UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


Amendment No. 3

to

FORM 10

General Form for Registration of Securities


Pursuant to Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


EPHS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada

 

82-4383947

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(IRS Employer

of Incorporation)

 

Identification Number)


7694 Colony Palm Drive

Boynton Beach, FL 33436

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)


Telephone Number 212-321-0091


Securities to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:


None


Securities to be registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:


Common Stock Class A Common Shares $.001 Par Value


Correspondence to:

John Bentivoglio

Chief Executive Officer and President

7694 Colony Palm Drive

Boynton Beach, FL  33436

(212) 321-0091

Email:johnbentivoglio@gmail.com


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer    ¨

 

Accelerated filer    ¨

Non-accelerated filer      ¨

(Do not check if a smaller

Smaller reporting company   þ

 

reporting company)

Emerging growth company   ¨


If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

 

 

 






 


EXPLANATORY NOTE


This registration statement on Form 10 (the “Registration Statement”) is being filed by EPHS Holdings, Inc. (“EPHS Holdings,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) in order to register common stock of the Company voluntarily pursuant to Section 12(g) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Company is not required to file this Registration Statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Once this Registration Statement is deemed effective, we will be subject to the requirements of Regulation 13A under the Exchange Act, which will require us to file annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, and we will be required to comply with all other obligations of the Exchange Act applicable to issuers filing registration statements pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.


This amendment to the Registration Statement is being filed to include the financial statements of Emerald Plant Health Source, Inc., as required by Article 8-04 of Regulation S-X.


FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS


The following discussion, in addition to the other information contained herein should be considered carefully in evaluating the Company’s prospects. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition, or forecasts of future events. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this Registration Statement. Additionally, statements concerning future matters such as revenue projections, projected profitability, growth strategies, possible changes in legislation and other statements regarding matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements.


Forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of the Company’s management and the statements are based on facts and factors as the Company currently knows them. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Section titled “Risk Factors”. You are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof.





















 


Table of Contents


Item 1.

 

Business

1

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

5

Item 2.

 

Financial Information

8

Item 3.

 

Properties

9

Item 4.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

9

Item 5.

 

Directors and Executive Officers

10

Item 6.

 

Executive Compensation

10

Item 7.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

11

Item 8.

 

Legal Proceedings

11

Item 9.

 

Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

11

Item 10.

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

12

Item 11.

 

Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered

12

Item 12.

 

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

13

Item 13.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

13

Item 14.

 

Changes and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

13

Item 15.

 

Financial Statements and Exhibits

13

Index to Financial Statements

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Item 1.

Business


Corporate History and Background


EPHS Holdings, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on January 28, 1999 under the name Quantum Bit Induction Technology, Inc. On November 14, 2011, the Company filed Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation changing its name to Quantumbit, Inc. On September 26, 2013, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment changing its name to Sertant, Inc. Then on January 11, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Nevada Secretary of State changing its name to EPHS Holdings, Inc.


The Company’s original plan was to build and use technology to mine gold, platinum, precious metals and rare earth metals in situ from seawater and from slurries created from land-based ores. The Company’s property was located in Nevada. The Company also explored developing technology to selectively electroplate precious and rare earth metals from solution or seawater onto collector electrodes. These endeavors were not successful, and the Company has since ceased operations with respect to these endeavors.


In February 2017, one of the Company’s shareholders sued the Company for breach of fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and good faith to the Company’s shareholders. In July 2017, the court appointed an exclusive receiver over the Company. In September 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with the shareholder and the receiver to resolve the legal claim by issuing 4,750,000 shares of common stock to the shareholder. On January 11, 2018, the Company’s name was changed to EPHS Holdings, Inc. With no operations, the Company was placed into receivership on February 15, 2017 (Case No. 2017-10544, as filed in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, 151 st Judicial District) and remained in receivership until December 2017. Angela Collette was appointed as exclusive receiver and was also appointed as the Company’s president.


On December 28, 2017, the Company issued to EPHS, Inc., a Florida corporation, 75 million shares of the Company’s common stock for $110,000 which represented approximately 62% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock.


The Company was seeking to effect a merger, exchange of capital stock, asset acquisition or other similar business combination (a “Business Combination”) with an operating or development stage business (the “Target Business”) which desires to utilize our status as a reporting corporation under the Exchange Act. In furtherance thereof, we signed a Letter of Intent to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Emerald Plants Health Source, Inc., a Quebec corporation (“Emerald”). Emerald is a Canada based company engaged in the cultivation of cannabis because we are seeking a new business opportunity. On February 27, 2018, pursuant to the terms of a Share Exchange Agreement, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Emerald and Emerald became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.


Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Share Exchange Agreement, executed between the Company and the shareholders of Emerald, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Emerald in exchange for the issuance of 20,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. Paolo Gervasi and Calogero “Sal” Caruso were the sole shareholders of Emerald and received a total of 14 million shares of our common stock. The remaining 6,000,000 shares were issued to consultants, including 1,250,000 shares to our president, Gianfranco “John” Bentivoglio for services rendered as part of the negotiations of the Share Exchange Agreement. For more information regarding the acquisition of Emerald you are urged to read the Share Exchange Agreement in its entirety, which is attached as an exhibit to this Registration Statement. The transaction closed on February 27, 2018.


The 20,000,000 restricted shares of our common stock that were issued pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement represented approximately 14% of the then issued and outstanding common stock of EPHS Holdings.


As a result of the transactions affected by the Share Exchange Agreement, Emerald became a wholly owned subsidiary of EPHS Holdings. Emerald is a development stage company with limited operations and no revenues to date. Emerald’s business plan is to cultivate and distribute cannabis entirely within Canada.


With the acquisition of Emerald, the Company will be dependent on Mr. Gervasi and Mr. Caruso to continue managing the operations of Emerald. At this time, we have no employment agreement with either and there can be no assurance that they will remain with the Company.



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Business Operations


We currently have no operations and only nominal cash for ongoing business operations. Mr. Bentivoglio is currently funding the Company’s current operations in exchange for additional equity. However, there is no assurance that either Mr. Bentivoglio or a third party will continue to fund our operations. We have no commitment for either additional debt or equity funding from any source.


The Company’s primary operating subsidiary, Emerald, is currently awaiting its commercial cultivation license, identified as a license for Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulation (“ACMPR”), from Health Canada. Only upon receipt of the ACMPR may the Company commence its commercial operations. While the Company anticipates receiving its ACMPR within the next 6-8 weeks, there can be no assurance that the license will be granted or that the conditions imposed upon the Company in connection with the license will not be materially burdensome. As of April 12, 2018, the Company has filed responses to Health Canada’s second request for information. The Company does not anticipate additional requests for information from Health Canada.


After Health Canada grants the Company its ACMPR license, the Company will commence cultivation of its initial cannabis crops. The initial crops will be submitted to Health Canada as part of the Company’s application for a sales license. The Company anticipates obtaining a sales license approximately 4 to 6 weeks thereafter. The Company plans to begin commercial sales within 4 months of receiving the ACMPR license.


Until such time that the Company can begin commercial operations, the Company will continue to rely on its existing cash reserves and additional funding from Mr. Bentivoglio. After the Company obtains the ACMPR license, the Company plans to seek additional debt and equity financing to fund its operations.


Presently, the Company has three full-time employees. Mr. Bentivoglio is the Company’s sole officer and director. Paolo Gervasi and Calogero “Sal” Caruso became employees of the Company after the Company’s acquisition of Emerald. None of the Company’s three employees collects a salary at this time. In the next twelve months, assuming the commencement of commercial operations, we expect to engage approximately 15 full-time employees and 10 temporary or part-time employees. The Company also anticipates entering into employment agreements with Messrs. Bentivoglio, Gervasi and Caruso in the near future.


Emerald


Emerald is the Company’s sole operating subsidiary. Emerald is based in Quebec, Canada and conducts its operations entirely within Canada. Emerald is awaiting approval of its application to Health Canada to secure a ACMPR commercial cultivation license.


After Emerald obtains its ACMPR, it will be required to apply for an additional sales license. In applying for a sales license for cannabis, Emerald will be required to submit its first two cannabis crops to Health Canada for inspection. The inspection will examine the cannabis for contaminants and environmental control. Once the license is granted, Emerald be able to sell cannabis to licensed distributors throughout Canada.


Commercial Cultivation of Cannabis :


In order to become licensed in Canada and the province of Quebec to grow and sell cannabis, licensed commercial cannabis companies must:


·

Maintain their license in good standing;

·

Establish personnel security measures;

·

Comply with and implement good production practices;

·

Comply with packaging, shipping, labeling, import and export requirements, and record-keeping requirements; and

·

Comply with client registration and ordering requirements.


Labeling, testing and notice requirements for cannabis products include the following:


·

Cannabis oil must include the carrier oil used. For cannabis oil in dosage form, include the number of capsules or units in the container, the net weight, and the volume of each capsule or unit;

·

Fresh and dried marijuana must include the percentage of THC and CBD that could be yielded, taking into the account the potential to convert THC-Acid and CBD-Acid into THC and CBD;



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·

The accuracy of weight and volume of products in packages must be between 95% and 105%;

·

All analytical testing required to be done using validated methods (e.g., contaminants, disintegration, and solvent residue testing) and requiring disintegration testing for cannabis oil in capsules or similar dosage forms; and

·

Notification to the Minister of Health required prior to commencing a recall.


The facility


Emerald currently leases a facility of approximately 8,400 square foot facility. Before the ACMPR license is granted, the facility must contain the following physical safety measures (as described further below):


·

Walk-in vault to comply with the Health Canada Security Directives for Controlled Substances;

·

Building security, including access control, video surveillance and motion detectors;

·

Equipment to grow the cannabis; and

·

Laboratory equipment to monitor and test product quality.


The facility will be subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”). GMP is the national standard for the production of pharmaceuticals. A GMP facility is under strict environmental control to ensure that manufacturing of sterile, potent and uncontaminated products.


The facility has been designed to meet all regulatory standards and to operate at current GMP requirements. It will have standard operating procedures (“SOPs”) in place to ensure proper manufacturing, record keeping and retention, environmental cleaning, and facility and equipment monitoring.


Government Regulation of Cannabis


The use of marijuana for medical purposes in Canada is governed by the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (“MMPR”). MMPR deals exclusively with the medical use of marijuana and does not address the issue of legalizing marijuana for general use.


The Canadian government does not endorse the use of marijuana, but the courts have required reasonable access to a legal source of marijuana when authorized by a physician.


MMPR also sets forth the requirements for licensed producers of medical marijuana. These regulations include:


Physical Security Measures

Good Production Practices

Packaging, Labeling and Shipping Requirements

Import and Export permit, if applicable

Secur ity Clearance


Physical Security Measures


Production sites need to be located indoors, and not in a private dwelling.


The MMPR sets out physical security requirements that are necessary to secure sites where licensed producers conduct activities with marijuana other than storage.


Health Canada has established security requirements for the storage of all controlled substances including dried marijuana by licensed producers.


All applicants for a ACMPR license must demonstrate to Health Canada that they meet these security requirements. Licensed producer sites are subject to compliance and enforcement measures, including regular audits and inspections by Health Canada.


Good Production Practices


Licensed producers are subject to Good Production Practices that are meant, among other things, to ensure the cleanliness of the premises and equipment. The licensed producer is required to employ a quality assurance person with appropriate training, experience, and technical knowledge to approve the quality of dried marijuana prior to making it available for sale.



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Product Quality


One of the requirements under Good Production Practices is that licensed producers must test dried marijuana for microbial and chemical contaminants.


Other requirements


Licensed producers must also meet other requirements under Good Production Practices under the MMPR including, but not limited to:


·

Sanitation Program;

·

Standard Operating Procedures; and

·

Establishment of a Recall System.


Packaging, Labeling and Shipping - Consumer Information


Dried marijuana must be packaged in a tamper-evident and child-resistant container and contain standard information about the product (including but not limited to, the weight in grams and the packaging date). In addition, all licensed producers are required to attach a client-specific label, similar to a patient-specific prescription drug label, to the package of dried marijuana.


As described above, labeling, testing and notice requirements for cannabis products will include the following:


·

Cannabis oil must include the carrier oil used. For cannabis oil in dosage form, include the number of capsules or units in the container, the net weight, and the volume of each capsule or unit;

·

Fresh and dried marijuana must include the percentage of THC and CBD that could be yielded, taking into the account the potential to convert THC-Acid and CBD-Acid into THC and CBD;

·

The accuracy of weight and volume of products in packages must be between 95% and 105%;

·

All analytical testing required to be done using validated methods (e.g., contaminants, disintegration, and solvent residue testing) and requiring disintegration testing for cannabis oil in capsules or similar dosage forms; and

·

Notification to the Minister of Health required prior to commencing a recall.


Import and Export permit


A licensed producer must obtain a permit from the Minister of Health prior to importing or exporting marijuana. At this time, the Company has no plans to export marijuana.


Security Clearance


The following individuals are required to have a valid security clearance under the MMPR:


·

the applicant (if an individual);

·

all officers and directors of a corporate applicant;

·

the proposed Senior Person in Charge (as defined in the MMPR);

·

the proposed Responsible Person in Charge (as defined in the MMPR); and

·

the proposed Alternate Person(s) in Charge (as defined in the MMPR).


In addition to compliance with statutory guidelines prescribed at the federal level, controlled substances are also subject to regulation at the provincial level. Though provincial-controlled substances laws often mirror federal law, because the provinces are separate jurisdictions, they may separately schedule any product candidates as well. While some Canadian provinces automatically schedule a drug based on federal action, other provinces schedule drugs through rulemaking or a legislative action. Provincial scheduling may delay commercial sale of any product for which we obtain federal regulatory approval and adverse scheduling could have a material adverse effect on the commercial attractiveness of such product.




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Item 1A.

Risk Factors


An investment in our securities is highly speculative and subject to a high degree of risk. Only those who can bear the risk of the entire loss of their investment should participate. Prospective investors should carefully consider the following factors, among others, prior to making an investment in the securities described herein.


AS SUCH, INVESTORS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY MAY BE REQUIRED TO BEAR THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF THIS INVESTMENT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME AND MUST BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND A TOTAL LOSS OF THEIR INVESTMENT.


THE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES DESCRIBED BELOW ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES WE FACE. ADDITIONAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES NOT PRESENTLY KNOWN TO US OR THAT WE CURRENTLY DEEM IMMATERIAL MAY ALSO IMPAIR OUR BUSINESS OPERATIONS. IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RISKS ACTUALLY OCCUR, OUR BUSINESS COULD BE MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN SUCH CASE, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROCEED WITH ITS PLANNED OPERATIONS AND YOUR INVESTMENT MAY BE LOST ENTIRELY.


RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS :


We have no assets and no operations.


We have nominal assets and no operations. There can be no assurance that the operations of Emerald will be profitable. We will need to raise additional working capital. We have no commitment for funding and there can be no assurance that we will be able to secure additional debt or equity financing and, if obtained, will be available on terms acceptable to us.


RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION :


It is possible investors may lose their entire investment.


Prospective investors should be aware that if we are not successful in our contemplated business activities, your entire investment in the Company could become worthless. Even if we are successful, in securing financing, there can be no assurances that we will generate sufficient revenues to continue operations.


Emerald has no proven ability to generate revenues, and any investment in our company is risky.


Neither the Company nor Emerald has a meaningful operating history so it will be difficult for you to evaluate an investment in our stock. We cannot assure that we will generate revenues or be profitable. As a result, investors will bear the risk of complete loss of their investment in the event we are not successful.


Our auditors have raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.


As of December 31, 2017, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $4,011,584. As a result, our independent public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company is dependent upon its ability to secure additional financing and generate sufficient cash flows to meet its obligations on a timely basis.


We need to raise additional capital to fund our operations.


We do not currently have sufficient capital to fund our current or anticipated operations. We may be unable to obtain additional capital when required. Future business development activities, as well as our administrative requirements (such as salaries, insurance expenses and general overhead expenses, as well as legal compliance costs and accounting expenses) will require a substantial amount of additional capital and cash flow.


We may pursue sources of additional capital through various financing transactions or arrangements, including joint venture projects, debt financing, equity financing or other means. We may not be successful in identifying suitable financing transactions in the time period required, or at all, and we may not be able to obtain the capital we require by other means. If we do not succeed in raising additional capital, we will not be able to implement our business plan.




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Any additional capital raised through the sale of equity may dilute the ownership percentage of our stockholders. Raising any such capital could also result in a decrease in the fair market value of our equity securities because our assets would be owned by a larger pool of outstanding equity. The terms of securities we issue in future capital transactions may be more favorable to our new investors, and may include preferences, superior voting rights and the issuance of other derivative securities, and issuances of incentive awards under equity employee incentive plans, which may have a further dilutive effect.


Our ability to obtain financing may be impaired by factors such as the capital markets (both generally and in our industry in particular), our limited operating history, national unemployment rates and the departure of key employees. Further, economic downturns will likely decrease our revenues and may increase our requirements for capital. If the amount of capital we are able to raise from financing activities, together with our revenues from operations, if any, is not sufficient to satisfy our capital needs (even to the extent that we reduce our operations), we may be required to cease our operations, divest our assets at unattractive prices or obtain financing on unattractive terms.


The successful implementation of our business plan is reliant upon the receipt of government licenses.


We have submitted an application to Health Canada to secure a ACMPR. There is no assurance that the license will be granted or that the conditions imposed upon the Company in connection with the license will not be materially burdensome. In addition to the ACMPR, the Company will be required to apply for and obtain a sales license from Health Canada.  If the Company is unsuccessful in obtaining any required license or obtains such licenses on unfavorable terms, the Company will be unable to implement its business plan.   


Emerald is based outside of the United States which may have an adverse impact on U.S. investors.


Our principal operating subsidiary, Emerald, is a Canada based company. As a result, U.S. investors may be limited in their ability to enforce a judgement obtained in U.S. courts against Emerald or any of its officers and directors located outside of the United States.


We may not be able to operate our business successfully or generate sufficient cash flows to meet our operational requirements


The Company’s success will depend on the ability of its Emerald subsidiary to generate sufficient cash flow to meet the Company’s operational requirements.  If the Company, through its Emerald subsidiary is unable to do so, we may not be able to implement our business strategy. There is no commitment for additional equity or debt financing. Even if we were to obtain funding, there can be no assurance that it will be available on terms acceptable to the Company.


We are dependent upon our CEO for his services and any interruption in his ability to provide his services could cause us to cease operations.


The loss of the services of Gianfranco Bentivoglio, our sole officer and director, could have a material adverse effect on us. We do not maintain any life insurance on Mr. Bentivoglio. The loss of his services could cause investors to lose all or a part of their investment.


Our business will be adversely affected if we are not able to establish and develop an effective work force.


A significant component to our growth strategy is attracting and retaining qualified, creative, innovative and experienced personnel. Our business will be adversely affected if we were unable to succeed in developing an effective workforce. We currently do not employ a workforce capable of generating revenue. Our future success will also depend on our ability to attract, retain and motivate other highly skilled employees. Competition for personnel in our industry is intense. We may not be able to assimilate or retain highly qualified employees now or in the future. If we do not succeed in attracting new personnel or retaining and motivating our current personnel, our business will be adversely affected.


RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH A COMPANY ENGAGED IN THE CULTIVATION AND SALE OF CANNABIS :


We will be subject to significant governmental regulations.


We will be subject to significant government regulation. Regulations such as compliance with GMP, evolving government regulations to the use, growing and distribution of cannabis may adversely impact our operating results. While we intend to comply with all government restrictions, there is no assurance that we will be able to comply with ever changing rules and regulations impacting the cannabis industry.



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Canada Health imposes substantial requirements on the production and distribution of cannabis. Compliance with these requirements can be costly. More stringent regulations could result in significant compliance costs. Delays in obtaining certifications and regulatory approvals could result in substantial legal and administrative expenses and additionally, conditions imposed in connection with such approvals. The cannabis business also may be affected by legislation and regulations imposing new or greater obligations related to, for example, assisting law enforcement, minimizing environmental impacts, protecting customer privacy, or addressing other issues that affect our business.


Recreational use of cannabis is still illegal throughout Canada.


Canada’s prime minister has advocated to decriminalize cannabis and permit its recreational use. On April 13, 2017, the Canadian federal government introduced legislation decriminalizing cannabis pursuant to An Act Respecting Cannabis and to Amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts (“Bill C-45”). While passage of the law is anticipated to occur in late 2018, there can be no assurance that Bill C-45 or any other similar legislation will become law. If passed, the distribution and sale of cannabis for recreational use will be subject to extensive regulation. Failure of the government to complete legalization of recreational use of cannabis and the possibility of additional federal and provincial regulations may adversely affect Company operations.


We will have many competitors.


The cannabis market in Canada faces intense competition. Many of our competitors may be larger and have greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources than we do.


Our ability to compete may depend upon factors outside of our control.


We will encounter factors outside of our control which may inhibit Emerald’s ability to successfully grow, market and sell cannabis throughout Canada. These factors may include:


·

Increased government regulation at both the federal and provincial level;

·

Changes in consumer behavior to use cannabis for either recreational or medical purposes;

·

Price fluctuation in cannabis;

·

Natural disasters which may damage our facility; and

·

The strength of the economy.


In order to remain competitive, we must have the ability to respond promptly and efficiently to the ever-changing marketplace. We will have to adapt by revamping our own strategies and tactics to adequately respond in changing competitive business climates.


RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR COMMON STOCK :


There is currently a limited market for our common stock.


There is currently a limited market for our common stock. We do not expect that a market will develop in the foreseeable future. The lack of a market may impair the ability to sell shares at the time investors wish to sell them or at a price considered to be reasonable. In the event that a market develops, we expect that it would be extremely volatile.


We do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock.

 

A dividend has never been declared or paid in cash on our common stock. We do not anticipate such a declaration or payment for the foreseeable future. We expect to use future earnings, if any, to fund business growth. Therefore, stockholders will not receive any funds absent a sale of their shares. We cannot assure stockholders of a positive return on their investment when they sell their shares nor can we assure that stockholders will not lose the entire amount of their investment.




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Our Chief Executive Officer and majority shareholder may influence matters to be voted on and his interests may differ from, or be adverse to the interests of other stockholders.


The Company’s chief executive officer and majority stockholder controls a majority of our outstanding common stock. Accordingly, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and majority stockholder possesses significant influence over the Company on matters submitted to the stockholders for approval, including the election of directors, mergers, consolidations, the sale of all or substantially all our assets, and also the power to prevent or cause a change in control. This amount of control gives him substantial ability to determine the future of our Company, and as such, he may elect to close the business, change the business plan or make any number of other major business decisions without the approval of shareholders. The interest of our majority stockholder may differ from the interests of our other stockholders and could therefore result in corporate decisions that are averse to other stockholders.


Legislation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, may make it difficult for us to retain or attract officers and directors.


We may be unable to attract and retain qualified officers, directors and members of board committees required to provide for our effective management as a result of rules and regulations which govern publicly-held companies. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has resulted in a series of rules and regulations that increase responsibilities and liabilities of directors and executive officers. We are a small company with a limited operating history and no revenues. This may influence the decisions of potential candidates we may recruit as directors or officers. The perceived increased personal risk associated with these recent changes may deter qualified individuals from accepting these roles.


Item 2.

Financial Information


We currently have no operations and will require a significant cash infusion whether in the form of debt or equity financing to continue operations.


Results of Operations for EPHS Holdings


For the Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.


We generated no revenues in either 2017 or 2016. Except for a write-off attributable to share based legal settlement of $2,850,000 in 2017, expenses in 2017 totaled $110,437 and $6,161 in 2016. These expenses were administrative in nature.


Net Loss


Net Loss for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $(2,960,437) and $(6,161) respectively.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


At December 31, 2017 and 2016 we had no cash to satisfy payables totaling $6,598 and $6,161 respectively. We will be incurring ongoing professional fees and administrative expenses. We will require a capital infusion to generate sufficient revenues to satisfy the Company’s ongoing operational expenses.


Our accumulated deficit at December 31, 2017 totaled $(4,011,584) as compared to $(1,051,147) at December 31, 2016.


Results of Operations for Emerald Plants Health Source


For the Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.


Emerald generated no revenues in either 2017 or 2016. Operating expenses totaled $166,553 and $160,268 respectively.


Net Loss


Net Loss for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $(166,553) and $(160,268), respectively.



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Liquidity and Capital Resources for Emerald


At December 31, 2017 and 2016 Emerald had cash of $6,913 and $32,268 and total assets of $66,998 and $133,517.   Liabilities totaled $721,889 and $622,489 of which $715,940 and $616,771 were due to related parties.


The accumulated deficit for Emerald at December 31, 2017 totaled $(600,421) as compared to $(437,041) at December 31, 2016.


Off Balance Sheet Arrangements


We have not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as stockholder’s equity or that are not reflected in our financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity.


Item 3.

Properties


Our corporate offices are located at 7694 Colony Palm Drive, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436, the personal residence of Mr. Bentivoglio. Mr. Bentivoglio provides this office space rent free. Until such time as the Company acquires additional office space, it will continue to use this space.


The Company also leases an approximately 8,400 square foot facility located in Repentigny, Quebec, Canada. The Company has leased this facility for a three year term expiring November 30, 2018. The current monthly rent of this facility is $38,832.


Item 4.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management


Security Ownership of Management


The following table sets forth certain information concerning the number of shares of the Company’s common stock owned beneficially as of February 21, 2018 by: (i) each of our directors; (ii) each of our named executive officers; and (iii) each person or group known by the Company that beneficially own more than 5% of its outstanding shares of common stock. Unless otherwise indicated, the shareholders listed below possess sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares they own.


Name Address of Beneficial Owner

 

Title of Class

 

Amount and
Nature of Beneficial
Ownership (1)(3)

 

Percent

of Class (2)

John Bentivoglio

7694 Colony Palm Drive

Boynton Beach, FL 33436

 

Common

 

75,000,000

 

61.17%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Officers, Directors and 5% Owners as a Group

 

 

 

75,000,000

 

61.17%

———————

(1)

The shares are beneficially owned by EPHS, Inc. Mr. Bentivoglio is the president and principal shareholder of EPHS, Inc.

(2)

Based on 122,600,892 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

(3)

The number and percentage of shares beneficially owned is determined under rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which the individual has sole or shared voting power or investment power and also any shares, which the individual has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any stock option or other right. The persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws where applicable and the information contained in the footnotes to this table.




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Item 5.

Directors and Executive Officers.


Identification of Directors and Executive Officers


The following table sets forth the names and ages of the Company’s current directors and executive officers:


Name

     

Age

     

Position with the Company

     

Date of Appointment

Gianfranco (John) Bentivoglio

 

56

 

President, Chief Executive Officer, Director Secretary, Treasurer

 

January, 2, 2018


Term of Office


Each director of the Company serves for a term of one year or until his successor is elected at the Company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and is qualified, subject to removal by the Company’s shareholders. Each officer serves for a term of two years and until his successor is elected at a meeting of the Board of Directors and is qualified.


Background and Business Experience


Gianfranco (John) Bentivoglio, President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director


Mr. Bentivoglio is our sole officer and director. He assumed this role on January 2, 2018. Mr. Bentivoglio has over 30 years of business experience in finance, consulting, operations and strategic planning, Mr. Bentivoglio brings to the Company a vision to make strategic acquisitions which will lay the foundation for the Company’s future growth. Since October 2017 he has served as the president of EPHS, Inc. From 2012 through November 2017 he served as the director, president and CEO of Event Cardio Group, (OTCQB: ECGI) a Canada based company engaged in inventing, developing and building a cardiac monitoring device that was capable of both Loop Event Recording and Holter monitoring based on a wireless and leadless advanced cardiac monitoring system for diagnostic evaluation. Since 1996 he served as the executive vice present of Profits Consultants, Inc., a Houston, Texas based company which provides consulting services to developmental stage and operating companies in a variety of fields. Prior thereto, Mr. Bentivoglio spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry owning and operating a variety of hotels and restaurants while continuing to work with Profit Consultants.


Item 6.

Executive Compensation


The table below summaries the compensation paid to our principle executive officer for the years ended 2017 and 2016.


Summary Compensation Table*


Name and Principal Position

 

Year

 

Salary

($)

 

Bonus

($)

 

Stock
Awards

($)

 

Option

Awards

($)

 

Non-Equity

Incentive Plan

Compensation

($)

 

All Other

Compensation

($)

 

Total

($)

Angela Collette

  

2017

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

Former CEO (1)

 

2016

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0


Name and Principal Position

 

Year

 

Salary

($)

 

Bonus

($)

 

Stock
Awards

($)

 

Option

Awards

($)

 

Non-Equity

Incentive Plan

Compensation

($)

 

All Other

Compensation

($)

 

Total

($)

John Bentivoglio

  

2017

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

  

$0

CEO

 

2016

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0

 

$0

———————

*

There were no other salaries paid in either 2017 or 2016.

(1)

Angela Collette served as CEO until her resignation on December 28, 2017.


Equity Compensation Plan


None.




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Compensation of Directors


The Company may reimburse its directors for expenses incurred in connection with attending board meetings. The Company has not paid any director's fees or other cash compensation for services rendered as a director since our inception to the date of this filing. The Company has no formal plan for compensating its directors for their service in their capacity as directors.


Long-Term Incentive Plans


None.


Audit Committee


None.


Compensation Committee


None.


Employment Agreements


Mr. Bentivoglio does not have an employment agreement and receives no salary. The Company anticipates entering into an employment agreement with Mr. Bentivoglio in the near future.


Stock Options Granted and Exercised in Last Year


None.


Item 7.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence


On December 28, 2017 the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, and court appointed receiver, Angela Collette, issued 75,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to EPHS, Inc. for $110,000. Mr. Bentivoglio was, and remains, the president of EPHS, Inc.


Director Independence


The Company does not have an independent director. Mr. Bentivoglio is our sole officer and director.


Item 8.

Legal Proceedings.


No proceedings are pending to which the Company or any of its property is subject, nor to the knowledge of the Company, are any such legal proceedings threatened against the Company.


Item 9.

Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

 

Market Information

 

The Company’s common stock is subject to quotation on the OTC market under the symbol “STNN”. There is currently no active trading market in the common stock on the OTC market. There can be no assurance that there will be an active trading market for the common stock once the Company becomes a reporting company under the Exchange Act. In the event that an active trading market commences, there can be no assurance as to the market price of the shares of common stock, whether any trading market will provide liquidity to investors, or whether any trading market will be sustained. For the periods indicated, the following table sets forth the high and low bid prices per share of common stock. The below prices represent inter-dealer quotations without retail markup, markdown, or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

 

 

 

Fiscal 2017

 

Fiscal 2016

 

 

High

 

Low

 

High

 

Low

First Quarter ended March 31

 

$

0.75

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.60

Second Quarter ended June 30

 

$

0.65

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.60

Third Quarter ended September 30

 

$

0.79

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.60

Fourth Quarter ended December 31

 

$

0.63

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.64

 

$

0.79




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Holders


As of December 31, 2017, our shares of common stock were held by approximately 201 shareholders of record. The transfer agent of our common stock is Nevada Agency and Transfer Company, located at 50 West Liberty Street, Suite 880 Reno, NV 89501. Their telephone number is (775)322-0626.


Dividends

 

Holders of common stock and preferred shares are entitled to dividends when, as, and if declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds legally available. We have never declared cash dividends on our common stock and our Board of Directors does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future as it intends to retain future earnings, if any to finance the growth of our businesses. There are no restrictions in our articles of incorporation or bylaws that restrict us from declaring a dividend.  We do not have any outstanding equity plans.


Item 10.

Recent Sale of Unregistered Securities.


In October 2017, the Company issued 4,750,000 shares of common stock, valued at $0.60 per share according to the OTC market, to a shareholder to resolve a legal claim by the shareholder.


On December 28, 2017, the Company issued to EPHS, Inc., a Florida corporation, whose president is Gianfranco Bentivoglio, 75,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for $110,000.


On February 27, 2018 the Company issued 20 million shares of its common stock to the former shareholders of Emerald and certain consultants in connection with the acquisition of Emerald.


On April 5, 2018 the Company issued 25,000 shares pursuant to a Consulting Agreement.


The Company believes that the issuances and sale of the restricted shares were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act as privately negotiated, isolated, non-recurring transactions not involving any public solicitation. The recipients in each case represented their intention to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to the distribution thereof. Appropriate restrictive legends are affixed to the stock certificates issued in such transactions. All recipients of restricted shares either received adequate information about the Company or had access, through employment, relation and/or business relationships with the Company to such information.


1tem 11.

Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered


The Company is authorized to issue 2,420,000,000 shares of capital stock of which 2,400,000,000 are shares of common stock, par value $0.001, of which 122,600,892 are issued and outstanding and 20,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, none of which are issued and outstanding. Holders of our Series A Preferred shares are entitled to one vote on any matters brought to a vote of the shareholders. Each Series A Preferred Share may be exchanged for one share of the Company’s common stock. The conversion ratio for the Series A Preferred Shares shall remain fixed until June 30, 2018 after which date they will be subject to any capital reorganization.


The future issuance of all or part of its remaining authorized common stock may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of its common stock held by its then existing stockholders. The Company may value any common stock issued in the future on an arbitrary basis. The issuance of common stock for future services or acquisitions or other corporate actions may have the effect of diluting the value of the shares held by the Company’s investors and might have an adverse effect on any trading market for the Company’s common stock that may develop.


Each share of common stock entitles a stockholder to one vote on all matters upon which shareholders are permitted to vote. No stockholder has any preemptive right or other similar right to purchase or subscribe for any additional securities issued by us, and no stockholder has any right to convert the common stock into other securities. No shares of common stock are subject to redemption or any sinking fund provisions. All the outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. Our shareholders of common stock are entitled to dividends when, as and if declared by our board from funds legally available therefore and, upon liquidation, to a pro-rata share in any distribution to shareholders. We do not anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.




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Item 12.

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

 

To the fullest extent permitted under Nevada law, our directors and officers shall not be personally liable to the Company or our stockholders for damages for breach of such director’s or officer’s fiduciary duty. The effect of this is to eliminate our rights and the rights of our stockholders (through stockholders’ derivative suits on behalf of the Company) to recover damages against a director or officer for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a director or officer (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior), except under certain situations defined by statute. We believe that the indemnification provisions in our articles are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers.


Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Company of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Company in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Company will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.


Item 13.

Financial Statements and Supplemental Data


The financial statements and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are listed in the “Index to Financial Statements and Schedules” on the accompanying F-pages.


Item 14.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountant on Accounting and Financial Disclosure


None.


Item 15.

Financial Statements and Exhibits


Financial Statements

 

See Index to Financial Statements immediately following the signature page of this report.

 

Financial Statement Schedules

 

All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

 

Exhibits


Exhibit No.

 

Description

3.1*

    

Certificate of Incorporation and amendments

3.5*

 

Bylaws

10.1*

 

Stock Purchase Agreement between Sertant Inc. and EPHS, Inc. for the purchase of 75 million shares of Sertant common stock

10.2

 

Share Exchange Agreement by and among EPHS Holdings, Inc., Emerald Plants Health Source, Inc. and the Shareholders of Emerald Plants dated February 27, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 5, 2018).

10.3

 

Amendment to Share Exchange Agreement by and among EPHS Holdings, Inc., Emerald Plants Health Source, Inc. and the Shareholders of Emerald Plants dated February 27, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 5, 2018).

10.4**

 

Lease Agreement by and between Emerald Plants Heath Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc. and Olympic Development Inc. dated October 31, 2012.

10.5**

 

First Renewal and Amendment to the Lease Agreement by and between Emerald Plants Heath Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc. and Olympic Development Inc. dated December 1, 2015.


*

Previously filed.

**

Filed herewith.




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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


         

EPHS HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

  

 

 

 

Date:   April 19, 2018

By:  

/s/ Gianfranco Bentivoglio

 

 

GIANFRANCO BENTIVOGLIO,
president/CEO

 

 



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

                                                     

   

                                                                                                 

   

                                        

/s/ Gianfranco Bentivoglio

 

President and Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

April 19, 2018

Gianfranco Bentivoglio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
















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Index to the Financial Statements


EPHS Holdings, Inc.

December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

Contents

 

Page

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

F-2

 

 

 

Balance Sheets at December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

F-3

 

 

 

Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

F-4

 

 

 

Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

F-5

 

 

 

Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

F-6

 

 

 

Notes to the Financial Statements

 

F-7



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S) Inc.

June 30, 2017 and 2016


Contents

 

Page

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

F-10

 

 

 

Balance Sheets at June 30, 2017 and 2016

 

F-11

 

 

 

Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016

 

F-12

 

 

 

Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016

 

F-13

 

 

 

Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016

 

F-14

 

 

 

Notes to the Financial Statements

 

F-15



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S) Inc.

December 31, 2017


Contents

 

Page

 

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017

 

F-20

 

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations for the Six-Month Periods Ended December 31, 2017

 

F-21

 

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017

 

F-22

 

 

 

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

F-23



EPHS Holdings, Inc.

December 31, 2017


Contents

 

Page

 

 

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information

 

F-28





F-1



 


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

EPHS Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Sertant, Inc.)

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements


We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of EPHS Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


Basis for Opinion


These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our 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 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 misstatements of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our 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.


Emphasis of Matter


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will become a going concern. As described in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has no operations nor business plans, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 


/s/ Thayer O’Neal Company, LLC

 

Thayer O’Neal Company, LLC

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2017.

Houston, Texas

February 21, 2018




F-2



 


EPHS Holdings, Inc.

(formerly known as Sertant, Inc.)

BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER 31, 2017 and 2016


 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Other current assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

6,598

 

 

$

6,161

 

Short-term and current long-term debt

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total liabilities

 

 

6,598

 

 

 

6,161

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 2,400,000,000 shares authorized; 122,600,892 and 42,850,892 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively

 

 

122,601

 

 

 

42,851

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

3,882,385

 

 

 

1,002,135

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(4,011,584

)

 

 

(1,051,147

)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

(6,598

)

 

 

(6,161

)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 










The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



F-3



 


EPHS Holdings, Inc.

