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EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A)/15D-14(A) CERTIFICATIONS SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLY ACT OF 2002 - FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INCfsi_ex311.htm
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EX-31.2 - CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A)/15D-14(A) CERTIFICATIONS SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLY ACT OF 2002 - FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INCfsi_ex312.htm
 

 UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016
 
OR
 
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
        For the transition period from ________ to ________
 
Commission File Number: 001-31540
 
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.
 (Exact Name of Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Nevada
 
91-1922863
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
#206 – 920 Hillside Ave.
 
 
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
 
V8T 1Z8
(Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number: (250) 477-9969
 N/A
 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) had been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes ____X_____                                                                            No __________
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [ ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
 
Large accelerated filer [ ]                                                        Accelerated filer [ ]
 
Non-accelerated filer [ ]                                                          Smaller reporting company [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ________                                                                 No ____X_____
 
Class of Stock
No. Shares Outstanding
Date
Common
11,451,991
November 11 2016
 
 

 
 
FORM 10-Q
Index
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements.
 4
 
 
 
 
(a)
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 4
 
 
 
 
(b)
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
 5
 
   
 
 
 
(c)
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
 6
 
 
 
 
(d)
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
 7
 
 
 
 
(e)
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Period Ended September 30, 2016.
 8
 
 
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.
 21
 
 
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures.
 25
 
 
 
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
Exhibits.
 26
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 27
 
 
 
 
 
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for the purposes of the federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to: any projections of earnings, revenue or other financials items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.
 
Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect” or “anticipate” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. Except for our ongoing obligation to disclose material information as required by the federal securities laws, we do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.
 
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The factors impacting these risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to:
 
Increased competitive pressures from existing competitors and new entrants;
 
Increases in interest rates or our cost of borrowing or a default under any material debt agreement;
 
Deterioration in general or regional economic conditions;
 
Adverse state or federal legislation or regulation that increases the costs of compliance, or adverse findings by a regulator with respect to existing operations;
 
Loss of customers or sales weakness;
 
Inability to achieve future sales levels or other operating results;
 
The unavailability of funds for capital expenditures; and
 
Operational inefficiencies in distribution or other systems.
 
For a detailed description of these and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, please see “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
 
 
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PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. Dollars -- Unaudited)
 
 
 
September 30,
2016
 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Cash and cash equivalents
 $2,922,238 
 $2,498,738 
  Accounts receivable (Note 3)
  2,221,823 
  1,954,877 
  Inventory (Note 4)
  3,074,835 
  3,275,476 
  Prepaid expenses
  284,056 
  243,342 
 
  8,502,952 
  7,972,433 
 
    
    
Property, equipment and leaseholds (Note 5)
  3,612,732 
  3,791,109 
Patents (Note 6)
  100,000 
  100,623 
Long term deposits (Note 7)
  15,348 
  10,169 
Deferred tax asset
  2,134,981 
  2,268,296 
 
 $14,366,013 
 $14,142,630 
Liabilities
    
    
Current
    
    
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 $710,883 
 $826,315 
  Deferred revenue
  42,786 
  40,451 
  Taxes payable
  727,682 
  293,238 
  Short term line of credit (Note 8)
  250,000 
  200,000 
  Current portion of long term debt (Note 9)
  201,193 
  201,193 
 
  1,932,544 
  1,561,197 
Long Term
    
    
  Loans (Note 9)
  402,387 
  553,282 
 
 $2,334,931 
 $2,114,479 
Stockholders’ Equity
    
    
Capital stock
    
    
Authorized
    
    
  50,000,000 Common shares with a par value of $0.001 each
    
    
    1,000,000 Preferred shares with a par value of $0.01 each
    
    
Issued and outstanding
    
    
  11,451,991 common shares at September 30, 2016 (13,177,991 at December 31, 2015)
  11,452 
  13,178 
Capital in excess of par value
  14,801,954 
  16,317,225)
Other comprehensive income
  (1,074,865)
  (1,205,798)
Deficit
  (1,707,459)
  (3,096,454 
 
    
    
Total Stockholders’ Equity
  12,031,082 
  12,028,151 
 
    
    
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 $14,366,013 
 $14,142,630 
 
    
    
 
Commitments (Note 13)

    
    
 
-- See Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements --
 
 
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FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015
(U.S. Dollars -- Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
Sales
 $3,117,034 
 $3,303,216 
Cost of sales
  1,997,597 
  2,094,258 
 
    
    
Gross profit
  1,119,437 
  1,208,958 
 
    
    
Operating expenses
    
    
  Wages
  370,613 
  368,861 
  Administrative salaries and benefits
  209,256 
  172,607 
  Advertising and promotion
  5,902 
  4,082 
  Investor relations and transfer agent fee
  32,806 
  21,879 
  Office and miscellaneous
  67,026 
  94,211 
  Insurance
  79,522 
  73,695 
  Interest expense
  11,318 
  11,867 
  Rent
  23,060 
  31,748 
  Consulting
  32,981 
  38,689 
  Professional fees
  77,151 
  35,459 
  Travel
  22,420 
  29,497 
  Telecommunications
  6,145 
  7,442 
  Shipping
  2,424 
  4,938 
  Research
  13,865 
  28,572 
  Commissions
  5,351 
  2,585 
  Currency exchange
  (14,740)
  (36,807)
  Utilities
  3,231 
  4,777 
 
