the ultimate goal of providing a green upstream geophysical service for advancing renewable power initiatives in Canada and abroad. As of the date of this MD&A, the Company funding for the next phase of the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (“NRC IRAP”) research has not been finalized.
Patents
In Q1-22, NXT announced its patent application in Brazil has been allowed. As of the date of this MD&A, NXT has been granted SFD® patents on its SFD® technology in forty-seven jurisdictions, including Brazil (February 2022), India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and Europe (January 2020). These patents protect our proprietary SFD® technology and serve as independent third-party recognition of our technological invention.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 8 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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Summary of Operating Results
| (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
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| Q4-23 |
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| YE-24 |
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| YE-23 |
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| SFD®-related revenue |
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| 42,222 |
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| 2,145,716 |
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| 644,294 |
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|
| 2,145,716 |
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| Expenses: |
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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| SFD®-related costs, net |
|
| 698,882 |
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|
| 1,280,927 |
|
|
| 2,021,768 |
|
|
| 2,249,126 |
|
| General and administrative expenses |
|
| 1,058,558 |
|
|
| 775,881 |
|
|
| 4,045,778 |
|
|
| 3,420,143 |
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| Amortization |
|
| 482,158 |
|
|
| 439,869 |
|
|
| 1,887,013 |
|
|
| 1,759,473 |
|
|
|
|
| 2,239,598 |
|
|
| 2,496,677 |
|
|
| 7,954,559 |
|
|
| 7,428,742 |
|
| Other Expenses (income): |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Interest expense, net |
|
| 224,629 |
|
|
| 77,901 |
|
|
| 750,611 |
|
|
| 160,262 |
|
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
|
| 566,911 |
|
|
| (5,109 | ) |
|
| 574,106 |
|
|
| (8,028 | ) |
| Intellectual property and other |
|
| (2,745 | ) |
|
| 1,948 |
|
|
| 146,279 |
|
|
| 15,852 |
|
| Loss (gain) on fair value remeasurement |
|
| (185,589 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| 296,534 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
|
|
| 603,206 |
|
|
| 74,740 |
|
|
| 1,767,530 |
|
|
| 168,086 |
|
| Loss before income taxes |
|
| (2,800,582 | ) |
|
| (425,701 | ) |
|
| (9,077,795 | ) |
|
| (5,451,112 | ) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Income tax expense |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Net loss and comprehensive loss |
|
| (2,800,582 | ) |
|
| (425,701 | ) |
|
| (9,077,795 | ) |
|
| (5,451,112 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Net loss per share – basic |
|
| (0.04 | ) |
|
| (0.01 | ) |
|
| (0.12 | ) |
|
| (0.07 | ) |
| Net loss per share – diluted |
|
| (0.04 | ) |
|
| (0.01 | ) |
|
| (0.12 | ) |
|
| (0.07 | ) |
Quarterly operating results. Net loss for Q4-24 compared to Q4-23 increased by $2,374,881 and by $0.03 per share-basic. The Company recorded SFD®-related revenue in both quarters. In Q4-23 SFD®-related revenue was for the Turkish SFD® Survey. The $582,045 decrease in SFD®-related costs, net were the additional costs incurred on the Turkish SFD® Survey in Q4-23. Also, they were lower in Q4-24 due to the aircraft lease being converted to a finance lease and payments being applied to the lease liability, and not expensed. This was offset by required maintenance continued to be performed on the aircraft to get it prepared for the 2025 SFD® Surveys (defined herein). G&A expenses increased by $282,677 or 36%, compared to Q4-23, due to commissions and retainers on SFD®-related revenue, expenses from the convertible debentures, and an increase in business development activity. Amortization expense increased $42,289 due to the aircraft now being treated as a finance lease. Interest expense, net, increased by $146,728 in Q4-24 versus Q4-23 due to the 2024 Debentures and 2024 Ataraxia Debentures being issued by the Company. Foreign exchange loss (gain) worsened by $572,020 as the CDN$ weakened at December 31, 2024 versus September 30, 2024 and strengthened at December 31, 2023 versus September 30, 2023, with the Company having a net liability in US$ in both periods. The Company recognized a gain of $185,588 on the fair value remeasurement of the November Debentures and 2024 Debentures due to changes in the US$/CDN$ exchange rates and the Company’s share price. Other expenses related mostly to SFD® patent activity and a credit adjustment on the Company’s asset retirement obligations. More detail on each line item is provided below.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 9 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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Full year operating results. Net loss for YE-24 compared to YE-23 increased by $3,626,683 and by $0.05 per share-basic. SFD® related-revenues decreased $1,501,422, and SFD®-related costs, net, were $227,358 lower due to the Turkish SFD® Survey earning most of its revenue in Q4-23 and from aircraft maintenance. Also, they were lower in Q4-24 due to the aircraft lease being converted to a finance lease and payments being applied to the lease liability, and not expensed. This was offset by required maintenance continued to be performed on the aircraft to get it prepared for the 2025 SFD® Surveys (defined herein) scheduled for 2025. G&A expenses increased by $625,635 or approximately 18%, compared to YE-23, due to one additional headcount (CEO in YE-24), sales commissions and retainers, debenture issuance costs, and higher business development travel costs. Amortization expense increased $127,540 due to the aircraft now being treated as a finance lease. Interest expense, net, increased by $590,349 in YE-24 versus YE-23 due to the 2024 Debentures and 2024 Ataraxia Debentures being issued by the Company. Foreign exchange loss (gain) worsened $582,134 as the CDN$ weakened at December 31, 2024 versus December 31, 2023 and strengthened at December 31, 2023 versus December 31, 2022, as the Company had a net liability position in US$ in both periods. The Company recognized a loss of $296,534 on the fair value remeasurement of the November Debentures and the 2024 Debentures. Other expenses related mostly to loss on the write-off of leasehold improvements and lease modification. More detail on each line item is provided below.
SFD®-Related Costs, Net
| SFD®-Related Costs (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q4-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Aircraft lease costs |
|
| - |
|
|
| 91,560 |
|
|
| (91,560 | ) |
|
| (100 | ) |
| Aircraft operations |
|
| 453,003 |
|
|
| 206,395 |
|
|
| 246,608 |
|
|
| 119 |
|
| Survey projects |
|
| 245,879 |
|
|
| 982,972 |
|
|
| (737,093 | ) |
|
| (75 | ) |
| Total SFD®-related costs, net |
|
| 698,882 |
|
|
| 1,280,927 |
|
|
| (582,045 | ) |
|
| (45 | ) |
| SFD®-Related Costs (Figures are given in “$”) |
| YE-24 |
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| YE-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Aircraft lease costs |
|
| 91,237 |
|
| $ | 364,013 |
|
|
| (272,776 | ) |
|
| (75 | ) |
| Aircraft operations |
|
| 1,524,743 |
|
|
| 876,804 |
|
|
| 647,939 |
|
|
| 74 |
|
| Survey projects |
|
| 405,788 |
|
|
| 1,008,309 |
|
|
| (602,521 | ) |
|
| (60 | ) |
| Total SFD®-related costs, net |
|
| 2,021,768 |
|
|
| 2,249,126 |
|
|
| (277,358 | ) |
|
| (10 | ) |
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| 1. | Percentages disclosed are approximate figures. |
SFD®-related costs include aircraft charter costs (net of charter hire reimbursements), lease expenses, and aircraft operation and maintenance costs.
In Q4-24, aircraft lease costs were $nil because as of March 22, 2024, the Company extended its aircraft lease for an additional three years and converted the lease to a finance lease. Please see the section “Contractual Obligations – Leases”. The Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease term. Aircraft operations were $246,608 (119%) higher as required maintenance continued to be performed on the aircraft to ensure that all equipment was adequately prepared for upcoming the SFD® surveys. Survey projects were $737,093 (approximately 75%) lower versus Q4-23 the Company incurred costs for the Turkish SFD® Survey in Q4-23.
During 2024, aircraft operations were $647,939 (approximately 74%) higher as pilot training and required maintenance were performed before the mobilization of upcoming SFD® Surveys. Survey projects were $602,521 lower due to costs incurred to perform the Turkish SFD® Survey in Q4-23. Aircraft lease costs were approximately 75% lower due to the conversion of the lease from an operation lease to a finance lease.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 10 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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G&A Expenses
| G&A Expenses (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q4-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Salaries, benefits and consulting charges |
|
| 381,876 |
|
|
| 343,684 |
|
|
| 38,192 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
| Board and professional fees, public company costs |
|
| 272,723 |
|
|
| 154,790 |
|
|
| 117,933 |
|
|
| 76 |
|
| Premises and administrative overhead |
|
| 190,267 |
|
|
| 202,897 |
|
|
| (12,630 | ) |
|
| (6 | ) |
| Business development |
|
| 116,477 |
|
|
| 11,582 |
|
|
| 104,895 |
|
|
| 906 |
|
| Stock-based compensation |
|
| 97,215 |
|
|
| 62,928 |
|
|
| 34,287 |
|
|
| 54 |
|
| Total G&A Expenses |
|
| 1,058,558 |
|
|
| 775,881 |
|
|
| 282,667 |
|
|
| 36 |
|
| G&A Expenses (Figures are given in “$”) |
| YE-24 |
|
| YE-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Salaries, benefits and consulting charges |
|
| 1,791,482 |
|
|
| 1,512,150 |
|
|
| 279,332 |
|
|
| 18 |
|
| Board and professional fees, public company costs |
|
| 899,797 |
|
|
| 753,468 |
|
|
| 146,329 |
|
|
| 19 |
|
| Premises and administrative overhead |
|
| 782,218 |
|
|
| 822,019 |
|
|
| (39,801 | ) |
|
| (5 | ) |
| Business development |
|
| 303,546 |
|
|
| 91,235 |
|
|
| 212,311 |
|
|
| 233 |
|
| Stock-based compensation |
|
| 268,735 |
|
|
| 241,271 |
|
|
| 27,464 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
| Total G&A Expenses |
|
| 4,045,778 |
|
|
| 3,420,143 |
|
|
| 625,635 |
|
|
| 18 |
|
|
| 1. | Percentages disclosed are approximate figures. |
G&A expenses increased $282,667, or approximately 36% in Q4-24 compared to Q4-23 for the following reasons:
|
| · | salaries, benefits, and consulting charges increased $38,192 or approximately 11%, due to commissions and retainers for SFD®-related revenue; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | Board and professional fees and public company costs increased $117,933 or approximately 76%, due to professional fees related to the convertible debentures; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | premises and administrative overhead costs decreased $12,630 or approximately 6% due to the approximately 31% space reduction as of May 1, 2024. Please see the section “Contractual Obligations – Leases”. This was offset by additional SFD® survey software expenditures as the Company prepares for its SFD® surveys; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | business development costs increased $104,895 or approximately 906% due to increased travel related to finalizing upcoming SFD® survey contracts. In Q4-23 there was minimal travel as staff time was focused on planning for the Turkish SFD® Survey; and |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | SBCE’s were lower in Q4-24 versus Q4-23 by $34,287 or approximately 54%, because the Company began to recognize expense related to the Company’s Performance Options. Please see the next section “Discussion of Operations – Stock-based Compensation Expenses” for further information on the SBCE. |
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 11 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
G&A expenses increased $625,635 or approximately 18% in YE-24 compared to YE-23 for the following reasons:
|
| · | salaries, benefits, and consulting charges increased $279,332 or approximately 18%, due to commissions and retainers paid for SFD®-related revenue and one additional headcount; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | Board and professional fees and public company costs increased $146,329 or approximately 19%, due to professional fees related to the convertible debentures and less Board fees were taken as SBCE in YE-24; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | premises and administrative overhead costs decreased $39,801 or approximately 5%, due to the approximately 30% space reduction as of May 1, 2024. Please see the section “Contractual Obligations – Leases”. This was offset by additional SFD® survey software expenditures as the Company prepares for its SFD® surveys; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | business development costs increased $212,311 or approximately 233% due to increased travel related to finalizing SFD® survey contracts.; and |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | SBCE’s were higher in YE-24 versus YE-23 by $27,464 or approximately 11%, mostly due to the Company recognizing expenses related to the Performance Options and increased employee participation in the ESP Plan. Please see the next section “Discussion of Operations– Stock-based Compensation Expenses” for further information on the SBCE. |
Stock-based Compensation Expenses
| Stock-based Compensation Expenses (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q4-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| % 1. |
| ||||
| Stock Option Expense |
|
| 52,323 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 52,323 |
|
|
| 100 |
|
| DSUs |
|
| 15,000 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 15,000 |
|
|
| 100 |
|
| RSUs |
|
| (1,069 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (1,069 | ) |
|
| (100 | ) |
| ESP Plan |
|
| 10,692 |
|
|
| 7,106 |
|
|
| 3,586 |
|
|
| 50 |
|
| Consultant Compensation |
|
| 20,269 |
|
|
| 55,822 |
|
|
| (35,553 | ) |
|
| (64 | ) |
| Total SBCE |
|
| 97,215 |
|
|
| 62,928 |
|
|
| 34,287 |
|
|
| 54 |
|
| Stock-based Compensation Expenses (Figures are given in “$”) |
| YE-24 |
|
| YE-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Stock Option Expense |
|
| 118,849 |
|
|
| 92,500 |
|
|
| 26,349 |
|
|
| 28 |
|
| DSUs |
|
| 15,000 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 15,000 |
|
|
| 100 |
|
| RSUs |
|
| 40,632 |
|
|
| 62,441 |
|
|
| (21,809 | ) |
|
| (35 | ) |
| ESP Plan |
|
| 41,619 |
|
|
| 30,508 |
|
|
| 11,111 |
|
|
| 36 |
|
| Consultant Compensation |
|
| 52,634 |
|
|
| 55,822 |
|
|
| (3,188 | ) |
|
| (6 | ) |
| Total SBCE |
|
| 268,734 |
|
|
| 241,271 |
|
|
| 27,463 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
|
| 1. | Percentages disclosed are approximate figures. |
SBCE varies in any given quarter or year as it is a function of several factors, including the number of units of each type of stock-based compensation issued in the period and the amortization term based on the number of years for full vesting of the units.
SBCE is also a function of periodic changes in the inputs used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model, such as volatility in NXT’s trailing common share price. For cash-settled stock-based compensation awards variability will occur based on changes to observable prices.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 12 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
Stock options granted generally expire, if unexercised, five years from the date granted and entitlement to exercise them generally vests at a rate as determined by the Board. On January 6, 2023 the Company granted 2,050,000 incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.216 to employees, officers and directors (the “2023 Options”). The 2023 Options will vest upon the occurrence of several milestones relating to the cash received for SFD® services performed: (i) one-third of the 2023 Options will vest upon the collection of US$6.5 million for SFD® services performed; (ii) one-third of the 2023 Options will vest upon the collection of the next US$7.0 million for SFD® services performed; and (iii) the final one-third of the 2023 Options will vest upon collection of an additional US$7.5 million for SFD® services performed. In Q2-24 the Company determined that reaching the first vesting milestone of collecting US$6.5 million for the 2023 Options is probable. In Q4-24 the Company also determined that reaching the second vesting milestone of collecting an additional US$7.0 million was probable. Therefore, NXT began to recognize the stock option expense related to the 2023 Options first vesting level in Q2-24 and the second vesting level in Q4-24.
On February 24, 2025 the Company granted 1,400,000 incentive stock options at a strike price of $0.203 to directors of the Company (the “2025 Options”). The 2025 Options will vest upon the achieving of a trailing twelve-month free cash flow per share of $0.10.
The deferred share unit (“DSUs”) plan (the “DSU Plan”) is a long-term incentive plan that permits the grant of DSUs to qualified directors. DSUs granted under the DSU Plan are to be settled at the retirement, resignation, or death of the Board member holding the DSUs. DSUs were issued in Q4-24 in lieu of Board fees to two Board members. There were zero DSUs granted in YE-23.
Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”) entitle the holder to receive, at the option of the Company, either the underlying number of shares of the Company’s common shares upon vesting of such RSUs or a cash payment equal to the value of the underlying shares. The RSUs vest at a rate of one-third on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. The Company has historically settled the exercise of vested RSUs with common shares and cash. On February 21, 2024, the Company granted 1,035,000 RSUs to employees and officers which will vest over a three-year period. As at December 31, 2024, 915,000 RSUs were outstanding, after forfeitures. On February 24, 2025, the Company granted 1,875,000 RSUs to employees and officers which will vest over a three-year period.
The Employee Share Purchase Plan (the “ESP Plan”) allows employees and other individuals determined by the Board to be eligible to contribute a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 10% of their earnings to the plan for the purchase of common shares in the capital of the Company, of which the Company will make an equal contribution. Common shares contributed by the Company may be issued from treasury or acquired through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. In 2023 and 2024, the Company elected to issue common shares from the treasury.
On October 1, 2023 the Company entered into a service agreement with a marketing consultant to provide sales and market services to introduce potential customers to the SFD® technology, attend trade shows, and update the Company’s market systems. The consultant agreed to be compensated in common shares only for approximately US$16,000 per month, based on the five-day volume average price at the end of each month until February 29, 2024. On December 31, 2024, a total of 634,439 common shares were due to the marketing consultant (360,139 common shares at December 31, 2023). On January 29, 2025, 634,439 common shares were issued to the marketing consultant.
SBCE in Q4-24 was higher compared to Q4-23 by $34,287 or approximately 54% as the Company recognized the expense for the first two milestone of the 2023 Options. In addition, $15,000 of director fees were reimbursed via DSUs during Q4-24, but not in Q4-23. Also, the ESP Plan expense increased as employee contributions increased in Q4-24. The RSU expense was a credit in Q4-24 as the Company’s stock price decreased from September 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The RSU grant from 2020 was fully vested as of August 2023 and therefore, there were no RSU expenses in Q4-23.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 13 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
SBCE in YE-24 was higher compared to YE-23 by $27,463 or approximately 11%. The Company began to recognize expense for the first two milestones of the 2023 Options in YE-24. Stock option expense in YE-23 was for director fees reimbursed via stock options. In addition, $15,000 of director fees were reimbursed by DSUs during Q4-24, but there were zero DSUs issued in Q4-23. The ESP Plan expense increased as employee participation in the plan increased in YE-24 versus YE-23. The RSU expense decreased year over year as the 2024 RSU grant versus the 2023 RSU grant accrued a lower cost due to the lower share price and less units in the 2024 grant versus the previous 2020 RSU grant which had its final vesting period in YE-23.
Amortization
| Amortization (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q4-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Property and equipment |
|
| 57,529 |
|
|
| 15,240 |
|
|
| 42,289 |
|
|
| 277 |
|
| Intellectual property |
|
| 424,629 |
|
|
| 424,629 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Total Amortization |
|
| 482,158 |
|
|
| 439,869 |
|
|
| 42,289 |
|
|
| 10 |
|
| Amortization (Figures are given in “$”) |
| YE-24 |
|
| YE-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Property and equipment |
|
| 188,499 |
|
|
| 60,959 |
|
|
| 127,540 |
|
|
| 209 |
|
| Intellectual property |
|
| 1,698,514 |
|
|
| 1,698,514 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Total Amortization Expenses |
|
| 1,887,013 |
|
|
| 1,759,473 |
|
|
| 127,540 |
|
|
| 7 |
|
|
| 1. | Percentages disclosed are approximate figures. |
Property and equipment
and related depreciation expense
.
Property and equipment depreciation was higher in Q4-24 compared to Q4-23 and YE-24 versus YE-23. The Company converted its aircraft lease to a finance lease, and as a result, began to record the amortization of the aircraft as a depreciating expense over the estimated remaining useful life of the aircraft.
IP and related amortization expense. NXT acquired specific rights to utilize the proprietary SFD® technology in global hydrocarbon exploration applications from the inventor of the SFD® technology, the Former CEO, on August 31, 2015. The value attributed to the acquired IP assets was $25.3 million. The IP assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a fifteen-year period (future amortization expense of $1,685,000 per year).
The Company acquired the SFD® technology for the Geothermal Rights from the Former CEO on April 18, 2021. The Geothermal Right is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 20 years. The annual amortization expense expected to be recognized is approximately $13,781 per year for a five-year aggregate total of $68,902.
