UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549


FORM 10-Q


(MARK ONE)


QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MAY 31, 2022

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________ TO ________

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2017



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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________ TO ________


COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-19954


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


british columbia A1NONE 00-0000000

BRITISH COLUMBIA

NONE

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


32275 N.W. Hillcrest, North Plains, Oregon

97133

(Address Of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)


(503)647-0110

(503) 647-0110

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, no par valueJCTCFNASDAQ Capital Market

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) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. xYes¨ No


Yes

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer


Large accelerated filer  ¨

Accelerated filer  ¨

Non-accelerated filer¨

Smaller Reporting Company  x

Emerging growth company    


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

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

Yes ¨No x


APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common Stock, no par value – 2,234,4943,492,842 common shares as of January 16, 2018.July 14, 2022.



Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.


Index to Form 10-Q



PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

1

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

21

17

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

25

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

25

26

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

25

27

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

25

27

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

25

27

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

25

27

Item 5.

Other Information

25

27

Item 6.

Exhibits

26


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PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.Financial Statements

Financial Statements



JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.



CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)



NOVEMBER 30, 2017MAY 31, 2022


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


 

November 30,

2017

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

  Cash

$  5,560,066

 

$   5,912,250

  Accounts receivable, net of allowance  

     of $Nil (August 31, 2017 - $1,725)


3,363,541

 


3,565,055

  Inventory, net of allowance

      of $186,713 (August 31, 2017 - $156,713) (note 3)


9,120,135

 


8,807,545

  Prepaid expenses

1,040,558

 

595,776

 

 

 

 

  Total current assets

19,084,300

 

18,880,626

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net(note 4)

3,201,768

 

3,222,572

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net(note 5)

60,323

 

77,837

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes(note 6)

10,221

 

-

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$  22,356,612

 

$  22,181,035

 

 

 

 

         
  

May 31,

2022

  

August 31,

2021

 
       
ASSETS        
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $2,130,450  $1,184,313 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $Nil 0 (August 31, 2021 - $0)  8,271,856   7,086,503 
Inventory, net of allowance of $250,000 (August 31, 2021 - $250,000) (note 3)  19,898,803   14,391,365 
Prepaid expenses  2,257,576   2,305,820 
Prepaid income taxes  3,876   252,958 
         
Total current assets  32,562,561   25,220,959 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net (note 4)  4,661,706   3,886,543 
         
Intangible assets, net (note 5)  30,092   30,897 
         
Total assets $37,254,359  $29,138,399 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable $1,794,717  $1,349,677 
Bank indebtedness (note 7)  9,000,000   3,000,000 
Accrued liabilities  2,045,281   1,798,088 
         
Total current liabilities  12,839,998   6,147,765 
         
Deferred tax liability (note 6)  128,497   116,945 
         
Total liabilities  12,968,495   6,264,710 
         
Stockholders’ equity        
Capital stock (note 9, 10)        
Authorized        
21,567,564 common shares, 0 par value        
10,000,000 preferred shares, 0 par value        
Issued        
3,492,842 common shares (August 31, 2021 –3,489,161)  824,039   823,171 
Additional paid-in capital  725,729   687,211 
Retained earnings  22,736,096   21,363,307 
         
Total stockholders’ equity  24,285,864   22,873,689 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $37,254,359  $29,138,399 


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


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


 

November 30,

2017

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

Continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Accounts payable

$     544,736

 

$    638,128

  Accrued liabilities

1,765,072

 

1,807,192

 

 

 

 

  Total current liabilities

2,309,808

 

2,445,320

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability(note 6)

-

 

11,344

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

2,309,808

 

2,456,664

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

  Capital stock (note 8, 9)

 

 

 

     Authorized

 

 

 

      21,567,564 common shares, without par value

 

 

 

      10,000,000 preferred shares, without par value

 

 

 

    Issued

 

 

 

      2,234,494 common shares (August 31, 2017 – 2,234,494)

1,054,316

 

1,054,316

  Additional paid-in capital

600,804

 

600,804

  Retained earnings

18,391,684

 

18,069,251

  

 

 

 

  Total stockholders’ equity

20,046,804

 

19,724,371

  

 

 

 

  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$  22,356,612

 

$  22,181,035

  

 

 

 


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


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


 

Three Months Ended

November 30,

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

SALES

$   9,413,970

 

$  10,421,804

 

 

 

 

COST OF SALES

7,227,222

 

8,027,362

 

 

 

 

GROSS PROFIT

2,186,748

 

2,394,442

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

 

 

  Selling, general and administrative expenses

445,877

 

551,048

  Depreciation and amortization

72,665

 

68,640

  Wages and employee benefits

1,097,904

 

982,249

 

 

 

 

 

1,616,446

 

1,601,937

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

570,302

 

792,505

 

 

 

 

OTHER ITEMS

 

 

 

  Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

(27,552)

 

-

Interest and other income

2,690

 

1,820

 

(24,862)

 

1,820

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

545,440

 

794,325

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

(223,007)

 

(308,405)

 

 

 

 

Net income

$      322,433

 

$      485,920

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

$            0.14

 

$            0.21

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

$            0.14

 

$            0.21

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

  Basic

2,234,494

 

2,286,294

  Diluted

2,234,494

 

2,286,294


                 
  

Three Month

Period Ended

May 31,

  

Nine Month

Period Ended

May 31,

 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
             
SALES $20,922,190  $21,619,952  $47,900,665  $42,396,591 
                 
COST OF SALES  15,569,380   16,037,702   36,658,766   31,239,866 
                 
GROSS PROFIT  5,352,810   5,582,250   11,241,899   11,156,725 
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES                
Selling, general and administrative expenses  1,125,692   966,298   2,798,094   2,556,902 
Depreciation and amortization  83,291   69,353   237,001   175,171 
Wages and employee benefits  2,124,183   1,908,588   5,957,601   5,226,021 
                 
Total Operating Expenses  3,333,166   2,944,239   8,992,696   7,958,094 
                 
Income from operations  2,019,644   2,638,011   2,249,203   3,198,631 
                 
OTHER ITEMS                
Other income  903   3,000   (294,097)  9,000 
Interest expense  (47,972)  (9,283)  (98,868)  (9,283)
Gain on extinguishment of debt     687,387      687,387 
Total other items  (47,069)  681,104   (392,965)  687,104 
                 
Income before income taxes  1,972,575   3,319,115   1,856,238   3,885,735 
                 
Income tax expense  (478,464)  (904,638)  (483,449)  (1,035,896)
                 
Net income $1,494,111  $2,414,477  $1,372,789  $2,849,839 
                 
Basic earnings per common share $0.43  $0.69  $0.39  $0.82 
                 
Diluted earnings per common share $0.43  $0.69  $0.39  $0.82 
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:                
Basic  3,492,842   3,489,161   3,492,266   3,485,525 
Diluted  3,492,842   3,489,161   3,492,266   3,485,525 

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


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


 

Capital Stock

 

 

 






Number of  Shares




Amount


Additional paid-in capital



Retained earnings




Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2016

2,286,294

$  1,078,759

$  600,804

$  15,845,092

$  17,524,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares repurchased and cancelled (note 9)

(51,800)

(24,443)

-

(502,498)

(526,941)

Net income

-

-

-

2,726,657

2,726,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2017

2,234,494

$  1,054,316

$  600,804

$  18,069,251

$  19,724,371

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

-

-

-

322,433

322,433

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 30, 2017

2,234,494

$  1,054,316

$  600,804

$  18,391,684

$  20,046,804

                     
  Capital Stock          
  Number of  
Shares
  Amount  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Retained
earnings
  Total 
Balance at August 31, 2020  3,481,162  $821,284  $618,707  $17,908,354  $19,348,345 
                     
Shares issued pursuant to compensation plans (note 10)  7,999   1,887   68,504      70,391 
Net income           2,849,839   2,849,839 
                     
Balance at May 31, 2021  3,489,161  $823,171  $687,211  $20,758,193  $22,268,575 
                     
Net income           605,114   605,114 
                     
Balance at August 31, 2021  3,489,161  $823,171  $687,211  $21,363,307  $22,873,689 
                     
Shares issued pursuant to compensation plans (note 10)  3,681   868   38,518      39,386 
Net income           1,372,789   1,372,789 
                     
Balance at May 31, 2022  3,492,842  $824,039  $725,729  $22,736,096  $24,285,864 


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


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


        

Three Months Ended

November 30,

 

Nine Month

Period Ended

May 31,

 

2017

 

2016

 2022  2021 

 

 

 

     

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

        

Net income

$     322,433

 

$     485,920

 $1,372,789  $2,849,839 

Items not involving an outlay of cash:

 

 

 

        

Depreciation and amortization

72,665

 

68,640

  237,001   175,171 

Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

27,552

 

-

Deferred income taxes

(21,565)

 

(3,165)

Stock-based compensation expense  39,386   70,391 
Gain on extinguishment of debt     (680,707)
Deferred income tax expense  11,552   (57,768)

 

 

 

        

Changes in non-cash working capital items:

 

 

 

        

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

201,514

 

(44,185)

(Increase) in accounts receivable  (1,185,353)  (4,776,635)

(Increase) decrease in inventory

(312,590)

 

380,408

  (5,507,438)  1,430,506 
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses  48,244   (1,544,728)

Decrease in prepaid income taxes

-

 

596

  249,082    

(Increase) in prepaid expenses

(444,782)

 

(29,223)

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(135,512)

 

(564,903)

Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities  692,233   736,595 

Increase in income taxes payable

-

 

310,974

     189,594 

 

 

 

        

Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities

(290,285)

 

605,062

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (4,042,504)  (1,607,742)

 

 

 

        

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

        

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(61,899)

 

(225,622)

  (1,011,359)  (1,019,259)

 

 

 

        

Net cash used in investing activities

(61,899)

 

(225,622)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (1,011,359)  (1,019,259)
        
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from bank indebtedness  6,000,000   996,010 
        
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  6,000,000   996,010 

 

 

 

        

Net increase (decrease) in cash

(352,184)

 

379,440

  946,137   (1,630,991)

 

 

 

        

Cash, beginning of period

5,912,250

 

4,519,922

  1,184,313   3,801,037 

 

 

 

        

Cash, end of period

$    5,560,066

 

$    4,899,362

 $2,130,450  $2,170,046 


Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows (note(Note 14)


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


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)


1.