(formerly known as Sertant, Inc.)

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 and 2016


 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Total revenue

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Cost of revenue

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Gross profit

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

2,960,437

 

 

 

6,161

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from Operations

 

 

(2,960,437

)

 

 

(6,161

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal income tax expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(2,960,437

)

 

$

(6,161

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares - basic and diluted

 

 

44,844,043

 

 

 

42,850,892

 

Loss per share - basic and diluted

 

$

(0.07

)

 

$

(0.00

)










The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




F-4



 


EPHS Holdings, Inc.

(formerly known as Sertant, Inc.)

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 and 2016


 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional Paid

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

in Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Total

 

BALANCES , January 1, 2016

 

 

42,850,892

 

 

$

42,851

 

 

$

1,002,135

 

 

$

(1,044,986

)

 

$

-

 

Net Income

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(6,161

)

 

 

(6,161

)

BALANCES , December 31, 2016

 

 

42,850,892

 

 

 

42,851

 

 

 

1,002,135

 

 

 

(1,051,147

)

 

 

(6,161

)

Issuance of shares for legal settlement

 

 

4,750,000

 

 

 

4,750

 

 

 

2,845,250

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,850,000

 

Share based compensation

 

 

75,000,000

 

 

 

75,000

 

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110,000

 

Net Income

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,960,437

)

 

 

(2,960,437

)

BALANCES , December 31, 2017

 

 

122,600,892

 

 

$

122,601

 

 

$

3,882,385

 

 

$

(4,011,584

)

 

$

(6,598

)















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



F-5



 


EPHS Holdings, Inc.

(formerly known as Sertant, Inc.)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 and 2016


 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(2,960,437

)

 

$

(6,161

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of shares for legal settlement

 

 

2,850,000

 

 

 

-

 

Share based compensation

 

 

110,000

 

 

 

-

 

Accounts payable

 

 

437

 

 

 

6,161

 

CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of year

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of year

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 










The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




F-6



 


EPHS Holdings, Inc.

(formerly known as Sertant, Inc.)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2017 and 2016


NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS DESCRIPTION


EPHS Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 28, 1999. The Company’s original plan was to build and use technology to mine gold, platinum, precious metals and rare earth metals in situ from seawater and from slurries created from land-based ores. The Company was originally known as Quantum Induction Technology, Inc. On November 30, 2011, the Company changed its name to Quantumbit, Inc. and continued to operate under this name until September 26, 2013, when the Company’s name was changed to Sertant, Inc .


The Company ceased operations in January 2015.


In February 2017, one of the Company’s shareholders sued the Company for breach of fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and good faith to the Company’s shareholders. In July 2017, the court appointed an exclusive receiver over the Company. In September 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with the shareholder and the receiver to resolve the legal claim by issuing 4,750,000 shares of common stock to the shareholder. On January 11, 2018, the Company’s name was changed to EPHS Holdings, Inc.


The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31.


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Basis of Presentation


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In the opinion of management, these financials include all necessary adjustments to make them not misleading.


Going Concern

 

Historically, as the Company has no business revenues, it has mostly relied upon funds contributed by shareholders to finance its overhead. Management may raise additional capital by retaining net earnings or through future public or private offerings of the Company’s stock or through loans from private investors, although there can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain such financing. The Company’s failure to do so could have a material and adverse effect on it and its shareholders.


Use of Estimates


These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. Because a precise determination of assets and liabilities, and correspondingly revenues and expenses, depends on future events, the preparation of financial statements for any period necessarily involves the use of estimates and assumption an example being assumptions in the valuation of stock options. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates. These interim financial statements have, in management's opinion, been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the accounting policies summarized below.


Cash and Cash Equivalents


The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments, purchased with an original maturity of three months or less, to be cash equivalents.


Net Loss Per Share


Net loss per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares and common shares equivalents outstanding during the years.




F-7



 


EPHS Holdings, Inc.

(formerly known as Sertant, Inc.)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2017 and 2016


Other Comprehensive Income


The Company has no material components of other comprehensive income (loss), and accordingly, net income (loss) is equal to the comprehensive loss in all years.


Stock-Based Compensation


The Company follows ASC 718-10, Stock Compensation, which addresses the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services, with a primary focus on transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. ASC 718-10 requires measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions).


Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements


From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, we believe that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations upon adoption.


NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN


The Company’s financial statements have been prepared on the basis that it is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, the Company does not have cash or other current assets, nor does it have an established source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and to allow it to continue as a going concern.


The Company has earned no revenue from operations during the year ended December 31, 2017, and has an accumulated deficit of $4,011,584. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to develop additional sources of capital and ultimately acquire an entity which the Company hopes will become profitable at some time in the near future. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties. Management is seeking new capital to revitalize the Company.


In the coming year, the Company’s foreseeable cash requirements will relate to continual development of the operations of its business, maintaining its good standing and making the requisite filings with the SEC, and the payment of expenses associated with operations and business developments. The Company may experience a cash shortfall and be required to raise additional capital.


NOTE 4 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY


In October 2017, the Company issued 4,750,000 shares of common stock as a special dividend, valued at $0.60 per share according to the OTC markets, to a shareholder to resolve a legal claim by the shareholder.


On December 28, 2017, the Company issued 75,000,000 shares of common stock, valued at $0.001, as share based compensation for $110,000.


As of December 31, 2017, 122,600,892 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding.




F-8



 


EPHS Holdings, Inc.

(formerly known as Sertant, Inc.)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2017 and 2016


NOTE 5 – FEDERAL INCOME TAXES


The Company has made no provision for income taxes because there have been no operations to date causing income for financial statements or tax purposes.


Deferred tax assets are detailed below as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, all of which has been reduced by a valuation allowance so they have not been realized for financial statement purposes.


 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Net operating loss carry-forwards

 

$

1,325,043

 

 

$

355,295

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(1,325,043

)

 

 

(355,295

)

Net deferred tax assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 


As of December 31, 2017, the Company had net operating losses of approximately $4,011,584 for federal income tax purposes.


NOTE 6 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


As of February 1, 2018, 9,000,000 shares of Sertant, Inc. Treasury stock were cancelled.


As of January 11, 2018, 20,000,000 shares of Series A preferred stock par value $.0001 were authorized.


The Company has evaluated all transactions from December 31, 2017, through the financial statement issuance date for subsequent event disclosure consideration and noted no other significant subsequent events that need to be disclosed.






F-9



 


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

 

We have audited the balance sheets of Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc. (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2017 and 2016 and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the fiscal years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, 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. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the fiscal years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will become a going concern. As described in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has no operations nor business plans, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to become a going concern. Management’s plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

/s/ Thayer O’Neal Company, LLC


Thayer O’Neal Company, LLC

 

Houston, Texas

February 28, 2018




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Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

BALANCE SHEETS

June 30, 2017 and 2016


 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

6,913

 

 

$

32,268

 

Sales tax receivable

 

 

4,299

 

 

 

6,014

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,307

 

Total current assets

 

 

11,212

 

 

 

40,589

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

49,128

 

 

 

86,262

 

Security Deposit

 

 

6,658

 

 

 

6,667

 

Total assets

 

$

66,998

 

 

$

133,517

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

5,949

 

 

$

5,718

 

Due to Related Party – Note Payable

 

 

715,940

 

 

 

616,771

 

Total liabilities

 

 

721,889

 

 

 

622,489

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Common stock, $0.77 par value, 100 shares issued, authorized and outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and 2016

 

 

77

 

 

 

77

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(600,421

)

 

 

(437,041

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(54,547

)

 

 

(52,008

)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

(654,891

)

 

 

(488,972

)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

$

66,998

 

 

$

133,517

 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




F-11



 


Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED June 30, 2017 and 2016


 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Total revenue

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Cost of revenue

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Gross profit

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

(166,553

)

 

 

(160,268

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

(166,553

)

 

 

(160,268

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation gain

 

 

2,539

 

 

 

52,008

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

$

(164,014

)

 

$

(108,260

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares - basic and diluted

 

 

100

 

 

 

100

 

Loss per share - basic and diluted

 

$

(1,640

)

 

$

(1,082

)



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.






F-12



 


Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED June 30, 2017 and 2016


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Loss

 

 

Total

 

BALANCES , July 1, 2015

 

 

100

 

 

$

79

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

(328,781

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(328,781

)

Translation loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(52,008

)

 

 

52,008

 

Net loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(108,260

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(108,260

)

BALANCES , June 30, 2016

 

 

100

 

 

 

77

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(437,041

)

 

 

(52,008

)

 

 

(488,972

)

Translation loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,539

)

 

 

(2,539

)

Net loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(164,014

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(164,014

)

BALANCES , June 30, 2017

 

 

100

 

 

$

77

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

(600,421

)

 

$

(54,547

)

 

$

(654,891

)



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.














F-13



 


Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED June 30, 2017 and 2016


 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(166,553

)

 

$

(160,268

)

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

 

41,888

 

 

 

40,675

 

Translation loss

 

 

2,539

 

 

 

52,008

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales tax receivable

 

 

1,707

 

 

 

850

 

Accounts payable

 

 

239

 

 

 

(37,548

)

Prepaid expenses

 

 

2,304

 

 

 

(368

)

Security deposit

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,019

 

CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

(117,877

)

 

 

(103,632

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property and equipment

 

 

(4,866

)

 

 

-

 

CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

(4,866

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in loan payable to shareholders

 

 

99,968

 

 

 

181,473

 

CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

99,968

 

 

 

181,473

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of translation changes on cash

 

 

(2,580

)

 

 

(51,297

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(25,355

)

 

 

26,544

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of year

 

 

32,268

 

 

 

5,724

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of year

 

$

6,913

 

 

$

32,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




F-14



 


Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S) Inc.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2017 and 2016


Note 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS


Emerald is a recently formed Canada based company. Emerald’s operations are based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Emerald has applied and submitted an application to Health Canada to secure a commercial cultivation license identified as a license for Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulation: “ACMPR.” It has generated no revenues to date.


After securing the license, Emerald will be required to apply for a sales license. In applying for a sales license for cannabis, Emerald will be required to submit its first cannabis crop for inspection. The inspection will examine the cannabis for contaminants and environmental control. If the license is granted, Emerald be able to sell cannabis to licensed distributors throughout Canada.


Note 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Basis of presentation


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s year-end is June 30.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Cash and Cash Equivalents


The Company's policy is to present bank balances under cash and cash equivalents, including bank overdrafts when balances fluctuate frequently from being positive to overdrawn and term deposits with a maturity period of three months or less from the date of acquisition. Term deposits that the Company cannot use for current transactions because they are pledged as security are excluded from cash and cash equivalents.


Property and Equipment


Property and equipment is stated at cost or contributed value. The value of the equipment contributed was assessed by an independent third-party at liquidation value. Major additions and improvements are capitalized. Depreciation of furniture, vehicles and equipment is calculated using the diminishing balance method at a rate of 20% per year), and leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term (which is 5 years). The cost and related accumulated depreciation of equipment retired or sold are removed from the accounts and any differences between the undepreciated amount and the proceeds from the sale are recorded as a gain or loss on sale of equipment.


Foreign Currency Translation

 

The functional currency of the Company is the Canadian Dollar (“CAD”). For financial statement purposes, the reporting currency is the United States Dollar (“USD”).


For financial reporting purposes, the financial statements are translated into the Company’s reporting currency, USD. Asset, liability and equity accounts are translated using the closing exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date and income and expense accounts are translated using the average exchange rate prevailing during the reporting period.



F-15



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S) Inc.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2017 and 2016

 


Adjustments resulting from the translation, if any, are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholder’s equity (deficit).


The conversion from CAD to USD was performed using the historical exchange rate of $1.00 CAD equal to $0.772 USD as of 6/30/2016, $0.771 USD as of 6/30/2017 and $0.795 USD as of 12/31/2017.


Impairment of Long-Lived Assets


Our company reviews its property and equipment and any identifiable intangibles for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, in accordance with ASC Topic 360, “ Property, Plant and Equipment ” (“ASC 360”). The test for impairment is required to be performed by management at least annually. An asset or asset group is considered impaired if its carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flow the asset or asset group is expected to generate. If an asset or asset group is considered impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds its fair value. If estimated fair value is less than the book value, the asset is written down to the estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recognized.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments


Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents and amounts due to shareholders. The carrying amount of these financial instruments approximates fair value due either to length of maturity or interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates unless otherwise disclosed in these financial statements.


The Company's financial instruments, as defined by ASC subtopic 825-10,  ”Financial Instrument”  (“ASC 825-10), include cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, convertible note payable and amounts due to shareholders. All instruments are accounted for on a historical cost basis, which, due to the short maturity of these financial instruments, approximates fair value at June 30, 2017.


FASB ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:


Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;


Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and


Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which requires the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions


Income Taxes


The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “ Income Taxes ,” which requires that the Company recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax benefit (expense) results from the change in net deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all deferred tax assets will not be realized.


The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC 740-10-05  ”Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes .” The ASC clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements. The ASC prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The ASC provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.



F-16



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S) Inc.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2017 and 2016

 


Sales Tax Receivable


The company is charged approximately 15% sales taxes on all taxable purchases. The rates are a blend of Federal (Canada) and Provincial (Quebec). The company is reimbursed for all sales taxes paid to suppliers. The company does not charge sales taxes on supplies as it has no revenues.


Net Loss Per Share, Basic and Diluted


The basic loss per share for the year was $(1,640) and 2016 was: $(1,082). Basic income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing our net loss applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing our net income available to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. There are no such common share equivalents outstanding as of June 30, 2017.


Related Party Transactions


The Company follows the guidance in ASC 850. The Company discloses related transactions and certain common control relationships. Transactions between related parties are related party transactions even though they may not be given accounting recognition.


Subsequent Event


The Company follows the guidance in SFAS 165 (ASC 855-10-50) for the disclosure of subsequent events. The Company evaluates subsequent events from the date of the balance sheet through the date when the financial statements are issued. Pursuant to ASU 2010-09 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Company as an SEC filer considers its financial statements issued when they are widely distributed to users, such as through filing them with the SEC on the EDGAR system.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


The Company has reviewed all other FASB issued ASU accounting pronouncements and interpretations thereof that have effective dates during the period reported and in future periods. The Company has carefully considered the new pronouncements that alter the previous GAAP and do not believe that any new or modified principles will have a material impact on the Company’s reported financial position or operations in the near term.


Note 3 – GOING CONCERN


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has no revenues. The Company currently has losses and has not completed its efforts to establish a stabilized source of revenue sufficient to cover operating costs over an extended period of time. Therefore, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management anticipates that the Company will be dependent, for the near future, on additional investment capital to fund operating expenses The Company intends to position itself so that it will be able to raise additional funds through the capital markets. In light of management’s efforts, there are no assurances that the Company will be successful in this or any of its endeavors or become financially viable and continue as a going concern.




F-17



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S) Inc.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2017 and 2016

 


Note 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT


Classification

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Furniture

 

$

9,601

 

 

$

4,735

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

204,277

 

 

 

204,277

 

Total cost of property and equipment

 

 

213,878

 

 

 

209,012

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(164,750

)

 

 

(122,750

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

49,128

 

 

$

86,262

 


Note 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


In 2013, Paolo Gervasi (President) and Calogero Caruso loaned the Company $16,872 and $16,872, respectively as non-interest-bearing loans. As of June 30, 2017, the Company owed its President Paolo Gervasi and Vice-President Calogero Caruso $357,970 and $357,970 respectively.


Note 6 – LEASE AGREEMENTS


On October 21, 2012, the Company entered into a rental agreement for an office and grow space of 8,387 square feet. The Company renewed the rental agreement on December 1, 2015 with a base gross rent of $4.63 per square foot and security deposit of $6,667. The Company will owe monthly rental payments of approximately $38,832 until the rental agreement terminates on November 30, 2018.


Note 7 – INCOME TAXES


The Company uses the income taxes payable method of accounting for income taxes and is subject to Canadian income tax rules and regulation. Under this method, the Company reports as an expense or as income of the period only the cost or benefit of current income taxes determined in accordance with the rules established by taxation authorities.


At June 30, 2017, the company had net operating carry forward losses totaling $650,294 for income tax purposes, the utilization of which is severely limited due to a change in control.


Description

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax provision at Canadian Corporate tax rate of 15%

 

$

(24,983

)

 

$

(24,040

)

Valuation allowance

 

 

24,983

 

 

 

24,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 


The expiration dates for using these losses to reduce income taxes are as follows:


2033

 

$

28,502

 

2034

 

 

138,426

 

2035

 

 

156,545

 

2036

 

 

160,268

 

2037

 

 

166,553

 

 

 

$

650,294

 


The Company has not recognized the tax benefits of these losses in these financial statements due to their limited ability to realize the benefits.




F-18



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S) Inc.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2017 and 2016

 


Note 8 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


On February 27, 2018, a purchase agreement was executed between Emerald Plants Health Source Inc. and EPHS Holdings, Inc. for all the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Emerald Plants Health Source and the forgiveness of all shareholder loans in exchange for 20,000,000 shares of EPHS Holdings, Inc. common stock.







F-19



 


Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Balance Sheets


 

 

December 31,
2017

 

 

June 30,
2017

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

4,195

 

 

$

6,913

 

Sales tax receivable

 

 

4,066

 

 

 

4,299

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total current assets

 

 

8,261

 

 

 

11,212

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

28,917

 

 

 

49,128

 

Security Deposit

 

 

6,866

 

 

 

6,658

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total assets

 

$

44,044

 

 

$

66,998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

6,114

 

 

$

5,949

 

Loan payable – shareholders

 

 

794,317

 

 

 

715,940

 

Total liabilities

 

 

800,431

 

 

 

721,889

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Common stock, $0.77 par value, 100 shares issued, authorized and outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and 2016

 

 

80

 

 

 

77

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(675,815

)

 

 

(600,344

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(80,652

)

 

 

(54,547

)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

(756,387

)

 

 

(654,891

)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

$

44,044

 

 

$

66,998

 



See accompanying notes



F-20



 


Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Statement of Operations


 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,
2017

 

 

June 30,
2017

 

 

June 30,
2016

 

Total revenue

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Cost of revenue

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Gross profit

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

(81,111

)

 

 

(166,553

)

 

 

(160,268

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

(81,111

)

 

 

(166,553

)

 

 

(160,268

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation gain

 

 

28,554

 

 

 

2,539

 

 

 

52,008

 

Net Comprehensive loss

 

$

(52,557

)

 

$

(164,014

)

 

$

(108,260

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares - basic and diluted

 

 

100

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

100

 

Loss per share - basic and diluted

 

$

(526

)

 

$

(1,640

)

 

$

(1,082

)



See accompanying notes





F-21



 


Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Statement of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2017


 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,
2017

 

 

June 30,
2017

 

 

June 30,
2016

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(81,111

)

 

$

(166,553

)

 

$

(160,268

)

Amortization of property and equipment

 

 

21,740

 

 

 

41,888

 

 

 

40,675

 

Translation loss

 

 

28,554

 

 

 

2,539

 

 

 

52,008

 

Net change in non-working capital items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales tax receivable

 

 

367

 

 

 

1,707

 

 

 

850

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(21

)

 

 

239

 

 

 

(37,548

)

Prepaid expenses

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,304

 

 

 

(368

 

Security deposit

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,019

 

CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

(59,024

)

 

 

(117,877

)

 

 

(103,632

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property and equipment

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,866

)

 

 

-

 

CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,866

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in loan payable to shareholders

 

 

56,091

 

 

 

99,968

 

 

 

181,473

 

CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

56,091

 

 

 

99,968

 

 

 

181,473

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of translation changes on cash

 

 

28,553

 

 

 

(2,580

)

 

 

(51,297

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(2,933

)

 

 

(25,355

)

 

 

26,544

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of year

 

 

7,128

 

 

 

32,268

 

 

 

5,724

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of year

 

$

4,195

 

 

$

6,913

 

 

$

32,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 



See accompanying notes




F-22



 


Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2017

(unaudited)


Note 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS


Emerald is a recently formed Canadian based company. Emerald’s operations are based in Montreal, Quebec Canada. Emerald has applied and submitted an application to Health Canada to secure a commercial cultivation license identified as a license for Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulation: “ACMPR”, It has generated no revenues to date.


