UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549






FORM 20-F




£            REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934




OR




T            ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009




OR




£            TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934




OR




£            SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934




Date of event requiring this shell company report




For the transition period from __________ to __________.




Commission File No. 001-14835




NORTHCORE TECHNOLOGIES INC.




(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)




Not Applicable


(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)




ONTARIO, CANADA




(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)




302 The East Mall, Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario M9B 6C7


(Address of principal executive offices)




Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.




None




Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act.




Common Shares




Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act.




None




Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the Annual Report.




159,352,296 Common Shares as of December 31, 2009




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




Yes  £No  T










If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.




Yes  £No  T




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  T No  £




Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):




Large Accelerated filer  £
Accelerated filer £
Non-accelerated filer T




Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:


U.S. GAAP   £
International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board   £
Other   T




Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.




Item 17 £ Item 18T




If this an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as determined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).




Yes  £ No  T




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NORTHCORE TECHNOLOGIES INC.




Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year


Ended December 31, 2009




FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS




From time to time, we make oral and written statements that may be considered "forward looking statements" (rather than historical facts).  We are taking advantage of the "safe-harbour" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any forward-looking statements we may make from time to time, including
the forward-looking statements in this Annual Report.




You can identify these statements when you see words such as "may", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "intend", and other similar expressions.  These forward-looking statements relate, among other items, to:




·
our future capital needs;


·
future expectations as to profitability and operating results;


·
our ability to further develop business relationships and revenues;


·
our expectations about the markets for our products and services;


·
acceptance of our products and services;


·
competitive factors;


·
our ability to repay debt;


·
our ability to maintain operating expenses;


·
our ability to attract and retain employees;


·
new products and technological changes;


·
our ability to develop appropriate strategic alliances;


·
protection of our proprietary technology;


·
our ability to acquire complementary products or businesses and integrate them into our business;


·
our ability to increase revenue from existing products and services;


·
our ability to expand the scope of our product offering; and


·
geographic expansion of our business.




We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current plans and expectations.  Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control.  Our actual results could differ materially from those described in our forward-looking statements as a result of the
factors described in the “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this Annual Report, including, among others:




·
the timing of our future capital needs and our ability to raise additional capital when needed;


·
our ability to repay our debt to lenders;


·
increasingly longer sales cycles;


·
potential fluctuations in our financial results and our difficulties in forecasting;


·
volatility of the stock markets and fluctuations in the market price of our stock;


·
the ability to buy and sell our shares on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board;


·
our ability to compete with other companies in our industry;


·
our dependence upon a limited number of customers;


·
our ability to retain and attract key personnel;


·
risk of significant delays in product development;


·
failure to timely develop or license new technologies;


3


·
risks relating to any requirement to correct or delay the release of products due to software bugs or errors;


·
risk of system failure or interruption;


·
risks associated with any further dramatic expansions and retractions in the future;


·
risks associated with international operations;


·
problems which may arise in connection with the acquisition or integration of new businesses, products, services, technologies or other strategic relationships;


·
risks associated with protecting our intellectual property, and potentially infringing the intellectual property rights of others;


·
fluctuations in currency exchanges;


·
risks to holders of our common shares following any issuance of our preferred shares; and


·
the ability to enforce legal claims against us or our officers or directors.





We do not have, and do not undertake, any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Because of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking statements and circumstances discussed in this Annual
Report might not transpire.




Trademarks or trade names, which we own and are used in this Annual Report, include: DYN@MIC BUYERTM, DYN@MIC SELLERTM and WORKING CAPITAL ENGINETM. Each trademark, trade name, or service mark of any other company appearing in this Annual Report belongs to its holder.




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PagePART I



7ITEM 1 - IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS
7ITEM 2 - OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
7ITEM 3 - KEY INFORMATION
7A.
Selected Financial Data
7B.
Capitalization and Indebtedness
9C.
Reasons For The Offer And Use Of Proceeds
9D.
Risk Factors
9ITEM 4 - INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
17A.
History and Development of the Company
17B.
Business Overview
21C.
Organizational Structure
31D.
Property, Plant and Equipment
31ITEM 4A - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
31ITEM 5 - OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
32A.
Operating Results
33B.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
40C.
Research and Development, Patents, and Licenses, Etc.
43D.
Trend Information
43E.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
44F.
Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
44ITEM 6 - DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
44A.
Directors And Senior Management
44B.
Compensation
47C.
Board Practices
48C.1.
Audit Committee Information
49D.
Employees
50E.
Share Ownership
51ITEM 7 - MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
52A.
Major Shareholders
52B.
Related Party Transactions
52ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
53ITEM 9 - THE OFFER AND LISTING
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ITEM 10 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
56A.
Share Capital
56B.
Memorandum and Articles of Association
56C.
Material Contracts
59D.
Exchange Controls
61E.
Taxation
61F.
Dividends and Paying Agents
67G.
Statements by Experts
67H.
Documents on Display
67I.
Subsidiary Information
68ITEM 11 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
68ITEM 12 - DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
68PART II



68ITEM 13 - DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
68ITEM 14 - MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
68ITEM 15 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
68ITEM 16 [RESERVED]
70ITEM 16
70A.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
70B.
Code of Ethics
70C.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
70D.
Exemptions from the Listing Standards For Audit Committees
70E.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
71PART III



71ITEM 17 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
71ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
71ITEM 19 - EXHIBITS
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Unless otherwise indicated, all references in this Annual Report to “dollars” or “$” are references to Canadian dollars.  Our financial statements are expressed in Canadian dollars.  Except as otherwise noted, certain financial information presented in this Annual Report has been translated from
Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars at an exchange rate of Cdn$1.0537 to US$1.00 (or US$0.9490 to Cdn$1.00), the noon buying rate in New York City on December 31, 2009 for cable transfers in Canadian dollars as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.  These translations are not intended to suggest that Canadian dollars have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars at that or any other rate.





PART I




ITEM 1- IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS




Not applicable.




ITEM 2- OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE




Not applicable.




ITEM 3- KEY INFORMATION




A.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA




The selected financial data set forth below should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified by reference to, our consolidated financial statements and the related notes, and the section "Operating and Financial Review and Prospects" included elsewhere in this Annual Report.  The consolidated statement of operations data
for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007 and consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, as set forth below, are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The consolidated statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the consolidated balance sheet data as at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for
those years, which are not included in this Annual Report but have previously been filed with the Commission.




We have prepared our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada, which differ in certain respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  However, as applied to us, for all fiscal periods for which financial data is presented in this Annual
Report, Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP were substantially identical in all material respects, except as disclosed in Note 21 of our consolidated financial statements.




Historical results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any future period.




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Year Ended December 312009


2008


2007


2006


2005(Cdn$)


(Cdn$)


(Cdn$)


(Cdn$)


(Cdn$)(in thousands except for per share data)Consolidated Statement of Operations Data (Canadian GAAP):Revenues


759



741



1,166



1,073



1,285Operating expenses:General and administrative


1,269



1,485



1,703



1,790



2,559Customer service and technology


738



689



762



664



839Sales and marketing


181



117



276



377



505Employee stock options


183



43



94



137



105Depreciation and amortization


29



33



39



92



95Interest expense


768



729



604



783



717Total expenses


3,168



3,096



3,478



3,843



4,778Loss from continuing operations


(2,409
)


(2,355
)


(2,312
)


(2,770
)


(3,493
)Income (loss) from discontinued operations


-



-



-



2,122



(8
)Loss for the year


(2,409
)


(2,355
)


(2,312
)


(648
)


(3,501
)Loss per common share (1)


(0.02
)


(0.02
)


(0.02
)


(0.01
)


(0.05
)Weighted average number of common shares


140,434



108,861



93,094



79,933



72,904Consolidated Statement of Operations Data (U.S. GAAP): (3)Loss for the year as reported under U.S. GAAP

$
(2,914
)

$
(2,285
)

$
(2,204
)

$
(1,270
)

$
(3,320
)







As at December 31,2009


2008


2007


2006


2005(Cdn$)


(Cdn$)


(Cdn$)


(Cdn$)


(Cdn$)(in thousands)Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (Canadian GAAP): (2)Total assets


1,105



812



687



813



1,843Shareholders’ deficiency


(16
)


(2,403
)


(1,600
)


(2,255
)


(2,710
)Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (U.S. GAAP):(3)Total assets


1,105



812



731



882



2,091Shareholders’ deficiency


(431
)


(3,283
)


(2,037
)


(2,458
)


(3,032
)





(1)
For each fiscal year, the Company excluded the effect of all convertible debt, stock options and share-purchase warrants in the calculation of diluted loss per share, as their impact would have been anti-dilutive.