1.NATURE OF OPERATIONS

NATURE OF OPERATIONS


Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. was incorporated in British Columbia on July 8, 1987 as a holding company for Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation (“JCLC”), incorporated September 1953. Jewett-Cameron Trading Company, Ltd. acquired all the shares of JCLC through a stock-for-stock exchange on July 13, 1987, and at that time JCLC became a wholly owned subsidiary. Effective September 1, 2013, the Company reorganized certain of its subsidiaries. JCLC’s name was changed to JC USA Inc. (“JC USA”), and a new subsidiary, Jewett-Cameron Company (“JCC”), was incorporated.


JC USA has the following wholly owned subsidiaries: MSI-PRO Co. (“MSI”),subsidiaries incorporated April 1996, under the laws of the State of Oregon: Jewett-Cameron Seed Company, (“JCSC”), incorporated October 2000, Greenwood Products, Inc. (“Greenwood”), incorporated February 2002, and Jewett-Cameron Company, incorporated September 2013. Former wholly owned subsidiary MSI-PRO was wound-up and dissolved in fiscal 2020. Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have no significant assets in Canada.


The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. JCC’s business consists of the manufacturing and distribution of specialty metalpet, fencing and other products, and wholesale distribution of wood products to home centers, and other retailers, on-line as well as direct to end consumers located primarily in the United States. Greenwood is a processor and distributor of industrial wood and other specialty building products principally to customers in the marine and transportation industries in the United States. JCSC is a processor and distributor of agricultural seeds in the United States. MSI iswas an importer and distributor of pneumatic air tools and industrial clamps in the United States. JCSC is a processor and distributor of agricultural seeds in the United States. JC USA provides professional and administrative services, including accounting and credit services, to its subsidiary companies.


These unauditedIn March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. Government measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of non-essential businesses, affected the Company’s operations including delays in inventory production and shipping, a change of product mix based on customer demand to fencing, pet and DIY products, an increase in demand from online sales channels, and costs associated with compliance with COVID control protocols. The Company’s operations, including inventory production and sales, have been excluded from business restrictions within the jurisdictions that the Company operates. However, due to the continued transmission and uncertainty surrounding COVID, it is not possible to predict the impact that COVID may have on the Company’s business, financial position, and operating results in the future. In addition, it is possible that estimates in the Company’s consolidated financial statements are thosewill change in the near term as a result of COVID and the effect of any such changes could be material, which could result in, among other things valuation of inventory and collectability of accounts receivable. The Company continues to closely monitor the impact of the Company andpandemic on all aspects of its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd., contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state its financial position as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three month periods ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Operating results for the three month period ended November 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2018.business.


2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Generally accepted accounting principles


These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America.


Principles of consolidation


These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its current wholly owned subsidiaries, JC USA, JCC, MSI, JCSC, and Greenwood, and its former wholly owned subsidiary MSI, all of which are incorporated under the laws of Oregon, U.S.A.


All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

2.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESEstimates(cont’d…)


The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates incorporated into the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowances for doubtful accounts receivable and inventory obsolescence, possible product liability and possible product returns, and litigation contingencies and claims. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Cash and cash equivalents


The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. At November 30, 2017,May 31, 2022, cash was $5,560,066and cash equivalents were $2,130,450 compared to $5,912,250$1,184,313 at August 31, 2017.  At November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017, there were no cash equivalents.2021.


Accounts receivable


Trade and other accounts receivable are reported at face value less any provisions for uncollectible accounts considered necessary. Accounts receivable primarily includes trade receivables from customers. The Company estimates doubtful accounts on an item-by-item basis and includes over aged accounts as part of allowance for doubtful accounts, which are generally ones that are ninety days or greater overdue.


The Company extends credit to domestic customers and offers discounts for early payment. When extension of credit is not advisable, the Company relies on either prepayment or a letter of credit.


Inventory


Inventory, which consists primarily of finished goods, is recorded at the lower of cost, based on the average cost method, and market. Market is defined as net realizable value. An allowance for potential non-saleable inventory due to excess stock or obsolescence is based upon a review of inventory components.


Property, plant and equipment


Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company provides for depreciation over the estimated life of each asset on a straight-line basis over the following periods:


Schedule of property plant and equipment useful life

Office equipment

3-73-7 years

Warehouse equipment

2-102-10 years

Buildings

Buildings

5-305-30 years


Intangibles


The Company’s intangible assets have a finite life and are recorded at cost. The most significant intangible assets are two patents related to gate support systems.  Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the remaining liveslife of 3 months and 15 months, respectively, andthe asset. The intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment.


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

2.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Asset retirement obligations


The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and normal use of the long-lived assets. The Company also records a corresponding asset which is amortized over the life of the asset. Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation (asset retirement cost). The Company does not have any significant asset retirement obligations.


Impairment of long-lived assets and long-lived assets to be disposed of


Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount and the fair value less costs to sell.


Currency and foreign exchange


These financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars as the Company's operations are primarily based only in the United States.


The Company does not have significant non-monetary or monetary assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the U.S. dollar. Any statement of operations transactions in a foreign currency are translated at rates that approximate those in effect at the time of translation. Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions into U.S. dollars are included in current results of operations.


Earnings per share


Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted earnings per common share takes into consideration common shares outstanding (computed under basic earnings per share) and potentially dilutive common shares.


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Earnings per share(cont’d…)


The (loss) earnings per share data for the three and nine month periods ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and 20162021 are as follows:


 

 

Three Month Periods

ended November 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$     322,433

 

$      485,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average number of

       common shares outstanding


2,234,494

 


2,286,294

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

Stock options

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average number

      of common shares outstanding


2,234,494

 


2,286,294

 Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted                
  

Three Month Periods

ended May 31,

  

Nine Month Periods

ended May 31,

 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
             
Net income $1,494,111  $2,414,477  $1,372,789  $2,849,839 
                 
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding  3,492,842   3,489,161   3,492,266   3,485,525 
                 
Effect of dilutive securities                
Stock options            
                 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding $3,492,842  $3,489,161  $3,492,266  $3,485,525 


Comprehensive income


The Company has no items of other comprehensive income in any year presented. Therefore, net income presented in the consolidated statements of operations equals comprehensive income.


Stock-based compensation


All stock-based compensation is recognized as an expense in the financial statements and such costs are measured at the fair value of the award.


No options were granted during the three month period ended November 30, 2017, and there were no options outstanding on November 30, 2017.


Financial instruments


The Company uses the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate such values:


Cash- the carrying amount approximates fair value because the amounts consist of cash held at a bank and cash held in short term investment accounts.


Accounts receivable- the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short-term nature and historical collectability.


Accounts payable and accrued liabilities- the carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the obligations.


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Financial instruments(cont’d…)


The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and August 31, 20172021 follows:


 

 

November 30,

2017

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

Carrying

Fair

 

Carrying

Fair

 

 

Amount

Value

 

Amount

Value

 

Cash

$5,560,066

$5,560,066

 

$5,912,250

$5,912,250

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

3,363,541

3,363,541

 

3,565,055

3,565,055

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

2,309,808

2,309,808

 

2,445,320

2,445,320

Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures                
  

May 31,

2022

  

August 31,

2021

 
  Carrying  Fair  Carrying  Fair 
  Amount  Value  Amount  Value 
Cash and cash equivalents $2,130,450  $2,130,450  $1,184,313  $1,184,313 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance  8,271,856   8,271,856   7,086,503   7,086,503 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  3,839,998   3,839,998   3,147,765   3,147,765 
Bank Indebtedness  9,000,000   9,000,000   3,000,000   3,000,000 


The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 30, 2017,May 31, 2022 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset:

 

 

 

 

November 30,

2017

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

5,560,066

 

$

5,560,066

 

$

 

$

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis                
  

May 31,

2022

  Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents $2,130,450  $2,130,450  $  $ 


The fair values of cash are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.


Income taxes


A deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all temporary differences between financial and tax reporting and net operating loss carryforwards. Deferred tax expense (benefit) results from the net change during the year of deferred tax assets and liabilities.


Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.


Shipping and handling costs


The Company incurs certain expenses related to preparing, packaging and shipping its products to its customers, mainly third-party transportation fees. All costs related to these activities are included as a component of cost of goods soldsales in the consolidated statementstatements of operations. All costs billed to the customer are included as sales in the consolidated statementstatements of operations.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Revenue recognition


The Company recognizes revenue from the sales of lumber, building supply products, industrial wood products, specialty metal products, and other specialty products, and tools, when the products are shipped, title passes, and the ultimate collection is reasonably assured. Revenue from the Company's seed operations is generated from seed processing, handling and storage services provided to seed growers, and by the sales of seed products. Revenue from the provision of these services and products is recognized when the services have been performed, products sold and collection of the amounts is reasonably assured.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


In May 2014,June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers.2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The newaccounting standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customerschanges the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. Thethe timing when such losses are recorded. ASU No. 2016-14 is effective for annual reportingfiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods and is to be retrospectively applied. Early application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period.2019. The Company adopted this ASU on AprilSeptember 1, 2017, prospectively.2020. There was no material impact on the Company’s financial statements on adoption.