After securing the license, Emerald will be required to apply for a sales license. In applying for a sales license for cannabis, Emerald will be required to submit its first cannabis crop for inspection. The inspection will examine the cannabis for contaminants and environmental control. If the license is granted, Emerald be able to sell cannabis to licensed distributors throughout Canada.


Note 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Basis of presentation


The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s year-end is June 30.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Cash and Cash Equivalents


The Company's policy is to present bank balances under cash and cash equivalents, including bank overdrafts when balances fluctuate frequently from being positive to overdrawn and term deposits with a maturity period of three months or less from the date of acquisition. Term deposits that the Company cannot use for current transactions because they are pledged as security are excluded from cash and cash equivalents.


Property and Equipment


Property and equipment is stated at cost or contributed value. The value of the equipment contributed was assessed by an independent third-party at liquidation value. Major additions and improvements are capitalized. Depreciation of furniture, vehicles and equipment is calculated using the diminishing balance method at a rate of 20% per year), and leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term (which is 5 years). The cost and related accumulated depreciation of equipment retired or sold are removed from the accounts and any differences between the undepreciated amount and the proceeds from the sale are recorded as a gain or loss on sale of equipment.


Foreign Currency Translation

 

The functional currency of the Company is the Canadian Dollar (“CAD”). For financial statement purposes, the reporting currency is the United States Dollar (“USD”).


For financial reporting purposes, the financial statements are translated into the Company’s reporting currency, USD. Asset, liability and equity accounts are translated using the closing exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date and income and expense accounts are translated using the average exchange rate prevailing during the reporting period.




F-23



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2017

(unaudited)

 


Adjustments resulting from the translation, if any, are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholder’s equity (deficit).


The conversion from CAD to USD was performed using the historical exchange rate of $1.00 CAD equal to $0.772 USD as of 6/30/2016 and $0.795 USD as of 12/31/2017.


Impairment of Long-Lived Assets


Our company reviews its property and equipment and any identifiable intangibles for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, in accordance with ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment” (“ASC 360”). The test for impairment is required to be performed by management at least annually. An asset or asset group is considered impaired if its carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flow the asset or asset group is expected to generate. If an asset or asset group is considered impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds its fair value. If estimated fair value is less than the book value, the asset is written down to the estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recognized.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments


Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents and amounts due to shareholders. The carrying amount of these financial instruments approximates fair value due either to length of maturity or interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates unless otherwise disclosed in these financial statements.


The Company's financial instruments, as defined by ASC subtopic 825-10, “Financial Instrument” (“ASC 825-10), include cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, convertible note payable and amounts due to shareholders. All instruments are accounted for on a historical cost basis, which, due to the short maturity of these financial instruments, approximates fair value at December 31, 2017


FASB ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:


Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;


Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and


Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which requires the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions


Income Taxes


The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, "Income Taxes," which requires that the Company recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax benefit (expense) results from the change in net deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all deferred tax assets will not be realized.


The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC 740-10-05 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” The ASC clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements. The ASC prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The ASC provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.




F-24



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2017

(unaudited)

 


Sales Tax Receivable


The company is charged approximately 15% sales taxes on all taxable purchases. The rates are a blend of Federal (Canada) and Provincial (Quebec). The company is reimbursed for all sales taxes paid to suppliers. The company does not charge sales taxes on supplies as it has no revenues.


Net Loss Per Share, Basic and Diluted


The basic loss per share for the six months ended December 31, 2017 was $(526).  Basic income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing our net loss applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing our net income available to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. There are no such common share equivalents outstanding as of June 30, 2017.


Related Party Transactions


The Company follows the guidance in ASC 850. The Company discloses related transactions and certain common control relationships. Transactions between related parties are related party transactions even though they may not be given accounting recognition.


Subsequent Event


The Company follows the guidance in SFAS 165 (ASC 855-10-50) for the disclosure of subsequent events. The Company evaluates subsequent events from the date of the balance sheet through the date when the financial statements are issued. Pursuant to ASU 2010-09 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Company as an SEC filer considers its financial statements issued when they are widely distributed to users, such as through filing them with the SEC on the EDGAR system.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


The Company has reviewed all other FASB issued ASU accounting pronouncements and interpretations thereof that have effective dates during the period reported and in future periods. The Company has carefully considered the new pronouncements that alter the previous GAAP and do not believe that any new or modified principles will have a material impact on the Company’s reported financial position or operations in the near term.


Note 3 – GOING CONCERN


The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has no revenues. The Company currently has losses and has not completed its efforts to establish a stabilized source of revenue sufficient to cover operating costs over an extended period of time. Therefore, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management anticipates that the Company will be dependent, for the near future, on additional investment capital to fund operating expenses The Company intends to position itself so that it will be able to raise additional funds through the capital markets. In light of management’s efforts, there are no assurances that the Company will be successful in this or any of its endeavors or become financially viable and continue as a going concern.




F-25



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2017

(unaudited)

 


Note 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT


Classification

 

December 31, 2017

 

June 30,

2017

 

Furniture

 

$

9,899

 

$

9,601

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

210,636

 

 

204,277

 

Total cost of property and equipment

 

 

220,535

 

 

213,878

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(191,618)

 

 

(164,750

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

28,917

 

$

49,128

 


Note 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


In 2013, Paolo Gervasi (President) and Calogero Caruso loaned the Company $16,872 and $16,872, respectively as non-interest-bearing loans. As of December 31, 2017, the Company owed its President Paolo Gervasi and Vice-President Calogero Caruso $397,159 and $397,158 respectively.


Note 6 – LEASE AGREEMENTS


On October 21, 2012, the Company entered into a rental agreement for an office and grow space of 8,387 square feet. The Company renewed the rental agreement on December 1, 2015 with a base gross rent of 4.63 per square foot and security deposit of $6,667. The Company will owe monthly rental payments of approximately $38,832 until the rental agreement terminates on November 30, 2018.


Note 7 – INCOME TAXES


The Company uses the income taxes payable method of accounting for income taxes and is subject to Canadian income tax rules and regulation. Under this method, the Company reports as an expense or as income of the period only the cost or benefit of current income taxes determined in accordance with the rules established by taxation authorities.


At June 30, 2017, the company had net operating carry forward losses totaling $650,294 for income tax purposes, the utilization of which is severely limited due to a change in control.


Description

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax provision at Canadian Corporate tax rate of 15%

 

$

(24,983

)

 

$

(24,040

)

Valuation allowance

 

 

24,983

 

 

 

24,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 


The expiration dates for using these losses to reduce income taxes are as follows:


2033

 

$

28,502

 

2034

 

 

138,426

 

2035

 

 

156,545

 

2036

 

 

160,268

 

2037

 

 

166,553

 

 

 

$

650,294

 


The Company has not recognized the tax benefits of these losses in these unaudited condensed financial statements due to their limited ability to realize the benefits.




F-26



Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2017

(unaudited)

 


Note 8 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


On February 27, 2018, a purchase agreement was executed between Emerald Plants Health Source Inc. and EPHS Holdings, Inc. for all the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Emerald Plants Health Source and the forgiveness of all shareholder loans in exchange for 20,000,000 shares of EPHS Holdings, Inc. common stock.








F-27



 


EPHS Holdings, Inc.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

December 31, 2017


The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information are based on the historical financial statements of EPHS Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and Emerald Plants Health Source (E.P.H.S.) Inc. (“Emerald”) after giving effect to the Company’s acquisition of Emerald on February 27, 2018 and the assumptions, reclassifications and adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.


The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 is presented as if the acquisition and reverse merger of Emerald had occurred on December 31, 2017.


The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2017, and year ended December 31, 2017, are presented as if the acquisition of Emerald had occurred on December 31, 2017 and were carried forward through each of the aforementioned periods presented.


The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is not intended to represent or be indicative of the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position that the Company would have reported had the Emerald acquisition been completed as of the dates presented and should not be taken as a representation of the Company’s future consolidated results of operations or financial position. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect any operating efficiencies and/or cost savings that the Company may achieve with respect to the combined companies.


The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes of the Company included for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and the financial statements and accompanying notes of Emerald included for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.







F-28



 


PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)


 

 

EPHS Holdings, Inc.

 

 

Emerald Plants Health Source, Inc.

 

 

Pro Forma Adjustments

 

 

 

Pro Forma Combined

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

-

 

 

$

4,195

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

$

4,195

 

Sales tax receivable

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,066

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

4,066

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

-

 

Total current assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

8,261

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

8,261

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

-

 

 

 

28,917

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

28,917

 

Security Deposit

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,866

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

6,866

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

44,044

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

$

44,044

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

6,598

 

 

$

6,114

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

$

12,712

 

Due to Related Party – Note Payable

 

 

-

 

 

 

794,317

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

794,317

 

Total liabilities

 

 

6,598

 

 

 

800,431

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

807,029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

122,601

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

(20,080

)

(A)

 

 

102,601

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

3,882,385

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

20,080

 

(B)

 

 

(3,902,465

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(4,011,584

)

 

 

(675,815

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

(4,687,399

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

(80,652

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

(80,652

)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

(6,598

)

 

 

(756,387

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

(762,985

)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

$

-

 

 

$

44,044

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

$

44,044

 


 



 



F-29



 


PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)


 

 

EPHS Holdings, Inc.

 

 

Emerald Plants Health Source, Inc.

 

 

Pro Forma Adjustments

 

 

Pro Forma Combined

 

Total revenue

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Cost of revenue

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Gross profit

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

(2,960,437

)

 

 

(162,222

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,122,659

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

(2,960,437

)

 

 

(162,222

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,122,659

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation gain

 

 

-

 

 

 

28,554

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

28,554

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

$

(2,960,437

)

 

$

(133,668

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(3,094,105

)




F-30



 


PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS


The following pro forma adjustments are included in the Company’s unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements:


 

(A)

To record to following adjustments to common stock


To eliminate Emerald’s historical common stock

 

 

(80

)

To record the 20,000,000 shares issued at par value for acquisition of Emerald

 

 

(20,000

)


 

(B)

To record the following adjustments to additional paid in capital


To eliminate Emerald’s historical common stock

 

 

(80

)

To record the 20,000,000 shares issued at par value for acquisition of Emerald

 

 

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F-31


 


EXHIBIT 10.4


LEASE AGREEMENT



Date: October 31st, 2012



BETWEEN:  

OLYMBEC DEVELOPMENT INC., having its head office at 333, Decarie Blvd, 5 th Floor, St-Laurent, Quebec H4N 3M9, acting and represented by Derek Stern, duly authorized for the purposes of these presents,


Q.S.T.: 1217296397 TQ000I

G.S.T.: 833426604 RT000l


(hereinafter referred to as the "Lessor")


PARTY OF THE FIRST PART


AND:  

EMERALD PLANTS HEALTH SOURCE (E.P.H.S.) INC., having a place of business at 69, Gravel Street, City of Repentigny, Quebec J5Y 1M7, acting and represented by ____________, duly authorized for the purposes of these presents,


(hereinafter referred to as the "Lessee")


MATRICULE: 1168518729


PARTY OF THE SECOND PART


THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:



1.

LEASED PREMISES


The Lessor hereby leases unto the Lessee and the Lessee accepts the space, outlined on Schedule "A" attached hereto, having a rentable area of approximately EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN (8,387) SQUARE FEET (which includes service areas). The space forms part of the building owned by the Lessor and known as 5490 5502 Notre-Dame Street East, in the City of Montreal, Province of Quebec HIN 2C4 (the "Building") which space bears civic number 5490, Notre-Dame Street East (the "Premises") and represents 13.34% of the total rentable area of the Building as of the date of signature of this Lease. If the Building's rentable area increases or decreases, an appropriate adjustment shall be made to the Lessee's Proportionate Share.


The Lessor shall not be responsible as with regards1oltlie accuracy of the information pertaining to the Lessee's civic address of the Premises, as displayed in the above paragraph. The Lessee must verify such information, at its own costs.


2.

Term of Lease, Occupancy of Premises, Keys to the Premises


2.1 

Term of Lease


The term of the Lease shall be for a period of THREE (3) years (the "Term") commencing on the 1 st  day of December, 2012 (the "Commencement Date") and terminating on the 30 th day of November, 2015 (the "Expiry Date"), unless the Lease is sooner terminated under the provisions hereof. If, for any reason, Lessor is unable to deliver the Premises to Lessee on or



 





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prior to the Commencement Date, Lessee's sole right and remedy shall be to delay the commencement of the Term by the number of days the delivery of possession is delayed.


2.2.

Occupancy of Premises


The Lessee shall be allowed to occupy the Premises as at November 15th, 2012 (the "Date of Occupancy"). During the period commencing· November 15th, 2012 and terminating November 30th, 2012, Lessee will be exempted from its Base Gross Rent payment, but it shall be responsible for any and all other terms and conditions contained in the Lease.


2.3 

Keys to the Premises


The keys to the Premises shall be remitted to the Lessee on the Commencement Date or on the Occupancy Date, provided that the following obligations are respected by the Lessee: (a) signature of the Lease; and (b) receipt by the Lessor of the deposit and/or of the security deposit as described in Article(s) 41.2 and 41.3 of the present Lease, and (c) receipt of the specimen cheque required by Article 30 herein, and (d) any payment of any work, materials or services owed by Lessee to Lessor.


3.

INTENTION OF THE LEASE


The present Lease is a gross lease. The Lessor shall, therefore, be responsible for municipal taxes, school taxes, surtax and/or business tax, and other taxes as they relate to the Property, save and except for taxes that are payable by the Lessee in virtue of the Lease. In addition, the Lessor shall be responsible for operating expenses, including snow removal, Property insurance, (but not Lessee improvements, fixtures and moveable effects), Property maintenance and repairs (save and except for the maintenance and the repairs that are the responsibility of the Lessee in accordance with the Lease and Article 7 - Maintenance and Repairs - of the Lease), and administration fees equal to fifteen percent (15%) of truces and operating expenses. The Lessee must pay the rent stipulated in Article 3.I of these presents as well as all other sums and expenses under the provisions of the Lease.


3.1

BASE GROSS RENT


The Lessee covenants and agrees to pay to the Lessor in lawful money of Canada without deduction, abatement or set-off, the following monthly base gross rent (the "Base Gross Rent"):


(i)

For the period commencing December 1st, 2012 and terminating November 30th, 2015, a monthly Base Gross Rent being calculated on the annual basis of Five Dollars ($5.00) per square foot, plus G.S.T. and Q.S.T.;


The monthly Base Gross Rent shall be payable consecutively and in advance on the First (1st ) day of each month. The rent as herein provided shall be paid to the Lessor and/or its nominee at the office of the Lessor, that is, at 333 Decarie Blvd, 5 th Floor, St-Laurent, Quebec H4N 3M9, or at such other place in Canada as shall be designated by the Lessor in writing to the Lessee.


3.1.1

FREE BASE GROSS RENT PERIOD


Notwithstanding the above, the Lessor agrees to grant the Lessee Three (3) months free of Base Gross Rent (the "Free Base Gross Rent Period"). The Free Base Gross Rent Period shall be for the period commencing December 1st 2012 and terminating February 28 th,  2013.


Subject expressly to the above paragraph, the Lessee shall be, during the Free Base Gross Rent Period, exempted of its Base Gross Rent payment but it shall be responsible for any and all other terms and conditions contained in the Lease, including but not limited to, the payment of its utilities for its Premises. Upon any Default by Lessee, the Free Rent Period shall be retroactively forfeited and Lessee shall immediately pay Lessor Rent plus Interest for such Period in accordance with this Lease.




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No tacit renewal   - Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1879 of the Civil Code of Quebec, the Lessee shall have no right to occupy the Premises beyond the expiry of the Term. Should the Lessee continue to occupy the Premises after the expiry of the Term, without a written agreement, then in such event the Lessor shall, at its option and total discretion, either: (a) obtain vacant possession of the Premises at Lessee's expense, (b) automatically renew the Lease for a term of one (1) year, and this, at the same terms and conditions as contained in the Lease, including the same Base Gross Rent which is payable during the last year of the Term, the whole, without further formality or execution of documentation being required; or (c) allow the Lessee to remain in the Premises as a tenant on a month to month basis at the same terms and conditions as contained in the Lease, and the Base Gross Rent shall be the same Base Gross Rent which is payable during the last year of the Term, plus fifty percent (50%) thereof, without prejudice to any of the Lessor's other rights and recourses.


Relocation of Premises   - The Lessor may, at anytime during the Term, relocate the Lessee to any other premises.


3.2

ADDITIONAL RENT


Escalation Clause - Real Estate Taxes ("Taxes") and Operating Expenses


The Lessee's Proportionate Share of real estate taxes (Taxes) and Operating Expenses is included in the Base Gross Rent. The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor its Proportionate Share of all increases in Taxes and Operating Expenses occurring in whole or in part during the Term.


A.

Real Estate Taxes (Taxes)


"Real Estate Taxes" or "Taxes" (hereinafter the "Taxes") shall mean, without restriction, all taxes, special or general, tax on capital, large corporation tax, property taxes, municipal taxes, school taxes, surtax and or/business tax, ecclesiastical taxes, urban community taxes, rates, including local improvement rates, all new taxes, duties and assessments that may be levied, charged, or assessed against the Building and/or the equipment and facilities therein, and/or the Land upon which the Building is erected, and/or any property in or on the Building owned or brought thereon or therein by the Lessor, by the Lessee and/or its assignees or sublessees, whether these taxes, rates1 duties and assessments are charged by a municipal, parliamentary or school authority or by another body of competent jurisdiction.