(2)
The Company has not paid dividends since its formation.


(3)
The significant differences between Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP arise primarily from the accounting differences relating to the secured subordinated notes issued. Refer to Note 21 (b) of the consolidated financial statements for details.


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EXCHANGE RATES




The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain exchange rates based on the noon buying rate in New York City for cable transfers in Canadian dollars, as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.  Such rates are the number of U.S. dollars per one Canadian dollar and are the inverse
of the rates quoted by the Federal Reserve Board of New York for Canadian Dollars per U.S. $1.00.  On March 15, 2010, the exchange rate was US$1.00 = Cdn$1.0216.




Year Ended December 31,Rate

2009


2008


2007


2006


2005Average during year (1)


0.8799



0.9297



0.9419



0.8844



0.8254


(1)
The average rate is the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during the year.




Month

High during month


Low during monthSeptember 2009


0.9421



0.9159October 2009


0.9719



0.9223November 2009


0.9562



0.9309December 2009


0.9615



0.9334January 2010


0.9747



0.9373February 2010


0.9598



0.9315




B.
CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS




Not applicable.




C.
REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS.




Not applicable.




D.
RISK FACTORS




The following is a summary of certain risks and uncertainties, which we face in our business.  This summary is not meant to be exhaustive.  These Risk Factors should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements, which we make in this Annual Report and in our other public reports, registration statements and
public announcements.




WE WILL NEED ADDITIONAL CAPITAL AND IF WE ARE UNABLE TO SECURE ADDITIONAL FINANCING WHEN WE NEED IT, WE MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIGNIFICANTLY CURTAIL OR CEASE OUR OPERATIONS




We have not yet realized profitable operations and have relied on non-operational sources of financing to fund our operations.  Since we began our operations, we have been funded primarily through the sale of securities to investors in a series of private placements, convertible debt instruments, sales of equity to, and investments
from, strategic partners, gains from investments, option exercises, a rights offering and, to a limited extent, through cash flow from operations.  While our Company’s financial statements for the year-ended December 31, 2009, have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, certain adverse conditions and events cast substantial doubt upon the validity of this assumption. Our ability to continue as a going concern will be dependent on management’s ability
to successfully execute its business plan including a substantial increase in revenue as well as maintaining operating expenses at or near the same level as 2009.  We cannot provide assurance that we will be able to execute on our business plan or assure that efforts to raise additional financings would be successful.




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Management believes that continued existence beyond 2009 is dependent on its ability to increase revenue from existing products, and to expand the scope of its product offering which entails a combination of internally developed software and partnerships with third parties. Management further believes that ability to raise additional financing
during 2010 is also critical for continued existence of the Company. As of December 31, 2009, we had cash on hand of approximately $226,000.




We do not have any committed sources of additional financing at this time and we are uncertain whether additional funding will be available when we need it on terms that will be acceptable to us or at all except as mentioned in Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements. If we are not able to obtain financing when we need it, we
would be unable to carry out our business plan and would have to significantly curtail or cease our operations. We have included in Note 2 to our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, a discussion about our ability to continue as a going concern. Potential sources of financing include strategic relationships, public or private sales of our shares, debt, convertible securities or other arrangements. If we raise funds by selling additional shares, including common shares or other securities
convertible into common shares, the ownership interests of our existing shareholders will be diluted.  If we raise funds by selling preferred shares, such shares may carry more voting rights, higher dividend payments or more favorable rights upon distribution than those for the common shares.  If we incur debt, the holders of such debt may be granted security interests in our assets.  Because of our potential long-term capital requirements, we may seek to access the public or private
equity or debt markets whenever conditions are favorable, even if we do not have an immediate need for additional capital at that time. The auditors’ report on our 2009 consolidated financial statements, filed with this Annual Report on Form 20-F, includes additional comments that refer to this uncertainty with respect to our ability to continue as a going concern. If we fail to obtain financing when we need it, it would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and
results of operations.




WE ARE NOT PROFITABLE AND WE MAY NEVER BECOME PROFITABLE




We have accumulated losses of approximately $116.02 million as of December 31, 2009.  For the year ended December 31, 2009 our loss was $2.409 million. We have never been profitable and expect to continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future.  We cannot assure you that we will earn profits or generate positive
cash flows from operations in the future.




OUR ABILITY TO REPAY OUR DEBT TO LENDERS




We have not yet realized profitable operations and have relied on non-operational sources of financing to fund our operations. We have been funded primarily through the sale of securities to investors in a series of private placements, which have included a series of convertible debt instruments. As these debt instruments become due we
cannot provide assurance that we will have the funds on hand to repay lenders. We may need to renegotiate or restructure certain debt arrangements, as they become due in order to maintain operations.




THE LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY OF OUR JOINT VENTURE WITH GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE HAS MADE US DEPENDENT UPON A SMALLER CUSTOMER BASE OF LARGER CLIENTS




In December 2003 we formed the joint venture, GE Asset Manager, LLC with the General Electric Capital Corporation, through its business division GE Commercial Finance, Capital Solutions (“GE” or “GE Commercial Finance”). Growing this business venture has required us to shift focus from a broad spectrum of customers
to focusing on a small number of large clients. By further investing in our relationship with GE Commercial Finance, we are increasing our business risk by becoming substantially dependent on the business generated by the joint venture.




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WE ARE A GROWTH STAGE COMPANY AND ARE SUBJECT TO THE RISKS INHERENT IN A NEW BUSINESS




Our business and prospects must be considered in light of the risks, uncertainties and expenses frequently encountered by companies in their early stages of development, particularly companies in new and rapidly evolving markets.  Our business strategy may not be successful and we may not successfully address those risks.




WE MAY EXPERIENCE INCREASINGLY LONGER SALES CYCLES




A significant portion of our revenue in any quarter is derived from a relatively small number of contracts.  We often experience sales cycles of six (6) to eighteen (18) months.  If the length of our sales cycles increases, our revenues may decrease and our quarterly results would be adversely affected.  In
addition, our current and future expense levels are based largely on our investment plans and estimates of future revenues and are, to a large extent, fixed.  We may be unable to adjust spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall. Any significant shortfall in revenues relative to our planned expenditures would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.




POTENTIAL FLUCTUATIONS IN OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS MAKE FINANCIAL FORECASTING DIFFICULT




Our operating results have varied on a quarterly basis in the past and may fluctuate significantly as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are outside our control. Factors that may affect our quarterly operating results include:




·
General economic conditions as well as economic conditions specific to our industry;


·
Long sales cycles, which characterize our industry;


·
Implementation delays, which can affect payment and recognition of revenue;


·
Any decision by us to reduce prices for our solutions in response to price reductions by competitors;


·
The amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating to monitoring or expanding our business, operations and infrastructure; and


·
The timing of, and our ability to integrate, any future acquisition, technologies or products or any strategic investments or relationships into which we may enter.





