Financial assets

The Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:

The classification depends on the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. The Company does not currently have any assets measured subsequently at fair value.

At initial recognition, the Company measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset.

Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

Trade and other receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. They are generally due for settlement within 12 months and are therefore generally classified as current. Trade and other receivables are recognized initially at the amount of consideration that is unconditional, unless they contain significant financing components, when they are recognized at fair value. The Company holds the trade and other receivables with the objective of collecting the contractual cash flows and therefore measures them subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.

The Company reviews its expected cash flows from trade and other receivables and when the receivable extends beyond one year, the amortized cost is calculated using management’s estimate of the cash flow timing and amounts. These amounts are continually re-assessed and adjustments are made when necessary.

The Company assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its financial assets carried at amortized cost. For trade and other receivables, the Company applies the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9), which requires lifetime expected credit losses to be recognized at the time of initial recognition of the receivables.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method for finished goods and weighted average cost for raw materials.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The carrying amount of a replaced asset is derecognized when replaced. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss during the year in which they are incurred.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the underlying net assets in a business combination and is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if there are indications the goodwill may be impaired. For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Company’s cash generating units (CGUs) or group of CGUs that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. If the recoverable amount of the CGU or group of CGUs is less than the carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill and then to other assets of the CGU or group of CGUs.

Identifiable intangible assets

The Company’s intangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and are amortized on a straight-line basis in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss over their estimated useful lives.

The major categories of intangible assets are amortized as follows:

Impairment of non-financial assets

Property and equipment and intangible assets are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For the purpose of measuring recoverable amounts, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flow CGUs.

The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value, less costs of disposal and value in use (which is the present value of the expected future cash flows of the relevant asset or CGU). An impairment loss is recognized as the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The Company evaluates impairment losses for potential reversals when events or circumstances warrant such consideration.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company before the end of the financial year, which are unpaid. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. They are recognized initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

Long-term debt

Long-term debt is initially recognized at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Long-term debt is subsequently measured at amortized cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss over the period of the long-term debt using the effective interest method.

Provisions

A provision is recognized when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation as result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.

Leases

At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured based on the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received. The assets are depreciated to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the lease term using the straight-line method as this most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits. The lease term includes periods covered by an option to extend if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option. Lease terms range from three to ten years for offices. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate.

The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Company's estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Company changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option.

When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.

Revenue

To determine revenue recognition for arrangements the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer.

The Company derives its revenues primarily from the lease and sale of medical devices and the sale of certain one-time-use devices. Capital equipment consists of one-time revenue for the sale of capital equipment including installation fees. Recurring - non-capital revenue consists of the sale of one-time-use devices, lease of medical devices, procedures and services associated with extended warranties. Revenue is recognized when a contractual promise to a customer (performance obligation) has been fulfilled by transferring control over the promised goods or services, generally at the point in time of shipment to or receipt of the products by the customer or when the services are performed. When contracts contain customer acceptance provisions, revenue is recognized on the satisfaction of the specific acceptance criteria.

Cost of sales

Cost of sales primarily includes the cost of finished goods, depreciation of equipment under lease, inventory provisions, royalties, warranty expense, freight and direct overhead expenses necessary to acquire or manufacture the finished goods.

Income taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the differences between the tax basis and carrying amounts of assets and liabilities, for operating losses and for tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available against which temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates and laws.

Share-based compensation

The Company grants share options periodically to certain employees, directors, officers and advisers.

Options currently outstanding vest over four years and have a contractual life of ten years. Each tranche in an award is considered a separate award with its own vesting period and grant date fair value. The fair value of each tranche is measured at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Compensation expense is recognized over the tranche's vesting period using the graded vesting method by increasing contributed surplus based on the number of awards expected to vest.

The Company has a long-term incentive plan (LTIP). For each Restricted Share Unit (RSU) and Deferred Share Unit (DSU) granted under the long-term incentive plan, the Company recognizes an expense equal to the market value of a Profound common share at the date of grant based on the number of RSUs and DSUs expected to vest, recognized over the term of the vesting period, with a corresponding credit to contributed surplus for share-based compensation anticipated to be equity settled or a corresponding credit to a liability for those anticipated to be cash settled. Share-based compensation expense is adjusted for subsequent changes in management’s estimate of the number of RSUs or DSUs that are expected to vest, for RSUs or DSUs anticipated to be cash settled and changes in the market value of Profound common shares. The effect of these changes is recognized in the period of the change. Vested RSUs are settled either in Profound common shares or in cash or a combination thereof at the discretion of the Company. Vested DSUs are settled either in Profound common shares or in cash or a combination thereof at the discretion of the holder. The value of the DSUs is recognized in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet and a corresponding expense is recognized over the estimated vesting period of three years.

Research and development costs

Research costs are charged to expense as incurred. Development costs are capitalized and amortized when the criteria for capitalization are met, otherwise they are expensed as incurred. No development costs have been capitalized to date.

Government grants

The Company recognizes government grants when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions of the grant and the grant will be received. Government grants receivable are recorded in accounts receivable on the consolidated statements of financial position. The Company recognizes government grants in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss in the same period as the expenses for which the grant is intended to compensate and nets the amount off the related expenses. In cases where a government grant becomes receivable as compensation for expenses already incurred in prior periods, the grant is recognized in profit or loss in the period in which it becomes receivable.

Loss per share

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the applicable net loss by the sum of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares had been issued during the year.

COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is altering business and consumer activity in affected areas and beyond. The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in, among other things, border closures, severe travel restrictions, the temporary shut-down of non-essential services and extreme fluctuations in financial and commodity markets. Additional measures may be implemented by one or more governments in jurisdictions where the Company operates. These measures have caused material disruption to businesses globally, resulting in an economic slowdown.

To date, the economic downturn and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and global measures undertaken to contain its spread have affected all of the Company’s operations to some extent and, in particular, have caused volatility in demand for the TULSA-PRO^® and SONALLEVE^® systems and the one-time-use devices related thereto. This has resulted in a reduction in anticipated sales and led to delays in the Company’s expectations regarding the rate at which agreements for new system user sites will be entered into and when user sites will become operational for the initiation of patient treatments. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, patient treatments are continuing and Profound continues to identify potential new system user sites.

The financial impacts from COVID-19 during the year has affected Profound’s ability to collect payments due to continuous lockdowns and hospital restrictions, which have impeded our efforts to install our systems and has delayed corresponding collections. It has also impeded our efforts concerning the sale of SONALLEVE^® systems. Profound continues to work with local authorities and team members located within these countries to help expedite the process.

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