In addition to the Base Gross Rent that is payable by the Lessee during the Term, the Lessee must pay to the Lessor, as additional rent, an amount equal to its Proportionate Share of all increases in Taxes occurring in whole or in part during the Tenn. Such an amount must be paid within thirty (30) days following the Lessor's written demand. Such a demand must be accompanied by a statement showing the calculations of all increases (in whole or in part) relating to Taxes. Lessor shall be entitled to estimate such increases in advance and bill Lessee the budgeted increase monthly, in advance. The Base Year for all increases relating to Taxes shall be the year ending 2012.


If in virtue of a law, regulation or otherwise, the system of real estate taxation shall be changed in such a way that a new type of tax, rate, duty of assessment is imposed on the Lessor and/or on the Property and/or on the revenues derived therefrom, the Lessor shall have the right to incorporate such change into the definition of "Taxes".


For the purposes of the present article:


(i)

"Operating Expenses" shall mean any and all costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever that are incurred by the Lessor for the operation, the maintenance, the cleaning, the repair, the replacement, and the administration of the Property:


Operating Expenses include, without limitation, those that are listed below:


(a)

the cost of insurance for the Property; (b) the cost of repairs, replacements, and improvements to the Building, including all systems, equipment and facilities




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serving the Property; (c) the cost of maintenance, repairs, replacements, and improvements to the common areas of the Property, including, without limitation, the parking areas, roadways, roof and sidewalks; (d) the cost of maintenance, repairs, and improvements to the common areas of the Property, including, without limitation, snow removal, gardening, landscaping, as well as costs and maintenance for the grounds; (e) depreciation of equipment, general overhead and fees, including administrative fees, service fees as well as legal and auditing fees with regard to the administration and the operation of the Property; (f) an administrative fee equal to fifteen percent (15%) of Taxes and Operating Expenses; and (g) all expenses incurred by the Lessor in obtaining or attempting to obtain a reduction of Taxes, including professional evaluation and legal services.


Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Operating Expenses exclude the maintenance, the repairs, and the replacements that are the responsibility of the Lessee in accordance with the Lease and Article 7 - Maintenance and Repairs - of the Lease.


In addition to the Base Gross Rent that is payable by the Lessee during the Term, the Lessee must pay to the Lessor, as additional rent, an amount equal to its Proportionate Share of all increases in Operating Expenses occurring in whole or in part during the Tem1. Such an amount must be paid within thirty (30) days following the Lessor's written demand. Lessor shall be entitled to estimate such increases in advance and bill Lessee the budgeted increase monthly, in advance. Such a demand must be accompanied by a statement showing the calculations of all increases (in whole or in part) rc ps.to Operating Expenses. The Base Year for all increases relating to Operating Expenses shall be the year ending 2012.


"Property" includes the Building and any part thereof as well as the Land upon which the Building is erected.


"Proportionate Share" means: a fraction, the numerator of which is the rentable area of the Premises and the denominator of which is the rentable area of the Building.


3.3

TAXES PAYABLE BY THE LESSEE


3.3.l

Lessee's Sales Tax ("G.S.T. and "O.S.T.")


Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in the Lease, the Lessee must pay to the Lessor an amount equal to all taxes imposed on the rental and on all other sums payable by the Lessee to the Lessor in virtue of the Lease, such taxes being known as taxes on goods and services, sales tax ("G.S.T." and "Q.S.T."), or value added taxes.


3.3.2

Other Taxes


The Lessee must pay, when due, water tax, service taxes and other impositions that may affect the Premises or the business conducted therein, and all other taxes, impositions, fees, and rates that are imposed by any government and that are payable by the Lessee or that may be payable by the Lessee as tenant and occupant, as well as all taxes that may be imposed on the improvements, the equipment, and the installations in the Premises, as determined by the Lessor.


If in virtue of a law, a regulation or otherwise, the system of real estate taxation shall be changed in such a way that a new type of tax, imposition, fee or rate affecting the Premises or the business conducted therein is imposed by any government and is payable by the Lessee as tenant and occupant, the Lessee must then pay this new type of tax, imposition, fee or rate.


3.4

CONTESTATION OF TAXES


The Lessor shall have no obligation to contest, litigate, or object the levying or imposition of any Taxes. The Lessor may, at its sole discretion, without notice to, consent, or approval of the Lessee, compromise, accept, consent to, waive or decide otherwise in all matters concerning the Taxes. The present Article may at no time be construed so as to reduce the monthly rental to an amount lower than the amount stipulated in these presents.





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4.

USE OF PREMISES


The Premises shall be used for a Research laboratory, and for no other purpose whatsoever. The Lessee shall from the Commencement Date and until the termination of the Lease, be open for business with adequate staff and equipment and shall continuously, actively and diligently operate and conduct business on the whole of the Premises in an up-to-date and reputable manner. The Lessee will conduct its business in the Premises in good faith during normal business hours.


5.

PERMITS, LICENSES


The Lessee shall, at its costs, obtain all necessary permits and licenses required for the occupancy and carrying on of its business, the Lessor making no warranties whatsoever regarding permits and licenses, which may be required by the Lessee. Should the Lessee fail to obtain any required permit and/or license, it shall remain bound to respect all of its obligations under the Lease.


6.

UTILITIES


6.1

The Lessee shall be responsible for the cost of electricity and/or gas consumed in the Premises (electricity and/or gas shall include lighting, ventilation, heating, and air conditioning used in the Premises). The Lessee shall also be responsible for the cost of all other public utilities, including water and telephone, as well as all other expenses of any nature whatsoever with respect to the Lessee's operations or activities conducted in the Premises.


In the event that the Premises shall be metered separately, the Lessee shall pay the said cost of electricity and/or gas directly to Hydro Quebec and/or Gaz Metropolitain or any succeeding company. In the event that the Premises are not metered separately, the Lessee shall pay for its share of the said cost of electricity and/or gas, as established by the Lessor, acting reasonably.


Lessee acknowledges and agrees that Lessor will, following notice to Lessee, terminate the provision of utilities to the Premises on, or any time after the date Lessee is required to assume liability therefore in accordance with the above noted paragraphs.


6.2

Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning   - The Lessee must at all times heat, ventilate, and air condition the Premises at a reasonable temperature; failing which, the Lessee must then repair any and all damages to all objects caused by water or ice; in which event, the Lessee shall be responsible for the total cost of the repair of any and all Damage, including incidental losses occurring to tenants of the same Building who suffered as a result thereof. The cost of the repairs shall include, without limitation, the removal of all debris found in the Premises as a result of the Damage or the repair of the Damage, as well as the restoring of the Premises in the same condition as they were prior to the Damage.


''Damage" shall include, without limitation: (a) all damage to all objects caused by water leaking into the Premises; (b) all damages to all objects caused by water, ice; frozen or burst pipes, hoses, connections or equipment (c) all damages caused to pipes and toilets (bathrooms); (d) all damages caused to walls, floors, ceilings and roofs; (e) all damages caused to the sprinklers; (f) all damages caused to the radiators, and (g) all material losses sustained by other tenants of the Building including loss of business.


6.3

In the event of any Damage as described in Article 6.2 of the Lease, the Lessee must keep the Lessor exempt from all responsibility and indemnity resulting from all claims for losses or damages caused by anything done or omitted by the Lessee, its agents, representatives or employees.






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7.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS


Notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 1854 and 1864 of the Quebec Civil Code, the Lessee, at its own expense, shall operate, maintain and keep the Premises including all facilities, equipment and services, both inside and outside, available to the Lessee in the same good order and condition both inside and outside, as they would be kept by a careful owner and shall promptly make, at its costs, all needed repairs and replacements to the Premises which a careful owner would make, including without limitations, hot water tank, and broken glass (regardless of how it was broken), the lights and ballasts, the water, gas, drain and sewer connections, pipes and mains, electrical wiring, water closets, sinks and accessories thereof, the heating system, the ventilation system, the air-conditioning system, if any, and all equipment belonging to or connected with the Premises or used in its operation. Lessee shall also be responsible to remove snow or ice from its emergency exits. In addition, the Lessee shall, at its costs, obtain and maintain a contract for extermination services (such as rat prevention and pest control) for the Premises. The Lessee must forward to the Lessor a copy of any contracts obtained by the Lessee, at its costs. Such contracts include, without limitations, maintenance contracts for the heating system, the ventilation system, and the air-conditioning system, and contracts for extermination services.


Notwithstanding anything contained in the above paragraph, it is expressly agreed and the Lessee covenants that it must, throughout the Term and/or any renewal or extension thereof, as the case may be, be responsible for the maintenance and repairs to the H.V.A.C. system and shall enter in to a maintenance contract with an accredited company and the Lessee must remit a copy of said contract to the Lessor.·


Lessee shall also be responsible at its cost, to provide a formal fire prevention plan or other plan to any municipal authority or fire department requesting same as a result of Lessee's occupation. Lessee will be solely responsible, to the complete exoneration of the Lessor to maintain all emergency exits, including lighting and equipment to ensure the safe and speedy evacuation of all personnel within the space.


Furthermore, the Lessee shall pay its Proportionate Share of the cost of maintenance, repairs, replacements, and improvements to the Property and to the common areas of the Property. These costs are included in the Operating Expenses (as described in Article 3.5 of these presents).


In addition to the foregoing, Lessee shall be liable for any damage caused to the Building (whether in the vicinity of the Premises or not), if such damage was caused by Lessee, Lessee's employees, agents, suppliers, transport companies making delivery to Lessee, co-contractors, or anyone else for whom in law Lessee is responsible.


8.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING


The Lessee may not assign the Lease or sublet the Premises or any part thereof, without the prior written consent of the Lessor, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld.


Should the Lessee wish to assign the Lease or sublet the Premises or any part thereof, the Lessee must advise the Lessor in writing of its intention, and Lessor, upon receipt of all necessary documentation, as well as its fee of S750.00 plus applicable taxes, shall prepare the transfer document. The Lessor must then, in the thirty (30) days following the receipt of such notice, advise the Lessee in writing that it consents or does not consent to the proposed assignment or subletting; alternatively, the Lessor shall have the right to cancel the Lease in the said thirty (30) day period. If no response is received within the said delay of thirty (30) days, the Lessee may assign the Lease or sublet the Premises or any part thereof, subject to the following provisions:


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The Lessee must furnish to the Lessor, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date on which the assignment or subletting shall take place, the name of the proposed assignee or sublessee.





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All outstanding arrears of rent, adjustments or invoicing must be paid and Lessee must not otherwise be in default of the Lease, immediately prior to Lessor giving its consent to the assignment or sublease.


-

Notwithstanding any assignment or subletting, the Lessee shall remain solidarily responsible with the assignee or the sublessee for all the obligations (including the payment of all rent) under the terms of the Lease, waiving the benefit of division and discussion.


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The Lessee may, without the consent of the Lessor, assign the Lease or sublet the Premises or any part thereof to a parent, subsidiary or affiliate company, provided that the Lessee shall remain solidarily responsible with the assignee or the sublessee for all the obligations (including the payment of all rent) under the Lease, waiving the benefit of division and discussion, and provided that the Lessee shall advise the Lessor in writing of such assignment or subletting, and this, prior to the date that such assignment or subletting shall take place.


9.

ODOURS, DUST, NOISE, AND PEACEABLE ENJOYMENT


The Lessee is bound to act in such a way as not to disturb the normal enjoyment of the other tenants.


The Lessee warrants that no odours, dust, or noise shall emanate from the Premises as a result of the activities of the Lessee therein. Should such odours, dust, or noise exist, the Lessee must, at its cost, take the necessary steps in order to rectify the situation. The necessary steps may include expertise to establish corrective measures, as well as the installation of equipment. In such an event, the Lessee is bound to purchase and to install, at its cost, all equipment, and pay for all such expertise. The equipment must conform to municipal by-laws and regulations.


The Lessee is bound to commence the rectification of such a situation in the seven (7) days following the Lessor's written notice, and to complete such a rectification within a reasonable delay. During the period of rectification, Lessee must suspend its operations in the Premises, so as not to continue to disturb the normal enjoyment of the other tenants. In the event that no rectification is effected in the said delay of seven (7) days, the Lessor may, at its sole discretion, take the necessary steps in order to carry out the rectification (the rectification shall include the cost of expertise as well as the purchase and the installation of the equipment described in the present Article). The Lessee must then, upon demand from the Lessor, repay to the Lessor, as additional rent, the total cost of the rectification. Should the Lessee fail to pay such costs, or in the event Lessor has not opted to carry out Lessee's remedial work, the Lessor may, without prejudice to any of the Lessor's other rights and recourses, declare the Lease null and void, cancelled, and no longer binding the Lessee and the Lessor.


In addition thereto, the Lessee shall be liable for all damage or inconvenience caused to other tenants of the Building and shall indemnify and hold Lessor harmless in this respect.


Notwithstanding Article 1859 and 1861 of the Civil Code of Quebec, the Lessor shall not be liable towards the Lessee for damages suffered by the Lessee as a result of the fault of a third party or other tenant in the Building.


Furthermore, it is expressly agreed and understood that the Lessee shall not, under any circumstances, be pennitted to keep animals, of any kind, in the Premises.


10.

INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND IMPROVEMENTS


10.1 

Right to Enter Premises


During the Term, the Lessor and its representatives shall have the right, at all reasonable times and from time to time, to exhibit the Premises to any prospective purchaser or mortgagee.




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During the course of the six (6) months prior to the termination of the Lease, the Lessor shall have the right, at all reasonable times, to exhibit the Premises to any person interested in leasing same.


10.2

Inspection and Repairs


The Lessor and its representatives shall have the right, at all reasonable times and from time to time during the Tem1, to visit the Premises, to examine the state of the Premises, and to ascertain as to whether the Lessee is performing all of its obligations under the present Lease. The Lessee must make all the repairs that the Lessee is obliged to make in virtue of these presents.


If the Lessee fails to make any repairs within thirty (30) days following the Lessor's written request, provided that such repairs may reasonably be made within the stipulated delay, the Lessor may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, make such repairs and charge the cost of these repairs to the Lessee.


No provision in the present Lease shall be construed to obligate the Lessor to make any repairs which the Lessee is responsible in virtue of these presents, but the Lessor shall have the right at all times to enter the Premises and to make emergency repairs, the whole without prior notice to the Lessee, and to charge the cost thereof to the Lessee.


All costs chargeable to the Lessee in virtue of these presents must be paid on demand as additional rental. Any unpaid amount shall bear interest at the annual rate of twenty-four percent (24%) as at the due date of payment.


10.3

Installations by the Lessor


The Lessor shall maintain the right to install and to maintain in the Premises and in the Building all that is reasonable, useful, or necessary for the equipment, the use, or the convenience of the Building or of the other tenants. The Lessee shall have no claim against the Lessor in this respect provided that same does not unduly interfere with the Lessee's enjoyment of the Premises.


10.4

Lessor's Modifications to the Building


Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the present Lease, the Lessor shall reserve the right, at all times and from time to time, to make modifications, additions, or extensions to the Building, as the Lessor, at its sole and total discretion, shall judge appropriate, and the Lessor may, without limiting the generality of the foregoing and without restriction, add floors, and/or change or modify the location, the dimensions and the specifications of pipes, wires, vents, mains, public utilities, mechanical systems, common areas, supports, beams, stairways, elevators, ramps, windows, openings, and other services of the Building (including services that may be included in the Premises). These modifications, additions, and extensions must be carried out with reasonable diligence and should not diminish the Lessee's enjoyment of the Premises. Should the Lessee lose the use of any part of the Premises during such modifications, additions, and extensions, and has otherwise paid and performed all of its obligations on a timely basis throughout the Term, then the Lessee shall be granted a rent reduction during the period and for the area of loss of use only, the whole, provided that the Lessee shall waive any other claims that it may have against the Lessor as a result of these modifications, additions, and extensions.


10.5

Improvements and Changes by the Lessee


The Lessee may not carry out or permit to carry out additions, improvements, and changes in the Premises (the "Work in the Premises") without the prior written consent of the Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld and which consent shall be subject to the following conditions:




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(i)

The Lessee must furnish to the Lessor adequate plans, specifications, and estimates showing in reasonably complete detail the proposed work. The Lessor must then, within thirty (30) days following the receipt of the plans, specifications, and estimates, advise the Lessee in writing that it approves or does not approve the plans, specifications, and estimates, the whole subject to reasonable modification that may be requested by the Lessor. The Work in the Premises must be carried out in strict compliance with the plans, specifications, and estimates. The cost of the Work in the Premises shall be of the Lessee's entire responsibility and at its sole cost and at the Lessor's entire exoneration.


(ii)

The Lessee must obtain, at its expense, the necessary consents, permits, and other authorizations from the governmental and/or municipal authorities having jurisdiction with respect to the Work in the Premises.


(iii)

The Lessee must, at its cost, obtain and maintain a civil liability insurance covering all risks associated with the Work in the Premises. In this respect, the Lessee may either (a) obtain an "all risks" insurance covering such risks, or (b) include such risks in the insurance policies stipulated in Article 11 of the present Lease. Such insurance must: (a) contain a provision of joint interest between the Lessee and the Lessor, (b) designate the Lessor as the insured, and (c) stipulate that the insurer may only cancel the insurance within fifteen (15) days following a notice to this effect to the Lessor. The Lessee must furnish the Lessor with a certified copy of the insurance policy.


(iv)

The Lessee must, at its cost, obtain and maintain an insurance against work accidents covering all persons participating in the execution of the Work in the Premises. The Lessee must furnish the Lessor with a certified copy of the insurance policy.


(v)

The value of the Premises shall not as a result of the Work in the Premises be less than the value of the Premises prior to the commencement of the Work in the Premises, and the Lessor shall be the sole judge of such value.


(vi)

The Work in the Premises must be completed within a reasonable delay, in a professional manner, and in accordance with permits, authorizations, regulations, and requirements of competent authorities having jurisdiction with respect to the Premises.


(vii)

The Lessee must furnish to the Lessor a statement to the effect that no builders', contractors', or workers' privileges, liens, legal hypothecs or other charges or privileges or liens are registered against the Premises or the Property with respect to the work carried out or to the services or materials furnished in the execution of the Work in the Premises and that all invoices for work, services, and materials furnished in the Work in the Premises have been paid in full.


(viii)

The Lessee must require that each architect, engineer, supplier of materials, worker, contractor or subcontractor furnish in due form to the Lessor a notice of waiver or of receipt, release and discharge for all legal hypothecs, charges, liens and privileges in favour of all persons who participated in the Work in the Premises that may consequently exist or subsequently exist with respect to the work or the labour or the materials furnished or to be furnished in virtue of all contracts or subcontracts.


If such legal hypothecs, charges, or privileges are registered against the Premises or the Building, the Lessee must, within five (5) days following a notice to this effect, cause the legal hypothecs, charges, liens or privileges to be immediately cancelled to the satisfaction of the Lessor. Should the Lessee fail to have the legal hypothecs, charges, privileges or liens cancelled within the said delay of five (5) days, the Lessor, without limiting its other rights or recourses, may, but shall not be obligated to, cancel the said legal hypothecs, charges, privileges or liens by paying the claimed amount plus all necessary fees. The Lessee must then repay the Lessor, upon demand, as Additional Rent, the amount paid by the Lessor, plus all expenses and fees, including any legal fees that are incurred by the Lessor.