IP is subject to ongoing assessment of potential indicators of impairment of the recorded net book value. No impairments were recognized in YE-24 or YE-23.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 14 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
Other Expenses (Income)
| Other Expenses (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q4-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Interest expense, net |
|
| 224,629 |
|
|
| 77,901 |
|
|
| 146,728 |
|
|
| 188 |
|
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
|
| 566,911 |
|
|
| (5,109 | ) |
|
| 572,020 |
|
| >100 |
| |
| Intellectual property and other |
|
| (2,745 | ) |
|
| 1,948 |
|
|
| (4,693 | ) |
|
| (241 | ) |
| Gain of fair value remeasurement |
|
| (185,589 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (185,589 | ) |
|
| (100 | ) |
| Total other expenses, net |
|
| 603,206 |
|
|
| 74,740 |
|
|
| 528,466 |
|
|
| 707 |
|
| Other Expenses (Figures are given in “$”) |
| YE-24 |
|
| YE-23 |
|
| Net change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Interest expense, net |
|
| 750,611 |
|
|
| 160,262 |
|
|
| 590,349 |
|
|
| 368 |
|
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) |
|
| 574,106 |
|
|
| (8,028 | ) |
|
| 582,134 |
|
| >100 |
| |
| Intellectual property and other |
|
| 10,824 |
|
|
| 15,852 |
|
|
| (5,028 | ) |
|
| (32 | ) |
| Loss of fair value remeasurement |
|
| 296,534 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 296,534 |
|
|
| 100 |
|
| Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications |
|
| 135,455 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 135,455 |
|
|
| 100 |
|
| Total other expenses, net |
|
| 1,767,530 |
|
|
| 168,086 |
|
|
| 1,599,444 |
|
|
| 952 |
|
|
| 1. | Percentages disclosed are approximate figures. |
Interest expense, net
.
This category of other expenses includes interest expense from long-term debt and debentures netted by interest income earned on guaranteed investment certificates.
Interest expense increased in Q4-24 versus Q4-23, and YE 24 versus YE 23, due to the Company issuing the Debentures during 2023 and 2024.
Foreign exchange loss (gain). This category includes losses and gains caused by changes in the relative currency exchange values of US$ and CDN$. The Company held a net US$ liability at both December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 which included accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, convertible debentures, US$ lease obligations, and the security deposit for the aircraft, all of which have an effect on the unrealized foreign exchange gain and loss. For Q4-24, the exchange loss was the result of (i) the 6.5% stronger US$ to CDN$ between September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024 and (ii) the Company having a net liability of US$7,130,144. For Q4-23, the exchange gain was the result of (i) the 1.9% stronger CDN$ to US$ between September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and (ii) the Company having a significant net liability in US$ of US$1,179,649.
For YE-24 the exchange loss was the result of (i) the 8.7% weaker CDN$ to US$ between December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and (ii) the Company having a net liability of US$7,130,144. For YE-23, the exchange gain was the result of (i) the 2.4% stronger CDN$ to US$ rate between December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023 and (ii) the Company having a net liability of US$1,179,649.
The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts, but instead uses alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities including holding excess US dollars before converting to CDN dollars.
IP and other. This category of other expenses primarily includes costs related to IP filings and research and development activity related to the SFD® technology.
In Q4-24, Q4-23, YE-24, and YE-23, the Company’s IP and other expenses were associated with periodic patent maintenance and renewal fees required during these time periods.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 15 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
Loss on fair value remeasurement. The Company recognized a loss of $296,535 in the 2024 financial year on the fair value remeasurement of the November Debentures and 2024 Debentures (each as defined herein) due to changes in the US$/CDN$ exchange rates and the Company’s share price.
Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications. During Q2-24, the Company reduced its office space by approximately 31% and extended its office lease until September 2030. In Q1-24, the Company extended its aircraft lease for three years, until March 28, 2027. As a result of the office space reduction and the extensions of the aircraft and office leases, the Company recognized the following losses during YE-24:
| Asset/Lease (Figures are given in “$”) | ||||
| Aircraft lease extension | 31,686 | |||
| Office lease extension | 1,214 | |||
| Write-off of leasehold improvements | 101,006 | |||
| Write-off of office furniture and equipment | 1,549 | |||
| Total | 135,455 | |||
Income Tax Expense
There was no income tax expense in YE-24 or YE-23.
Competition
NXT’s SFD® airborne survey service is based upon a proprietary technology, which is capable of remotely identifying, from a survey aircraft, subsurface anomalies associated with potential hydrocarbon traps with a resolution that it believes is technically superior to other airborne survey systems. To the Company’s knowledge, there is no other company employing technology comparable to its SFD® survey system for oil and natural gas and geothermal exploration.
Seismic is the standard technology used by the oil and gas industry to image subsurface structures. It is our view that the SFD® survey system is highly complementary to seismic analysis. NXT’s system may reduce the need for seismic in wide‑area reconnaissance but will not replace the role of seismic in verifying structure, closure, and selecting drilling locations. The seismic industry is competitive with many international and regional service providers.
The SFD® system can be used as a focusing tool for seismic. With an SFD® survey, a large tract (that is, a tract over 5,000 square kilometers) of land can be evaluated quickly to identify locations with indications of reservoir potential. Seismic surveys, although effective in identifying these locations, are much more expensive, require significantly more time, and impose a much greater negative impact on local communities and the environment. Deploying an SFD® survey first can provide necessary information to target a seismic program over a limited area of locations selected by SFD®. This approach can result in a more effective seismic program and reduce the overall cost, time, community resistance, and environmental impact required to locate and qualify a prospect.
The energy industry uses other technologies for wide area oil and natural gas reconnaissance exploration, such as aeromagnetic and gravity surveys. These systems can provide regional geological information, such as basement depth, sedimentary thickness and major faulting, and structural development.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 16 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
Risk and Uncertainties
Hydrocarbon and geothermal exploration operations involve a number of risks and uncertainties that may affect the consolidated financial statements and are reasonably likely to affect them in the future. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in detail in NXT’s AIF for the year ended December 31, 2024, “Section 5 Risk Factors”, dated March 27, 2025, and available as an electronic copy on NXT’s website at www.nxtenergy.com and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
We caution that the factors referred to in the AIF and those referred to as part of particular forward-looking statements may not be exhaustive and that new risk factors emerge from time to time in the rapidly changing business environment.
Summary of Quarterly Results
A summary of operating results for each of the trailing eight quarters (including a comparison of certain key categories to each respective prior quarter) follows:
| (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q3-24 |
|
| Q2-24 |
|
| Q1-24 |
| ||||
| SFD®-related revenue |
|
| 42,222 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 602,072 |
|
| Net loss |
|
| (2,800,582 | ) |
|
| (1,477,400 | ) |
|
| (3,013,213 | ) |
|
| (1,786,600 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Loss per share – basic |
|
| (0.04 | ) |
|
| (0.02 | ) |
|
| (0.04 | ) |
|
| 0.02 | ) |
| Loss per share – diluted |
|
| (0.04 | ) |
|
| (0.02 | ) |
|
| (0.04 | ) |
|
| (0.02 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-23 |
|
| Q3-23 |
|
| Q2-23 |
|
| Q1-23 |
| ||||
| SFD®-related revenue |
|
| 2,145,716 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Net loss |
|
| (425,701 | ) |
|
| (1,703,956 | ) |
|
| (1,706,809 | ) |
|
| (1,614,647 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Loss per share – basic |
|
| (0.01 | ) |
|
| (0.02 | ) |
|
| (0.02 | ) |
|
| (0.02 | ) |
| Loss per share – diluted |
|
| (0.01 | ) |
|
| (0.02 | ) |
|
| (0.02 | ) |
|
| (0.02 | ) |
During Q4-24, the Company’s net loss increased due to unrealized foreign exchange losses due to the weakening CDN$ and interest increases due to the issuance of the 2024 Ataraxia Debenture. In Q3-24, the Company incurred additional G&A costs in anticipation of increased commercial activity, recognized a gain for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures, and unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) improved due to a strengthening CDN$. In Q2-24, the Company wrote off leasehold improvements due to the 31% office space reduction, recognized a loss for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures, related increased interest expense, and unrealized foreign exchange loss increased due to the net US$ liabilities held by the Company. In Q1-24, SFD® related-revenues were from the Turkish SFD® Survey. Net loss reflected higher SFD®-related costs, net due to the Turkish SFD® Survey an additional headcount, sales commissions and higher business development travel costs as well as interest expense due to the Debentures issued during 2023 and 2024 financial years. In Q4-23, the Company earned SFD®-related revenue and incurred SFD®-related costs due to the Turkish SFD® Survey, which reduced its net loss versus the previous six quarters. During Q3-23, the Company decreased G&A spending due to less professional fees as there was minimal incremental financing during the quarter. This was offset by costs incurred to plan for the upcoming Turkish SFD® Survey and foreign exchange losses due to the weakening CDN$. In Q2-23, the Company incurred G&A costs due to increased business development activity and professional fees related to the Ataraxia Debentures. In Q1-23, the Company incurred lower SFD®-related costs as there was no unplanned maintenance on the aircraft, and lower G&A as the Company reduced its headcount by one. In each quarter between Q1-23 and Q4-24, the Company incurred net losses due to incurred SFD®-related costs related to aircraft lease and aircraft maintenance costs, G&A expenses, and non-cash items such as SBCE, which can be a significant expense in any given quarter. More details are provided below:
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 17 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
|
| · | In Q4-24, the Company incurred additional interest costs due to the addition of the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures and the 6.5% weakening of the CDN$ during the quarter with the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures increasing the net US$ liability. The Company also recognized a gain for the fair value remeasurement of the 2024 Debentures and the November Debentures |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | in Q3-24, the Company incurred additional G&A costs in anticipation of increased commercial activity, recognized a gain for the fair value remeasurement of the convertible debentures, and unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) improved due to a strengthening CDN$; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | in Q2-24, the Company wrote off leasehold improvements due to the 31% office space reduction, interest expense increased and fair value remeasurement due to the addition of the 2024 Debentures, and with the strengthening US$ versus the CDN$ unrealized foreign exchange loss increased due to the net US$ liabilities; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | in Q1-24, SFD®-related revenue and SFD®-related costs increased due to the Turkish SFD® Survey. G&A increased due to an additional headcount and business development costs. Interest expense increased due to the issuance of the November Debentures; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | in Q4-23, SFD®-related revenue and SFD®-related costs increased due to the Turkish SFD® Survey and therefore, reduced the Q4-23 loss versus the previous five quarters. Interest expenses increased due to the issuance of the November Debentures; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | in Q3-23, costs decreased as G&A spending due to less professional fees, offset by costs incurred to plan for the Turkish SFD® Survey and increased foreign exchange losses due to the weakening CDN$; |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | in Q2-23, costs increased primarily due to higher professional fees and business development activity; and |
|
|
|
|
|
| · | in Q1-23, costs were reduced primarily due to lower headcount and maintenance costs. |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Going Concern
The audited consolidated financial statements for YE-24 have been prepared on a going concern basis. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that NXT will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there continues to be material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about NXT’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the audited consolidated financial statements have been issued. The Company’s current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that the audited consolidated financial statements have been issued.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 18 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
During 2024, the Company completed an SFD® survey and has received deposits payments on three other SFD® surveys planned to be executed in 2025 (the “2025 SFD® Surveys”). As of the date of this MD&A, the Company has finished the acquisition phase of one of the 2025 SFD® Surveys and received milestone payments which has generated cash from operations for the Company. In addition, during 2023 and 2024 the Company completed private placements which resulted in raising an additional net proceeds of $9,757,366.
The Company continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure additional revenue contracts. The Company’s longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these revenue opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations. The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with certainty.
Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities. The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing additional SFD® related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.
The consolidated financial statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.
NXT’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits as at December 31, 2024 totaled $0.73 million. Net working capital totaled $(6.70) million. See the information in the section “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Working Capital” for further information.
Risks related to having sufficient ongoing net working capital to execute survey project contracts are mitigated through NXT’s normal practice of obtaining advance payments and progress payments from customers throughout the course of projects, which often span three to four months. In addition, where possible, risk of default on client billings are mitigated through the use of export insurance programs offered by Export Development Canada.
The Company does not have provisions in its leases, contracts, or other arrangements that would trigger additional funding requirements or early payments except if the Company were to default on its office lease, where the current month’s rent plus the next three months would become immediately due. If the Company were to default on the aircraft lease, the Company would be required to deliver the aircraft back to the lessor.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 19 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
Net Working Capital (Non-GAAP Measure)
| Net Working Capital (Figures are given in “$”) |
| December 31, 2024 |
|
| December 31, 2023 |
|
| Net Change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Current assets (current liabilities) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
|
| 730,395 |
|
|
| 401,713 |
|
|
| 328,682 |
|
|
| 82 |
|
| Accounts receivable |
|
| 105,858 |
|
|
| 1,828,523 |
|
|
| (1,722,665 | ) |
|
| (94 | ) |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits |
|
| 274,799 |
|
|
| 53,673 |
|
|
| 221,126 |
|
|
| 412 |
|
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
|
| (1,233,974 | ) |
|
| (1,836,741 | ) |
|
| 602,767 |
|
|
| 33 |
|
| Unearned revenue |
|
| (840,768 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (840,768 | ) |
|
| (100 | ) |
| Current portion of convertible debentures |
|
| (4,915,248 | ) |
|
| (1,842,566 | ) |
|
| (3,072,682 | ) |
|
| (167 | ) |
| Current portion of long-term debt |
|
| (111,111 | ) |
|
| (111,111 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Current portion of lease obligation |
|
| (693,607 | ) |
|
| (343,513 | ) |
|
| (350,094 | ) |
|
| (102 | ) |
| Total Net Working Capital |
|
| (6,683,656 | ) |
|
| (1,850,022 | ) |
|
| (4,833,634 | ) |
|
| (261 | ) |
|
| 1. | Percentages disclosed are approximate figures. |
NXT had net working capital of $(6,683,656) as at December 31, 2024.
Net working capital as at December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 decreased by $4,833,634, or 261%. Funds were received from the 2024 Debentures, 2024 Ataraxia Debentures, accounts receivable payments on the Turkish SFD® Surveys and deposits on the other 2025 SFD® Surveys. These funds were used to settle accounts payable, accrued liabilities long-term debt, and lease obligations. Current lease obligations increased as the Company’s building and aircraft leases were extended in 2024. In addition, most of the November Debentures are due within one year as of December 31, 2024. Please see “Advisories – Non-GAAP measures” for further information.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
| (Figures are given in “$”) |
| December 31, 2024 |
|
| December 31, 2023 |
|
| Net Change |
|
| %1. |
| ||||
| Trade accounts payable |
|
| (342,189 | ) |
|
| (386,194 | ) |
|
| 44,005 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
| Deferred advisory board payable |
|
| (26,972 | ) |
|
| (24,805 | ) |
|
| (2,167 | ) |
|
| (9 | ) |
| Accrued liabilities |
|
| (82,971 | ) |
|
| (633,850 | ) |
|
| 550,879 |
|
|
| 87 |
|
| Accrued interest |
|
| (109,028 | ) |
|
| (38,222 | ) |
|
| (70,806 | ) |
|
| (185 | ) |
| Accrued directors’ fees payable |
|
| (201,218 | ) |
|
| (228,199 | ) |
|
| 26,981 |
|
|
| 12 |
|
| Salaries payable |
|
| (312,119 | ) |
|
| (444,857 | ) |
|
| 132,738 |
|
|
| 30 |
|
| Vacation pay accrued |
|
| (88,042 | ) |
|
| (78,246 | ) |
|
| (9,796 | ) |
|
| (13 | ) |
| RSU and ESP Plan liability |
|
| (71,435 | ) |
|
| (2,368 | ) |
|
| (69,067 | ) |
| >(100 | ) | |
| Total accounts payable |
|
| (1,233,974 | ) |
|
| (1,836,741 | ) |
|
| 602,767 |
|
|
| 33 |
|
|
| 1. | Percentages disclosed are approximate figures. |
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 20 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased by $602,767 or approximately 33%, as at December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 for the following reasons:
|
| · | trade accounts payable decreased by $44,005, or approximately 11%, as the Company improved its payment schedule timing to vendors; |
|
| · | accrued liabilities decreased by $550,879, or approximately 87%, as due to the payment of working capital requirements from the Turkish SFD® Survey and reducing deferred costs with cash received from the 2024 Debentures and operating cash receipts; |
|
| · | accrued interest increased $70,806, or approximately 185%, due to the issuance of the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures, the November Debentures and the 2024 Debentures; |
|
| · | accrued directors’ fees payable decreased by $26,981, or approximately 12%, as some directors elected to receive their fees as DSUs; |
|
| · | salaries payable decreased by $132,738, or approximately 30%, as the Company paid a portion of the deferred salary that was outstanding as at December 31, 2023; |
|
| · | vacation pay accrued increased by $9,796, or approximately 13%, due to the timing of vacations; and |
|
| · | RSU and ESP Plan liability increased $69,067 or approximately >100% due to the issuance of RSUs to employees during the Q1-24. None were outstanding as at December 31, 2023. |
Cash Flow
| Cash Flow-from/(used in) (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q4-23 |
|
| YE-24 |
|
| YE-23 |
| ||||
| Operating activities |
|
| (1,388,806 | ) |
|
| (1,468,589 | ) |
|
| (3,969,591 | ) |
|
| (4,831,950 | ) |
| Financing activities |
|
| 1,146,120 |
|
|
| 1,539,226 |
|
|
| 4,305,807 |
|
|
| 5,009,117 |
|
| Investing activity |
|
| 68,417 |
|
|
| (32,322 | ) |
|
| (27,029 | ) |
|
| (32,322 | ) |
| Effect of foreign exchange changes on cash |
|
| 29,693 |
|
|
| (6,010 | ) |
|
| 19,495 |
|
|
| (6,569 | ) |
| Net source (use) of cash |
|
| (144,576 | ) |
|
| 32,305 |
|
|
| 328,682 |
|
|
| 138,276 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents, start of period |
|
| 874,971 |
|
|
| 369,408 |
|
|
| 401,713 |
|
|
| 263,437 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
| 730,395 |
|
|
| 401,713 |
|
|
| 730,395 |
|
|
| 401,713 |
|
| Short-term investments, end of period |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Total cash and short-term investments, end of the period |
|
| 730,395 |
|
|
| 401,713 |
|
|
| 730,395 |
|
|
| 401,713 |
|
The overall net changes in cash balances in each of the periods noted above is a function of several factors including any inflows (outflows) due to changes in net working capital balances, funds from and repayment of financings and property, and plant and equipment investments. Further information on the net changes in cash, by each of the operating, financing, and investing activities, is as follows:
| Operating Activities (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q4-23 |
|
| YE-24 |
|
| YE-23 |
| ||||
| Net loss for the period |
|
| (2,800,582 | ) |
|
| (425,701 | ) |
|
| (9,077,795 | ) |
|
| (5,452,708 | ) |
| Total non-cash expense and lease item |
|
| 996,814 |
|
|
| 481,372 |
|
|
| 3,239,208 |
|
|
| 1,914,845 |
|
| Operating activities before change in non-cash working capital balances |
|
| (1,803,768 | ) |
|
| 55,671 |
|
|
| (5,838,587 | ) |
|
| (3,537,863 | ) |
| Change in non-cash working capital balances |
|
| 414,962 |
|
|
| (1,524,260 | ) |
|
| 1,868,996 |
|
|
| (1,294,087 | ) |
| Total cash used in operating activities |
|
| (1,388,806 | ) |
|
| (1,468,589 | ) |
|
| (3,969,591 | ) |
|
| (4,831,950 | ) |
Operating cash flow increased by $79,783 in Q4-24 as compared to Q4-23 due to deposits received on 2025 SFD® Surveys. In Q4-23, the Company accrued costs related to the Turkish SFD® Survey.
Operating cash flow increased by $862,359 in YE-24 as compared to YE-23 due to payment of outstanding accounts receivable from the Turkish SFD® Survey, net of accounts payable and accrued liability payments related to the Turkish SFD® Survey and deposits received on the 2025 SFD® Surveys.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 21 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
| Financing Activities (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q4-23 |
|
| YE-24 |
|
| YE-23 |
| ||||
| Repayment of long-term debt |
|
| (27,778 | ) |
|
| (27,778 | ) |
|
| (111,111 | ) |
|
| (111,111 | ) |
| Proceeds from stock compensation plans |
|
| 10,693 |
|
|
| 6,963 |
|
|
| 41,620 |
|
|
| 40,616 |
|
| Net proceeds from Private Placement |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 1,622,057 |
|
| Proceeds from convertible debentures |
|
| 1,227,291 |
|
|
| 1,560,041 |
|
|
| 4,677,754 |
|
|
| 3,457,555 |
|
| Repayment of financial liability and lease obligations |
|
| (121,336 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (359,706 | ) |
|
| - |
|
| Total cash from financing activities |
|
| 1,088,870 |
|
|
| 1,539,226 |
|
|
| 4,248,557 |
|
|
| 5,009,117 |
|
Proceeds were received from employee contributions under the ESP Plan. Proceeds from convertible debentures were received in both YE-23 and YE-24. Please see the sections“November Debentures”, “2024 Debentures” and “Ataraxia Debentures”.
