UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

þ   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 .

o 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:   000-28731

MOBETIZE CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

99-0373704

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

8105 Birch Bay Square Street, Suite 205, Blaine, Washington 98230

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (778) 588-5563

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act: none.

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act: none.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes o No þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

Yes o No þ

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. Yes þ No o

Indicate   by   check   mark   whether   the   registrant   has   submitted   electronically   and   posted   on   its   corporate   Web   site,   if   any,   every

Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during

the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not

contained   herein,   and   will   not   be   contained,   to   the   best   of   registrant’s   knowledge,   in   definitive   proxy   or   information   statements

incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

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

reporting   company.   See   the   definitions   of   “large   accelerated   filer,”   “accelerated   filer”   and   “smaller   reporting   company”   in   Rule

12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Smaller reporting company þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No þ

The  aggregate  market    value  of  the  registrant’s  common  stock,  $0.001  par  value  held  by  non-affiliates    (13,219,233)  was

approximately $317,261 based on the average closing bid and ask prices ($0.024) for the common stock on July 6, 2017.

At July 6, 2017, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value was 23,450,233, the number

of shares outstanding of registrant’s Series A preferred stock, $0.001 par value was 4,565,000, and the number of shares outstanding

of registrants Series B preferred stock, $0.001 par value was 13,848,408.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

ITEM 1

Business

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ITEM 1A

Risk Factors

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ITEM 1B

Unresolved Staff Comments

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ITEM 2

Properties

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ITEM 3

Legal Proceedings

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ITEM 4

Mine Safety Disclosures

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PART II

FINANCIAL AND MARKET INFORMATION

ITEM 5

Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

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ITEM 6

Selected Financial Data

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ITEM 7

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

Operations

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ITEM 7A

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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ITEM 8

Financial Statements

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ITEM 9

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial

Disclosure

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ITEM 9A

Controls and Procedures

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ITEM 9B

Other Information

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PART III

RELATED PARTIES AND GOVERNANCE

ITEM 10

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

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ITEM 11

Executive Compensation

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ITEM 12

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related

Stockholder Matters

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ITEM 13

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

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ITEM 14

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

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PART IV

EXHIBITS

ITEM 15

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

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Signatures

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PART I - BUSINESS OVERVIEW

ITEM 1.

Business

As used herein the terms “Mobetize,” “we,” “our,” “us,” refer to Mobetize Corp., and our

predecessors, unless the context indicates otherwise.

BACKGROUND

We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 23, 2012, as Slavia Corp. in order to assist

international students enroll in accredited universities, institutes, colleges or schools in Canada. Since we

were not able to raise sufficient capital to fund development in this business segment, management

determined to consider alternative strategies to create value for our shareholders.

On July 9, 2013, we entered into an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with Mobetize Inc., a Nevada

corporation, which caused us to acquire substantially all of the assets and none of the liabilities of

Mobetize Inc. in exchange for shares of our common stock. The assets conveyed included a license

agreement between Mobetize, Inc., Paysafe Group PLC (formerly Optimal Payments PLC) and

Rentmoola Payment Systems Inc. We changed our name to “Mobetize Corp.” effective August 13, 2013,

in connection with this transaction.

We offer services in the United States through our Nevada subsidiary Mobetize USA Inc. and to clients

outside the United States through our Canadian subsidiary Mobetize Canada Inc.

A business office for Mobetize USA is located at 8105 Birch Bay Road, Suite 205, Blaine Washington

98230 and a business office for Mobetize Canada is located at #1150 – 510 Burrard St. Vancouver,

British Columbia, V6C 3A8. Our registered statutory office is located at Nevada Agency and Transfer

Company 50 West Liberty Street, Suite 880, Reno, Nevada 89501.

Mobetize trades on the OTCQB, an electronic trading platform owned by OTC Markets Group, Inc. under

the symbol “MPAY”.

BUSINESS

Mobetize is an emerging technology and services company which provides Fintech services that enable

the convergence of global telecom and financial services providers (“Customers”) through its Global

Mobile B2B Fintech and Financial Services Marketplace (“Hub”).

Fintech — financial technology — is an umbrella term describing disruptive technologies involved in the

provision of financial services. Fintech is transforming the way money is managed and affects almost

every financial activity.

Our Hub provides a range of mobile financial services (“MFS”) which include white label technology

platforms that support customer specific MFS application program interface (“API”) consumption

protocols to enable services such as prepaid air-time and data top ups, mobile lending, international

money transfers, person to person (“P2P”) transfers, Visa /MasterCard usage and bill payments on

either personal computers or mobile devices (“Services”).  The Hub seamlessly integrates with Mobetize

Customers, who as a result are able to offer Services to their subscribers or members (“Users”).

Users access the Services from the Hub through multiple access points including:

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1. Desktop Applications

2. Mobile Web Applications

3. Native Applications for Apple iOS Devices and Android Devices

REVENUE MODEL

The HUB can generate revenue from:

1)

Transactional processing fees based on volume of activity

2)

Revenue share based fees for financial services delivered through the Hub

3)

Recurring platform fees for licensing the Hub

4)

Recurring fees for service level agreements

5)

Consulting and professional services fees

6)

Customization, integration, and deployment fees

Existing revenue is influenced by the growing global consumption of MFS and its adoption by Users who

rely on their mobile devices as an access point to complete financial transactions. Future revenue will also

be affected by our ability to innovate new technology processes and systems that our Customers want to

offer to their Users. Our strategy is to drive growth by:

Leveraging our existing contracts to increase Customer and User adoption

Enhancing business development efforts to expand sales globally

Evaluating M&A strategies to grow inorganically

Continuing to bring innovative Fintech solutions and technology as first-to-market.

FINTECH ECOSYSTEM

Globally Fintech “ecosystems” have stimulated technological innovation, made financial markets more

efficient, and improved the overall customer experience. These ecosystems — include traditional telecom

and financial service providers that are faced with competition from technology giants such as Apple and

Google who have proven their capacity to compete in the delivery of MFS   To remain competitive,

telecoms and financial service providers are constantly seeking to adapt to the digital age relying on a

broad set of solutions, from pure channel adaptation to radical changes in business models.

The World Fintech Report 2017 published by Capgemini , LinkedIn and Efma states:

 

·        The Fintech space is ripe in large part due to traditional firms leaving a gap of unmet needs

·        Consumers are embracing Fintech providers, with 50.2% globally saying they already do business with at least one non-traditional firm for banking, insurance, payments or investment management.

·        VC funding in Fintech has increased exponentially over the last few years with worldwide investment reaching close to $25 billion in 2015.

·        By country, consumers turn the most to Fintech firms in China and India (both above 75%)

·        Tech-savvy customers are using Fintech twice as much as non-tech-savvy customers (67.3% versus 33.6%) and mobile has emerged as the second-most important channel (after the computer) for interacting with financial services firms.

·        Within ten years, an estimated two billion people will have had their first banking experience on a smart phone. – almost as much as the number who are conventionally banking today

·        More than three-fourths (76.7%) of executives agree that Fintech’s provide partnership opportunities

     

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Mobile Banking and Fintech

A report published by the Federal Reserve Board titled Consumers and Mobile Financial Services

2016 found that the adoption of mobile financial services continues to increase in the United States. A

majority of consumers using these services cite convenience or acquiring a smartphone as their reason for

adoption. Forty-three percent (43%) of all mobile phone owners and fifty-three percent (53%) of

smartphone owners with a bank account had used mobile banking in the 12 months prior to the survey, up

from thirty-nine percent (39%) in 2014 and thirty-three percent (33%) in 2013.

In a report published by the Economist Intelligence Unit titled The Disruption of Banking

http://fintechnews.ch/fintech/banks-vs-fintech-fintegration-smartest-move-says-new-survey/2043/

(December 10, 2015)   over 100 senior bankers were interviewed to ascertain the likely landscape for the

retail banking industry over the next five years. When bankers were asked how Fintech might disrupt the

banking industry, more than ninety percent (90%) of the bankers believed that Fintech firms will have a

significant impact on the future landscape of banking, with more than a third believing that Fintech will

win an equal share or even dominate the market.

As of February 2015, bank spending on new technologies in North America was projected by Juniper

Research to reach $17 billion dollars in 2015 and increase to $19.9 billion dollars in 2017.

The online statistics Internet portal Statista reported that the value of investment in financial technology

ventures on a global scale amounted to approximately $3 billion dollars in 2013 and was projected to

grow to around $8 billion dollars in 2018.

According to Juniper Research (July 2013), 800 million people would use mobile banking services in

2014, which number is expected to increase to 1.75 billion (32 percent of the global adult population) by

2019.

Smartphone sales and Telecoms

Over a third of the world’s population is projected to own a smartphone by the end of 2017, up from 21.6

percent (21.6%) in 2014. Western Europe is due to become the largest regional market as almost 65

percent (65%) of its total population is forecast to own a smartphone by 2017, over twice the figure in

2012. Within North America, around 64 percent (64%) of the population will own a smartphone in 2017,

an increase of 13 percent (13%) on the figure from 2014. The smallest regional market for smartphones is

the Middle East and Africa, where smartphone penetration is expected to be 13.6 percent (13.6%) by

2017.

Telcoms are uniquely positioned to be the leading providers of mobile financial services to their

customers by leveraging their billing platforms. The fact that basic financial services can be done without

a banking relationship further strengthens the opportunity for telecoms.

Money Remittance

The World Bank reported that remittances to developing countries were expected to grow at about 3.3

percent in 2017 to $444 billion and estimated that in 2014 $131 billion dollars was sent from the United

States by residents and immigrant workers to their family members in their respective countries. The

United States is the largest market for these money transfer services accounting for over 22% of all global

money transfers.

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TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTS

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The Mobetize Global Mobile B2B Fintech and Financial Services Marketplace/Hub offers the following:

smartWallet:

Our smartWallet solution is provided via mobile web and web OS Apple and Android app to the desktop,

iPad, or mobile phone.

The smartWallet allows Users to load funds into their mobile wallet and access global mobile financial

services such as prepaid top-ups for themselves or for gifts for family members, P2P money transfers,

international money transfer remittances, bill payments and bill management.

Users can load funds into their smartWallet from their bank account (ACH or real time ACH), via credit

or prepaid debit card, and PayPal.

The smartWallet can be integrated with an existing billing system to enable a mobile ‘my account’ as part

of a mobile wallet with features including:

Registration - sign in and sign up

User Account Settings - Allows the User to update their information, edit/add and save different

payment methods while changing password and saving account numbers to favorites for fast

access.

View Balance - Users are able to track their balances by viewing their real-time balance.

Add and Save Services -Create, save, and edit a list of favorites for easy and fast access to all

transactions.

Favorites - Create, save, and edit a list of favorite contacts, remittances, airtime transactions and

more for convenience and accessibility.

Stored Payment Methods - Safely store and edit a list of preferred method of payments to load the

smartWallet to increase convenience and accessibility including credit cards, debit cards, ACH.

smartWallet is activated for customers who are Money Service Business (“MSB”) compliant.

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smartRemit:

A fully integrated mobile platform dedicated to providing convenient, efficient, scalable, and inexpensive

global money transfer solutions for Customers and Users.

smartRemit enables Users to send funds cross-border via multiple payout channels such as, direct bank

account deposits, pick-up at agent location, and home delivery. Users can send funds in one currency and

have the beneficiary receive in another. Cash delivery options include:

Cash to cash

Cash to account

Door service

Mobile transfers

smartRemit is accessed outside the smartWallet to ensure full Money Transfer Licensing compliance.

smartRemit provides Users with 24/7 mobile money transfer remittance capabilities.

smartCharge:

smartCharge enables real time prepaid mobile top-ups to any mobile phone and recharge transfers to over

350 mobile network operators in 90 countries, reaching 3.6 billion prepaid users. Users can send air-time

top-ups to any prepaid mobile phone globally.

smartBill:

smartBill is supported by our MSB licensed billing partner and allows Users to pay bills at approximately

14,000 companies within the United States, including utilities, cable companies, and mobile phone

providers.

smartCard:

smartCard is our white label Visa/MasterCard program that allows users to request (during sign-up or at

any time via the Mobetize app) a prepaid MasterCard or Visa card, which is linked to their

smartWallet. Users are able to move any cleared funds from their smartWallet on to their Visa card or

MasterCard , allowing them to make purchases both online and in retail locations, plus withdraw cash

from ATMs.

Users are able to track the balance and see recent transactions via the Mobetize smartWallet and can

easily move money back to the smartWallet. The smartCard has the same white-label branding as the

smartWallet for a seamless User experience.

smartLoan:

SmartLoan is a proprietary digitized lending product that allows borrowers to apply for secured and

unsecured loans ranging from $500 up to $35,000 to refinance credit card debt, student loans, weddings,

or household projects.

This lending solution is configurable, scalable and able to implement dynamic algorithms in a cloud-

based environment that enables Financial Institutions (FI’s) to quickly launch their own online lending

products and controls.

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This innovative software solution, built on the core Mobetize HUB, enables FI’s to instantly meet Know

Your Client (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) compliance in addition to computing complex

algorithms for auto-adjudication of the personal bank lending process initiated from any tablet, PC or

mobile device.

Key benefits for FI’s include:

•     An omnichannel and simple user experience for fast loan decisions and funding

•     Digitized back-office processes and interoperability

•     Ability to lead innovation with configurable KYC and heuristic adjudication rules

•     Configurable workflow of applications

•     Easy white-labeling configurability for branding and rapid launch

•     Opportunity to leverage new lending business models

•    Ability to respond to and address security and regulatory requirements

The smartLoan solution is offered by Mobetize to direct and platform lenders in North America who are

interested in growth within the online lending space.

Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) and Reporting Tool:

Mobetize provides Customers an online CRM and data analytics reporting system for all transactions

processed through the Hub.

The reporting system can be configured so that different levels within a customer’s team can see and

access different levels of information. The reporting tool provides real time data, at different levels of

detail, allowing Customers to track User metrics as:

Transactions $ values

Transaction volume-by type of transaction

Number of registered users

Number of active users

Geographic splits

Other key performance Indicators

The web based CRM reporting tool also provides Customer’s access to User data such as:

User information (name, address, etc.)

User transaction history

User wallet balance

This data is a key driver for User support services.

LATEST TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS

We are currently in the process of adapting our Hub to facilitate multiple Fintech services as part of our

banking channel strategy. Version 3.0 will be able to facilitate mobile money remittances offered

seamlessly by engaged FI’s. The platform will facilitate KYC of the sender and authorize funds from the

user’s FI bank account in real-time. Version 3.0 will offer native apps for both Android and iPhone. New

FI’s can be rapidly on-board as part of the multi-tenanted platform, and in addition to a multi-lingual

branded user-application, each FI can offer their own retail market pricing. The product will form part of

an extended banking platform available initially to 174 FI’s in Canada.

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Between September 2016, and May 2017, we built and launched the smartLoan product. smartLoan

allows FI’s to offer consumer on-line loan applications and adjudications. Functionality is a fully

compliant process that includes on-line KYC based on a wide range of data gathering that covers both

traditional and non-traditional sources for fraud detection and credit profiling that produces a multi-

variant scoring model. Based on our standard multi-tenanted architecture, the product can be quickly

white-labeled and new FI’s on-board in weeks.

Over the same period, as part of our telecom channel strategy, we developed and launched the Mobile

Money Platform (MMP). MMP is a secure API gateway employing OAuth2 connections (industry

standard protocol) that allows business customers to transact data top-up credits to pre-paid mobile phone

customers worldwide. These may be top-ups direct-to-carrier or over-the-top (“OTT”) services consumed

in addition to carrier data allowance. Again, built on a multi-tenanted model, the platform can rapidly on-

board additional customers with minimal overhead.

During March 2016, we completed the development of Version 2.1, which incorporates a new registration

system. The system includes text message verification and allows faster password recovery as well as

faster completion of the registration process on a mobile device.

We completed the development of Version 2.0 in October of 2015, for rollout to our Customers. Version

2.0 includes the most significant component and key differentiator of our offerings to date by enabling

international money transfer capabilities globally via our international money transfer partners. Version

2.0 also supports multi-language web services, with the Spanish language being the first non-English

language offered. Existing customers equipped with Version 2.0 can initiate international money transfers

from the United States via a network of nearly 200,000 payout agent locations, and instruct bank transfers

to over six hundred banks worldwide.

During April 2015, we completed the production version of Mobile Web application 1.0. This suite of

products includes smartCard, Paypal, bank ACH, and credit card processing as cash-in options and

smartCharge, smartBill, person-to-person transfers, and smartCard for ATM withdrawals and POS

purchases as cash-out options. The CRM, reporting, and incident management tools are active in addition

to a desktop version and Representation State Transfer (“REST”) API with all of the above features

The Hub will continue to be developed as a Fintech marketplace that offers stand alone Services, REST

API services for our financial technology products, and solutions that allow clients with existing

technologies, such as virtual wallets, to be able to include our Services in their systems. Development of

native applications for iOS and Android have commenced.

RECENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS

On May 29, 2017, MPAY Gateway Services Inc. was formed in connection with a   Joint Venture

Agreement with CPT Secure Inc. dated January 12, 2017, to develop payment processing technology and

agreed to issue 500,000 Series B Preferred Shares to CPT in consideration for the license of CPT

technology to the joint venture. The license has a two-year term that can be automatically renewed for

successive two year periods unless either party elects not to renew 60 days prior to expiration.

On February 1, 2017, dated effective December 15, 2016, we entered into a   Software Application

License, Customization Development and Service Level Agreement with Tata Communications

(America) Inc. to govern the global deployment of our Services for its customers through our Hub. The

parties agreed to a five-year strategic partnership from which we expect to generate revenue from service

level support fees and the sharing of transactional income; advance our technology alliance to accelerate

new Fintech revenue sharing opportunities; and focus our partnership on Fintech product innovation.

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On September 27, 2016, effective September 20, 2016, we entered into a Software Application License,

Customization Development and Service Level Agreement with GF Financial Group to partner in

offering a mobile personal lending facility with omni-channel capabilities to its customers built on our

Fintech platform. GF Financial customers will be able to apply for and be approved for personal loans

initiated from their mobile devices. A roll out of the application was successfully implemented in the

second quarter of 2017.

On November 3, 2015, Mobetize formed a strategic partnership with Global Service Solutions, Inc.

(“Global Service”) to deliver a mobile money and financial services platform under its new brand

Gotawallet .  Global Service, through its Got Prepaid brand, provides distribution, through a nation-

wide channel of large distributors and retailers, to over one million end-users in the United States with

over fifty different prepaid cellular products. The products include a combination of hard card, real time

replenishments, and e-pin formats. The Got Prepaid brand is highly regarded within the prepaid

segment of the market for its ability to provide quality customer service and technical support. Got

Prepaid provides recharge capabilities for wireless AT&T, Verizon, T Mobile, H20, Red Pocket and

many other telecom providers. The project to deliver a mobile financial services platform was completed

in the second quarter of 2016.

On October 15, 2015, Mobetize signed a consulting services agreement with Tata Communications

(America) Inc., (“Tata”), to license Mobetize solutions as Tata’s core mobile money platform. The parties

are working to create a global business to business channel strategy to develop a financial technology

services hub for telecom companies, enterprise and alternative financial service providers that Tata

already supports globally in its telecom network.

On October 7, 2015, Mobetize announced that it had formed a strategic partnership to deliver mobile

wallet and financial services to customers of Pure Minutes, Ltd. (“PML”). PML is a leading provider of

prepaid international calling services and mobile phone payment services for domestic and international

mobile carriers with an addressable customer base of over 1.1 million in the United States. In June 2016,

PML completed a white label application of the Mobetize smartWallet under the brand Digibux. The

online portal www.mydigibux.com has also been completed.

On August 10, 2015, Mobetize showcased Version 2.0 at the Prepaid Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, a

product suite that incorporates the full mobile money product solution that can be white-labeled by any

telecom operator. The suite consists of a mobile wallet with key financial services offerings that include

global money transfer capabilities, US bill payments, global gifting of prepaid air-time top ups and paid

Visa /MasterCard programs for telecom operators. Mobetize allows its telecom operators to pick and

choose the financial services they want to deliver branded for their respective customers, which can be

launched through APIs, or as a stand-alone system.

Mobetize was selected from over 100 technology companies to speak and present at the 2015 Innovation

Showcase Event on May 29, 2015, held by the Telecom Council of Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale,

California. Mobetize showcased its Hub to decision level executives with some of largest telecom

companies in the world. The meetings resulted in numerous NDA’s and discussions that remain ongoing

with several large global telecoms.

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COMPETITION

The global Fintech industry is highly competitive. We compete against businesses in varied industries,

many of which are larger than we are, have a dominant and secure position in other industries, or offer

other goods and services to consumers and merchants which we do not offer. We compete against all

forms of Fintech service providers, including credit and debit cards providers, automated clearing house

and bank transfers providers, other online payment services providers, mobile payments providers, and

offline payment methods, including cash and check.

We compete primarily on the basis of the following:

ability to attract, retain, and engage Customers and their Users

ability to show that Customers will achieve incremental sales by using our Hub

security of transactions and the ability for Customers to integrate our Hub products and services

fee structure

ability to develop Services across multiple customer channels, including telecom and Fintech

service providers

Customer service

brand recognition

website, mobile platform and application onboarding, ease-of-use, and accessibility

system reliability and data security

ease and quality of integration into third-party mobile applications and operating systems

quality of developer tools such as our Hub programming interfaces

Mobetize seeks to differentiate itself from other industry participants. The vision of the Mobetize is to

develop an open marketplace of Fintech services and partnerships based on our Hub. Our open Fintech

architecture for telecoms and financial institutions uniquely positions us to potentially disrupt the current

money services infrastructure.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

Mobetize has developed a unique business and partnership model to simplify and orchestrate mobile

financial services.  There are two key business relationships which give us a competitive advantage:

 

·                 Telecoms and Financial Institutions – These are revenue share business partnerships that are our channels to acquire Customers and maximize transactional volumes. These partnerships can white label the Hub or integrate via the API consumption model to market the various MFS products to Users.

·                 Financial Partners – These are our strategic financial services partners who traditionally have bricks and mortar style financial services and products. We can digitize their regulatory compliance and service fulfillment.

 

Process

Mobetize co-develops innovation in a step-by-step manner, focused on the strategic goals of its

Customers.

The collaborative approach includes:

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·                 gathering information from Customers and identifying pain points

·                 consulting with a Customer to devise and execute an innovation plan taking into account weaknesses and strengths.

·                 assisting with the education and training of Customer management and employees to insure they are well informed of the benefits the innovation and how it can accrue to them to insure an effective roll out.

·                 defining the correct engagement model, whether investor, acquirer, partner or accelerator

·                 regularly reviewing and creating data models to access user reactions and expectations to further the innovation plan. 

 

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Advantages

1.

Customer Acquisition : Mobetize is scalable and cost effective to a significant number of

Customers.

2.

Lower Customer Costs : Mobetize provides the economic advantages of digital distribution over

physical distribution.

3.

Advanced Analytics : Mobetize generates data for advanced analytics which provides Customers

with significant advantages, including the ability to redesign products and to focus on the development of

contextual offers based on a better understanding of User needs.

4.

Leveraging Existing Infrastructure : Mobetize engages with the existing ecosystem of telecom

and financial service providers by leveraging of the technology that currently exists.

PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, LICENSES, FRANCHISES, CONCESSIONS, ROYALTY

AGREEMENTS, AND LABOR CONTRACTS

Mobetize has no patents, registered trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or

labor contracts other than as detailed in this report. However, we do assert common law trademark rights

for the following names in the field of mobile commerce:

 

·                 smartWallet

·                 smartRemit

·                 smartCharge

·                 smartCard

·                 smartLoan

 

Common law trademark rights are enforceable in provincial courts in Canada, and may be asserted

against those who appropriate, dilute, or damage the goodwill of our business by using the same or

similar trade names or trademarks. Unlike statutory trademark rights, which are acquired by registration

and provide nation-wide protection, common law trademark rights are acquired automatically and provide

protection only in the jurisdiction where a business uses a name or logo in commerce. We intend to rely

on common law trademark protection until such time as we deem it economical for our business to

register our trade names or trademarks.

We have not registered for the protection of any rights under trademark, patent, or copyright in any

jurisdiction.

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GOVERNMENT REGULATION

Government regulation impacts key aspects of our business. We are subject to regulations that affect the

payments industry in the markets we operate.

Payments Regulation . Various laws and regulations govern the payments industry in the United States

and globally. In the United States, our partners hold licenses to operate as a money transmitter (or its

equivalent), which, among other things, relieve us from reporting requirements, bonding requirements,

limitations on the investment of customer funds and inspection by state regulatory agencies.

Outside the United States, the laws and regulations applicable to the payments industry in any given

jurisdiction are subject to interpretation and change.

Banking Agency Supervision . Based on our relationships with financial institutions in the United States,

we are subject to indirect regulation and examination by these financial institutions’ regulators.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau . The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has

significant authority to regulate consumer financial products in the United States, including consumer

credit, deposit, payment, and similar products. The CFPB and other similar regulatory agencies in other

jurisdictions may have broad consumer protection mandates that could result in the promulgation and

interpretation of rules and regulations that may affect our business.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing . Mobetize is not subject to anti-money

laundering (“AML”) laws and regulations in the United States and other jurisdictions outside of the

United States, as well as laws designed to prevent the use of the financial systems to facilitate terrorist

activities. Regardless of the nature of our business, we do intend to implement a comprehensive AML

program designed to prevent our Hub from being used to facilitate money laundering, terrorist financing,

and other illicit activities.

The mobile commerce industry is also subject to requirements, codes and standards imposed by various

insurance, approval, listing, and standards organizations. Depending upon the type   of commerce product

and requirements of the applicable local governmental jurisdiction, adherence to requirements, codes and

standards of such organizations is mandatory in some instances and voluntary in others.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

We spent $485,544 and $660,959 on research and development activities during the years ended March

31, 2017 and 2016 respectively. This work has focused on building and enhancing the Hub.

EMPLOYEES

Mobetize had five employees at March 31, 2017. Management uses consultants, attorneys, and

accountants to assist in the conduct of our business as deemed necessary.

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

Not required of smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

Not required of smaller reporting companies.

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ITEM 2.

Properties

Our principal executive office is located at 8150 Birch Bay Square Street, Suite 205, Blaine, Washington

98230. Our telephone number is (778) 588-5563. We pay rent of approximately $30 per month for the use

of this space.

Our principal operating office is located at 1150-510 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C

3A8. Our telephone number is (778) 588-5563. We pay rent of $4,900 per month for the use of this space.

We believe that we have sufficient office space for the foreseeable future.

ITEM 3.

Legal Proceedings

Stephen Fowler

Mobetize received a Citation and Notice of Assessment dated October 14, 2016 (“Citation”), that Stephen

J. Fowler (“Fowler”), a former director and chief financial officer, had initiated a complaint with the State

of Washington Department of Labor and Industries for amounts allegedly due to him for unpaid wages.

The Citation declared that Fowler is owed $45,000 in wages in addition to an assessed interest of

$3,368.74, and a penalty of $4,500.  On November 8, 2016, Mobetize entered an appeal alleging that the

calculation of amounts due to Fowler was incorrect and that Fowler had improperly obtained shares of its

common stock which it intends to recover. Mobetize received a response from the Department of Labor

and Industries dated November 18, 2016, in which it was advised that Fowler’s claim had been

transferred to the Office of the Attorney General and that a hearing on the matter would be held by the

Office of Administrative Hearings. A hearing date has not been set.

Mobetize received a Notice of Civil Claim dated April 26, 2017, filed in British Columbia Supreme Court

by a former director and chief financial officer, Fowler, naming Mobetize and its three present directors

as defendants. Fowler asserts claims against Mobetize for unpaid expenses, and breach of contract.  He

also asserts that his shareholdings in Mobetize have been diluted due to certain actions of its current

director, making claims including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation and

conspiracy. Mobetize and its directors believe that Fowler’s claims are without merit and are intent on

vigorously defending against this action.  Further, Mobetize has advanced counterclaims against Fowler,

including a claim that that while Fowler was an officer and director of Mobetize, that he caused it to issue

shares to himself to which he was not entitled.  Mobetize’s counterclaims also assert claims against

Fowler of fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and unjust

enrichment. On June 23, 2017, Mobetize filed its response to Fowler’s claims and its own counterclaims

against Fowler. No further steps in this action have been taken, and no trial date has been set.

Mobetize received a Complaint dated May 12, 2017, filed in the Second Judicial District Court of the

State of Nevada, by Fowler naming Mobetize and its three present directors as defendants. The Nevada

action concerns substantially the same facts and seeks substantially the same relief as Fowler’s British

Columbia action.   Mobetize takes the position that the filing of duplicative actions in the two

jurisdictions constitutes an abuse of process, that British Columbia is the appropriate jurisdiction in which

the plaintiff’s claims ought to be heard, and that the Nevada action ought to be dismissed or stayed for

these reasons. On June 23, 2017, Mobetize filed a Motion to Dismiss or in the alternative, an Application

for Preliminary Injunction to either dismiss or stay the Complaint. No steps in this action, have taken

place and no trial date has been set.

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Cary Fields

Mobetize received   a Complaint   dated   May 3,   2017,   filed   in the Eighth Judicial   District   Court of   the   State

of   Nevada   by   Cary   Fields   (“Fields”)   naming   Mobetize   and   its   three   present   directors   as   defendants,   to

obtain a preliminary injunction to enjoin a   consolidation   of Mobetize’s common stock,   and   seek   damages

for   breach   of   fiduciary   duty,   conversion   and   unjust   enrichment.   Mobetize   and   its   directors   believe   that

Fields’   claims   are   without   merit   and   are   intent   on   vigorously   defending   against   this   action.    On   May   18,

2017, after due consideration, the court denied Fields application and determined not to grant a temporary

injunction.   The   court   did   not   rule   on   the   question   of   alleged   damages   to   Fields.   A   formal   order   from   the

court   as   to   the   denial   of   a   preliminary   injunction   remains   pending   as   does   any   resolution   of   the   other

allegations in the Complaint.

ITEM 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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PART II – FINANCIAL AND MARKET INFORMATION

ITEM 5.

Market   for   Registrant's   Common   Equity,   Related   Stockholder   Matters   and   Issuer

Purchases of Equity Securities

Mobetize common stock is quoted on the OTCQB, a service maintained by OTC Link under the symbol

“MPAY.” Trading in the common stock over-the-counter market has been limited and sporadic and the

quotations set forth below are not necessarily indicative of actual market conditions. These prices reflect

inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission, and may not necessarily reflect

actual transactions. The high and low bid prices for the common stock for each quarter of the years ended

March 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

Year

Quarter Ended

High

Low

2017

March 31

$0.09

$0.07

December 31

$0.08

$0.08

September 30

$0.10

$0.10

June 30

$0.12

$0.12

2016

March 31

$0.29

$0.29

December 31

$0.30

$0.30

September 30

$0.65

$0.64

June 30

$0.73

$0.70

The following is a summary of the material terms of our capital stock outstanding securities. This

summary is subject to and qualified by our articles of incorporation and bylaws.

Common Stock

As of March 31, 2017, there were 57 shareholders of record holding 23,450,233 shares of fully paid and

non-assessable common stock of the 525,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, authorized.

The Board of Directors believes that the number of beneficial owners is greater than the number of record

holders because a portion of our outstanding common stock is held in broker “street names” for the

benefit of individual investors. The holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote for each share

held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the common stock have no

preemptive rights and no right to convert their common stock into any other securities. There are no

redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock.

Preferred Stock – Series A

As of March 31, 2017, there was one shareholder of record holding 4,565,000 shares of fully paid and

non-assessable shares of Series A preferred stock of the 10,000,000 shares of Series A preferred stock,

par value $0.001, authorized.

Preferred Stock – Series B

As of March 31, 2017, there were 47 shareholders of record holding 13,688,408 shares of fully paid and

non-assessable shares of Series B preferred stock of the 25,000,000 shares of Series B preferred stock par

value $0.001, authorized .

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Convertible Debentures

As of March 31, 2017, we had convertible debt securities convertible into shares of our Series B Preferred

stock for an aggregate principal amount of $240,000. The convertible debentures have 12 month terms at

12% and 6% annual interest rates that paid the holders 12 months of prepaid interest on issuance, with the

conversion feature exercisable at the option of the holder. The conversion feature enables the holder to

convert any portion of their outstanding convertible debenture into Series B Preferred stock 180 days

from the issue date, but no later than the maturity date as follows:

Convertible Debentures

Issue Date

Exercise Price

Expiration Date

$75,000

01/30/2017

$0.50

01/30/2018

$50,000

01/27/2017

$0.50

01/27/2018

$50,000

01/27/2017

$0.50

01/27/2018

$25,000

01/27/2017

$0.50

01/27/2018

$20,000

11/21/2016

$0.25

11/21/2017

$20,000

11/21/2016

$0.25

11/21/2017

Stock Options

As of March 31, 2017, we had 2,020,000 stock options outstanding, of which 1,563,000 are exercisable

each stock option with five year terms, to directors, employees, advisors, and consultants, pursuant to the

2015 Stock Option Plan, entitle the optionee to purchase shares of our common stock at an exercise price

of $0.60 that either vest on grant or over time based on tenure with Mobetize.

We do not have in effect any other compensation plans under which our equity securities are authorized

for issuance.

Promissory Note

As of March 31, 2017, we had two promissory notes outstanding in the aggregate amount of $43,798.

Warrants

As of March 31, 2017, we had 2,636,406 share purchase warrants convertible into shares of our common

stock as follows.