In November 2015, an ASU was issued to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes.  The amendments in this ASU require that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current on the balance sheet as compared to the current requirements to separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into current and non-current amounts.  This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted.  This ASU may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented.  The Company adopted this ASU on April 1, 2017, prospectively. There was no material impact on the Company’s financial statements on adoption.


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


In July 2015, Topic 330, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Inventory measured using last-in, first-out (LIFO) and the retail inventory method (RIM) are not impacted by the new guidance. The new standard is being issued as part of the simplification initiative. Prior to the issuance of the standard, inventory was measured at the lower of cost or market (where market was defined as replacement cost, with a ceiling of net realizable value and floor of net realizable value less a normal profit margin). This necessitated obtaining three data points to determine market value. Replacing the concept of market with the single measurement of net realizable value is intended to create efficiencies for preparers. Further, this change will more closely align U.S. GAAP and IFRS.The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those years and is to be prospectively applied. The Company adopted this ASU on April 1, 2017, prospectively. There was no material impact on the Company’s financial statements on adoption.


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INVENTORY


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Recent Accounting Pronouncements(cont’d…)


In November 2016, Topic 230, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash, a consensus of the FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force (the “Task Force”). The new standard requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Entities will also be required to reconcile such total to amounts on the balance sheet and disclose the nature of the restrictions. Topic 230 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods.  The Company is currently assessing this ASU’s impacts on the Company’s consolidated results of operations and financial condition.


3.

INVENTORY


A summary of inventory is as follows:


 

 

November 30,

2017

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood products and metal products

$     8,464,819

 

$     8,184,921

 

Industrial tools

434,598

 

434,871

 

Agricultural seed products

220,718

 

187,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$     9,120,135

 

$     8,807,545

Schedule of Inventory, Current        
  

May 31,

2022

  

August 31,

2021

 
       
Wood products and metal products $19,512,100  $14,257,609 
Agricultural seed products  386,703   133,756 
         
Inventory Net $19,898,803  $14,391,365 


4.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

4.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of property, plant, and equipment is as follows:


 

 

November 30,

2017

 

August 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office equipment

$       569,750

 

$       561,090

 

Warehouse equipment

1,302,838

 

1,290,838

 

Buildings

4,090,527

 

4,097,438

 

Land

761,924

 

761,924

 

 

6,725,039

 

6,711,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

(3,523,271)

 

(3,488,718)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$    3,201,768

 

$     3,222,572

Schedule of property, plant, and equipment        
  

May 31,

2022

  

August 31,

2021

 
       
Office equipment $635,818  $551,569 
Warehouse equipment  1,490,384   1,385,330 
Buildings  5,934,185   5,112,129 
Land  559,065   559,065 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross  8,619,452   7,608,093 
         
Accumulated depreciation  (3,957,746)  (3,721,550)
         
Net book value $4,661,706  $3,886,543 


In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable and an estimate of future discounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss will be recognized. Management's estimates of revenues, operating expenses, and operating capital are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may affect the recoverability of the Company's investments in its assets. Although management has made its best estimate of these factors based on current conditions, it is possible that changes could occur which could adversely affect management's estimate of the net cash flow expected to be generated from its operations.


5.

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


5.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS


A summary of intangible assets is as follows:


 

 

November 30,

2017

 

August 31,

2017

 

Patent

$      850,000

 

$       850,000

 

Other

43,655

 

43,655

 

 

893,655

 

893,655

 

Accumulated amortization

(833,332)

 

(815,818)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$        60,323

 

$         77,837

 Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets        
  

May 31,

2022

  

August 31

2021

 
       
Intangible assets  47,160   47,160 
         
Accumulated amortization  (17,068)  (16,263)
         
Net book value $30,092  $30,897 


6.

6.DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES


Deferred income tax assetsliability as of November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 of $10,221, and deferred tax liabilities as of August$128,497 (August 31, 2017 of $11,3442021 - $116,945) reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.


7.BANK INDEBTEDNESS

7.

BANK INDEBTEDNESS


There was no bankBank indebtedness under the Company’s $3,000,000$10,000,000 line of credit as of November 30, 2017 or AugustMay 31, 2017.2022 was $9,000,000 (August 31, 2021 - $3,000,000). The Line of Credit was increased during the current nine-month period from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.


Bank indebtedness, when it exists, is secured by an assignment of accounts receivable and inventory. Interest iswas previously calculated solely on the one monthone-month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points. Beginning with the monthly interest payment due March 31, 2022, the Company’s Bank Line of Credit agreement was revised to change the calculation of the interest rate from the one-month LIBOR rate to the one-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). Interest is now calculated based on the one-month SOFR plus 157 basis points, which as of May 31, 2022 was 2.36% (0.79% + 1.57%).


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

8.NOTES PAYABLE

CAPITAL STOCKOn May 4, 2020, the Company entered into loan agreements with U.S. Bank (the “Lender”) for two unsecured loans represented by promissory notes (the “Notes”). The loans were made pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”).


The first loan was made to JCC for $487,127 and the second loan was made to JC USA for $193,580. The total principal amount of the two notes is $680,707. They have a term of 2 years with a 1% annual interest rate. Payments were originally deferred for 6 months, after which the repayment of principal and interest is required to be made in equal monthly payments over 18 months beginning December 4, 2020. However, the SBA subsequently revised the due date to either the date that SBA remits the borrower’s loan forgiveness amount to the lender or, if the borrower does not apply for loan forgiveness, 10 months after the end of the borrower’s loan forgiveness covered period. There is no prepayment penalty. If proceeds are used for qualifying expenses as defined by the CARES Act, including payroll costs, health care benefits, rent and utilities, the Company can apply for forgiveness after 60 days of all or any portion of the promissory note used for such qualifying expenses.

The Company has chosen to account for the loans under FASB ASC 470. Repayment amounts due within 1 year have been recorded as current liabilities, and the remaining amounts due in more than 1 year as long-term liabilities. If the Company is successful in receiving forgiveness for those portions of the loan used for qualifying expenses, those amounts will be recorded as a gain upon extinguishment.

During fiscal 2021 ended August 31, 2021, the Company’s applications for loan forgiveness of both loans was approved by the SBA. The Company has recorded a gain of extinguishment of debt of $687,387 consisting of $680,707 of principal and $6,680 of interest.

9.CAPITAL STOCK

Common Stock


Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held. There are no restrictions that limit the Company's ability to pay dividends on its common stock. The Company has not declared any dividends since incorporation.


10.

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RESTRICTED SHARE PLAN


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


9.

CANCELLATION OF CAPITAL STOCK


Treasury stock may be kept based on an acceptable inventory method such as the average cost basis.  Upon disposition or cancellation, the treasury stock account is credited for an amount equal to the number of shares cancelled, multiplied by the cost per share and the difference is treated as additional paid-in-capital in excess of stated value.


During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2017 ended August 31, 2017, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 41,800 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $526,941 at an average price of $12.61 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $507,217 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.


Donald Boone, Chairman and former President and CEO of the Company, voluntarily returned 10,000 common shares to treasury for cancellation during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. The Company paid no consideration for the shares. Capital stock was reduced by the book value of the shares in the amount of $4,719, with a corresponding increase to retained earnings of $4,719.


During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2016 ended August 31, 2016, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 112,152 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $1,378,701 at an average price of $12.29 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $1,325,994 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings. In addition to the shares repurchased under the 10b5-1 repurchase plan, Donald Boone voluntarily returned 15,000 common shares to treasury for cancellation. The Company paid no consideration for the shares. Capital stock was reduced by the book value of the shares in the amount of $7,124, with a corresponding increase to retained earnings of $7,124.


During the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2016 ended May 31, 2016, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 63,386 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $745,878 at an average price of $11.77 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $715,756 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.


10.

STOCK OPTIONS


The Company has a stock option program under which stock options to purchase securities fromRestricted Share Plan (the “Plan”) as approved by shareholders on February 8, 2019. The Plan allows the Company can be granted to directors and employees of the Company on terms and conditions acceptable to the regulatory authorities of Canada, notably the Ontario Securities Commission and the British Columbia Securities Commission.


Under the stock option program, stock options for up to 10% of the number of issued and outstanding common shares may be grantedgrant, from time to time, providedrestricted shares as compensation to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. The Restricted Shares are subject to restrictions, including the period under which the shares will be restricted (the “Restricted Period”) and subject to forfeiture which is determined by the Board at the time of the grant. The recipient of Restricted Shares is entitled to all of the rights of a shareholder, including the right to vote such shares and the right to receive any dividends, except that stock options in favorthe shares granted under the Plan are nontransferable during the Restricted Period.

The maximum number of any one individual mayCommon Shares reserved for issuance under the Plan will not exceed 5%1% of the then issued and outstanding common shares.  No stock option grantednumber of Common Shares at the time of the grant. As of May 31, 2022, the maximum number of shares available to be issued under the stock option program is transferable by the optionee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each stock option is exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by such optionee.  Generally, no option can be for a term of more than 10 years from the date of the grant.Plan was 34,928.


