1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited selected financial data of ZIM
Corporation (“ZIM” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries have been prepared pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States
of America (US GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The condensed consolidated balance
sheet as of June 30, 2016 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017.
These selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the latest
annual report on Form 20-F. These data have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements for
the year ended March 31, 2017 and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation
of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company. Unless otherwise stated in this Form 6-K the information
contained herein has not been audited or reviewed by an independent auditor. The results of operations for the three-month period
ended June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
2 – GOING CONCERN
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a
going concern basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP").The
going concern basis of presentation assumes that the Company
w
il
l
continue in operation for the foreseeable future and be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and
commitment
s
in the normal course of business.
T
o date the Company has incurred an accumulated loss
of $21,330,258 and negative cash flow
fro
m operations of $59,570. This raises significant
doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern
and to realize the carrying value of its assets and discharge its liabilities and
commitment
s
when due
is
dependent on the Company generating revenue sufficient to fund its cash
flow needs. There is no certainty that this and other strategies will be sufficient to permit the Company to continue as a going
concern.
Management is currently investigating and evaluating options that
may include recapitalization of the Company and pursuing other ventures of a different nature.
The consolidated financial statements do not reflect
adjustments that would be necessary
i
f the going concern assumption were not appropriate.
I
f the going concern basis were not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements,
then adjustments would be necessary
i
n the carr
y
ing
value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenue and expenses and the classifications used in the statement of financial
position. Such differences in amounts could be material.
3 – INVESTMENT AND SUBSIDIARIES
Investments and long term deposits
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Original Cost
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Carrying Value
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CP4H
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187,367
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-
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Equispheres
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111,990
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115,589
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HostedBizz
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1,005
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771
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On June 29
th
, 2012, ZIM Corporation made an equity investment
in Connecting People For Health Co-operative Ltd. (“CP4H”) The investment consisted of the purchase of 200 common shares
at a price of $187,367.
Connecting People for Health Co-operative Ltd. (CP4H) is owned by
a large and varied base of co-operatives and Credit Unions that span Atlantic Canada. CP4H has created HealthConnex as a healthcare
service for its members. CP4H has been promoting and working toward a more user-driven health care system since it was founded
in 2006 by the co-op and credit union sector.
HealthConnex is a health portal providing tools for patients
to drive positive change in the health care system, from the patient up. The HealthConnex internet portal provides convenient
services and a pay engine that allow patients to connect with their health care team in new and innovative ways. In addition,
HealthConnex purchased Benneworth Advanced Systems and the Medical Office Manager product (MOM) which was developed using
ZIM's core database technology and language. ZIM's investment in CP4H is strategic in nature as it provides the company with
indirect access to the 1800 medical professionals using MOM and future product opportunities. The equity interest in CP4H by
ZIM is less than 10% and ZIM has no significant influence, over the corporate decisions of CP4H at this time. Based on these
facts the investment has been accounted for using the cost method.
Due
to material changes in the business outlook for CP4H, ZIM has determined that this investment is fully impaired and, on March
31, 2015, has taken an impairment charge equal to the full value of the investment.
On
April 30, 2015, ZIM Corporation made an equity investment in Equispheres Inc. The investment consisted of the purchase of 250,000
common shares at a price of $20,042.
On
August 26, 2015, ZIM Corporation made an equity investment in Equispheres Inc. The investment consisted of the purchase of 500,000
common shares at a price of $91,948.
Equispheres
Inc. is an advanced materials company developing new technologies for the production of metallic particles for use in additive
manufacturing.
On April 1, 2006, ZIM purchased a US-based mobile content company
called Advanced Internet Inc. (“AIS”).
In April 2016, ZIM incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary called
GeneSpans Corporation. GeneSpans is focused on developing intellectual property and advancing research and development in the areas
of new synthetic drugs and immunotherapies. Genespans’ name was changed to NuvoBio Corporation on August 25, 2016.