Share Purchase Warrants

Issue Date

Exercise Price

Expiration Date

694,414

6/25/2014

$1.00

06/24/2018

305,000

12/11/2014

$1.25

12/10/2018

81,670

03/17/2015

$1.25

12/10/2018

94,750

07/15/2015

$1.00

09/01/2018

1,460,572

08/31/2015

$1.00

09/01/2018

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Dividends

We have not declared any cash dividends since inception and do not anticipate paying any dividends in

the near future. The payment of dividends on our common stock is within the discretion of the Board of

Directors subject to earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and other relevant factors

including those contractual restrictions related to certain debt obligations and those limitations generally

imposed by applicable state law.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

Our transfer agent is VStock Transfer, LLC located at 18 Lafayette Place, Woodmere, New York, 11598

having a telephone number at (212) 818-8436 and a facsimile number at (646) 536-3179

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

On January 27, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the issuance of four convertible debentures

convertible into shares of our Series B Preferred stock for an aggregate amount of $200,000 gross less

$24,000 in prepaid interest for 12 month terms convertible into shares of Series B Preferred stock at a

price of $0.50 per share 180 days from the issue date but no later than the maturity date.  The offering was

conducted pursuant to the exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) and Regulation D of the

Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) to the following persons:

Name

Issue Date

Consideration

Exemption

William Duberstein

01/27/2017

$50,000

Section 4(2)/Reg D

David Duberstein

01/27/2017

$50,000

Section 4(2)/Reg D

Donald Duberstein

01/30/2017

$75,000

Section 4(2)/Reg D

Alan Rothschild

01/27/2017

$25,000

Section 4(2)/Reg D

On November 21, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the issuance of two convertible debentures

convertible into shares of our Series B Preferred stock for an aggregate amount of $40,000 gross less

$37,600 in prepaid interest for 12 month terms convertible into shares of Series B Preferred stock at a

price of $0.25 per share 180 days from the issue date but no later than the maturity date.  The offering was

conducted pursuant to the exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) and Regulation D of the

Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) to the following persons:

Name

Issue Date

Consideration

Exemption

Donald Duberstein

11/21/2016

$20,000

Section 4(2)/Reg D

Alan Rothschild

11/21/2016

$20,000

Section 4(2)/Reg D

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

None.

ITEM 6.

Selected Financial Data

Not required of smaller reporting companies.

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ITEM 7.

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

Operations

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

parts of this current report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,”

“plans,” “predicts,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future

performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-

looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include but are not limited to those

discussed in the subsection entitled Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future

Results and Financial Condition below. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our

financial statements and notes thereto included in this current report. Our fiscal year end is March 31.

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Mobetize’s business model for the coming year is to complete the qualification of products under

development, and to increase sales of our existing products. Meanwhile, we will continue internal

research and development efforts and collaborate with development partners to ensure the continuity of

our product pipeline as we maintain our focus on the convergence of telecom and financial services .

Our business development strategy is prone to significant risks and uncertainties certain of which can

have an immediate impact on its efforts to realize positive net cash flow and deter future prospects of

growth. Historically Mobetize has not been able to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to

sustain operations and fund necessary operating expenses. Therefore, there can be no assurance that

anticipated revenue will provide sufficient cash flows to sustain operations.

Mobetize’s financial condition, results of operations and the carrying value of its technology depends on

its ability to develop, market and sell innovative products and Services to Fintech Customers. Smaller

technology companies in the Fintech segment of the market face a stiff competitive barrier to market

entry erected by larger competitors that are generally better funded and accepted for product innovation.

Despite recent successes in realizing revenue, Mobetize needs to continue to innovate and attract new

customers in order to grow its Fintech market presence. Whether Mobetize will be successful in

commercializing its products and Services in the manner embedded in our business model can in no way

be assured.

Despite our expectation, we have no agreements to obtain funds through bank loans, lines of credit or any

other sources. Since we have no financing committed, our inability to realize financing to maintain

operations and grow our business would materially restrict our business operations. Financing may not be

available upon acceptable terms, or at all. Should we be successful in securing future financing new

issuances of equity or convertible debt would dilute our current shareholders and might have rights,

preferences or privileges senior to our common or preferred stock. If financing is not available to us,

such severe limitation might cause us to consider a consolidation of existing common equity or a

going private transaction as a means to attract financing and maintain our business.

Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion on the financial statements for the year ended March

31, 2017. The continuation of Mobetize as a going concern is dependent upon continued financial support

from its management, and its ability to obtain necessary debt or equity financing, increase revenue, and

generate profitable operations

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

During the twelve months ended March 31, 2017, Mobetize (i) continued to develop its Fintech

technology products and Services; (ii) entered into development and commercialization agreements with

corporate partners; (iii) acquired certain technology; (iv) secured debt and equity financing; and (ii)

satisfied continuous public disclosure requirements.

Operating Revenues, Operating Expenses and Net Loss

Our operating revenues, expenses and the resultant net losses are described below:

US $

Year Ended

March 31,

2017

2016

Operating Revenues

$

467,417

$

125,934

Operating Expenses

(1,463,291)

(2,195,479)

Net Loss

(1,153,254)

(2,069,545)

Comprehensive  Loss

(1,154,285)

(2,069,545)

Revenue

Mobetize realized $467,417 in revenue over the twelve months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to

revenue of $125,934 over the twelve months ended March 31, 2016, an increase of 271%. The increase in

revenues in the current period can be primarily attributed to growth in licensing, consulting and

development services provided by Mobetize to existing Customers. We expect revenue to continue to

increase over the next twelve months as we expect to add payment processing revenue from the

deployment of our Hub.

Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses for the twelve month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are described below:

US $

Year Ended

March 31,

2017

2016

Depreciation

$

3,958   $

3,107

General and administrative

286,013

491,010

General and administrative – related party

100,096

18,986

Investor relations and promotion

62,584

31,881

Investor relations and promotion- related party

20,000

-

Consulting fees

66,192

349,283

Management  fees – related party

287,073

568,009

Professional fees

151,831

72,244

Research and development

373,074

586,732

Research and development – related party

112,470

74,227

Total Operating Expenses

1,463,291

2,195,479

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Mobetize realized $1,463,291 in operating expenses over the twelve months ended March 31, 2017, as

compared to operating expenses of $2,195,479 for the twelve months ended March 31, 2016, a decrease

of 33%. This decrease in operating expenses in the current period can be primarily attributed to the

decrease in general and administrative fees, consulting fees, management fees, and research and

development, offset by an increase in investor relations and promotion, and professional fees expenses

due to ongoing professional fees associated with legal challenges. We expect that operating expenses will

continue to increase as our growth model will require increases in general and administrative expenses,

research and development and marketing over the next twelve months.

Net Loss

Mobetize recorded a net loss of $1,153,254 over the twelve months ended March 31, 2017, as compared

to a net loss of $2,069,545 for the twelve months ended March 31, 2016, a decrease of 44%. The decrease

in net loss in the current period can be primarily attributed to the decrease in operating expenses and

increase in revenue. We expect that net losses will continue to decrease over the next twelve months as

revenue is first realized from payment processing, even though we anticipate increases in operating

expenses.

Income Tax Expense

As of March 31, 2017, Mobetize has net operating loss (NOL) carry forwards of approximately

$1,838,000. Should substantial changes in our ownership occur there would be an annual limitation of the

amount of NOL carry forward which could be utilized. The ultimate realization of these carry forwards is

due, in part, on the tax law in effect at the time and future events, which cannot be determined.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Since inception Mobetize has experienced changes in liquidity, capital resources, and stockholders’

equity.

US $

March 31, 2017

March 31, 2016

Current Assets

709,000

318,827

Current Liabilities

713,550

541,185

Working Capital

(4,550)

(222,358)

Mobetize had negative working capital of $4,550 as of March 31, 2017 and has funded its cash needs

since inception with revenues generated from operations, debt instruments and private equity placements.

Existing working capital and anticipated cash flow are not expected to be sufficient to fund operations

over the next twelve months.

Total current assets as of March 31, 2017, were $709,000 which consisted of cash, accounts receivable,

prepaid expenses and prepaid expenses to a related party. Total assets were $828,273 which consisted of

current assets, intangible asset and equipment. Total and current liabilities were $713,550 which consisted

of accounts payable, accounts payable to a related party, deposits due to Customers, a related party

promissory note, and convertible debentures.

Total stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2017, was $114,723.

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Cash Flows

Our cash flows are described below:

US $

Year Ended

March 31,

2017

2016

Cash flows used in Operating Activities

(482,911)

(1,254,120)

Cash flows used in Investing Activities

-

(1,659)

Cash flows provided by Financing Activities

809,188

1,159,802

Cash Used in Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2017, was $482,911 as

compared to net cash used in operating activities of $1,254,120 for the twelve month ended March 31,

2016. The change in net cash used in operating activities in the current period can be attributed to losses

on settlement of accounts payable to a related party and a number of items that are book expense items

which do not affect the total amount relative to actual cash used including stock based compensation,

shares issued for services, amortization of an intangible asset and depreciation expense. Balance sheet

accounts that actually affect cash, but are not income statement related items, that are added or deducted

to arrive at net cash used in operating activities, include accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and

accounts payable. Mobetize expects to continue to use net cash in operating activities in future periods

until such time net losses transition to net income.

Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2017, was $nil as compared

to net cash used in investing activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2016, of $1,659. Mobetize

expects to use net cash flow in investing activities in future periods as it grows its business model.

Cash Provided by Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2017, was $809,188 as

compared to net cash provided by financing activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2016, of

$1,159,802. The change in net cash provided by financing activities in the current period can be attributed

to proceeds from the sale of Series B preferred stock, a promissory note from a related party and the

issuance of convertible debentures. Mobetize expects to continue to rely on cash provided by financing

activities as its business will require additional funding to meet forecast capital requirements to develop

its product line and expand its commercial reach.

We expect that working capital requirements will continue to be funded through a combination of existing

funds and further issuances of securities as either debt or equity are expected to increase in line with the

growth of our business.

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Existing working capital, advances from directors, credit extended by directors and debt or equity

placement combined, with anticipated revenue are expected to be adequate to fund operations over the

next twelve months though we have no commitments for such working capital. Historically, we have

financed operations through private placements of equity and advances or loans from directors. Increases

in operating expenses and capital expenditures are expected going forward related to: (i) developmental

expenses; and (ii) marketing expenses. We intend to finance these expenses with further issuances of debt

or equity securities while remaining cognizant that additional capital to meet long-term operating

requirements. We currently have no agreements, arrangements or understandings with any person to

obtain funds through bank loans, lines of credit or any other sources. Since we have secured no such

arrangements the prospect exists that we will be unsuccessful in raising additional capital which failure

would have a severe negative impact on our ability to continue operations. Further, issuances of equity or

convertible debt will result in dilution to our current shareholders and could have rights, preferences or

privileges senior to our common stock. If sufficient capital is not available to us, we will not be able to

take realize our business model, which failure would materially limit or cause our business to fail.

We have no lines of credit or other bank financing arrangements.

We do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

Our commitments for future capital expenditures were not material at year end.

We have no defined benefit plan or contractual commitment with any of its officers or directors, except

those entered into in the ordinary course in respect to employment or services agreements.

We have no current plans for the purchase or sale of any plant or equipment.

We have no current plans to make any changes in the number of employees.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

As   of   March   31,   2017,   Mobetize   has   no   significant   off-balance   sheet   arrangements   that   have   or   are

reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition,

revenues   or   expenses,   results   of   operations,   liquidity,   capital   expenditures,   or   capital   resources   that   is

material to stockholders.

GOING CONCERN

The independent auditors' report accompanying our March 31, 2017, financial statements contains an

explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

These financial statements included in this annual report for March 31, 2017, have been prepared on a

going concern basis, which implies that Mobetize will continue to realize its assets and discharge its

liabilities in the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2017, Mobetize had an accumulated deficit of

$7,478,315. The continuation of Mobetize as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial

support from its management, its ability to develop commercially viable products, its ability to offer

innovative Services, obtain the necessary debt or equity financing to realize its business model, and

ultimately generate profitable operations. Whether Mobetize can accomplish these objectives raises

substantial doubt regarding Mobetize’s ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements

do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and

classification of liabilities that might be necessary should Mobetize be unable to continue as a going

concern.

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CRITITCAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 2 to our financial statements. While the

selection and application of any accounting policy may involve some level of subjective judgments and

estimates, we believe the following accounting policies are the most critical to our financial statements,

potentially involve the most subjective judgments in their selection and application, and are the most

susceptible to uncertainties and changing conditions.

Revenue Recognition

Mobetize recognizes revenue from payment processing, licensing, and provision of consulting services.

Revenue will be recognized only when the price is fixed and determinable, persuasive evidence of an

arrangement exists, the service has been provided, and collectability is reasonably assured.

Stock-Based Compensation

Mobetize records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock

Compensation, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense based on

estimated fair values for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including stock options.

ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using

an option-pricing model. Mobetize uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as its method of

determining fair value. This model is affected by Mobetize’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding

a number of subjective variables. These subjective variables include, but are not limited to Mobetize’s

expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock

option exercise behaviors. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is

recognized as an expense in the statement of consolidated comprehensive loss over the requisite service

period. Options granted to consultants are valued at the fair value of the equity instruments issued, or the

fair value of the services received, whichever is more reliably measureable.

Embedded Conversion Features

Mobetize evaluates embedded conversion features within convertible debt under ASC 815 Derivatives and

Hedging   to   determine   whether   the   embedded   conversion   feature(s)   should   be   bifurcated   from   the   host

instrument   and   accounted   for   as   a   derivative   at   fair   value   with   changes   in   fair   value   recorded   in   earnings.

If the conversion feature does not require derivative treatment under ASC 815, the instrument is evaluated

under ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options for consideration of any beneficial conversion

feature.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Mobetize does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency

risks. Mobetize evaluates all of it financial instruments, including stock purchase warrants, to determine if

such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives.

For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially

recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported

as   charges   or   credits   to   income.   For   option-based   simple   derivative   financial   instruments,   Mobetize   uses

the   Black-Scholes   option-pricing   model   to   value   the   derivative   instruments   at   inception   and   subsequent

valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be

recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.

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Beneficial Conversion Feature

For conventional convertible debt where the rate of conversion is below market value, Mobetize records a

Beneficial Conversion Feature and related debt discount.

ITEM 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not required of smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Our audited financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are

attached hereto as F-1 through F-28 .

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

        Index

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................F-1

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm........................................................................F-2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm........................................................................F-3

Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss.......................................................................F-4

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency) .................................................................F-5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................................................................................F-6

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements ......................................................................................F-7

F-1



[MOBETIZE10K2016FINAL003.GIF]

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Directors of

Mobetize Corp.

[MOBETIZE10K2016FINAL005.GIF]

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Mobetize Corp. (the “Company”),

which  comprise  the  consolidated  balance  sheet  as  of  March  31,  2017,  and  the  related  consolidated

statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficiency), and cash flows for

the   year   ended   March   31,   2017.   These   consolidated   financial   statements   are   the   responsibility   of   the Company’s  management.  Our   responsibility   is  to   express  an   opinion  on   these  consolidated  financial

statements based on our audit.

We   conducted   our   audit   in   accordance   with   the   standards   of   the   Public   Company   Accounting   Oversight

Board   (United   States).   Those   standards   require   that   we   plan   and   perform   the   audit   to   obtain   reasonable

assurance about   whether the   consolidated   financial statements are   free of material   misstatement. An audit

includes   examining,   on   a   test   basis,   evidence   supporting   the   amounts   and   disclosures   in   the   consolidated financial  statements.  An  audit  also  includes  assessing  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant

estimates    made    by  management,    as    well    as    evaluating  the    overall    consolidated    financial    statement

presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,

the financial position of Mobetize Corp. as of March 31, 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows   for   the   year   ended   March 31, 2017   in   conformity   with   accounting   principles   generally   accepted   in

the United States of America.

The   accompanying   consolidated   financial   statements   have   been   prepared   assuming   that   Mobetize   Corp.

will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, Mobetize

Corp. has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency.    These matters, along with   the   other   matters   set   forth   in   Note   1,   indicate   the   existence   of   material   uncertainties   that   raises

substantial   doubt   about   its   ability   to   continue   as   a   going   concern.   Management's   plans   in   regard   to   these

matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments

that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

“DAVIDSON & COMPANY LLP”

[MOBETIZE10K2016FINAL005.GIF]

Vancouver, Canada

Chartered Professional Accountants

June 29, 2017

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Report of Independent Registered

Public Accounting Firm

Grant Thornton LLP

T (604) 687-2711

Suite 1600, Grant Thornton Place

F (604) 685-6569

333 Seymour Street

www.GrantThornton.ca

Vancouver, BC

V6B 0A4

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Mobetize Corp.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Mobetize Corp. (a Nevada corporation)

and subsidiaries   (collectively,   the “Company”)   as   of March 31,   2016 and March 31, 2015,   and the   related

consolidated   statements   of   operations   and   comprehensive   loss,   changes   in   stockholders’   equity,   and   cash

flows   for   each   of   the   two   years   in   the   period   ended   March 31,   2016.   These   financial   statements   are   the

responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial

statements based on our audits.