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(ix)

If the cost of the Work in the Premises shall be in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), the Lessee must, upon demand by the Lessor, furnish a guarantee, and in this guarantee, the Lessee must guarantee: (a) the completion of the Work in the Premises, (b) the payment of all of the invoices for work, services and materials furnished in the Work in the Premises; and (c) that no builders', contractors', or workers' privileges, liens or other charges or privileges are registered against the Premises or the Property with respect to the work carried out or to the services or materials furnished in the execution of the Work in the Premises.


(x)

The Lessee may not, without the written consent of the Lessor, remove the Work in the Premises.


Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the termination of the Lease, the Lessee must, if required by the Lessor, remove, at the Lessee's own costs, the Work in the Premises.


(xi)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the present Lease, the Lessor shall not assume any responsibility with respect to any damages or defects resulting, directly or indirectly, with the Work in the Premises. The Lessee shall have no right to any compensation, reduction, suspension, or discount in rent, and it shall not be relieved of any of its obligations in virtue of these presents. It is understood that the Work in the Premises, when completed, shall form part of the Premises and shall be subject to the provisions of this Lease.


11.

INSURANCE


11.l 

Lessor's Insurance


The Lessor shall, at its costs, procure and maintain, at all times during the continuance of this Lease, insurance for the Property and its improvements and equipment. The Lessor's insurance shall be as follows:


(i)

All risks insurance, extended coverage, covering fire risks.


(ii)

Malicious damage insurance.


(iii)

Rental income insurance.


(iv)

Boiler and pressure vessels insurance, including repair and replacement.


(v)

Such other insurance as lending institutions may require; or such other insurance that may be customary for owners of commercial properties to carry with respect to loss of or damage to the Property, or liability arising therefrom.


The Lessee must pay any increase in insurance premiums (over and above the escalations referred to in Article 3.2B), if such increase is caused by the Lessee's operations in the Premises.


The Lessee must not commit any act or tolerate any act that may cancel or risk the cancellation of any insurance on the Property or any part thereof.


11.2

Lessee's Insurance


The Lessee shall, at its expense, procure and maintain at all times whether before, during or after the Commencement Date and Expiry Date of the Lease, such insurance as will protect the Lessee and the Lessor from any claim for personal injury including death, and for property damage or theft in any way arising out of or attributable to the exercise by the Lessee, or others, of any of the privileges or rights herein granted. This insurance shall provide a combined limit of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) for personal injury and property damage and shall extend to cover any liability assumed by the Lessee under the Lease.




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Lessee acknowledges and agrees that Lessor is not an occupant of the Premises and will have no knowledge of roof leaks or other mechanical failures unless and until Lessee informs Lessor of same. Lessee agrees to promptly advise Lessor in writing of any such failures and Lessor will act within reasonable delays to remedy the problem, unless Lessee is the cause of such failure. In either event Lessee must submit any and all claims for losses resulting directly or indirectly therefrom, exclusively to Lessee's insurers. Lessor's sole obligation is to react to maintain the structure and will not in any way compensate Lessee for insurable losses.


In addition, the Lessee shall, at its costs, procure and maintain, at all times during the continuance of this Lease, glass and plate-glass insurance, which insurance shall cover the repair and the replacement thereof, as well as insurance covering all damage to the Building, Property or Premises caused by vandalism, theft or other criminal activity.


The Lessee shall forward to the Lessor a certificate of insurance and evidence of renewals thereof during the continuance of the Lease. The Lessee hereby agrees and understands that the placing of such insurance shall in no way relieve the Lessee from any obligation assumed under the Lease. All policies of insurance must be in a form reasonably acceptable and issued by an insurer acceptable to the Lessor and must contain a waiver of subrogation against Lessor as well as designate the Lessor or its nominee as additional insured having a specific interest.


11.3

Forced Entry into the Premises


In the event of a forced entry into the Premises, the Lessee must carry out or arrange to carry out, at its costs, all needed repairs and replacements to the Property (including, without limitation, all repairs and replacements to the windows, the walls, and the roofs). The Lessee must carry out all repairs and replacements within the seventy-two (72) hours following such an incident. If the repairs and the replacements are not carried out within the said delay of seventy- two (72) hours, the Lessor may, at its sole discretion, carry out the repairs and the replacements. The Lessee must immediately repay the Lessor the cost of the repairs and the replacements, plus an administration fee of fifteen percent (15%).


11.4

Damage or Destruction


If part of or all of the Premises are damaged or destroyed by fire, lightning, tempest or any other perils insured against in virtue of the insurance policies stipulated in Article 11 of these presents, then:


(a)

if the damage or the destruction is such that the Premises are rendered wholly unfit for occupancy or it is impossible or unsafe to use or occupy them, and if in either event, the damages cannot be repaired with reasonable diligence within one hundred and eighty (I 80) days following such damage or destruction, the Lessor may, within the five (5) days following such damage or destruction, cancel the present Lease by way of written notice to the Lessee; in which event, the Lease shall terminate on the day of such damage or destruction, and the rent and all other sums for which the Lessee is responsible under the terms of the Lease must be calculated and paid in full to the date of the damage or the destruction. In the event that the Lessor decides not to cancel the Lease, the Lessor must repair the damages or destruction within a reasonable delay, and in which event, the rent shall be abated from the date of the damages or the destruction until the date that the Premises are repaired in such a manner as to enable the Lessee to use and occupy them, plus an additional period of up to thirty (30) days to permit the Lessee to refixture the Premises;


(b)

if the damage is such that the Premises are rendered wholly unfit for occupancy or it 1s impossible or unsafe to use or occupy them, but if in either event, the damages may be repaired by the Lessor with reasonable diligence within one hundred and eighty (180) days following such damage, the rent shall be abated from the date of the damages until the date that the Premises are repaired in such a manner as to enable the Lessee to use and occupy them, plus an additional period of up to thirty (30) days to permit the Lessee to refixture the Premises





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(c)

if, in the foregoing events, the damage or the destruction is such that the Premises may be partially used for the purposes designated by the present Lease, then, until such damage or destruction is repaired by the Lessor, the rent shall be abated in the proportion that part of the Premises unfit for occupancy bears to the whole of the Premises, and this, from the date of the damages or destruction until the date that the said part of the Premises are repaired in such a manner as to enable the Lessee to use and occupy them, plus an additional period of up to thirty (30) days to permit the Lessee to refixture the Premises.


Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Premises and/or the Building are totally destroyed, the Lessor may relocate the Lessee in comparable space in the vicinity of the Building within a reasonable time period and within the delays mentioned in the present Article. The relocation shall not affect the other terms and conditions of the present Lease.


12.

DESERTION AND SURRENDER


The Lessee shall not leave the Premises unoccupied or vacant (and surrender of the keys shall not be necessary in order that the Premises may be deemed unoccupied or vacant) during the Term, and acceptance of the surrender of this Lease shall not be effective unless made in writing and signed by the Lessor. Notwithstanding the above paragraph as well as provisions contained in Article 4 of this present Lease, in the case where the lessee shall leave the Premises unoccupied or vacant for a period exceeding thirty (30) days, the Lessee must then provide the Lessor with an additional guarantee equivalent to six (6) months of Base Gross Rent plus all additional rent, as the case may be, and applicable taxes.


13.

EXPIRATION OF THE LEASE


The Lessee shall, on or prior to the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease, peaceably surrender unto the Lessor the Premises, including the constructions, modifications, and improvements that have been made at anytime during the Term, in good repair and condition, subject to any wear and tear. ("Wear and Tear" shall exclude any damage caused to the carpets, and this, if such damage results from the fact that the Lessee neglected to place a protective covering under the caster chairs).


If the Lessee fails to respect its obligations at the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease, the Lessor may clean and repair the Premises and may invoice the cost of same to the Lessee, and upon receipt of the invoice, the Lessee must pay to the Lessor the amount of the invoice, plus a 15% administration fee. No prior notice to the Lessee is necessary prior to carrying out any cleaning and repairs to the Premises.


Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, on or prior to the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease, the Lessee shall, upon request by the Lessor, remove all or specified constructions, modifications, and improvements in the Premises (except for those constructions, modifications, and improvements that the Lessor permits the Lessee to leave in the Premises), and the Lessee shall be bound to restore the Premises to their original condition, subject to any Wear and Tear. If the Lessee is not obligated to remove all or part of the constructions, modifications, and improvements, the Lessor shall retain them without any compensation to the Lessee.


The Lessee must, at or prior to the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease, return to the Lessor all keys to the Premises and leave the Premises free of all moveable effects that belong to the Lessee or that have been placed in the Premises by the Lessee, in default whereof, Lessee does hereby authorize the Lessor to sell, use, destroy or otherwise dispose of any remaining moveable effects, as Lessor sees fit, the whole without compensation to, or claim from Lessee. In addition thereto, Lessee shall be held responsible for (a) over hold rental or interim storage costs, (b) costs associated with removal and disposal of its moveable effects and (c) any damage caused to the Premises by the removal of the moveable effects.


14.

LESSEE'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW


14.1

The Lessee must, at all times and at its own costs, comply with laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders of all competent governmental or quasi governmental

 

 




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authorities with respect to the Premises, to the use of the Premises by the Lessee, to the Lessee's activities in the Premises, to the removal of any encroaching object placed by the Lessee, to the execution of work in the Premises or relating thereto, including without limitation, any change or addition to any structure in or connected to the Premises, whether or not such change or addition be structural or be required for the Lessee's use of all or of part of the Premises, or in general, to the condition, to the maintenance, and to the use or the occupation of the Premises.


14.2

The Lessee must, at all times without delay and at its own costs, comply with all requirements, decisions, and regulations of the Technical Association of Insurers (Groupement technique des assureurs), of the Canadian Fire Underwriter's Association (or their successors), or of any other Canadian organization having similar functions or of any insurer, with respect to the Premises or the Property.


15.

FAILURE OF LESSEE TO PERFORM


The Lessor, without limiting its other rights or recourses, may, but shall not be obligated to, fulfil all and each of the obligations for which the Lessee may be responsible in virtue of the present Lease and for which the Lessee may be in default, for the account and at the expense of the Lessee, and all amounts of money spent by the Lessor in this respect plus interest at the annual rate of twenty-four percent (24%) as at the date of the spending of such amounts of money shall be considered as additional rent and must be paid by the Lessee upon demand by the Lessor.


Moreover, the Lessor may, prior to paying all sums due by the Lessee in virtue of these presents, demand the payment of such sums from the Lessee (including, without restriction, interest, expenses, and costs in this respect).


16.

OUTSTANDING SUMS


If the Lessee is in default of paying to the Lessor, when due, the Base Gross Rent, the additional rent and all other sums due in virtue of the Lease, and such default shall continue for more than three (3) days after written notice of such default shall have been given from the Lessor to the Lessee, or if cheques representing the Base Gross Rent, the additional rent, or all other sums due in virtue of the Lease are returned by the bank or financial institution (insufficient funds, stop payment, etc... ), other than the amounts due in virtue of these presents, the Lessor may recover from the Lessee, as additional rent, (I) an administration fee equal to fifteen percent (15%), and (2) legal costs incurred by the Lessor. The Lessor may also obtain damages from the Lessee.


Any unpaid amount, namely the Base Gross Rent, the additional rent and all other sums due in virtue of the Lease, shall bear interest at the annual rate of twenty-four percent (24%) as at the due date of payment.


17.

FURNISH STATEMENT


The Lessee must, from time to time, at the request of the Lessor, produce to the Lessor satisfactory evidence of the due payment by the Lessee of all payments required to be made by the Lessee in virtue of the Lease.


18.

LESSEE'S DEFAULT


Each of the following events shall constitute a default under the Lease:


(a)

In the event that the Lessee shall be in default of paying to the Lessor the Base Gross Rent, the additional rent, or any other sums that are payable in virtue of the Lease, and such default shall continue for three (3) days after the due date as established by this Lease.


(b)

In the event that the Lessee shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or make any general assignment of its property for the benefit of its creditors, or take or attempt to take the





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benefit of any insolvency or bankruptcy act; or if a receiver or trustee be appointed to administer the property of the Lessee, in whole or in part, or any execution be issued pursuant to a judgement rendered against the Lessee or pursuant to the Lease, or if in virtue of the law, the estate of the Lessee be devolved upon any other person or corporation; or


(c)

In the event that the Lessee shall be in default in observing any covenant contained in these presents and/or performing its obligations contained in the Lease (other than a default in the payment of the Base Gross Rent, the additional rent, or any other sums) or should any prior claim or legal hypothec be registered against the Premises as a result of an act or an omission on the part of the Lessee, or should the Lessee or any other person at any time during the Term remove or try to remove, without the prior written consent of the Lessor, any of the moveable property located in the Premises (except during the ordinary course of its activities or when replacement or repair work is being carried out); and should any such defaults continue for fifteen (15) days after written notice of such defaults shall have been given to the Lessee by the Lessor, unless such default is incapable of being remedied within such period of fifteen (15) days, in which case the Lessee shall be entitled to such reasonable extension of time to enable such defaults to be remedied.


In the event of any default under the Lease, the Lessor, without limiting any rights or remedies it may have hereunder or by law, may, upon simple written notice to the Lessee, immediately terminate this Lease. Upon such termination, the Lessee must immediately vacate the Premises and surrender the Premises to the Lessor. The Lessor and its representatives may, whether by summary dispossession proceeding or by any other action or proceeding at law, immediately or at any time after the termination, enter the Premises and dispossess the Lessee and all persons in the Premises, and remove all property located in the Premises. The exercise by the Lessor of any right it may have hereunder or by law shall not preclude the exercise by the Lessor of any other right it may have hereunder or by law.


The Lessor may, at the termination of the Lease following any default under the Lease or at the absence of such tem1ination where the Lessee is dispossessed by or at the instance of the Lessor in any lawful manner, legally recover from the Lessee rent for the then current month and for the next six (6) months, the whole to immediately become due and payable, and the Lessor may, at its sole discretion, immediately declare the Lease forfeited and terminated, and the Lessor may, without notice or any other legal process, enter the Premises, take possession of the Premises, and remove the property located in the Premises, the whole without prejudice to and under reserve of all of the rights and recourses of the Lessor to claim any and all losses and damages sustained by the Lessor by reason of and arising from any default of the Lessee.


If this Lease provides for a postponement of any monthly rental payments, a period of« free » rent or other rent concession, cash allowance, Leasehold Improvements performed by Lessor, such postponed rent or « free » rent or cash allowance or Leasehold Improvements is called the "Abated Rent". Lessee shall be credited with having paid all of the Abated Rent on the expiration of the Lease Term only if Lessee has fully, faithfully, and punctually performed all of Lessee's obligations hereunder, including the payment of all rent (other than the Abated Rent) and all other monetary obligations and the surrender of the Property in the physical condition required by this Lease. Lessee acknowledges that its right to receive credit for the Abated Rent is absolutely conditioned upon Lessee's full, faithful and punctual performance of its obligations under this Lease. If Lessee defaults and does not cure within any applicable grace period, the Abated Rent shall immediately become due and payable in full and this Lease shall be enforced as if there were no such rent abatement or other rent concession. In such case, Abated Rent shall be calculated based on the full initial rent payable under this Lease.


19. 

SIGNS


19.1

Lessor


The Lessor shall have the right at all times during the Term to place upon the Property a notice of reasonable dimensions and reasonably placed so as not to interfere with the business of the


 

 




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Lessee, stating that the Property is for sale and that there is empty space, if any, available in the Property for leasing purposes; in addition, during the six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Lease, the Lessor shall have the right to place upon the Premises a similar notice indicating that the Premises are for rent. The Lessee must not remove such notices or permit same to be removed.


19.2

Lessee


The Lessee shall have the right to install on the Premises such signs as are normally installed in connection with its business, provided such signs are box signs, and comply with municipal by- laws and are approved by the Lessor, in writing, prior to any sign installation, which approval may be refused without a valid cause on any Building classified by Lessor as an office building. The Lessee must deposit with Lessor such sums as Lessor deems appropriate, having regard to the size of the proposed sign, and the exterior fa9ade of the Building, in order to guarantee Lessee's removal and repair obligations in respect thereat: and Lessee must pay for the installation of any sign that is approved by the Lessor. The Lessee, at its own cost, must maintain any sign installed by the Lessee. At the expiration of the Lease, the Lessee must, upon request by the Lessor, remove, at its own cost, any sign installed by the Lessee, and must immediately repair, at its own cost, all damages caused by such removal.


Lessor may, in addition to its default remedies contained elsewhere in this Lease, remove signs affixed on the Building or property without Lessor's authorization, and Lessee agrees that Lessor shall not be responsible for the cost of removal of such signs, or any damage, inconvenience or loss whatsoever occasioned thereby. Accordingly, Lessee hereby releases Lessor of all liabilities of whatsoever nature with respect thereto.


20.

ENVIRONMENT


The Lessee hereby declares and agrees:


(a)

that all the activities carried on in the PremiBe!t.by the Lessee conform and shall conform to all laws concerning the environment;


(b)

that the property installed in the Premises by the Lessee is free and shall remain free of any contamination or damage to the environment;


(c)

that no complaint, investigation, or proceedings have been taken or shall be taken relating to the activities of the Lessee in the Premises;


(d)

that the Lessee shall undertake to inform the Lessor of any problems that occur in the Premises relating to the environment;


(e)

that the Lessee shall remit to the Lessor a copy of all notices, regulations, permits, requests, reports, and other communications that are received from any government or official for the environment and that relate to the environment.


The Lessee shall undertake to indemnify the Lessor from all damages, expenses, fees and losses that the Lessor may sustain, including all convictions, civil or criminal, that may be declared against the Lessor, by reason of complaints, investigations, or proceedings relating to acts or omissions committed by the Lessee in environmental matters.


21.

HYPOTHECATION AND SUBORDINATION


The Lessor, by these presents, declares that it may transfer its rights under the present Lease to a lending institution as collateral security for a loan to the Lessor, and in the event that such transfer is given and executed by the Lessor and that notification thereof is given to the Lessee by and on behalf of the Lessor, it is expressly agreed between the Lessor and the Lessee that the present Lease shall not be cancelled or modified for any reason whatsoever, save and except if stipulated, proposed, or permitted under the terms of the present Lease or by law, without the written consent of such lending institution. If the Lessor transfers all or part of its interest in the


 

 




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Building, property or this Lease, the Lessor, without further written agreement shall be relieved of all liability under the covenants and obligations arising from this Lease.


The Lessee, by these presents, agrees and undertakes, if reasonably required by the Lessor, to become a party to any documents or contracts permitting a hypothec or a trust deed to be placed on the Property or any part thereof, of which the Property or any part thereof is part of a security given for any indebtedness covered by the said trust deed or hypothec and subordinating the present Lease to the said trust deed or hypothec.


However, no subordination by the Lessor shall have the effect of permitting the holder of any trust deed or hypothec to disturb the Lessee's enjoyment of the Premises so long as the Lessee shall comply with its obligations under the Lease.


