Mobetize Corp (SAVI) SEC Quarterly Report (10-Q) for Q4 2017

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

Mark One

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2017

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______ to _______

Commission File No. 333-181747

MOBETIZE CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

1150-510 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3A8

(Address of principal executive offices)

Issuer's telephone number: (778) 588-5563

Indicate by checkmark whether the issuer: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filed, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ☒ No ☐

At February 9, 2018, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, $0.001 par value was 234,541, the number of shares outstanding of registrant's Series A preferred stock, $0.001 par value was 4,565,000, and the number of shares outstanding of registrants Series B preferred stock, $0.001 par value was 14,282,976.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As used herein, the terms "Mobetize," "we," "our," and "us" refer to Mobetize Corp., a Nevada corporation, and its predecessors and subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

MOBETIZE CORP.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in US dollars)

(Unaudited)

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

MOBETIZE CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

(Expressed in US dollars)

(Unaudited) 

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

MOBETIZE CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in US dollars)

(Unaudited)

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

MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business

Mobetize Corp. (the "Company") was incorporated in the state of Nevada on February 23, 2012, as Slavia, Corp. On August 13, 2013, its name changed to "Mobetize Corp.". The Company provides Fintech solutions and services to enable and support the convergence of global telecom and financial services providers ("Customers") through its Global Mobile B2B Fintech and Financial Services Marketplace ("Hub"). The Company's activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including the need to secure additional funding to optimize the Company's existing technology.

The Company's unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Mobetize Canada Inc., and Mobetize USA Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The accompanying quarterly unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments of a recurring nature considered necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods shown. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations and cash flows for the periods shown are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

On July 11, 2017, the Company completed a consolidation of its issued and outstanding common shares on a one for one hundred (1/100) basis and a decrease in the number of its authorized common and preferred shares. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the share consolidation.

Going Concern

These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that the Company will continue to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2017, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $8,572,201, a history of net losses and a working capital deficiency of $763,891. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon continuing financial support from management, increasing sales, securing debt or equity financing, cutting operating costs, launching viable products, and realizing profitable operations. 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.

2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Updates ASU 2017-07, requiring certain changes to the presentation of the expenses related to post retirement benefits accounted for under Topic 715. The amendments are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. The adoption of this standard is expected to result in additional financial statement disclosures.

MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

In February 2016, Topic 842, Leases was issued to replace the leases requirements in Topic 840, Leases . The main difference between previous GAAP and Topic 842 is the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. A lessee should recognize in the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under previous GAAP. Topic 842 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those annual periods and is to be retrospectively applied. Earlier application is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, and financial statement disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods and is to be retrospectively applied. Early application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. The adoption of this standard is expected to result in additional financial statement disclosures. 

3. Joint Venture

On January 12, 2017, the Company entered into a Gateway License Agreement and Joint Venture Agreement ("Joint Venture") with CPT Secure, Inc. ("CPT"), a company controlled by a shareholder (related party) of the Company, to further develop certain payment processing technology ("CPT IP") on a 50/50 basis. In connection with the Joint Venture, the Company issued 500,000 Series B Preferred Shares with a fair value of $125,000 on January 12, 2017, to CPT in consideration for the license to the CPT IP which was contributed to MPAY Gateway Services Inc., (see below) ("MPAY"). The license to the CPT IP has a term to January 11, 2019, and can be automatically renewed for successive two year periods unless either party elects not to renew 60 days prior to expiration. The license fee of $125,000 is being amortized over the initial term of the license. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized amortization of $10,103 on the license prior to the transfer to MPAY which amount has been included in research and development expense.

Effective May 29, 2017, the Company and CPT incorporated a joint venture company, MPAY. Upon incorporation of MPAY, the Company transferred the remaining carrying value (after accumulated amortization) of the license to the CPT IP of $101,541 to MPAY, which has been presented on the balance sheet as an investment in joint venture. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized a loss on joint venture of $18,599, representing the Company's 50% interest in the change in net assets of MPAY.

MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

4. Equipment

Equipment, net consisted of the following:

During the three months ended December 31, 2017, equipment cost increased by $902, and accumulated amortization was impacted by $519, as a result of foreign currency translation adjustments.

5. Promissory Note

On September 13, 2017, the Company entered into a Bridge Loan Promissory Note with a third party, whereby the Company received proceeds of $20,152 (CDN$25,000), which is non-interest bearing, and matured on October 13, 2017. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company repaid the loan and paid a bridge loan fee of $1,942 (CDN$2,500) in consideration for the loan.

6. Convertible Promissory Notes

MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

7. Related Party Transactions

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

8. Common Stock and Preferred Stock

On July 11, 2017, the Company completed a consolidation of the issued and outstanding common shares on a one for one hundred (1/100) basis, and amended the Company's Articles of Incorporation to decrease the number of authorized shares of common stock from 525,000,000 shares with a par value $0.001 per share to 250,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the share consolidation.

• The Company has designated 10,000,000 of its authorized preferred shares (see below) as Series A Preferred Shares ("Series A Preferred Shares"). The Series A Preferred Shares have the same rights and privileges as the common stock, with the exception that the Series A Preferred Share holder has 10 votes per Series A Preferred Share versus one vote per share of common stock and does not have the right to sell the shares for a period of two years from the date of issue.

• Effective April 7, 2017, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to decrease the number of authorized preferred shares from 250,000,000 shares with a par value $0.001 per share to 75,000,000 with a par value $0.001 per share. There were no changes in the number of designated or outstanding Series A Preferred Shares or Series B Preferred Shares.

• The Company has designated 25,000,000 of its authorized preferred shares as Series B Preferred Shares ("Series B Preferred Shares"). The Series B Preferred Shares have the same rights and privileges as the common stock, with the exception that the Series B Preferred Shares have an anti-dilution provision and the Series B Preferred Share holder does not have the right to convert Series B Preferred Shares into shares of common stock for a period of two years from the date of issue.

• On April 21, 2017, the Company issued 160,000 Series B Preferred Shares pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 in convertible promissory notes at a conversion price of $0.25 per share (Note 6 (1) ).

• On April 27, 2017, the Company issued 19,568 Series B Preferred Shares with a fair value of $1.00 per share to a consultant of the Company to settle $4,892 in amounts owing for services provided, resulting in a loss on settlement of debt of $14,676.

• On May 29, 2017, the Company issued 15,000 Series B Preferred Shares with a fair value of $1.00 per share to a vendor pursuant to the settlement of $15,000 in accounts payable.

• On August 3, 2017, the Company issued 400,000 Series B Preferred Shares pursuant to the conversion of $200,000 in convertible promissory notes at a conversion price of $0.50 per share (Note 6 (2) and 6 (3) ).

MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

9. Share Purchase Warrants

The following table summarizes the continuity of share purchase warrants:

As at December 31, 2017, the following share purchase warrants were outstanding:

10. Stock Options

The Company has adopted a Stock Option Plan ("Stock Option Plan") which permits the Company to issue stock options for up to 3,000,000 common shares of the Company to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company with a maximum term of 5 years, exercise prices equal to the minimum fair market value per common share on the date of grant, and a vesting schedule determined by the Board of Directors at the time of granting the options.

The following table summarizes the continuity of stock options:

MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

As at December 31, 2017, the following share purchase options were outstanding:

During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, $41,606 (2016 - $167,033) in stock-based compensation expense was recorded and allocated amongst general and administrative, consulting fees, management fees (related party), and research and development expenses. The intrinsic value of the options was $nil at December 31, 2017, and March 31, 2017.