    
    
Total operating expenses
  948,331 
  894,102 
 
    
    
Income (loss) before other items and income tax
  171,106 
  314,856 
Gain (loss) on sale of equipment
  4,934 
  -
Interest income
  2,161 
  - 
Income (loss) before income tax
  178,201 
  314,856 
 
    
    
Provision for income taxes
  92,237 
  77,654 
Net income (loss)
  85,964 
  237,202 
 
    
    
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  196,503 
  (350,433)
Comprehensive income (loss)
  282,467 
  (113,231)
Net income (loss) per share (basic and diluted)
 $0.01 
 $0.02 
Weighted average number of common shares - basic
  11,434,187 
  13,177,208 
Weighted average number of common shares – diluted
  11,694,530 
  13,220,047 
 
-- See Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements --
 
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FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015
(U.S. Dollars -- Unaudited)
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 $12,162,852 
 $12,168,025 
Cost of sales
  6,821,554 
  7,432,944 
 
    
    
Gross profit
  5,341,298 
  4,735,081 
 
    
    
Operating expenses
    
    
  Wages
  1,119,031 
  1,165,021 
  Administrative salaries and benefits
  632,773 
  546,985 
  Advertising and promotion
  17,228 
  30,033 
  Investor relations and transfer agent fee
  96,544 
  99,978 
  Office and miscellaneous
  215,455 
  207,803 
  Insurance
  228,695 
  218,350 
  Interest expense
  33,876 
  44,044 
  Rent
  69,261 
  96,114 
  Consulting
  93,814 
  105,882 
  Professional fees
  145,838 
  129,925 
  Travel
  106,939 
  86,924 
  Telecommunications
  18,070 
  23,971 
  Shipping
  12,056 
  14,707 
  Research
  77,870 
  66,982 
  Commissions
  65,078 
  73,530 
  Currency exchange
  (3,760)
  (47,724)
  Utilities
  12,131 
  19,774 
 
  2,940,899 
  2,882,299 
 
    
    
Income (loss) before other items and income tax
  2,400,399 
  1,852,782 
Gain (loss) on sale of equipment
  6,848 
  (45,249)
Interest income
  2,161 
  2,963 
Income (loss) before income tax
  2,409,408 
  1,810,496 
 
    
    
Provision for income taxes
  1,020,413 
  750,357 
Net income (loss)
  1,388,995 
  1,060,139 
 
    
    
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  130,933 
  (776,859)
Comprehensive income (loss)
  1,519,928 
  283,280 
 
    
    
Net income (loss) per share (basic and diluted)
 $0.12 
 $0.08 
Weighted average number of common shares - basic
  11,468,392 
  13,172,423 
Weighted average number of common shares – diluted
  11,616,265 
  13,284,267 
 
-- See Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements --
 
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 FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015
(U.S. Dollars -- Unaudited)
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net income (loss)
 $1,388,995 
 $1,060,139 
  Stock compensation expense
  31,923 
  52,787 
  Depreciation
  405,186 
  430,347 
Changes in non-cash working capital items:
    
    
  (Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable
  (277,579)
 (249,171)
  (Increase) Decrease in inventory
  141,995 
 (311,450)
  (Increase) Decrease in prepaid expenses
  (38,213)
  (208,917)
  (Increase) Decrease in deferred tax assets
  133,572 
  - 
  Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable
  (36,959)
  (454,802)
  Increase (Decrease) in taxes payable
  434,444 
  137,425 
  Increase (Decrease) in deferred revenue
  - 
  (2,641)
 
    
    
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  2,183,364 
  1,574,959 
 
    
    
Investing activities
    
    
  Long term deposits
  (350)
  (5,440)
  Sale (purchase) of property and equipment
  (101,762)
  41,432 
 
    
    
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
  (102,112)
  35,992 
 
    
    
Financing activities
    
    
  Short term line of credit
  50,000 
  (500,000)
  Loan repayment
  (150,895)
  (150,895)
  Repurchase of common stock
  (1,575,000)
  - 
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock
  26,080 
  8,000 
 
    
    
Cash provided (used) by financing activities
  (1,649,815)
  (642,895)
 
    
    
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
  (7,937)
  (31,602)
 
    
    
Inflow (outflow) of cash
  423,500 
  936,454 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
  2,498,738 
  747,517 
 
    
    
Cash and cash equivalents, ending
 $2,922,238 
 $1,683,971 
 
    
    
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
    
    
Income taxes paid
 $452,654 
 $785,000 
Interest paid
 $33,876 
 $44,044 
 
    
    
 
-- See Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements --
 
 
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FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Period Ended September 30, 2016
(U.S. Dollars -- Unaudited)
1.            
Basis of Presentation.
 