Due to these factors, our quarterly revenues and operating results are difficult to forecast.  We believe that period-to-period comparisons of our operating results may not be meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. In addition, it is likely that in one or more future quarters, our operating
results will fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors.  In such event, the trading price of our common shares would almost certainly be materially adversely affected.




OUR SHARE PRICE HAS FLUCTUATED SUBSTANTIALLY AND MAY CONTINUE TO DO SO




The trading price of our common shares on The Toronto Stock Exchange and on the Nasdaq Over the Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) has fluctuated significantly in the past and could be subject to wide fluctuations in the future. The market prices for securities of technology companies have been highly volatile. These companies
have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to their operating performance.  Broad market and industry factors may materially and adversely affect the market price of our common shares, regardless of our operating performance. In addition, fluctuations in our operating results and concerns regarding our competitive position can have an adverse and unpredictable effect on the market price of our shares.




In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class-action litigation has often been instituted against that company. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of management’s attention and resources, which could have
a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flow, financial condition and prospects. If we do not prevail in any such action, which may be brought, we could be forced to pay damages.




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THE ABILITY TO BUY OR SELL OUR COMMON SHARES ON THE OTCBB MAY BE LIMITED




Our common shares trade on the OTCBB.  The OTCBB is generally considered to be a less efficient market than the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on which our shares previously traded.  As a result, the ability to buy or sell our common shares on the OTCBB may be limited.  In addition, since
our shares are no longer listed on the Nasdaq National Market or Nasdaq SmallCap Market, our shares may be subject to the “penny stock” regulations described below.  De-listing from the Nasdaq National Market and the Nasdaq SmallCap Market does not affect the listing of our common shares on The Toronto Stock Exchange.




OUR COMMON SHARES ARE SUBJECT TO “PENNY STOCK” REGULATIONS WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO BUY OR SELL OUR COMMON SHARES




Our shares are characterized as “penny stocks” which may severely affect market liquidity.  The Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock.




Securities and Exchange Commission regulations generally define a penny stock to be an equity security that has a market price of less than US$5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions.  The regulations require, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, delivery of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock
market and the risks associated therewith.  The penny stock regulations may adversely affect the market liquidity of our common shares by limiting the ability of broker/dealers to trade the shares and the ability of purchasers of our common shares to sell in the secondary market.  Certain institutions and investors will not invest in penny stocks.




THE MARKETS IN WHICH WE OPERATE ARE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE




The market for asset lifecycle management solutions is rapidly evolving and intensely competitive. We face significant competition in each segment of our business (asset sourcing, procurement, asset management and asset disposition).  We expect that competition will further intensify as larger existing companies expand their
product lines and industry consolidation accelerates.




Many of our competitors have longer operating histories, larger customer bases, greater brand recognition and significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than we. We cannot be certain that we will be able to compete with them effectively. If we fail to do so, it would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, cash flows and results of operations.




IMPACT OF CURRENT GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS




Recently, global financial markets and economic conditions have been, and may continue to be, disrupted and volatile. As a result of concerns about the stability of financial markets generally and the solvency of creditors specifically, the cost of obtaining money from the credit markets generally has increased as many lenders and institutional
investors have increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, refused to refinance existing debt on terms similar to current debt and in some cases, ceased to provide funding to borrowers. Concerns about the current economic situation may also have the effect of tightening the equity markets making any equity based financing which we may desire to undertake difficult to obtain, or obtainable only on terms and conditions which we may find burdensome or unacceptable.  These issues, along
with the current weak economic conditions have made, and may continue to make, it more difficult for us to obtain necessary funding on reasonable and competitive terms, and as a result, our ability to continue our businesses, pursue improvements, and continue future growth may be limited or curtailed.  In addition, current weak economic conditions may negatively impact our customers’ ability to obtain financing and fund their businesses.  As a result, we may incur decreases in sales,
which will negatively impact our revenue.




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WE DEPEND HEAVILY ON A SMALL NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS, AND IF WE LOSE ANY OF THEM OR THEY REDUCE THEIR BUSINESS WITH US, WE WOULD LOSE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF OUR REVENUES




In 2009, two customers accounted for 62 percent and 19 percent, respectively, (2008–two customers accounted for 61 percent, and 13 percent, respectively) of total revenues. If our relationships with any of these customers is severed or meaningfully altered, we would experience a significant decline in our performance, particularly
through reduced revenues, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.




WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RETAIN OR ATTRACT THE HIGHLY SKILLED PERSONNEL WE NEED




Our success is substantially dependent on the ability and experience of our senior management and other key personnel.  We do not have long-term employment agreements with any of our key personnel and maintain no “key person” life insurance policies.




We may need to hire new or additional personnel to respond to attrition or future growth of our business.  However, there is significant competition for qualified personnel. We cannot be certain we will be able to retain existing personnel or hire additional, qualified personnel when needed.




SIGNIFICANT DELAYS IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT WOULD HARM OUR REPUTATION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF REVENUE




If we experience significant product development delays, our position in the market would be harmed, and our revenues could be substantially reduced, which would adversely affect our operating results.  As a result of the complexities inherent in our software, major new product enhancements and new products often require long
development and test periods before they are released.  On occasion, we have experienced delays in the scheduled release date of new or enhanced products, and we may experience delays in the future.  Delays may occur for many reasons, including an inability to hire a sufficient number of developers, discovery of bugs and errors or a failure of our current or future products to conform to industry requirements.  Any such delay, or the failure of new products or enhancements in achieving
market acceptance, could materially impact our business and reputation and result in a decrease in our revenues.




WE MAY HAVE TO EXPEND SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES TO KEEP PACE WITH RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE




Our industry is characterized by rapid technological change, changes in user and customer requirements, frequent new service or product introductions embodying new technologies and the emergence of new industry standards and practices.  Any of these could hamper our ability to compete or render our proprietary technology obsolete.  Our
future success will depend, in part, on our ability to:




·
Develop new proprietary technology that addresses the increasingly sophisticated and varied needs of our existing and prospective customers;


·
Anticipate and respond to technological advances and emerging industry standards and practices on a timely and cost-effective basis;


·
Continually improve the performance, features and reliability of our products in response to evolving market demands; and


·
License leading technologies.




We may be required to make substantial expenditures to accomplish the foregoing or to modify or adapt our services or infrastructure. If we are unable to do so, it would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.




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OUR BUSINESS COULD BE SUBSTANTIALLY HARMED IF WE HAVE TO CORRECT OR DELAY THE RELEASE OF PRODUCTS DUE TO SOFTWARE BUGS OR ERRORS




We sell complex software applications and services.  Our applications may contain undetected errors or bugs when first introduced or as new versions are released.  Our software products may also contain undetected viruses.  Further, software we license from third parties and incorporate into our products may
contain errors, bugs or viruses.  Errors, bugs and viruses may result in any of the following:




·
Adverse customer reactions;




·
Negative publicity regarding our business and our products;




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Harm to our reputation;




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Loss of or delay in market acceptance;




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Loss of revenue or required product changes;




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Diversion of development resources and increased development expenses;




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Increased service and warranty costs;




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Legal action by our customers; and




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Increased insurance costs.




SYSTEMS DEFECTS, FAILURES OR BREACHES OF SECURITY COULD CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT DISRUPTION TO OUR BUSINESS, DAMAGE OUR REPUTATION AND EXPOSE US TO LIABILITY




We host certain websites and applications for our customers.  Our systems are vulnerable to a number of factors that may cause interruptions in our ability to enable or host solutions for third parties, including, among others:




·
Damage from human error, tampering and vandalism;


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Breaches of security;


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Fire and power losses;


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Telecommunications failures and capacity limitations; and


·
Software or hardware defects.