In Q1-23 net proceeds from the Private Placement (as defined herein) was $1,622,057. Please see the section “Private Placement”.
Beginning in Q2-24, the Company began payment on its revised aircraft lease, which as of Q2-24 is a finance lease. Please see the section “Contractual Obligations Leases”
| Investing Activity (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
|
| Q4-23 |
|
| YE-24 |
|
| YE-23 |
| ||||
| Purchase of property, plant & equipment |
|
| - |
|
|
| (32,322 | ) |
|
| (27,029 | ) |
|
| (32,322 | ) |
| Proceeds from short-term investments |
|
| 68,417 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
| Total Cash (provided by) used in investing activity |
|
| 68,417 |
|
|
| (32,322 | ) |
|
| (27,029 | ) |
|
| (32,322 | ) |
The Company upgraded certain SFD® equipment in YE-24 and YE-23 to enhance data acquisition of the SFD® Survey.
Contractual Obligations
Leases
Office Lease. On May 1, 2024, the Company surrendered approximately 3,207 square feet of its office lease to the landlord and as consideration, agreed to extended its lease for an additional five years until September 30, 2030. Please see the section “Other Expenses (Income) Loss on disposal of assets & lease modifications” for other costs associated with the surrendered space. Additional terms of the lease extension include an implied interest rate of 10% and monthly payments of $19,771. The lease will continue to be treated as an operating lease.
Aircraft Lease. On March 22, 2024, the Company extended its aircraft lease for three years, until March 28, 2027. The Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease term. Terms of the lease extension include an interest rate of 12% and monthly payments of US$40,189. The Company has an early purchase option to acquire the aircraft only at any of the following date: March 28, 2025, September 28, 2025, March 28, 2026 or September 28, 2026. The purchase price would be the amortized value of the lease liability, plus a four-month interest penalty. The lease is being treated as a finance lease.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 22 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
The estimated minimum annual commitments for the Company’s lease components as at December 31, 2024 are listed in the following table:
| Lease payments1 |
| Office |
|
| Operating Costs |
|
| Aircraft 2 |
|
| Printer |
|
| Total |
| |||||
| 2025 |
|
| 237,252 |
|
|
| 163,401 |
|
|
| 693,743 |
|
|
| 3,424 |
|
|
| 1,097,820 |
|
| 2026 |
|
| 237,252 |
|
|
| 163,401 |
|
|
| 693,742 |
|
|
| 3,139 |
|
|
| 1,097,534 |
|
| 2027 |
|
| 237,252 |
|
|
| 163,401 |
|
|
| 116,615 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 517,268 |
|
| 2028 |
|
| 237,252 |
|
|
| 163,401 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 400,653 |
|
| 2029 |
|
| 237,252 |
|
|
| 163,401 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 400,653 |
|
| 2030 |
|
| 177,939 |
|
|
| 122,551 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 300,490 |
|
| Total |
|
| 1,364,199 |
|
|
| 939,556 |
|
|
| 1,504,100 |
|
|
| 6,563 |
|
|
| 3,814,418 |
|
|
| 1. | Figures are given in “Canadian $” |
|
| 2. | US$ payments have been converted to CDN$ at a rate of 1.4385. |
Debentures
| Repayment of principal and interest as of December 31, 2024 |
| US$ |
|
| CDN$1 |
| ||
| 2025 |
|
| 3,102,200 |
|
|
| 4,462,515 |
|
| 2026 |
|
| 3,830,050 |
|
|
| 5,509,527 |
|
| Total principal and interest payments |
|
| 6,932,250 |
|
|
| 9,972,042 |
|
| Less interest |
|
| (760,250 | ) |
|
| (1,093,619 | ) |
| Principal remaining |
|
| 6,172,000 |
|
|
| 8,878,423 |
|
| Change in fair value of convertible debentures |
|
| 206,141 |
|
|
| 296,534 |
|
| Net principal remaining |
|
| 6,378,141 |
|
|
| 9,174,957 |
|
| Current portion of convertible debentures |
|
| 3,416,926 |
|
|
| 4,915,248 |
|
| Non-current portion of convertible debentures |
|
| 2,961,215 |
|
|
| 4,259,709 |
|
|
| 1. | US$ payments have been converted to CDN$ at a rate of 1.4385. |
2024 Debentures
On May 31, 2024, the Company issued convertible debentures (the “2024 Debentures”) to MCAPM LP for the principal amount of US$2,000,000 (approximately CDN$2,773,660). The 2024 Debentures bear interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and are due and payable on May 31, 2026. The 2024 Debentures are convertible into common shares at a conversion price of US$0.25 (approximately CDN$0.3428) per common share, which provides MCAPM LP with the right to obtain up to 8,000,000 common shares of the Company.
The proceeds from the Debenture were used to support the working capital needs of SFD® surveys and other G&A costs, which include business development and marketing activities required to transform the existing pipeline of SFD® opportunities into firm contracts.
November Debentures
On November 8, 2023, the Company issued the first tranche of a multi-tranche unsecured convertible debenture (the "November Debentures"). The November Debentures bear interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and are due and payable two years after issuance of the November Debentures. The November Debentures are convertible into common shares in the capital of NXT at a fixed conversion price of US$0.1808 (CDN$0.25). During 2023, the Company issued the first two tranches of the November Debentures for US$1,150,000 (approximately CDN$1,577,600).
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 23 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
On January 12, 2024, the Company closed the final tranche of the November Debentures for an additional US$722,000 (approximately CDN$966,036). Including the final tranche, the Company issued a total of US$1,872,000 (approximately CAD$2,543,636) of the November Debentures, which will allow the subscribers to obtain an aggregate of up to 10,353,982 common shares. Insiders, which include MCAPM LP, Michael P. Mork (“Mork Capital”) and all of the directors of NXT, were issued November Debentures valued, in the aggregate principal amount, at US$1,522,000 (approximately CDN$2,076,776).
Mork Capital has the right to own, after conversion of all of its 2024 Debentures and November Debentures, 30,526,321 common shares. This represents approximately 32.5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company as of the date of the financial statements (after giving effect to the conversion of the full amount of their 2024 Debentures and the November Debentures).
Ataraxia Debentures
In May 2023, the Company signed a subscription agreement with Ataraxia in which Ataraxia would purchase US$2,300,000 of convertible debentures. The terms of the convertible debentures issued to Ataraxia include an annual interest rate of 10% paid quarterly in arrears. The convertible debentures can also be converted into voting preferred shares with an annual dividend rate of 10% paid per quarter. The preferred shares are not transferable, but may be converted on a one-to-one basis into common shares. The convertible debentures are payable on demand two years after the issue date and are secured by a general security agreement, subordinate to the long-term debt.
On May 31, 2023, the Company issued a two-year term convertible debenture for US$1,200,000 (approximately CDN$1,631,954) to Ataraxia and an additional US$200,000 (approximately CDN$265,560) on July 10, 2023 (the “2023 Ataraxia Debentures”). The 2023 Ataraxia Debentures have a fixed conversion price of US$0.143 per common share.
On November 4, 2024, the Company issued a two-year term convertible debenture for US$500,000 (approximately CDN$676,995) to Ataraxia and an additional US$400,000 (approximately CDN$550,296) on November 12, 2024 (the “2024 Ataraxia Debentures”). The 2024 Ataraxia Debentures have a fixed conversion price of US$0.24 per common share. The proceeds from the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures have been used to support the working capital needs of the SFD® surveys in Africa.
Ataraxia has the right to own, after conversion of all of their 2023 Ataraxia Debentures and 2024 Ataraxia Debentures, 13,540,209 common shares. This represents approximately 14.6% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of these financial statements (after giving effect to the conversion of the full amount of the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures and 2024 Ataraxia Debentures).
As of the date of this MD&A, no preferred or common shares have been issued pursuant to the conversion of the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures or the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 24 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
|
On May 31, 2023, the Company and Ataraxia entered into an Investor Rights Agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which Ataraxia has been granted the right: (i) to nominate one person for election or appointment as a director of the Company; (ii) to have one representative of Ataraxia attend the Company’s Board meetings as an observer (except any portion of a Board meeting where the Company’s relationship with Ataraxia is to be a subject of discussion); (iii) to purchase up to its pro rata portion (calculated on a fully diluted basis) of any securities offered by the Company, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement; and (iv) receive certain information regarding the Company, including annual and quarterly financial statements, annual budgets, the capitalization tables, and access to its premises upon reasonable notification. In each case, Ataraxia will retain the rights set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement for so long as Ataraxia holds (i) any principal amount of the Ataraxia Debentures or (ii) common shares or preferred shares (as applicable), representing at least 5% of the outstanding common shares of the Company (on an as-converted basis, if Ataraxia holds Preferred Shares).
Both the Ataraxia subscription agreement, and the Investor Rights Agreement, are publicly available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Private Placement
On December 22, 2022, the Company announced a multi-tranche private placement (the “Private Placement”) at $0.195 per share. On December 22, 2022, the Company issued 1,148,282 common shares for gross proceeds of $223,915 in the first tranche, less issuance costs of $7,732. On January 25, 2023, the Company closed the Private Placement by issuing an additional 8,510,000 common shares, at $0.195 per common share, for additional aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1,659,450, less issuance costs of $37,393. The proceeds from the Private Placement were used to support G&A, which include business development and marketing activities required to transform the pipeline of SFD® survey opportunities into firm contracts. Mork Capital purchased 8,750,000 common shares or $1,706,250 of the Private Placement along with two members of the Board for a total of $83,515.
Long-term Debt (HASCAP Loan)
On May 26, 2021, the Company received $1,000,000 from the BDC’s HASCAP Loan. The HASCAP Loan is a $1,000,000 non-revolving ten-year term credit facility with an interest rate of 4%. Repayment terms were interest only until May 26, 2022, and monthly principal plus interest payments for the remaining nine years. The HASCAP Loan is secured by a general security agreement and is guaranteed by BDC.
| Repayment of long-term debt principal and interest: (Figures are given in “$”) |
|
|
| |
| 2025 |
|
| 137,593 |
|
| 2026 |
|
| 133,148 |
|
| 2027 |
|
| 128,704 |
|
| 2028 |
|
| 124,259 |
|
| 2029 |
|
| 119,815 |
|
| 2030 to 2031 |
|
| 162,129 |
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| Total principal and interest payments |
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| 805,648 |
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| Less interest |
|
| (92,685 | ) |
| Total principal remaining |
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| 712,963 |
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| Current portion of long-term debt |
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| 111,111 |
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| Non-current portion of long-term debt |
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| 601,852 |
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements as of the date of this MD&A other than office premise non-lease operating costs as per NXT’s office lease agreement. If the Company were to default on its office lease, the current month’s rent including operation costs plus the next three months become immediately due. Operating cost amounts are disclosed in the section “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Contractual Obligations.”
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 25 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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NXT pays an estimated operating cost during the current year but has the obligation to pay the actual operating costs incurred as defined in the office lease in the first quarter of the following year if the estimate was low. Conversely, it will receive a refund if the estimate was too high. Currently, the Company believes that the operating cost estimate is reasonable and is consistent with discussions with the landlord under the Company’s office lease.
Transactions with Related Parties
Related party fees incurred were as follows:
| (Figures are given in “$”) |
| Q4-24 |
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| Q4-23 |
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| YE-24 |
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| YE-23 |
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| Legal fees |
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| 36,747 |
|
|
| 13,472 |
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|
| 164,373 |
|
|
| 129,600 |
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| Interest Expense1. |
|
| 184,039 |
|
|
| 48,172 |
|
|
| 441,986 |
|
|
| 107,792 |
|
| Board of director fees |
|
| 53,750 |
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|
| 38,750 |
|
|
| 182,500 |
|
|
| 158,199 |
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| Management compensation |
|
| 136,526 |
|
|
| 192,682 |
|
|
| 436526 |
|
|
| 389,451 |
|
1. US$137,356 for Q4-24 and US$35,288 for Q4-23. US$322,905 for YE-24 and US$79,356 for YE-23. Includes interest expense for Ataraxia, Mork Capital and the Board.
One of the members of NXT’s Board is a partner in a law firm which provides legal advice to NXT. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $55,455 ($36,938 as at December 31, 2023) payable to this law firm.
Another member of NXT’s Board is a board member of Pana Holdings Mauritius, the parent company of Ataraxia, which holds the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures and 2024 Ataraxia Debentures. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $40,011 (US$27,814), ($19,699 or US$14,890, as at December 31, 2023) to Ataraxia for accrued interest.
A third member of NXT’s Board is an employee of MCAPM LP, which holds convertible debentures. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $57,063 (US$39,669) to Mork Capital for accrued interest.
All members of the Board elected to have most of their Board fees payable as at December 31, 2023 converted into the November Debentures, for a total of US$147,000 (CDN$196,686). Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include a total of $4,680 (US$3,253) ($nil as at December 31, 2023) to Board members for accrued interest.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include $201,218 ($228,199 as at December 31, 2023) for Board fees and $35,250 ($98,708 as at December 31, 2023) for management compensation.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 26 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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Critical Accounting Estimates
In preparing the audited consolidated financial statements, NXT is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect both the amount and timing of recording assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses since the determination of these items may be dependent on future events. The Company uses the most current information available and exercises careful judgment in making these estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the Company’s significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management’s best estimate as at the date of the December 31, 2024 audited consolidated financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period when determined. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Certain estimates and judgments have a material impact where the assumptions underlying these accounting estimates relate to matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate or judgment is made or are subjective. In 2024 and 2023, the estimates and judgments included the assessment of impairment indicators of IP and recognition of SFD® related revenue.
The Company reviews IP for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company considers both internal and external factors when assessing for potential indicators of impairment of its IP, including the consideration of historical and forecasted SFD® related revenues, market capitalization, control premiums, and the SFD® related revenue multiples compared to industry peers. When indicators of impairment exist, the Company first compares the total of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows or the estimated sale price to the carrying value of an asset. If the carrying value exceeds these amounts, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the IP.
The Company recognizes SRD® related revenue in the consolidated financial statements based on the performance obligation for NXT in SFD® surveys, which are the acquisition, processing, interpretation and integration of SFD® data. Revenue from the sale of SFD® survey contracts is recognized over time by measuring the progress toward satisfaction of its performance obligation to the customer. The Company uses direct survey costs as the input measure to recognize revenue in any fiscal period. The percentage of direct survey costs incurred to date over the total expected survey costs to be incurred, provides an appropriate measure of the stage of the performance obligation being satisfied over time. The accounting for contracts that are not complete at the reporting date involves significant judgment, particularly as it relates to determining the total anticipated costs at completion.
Changes in Accounting Policies
The audited consolidated financial statements of NXT for YE-24 have been prepared by management in accordance with US GAAP. The Company has consistently used US GAAP for the eight most recently completed quarters. The accounting policies applied are consistent with those outlined in NXT’s annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, available on NXT’s website at www.nxtenergy.com and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 27 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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Financial Instruments and Other Instruments
The Company’s non-derivative financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, long-term debt and convertible debentures. The carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair values due to their short terms to maturity. NXT is not exposed to significant interest rate fluctuations arising from these financial instruments, but is exposed to significant credit risk with accounts receivable. For accounts receivable, where possible, NXT requests advance payments and utilizes risk mitigation products offered by entities such as Export Development Canada including, for example, insurance coverage of contract accounts receivable, guarantee support for contract performance bonds and wrongful call insurance for such bonds.
NXT is exposed to foreign exchange risk as a result of holding foreign denominated financial instruments. Any unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arising on such holdings are reflected in earnings at the end of each period. The Company does not currently enter into hedging contracts, but instead uses alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities including holding excess US dollars before converting to CDN dollars.
As at December 31 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company held no derivative financial instruments. For more information relating to risks, see the section titled “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Working Capital”.
Outstanding Share Capital
| Figures provided are Common Shares |
| March 27, 2025 |
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| December 31, 2024 |
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| December 31, 2023 |
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| Common shares |
|
| 79,455,385 |
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|
| 78,495,184 |
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| 78,025,237 |
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| Dilutive securities: |
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| 2023 Ataraxia Debentures at US$0.1430 |
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| 9,790,209 |
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| 9,790,209 |
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| 9,790,209 |
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| November Debentures at US$0.1808 |
|
| 10,353,982 |
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| 10,353,982 |
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|
| 6,360,619 |
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| 2024 Debentures at US$0.2500 |
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| 8,000,000 |
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|
| 8,000,000 |
|
|
| - |
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| 2024 Ataraxia Debentures at US$0.2400 |
|
| 3,750,000 |
|
|
| 3,750,000 |
|
|
| - |
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| Stock Options |
|
| 4,017,820 |
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|
| 2,647,820 |
|
|
| 2,927,820 |
|
| DSUs |
|
| 120,226 |
|
|
| 120,226 |
|
|
| 37,354 |
|
| RSUs |
|
| 2,484,998 |
|
|
| 915,000 |
|
|
| - |
|
| Marketing consultant compensation |
|
| - |
|
|
| 634,439 |
|
|
| 360,139 |
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| Total share capital and dilutive securities |
|
| 117,972,620 |
|
|
| 114,706,860 |
|
|
| 97,501,378 |
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The dilutive securities in the above table reflect the number of common shares that would be issued if the dilutive securities were fully converted or exercised by the holder of the dilutive security.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 28 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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Current Director & Officer Common Share Holdings
| Figures provided are Common Shares |
| March 27, 2025 |
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| December 31, 2024 |
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| December 31, 2023 |
| |||
| Peter Mork 1,3 |
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| 380,237 |
|
|
| 380,237 |
|
|
| - |
|
| Charles Selby 1 |
|
| 408,161 |
|
|
| 408,161 |
|
|
| 408,161 |
|
| Gerry Sheehan 1 |
|
| 77,000 |
|
|
| 77,000 |
|
|
| 77,000 |
|
| Jeffrey Tilson 1,4 |
|
| 6,118,234 |
|
|
| 5,254,961 |
|
|
| - |
|
| John Tilson5 |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 6,887,490 |
|
| Bruce G. Wilcox 1,2 |
|
| 793,667 |
|
|
| 767,000 |
|
|
| 500,005 |
|
| Eugene Woychyshyn 1,2,3 |
|
| 1,044,550 |
|
|
| 955,985 |
|
|
| 730,176 |
|
| Total director and officer share capital |
|
| 8,821,849 |
|
|
| 7,843,344 |
|
|
| 8,602,832 |
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| 1 | Director of NXT |
| 2 | Officer of NXT |
| 3 | Elected directors as of July 15, 2024 |
| 4 | Appointed as director as of December 16, 2024 |
| 5 | Resigned as director as of December 11, 2024 |
Disclosure Controls and Procedures (“DCPs”) and
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (“ICFR”)
NXT’s CEO and Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”) (together the “Responsible Officers”) are responsible for establishing and maintaining DCPs, or causing them to be designed under their supervision, for NXT to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Company is made known to the Responsible Officers by others within the organization, particularly during the period in which the Company’s year-end consolidated financial statements and MD&A are being prepared.
DCPs and other procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that are filed is recorded, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified by the relevant securities regulatory authorities in either Canada or the United States of America. DCPs include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports is communicated to management, including our Responsible Officers, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The Company has established and maintains ICFR using the criteria that were set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). The control framework was designed or caused to be designed under the supervision of the Responsible Officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with US GAAP.
In evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s DCPs, as defined under the rules adopted by the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company’s Responsible Officers concluded that there are material weaknesses in the Company’s ICFR that have a direct impact on the Company’s DCPs:
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| · | due to the limited number of staff, it is not feasible to achieve adequate segregation of incompatible duties. NXT partially mitigates this deficiency by adding management and Audit Committee review procedures over the areas where inadequate segregation of duties is of the greatest concern; and |
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| · | NXT does not have a sufficient number of staff with specialized expertise to adequately conduct separate preparation and a subsequent independent review of certain complex or highly judgmental accounting issues. NXT partially mitigates this deficiency by preparing financial statements with their best judgments and estimates of complex accounting matters, and relies on reviews by management, external consultants, and the Audit Committee. |
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 29 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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From time to time, to reduce these risks and to supplement a small corporate finance function, the Company engages various outside experts and advisors to assist with various accounting, controls, and tax issues in the normal course.
Given the small size of the Company’s finance team, management has established a practice of increased engagement of external consultants, legal counsel, the Company’s Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee in reviewing public disclosure.