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of Flexible Solutions International, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, or “our”), and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Flexible Fermentation Ltd. (“Flexible Ltd.”), NanoChem Solutions Inc. (“NanoChem”), Flexible Solutions Ltd., Flexible Biomass LP, FS Biomass Inc. and Conserve H2O Ltd. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. The company was incorporated May 12, 1998 in the State of Nevada and had no operations until June 30, 1998.
The Company and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market specialty chemicals which slow the evaporation of water. One of the Company’s products, HEATSAVR®, is marketed for use in swimming pools and spas where its use, by slowing the evaporation of water, allows the water to retain a higher temperature for a longer period of time and thereby reduces the energy required to maintain the desired temperature of the water in the pool. Another product, WATERSAVR®, is marketed for water conservation in irrigation canals, aquaculture, and reservoirs where its use slows water loss due to evaporation. In addition to the water conservation products, the Company also manufactures and markets water-soluble chemicals utilizing thermal polyaspartate biopolymers (hereinafter referred to as “TPAs”), which are beta-proteins manufactured from the common biological amino acid, L-aspartic. TPAs can be formulated to prevent corrosion and scaling in water piping within the petroleum, chemical, utility and mining industries. TPAs are also used as proteins to enhance fertilizers in improving crop yields and as additives for household laundry detergents, consumer care products and pesticides.
 
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial statements.  These financial statements are condensed and do not include all disclosures required for annual financial statements.  The organization and business of the Company, accounting policies followed by the Company and other information are contained in the notes to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company’s December 31, 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with such annual report.
In the opinion of the Company’s management, these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s consolidated financial position at September 30, 2016, the consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.
2.            
Significant Accounting Policies.
 
These unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States applicable to a going concern and reflect the policies outlined below.
(a)            
Cash and Cash Equivalents.
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of less than three months at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions.
 
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(b)            
Inventories and Cost of Sales
The Company has four major classes of inventory: finished goods, work in progress, raw materials and supplies. In all classes, inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Cost of sales includes all expenditures incurred in bringing the goods to the point of sale. Inventory costs and costs of sales include direct costs of the raw material, inbound freight charges, warehousing costs, handling costs (receiving and purchasing) and utilities and overhead expenses related to the Company’s manufacturing and processing facilities.
 (c)           Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts when management estimates collectability to be uncertain. Accounts receivable are continually reviewed to determine which, if any, accounts are doubtful of collection. In making the determination of the appropriate allowance amount, the Company considers current economic and industry conditions, relationships with each significant customer, overall customer credit-worthiness and historical experience.
 (d)           Property, Equipment and Leaseholds.
The following assets are recorded at cost and depreciated using the methods and annual rates shown below:
Computer hardware
 
30% Declining balance
Furniture and fixtures
 
20% Declining balance
Manufacturing equipment
 
20% Declining balance
Office equipment
 
20% Declining balance
Boat
 
20% Declining balance
Building and improvements
 
10% Declining balance
Technology
 
20% Declining balance
Leasehold improvements
 
Straight-line over lease term
 
Property and equipment are written down to net realizable value when management determines there has been a change in circumstances which indicates its carrying amount may not be recoverable. No write-downs have been necessary to date.
(e)           Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.
In accordance with FASB Codification Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment (ASC 360), the Company reviews long-lived assets, including, but not limited to, property and equipment, patents and other assets, for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amounts of assets may not be recoverable. The carrying value of long-lived assets is assessed for impairment by evaluating operating performance and future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying assets. If the expected future cash flows of an asset is less than its carrying value, an impairment measurement is indicated. Impairment charges are recorded to the extent that an asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value. Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from such estimates. There were no impairment charges during the periods presented.
(f)            
Foreign Currency.
The functional currency of three of the Company’s subsidiaries is the Canadian Dollar. The translation of the Canadian Dollar to the reporting currency of the Company, the U.S. Dollar is performed for assets and liabilities using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expense transactions are translated using average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Translation adjustments arising on conversion of the Company’s financial statements from the subsidiary’s functional currency, Canadian Dollars, into the reporting currency, U.S. Dollars, are excluded from the determination of income (loss) and are disclosed as other comprehensive income (loss) in the condensed interim consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
 
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Foreign exchange gains and losses relating to transactions not denominated in the applicable local currency are included in operating income (loss) if realized during the year and in comprehensive income (loss) if they remain unrealized at the end of the year.
(g)            
Revenue Recognition.
Revenue from product sales is recognized at the time the product is shipped since title and risk of loss is transferred to the purchaser upon delivery to the carrier. Shipments are made F.O.B. shipping point. The Company recognizes revenue when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery to the carrier has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and there are no significant remaining performance obligations. When significant post-delivery obligations exist, revenue is deferred until such obligations are fulfilled. To date, there have been no such significant post-delivery obligations.
Since the Company’s inception, product returns have been insignificant; therefore no provision has been established for estimated product returns.
 
Deferred revenues consist of products sold to distributors with payment terms greater than the Company’s customary business terms due to lack of credit history or operating in a new market in which the Company has no prior experience. The Company defers the recognition of revenue until the criteria for revenue recognition has been met, and payments become due or cash is received from these distributors.
 