Despite the precautions we have taken and plan to take, the occurrence of any of these events or other unanticipated problems could result in service interruptions, which could damage our reputation, and subject us to loss of business and significant repair costs.  Certain of our contracts require that we pay penalties or permit
a customer to terminate the contract if we are unable to maintain minimum performance levels. Although we continue to take steps to enhance the security of our systems and ensure that appropriate back-up systems are in place, our systems are not now, nor will they ever be, fully secure.




OUR BUSINESS HAS UNDERGONE DRAMATIC EXPANSION AND RETRACTION PHASES SINCE OUR FORMATION.  WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MANAGE FURTHER DRAMATIC EXPANSIONS AND RETRACTIONS IN THE FUTURE




Our business has undergone dramatic expansion and retraction since our formation, which has placed significant strain on our management resources.  If we should grow or retract dramatically in the future, there may be further significant demands on our management, administrative, operating and financial resources.  In
order to manage these demands effectively, we will need to expand and improve our operational, financial and management information systems and motivate, manage and retain employees.  We cannot assure you that we will be able to do so, that our management, personnel or systems will be adequate, or that we will be able to achieve levels of revenue commensurate with the resulting levels of operating expenses.




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SALES TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE CANADA ACCOUNT FOR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR REVENUE, WHICH EXPOSES US TO CERTAIN RISKS




While we currently operate out of Canada, many of our customers are based outside of Canada. There are risks inherent in doing business outside Canada, including:




·
Differing laws and regulatory requirements;




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Political and economic risks;




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Currency and foreign exchange fluctuations and controls;




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Tariffs, customs, duties and other trade barriers;




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Longer payment cycles and problems in collecting accounts receivable;




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Potentially adverse tax consequences; and




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Any of these risks could adversely affect the success of our business;




PART I  ACQUISITIONS OF COMPANIES OR TECHNOLOGIES MAY RESULT IN DISRUPTIONS TO OUR BUSINESS AND/OR DISTRACTIONS FOR OUR MANAGEMENT




In the future, we may seek to acquire other businesses or make investments in complementary businesses or technologies. We may not be able to acquire or manage additional businesses profitably or successfully integrate any acquired businesses with our business.  Businesses that we acquire may have liabilities that we underestimate
or do not discover during our pre-acquisition investigations.  Certain liabilities, even if we do not expressly assume them, may be imposed on us as the successor to the business.  Further, each acquisition may involve other special risks that could cause the acquired businesses to fail to meet our expectations.  For example:




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The acquired businesses may not achieve expected results;


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We may not be able to retain key personnel of the acquired businesses;


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We may incur substantial, unanticipated costs, delays or other operational or financial problems when we try to integrate businesses we acquire with our own;


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Our management’s attention may be diverted; or


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Our management may not be able to manage the combined entity effectively or to make acquisitions and grow our business internally at the same time.





The occurrence of one or more of these factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.  In addition, we may incur debt or issue equity securities to pay for any future acquisitions or investments, which could dilute the ownership interest of our existing
shareholders.




IF WE ARE UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY PROTECT OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR OBTAIN CERTAIN LICENSES, OUR COMPETITIVE POSITION MAY BE WEAKENED




Our performance and ability to compete are dependent in part on our technology.  We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws as well as confidentiality agreements and technical measures, to establish and protect our rights in the technology we develop. We cannot guarantee that any patents issued
to us will afford meaningful protection for our technology.  Competitors may develop similar technologies which do not conflict with our patents.  Others may challenge our patents and, as a result, our patents could be narrowed or invalidated.




Our software is protected by common law copyright laws, as opposed to registration under copyright statutes.  Common law protection may be narrower than that which we could obtain under registered copyrights.  As a result, we may experience difficulty in enforcing our copyrights against certain third parties.  The
source code for our proprietary software is protected as a trade secret.  Aspart of our confidentiality protection procedures, we generally enter into agreements with our employees and consultants and limit access to, and distribution of, our software, documentation and other proprietary information.  We cannot assure you that the steps we take will prevent misappropriation of our technology or that agreements entered into for that
purpose will be enforceable. In order to protect our intellectual property, it may be necessary for us to sue one or more third parties.  While this has not been necessary to date, there can be no guarantee that we will not be required to do so in future to protect our rights. The laws of other countries may afford us little or no protection for our intellectual property.




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We also rely on a variety of technology that we license from third parties, including our database and Internet server software, which is used to perform key functions.  These third-party technology licenses may not continue to be available to us on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. If we are unable to maintain these
licenses or obtain upgrades to these licenses, we could be delayed in completing or prevented from offering some products or services.




OTHERS COULD CLAIM THAT WE INFRINGE ON THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN COSTLY AND TIME-CONSUMING LITIGATION




Our success will also depend partly on our ability to operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others, as well as our ability to prevent others from infringing on our proprietary rights.  We may be required at times to take legal action in order to protect our proprietary rights.  Also, from time to
time, we may receive notice from third parties claiming that we infringe their patent or other proprietary rights. In the past, a certain third party claimed that certain of our technology infringed their intellectual property rights.    The claim with the particular third party has been resolved in a prior period through a licensing arrangement.  There can be no assurances that other third parties will not make similar claims in the future.




We believe that infringement claims will increase in the technology sector as competition intensifies.  Despite our best efforts, we may be sued for infringing on the patent or other proprietary rights of others.  Such litigation is costly, and even if we prevail, the cost of such litigation could harm us.  If
we do not prevail or cannot fund a complete defense, in addition to any damages we might have to pay, we could be required to stop the infringing activity or obtain a license.  We cannot be certain that any required license would be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all.  If we fail to obtain a license, or if the terms of a license are burdensome to us, this could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.




WE ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS




The Company’s revenue from software licensing and related services and e-commerce enabling agreements is transacted in various currencies including the Canadian dollar, U.S. dollar and U.K. pound.  As the majority of our revenues are realized in U.S. dollar and our expenses are transacted in Canadian dollar, the appreciation
of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar may have a favorable impact on our results.  The Company does not use derivative instruments to manage exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations. Fluctuations in the exchange rates of these currencies or the exchange rate of other currencies against the Canadian dollar could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.




OUR PREFERRED SHARES COULD PREVENT OR DELAY A TAKEOVER THAT SOME OR A MAJORITY OF SHAREHOLDERS CONSIDER FAVORABLE




Our Board of Directors, without any further vote of our shareholders, may issue preferred shares and determine the price, preferences, rights and restrictions of those shares.  The rights of the holders of common shares will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of any series of preferred
shares that may be issued in the future.  That means, for example, that we can issue preferred shares with more voting rights, higher dividend payments or more favorable rights upon distribution than those for our common shares.  If we issue certain types of preferred shares in the future, it may also be more difficult for a third party to acquire a majority of our outstanding voting shares and such issuance may, in certain circumstances, deter or delay mergers, tender offers or other possible
transactions that may be favored by some or a majority of our shareholders.




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IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO ENFORCE LEGAL CLAIMS AGAINST US OR OUR OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS




We are incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.  Certain of our directors and officers are residents of Canada and substantially all of our assets and the assets of such persons are located outside the United States.  As a result, it may be difficult for holders of common shares to effect service
of legal process within the United States upon those directors and officers who are not residents of the United States.  It may also be difficult to realize in the United States upon judgments of courts of the United States without enforcing such judgments in our home jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of residence of the director or officer concerned.




ITEM 4 -INFORMATIONON THE COMPANY




A. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY




Our name is Northcore Technologies Inc. (“Northcore, or the “Company”). The Company was formed pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). The business began as Internet Liquidators Inc. (“IL Inc.”), a business corporation formed under the laws
of Ontario, Canada, in September 1995 and after a series of corporate reorganizations, as described below, developed into the present Company.