The Responsible Officers concluded that, as at December 31, 2024, NXT’s ICFR is not effective and as a result, its DCPs are not effective. NXT reached this conclusion based upon its assessment that there is a more than a remote likelihood that its ICFR will not prevent or detect material misstatements if they should exist in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements. The Responsible Officers continue to take certain actions to mitigate these material weaknesses including:
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| · | the implementation of controls regarding review procedures surrounding its disclosure; and |
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| · | engagement of third-party experts used above. |
In addition, the CFO engages subject matter consultants as the need arises.
There were no changes to the Company’s ICFR in Q4-24.
It should be noted that a control system, including the Company’s DCPs and ICFR, no matter how well conceived, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met, and it should not be expected that the DCPs and ICFR will prevent all errors or fraud.
Additional Information
Additional information related to the Company, including the Company’s AIF is available on NXT’s website at www.nxtenergy.com and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
| NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | page | 30 |
| MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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EXHIBIT 99.3
NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
March 27, 2025
Table of Contents
| 1 ADVISORIES |
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| 2 CORPORATE STRUCTURE |
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| 2.1 | COMPANY INFORMATION |
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| 2.2 | INTERCORPORATE RELATIONSHIPS |
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| 3 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS |
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| 3.1 | THREE YEAR HISTORY |
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| (a) | 2022 |
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| (b) | 2023 |
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| (c) | 2024 |
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| 3.2 | OUTLOOK |
| 7 |
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| 4 BUSINESS OVERVIEW |
| 7 |
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| 4.1 | COMPANY’S OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES |
| 7 |
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| 4.2 | SEASONALITY OF THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS |
| 9 |
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| 4.3 | SOURCES AND AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT |
| 9 |
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| 4.4 | MARKETING CHANNELS |
| 10 |
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| 4.5 | EMPLOYEES |
| 10 |
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| 4.6 | PATENTS |
| 10 |
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| 4.7 | COMPETITION |
| 10 |
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| 4.8 | GOVERNMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION |
| 11 |
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| 4.9 | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
| 12 |
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| (a) | FACILITIES / OFFICE PREMISES |
| 12 |
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| (b) | Equipment |
| 12 |
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| (c) | Oil and Gas Properties |
| 12 |
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| 5 RISK FACTORS |
| 13 |
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| 5.1 | GOING CONCERN |
| 13 |
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| 5.2 | RELIANCE ON KEY PERSONNEL |
| 13 |
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| 5.3 | AVAILABILITY OF AIRCRAFT |
| 14 |
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| 5.4 | DEBT SERVICE |
| 14 |
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| 5.5 | RELIANCE ON SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT |
| 14 |
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| 5.6 | FOREIGN CURRENCY |
| 15 |
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| 5.7 | INTEREST RATE FLUCTUATIONS |
| 15 |
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| 5.8 | COMMODITY PRICES |
| 15 |
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| 5.9 | SEGREGATION OF DUTIES |
| 15 |
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| 5.10 | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
| 16 |
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| 5.11 | RIGHTS TO SFD® TECHNOLOGY |
| 16 |
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| 5.12 | GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS |
| 16 |
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| 5.13 | TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENT |
| 16 |
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| 5.14 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| 17 |
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| 5.15 | CYBER SECURITY |
| 17 |
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| 5.16 | ABILITY TO TRADE SHARES |
| 17 |
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| 5.17 | DILUTION |
| 18 |
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| 5.18 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY |
| 18 |
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| 5.19 | DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND PROTECTION OF THE GEOTHERMAL RIGHTS |
| 19 |
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| 5.20 | FLIGHT OPERATIONS |
| 19 |
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| 5.21 | FOREIGN COUNTRIES |
| 20 |
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| A) | CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND SOCIAL INSTABILITY |
| 20 |
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| B) | POLITICAL INSTABILITY |
| 20 |
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| C) | COMMERCIAL DISPUTES |
| 20 |
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| D) | CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY |
| 21 |
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| 5.22 | FLIGHT PERMITS |
| 21 |
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| 5.23 | CREDIT RISK |
| 21 |
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| 5.24 | TAX MATTERS |
| 22 |
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| 5.25 | OCCURRENCE OF NATURAL DISASTERS, EPIDEMICS OR OTHER EVENTS |
| 22 |
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| 5.26 | [TARIFF AND TRADE RISK |
| 22 |
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| 6 DIVIDEND POLICY |
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| 7 CAPITAL STRUCTURE |
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| 7.1 | COMMON SHARES |
| 23 |
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| 7.2 | PREFERRED SHARES |
| 23 |
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| 8 MARKET FOR SECURITIES |
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| 9 PRIOR SALES |
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| 10 ESCROWED AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES |
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| 11 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS |
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| 11.1 | CEASE TRADE ORDERS, BANKRUPTCIES, PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS |
| 29 |
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| 11.2 | BOARD COMMITTEES |
| 30 |
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| (a) | Corporate Governance Committee |
| 30 |
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| (b) | Disclosure Committee |
| 31 |
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| (c) | Audit Committee |
| 31 |
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| (d) | Compensation Committee |
| 33 |
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| (e) | Strategic Planning Committee |
| 34 |
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| (ii) | Responsibilities |
| 34 |
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| 12 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST |
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| 12.1 | BOARD PRACTICES |
| 34 |
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| (a) | Expiration Dates |
| 34 |
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| (b) | Service Contracts |
| 34 |
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| (c) | Board of Directors Mandate |
| 34 |
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| 13 TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR |
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| 14 MATERIAL CONTRACTS |
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| 15 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS |
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| 16 INTERESTS OF EXPERTS |
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| 17 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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| APPENDIX “A” |
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| APPENDIX “B” |
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1 ADVISORIES
Certain statements contained in this Annual Information Form (“AIF”) constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements typically contain words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “can”, “continue”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “seek”, “may”, “plan”, “remain”, “shall”, “will”, “target”, “foresee”, and similar words and phrases suggesting future outcomes or an outlook. Forward-looking statements in this AIF include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability complete and be compensated for announced SFD® surveys; the development, commercialization and protection of the SFD® (as defined below) technology for geothermal resource exploration; the extent to which expanding the Company’s scope of business to include exploring for both hydrocarbon and geothermal resources is anticipated to result in an expansion of its scope of revenue sources; the Company’s intention to continue providing services on a fee-for-service basis and consider vertical models; the Company’s ability to successfully work with Synergy and Ataraxia (each as defined herein) to develop future business in the African continent; the Company’s objective to continue to increase industry awareness of its business; the Company’s ability to use alternative strategies to reduce the volatility of US dollar liabilities; expectations regarding competition within the industries in which the Company operates; the Company’s ability to continue operating as a going concern; the Company’s ability to repay amounts outstanding under the Ataraxia Debentures, 2024 Debentures and November Debentures; expectations regarding the future conversion of the Ataraxia Debentures, 2024 Debentures or the November Debentures into common shares or Preferred Shares (each as defined herein) of the Company; estimates related to our future financial position and liquidity including certain contractual obligations; the implementation of cost reduction measures; the sufficiency of aircraft and general business insurance coverage, should it be required; and general business strategies and objectives.
Such forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made with respect to the following matters, in addition to any other assumptions identified in this AIF: our ability to market our SFD® technology and services to current and new customers; our ability to source personnel and equipment in a timely manner and at an acceptable cost; our ability to retain key personnel; our ability to obtain all permits and approvals required; expectations that there will be no changes to the business in the anticipated financial year; expectations that there will be no renegotiation or termination of any contract that will impact NXT in 2025; our ability to access to materials and equipment; our ability to protect trade secrets and intellectual property from competitors; our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms; our ability to obtain adequate insurance; foreign currency exchange and interest rates; and general business, economic, geopolitical and market conditions (including global commodity prices).
Although NXT believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them as NXT can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is based on expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by NXT and are described in the forward-looking information. Material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability of management to execute its business plan; health, safety and the environment; the emergence of alternative competitive technologies; our ability to protect and maintain our intellectual property (“IP”) and rights to our SFD® technology; our reliance on a limited number of key personnel; our reliance on a single aircraft; our reliance on a limited number of clients; counterparty credit risk; tariff and trade risks; foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations; inflation; geopolitical instability; risks associated with climate change; changes in, or in the interpretation of, laws, regulations or policies; general business, economic and market conditions (including global commodity prices); and other factors described herein under the heading “Risk Factors”.
AIF for the year ended December 31, 2024
| 1 |
The forward-looking information contained in this AIF is made as of the date hereof and, except as required by applicable securities law, NXT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In this AIF, except as specified otherwise or unless the context requires otherwise, “we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company”, and “NXT” refer to NXT Energy Solutions Inc. and its subsidiaries. All references to “fiscal” in connection with a year shall mean the year ended December 31.
All financial information contained herein is expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Our functional and reporting currency is the Canadian dollar. All references to “dollars,” “$” and “CDN$” in this AIF are to Canadian dollars unless specific reference is made to United States dollars (“US$”). The information in this AIF is given as of December 31, 2024 unless otherwise indicated.
2 CORPORATE STRUCTURE
2.1 Company Information
NXT is a Calgary-based technology company whose proprietary airborne SFD® survey system (“SFD®”), applied in numerous basins around the world, uses the principles of quantum mechanics to infer stress anomalies of exploration interest. The method can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify areas conducive to fluid entrapment in order to recommend areas with commercial hydrocarbon and/or geothermal potential. The SFD® survey system enables our clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. SFD® is environmentally friendly and unaffected by ground security issues or difficult terrain and is the registered trademark of NXT.
We are continued under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta). The Company was originally incorporated on September 27, 1994 in the state of Nevada and was established in Alberta pursuant to a Certificate of Continuance issued October 24, 2003 by the Registrar of Corporations of the Province of Alberta. NXT’s Alberta Corporate Access Number is 2010730915. There have been no material amendments to our Articles of Continuance other than those filed on: (i) December 27, 2006 providing for the creation of the first series of preferred shares in the capital of the Company (“Preferred Shares”); (ii) September 19, 2008 providing for the name change from Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. to NXT Energy Solutions Inc.; and (iii) August 2, 2023 cancelling the first series of Preferred Shares and creating an unlimited quantity of Series 2 Preferred Shares. Our phone number is (403) 264-7020. Our registered office and head office is located at Suite 302, 3320 - 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0E8.
We are a reporting issuer in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia and are principally governed by the Alberta Securities Commission in accordance with the Securities Act (Alberta). We are a foreign private issuer under United States securities laws and are subject to the regulation of the United States securities in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
2.2 Intercorporate Relationships
The following table provides a list of all subsidiaries and other companies controlled by NXT:
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| Date and Manner of Incorporation |
| Authorized Share Capital |
| Issued and Outstanding Shares |
| Nature of the Business |
| % of each Class of Shares owned by NXT |
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| NXT Energy USA, Inc.
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| October 20, 1995 by Articles of Incorporation – State of Nevada, USA
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| 20,000,000 common shares
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| 5,000,000 common shares
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| Inactive
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| 100%
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| NXT Aero USA, Inc.
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| August 28, 2000 by Articles of Incorporation – State of Nevada, USA
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| 1,000 common shares
4,000 Preferred Shares
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| 100 common shares
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| Inactive
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| 100%
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| Cascade Petroleum Inc. (Formerly Survey Services International Inc.)¹
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| September 6, 2011 by Articles of Incorporation – Province of Alberta
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| Unlimited number of common shares
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| 100 common shares
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| Inactive
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| 100%
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| NXT Energy Services (SFD) Inc.
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| December 2008 by Articles of Incorporation – Canada
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| Unlimited number of common shares
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| 100 common shares
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| Inactive
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| 100%
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| PetroCaza Exploration Inc.
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| May 2015 by Articles of Incorporation – Province of Alberta |
| Unlimited number of common and Preferred Shares
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| 100 common shares
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| Inactive
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| 100%
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¹ On January 16, 2017, the name of Survey Services International Inc. was changed to “Cascade Petroleum Inc.”
3 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS
3.1 Three Year History
We provide our services in any region of the world where oil and gas exploration activities are conducted. However, we choose to be strategic and focus our limited marketing and sales resources, and equipment and staff availability, on a limited number of markets.
A summary of revenues derived in our primary geographic market segments for the last three fiscal years is below:
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| $ | 644,294 |
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| $ | 2,145,716 |
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| $ | 644,294 |
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| $ | 2,145,716 |
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(a) 2022
On December 2, 2022, NXT closed a rights offering that had been announced on October 31, 2022. The Company issued 2,149,180 common shares a price of $0.18 per common share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $386,852. Share issue costs of $170,790 were recorded as a reduction to share capital.
On December 22, 2022, the Company announced a multi-tranche private placement (the “Private Placement”) at $0.195 per share. On December 22, 2022 the Company issued 1,148,282 common shares for gross proceeds of $223,915 in the first tranche, less issuance costs of $7,732.
On January 25, 2023, the Company closed the Private Placement by issuing an additional 8,510,000 common shares, at $0.195 per common shares, for additional aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1,659,450, less issuance costs of $1,170.
(b) 2023
On September 5, 2023, NXT announced that it had executed a contract to provide an SFD® survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Türkiye. In Q1-24, NXT delivered the final SFD® survey results and performed the integration of SFD® data with the customer’s existing geological and geophysical data. The Company’s Turkish customer and one of its partners had requested NXT to add additional line kilometers to the original SFD® survey. All flight operations related to the data acquisition survey phase were completed in January 2024 and NXT’s aircraft and equipment subsequently returned to Calgary. As part of NXT’s SFD® services, recommendations with rankings are provided to the customer identifying their highest value prospects for exploration.
Given the passing of Mr. George Liszicasz, former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) in January 2023, the board of directors of NXT (the “Board”) formally empowered a committee of the Board to assume the CEO’s duties. The committee, met several times weekly with NXT management, consisted of directors of the Board (“Directors”). The committee members were Lead Director Charles Selby and Directors Gerry Sheehan and Bruce G. Wilcox, who collectively possess senior operating and management experience in the energy and capital markets industries. The committee undertook its executive role, until Mr. Bruce G. Wilcox was appointed the interim CEO on June 21, 2023. Mr. Wilcox became the CEO on June 3, 2024.
On May 24, 2023, the Company entered into a ten-year strategic alliance and associated financing with Synergy E&P Technologies Limited (“Synergy”), which grants Synergy an exclusive license to use, distribute, sub-license, market and sell NXT’s SFD® solutions in Africa. In addition, on September 30, 2023, NXT extended the exclusive license to include Ataraxia Capital (“Ataraxia”), an affiliate of Synergy.
Synergy and Ataraxia, with this new arrangement, are advancing SFD® technology to address energy security and transition in the African continent for both oil and gas and geothermal sources. Synergy, Ataraxia and NXT work closely together to train local technical teams and regulatory authorities on the patented SFD® technology.
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With the ten-year strategic alliance, Ataraxia, executed a subscription agreement (the “Ataraxia Subscription Agreement”) pursuant to which Ataraxia agreed to subscribe for an aggregate of US$2.3 million convertible debentures to be advanced in instalments of which it completed US$1,400,000 million in 2023 (the “2023 Ataraxia Debentures”). The remainder was funded in 2024 (the “2024 Ataraxia Debentures” and, collectively with the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures, the “Ataraxia Debentures”).
The terms of the Ataraxia Debentures include an annual interest rate of 10%, paid quarterly, the right to nominate a Board member, and are payable on demand. The Ataraxia Subscription Agreement also grants Ataraxia certain consent rights over incurring additional indebtedness and the issuance of additional equity, as well as the right to approve all nominees to the board of directors.
On May 31, 2023, the Company received US$1,200,000 (approximately CDN$1,631,954) of the Ataraxia Debentures, representing the first instalment under the terms of the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement. The Company received an additional US$200,000 (approximately CDN$265,560) instalment of the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement on July 10, 2023 for a total amount of US$1,400,000 (approximately CDN$1,897,514). The 2023 Ataraxia Debentures have a fixed conversion price of US$0.143 per common share.
The Ataraxia Debentures may also be converted into voting Preferred Shares with an annual dividend rate of 10% paid per quarter. The Preferred Shares are not transferable, but may be converted on a one-to-one basis into common shares. The Ataraxia Debentures are payable on demand and is secured by a general security agreement, subordinate to the long-term debt.
The proceeds from the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures were used to fund general and administrative costs including working capital, business development and marketing activities to convert NXT’s existing opportunity pipeline into firm contracts.
In November 2023, the Company announced a multi-tranche unsecured convertible debenture (the “November Debentures”). The November Debentures bear interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and are due and payable two years after the issuance of the November Debentures. The November Debentures are convertible into common shares of NXT at a conversion price of US$0.1808.
On November 8, 2023, the Company issued the first tranche of the November Debentures for US$1,000,000 (approximately CDN$1,378,340) to MCAPM, LP and Michael P. Mork (“Mork Capital”). The Company appointed a representative from Mork Capital, Mr. Peter Mork, to its Board on July 15, 2024.
On December 22, 2023, the Company issued the second tranche of the November Debentures for US$150,000 (approximately CDN$199,260) which gives subscribers the right to obtain an additional 829,646 common shares in the aggregate upon the conversion of the November Debentures.
On January 12, 2024, the Company closed the final tranche of the November Debentures for an additional US$722,000 (approximately CDN$966,036). With the final tranche, the Company issued a total of US$1,872,000 (approximately CAD$2,543,636) for the November Debentures which will allow the subscribers to obtain an aggregate of up to 10,353,982 common shares. Insiders, which included Mork Capital, were issued November Debentures valued in the aggregate principal amount at US$1,522,000 (approximately CDN$2,076,776).
On January 12, 2024, all six Directors, as of that date, participated in the November Debentures by converting their outstanding Director fees payable as at December 31, 2023 into November Debentures valued, in the aggregate principal amount, at US$147,000 (approximately CDN$196,686). In connection with this issuance, such Directors have the right to obtain, in the aggregate, up to 813,053 common shares.
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The proceeds from the November Debentures were used for SFD® survey working capital requirements.
(c) 2024
The Company continued to focus on future revenue generation with the announcement of several SFD® survey contracts in 2024.
On September 24, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract with its Strategic Alliance Partner, Synergy, to provide a second SFD® survey for an oil and gas exploration company in Africa. NXT completed SFD® data acquisition over 14 flight days in January of 2025. NXT’s interpretation recommendations are expected to be delivered during the second quarter of 2025.
On November 4, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide an SFD® survey for AL-Haj Enterprises Private Limited, a Pakistani company. Data acquisition operations, as well as NXT’s interpretation of the survey results and recommendations with respect to such survey are expected to commence and finish in the fourth quarter of 2025.
On May 22, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide an SFD® survey to an independent oil and gas exploration company in Southeast Asia. Data acquisition operations, interpretation of the survey results and recommendations with respect to such survey are expected to commence and be completed in the second quarter of 2025. An advance for this SFD® survey was received in Q3-24. This survey represents NXT’s entry into a new, highly active exploration region.
On August 21, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a contract to provide a geothermal SFD® survey to Alberta Geothermal Resource Recovery Inc. (“AGRRI”). The AGRRI survey is an important milestone in NXT’s development of the geothermal application of the Company’s SFD® technology; our first geothermal survey for a client. The value to NXT is to demonstrate the commerciality of SFD® in the geothermal domain. The survey has been performed and results are being reviewed.
In addition to the SFD® contracts announced, NXT was awarded “Best Exploration Technology” at the 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards, on October 9, 2024 in Houston. The awards spotlight the energy industry’s leading innovations and thought leaders whose innovations today are enabling operators to find, produce, transport and process hydrocarbons more safely, economically, efficiently and sustainably.
In addition, NXT was named a finalist for the Energy Transition Award - Upstream category at the Annual Platts Global Energy Awards. The Platts Global Energy Awards recognize corporate and individual innovation, leadership, and exemplary performance in 19 categories spanning the entire energy and chemicals value chain.
To fund its upcoming working capital needs NXT issued convertible debentures during 2024. On May 31, 2024, the Company issued convertible debentures (the “2024 Debentures”) to MCAPM LP for the principal amount of US$2,000,000 (approximately CDN$2,773,660). The 2024 Debentures bear interest at 10.0% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears, and are due and payable on May 31, 2026. The 2024 Debentures are convertible into common shares at a conversion price of US$0.25 per common share which provides MCAPM LP with the right to obtain up to 8,000,000 common shares of the Company.
Mork Capital has the right to own, after conversion of all of their 2024 Debentures and November Debentures totaling US$3,375,000, a total of 30,526,321 common shares. This represents approximately 32.1% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of these financial statements (after giving effect to the conversion of the full amount of the 2024 Debentures and the November Debentures).
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The proceeds from the Debentures were used to support the working capital needs of SFD® surveys, and other general and administrative costs including business development and marketing activities required to transform the existing pipeline of SFD® opportunities into firm contracts.