The exercise price of all stock options, granted under the stock option program, must be at least equal to the fair market value (subject to regulated discounts) of such common shares on the date of grant.  Options vest at the discretion of the Board of Directors.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

The Company had no stock options outstanding as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017.


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PENSION AND PROFIT-SHARING PLANS


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


11.

PENSION AND PROFIT-SHARING PLANS


The Company has a deferred compensation 401(k) plan for all employees with at least 126 months of service pending a monthly enrollment time. The plan allows for a non-elective discretionary contribution based onplus matching employee contributions up to a specific limit. The percentages of contribution remain the first $45,000discretion of eligible compensation, which was decreased from the prior $50,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 2018Board and from $60,000 of eligible compensation during the second quarter of fiscal 2017. During the second quarter of fiscal 2016 ended February 29, 2016, the Company made an additional 10% contribution for all eligible employees as a one-time compensation bonus.are reviewed with management annually. For the three monthsnine-month periods ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and 20162021, the 401(k) compensation expense was $46,962$426,436 and $53,570,$393,218, respectively.


12.SEGMENT INFORMATION

12.

SEGMENT INFORMATION


The Company has fourthree principal reportable segments. These reportable segments were determined based on the nature of the products offered. Reportable segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.


The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is business segment income before taxes. The following tables show the operations of the Company's reportable segments.


Following is a summary of segmented information for the three monthnine-month periods ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and 2016:2021.


 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales to unaffiliated customers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

662,454

 

$

959,616

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

7,984,745

 

 

8,419,027

 

Seed processing and sales

 

468,575

 

 

479,111

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

298,196

 

 

564,050

 

 

$

9,413,970

 

$

10,421,804

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

(42,760)

 

$

(28,462)

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

300,872

 

 

527,220

 

Seed processing and sales

 

63,462

 

 

36,811

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

10,621

 

 

40,407

 

Corporate and administrative

 

213,245

 

 

218,349

 

 

$

545,440

 

$

794,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

861,542

 

$

1,187,525

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

11,569,466

 

 

9,579,500

 

Seed processing and sales

 

351,176

 

 

452,678

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

525,356

 

 

532,897

 

Corporate and administrative

 

9,049,072

 

 

8,345,998

 

 

$

22,356,612

 

$

20,098,598


Schedule of Segment Reporting Information        
  2022  2021 
       
Sales to unaffiliated customers:        
Industrial wood products $1,690,262  $1,883,064 
Lawn, garden, pet and other  43,978,959   37,843,378 
Seed processing and sales  2,231,444   2,670,149 
  $47,900,665  $42,396,591 
         
Income (loss) before income taxes:        
Industrial wood products $8,823  $(46,258)
Lawn, garden, pet and other  1,499,053   3,592,546 
Seed processing and sales  (238,387)  94,339 
Corporate and administrative  586,749   245,108 
  $1,856,238  $3,885,735 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

12.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (cont’d…)


  2022  2021 
       
Identifiable assets:        
Industrial wood products $669,301  $701,021 
Lawn, garden, pet and other  28,754,441   19,205,736 
Seed processing and sales  474,038   793,392 
Corporate and administrative  7,356,579   6,681,766 
  $37,254,359  $27,381,915 
         
Depreciation and amortization:        
Industrial wood products $  $ 
Lawn, garden, pet and other  29,385   29,335 
Seed processing and sales  4,761   4,761 
Corporate and administrative  202,855   141,075 
  $237,001  $175,171 
         
Capital expenditures:        
Industrial wood products $  $ 
Lawn, garden, pet and other      
Seed processing and sales      
Corporate and administrative  1,011,359   942,188 
  $1,011,359  $942,188 
         
Interest expense: $98,868  $ 

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


12.

SEGMENT INFORMATION(cont’d…)



 

Depreciation and amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

83

 

$

83

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

8,560

 

 

10,715

 

Seed processing and sales

 

2,450

 

 

3,174

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

328

 

 

328

 

Corporate and administrative

 

61,244

 

 

54,340

 

 

$

72,665

 

$

68,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

-

 

$

-

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

-

 

 

-

 

Seed processing and sales

 

-

 

 

-

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

-

 

 

-

 

Corporate and administrative

 

61,899

 

 

225,622

 

 

$

61,899

 

$

225,622

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

$

-

 

$

-


The following table lists sales made by the Company to customers which were in excess of 10% of total sales for the three monthsnine-months ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and 2016:2021:


 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

$           5,773,104   

 

$          5,524,416

 Sales in excess of ten percent of total sales       
   2022  2021 
        
Sales  $25,309,216  $22,279,565 


The Company conducts business primarily in the United States, but also has limited amounts of sales in foreign countries. The following table lists sales by country for the three monthsnine-months ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and 2016:2021:


 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$            8,899,759

 

$          9,881,253

 

Canada

364,173

 

268,062

 

Europe

5,073

 

12,408

 

Mexico/Latin America

79,958

 

233,594

 

Middle East

12,209

 

-

 

Asia/Pacific

52,798

 

26,487

Schedule of sales by country        
  2022  2021 
       
United States $45,945,594  $40,698,374 
Canada  879,929   1,197,681 
Mexico / Latin America / Caribbean  766,147   181,168 
Europe  76,247   171,254 
Asia/Pacific  232,748   148,114 


All of the Company’s significant identifiable assets were located in the United States as of November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and 2016.2021.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

13.

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RISKS


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

November 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


13.

CONCENTRATIONS


Credit risk


Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. The Company places its cash with a high quality financial institution. The Company has concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable as large amounts of its accounts receivable are concentrated geographically in the United States amongst a small number of customers.

At November 30, 2017, threeMay 31, 2022, two customers accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable at 72%54%. At AugustMay 31, 2017, three2021, two customers accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable for a total of 77%at 59%. The Company controls credit risk through credit approvals, credit limits, credit insurance and monitoring procedures. The Company performs credit evaluations of its commercial customers but generally does not require collateral to support accounts receivable.


Volume of business


The Company has concentrations in the volume of purchases it conducts with its suppliers. For the threenine months ended November 30, 2017,May 31, 2022, there were three suppliers that each accounted for 10% or greater than 10% of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $3,923,827.$21,313,695. For the threenine months ended November 30, 2016,May 31, 2021, there were twothree suppliers that each accounted for 10% or greater than 10% of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $3,180,581.$14,782,935.


14.SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS

14.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS


Certain cash payments for the threenine months ended November 30May 31, 2022 and 2021 are summarized as follows:


 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the periods for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Interest

$

-

 

$

-

 

  Income taxes

$

-

 

$

-


Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures        
  2022  2021 
       
Cash paid during the periods for:        
Interest $98,868  $ 
Income taxes $227,685  $338,746 

There were no non-cash investing or financing activities during the periods presented.


15.CONTINGENCY

 

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a)
An association of District Attorneys in the State of California contacted the Company in regards to their investigation into the environmental labeling and marketing of dog waste bags. The District Attorneys claim that labeling certain dog waste bags, including the Company's, as biodegradable or compostable is misleading due to the lack of industrial composting facilities that accept dog waste. The Company expects a final settlement will be filed in June 2022, and has accrued a charge in the current period of $300,000 towards the anticipated settlement.

 

b)The Company is a named party in a Civil Action in Pennsylvania. The matter is an action seeking compensation for personal injuries and is based on theories of product liability as to the Company. The matter arises out of a dog allegedly escaping from a Jewett-Cameron kennel product and causing personal injuries to three individuals. The Company is currently one of three named Defendants. A trial date has not been set at this time. At the present time it is speculative to predict as to its outcome. It is the Company’s intention to vigorously defend the lawsuit. The Company’s applicable liability insurer is providing a defense covering the Company’s legal fees and costs.

 

c)The Company has initiated arbitration against a former distributor asserting a breach of the distribution agreement and seeking damages. Arbitration is scheduled to commence during the 4th quarter of calendar 2022. While the company is robustly pursuing its rights and defending itself against claims, the arbitration and lawsuit are in their initial stages and therefore it is speculative to predict as to its outcome.

 

16.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

a)In June 2022, the Company repaid $1,000,000 borrowed under the Company’s Bank Line of Credit, which leaves a balance of $8,000,000 with $2,000,000 of the Line available.

 

b)

A final settlement with the association of District Attorneys in the State of over the environmental labeling and marketing of dog waste bags was reached in June 2022. The Company has agreed to pay the previously accrued $300,000 as a fine over a four-month period with no admission of guilt by the Company.

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


Item 2.  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


These unaudited financial statements are those of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd., contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state its financial position as of November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and August 31, 20172021 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine month periods ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and November 30, 20162021 in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Operating results for the three and nine month periodperiods ended November 30, 2017 areMay 31, 2022 is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2018.2022. Overall, the operating results of JCC are seasonal with the first two quarters of the fiscal year historically being slower than the final two quarters of the fiscal year.


The Company’s operations are classified into fourthree reportable operating segments and the parent corporate and administrative segment, which were determined based on the nature of the products offered along with the markets being served. The segments are as follows:

·

·

Industrial tools


The industrial wood products segment reflects the business conducted by Greenwood Products, Inc. (Greenwood). Greenwood is a processor and distributor of industrial wood products. A major product category is treated plywood that is sold primarily to the transportation industry.industry, including the municipal and mass transit transportation sectors.