11. Concentration of Risk

Revenues are currently generated through licensing, professional services, and payment processing services provided by Mobetize to our existing customers. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company had revenues from five customers (2016 –five customers) with 56% (2016 – 56%) of revenues generated from the Company's largest customer. At December 31, 2017, the Company's accounts receivable is concentrated and due from four customers (March 31, 2017 – five customers) with 84% (March 31, 2017 – 61%) of accounts receivable due from the Company's largest customer.

12. Commitments and Claims

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

13. Segment Information

The Company has a single operating segment being the provision of Fintech Solutions and Services to businesses located in Canada and the United States of America ("USA"). Revenues are generated in Canada and the USA while all assets are located in Canada. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company generated revenue of $177,138 (CDN$228,094) in Canada and $156,723 in the USA. The costs incurred to generate this revenue are expensed as research and development. At December 31, 2017, the Company's long-lived assets are located in Canada.

14. Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated its December 31, 2017, consolidated financial statements for subsequent events through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. The Company is not aware of any subsequent events which would require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other parts of this quarterly report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "believes," "plans," "predicts," and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include but are not limited to those discussed in the subsection entitled Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition below. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included in this report. Our fiscal year end is March 31. All information presented herein is based on the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Mobetize is an emerging Fintech ( mobile delivery of banking and other financial services) company that digitizes bricks and mortar financial services to enable the convergence of global telecom and financial services providers through its Global Mobile B2B Fintech and Financial as a Service Marketplace ("Hub"). This Hub provides among other things, a mobile financial services ("MFS") white label technology platform, that includes an individual MFS application program interface ("API") consumption protocol that supports services such as personal loan applications, prepaid air-time and data top ups, international money transfers, P2P transfers, Visa™/MasterCard™ programs and bill payments on personal computers and mobile devices ("Services"). The Hub seamlessly integrates with our customers who can then offer our services to their own customers.

Recent Business Developments

FICANEX – On September 11, 2017, we entered into a Master Services Agreement with FICANEX Technology Limited Partnership ("FICANEX") to co-develop and market innovative financial services solutions (the "FICANEX Agreement"). The initial solution is focused on providing mobile international money remittance services. FICANEX will adopt certain services and technologies from the Hub to position itself as a Fintech banking services accelerator to over 170 member financial institution across Canada. The FICANEX Agreement has a three-year term and automatically renews for one additional three-year term.

CPT Joint Venture – On May 29, 2017, MPAY Gateway Services Inc. was formed in connection with a Joint Venture Agreement between Mobetize and CPT Secure Inc. ("CPT") dated January 12, 2017, to develop payment processing technology (the "Joint Venture Agreement"). The Joint Venture Agreement required Mobetize to issue 500,000 shares of Series B Preferred to CPT in consideration for the license of CPT technology to the joint venture. The license has a two-year term that can be automatically renewed for successive two year periods unless either party elects not to renew no later than 60 days prior to expiration.

Tata Communications – On February 1, 2017, dated effective December 15, 2016, we entered into a Software Application License, Customization Development and Service Level Agreement with Tata Communications (America) Inc. ("Tata") to govern the global deployment of our Services for its customers through our Hub (the "Tata Agreement"). The parties agreed to a five-year strategic partnership from which we expect to generate revenue from service level support fees and the sharing of transactional income; advance our technology alliance to accelerate new Fintech revenue sharing opportunities; and focus our partnership on Fintech product innovation.

GF Financial Group – On September 27, 2016, effective September 20, 2016, we entered into a Software Application License, Customization Development and Service Level Agreement (the "GF Financial Agreement") with GF Financial Group ("GF") to partner in offering a mobile personal lending facility with omni-channel capabilities to its customers built on our Fintech platform. GF customers will be able to apply for and be approved for personal loans initiated from their mobile devices. A roll out of the application was successfully implemented in the second quarter of 2017.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Revenues

Mobetize generated $152,342 of revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2017, compared to revenues of $149,138 during the same period in 2016, an increase of 2%. Mobetize generated $333,861 of revenue in the nine months ended December 31, 2017, compared to revenues of $365,386 during the same period in 2016, a decrease of 9%. Revenues in the three and nine month periods were generated from consulting, contract development work, licensing services, providing professional services, and payment processing for our customers. The increase in revenues over the comparative three month periods can be attributed to an increase in contract development revenue and professional service activity in the current three month periods over the corresponding prior periods. The decrease in revenues over the comparative nine month periods can be attributed to a decrease in consulting revenue.