In May 1996, Internet Liquidators International Inc. (“ILI Inc.”), also an Ontario company, acquired all of the shares of IL Inc. The two companies, IL Inc. and ILI Inc., were amalgamated on January 9, 1997.  By articles of amendment dated June 25 1998, the name of ILI Inc. was changed to Bid.Com International Inc.




On October 11, 2001, Bid.Com acquired substantially all of the shares of ADB Systemer ASA, a public limited liability company organized under the laws of the Kingdom of Norway. As part of the acquisition of ADB Systemer, Bid.Com completed a two for one share consolidation and changed its name to ADB Systems International Inc. (“ADB
Inc.”) by articles of amendment dated October 11, 2001.




During 2002, ADB Inc. entered into a series of agreements with the Brick Warehouse Corporation (“The Brick”) whereby the parties agreed to cooperate in online retail operations that utilized the retail technology that the Company had developed and operated under the name “Bid.Com International Inc.” in the online
sale of consumer products to be supplied by The Brick. In connection with these transactions The Brick granted to the Company a secured loan and the Company completed a corporate reorganization by plan of arrangement, as described below.




On August 20, 2002, a new Ontario company was formed called ADB Systems International Ltd. (“ADB Ltd.”), which was incorporated by certificate and Articles of Incorporation. Pursuant to a plan of arrangement approved by the shareholders of ADB Inc. on October 22, 2002 and by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on October
24, 2002 (the “Arrangement”) the shareholders of ADB Inc. exchanged their shares of ADB Inc. for shares of ADB Ltd., as the Company was then known, on a one-for-one basis on October 31, 2002. As a result of the Arrangement, the business of ADB Inc., including all assets and liabilities of ADB Inc. (other than those related to retail activities, which remained with ADB Inc.), was transferred to the Company in the form of a return of capital. The name of ADB Inc. was subsequently changed to Bid.Com
International Ltd. and on June 30, 2003, the Company exercised its option to transfer to The Brick all of the issued shares of Bid.Com International Ltd. (formerly ADB Inc.) in satisfaction of the outstanding principal amount and accrued interest on the loan then owing to The Brick.




On June 30, 2006, in connection with the disposition of the Company’s Norwegian subsidiary ADB Systemer AS, the Company changed its name, by articles of amendment, to Northcore Technologies Inc. Effective July 18, 2006 the Company’s stock symbols were changed to NTI on the TSX and to NTLNF on the over-the-counter bulletin board
(OTCBB).




The principal and registered office of the Company is located at 302 The East Mall, Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9B 6C7 and our telephone number is (416) 640-0400.  Additional information on the Company can be found at www.northcore.com. The information contained on our web site is not deemed to be part of this Annual
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MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS




Significant product and business developments over the last three fiscal years have been as follows:




FISCAL 2009




Northcore completed a number of customer and financing activities throughout the course of 2009.  These activities were designed to accelerate revenue opportunities, solidify our financial position, and strengthen our abilities to work with our customers and partners.





FINANCING ACTIVITIES


·
Completed a series of debt to equity conversions resulting in full conversions of the original principal amounts of the Series I, J, K and M secured subordinated notes.  As a result of these conversions, the Company’s total liabilities have been reduced by 65 percent since the start of the year decreasing from $3,215,000 to $1,121,000 at the year end;


·
Raised $1,320,000 of new equity through the exercise of the Series M warrants and additional proceeds of $112,000 through the exercise of compensation options;


·
Closed an equity private placement, securing net proceeds of $495,000 through the issuance of common shares and warrants;





CUSTOMER ACTIVITIES


During 2009, Northcore focused on expanding the breadth of existing customer relationships and extending the product line in order to open up new opportunities. Results of this strategy include:





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Initiated a Working Capital EngineTM marketing campaign under a new sales leader, as well as formed Southcore Technologies to market our technology products to new territories.


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Signed an agreement with NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG), to create a holistic remarketing platform to connect qualified buyers with used lift truck inventory from a North American network of authorized Hyster and Yale dealers;


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Completed an implementation of a next generation mobile application that would assist NMHG in streamlining their remote inspection and inventory process;


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Implemented a new media marketing platform supporting the sale of corporate aircraft.  The site delivers a new level of viewer immersion to the industry, previously only provided by world leading art galleries and museums;


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Developed a direct marketing product to support a major strategic partner in a high profile sales initiative;


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Delivered a prototype for Home Hardware Stores Limited, to provide an intranet for Home Hardware Dealers across Canada to more efficiently source assets for their business needs;


·
Renewed a major application hosting contract with a key strategic partner and added an expanded scope of services; and


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Worked with a key strategic partner to deliver a new online marketing presence and supporting structures.





JOINT VENTURE WITH GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE


Throughout 2009, Northcore continued to support GE Asset Manager, LLC, our joint venture with GE Commercial Finance.  The delivery of a cutting edge mobile application for a key GE partner, NMHG, illustrates this focus.





Working with our partners at GE, we have added new products to the portfolio. An example of this is the new media remarketing system currently being used to vend high-end corporate aircraft online. The joint venture has also supported numerous third party sales events for key GE clients, as well as managing the delivery of the associated
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In summary, the joint venture continued to show its increasing value to both partners in a year of challenging economic circumstances. We believe that this value equation will remain in evidence throughout the coming year.




FISCAL 2008




Northcore completed a number of customer and financing activities throughout the course of 2008.  These activities were designed to accelerate revenue opportunities, solidify our financial position, and strengthen our abilities to work with our customers and partners.




FINANCING ACTIVITIES


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Completed a series of private placements securing gross proceeds of $1,803,000 through the issuances of Series L, M and N secured subordinated notes;


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Entered into an agreement with the remaining Series G debt holders to repay the accrued interest of $113,000 and the principal of $240,000 over a two year term at an interest rate of 12 percent, in blended interest and principal quarterly payments of $40,000; and





CUSTOMER ACTIVITIES


During 2008 Northcore focused on expanding the breadth of existing customer relationships and extending the product line in order to open up new opportunities. Results of this strategy include:





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Significant enhancements to the core Asset Tracking system, performed in partnership with Kraft Foods, enabling anticipatory asset sourcing;


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Creation of the first generation of a mobile Asset Tracking platform, extending product reach into a customer base that requires a portable, rugged-ized, execution environment; and


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Completed the delivery of a large scale mission critical application to a Fortune 500 company that was put into global use;





JOINT VENTURE WITH GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE


Throughout 2008, Northcore continued to support GE Asset Manager, LLC, our joint venture with GE Commercial Finance. The provision of Asset Disposition services to a number of key clients, such as Western Express, Kitty Hawk, and the Hyster and Yale corporations, are examples of this focus.





Working closely with GE, we have also augmented the core GEAMproduct suite, with enhancements to Asset Appraiser and tighter integration of the Asset Tracking technology to the Asset Sales platform. We expect this to have broad customer appeal.





We also supported a significant international expansion in the use of Asset Tracker by Kraft Foods.




FISCAL 2007




Effective July 12, 2007, Northcore announced a management change, naming Duncan Copeland as Chief Executive Officer and Jim Moskos as Chief Operating Officer.


During the year completed a number of customer and financing activities throughout the course of 2007.  These activities were designed to accelerate revenue opportunities, solidify our financial position, and strengthen our abilities to work with our customers and partners.





