EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Tower One Wireless Corp: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Directors of Tower One Wireless Corp.

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of Tower One Wireless Corp. (the "Company") as of December 31, 2019, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, changes in equity (deficiency) and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its accounting policies for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases.

Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations, has a net working capital deficiency, and may not be able to amend, refinance, or pay off its debt, that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Other Matter

The consolidated financial statements of the Company as at December 31, 2018 and for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were audited by another auditor who expressed an unmodified opinion on those consolidated financial statements on May 13, 2019.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audit. 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 audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, 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 audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Smythe LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2020.

Vancouver, Canada

June 15, 2020


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As at December 31, 2019 and 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) 

  Note   2019     2018  
      $     $  
ASSETS (NOTES 14 and 16)  
Current Assets              
Cash     56,629     346,103  
Amounts receivable     1,808,397     454,024  
Prepaid expenses and deposits     234,091     308,153  
Unbilled revenues     109,064     -  
Assets held for sale 13   751,726     1,116,376  
      2,959,907     2,224,656  
               
Other receivables 17   -     292,118  
Intangible assets 10   1,602,728     1,843,589  
Right-of-use assets 12   2,706,368     -  
Property and equipment 11   8,732,046     8,221,477  
Total Assets     16,001,049     12,581,840  
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY  
Current Liabilities              
Bank indebtedness     -     39,464  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 17   4,035,983     3,705,748  
Income tax payable 25   380,863     -  
Interest payable     357,913     408,152  
Deferred revenue     443,500     182,878  
Customer deposits 20   8,526,085     -  
Current portion of lease liabilities 12   206,079     -  
Convertible debentures 14   745,000     1,387,624  
Promissory note payable 13   -     1,780,822  
Loans payable 15   1,263,055     1,537,930  
Loans from related parties 17   4,060,187     2,616,584  
      20,018,665     11,659,202  
               
Long-term portion of lease liabilities 12   2,497,050     -  
Bonds payable 16   1,787,351     865,937  
Deferred income tax liability 25   -     322,289  
Total Liabilities     24,303,066     12,847,428  
               
Shareholders' Deficiency              
Share capital 18   16,876,382     16,876,382  
Share subscriptions     (30,000 )   (30,000 )
Contributed surplus     2,303,721     2,089,462  
Non-controlling interest 9   (3,357,287 )   162,471  
Deficit     (23,585,459 )   (19,009,676 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (509,374 )   (354,227 )
Total Shareholders' Deficiency     (8,302,017 )   (265,588 )
Total Equity and Liabilities     16,001,049     12,581,840  

Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors:

          "Alejandro Ochoa"

 

                      "Robert Nicholas Peter Horsley"

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


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) 

  Note   2019     2018     2017  
                        $     $     $  
Revenues 22   5,413,594     1,556,742     200,498  
Cost of sales     2,879,546     -     -  
      2,534,048     1,556,742     200,498  
Expenses                    
Advertising and promotion     46,789     1,403,270     1,199,150  
Amortization 10, 11, 12   1,261,964     436,902     94,468  
Bad debts     150,551     -     -  
Foreign exchange     2,820,547     754,999     -  
Interest, financing charges and accretion     1,912,553     769,322     380,864  
Maintenance and operations     1,001,161     1,517,698     301,915  
Office and miscellaneous     949,670     675,553     128,184  
Professional fees and consulting 17   2,366,030     1,834,575     1,710,312  
Share-based compensation 15(d)   -     1,913,692     3,693,799  
Transfer agent and filing fees     13,790     44,983     -  
Travel     214,065     201,888     333,366  
      10,737,120     9,552,882     7,842,058  
                     
Loss before other items     (8,203,072 )   (7,996,140 )   (7,641,560 )
Other items                    
Listing expense 5   -     -     (1,144,167 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt 17   (393,026 )   -     -  
Impairment 8, 11   (1,306,767 )   (2,132,942 )   (461,360 )
Impairment of advances and loans receivable     (224,975 )   (225,732 )   (286,289 )
Write-off of VAT receivable     (48,735 )   (13,859 )   (435,301 )
Gain on net monetary position 4   2,087,881     924,340     -  
      114,378     (1,448,193 )   (2,327,117 )
Net loss before income taxes     (8,088,694 )   (9,444,333 )   (9,968,677 )
Current income tax expense 25   (380,863 )   -     -  
Deferred income tax recovery 25   322,289     313,048     105,000  
Net loss     (8,147,268 )   (9,131,285 )   (9,863,677 )
Other comprehensive loss:                    
Item that will not be reclassified to profit or loss                    
Foreign exchange translation adjustment     (327,696 )   (480,132 )   (59,631 )
Comprehensive loss     (8,474,964 )   (9,611,417 )   (9,923,308 )
Net loss attributable to:                    
Shareholders of the Company     (4,977,237 )   (9,112,971 )   (9,583,550 )
Non-controlling interest     (3,170,031 )   (18,314 )   (280,127 )
Net loss     (8,147,268 )   (9,131,285 )   (9,863,677 )
                     
Other comprehensive loss attributable to:        
Shareholders of the Company     (155,147 )   (326,928 )   (18,120 )
Non-controlling interest     (172,549 )   (153,204 )   (41,241 )
Other comprehensive loss     (327,696 )   (480,132 )   (59,631 )
                     
Loss per common share - basic and diluted   (0.13 )   (0.10 )   (0.16 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding   63,389,446     88,307,259     58,115,156  

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


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Deficiency)

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

   

Number of Common Shares
   

Share Capital
    Subscriptions Receivable     Contributed Surplus     Deficit     Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income     Deficiency Attributable to Equity Shareholders of the Company     Non-controlling Interest     Total  
          $           $     $     $     $     $     $  
Balance, December 31, 2016   10,000     4,300     -     -     (313,155 )   (9,179 )   (318,034 )   -     (318,034 )
                                                       
Derecognition of Tower Three shares   (10,000 )   -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -  
Shares issuance to Tower Three shareholders   30,000,000     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -  
Recognition of shares issued to Tower One shareholders   6,735,885     1,010,383     -     -     -     -     1,010,383     -     1,010,383  
Shares issued to Rojo   500,000     175,000     -     -     -     -     175,000     -     175,000  
Share issued for acquisition of  Evolution   1,500,000     480,000     -     -     -     -     480,000     -     480,000  
Acquisition of Evolution   -     -     -     -     -     -     -     509,524     509,524  
Shares issued for services   1,000,000     340,000     -     -     -     -     340,000     -     340,000  
Shares issued for cash, net   15,484,912     2,092,651     -     142,319     -     -     2,234,970     -     2,234,970  
Share subscriptions received   -     -     170,000     -     -     -     170,000     -     170,000  
Share-based compensation   -     -     -     3,917,778     -     -     3,917,778     -     3,917,778  
Exercise of warrants   3,774,466     1,132,340     -     -     -     -     1,132,340     -     1,132,340  
Exercise of stock options   11,130,435     5,401,212     -     (2,715,213 )   -     -     2,685,999     -     2,685,999  
Net loss   -     -     -     -     (9,583,550 )   -     (9,583,550 )   (280,127 )   (9,863,677 )
Other comprehensive loss   -     -     -     -     -     (18,120 )   (18,120 )   (41,241 )   (59,361 )
Balance, December 31, 2017   70,125,698     10,635,886     170,000     1,344,884     (9,896,705 )   (27,299 )   2,226,766     188,156     2,414,922  

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



TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Deficiency)

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

    Number of Common Shares     Share Capital      Subscriptions Received     Contributed Surplus     Deficit     Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income     Deficiency Attributable to Shareholders of the Company     Non-controlling Interest     Total  
          $     $     $     $     $     $     $     $  
Balance, December 31, 2017   70,125,698     10,635,886     170,000     1,344,884     (9,896,705 )   (27,299 )   2,226,766     188,156     2,414,922  
                                                       
Exercise of stock options   5,600,000     2,460,301     (200,000 )   (1,200,301 )   -     -     1,060,000     -     1,060,000  
                                                       
Exercise of warrants   8,665,201     2,166,300     -     -     -     -     2,166,300     -     2,166,300  
                                                       
Shares issued for services   525,690     110,395     -     -     -     -     110,395     -     110,395  
                                                       
Shares issued for subscriptions received   142,857     30,000     (30,000 )   -     -     -     -     -     -  
                                                       
Shares issued for debt   780,000     156,000     -     -     -     -     156,000     -     156,000  
                                                       
Shares issued for acquisition of Mexmaken   7,500,000     1,312,500     -     -     -     -     1,312,500     145,833     1,458,333  
                                                       
Share-based compensation   -     -     -     1,913,692     -     -     1,913,692     -     1,913,692  
                                                       
Subscriptions received   -     -     30,000     -     -     -     30,000     -     30,000  
                                                       
Shares issued   50,000     5,000     -     -     -     -     5,000     -     5,000  
Fair value of warrants issued for bond issuance cost   -     -     -     28,514     -     -     28,514     -     28,514  
Equity portion of convertible debentures   -     -     -     2,673     -     -     2,673     -     2,673  
                                                       
Net loss   -     -     -     -     (9,112,971 )   -     (9,112,971 )   (18,314 )   (9,131,285 )
Other comprehensive loss   -     -     -     -     -     (326,928 )   (326,928 )   (153,204 )   (480,132 )
Balance, December 31, 2018   93,389,446     16,876,382     (30,000 )   2,089,462     (19,009,676 )   (354,227 )   (428,059 )   162,471     (265,588 )
Warrants issued   -     -     -     608,440     -     -     608,440     -     608,440  
                                                       
Obligation to issue warrants   -     -     -     180,714     -     -     180,714     -     180,714  
Extinguishment of convertible debenture   -     -     -     (574,895 )   -     -     (574,895 )   -     (574,895 )
Adjustment on acquisition of controlled subsidiary (note 6)   -     -     -     -     (106,990 )   -     (106,990 )   869     (106,121 )
Adjustment on disposition of controlled subsidiary (note 6)   -     -     -     -     508,444     -     508,444     (178,047 )   330,397  
Net loss   -     -     -     -     (4,977,237 )   -     (4,977,237 )   (3,170,031 )   (8,147,268 )
Other comprehensive loss   -     -     -     -     -     (155,147 )   (155,147 )   (172,549 )   (327,696 )
Balance, December 31, 2019   93,389,446     16,876,382     (30,000 )   2,303,721     (23,585,459 )   (509,374 )   (4,944,730 )   (3,357,287 )   (8,302,017 )

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


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

    2019     2018     2017  
    $     $     $  
Cash flows from operating activities                  
Net loss from continuing operations   (8,147,268 )   (9,131,285 )   (9,863,677 )
Item not affection cash:                  
Accretion   107,376     70,341     219,990  
Accrued interest   583,883     -     -  
Amortization   1,261,964     436,902     94,468  
Allowance for VAT   48,735     13,859     435,301  
Gain on sale of towers   (664,446 )   -     -  
Deferred income tax recovery   (322,289 )   (313,048 )   (105,000 )
Foreign exchange   2,719,037     2,131,449     389,720  
Gain on net monetary position   (1,921,376 )   (924,340 )   -  
Impairment   1,306,767     2,358,674     292,538  
Impairment of advances and loans receivable   224,975     -     -  
Listing expense   -     -     1,144,167  
Loss on extinguishment of debt   393,026     -     -  
Share-based compensation   -     1,913,692     3,693,799  
Shares issued for services   -     110,395     340,000  
                   