We   conducted   our   audits   in   accordance   with   the   standards   of   the   Public   Company Accounting   Oversight

Board   (United   States).   Those   standards   require   that   we   plan   and   perform   the   audit   to   obtain   reasonable

assurance   about   whether the   financial statements are   free of   material   misstatement. We   were not   engaged

to  perform  an  audit  of   the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting.  Our  audits   included

consideration of internal control   over   financial   reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are

appropriate   in   the   circumstances,   but   not   for   the   purpose   of   expressing   an   opinion   on   the   effectiveness   of

the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit

also includes   examining,   on   a   test   basis,   evidence   supporting the   amounts   and   disclosures   in the   financial

statements,   assessing   the   accounting   principles   used   and   significant   estimates   made   by   management,   as

well  as   evaluating   the  overall  financial  statement  presentation.  We  believe  that  our   audits   provide  a

reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,

the   financial   position   of   Mobetize   Corp.   and   subsidiaries   as   of   March 31,   2016   and   March 31,   2015,   and

the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended March 31,

2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will

continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company

has   a   history   of   operating   losses.   These   conditions,   along   with   other   matters   as   set   forth   in   Note   1,   raise

substantial   doubt   about   the   Company’s   ability   to   continue   as   a   going   concern.   Management’s   plans   in

regard   to   these   matters are also   described   in Note   1.   The   consolidated   financial   statements   do   not include

any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Vancouver, Canada

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

July 11, 2016

Chartered Professional Accountants

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in US dollars)

As at

MARCH 31,

MARCH 31,

2017

2016

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash

$      535,438

$

210,341

Accounts receivable (Note 2(d))

113,140

43,729

Prepaid expenses and deposits

44,783

53,677

Prepaid expenses and deposits – related party (Note 6)

15,639

11,080

Total Current Assets

709,000

318,827

Intangible asset (Note 3)

111,644

-

Equipment, net (Note 4)

7,629

11,828

TOTAL ASSETS

$      828,273

$

330,655

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$      108,381

$

138,956

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - related party (Note 6)

320,391

75,749

Deposits due to customers

980

1,480

Promissory note – related party (Note 6(g))

43,798

50,000

Convertible debentures (Note 5 and 6(j))

240,000

275,000

Total Current Liabilities

713,550

541,185

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities – related party (Note 6)

-

47,476

TOTAL LIABILITIES

$      713,550

$

588,661

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

Common stock, $0.001 Par Value: 525,000,000 authorized and

23,450,233 (2016 - 28,750,881) common shares issued and outstanding,

respectively (Note 7(a))

$

23,450

$

28,751

Preferred stock – Series A, $0.001 Par Value: 10,000,000 authorized and

4,565,000 shares issues and outstanding (Note 7(b))

4,565

4,565

Preferred stock – Series B, $0.001 Par Value: 25,000,000 authorized and

13,688,408 (2016 – nil) shares issues and outstanding (Note 7(c))

13,688

-

Warrants reserve

676,964

676,964

Options reserve

952,828

757,524

Additional paid-in capital

5,931,810

4,608,487

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(10,267)

(9,236)

Accumulated deficit

(7,478,315)

(6,325,061)

Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency)

114,723

(258,006)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(DEFICIENCY)

$      828,273

$

330,655

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

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

(Expressed in US dollars)

US $

YEAR ENDED

MARCH 31,

2017

2016

OPERATING REVENUES

Revenues

$

467,417  $

125,934

OPERATING EXPENSES

Depreciation

3,958

3,107

General and administrative

286,013

491,010

General and administrative – related party (Note 6)

100,096

18,986

Investor relations and promotion

62,584

31,881

Investor relations and promotion – related party (Note 6)

20,000

-

Consulting fees

66,192

349,283

Management fees – related party (Note 6)

287,073

568,009

Professional fees

151,831

72,244

Research and development

373,074

586,732

Research and development - related party (Note 6)

112,470

74,227

Total Operating Expenses

1,463,291

2,195,479

(995,874)  $  (2,069,545)

OTHER ITEMS

Loss on settlement of accounts payable (Note 7(c))

(157,380)

-

NET LOSS

$

(1,153,254)  $   (2,069,545)

NET LOSS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted

$

(0.05)  $

(0.07)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

Basic and diluted

24,345,413

31,810,036

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Net loss

$

(1,153,254)  $  (2,069,545)

Other comprehensive loss:

Cumulative translation adjustment

(1,031)

(6,910)

Comprehensive loss

$

(1,154,285)  $   (2,076,455)

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

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)

For the Years Ended March 31, 2016, and 2017

(Expressed in US dollars)

Common

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock

Accumulated

Stocks

Class A

Class B

Additional

Share

Warrants and

Other

Total

Paid-In

Subscriptions

Options

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Shareholder’s

Number

Value

Number

Value

Number

Value

Capital

Payable

Reserves

Deficit

Loss

Equity

Balance - March 31, 2015

30,185,505    $

30,186

-    $

-

-    $

-    $      4,030,880    $

14,303    $

423,408    $

(4,255,516)    $

(2,326)    $

240,935

Conversion of common to preferred

shares

(4,565,000)

(4,565)

4,565,000

4,565

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Units issued for cash

2,886,149

2,886

-

-

-

-

480,994

-

278,026

-

-

761,906

Share issue costs

-

-

-

-

-

-

(12,122)

-

-

-

-

(12,122)

Valuation of financing warrants on sale

of units

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,372

-

-

3,372

Exercise of warrants

189,500

189

-

-

-

-

94,561

-

-

-

-

94,750

Warrants issued on exercise of expiring

warrants

-

-

-

-

-

-

(18,255)

-

18,255

-

-

-

Shares issued for services

54,727

55

-

-

-

-

32,429

(14,303)

-

-

-

18,181

Stock-based compensation

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

711,427

-

-

711,427

Net loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,069,545)

-

(2,069,545)

Comprehensive loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(6,910)

(6,910)

Balance – March 31, 2016

28,750,881    $

28,751

4,565,000    $

4,565

-    $

-    $      4,608,487    $

-    $

1,434,488    $

(6,325,061)    $

(9,236)    $

(258,006)

Conversion of common to preferred

shares

(5,420,648)

(5,421)

-

-

5,420,648

5,421

-

-

-

-

-

-

Shares issued for cash

-

-

-

-

500,000

500

499,500

-

-

-

-

500,000

Shares issued for intangible asset

-

-

-

-

500,000

500

124,500

-

-

-

-

125,000

Shares issued for services

120,000

120

-

-

50,000

50

44,530

-

-

-

-

44,700

Shares issued to settle accounts payable

-

-

-

-

1,967,760

1,967

313,543

-

-

-

-

315,510

Shares issued to settle promissory note

-

-

-

-

4,650,000

4,650

41,850

-

-

-

-

46,500

Shares issued upon conversion of

convertible debt

-

-

-

-

600,000

600

299,400

-

-

-

-

300,000

Stock-based compensation

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

195,304

-

-

195,304

Net loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,153,254,)

-

(1,153,254)

Comprehensive loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,031)

(1,031)

Balance – March 31, 2017

2 3,450,233    $

23,450

4,565,000    $

4,565

13,688,408    $

13,688    $      5,931,810    $

-    $

1,629,792    $

(7,478,315)    $

(10,267)    $

114,723

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

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in US dollars)

YEAR ENDED

MARCH 31,

2017

2016

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net loss

$

(1,153,254)

$

(2,069,545)

Items not affecting cash :

Amortization of intangible asset

13,356

-

Depreciation expense

3,958

3,107

Interest accrued on accounts payable – related party

2,035

2,913

Loss on settlement of accounts payable

157,380

-

Settlement of shareholder loans adjusted to wages

-

(31,437)

Shares issued for services

44,700

18,181

Stock-based compensation

195,304

711,427

Changes in non-cash working capital:

Accounts receivable

(69,411)

(37,195)

Accounts receivable – related party

-

14,687

Prepaid expenses and deposits

8,894

26,908

Prepaid expenses and deposits – related party

(8,059)

759

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

103,555

133,136

Accounts payable - related party

219,131

(27,061)

Deposits due to customers

(500)

-

Net cash used in operating activities

(482,911)

(1,254,120)

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of computer equipment

-

(1,659)

Net cash used in investing activities

-

(1,659)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITES

Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrant exercise, net of

financing costs

-

619,667

Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrant exercise, net of

financing costs - related party

-

228,240

Proceeds from sale of preferred stock

500,000

-

Proceeds from related party promissory note, net of prepaid interest

44,188

44,000

Proceeds from convertible debenture, net of prepaid interest

265,000

245,000

Proceeds from shareholder loans, net of repayments

-

22,895

Net cash provided by financing activities

809,188

1,159,802

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

(1,180)

(6,581)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

325,097

(102,558)

CASH - BEGINNING OF YEAR

210,341

312,899

CASH - END OF YEAR

$

535,438

$

210,341

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Shares issued upon conversion of convertible debentures

$

300,000

$

-

Shares issued for intangible asset

$

125,000

$

-

Shares issued to settle accounts payable

$

351,510

$

-

Shares issued to settle promissory note – related party

$

46,500

$

-

Shares  issued for services – subscriptions payable

-

14,303

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

Interest paid

$

37,703

$

-36,000

Income taxes paid

$

-

$

-

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

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

1.     Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business

Mobetize   Corp.   (the   “Company”)   was   incorporated   in   the   state   of   Nevada   on   February   23,   2012,   as

Slavia, Corp. The Company’s   name changed to “Mobetize Corp.”   on August 13, 2013. The Company

provides   Fintech   solutions   and   services   to   enable   and   support   the   convergence   of   global   telecom   and

financial   services   providers   (“Customers”)   through   its   Global   Mobile   B2B   Fintech   and   Financial

Services   Marketplace   (“Hub”)   in   Canada  and   the   USA.  The   Company’s  activities  are  subject   to

significant   risks   and   uncertainties,   including   the   need   to   secure   additional   funding   to   optimize   the

Company’s existing technology before another company develops competitive products.

Going Concern

These   consolidated   financial   statements   have   been   prepared   on   a   going   concern   basis,   which   implies

that   the   Company   will   continue   to   realize   assets   and   discharge   liabilities   in   the   normal   course   of

business. As   of March   31, 2017,   the   Company has   an accumulated   deficit   of   $7,478,315,   a   history of

net   losses   and   a   working   capital   deficiency of   $4,550.   These   factors   raise   substantial   doubt   regarding

the   Company’s   ability   to   continue   as   a   going   concern.   The   continuation   of   the   Company   as   a   going

concern   is   dependent   upon   continuing   financial   support   from   management,   increasing   sales,   securing

debt   or   equity   financing,   cutting   operating   costs,   launching   viable   products,   and   realizing   profitable

operations. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability

and   classification   of   recorded   asset   amounts   and   classification   of   liabilities   that   might   be   necessary

should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

2.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

a)     Basis of Presentation

These   consolidated   financial   statements   of   the   Company   have   been   prepared   in   accordance   with

accounting   principles   generally   accepted   in   the   United   States   (“US   GAAP”)   which   include   the

accounts   of   Mobetize   Canada   Inc.,   and   Mobetize   USA   Inc.,   both   of   which   are   wholly-owned

subsidiaries   of the Company.   The consolidated   financial   statements   are expressed in U.S.   dollars.

All   significant   intercompany   transactions   and   balances   have   been   eliminated.   The   Company’s

fiscal year-end is March 31.

b)     Use of Estimates

The  preparation  of  consolidated  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  US  GAAP  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 consolidated financial

statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

The  Company  regularly  evaluates  estimates  and  assumptions  related  to  the  collectability  of

accounts   receivable,   revenue   recognition,   fair   value   of   stock-based   compensation,   fair   values   of

embedded derivative liabilities of convertible debentures, fair values of shares issued for non-cash

consideration,    and  deferred    income  tax    asset    valuation    allowances.  The    Company  bases  its

estimates   and   assumptions   on   current   facts,   historical   experience   and   various   other   factors   that   it

believes to be reasonable   under the circumstances,   the results of which   form the basis   for making

judgments about the carrying values   of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses

that   are   not   readily   apparent   from   other   sources.   The   actual   results   experienced   by   the   Company

may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material

differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

2.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - continued

c)     Cash

The   Company considers all   highly liquid instruments   with   maturity of   three   months   or   less   at   the

time of issuance to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2017, and 2016, the Company had no cash

equivalents.

d)     Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

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   provides   an   allowance   for   its   accounts   receivable   for   estimated   losses

that may result from its customers’ inability to pay. At March 31, 2017, the Company had accounts

receivable  of  $113,140  (2016  -  $43,729)  and  has  not  recognized  an  allowance  for  doubtful

accounts.

e)     Prepaid Expenses and Deposits

The   Company pays   for   some   services   in   advance   and   recognizes   these   expenses as   prepaid   at   the

balance sheet date. If certain prepaid expenses extend beyond one-year, those are classified as non-

current assets.

f)    Revenue Recognition

The  Company  recognizes  revenue  from  payment  processing,  licensing  and  the  provision  of

professional   services.   Revenue   will   be   recognized   only   when   the   price   is   fixed   and   determinable,

persuasive   evidence   of   an   arrangement   exists,   the   service   has   been   provided,   and collectability is

reasonably assured.

g)      Equipment

Equipment is accounted for at cost less accumulated depreciation and includes computer equipment

and   office   furniture.   Depreciation   is   computed   using   the   straight-line   method   over   the   estimated

useful lives of the assets, which are five years.

h)     Intangible Asset

Intangible   asset   consists   of   a   license   with   a   definite   life   of   two   years   and   is   stated   at   cost   less

amortization.   The   asset   is   reviewed   for   impairment   or   obsolescence   when   events   or   changes   in

circumstances   indicate   that   the   carrying   amount   may   not   be   recoverable.   If   impaired,   intangible

assets are written down to fair value based on discounted cash flows or other valuation techniques.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

2.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - continued

i)    Long-lived Assets

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment , the Company tests long-lived assets

or   asset   groups   for   recoverability   when   events   or   changes   in   circumstances   indicate   that   their

carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but

are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes

in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount

originally   expected   for   the   acquisition   or   construction   of   the   asset;   current   period   cash   flow   or

operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with

the   use   of   the   asset;   and   current   expectation   that   the   asset   will   more   likely   than   not   be   sold   or

disposed   significantly before   the   end   of its   estimated useful   life.   Recoverability is   assessed   based

on the carrying amount of   the   asset   and its fair   value, which   is   generally determined   based   on the

sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the

asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the

carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.

j)    Research and Development Costs

The Company incurs research and development costs during the course of its operations and in the

provision of revenue generating professional services. The costs are expensed except in cases where

development   costs   meet   certain   identifiable   criteria   for   capitalization.   Capitalized   development

costs are amortized over the life of the related commercial production.

k)     Stock-Based Compensation

The   Company   records   stock-based   compensation   in   accordance   with   ASC   718,   Compensation  

Stock   Compensation,   which   requires   the   measurement   and   recognition   of   compensation   expense

based  on  estimated  fair  values  for  all  share-based  awards  made  to  employees  and  directors,

including stock options.

ASC   718 requires companies to estimate the   fair   value of share-based awards on the date of grant

using   an   option-pricing   model.   The   Company uses   the   Black-Scholes   option-pricing   model   as   its

method of determining fair value. This model is affected by the Company’s   stock price   as well as

assumptions regarding a number of subjective variables.

These   subjective   variables   include,   but   are   not   limited   to   the   Company’s   expected   stock   price

volatility   over   the   term   of   the   awards,   and   actual   and   projected   employee   stock   option   exercise

behaviors. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as

an expense in income (loss) over the requisite service period.

Options   granted to consultants are   valued at   the fair   value of   the equity instruments issued,   or   the

fair value of the services received, whichever is more reliably measureable.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

2.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - continued

l)    Income Taxes

Deferred   income   taxes   are   determined   using   the   liability   method   for   the   temporary   differences

between the financial reporting basis and income tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities.

Deferred   income   taxes   are   measured   based   on   the   tax   rates   expected   to   be   in   effect   when   the

temporary differences are included in the Company’s tax return. Deferred tax assets and liabilities

are   recognized   based   on   anticipated   future   tax   consequences   attributable   to   differences   between

financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.