FINANCING ACTIVITIES





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Generated gross proceeds of $1.65 million through a rights offering to eligible shareholders;


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Completed a private placement, issuing a new Series K subordinated notes with a face amount of $1.36 million to existing holders of our Series G Notes. In addition, Northcore completed a private placement issuance of 2.99 million common shares in consideration of the $449,000 Series G accrued interest debt; and


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Refinanced the Series H subordinated notes with a principal balance of $170,000 and accrued interest of $60,000.  The Company entered into an agreement with debt holders in December 2007 to repay the accrued interest of $60,000 in cash in January 2008 and the principal of $170,000 over a two year term at an interest rate of 11 percent, in blended interest and principal quarterly payments of $24,000;





CUSTOMER ACTIVITIES





Northcore devoted considerable effort in 2007 to growing our customer base and building long-term relationships with existing clients.  Our customers take advantage of Northcore’s suite of asset management software solutions and custom applications to introduce process improvements and reduce operational costs.  Through
these efforts, Northcore:





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Renewed a three-year application hosting agreement with GE Commercial Finance to provide web-based capabilities for asset disposition, asset tracking and asset appraisal;


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Extended the terms of its technology and services agreements with the School Board of Broward County, the State of Tennessee Department of General Services, and Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. The customers use Northcore’s technology and services to manage their maintenance activities;


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A key thrust of our activities in 2007 focused on increasing our revenue stream from the provision of technology-based services to our customers, such as The Brick.  These services allow Northcore to extend our relationships and provide a point of differentiation for the Company. In particular, these services center on the development of applications customized specifically for the needs of our customers;
and


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The most prominent achievement related to our services delivery strategy was the signing of a master professional services agreement with a leading Fortune 500 customer.  This agreement, which already has resulted in a number of revenue-generating projects, is designed to streamline the process by which Northcore delivers future technology and application development services to all of the customer’s
businesses;





JOINT VENTURE WITH GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE





·
Throughout 2007, Northcore devoted considerable effort in support of GE Asset Manager, LLC, our joint venture with GE Commercial Finance.  In particular, we launched a web-based sales platform to remarket off-lease and pre-owned equipment for the Toro Company. This private-branded sales platform, accessible via www.toroused.com, takes advantage of Northcore’s asset disposition and technology hosting
capabilities.


·
Working with GE, we also delivered asset disposition capabilities to a number of organizations looking to maximize the yield for their surplus assets.  These customer organizations, such as the Fastenal Company and Arthur Machinery, represent several industry verticals including transportation, construction materials and manufacturing equipment.


·
Throughout the year, we also continued to support a number of existing joint venture customers, such as Kraft Foods and GE Infrastructure.  Both organizations expanded their use of Asset Tracker, our web-based application for asset management.




COMPANY’S JOINT VENTURE WITHGE COMMERCIAL FINANCE




On December 31, 2003 ADB Systems USA, Inc. (“ADB USA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (the “Operating Agreement”) with General Electric Capital Corporation through its business division GE Commercial Finance. This agreement was entered into in
connection with the establishment of GE Asset Manager, LLC, a joint business venture in which both GE Commercial Finance and ADB USA hold a 50 percent interest.  Pursuant to this business venture, GE Commercial Finance and ADB USA also entered into the following agreements that are included as exhibits to the Operating Agreement:  ADB License Agreement, ADB Services Agreement, GE License Agreement and GE Service Agreement. GE Asset Manager, LLC, which carries on business under the name GE
Commercial Finance Asset Manager (“GE Asset Manager”), is an integrated, web-based business enabling mid- and large-size organizations to reduce operating costs by simplifying and consolidating their asset management programs. GEAM features all-in-one capabilities designed for sourcing of new equipment, tracking and reallocation of existing assets, automated appraisal management and disposition of surplus equipment.


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PRINCIPAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND DIVESTITURES




For a description of principal capital expenditures and divestitures, seeITEM 5 - OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS As
of March 15, 2010 we do not have any significant current capital divestitures or any current capital expenditures.




B. BUSINESS OVERVIEW




The Company develops and sells software products and services that allow our customers to source, buy, track, manage and sell assets, primarily in asset-intensive industries.  We refer to our product and services suite as asset lifecycle management solutions.  Our solutions can reduce sourcing and procurement costs,
improve tracking and monitoring of asset performance and reduce operational downtime.




Designed to help our customers get full value from their capital assets, we believe the Company’s integrated asset management solutions:




·
Streamline sourcing/procurement activities while reducing purchasing costs;


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Schedule preventative and corrective maintenance activities, eliminating unnecessary operational downtimes and reducing maintenance costs;


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Manage inventory of materials more effectively, resulting in reduced purchase costs, improved access to supplies, and easier tracking of assets regardless of their location; and


·
Generate higher yield for surplus assets that are disposed or sold on-line.




Through our wholly owned subsidiary, ADB Systems USA, Inc., Northcore owns a 50 percent interest in GE Asset Manager, LLC a joint business venture launched with GE Commercial Finance which operates under the name GE Commercial Finance Asset Manager  (see Part I - Item 4.A - “Joint Venture with GE Commercial Finance”).
GEAM offers a suite of integrated, web-based solutions that are designed to help organizations gain greater control of their capital assets and implement new process efficiencies to their operational activities which we believe enables our customers to:





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Automate sourcing and tendering processes;


·
Track and re-deploy assets more effectively;


·
Automate equipment appraisals; and


·
Efficiently market and sell surplus equipment.





We believe however, that the current economic turmoil bodes well for Northcore. In times where access to new capital is reduced, or rendered more difficult, companies are motivated to “stretch” existing capital investments by redeploying idle and surplus assets back into productive use. In addition, assets that are ultimately
unneeded represent a “harvest” opportunity, if they can be liquidated efficiently. The product suite offered by Northcore and by extension our joint venture (GE Asset Manager, LLC) provides an efficient, cost effective solution to help organizations achieve these goals.


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INDUSTRY BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW




Asset management applications have existed for more than thirty years, initially through computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and more recently including more comprehensive and robust enterprise asset management (EAM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions.  These early systems automated daily management
of assets, while more recent ERP solutions consolidated basic asset information with financial information at the corporate level. Asset Management applications, as provided by Northcore, encompass elements of both approaches, and are increasingly delivered via web-based or hosted systems.




Current asset management systems provide a number of capabilities including maintenance scheduling, materials management, electronic procurement, and asset tracking. In essence, asset management activities have evolved to integrate all aspects of an asset’s lifecycle.




There are a number of industry trends driving the demand for asset management capabilities, including the need to:




·
Improve the utilization of assets;


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Comply with industry standards and requirement such as, Sarbanes-Oxley financial requirements;


·
Reduce operating expenses and improve bottom-line performance; and


·
Introduce new operational efficiencies.





PRODUCTS AND SERVICES




The Company offers solutions to manage all aspects of the asset lifecycle – sourcing/procurement, maintenance, materials management and disposition.  Below is a detailed description of our offerings:




Dyn@mic Buyer(TM)




An on-line sourcing solution, Dyn@mic Buyer automates tendering activities, and can be used to improve the decision-making process involved in the sourcing of goods by providing automated analysis and selection among competing supplier bids, based on a variety of pre-determined factors.




Key features include:




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The ability for buyers to create tenders using automated tools that accelerate the purchasing process and reduce procurement costs.


·
Capabilities for buyers to post and distribute their tenders on-line to qualified suppliers.


·
The ability for buyers to assign values to criteria involved in the purchase decision, such as price, product availability, post-sales support and certification standards.  Buyers then weigh suppliers’ responses to tender questions for evaluation.


·
Functionality that allows for the posting of detailed technical information, question and answer forums, and automatic e-mail notification of amended or new buyer-posted documents.


·
Capabilities to allow for the use of sealed bid-sourcing formats enabling users to post their product or service requirements to selected vendors.  The sealed bid system differs from the request for quotation in that the vendors only have one opportunity to supply a bid.  Only after the close of the auction is the user able to view the vendor bids.




Dyn@mic Buyer is delivered to our customers via a hosted model. Fees for Dyn@mic Buyer are determined on an annual basis, depending on the number of sourcing events identified by customers. Service fees are charged separately for implementation, systems integration, training and other consulting activities. Dyn@mic Buyer can be bundled
with our procurement solutions or used separately depending on customer requirements.