Changes in non-cash working capital items (Note 23)   7,529,242     2,131,158     (1,811,433 )
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities   3,119,626     (1,202,203 )   (5,170,127 )
                   
Cash flows from investing activities                  
Cash received from acquisitions   -     18,436     1,382,859  
Cash paid for acquisitions   (106,121 )   -     (466,260 )
Cash received from disposition   258,001     -     -  
Addition of property and equipment   (3,634,144 )   (8,436,633 )   (2,887,196 )
Cash used in investing activities   (3,482,264 )   (8,418,197 )   (1,970,597 )
                   
Cash flows from financing activities                  
Shares issued for cash, net   -     30,000     3,367,310  
Exercise of stock options and warrants   -     3,226,300     2,686,000  
Subscriptions received   -     -     170,000  
Proceeds from convertible debts, net   -     1,376,914     -  
Repayment of convertible debts   (750,000 )   -     -  
Proceeds from bonds payable, net   859,560     888,996     -  
Loans received   1,173,953     1,756,309     -  
Repayment of loans   (1,467,004 )   (156,819 )   -  
Loans from related parties   1,969,187     1,366,710     1,317,225  
Repayment of loans from related parties   (1,140,500 )   (534,612 )   (125,450 )
Lease payments   (570,512 )   -     -  
Promissory note received   -     1,728,480     -  
Cash provided by financing activities   74,684     9,682,278     7,415,085  
Foreign exchange on cash   (1,520 )   -     -  
                   
Change in cash   (289,474 )   61,878     274,361  
Cash, beginning   346,103     284,225     9,864  
                   
Cash, ending   56,629     346,103     284,225  
                   
Property and equipment additions in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   1,019,581     -     -  
Cash paid for interest   635,717     50,000     24,399  
Cash paid for income taxes   -     -     -  

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


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN

Tower One Wireless Corp. ("Tower One" or the "Company") is a pure-play, build-to-suit ("BTS") tower owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications structures. The Company's primary business is the leasing of space on communications sites to mobile network operators ("MNOs"). The Company offers tower-related services in the largest Spanish speaking countries in Latin America: Argentina, Colombia and Mexico. These tower-related services include site acquisition, zoning and permitting, structural analysis, and construction which primarily supports the Company's site leasing business, including the addition of new tenants and equipment on its sites. A long-term site lease is in hand with a tenant prior to undergoing construction.

Tower One was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada on September 12, 2005. On October 14, 2011, the Company became a reporting company in British Columbia and was approved by the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") and commenced trading on November 16, 2011. The Company's registered office is located at Suite 605, 815 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z 2E6.

On January 17, 2017, Tower One completed a Share Exchange Agreement (the "Agreement") with Tower Three SAS ("Tower Three") and the shareholders of Tower Three. According to the Agreement, Tower One acquired Tower Three by issuing shares which resulted in the shareholders of Tower Three obtaining control of the Company (the "Acquisition"). Accordingly, this transaction was recorded as a reverse acquisition for accounting purposes, with Tower Three being identified as the accounting acquirer (Note 5).

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, and accordingly, do not purport to give effect to adjustments which may be required should the Company be unable to achieve the objectives above as a going concern. The net realizable value of the Company's assets may be materially less than the amounts recorded in these consolidated financial statements should the Company be unable to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. At December 31, 2019, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $17,058,758 (2018 - $9,434,546) and an accumulated deficit of $23,585,459 (2018 - $19,009,676) which has been funded primarily by loans from related parties. Ongoing operations of the Company are dependent upon the Company's ability to generate sufficient revenues in the future, receive continued financial support and complete equity financings. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.

These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Such adjustments could be material.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

(a) Statement of Compliance

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). These consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on June 15, 2020.

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted IFRS 16 Leases ("IFRS 16"). IFRS 16 was adopted retrospectively with no restatement of comparative periods, as permitted by the transition provisions of the standard (Note 3).

(b) Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

These consolidated financial statements were prepared on a historical cost basis, except for financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss. In addition, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information.

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the following entities as at December 31, 2019:

Entity

Country

Percentage of ownership

Functional currency

Tower One Wireless Corp. ("Tower One")

Canada

Parent

Canadian dollar

Tower Two SAS ("Tower Two")

Argentina

100%

Argentina Peso

Tower Three SAS ("Tower Three")

Colombia

100%

Colombian Peso

Tower 3 SA ("Tower 3")

Argentina

100%

Argentina Peso

Innervision SAS ("Innervision")

Colombia

100%

Colombian Peso

Evolution Technology SA ("Evolution")

Argentina

65%

Argentina Peso

Tower Construction & Technical Services, LLC ("TCTS")

USA

50%

US dollar

Comercializadora Mexmaken, S.A. de C.V. ("Mexmaken")

Mexico

90%

Mexican Peso

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the following subsidiaries as at December 31, 2018:

Entity

Country

Percentage of ownership

Functional currency

Tower One Wireless Corp.

Canada

Parent

Canadian dollar

Tower Two SAS

Argentina

100%

Argentina Peso

Tower Three SAS

Colombia

100%

Colombian Peso

Tower 3 SA

Argentina

100%

Argentina Peso

Innervision SAS

Colombia

90%

Colombian Peso

Evolution Technology SA

Argentina

65%

Argentina Peso

Tower Construction & Technical Services, LLC

USA

70%

US dollar

Comercializadora Mexmaken, S.A. de C.V.

Mexico

90%

Mexican Peso

All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control is based on whether an investor has power over the investee, exposure or rights to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of returns. Non-controlling interests in the net assets are identified separately from the Company's deficiency. The non-controlling interest consists of the non-controlling interest as at the date of the original acquisition plus the noncontrolling interest's share of changes in equity or deficiency since the date of acquisition.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

(c) Use of Estimates and Judgments

The Company makes estimates and assumptions about the future that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates include the following:

(i)  Intangible Assets - useful lives

The Company records intangible assets purchased in a business combination at their fair value. Determining fair value requires management to use estimates that could be material. Following initial recognition, the Company carries the value of intangible assets at cost less accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. Amortization is recorded on a straight-line basis based upon management's estimate of the useful life and residual value. The estimates are reviewed at least annually and are updated if expectations change as a result of technical obsolescence or legal and other limits to use. A change in the useful life or residual value will impact the reported carrying value of the intangible assets resulting in a change in related amortization expense.

(ii) Inputs into Black-Scholes model

The Company has applied estimates with respect to the valuation of shares issued for non-cash consideration. Shares are valued first at the fair value of services received, and if this not readily determinable, at the fair value of the equity instruments granted at the date the Company receives the goods or services.

The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of services performed, and if the fair value of the services performed is not readily determinable, at the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value for share-based compensation transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the fair value of the underlying common shares, the expected life of the share option, volatility and dividend yield. The fair value of the underlying common shares is assessed as the quoted market price on grant date. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based compensation transactions are discussed in Note 18. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and further periods if the review affects both current and future periods.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

(c) Use of Estimates and Judgments (Continued)

(iii)  Property and Equipment - useful lives

 
Amortization is recorded on a declining balance basis based upon management's estimate of the useful life and residual value. The estimates are reviewed at least annually and are updated if expectations change as a result of the physical condition, technical obsolescence or legal and other limits to use. A change in the useful life or residual value will impact the reported carrying value of towers and equipment resulting in a change in related amortization expense.

(iv) Incremental borrowing rate

 The Company uses estimation in determining the incremental borrowing rate used to measure the lease liabilities. This rate represents the rate that the Company would incur to obtain the funds necessary to purchase the asset of a similar value, with similar payment terms and security in similar economic environment.

(v)  Allowance for credit losses

 The Company provides for doubtful debts by analyzing the historical default experience and current information available about a customer's credit worthiness on an account by account basis. Uncertainty relates to the actual collectability of customer balances that can vary from the Company's estimation. At December 31, 2019, the Company has an allowance for doubtful accounts of $179,868 (2018 - $Nil).

(vi) Discount rate used for convertible debentures

The carrying value of the convertible debentures is subject to management's estimates in determining an appropriate discount rate based on similar instruments with no conversion features.

 (vii) Recoverability of asset carrying values

Determining the amount of impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and property and equipment requires an estimation of the recoverable amount, which is defined as the higher of fair value less the cost of disposal or value in use. Many factors used in assessing recoverable amounts are outside of the control of management and it is reasonably likely that assumptions and estimates will change from period to period.

 (viii) Fair value of assets acquired in a business combination

The determination of fair value of assets acquired requires management to make assumptions and estimates about future events. The assumptions and estimates with respect to determining the fair value of the assets acquired require judgment and include estimates of future cash flows.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

(c) Use of Estimates and Judgments (Continued)

Use of Judgments

Critical accounting judgments are accounting policies that have been identified as being complex or involving subjective judgments or assessments with a significant risk of material adjustment in the year: 

(i)  Going concern 


The assessment of whether the going concern assumption is appropriate requires management to take into account all available information about the future, which is at least, but not limited to, twelve months from the end of the reporting period. The Company is aware that material uncertainties related to events or conditions may cast significant doubt upon the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Further information regarding going concern is outlined in Note 1.

(ii) Income taxes


The measurement of income taxes payable and deferred income tax assets and liabilities requires management to make judgments in the interpretation and application of the relevant tax laws. The actual amount of income taxes only becomes final upon filing and acceptance of the tax return by the relevant tax authorities, which occurs subsequent to the issuance of the consolidated financial statements.

(iii)           Determination of control in business acquisitions


The determination of the acquirer in business acquisitions is subject to judgment and requires the Company to determine which party obtains control of the combining entities. Management applies judgment in determining control by assessing the following three factors: whether the Company has power; whether the Company has exposure or rights to variable returns; and whether the Company has the ability to use its power to affect the amount of its returns. In exercising this judgment, management reviewed the representation on the Board of Directors and key management personnel, the party that initiated the transaction, and each of the entities' activities.

The assessment of whether an acquisition constitutes a business is also subject to judgment and requires the Company to review whether the acquired entity contains all three elements of a business, including inputs, processes and the ability to create output. 

(iv)  Intangible Assets - impairment


The application of the Company's accounting policy for intangible assets expenditures requires judgment in determining whether it is likely that future economic benefits will flow to the Company, which may be based on assumptions about future events or circumstances. Estimates and assumptions may change if new information becomes available. If, after expenditures are capitalized, information becomes available suggesting that the recovery of expenditures is unlikely, the amount capitalized is written off in profit or loss in the period the new information becomes available.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

(c)  Use of Estimates and Judgments (Continued)

(v) Compound financial instruments

In accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement, convertible debentures are compound financial instruments that are accounted for separately by their components: a financial liability and an equity instrument.

The identification of convertible debenture components is based on interpretations of the substance of the contractual arrangement and therefore requires judgment from management. The separation of the components affects the initial recognition of the convertible debenture at issuance and the subsequent recognition of interest on the liability component. The determination of the fair value of the liability is also based on a number of assumptions, including contractual future cash flows, discount factors and the presence of any derivative financial instruments.