The   Company’s  policy   is   to   recognize   penalties  and   interest,  if   any,  related   to   uncertain   tax

positions as general and administrative expense.

m)    Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share

The Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share, which

requires  presentation  of  basic  and  diluted  loss  per  share  (“LPS”)  on  the  face   of  the  income

statement.   Basic   LPS   is   computed   by   dividing   net   loss   available   to   common   shareholders   and

preferred    shareholders    (numerator)    by    the    weighted    average    number    of    shares    outstanding

(denominator) during the period. Diluted LPS gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares

outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using

the if-converted   method.   In   computing diluted   LPS, the   average stock price   for the   period is used

in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or

warrants.   Diluted   LPS   excludes   all   dilutive   potential   shares   if   their   effect   is   anti-dilutive.   Due   to

the   continued   losses   in   the Company,   all   convertible   instruments,   stock   options, and   warrants   are

considered   anti-dilutive.   Consequently,   as   of   March   31,   2017,   the   Company   has   nil   (2016     nil)

potentially dilutive shares.

n)     Comprehensive Loss

ASC    220,    Comprehensive    Income ,    establishes    standards    for    the    reporting    and    display    of

comprehensive loss and its components in the consolidated financial statements.

o)     Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expense

in    the    accompanying    financial    statements.    The    Company    incurred    $9,565    and    $84,826    in

advertising costs for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - continued

p)     Financial Instruments/Fair Value

Pursuant to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures , an entity is required to maximize

the   use   of   observable   inputs   and   minimize   the   use   of   unobservable   inputs   when   measuring   fair

value.   ASC   820   establishes   a   fair   value   hierarchy   based   on   the   level   of   independent,   objective

evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization

within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair

value   measurement.   ASC   820   prioritizes   the   inputs   into   three   levels   that   may be   used   to   measure

fair value:

Level 1

Level   1   applies   to   assets   or   liabilities   for   which   there   are   quoted   prices   in   active   markets   for

identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2

Level   2   applies   to   assets   or   liabilities   for   which   there   are   inputs   other   than   quoted   prices   that   are

observable   for   the   asset   or   liability   such   as   quoted   prices   for   similar   assets   or   liabilities   in   active

markets;   quoted   prices   for   identical   assets   or   liabilities   in   markets   with   insufficient   volume   or

infrequent   transactions   (less   active   markets);   or   model-derived   valuations   in   which   significant

inputs   are   observable   or   can   be   derived   principally   from,   or   corroborated   by,   observable   market

data.

Level 3

Level   3   applies   to   assets   or   liabilities   for   which   there   are   unobservable   inputs   to   the   valuation

methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Financial  instruments  consist  principally  of  cash,  accounts  receivable,  accounts  payable  and

accrued    liabilities,    accounts    payable    and    accrued    liabilities       related    party  deposits    due    to

customers, promissory note, related party,   and convertible debentures. Pursuant to ASC 820,   Fair

Value Measurements and Disclosures, and ASC 825, Financial Instruments, the fair value of cash

is   determined   based   on   “Level   1”   inputs,   which   consist   of   quoted   prices   in   active   markets   for

identical assets.

Financial   assets   and   financial   liabilities   are   recognized   at   fair   value   on   their   initial   recognition,

except   for   those   arising   from   certain   related   party   transactions   which   are   accounted   for   at   the

transferor’s carrying amount or exchange amount.

The recorded values of all other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because

of  their  nature  and  respective  short-term  maturity   dates  and  current  market  rates  for  similar

instruments. The   Company   is   exposed   to credit   risk   through   its   cash   and   accounts   receivable,   but

mitigates this risk by keeping deposits   at major   financial institutions and advancing credit   only to

bona fide creditworthy entities. The maximum amount of credit risk is equal to the carrying amount

of these instruments.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

2.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - continued

q)     Embedded Conversion Features

The   Company   evaluates   embedded   conversion   features   within   convertible   debt   under   ASC   815,

Derivatives   and   Hedging,   to   determine   whether   the   embedded   conversion   feature(s)   should   be

bifurcated from the host instrument and accounted for as a derivative at fair value with changes in

fair value recorded in income (loss). If the conversion feature does not require derivative treatment

under   ASC 815, the   instrument   is evaluated under   ASC   470-20,   Debt   with Conversion   and Other

Options, for consideration of any beneficial conversion feature.

r)    Derivative Financial Instruments

The   Company   does   not   use   derivative   instruments   to   hedge   exposures   to   cash   flow,   market,   or

foreign    currency    risks.    The    Company    evaluates    all    of    its    financial    instruments,    including

convertible debentures, stock purchase warrants and stock options, to determine if such instruments

are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives.

For   derivative   financial   instruments   that   are   accounted   for   as   liabilities,   the   derivative   instrument

is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the

fair   value   reported   as   charges   or   credits   to   income   (loss).   For   option-based   simple   derivative

financial   instruments,   the   Company   uses   the   Black-Scholes   option-pricing   model   to   value   the

derivative instruments at inception and subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative

instruments,   including   whether   such   instruments   should   be   recorded   as   liabilities   or   as   equity,   is

re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.

s)    Beneficial Conversion Feature

For conventional convertible debt where the rate of conversion is below market value, the Company

records a Beneficial Conversion Feature (the "BCF") and related debt discount.

When   the   Company   records   a   BCF,   the   intrinsic   value   of   the   BCF   is   recorded   as   a   debt   discount

against the face amount of the respective debt instrument (offset to   additional paid-in   capital)   and

amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt.

t)    Debt Issue Costs and Debt Discount

The   Company may record   debt   issue costs   and/or   debt   discounts   in connection   with raising   funds

through   the   issuance   of   debt.   These   costs   may   be   paid   in   the   form   of   cash,   or   equity   (such   as

warrants). These costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt. If a conversion of

the   underlying   debt   occurs,   a   proportionate   share   of   the   unamortized   amounts   is   immediately

expensed.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - continued

u)     Foreign Currency

The   functional   and   reporting   currency of   the   Company   and   its   subsidiary,   Mobetize   USA   Inc.,   is

the United States Dollar (“U.S. Dollars”). The functional currency of the Company’s international

subsidiary, Mobetize Canada Inc., is the Canadian dollar. The Company translates the consolidated

financial   statements  of   this  subsidiary   to   U.S.  dollars   in  accordance  with   ASC  740,  Foreign

Currency   Translation   Matters,   using   period-end   rates   of   exchange   for   assets   and   liabilities,   and

average rates for the annual period are derived from daily spot rates for revenues and expenses.

Translation gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a component

of   stockholders’   equity   (deficiency).   The   Company   has   not,   to   the   date   of   these   consolidated

financial   statements,   entered   into   derivative   instruments   to   offset   the   impact   of   foreign   currency

fluctuations.

v)     Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In June 2014, Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) guidance was issued to resolve the diversity

of   practice   relating   to   the   accounting   for   stock   based   performance   awards   that   the   performance

target   could   be   achieved   after   the   employee   completes   the   required   service   period.   The   update   is

effective   prospectively   or   retrospectively   for   annual   reporting   periods   beginning   after   December

15,   2015.   The   Company adopted   this   ASU   on   April   1,   2016,   prospectively.    The   adoption   of   this

ASU does not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In   January 2015,   an   ASU   was   issued   to   simplify the   income   statement   presentation   requirements

in   Subtopic   225-20   by   eliminating   the   concept   of   extraordinary   items.   Extraordinary   items   are

events   and   transactions   that   are   distinguished   by   their   unusual   nature   and   by   the   infrequency   of

their   occurrence.   Eliminating    the   extraordinary    classification   simplifies    income   statement

presentation   by   altogether   removing   the   concept   of   extraordinary   items   from   consideration.   This

ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods

within those annual periods.  An entity may apply this ASU prospectively or retrospectively to all

prior   periods   presented   in   the   financial   statements.   Early   adoption   is   permitted.   The   Company

adopted   this   ASU   on   April   1,   2016,   prospectively.   The   adoption   of   this   ASU   does   not   have   a

material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

2.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - continued

w)    Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In   May 2014,   the   FASB   issued   ASU   No.   2014-09,   Revenue   from   Contracts   with   Customers .   The

new standard   provides a   five-step   approach   to be   applied to   all contracts   with   customers and also

requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. The ASU is effective for annual reporting

periods 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. The Company

is   currently   evaluating   this   guidance   and   the   impact   it   will   have   on   its   consolidated   financial

statements.

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 is currently evaluating this guidance and

the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements.

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 Company is currently evaluating this

guidance and the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718):

Improvements    to    Employee    Share-Based    Payment    Accounting ,    to    reduce    complexity    in    the

accounting   for   employee   share-based   payment   transactions.    One   of   the   simplifications   relates   to

forfeitures   of   awards.    Under   current   GAAP,   an   entity   estimates   the   number   of   awards   for   which

the requisite service   period is expected to   be   rendered and base the accruals   of compensation cost

on   the estimated   number   of   awards   that   will   vest.    This   ASU   permits an   entity to make   an   entity-

wide accounting policy election either to estimate the number of forfeitures expected to occur or to

account   for   forfeitures   in   compensation   cost   when   they   occur.    This   ASU   is   effective   for   annual

periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual periods.

Earlier application is permitted.   The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact

it will have on its consolidated financial statements.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

2.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - continued

w)    Recent Accounting Pronouncements - continued

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s

Ability   to   Continue   as   a   Going   Concern   (ASU   2014-15),   which   amends   Accounting   Standards

Codification   (ASC)   Subtopic   205-40   to   provide   guidance   about   management’s   responsibility   to

evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern

and to provide related disclosures. Specifically, the amendments (1) provide a definition of the term

“substantial   doubt,”   (2)   require   an   evaluation   every   reporting   period,   (3)   provide   principles   for

considering   the   mitigating   effect   of   management’s   plans,   (4)   require   certain   disclosures   when

substantial   doubt   is   alleviated   as   a   result   of   consideration   of   management’s   plans,   (5)   require   an

express statement and other disclosures when substantial doubt is not alleviated and (6) require an

assessment   for   a period of one   year   after the   date that financial statements are   issued. ASU   2014-

15 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim

periods   thereafter.   The   Company   does   not   expect   this   standard   to   have   a   material   impact   on   its

consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

a)     Reclassifications

Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year's   presentation.

3.     Intangible Asset

On   January   12,   2017,   the   Company   entered   into   a   Gateway   License   Agreement   and   Joint   Venture

Agreement   (“Joint   Venture”)   with   CPT   Secure,   Inc.   (“CPT”),   a   company controlled   by a   shareholder

of the Company to further develop certain payment processing technology (“CPT IP”) on a 50/50 basis.

Additionally,   the   Company and CPT   have   agreed to jointly form   a Joint Venture company (“JV   Co”)

registered   in   British   Columbia.   In   connection   with   the   Joint   Venture,   the   Company   issued   500,000

Series B   Preferred   Shares with   a   fair   value of   $125,000   to CPT   in consideration   for   the license   to the

CPT   IP   which   will   be   contributed   to   the   JV   Co.   The   license   to   the   CPT   IP   has   a   term   to   January   11,

2019,   and can   be   automatically renewed   for successive two   year   periods unless either party elects not

to renew 60 days prior to expiration. During the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company recognized

amortization of $13,356 on the license, which has been included in research and development expense.

JV Co was incorporated subsequent to March 31, 2017 (Note 14)

4.     Property and Equipment

Equipment, net consisted of the following:

March 31, 2017

March 31, 2016

Computer equipment

$

14,421    $

14,787

Furniture

1,174

1,204

Total

15,595

15,991

Less: accumulated amortization

7,966

4,163

Equipment, net

$

7,629    $

11,828

During   the   year   ended   March   31,   2017,   equipment   cost   decreased   by   $241   (2016   -   $1,778),   and

accumulated amortization was impacted by $155 (2016 - $21), as a result of foreign currency translation

adjustments.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

5.     Convertible Debentures

Principal

Principal

March 31,

March 31,

Date of issuance

2017

2016

Interest

Maturity

March 2016 (1)

$

-      $

275,000

12% per annum

March, 2017

July 25, 2016 (2)

$

-      $

-

12% per annum

July 25, 2017

November 21, 2016 (3)

$

40,000      $

-

6% per annum       November 21, 2017

January 27, 2017 (4)

$

125,000      $

-

12% per annum

January 27, 2018

January 30, 2017 (5)

$

75,000      $

-

12% per annum

January 30, 2018

$

240,000      $

275,000

(1)     March, 2016 Issuance - $275,000:

    Issued net of $30,000 of prepaid interest, noting that $3,000 of prepaid interest was paid by the

Company to one convertible debenture holder during the year ended March 31, 2017.

    The conversion feature was exercisable at the option of the holder (“Conversion Feature”). The

Conversion Feature enabled the holder to convert any portion of their outstanding Convertible

Debenture principal balance into common shares at a variable and discounted conversion price

(“Conversion Price” - see below) after 180 days from issue date, but no later than the maturity

date.

    The   Conversion   Feature   was   subsequently   amended   to   permit   conversion   into   shares   of   the

Company’s   Series   B   Preferred   Shares   at   $0.50   per   share   rather   than   into   shares   of   common

stock.

    The   Conversion   Feature   represented   an   embedded   contingent   redemption   feature   and   was

accounted  for  as  a  derivative.  The  fair  value  of  the  contingent  redemption  feature  was

immaterial and therefore not recognized at inception, and at March 31, 2016.

    On   January 20,   2017,   the Company issued   550,000   Series B   Preferred   Shares   pursuant   to   the

conversion    of    $275,000    of    the    convertible    debenture    in    accordance    with    the    modified

conversion terms which were agreed to on that date.

(2)     July 25, 2016 Issuance - $25,000:

    Issued net of $3,000 of prepaid interest, based on an interest rate of 12% per annum.

    The conversion feature was exercisable at the option of the holder (“Conversion Feature”). The

Conversion Feature enabled the holder to convert any portion of their outstanding Convertible

Debenture principal balance into common shares at a variable and discounted conversion price

after 180 days from issue date, but no later than the maturity date.

    The   Conversion   Feature   was   subsequently   amended   to   permit   conversion   into   shares   of   the

Company’s   Series   B   Preferred   Shares   at   $0.50   per   share   rather   than   into   shares   of   common

stock.

    The   Conversion   Feature   represented   an   embedded   contingent   redemption   feature   and   was

accounted  for  as  a  derivative.  The  fair  value  of  the  contingent  redemption  feature  was

immaterial and therefore not recognized at inception.

    On   January   20,   2017,   the   Company   issued   50,000   Series   B   Preferred   Shares   pursuant   to   the

conversion of $25,000 of the convertible debenture in accordance with the modified conversion

terms which were agreed to on that date.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

5.     Convertible Debentures – continued

(3)     November 21, 2016 Issuance- $40,000:

    Issued net of $2,400 of prepaid interest , based on an interest rate of 12% per annum.

    Of   the $40,000 Convertible Debentures,   $20,000 is   owed   to a   director   of the Company (Note

6(j)).

    The   conversion   feature   is   exercisable   at the option   of   the   holder (“Conversion Feature”).   The

Conversion Feature enables the holder to convert any portion of their outstanding Convertible

Debenture principal balance into Series B Preferred Shares at $0.25 per share on or after May

20, 2017, but no later than the maturity date.

    The Company has evaluated whether separate financial instruments with the same terms as the

conversion    features    above    would    meet    the    characteristics    of    a    derivative    instrument    as

described  in  paragraphs  ASC    815-15-25.  The  terms  of  the  contracts  do  not    permit  net

settlement, as the shares delivered upon conversion are not readily convertible to cash. As the

conversion features would not   meet the characteristics of a derivative instrument as described

in   paragraphs   ASC   815-15-25,   the   conversion   features   are   not   required   to   be   separated   from

the host instrument and accounted for separately. As a result, at March 31, 2017, the conversion

feature would not meet derivative classification.

(4)     January 27, 2017 Issuance - $125,000:

    Issued net of $15,000 of prepaid interest,   based on an interest rate of 12% per annum.

    The   conversion   feature   is   exercisable   at the option   of   the   holder (“Conversion Feature”).   The

Conversion Feature enables the holder to convert any portion of their outstanding Convertible

Debenture principal   balance   into   Series B Preferred Shares at   $0.50 per   share on or after July

26, 2017, but no later than the maturity date.

    The Company has evaluated whether separate financial instruments with the same terms as the

conversion    features    above    would    meet    the    characteristics    of    a    derivative    instrument    as

described  in  paragraphs  ASC    815-15-25.  The  terms  of  the  contracts  do  not    permit  net

settlement, as the shares delivered upon conversion are not readily convertible to cash. As the

conversion features would not   meet the characteristics of a derivative instrument as described

in   paragraphs   ASC   815-15-25,   the   conversion   features   are   not   required   to   be   separated   from

the host instrument and accounted for separately. As a result, at March 31, 2017, the conversion

feature would not meet derivative classification.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

5.     Convertible Debentures – continued

(5)     January 30, 2017 Issuance - $75,000:

    Issued net of $9,000 of prepaid interest, based on an interest rate of 12% per annum.

    The $75,000 Convertible Debentures is owed to a Director of the Company (Note 6(j)).

    The   conversion   feature   is   exercisable   at the option   of   the   holder (“Conversion Feature”).   The

Conversion Feature enables the holder to convert any portion of their outstanding Convertible

Debenture   principal   balance   into   Series B   Preferred   shares   at   $0.50   per   share   on or   after   July

29, 2017, but no later than the maturity date.