ITEM 2 – QUARTERLY BUSINESS REVIEW
This Form 6-K contains forward-looking statements regarding our
business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and sufficiency of cash reserves, recapitalization, restructuring,
pursuit of new businesses, controls and procedures, prospects, revenue expectations, and allocation of resources that are based
on our current expectations, estimates and projections. In addition, other written or oral statements which constitute forward-looking
statements may be made by or on behalf of the registrant. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends,"
"plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," or variations of such words and similar expressions
are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and are inherently
subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual outcomes and results may differ materially
from the outcomes and results discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks include foreign exchange
risk, credit risk, fair value risks and key personnel risk and are therefore qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors
specifically addressed in the sections entitled " QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK " and “RISK
FACTORS” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, as well as those discussed elsewhere
in this Form 6-K. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks can arise and it is not possible
for management to predict all such risks, nor can it assess the impact of all such risks on our business or the extent to which
any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking
statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction
of actual results. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Form 6-K. We undertake no obligation to revise
or update publicly any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of
this Form 6-K, other than as required by law.
The following discussion includes information from the Selected
Financial Data for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. These results are not necessarily indicative
of results for any future period. You should not rely on them to predict our future performance.
All financial information is prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and is stated in US dollars.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 was $149,295, an increase
from $147,873 for the same period last year. The increase in revenue resulted from increases in our software, maintenance and consulting
segments and was slightly offset by decrease in software license sales and a decline in the SMS messaging segment.
Net loss for the quarter was $47,540, as compared to a net loss
of $117,562 for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. The decrease in net loss reflects the decreases in all expenses.
ZIM had cash and cash equivalents of $358,905 at June 30, 2017,
as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $419,676 at March 31, 2017.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
ZIM started operations as a developer and provider of database software
known as ZIM IDE software. ZIM IDE software is used by companies in the design, development, and management of information
databases and mission critical applications. The Company continues to provide this software and ongoing maintenance
services to its client base.
Beginning in 2002, the Company expanded its business strategy to
include opportunities associated with mobile products. Prior to fiscal 2007, the Company focused on developing products
and services for the wireless data network infrastructure known as “SMS” or “text messaging”. SMS
will continue to provide a minimal amount of revenue within the mobile segment of operations. With the acquisition of Advanced
Internet Inc. (AIS) in 2007, the Company also offers mobile content directly to end users.
In fiscal 2017, ZIM continued to develop and sell enterprise
database software to end users as well as maintain its SMS messaging product lines. Going forward, ZIM will continue to support
these products & services and intends to evaluate the viability of the market and make adjustments as may be required.
In 2017, our wholly-owned subsidiary, NuvoBio signed strategic partnerships
and exclusive global licensing agreements with leading drug research institutes and companies. NuvoBio is currently funding research
and development projects in the following areas:
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Implementing unique molecular interaction & analytics using supercomputing technologies to design small peptide drugs that bind to target proteins for cancer therapies; and
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The development of bi-specific immunology therapies for the treatment of kidney cancer.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
We prepare our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance
with United States GAAP, which requires management to make certain estimates and apply judgments that affect reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates
and judgments on historical experience, current trends, and other factors that management believes to be important at the time
the condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared. On an ongoing basis, management reviews our accounting policies and
how they are applied and disclosed in our annual consolidated financial statements.
There have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates
from those described in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016
The following discussion includes information derived from the unaudited
and not reviewed condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. The information
for the three months ended June 30, 2017, in management's opinion, has been prepared on a basis consistent with the audited consolidated
financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, and includes all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of
the information presented.
These operating results are not necessarily indicative of results
for any future period. You should not rely on them to predict our future performance.
REVENUES
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Three months ended
June 30, 2017
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As a %
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Three months ended
June 30, 2016
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As a %
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$
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$
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Bulk SMS
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39,294
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26
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48,000
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33
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39,294
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26
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48,000
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33
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Software
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10,426
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7
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13,333
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9
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Maintenance and consulting
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99,575
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67
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86,340
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58
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110,001
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74
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99,673
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67
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Total Revenue
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149,295
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100
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147,873
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100
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Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 was $149,295, an increase
from $147,873 for the same period last year. The increase in revenue resulted from increases in our software, maintenance and consulting
segments and was slightly offset by decrease in software license sales and a decline in the SMS messaging segment.