The lawn, garden, pet and other segment reflects the business of Jewett-Cameron Company (JCC), which is a wholesaler of wood products and a manufacturer and distributor of specialty metal products. WoodJCC operates out of a 5.6 acre owned facility located in North Plains, Oregon that includes offices, a warehouse, and a paved yard. This business is a wholesaler, and a manufacturer and distributor of products are primarily fencing, while metal productsthat include an array of pet enclosures, kennels, and kennels,pet welfare and comfort products, proprietary gate support systems, perimeter fencing, greenhouses, canopies and umbrellas.fencing in-fill products made of wood, metal and composites. Examples of the Company’s brands include Lucky Dog, Animal House and AKC (used under license from the American Kennel Club)Dog®, for pet enclosuresproducts; Adjust-A-Gate™, Fit-Right®, Perimeter Patrol®, and kennels; Adjust-A-Gate, Fit-Right,Infinity Euro Fence and Perimeter PatrolLifetime Post™ for gates and fencing; Early Start, Spring Gardner,Gardner™, Greenline®, and Weatherguard for greenhouses; and TrueShade for patio umbrellas, furniture covers and canopies.greenhouses. JCC uses contract manufacturers to make the specialty metalmanufacture these products. Some of the products that JCC distributes flow through the Company’s facility in North Plains, Oregon, and some are shipped direct to the customer from the manufacturer. Primary customers are home centers, andeCommerce partners, on-line direct consumers as well as other retailers.


The seed processing and sales segment reflects the business of Jewett-Cameron Seed Company (JCSC). JCSC processes and distributes agricultural seed. Most of this segment’s sales come from selling seed to distributors with a lesser amount of sales derived from cleaning seed.


JC USA Inc. (“JC USA”) is the parent company for the wholly-owned subsidiaries as described above. JC USA provides professional and administrative services, including warehousing, accounting and credit services, to its subsidiary companies.

Tariffs

The industrial tools segment reflectsCompany’s metal products are manufactured in China and are imported into the businessUnited States. The Office of MSI-PRO (MSI). MSI importsthe United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) instituted new tariffs on the importation of a number of products into the United States from China effective September 24, 2018. These new tariffs are a response to what the USTR considers to be certain unfair trade practices by China. The tariffs began at 10%, and distributessubsequently were increased to 25% as of May 10, 2019. A number of the Company’s products including pneumatic air tools, industrial clamps, saw blades, digital calipers, and laser guides.  MSI brands include MSI-Pro, Avenger, and ProMax.manufactured in China have been subject to duties of 25% when imported into the United States.


These new tariffs were temporarily reduced on many of the Company’s imported products in September 2019 under a deemed one-year exemption. The 25% tariff rate was restored on the Company’s products in September 2020 when the exemption expired.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 declined 3% from the same quarter of fiscal 2021, as sales at Greenwood fell by 11% and sales at JCS were down 40%. Even with the slight decline in Q3, our strong sales growth in the first six months of fiscal 2022 resulted in a 13% increase in sales for the current nine-month period compared to the same period in fiscal 2021. Our margins continue to be constrained by inflationary pressures, particularly higher raw material and energy prices, and higher shipping rates, both internationally and within the US. Gross margin slipped to 23.5% for the current nine months from 26.3% in the year-ago period.

Inflation is showing no signs of abating in the short-term. Near-record energy prices are forcing logistical related costs upwards. Ocean container contracts recently reset with higher prices in May and availability of spot containers remains historically tight. COVID outbreaks and government mandated closures in China continue to occur, which have led to supply disruptions and higher costs. In response, we have been able to successfully raise our selling prices and pass through some of these higher costs to our customers. However, the still rising rate of inflation has resulted in many of our product’s selling prices continuing to lag product costs which will continue to restrain our margins in the near-term.

We have continued our efforts to mitigate these effects from inflation and supply chain disruptions as much as possible. Prior to the start of our fiscal 3rd quarter, which is the traditional start of our busy Spring and Summer season, we made a decision to build our inventory, particularly in our highest volume items. It allowed us to mitigate the risks of shipping and supply chain disruptions and ship products from China ahead of already announced price increases from both suppliers and shippers. This strategy was successful, as it reduced some of our product costs while ensuring high product availability and on-time fulfillment rates during our busy 3rd quarter. As we sell through our busy season, our on-site inventory position has declined from $10.5 million in February to $8.2 million in June.

Our inventory strategy did require higher cash outlays primarily funded through our bank line of credit, which we have begun repaying as inventory is sold and accounts receivable are collected. We have also signed new shipping contracts to lock in as much ocean container capacity at fixed rates, while also modifying our containerization of products to maximize the available space and minimize the increased costs. These supply chain issues and higher shipping costs, combined with tariff issues, have led management to investigate the broader sourcing of our raw materials and certain finished products.

Our current financial results were negatively affected by the accrual in the second quarter of $300,000 for anticipated costs related to an offer to settle a case brought by an association of California District Attorneys. This case related to their ongoing investigation into the environmental labeling and marketing of dog waste bags. The District Attorneys claim that labeling certain dog waste bags, including the Company’s, as biodegradable or compostable were misleading due to the lack of industrial composting facilities that accept dog waste. A number of major retailers have already settled their portion of the case. In June 2022, we agreed to settle for only the previously accrued $300,000 payment with no admission of guilt by the Company. In response to the case, we have redesigned our packaging and marketing materials for the poop bags which included feedback from the District Attorneys to help ensure legal compliance for our future sales of the products within California. We have moved forward with the lessons learned from the issue. Sales with the new packaging have resumed throughout the US and are selling well through both retailers and online which demonstrates the consumer’s desire for these types of new products. In June, we placed a new order with our bag supplier to restock our inventory.

The worldwide supply chain issues have slowed our planned introductions of several new products, but we remain committed to either develop or acquire new products, particularly those that complement and expand our existing product lines. We also are strategically investing in our facilities, equipment, and personnel. The renovation of an existing warehouse building for both custom order fulfilment and to support our growing fence business is expected to be completed during the 4th fiscal quarter. The website has been upgraded in line with our omnichannel commitment offering enhanced accessibility, functionality and modernized investor relations and contact sections. We have also implemented easier navigation of our increased product selection displayed with a more unified brand presentation within a new eCommerce interface.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Oregon originally lifted all of its mask and social distancing requirements in June 2021. However, as a response to the surge in COVID-19 infections, indoor masking requirements for businesses were reinstituted in August 2021 and remained in effect until the State of Oregon lifted the indoor masking mandate on March 11, 2022. The Company remains vigilant in regard to the Coronavirus and its variants. To date, we have not had any incidents of transmissions within the confines of our facilities due to our clear and consistent protocols during the restrictive period, as well as our employees’ remarkable support of our procedures which has been critical to our success in keeping our workplace safe and running. This has directly led to our ability to retain our workforce through these challenging times as well as create an environment in which people feel safe. The assistance of the PPP program provided us the ability to assist sound employee decisions when they either felt they had an external exposure or perhaps even tested positive due to such external exposure. The loans the Company received under the Paycheck Protection Program were essential in supporting the Company’s ability to operate without interruption during the crisis and retain 100% of its workforce. All of the borrowed funds were spent on qualifying employee payroll expenses, and the Company’s loans were fully forgiven by the SBA in April 2021.

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The outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2022 remains uncertain. Inflation, particularly in the form of higher raw material costs combined with higher shipping costs, is expected to remain an issue going forward. Although the consumer sectors of home improvement and pet supplies in which the Company operates are historically somewhat resistant to declines in consumer spending resulting from inflation compared to many other sectors, they are certainly not immune. The sudden increase in energy prices to near-record highs has severely restrained consumers’ available discretionary income. This has negatively affected their willingness to spend money on non-critical items as reflected in the recent significant decline in the US Index of Consumer Sentiment, which may limit our ability to grow our sales in the near-term. These costs may also increase faster than we are able raise our selling prices to our customers, which would continue to pressure our margins for the remainder of the fiscal year and into fiscal 2023.

Three Months Ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2016May 31, 2021


For the three months ended November 30, 2017,May 31, 2022, sales decreased by $1,007,834, or 9.7%totaled $20,922,190 compared to $9,413,970 from $10,421,804sales of $21,619,952 for the three months ended November 30, 2016.May 31, 2021, which is a decrease of $697,762, or 3%.


Sales at GreenwoodJCC for the current quarter were $662,454down 1% to $19,775,597 from sales of $20,020,420 for the three months ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2021. The historic volatility in lumber prices has dampened consumer demand, and some poop bag sales were delayed due to the switch to new product packaging required by the potential settlement in California over the previous packaging. We have also replaced some of our existing pet product lines with newer models, which resulted in some slower sales in the quarter during the transition. Margins continue to be pressured by higher raw material, energy and shipping costs. Operating profit for JCC in the current quarter was $2,068,910 compared to income of $3,104,805 for the quarter ended May 31, 2021.

Sales at Greenwood for the quarter were $570,592 compared to sales of $959,616$637,718 for the three months ended November 30, 2016,May 31, 2021, which was a decrease of $297,162,$67,126, or 31%11%. Overall, demandDemand for Greenwood’s products from governments and transit operators remains weak in this sector. Historically,due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as customer production delays due to continued supply chain delivery issues. During the current quarter, a large portion of Greenwood’snew trader was hired to help grow sales wereand introduce new products to new customers, including those in the marine industry, but the Company sold its excess marine industry inventory in fiscal 2014. The Company will maintain a readiness to participate in the marine segment when the market rebounds.housing and construction sectors. For the quarter,three months ended May 31, 2022, Greenwood had an operating loss of ($42,760)35,123) compared to an operating loss of ($28,462) in9,794) for the three months ended November 30, 2016.May 31, 2021.