    The Company has evaluated whether separate financial instruments with the same terms as the

conversion    features    above    would    meet    the    characteristics    of    a    derivative    instrument    as

described  in  paragraphs  ASC    815-15-25.  The  terms  of  the  contracts  do  not    permit  net

settlement, as the shares delivered upon conversion are not readily convertible to cash. As the

conversion features would not   meet the characteristics of a derivative instrument as described

in   paragraphs   ASC   815-15-25,   the   conversion   features   are   not   required   to   be   separated   from

the host instrument and accounted for separately. As a result, at March 31, 2017, the conversion

feature would not meet derivative classification.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

6.     Related Party Transactions

Year ended March 31,

Transactions with related parties

2017

2016

(a)     Transactions incurred with the CEO or companies controlled by the

CEO:

Management fees

$

121,370      $

120,000

Management fees – Stock-based compensation

27,971

112,054

Research and development

112,470

74,227

General and administrative

19,004

1,533

Conversion of promissory note (1)

46,500

-

Advances – applied to private placement (2)

-

40,741

$

327,315      $

348,555

(b)     Transactions incurred with the former CFO’s or a company

controlled by a former CFO:

Management fees

$

7,110      $

-

Management fees – Stock-based compensation

-

76,346

General and administrative

69,231

1,380

General and administrative – Stock-based compensation

-

16,073

Advances – applied to private placement (2)

-

137,000

$

76,341      $

230,799

(c)     Transactions incurred with the Chairman of the Company

Management fees   (3)

$

33,000      $

-

Management fees – Stock-based compensation

69,730

202,656

$

102,730      $

202,656

(d)     Transactions incurred with a Director of the Company

Management fees – Stock-based compensation

$

27,892      $

56,953

General and administrative – Interest on convertible debenture

11,861

-

$

39,753      $

56,953

(e)     Transactions incurred with a shareholder of the Company

Investor relations and promotion

$

20,000      $

-

Acquisition of intangible asset (Note 3)

125,000

-

$

145,000      $

-

(f)    Amounts owed to  the former CFO:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (4)

$

18,346

$

5,943

(g)     Amounts owed to companies controlled by the CEO:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (4)

$

275,687

117,282

Promissory note – June 2, 2017 (5)

25,000

-

Promissory note – July 11, 2017 (6)

18,798

-

Promissory note – February 14, 2017 (7)

-

50,000

$

319,485

$

167,282

(h)     Amounts owed to the Chairman of the Company (4)

$

9,000

$

-

(i)      Amounts prepaid to a company controlled by the CEO

Prepaid interest on promissory notes

$

2,461

$

5,241

(j)    Amounts owed to a Director of the Company

Convertible debenture – matures March 21, 2017 (Note 5 (1) )

$

-

$

50,000

Convertible debenture – matures July 21, 2017 (Note 5 (2) ))

-

-

Convertible debenture – matures November 21, 2017 (Note 5 (3) ))

20,000

-

Convertible debenture – matures January 30, 2018 (Note 5 (5) ))

75,000

-

$

95,000

$

50,000

(k)     Amounts prepaid to a Director of the Company

Prepaid interest on convertible debentures

$

13,178

$

5,839

(l)      Amounts owed to a shareholder of the Company

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (4)

$

17,358

$

-

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

6.     Related Party Transactions – continued

(1)    The promissory note was comprised of $50,000 principal, offset by $3,500 of prepaid interest. The

promissory   note   was   converted   into   4,650,000   Series   B   preferred   shares   of   the   Company   (Note

7(c)).

(2)    The   advances   from   the   CEO   and   former   CFO  were   later   used   as   a   subscription   to   a   private

placement which included subscriptions by the CEO, former CFO and direct family members.

(3)    On July 15, 2016 the Chairman was compensated $24,000. On July 1, 2016, the Company entered

into   an   agreement   with   the   Company’s   Chairman   where   the   Chairman   would   provide   services   to

the Company at a monthly rate of $1,000 for a period of two years ending on June 30, 2018.

(4)    Included in accounts payable to the former CFO and amounts owed to companies controlled by the

CEO at March 31, 2017, is $36,000 (2016 - $36,000) and $40,000 (2016 - $40,000), respectively,

in accrued wages   which bear interest at prime plus   1.5%. At March 31, 2017, the Company owed

accrued   interest   on   the   accrued   wages   of   $3,210   (2016   -   $1,380)   and   $3,567   (2016   -   $1,533),

respectively. At March 31, 2017, accounts payable to the former CFO is offset by $35,074 (2016 -

$31,437) due from the former CFO for advances. All other accounts payable and accrued liabilities

due to the former CFO and companies controlled by the CEO of $14,210 (2016 - $nil) and $232,120

(2016 - $75,749), respectively, are unsecured and due on demand.

(5)    The   promissory note   maturing   on   June   2,   2017,   was   issued   with   a   twelve-month   term,   comprises

$25,000   principal,   and   bears   interest   at   12%   per   annum.   The   principal   balance   includes   prepaid

interest of $3,000.

(6)    The promissory note maturing on July 11, 2017,   was issued with a twelve-month term, comprises

$18,798   (CAD   $25,000)   principal,   and   bears   interest   at   12%   per   annum.   The   principal   balance

includes prepaid interest of $2,256 (CAD $3,000).

(7)    The   promissory   note  maturing   on   February   14,  2017,  was   issued   with   a   twelve-month  term,

comprised $50,000   principal, and bore interest   at 12% per annum. The principal balance included

prepaid interest   of $6,000. This   promissory note   was   converted into   4,650,000 Series B   preferred

shares of the Company (Note 7 (c)).

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

7.     Common Stock and Preferred Stock

a)     Issuance of Common Stock:

For the Year-ended March 31, 2016

§     On June 10, 2015, the Company issued 184,500 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share for

proceeds of $92,250 upon the exercise of warrants.

§     On August 15, 2015, the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share for

proceeds of $2,500 upon the exercise of warrants.

§     On September 1, 2015, the Company closed a private placement under which it sold 2,724,668

units   for   $0.25   per   unit   for   gross   proceeds   of   $681,167,   which   were   exclusively   offered   to

subscribers  of  previous  $0.75  private  placements.  Each  unit  consists  of  one  share  of  the

Company’s   common   stock   and   one   half-warrant.   The   1,362,332   warrants   are   exercisable   at

$1.00 per share, are valid for three years from the date of issue, and have a fair value of $262,470.

$8,750   cash   financing   fees   and   17,500   financing   warrants   with   a   fair   value   of   $3,372   were

incurred with this private placement.

§     On   September   1,   2015,   the   Company   closed   a   private   placement   under   which   it   sold   161,481

units   for   $0.50   per   unit   for   gross   proceeds   of   $80,739.   Each   unit   consists   of   one   share   of   the

Company’s   common stock and one   half-warrant, and have   a fair value of $15,566. The   80,740

warrants   are   exercisable   at   $1.00   per   share,   are   valid   for   three   years   from   the   date   of   issue.

Neither financing fees nor financing warrants were payable with this private placement.

§     On   February   4,   2016,   the   Company   converted   4,565,000   shares   of   common   stock   held   by   the

CEO of the Company into 4,565,000 Series A Preferred Shares.

§     On March 31, 2016, the Company issued 54,727 shares of common stock at $0.001 per share to

settle   $32,484   of   services   payable   in   shares   of   common   stock,   of which   $14,303 was   included

in share subscriptions receivable at March 31, 2015.

For the Year-ended March 31, 2017

§     On   August   1,   2016,   the   Company   issued   120,000   shares   of   common   stock   at   $0.06   per   share

totaling   $7,200   as   bonus   shares   to   the   former   CFO   of   the   Company,   recorded   as   general   and

administrative related party expenses.

b)     Authorization and Issuance of Series A Preferred Shares:

For the Year-ended March 31, 2016

§     During   the   year   ended   March   31,   2016,   the   Company   authorized   the   issuance   of   250,000,000

shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 per share and designated 10,000,000 of the

preferred  stock  as  Series   A  preferred  shares  (“Series  A  Preferred  Shares”).  The  Series  A

Preferred   Shares   have   the   same   rights   and   privileges   as   the   common   stock,   with   the   exception

that   the   Series   A   Preferred   Share   holder   has   10   votes   per   Series   A   Preferred   Share   versus   one

vote per share of common stock and does not have the right to sell the shares for a period of two

years from the date of issue.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

7.     Common Stock and Preferred Stock – continued

c)     Authorization and Issuance of Series B Preferred Shares:

For the Year-ended March 31, 2017

§     During   the   year   ended   March   31,   2017,   the   Company   designated   25,000,000   shares   of   the

authorized preferred stock as Series B preferred shares (“Series B Preferred Shares”). The Series

B Preferred Shares have the same rights and privileges as the common stock, with the exception

that   the   Series   B   Preferred   Shares   have   an   anti-dilution   provision   and   the   Series   B   Preferred

Share holder does not have the right to convert Series B Preferred Shares into shares of common

stock for a period of two years from the date of issue.

§     On June 2, 2016, the Company converted 4,081,481shares of common stock held by a company

controlled   by   the   CEO   into   4,081,481   Series   B   Preferred   Shares,   300,000   shares   of   common

stock   held   by   the   Company’s   Chairman   and   Director   into   300,000   Series   B   Preferred   Shares,

and   1,039,167   shares   of   common   stock   held   by the   Company’s   Director   into   1,039,167   Series

B Preferred Shares.

§     On   July 15,   2016,   the   Company   issued   200,000   Series   B   Preferred   Shares   with   a   fair   value   of

$0.15 per share to settle $30,000 in services payable.

§     On July 15, 2016, the Company issued 1,300,000 Series B Preferred Shares with a fair value of

$0.15   per   share   to   a   company   controlled   by   a   Chairman   of   the   Company   to   settle   $24,000   in

services payable. The excess fair value of $171,000 is recorded within additional paid-in capital

§     On July 15, 2016, the Company issued 4,650,000 Series B Preferred Shares with a fair value of

$0.15   per   share to   a   company controlled   by the   Company’s   CEO to   settle   $46,500   (Note 6(a))

in   an   outstanding   promissory   note,   which   included   a   principal   of   $50,000   less   prepaid   interest

of $3,500. The excess fair value of $651,000 is recorded within additional paid-in capital.

§     On December 1, 2016, the Company issued 275,000 Series B Preferred Shares with a fair value

of   $0.25   per   share   to   a   consultant   of   the   Company   to   settle   $27,500   in   amounts   owing   for

services provided, resulting in a loss on settlement of debt of $141,250.

§     On January 12, 2017, the Company issued   500,000 Series B   Preferred Shares with a fair value

of $0.25 per share to acquire a license from CPT Secure, Inc. (Note 3).

§     On   January   20,   2017,   the   Company   issued   600,000   Series   B   Preferred   Shares   pursuant   to   the

modification and immediate conversion of $300,000 of convertible debentures (Note 5).

§     On February 23,   2017,   the Company issued 25,000 Series B   Preferred Shares with a fair value

of $0.50 per share as incentive shares upon signing of an advisory services agreement, recorded

within consulting fees.

§     On March 13, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 Series B Preferred Shares with a fair   value of

$1.00 per share to a vendor pursuant to the settlement of $12,500 in accounts payable, resulting

in a loss on settlement of debt of $25,000.

§     On March 14, 2017, the Company issued 25,000 Series B Preferred Shares with a fair   value of

$1.00   per   share   as   incentive   shares   upon   signing   of   an   advisory   services   agreement   recorded

within consulting fees.

§     On   March   16,   2017,   pursuant   to   an   agreement   signed   on   March   9,   2017   the   Company   issued

500,000 Series B Preferred Shares at $1.00 for gross proceeds of $500,000.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

7.     Common Stock and Preferred Stock – continued

c)     Authorization and Issuance of Series B Preferred Shares - continued:

§     On March 30, 2017, the Company issued 127,760 Series B Preferred Shares with a fair value of

$1.00 per share to a vendor pursuant to the settlement of $31,940 in accounts payable, resulting

in a loss on settlement of debt of $95,820.

§   On March 31, 2017, the Company issued 15,000   Series B Preferred Shares   with a fair value of

$1.00 per share to a vendor pursuant to the settlement of $32,190 in accounts payable, resulting

in a gain on settlement of debt of $17,190.

8.     Share Purchase Warrants

The following table summarizes the continuity of share purchase warrants:

Weighted

average exercise

Number of

price

warrants

$

Balance, March 31, 2015

1,581,084

0.90

Issued

1,555,322

1.00

Exercised

(189,500)

0.50

Expired

(310,500)

0.50

Balance, March 31, 2016 and 2017

2,636,406

1.04

On   July   15,   2015,   94,750   warrants   were   issued   with   an   exercise   price   of   $1.00   and   a   three   year   term

ending September   1,   2018 to   holders of the   September 3,   2013,   warrants   who   had exercised a total   of

189,500  warrants  during  the  six  months  ended  September  30,  2015,  prior  to  the  expiry   date  of

September   2,   2015.   These   warrant   holders   each   received   a   half   warrant   for   each   full   warrant   they

exercised. These warrants were valued at $18,255 using the Black Scholes method criteria as below.

Each of the warrant issuances above were valued using the Black Scholes method, which included the

dividend yield as nil, risk-free interest rate of 1.07%, expected volatility of 70.42%, and expected term

of 3 years.

As at March 31, 2017, the following share purchase warrants were outstanding:

Number of warrants

Exercise price

outstanding

$

Expiry date

694,414

1.00

June 24, 2018

386,670

1.25

December 10, 2018

1,555,322

1.00

September 1, 2018

2,636,406

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

9.     Stock Options

The Company has adopted a Stock Option Plan (“Stock Option Plan”) which permits the Company to

issue stock options for up to 3,000,000 common shares of the Company to directors, officers, employees

and consultants of the Company with a maximum term of 5 years, exercise prices equal to the minimum

fair   market   value   per   common   share   on   the   date   of   grant,   and   a   vesting   schedule   determined   by   the

Board of Directors at the time of granting the options.

The following table summarizes the continuity of stock options:

Weighted

average exercise

Number of

price

stock options

$

Balance, March 31, 2015

57,291

1.25

Issued

2,630,000

0.60

Expired

(36,000)

0.65

Cancelled

(270,029)

0.74

Balance, March 31, 2016

2,381,262

0.60

Expired

(288,539)

0.60

Cancelled

(72,723)

0.60

Outstanding, March 31, 2017

2,020,000

0.60

Exercisable, March 31, 2017

1,563,000

0.60

As at March 31, 2017, the following share purchase options were outstanding:

Exercise

Number of options

Number of options

price

outstanding

vested

$

Expiry date

2,020,000

1,563,000

0.60

September 30, 2020

The options are measured using the Black Scholes method, which included a dividend yield of nil, risk-

free interest rate of 0.68%, expected volatility of 76.7%, expected term of 5 years and weighted average

grant date fair value of $0.40 per share. Volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s

common stock.

During   the   year   ended   March   31,   2017,   $195,304   (2016   -   $711,427)   in   stock-based   compensation

expense was recorded and allocated amongst general and administrative, consulting fees, management

fees, and research and development expenses. The intrinsic value of the options was $nil at March 31,

2017, and 2016.

10.   Concentration of Risk

Revenues   are   currently   generated   through   licensing,   professional   services,   and   payment   processing

services   provided   by Mobetize   to   our   existing customers.   During the   year   ended March   31,   2017,   the

Company had revenues from five customers (2016 – revenues from five customers) with 56% (2016 –

75%) of revenues generated from the Company’s largest customer. At March 31, 2017, the Company’s

accounts   receivable   is   concentrated   and   due   from   five   customers   (2016     three   customers)   with   61%

(2016 – 69%) of accounts receivable due from the Company’s largest customer.

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

11.   Contingencies and Commitment

a)     The Company has an obligation under a rental lease for its operating office. As of March 31, 2017,

the   remaining   term   of   the   lease   is   21   months   with   monthly   payments   of   $4,995.   The   Company’s

lease includes a renewal option.

b)     The Company received a Citation and Notice of Assessment dated October 14, 2016, that Stephen

J.   Fowler   (“Fowler”),   a   former   director   and   chief   financial   officer,   had   initiated a   complaint   with

the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries for amounts allegedly due to him for

unpaid   wages   of   $45,000   in   wages   in   addition   to   assessed   interest   of   $3,368,   and   a   penalty   of

$4,500.   An appeal presented by the Company alleged that the calculation of amounts due to Fowler

was   incorrect   and   that   he   had   improperly   obtained   shares   of   its   common   stock.   A   hearing   before

the   Office   of   Administrative   Hearings   has   not   been   set.   See   Note   6   (f)   for   amounts   recorded   as

owed to Fowler.

The Company received a Notice of Civil Claim dated April 26, 2017, filed in the British Columbia

Supreme   Court   by   Fowler,   naming   the   Company   and   its   three   present   directors   as   defendants.

Fowler asserts claims against Mobetize for unpaid expenses, and breach of contract.   He also asserts

claims    breach    of    contract,    breach    of    fiduciary  duty,    misrepresentation    and  conspiracy.    The

Company   has   advanced   its   own   counterclaims   against   Fowler,   including   fraudulent   or   negligent

misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty,   negligence and unjust enrichment. On June 23, 2017,

Mobetize filed its response to Fowler’s   claims   and its own   counterclaims against Fowler. No trial

date has been set.