Any documents or contracts that must be signed by the Lessee and that are described in this present Article shall include, without limitation, estoppel certificates. In the case of the estoppel certificates, it is agreed that the Lessee must sign and return such certificates to the Lessor within five (5) days following the receipt of same.


22.

CONDITION OF THE PREMISES


The Lessee represents that it has examined the Premises, as well as all entrances, shipping doors and pertinent equipment, and all moveable effects and accessories which may have been left in the Premises by any previous occupant, and declares that it is satisfied with same and that it accepts same on an "as is" basis, without warranty by the Lessor as to its state, condition or ability to function.


All telephone, computer jacks, window coverings, or other improvements or modifications left in the premises by the previous lessee may, at Lessor's sole discretion, be removed by the Lessor or may be left in the Premises, without warranty by the Lessor as to their ability to function.


23.

SCHEDULES


The Schedules attached hereto form an integral part of the Lease.


Lessee agrees to sign the application for electrical services attached hereto and such further applications as may be needed or in respect of multiple meters pertaining to the Premises lease.


24.

WAIVER


The failure of the Lessor to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of the Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights or remedies that the Lessor may have and shall not be deemed a waiver, breach, or default in any such terms and conditions.


25.

NOTICES AND DEMANDS


All notices, demands, motions or other legal documents that are required or that may be required in virtue of the present Lease, must be delivered by hand, or be sent by facsimile and/or registered mail, and must be addressed as follows:


(a)

To the Lessor:

333 Decarie Blvd., 5 th Floor

St-Laurent, Quebec H4N 3M9


Facsimile: (514) 344-8027


(b)

To the Lessee:

at the Premises


Facsimile: (___) _______________

 







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or to any other address in Canada as shall be designated by the parties in writing.


Either party may, at any time, advise the other party of a change in address, and after such notice, the newly indicated address shall be known as the address where all notices must be sent in virtue of these presents.


26.

INTERPRETATION


26.1

The present Lease must be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Canada and of the Province of Quebec. Notwithstanding the location of the Premises or the site at which this Lease may have been concluded, the parties hereto elect domicile in the district of Montreal for the purposes of all legal proceedings.


Should any of the provisions of the present Lease be declared invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, then such provision:


(a)

shall be considered nonessential and severable from the present Lease; and


(b)

all other provisions of the Lease shall continue to be applicable and enforceable with respect to all persons and circumstances as though the said provision had never been included.


26.2

Headings


The headings of the Articles are inserted in this Lease only for the purposes of convenience and do not constitute an integral part of this Lease.


26.3

For interpretation purposes of the present Lease, it is agreed that:


(a)

the singular shall include the plural and vict),lyersa;


(b)

the masculine shall include the feminine and vice versa when the sense of the word shall require same;


(c)

the word "persons" shall include corporations;


(d)

the words "Lessor" and 'Lessee", each time that they are mentioned in the present Lease, must mean respectively "Lessor, its executors, administrators, successors or beneficiaries, and "Lessee, its executors, administrators, successors or beneficiaries;


(e)

if there is more than one Lessee or Lessor, all are solidarily responsible for all the obligations in virtue of the present Lease;


(f)

if the Lessee or the Lessor is a female person or a corporation, the present Lease must be interpreted and read with all grammatical changes appropriated by reason thereof, and all covenants, responsibilities, and obligations must be joint and several.


27.

LEASE PUBLICATION


The Lease may be published by summary only. A draft of the Lease summary must be submitted to the Lessor for its approval, which approval must not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that the Lease summary must not contain any financial provisions of the Lease. The Lessee shall assume the costs of the publication of the Lease summary, and shall, at its expense, provide the Lessor with copies of the published Lease summary.


In addition, the Lessee shall, at its own cost, within thirty (30) days following the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease, radiate the published Lease summary from the Land Register, and this at the Lessee's entire responsibility.




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28.

EXPROPRIATION


In the event of expropriation or taking into possession of all or part of the Premises by any government, agency, or public service, if the Premises may be partially used for the purposes designated by the present Lease, then in such event, the rent and all the other sums for which the Lessee is responsible under the terms of the Lease must be abated in the proportion that the part of the Premises rendered unusable bears to the total rentable area of the Premises, and this, from the date of the expropriation or the taking into possession and for the period of expropriation or taking into possession, the whole, provided that the Lessee shall waive all claims and all other rights that it may have against the Lessor as a result of the expropriation or the taking into possession of all or part of the Premises.


29.

RULES AND REGULATIONS


The Lessor may, from time to time throughout the Term hereof, at its option, make reasonable rules and regulations with respect to the Property, to the Premises, and to other premises in the Property. The Lessee must respect and comply with these rules and regulations. These rules and regulations shall form part of the Lease and must respect the terms, conditions and obligations of the Lease. The Lessor shall not be liable towards the Lessee for any damages sustained by the Lessee by reason of any tenant's fault to comply with the rules and regulations. In addition, the Lessor shall not be obliged, in any way, to enforce such rules and regulations upon the other tenants of the Property.


All windows must be covered with commercially acceptable blinds. Lessee is not allowed to install grills on windows or doors without the prior approval of Lessor.


30.

PRE-AUTHORIZED RENTAL DEBIT PAYMENT


The Lessee expressly and irrevocably covenants and agrees that it shall pay, to the Lessor, or to its nominee, its Base Gross Rent and Escalations, and any other monies outstanding and due, by pre-authorized electronic debit payment (the "Pre-Authorized Debit") from the Lessee's bank account. The Lessee shall remit to the Lessor, at the date of signature of this present Lease by the Lessee, a specimen of cheque from a recognized financial institution, failing which Lessee authorizes Lessor to debit the account currently used by Lessee. Lessee further agrees to execute Schedule "B" attached hereto to give effect to the present clause.


31.

MOVEABLE HYPOTHEC


The Lessee hereby grants to the Lessor as security for the payment of rental and of all other sums for which the Lessee is responsible whether or not under the terms of the Lease and the complete fulfilment of all of the Lessee's obligations, a first ranking moveable hypothec on the universality of all movables located in the Premises and belonging to the Lessee, for an amount equivalent to one (1) year of Rent or Forty-one Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-five Dollars ($41,935.00). All related costs for such preparation, registration and proceeding instituted in consequence or reliance thereof shall be borne entirely by the Lessee.


32.

COMPENSATION, CLAIMS AND SET-OFF


The Lessee hereby waives and renounces any and all existing and future claims, set-off and compensation against any rent or other amounts due hereunder and agrees to pay such rent and other amounts regardless of any claim, set-off or compensation which may be asserted by the Lessee or on its behalf.


No acceptance of payment by Lessee, of an amount less than the full amount payable to Lessor, and no direction or other written instruction respecting any payment by Lessee shall be deemed to constitute full or final payment of any obligation of the Lessee. Lessor may at its sole discretion, impute payments made by the Lessee to any debt owing by Lessee hereunder or as a result of a separate agreement for payment of Leasehold Improvements or the Work carried out by Lessor at Lessee's expense, and this whether or not the Lessee has specified that payment be applied in a particular way.





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33.

LEASE ENTIRE AGREEMENT


The Lease shall constitute a binding agreement between the Lessee and the Lessor. The Lessee acknowledges that there are no representations made by the Lessor which are not set out in this Lease. The Lessee further acknowledges that this Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the Lessee and the Lessor and that the provisions contained in the Lease may not be modified, unless same is done in writing and duly signed by the Lessor and the Lessee.


34.

OUTSIDE AREAS & PARKING


The exterior parking areas, the loading areas, or any other exterior areas of the Property may only be used for the following purposes: daytime parking, if available, garbage removal, shipping/receiving, the whole, in the areas designated by the Lessor. The Lessor shall not be responsible for, nor guarantee the said areas, nor police same.


Furthermore, Lessee acknowledges that Lessor may, in the interest of ensuring free access and egress to the parking areas, as well enforcing reserved parking areas, engage a towing service to remove vehicles parked without Lessor's authorization on the Property, and Lessee agrees that Lessor shall not be responsible for the cost of removal of such vehicles, or any damage, inconvenience or loss whatsoever occasioned thereby. Accordingly, Lessee hereby releases Lessor of all liabilities of whatsoever nature with respect thereto.


35.

INDEMNIFICATION


At all times pertinent hereto, whether before, during or after the Commencement Date and Expiry Date of the Lease, the Lessor shall not be liable nor responsible in any way whatsoever for any injury of any nature whatsoever that may be suffered or sustained by the Lessee, its employees, its representatives, its clients, or any other person who may be upon the Premises or for any loss, theft, damage or destruction to any property belonging to the Lessee or to its employees, or to any other person while such property is in the Premises, and in particular (but without limiting the generality of the foregoing), the Lessor shall not be responsible for any damage of any nature whatsoever to any such property caused by the failure by reason of a breakdown or other cause to supply adequate drainage, snow or ice removal, or by reason of the interruption of any public utility or service, or in the event of steam, water, rain, or snow which may leak into, issue or flow from any part of the Building or from the water, steam, sprinkler, or drainage pipes or plumbing works of the Building, or from any other place or quarter, or for any damage caused by anything done or omitted by any tenant. The Lessee shall not be entitled to any abatement of rental in respect of any such condition, failure or interruption of service.


The Lessee will indemnify and save harmless the Lessor from all fines, liability, damage suits, claims, demands and actions of any kind or nature which the Lessor shall or may become liable for or suffer by reason of the following: (a) any default or non-performance by the Lessee of any covenant of law or of the Lease; or (b) any injury (including death resulting therefrom) caused to any person, including the Lessor, or to the Property by reason of any default or non- performance or of any fault or wrongful act on the part of the Lessee, its employees, or its representatives.


36.

FORCE MAJEURE


With the exception of the payment of rent and additional rents, the Lessor and the Lessee shall not be responsible for any default or delay to perform any of the obligations under the terms of these presents, or for any damages to the other party, if the default, delay, or the damage is caused by an act of superior force or force majeure.


37.  

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION


The Lessee must, prior to the acceptance of this Lease, provide the Lessor with a Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation for the Lessee's corporation in the Premises.




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38.

COST OF PREPARATION OF LEASE   - Intentionally deleted


39.

BROKERAGE COMMISSION


The Lessee declares and confirms, by these presents, that no broker or agent was involved in the present transaction.


Consequently, the Lessee guarantees that no commissions or charges are payable to any broker or agent with respect to the present transaction. The Lessee shall indemnify and hold the Lessor harmless from any and all claims for commissions or charges.


40.

SIGNATURE   AND DELIVERY


The Lease and the documents relating thereto shall not constitute a binding agreement between the Lessee and the Lessor until such time as the Lease and the documents relating thereto are signed and delivered by the Lessee and the Lessor.


41.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS


41.1.

Leasehold Improvements


It is expressly understood between the parties that the Lessor shall not execute any work nor leasehold improvements to or in the Premises; any and all work or leasehold improvements shall have to be executed by the Lessee at its costs, including but not limited to provisions contained in Article 10.5 of the present Lease.


41.2.

Deposit


Upon signature of the present Lease by the Lessee, the Lessee must deposit a certified cheque in the amount of Four Thousand Seventeen Dollars and Ninety Cents ($4,017.90), including the G.S.T. and Q.S.T., representing the Base Gross Rent for the First (1 st ) month of the Term (the "Deposit'').


41.3.

Security Deposit


Upon signature of this Lease by the Lessee, the Lessee must provide the Lessor with a security deposit in the amount of Eight Thousand Thirty-five Dollars and Seventy-nine Cents ($8,035.79) including G.S.T. and Q.S.T., (the "Security Deposit"). The Security Deposit is payable by certified cheque.


The Lessor shall hold the Security Deposit as security for the complete fulfilment of all of the Lessee's obligations under the Lease. If at anytime during the Term, an amount for which the Lessee is responsible in virtue of the Lease is not paid when due, the Lessor may, at its option and total discretion, in addition to its other rights or remedies in virtue of the Lease or by law, take and apply the Security Deposit or any part thereof towards the amount or any part of the amount for which the Lessee is responsible, including expenses in this respect, the whole without prejudice to its other rights or remedies in virtue of the Lease or by law. In such event, the Lessee must, within five (5) days following the Lessor's written demand, remit to the Lessor the necessary amount that will restore the Security Deposit to the amount initially deposited.


If the Security Deposit or any part thereof is less than the amount or any part of the amount for which the Lessee is responsible in virtue of the Lease, the Lessee must pay any difference and must indemnify and save harmless the Lessor from all responsibility in this respect. However, the Lessor may, at its option and total discretion and without prejudice to its other rights or remedies in virtue of the Lease or by law, pay the amount or any part of the amount that exceeds the Security Deposit or any part thereof, and in such event, the Lessee must reimburse the Lessor any excess, including expenses in this respect, within five (5) days following the Lessor's written demand.




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If the Lessee is not in default at the expiration of the Term, and if the Premises are surrendered to the Lessor in accordance with the Lease, the Security Deposit or any part thereof still remaining shall be returned to the Lessee within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the Term.


If the Premises are not surrendered to the Lessor in accordance with the Lease, and if the Lessor must clean and/or repair the Premises or remove Lessee's signage and repair the Building in consequence thereof, at the expiration of the Term, the Lessor may, at its option and total discretion, in addition to its other rights or remedies in virtue of the Lease or by law, take and apply the Security Deposit or any part thereof still remaining towards any expenses incurred by the Lessor for the cleaning and/or the repairing of the Premises. If the Security Deposit or any part thereof still remaining is less than the expenses incurred by the Lessor for the cleaning and/or the repairing of the Premises, the Lessee must pay to the Lessor any difference within five (5) days following the Lessor's written demand.


In the event of the early termination or cancellation of this Lease or any extension or renewal thereof prior to the contractual termination date by either the Lessee or the Lessor and/or any third party, then any prepaid rent or sums remitted to the Lessor as security shall become the sole property of the Lessor without prejudice to the Lessor's claim for accelerated rent or damages or other sums due.


Any and all references to: expenses incurred by the Lessor, in this present article and/or anywhere else in the Lease shall be interpreted as follows: "Expenses incurred by the Lessor" include, without restriction, the sums spent by the Lessor for the cleaning and/or the repairing of the Premises, the expenses in this respect, as well as an administration fee equal to fifteen percent (15%).


41.4.

Right of First Refusal


Provided that the Lessee has not been in default of any of its obligations, at any time during the Term, the Lessee shall have, throughout the Term as the case may be, a right of first refusal to lease the premises bearing civic address 5494 Notre Dame Street East which may be coveted by a third party (the "Right of First Refusal").


In any event that the Lessor receives an acceptable offer to lease such space in the Building from a third party, the Lessor shall use reasonable efforts to grant advance notice to the Lessee and will immediately forward a copy of any such third party offer to the Lessee, save and except for any references made to the third party's name and address. The Lessee shall then have three (3) business days from the date any such offer was receive to exercise its Right of First Refusal to lease any such space, the whole based on the same rental rate, terms and conditions contained in the third party's offer. In order to exercise its Right of First Refusal the Lessee shall notify the Lessor in writing of its intention with regards to any such offer within the aforementioned delay, namely within three (3) business days from the date any such third party's offer was received by the Lessee, failing which, it shall be assumed that the Lessee has opted not to exercise its Right of First Refusal on said space and the Right of First Refusal for said space shall then become null and void and of no further effect and the Lessor shall have the right to lease said space to said third party.


This Right of First Refusal is a personal right of the Lessee and is neither transferable nor assignable, and is subject to any pre-existing rights of first refusal given to other tenants of the Building.


41.5.

Right of Cancellation


Provided that the Lessee has not been in default of any of its obligations, at any time during the Term, Lessee shall have the option to cancel this Lease, only if Lessee cannot operate in the leased Premises due to a change in zoning or due to City regulations. If Lessee cancels this Lease on or before the twelfth (12th) month of the Term, then Lessee will pay back to Lessor, two (2) months of Rent from the Free Base Gross Rent Period mentioned in article 3.1. However, if Lessee cancels this Lease on or before the twenty-fourth (24th) month of the Term,




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then Lessee will repay the equivalent of one (1) month of Rent from the Free Base Gross Rent Period mentioned in article 3.1.


42.

ACCEPTANCE


The present Lease is open for signature by the Lessee until 3:00 p.m., October 31st, 2012, after which time it will become null and void and of no further effect.


Furthermore it is expressly agreed and understood that the present Lease will not be considered as binding the Lessor and the Lessee unless said Lease is accepted and signed by the Lessor.



43.

LANGUAGE


The parties acknowledge having expressly required that this Lease and all writings relating thereto be drawn up in English. Les parties declarent avoir expressement requis que ce Bail et tous les documents s'y rapportant soient rediges en anglais.



ACCEPTED AND SIGNED ON THIS 23 DAY OF   November 2012

 

 

 

OLYMBEC DEVELOPMENT INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ [illegible]

 

/s/ Derek Stern

Witness

 

Per:   Derek Stern

 

 

 

 

 

 

Witness

 

 



ACCEPTED AND SIGNED ON THIS __ DAY OF  _________ 2012


 

 

EMERALD PLANTS HEALTH SOURCE (E.P.H.S.) INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Paolo Gervasi

Witness 

 

Per:   Paolo Gervasi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Witness

 

 






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Schedule "B"


Pre-Authorised Debit Plan


I/we authorize Landlord (as defined in the attached Lease), and the financial institution designated (or any other financial institution I/We may authorize at any time) to begin deductions as per my/our instructions for monthly regular recurring payments of all rental services as per my lease attached. Regular monthly payments for the full amount of services delivered will be debited to my/our specified account on the ________ day of each month. Landlord (as defined in the attached Lease) will provide a IO days written notice of any changes for my regular debit. Landlord (as defined in the attached lease) will obtain my/our authorization for any other on-time or sporadic debits.


This authority is to remain in effect until Landlord (as defined in the attached Lease) has received written notification from me/us of its change or termination. This notification must be n:ceived at least ten (10) business days before the next debit is scheduled at the address provided below. I/We obtain a sample cancellation form, or more information on my/our right to cancel a PAD Agreement at my/our financial institution or by visiting www.cdnpay.ca.


Landlord (as defined in the attached Lease) may nor assign this authorization, whether directly or indirectly, by operation of law, change of control or otherwise, without providing at least ten ( l 0) days prior written notice to me/us.


I/we have certain recourse rights if any debit does not comply with this agreement. For example, I/We have the right to receive reimbursement for any PAD that is not authorized or is not consistent with this PAD Agreement. To obtain a form for Reimburse1nent Claim, or for more information on my/our rights, I/we may contact my/our financial institution or visit www.cdnpay.ca.


[EPHS_EX10Z4002.GIF]



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[EPHS_EX10Z4004.GIF]



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[EPHS_EX10Z4006.GIF]



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[EPHS_EX10Z4008.GIF]





 


EXHIBIT 10.5


FIRST RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE


December 1st, 2015


BETWEEN:  

OLYMBEC DEVELOPMENT INC.

333, Decarie Blvd., 5 th Floor

St-Laurent, Quebec H4N 3M9

(hereinafter referred to as the "Lessor")



AND:  

EMERALD PLANTS HEALTH SOURCE (E.P.H.S.) INC.