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Dyn@mic Seller (TM)




An on-line sales solution designed to help our customers with the disposition of surplus assets and equipment.  Dyn@mic Seller integrates multiple pricing methods, such as fixed priced, top bid (auction), Dutch (declining price) and hybrids, through private-labeled websites. Dyn@mic Seller is delivered through a hosted model.




Key capabilities of the product include:




·
Traditional rising price auctions, where the highest bids win the items being sold. The rising price auction allows participants to competitively bid on available products by incrementally adjusting their bid amounts.  Our user interface allows users to easily identify current leading bidders, minimum new bids and initial bid pricing.  Participants are informed of their bid status, and advised
whether they have won, been outbid, approved or declined via electronic mail.




·
A patented Dutch (declining) auction format, in which a starting price is set and a limited time period is allocated for a fixed quantity of the product to be sold.  As time advances, the price drops in small increments until the asset is sold.  The declining bid auction allows participants to bid in a real-time format utilizing on-screen data which provides the time and quantity remaining as
well as the falling price of the items for sale.




·
Hybrid auction formats that blend multiple pricing formats to meet a customer’s particular needs.




·
Fixed price sales where assets are sold in a catalogue or directory format.  The purchaser cannot bid on the price, but merely elects whether or not to purchase the good or service.




Our customers pay monthly hosting fees for use of Dyn@mic Seller and typically also enter into a revenue sharing arrangement with us.  Service fees for implementation, systems integration, training and other consulting activities are charged separately.




RELATED SERVICES




In connection with our software offerings, we provide the following services to our customers:




CONSULTING




A significant number of our customers request our advice regarding their business and technical processes, often in conjunction with a scoping exercise conducted both before and after the execution of a contract.  This advice can relate to development or optimization of assorted business processes, such as sourcing or procurement
activities, assisting in the development of technical specifications, and recommendations regarding internal workflow activities.




CUSTOMIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION




Based generally upon the up-front scoping activities, we are able to customize our solutions as required to meet the customer's particular needs.  This process can vary in length depending on the degree of customization, the resources applied by the customer and the customer's business requirements.  We work closely
with our customers to ensure that new features and functionality meet their expectations.  We also provide the professional services work required for the implementation of our customer solutions, including loadingof data, identification of business processes, and integration to other systems applications.




APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT




A growing number of our customers have engaged us to develop web-based applications that support their unique asset management requirements. Typically, these application development projects become the proprietary technology of our customers and are not resold by us. We charge customers based on hourly service rates or through a fixed
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TRAINING




Upon completion of implementation (and often during implementation), we train customer personnel to utilize our solutions.   Training can be conducted in one-on-one or group situations. We also conduct “train the trainer” sessions.




MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT





We provide regular software upgrades and ongoing support to our customers. Northcore provides these services for a yearly maintenance fee of 18 percent of the license fee for client/server environment or as part of its monthly hosting fees.





HOSTING





We also provide technology-hosting services to our customers. Through these services, customers gain access to Northcore's applications via the Internet through dedicated, secure websites.  Our hosting services enable customers to accelerate the deployment of technology initiatives while limiting investments in systems configuration
and new hardware infrastructure.





GE ASSET MANAGER, LLC (GEAM)





GEAM is a joint venture between GE Commercial Finance and Northcore Technologies Inc. that combines GE’s equipment financing and asset management expertise together with our experience in providing mission critical technology solutions for asset lifecycle management.





With organizations needing to generate improved bottom-line results and comply with new financial regulatory requirements, GEAM has introduced a new suite of integrated, web-based solutions that are designed to help organizations gain greater control of their capital assets and implement new process efficiencies to their operational activities.





Our industry-proven solutions enable our customers to:





·
Automate sourcing and tendering processes.


·
Track and re-deploy assets more effectively;


·
Automate equipment appraisals; and


·
Efficiently market and sell surplus equipment.





The four key components to Asset Manager’s offerings are as follows:





Asset Buyer





Asset Buyer is a web-based solution designed for automating sourcing activities and improving purchasing decisions.  Using Asset Buyer, purchasers can determine the factors that are the most important to their procurement decisions and identify suppliers that deliver the greatest value – from the lowest price to the ability
to match exact specification requirements.





Asset Buyer also streamlines the procurement process, making it easier to create and distribute tenders, select vendors and negotiate with suppliers.





With Asset Buyer, organizations can:


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Generate cost savings on sourcing activities;


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Reduce purchasing cycle times;


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Take advantage of multiple sourcing formats including request for proposals, reverse auction, and sealed bid; and


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Rank suppliers based on their ability to match buying criteria improve relations with suppliers through on-line collaborations.





Asset Tracker





Designed to allow organizations to more effectively utilize their assets, Asset Tracker is a web-based solution for keeping track of the location, details and status of capital equipment – regardless of where the equipment is being deployed.





Using a dedicated tracking site that is password protected, Asset Tracker provides users the ability to search and locate capital assets throughout their organization. Users can search for equipment in a number of ways.  Assets can be searched by business unit, function, or by specific piece of equipment category.





Once an asset is located, users can determine its status and take appropriate action.  Idle or under-utilized assets, for example, can be re-deployed, helping to increase their value to the organization and reducing capital spending on new equipment.





Assets no longer required or deemed surplus can be earmarked for disposition through traditional or on-line sales methods, such as Asset Seller (described below).





With Asset Tracker, users can:





·
Search and request for capital equipment within their organization, across multiple locations or facilities;


·
Review asset details, such as equipment description, image, financial information, and contact information;


·
Add new asset details by uploading data from spreadsheet applications;


·
Extract asset details and generate asset management reports;


·
Instantly determine the status of capital equipment;


·
Transfer and re-deploy idle assets; and


·
Dispose of unnecessary or surplus equipment.





Asset Appraiser





Asset Appraiser is a web-based solution that allows organizations to more effectively manage the capital equipment appraisal process. With Asset Appraiser users can create an appraisal scope, confirm appraisal data, distribute documents and data collection tools, compile appraisal results and access stored appraisals on-line in a protected
environment.





Asset Appraiser allows users to:





·
Automate and accelerate the appraisal process using web-based tools;


·
Gain instant access to ongoing project details from anywhere in the world;


·
Store asset data in a secure repository for future reference, retrieval and analysis;


·
Access appraisals in a 24 x 7 environment;


·
Store and review appraisals in a secure environment;


·
Download spreadsheet templates into reports;


·
Add attachments, such as image, text or movie files, to reports; and


·
Assist with compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.


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Asset Seller





Asset Seller facilitates instant and global access to a buying community by presenting surplus equipment or inventory on geasset.com, GE's equipment re-marketing website. Asset Seller is a proven take-to-market solution that will connect a company's equipment to a global community of qualified organizational buyers using multiple sales
platforms, all developed to help maximize asset recovery value and improve cycle time.




Asset Seller brings together multiple sales platforms into one integrated on-line environment, providing flexibility, while maximizing the yield for your surplus equipment.




Asset Seller's direct sale platform features equipment showcases that are designed to promote private treaty sales. Other sales platforms available through Asset Seller include ranked sealed bid and top bid sale events that enable you to market equipment in an auction-like environment.




Utilizing GE's patent pending ranked sealed bid method, Asset Seller encourages multiple bids and retains buyer anonymity, creating competitive sales environments that generate a higher recovery for asset investment.




Asset Seller also enables organizations to feature equipment specifications, photos, videos and contact information, and allows them to coordinate off-line sales activities such as equipment inspections. Current customers of Asset Seller, through our joint venture, include The Toro Company.




THIRD PARTY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS




Designed to extend the value of the solutions we deliver to our customers, Northcore has fostered relationships with a number of leading technology and professional service organizations. These relationships allow Northcore to develop world-class offerings that leverage the leading-edge technologies, proven methodologies and subject matter
expertise of our business partners.