(h)           Stock Issued in Exchange for Services.
The Company’s common stock issued in exchange for services is valued at estimated fair market value based upon trading prices of the Company’s common stock on the dates of the stock transactions. The corresponding expense of the services rendered is recognized over the period that the services are performed.
(i)           Stock-based Compensation.
The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payments in accordance with FASB Codification Topic 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation, (ASC 718). Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, the Company recognizes share-based compensation expense, net of an estimated forfeiture rate, over the requisite service period of the award.
 
The fair value at grant date of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the stock option vesting period based on the estimated number of stock options that are expected to vest. Shares are issued from treasury upon exercise of stock options.
(j)            
Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Other comprehensive income refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that under generally accepted accounting principles are included in comprehensive income, but are excluded from net income as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. The Company’s other comprehensive income (loss) is primarily comprised of unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses.
(k)           Income Per Share.
 
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated giving effect to the potential dilution of the exercise of options and warrants. Common equivalent shares, composed of incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants are included in diluted net income per share to the extent that these shares are dilutive. Common equivalent shares that have an anti-dilutive effect on net income per share have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
 
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 (l)            
Use of Estimates.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and would impact the results of operations and cash flows.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed at each period end. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
 
Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates include assumptions and estimates relating to the asset impairment analysis, share-based payments and warrants, valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets, determination of useful lives of property, plant and equipment, and the valuation of inventory.
 
(m)            
Financial Instruments.
The fair market value of the Company’s financial instruments comprising cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and short term line of credit were estimated to approximate their carrying values due to immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The Company maintains cash balances at financial institutions which at times exceed federally insured amounts. The Company has not experienced any material losses in such accounts.
 
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange and interest rate risk to the extent that market value rate fluctuations materially differ from financial assets and liabilities, subject to fixed long-term rates.
 
(n)           Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
In August 2009, an update was made to Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures — “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value.” This update permits entities to measure the fair value of liabilities, in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for an identical liability is not available, using a valuation technique that uses a quoted price of an identical liability when traded as an asset, quoted prices for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as assets or the income or market approach that is consistent with the principles of Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Effective upon issuance, the Company has adopted this guidance with no material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs described below, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value.
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity which is significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
 
 
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The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and the short term line of credit for all periods presented approximate their respective carrying amounts due to the short term nature of these financial instruments
 
(o)           Contingencies
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company's management and its legal counsel assess such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company's legal counsel evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
 
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company's financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
 
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. Legal fees associated with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.
 
(p)                Income Taxes
 
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance so that the assets are recognized only to the extent that when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.
 
Per FASB ASC 740 “Income taxes” under the liability method, it is the Company’s policy to provide for uncertain tax positions and the related interest and penalties based upon management’s assessment of whether a tax benefit is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. At September 30, 2016, the Company believes it has appropriately accounted for any unrecognized tax benefits. To the extent the Company prevails in matters for which a liability for an unrecognized benefit is established or is required to pay amounts in excess of the liability, the Company’s effective tax rate in a given financial statement period may be affected. Interest and penalties associated with the Company’s tax positions are recorded as interest expense in the condensed interim consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
 
(q)               Risk Management.
 
The Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its accounts receivable. The amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are net of allowances for doubtful accounts, estimated by the Company’s management based on prior experience and the current economic environment. The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to the financial instruments. Credit exposure is minimized by dealing with only credit worthy counterparties. Accounts receivable for the Company’s three primary customers totaled $1,416,688 (64%) at September 30, 2016 (December 31, 2015 - $1,298,821 or 66%). 
 
 
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The credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is limited because the Company limits its exposure to credit loss by placing its cash and cash equivalents with major financial institutions.
 
The Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk to the extent that the long term debt maintained from the foreign government agencies is subject to a fixed rate of interest.
 
In order to manage its exposure to foreign exchange risks, the Company is closely monitoring the fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates and the impact on the value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The Company has not hedged its exposure to currency fluctuations.
 
(r)               Adoption of new accounting principles
 
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, an update to its accounting guidance related to share-based compensation. The guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition, and therefore not be reflected in determining the fair value of the award at the grant date. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Adoption of this guidance did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, "Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis." This update improves targeted areas of the consolidation guidance and reduces the number of consolidation models. This update is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Adoption of this guidance did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
(s)               Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) and the International Accounting Standards Board (the “IASB”) issued substantially converged final standards on revenue recognition. The FASB's Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), was issued in three parts: (a) Section A, “Summary and Amendments That Create Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Other Assets and Deferred Costs-Contracts with Customers (Subtopic 340-40),” (b) Section B, “Conforming Amendments to Other Topics and Subtopics in the Codification and Status Tables” and (c) Section C, “Background Information and Basis for Conclusions.” The standard outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The new revenue recognition guidance becomes effective for the Company on December 15, 2017, and early adoption is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance in the ASU. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
 
In August 2014, the FASB issued new guidance on determining when and how to disclose going -concern uncertainties in the financial statements. The new guidance requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued. An entity must provide certain disclosures if conditions or events raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The guidance is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016 and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the Company does not believe this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.
 
