Commitments and Contingencies
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Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies |
a) Walloon Region Grant
On March 16, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with the Walloon Region government in Belgium wherein the Walloon Region would fund up to a maximum of $1,384,958 (1,048,020) to help fund the research endeavors of the Company. The Walloon Region agreed to provide working capital of $553,983 (419,208), which was received by the Company during January 2011. Additional funds have been provided for approved expenditures. The Company will be obligated to pay a minimum of $415,488 (314,406) if the project is deemed to be a failure under the terms of the agreement. If the project is deemed a success, the Company will pay both the minimum of $415,488 (314,406) and a 6 percent royalty on all relevant sales. The maximum amount payable due to the Walloon Region is twice the amount of funding received.
b) Administrative Support Agreement
On August 6, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with a related party to rent office space, contract for office support staff, and have consultancy services provided on behalf of the Company. The agreement requires the Company to pay $5,700 per month for office space and staff services as well as approximately $17,300 per month in fees for two senior executives. The Company is also required to pay for all reasonable expenses incurred. The contract is in force for 12 months with automatic extensions of 12 months with a 3 month notice required for termination of the contract.
c) Leases
On January 26, 2012, the Company entered into a new lease agreement in respect of its laboratory space at Namur in Belgium for $1,322 (1,000) per month commencing April 1, 2012, for a period of one year. On February 29, 2012, the Company entered into a lease agreement for additional laboratory and office space at Namur for approximately $5,065 (3,833) per month commencing April 1, 2012, for a period of two years and eight months. Under this agreement the Company is also obliged to pay $1,982 (1,500) per month as a provisional amount against expenses. On March 23, 2012, the Company entered into a lease agreement in respect of an apartment at Namur in Belgium for $819 (620) per month commencing April 1, 2012, for a period of one year.
The Company leases premises and facilities under operating leases with terms ranging from 12 months to 32 months. The annual non-cancelable operating lease payments on these leases are as follows:
d) Bonn University Agreement
On July 11, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with Bonn University, Germany, relating to a program of samples testing. The agreement is for a period of two years commencing June 1, 2012, and the total payments to be made by the Company in accordance with the agreement are $515,385 (390,000). At December 31, 2012, payments of $171,795 (130,000) had been made under this agreement, and $343,590 (260,000) was outstanding payable in installments over the period to March 1, 2014.
e) Legal Proceedings
There are no legal proceedings which the Company believes will have a material adverse effect on its financial position. |