REVENUE ANALYSIS BY SERVICE/PRODUCT OFFERING
SOFTWARE, MAINTENANCE AND CONSULTING
We generate revenues from the sale of our database product as well
as the subsequent maintenance and consulting fees. Total revenues relating to the ZIM IDE have decreased from $13,333 to $10,426
for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2017, respectively. Maintenance and consulting revenue increased from $99,673 to $110,001
mainly due to increased consulting revenue in Canada.
We intend to continue to allocate resources to the maintenance and
development of our database products while we continue to generate revenues from this product line. We remain committed to serving
our existing customers.
BULK SMS
Bulk SMS messaging gives our customers the ability to send out a
single message concurrently to a wide distribution list. Success in this industry is dependent on sending large quantities of messages
on stable cost effective telecommunication routes. For the quarter ended June 30, 2017 we experienced a lower volume of traffic
from our customers using our routes and this resulted in decreased revenue from $48,000 to $39,294. In general, bulk messaging
customers choose the service provider that is offering the lowest cost route. Different aggregators are able to negotiate different
price points based on the traffic they are able to guarantee to the mobile operators. Due to the size of our competitors, and our
competitors’ ability to negotiate better terms, there can be no guarantee that we will have routes that are the most cost
effective in the future. We are not focusing on expanding this area of the business. As a result, we do not expect to see any further
growth in our bulk messaging revenue during the remainder of fiscal 2018.
OPERATING EXPENSES
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Three months ended June 30, 2017
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Three months ended June 30, 2016
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Period to period change
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$
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$
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$
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Cost of revenue
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3,578
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4,595
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(1,017)
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Selling, general and administrative
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162,843
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225,770
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(62,927)
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Research and development
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53,921
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89,000
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(35,079)
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220,342
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319,365
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(99,023)
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COST OF REVENUE
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Three months ended June 30, 2017
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Three months ended June 30, 2016
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$
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$
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Mobile
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Revenue
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39,294
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48,200
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Cost of revenue
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(364)
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(1,587)
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Gross margin
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38,930
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46,613
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Gross margin percentage
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99%
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97%
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Software
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Revenue
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99,575
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86,340
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Cost of revenue
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(3,214)
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(3,008)
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Gross margin
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96,361
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83,332
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Gross margin percentage
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97%
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97%
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SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarters ended
June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016 were $162,843 and $225,770 respectively. The decrease in selling, general and administrative fees
is related to reduced staff and continued cost containment.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
For the three months ended June 30, 2017, and June 30, 2016, the
Company recognized compensation expense for employees and consultants of NIL and NIL, respectively. The Company does not have any
non-vested awards.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenses for the quarters ended June 30,
2017 and 2016 were $53,921 and $89,000, respectively. This decreased level of research and development investment is a result of
lower staffing levels in the first quarter of fiscal 2016.
NET LOSS
Net loss for the quarter was $47,540, as compared to a net loss
of $117,562 for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. The decrease in net loss reflects the decreases in all expenses.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At June 30, 2017, ZIM had cash and cash equivalents of $358,905
and working capital of $632,871, as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $419,676 and working capital of $666,458 at March
31, 2017. This decrease in cash position principally reflects receipt of investment tax credits in fiscal 2017.
Cash flows for the fiscal periods were as follows:
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Three months ended
June 30, 2017
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Three months ended
June 30, 2016
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$
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$
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Cash flows provided by operating activities
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(59,570)
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50,428
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Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
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-
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-
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Cash flows provided by financing activities
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-
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-
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At June 30, 2017, the Company had a working capital line from its
principal banker for approximately $38,530 in addition to a cash and cash equivalent balance of $358,905. Management believes that
these funds, together with cash from on-going operations, may not be sufficient to fund existing operations for the next 12 months.