 
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In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” Under this ASU, inventory will be measured at the “lower of cost and net realizable value” and options that currently exist for “market value” will be eliminated. The ASU defines net realizable value as the “estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation.” No other changes were made to the current guidance on inventory measurement. ASU 2015-11 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The FASB issued the update to require the recognition of lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet of lessees for all leases with the exception of short term leases at the commencement date. The standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within such fiscal years. The ASU requires a modified retrospective transition method with the option to elect a package of practical expedients. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect the new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
 
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), which simplifies the accounting for the taxes related to stock-based compensation, including adjustments to how excess tax benefits and a company's payments for tax withholdings should be classified. The standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within such fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance and does not expect it to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
 
In April 2016, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (FASB ASU 2016-10) related to identifying performance obligations and licensing. This pronouncement is meant to clarify the guidance in FASB ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Specifically, the guidance addresses an entity’s identification of its performance obligations in a contract, as well as an entity’s evaluation of the nature of its promise to grant a license of intellectual property and whether or not that revenue is recognized over time or at a point in time. The pronouncement has the same effective date as the new revenue standard, which is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the accounting update on its consolidated financial statements.
3.           Accounts Receivable.
 
 
September 30,
2016
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
Accounts receivable
 $2,259,273 
 $1,990,283 
Allowances for doubtful accounts
  (37,449)
  (35,406)
 
 $2,221,823 
 $1,954,877 
 
4.           Inventory.
 
 
 
September 30,
2016
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
Completed goods
 $1,229,113 
 $1,162,571 
Work in progress
  5,695 
  10,466 
Raw materials
  1,840,027 
  2,102,439 
 
 $3,074,835 
 $3,275,476 
 
 
 
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5.          Property, Plant & equipment.
 
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
 
 
Cost
 
 
Depreciation
 
 
Net
 
Buildings
 $4,803,698 
 $2,933,903 
 $1,869,795 
Computer hardware
  90,745 
  86,608 
  4,137 
Furniture and fixtures
  32,824 
  22,931 
  9,893 
Office equipment
  18,207 
  17,164 
  1,043 
Manufacturing equipment
  5,307,976 
  4,088,028 
  1,219,948 
Trailer
  13,194 
  12,502 
  692 
Boat
  34,400 
  8,084 
  26,316 
Leasehold improvements
  75,432 
  11,315 
  64,117 
Technology
  104,398 
  99,178 
  5,220 
Land
  411,571 
  - 
  411,571 
 
 $10,892,445 
 $7,279,713 
 $3,612,732 
 
    
    
    
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
Cost
 
 
Depreciation
 
 
Net
 
Buildings
 $4,766,282 
 $2,774,306 
 $1,991,976 
Computer hardware
  88,026 
  82,811 
  5,215 
Furniture and fixtures
  29,147 
  20,774 
  8,373 
Office equipment
  17,214 
  16,054 
  1,160 
Manufacturing equipment
  5,074,079 
  3,770,819 
  1,303,260 
Trailer
  12,474 
  11,630 
  844 
Boat
  34,400 
  3,440 
  30,960 
Leasehold Improvements
  29,604 
   
  29,604 
Technology
  98,701 
  78,961 
  19,740 
Land
  399,977 
   
  399,977 
 
 $10,549,904 
 $6,758,795 
 $3,791,109 
 
Amount of depreciation expense for 2016: $393,630 (2015: $418,274).
 
6.           Patents.
 
In fiscal 2005, the Company started the patent process for additional WATER$AVR® products. Patents associated with these costs were granted in 2006 and they have been amortized over their legal life of 17 years.
 
 
 
September 30,
2016 Cost
 
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
 
September 30,
2016 Net
 
Patents
 $202,591 
 $102,591 
 $100,000 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
Cost
 
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
 
December 31, 2015
Net
 
Patents
 $191,698 
 $91,075 
 $100,623 
 
 
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Increase in 2016 cost was due to currency conversion. 2016 cost in Canadian dollars - $265,102 (2015 - $265,102 in Canadian dollars).
 
Amount of amortization for 2016 - $11,556 (2015 - $12,073)
 
Estimated amortization expense over the next five years is as follows:
 
2016
 $15,408 
2017
  15,408 
2018
  15,408 
2019
  15,408 
2020
  15,408 
 
7.           Long Term Deposits.
 
The Company has reclassified certain security deposits to better reflect their long term nature. Long term deposits consist of damage deposits held by landlords and security deposits held by various vendors.
 
 
September 30,
2016
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
Long term deposits
 $15,348 
 $10,169 
 
8.           Short-Term Line of Credit.
 
In May 2016, the Company signed a new agreement with Harris Bank (“the Bank”) to renew the expiring credit line. The revolving line of credit is for an aggregate amount of up to the lesser of (i) $3,000,000, or (ii) 75% of eligible domestic accounts receivable and certain foreign accounts receivable plus 40% of inventory. The loan has an annual interest rate of 4.0%.
 
The Revolving Line of Credit contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including the following: compliance with laws, provision of financial statements and periodic reports, payment of taxes, maintenance of inventory and insurance, maintenance of operating accounts at the Bank, the Bank’s access to collateral, formation or acquisition of subsidiaries, incurrence of indebtedness, dispositions of assets, granting liens, changes in business, ownership or business locations, engaging in mergers and acquisitions, making investments or distributions and affiliate transactions. The covenants also require that the Company maintain a minimum ratio of qualifying financial assets to the sum of qualifying financial obligations. As of September 30, 2016, Company was in compliance with all loan covenants.
 