Sales at JCSC were $576,001 compared to sales of $961,814 for the three months ended May 31, 2021. This is a decrease of $385,813, or 40%. The historic heat wave across the Pacific Northwest during the summer of 2021 damaged many crops and reduced harvested yields which has decreased demand for the Company’s seed cleaning services. There has also been delays in shipping certain grass seed orders to China due to their COVID related border shutdowns. For the quarter ended May 31, 2022, JCSC had an operating loss of ($116,639) compared to operating income of $42,934 for the quarter ended May 31, 2021.

JC USA is the holding company for the wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. For the quarter ended May 31, 2022, JC USA had operating income of $55,428 compared to operating income of $181,169 for the quarter ended May 31, 2021. The increase in operating income is largely due to higher inventory levels in the current quarter. The results of JC USA are eliminated on consolidation

Gross margin for the three months ended May 31, 2022 was 25.6% compared to 25.8% for the three months ended May 31, 2021. Significant inflationary inputs, particularly the higher costs for raw materials, energy and logistics, continue to pressure our margins.

Operating expenses increased by $388,927 to $3,333,166 from $2,944,239 for the three months ended May 31, 2021. Selling, General and Administrative rose to $1,125,692 from $966,298 as new marketing and sales programs were conducted for the Company’s recently introduced products. Wages and Employee Benefits increased to $2,124,183 from $1,908,588 as the Company increased its employee headcount compared to the prior year’s quarter. Depreciation rose to $83,291 from $69,353 as the Company added new facilities and equipment. Other income was $903, and interest expense related to the amounts borrowed on its bank line of credit were $47,973. In the comparable quarter of the prior year, the Company recorded a one-time gain related to the forgiveness of its PPP debt of $687,387.

Income tax expense for the three months ended May 31, 2022 was $478,464 compared to $904,638 for the three-month period ended May 31, 2021. The Company estimates income tax expense for the quarter based on combined federal and state rates that are currently in effect, and the increase in taxes is consistent with the higher income for the current quarter.

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Net income of the quarter ended May 31, 2022 was $1,494,111, or $0.43 per basic and diluted share. Net income for the quarter ended May 31, 2021, including the one-time gain on the extinguishment of its PPP debt of $687,387, was $2,414,477, or $0.69 per basic and diluted share.

Nine Months Ended May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021

For the nine months ended May 31, 2022, sales totaled $47,900,665 compared to sales of $42,396,591 for the nine months ended May 31, 2021. This represents an increase of $5,504,074, or 11%.

Sales at JCC were $7,984,745$43,978,959 for the threenine months ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 compared to sales of $8,419,027$37,843,379 for the threenine months ended November 30, 2016,May 31, 2021, which was a decreasean increase of $434,282,$6,135,580, or 5%16%. The decrease in salesConsumer demand for fencing and pet products has remained high, and the Company also successfully raised its selling prices on many products in the current periodperiod. Operating income at JCC was primarily due$1,499,054 compared to a breakage issue with a specific product. This product was sold to a single retail store customer. After two reported incidentsincome of breakage, the Company and the retailer issued a voluntary safety advisory which included a recall of units sold and a permanent withdrawal from sale of all remaining unsold units. This recall had a significant negative effect on JCC’s sales and income$3,592,546 for the quarter, as the Company has provided the retailer with a return allowance for the units and destroyed all remaining inventory of the recalled product.  Operating income for JCC was $300,872 for the threenine months ended November 30, 2017 compared to operating income of $527,220May 31, 2021 as higher costs, including for raw materials, energy and shipping, reduced our margins in the three months ended November 30, 2016. This represents a decrease of $226,348 which is principally attributable to the product issue discussed above.current period. Overall, the operating results of JCC are seasonal with the first two quarters of the fiscal year historically being much slower than the final two quarters of the fiscal year.


Sales at JCSCGreenwood were $468,575 for the three months ended November 30, 2017$1,690,262 compared to sales of $479,111$1,883,064 for the threenine months ended November 30, 2016.May 31, 2021. This represents a decrease of $10,536,$192,802, or 2%10%. OverallGreenwood’s sales have been heavily impacted by COVID, as many of their products are sold to companies providing transportation vehicles to municipalities and larger transit operators. The overall demand for grass seedequipment replacement by those municipalities is and remains high duesignificantly down from pre-COVID periods. Greenwood is working to diversify its product mix and customer base. During the continuing strengththird quarter, a new trader was hired and will work to introduce new products and increase sales efforts in some new sectors, particularly to potential customers in the residential housing market in North America. Operating incomeand construction sectors. For the nine months ended May 31, 2022, Greenwood had an operating profit of $8,823 compared to an operating loss of ($46,258) for the nine months ended May 31, 2021.

Sales at JCSC for the quarternine months ended May 31, 2022 were $2,231,444 compared to sales of $2,670,149 for the nine months ended May 31, 2021, which was $63,462a decrease of $438,705, or 16%. Although seed pricing is currently high, the extreme temperatures in the Pacific Northwest that occurred during last year’s growing season resulted in lower harvested yields which reduced demand for JCSC’s seed cleaning services. Typically, seed cleaning volumes increase during the 4th and 1st fiscal quarters as harvest season begins in July. There has also been delays in shipping certain grass seed orders to China during the current period due to their COVID related border shutdowns. For the nine-month period ended May 31, 2022, JCSC had an operating loss of ($238,387) compared to operating income of $36,811$94,339 for the quarternine months ended November 30, 2016.May 31, 2021.


Sales at MSI were $298,196JC USA, the holding company that provides professional and administrative services for the quarter ended November 30, 2017 compared to sales of $564,050 for the quarter ended November 30, 2016, which was a decrease of $265,854, or 47%. In the prior year’s quarter, the Company received a final large order from a now former customer, while the current quarter’s sales are more consistent with historical results. Operating income for MSI for the three months ended November 30, 2017 was $10,621 compared towholly-owned operating subsidiaries had operating income of $40,407$586,749 compared to income of $245,108 for the threenine months ended November 30, 2016.May 31, 2021. The increase is due to the higher inventory levels in the current period as JC USA charges its subsidiaries for warehousing services. The results of JC USA are eliminated on consolidation.


Gross margin for the three monthnine-month period ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 was 23.2%23.5% compared to 23.0%26.3% for the threenine months ended November 30, 2016.May 31, 2021. Significantly higher costs for raw materials, energy and both international and domestic shipping were incurred in the current period. Although we have successfully raised prices where possible, these price hikes are lagging the persistent increases in our product costs.


Operating expenses increasedrose by $14,509$1,034,602 to $1,616,446$8,992,696 from $1,601,937operating expenses of $7,958,094 for the threenine months ended November 30, 2017.May 31, 2021. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses declined to $445,877 from $551,048. Depreciation and Amortizationexpenses increased to $72,665$2,798,094 from $68,640.$2,556,902 which is commensurate with the higher level of sales in the current period. Wages and Employee Benefits increased to $1,097,904$5,957,601 from $982,249$5,226,021, an increase of $731,580, as the Company has hired additional personnel including Charles Hopewelland increased wages in response to the broad wage inflation being experienced by most industries throughout the area and the United States as Presidenta whole. Depreciation and CEO.amortization rose to $237,001 from $175,171.


The Company'sOther items resulted in a loss of ($294,097) which includes the accrual of $300,000 for the settlement of claims brought by the Association of California District Attorneys regarding the labeling and marketing of the Company’s dog waste bags, and income of $5,000 as a portion of the parking area at JCS was formerly rented to an unrelated company for $1,000 per month through January 2022. Interest expense related to the Company’s bank line of credit was $94,868. Other income in the prior nine-month period included a one-time gain on the extinguishment of debt of $687,387 which is the principal and accrued interest of the Company’s two SBA PPP loans which were forgiven during the period.

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Income tax expense in the current nine-month period was $223,007$483,449 compared to $308,405$1,035,896 for the threenine months ended November 30, 2016. May 31, 2021. The Company estimates income tax expense for the period based on combined federal and state rates that are currently in effect.

Net income for the threenine months ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022 was $322,433,$1,372,789, or $0.14$0.39 per basic and diluted share. The net income for the nine months ended May 31, 2021, including the one-time gain on the forgiveness of the Company’s PPP loans of $687,387, was $2,849,839, or $0.82 per basic and diluted share compared to $485,920, or $0.21 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended November 30, 2016..


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


As of November 30, 2017,May 31, 2022, the Company had working capital of $16,774,492$19,722,563 compared to working capital of $16,435,306$19,073,194 as of August 31, 2017,2021, an increase of $339,186.$649,369. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $5,560,066, a decrease$2,130,450, an increase of $352,184.$946,137 from cash of $1,184,313. Accounts receivable fellrose to $3,363,541$8,271,856 from $3,565,055$7,086,503 due to the seasonal cycle of sales to customers and the related timing of cash receipts. Inventory increased by $312,590$5,507,438 to $19,898,803 from $14,391,365 as additional inventory continues to be stocked in preparation of the Company’s historically busier Summer season and prepaidto alleviate supply chain disruptions. Prepaid expenses, which is largely related to down payments for future inventory purchases, decreased by $48,244. Prepaid income taxes fell to $3,876 from $252,958. Deferred tax liability increased by $444,782slightly to $128,497 from $116,945.