In November 2024, the Company announced that Ataraxia would fund the remaining US$900,000 per the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement. On November 4, 2024, the Company issued a two-year term convertible debenture for US$500,000 (approximately CDN$676,995) to Ataraxia and an additional US$400,000 (approximately CDN$550,296) on November 12, 2024. The 2024 Ataraxia Debentures have a fixed conversion price of US$0.24 per common share. The proceeds from the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures have been used to support the working capital needs of the SFD® surveys in Africa.
Ataraxia has the right to own, after conversion of all of their 2023 Ataraxia Debentures and 2024 Ataraxia Debentures, 13,540,209 common shares. This represents approximately 14.6% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of these financial statements (after giving effect to the conversion of the full amount of the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures and 2024 Ataraxia Debentures).
3.2 Outlook
In 2025, NXT intends to continue its business model of providing SFD® surveys on a fee-for-service basis, and will consider vertical models where it will share in revenues from successful production as a result of SFD® recommendations. No changes to the business are anticipate in the 2025 financial year.
4 BUSINESS OVERVIEW
4.1 Company’s Operations and Principal Activities
We utilize our proprietary, airborne SFD® survey system to provide a unique exploration service for the oil and gas and geothermal exploration industries. NXT provides a rapid and cost-effective method for our clients to evaluate large land areas for their exploration potential. NXT’s principal markets have been in South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
The underlying technology employed by our SFD® survey system was invented by Mr. George Liszicasz, our former President, CEO, and Chairman. The technology was initially licensed to the Company by Mr. Liszicasz until December 31, 2006 through a series of consecutive license agreements. On December 31, 2006, NXT obtained the rights to the technology from Mr. Liszicasz pursuant to the terms of a Technology Transfer Agreement (the “TTA”).
Upon execution of the TTA, Mr. Liszicasz transferred to NXT all his rights and entitlements to the SFD® technology for use in the field of hydrocarbon exploration.
SFD® technology for the purposes of the TTA is defined as the theories of quantum physics and engineering, which are utilized in the operation of stress field detectors used by NXT for the reception, collection and recording of subsurface geological stresses for hydrocarbon exploration.
SFD® sensors remotely respond to gravity perturbations that are associated with subsurface density and stress regimes that are meaningful for hydrocarbon and geothermal exploration. These responses are captured as raw data that, when interpreted, can provide a qualitative method to detect the presence of geological features such as structures, faults, fractures and reefs that are often associated with fluid accumulations and transport. The SFD® technology can be deployed over any terrain in onshore, offshore and near-shore environments and has been used both for prospect level exploration and as a reconnaissance tool in frontier and under-explored areas. The SFD® survey system has been demonstrated to quickly focus exploration resources, offering the benefit of reducing the risk, time and expenses associated with the upstream cycle. As part of NXT’s SFD® services, recommendations with rankings are provided to the customer, which helps prioritize their highest value prospects for exploration.
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Following completion of the aerial surveys, we deliver our clients a detailed report and maps of the surveyed area that identifies, ranks and recommends areas with SFD® indications of reservoir potential.
In 2006, we commenced our current business model and began providing SFD® survey services to clients on a fee-for-service basis. In accordance with this model, we have not invested either directly or indirectly in exploration or development wells or engaged in other exploration or production activities. Our current business model minimizes our capital requirements, thereby conserving cash, and minimizes any perceived or real conflicts between the interests of NXT and its survey clients.
NXT’s primary business model is to earn revenues by conducting SFD® surveys for clients on a fee-for-service basis. Secondly, we may be able to negotiate to earn revenue from gross overriding royalty income and/or other incentive fees from clients should they generate production on areas recommended by SFD® surveys. Finally, in the future, we may earn a fee by providing other related geological and geophysical integration services to clients.
We also continue to utilize high-quality local sales representatives with key knowledge of their respective areas, potential clients and the exploration potential of a region allowing us to cover larger areas and more clients with minimum fixed costs. Our sales representatives continue to pursue SFD® opportunities in numerous regions. To ensure our sales representatives follow industry best practices, each representative is required to annually certify they adhere to NXT’s Code of Conduct & Business Ethics.
NXT has been effective in positioning the SFD® method as an established geophysical tool for oil and gas exploration following the successful completion of projects in Canada, the United States, Columbia, Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Pakistan, Africa and Türkiye. Our efforts have been supported with the publication of technical papers, creation of project case studies and the development of a strong list of references and recommendation letters. In addition, NXT has now been granted patents or received patent allowance in forty-seven separate countries.
Our overall objective remains to continue to increase industry awareness and appreciation of the value of our SFD® survey system and our strategy to achieve this includes maximizing client endorsement opportunities (such as through joint case studies) and targeting the most appropriate markets (i.e. where SFD® provides the maximum benefits). This can be summarized as “Frequency, Adjacency, and Repeatability.” Our specific tactics include:
| 1. | focusing the majority of sales resources on high profile primary markets with national oil companies that offer maximum opportunities for success; |
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As we continue to progress and grow our project pipeline on a fee-for-survey-projects basis, we remain optimistic given our progress during 2024.
As NXT has three signed contracts at the date of this AIF, there is currently no one contract upon which NXT’s business is substantially dependent; and NXT does not expect any aspect of its business in 2025 to be impacted by a renegotiation or termination of any contract.
4.2 Seasonality of the Company’s Business
There is no seasonality to our business. However, NXT has a cyclical business, as revenue activity is dependent upon the level of capital investment in exploratory drilling in the oil and gas industry.
4.3 Sources and Availability of Raw Materials and Equipment
We do not foresee any constraints upon materials or equipment that will impede our ability to execute our business plan or affect our ability to conduct and/or expand our business. Our main direct project input costs are aircraft operating costs and data interpretation staff.
In order to conduct our survey operations, we require the following:
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| · | Survey aircraft – Air Partners Corp. (“Air Partners”), a Calgary-based air-charter operator, provides crew and maintenance services for our survey operations worldwide. In December 2015, we acquired a jet aircraft, a 1997 Cessna Citation Ultra 560 jet aircraft, from Air Partners, which was previously made available to NXT to charter. In April, 2017, NXT completed a sale and leaseback agreement of its aircraft with a Calgary-based international aircraft services organization. On March 22, 2024 the Company extended its Aircraft lease for three years, until March 28, 2027 (the “Aircraft Lease”). The Aircraft Lease was converted to a capital lease and the Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease. We currently rely on Air Partners to manage and operate the aircraft which we use for our SFD® survey operations. |
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| · | SFD® sensors – All of our current 34 survey sensors were manufactured in-house. Certain machining is required by third-party machine shops, with final assembly performed by our technical staff. The sensors, once assembled, require flight testing prior to being considered acceptable for operational use. Not all sensors meet the performance criteria for operational use; however, we have demonstrated our ability to manufacture new functional SFD® sensors. |
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| · | SFD® assembly – The units in which the sensors are housed in are custom-designed, fabricated and assembled in-house or through subcontracted vendors. We utilize the services of Transport Canada approved Design Approval Representatives to prepare subsequent type certificates (“STC”) for the installation of our SFD® units in each aircraft that we utilize for surveys. The time to obtain an STC approval for the installation of our SFD® units into any proposed aircraft type may require several months. |
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| · | Computer hardware and software (Data Acquisition System, SFD® Signal Conditioning Unit, and data interpretation software) – The Data Acquisition System and software was developed by in-house personnel and is being utilized on SFD® surveys (“Data Acquisition System”). The hardware we use in our SFD® survey systems (other than the SFD® unit), and the balance of the computer software we use, are all readily available from retail or wholesale sources. |
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We are not dependent upon any other third-party contract manufacturers or suppliers to satisfy our technology requirements.
4.4 Marketing Channels
We largely use direct sales methods with use of independent commissioned sales representatives in international markets.
4.5 Employees
As of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 we had a total of 11 employees. NXT has no employees that are members of a labor union. The following summarizes the number of employees and independent contractors by main job function as at December 31, 2024:
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Ten of the above noted staff are based in Canada; our CEO is based in New York City, New York, USA. The seven operations and technical development staff include one research scientist holding a Ph.D., two geoscientists, two engineers, a logistics and safety professional, and an information technology professional. We periodically engage other technical and administrative contract personnel as required on a project basis.
4.6 Patents
In May 2012, we commenced a “provisional” patent application process in the United States and formally filed an SFD® technology patent on May 22, 2013, which was subsequently published on November 28, 2013. We intend to continue expanding the process with additional formal patent applications in the future. We understand that our right to patent the SFD® technology is not compromised by our ongoing commercial use of the technology, as the components of the SFD® technology have never been disclosed to third parties (except under very limited and confidential terms) or released in any manner into the public domain.
In 2017, NXT expanded and protected its IP (including patenting and new research and development initiatives). Squire Patton Boggs LLP, a United States-based leader in IP protection, has been advising NXT on its IP strategy, including the prior filing of an initial United States provisional patent application in May 2012. In November 2014, NXT filed a related patent amendment submission in the United States and since undertaken new patent applications in select strategic international markets.
NXT has been granted SFD® patents in India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and in the European Union (January 2020). In total, NXT has obtained SFD® patents in forty-seven jurisdictions. These patents protect our proprietary SFD® technology and serve as independent third-party recognition of our technological invention in terms of practical applicability, conceptual novelty, and knowledge advancement.
4.7 Competition
Our SFD® airborne survey service is based upon a proprietary technology, which is capable of remotely identifying, from a survey aircraft, subsurface anomalies associated with potential hydrocarbon traps with a resolution that we believe is technically superior to other airborne survey systems. To our knowledge there is no other company employing technology comparable to our SFD® survey system for oil and natural gas exploration.
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Seismic is the standard technology used by the oil and gas industry to image subsurface structures. It is our view that the SFD® survey system is highly complementary to seismic analysis. Our system may reduce the need for seismic in wide‑area reconnaissance but will not replace the role of seismic in verifying structure, closure and selecting drilling locations. The seismic industry is competitive with many international and regional service providers.
The SFD® system can be used as a focusing tool for seismic. With an SFD® survey, a large tract (that is, a tract over 5,000 square kilometers) of land can be evaluated quickly to identify locations with indications of reservoir potential. Seismic surveys, although effective in identifying these locations, are much more expensive, require significantly more time and impose a much greater negative impact on local communities and the environment. An SFD® survey deployed first can provide necessary information to target a seismic program over a limited area of locations selected by SFD®. This approach can result in a more effective seismic program as compared to traditional seismic surveying, and can reduce the overall cost, time, community resistance and environmental impact required to locate and qualify a prospect.
The industry uses other technologies for wide area oil and natural gas reconnaissance exploration, such as aeromagnetic and gravity surveys. These systems can provide regional geological information, such as basement depth, sedimentary thickness and major faulting and structural development; however, these other airborne techniques are not as suitable for identifying areas with reservoir potential as the SFD® system.
4.8 Government and Environmental Regulation
The operation of our business, namely conducting aerial SFD® surveys and interpreting SFD® data, is not subject to material governmental or environmental regulation in Canada or the United States with the exception of flight rules issued by Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Authority governing the use of commercial aircrafts, including rules relating to low altitude flights. The requirements in other countries vary greatly and may require permits and/or provide other restrictions to conducting flight operations in the country that may restrict our ability to perform SFD® surveys as freely as in Canada and the United States.
SFD® surveys in other countries must often comply with three requirements not encountered in Canada and the United States. These requirements usually include, but are not limited to:
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NXT has successfully operated in several different countries in accordance with these requirements.
With our past experience in Canada, the United States, Türkiye, Nigeria, Bolivia, Mexico, Colombia and other countries, we do not anticipate any unusual government controls or regulations that might significantly prevent timely completion of SFD® surveys. However, we may encounter unforeseen government regulations or restrictions in other countries that may impair or restrict our ability to conduct surveys, which could limit our ability to earn revenue or potentially expose us to forfeiture of performance bonds.
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4.9 Property, Plant and Equipment
(a) Facilities / Office Premises
NXT leases 7,300 square feet of office premises at 3320 – 17th Avenue SW in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The lease expires in September 2030.
(b) Equipment
Our SFD® technology is comprised of three main components, as detailed in the first three items below, which we collectively refer to as our SFD® survey system. This system is generally stored at our Calgary office facility unless deployed during survey operations. When deployed, this equipment travels with the aircraft or is stored in a locked facility at the survey location when not in use. In addition, there is extensive interpretation equipment located in Calgary. The main categories of equipment we use are:
| · | Stress Field Detector –The stress field detector, or SFD® system, including a unit which houses the SFD® sensors, is the principal component of our technology. The SFD® sensors respond to fine-scale perturbations in the gravitational field caused by changes in subsurface density and stress distribution. These responses are transformed through electromechanical transduction into electronic digital signals as the output. The SFD® method has proven highly effective at identifying potential hydrocarbon traps in a wide variety of geological settings onshore and offshore. Airborne SFD® surveys are currently conducted utilizing an array of 22 SFD® sensors, consisting of six primary, eight secondary and eight research and development sensors, allowing multiple independent SFD® signals to be acquired at all points of a designed survey. |
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| · | Interpretation Theatre –Once returned to our base of operations, the SFD® data collected is processed and converted into a format that can be used by our interpretation staff using systems consisting of generally off-the-shelf computer equipment, high-definition monitors, projectors and screens. This equipment is generally permanently set up at our Calgary office facility. A remote SFD® data interpretation theatre is available and may be deployed during survey operations and would be set up in a facility at the survey client’s city. |
(c) Oil and Gas Properties
We have minor historical interests in a limited number of acreage holdings of undeveloped lands in western Canada. These assets are not a material asset and have been written off in our financial statements. We are not affected by any significant environmental concerns, nor is there any planned significant capital additions contemplated.
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5 RISK FACTORS
Investing in our common shares involves a high degree of risk. In addition to the other information included in this AIF, you should carefully consider the risks described below before purchasing our common shares. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could materially suffer. As a result, the trading price of our common shares could decline, and you might lose all or part of your investment.
5.1 Going Concern
NXT is still in the process of realizing widespread commercialization of its SFD® technology. The Company’s ability to generate cash flow from operations will depend on its ability to service its existing clients and develop new clients for its SFD® services. Management recognizes that the commercialization phase can last for several years, and that it can have significant economic dependence on a small number of clients, which can have a material effect on the Company’s operating results and financial position.
The events described in the following paragraphs highlight that there continues to be material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt about NXT’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements have been issued. The Company’s current cash position is not expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s obligations and planned operations for a year beyond the date that the consolidated financial statements have been issued.
During 2024 the Company completed an SFD® survey and has received deposits payments on three other SFD® surveys planned to be executed in 2025 (the “2025 SFD® Surveys”). As of the date of the financial statements, the Company has finished the acquisition phase of one of the 2025 SFD® Surveys and received milestone payments which has generated cash from operations for the Company. In addition, in 2023 and 2024, the Company completed private placements which resulted in raising an additional net proceeds of $9,757,366.
The Company continues to develop its pipeline of opportunities to secure additional revenue contracts. The Company’s longer-term success remains dependent upon its ability to convert these revenue opportunities into successful contracts, to continue to attract new client projects, expand its revenue base to a level sufficient to exceed fixed operating costs, and generate consistent positive cash flow from operations. The occurrence and timing of these events cannot be predicted with certainty.
Further financing options that may or may not be available to the Company include issuance of new equity, debentures or bank credit facilities. The need for any of these options will be dependent on the timing of securing additional SFD® related revenues and obtaining financing on terms that are acceptable to both the Company and the financier.
The consolidated financial statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern basis was not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used. These adjustments could be material.
5.2 Reliance on Key Personnel
We rely on a limited number of key personnel who collectively possess the knowledge and skills to conduct SFD® surveys and interpret SFD® data as required to meet contract obligations. Additional or replacement personnel may not be found and trained quickly. The loss of any of these key persons or increased demand for our services from clients could impair our ability to meet contract obligations, thereby adversely impacting our reputation and our ability to earn future revenue from clients.
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The Company’s future success depends, to a significant extent, on the continued service of its key technical and management personnel and on our ability to continue to attract and retain qualified employees. The loss of the services of our employees or a failure to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We do not have “key person” insurance on any of our personnel.
We depend on key staff members that are involved in the SFD® data interpretation process and to continue to enhance our technology. We are working to minimize dependency on key personnel. Currently, a total of four persons, two of whom are highly experienced, are trained to interpret SFD® signals. A process of formal documentation of the ongoing research and development of the sensor technology, the acquisition/survey methodologies, and the processing and interpretation work flows is ongoing and will be part of the management systems.
Within the Province of Alberta, the skilled personnel that we require may periodically be in short supply and there is specialized training required that can take several months in order for a new employee to become effective. If we cannot hire these key personnel, we have inadequate time to train them or should we lose current personnel, then our ability to accept contracts or meet contract commitments may be adversely affected, thereby restricting our ability to earn revenue.
5.3 Availability of Aircraft
On March 22, 2024, the Company converted its Aircraft Lease into a three-year finance lease. The Company will own the aircraft at the end of the lease. Terms of the extension include a principle of US$1,210,000, an interest rate of 12%, and monthly payments of US$40,189. The Company has an early purchase option to acquire the aircraft on any of the following date, March 28, 2025, September 28, 2025, March 28, 2026 or September 28, 2026. The purchase price would be the amortized value of the lease liability, plus a four-month interest penalty.
When the aircraft is not needed for use by NXT, we seek to earn charter hire reimbursements from the aircraft through Air Partners.
In the event that NXT’s aircraft is not available (due to damage, a need for extensive repairs, or other unforeseen events) to conduct survey projects, there is a risk that suitable alternative aircraft may not be available on a timely basis from other charter operators when needed. This inability to conduct survey operations could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
5.4 Debt Service
NXT has financed a significant portion of its operations through debt. Amounts paid in respect of interest and principal on debt incurred by NXT may impair NXT’s ability to satisfy its other obligations. All of NXT’s debt is fixed rate. Lenders have been provided with security over substantially all of the assets of NXT. If NXT becomes unable to pay its debt service charges or otherwise commits an event of default such as bankruptcy, a lender may be able to foreclose on or sell the assets of NXT.
5.5 Reliance on Specialized Equipment
NXT relies on specialized data acquisition equipment, including a limited number of SFD® sensor devices, to conduct our aerial SFD® survey operations. We would be at risk if these survey sensors were to become damaged, destroyed, worn out, stolen or in any way became unavailable for use in operations prior to us creating and testing additional sensors. Should the sensors become unavailable for any reason, our ability to conduct surveys could be delayed for several months as we built new sensors. During this period, we may become unable to satisfy contractual obligations, which may jeopardize future revenue opportunities and may potentially result in a client drawing on a contract performance bond posted by the Company or otherwise making claims against the Company for breach of contract. In addition, an inability to satisfy contractual obligations may have an adverse effect on our developing reputation within the oil and gas community. NXT mitigates this risk by researching new designs, constructing additional SFD® sensor devices and obtaining replacement cost insurance on each SFD® sensor.
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5.6 Foreign Currency
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk in relation to its potential holding of significant US$ balances in cash and cash equivalents, deposits, accounts payables, accrued liabilities, and lease obligations, and entering into United States dollar revenue contracts. The Company does not enter into hedging contracts to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange, but uses strategies to reduce the volatility of US$ assets and liabilities, including converting excess US$ to Canadian dollars. As at December 31, 2024, the Company held net United States dollar liabilities totaling approximately US$7,130,144. Accordingly, a hypothetical 10% change in the value of one United States dollar expressed in Canadian dollars as at December 31, 2024 would have had an approximately $1,025,671 effect on the unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss for the year.
Changes in currency exchange rates could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
5.7 Interest Rate Fluctuations
We periodically invest available cash in short term investments that generate interest income that will be affected by any change in interest rates. The Company’s long-term debt interest is fixed at 4% until 2031 and the November Debentures, 2024 Debentures, and the Ataraxia Debentures carry a fixed interest rate of 10% until their maturity date which, in the case of each such convertible debenture, is two years after issuance. Any refinancing of the convertible debentures, or new debt financing could result in a significantly different interest rate.
5.8 Commodity Prices
NXT’s customer base is in the oil and natural gas exploration industry, which is exposed to risks of volatility in oil and natural gas commodity prices. As such, demand for our services and prospective revenues may become adversely impacted by fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices. The impact of price changes on our ability to enter into SFD® survey contracts cannot be readily determined at this time. However, in general, if commodity prices decline significantly, our opportunity to obtain and execute SFD® survey contracts may also likely decline, at least in the short term. Therefore, NXT focuses on national oil companies as they have a long-term strategic view and are not as affected by short-term oil fluctuations.