To secure the repayment of any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Line of Credit, the Company granted the Bank a security interest in substantially all of the assets of NanoChem Solutions Inc., exclusive of intellectual property assets.
 
Short-term borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Line as of September 30, 2016 were $250,000 (December 31, 2015 - $200,000).
 
9.           Long Term Debt.
 
In September 2014, NanoChem Solutions Inc. signed a $1,005,967 promissory note with
 
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Harris Bank with a rate of prime plus 0.5% to be repaid over 5 years with equal monthly installments plus interest. This money was used to retire the previously issued and outstanding debt obligations. The balance owing at September 30, 2016 was $603,580 (December 31, 2015 - $754,475).
The Company has committed to the following repayments:
2016
 $50,299 
2017
 $201,193 
2018
 $201,193 
2019
 $150,895 
 
As of September 30, 2016, Company was in compliance with all loan covenants.
 
Continuity
 
September 30,
2016 
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
Balance, beginning of period
 $754,475 
 $1,112,689 
Less: Payments on loan
  150,895 
  337,631 
Effect of exchange rate
  - 
  (20,583)
Balance, end of period
 $603,580 
 $754,475 
 
 
Outstanding balance at:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long term debt – Harris
  603,580 
  754,475 
Long term debt
 $603,580 
 $754,475 
Less: current portion
  (201,193)
  (201,193)
Balance
 $402,387 
 $553,282 
 
10.         Stock Options.
 
The Company adopted a stock option plan ("Plan").  The purpose of this Plan is to provide additional incentives to key employees, officers, directors and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries in order to help attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of responsibility and otherwise promote the success of its business.  It is intended that options issued under this Plan constitute non-qualified stock options. The general terms of awards under the option plan are that 100% of the options granted will vest the year following the grant.  The maximum term of options granted is 5 years.
 
The Company may issue stock options to provide incentives to directors, key employees and other persons who contribute to the success of the Company. The exercise price of all incentive options cannot be less than fair market value at the date of grant.
 
 
 
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The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016:
 
 
 
Number of shares
 
 
Exercise price
per share
 
 
Weighted average exercise price
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2014
  1,126,000 
 $1.21 – 2.45 
 $1.54 
Granted
  317,000 
 $0.75 – 1.05 
 $0.89 
Cancelled or expired
  (245,000)
 $1.05 – 2.22 
 $1.72 
Exercised
  8,000 
 $1.00 
 $1.00 
Balance, December 31, 2015
  1,190,000 
 $0.75 – 2.45 
 $1.34 
Exercised
  24,000 
 $1.00 – 1.21 
 $1.09 
Cancelled or expired
  (513,000)
 $0.75 - 2.00 
 $1.61 
Balance, September 30, 2016
  653,000 
 $0.75 – 2.45 
 $1.13 
Exercisable, September 30, 2016
  506,000 
 $1.00 – 2.45 
 $1.24 
 
The fair value of each option grant is calculated using the following weighted average assumptions:
 
 
 
2015
 
Expected life – years
  3.0 
Interest rate 
  0.78 – 1.16%
Volatility 
  58 - 77%
Dividend yield 
  --%
Weighted average fair value of options granted  
 $0.36 – 0.37 
 
The Company did not grant any options during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Vesting of options granted in previous years resulted in expenses in the amount of $8,910 for consultants and $23,013 for employees during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 the Company granted 60,000 options to consultants that resulted in $17,673 expenses for the nine month period. During the same period, 99,000 options were granted to employees, resulting in $29,160 in expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Options granted in previous quarters resulted in additional expenses in the amount of $2,511 for consultants and $3,443 for employees during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
 
As of September 30, 2016, there was approximately $8,340 of compensation expense related to non-vested awards. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of .25 years.
 
The aggregate intrinsic value of vested options outstanding at September 30, 2016 is $529,960.
 
11.         Capital Stock.
 
The Company issued 9,000 shares upon the exercise of employee stock options in August 2016 and issued 15,000 shares upon the exercise of consultant stock options in September 2016.
 
On January 6, 2016, the Company repurchased 1,750,000 shares of its common stock at $0.90 per share for a total purchase price of $1,575,000. The shares were returned to treasury and cancelled.
 
The Company issued 8,000 shares upon the exercise of employee stock options in July 2015.
 
 
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12.         Segmented, Significant Customer Information and Economic Dependency.
 
The Company operates in two segments:
 
(a) Development and marketing of two lines of energy and water conservation products (as shown under the column heading “EWCP” below), which consists of a (i) liquid swimming pool blanket which saves energy and water by inhibiting evaporation from the pool surface, and (ii) food-safe powdered form of the active ingredient within the liquid blanket and which is designed to be used in still or slow moving drinking water sources.
 
(b) Manufacture of biodegradable polymers (“BCPA’s”), used by the petroleum, chemical, utility and mining industries to prevent corrosion and scaling in water piping. This product can also be used in detergents to increase biodegradability and in agriculture to increase crop yields by enhancing fertilizer uptake.
 