The Company received a Complaint dated May 12, 2017, filed in the Second Judicial District Court

of  the  State  of  Nevada,  by  Fowler  naming  the  Company  and  its  three  present  directors  as

defendants.   The   Nevada   action   concerns   substantially   the   same   facts   and   seeks   substantially   the

same   relief   as   Fowler’s   British   Columbia   action.   On   June   23,   2017,   Mobetize   filed   a   Motion   to

Dismiss or in the alternative, an Application for Preliminary Injunction to either dismiss or stay the

Complaint. No trial date has been set.

c)     The Company received a Complaint dated May 3, 2017, filed in Eight Judicial District Court of the

State   of   Nevada   by Cary Fields (“Fields”)   naming the Company and   its   three   present   directors   as

defendants, to obtain a preliminary injunction to enjoin a consolidation of the Company’s common

stock,   and seek damages for   breach of fiduciary duty,   conversion and unjust enrichment. On May

18, 2017, after due consideration, the court denied Fields application and determined not to grant a

temporary injunction. The court did not rule on the question of alleged damages to Fields. No trial

date has been set.

12.   Segment Information

The   Company   has   a   single   operating   segments   located   in   Canada   and   the   United   States   of   America

(“USA”). Revenues are generated in Canada and the USA while all assets are located in Canada. During

the   year   ended   March   31,   2017,   the   Company   generated   revenue   of   $197,226   (CDN$258,862)   in

Canada and $270,191 in the USA. The costs incurred to generate this revenue is expensed as research

and development.   At March 31, 2017, the total assets held in Canada were $194,475 (2016 - $49,552),

and in the USA were $633,798 (2016 - $281,103).

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

13.   Income Taxes

At March 31, 2017, the Company had no deferred tax assets.

During   the   year   ended   March   31,   2017,   the   Company   incurred   a   federal   operating   non-capital   losses

(“non-capital  loss)  of  approximately  $750,000  (2016  -  $1,305,000).  As  at  March  31,  2017,  the

Company’s cumulative losses totaled $4,708,000 (2016 - $3,957,000).

The   non-capital   loss   amounting to   $750,000   (2016   -   $1,305,000)   was   comprised   of   $273,000   (2016   -

$639,000)   occurring   within   the   State   of   Washington,   USA,   and   $477,000   (2016   -   $666,000)   of   the

losses  occurring  within  the  Province  of  British  Columbia,  Canada.  The  Company’s  net  loss  of

$1,153,254 is comprised of losses occurring in the USA of $669,714, and $483,540 occurring in Canada.

A reconciliation of the Company’s effective tax rate as a percentage of income before taxes and federal

statutory rate for the years ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, is summarized as follows:

2017

2016

$

$

Loss before income taxes

(1,153,254)

(2,069,545)

Income tax recovery at statutory rates

(300,000)

(662,000)

Permanent differences

137,000

257,000

Temporary differences

211,000

520,000

Change in statutory, foreign tax, foreign exchange rates and other

(48,000)

(115,000)

Income tax expenses

The   valuation   allowance   for   deferred   tax   assets   as   of March   31,   2017,   and   2016,   was   $1,479,000   and

$1,323,000, respectively,   which will begin to expire in 2033. In assessing the recovery of the deferred

tax   assets,   management   considers   whether   it   is   more   likely   than   not   that   some   portion   or   all   of   the

deferred   tax   assets   will   be   realized.   The   ultimate   realization   of   deferred   tax   assets   is   dependent   upon

the   generation   of   future   taxable   income   in   the   periods   in   which   those   temporary   differences   become

deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of future deferred tax assets, projected future

taxable   income,   and   tax   planning   strategies   in   making   this   assessment.  As   a   result,  management

determined   it   was   more   likely   than   not   the   deferred   tax   assets   would   not   be   realized   as   of   March   31,

2017, and 2016, and maintained a full valuation allowance.

The   unrecognized   deferred   tax   assets   include   tax   losses   and   difference   between   the   carrying   amount

and tax basis of the following items.

2017

2016

$

$

Deferred tax assets:

Non-capital losses available for future periods

1,478,000

1,323,000

Property and equipment

1,000

Valuation allowance

(1,479,000)

(1,323,000)

Deferred income taxes recovered

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MOBETIZE CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in US dollars)

13.   Income Taxes - continued

The Company has non-capital losses available to offset future taxable income as follows:

Year of expiry

Canada

USA

$

$

2033

-

353,000

2034

-

554,000

2035

305,000

1,439,000

2036

666,000

639,000

2037

48,000

272,000

1,019,000

3,257,000

14.   Subsequent Events

The   Company   evaluated   its   March   31,   2017,   consolidated   financial   statements   for   subsequent   events

through the date the   consolidated   financial statements were   issued.   The Company is   not   aware   of   any

subsequent    events    which    would    require    recognition    or    disclosure    in    the    consolidated    financial

statements except as disclosed below.

a)     The Company continues to seek recovery of   578,733 common   shares and 101,726 share   purchase

warrants   issued   as   an   overpayment   to   Fowler,   the   Former   CFO   of   the   Company   for   consulting

services and settlement of expenses and liabilities (Note 11).

b)     On April 7, 2017, those stockholders with a majority of the outstanding approved the   consolidation

of  the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares on a one for one hundred (1/100) basis,

amend   the   Company’s   Articles   of   Incorporation   to   decrease   the   number   of   authorized   shares   of

common   stock   from   five   hundred   and   twenty-five   million   (525,000,000)   shares   par   value   $0.001

to  two    hundred  and  fifty  million  (250,000,000)  shares  par  value  $0.001  and  to  amend  the

Company’s   Articles   to   decrease the   number of authorized   preferred shares   from two   hundred   and

fifty million (250,000,000) shares par value $0.001 to seventy-five million shares (75,000,000) par

value $0.001with no change   in the number of designated or   outstanding Series A preferred shares

or Series B preferred shares.

c)     On May 29, 2017 MPAY Gateway Services Inc. was incorporated pursuant to the terms of the Joint

Venture   License   Agreement   and   Joint   Venture   Agreement   dated   January   12,   2017,   between   the

Company and CPT Secure, Inc. (“CPT”), to further develop certain payment processing technology

(“CPT IP”) on a 50/50 basis.

d)     On April 21, 2017, 160,000 Series B Preferred shares were issued.

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ITEM 9.

Changes    in    and    Disagreements    with    Accountants    on    Accounting    and    Financial

Disclosure

Not applicable.

ITEM 9A.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act

of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), are designed to ensure that information required to be

disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and

reported within the time periods specified in rules and forms adopted by the Securities and Exchange

Commission (the “Commission”), and that such information is accumulated and communicated to

management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely

decisions regarding required disclosures.

Based on that evaluation, Mobetize’s management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this

report, that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in recording, processing,

summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the

Commission’s rules and forms, and such information was not accumulated and communicated to

management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely

decisions regarding required disclosures.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial

reporting. Internal control over financial reporting, as defined in rules promulgated under the Exchange

Act, is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief

Financial Officer, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting

and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Internal

control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

·        pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

·        provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and our Board of Directors; and

·        provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements

 

Due to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect

misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk

that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance

with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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Mobetize’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over

financial reporting as of March 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated

Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway

Commission, which assessment identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial

reporting.

A material weakness is a control deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies in internal control over

financial reporting that creates a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement in annual or interim

financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Since the assessment of the

effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting did identify material weaknesses,

management concluded its internal control over financial reporting to be ineffective.

The matters involving internal control over financial reporting that our management considered to be

material weaknesses were:

1.     Lack of a functioning audit committee due to the number of independent members on our Board

of Directors, which weakness could result in ineffective oversight in the monitoring of required

internal controls and procedures;

2.     Failure to maintain the segregation of the duties of chief executive officer and chief financial

officer, which failure could result in inadequate implementation and review of financial reporting

control procedures.

The aforementioned material weaknesses were identified by our Chief Executive Officer and Chief

Financial Officer in connection with his review of our financial statements as of March 31, 2017.

We do not believe the material weaknesses described above caused any material misstatement of our

financial condition and results of operations for the year ended March 31, 2017. However, the lack of

sufficient independent directors has caused us to delay the formation of an audit committee and the

resignation of our former chief financial officer, has caused us to combine the duties of chief executive

officer and chief financial officer on an interim basis. Should we fail to remedy these weaknesses, such,

failures could result in a material misstatement in our financial statements in future periods.

Mobetize intends to remedy its material weaknesses as follows:

When practical, we intend to appoint a second independent member to our Board of Directors who would

be tasked with lending an additional independent voice to the responsibilities incumbent an audit

committee with the financial expertise necessary for a fully functioning audit committee. Our Board of

Directors has adopted an audit charter and expects to move forward with forming an audit committee

when a second independent director becomes available.

We do intend bifurcate the position of chief executive officer and chief financial officer into two separate

positions as soon as is practicable.

We believe the remediation measures described above will remediate the material weaknesses we have

identified and strengthen our internal control over financial reporting. We are committed to continuing to

improve our internal control processes and will continue to diligently and vigorously review our financial

reporting controls and procedures. As we continue to evaluate and work to improve our internal control

over financial reporting, we may determine to take additional measures to address control deficiencies or

determine to modify, or in appropriate circumstances not to complete, certain of the remediation measures

described above.

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This annual report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting

firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. We were not required to have, nor have we,

engaged our independent registered public accounting firm to perform an audit of internal control over

financial reporting pursuant to the rules of the Commission that permit us to provide only management’s

report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, there has been no change in internal control over financial

reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over

financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.

Other Information

On April 7, 2017, certain stockholders holding a majority of the voting power determined by written

consent to consolidate Mobetize’s common stock on a 1 for 100 basis and to amend its articles of

incorporation to decrease the number of authorized common stock and preferred stock. Mobetize has

since applied to FINRA to effect the consolidation and its application is being processed.

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PART III – RELATED PARTIES AND GOVERNANCE

ITEM 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The following individuals serve as the directors and executive officers of Mobetize as of the date of this

annual report.

Name

Positions Held

Age

Date Elected or Appointed

Ajay Hans

Chief Executive Officer, Chief

Financial Officer, Principal

Accounting Officer and Director

4 3

July 09, 2014

Malek Ladki

Director & Chairman

5 0

July 09, 2014

Donald Duberstein    Director

6 3

September 14, 2015

Business Experience

The following is a brief account of the education and business experience during at least the past five

years of each director, executive officer and key employee of Mobetize, indicating the person's principal

occupation during that period, and the name and principal business of the organization in which such

occupation and employment were carried out.

Ajay Hans – Chief Executive Officer and Director

Business Experience

Mr. Hans has over 15 years of technology new venture development and financial experience in the

development, marketing and implementation of complex billing and payment related software

technologies dedicated for MNO’s and MVNO’s. Mr. Hans has served as CEO & COO of Dyneget; VP

Operations OAN Services Canada – OAN pioneered telecom billing and clearing solutions across North

America processing $500 million annually in LEC Billing transactions (ie. a form of billing f or internet-

based or other usually electronic services where the user is charged through his account with the local

telephone company (also known as the Local Exchange Carrier) , rather than directly from the provider of

the service). Additionally, he is actively involved in speaking engagements for Pacific Crest Securities.

Mr. Hans oversees our strategic vision and tactical execution. He has held senior executive positions with

leading telecom software technology companies where he successfully implemented solutions for brands

including SaskTel, Sprint, and AT&T.

Officer and Director Responsibilities and Qualifications

Mr. Hans is responsible for the overall management of Mobetize and is involved in many of its day-to-

day operations, including technology development, finance, and overall business strategy.

Mr. Hans holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Economics, and Marketing from British

Columbia Institute of Technology and has completed an Executive Management Program at Simon Fraser

University as well as the Executive Managerial Success Program from Harvard Business School.

Other Public Company Directorships in the Last Five Years

No.

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Malek Ladki – Director & Chairman

Business Experience

Dr. Ladki is a highly experienced TMT executive with over 21 years of experience of starting, growing

and exiting businesses internationally, running global telecoms infrastructure projects and holding a

variety of senior management roles with network operators, and FTSE100 software vendors. Dr. Ladki

has also held several board-level roles with multinational telecoms infrastructure solutions and suppliers.

He has founded and successfully exited three highly innovative Telecoms and IT products/solutions

businesses while helped launch a number of 1st tier telecoms in Europe and the United States. His

technical expertise spans several disciplines in Telecoms, IT, Software and Hardware development and he

holds three patents in network optimization. His vast experience in leading hyper-growth startups,

growing emerging technologies and restructuring business is an asset to Mobetize.

Director Responsibilities and Qualifications

Dr. Ladki also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Dr.   Ladki   graduated   with   a   Bachelor   of   Electronics   Engineering   in   1987   and   went   on   to   study   for   a

Doctorate in Engineering and earned his PhD in the telecommunications from the University of Liverpool

in 1990.

Other Public Company Directorships in the Last Five Years

None.

Donald Duberstein – Director

Business Experience

Mr. Duberstein is an experienced entrepreneur, portfolio manager, and active investor. Apart from

owning and managing an extensive portfolio of residential and commercial properties across the United

States over the past 38 years, Mr. Duberstein has co-founded and chaired a cosmeceutical skin care

company and has been actively involved in a number of private and public companies.

From 1995 through 1999 Mr. Duberstein was also on the Board of Directors of Selvac Corporation, a

public company.

Officer and Director Responsibilities and Qualifications

Mr. Duberstein graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude in

1973 and NYU Law School in 1976. He is also a member of the New York and Florida Bars in 1977.

Other Public Company Directorships in the Last Five Years

None.

Family Relationships

There are no family relationships between or among the directors or executive officers.

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Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

During the past ten years there are no events that occurred related to an involvement in legal proceedings

that are material to an evaluation of the ability or integrity of Mobetize’s directors, or persons nominated

to become directors or executive officers.

Term of Office

Our directors were appointed for a one (1) year term to hold office until the next annual meeting of our

shareholders or until removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers were appointed by

our Board of Directors and will hold office until the expiration of their employment contracts or removal

by the board.

No other persons are expected to make any significant contributions to Mobetize’s executive decisions

who are not executive officers or directors of Mobetize.

Compliance with Section 16(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires executive officers and

directors and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities to file with the

SEC initial statements of beneficial ownership, reports of changes in ownership and annual reports

concerning their ownership of our shares of common stock and other equity securities, on Forms 3, 4 and

5, respectively. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by the SEC

regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file.

Based solely on our review of the copies of such forms received by us, or representations from certain

reporting persons, we believe that during fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, all filing requirements

applicable to our officers, directors and greater than 10% percent beneficial owners were complete.

Code of Ethics

We have not yet adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our officers, directors and

employees.

Committees of the Board

All proceedings of our Board of Directors were conducted by resolutions consented to in writing by all

the directors and filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the directors. Such resolutions consented to

in writing by the directors entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of the directors are, according to

the corporate laws of the state of Nevada and the bylaws of Mobetize, as valid and effective as if they had

been passed at a meeting of the directors duly called and held.

We had not formed an audit committee as of March 31, 2017, though we have adopted an audit charter and

have   determined   to   form   an   audit   committee   when   two   independent   directors   can   be   appointed   to   such

committee Mobetize’s Board of Directors has not established a compensation committee.

Mobetize’s Bylaws define the procedure requirements for shareholders to submit recommendations or

nominations for directors.  A shareholder who wishes to communicate with our board of directors may

also do so by directing a written request addressed to our president, at the address appearing on the first

page of this annual report.

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Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert

Our board of directors has determined that it has one member that would qualify as independent for the

purposes of serving on an audit committee but may not qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert"

as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K, and is "independent" as the term is used in Item

7(d)(3)(iv) of Schedule 14A under the Exchange Act.

We believe that the members of our Board of Directors, who may additionally serve on our audit

committee in fulfilling that function, are collectively capable of analyzing and evaluating financial

statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. We believe that

retaining an independent director who would qualify as an "audit committee financial expert" would be

overly costly and burdensome.

ITEM 11.

Executive Compensation

Summary

The following table provides summary information for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

concerning cash and non-cash compensation paid or accrued by Mobetize to or on behalf of (i) the Chief

Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and (ii) any other employee to receive compensation in

excess of $100,000:

SUMMA R Y COMPENSATION TAB LE

Change in

Pension Value

Non-

and Non-

Equity

qualified

Name

Incentive

Deferred

and

Stock

Option

Plan

Compensation

All Other

Principal

Salary      Bonus      Awards      Awards       Compensation

Earnings

Compensation

Total

Position

Year

($)

($)

($)

($)

($)

($)

($)

($)

Ajay Hans,

2017     53,870

Nil

140,024

Nil

Nil

133,421

327,315

Chief

2016

Nil

Nil

Nil

140,638

Nil

Nil

120,000

260,638

Executive

Nil

Officer Chief

Financial

Officer and

Director(2)

Stephen

2017

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Fowler, Chief

Financial

2016     90,000

Nil

Nil

140,638

Nil

Nil

Nil

230,638

Officer, and

Director (1)

Elena

2017     76,341

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

76,341

Karamushko

Chief

2016     15,428

Nil

Nil

16,073

Nil

Nil

48,931

80,432

Financial

Officer (3)

(1)    Stephen Fowler was appointed as an officer and director of Mobetize on July 12, 2013. Mr. Fowler resigned as

Chief Financial Officer and as a Director on February 4, 2016.