5.9 Segregation of Duties
Due to our current limited staff, certain duties that are most appropriately segregated between different employees are assigned to one individual.
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Standard internal control methodology involves the separation of incompatible functions by assigning these functions to separate individuals and in larger organizations to separate departments. We often cannot allocate these functions to separate individuals because our administrative staff is limited.
Although we have adopted alternative control methods designed to mitigate for the reduced ability to separate incompatible functions, these alternative controls may not operate at the same level of precision and there is more than a remote likelihood that our internal control over financial reporting will not prevent or detect material misstatements if they should exist in our financial statements. This lack of separation of duties exposes us to potential misappropriation of funds, embezzlement and other forms of fraud and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
5.10 Related Party Transactions
We may periodically enter into related party transactions. One of the members of NXT’s Board, Thomas Valentine, is a partner at the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, which provides legal services to NXT. Another Director, Theodore Patsellis, is also a board member of PANA Holdings, the parent company of Ataraxia, which holds US$2,300,000 of convertible debentures. A third Director, Peter Mork, is an employee of Mork Capital, the general partner of MCAPM LP, which together with Mork Capital holds US$3,375,000 of convertible debentures.
Although we publicly disclose all related party transactions and manage potential conflicts of interest through mandated adherence to our Code of Conduct & Business Ethics and the maintenance of a strong independent Board, all related party transactions have the potential for conflicts of interest that may compromise the ability of Board members to exercise their fiduciary responsibility to the Company.
5.11 Rights to SFD® Technology
Our rights to ownership and use of SFD® technology depended on Mr. Liszicasz’s having the lawful right to sell to NXT the exclusive rights to exploit the SFD® technology for the exploration of hydrocarbons and the Geothermal Rights as agreed to in the TTA (and as defined therein).
A risk exists that an unknown party may claim some legal entitlement to our IP, our rights to commercialize this IP, or our right to create SFD® devices and processes. However, we believe that such a claim would be without merit.
The SFD® technology is an essential component of our business plan. If a third party challenged our lawful entitlement to this technology, the legal defense of our right to the technology may be expensive and could cause a loss of our right to the SFD® technology, or a protracted legal process to assert our right to the technology would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
5.12 Geological Conditions
SFD® surveys have not been tested over all potential geological conditions. Some geological conditions may subsequently be proven to be unsuited for SFD® surveys, thereby creating unforeseen limitations to the application of SFD® surveys.
Any limitation to the application of SFD® surveys has the potential of restricting future revenue opportunities and if not properly disclosed to industry clients, such limitations may impact the reputation of the Company with these clients.
5.13 Technological Improvement
Unless we pursue ongoing technological improvement and development, we may be unable to respond to changes in customer requirements or new competitive technologies.
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We must continue to refine and develop our SFD® survey system to make it scalable for growth and to respond to potential future competitive pressures. These improvements require substantial time and resources. Furthermore, even if resources are available, there can be no assurance that the Company will be commercially or technically successful in enhancing the technology. If we are unable to keep pace with new technologies, evolving industry standards and demands, that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
5.14 Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements requires our management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, including the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as well as revenues and expenses recorded in our financial statements. Estimates made relate primarily to the measurement of accrued liabilities, stock-based compensation expense, valuation of future income tax assets, estimates for asset retirement obligations, and the useful lives of capital assets and IP.
The estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and are based upon the best information available to management; however, we cannot provide assurance that future events will not prove that these estimates and assumptions are inaccurate. Any revisions to our estimates and assumptions may have a material impact on our future reported net income or loss and assets and liabilities.
5.15 Cyber Security
Our ability to manage our operations successfully is critical to our success. Our business relies on our ability to electronically gather, compile, process, store and distribute data and other information. Unintended interruptions or failures resulting from computer and telecommunications failures, equipment or software malfunction, power outages, catastrophic events, security breaches (such as unauthorized access by hackers), social engineering schemes, unauthorized access, errors in usage by our employees, computer viruses, ransomware or malware, and other events could harm our business.
We have undertaken efforts and other steps to enhance our data security infrastructure. Any security breach or failure in our computer equipment, systems or data could result in the interruption of our business operations and adversely impact our financial results.
5.16 Ability to Trade Shares
There is no certainty that an investor can trade our common shares on public markets at a stable market price. The Company has historically had a limited public market for our common shares on the TSX and the United States OTC Markets Group’s Venture Stage Marketplace (the “OTC”) and there is a risk that a broader or more active public trading market for our common shares will not develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will not be sustained.
The market price for the common shares on the exchanges where our common shares are listed has been, and we anticipate will continue to be, very volatile and subject to significant price and volume fluctuations in response to a variety of external and internal factors. This is especially true with respect to emerging companies such as ours. Examples of external factors, which can generally be described as factors that are unrelated to the operating performance or financial condition of any particular company, include changes in interest rates and worldwide economic and market conditions, as well as changes in industry conditions, such as changes in oil and natural gas prices, oil and natural gas inventory levels, regulatory and environment rules, and announcements of technology innovations or new products by other companies. Examples of internal factors, which can generally be described as factors that are directly related to our consolidated financial condition or results of operations, would include release of reports by securities analysts and announcements we may make from time to time relative to our operating performance, clients’ exploration results, financing, advances in technology or other business developments.
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Because we have a limited history of profitability to date, the market price for the common shares is more volatile than that of a seasoned issuer. Changes in the market price of the common shares, for example, may have no connection with our operating results or the quality of services provided to clients. No predictions or projections can be made as to what the prevailing market price for the common shares will be at any time, or as to what effect, if any, that the sale of common shares or the availability of common shares for sale at any time will have on the prevailing market price. Given the relatively low historic trading volumes, small trades of common shares can adversely and potentially dramatically affect the market prices for those shares. Accordingly, investors in our common shares should anticipate both a volatile stock price and poor liquidity unless these conditions change.
5.17 Dilution
Our right to issue additional securities at any time could have an adverse effect on a shareholder’s proportionate ownership.
We are authorized under our Articles of Continuance to issue an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of Preferred Shares. We may issue common shares and Preferred Shares under such circumstances and in such manner and at such times, prices, amounts and purposes as our Board may, in its discretion, determine to be necessary and appropriate, subject to compliance with all applicable exchange regulations and corporate and securities laws. Any such issue of common shares or Preferred Shares would dilute the proportionate ownership of the current holders of those securities.
5.18 Intellectual Property
We may not be able to protect our trade secrets and IP from competitors who would use this knowledge to eliminate or reduce our technological advantage.
Our success and future revenue growth will depend, in part, on our ability to protect our IP. We have commenced an IP strategy process to obtain patents related to the SFD® technology, while also utilizing “trade secrets” protection of the proprietary nature of our technology as applicable.
Initiatives to expand and protect our IP (including patenting and new research and development initiatives) have been very successful. Squire Patton Boggs LLP, a United States-based leader in IP protection, has been advising NXT on our IP strategy, including the prior filing of an initial United States provisional patent application in May 2012. In November 2014, NXT filed a related patent amendment submission in the United States and since that time has undertaken new patent applications in select strategic international markets.
So far, SFD® patents have been granted in Bazil (February 2022), India (July 2021), Russia (January 2017), Japan (July 2017), Canada (August 2017), Mexico (September 2017), the United States (two patents were granted in November 2017 and September 2018, respectively), China (April 2018), and in Europe (January 2020). The total number countries granting our patents is forty-seven. The patents serve an important purpose of protecting our proprietary SFD® technology. The patents also serve as multiple independent third-party recognitions of the technological invention in terms of practical applicability, conceptual novelty, and knowledge advancement.
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The patent protection application process requires disclosure of at least some aspects of our SFD® technology to third parties and ultimately public disclosure. This disclosure could significantly increase the risk of unlawful use of our technology by third parties. Furthermore, we have no assurance that, even with patent protection, a patent could be registered to protect our IP in all or any jurisdictions within North America or other countries throughout the world. If registered, there can be no assurance that it would be sufficiently broad to protect our technology or that any potential patent would not be challenged, invalidated or circumvented or that any right granted thereunder would provide meaningful protection or a competitive advantage to us. Finally, protection afforded by patents is limited by the financial resources available to legally defend IP rights. We currently do not possess the required financial resources to fund a lengthy defense of our rights if challenged by a much larger competitor or oil and gas company.
We enjoy common and contract law protection of our technology and trade secrets. Employees and contractors are governed by confidentiality agreements as well as a fiduciary responsibility to protect our technology, supporting documentation and other proprietary information.
Our strongest protection of the SFD® technology comes from restricting access to knowledge concerning the technology. Only a very limited number of NXT personnel have access to or knowledge of the underlying SFD® technology and no one employee has access or knowledge of all aspects of the SFD® system. Currently, no third party has any significant knowledge of the technology. As further protection, SFD® equipment does not leave the direct control of NXT employees, thereby preventing unauthorized replication of the equipment.
The Company reassesses the appropriateness of its IP protection strategy on an ongoing basis and seeks advice from IP advisors as necessary.
It is possible that a third party will copy or otherwise obtain and use the Company’s technology without authorization, develop a similar technology independently or design around the Company’s secrets. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the steps taken by the Company to prevent misappropriation or infringement of our IP will be successful.
An inability to protect our IP would make it possible for competitors to offer similar products and services that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
5.19 Development, Commercialization, and Protection of the Geothermal Rights
With the acquisition of the Geothermal Rights, the Company will continue to refine and develop the SFD® survey system to commercialize the Geothermal Rights. This development requires substantial time and resources, and continued government assistance is not guaranteed. Furthermore, even if resources are available, there can be no assurance that the Company will be commercially or technically successful in enhancing the technology. If we are unable to develop and commercialize the geothermal applications of SFD® technologies, or adapt to evolving industry standards and demands, these could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
5.20 Flight Operations
We experience operational hazards in our flight operations that may subject us to potential claims in the event that an incident or accident occurs. The flight operations of SFD® surveys are subject to the hazards associated with general flight operations. An aircraft accident may cause personal injury and loss of life, as well as severe damage to and destruction of property or the SFD® sensors and related equipment.
Independent third parties provide all the services required to maintain and operate the aircraft and they mitigate the primary risks of flight operations. These services are provided by an organization accredited by Transport Canada to operate aircraft in accordance with Transport Canada’s approved and audited operating procedures. The aircraft operator employs the required pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, support personnel and ensures that they operate within their Transport Canada operating certificate. Our employees do not perform any airworthiness or flight safety operations.
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We require the flight contractor to maintain appropriate insurance coverage for the risks associated with aircraft operations and we obtain insurance coverage to provide us with additional risk protection. In addition, we maintain general business insurance coverage and believe that this insurance and the policy limits are appropriate for the operational risks that we incur.
Despite our policy to not operate the aircraft directly and our insurance coverage, we cannot avoid or alternatively be insured for all risks of flight operations. In the event of an incident or accident, we may be sued by injured parties in excess of our policy limits or for damages that are not covered by our insurance policy. The magnitude of a lawsuit of this nature is not determinable. Furthermore, to the extent that our SFD® equipment is damaged, we may be unable to conduct SFD® surveys for several months following an accident.
5.21 Foreign Countries
We conduct operations in foreign countries, which exposes us to several risks that may have a material adverse effect on the Company.
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We operate in foreign countries that can experience significant social upheaval and criminal activity. Systemic criminal activity in a country or isolated criminal acts may disrupt operations, impact our ability to earn revenue, dramatically add to our cost of operations or potentially prevent us from earning any survey revenue in a country.
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Any changes in regulations or shifts in political attitudes are beyond the control of the Company and may adversely affect our business. Exploration may be affected in varying degrees by government regulations, which have the effect of restricting exploration and production activities. These changes may adversely impact the laws and policies governing price controls, export controls, foreign exchange controls, income taxes, expropriation of property, environmental legislation, site safety or other areas.
Currently, there are no restrictions (other than the payment of local withholding taxes) on the repatriation back to Canada of our earnings in foreign countries in which we have operated, such as Nigeria; however, there can be no assurance that significant restrictions on repatriation to Canada of earnings will not be imposed in the future.
Our operations may also be adversely affected by changes in laws and policies in Canada impacting foreign travel and immigration, foreign trade, taxation and investment.
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While operating in a foreign country, we are subjected to local commercial laws which often involve executing contracts in a foreign language. Although every effort is made to ensure we have access to an accurate English translation, misunderstandings and potential disputes between parties may arise.
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In the event of a dispute arising in connection with our foreign operations for any reason, we may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or may not be successful in subjecting foreign persons to the jurisdictions of the courts of Canada or enforcing Canadian judgments in such other jurisdictions. We may also be hindered or prevented from enforcing our rights with respect to a government instrumentality because of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
Accordingly, these risk factors have the potential of adversely reducing the level of survey revenue from our clients, our ability to operate effectively or our ability to be paid for our services and may have a material adverse effect on our financial position.
Where possible, NXT utilizes risk mitigation products offered by entities such as Export Development Canada (“EDC”). EDC financial products include insurance coverage of contract accounts receivable, guarantee support for contract performance bonds, and wrongful call insurance for such bonds.
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Foreign markets may be susceptible to a higher risk of corruption and bribery. All of NXT’s employees, contractors, and independent sales agents are required to adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct & Business Ethics, which prohibits illegal activities, including any acts of bribery or corruption. NXT conducts appropriate due diligence on all of its sales representatives and distributors and requires them to complete annual certifications that they adhere to the Company’s Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.
5.22 Flight Permits
We rely upon the right to conduct airborne surveys in foreign countries. These foreign operations expose us to the risks that we will be prevented from conducting surveys when requested by clients.
The operation of our business, namely conducting aerial SFD® surveys and interpreting SFD® data, is not subject to material governmental or environmental regulation in Canada and the United States with the exception of flight rules issued by Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration governing the use of commercial aircraft, including rules relating to low altitude flights. The requirements in other countries vary greatly and may require permits and/or provide other restrictions to conducting flight operations in the country that may restrict our ability to perform SFD® surveys.
For example, in South American countries in which we have operated, such as Colombia and Bolivia, SFD® surveys must comply with additional requirements not encountered in Canada and the United States, including customs obligations and bonds related to the importation and exportation of the aircraft into the country, obtaining permits from the local aviation authority, and obtaining permits from the local Air Force. We have successfully operated in South America, Africa, Türkiye, and other global regions in accordance with these typical requirements.
Based on our North America and international experience to date, we do not anticipate any government controls or regulations that will prevent timely completion of SFD® surveys. However, we may encounter government restrictions in other countries that may impact or restrict our ability to conduct surveys.
If we encounter government regulation and restrictions that impact or prevent us from conducting surveys in any country, then we will not be able to earn revenue in the country and we may be exposed to forfeiting any performance bonds which may have been issued.
5.23 Credit Risk
Credit risk arises from the potential that the Company may incur a loss if counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligation in accordance with agreed terms. The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable reflects management’s assessment of credit risk. On December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents included balances in bank accounts placed with financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. The Company manages accounts receivable credit risk by requiring advance payments before entering into certain contract milestones and when possible, accounts receivable insurance.
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5.24 Tax Matters
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income, value added and other taxes in Canada, the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof or tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the Company or its subsidiaries do business could adversely affect the Company’s results from operations, returns to shareholders, and cash flow. Our effective tax rates could also be affected by changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, or changes in tax laws or their interpretation. While management believes the Company and its subsidiaries are in compliance with current prevailing tax laws and requirements, one or more taxing jurisdictions could seek to impose incremental or new taxes on the Company or its subsidiaries or the Company or its subsidiaries could be subject to assessment, reassessment, audit, investigation, inquiry or judicial or administrative proceedings by any such taxing jurisdiction. The timing or impacts of any such assessment, reassessment, audit, investigation, inquiry or judicial or administrative proceedings or any future changes in tax laws, including the impacts of proposed regulations, cannot be predicted. Any adverse tax developments, including legislative changes, judicial holdings or administrative interpretations, could have a material and adverse effect on the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows of the Company.
5.25 Occurrence of Natural Disasters, Epidemics or Other Events
Our business could be materially and adversely affected by natural disasters, such as fires or floods, the outbreak of a widespread health epidemic or pandemic, or other events, such as wars, including the military conflicts, acts of terrorism, power shortages or communication interruptions. The occurrence of a disaster or similar event could materially disrupt our business and operations. These events could also cause us to close our operating facilities temporarily, which would severely disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, our net sales could be materially reduced to the extent that a natural disaster, health epidemic or other major event harms the economies of the countries in which we operate. As such, the outbreak of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine could result in more widespread conflict and could have a severe adverse effect on the surrounding regions and the related markets, and on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The duration of the conflicts and related events and whether they escalate further cannot be predicted. Our operations could also be severely disrupted if our customers, partners and other third-party providers or other participants were affected by natural disasters, health epidemics, or other major events, such as wars and military conflicts.
5.26 Tariff and Trade Risk
Ongoing geopolitical tensions may lead to trade restrictions or tariffs that may impact NXT’s business. In February 2025, American President Donald Trump, imposed and then delayed his imposition of tariffs on Canadian products imported to the US, including oil and gas imports and operating and aircraft supplies. Tariffs may disrupt trade, increase energy costs, and strain United States and Canadian relations. Depending on responses from Canada and the rest of the international community, trade tensions may exacerbate and could potentially escalate into a broader trade war, further impacting the economy and destabilizing markets – including the oil and natural gas market. Trade restrictions and tariffs may also increase volatility in, or have an adverse impact on, exchange rates and interest rates. Such occurrences may materially affect NXT’s business, cashflows and financial position.
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We caution that the factors referred to above and those referred to as part of particular forward-looking statements may not be exhaustive and that new risk factors emerge from time to time in our rapidly changing business environment.
6 DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never paid any cash dividends on our common shares and we do not anticipate that we will pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Our current business plan is to retain any future earnings to finance the expansion of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board and will be dependent upon our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and other factors as our Board may deem relevant at that time.
7 CAPITAL STRUCTURE
7.1 Common Shares
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares. There were 78,495,184 common shares outstanding as at December 31, 2024, and there are 79,455,385 fully paid and non-assessable common shares issued and outstanding as of March 27, 2025. The holders of common shares are entitled to dividends (subject to any prior rights of the holders of Preferred Shares) if, and when declared by the Board.
The holders of common shares are entitled to one vote per share at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company and to receive in the event of liquidation or dissolution (subject to any prior rights of the holders of Preferred Shares), all assets of the Company as are distributable to the holders of shares.
The complete description of the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions of the common shares is included in our Articles of Continuance, a copy of which is available through the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
7.2 Preferred Shares
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Preferred Shares, issuable in series. The Board may by resolution fix before issuance, the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions to attach to the Preferred Shares of each series. The Preferred Shares are entitled to preference over the common shares with respect to the payment of dividends, if any, and in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company. As of March 27, 2025, there are no Preferred Shares outstanding.
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on August 2, 2023 shareholders approved the cancellation of the outstanding Series 1 preferred shares and approve the creation of the Series 2 Preferred Shares to facilitate the conversion of the convertible debentures to be issued under the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement.
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Holders of Series 2 Preferred Shares are entitled to receive notice of and to attend and vote at all meetings of NXT (except meetings of holders of another class of shares) and shall be entitled to one vote per Series 2 Preferred Share at any such meeting. Dividends on the Series 2 Preferred Shares may be declared by the Board at the rate of 10% per annum on the sum of the Redemption Price thereof (as defined below). If declared, such dividends shall accrue and compound, and shall be cumulative from the respective date of issuance of the Series 2 Preferred Shares. Upon the liquidation of NXT, the holders of such Series 2 Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to the redemption price of US$0.143 per Series 2 Preferred Share for the 2023 Ataraxia Debentures and US$0.24 for the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures (each, a “Redemption Price”) before the distribution of any part of the property and assets of NXT to the holders of its common shares. Following the payment of such Redemption Price, the Series 2 Preferred Shares shall be entitled to participate with the holders of common shares then outstanding on a pro rata basis as a single class of shareholders with respect to the distribution of the remaining property and assets of NXT. On written notice, the Series 2 Preferred Shares shall be convertible into common shares of NXT, on a basis of one Preferred Share to one common share. Common shares shall not be convertible into Series 2 Preferred Shares. The Series 2 Preferred Shares shall not be transferred without the prior consent of the Board.
The complete description of the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions of the Preferred Shares is included in our Articles of Continuance, a copy of which is available through the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
8 MARKET FOR SECURITIES
The following tables set forth the price history of the common shares listed on the OTC in the United States and on the TSX in Canada.