(vi)  Asset held-for-sale and discontinued operations

Judgment is required in determining whether an asset meets the criteria for classification as "assets held for sale" in the consolidated statements of financial position. Criteria considered by management include the existence of and commitment to a plan to dispose of the assets, the expected selling price of the assets, the expected timeframe of the completion of the anticipated sale and the period of time any amounts have been classified within assets held for sale. The Company reviews the criteria for assets held for sale each period and reclassifies such assets to or from this financial position category as appropriate. In addition, there is a requirement to periodically evaluate and record assets held for sale at the lower of their carrying value and fair value less costs to sell.

Judgment is applied in determining whether disposal groups represent a component of the entity, the results of which should be recorded as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

(vii)  Property and Equipment and intangibles - impairment


At the end of each reporting period, management makes a judgment whether there are any indications of impairment of its property and equipment and intangibles. If there are indications of impairment, management performs an impairment test on a cash-generating unit basis. The impairment test compares the recoverable amount of the asset to its carrying amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset's value in use (present value of the estimated future cash flows) and its estimated fair value less costs of disposal.

(viii)  Determination of functional currency and hyperinflationary economies


The determination of the functional currency for the Company and its subsidiaries was based on management's judgment of the underlying transactions, events and conditions relevant to each entity. The determination of whether an entity operates in a hyperinflationary economy was based on management's judgment of the underlying economic condition of the country the entity operates in.

(ix) Application of IFRS 16

The Company applies judgment in determining whether the contract contains an identified asset, whether the Company has the right to control the asset, and the lease term. The lease term is based on considering facts and circumstances, both qualitative and quantitative, that can create economic incentive to exercise renewal options.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

(c)  Use of Estimates and Judgments (Continued)

(x) Modification versus extinguishment of financial liability

Judgment is required in applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments to determine whether the amended terms of the loan agreement is a substantial modification of an existing financial liability and whether it should be accounted for as an extinguishment of the original financial liabilities.

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements:

Loss per share

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. To compute diluted loss per share, adjustments are made to common shares outstanding. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is adjusted to include the number of additional common shares that would be outstanding if, at the beginning of the period or at time of issuance, all options and warrants were exercised. The proceeds from exercise are assumed to be used to purchase the Company's common shares at their average market price during the period. For the years presented, this calculation proved to be anti-dilutive.

Revenue recognition

The Company's leasing revenue is derived from lease arrangements to obtain rights to use the Company's equipment.

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the Company are classified as operating leases. Assets under operating leases are included in property and equipment. Leasing revenue from operating leases is recognized as the leasing services are provided.

The Company earns revenue from tower sales. Tower sales revenue is recognized when the control over goods is transferred to the customer. As such, the revenue is recognized after: the contract is identified; performance obligations are identified; the transaction price is determined; the transaction price is allocated to the various performance obligations (if multiple performance obligations are identified); and ultimately, once the performance obligation is satisfied.

The Company also earns revenues from installation, technical and maintenance services. Unbilled revenues represents services performed but not yet billed.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Foreign currency translation

The results and financial position of a subsidiary whose functional currency is not the currency of a hyperinflationary economy is translated into the presentation currency using the following procedures:

i. Assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented (i.e. including comparatives) are translated at the closing rate at the date of the statement of financial position;

ii. Income and expenses for each statement presenting profit or loss and other comprehensive income (i.e. including comparatives) are translated at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions; and

iii. All resulting exchange differences are recognized in other comprehensive income.

For practical reasons, a rate that approximates the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions, for example an average rate for the period, is often used to translate income and expense items.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, an unrealized foreign exchange translation loss of $327,696 (2018 - $480,132; 2017 - $59,631) was recorded under accumulated other comprehensive loss as a result of changes in the value of the Colombian Peso, Argentina Peso, Mexican Peso and US dollars with respect to the Canadian dollar.

The results and financial position of a subsidiary whose functional currency is the currency of a hyperinflationary economy are translated into the presentation currency using the following procedures:

i. All amounts (i.e. assets, liabilities, equity items, income and expenses, including comparatives) are translated at the closing rate at the date of the statement of financial position, except that

ii. When amounts are translated into a non-hyperinflationary presentation currency (i.e. CAD), comparative amounts remain unchanged from those reported in the prior periods.

When an entity's functional currency is the currency of a hyperinflationary economy, the entity shall restate its financial statements in accordance with IAS 29 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies before applying the translation method described above. When the economy ceases to be hyperinflationary and the entity no longer restates its financial statements in accordance with IAS 29, it shall use as the historical costs for translation into the presentation currency the amounts restated to the price level at the date the entity ceased restating its financial statements.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Property and equipment     

Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss. Amortization expense for towers begins in the month of transfer of each tower from construction in progress to towers. Costs not clearly related to the procurement, manufacturing and implementation are expensed as incurred.

Towers represent cellular towers owned by the Company. The towers are operated at various sites and under contractual license agreements.

  • Amortization of the towers is calculated on the declining-balance basis over the agreement or lease terms
  • Furniture and equipment - between 10% and 33.3% declining balance

Costs of assets in the course of construction are capitalized as construction in progress. Upon completion, the cost of construction is transferred to the appropriate category of property and equipment and amortization commences when the asset is available for its intended use.

An asset's residual value, useful life and amortization method are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted if appropriate. When parts of an item of equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of equipment.

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of the equipment and are recognized in profit or loss.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets consist of master lease agreement acquired by the Company. Acquired lease agreements are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized but are tested annually for impairment. Any impairment of intangible assets is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive loss but increases in intangible asset values are not recognized.

Amortization expense for intangible assets is calculated on the straight-line basis over its estimated useful life. Estimated useful lives of intangible assets are the shorter of the economic life and the period the right is legally enforceable. The assets' useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each statement of financial position date. The useful life of the Company's intangible assets, consisting of master lease agreements, is estimated to be 10 years.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Impairment

Non-financial assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset's carrying amount may be less than its recoverable amount. Management uses its judgment to estimate these inputs and any changes to these inputs could have a material impact on the impairment calculation. For impairment testing, non-financial assets that do not generate independent cash flows are grouped together into CGU, which represent the levels at which largely independent cash flows are generated. An impairment loss is recognized in earnings to the extent that the carrying value of an asset, CGU or group of CGU's exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset, CGU or group of CGU's is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less cost to sell. Value in use is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at appropriate pre-tax discount rates. An impairment loss relating to a specific asset reduces the carrying value of the asset. An impairment loss relating to a group of CGU's is allocated on a pro-rata basis to reduce the carrying value of the assets in the units comprising the group. A previously recognized impairment loss related to non-financial assets is assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss related to non-financial assets is reversed if there is a subsequent increase in the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying value does not exceed the carrying value that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no loss had been recognized.

Share capital

Common shares are classified as equity. Transaction costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares and share options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects. Common shares issued for consideration other than cash, are valued based on their market value at the date the shares are issued.

The Company has adopted a residual value method with respect to the measurement of shares and warrants issued as private placement units. The residual value method first allocates value to the more easily measurable component based on fair value and then the residual value, if any, to the less easily measurable component. The Company considers the fair value of common shares issued in a private placement to be the more easily measurable component and the common shares are valued at their fair value, as determined by the closing quoted bid price on the announcement date. The balance, if any, is allocated to the attached warrants. Any fair value attributed to the warrants is recorded as contributed surplus.

Share-based compensation

Share-based compensation to employees are measured at the fair value of the instruments issued and amortized over the vesting periods. Share-based compensation to non-employees are measured at the fair value of the goods or services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, if it is determined the fair value of the goods or services cannot be reliably measured, and are recorded at the date the goods or services are received. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards expected to vest. The offset to the recorded cost is to contributed surplus. Consideration received on the exercise of stock options is recorded as share capital and the related amount in contributed surplus is transferred to share capital. Charges for options that are forfeited before vesting are reversed from contributed surplus. For those options that expire or are forfeited after vesting, the recorded value is transferred to deficit.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Income taxes

Income tax expense consisting of current and deferred tax expense is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive loss. Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at period-end, adjusted for amendments to tax payable with regard to previous years.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities and the related deferred income tax expense or recovery are recognized for deferred tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that substantive enactment occurs.

A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. To the extent that the Company does not consider it probable that a deferred tax asset will be recovered, the deferred tax asset is reduced. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Provisions

Provisions are recorded when a present legal or constructive obligation exists as a result of past events where it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the statement of financial position date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows. When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognized as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.

Financial instruments

Financial assets - Classification

The Company classifies its financial assets in the following categories:

  • Those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI"), or through profit or loss), and
  • Those to be measured at amortized cost.

The classification depends on the Company's business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses are either recorded in profit or loss or OCI.

Financial assets - Measurement

At initial recognition, the Company measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss ("FVTPL"), transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at FVTPL are expensed in profit or loss. Financial assets are considered in their entirety when determining whether their cash flows are solely payment of principal and interest.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Financial instruments (Continued)

Subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification.

  • Amortized cost: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost. A gain or loss that is subsequently measured at amortized cost is recognized in profit or loss when the asset is derecognized or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included as finance income using the effective interest rate method.
  • Fair value through OCI ("FVOCI"): A financial asset measured at FVOCI is measured at fair value with changes in fair value included as "financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income" in other comprehensive income. Accumulated gains or losses recognized through other comprehensive income remain in OCI when the financial instrument is derecognized or its fair value substantially decreases.
  • Fair value through profit or loss: Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at FVTPL. A gain or loss on an investment that is subsequently measured at FVTPL is recognized in profit or loss in which it arises.

The Company has classified its cash, amounts receivables and other receivable as FVTPL.

Financial liabilities

The Company classifies its financial liabilities into the following categories:

  • Financial liabilities at FVTPL; and
  • Amortized cost.

A financial liability is classified as at FVTPL if it is classified as held-for-trading or is designated as such on initial recognition. Directly attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. The fair value changes to financial liabilities at FVTPL are presented as follows:

  • the amount of change in the fair value that is attributable to changes in the credit risk of the liability is presented in OCI; and
  • the remaining amount of the change in the fair value is presented in profit or loss.

The Company does not designate any financial liabilities at FVTPL.

Other non-derivative financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value less any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, these liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

The Company has classified its bank indebtedness, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, interest payable, convertible debentures, loans payable, loans from related parties, customer deposits, bonds payable and lease liability as amortized cost.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Financial instruments (Continued)

Convertible debentures

The component parts of compound instruments (convertible debentures) issued by the Company are classified separately as financial liabilities and equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.

Conversion option that will be settled by the exchange of a fixed amount of cash or another financial asset for a fixed number of the Company's own equity instruments is an equity instrument.

At the date of issue, the fair value of the liability component is estimated using the prevailing market interest rate for similar non-convertible instruments. This amount is recorded as a liability on an amortized cost basis using the effective interest method until extinguished upon conversion or at the instrument's maturity date.

The conversion option classified as equity is determined by deducting the amount of the liability component from the fair value of the compound instrument as a whole. This is recognized and included in equity, net of income tax effects, and is not subsequently remeasured. In addition, the conversion option classified as equity will remain in equity until the conversion option is exercised, in which case, the balance recognized in equity will be transferred to share capital. When the conversion option remains unexercised at the maturity date of the convertible note, the balance recognized in equity will be transferred to retained earnings. No gain or loss is recognized in the profit or loss upon conversion or expiration of the conversion option.