(2)    Ajay Hans was appointed to as Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of Mobetize on September 4, 2013 and

as the Chief Financial Officer on February 1, 2017.

(3)    Elena   Karamushko   was   appointed   as   Chief   Financial   Officer   and   Principal   Accounting   Officer on   February 4,

2016. Ms. Karamushko resigned as Chief Financial Officer on December 1, 2016.

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Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer (Current)

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer serves pursuant to a consulting agreement dated

effective July 1, 2014, that entitles him to a management fee of $10,000 per month and eligibility to

receive stock options. Prior to his current management services agreement, our Chief Executive Officer

and Chief Financial Officer served pursuant to a management services agreement in exchange for $6,000

per month. The current management services agreement is in effect unless terminated by Mobetize or the

executive officer. The compensation package is deemed appropriate for our Chief Executive Officer and

Chief Financial Officer and was approved by Mobetize’s Board of Directors.

For the year ended March 31, 2017, $327,315 was paid to or accrued for our Chief Executive Officer and

Chief Financial Officer or companies controlled by him of which $53,870 was salary, $67,500 paid as a

management services fee and $112,470 was paid to a related company for research and development

work. For the year ended March 31, 2016, $120,000 was paid in service management fees and $140,638

was due to the grant of stock options.

Chief Financial Officer (Former -Karamushko)

Our former Chief Financial Officer served pursuant to a management employment agreement dated

effective February 4, 2016, that entitled her to a salary of $10,417 CAD per month and eligibility to

receive 120,000 sign in stock options. Prior to the effective date of February 4, 2016, Ms. Karamushko

served pursuant to a management consulting agreement dated effective December 15, 2014, that entitled

her to a consulting fee of $8,000 CAD per month and eligibility to receive stock options.

Ms. Karamushko resigned as Chief Financial Officer effective December 1, 2016.

For the year ended March 31, 2017, $76,341was paid to or accrued for our former Chief Financial Officer

in salaries, consulting fees and incentive shares. For the year ended March 31, 2016, $80,432 was paid to

or accrued for our current Chief Financial Officer in salaries and consulting fees as well as due to the

grant of stock options.

Chief Financial Officer (Former-Fowler)

Our former Chief Financial Officer served pursuant to a management employment agreement dated

effective January 1, 2015, that entitled him to a salary of $9,000 per month and eligibility to receive stock

options. Prior to the effective date of the January 1, 2015 agreement, Mr. Fowler served pursuant to a

consulting agreement in exchange for $8,750 per month in consulting fees and an office allowance of

$250 per month. The compensation package was deemed appropriate for our Chief Financial Officer and

was approved by Mobetize’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Fowler resigned as Chief Financial Officer and as a director of Mobetize effective February 4, 2016.

For the year ended March 31, 2017, $18,346 was owed to our former Chief Financial Officer. For the year

ended March 31, 2016, $230,638 was paid to or accrued for our former Chief Financial Officer of which

$90,000 was salary and $140,638 was due to the grant of stock options.

Stock Option Plan and Grant

Our board of directors adopted and approved the 2015 Mobetize Stock Option Plan (“Plan”) on August

7, 2015, which provides for the granting and issuance of up to 3,000,000 million shares of our common

stock. Mobetize has 2,020,000 stock options outstanding from the Plan at a $0.60 exercise price per

share for five years to our named officers and directors of which 1,563,000 have vested.  At March 31,

2017, the Plan had 980,000 options available for future grant.

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Our board of directors administers the Plan, however, they may delegate this authority to a committee

formed to perform the administrative function of the Plan. The board of directors or a committee of the

board has the authority to construe and interpret provisions of the Plan as well as to determine the terms

of an award. Our board of directors may amend or modify the Plan at any time. However, no amendment

or modification shall adversely affect the rights and obligations with respect to outstanding awards unless

the holder consents to that amendment or modification.

Long-Term Incentive Plan Awards

We do not have any long-term incentive plans that provide compensation intended to serve as incentive

for performance.

Compensation of Directors

The following table provides summary information for the year ended March 31, 2017, concerning cash

and non-cash compensation paid or accrued by Mobetize to or on behalf of its non-executive directors.

Direc tor Summary Compensation Tabl e

Name

Fees earned or

Stock

Option

Non-equity

Nonqualified

All other

Total

paid in cash

awards

Awards

incentive plan

deferred

compensation

($)

($)

($)

($)

compensation

compensation

($)

($)

($)

Dr. Malek Ladki

-

-

272,386

-

-

-

272,386

Donald Duberstein

-

-

84,845

-

-

-

84,845

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

No equity awards were outstanding as of the year ended March 31, 2017.

Pension, Retirement or Similar Benefit Plans

There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors

or   executive   officers.   We   have   no   material   bonus   or   profit   sharing   plans   pursuant   to   which   cash   or   non-

cash   compensation   is   or   may be   paid   to   our   directors or   executive   officers,   except   that   stock   options   may

be granted at the discretion of the board of directors or a committee there.

ITEM 12.

Security   Ownership   of   Certain   Beneficial   Owners   and   Management   and   Related

Stockholder Matters

The following table sets forth the total number of shares owned beneficially by each of our directors, named

executive  officers,  individually   and  as   a  group,  and   the  present  owners  of  5%  or  more  of   our   total

outstanding shares of Common   Stock,   Series A   Preferred Shares and Series B   Preferred Shares. Mobetize

has   23,450,233   common   shares,   4,565,000   Series   A   preferred   shares   and   13,848,408   Series   B   preferred

shares issued and outstanding as of July 6, 2017.

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Common S h ares

Series A Prefer r ed Shares

Series B Preferred Shares

Name and Address

Amount and

Percentage

Amount and

Percentage

Amount and      Percentage

of Beneficial Owner

Nature of

of Class

Nature of

of Class

Nature of

of Class

Beneficial

Beneficial

Beneficial

Ownership (1)

Ownership (1)

Ownership (1)

Ajay Hans

1018 Cornwall Street

New Westminster

-

4,565,000 (2)

7,862,278(2)

British Columbia

Direct and Indirect

0%

Direct

100%

Indirect

61%

V3M 1S2

Donald Duberstein

49 Bristol Drive

-

Boynton Beach

Direct

0%

-

-

1,189,167(3)

9%

Florida 33436

Malek Ladki

59 Kilbarry Crescent

-

Ottawa

Direct

0%

-

-

1,600,000(4)

12%

Ontario  K1K 0H2

Directors and

Executive Officers as

a Group

Direct and Indirect

0%

4,565,000

10,651,445

Direct

100%

Direct and Indirect

82%

5%+ Shareholders

Stephen Fowler

51 Bay View Drive

10,231,000 (5)

Point Roberts

Direct and Indirect

44%

-

-

-

-

Washington 98281

Bacarrat Overseas

Limited

Pasea Estate Road

1,425,280 (6)

Town Tortola, British

Direct

6%

-

-

-

-

Virgin Islands

CPT Secure Inc.

325-3381 Cambie St.

855,000

7%

Vancouver

Direct and Indirect

0%

-

-

Direct

British Columbia

V5Z 2W6

(1)

Beneficial   Ownership   is   determined   in   accordance   with   the   rules   of   the   Commission   and   generally   includes   voting   or

investment   power   with   respect   to   securities.   Each   of   the   beneficial   owners   listed   above   has   direct   ownership   and   sole

voting power and with respect to the shares of our Common Stock or Preferred Stock, as applicable.

(2)

Ajay   Hans   directly   holds   4,565,000   shares   of   Series   A   Preferred   and   indirectly   holds   3,212,278   shares   of   Series   B

Preferred as the principal of Alligato Inc. and 4,650,000 shares of Series B Preferred as the principal of 085374 C Ltd.

(3)

Don   Duberstein   directly   holds   1,169,167   shares   of   Series   B   Preferred   and   indirectly   holds   20,000   shares   of   Series   B

Preferred as the principal of The Duberstein Corporation.

(4)

Malek   Ladki   directly   holds   300,000   shares   of   Series   B   Preferred   and   indirectly   holds   1,300,000   shares   of   Series   B

Preferred as the principal of Tactus Consulting, Inc.

(5)

Stephen Fowler directly holds 6,851,000 shares of common and indirectly holds 3,380,000 shares of common comprised

of   75,000   as   the   principal   of   Forte   Finance,   LLC,   2,605,000   as   the   principal   of   Forte   Finance   Limited,   in   addition   to

directing 160,000 shares held in trust for his family members and 540,000 held by his wife.

(6)

Beneficial ownership of Bacarrat Overseas Limited is not known to management.

(7)

CPT Secure Inc. is owned and controlled by Francisco Kent Carasquero.

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ITEM 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Neither our directors or executive officers, nor any proposed nominee for election as a director, nor any

person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, shares carrying more than 5% of the voting rights

attached to all of our outstanding shares, nor any members of the immediate family (including spouse,

parents, children, siblings, and in laws) of any of the foregoing persons has any material interest, direct

or indirect, in any transaction since the beginning of our last fiscal year or in any presently proposed

transaction which, in either case, has or will materially affect us except as follows:

 

·        Don Duberstein, a director of Mobetize purchased a series of convertible debentures from Mobetize in the aggregate amount of $120,000 during the twelve months ended March 31, 2017. The convertible debentures had a twelve-month term, bore interest at 12% and 6% and were convertible at the discretion of the holder into shares of Series B preferred shares. During the year ended March 31, 2017, Don Duberstein converted $75,000 of these convertible debentures at a conversion price of $0.50 per Series B preferred share.

·        Ajay Hans, the chief executive officer and a director of Mobetize, converted 4,081,481 shares of common stock held by a company controlled by him into 4,081,481 shares of Series B Preferred stock during the twelve months ended March 31, 2017.

·        Malek Ladki, a director and chairman of the Board of Directors of Mobetize converted 300,000 shares of common stock into 300,000 shares of Series B Preferred stock during the twelve months ended March 31, 2017

·        Don Duberstein, a director of Mobetize converted 1,039,167 shares of common stock into 1,039,167 shares of Series B Preferred stock during the twelve months ended March 31, 2017.

·        Malek Ladki, extinguished debt in the amount of $24,000 due to services rendered by a company owned and controlled by Mr. Ladki in exchange for 1,300,000 shares of Mobetize’s Series B Preferred stock.

Director Independence

Mobetize is quoted on the OTCQB inter-dealer quotation system, which does not have director

independence requirements. However, for purposes of determining director independence, we have

applied the definitions set out in NASDAQ Rule 4200(a)(15), which states that a director is not

considered to be independent if he or she is also an executive officer or employee of the corporation.

Accordingly, as of March 31, 2017, we consider one of our directors independent, who is not employed

by us.

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ITEM 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The aggregate fees billed for the most recently completed fiscal years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 for

professional services rendered by our principal accountants for the audit of our annual financial

statements and review of the financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and

services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings

or engagements for these fiscal periods were as follows:

Davidson & Company

Grant Thornton

Years Ended

Years Ended

March 31, 2017

March 31, 2016

March 31, 2017

March 31, 2016

$

$

$

$

Audit Fees

25,000

-

-

35,000

Audit Related Fees

15,000

-

-

6,600

Tax Fees

-

-

-

8,260

All Other Fees

-

-

-

-

Total

4 0,000

-

-

48,420

On November 28, 2016, Mobetize dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its independent registered public

accounting firm and engaged Davidson & Company to provide those services formerly provided by Grant

Thornton LLP.

Audit fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our financial statements

and review of the interim financial statements included in quarterly reports and services. Tax fees are

related to the federal and state income tax returns for Mobetize. Other Fees are for the review of

transaction valuation and other transaction related events.

Our Board of Directors pre-approves all services provided by our independent auditors. All of the above

services and fees were reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors either before or after the

respective services were rendered.

Our Board of Directors has considered the nature and amount of fees billed by our independent auditors

and believes that the provision of services for activities unrelated to the audit is compatible with

maintaining our independent auditors’ independence.

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PART IV - EXHIBITS

ITEM 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a) Consolidated Financial Statements

The following documents are filed under “ Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, ” pages

F-1 through F-27, and are included as part of this Form 10-K:

Financial Statements of the Company for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(b) Exhibits

The exhibits required to be attached by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Index to Exhibits on

page 40 of this Form 10-K, and are incorporated herein by this reference.

(c) Financial Statement Schedules

We are not filing any financial statement schedules as part of this Form 10-K because such schedules are

either not applicable or the required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

MOBETIZE CORP .

By:     /s/ Ajay Hans

Ajay Hans, Chief Executive Officer, Chief

Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting

Officer

Date: July 6, 2017

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by

the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:    /s/ Malek Ladki

Malek Ladki

Director

Date:July 6, 2017

By:    /s/ Ajay Hans

Ajay Hans

Director

Date:July 6, 2017

By:    /s/ Donald Duberstein

Donald Duberstein

Director

Date:July 6, 2017

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.     Exhibit Description

3.1*

Articles of Incorporation, incorporated hereto by reference to the Form S-1, filed with the Commission on May

30, 2012.

3.1.1*

Certificate of Amendment filed on August 8, 2013 incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed with the

Commission on August 15, 2013.

3.1.2*

Certificate of Designation Series A Preferred filed on February 4, 2016, incorporated by reference to the Form 8-

K filed with the Commission on February 11, 2016.

3.1.3*

Certificate of Amended Designation Series A Preferred filed on May 20, 2016, incorporated by reference to the

Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 3, 2016.

3.1.4*

Certificate of Designation Series B Preferred filed on May 23, 2016, incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K

filed with the Commission on June 3, 2016.

3.1.5*

Certificate of Amended Designation Series B Preferred filed on May 31, 2016, incorporated by reference to the

Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 3, 2016.

3.2*

Bylaws, incorporated by reference to the Form S-1, filed with the Commission on May 30, 2012.

3.2.1*

Amended Bylaws, incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 11, 2016.

10.1*

Management Services Agreement between Mobetize and Alligato, Inc. dated June 1, 2013, incorporated by

reference to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 16, 2013.

10.2*

Management Services Agreement between Mobetize and 053574 BC Ltd. dated June 1, 2013, incorporated hereto

by reference to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 16, 2013.

10.3*

Consulting Agreement between Mobetize and Stephen Fowler dated July 15, 2013, incorporated hereto by

reference to the Form 8KA filed with the Commission on October 28, 2013.

10.4*

Assignment of Debt Agreement between Mobetize and Stephen Fowler dated April 4, 2012, incorporated by

reference to the Form 8-K/A filed with the Commission on November 22, 2013.

10.5*

License Assignment Agreement between Telepay, Inc. and Baccarat Overseas Ltd. dated August 21, 2012,

incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 16, 2013.

10.6*

Consulting agreement between Mobetize and Tanuki Business Consulting, Inc. dated September 23, 2013,

incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 1, 2013.

10.7*

Consulting agreement between Mobetize and Institutional Marketing Services, Inc. dated November 13, 2013,

incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 18, 2014.

10.8*

Form of Subscription Agreement with the Subscribers dated June 25, 2014, incorporated by reference to the Form

10-K filed with the Commission on June 30, 2014.

10.9*

Management Consulting Agreement between Mobetize Corp. and Ajay Hans dated July 1, 2014, incorporated by

reference to the Form 10-K/A filed with the Commission on July 13, 2016.

10.10

Software Application License, Customization Development and Service Level Agreement dated September 20,

2016, between Mobetize and GF Financial Group incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed   with the

Commission on February 2, 2017, (certain commercial terms of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a grant

of confidential treatment).

10.11

Joint Venture Agreement dated January 17, 2017 between Mobetize and CPT Secure Inc. incorporated by

reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on February 2, 2017.

10.12*

Software Application License, Customization Development and Service Level Agreement dated February 1, 2017,

effective December 15, 2016, between Mobeitze USA Inc. and Tata Communications (America) Inc. incorporated

by reference to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 6, 2017 (certain commercial terms of this

exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a grant of confidential treatment).).

14*

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics adopted by Mobetize Corp.’s Board of Directors on July 26, 2016,

incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 12, 2016.

21*

Subsidiaries of Mobetize incorporated by reference to the Form 10-K/A filed with the Commission July 13, 2016

23

Consent of Grant Thornton LLP Independent Chartered Accountants.

31

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange

Act as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, attached.

32.

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as

adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, attached.

99*

2015 Mobetize Stock Option Plan dated August 10, 2015, incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed with

the Commission on August 11, 2015.

 

101. INS         XBRL Instance Document

101. PRE        XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

101. LAB       XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101. DEF        XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101. CAL       XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101. SCH        XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

*                    Incorporated by reference to previous filings of the Company.

†                      Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed “furnished” and not “filed” or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, or deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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