We expect that revenues will increase in future periods as Mobetize anticipates additional contract development revenue, professional service activity, licensing revenue, and its first transactional revenues in the first half of the calendar year 2018.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 are outlined in the following table:

For the three months ended December 31, 2017, operating expenses were $385,826 compared with $290,093 for the three months ended December 31, 2016, an increase of 33%. For the nine months ended December 31, 2017, operating expenses were $1,394,472 compared with $1,112,118 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016, an increase of 25%. The increases in operating expenses for the current three and nine month periods can be attributed to increases in investor relations fees, general and administrative fees, professional fees, research and development expenses. The increase in professional fees and research and development costs in the current three and nine month periods can be attributed to ongoing litigation and increases in the research and development budget. The increase in general and administrative fees in the current three and nine month periods can be attributed to a restructuring of management and changes in corporate responsibilities over the prior comparable three and nine month periods.

We expect that operating expenses will increase over future periods as Mobetize expands focuses on joint research and development activities, enhances its product pipeline, and grows its revenue model.

Net Losses

For the three months ended December 31, 2017, net loss was $241,370 compared to net loss of $140,955 for the three months ended December 31, 2016, an increase of 71%. For the nine months ended December 31, 2017, net losses were $1,093,886 compared to net losses of $746,752 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016, an increase of 47%. The increase in net losses for the current three and nine month periods can be primarily attributed to the increase in operating expenses over the prior comparable three and nine month periods.

We believe that net losses will continue to diminish over future periods as revenue is expected to grow the effect of operating efficiencies on our business are carefully monitored to ensure the most cost effective realization of our business plan.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Mobetize had a working capital deficit of $763,891 as of December 31, 2017, and has funded its cash needs since inception with revenues generated from operations, related party advances, debt instruments and private equity placements. Existing working capital and anticipated cash flow are not expected to be sufficient to fund operations over the next twelve months.

Total current assets as of December 31, 2017, were $199,624 which consisted of $16,798 in cash, $132,175 in accounts receivable, $50,651 in prepaid expenses and deposits. Total assets were $288,162 which consisted of current assets, equipment of $5,596 and an investment in a joint venture of $82,942.

Total current liabilities as of December 31, 2017, were $963,515 which consisted of accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $182,104, accounts payable and accrued liabilities – related party $477,592, deposits due to customers of $8,934, promissory notes due to related parties of $294,885. Total liabilities were $963,515 which consisted entirely of current liabilities. Stockholders' deficit as of December 31, 2017, was $675,353.

Cash Flows

Cash flows used in Operating Activities

During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, Mobetize used $756,979 in operating activities as compared to $284,185 of cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended December 31, 2016. The change in cash used in operating activities over the comparative periods, is primarily attributed to increased cash-based operating expenses and fluctuations in working capital items.

The increases in net cash used for the current three and nine month periods is primarily attributable to an increase in accounts receivable, and increased cash-based expenditures including general and administrative, investor relations, professional fees, and research and development.

Mobetize expects to continue to use cash flow in operating activities until such time as losses transition to profit on the expectation that revenues will increase.

Cash flows used in Investing Activities

During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, Mobetize used $nil in investing activities.

Mobetize expects to use cash flow in investing activities in future periods as it will require additional investment to grow its business model.