Current liabilities increased to $12,839,998 from $6,147,765, with most of the increase due to the draw of an additional $6,000,000 from the Company’s bank line of credit to $9,000,000 as the Company has secured additional specialty lumber for certain customers who indicated they would increase their orders for the Spring season. The Company also accelerated certain specialty metal product purchasesof May 31, 2022 from China in advance$3,000,000 as of announced increase in the price of steel.August 31, 2021. Accounts payable decreased by $93,392rose to $1,794,717 from $1,349,677, and accrued liabilities decreasedincreased to $2,045,281 from $1,798,088, including the accrual of $300,000 in the current period for the anticipated settlement of claims related to the Company’s dog waste bag sales in California. Subsequent to the end of the period, the Company finalized the settlement which requires the Company to pay the accrued $300,000 as a fine over a 4 month period with no admission of guilt by $42,120.the Company.


As of November 30, 2017,May 31, 2022, accounts receivable and inventory represented 65%87% of current assets and 56%76% of total assets. As of May 31, 2021, accounts receivable and inventory represented 80% of current assets and 69% of total assets. Our accounts receivable balances have begun their usual seasonal decrease. Our customers continue to pay on-time, with almost all of our outstanding receivables classified as current. For the three months ended November 30, 2017,May 31, 2022, the accounts receivable collection period, or DSO, was 3337 compared to 47 for the three months ended May 31, 2021. For the nine-month period ended May 31, 2022, the DSO was 49 compared to 70 for the nine months ended May 31, 2021. Inventory turnover for the three months ended May 31, 2022 was 112 days compared to 3051 days for the three months ended November 30, 2016. Inventory turnover toMay 31, 2021. For the threenine months ended November 30, 2017May 31, 2022, inventory turnover was 113126 days compared to 8975 days for the threenine months ended November 30, 2016.May 31, 2021.


External sources of liquidity include a lineLine of creditCredit from U.S. Bank of $3,000,000.$10,000,000. As of November 30, 2017, May 31, 2022, the Company had noa borrowing balance of $9,000,000, leaving $1,000,000 available. Subsequent to the entire amountend of the 3rd fiscal quarter, we repaid an additional $1,000,000 against the Line of Credit, taking the balance to $8,000,000 with $2,000,000 of borrowing available. Borrowing under the lineLine of creditCredit is secured by an assignment of accounts receivable and inventory. The interest rate isInterest was previously calculated solely on the one monthone-month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points. AsBeginning with the monthly interest payment due March 31, 2022, the Company’s Bank Line of November 30, 2017,Credit agreement was revised to change the one monthcalculation of the interest rate from the one-month LIBOR rate to the one-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). Interest is now calculated based on the one-month SOFR plus 175157 basis points, which as of May 31, 2022 was 3.11% (1.36%2.36% (0.79% + 1.75%1.57%). The line of credit has certain financial covenants. The Company is in compliance with these covenants.


During the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company applied for and received two loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The Company believed the PPP funds were necessary because the Company was quickly depleting its available cash in April due to inventory purchases to fulfil customer orders ahead of its busiest selling season, some delays in receiving inventory from China due to reduced availability of ocean shipping, and the danger of potential COVID-19 infections. If any of the Company’s employees on site were to contract the virus during this time, the Company would have been required to shut down the facility for a minimum of 14 days to clean and disinfect, and no product would be shipped to customers. Without the cash flow from product sales, the Company would have likely had to immediately layoff or furlough many of its employees, which would further delay the Company’s ability to recover after the shutdown. All of the proceeds from the PPP loans were used for employee payroll expenses.

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The principal amount of the PPP loans was $680,707. They had a term of 2 years with a 1% annual interest rate. Payments were originally deferred for 6 months, after which the repayment of principal and interest is required to be made in equal monthly payments over 18 months beginning December 4, 2020. However, the SBA subsequently revised the due date to either the date that SBA remits the borrower’s loan forgiveness amount to the lender or, if the borrower does not apply for loan forgiveness, 10 months after the end of the borrower’s loan forgiveness covered period. In April 2021, the SBA approved the Company’s application for forgiveness of the entire amount of both loans. For the year ended August 31, 2021, he Company recorded a one-time gain on the extinguishment of debt of $687,387 consisting of the principal of $680,707 and accrued interest of $6,680.


The Company has been expandinghistorically used a portion of its infrastructureexcess cash to support its growth. Inrepurchase and cancel common shares. No common shares were repurchased during the first nine months of fiscal 2022 ended May 2016, the Company received its final permits for the construction of a warehouse expansion at its headquarters property in North Plains. The completed building measures 150 feet by 80 feet and has a height of 37 feet.31, 2022. During the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 2017,2022, the Company received its conditional occupation permitsissued 3,681 common shares to officers, directors and began usingemployees as compensation under the new expansionCompany’s Restricted Share Plan at a deemed price of $10.70 per share.

Current Working Capital Requirements

Based on the Company’s current working capital position, combined with the expected timing of accounts receivable and the Bank Line of Credit, the Company is expected to have sufficient liquidity available to meet the Company’s working capital requirements for several new product lines. Additional personnel were also addedthe remainder of fiscal 2022.

OTHER MATTERS

Inflation

Inflation did not have a material impact during fiscal 20172020. Beginning in fiscal 2021, a number of product costs increased substantially, including raw materials, energy, and transportation/logistical related costs. These increases have continued to support its new product linesrise at a faster pace during fiscal 2022, particularly in the 2nd and sales initiatives.3rd fiscal quarters.


SubsequentThese higher costs have negatively affected the Company’s gross margins in the shorter term. Typically, the Company passes cost increases on to the endcustomer, and is currently raising its product prices as much as the market will bear. Retailers are currently more receptive to such increases than in the past due to a mutual understanding of the first quarter,current inflationary environment and the objective reasons for such. Since the ability of the Company received noticedto pass through all of the current increase in its product costs to its customers are somewhat limited and occur after such costs are first incurred, management expects that its applicationgross margins will remain under pressure for the remainder of fiscal 2022. Management is doing its best to mitigate inflation’s effects by working with suppliers and logistic partners to reduce costs as much as possible.

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG)

Jewett-Cameron endeavors to be a patentgood steward and provide sustainable products with a positive impact. We strive to operate and grow in a way that honors our environment and relationships for the long term. This also aligns with one of our three value pillars: stewardship.

Environmental

For our products, the goal is that 90% of materials can be recycled. Our suppliers are audited to strict commercial and fair practice standards, including our own supplier qualifications regarding facilities, capacity, labor practices, and environmental awareness. Packaging is designed to maximize recyclability and re-use and minimize non-recycled materials, and all waste materials in our own facilities are segregated to maximize recycling. Our facilities have replaced high energy consumption infrastructure with energy efficient HVAC and lighting during our recent remodel.

Active products and designs utilize recycled content, plant-based material, or elimination of unnecessary components (such as a wasteful inner core for poop bag rolls) to enhance recycling and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in production. This includes the recently introduced dog waste bag which is a plant-based product that is less reliant on its updated Adjust-a-Gate gate systemfossil fuels used in traditional plastic bags. We also dedicate a percentage of sales to organizations dedicated to improving the environment.

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Social

Our social responsibilities include cultural standards of operations and values which we establish in conjunction with our employees. We regularly provide employees with a corporate engagement survey to benchmark their engagement, satisfaction, and ideas for change. We support educational programs that build the future workforce through active participation in regional and statewide organizations, including the CTE/STEM Employer Coalition and assisting teachers to connect traditional school subjects to practical job site applications. The Company also actively participates in the local community, supported by a Corporate Charitable Giving Charter. We are committed to devoting resources to enhance the accessibility of our corporate website and have upgraded the website to improve accessibility and operability for users, including persons with disabilities.

We have adopted a Trade Compliance Policy as part of our commitment to abide by all applicable professional, ethical and legal standards of conduct, including full compliance with U.S. laws and regulations that govern both domestic and international trade transactions. A full copy of this Trade Compliance Policy has been grantedposted on our public website.

Governance

As a public company, our processes are outlined and governed by multiple regulations, including Sarbanes-Oxley. Our financial controls are mapped, executed, self-audited as well as regularly audited by outside experts as part of our annual process. We have established risk mitigations that allows for condensed reviews of risks and impacts with our systems in place. A Company IT Governance team manages our cybersecurity framework and executes our programs for both ourselves and also for parties with whom we communicate and do business.

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) is a US Federal Law signed by President Biden in December 2021 which became effective on June 21, 2022. As enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the UFLPA prohibits any products that are made, mined, or manufactured, in part or in full, in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to be imported into the United States, Patentas they are presumed to have been made with forced labor. Any imports of such goods will be detained and Trademark Office. This new patent will extendseized by U.S. Customs unless the protection on the Adjust-a-Gate products for an additional 15 years.


importer is able to prove that these goods have not been made with forced labor. The Company has been utilizingensured that each of its cash position by repurchasing common shares under formal repurchase planssuppliers is in order to increase shareholder value.  Duringfull compliance with the fiscal years ended August 31, 2017law and 2016, the Company has repurchased common shares through share repurchase plans approved by the Boardnone of Directors in accordance with Rule 10b-18its products fall under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.prohibited goods clause.


On March 7, 2016, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized a share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 250,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ. Transactions may involve Jewett-Cameron insiders or their affiliates executed in compliance with Jewett-Cameron's Insider Trading Policy. The share repurchase plan was effected in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which contains restrictions on the number of shares that may be purchased on a single day, subject to certain exceptions for block purchases, based on the average daily trading volumes ("ADTV") of Jewett-Cameron's shares on NASDAQ. Purchases shall be limited to one “Block” purchase per week in lieu of the 25% of ADTV limitation for compliance with Rule 10b-18(b)(4). A “block” as defined under Rule 10b-18(a)(5) means a quantity of stock that, among other things, is at least 5,000 shares and has a purchase price of at least US$50,000.  The plan commenced on March 10, 2016 and terminated on August 25, 2016. Under the Plan, the Company repurchased a total of 175,538 common shares at a cost of $2,124,579 which was an average price of $12.10.