Transaction costs that relate to the issue of the convertible notes are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to the allocation of the gross proceeds. Transaction costs relating to the equity component are recognized directly in equity. Transaction costs relating to the liability component are included in the carrying amount of the liability component and are amortized over the lives of the convertible notes using the effective interest method.

Substantial modification of convertible debentures

Modification is deemed to be substantial if the net present value of the cash flows under the modified terms, including any fees paid or received, is a least 10 percent different from the net present value of the remaining cash flows of the liability prior to the modification, both discounted at the original effective interest rate of the liability prior to the modification. A substantial modification of the terms of an existing financial liability is accounted for as an extinguishment of the original financial liability and the recognition of a new financial liability.

The consideration paid, represented by the fair value of the modified convertible debentures are allocated to the liability and equity components of the original convertible debentures at the date of the extinguishment. The method used in allocating the consideration paid and transaction costs to the separate components of the original convertible debentures is consistent with that used in the original allocation to the separate components of the original convertible debentures of the proceeds received by the Company when the original convertible debentures were issued.

Once the allocation of the consideration is made, any resulting gain or loss is treated as follows:

  • the amount of gain or loss relating to the original liability component is recognized in profit or loss; and
  • the amount of consideration relating to the original equity component is recognized in equity in contributed surplus. The amount recognized in convertible debentures equity reserve attributable to the extinguished convertible debentures is also transferred to contributed surplus.

TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

3.     SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the following accounting pronouncements retrospectively with no restatement of comparative periods:

IFRS 16 Leases

The following is the new accounting policy for leases under IFRS 16.

At inception, the Company assesses whether a contract contains an embedded lease. A contract contains a lease when the contract conveys a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

The Company, as lessee, is required to recognize a right-of-use asset ("ROU asset"), representing its right to use the underlying asset, and a lease liability, representing its obligation to make lease payments.

The Company recognizes a ROU asset and a lease liability at the commencement of the lease. The ROU asset is initially measured based on the present value of lease payments, plus initial direct cost, less any incentives received. It is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortization, impairment losses and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability. The ROU asset is amortized from the commencement date over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the underlying asset. The ROU asset is subject to testing for impairment if there is an indicator of impairment.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by the interest rate implicit in the lease, or if that rate cannot be readily determined, the incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate which the operation would have to pay to borrow over a similar term and with similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value to the ROU asset in a similar economic environment.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are comprised of:

 fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments;

 variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date;

 amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee;

 the exercise price under a purchase option that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise;

 lease payments in an optional renewal period if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option;

 penalties for early termination of a lease unless the Company is reasonably certain not to terminate early; and

 restoration costs that will incur at the end of the lease term.

The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the lease liability and decreased by lease payments made. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or a rate, a change in the estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or as appropriate, changes in the assessment of whether a purchase or extension option is reasonably certain to be exercised or a termination option is reasonably certain not to be exercised.

Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate not included in the initial measurement of the ROU asset and lease liability are recognized as an expense in profit or loss the in the period in which they are incurred.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

IFRS 16 Leases (Continued)

The ROU assets are presented within "Right-of-use assets" and the lease liabilities are presented in "Lease liability" on the consolidated statements of financial position.

The comparative figures for the 2018 reporting period have not been restated and are accounted for under IAS 17 Leases, and IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease, as permitted under the specific transitional provisions in the standard.

The Company applied the exemption not to recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for leases with less than 12 months of lease term and leases for low-value assets when applying IFRS 16 to leases previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17.

The Company has land leases for its towers built on them and is classified as operating leases under IAS 17. Upon transition to IFRS 16, these lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments and discounted using an incremental borrowing rate of 15% for Tower 3 and Mexmaken, and 35% for Evolution as of January 1, 2019. As a result, the Company, as a lessee, has recognized $1,374,800 as a lease liability, representing its obligation to make lease payments. A ROU asset of the same amount was recognized as a Right-of-use Asset, representing its right to use the underlying asset.

The following table summarizes the difference between the operating lease commitments disclosed immediately preceding the date of initial application and lease liability recognized on the consolidated statements of financial position at the date of initial application:

Operating lease liability as at December 31, 2018 $ 3,657,296  
Effect of discounting at incremental borrowing rate   (2,282,496 )
Lease liability recognized as of January 1, 2019 $ 1,374,800  


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

4. HYPERINFLATION

In July 2018, the Argentine three-year cumulative rate of inflation for consumer prices and wholesale prices reached a level in excess of 100%. As a result, in accordance with IAS 29, Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies ("IAS 29") Argentina was considered a hyperinflationary economy, effective July 1, 2018. Accordingly, the presentation of the Company's consolidated financial statements includes adjustments and reclassifications for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Argentine peso.

On the application of IAS 29, the Company used the conversion coefficient derived from the combination of the "IPC Nacional and the IPIM" (the national consumer price index and the national wholesale price index) published by the National Statistics and Census Institution in Argentina. Furthermore, a formal resolution (number 539/018) from de "FACPCE" (Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas) was issued and has been followed in the calculations.

As the consolidated financial statements of the Company have been previously presented in Canadian dollars, a stable currency, the comparative period amounts do not require restatement.

The level of the IPC at December 31, 2019 was 283.44 (2018 - 184.2), which represents an increase of 53.85% over the IPC at December 31, 2018.

Monetary assets and liabilities are not restated because they are already expressed in terms of the monetary unit current as at December 31, 2019. Non-monetary assets, liabilities, equity, and expenses (items that are not already expressed in terms of the monetary unit as at December 31, 2019) are restated by applying the index at the end of the reporting period. The effect of inflation on the Argentine subsidiary's net monetary position is included in the consolidated statements of loss as a gain on net monetary position.

The application of IAS 29 results in the adjustment for the loss of purchasing power of the Argentine peso recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. In a period of inflation, an entity holding an excess of monetary assets over monetary liabilities loses purchasing power, which results in a loss on the net monetary position. This loss/gain is derived as the difference resulting from the restatement of non-monetary assets, liabilities and equity.

As per IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, all amounts (i.e. assets, liabilities, equity and expenses) are translated at the closing foreign exchange rate at the date of the most recent consolidated statement of financial position, except that comparative amounts are not adjusted for subsequent changes in the price level or subsequent changes in exchange rates. Similarly, in the period during which the functional currency of a foreign subsidiary becomes hyperinflationary and applies IAS 29 for the first time, the parent's consolidated financial statements for the comparative period are not restated for the effects of hyperinflation.

As a result of the change in the conversion coefficient during the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized a net monetary gain of $2,087,881 (2018 - $924,340) to adjust transactions recorded during the period into a measuring unit current as of December 31, 2019.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

5. REVERSE ACQUISITION AND LISTING EXPENSE

On January 12, 2017, the Company completed the transactions described in Note 1 by issuing 30,000,000 common shares to the shareholders of Tower Three. For accounting purposes, the Acquisition is considered to be outside the scope of IFRS 3 Business Combinations since Tower One was inactive prior to the Acquisition and were limited to the management of cash resources and the maintenance of its listing and accordingly did not constitute a business. The Acquisition is accounted for in accordance with IFRS 2 Share-based Payment whereby Tower Three is deemed to have issued shares in exchange for the net assets or liabilities of Tower One together with its listing status at the fair value of the consideration received by Tower Three.

Since the share and share-based consideration allocated to the former shareholders of the Company on closing the Acquisition is considered within the scope of IFRS 2, and the Company cannot identify specifically some or all of the goods or service received in return for the allocation of the shares, the value in excess of the net identifiable assets or obligations plus liabilities assumed by the Company acquired on closing was expensed in the statement of comprehensive loss as listing expense.

The Company is deemed to have issued 6,735,885 common shares of Tower Three at $0.15 per common share for a fair value of $1,010,383, which is included as consideration to the former shareholders of the Company. The $0.15 value for the above-mentioned shares was based on the fair value from the concurrent private placement. The fair value of all the consideration given and charged to listing expense was comprised of:

    $  
Fair value of share based consideration allocated:      
Deemed share issuance   1,010,383  
 Identifiable net obligations assumed:      
Cash and cash equivalent   1,378,183  
Subscriptions received for private placement   (1,602,257 )
Other assets   230,097  
Liabilities   (139,807 )
Total   (133,784 )
Total listing expense   1,144,167  


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

6. TOWER CONSTRUCTION & TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.

On October 18, 2017, the Company entered into an Escrow Agreement with the shareholders of Tower Construction & Technical Services, Inc. ("TCTS") to acquire 70% ownership interest in TCTS.

To obtain the 70% ownership interest, the Company committed to operate the business and manage its financial affairs. No cash consideration or equity instruments were issued on this acquisition. The Company determined that the acquisition of TCTS constituted a business combination as it has inputs, processes and outputs. As such, the Company has applied the acquisition method of accounting.

The following table presents assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values, which is the same as the carrying values, at the date of the acquisition of 70% ownership interests:

    $  
Liabilities assumed:      
Bank indebtedness   (52,042 )
Accounts payable   (5,201 )
Due to related parties   (127,655 )
Net liabilities of TCTS   (184,898 )
Net assets attributed to non-controlling interest   -  
Net liabilities assumed   (184,898 )

The excess of net liabilities over consideration paid was written off to loss on investments as the future profitability of TCTS is uncertain.

On March 1, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 30% ownership interest of TCTS for total purchase price of $106,121 (US$80,000). As the Company previously controlled TCTS, the transaction resulted in a change to the Company ownership stake and was accounted for as an equity transaction. The $106,990 difference between the acquisition of $869 non-controlling interest and $106,121 fair value of consideration paid was recognized directly in deficit.

On August 1, 2019, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with a third party, Enervisa US LLC ("Enervisa") and sold 50% of outstanding shares of TCTS for $330,397 (US$250,000) to fund the operation of TCTS. The Company determines that the sale of the 50% of TCTS shares did not constitute a loss of control. The issuance of the shares is accounted for an equity transaction and resulting a non-controlling interest of $698,030. The non-controlling interest consists of $519,983 of Enervisa's share of TCTS's net loss for the period from January 1, 2019 to August 1, 2019 which is included in net attributable to non-controlling interests on the consolidated statement of changes in equity (deficiency). As at December 31, 2019, the Company has received $258,001 for the sale of 50% of the outstanding shares of TCTS.

7.     ACQUISITION OF INNERVISION TELECOM S.A.S ("INNERVISION")

 As at December 31, 2018, the Company owned 90% of Innervision through its wholly owned subsidiary Tower Three S.A.S ("Tower Three").

 In October 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of the remaining common shares of Innervision not previously owned by Tower Three. The Company acquired the remaining 10% interest for total purchase price of $2,685 ($7,000,000 Colombian Peso). As the Company previously controlled Innervision, the transaction resulted in a change to the Company's ownership stake and was accounted for as an equity transaction. The difference between the non-controlling interest and the fair value of consideration paid was recognized directly in deficit.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

8. ACQUISITION OF COMERCIALIZADORA MEXMAKEN, S.A. DE C.V.

On April 3, 2018, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Offer Agreement with the shareholders of Comercializadora Mexmaken, S.A. de C.V. ("Mexmaken") to acquire a 90% ownership interest. Since its incorporation on September 9, 2015, Mexmaken has obtained two Master Lease Agreement ("MLA") with major Mexican telecom operators, one of which was acquired prior to the Company's acquisition of Mexmaken.