Cash flows provided by Financing Activities

During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, Mobetize realized $250,000 in proceeds provided by financing activities compared to $122,857 in proceeds provided by financing activities during the nine months ended December 31, 2016. The proceeds provided by financing activities in the current nine month period were realized in connection with related and non-related promissory and convertible promissory notes. The proceeds provided by financing activities in the prior nine month period were realized in connection with a shareholder loan, a convertible promissory note and promissory notes from related parties, offset by the repayment of a promissory note provided by a related party.

Mobetize expects to realize cash flow from financing activities in future periods until such time as it can increase revenue to the point at which it can maintain operations and fund business growth.

Financing

We have financed operations to date from the proceeds of private placements of common stock, the exercise of warrants, the issuance of convertible promissory notes, and advances from directors and shareholders. Our business plan does anticipate increases in operating expenses and capital expenditures over the next twelve months in relation to: (i) product development; (ii) research and development to enhance existing products and create new ones; (iii) marketing expenses; and (iv) ongoing litigation. We expect that our working capital requirements will be funded over this period by a combination of revenue, shareholder debt or equity private placements of our securities and if necessary, shareholder loans. Despite our expectation, we have no agreements to obtain funds through bank loans, lines of credit or any other sources. Since we have no financing committed, our inability to realize financing to maintain operations and grow our business would materially restrict our business operations.

Mobetize has adopted a stock option plan pursuant to which it can grant up to 3,000,000 options to purchase shares of its common stock to employees, directors, officers, consultants or advisors on the terms and conditions set forth therein. As of December 31, 2017, 20,200 options with an exercise price of $60.00 had been granted, 17,720 of which have vested. Except for the 2015 Stock Option Plan, we have no other defined benefit plan with any of our officers or directors.

Mobetize has no lines of credit or other bank financing arrangements in place.

Mobetize has no commitments for future capital expenditures that are material.

Mobetize has no current plans for the purchase or sale of any plant or equipment.

Mobetize has no current plans to make any changes in the number of employees.

Mobetize does not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As of December 31, 2017, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.

GOING CONCERN

The independent auditors' report accompanying our March 31, 2017, financial statements contained an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that Mobetize will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2017, Mobetize had an accumulated deficit of $8,572,201, a history of net losses and cash used in operating activities, and a working capital deficiency of $763,891. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding Mobetize's ability to continue as a going concern. The continuation of Mobetize as a going concern is dependent upon continued financial support from management, increasing revenue, procuring additional debt or equity financing as necessary, decreasing operating costs, realizing commercially viable products, and generating a profit.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 2 to our audited annual consolidated financial statements. While the selection and application of any accounting policy may involve some level of subjective judgments and estimates, we believe the following accounting policies are the most critical to our consolidated financial statements, potentially involve the most subjective judgments in their selection and application, and are the most susceptible to uncertainties and changing conditions.

Mobetize recognizes revenue from payment processing, licensing, and provision of professional services. Revenue will be recognized only when the price is fixed and determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service has been provided, and collectability is reasonably assured.

Stock-Based Compensation

Mobetize records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense based on estimated fair values for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including stock options.

ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. Mobetize uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as its method of determining fair value. This model is affected by Mobetize's stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of subjective variables. These subjective variables include, but are not limited to Mobetize's expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss over the requisite service period. Options granted to consultants are valued at the fair value of the equity instruments issued, or the fair value of the services received, whichever is more reliably measurable.

Embedded Conversion Features

Mobetize evaluates embedded conversion features within convertible debt under ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging to determine whether the embedded conversion feature(s) should be bifurcated from the host instrument and accounted for as a derivative at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in income (loss). If the conversion feature does not require derivative treatment under ASC 815, the instrument is evaluated under ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options for consideration of any beneficial conversion feature.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Mobetize does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. Mobetize evaluates all of it financial instruments, including stock purchase warrants and stock options, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives.

For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as charges or credits to income (loss). For option-based simple derivative financial instruments, Mobetize uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.