69 Gravel Street

Repentigny, Quebec J5Y 1M7

(hereinafter referred to as the "Lessee")


MATRICULE: 1168518729



PREAMBLE



WHEREAS the Lessee and Lessor entered into an Lease Agreement dated October 31st, 2012, (the "Initial Lease"), with respect to premises located at 5490-5502 Notre-Dame Street East (the "Building"), said premises having an area of approximately EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN (8,387) SQUARE FEET, which said premises bears civic address 5490 Notre Dame Street East, Montreal, Quebec HIN 2C4, (the "Premises") for an initial term expiring on the 30th day of November, 2015;


WHEREAS the Lessee and Lessor are agreeable to extend the term by a period of THREE (3) years, the whole subject to the modifications and provisions contained herein (the "First Renewal");


WHEREAS the Initial Lease and the First Renewal are hereinafter referred to as (the "Lease");


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE LESSOR AND THE LESSEE MUTUALLY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:


1.

PREAMBLE:


The Preamble is true and correct, both in substance and in fact, and that said Preamble forms an integral part hereof as if it were recited at length.


2.

CONDITION OF THE PREMISES:


The Lessee expressly covenants and agrees that it is fully aware of the condition of the Premises and hereby accepts the Premises in its present condition "as is" and acknowledges

 




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that the Lessor shall not perform any renovation, alterations or leasehold improvements in or to the Premises.


3.

BROKERAGE COMMISSION:


The Lessee declares and confirms, by these presents, that no broker or agent was involved in the present transaction.


Consequently, the Lessee guarantees that no commissions or charges arc payable to any broker or agent with respect to the present transaction. The Lessee shall indemnify and hold the Lessor harmless from any and all claims for commissions or charges.


4.

DEPOSIT:


Any deposit of any nature whatsoever that could have been remitted to the Lessor by the Lessee will continue to be retained by the Lessor during the Term as a Security Deposit, refundable to the Lessee, subject to any deduction for monetary default or damage caused to the Premises by the Lessee, or by anyone for whom the Lessee is responsible by law, thirty

(30) days after the expiration of the Tem1.


5.

MODIFICATIONS:


A)

TERM:


The term of the Lease is hereby extended for a further period of THREE (3) years, to commence on December 1st, 2015 and to be fully completed and ended on the 30th day of November, 2018, unless the Lease is sooner terminated under the provisions hereof (the "Term").


B)

BASE GROSS RENT:


Subparagraph (i) of Article 3.1 of the Initial Lease are deleted and replaced with the following:


For the period commencing December 1st, 2015 and terminating November 30th 2018, a monthly Base Gross Rent being calculated on the annual basis of Six Dollars ($6.00) per square foot, plus G.S.T. and Q.S.T.;


The monthly Base Gross Rent shall be payable consecutively and in advance on the First (1st) day of each month, without the necessity of monthly invoicing. The rent as herein provided shall be paid to the Lessor and/or its nominee by pre-authorized rental debit payment, as defined and stipulated in Article 30 of the Initial Lease.


C)

RELOCATION:


The Clause titled "Relocation" at the end of Article 3.1 of the Initial Lease is hereby deleted.



 




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D)

ADDITIONAL RENT:


The following definition is added to Article 3.2 of the Initial Lease:


"Escalations" means increases in Taxes and Operating Expenses.


E)

UTILITIES:


The following paragraph is hereby added to Article 6.1 of the Initial Lease:


Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if the Lessee closes or otherwise discontinues any utility currently servicing all or any part of the Premises and/or closes or otherwise put out of operation any utility meter or submeter (hereinafter collectively the «Meters») serving all or any part of the Premises, then the Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall be responsible to re-start such discontinued utility service in the Lessee's name and re-open any closed utility Meters, after having conducted all tests required in similar matters in order to make sure that said Meters are in good order, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of the Term. In the event the Lessee fails to comply with the foregoing, the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor, on demand and without the need of a demand letter, all of the Lessor's out-of-pocket costs and expenses (plus all applicable taxes) and fifteen percent (15%) administrative fee of such out-of-pocket costs and expenses for putting the Meters in good order and in re-starting such discontinued utility service and re-opening any such closed utility Meters.


F)

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:


The following paragraph is added to article 7 of the Initial Lease:


Notwithstanding anything contained in this Lease, it is strictly forbidden for the Lessee to install or permit to install or to use in the Premises, any air conditioning, compressor or refrigeration system or any other device that require the use of a water supply source (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Equipment''). In the event that the Lessee shall be in default under the foregoing provision, the Lessor, upon simple written notice, shall enter the Premises and remove immediately without further notice the Equipment, the pipes and all other devices related thereto at the tenant's costs. The Lessee hereby waves and renounces to claim for the Lessor any damages related to the Equipment removal by the Lessor, including, but not limited to, any claims for business interruption.


G)

LESSOR'S MODIFICATION TO THE BUILDING:


Article 10.4 of the Initial Lease is modified to add the following text:


"Notwithstanding any provision contained herein to the contrary, in the event the Lessor, acting in good faith, decides to:


a)

Demolish the Building; or any portion thereof; and/or

b)

Substantially renovate the Building or any portion thereof; and/or





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c)

Change the vocation in whole or in part;


such that vacant possession of the Premises is required, the Lessor, may upon not less than twelve (12) months prior written notice, terminate this Lease, whereupon this Lease shall expire as of the date set forth in the Lessor's notice, and neither party shall thereafter have any further obligation to the other hereunder, save for obligations arising prior to the termination date set forth in the Lessor's notice. The Lessee shall pay, on or before the termination date, all rentals and other amounts payable and due hereunder and shall surrender the Premises in accordance with the relevant terms regarding the surrender of the Premises upon the Expiration Date." Upon receipt of Lessor's notice, Lessee shall have the right to cancel the Lease, upon a thirty (30) day written notice.


H)

LESSEE'S INSURANCE:


Article 11.2 of the Initial Lease is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:


"The Lessee shall, at its expense, procure and maintain at all times during Lessee's occupancy of the Premises, whether before, during or after the Term, such insurance as will protect the Lessee and the Lessor from any claim for personal injury including death, and for property damage or theft in any way arising out of or attributable to the exercise by the Lessee, or others, of any of the privileges or rights herein granted.


Without limiting the generality of the foregoing and the proceeding, Lessee shall, at its expense procure and maintain for all property located within the Premises or within the Building or land around the Building ("Prope1ty") under its care, custody and control:


a)

"all risks" property insurance (including sewer back-up, earthquake, flood and collapse) on a full replacement cost basis without depreciation insuring i) all property owned by Lessee, or upon which Lessee exercises care, custody and control, including the Premises as well as pre-existing property installed prior to the Commencement Date, whether or not the property was installed by Lessee or installed by or on behalf of Lessee or by any third party and located within the Premises or within the Building or on the Property including but not limited to fittings, installations, alterations, additions, partitions and all other leasehold improvements and ii) the Lessee's inventory, furniture and moveable equipment. The policy shall contain a cross liability clause and include Lessor and/or its nominee as loss payee as Lessor's interest may appear.


b)

broad form comprehensive boiler and machinery insurance for boiler and machinery located in the Premises or upon which Lessee exercises care, custody and control, on a blanket repair and replacement cost basis with limits for each accident or occurrence in an amount of at least the full replacement cost without depreciation of all leasehold improvements and all boilers, pressure vessels, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and miscellaneous electrical apparatus that is owned or operated by Lessee or by others (except for Lessor) on behalf of Lessee in the Premises or that relates to or serves the Premises. The boiler and machinery policy shall contain a disputed loss endorsement. Lessee must perform periodic inspections designed for boilers, machinery and pressure vessels, and provide Lessor with


 




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certification of boilers, pressure vessels and other pressure equipment which require inspection as determined by law, standard practices or by the conduct of a prudent owner. It is the Lessee's responsibility to have the boilers, machinery, pressure vessels and other pressure equipment inspected and to obtain current up to date certification of same, at Lessee's sole cost. The policy shall contain a cross liability clause and include Lessor and/or its nominee as loss payee as Lessor's interest may appear.


c)

business interruption insurance or extra expense insurance with at least 12 months' indemnity in an amount that will reimburse the Lessee for direct or indirect loss of earnings attributable to all perils insured by the Lessee under subsections a), b) and d) of this Section 11.2 and other perils commonly insured against by prudent Lessees, or attributable to the prevention of access to the Premises or the Building or Property as a result of those perils for any other reason;


d)

comprehensive commercial general liability insurance on an occurrence basis against claims for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, contractual liability, Lessee's legal liability, for the full replacement cost of the Premises without depreciation, with coverage including the use, activities and operations in the Premises of Lessee or any other person or entity and the use, activities, operations in any other part of the Building or Property by the Lessee or any of its' workers, contractors or persons or entities for whom the Lessee is in law responsible.


The comprehensive general liability policy shall: l) be written on a comprehensive basis with inclusive minimum limits of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, 2) contain a cross liability clause, 3) shall extend to cover any liability assumed by Lessee under the Lease, 4) include the Lessor and/or its nominee as additional insured, and 5) be for the full replacement value, without depreciation, of the Premises.


e)

any form of insurance and with whatever higher limits the Lessee, the Lessor (acting reasonably) or any hypothecary creditor of the Building requires from time to time in form, in amounts and for risks against which a prudent Lessee would insure.


All insurance policies shall (i) be taken out with insurers acceptable to Lessor, acting reasonably, (ii) be non-contributing with, and will apply only as primary and not call into contribution any other insurance available to all and any of the Lessor, and (iii) contain an undertaking by the insurers to notify Lessor, in writing, not less than 30 days before any material change, cancellation or termination, (iv) contain a waiver of subrogation rights from Lessee's insurers in favour of Lessor (whether or not the damage is caused by Lessor's act, omission or negligence), (v) may have reasonable deductibles and (vi) co-insurance will be on a stated amount basis.

 

Lessee acknowledges and agrees that Lessor is not an occupant of the Premises and will have no knowledge of roof leaks or other mechanical failures in the Premises unless and until Lessee informs Lessor of same. Lessee agrees to promptly advise Lessor in writing of any such failures in the Premises and Lessor will act within reasonable delays to remedy the problem, unless Lessee is the cause of such failure. In either event the Lessee must submit any and all claims for losses resulting directly or indirectly therefrom, exclusively to Lessee's




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insurers. Lessor's sole obligation regarding damage occurring in the Premises is to react to maintain the structure and will not in any way compensate Lessee for insurable losses.


The Lessee shall forward to the Lessor a certificate of insurance and evidence of renewals thereof during the continuance of the Lease. Lessee acknowledges that no insurable interest is conferred on the Lessee under any of the Lessor's insurance policies and that the Lessee has no right to receive any proceed of any insurance policies carried by Lessor.


The minimum insurance requirements above shall in no manner limit or restrict the liability of the Lessee."


I)

LESSEE'S SIGNS:


The last paragraph of Article 19.2 of the Initial Lease is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:


"Notwithstanding anything contained in the Lease to the contrary, it is expressly agreed between the parties, and the Lessee covenants that, should the Lessee fail to comply with the Lessor's written request, the Lessor shall be entitled, in addition to and without prejudice to its remedies in law and in virtue of the Initial Lease to remove, at Lessee's entire cost and expense, any such sign that may have been installed without the Lessor's written approval, the whole without any recourse by the Lessee's against the Lessor, including but without limitation for any damage, inconvenience or loss whatsoever occasioned thereby. Accordingly, Lessee hereby releases Lessor of all liabilities of whatsoever nature with respect thereto."


J)

INDEMNIFICATION :


Article 35 of the Initial Lease is hereby deleted and replace with the following:


a)

Save and except in the case of gross negligence of Lessor, at all times pertinent hereto, during Lessee's occupancy of the Premises, whether before, during or after the Term, the Lessor, its employees, agents, representatives or any other person or entity for whom Lessor is responsible in law (herein collectively called "Lessor") are not liable in any way whatsoever for any damages (including death and injury) of any nature whatsoever suffered or incurred by Lessee, its employees, agents, representatives, clients, guests or any other person or entity for whom Lessee is responsible in law (herein collectively called "Lessee") or any other person or entity who may be on the Premises or in the Building or the land upon which the Building is erected ("Land").


b)

Lessor shall not be liable to the Lessee for all losses, expenses or damages to property belonging to the Lessee or to a third party or for losses, expenses or damages to property under the care, custody and control of the Lessee (including loss of use of or access to the property or the Premises), whether situated in the Premises, Building or Land, resulting from any act, omission or negligence committed by anyone and of any nature whatsoever even if such losses, expenses or damages are caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the fault or negligence of Lessor. In addition,




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Lessor shall not be held liable for any loss or damage against which Lessee must insure under the terms of the Lease. In this Lease, Lessee is deemed to have the care, custody and control of the Premises.


c)

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lessee hereby releases, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lessor, for all damages, direct and consequential, (including death and injury), expenses, claims, losses of any nature, direct and consequential, including but not limited Lo loss of access to Lessee's property, property under its care, custody and control, loss of access to the Premises, Building or Land as well as losses due to theft, damage or destruction of property under the Lessee's care, custody and control, economic losses, all arising or resulting from the following or any other cause:


(a)  the operation, faulty operation, interruption or breakdown of any of the base building systems, including but not limited to sprinklers, wires, electrical or other conduits, appliances, plumbing, sewers, heating and air conditioning , lighting, utility or public utilities, or by failure of Lessor to provide adequate drainage, snow or ice removal or any other services to be provided by Lessor; (b) fire, explosion, falling plaster, steam, gas, dampness, electricity, water, rain, flood, snow or leaks (including but without limitation, those from pipes, plumbing works, roof, basement or interior surfaces, floor or ceiling, or from the street or other place or source); (c) any act, omission, negligence or fault of the Lessee or any occupant or lessee of the Building as well as any owner or occupant of any neighbouring property to the Building or any third party; (d) the entry into the Premises by the owner, Lessor or its representatives to perform repairs, replacements, modifications, or improvements to the Building, the Premises or to one of its services, to exercise rights and recourses under the Lease, to fulfill any of the Lessee's obligations under the Lease; to enter in the case of emergency;


The Lessee shall not be entitled to any abatement of rental in respect of any such condition, failure or interruption of service.


d)

Furthermore, Lessee hereby releases, holds harmless and indemnifies the Lessor from any and all liability for any damage, loss (including loss of rent payable by Lessee under the Lease) claims, expenses , actions, liabilities, costs, fines, penalties, charges, suits of any nature whatsoever for which the Lessor may be held responsible or incur by reason of the following: (a) any injury or damage (including death) caused to any person, including Lessor, or to Lessee's property or property over and of which Lessee has custody, care and control whether located in or caused to the Premises, Building or Land due, in whole or in part, to the fault or act of the Lessee (b) the use or occupancy by Lessee or any other person or entity of the Premises, Building or Land or resulting from, in whole or in part, from any act or omission of Lessee or any other person or entity (c) alterations, work, repairs to property or installations (whether pre-existing to the Commencement Date or date of occupancy or new) done or made by Lessee, belonging to the Lessee or over and of which Lessee has the care, custody and control, performed or executed by Lessee or on his behalf by Lessor or by any third party (d) Lessee's equipment and machinery, regardless of who performs



 



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the maintenance or installation of said machinery or equipment, even if the occurrence and cause of the damage can be attributed, in whole or in part to the act, omission or negligence of Lessor and even if the cause of the damage is related to the installation, inspection, maintenance or rental of equipment and machinery by Lessor (e) any default by the Lessee, including failure to respect and comply with the obligations of the Lease or of the Law or the non-performance by Lessee of its obligations under the Lease (f) any violation of laws, ordinances or regulations in force by the Lessee.


e)

In all cases, if the Lessor is made party to any litigation instituted by or against the Lessee, Lessee shall defend, indemnify and release Lessor from all responsibility and Lessee shall pay all costs and expenses including any professional, consultant and legal fees that are incurred or paid by or on behalf of Lessor in connection with such litigation as Additional Rent on demand.


K)

RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL:


Article 41.4 of the Initial Lease is hereby deleted and of null and void.


L)

RIGHT OF CANCELLATION:


Article 41.5 of the Initial Lease is hereby deleted and null and void.


6.

OPTION TO RENEW:


Provided the Lessee is not and has not been in default under the terms and conditions of the Lease, it shall have the right to renew the Term for One (1) additional period of THREE (3) years, commencing on the First (1st) day of December, 2018 and terminating on the Thirtieth (30th) day of November, 2021 (the "Renewal Period"), the whole, at the same terms and conditions contained in the Lease, subject to Lessor's standard clauses then in force, save and except for this option to renew, which shall no longer apply and save and except that: the Lessee shall not be entitled to any leasehold improvements and that it shall not be entitled to any free rent period and for the Base Gross Rent which shall have to be negotiated prior to the expiry of the Term and that the Base Gross Rent for the Renewal Period shall be negotiated based on the then market rate for similar buildings in the Greater Montreal Region but that said Base Gross Rent shall not, under any circumstances, be less than the Base Gross Rent payable by the Lessee for its Premises, during the last year of the Term.


Furthermore, the present option to renew is conditional upon the Lessee advising the Lessor of its intention to renew the Lease at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Term; failing which, the option to renew shall become null and void and of no effect. If Lessee exercises its Option to Renew, Lessee shall sign Lessor's standard renewal document, as modified from time to time by Lessor.




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7.

SEVERABILITY:


Any Article, Section, Subsection or other subdivision of the Lease or any other provision of the Lease which is, or becomes, illegal, invalid or unenforceable shall be severed from the Lease and be ineffective to the extent of such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability and shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions hereof or thereof.


8.

ACCEPTANCE:


The present First Renewal is open for signature and acceptance by the Lessee until 3:00PM on the 4th day of December, 2015, after which it shall be null and void and of no effect.


Furthermore the present First Renewal shall not be considered as binding the Lessor and the Lessee unless said First Renewal is accepted and signed by the Lessor.


In addition, the present First Renewal may not be considered as binding upon the Lessor, if at the time of its execution Lessee owes rent, additional rent or any other sums due to the Lessor. Lessor reserves the right, at its sole discretion to declare these presents null and void under those circumstances.


9.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT:


Save and except for the terms and conditions contained herein, all other terms and conditions of the Initial Lease shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect throughout the Term.


The present First Renewal, along with the Initial Lease, as defined herein, represent the entire agreement intervened between the parties with regard to the Premises. All capitalized tem1s used in the present First Renewal shall have the same meaning attributed to them in the Initial Lease and shall be interpreted likewise, unless otherwise modified herein.


SIGNED AND ACCEPTED ON THIS __ DAY OF  __________________ 2015


 

 

 

OLYMBEC DEVELOPMENT INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Dimitri Morcos

Witness

 

Per:   Dimitri Morcos



SIGNED AND ACCEPTED ON THIS __ DAY OF  __________________ 2015




 

 

EMERALD PLANTS HEALTH SOURCE (E.P.H.S.) INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Paolo Gervasi

Witness 

 

Per:   Paolo Gervasi




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