Management is currently investigating and evaluating options that may include recapitalization of the Company, raising debt or
equity capital and pursuing other ventures of a different nature.
Future liquidity and cash requirements will depend on a wide
range of factors, including the level of success the Company has in executing its strategic plan as well as its ability to maintain
business in existing operations and its ability to raise additional financing. If ZIM’s expenses surpass the funds available
or if ZIM requires additional expenditures to grow the business, the Company may be unable to obtain the necessary funds and ZIM
may have to curtail or suspend some or all of its business operations, which would likely have a material adverse effect on its
business relationships, financial results, financial condition and prospects, as well as on the ability of shareholders to recover
their investment.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On August 9, 2017, Connecting People for Health Co-operative Ltd.
(CP4H) was acquired for an undisclosed amount. Distribution of the proceeds from the sale will be finalized in the next 90 days
and ZIM will recognize its portion of the proceeds as a gain on the sale of assets.
ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT
MARKET RISKS
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK
The Company operates internationally, giving rise to significant
exposure to market risks from fluctuations and the degree of volatility of foreign exchange rates. The Company is exposed to exchange
risk due to the following financial instruments denominated in foreign currencies.
Cash and cash equivalents of $358,905 are comprised of $93,205 in
cash and $265,700 in cash equivalents as at June 30, 2017. The cash equivalents of $265,700 at June 30, 2017 ($349,519 at March
31, 2016) are comprised of:
Held in Canada:
CIBC Wood Gundy at 1.25% - $121,369 ($157,500 CDN) – Payable
on demand:
Bank Deposit Certificate (CDB) at 8% per annum plus inflation -
$144,331 – Payable on demand. These deposits are secured by Government Deposit Insurance.
Cash and cash equivalents includes the following amounts in their
source currency:
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June 30, 2017
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March 31, 2017
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Canadian dollars
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245,750
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231,785
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US dollars
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1,998
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78,366
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Brazilian reals
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558,445
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523,305
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Accounts receivable include the following amounts receivable in
their source currency:
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June 30, 2017
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March 31, 2017
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Canadian dollars
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68,561
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86,759
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US dollars
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7,500
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-
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Brazilian reals
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46,213
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51,968
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Accounts payable include the following amounts payable in their
source currency:
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June 30, 2017
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March 31, 2017
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Canadian dollars
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41,182
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20,288
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US dollars
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-
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-
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Brazilian reals
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(255)
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16,399
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Accrued liabilities include the following accruals in their source
currency:
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June 30, 2017
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March 31, 2017
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Canadian dollars
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15,191
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23,506
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Brazilian reals
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24,319
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4,611
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The Company does not use derivative financial instruments to reduce
its foreign exchange risk exposure.
CREDIT RISK
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of
non-performance by counterparties to financial instruments. Credit exposure is minimized by dealing with only creditworthy counterparties
in accordance with established credit approval policies.
Concentration of credit risk in accounts receivable is indicated
below by the percentage of the total balance receivable from customers in the specified geographic area:
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June 30, 2017
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March 31, 2017
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Canada
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71%
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80%
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North America, excluding Canada
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10%
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-%
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South America
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19%
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20%
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100%
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100%
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FAIR VALUE
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
investment tax credits receivable, lines of credit, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to
the relatively short periods to maturity of the instruments.
KEY PERSONNEL RISK
We currently depend heavily on the services of Dr. Michael Cowpland
and Mr. James Stechyson. The loss of the services of Dr. Cowpland and Mr. Stechyson and other key personnel could affect our performance
in a material and adverse way.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant
has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ZIM Corporation
Registrant
DATE
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SIGNATURE
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August 18, 2017
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/s/ Dr. Michael Cowpland
Dr. Michael Cowpland, President and Chief Executive Officer
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DATE
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SIGNATURE
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August 18, 2017
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/s/ John Chapman
John Chapman, Chief Financial Officer
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