Beneficial Conversion Feature

For conventional convertible debt where the rate of conversion is below market value, Mobetize records a Beneficial Conversion Feature and related debt discount.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not required of smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in rules and forms adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission"), and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Based on that evaluation, Mobetize's management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms, and that such information was not accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended December 31, 2017, there has been no change in internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Stephen Fowler

Mobetize received a Citation and Notice of Assessment dated October 14, 2016 ("Citation"), that Stephen J. Fowler ("Fowler"), a former director and chief financial officer, had initiated a complaint with the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries for amounts allegedly due to him for unpaid wages. The Citation declared that Fowler is owed $45,000 in wages in addition to an assessed interest of $3,368, and a penalty of $4,500. On November 8, 2016, Mobetize entered an appeal alleging that the calculation of amounts due to Fowler was incorrect and that Fowler had improperly obtained shares of its common stock which it intends to recover. Mobetize received a response from the Department of Labor and Industries dated November 18, 2016, in which it was advised that Fowler's claim had been transferred to the Office of the Attorney General and that a hearing on the matter would be held by the Office of Administrative Hearings. A hearing date has been set for June 11, 2018.

Mobetize received a Notice of Civil Claim dated April 26, 2017, filed in British Columbia Supreme Court by a former director and chief financial officer, Fowler, naming Mobetize and its three present directors as defendants. Fowler asserts claims against Mobetize for unpaid expenses, and breach of contract. He also asserts that his shareholdings in Mobetize have been diluted due to certain actions of its current director, making claims including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation and conspiracy. Mobetize and its directors believe that Fowler's claims are without merit and are intent on vigorously defending against this action. Further, Mobetize has advanced counterclaims against Fowler, including a claim that that while Fowler was an officer and director of Mobetize, that he caused it to issue shares to himself to which he was not entitled. Mobetize's counterclaims also assert claims against Fowler of fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and unjust enrichment. On June 23, 2017, Mobetize filed its response to Fowler's claims and its own counterclaims against Fowler. No further steps in this action have been taken, and no trial date has been set.

Mobetize received a Complaint dated May 12, 2017, filed in the Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada (Washoe County) by Fowler naming Mobetize and its three present directors as defendants. The Washoe County action concerns substantially the same facts and seeks substantially the same relief as Fowler's British Columbia action. On June 23, 2017, Mobetize filed a Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Application for Preliminary Injunction to either dismiss or enjoin the Complaint. On October 31, 2017, the court held a hearing on the Motion. The court stayed the Washoe County action pending resolution of the British Columbia action. No trial date has been set.

Cary Fields

Mobetize received a Complaint dated May 3, 2017, filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada (Clark County) by Cary Fields ("Fields") naming Mobetize and its three present directors as defendants, to obtain a preliminary injunction to enjoin a consolidation of Mobetize's common stock, and seek damages for breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and unjust enrichment. On May 18, 2017, after due consideration, the court denied Fields' application for injunctive relief. The court did not rule on the question of Fields' alleged damages. On August 4, 2017, Mobetize and its three directors received an Amended Complaint seeking damages for breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and unjust enrichment. On November 17, 2017, Mobetize filed Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. The court held hearings on the Motion on December 19, 2017 and January 9, 2018 and denied the Motion. A trial date has been set for October 8, 2018.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

A smaller reporting company, as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, is not required to provide the information required by this item.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On August 31, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 400,000 shares of Series B Preferred stock valued at $0.50 a share to certain individuals, earned in connection with conversion of promissory notes, in reliance on the exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as follows:

Mobetize complied with the exemption requirements of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act based on the following factors: (1) the issuances were isolated private transactions that did not involve a public offering; (2) the offerees had access to the kind of information which registration would disclose; and (3) the offerees were financially sophisticated.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits required to be attached by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Index to Exhibits on page 26 of this Form 10-Q, and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SIGNATURES

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

INDEX TO EXHIBITS