To obtain the 90% ownership interest, the Company issued 7,500,000 common shares with a fair value of $1,312,500 to the shareholders of Mexmaken. As part of the acquisition of Mexmaken, the Company also issued common shares to a related party, who was a controlling shareholder of Mexmaken.

The Company determined that the acquisition of Mexmaken constituted a business combination as Mexmaken has inputs, processes and outputs. As such the Company has applied the acquisition method of accounting. As part of the acquisition of Mexmaken, the Company acquired Mexmaken's master lease agreement, which was recorded as an intangible asset.

The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values, which is the same as the carrying values, at the date of acquisition and resulting goodwill:

    $  
Fair value of common shares issued   1,312,500  
Total consideration   1,312,500  
       
Assets acquired:      
Cash   18,436  
Amounts receivable and prepaid expenses   20,463  
Construction in progress   91,339  
Furniture and equipment   2,741  
Intangible assets   428,000  
Goodwill   1,315,258  
       
Less: liabilities assumed      
Accounts payable   (356,404 )
Deferred income tax liability   (61,500 )
Net assets of Mexmaken   1,458,333  
Net assets attributed to non-controlling interest   (145,833 )
Net assets acquired   1,312,500  

As at December 31, 2018, the Company completed an impairment analysis in accordance with IAS 36 and determined that the carrying value of the Mexmaken CGU exceeded its fair value based on its value in use. As a result, the Company recognized impairment of $2,132,942, including $1,315,258 of goodwill, $461,597 of property and equipment, $417,587 of intangible asset, and recorded a recovery of deferred income taxes of $61,500.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company's ownership on Mexmaken remains at 90%.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

9. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST (NCI)

 The following table presents the summarized financial information for Evolution, TCTS and Mexmaken, the Company's subsidiaries which have NCI's. This information represents amounts before intercompany eliminations.

       
    December 31, 2019  
    $  
Current assets   3,466,115  
Non-current assets   9,463,080  
Current liabilities   18,306,038  
Non-current liabilities   1,691,801  
Revenues for the year ended   2,263,370  
Net loss for the year ended   (6,225,672 )
       
The net change in non-controlling interest is as follows:   Total  
    $  
Balance, December 31, 2018   162,471  
Change in ownership interest   (177,178 )
Share of loss for the year   (3,170,031 )
Currency translation adjustment   (172,549 )
Balance, December 31, 2019   (3,357,287 )

As of December 31, 2019, the Company held a 50% ownership in TCTS, 90% ownership in Mexmaken and 65% ownership in Evolution with $919,976, $111,962 and $2,325,349 NCI balance, respectively.

The Company has recasted comparative information as at December 31, 2018 for the non-controlling interest, to correct losses attributed to non-controlling interests during the year ended December 31, 2019. As a result, the deficiency attributable to shareholders of the company decreased by $223,612 and the non-controlling interest increased by the same amount. There was no impact to the Company's cash flows or profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 and no impact to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

    Master lease
agreements
 
    $  
Cost      
Balance, December 31, 2017   1,982,354  
Acquired through the acquisition of Mexmaken   428,000  
Impairment   (428,000 )
Balance, December 31, 2018 and 2019   1,982,354  
       
Accumulated amortization      
Balance, December 31, 2017   59,471  
Additions   89,707  
Impairment   (10,413 )
Balance, December 31, 2018   138,765  
Additions   240,861  
Balance, December 31, 2019   379,626  
       
Net book value      
December 31, 2018   1,843,589  
December 31, 2019   1,602,728  

   During the year ended December 31, 2018, due primarily to the lack of revenue generated from the acquired intangible assets, an indicator of impairment existed leading to a test of recoverable amount of the asset. A value in use calculation is not applicable as the Company does not have any expected cash flows from using the asset. In estimating the fair value less costs of disposal, management did not have observable or unobservable inputs to estimate the recoverable amount greater than $nil. As this valuation technique requires management's judgment and estimates of the recoverable amount, it is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

11.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, due primarily to the cancellation of tenant lease agreements, an indicator of impairment existed leading to a test of recoverable amount of the assets. A value in use calculation is not applicable as the Company does not have any expected cash flows from using the assets. In estimating the fair value less costs of disposal, management did not have observable or unobservable inputs to estimate the recoverable amount greater than $nil. As this valuation technique requires management's judgment and estimates of the recoverable amount, it is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

11.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

    Towers     Construction in progress     Furniture and equipment     Total  
Cost                        
Balance, December 31, 2017   1,033,587     1,804,928     60,515     2,899,030  
Monetary adjustment for hyperinflationary economy   906,732     504,218     17,275     1,428,225  
Obtained through acquisition of Mexmaken   -     91,339     2,741     94,080  
Additions   -     8,413,968     22,665     8,436,633  
Transfer from CIP to towers   6,164,373     (6,164,373 )   -     -  
Reclassification to assets held for sale   (1,196,745 )   -     -     (1,196,745 )
Foreign exchange movement   (1,678,605 )   (997,950 )   (34,399 )   (2,710,954 )
Impairment   (461,597 )   -     -     (461,597 )
Balance, December 31, 2018   4,767,745     3,652,130     68,797     8,488,672  
Monetary adjustment for hyperinflationary economy   1,301,174     68,942     180,070     1,550,186  
Additions   71,929     4,405,289     176,507     4,653,725  
Transfer from CIP to towers   6,031,951     (6,031,951 )   -     -  
Reclassification to assets held for sale   (845,737 )   -     -     (845,737 )
Towers sold   -     (167,896 )   -     (167,896 )
Impaired/cancelled towers   (500,764 )   (786,617 )   (19,386 )   (1,306,767 )
Foreign exchange movement   (2,180,040 )   (654,677 )   (24,580 )   (2,859,297 )
Balance, December 31, 2019   8,646,258     485,220     381,408     9,512,886  
                         
Accumulated Amortization                        
Balance, December 31, 2017   25,900     -     6,464     32,364  
Additions   379,116     -     13,012     392,128  
Reclassification to assets held for sale   (80,369 )   -     -     (80,369 )
Foreign exchange movement   (70,333 )   -     (6,595 )   (76,928 )
Balance, December 31, 2018   254,314     -     12,881     267,195  
Monetary adjustment for hyperinflationary economy   71,970     -     1,778     73,748  
Additions   673,106     -     30,789     703,895  
Reclassification to assets held for sale   (94,011 )   -     -     (94,011 )
Impairment/cancelled towers   -     -     (4,151 )   (4,151 )
Foreign exchange movement   (164,131 )   -     (1,705 )   (165,836 )
Balance, December 31, 2019   741,248     -     39,592     780,840  
                         
Net book value                        
December 31, 2018   4,513,431     3,652,130     55,916     8,221,477  
December 31, 2019   7,905,010     485,220     341,816     8,732,046  


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

12.  RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS AND LEASE LIABILITIES

The Company has a lease agreement for its land lease. Upon transition to IFRS 16, the Company recognized $1,374,800 for a ROU asset and $1,374,800 for a lease liability.

The continuity of the ROU asset and lease liability for the year ended December 31, 2019 is as follows:

Right-of-use asset      
As at January 1, 2019 $ 1,374,800  
Additions   1,721,936  
Depreciation   (317,208 )
Impact of foreign exchange   (370,602 )
Monetary adjustment for hyperinflationary economy   297,442  
As at December 31, 2019 $ 2,706,368  
       
       
Lease liability      
As at January 1, 2019 $ 1,374,800  
Additions   1,721,936  
Lease payments   (570,512 )
Lease interest   488,484  
Impact of foreign exchange   (311,579 )
As at December 31, 2019 $ 2,703,129  
       
Current portion $ 206,079  
Long-term portion   2,497,050  
  $ 2,703,129  

13. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with a third party whereby the Company agreed to sell certain towers in Argentina. The sale was not completed as of December 31, 2019, and accordingly the Company has reclassified the towers from property and equipment to assets held for sale on the consolidated statement of financial position. The carrying value reported represents the lower of the net book value and fair value less costs to sell. Subsequent to year ended December 31, 2019, the Company sold the assets held for sale towers of $751,726 for proceeds of $1,204,942.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement ("Agreement") with a third party (the "Purchaser") whereby the Company has agreed to sell certain tower assets in Colombia. The sale was not completed as of December 31, 2018, and accordingly the Company has reclassified the towers from property and equipment to assets held for sale on the consolidated statement of financial position. The carrying value reported represents the lower of the net book value and fair value less costs to sell.

In connection with the Agreement signed in 2018, the Company received an advance of US$1,300,000 from the Purchaser in the form of a promissory note. The amount is subject to an annual interest rate of 10%, due on demand and is secured by a personal guarantee from the Company's Chief Executive Officer. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company incurred interest expense of $14,840 on this promissory note, which remains payable and is recorded within interest payable on the consolidated statement of financial position. The promissory note was cancelled after the tower sale completed in January 2019. As at December 31, 2019, the balance of the promissory note outstanding is $nil.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

14.  CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

June 2018 Convertible Debenture

In June 2018, the Company issued secured convertible debentures to a third party for gross proceeds of $1,000,000 under the following terms:

  • A term of one year;
  • An interest rate of 1% per month, payable monthly; and
  • Convertible into common shares of the Company at $0.20 per common share, subject to adjustment in certain events.

In connection with the convertible debentures, the Company also issued 5,000,000 share purchase warrants to the holders exercisable at a price of $0.25 per common share for a period of one year. The Company also incurred cash debt issuance costs of $76,791.

In November 2018, the terms of these convertible debentures were modified as follows:

  • The conversion price was reduced to $0.10 per common share;
  • The expiry date of the original warrants was extended to November 13, 2019;
  • The exercise price of the share purchase warrants was reduced to $0.125 per common share; and
  • The Company issued 5,000,000 additional share purchase warrants to the purchasers exercisable at a price of $0.125 per common share, subject to certain adjustments in certain events with an expiry date of November 13, 2019.

The convertible debentures are secured against the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of a general security agreement of the Company issued in favor of the holders.

November 2018 Convertible Debenture

In November 2018, the Company issued secured convertible debentures to a third party for gross proceeds of $500,000 under the following terms:

  • A term of seven months;
  • An interest rate of 1% per month, payable monthly; and
  • Convertible into common shares of the Company at $0.10 per common share, until June 12, 2019, subject to adjustments in certain events.

In connection with the convertible debentures, the Company also issued 5,000,000 share purchase warrants to the purchasers exercisable at a price of $0.125 per common share for a period of one year until November 13, 2019. The Company also incurred cash debt issuance costs of $46,295.

The convertible debentures are secured against the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of a general security agreement of the Company issued in favor of the holders.