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| OTC |
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| Month Ended |
| High |
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| Low |
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| Volume |
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| High |
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| Low |
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| Volume |
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| (CDN$) |
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| December 31, 2024 |
| $ | 0.220 |
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| $ | 0.155 |
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| 178,276 |
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| $ | 0.164 |
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| $ | 0.104 |
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| 308,091 |
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| November 30, 2024 |
| $ | 0.255 |
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| $ | 0.155 |
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| 224,064 |
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| $ | 0.179 |
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| $ | 0.096 |
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| 324,799 |
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| October 31, 2024 |
| $ | 0.290 |
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| $ | 0.165 |
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|
| 218,221 |
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| $ | 0.182 |
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| $ | 0.105 |
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| 228,111 |
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| September 30, 2024 |
| $ | 0.305 |
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| $ | 0.215 |
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| 152,185 |
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| $ | 0.232 |
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| $ | 0.158 |
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| 146,623 |
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| August 31, 2024 |
| $ | 0.225 |
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| $ | 0.165 |
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| 154,919 |
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| $ | 0.180 |
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| $ | 0.140 |
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| 258,456 |
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| July 31, 2024 |
| $ | 0.375 |
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| $ | 0.200 |
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| 371,496 |
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| $ | 0.341 |
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| $ | 0.150 |
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| 748,329 |
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| June 30, 2024 |
| $ | 0.300 |
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| $ | 0.090 |
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| 1,297,925 |
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| $ | 0.221 |
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| $ | 0.042 |
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| 2,160,347 |
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| May 31, 2024 |
| $ | 0.165 |
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| $ | 0.090 |
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| 571,627 |
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| $ | 0.117 |
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| $ | 0.070 |
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| 352,483 |
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| April 30, 2024 |
| $ | 0.230 |
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| $ | 0.155 |
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| 186,251 |
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| $ | 0.171 |
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| $ | 0.117 |
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| 222,675 |
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| March 31, 2024 |
| $ | 0.230 |
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| $ | 0.135 |
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| 324,987 |
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| $ | 0.169 |
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| $ | 0.102 |
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| 497,754 |
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| February 29, 2024 |
| $ | 0.175 |
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| $ | 0.130 |
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| 191,194 |
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| $ | 0.120 |
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| $ | 0.080 |
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| 96,413 |
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| January 31, 2024 |
| $ | 0.195 |
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| $ | 0.155 |
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| 197,418 |
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| $ | 0.150 |
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| $ | 0.117 |
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| 128,121 |
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9 PRIOR SALES
During the most recently completed financial year, and up to the date hereof, the Company has issued the following securities that were not listed on an exchange or marketplace:
| Security: | Date of Issue: | Principal Amount: | Conversion Price: |
| convertible debentures(1) | January 12, 2024 | US$722,000 (CDN$966,036) | US$0.1808 |
| convertible debentures(2) | May 31, 2024 | US$2,000,000 (CDN$2,773,660) | US$0.250 |
| convertible debentures(3) | November 4, 2024 | US$500,000 (CDN$676,995) | US$0.240 |
| convertible debentures(4) | November 12, 2024 | US$400,000 (CDN$550,296) | US$0.240 |
(1) Third tranche of the November Debentures.
(2) 2024 Debentures.
(3) First tranche of the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures.
(4) Second tranche of the 2024 Ataraxia Debentures.
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10 ESCROWED AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES
There are no securities held in escrow and no securities subject to a contractual restriction on transfer.
11 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Our Articles of Continuance provide the Board shall be comprised of a minimum of one member and a maximum of 15 members. At present, our Board is comprised of six members.
Our Directors are elected by our shareholders at each annual meeting of shareholders and hold the position either until the next annual shareholders’ meeting, the date of their resignation or until a successor is appointed.
The following sets forth information, including directorships in other reporting issuers, as of March 27, 2025, for our Directors, and executive officer:
| PETER MORK Director since July 2024 | Mr. Mork, has served as a Portfolio Manager at Mork Capital Management, LLC in Healdsburg, California since 2021, and in similar roles over the last two decades, drawing on investment sector expertise. Previously, he led Institutional Sales & Research at La Jolla Economics in San Diego. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His leadership experience includes serving on the boards of private and non-profit organizations, and chairing the investment committee for a local endowment.
Mr. Mork is chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Strategic Planning Committee.
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| THEODORE PATSELLIS
Director since June 2023 | Mr. Patsellis is a Greek attorney admitted to the Athens Bar Association since 1996, a Greek Ministry of Justice certified Mediator and the Owner of a boutique Law firm since 2013. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Law Faculty and an LL.M. degree from the Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich. Having worked for many years with Ernst & Young, Hill International Inc. and other renowned law firms, Mr. Patsellis has acquired extensive experience working in diversified environments and a variety of business cultures. With a strong German background and the experience of having lived and worked in Germany, Greece, Serbia and Romania as a lawyer and tax professional, he was able to lead various teams of professionals involved in large business transactions in the South-East European region. His expertise spans across mergers and acquisitions, corporate and transaction law, local and international taxation, corporate governance and compliance. His industry knowledge ranges from the telecommunications and energy sectors to the retail, hospitality and consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and real estate. He is currently sitting on the board of directors of PANA Holdings in Mauritius, (a holding company with subsidiaries in the oil & gas, agriculture, ESG, and the digital space) and Vivid Living Co. S.A. in Greece (a trading entity that trades in air purifiers).
Mr. Patsellis is a member of the Audit Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee.
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| CHARLES SELBY
Chairman since June 2024
Director since January 2006
| Mr. Selby obtained a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University, a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Calgary, and is a registered professional engineer and lawyer in the Province of Alberta. He previously practiced law for two large Canadian law firms, specializing in securities and international transactions primarily in the energy business. Mr. Selby served as Vice President of Pengrowth Corporation for almost 20 years participating in the growth of that entity to an enterprise value of more than $4 billion. He also has served as a director and officer of a number of reporting issuers in the oil and natural gas industry including Arakis Energy Corp., with operations in the Sudan. Since 2017 he has served as President and director of Caledonian Midstream Corporation, a company that has natural gas and oil production together with a sour natural gas plant and infrastructure in the Alberta foothills and is also the CEO and a director of Wildcat Royalty Corporation.
Mr. Selby is the Chairman of NXT. He is also Chair of the Audit and Disclosure Committees and a member of the Strategic Planning and Compensation Committee.
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| GERRY SHEEHAN
Director since July 2021 | Mr. Sheehan has worked continuously in international oil and gas exploration, development, and production for over 40 years. He has broad technical and business development experience in Africa, South Asia and Europe.
Mr. Sheehan began his career in 1982 as a geophysicist working with the British National Oil Corporation (“BNOC”), after privatization becoming Britoil plc. He evaluated acreages in the United Kingdom, Dutch, Danish, Irish and Norwegian sectors. In 1986, he transferred to the BNOC Houston office as a technical auditor. He was later seconded to the Global Basin Evaluation Team, focusing on Africa and Asia.
In 1987, Mr. Sheehan joined the fledgling oil company Tullow Oil plc. as part of the founding technical team. The company was successful in Senegal on a World Bank-sponsored gas to power project. New acreage was secured in the UK onshore, Pakistan, Syria and Yemen, with follow-on successful exploration and field development projects.
From 1992 to 1998, Mr. Sheehan held the position of Chief Geophysicist. The company operated in South Asia culminating in the discovery and development of the one trillion cubic feet-sized Bangora gas field in Bangladesh on behalf of Texaco and Chevron. His project team also deployed a successful re-development of the offshore Espoir field in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa, with partners Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Addax Petroleum.
From 1998 to 2006, he held the post of International Exploration Manager, this role also encompassed a business development responsibility. This was a time of rapid growth and expansion in the company with new assets acquired in West Africa, North Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and South Asia. In 2004, Mr. Sheehan led the technical due-diligence team on the corporate acquisition of Energy Africa plc. The enlarged company rapidly expanded its footprint in Africa with notable oil exploration successes in Ghana and Uganda, both countries now seen as significant oil countries.
In 2007, Mr. Sheehan founded a private company, Blackstairs Energy. The company acquired oil field rehabilitation projects in Romania, and exploration acreage in Armenia and Senegal. The company also undertook technical and commercial asset evaluations on behalf of third parties.
In 2014, Mr. Sheehan was a founder of T5 Oil & Gas, a private London-based oil and gas company. T5 is a licence partner in a portfolio of assets in Gabon, comprising offshore oil production and a suite of un-developed oil and gas fields, both offshore and onshore, now being advanced to development. He has been continuously employed by T5 Oil & Gas since 2014.
Mr. Sheehan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and a Master of Science in Applied Geophysics, both obtained from the National University of Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society (FGS, elected 2009) and is an active member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG, 1986) and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG, 1996).
Mr. Sheehan is the chair of the Strategic Planning Committee and a member of the Governance Committee.
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AIF for the year ended December 31, 2024
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| JEFFREY TILSON
Director since December 2024 | Mr. Tilson is a Fee-Only Investment Advisor and the President of JST Investment Consulting, a Seal Beach-based firm he founded in 2011. With over two decades of experience in financial advising, Mr. Tilson is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, transparent, and fiduciary-focused investment strategies.
Previously, Mr. Tilson spent 10 years as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, where he co-managed and serviced approximately US$220 million in client investment assets. Recognizing an opportunity to offer a higher level of service on a more cost-effective platform, he established JST Investment Consulting as a referral-only firm that prioritizes client success over sales-driven models.
Mr. Tilson holds a double major in Finance, Real Estate and Law, and Management Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach. He also holds professional designations from the College for Financial Planning, including: • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) • Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA)
Mr. Tilson maintains memberships in industry organizations, including: • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) • Fee-Only Network • Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) • Association of Financial Educators (AFE) Mr. Tilson has held leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including: • President of Friends of the Child Development Center, an organization supporting early childhood education and development programs. • President of Business Networking International (BNI).
Mr. Tilson is a member of the Audit Committee.
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AIF for the year ended December 31, 2024
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| THOMAS E. VALENTINE
Director since November 2007 Corporate Secretary since April 2014 | Mr. Valentine is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, where he has practiced law, both as a barrister and a solicitor, since being admitted to the Law Society of Alberta in 1987. He is a member of the firm’s Energy and Infrastructure practice group and is involved in energy-related matters in Canada and throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia, a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University, and a Master of Laws degree from the London School of Economics.
Over the past twenty years, Mr. Valentine has delivered lectures and held workshops around the globe on a wide range of international oil and gas law topics in locations such as Afghanistan, Mozambique, Uruguay, Argentina, Singapore, Dubai, Doha, London, Amsterdam and South Korea.
Mr. Valentine is Corporate Secretary of Touchstone Exploration Inc., and formerly was a director of two other Canadian public companies, Calvalley Petroleum Inc. (to May 2015) and Veraz Petroleum Ltd. (to December 2012).
Mr. Valentine is the Chair of the Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. |
| BRUCE G. WILCOX
Chief Executive Officer since June 2024; Interim Chief Executive Officer June 2023 to June 2024; and Director since June 2015
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Mr. Wilcox has had a long career as an investment company CEO, analyst and portfolio manager. He spent most of his career with Cumberland Associates, LLC, a New York equity fund, from 1986 through retirement in 2010, progressing from analyst/portfolio manager to partner (1989), and Chairman of the Management Committee (1997). Mr. Wilcox specialized in Cumberland’s investments in the energy industry (exploration and production and service companies), with an emphasis on value and long- term holdings. During his tenure, the fund’s assets under management ranged from US$0.7 billion to $1.5 billion.
From 1984 to 1986, Mr. Wilcox was with Central National-Gottesman, Inc. as an analyst and portfolio manager on a team responsible for a $500 million listed equity portfolio.
Mr. Wilcox was CEO of E Street Management, LLC from 2016 through 2020, which managed a long/short equity fund of funds.
From January 2011 to present he has also been one of three managing members of Xiling Fund III, LLC, part of a series of private equity funds (US$100+ million) which invests in museum-quality Imperial Chinese porcelains, archaic bronzes and ink paintings.
Mr. Wilcox obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Modern Chinese from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1977); and a Master of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix (1980, now a part of Arizona State University).
Mr. Wilcox is a member of several boards, including the Teachers College of Columbia University (2003 to date, including serving as the Chair of the Investment Committee for that entire period), the University of California Santa Barbara Foundation (2003 to date, including as former Chair of the Board of Trustees, Investment and Finance Committees), and was a Trustee (2001 to May 2023) of the Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, a leading urban, state, and national policy institution, which works on matters such as energy policy.
Mr. Wilcox is a member of the Disclosure Committee.
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AIF for the year ended December 31, 2024
| 28 |
| EUGENE WOYCHYSHYN
VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer since December 2018; and
Director since July 2024 | Mr. Woychyshyn brings to NXT over 25 years of leadership experience in multiple industries and worldwide regions including North America, Europe and Asia. Mr. Woychyshyn has extensive hands-on experience and accomplishments in mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, purchasing, treasury, financial reporting and control, compliance, human resource management and tax planning. In almost ten years as an expatriate with assignments in Norway, China, the United States and Southeast Asia, Mr. Woychyshyn developed international business competencies.
Mr. Woychyshyn originally served as a consultant to NXT from November 2017 to November 2018, providing controllership services. From 2015 to 2017 he was the Chief Financial Officer of Imaging Dynamics Company Limited.
Mr. Woychyshyn is a Chartered Professional Accountant, CA, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Business Administration degree from St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia PA.
Mr. Woychyshyn is a member of the Disclosure Committee.
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As of March 27, 2025, the Directors and officers of NXT, as a group, beneficially owned or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly, 8,821,849 common shares or approximately 11.1% of the issued and outstanding common shares. In addition, Directors held US$147,000 of convertible debentures as at March 27, 2025, which could convert to 813,053 common shares. With the US$147,000 of convertible debentures, Directors and officers will have the right to own, after conversion of the convertible debentures, 9,634,902 common shares, representing approximately 12.0% of the issued and outstanding common shares as of March 27, 2024, taking into effect the converted convertible debentures.
11.1 Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions
None of the directors or executive officers is, or has been in the last ten years, a director, CEO or chief financial officer of any company, including NXT, except as noted below that: (i) was subject to a cease trade order or order similar to a cease trade order or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation for a period of more than 30 consecutive days that was issued while the director or executive officer was acting in that capacity; or (ii) was subject to a cease trade order, an order similar to a cease trade order, or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation after the proposed director ceased to be a director, CEO or chief financial officer and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in such a capacity.
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None of the directors or executive officers is, or has been in the last ten years, a director or executive officer of any company, including NXT, that, while that person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets.
None of the directors or executive officers has, within the last ten years, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold their assets.
Charlies Selby was a board member of Montana Exploration Corp. ("MEC") when it was issued a cease trade order by the Alberta Securities Commission on May 4, 2018 against MEC for failing to file its annual audited financial statements, annual management's discussion and analysis and certification of annual filings within the required time period. MEC ceased operations in June 2021.
Messrs. Mork, Patsellis, Selby, Sheehan, Tilson and Valentine are considered “independent” within the meaning of Canadian securities law.
11.2 Board Committees
(a) Corporate Governance Committee
The Company and the Board recognize the importance of corporate governance to the effective management of the Company and to its shareholders. The Company’s approach to significant issues of corporate governance is designed with a view to ensuring that the business and affairs of the Company are effectively managed so as to enhance shareholder value. The mandate of the Corporate Governance Committee is posted on the Company’s website and may be viewed at www.nxtenergy.com. Investors may also request a copy be mailed to them by writing to our offices at Suite 302, 3320 – 17th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4.
The Board and management endorse the need to establish forward-looking governance policies and to continuously evaluate and modify them to ensure their effectiveness.
(i) Composition
Mr. Valentine (Chair), Mr. Sheehan and Mr. Mork are members of the Corporate Governance Committee. All members of the Corporate Governance Committee are independent.
(ii) Responsibilities
The Corporate Governance Committee’s duties, as outlined in its charter, are to deal with the Company’s approach to corporate governance and the promotion of compliance with industry and regulatory standards. The Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for overseeing and assessing the functioning of the Board and the committees of the Board and for the development, recommendation to the Board, implementation and assessment of effective corporate governance principles and guidelines. The Corporate Governance Committee’s responsibilities also include identifying new candidates for appointment as directors and recommending that the Board select qualified director candidates for election at the next annual meeting of shareholders.
AIF for the year ended December 31, 2024
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(b) Disclosure Committee
(i) Composition
The Disclosure Committee currently consists of Mr. Wilcox and Mr. Selby and Mr. Woychyshyn.
(ii) Responsibilities
The Disclosure Committee’s duties are to ensure that the Company provides timely, accurate and balanced disclosure of all material information about the Company and to provide fair and equal access to such information. All news releases, including but not limited to releases of material information, are managed by the Disclosure Committee. If the information has been determined by the Disclosure Committee to be material, news releases will be prepared, reviewed and then disseminated through a news-wire service that provides simultaneous service to widespread news services and financial media. Additionally, the Disclosure Committee is responsible for ensuring public disclosure through filing these news releases on SEDAR+, EDGAR, and our website.
(c) Audit Committee
(i) Composition
The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Selby (Chair), Tilson, and Patsellis. All members of the Audit Committee are independent within the meaning of National Instrument 52-110 –Audit Committees, and each member is financially literate. The Audit Committee Charter is attached in Appendix “A”. All members of the Audit Committee have an educational background and experience that provides them with the knowledge and ability to understand accounting policies and related financial reporting and disclosure issues, in order to fulfill their duties and responsibilities as a member of the Audit Committee.
(A) Charles Selby
Mr. Selby is both a lawyer and professional engineer, with past legal experience specializing in securities and corporate finance matters. He has served on the board or in senior management roles with a number of private firms as well as reporting issuers in the oil and natural gas industry. Mr. Selby has previously served on the audit committees of Alta Canada Energy Corp. and served as the audit committee chairman for Idaho Natural Resources Corp. (formerly Bridge Resources Corp.).
(B) Jeffrey Tilson
Mr. Tilson spent 10 years as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and currently owns, where he co-managed and serviced approximately US$220 million in client investment assets. He currently runs his referral-only firm, JST Investment Consulting, that he established. He holds a double major in Finance, Real Estate & Law, and Management Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach and holds professional designations from the College for Financial Planning, including:
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| · | Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) |
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| · | Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) |
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| · | Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) |
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Mr. Tilson maintains active memberships in industry organizations, including:
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| · | National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) |
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| · | Fee-Only Network |
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| · | Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) |
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| · | Association of Financial Educators (AFE) |
(C) Theodore Patsellis
Mr. Patsellis obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Law Faculty and an LL.M. degree from the Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich. His expertise comprises mergers and acquisitions, corporate and transactional law, local and international taxation, corporate governance and compliance. He has acquired experience working in diversified environments and a variety of business cultures as a lawyer and tax professional. He led a team of professionals involved in large business transactions in the South-East European region.
(ii) Oversight
The Board has adopted all recommendations by the Audit Committee with respect to the nomination and compensation of the external auditor.
(iii) Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
The Audit Committee has adopted a formal policy requiring the pre-approval of all audit and non-audit related services to be provided by the Company’s principal auditor prior to the commencement of the engagement, subject to the following:
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| · | the Audit Committee will review annually a list of audit, audit related, recurring tax and other non-audit services and recommend pre-approval of those services for the upcoming year. Any additional requests will be addressed on a case-by-case specific engagement basis; |
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| · | for engagements not on the pre-approved list, the Audit Committee has delegated to the Chair of the Audit Committee the authority to pre-approve individual non-audit service engagements with expected costs of up to $50,000 (annual aggregate total) subject to reporting to the Audit Committee, at its next scheduled meeting; and |
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| · | for engagements not on the pre-approved list and with expected costs greater than $50,000 (annual aggregate total), the entire Audit Committee must approve this service, generally at its next scheduled meeting. |
(iv) Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees, Tax Fees and All Other Fees
The following table sets forth the aggregate audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees, and all other fees of our principal accountants (MNP LLP) and all other fees billed for products and services provided by our principal accountants for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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| Audit fees1. |
| $ | 260,010 |
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| $ | 261,803 |
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| Audit-related fees |
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| - |
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| - |
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| Tax fees |
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| - |
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| - |
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| Other fees |
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| - |
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| - |
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| Total fees |
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| 260,010 |
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| 261,803 |
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1. Includes fees related to reviews of each of the Company’s unaudited interim, 3-month quarterly filing period.
Our Audit Committee nominates and engages our independent auditors to audit our financial statements and also requires management to obtain the Audit Committee’s approval on a case-by-case basis before engaging our independent auditors to provide any audit or permitted non-audit services to the Company or any of our subsidiaries. All fees shown have been pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
(v) Change of Auditor
MNP LLP was appointed auditor of the Company as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 at the annual meeting of shareholders on August 2, 2023.