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies. The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes, not including nonrecurring gains and losses and foreign exchange gains and losses.
 
The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different, but synergistic products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies.
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2016:
 
 
EWCP
 
 
BPCA
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 $750,415 
 $11,412,437 
 $12,162,852 
Interest revenue
  1 
  2,160 
  2,161 
Interest expense
  59 
  33,817 
  33,876 
Depreciation and amortization
  244,644 
  160,542 
  405,186 
Segment profit (loss)
  (492,829)
  1,881,824 
  1,388,995
Segment assets
  2,097,841 
  1,614,891 
  3,712,732 
Expenditures for segment assets
  (6,130)
  (95,632)
  (101,762)
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2015:
 
 
EWCP
 
 
BPCA
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 $639,166 
 $11,528,859 
 $12,168,025 
Interest revenue
  1 
  2,962 
  2,963 
Interest expense
  2 
  44,042 
  44,044 
Depreciation and amortization
  292,898 
  137,449 
  430,347 
Segment profit (loss)
  (815,193)
  1,875,332 
  1,060,139 
Segment assets
  2,386,007 
  1,638,942 
  4,024,949 
Expenditures for segment assets
  247,982 
  (206,550)
  41,432 
 
 
 
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The sales generated in the United States and Canada are as follows:
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2015
 
Canada
 $361,683 
 $261,057 
United States and abroad
  11,801,169 
  11,906,968 
Total
 $12,162,852 
 $12,168,025 
 
 
The Company’s property, equipment, leasehold and patents are located in Canada and the United States as follows:
 
 
 
September 30,
2016
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
Canada
 $2,097,841 
 $2,211,348 
United States
  1,614,891 
  1,680,384 
Total
 $3,712,732 
 $3,891,732 
 
    
    
 
Three customers accounted for $7,154,393 (59%) of sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (2015 - $7,586,641 or 62%). Three customers accounted for $1,416,688 of accounts receivable (64%) at September 30, 2016 (December 31, 2015 – $1,298,821 or 66%).
 
13.         Commitments.
 
The Company is committed to minimum rental payments for property and premises aggregating approximately $296,561 over the term of two leases, the last expiring on December 31, 2020.
Commitments in the next five years are as follows:
2016
 $19,300 
2017
 $74,221 
2018
 $66,480 
2019
 $67,680 
2020
 $68,880 
 
14.         Comparative Figures.
 
Certain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current period’s presentation.
 
 
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Item 2. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
Overview
 
The Company develops, manufactures and markets specialty chemicals that slow the evaporation of water. The Company also manufactures and markets biodegradable polymers which are used in the oil, gas and agriculture industries.
 
Results of Operations
 
The Company has two product lines:
 
Energy and Water Conservation products - The Company’s HEAT$AVR® product is used in swimming pools and spas.  The product forms a thin, transparent layer on the water’s surface.  The transparent layer slows the evaporation of water, allowing the water to retain a higher temperature for a longer period of time and thereby reducing the energy required to maintain the desired temperature of the water.  WATER$AVR®, a modified version of HEAT$AVR®, can be used in reservoirs, potable water storage tanks, livestock watering ponds, canals, and irrigation ditches.
 
BCPA products - The Company’s second class of products, TPA’s (i.e. thermal polyaspartate biopolymers), are biodegradable polymers used by the petroleum, chemical, utility and mining industries to prevent corrosion and scaling in water piping. TPA’s can also be used in detergents to increase biodegradability and in agriculture to increase crop yields by enhancing fertilizer uptake.
 
Material changes in the Company’s Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are discussed below:
 
Nine Months ended September 30, 2016
Item
Increase (I) or
Decrease (D)
Reason
Sales
    EWCP products
    I 
 
Addition of new customers.
    BPCA products
    D 
Lower customer orders.
Gross Profit, as a % of sales
    I 
Lower oil prices reduced aspartic acid costs.
Administrative salaries and benefits
    I 
Increased to retain employees.
Interest
    D 
Reduction in amount borrowed.
Rent
    D 
Relocation to new premises.
Consulting
    D 
Reduced since the Taber plant is no longer operational.
Professional fess
    I 
Increased legal and accounting costs.
 
       
 
Travel
    I 
Increased to build future client base.
Commissions
    D 
Uncommissionable sales increased against commissionable sales.
 
 
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Three months ended September 30, 2015
Item
Increase (I) or
Decrease (D)
Reason
Sales
    EWCP products
 
D
 
Lower customer orders
  BPCA products
D
 Lower customer orders.
Administrative salaries
   and benefits
I
Increased to retain employees.
Office and miscellaneous
D
Reduced since the Taber plant is no longer operational.
Rent
D
Relocation to new premises.
Consulting
D
Reliance on employees over consultants.
Professional fess
I
Increased legal and accounting costs.
Travel
I
Increased to build future client base.
Commissions
D
Uncommissionable sales increased against commissionable sales.
 
            
Three customers accounting for 68% of our sales during the three months ended September 30, 2016 (2015 – 73%) and 59% of our sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (2015 - $62%). The amount of revenue attributable to each customer is shown below.
 