For accounting purposes, the convertible debentures are separated into their liability and equity components using the residual method. The fair value of the liability component at the time of issue was determined based on an estimated discount rate of 17% for debentures. The fair value of the equity component was determined as the difference between the face value of the convertible debentures and the fair value of the liability component. After initial recognition the liability component is carried on an amortized cost basis and will be accreted to its face value over the term to maturity of the convertible debentures at the effective rate of 25%.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

14.  CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (CONTINUED)

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company determined the fair value of the equity component of the convertible debentures to be $53,583, offset by transaction costs of $4,397 and a deferred tax liability of $46,513.

June 2019

In June 2019, the Company repaid $750,000 of the convertible debentures and extended the term with the existing lenders.

In consideration for the extension of financing terms with existing lenders, the Company reached an agreement with such lenders to amend existing warrants (the "Amended Warrants") that were issued to such lenders on (i) June 12, 2018 (as previously amended on November 13, 2018) and (ii) November 13, 2018. The Amended Warrants were amended as follows:

  • The exercise price of the Amended Warrants was amended from $0.125 to $0.09; and
  • The expiry date of the Amended Warrants was extended from November 13, 2019 to November 13, 2020.

Concurrent with the Amended Warrants, the Company also issued new common share purchase warrants (the "New Warrants") to each holder of the Amended Warrants, resulting in an aggregate of 15,000,000 New Warrants being issued. Each New Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.09 per common share, with each New Warrant set to expire on November 13, 2020. The fair value of the New Warrants is $287,272.

The fair value of the share purchase warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes model and the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

Share price at date of grant

$0.08

Exercise price

$0.09

Expected life

1.42 years

Expected volatility

58.15%

Risk free interest rate

1.49%

Expected dividend yield

0%

Expected forfeiture rate

0%

The Company has the right to repurchase all of the Amended Warrants and New Warrants for $300,000 in aggregate at any time before their respective expiry dates.

The amendment of the convertible debenture was deemed to be an extinguishment of the original liabilities. As such, the equity portion of the original convertible debentures of $2,673 was derecognized and the Amended Warrants were revalued at the extinguishment date using the Black-Scholes model and the weighted average assumptions disclosed above. The fair value of the Amended Warrants at the date of extinguishment was determined to be $287,623. Consequently, $572,222 was recorded as a loss on extinguishment to contributed surplus.

September 2019

In September 2019, the Company further extended the term with the existing lenders.

In consideration for the extension of financing terms with existing lenders, the Company reached an agreement with such lenders to pay a 10% penalty on the total outstanding amounts under the principal. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company paid the penalty of $75,000 and recorded the penalty as interest expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

14.  CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (CONTINUED)

December 2019

In December 2019, the Company further extended the term with the existing lenders.

In consideration for the extension of financing terms with existing lenders, the Company reached an agreement with such lenders to pay a 1% penalty on the total outstanding amounts under the principal, as well as an additional 2% penalty on the total outstanding amounts under the principal to be added to the principal if the outstanding amounts are not repaid by January 14, 2020.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company paid the penalty of $7,500 and recorded the penalty as interest expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

A reconciliation of the convertible debentures is as follows:

Balance, December 31, 2017 $ -  
Cash items      
Issuance of convertible debt   1,500,000  
Non-cash items      
Equity portion of convertible debt   (53,583 )
Transaction costs   (118,689 )
Accreted interest   64,896  
Debt conversion   (5,000 )
Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 1,387,624  
Cash items      
Repayment of convertible debt   (750,000 )
Non-cash items      
Accreted interest   107,376  
Extinguishment of debt   (745,000 )
Issuance of debt   745,000  
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 745,000  

During the period ended December 31, 2019, the Company has incurred interest expense of $127,500 (2018 - $71,836) on the convertible debentures, of which $15,000 (2018 - $21,836) remains payable and has been recorded within interest payable on the consolidated statement of financial position.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

15.  LOANS PAYABLE

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the loans payable are summarized as follows:

Balance, December 31,

 

 

2019

2018

Currency

Terms

CAD $

CAD $

 

 

731,606

1,002,199

USD

Unsecured, due on demand

148,158

220,500

Colombian Pesos

Unsecured, due on demand

32,545

  315,231

Argentina Pesos

Unsecured, due on demand

350,746

-

Argentina Pesos

Unsecured, due January 2020

1,263,055

1,537,930

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the loans payables are summarized as follows:

Balance, December 31,

 

 

2018

2017

Currency

Terms

CAD $

CAD $

 

 

410,959

-

USD

Unsecured, due February 24, 2019

410,959

-

USD

Unsecured, due March 6, 2019

    68,213

-

USD

Unsecured, due February 19, 2019

112,068

-

USD

Unsecured, due on demand

220,500

-

Colombian Pesos

Unsecured, due on demand

      315,231

-

Argentina Pesos

Unsecured, due on demand

1,537,930

-

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, in connection with a loan, the Company issued 300,000 incentive share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.15 per common share for a period of two years from the date of grant.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the interest rates on the loans payable ranged from 0% to 61%. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company has incurred interest expense of $20,052 (US$15,472) on the loans payable, which remains payable and has been recorded within interest payable on the consolidated statement of financial position.

The Company has recasted comparative information as at December 31, 2018 for the loans payable, to correct balances received during the year ended December 31, 2018. As a result, the loans payable and foreign exchange expense increased by $431,708. The recast of comparative information had no impact on cash flows. The loans payable balances arose during the year ended December 31, 2018; accordingly, there was no impact to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the interest rates on the loans payable ranged from 0% to 61%.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company has incurred interest expense of $336,817 (US$253,840) on the loans payable, of which $73,615 (US$56,549) remains payable and has been recorded within interest payable on the consolidated statement of financial position.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

16.  BONDS PAYABLE

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued a total of 9,880 bonds (2018 - 9,663) at a price of $100 each for gross proceeds of $988,000 (2018 - $966,300). The bonds are secured against all present and after-acquired personal property of the Company, incur interest at a rate of 10% paid monthly, and mature September 21, 2021. In connection with the bonds issued, the Company paid cash debt issuance costs to an agent of $128,440 (2018 - $77,304) and issued 921,780 (2018 - 740,240) share purchase warrants to the agent with a fair value of $33,545 (2018 - $28,514). The share purchase warrants are exercisable at prices ranging from $0.08 to $0.14 per common share for a period of two years.

The fair value of the share purchase warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes model and the following weighted average assumptions:

 

2019

2018

Share price at date of grant

$0.09

$0.10

Exercise price

$0.09

$0.10

Expected life

2 years

2 years

Expected volatility

76.65%

92.85%

Risk free interest rate

1.68%

2.12%

Expected dividend yield

0%

0%

Expected forfeiture rate

0%

0%

The cash debt issuance costs and fair value of the share purchase warrants were applied against the carrying value of the bond. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded an amortization expense related to the debt issuance costs of $95,399 (2018 - $5,455).

As at December 31, 2019, the carrying value of the bonds are $1,787,351 (2018 - $865,937). During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company has incurred interest expense of $177,005 (2018 - $15,038) on the bonds payable, of which $16,599 (2018 - $15,038) remains payable and has been recorded within interest payable on the consolidated statement of financial position.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

Loans payable to related parties include loans and advances received from related individuals and companies related to directors and officers of the Company. As at December 31, 2019, the Company has the following loan balances with related parties:

Balance, December 31,

 

 

 

2019

2018

Currency

Rate

Terms

CAD $

CAD $

 

%

 

4,047,119

2,283,937

USD

12% - 24%

Unsecured, due on demand

-

207,803

Colombian Pesos

0%

Unsecured, due on demand

13,068       

      124,844

Argentina Pesos

18%

Unsecured, due on demand

4,060,187

2,616,584

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2018, the Company has the following loan balances with related parties:

Balance, December 31,

 

 

 

2018

2017

Currency

Rate

Terms

CAD $

CAD $

 

%

 

2,133,868

1,191,775

USD

0% - 24%

Unsecured, due on demand

150,069

-

USD

24%

Unsecured, due January or February 2019

207,803

-

Colombian Pesos

0%

Unsecured, due on demand

        124,844

-

Argentina Pesos

0%

Unsecured, due on demand

148,875

                  - 

-

Accrued interest and other

2,616,584

1,340,650

 

 

 

In connection with certain related party loans, the Company incurred monthly penalty fees of 10% until June 30, 2018 once the loans reached their initial maturity dates. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company paid finance expenses of $528,132 (US$407,500) in connection with these monthly penalties.

In connection with a related party loan, the Company issued 250,000 incentive share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.15 per common share for a period of two years from the date of grant.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company has incurred interest expense of $311,102 (US$240,043) (2017 - $114,719) in connection with the related party loans noted above. As at December 31, 2018, $335,330 of unpaid interest and loan penalties have been included within interest payable on the consolidated statement of financial position.

As at December 31, 2018, the Company had advanced $224,976 to related parties in connection with costs to be incurred on behalf of the Company. This amount was included within other receivables on the consolidated statement of financial position. The amounts advanced are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company deemed these amounts to be uncollectable and wrote off the balance.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

The Company has recasted comparative information as at December 31, 2018 for the loans from related parties, to correct balances received during the year ended December 31, 2019. As a result, the loans from related parties increased by $506,804, the interest payable decreased by $494,934 and foreign exchange expense increased by $11,870. The recast of comparative information had no impact on cash flows. The impacted loans from related parties arose during the year ended December 31, 2018; accordingly, there was no impact to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company has incurred interest expense of $492,729 (US$371,342) in connection with the related party loans noted above. As at December 31, 2019, $252,144 of unpaid interest and loan penalties have been included within interest payable on the consolidated statement of financial position.

January 2019

In January 2019, the Company renegotiated the loans with three of the related party lenders to extend the maturity date of the loans.

In consideration for the extension of the maturity date of the loans, the Company agreed to incur total penalties of $212,312 (US$160,000) which were added to the principal balance of the loans. In addition, the Company agreed to add the interest accrued as of the date of renegotiation of $539,236 (US$395,259) to the principal balance of the loans. The renegotiation of the loans was deemed to be an extinguishment of the original liabilities and $212,312 was recorded as a loss on extinguishment.

September 2019

In January 2019, the Company consolidated loan balances with certain related party lenders and extended the maturity date of these amounts to March 30, 2020.

In consideration for the extension of the maturity date of the loans, the Company agreed to issue 2,381,301 share purchase warrants to the holders with a fair value of $180,714. The share purchase warrants are exercisable at a price of $0.09 per common share for a period of five years. As at December 31, 2019, these warrants have not yet been issued. The fair value of the obligation to issue the share purchase warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes model and the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

Share price at date of grant

$0.08

Exercise price

$0.09

Expected life

5 years

Expected volatility

174.99%

Risk free interest rate

1.49%

Expected dividend yield

0%

Expected forfeiture rate

0%

The consolidation of the loans and the issuance of the warrants was deemed to be an extinguishment of the original liabilities and $180,714 was recorded as a loss on extinguishment.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

Key management personnel receive compensation in the form of short-term employee benefits, share-based compensation, and post-employment benefits. Key management personnel include the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. The remuneration of key management is as follows (expressed in USD):

                        2019     2018     2017  
    $     $     $  
Consulting fees paid to the CEO   204,000     165,605     151,200  
Consulting fees paid to the COO   204,000     114,546     -  
Consulting fees paid to the CFO*   262,100     99,092     120,055  
    670,100     379,243     271,255  

*The fees paid to the CFO includes amounts paid to the previous CFO of the Company.