On May 23, 2017, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized a new share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 225,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ under similar terms as the March 2016 repurchase plan. The Plan commenced on June 1, 2017 and terminated automatically on August 31, 2017. Under the Plan, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 41,800 common shares at a total cost of $526,941 which was an average price of $12.61 per share.


In addition to the Rule 10b-18 share repurchases, Donald M. Boone, Chairman and former President and CEO, voluntarily returned 15,000 common shares to the Company’s treasury for cancellation in June 2016. In February 2017, Mr. Boone voluntarily returned an additional 10,000 to treasury for cancellation. The Company paid no consideration for these shares.


Business Risks


This quarterly report includes “forward–looking statements” as that term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or “hopeful,” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. For example, this section contains numerous forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this report are made based on management’s current expectations and estimates, which involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in the following paragraphs.


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Risks Related to Our Common Stock


We may decide to acquire assets or enter into business combinations, which could be paid for, either wholly or partially with our common stock and if we decide to do this our current shareholders would experience dilution in their percentage of ownership.


Our Articles of Incorporation give our Board of Directors the right to enter into any contract without the approval of our shareholders. Therefore, our management could decide to make an investment (buy shares, loan money, etc.) without shareholder approval. If we acquire an asset or enter into a business combination, this could include exchanging a large amount of our common stock, which could dilute the ownership interest of present stockholders.


Future stock distributions could be structured in such a way as to be 1) diluting to our current shareholders or 2) could cause a change in control to new investors.


If we raise additional funds by selling more of our stock, the new stock may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our existing stock. If common stock is issued in return for additional funds, the price per share could be lower than that paid by our current stockholders. The result of this would be a lessening of each present stockholder’s relative percentage interest in our company.


Our shareholders could experience significant dilution if we issue our authorized 10,000,000 preferred shares.


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The Company’s common shares currently trade within the NASDAQ Capital Market in the United States. The average daily trading volume of our common stock on NASDAQ was 2,5653,610 shares for the threenine months ended November 30, 2017.May 31, 2022. With this limited trading volume, investors could find it difficult to purchase or sell our common stock.


Risks Related to Our Business


A contagious disease outbreak, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic emergency, could have an adverse effect on our operations and financial condition

Our business could be negatively affected by an outbreak of an infectious disease due to the consequences of the actions taken by companies and governments to contain and control the virus. These consequences include:

The financial impact of such an outbreak are outside our control and are not reasonable to estimate, but may be significant. The costs associated with any outbreak may have an adverse impact on our operations and financial condition and not be fully recoverable or adequately covered by insurance.

We could experience a decrease in the demand for our products resulting in lower sales volumes.


In the past, we have at times experienced decreasing products sales with certain customers. The reasons for this can be generally attributed to: increased competition; general economic conditions; demand for products; and consumer interest rates. If economic conditions deteriorate or if consumer preferences change, we could experience a significant decrease in profitability.


If our top customers were lost, we could experience lower sales volumes.


For the threenine months ended November 30, 2017,May 31, 2022, our top ten customers represented 92%83% of our total sales. We would experience a significant decrease in sales and profitability and would have to cut back our operations, if these customers were lost and could not be replaced. Our top ten customers are located in the U.S., Canada and MexicoNorth America and are primarily in the retail home improvement industry.  and pet industries.


We could experience delays in the delivery of our products to our customers causing us to lose business.


We purchase our products from other vendors and a delay in shipment from these vendors to us could cause significant delays in our delivery to our customers. This could result in a decrease in sales orders to us and we would experience a loss in profitability.


Governmental actions, such as tariffs, and/or foreign policy actions could adversely and unexpectedly impact our business.

Since the bulk of our products are supplied from other countries, political actions by either our trading country or our own domestic policy could impact both availability and cost of our products. Currently, we see this in regard to tariffs being levied on foreign sourced products entering into the United States, including from China. The continuing tariffs by the United States on certain Chinese goods include some of our products which we purchase from suppliers in China. The company has multiple options to assist in mitigating the cost impacts of these government actions. However, we cannot control the duration or depth of such actions which may increase our product costs which would reduce our margins and potentially decrease the competitiveness of our products. These actions could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

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We could lose our credit agreement and could result in our not being able to pay our creditors.


We have a line of credit with U.S. Bank in the amount of $3,000,000,$10,000,000, of which $3,000,000$2,000,000 is currently available. We are currently in compliance with the requirements of our existing line of credit. If we lost access to this credit it could become impossible to pay some of our creditors on a timely basis.


Our information technology systems are susceptible to certain risks, including cyber security breaches, which could adversely impact our operations and financial condition.

Our operations involve information technology systems that process, transmit and store information about our suppliers, customers, employees, and financial information. These systems face threats including telecommunication failures, natural disasters, and cyber security threats, including computer viruses, unauthorized access to our systems, and other security issues. While we have taken aggressive steps to implement security measures to protect our systems and initiated an ongoing training program to address many of the primary causes of cyber threat with all our employees, such threats change and morph almost daily. There is no guarantee our actions will secure our information systems against all threats and vulnerabilities. The compromise or failure of our information systems could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to detect fraud or report our financial results accurately, which could harm our business and we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny.


We have completed a management assessment of internal controls as prescribed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which we were required to do in connection with our year ended August 31, 2017.2021. Based on this process we did not identify any material weaknesses. Although we believe our internal controls are operating effectively, we cannot guarantee that in the future we will not identify any material weaknesses in connection with this ongoing process.


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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


Interest Rate Risk


The Company does not have any derivative financial instruments as of November 30, 2017.May 31, 2022. However, the Company is exposed to interest rate risk.


The Company’s interest income and expense are most sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates. In this regard, changes in U.S. interest rates affect the interest earned on the Company’s cash.


The Company has a line of credit whose interest rate may fluctuate over time based on economic changes in the environment. The Company is subject to interest rate risk and could be subject to increased interest payments if market interest rates fluctuate. The Company does not expect any change in the interest rates to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results from operations.


Foreign Currency Risk


The Company operates primarily in the United States. However, a relatively small amount of business is currently conducted in currencies other than U.S. dollars, and the Company may experience an increase in foreign exchange risk as they expand their international sales. Also, to the extent that the Company uses contract manufacturers in China, currency exchange rates can influence the Company’s purchasing costs.

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Item 4.Controls and Procedures


Item 4.

Controls and Procedures


Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management of the Company, including the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officer hashave concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.Legal Proceedings

Legal ProceedingsA consortium of California District Attorneys has contacted the Company in regard to possible liabilities related to environmental labeling of its plant-based Lucky Dog Poop Bags previously sold in the State of California. The Company has since modified its product marketing statements in response to their concerns, and during the period ended May 31, 2022, accrued $300,000 in anticipation of a settlement. In June 2022, a settlement was finalized which requires the Company to pay the previously accrued $300,000 as a cash fine over a four-month period with no admission of guilt by the Company.


The Company is a named party in a Civil Action in Pennsylvania. The matter is an action seeking compensation for personal injuries and is based on theories of product liability as to the Company. The matter arises out of a dog allegedly escaping from a Jewett-Cameron kennel product and causing personal injuries to three individuals. The Company is currently one of three named Defendants.  A trial date has not been set at this time.  At the present time it is speculative to predict as to its outcome. It is the Company’s intention to vigorously defend the lawsuit. The Company’s applicable liability insurer is providing a defense covering the Company’s legal fees and costs.

The Company has initiated arbitration against a former distributor asserting a breach of the distribution agreement and seeking damages. Arbitration is tentatively scheduled to occur in December 2022. While the company is robustly pursuing its rights and defending itself against claims, the arbitration and lawsuit are in their initial stages and therefore it is speculative to predict as to its outcome.

The Company does not know of any other material, active or pending legal proceedings against them; nor is the Company involved as a plaintiff in any other material proceeding or pending litigation. The Company knows of no other active or pending proceedings against anyone that might materially adversely affect an interest of the Company.


Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

---No Disclosure Required---


Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

---No Disclosure Required---


Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

---No Disclosure Required---


Item 5.

Other Information

Item 5.Other Information

---No Disclosure Required---


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Item 6.Exhibits


Item 6.

Exhibits


3.1

Notice of Change of Articles

-= Filed as an exhibit to the 10-Q Quarterly Report filed on January 13, 2014 =-

3.2

Articles of Incorporation of Jewett-Cameron Company.

-= Filed as an exhibit to the 10-Q Quarterly Report filed on January 13, 2014 =-

31.1

Rule 13a-14a/15d-14(a) Certifications

32.1

Section 1350 Certifications



3.1Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation

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-= Filed as an exhibit to the 10-Q Quarterly Report filed on January 13, 2014 =-

3.2

Articles of Incorporation of Jewett-Cameron Company.

-= Filed as an exhibit to the 10-Q Quarterly Report filed on January 13, 2014 =-
31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Chad Summers
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Mitch Van Domelen
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C., 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), Chad Summers
32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C., 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), Mitch Van Domelen
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)


SIGNATURES


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SIGNATURES

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


Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.

(Registrant)


Date:  July 14, 2022/s/  “Chad Summers”

January 16, 2018

/s/  “Charles Hopewell”

Charles Hopewell,Chad Summers,

President/CEO/CFOPresident and Chief Executive Officer


Date:  July 14, 2022/s/  “Mitch Van Domelen”

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Chief Financial Officer