(d) Compensation Committee
(i) Composition
Messrs. Mork (Chair), Selby and Valentine are the current members of the Compensation Committee. All members are independent within the meaning of National Instrument 58-101 – Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices and have extensive direct financial and legal experience which is relevant to fulfilling their responsibilities related to executive compensation. Mr. Selby has approximately 25 years of experience in advising a Canadian company on compensation issues and has served on the compensation committees of the board of directors of other reporting issuers. Mr. Valentine has served on the compensation committee of two public companies, and has dealt with compensation and employment law issues for 30 years. In his career as a portfolio manager, Mr. Mork has advised on and analyzed compensation plans for public companies. In addition, he has gained relevant human resource experience serving on various boards.
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(ii) Responsibilities
The Compensation Committee’s duties, as outlined in its charter, are to deal with the assessment of management and succession to key positions and compensation within the Company. The Compensation Committee shall assist the Board in discharging the Board’s oversight responsibilities relating to the compensation and retention of key senior management employees, and in particular the CEO, with the skills and expertise needed to enable the Company to achieve its goals and strategies at fair and competitive compensation and appropriate performance incentives. In discharging its responsibilities, the Compensation Committee will report and, where appropriate make recommendations to the Board in respect of the matters identified in its charter.
The charter of the Compensation Committee is posted on the Company’s website and may viewed at www.nxtenergy.com. Investors may also request a copy be mailed to them by writing to our offices at Suite 302, 3320 – 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 0B4.
(e) Strategic Planning Committee
(i) Composition
Messrs. Sheehan (Chair), Selby, and Patsellis are the current members of the Strategic Planning Committee. All members of the Strategic Planning Committee are independent within the meaning of National Instrument 58-101 – Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices.
(ii) Responsibilities
The Strategic Planning Committee’s duties are to set out the long-term goals of the Company and to take an active role in the development and execution of plans to achieve those goals. The Committee participates in establishing priority areas of Company business, assessment of strategic initiatives from Company senior executives with regard to development and implementation control of the Company strategy and business area specific strategies of the Company. The Strategic Planning Committee also makes recommendations regarding the overall organization and management structure including areas where management needs to be strengthened, reviewing the organizational job descriptions and requirements and procedures for coordination of organizational management and Board resources. The Strategic Planning Committee is actively involved in the Company’s strategic planning process and reviews all materials relating to the strategic plan with management. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving the strategic plan. At least one Board meeting each year is centered on discussing and considering the strategic plan, which takes into account the risks and opportunities of the business. Management must seek the Board’s approval for any transaction that would have a significant impact on the strategic plan.
12 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Potential material conflicts of interest with directors, officers and insiders are discussed in sections 3.1, 5.9 and 5.10 of this AIF, which include related party transactions and segregation of duties.
12.1 Board Practices
(a) Expiration Dates
No director or member of our administrative, or supervisory bodies has an expiration date for their current term of office. Directors are elected by shareholders at the annual meeting of shareholders and hold the position either until the next annual shareholders’ meeting or until a successor is appointed. The period during which each individual has served as a director is set out in the table under “Directors and Officers”.
(b) Service Contracts
No non-executive directors have service contracts with the Company or any of its subsidiaries that provide benefits upon termination.
(c) Board of Directors Mandate
The principal role of the Board is stewardship of the Company through the creation of shareholder value, including the protection and enhancement of the value of its assets, as the fundamental objective. The stewardship responsibility means that the Board oversees the general operation of the business and management, which is responsible for the day-to-day conduct of the business. The Board must assess and ensure systems are in place to manage the risks of the Company’s business with the objective of preserving the Company’s assets. The Board, through the CEO, sets the attitude and disposition of the Company towards compliance with applicable laws, environmental, safety and health policies, financial practices and reporting. In addition to its primary accountability to shareholders, the Board is also accountable to employees, government authorities, other stakeholders and the public. The mandate of the Board is attached as Appendix “B”.
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13 TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
Our transfer agent and registrar is Computershare Trust Company of Canada, located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at #800, 324 - 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2Z2, www.computershare.com.
14 MATERIAL CONTRACTS
On May 24, 2023, the Company and Ataraxia entered into the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement. See “General Development of the Business – Three Year History” above for a description of the Ataraxia Debentures issuable under the Ataraxia Subscription Agreement.
On May 31, 2023, the Company and Ataraxia entered into an Investor Rights Agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which Ataraxia has been granted the right: (i) to nominate one person for election or appointment as a director of the Company; (ii) to have one representative of Ataraxia attend the Company’s Board meetings as an observer (except any portion of a Board meeting where the Company’s relationship with Ataraxia is to be a subject of discussion); (iii) to purchase up to its pro rata portion (calculated on a fully diluted basis) of any securities offered by the Company, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement; and (iv) receive certain information regarding the Company, including annual and quarterly financial statements, annual budgets, the capitalization tables, and access to its premises upon reasonable notification. In each case Ataraxia will the rights set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement for so long as Ataraxia holds (i) any principal amount of the Ataraxia Debentures or (ii) common shares or Preferred Shares (as applicable), representing at least 5% of the outstanding common shares of the Company (on an as-converted basis, if Ataraxia holds Preferred Shares).
15 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS
The Company was not party to, and its property was not the subject of, any legal proceedings during the year ended December 31, 2024, and no settlement agreements were entered into before a court relating to securities legislation or with a securities regulatory authority during the period. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge, there are no legal or regulatory proceedings existing or pending which have had or may have significant effects on the Company’s financial position or profitability, and no such proceedings are pending or known to be contemplated by governmental or regulatory authorities.
16 INTERESTS OF EXPERTS
MNP LLP are the auditors of the Company and have confirmed with respect to the Company that they are independent within the meaning of the relevant rules and related interpretations prescribed by the relevant professional bodies in Canada and any applicable legislation or regulations, and also that they are independent accountants with respect to the Company under all relevant United States professional and regulatory standards.
17 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. Additional financial information relating to NXT can be found in the Company’s financial statements, MD&A, and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
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Additional information, including directors’ and officers’ remuneration, principal holders of NXT’s securities, and options to purchase securities, is included in the information circular for NXT’s most recent annual meeting of shareholders that involves the election of directors. Additional financial information is contained in NXT’s audited consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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APPENDIX “A”
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER
INTRODUCTION
This charter (the “Charter”) has been adopted to govern the composition, mandate, responsibilities and authority of the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the “Company”).
COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURES
| 1. | The Committee shall be appointed by the Board and shall be composed of three directors, with at least two of whom being “independent” as required by the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the “Act”). |
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| 3. | Quorum for meetings shall be a majority of the members of the Committee, present in person or by telephone or other telecommunication device that permits all persons participating in the meeting to speak and to hear each other. |
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| 4. | Meetings of the Committee shall be conducted as follows: |
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
The primary responsibilities of the Committee are:
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| (b) | the compensation of the Auditors. |
| 2. | To oversee the work of the Auditors in preparing or issuing the Auditor’s report on the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company including the resolution of disagreements between management of the Company and the Auditors regarding financial reporting. |
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| 3. | To pre-approve, as required by the Act and subject to the exemptions in the Act, all non-audit services to be provided to the Company by the Auditors. The Committee may, in accordance with the requirements of the Act, delegate to one or more members of the Committee the authority to pre-approve non-audit services to be provided by the Auditors, provided that all such pre-approvals of non-audit services shall be presented to the Committee at its first scheduled meeting following such pre-approval. |
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| 4. | To review: |
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| (b) | the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) prepared in conjunction with the quarterly and annual statements; and |
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| (c) | all press releases to be issued by the Company with respect to its annual and quarterly earnings and press releases on other material financial reporting matters. |
| 5. | To satisfy itself that adequate procedures are adopted by the Company for the review of the Company’s public disclosure of financial information extracted or derived from the Company’s financial statements other than the public disclosure referred to in section 4 above, and to regularly assess the adequacy of such procedures. |
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| 6. | To satisfy itself that adequate procedures are adopted and oversee the maintenance of procedures for: |
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| (a) | the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters; and |
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| (b) | the confidential anonymous submission by employees of the Company and its subsidiaries of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters. |
| 7. | To review and approve the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ hiring policies regarding partners, employees and former partners and employees of the current and former Auditors of the Company and its subsidiaries. |
AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE
Subject to prior consultation with the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer (except in unusual circumstances), the Committee is authorized to:
| 1. | engage independent counsel and other advisors it determines necessary to carry out the Committee’s duties and responsibilities; |
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| 3. | communicate directly with any internal audit staff of the Company and its subsidiaries (if any) and the Auditors. |
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE
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| 1. | The Committee shall ensure that the Company requires and instructs the Auditors to report directly to the Committee. |
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| 2. | The Committee is responsible for ensuring the independence of the Auditors. On an annual basis, the Committee shall obtain a formal written statement from the Auditors delineating all relationships between the Auditors and the Company and confirming the independence of the Auditors. This written statement shall be obtained in conjunction with the audit of the annual financial statements after each fiscal year end. |
Review of Annual Financial Statements
The Committee shall review the annual financial statements and related MD&A of the Company prior to their public release and shall report the results of its review to the Board and make recommendations to the Board with respect to Board approval of the financial statements and related MD&A. At the Committee meeting at which the Company’s annual financial statements are to be reviewed, the Committee shall meet, in person or by teleconference, with representatives of the Auditors and with the Company’s management to assess and understand the annual financial statements and the results of the audit including, but not limited to:
| 1. | that the Company’s system of internal controls and financial reporting systems are adequate to produce fair and complete disclosure of its financial results; |
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| 2. | that the Company’s reporting is complete and fairly presents its financial condition in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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| 3. | that accounting judgments and estimates used by management are reasonable and do not constitute earnings management; |
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| 5. | that the Company has in place a system to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies. |
Review of Quarterly Financial Statements
The Committee shall review the interim quarterly financial statements and related MD&A of the Company prior to their public release and shall report the results of its review to the Board and make recommendations to the Board with respect to Board approval of the quarterly statements and related MD&A unless the Board has delegated to the Committee the authority to approve the quarterly statements and related MD&A, in which case the Committee shall also approve the quarterly statements and related MD&A. The review by the Company shall be substantially completed prior to the issuance of a press release respecting the quarterly financial results. The Committee shall meet with the Company’s management to assess and understand the interim quarterly financial statements and to discuss the results of their preparation and review.
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Other Responsibilities and Duties
| 1. | As part of the quarterly and annual reviews described above, the Committee will: |
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| (b) | meet with the Auditors in the absence of management for the annual review; |
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| (c) | review with management and the Auditors any proposed changes in major accounting policies, the presentation and impact of significant risks and uncertainties, and key estimates and judgments of management that may be material to financial reporting; |
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| (d) | review with management and the Auditors any significant financial reporting issues discussed during the fiscal period and the method of resolution; |
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| (e) | review any problems experienced by the Auditors in performing the annual audit, including any restrictions imposed by management or significant accounting issues on which there was a disagreement with management; |
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| (f) | obtain an explanation from management of all significant variances between comparative reporting periods; |
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| (g) | review the post-audit or management letter, containing the recommendations of the Auditors, and management’s response and subsequent follow up to matters raised by the Auditors; |
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| (h) | review any evaluation of internal controls by the Auditors, together with management’s response; and |
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| (i) | review and reassess the Charter for adequacy at least annually and make changes as it deems necessary. |
| 2. | In addition to the quarterly and annual reviews, the Committee will: |
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| (b) | review with management and the Auditors all material accounting and financial issues affecting the Company not dealt with in annual and quarterly reviews; and |
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| (c) | review annually and recommend changes to the Company’s Code of Conduct & Business Ethics. |
| 3. | The Committee shall perform such other duties as may be required by the Board or as may be delegated to the Committee by the Board. |
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APPENDIX “B”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANDATE
PURPOSE
The principal role of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the “Company”) is stewardship of the Company through the creation of shareholder value, including the protection and enhancement of the value of its assets, as the fundamental objective. The stewardship responsibility means that the Board oversees the conduct of the business and management, which is responsible for the day‑to‑day conduct of the business. The Board must assess and ensure systems are in place to manage the risks of the Company’s business with the objective of preserving the Company’s assets. The Board, through the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), sets the attitude and disposition of the Company towards compliance with applicable laws, environmental, safety and health policies, financial practices and reporting. In addition to its primary accountability to shareholders, the Board is also accountable to employees, government authorities, other stakeholders and the public.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The principal responsibilities of the Board, which are required to ensure the overall stewardship of the Company are as follows:
| 1. | the Board must ensure that there are long‑term goals in place and must adopt a strategic planning process. The CEO, with the approval of the Board, must establish long‑term goals for the Company. The CEO formulates the Company’s strategy, policies and proposed actions and presents them to the Board for approval. The Board brings objectivity and judgment to this process. The Board ultimately approves, on an annual basis, the strategic plan which takes into account, among other things, the opportunities and risks of the Company’s business; |
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| 2. | the Board must identify and have an understanding of the principal risks associated with the Company’s businesses and must ensure that appropriate systems are in place which effectively monitor and manage those risks; |
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| 3. | the Board must ensure that processes are in place to enable it to monitor and measure management’s, and in particular the CEO’s, performance in achieving the Company’s stated objectives. These processes should include appropriate training, development and succession planning of management; |
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| 4. | to the extent feasible, the Board shall satisfy itself as to the integrity of the CEO and other executive officers and that the CEO and other executive officers create a culture of integrity throughout the Company; |
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| 5. | the Board must ensure that the necessary internal controls and management systems are in place that effectively monitor the Company’s operations and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies; |
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| 6. | the Board must monitor compliance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct & Business Ethics; and |
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| 7. | the Board must ensure the Company has adopted a communication policy which effectively communicates with and receives feedback from shareholders. The Board must also ensure that the Company has appropriate processes in place to effectively communicate with employees, government authorities, other stakeholders and the public. |
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NON‑DELEGABLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the “Act”), certain matters are considered to be of such importance, so as to warrant the attention of all Directors and, accordingly, the Act prescribes that the following matters either cannot be delegated or may only be delegated in a qualified or partial manner:
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CUSTOMARY BOARD MATTERS
The following typifies matters customarily considered by the Board in fulfilling its responsibility for stewardship of the Company. The Board may determine it appropriate to delegate certain of these matters to committees of the Board:
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BOARD COMMITTEES
The Board of Directors has the authority to appoint a committee or committees of the Board and may delegate powers to such committees (with the exceptions prescribed by the Act). The matters to be delegated to committees of the Board and the constitution of such committees are assessed annually or more frequently as circumstances require. The following committees have been constituted:
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COMPOSITION & PROCEDURE
The Board of Directors is elected annually by shareholders. The number of Directors to be elected at shareholders meetings is fixed by the by-laws. While the election of directors is ultimately determined by the shareholders, it is the policy of the Board that a majority of the Directors be independent (as defined under applicable stock exchange rules and securities laws).
The Chairman of the Board presides as Chair at all meetings of the Board and shareholders of the Company. The Corporate Secretary or the Recording Secretary attends all meetings of the Board and shareholders and records the proceedings thereof. The Corporate Secretary prepares and keeps minutes and records of all meetings of the Board.
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Meetings of the Board of Directors, including telephone conference meetings, are to be held at such time and place as the Chairman of the Board, or any two Directors, may determine. Notice of meetings shall be given to each Director in accordance with the by-laws. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without formal notice if all of the Directors are present and do not object to notice not having been given, or if those absent waive notice in any manner before or after the meeting.
Notice of meeting may be delivered personally, given by mail, facsimile or other electronic means of communication.
Each Board member is expected to attend Board meetings and meetings of committees of which he or she is a member and to become familiar with deliberations and decisions as soon as possible after any missed meetings. In that regard, members of the Board are expected to prepare for Board (and committee) meetings by reviewing meeting materials distributed to members of the Board, to the extent feasible, in advance of such meetings. Matters of a confidential or sensitive nature may be discussed at Board (or committee) meeting without advance distribution of meeting materials to members of the Board. It is expected that members of the Board will actively participate in determining and setting the long and short-term goals and interests of the Company.
In recognition of its independence, the Board shall regularly hold discussions without management present.
A resolution in writing signed by all the Directors entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of the Directors is as valid as if it had been passed at a meeting of the Directors. A copy of any such resolution in writing is kept with the minutes of the proceedings of the Directors.
At meetings of the Board, any matter requiring a resolution of the Directors is decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question; and in the case of an equality of votes, the Chair of the meeting is entitled to a second or casting vote.
The Board shall ensure that there is a process in place for annually evaluating the effectiveness of the Board, the committees of the Board and individual directors.
COMPENSATION
No director, unless they are an officer of the Company, should receive remuneration from the Company other than compensation received in their capacity as a director.
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EXHIBIT 99.4
FORM 52-109F1
CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL FILINGS
I, Bruce G. Wilcox , Chief Executive Officer of NXT Energy Solutions Inc., certify the following:
| 1. | Review: I have reviewed the annual information form (“AIF”), if any, annual financial statements and annual management, discussion and analysis (“MD&A”), including, for greater certainty, all documents and information that are incorporated by reference in the AIF (together, the "annual filings") of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the "issuer") for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. |
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| 2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the annual filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, for the period covered by the annual filings. |
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| 3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the annual financial statements together with the other financial information included in the annual filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the annual filings. |
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| 4. | Responsibility: The issuer's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) and internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
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| 5. | Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer's other certifying officer and I have, as at the financial year end |
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| (ii) | information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
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| 5.1 | Control framework: The control framework the issuer's other certifying officer and I used to design the issuer's ICFR is the Internal Control – Integrated Framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. |
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| 7. | Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its annual MD&A any change in the issuer's ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on October 1, 2024 and ended on December 31, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer's ICFR. |
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| 8. | Reporting to the issuer's auditors and board of directors or audit committee: The issuer's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of ICFR, to the issuer's auditors, and the board of directors or the audit committee of the board of directors any fraud that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer's ICFR. |
Date: March 27, 2025
"/s/ Bruce G. Wilcox"
Bruce G. Wilcox
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 99.5
FORM 52-109F1
CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL FILINGS
I, Eugene Woychyshyn , Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of NXT Energy Solutions Inc., certify the following:
| 1. | Review: I have reviewed the annual information form (“AIF”), if any, annual financial statements and annual management, discussion and analysis (“MD&A”), including, for greater certainty, all documents and information that are incorporated by reference in the AIF (together, the "annual filings") of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (the "issuer") for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. |
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| 2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the annual filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, for the period covered by the annual filings. |
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| 3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the annual financial statements together with the other financial information included in the annual filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the annual filings. |
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| 4. | Responsibility: The issuer's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) and internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
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| 5. | Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer's other certifying officer and I have, as at the financial year end: |
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| (a) | designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that, |
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| (i) | material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the annual filings are being prepared; and |
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| (ii) | information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
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| (b) | designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, 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. |
| 5.1 | Control framework: The control framework the issuer's other certifying officer and I used to design the issuer's ICFR is the Internal Control – Integrated Framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. |
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| 5.2 | ICFR – material weakness relating to design: The issuer has disclosed in its annual MD&A for each material weakness relating to design existing at the financial year end |
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| (a) | a description of the material weakness; |
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| (b) | the impact of the material weakness on the issuer's financial reporting and its ICFR; and |
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| (c) | the issuer's current plans, if any, or any actions already undertaken, for remediating the material weakness. |
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| 5.3 | N/A |
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| 6. | Evaluation: The issuer's other certifying officer and I have |
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| (a) | evaluated, or caused to be evaluated under our supervision, the effectiveness of the issuer's DC&P at the financial year end and the issuer has disclosed in its annual MD&A our conclusions about the effectiveness of DC&P at the financial year end based on that evaluation; and |
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| (b) | evaluated, or caused to be evaluated under our supervision, the effectiveness of the issuer's ICFR at the financial year end and the issuer has disclosed in its annual MD&A |
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| (i) | our conclusions about the effectiveness of ICFR at the financial year end based on that evaluation; and |
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| (ii) | for each material weakness relating to operation existing at the financial year end |
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| (A) | a description of the material weakness; |
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| (B) | the impact of the material weakness on the issuer's financial reporting and its ICFR; and |
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| (C) | the issuer's current plans, if any, or any actions already undertaken, for remediating the material weakness. |
| 7. | Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its annual MD&A any change in the issuer's ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on October 1, 2024 and ended on December 31, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer's ICFR. |
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| 8. | Reporting to the issuer's auditors and board of directors or audit committee: The issuer's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of ICFR, to the issuer's auditors, and the board of directors or the audit committee of the board of directors any fraud that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer's ICFR. |
Date: March 27, 2025
"/s/ Eugene Woychyshyn"
Eugene Woychyshyn
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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