The remuneration of the CEO/COO/CFO are included in professional fees and consulting in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company granted stock options to directors and officers resulting in share-based compensation of $nil (2018 - $1,913,692; 2017 - $3,693,799).

As at December 31, 2019, $147,631 (2018 - Nil) of related party payables are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position.

18.  SHARE CAPITAL

a) Authorized:

 Unlimited Class A common shares without par value

1,500,000 Class B Series I preferred shares without par value

1,000,000 Class B Series II preferred shares without par value

b) Issued and outstanding:

 No shares were issued during the year ended December 31, 2019.

 During the year ended December 31, 2018:

  • On April 3, 2018, the Company issued 7,500,000 common shares for acquisition Mexmaken as described in Note 8.
  • On April 3, 2018, the Company issued 780,000 common shares to the parent of the CEO for interest payment of $156,000 (USD$120,000).
  • The Company issued 50,000 common shares pursuant to the exercise of the conversion option of certain convertible debentures as described in Note 14.
  • The Company issued 5,600,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $1,260,000 pursuant to the exercise of stock options. In connection with the exercise of stock options, $1,200,301 was transferred from contributed surplus to share capital.
  • The Company issued 525,690 units for services with a fair value of $110,395. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one share purchase warrant exercisable for one common share at an exercise price of $0.25 for a period of six months. The fair value of the services received was not readily determinable, as such, the common shares were valued at the fair value of common shares on grant date. No value has been allocated to the warrants.

TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

18.  SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED)

b) Issued and outstanding (continued):

  • The Company issued 142,857 units for the subscriptions received in 2017 in the amount of $30,000. Each unit has the same term as above. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one share purchase warrant exercisable for one common share at an exercise price of $0.25 for a period of six months.
  • On January 8, 2018, the Company extended the expiry date of existing warrants from January 12, 2018 to July 21, 2018. The modification of warrants incurred a share-based compensation of $10,410. The Company also announced warrant price reduction and exercise incentive program. Under the incentive program, the exercise price of all the warrants reduced to $0.25 if exercised prior to March 30, 2018, which was further extended to April 6, 2018. One Incentive Warrant was granted for each warrant exercised. Each Incentive Warrant was exercisable to acquire one common share at a price of $0.40 for six months. The Company engaged an agent to provide services in connection with the incentive program. The company issued the agent such number of new warrants as was equal to 8% of the exercised warrants in this program, entitling the agent to acquire units of the Company at an exercise price of $0.25 per unit, with each unit being comprised of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrants entitling the agent to acquire an additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.40 per share for one year.

8,665,201 warrants were exercised under this program and consequently, 8,665,201 Incentive Warrants were issued. The Company received proceeds of $2,166,300 for the exercise of warrants.

During the year ended December 31, 2017:

  • The Company closed a non-brokered private placement and issued 15,484,912 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,322,737. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one share purchase warrant exercisable for one common share at an exercise price of $0.40 for 12 months following the transaction. If the share price trades at $0.60 for 10 consecutive trading days then the warrant holders will receive notice from the Company to accelerate the exercise of the warrants within 10 days or they will expire. The Company paid finders and brokers cash commissions of $87,767 and issued 585,117 broker warrants with the same terms as the warrants in the private placement. The broker warrants have the same terms as those issued as part of the units and have a fair value of $142,319 calculated using the black-scholes option pricing model.

On June 19, 2017, the Company announced warrant price reduction and exercise incentive program. Under the incentive program, the exercise price of the warrants issued on January 12, 2017 were reduced to $0.30 if exercised prior to July 21, 2017 and one Incentive Warrant was granted for each warrant exercised. Each Incentive Warrant was exercisable to acquire one common share at a price of $0.50 for one year. As a result, 3,774,466 warrants were exercised under this program and consequently, 3,774,466 Incentive Warrants were issued. The Company received proceeds of $1,132,340 for the exercise of warrants.

  • The Company issued 500,000 common shares to Rojo Resources Ltd. (Rojo). Under an Assignment Agreement whereby the Company would take assignment of all of Rojo's assets in consideration of 500,000 common shares to Rojo. This Assignment Agreement was subsequently terminated and as a result, the fair value of the investment in the amount of $175,000 was fully written off.

TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

18.  SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED)

b) Issued and outstanding (continued):

  • The Company issued a total of 1,000,000 common shares for services with a fair value of $340,000. The fair value of the services received was not readily determinable, as such, the shares were valued at the fair value of common shares on grant date.
  • The Company issued 14,904,901 common shares for gross proceeds of $3,818,339 pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants. In connection with the exercise of stock options and warrants, $2,959,537 was transferred from contributed surplus to share capital.
  • The Company issued common shares in connection with the reverse take-over transaction in Note 5.

c) Escrowed Shares:

(i) Pursuant to an escrow agreement dated January 26, 2017, the 30,000,000 common shares issued pursuant to the Acquisition (Note 5) are subject to escrow restrictions. The escrow shares will be released based on certain performance conditions. At December 31, 2019, 30,000,000 (2018 - 30,000,000 common shares) remains in escrow. The escrow shares were released subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2019 upon achieving the performance obligations.

(ii) In addition, the 500,000 common shares issued to Rojo are subject to escrow restrictions. These escrow shares will be released 10% on the issuance date, with the remaining to be released 15% every six months. As of December 31, 2019, there were 75,000 common shares remain in escrow (2018 - 225,000 common shares).

d) Warrants:

As part of the January 12, 2017 private placement, the Company issued 15,484,912 warrants. Each warrant allowed the holder of the unit to acquire one additional Common Share until January 12, 2018 at an exercise price of $0.40. In addition, the Company issued 585,117 agent warrants as part of the share issue costs. The fair value of the warrants was determined to be $208,211 or $0.36 per warrant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions were used for the calculation:

Exercise price

$0.40

Expected life

2 years

Expected volatility

225%

Risk free interest rate

0.76%

Expected dividend yield

0%

Expected forfeiture rate

0%

On January 8, 2018, the Company modified the expiry date of all existing warrants to July 21, 2018. Share-based compensation of $10,410 was recorded on the agents warrants, based on the following assumptions:

Exercise price

$0.40

Expected life

0.5 years

Expected volatility

81%

Risk free interest rate

1.32%

Expected dividend yield

0%

Expected forfeiture rate

0%



TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

18.  SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED)

d) Warrants (continued)

A continuity of warrants for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

    Number     Weighted
average
exercise price
 
          $  
Balance, December 31, 2017   16,070,029     0.42  
Granted   24,952,622     0.22  
Exercised   (8,665,201 )   0.25  
Expired   (16,066,877 )   0.43  
             
Balance, December 31, 2018   16,290,573     0.12  
Granted   15,924,860     0.09  
Balance, December 31, 2019   32,215,433     0.11  

The following table summarizes the share purchase warrants outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2019:

Number of warrants outstanding

Exercise price

$

Expiry date

113,829

      0.14

September 20, 2020

48,448

0.13

September 27, 2020

550,000

0.15

September 30, 2020

  31,491

0.11

October 24, 2020

141,913

      0.12

October 11, 2020

5,000,000

      0.09

November 13, 2020

10,000,000

      0.09

November 13, 2020

15,000,000

      0.09

November 13, 2020

90,164

      0.09

November 26, 2020

25,219

      0.11

November 2, 2020

111,700

      0.08

December 2, 2020

180,889

      0.09

December 30, 2020

921,780

      0.09

October 1, 2021

32,215,433

 

 



TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

18.  SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED)

 e) Stock options

The Company has established a stock option plan for directors, employees, and consultants. Under the Company's stock option plan, the exercise price of each option is determined by the Board, subject to the Discounted Market Price policies of the Canadian Stock Exchange. The aggregate number of shares issuable pursuant to options granted under the plan is limited to 10% of the Company's issued shares at the time the options are granted. The aggregate number of options granted to any one optionee in a 12-month period is limited to 5% of the issued shares of the Company.

There were no stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2019. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company granted stock options to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company. The weighted average fair value of the stock options during the year ended December 31, 2018 was determined to be $1.50 (2017 - $0.80) using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for the calculation:

    2019     2018     2017  
Share price at grant date   -   $ 0.22   $ 0.25  
Exercise price   -   $ 0.23   $ 0.26  
Expected life (in years)   -     5     2  
Expected volatility   -     202%     215%  
Risk free interest rate   -     2.07%     0.76%  
Expected dividend yield   -     0%     0%  
Expected forfeiture rate   -     0%     0%  

A continuity of stock options for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

    Number     Weighted average
exercise price
 
          $  
Balance, December 31, 2017   4,564,565     0.28  
Granted   8,690,000     0.24  
Exercised   (5,600,000 )   0.23  
Cancelled or forfeited   (6,379,565 )   0.25  
Balance, December 31, 2018 and 2019   1,275,000     0.30  

As at December 31, 2019, the following stock options were outstanding and exercisable:

Options

Outstanding

Options

exercisable

Exercise price

Remaining life

(years)

Expiry

date

 

 

$

 

 

325,000

325,000

0.45

2.21

March 17, 2022

950,000

950,000

0.25

3.13

February 17, 2023

1,275,000

1,275,000

0.30

2.90

 



TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

18.  SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED)

As at December 31, 2018, the following stock options were outstanding and exercisable:

Options

Outstanding

Options

exercisable

Exercise price

Remaining life

(years)

Expiry

date

 

 

$

 

 

325,000

325,000

0.45

3.21

March 17, 2022

950,000

950,000

0.25

4.13

February 17, 2023

1,275,000

1,275,000

0.30

3.90

 

19.  CAPITAL DISCLOSURE

The Company manages its shareholders' deficiency as capital. The Company's objective when managing capital is to safeguard the Company's ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue the development of its assets and to maintain a flexible capital structure which optimizes the cost of capital at an acceptable risk. The Company manages the capital structure and adjusts it considering changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may attempt to issue new shares, issue debt or acquire or dispose of assets. In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company prepares expenditure budgets that are updated as necessary depending on various factors, including successful capital deployment and general industry conditions. As at December 31, 2019, the shareholders' deficiency was $23,585,459 (2018 - $19,009,676). The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. The Company did not change its approach to capital management during the year ended December 31, 2019.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

20.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK

As at December 31, 2019, the Company's financial instruments consist of cash, amounts receivable, other receivables, bank indebtedness, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, customer deposits, interest payable, promissory note payable, convertible debentures, loans payable, loans from related parties, bonds payable and lease liabilities.

The Company provides information about financial instruments that are measured at fair value, grouped into Level 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the inputs used to determine the fair value are observable.

  • Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
  • Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable either directly or indirectly.
  • Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs that are not based on observable market data.

Cash is measured using level 1 fair value inputs. The carrying values of the amounts receivable, other receivables, bank indebtedness, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, customer deposits, interest payable, promissory note payable, convertible debentures, loans payable and loans from related parties approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The bond payable and lease liabilities is classified as level 3.

The Company is exposed in varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks. The Board of Directors approves and monitors the risk management processes, inclusive of documented investment policies, counterparty limits, and controlling and reporting structures. The type of risk exposure and the way in which such exposure is managed is provided as follows:

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash. To minimize the credit risk the Company places cash with a high credit quality financial institution.