 
 
 
 
    Thre Months Eded
 
 
    Nine Months Ended
 
 
Customer
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    A 
 $821,469 
 $1,232,136 
 $3,286,124 
 $3,543,032 
    B 
 $1,124,557 
 $968,015 
 $2,955,115 
 $3,135,836 
    C 
  - 
  - 
 $913,154 
 $907,773 
    D 
  - 
 $201,348 
  - 
  - 
    E 
 $173,015 
  - 
  - 
  - 
 
 
 
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Customers with balances greater than 10% of our receivables as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 are shown below:
                                                                             
 
 
 
 September 30 
  
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company A
  667,894 
  961,206 
Company B
  642,425 
  420,223 
 
In 2007, we began construction of a plant in Taber, AB, Canada. The plant came online during 2012 and we began depreciating the plant and related equipment effective January 2012.
 
The plant was designed to manufacture aspartic acid which is the major component of TPAS. Previously, we bought aspartic acid from China where the base raw material is oil. The plant uses sugar as the base raw material. We believed that using aspartic acid manufactured from sugar would reduce our raw material costs, reduce price fluctuations generated by oil prices and reduce shipping costs.
 
In February 2014, we suspended production of aspartic acid at our Taber plant. The suspension was due to the fact that since construction of the plant began in 2008, economic conditions in Alberta and worldwide have changed significantly. In particular, plant operating costs increased and the price of aspartic acid derived from oil was less than forecast.
 
Although we continue to believe in the technical and economic viability of using sugar in the aspartic acid process that we have pioneered, we are unable to fund the equipment and personnel increases needed to reach break-even levels on our own. Accordingly, a partner is required to build on the technical successes achieved to date and reach profitable production levels.
 
While we are actively seeking a partner to complete process development, staffing at the Taber plant has been reduced to levels needed to maintain the intellectual property and the process equipment we have developed.
 
We expect that the suspension of the operations at the Taber plant will save us approximately $800,000 per year in plant operating costs and general and administrative expenses.
 
Other factors that will most significantly affect future operating results will be:
 
● 
the sale price of crude oil which is used in the manufacture of aspartic acid we import from China. Aspartic acid is a key ingredient in our BCPA product;
● 
activity in the oil and gas industry, as we sell our BCPA product to oil and gas companies; and
● 
drought conditions, since we also sell our BCPA product to farmers.
 
Other than the foregoing we do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that have had, or are reasonably expected to have, a material impact on our revenues or expenses.
 
 
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Capital Resources and Liquidity
 
The Company’s sources and (uses) of cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 are shown below:
 
 
 
 2016
 
 
 2015
 
Cash provided by (used by) operations
  2,183,364
  1,574,959 
Sales (purchases) of equipment
  (101,762)
  41,432
 
Long term deposits
  (350)
  (5,440)
Advances from (repayments of) short term line of credit 
  50,000
 
  (500,000)
Repayment of loans
  (150,895)
  (150,895)
Repurchase of common stock
  (1,575,000)
  - 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
  26,080 
  8,000 
Changes in exchange rates 
  (7,937)
  (31,602)
 
             The Company has sufficient cash resources to meets its future commitments and cash flow requirements for the coming year. As of September 30, 2016, working capital was $6,570,408 (December 31, 2015 - $6,411,236) and the Company has no substantial commitments that require significant outlays of cash over the coming fiscal year.
 
The Company is committed to minimum rental payments for property and premises aggregating approximately $296,561 over the term of two leases, the last expiring on December 31, 2020.
Commitments in the next five years are as follows:
2016
 $19,300 
2017
 $74,221 
2018
 $66,480 
2019
 $67,680 
2020
 $68,880 
 
Other than as disclosed above, the Company does not anticipate any capital requirements for the twelve months ending December 31, 2016.
 
Other than as disclosed in Item 2 of this report, the Company does not know of any trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonable likely to result in, its liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.
 
Other than as disclosed in Item 2 of this report, the Company does not know of any significant changes in its expected sources and uses of cash.
 
The Company does not have any commitments or arrangements from any person to provide it with any equity capital.
 
See Note 2 to the financial statements included as part of this report for a description of the Company’s significant accounting policies.
 
 
 
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Item 4.                   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Under the direction and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive and Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2015. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide a reasonable level of assurance of reaching desired disclosure control objectives. Based on the evaluation, our Principal Executive and Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of September 30, 2016.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Our management, with the participation of our Principal Executive and Financial Officer, evaluated whether any change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2016. Based on that evaluation, it was concluded that there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2016 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
 
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PART II
Item 6.                        Exhibits.
Number
Description
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant. (1)
3.2
Bylaws of the registrant. (1)
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to §302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to §302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.1
Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 and §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
______________
*      Filed with this report.
(1)   Incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB (SEC File. No. 000-29649) filed February 22, 2000.
 
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
November 14, 2016
 
Flexible Solutions International, Inc
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:  
/s/  Daniel B. O’Brien
 
 
Name:
Daniel B. O’Brien
 
 
Title:
President and Principal Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:  
/s/  Daniel B. O’Brien
 
 
Name:
Daniel B. O’Brien
 
 
Title:
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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