With respect to its accounts receivable, the Company assesses the credit rating of all customers and maintains provisions for potential credit losses, and any such losses to date have been within management's expectations. The Company's credit risk with respect to accounts receivable and maximum exposure thereto is $1,808,397 (2018 - $454,024). Accounts receivable are shown net of provision of credit losses of $179,868 (2017 - $nil)

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company's objective in managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it has sufficient liquidity available to meet its liabilities when due. The Company uses cash to settle its financial obligations as they fall due. The ability to do this relies on the Company's ability to collect its revenue in a timely manner, continuous support from shareholders and investors and maintain sufficient cash on hand. To the extent that the Company does not believe it has sufficient liquidity to meet its current obligations, the Board of Directors considers securing additional funds through issuances of equity and debt or partnering transactions.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

20.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK (CONTINUED)

The Company monitors its risk of shortage of funds by monitoring the maturity dates of existing trade and other accounts payable. The following table summarizes the maturities of the Company's financial liabilities as at December 31, 2019 based on the undiscounted contractual cash flows:

    Carrying
amount
    Contractual cash flows     Less than 1 year     1 - 3 years     4 - 5 years     After 5 years  
    $     $     $     $     $     $  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   4,035,983     4,035,983     4,035,983     -     -     -  
Interest payable   357,913     357,913     357,913     -     -     -  
Convertible debentures   745,000     745,000     745,000     -     -     -  
Loans payable   1,263,055     1,263,055     1,263,055     -     -     -  
Loans from related parties   4,060,187     4,060,187     4,060,187     -     -     -  
Bonds payable   1,787,351     1,954,300     -     1,954,300     -     -  
Lease liability   2,703,129     5,587,147     654,231     1,801,543     1,169,009     1,962,364  
Total   14,952,618     18,003,585     11,116,369     3,755,843     1,169,009     1,962,364  

The Company has a working capital deficiency as of December 31, 2019 of $17,058,756. Customer deposits consist of funds received from customers in advance of towers sold. As of December 31, 2019, the Company received $8,526,085 (2018 - $Nil) in customer deposits.

Currency Risk

The Company generates revenues and incurs expenses and capital expenditures primarily in Canada, Colombia, Argentina, USA and Mexico and is exposed to the resulting risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Some administrative and head office related expenses are incurred in Canada. In addition, the Company holds financial assets and liabilities in foreign currencies that expose the Company to foreign exchange risks. Assuming all other variables remain constant, a 15% weakening or strengthening of the Colombia Peso, Argentina Peso, US dollar and Mexican Peso against the Canadian dollar would result in approximately $1,021,871 foreign exchange loss or gain in the consolidated statement of comprehensive loss. The Company has not hedged its exposure to currency fluctuations.

At December 31, 2019, the Company had the following financial instruments denominated in foreign currencies:

    Argentina
Pesos
    Colombian
Pesos
    Mexican Pesos     United States
Dollars
    Total  
    $     $     $     $     $  
Cash   23,209     3,940     579     17,152     44,880  
Amounts receivable   372,833     409,665     225,651     138,712     1,146,861  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (501,981 )   (912,245 )   (1,133,691 )   (374,901 )   (2,922,818 )
Customer deposits   -     (4,227,680 )   (4,298,405 )   -     (8,526,085 )
Interest payable   -     -     -     (357,913 )   (357,913 )
Lease liability   (557,751 )   (851,590 )   (1,293,788 )   -     (2,703,129 )
Loans payable   (383,291 )   (41,845 )   -     (837,919 )   (1,263,055 )
Loans from related parties   (13,068 )   -     -     (4,047,119 )   (4,060,187 )
Net   (1,060,049 )   (5,619,755 )   (6,499,654 )   (5,461,988 )   (18,641,446 )


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

20.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK (CONTINUED)

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows of the Company's assets and liabilities can change due to a change in interest rates. Loans payable have a fixed interest rate between 12% and 18%, and cash earns interest at a nominal rate. The Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk.

Fair value estimates of financial instruments are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant information about financial markets and specific financial instruments. As these estimates are subjective in nature, involving uncertainties and matters of significant judgment, they cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions can significantly affect estimated fair values.

21.  ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE

For the year ended December 31, 2019, all revenues were generated with ten customers (2018 - seven customers). The loss of one or more of these customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations.

The following table represents sales to individual customers exceeding 10% of the Company's annual revenues:

    December 31, 2019  
Customer A $ 3,069,670  
Customer B $ 736,959  


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

22.  SEGMENTED INFORMATION

The Company has three operating segments, which are the locations in which the Company operates.  The reportable segments are the Company's Argentinian, Colombian, American and Mexican operations. A breakdown of revenues, short-term assets, long-term assets and net income for each reportable segment as at and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 is reported below.

    Argentina     Colombia     Mexico     United States of America     Other     Total  
    $     $     $     $     $     $  
December 31, 2019:                                    
Current assets   1,846,046     532,959     298,605     268,518     13,779     2,959,907  
Property and equipment   3,390,632     1,997,048     3,243,634     85,612     15,120     8,732,046  
Other non-current assets   669,687     808,973     1,204,380     5,328     1,620,728     4,309,096  
Total assets   5,930,365     3,338,980     4,746,619     359,458     1,649,627     16,001,049  
                                     
Revenues:                                    
Tower rental revenue   1,102,810     292,848     244,978     -     -     1,640,636  
Service revenue   -     -     -     561,759     -     561,759  
Sales revenue   -     3,069,670     141,529     -     -     3,211,199  
Total revenues   1,102,810     3,362,518     386,507     561,759     -     5,413,594  
                                     
Net income (loss)   (4,042,521 )   1,249,291     (994,550 )   (1,322,940 )   (3,036,548 )   (8,147,268 )
                                     
December 31, 2018:                                    
Current assets   84,539     227,898     376,301     140,919     1,327,857     2,157,514  
Property and equipment   6,801,551     194,932     1,069,171     155,823     -     8,221,477  
Other non-current assets   67,142     -     -     -     2,135,707     2,202,849  
Total assets   6,953,232     422,830     1,445,472     296,742     3,463,564     12,581,840  
                                     
Revenues:                                    
Tower rental revenue   490,202     161,826     -     -     -     652,028  
Service revenue   -     -     -     904,714     -     904,714  
Total revenues   490,202     161,826     -     904,714     -     1,556,742  
                                     
Net income (loss)   458,157     (201,313 )   (386,363 )   149,812     (8,708,000 )   (8,687,707 )


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

23.  SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

    2019     2018     2017  
    $     $     $  
Changes in non-cash working capital items:                  
Amounts receivable   (1,341,845 )   (356,479 )   (526,241 )
Prepaid expenses and deposits   83,535     (186,290 )   (7,832 )
Unbilled revenues   (107,099 )   -     -  
Other receivable   67,143     (277,682 )   (14,436 )
Bank indebtedness   (39,464 )   (8,632 )   -  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (725,292 )   2,380,469     (1,262,924 )
Interest payable   488,997     401,104     -  
Deferred revenue   259,182     178,668     -  
Customer deposits   8,470,889     -     -  
Income tax payable   373,196     -     -  
    7,529,242     2,131,158     (1,811,433 )

24. LEGAL DISCLOSURE

The cities of Quilmes, Bolivar and San Rafael filed claims against Evolution for dismantling towers in the respective cities. Quilmes is claiming a fine of $29,780 (1,489,005 Argentina Pesos) and San Rafael is claiming a fine of $4,200 (420,000 Argentina Pesos). Both fines have been accrued by the Company. The outcome of these legal proceeding cannot be determined at December 31, 2019 and no additional amounts have been accrued.

25.  INCOME TAXES

The tax effect (computed by applying the federal and provincial/state statutory rates in the jurisdictions the Company and its subsidiary operate) of the significant temporary differences, which comprise deferred income tax assets and liabilities, are as follows:

    2019     2018     2017  
    $     $     $  
Net loss before income taxes   (8,147,268 )   (9,131,285 )   (9,968,677 )
Statutory income tax rate   27%     32%     26%  
Income tax expense (recovery)   (2,199,762 )   (2,922,011 )   (2,591,856 )
                   
Differences between Canadian and foreign tax rates   (113,858 )   -     -  
Permanent differences and others   (706,889 )   (303,048 )   1,457,000  
Impact of foreign exchange   509,162     -     -  
Effect of change in income tax rates   -     (37,000 )   (6,000 )
Temporary differences   466,969     57,000     -  
Change in unrecognized losses   2,102,952     2,892,011     1,035,856  
Net deferred tax (recovery)   58,574     (313,048 )   (105,000 )
Current income tax expense   380,863     -     -  
Deferred income tax recovery   (322,289 )   (313,048 )   (105,000 )
    58,574     (313,048 )   (105,000 )


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

25.  INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

The tax effected items that give rise to significant portions of the deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities at December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

    December 31, 2019     December 31, 2018  
Deferred income tax assets            
Non-capital loss carry-forwards $ 607,610   $ 222,711  
Lease liabilities   824,005     -  
Capital assets   -     139,000  
Share issuance costs   -     14,000  
Capital losses   -     4,000  
Deferred income tax assets $ 1,431,615   $ 379,711  
             
Excess of carrying value over tax value of right-of-use assets $ (852,881 ) $ -  
Excess of carrying value over tax value of intangible assets   (560,756 )   (645,000 )
Excess of carrying value over tax value of convertible debentures   -     (30,000 )
Excess of carrying value over tax value of bonds payable   (17,978 )   (27,000 )
Deferred income tax liability $ (1,431,615 ) $ (702,000 )
Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ -   $ (322,289 )

Significant unrecognized tax benefits and unused taxes for which no deferred tax assets are recognized as of December 31, 2019 are as follows:

    December 31, 2019  
Non-capital losses carried forward $ 19,451,150  
Property and equipment   15,068  
Share issuance costs   35,107  
Capital losses carried forward   3,294,836  
Lease liabilities   36,157  
Unrecognized deductible temporary differences $ 22,832,318  

As at December 31, 2019, the Company has non-capital losses carried forward of approximately $24,633,000 (2018 - $16,298,000) including $16,364,000 (2018 - $13,638,000) in Canada, $5,016,000 (2018 - $940,000) in Argentina, $nil (2018 - $838,000) in Colombia, $1,453,000 (2018 - $582,000) in Mexico and $1,800,000 (2018 - $300,000) in the United States of America. These losses begin expiring in 2022.


TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

26.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2019,

(1) The Company further extended the term of the convertible debentures with the existing lenders. In consideration for the extension of financing terms with existing lenders, the Company agreed to pay a penalty of $50,000 to be satisfied by the issuance of 714,286 common shares of the Company. The Company has repaid $519,000 of the convertible debentures; and

(2) Since March 2020, the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, specifically identified as "COVID-19", has resulted in governments worldwide enacting emergency measures to combat the spread of the virus. These measures, which include the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods and physical distancing, have caused material disruption to business globally resulting in an economic slowdown. Global equity markets have experienced significant volatility and weakness. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is unknown at this time, as is the efficacy of the government and central bank interventions. It is not possible to reliably estimate the length and severity of these developments and the impact on the financial results and condition of the Company in future periods.