Northcore’s existing business relationships include:





GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE





Backed by more than 65 years of operating experience, a strong credit rating, and the vast resources of its parent, General Electric Company, GE Capital offers a wide range of value-added financial products and services through a network of 28 specialized businesses in five core niches: Equipment Management, Customer Services, Specialized
Financing, Mid-Market Financing and Specialty Insurance.





PAN PACIFIC GROUP





Pan Pacific Group (PPG) was founded in 1986 in Vancouver, Canada and started its beginnings in the Construction, Financial Services and the Travel Industries. Since then, PPG has spread its wings to all four corners of the globe. PPG's strengths lies in its global partners and in the team work that exists between them.





DONNA CONA




Donna Cona is Canada's largest Aboriginal Information and Communications Technology company. The company was incorporated in 1996, and has successfully been providing information technology and management consulting services to public sector organizations.




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MOTOROLA




A global communications leader, powered by, and driving, seamless mobility. Motorola is revolutionizing broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks - bringing cutting-edge technologies into your everyday life, with style.




ADB SYSTEMER AS




Based in Stavanger, Norway ADB Systemer AS provides enterprise asset management technology for oil and gas companies and public sector organizations. Upon the share sale of ADB Systemer AS, effective June 30, 2006, the Company entered into a value added reseller agreement with ADB Systemer AS to continue to bring WorkMate and ProcureMate
to market.




BUSINESS CYCLES





As many of the customers of the Company and GEAM are large, multinational organizations or quasi-governmental entities, we may experience increasingly longer sales and collection cycles. Additional information on business cycle risks are set out in Item 3.D. of this Annual Report under the heading Risk
Factors.




For additional information regarding business cycles, see Part I - Item 5 under the heading “OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS”.




STRATEGY




Our business strategy is to expand our customer base, particularly in the financial services, manufacturing, public, and oil and gas sectors, through superior software functionality and through the industry expertise of our employees.  In particular, our strategy is comprised of the following key components:




EXPAND JOINT VENTURE WITH GE AND INCREASE OUR CUSTOMER BASE




Since the launch of GE Asset Manager, we have focused our efforts on increasing the number of joint venture customers and enhancing our portfolio of asset management technology. This focus will be a cornerstone of our efforts in 2010.




STRENGTHEN OUR POSITION AS AN ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION PROVIDER AND IMPROVE OUR VISIBILITY AMONG TARGET SECTOR




While we have expanded our customer base and increased the number of users of our technology, Northcore is committed to solidifying our position as a provider of asset management solutions particularly among our target markets.




MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE OUR TECHNOLOGY




Based on the relative pricing and functionality of our products as compared with those of our competitors, we consider our proprietary software offerings to be competitive, however it is critical that we continue to maintain and enhance our technology.




SEEKING ACQUISITIONS AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS




We plan to seek to expand by seeking technologies, products, and services that complement our existing business.  If appropriate opportunities are available, we may acquire businesses, technologies or products or enter into strategic relationships that may further diversify revenue sources and product offerings, expand our customer
base or enhance our technology platform.


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CUSTOMERS





We provide our solutions to customers in a variety of industries, including: financial services, manufacturing, government and oil and gas.




The revenue structures and particular services provided vary depending upon the needs of the customer and the solution concerned.  For licensed offerings we generally collect a license fee based on number of users, service fees for implementation and training, and support and maintenance fees that are collected on a recurring
annual basis.  For hosted offerings, we generally collect an up-front implementation fee, monthly hosting fee, and a share of revenue or transaction volumes.




The following is a representative list of some of the customers for whom we have implemented or are implementing our solutions:




Customer
Solution(s)
Industry Segment
Geographic LocationGE Capital Solutions
Asset Seller
Financial Services
USGlobal Electronics Services-GE Capital Solutions
Asset Tracker
Financial Services
USGE Infrastructure
Asset Tracker
Manufacturing
USMaterials Handling Group (NMHG)
Asset Seller & Asset Tracker
Manufacturing
USThe Toro Company
Asset Tracker
Manufacturing
USKraft Foods Global, Inc.
Asset Tracker
Manufacturing
US




SALES AND MARKETING





We market our solutions primarily through our direct sales force. Our sales organization is regional with personnel located in our principal offices in Toronto, Canada.




Our marketing efforts are focused on targeted marketing campaigns, rather than broad-based "awareness" campaigns. Potential customers are identified through direct contact, responses to requests for information, attendance at trade shows and through industry contacts.




The GE sales force takes the lead in the sales and marketing efforts of the Asset Manager joint venture.




We use reference customers to assist us in our marketing efforts, both through direct contact with potential customers and through site branding and case studies.  We also rely on our co-marketing partners to assist in our marketing efforts.





TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM





Northcore has devoted significant resources to developing its proprietary software technology. The technology platform is constructed using distributed software technologies which allow for rapid development and deployment of new software technology in order to take advantage of emerging business opportunities.


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Our company's core technology platform is based on Microsoft applications, including the Windows NT operating system and a SQL server relational database, all residing on scaleable hardware. The software is constructed using an advanced proprietary XML framework and resides on an N-tier architecture. The support of open systems allows
integration with a large variety of existing commercial, proprietary and legacy applications.  Other applications, which are also operational in a Microsoft NT environment, have been developed using Power Builder and are dependent on an Oracle relational database.




CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY





Based on the relative pricing and functionality of our products as compared with those of competitors, we believe that our proprietary software provides a competitive advantage, and that our future success depends, in part, on our ability to continue developing and enhancing that software.  Therefore, we have focused our customer
service and technology efforts on the continued development of our proprietary software offerings.




Our ongoing software development and technology efforts are aimed at the continued “productization” of specific elements of our software, enhancing the features and functionality of our existing software components, the development of new software components, and the integration of superior third party technology into our environment.  Productization
involves the development of reusable applications to reduce programming time and costs for customer implementations.




Our software development and technology expenditures were approximately $738,000, $689,000, and $762,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, including salaries and related expenses of our personnel engaged in research and development.




Our software development and technology activities in 2009 included the ongoing development of new applications framework implemented in Microsoft.Net. The new framework will be used as the foundation of all future Web based products. There was also a substantial amount of time devoted to the extension of our integration tool set, which
allows us to connect our core product suite to pre-existing customer owned third party applications.




CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION





The majority of our revenue is generated by a small number of customers as discussed above in Item 3-D Risk Factors - WE DEPEND HEAVILY ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS, AND IF WE LOSE ANY OF THEM OR THEY REDUCE THEIR BUSINESS WITH US, WE WOULD LOSE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF OUR REVENUES. See also Item 5-D under the heading Credit Risk.





INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY




We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, as well as confidentiality agreements and technical measures, to establish and protect our proprietary rights.




In March 1999 and July 2001, we received patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering the process whereby we conduct Dutch auctions over electronic distribution channels. We have patent applications pending in Canada covering the same technology.  We also continue to explore other patent opportunities, and may have
other applications pending from time to time. We do not believe, however, that our ability to obtain patents is material to our success or results.




Our proprietary software is subject to common law copyright protection, but we do not have, and do not intend to pursue, any registered copyrights.  Common law protection may be narrower than that which we could obtain under registered copyrights.  As a result, we may experience difficulty in enforcing our copyrights
against certain third party infringements.  The source code for our proprietary software is protected as a trade secret.




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Our major trademarks or tradenames include: NorthcoreTM, DYN@MIC SELLERTM, DYN@MIC BUYERTM, WORKING CAPITAL ENGINETM and POWERED BY NorthcoreTM. We also claim rights in other unregistered trademarks.




Our competitive position is also dependent upon our unpatented trade secrets.  In an effort to protect our trade secrets, and as part of our confidentiality procedures, we generally enter into confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with our employees and consultants and generally limit access to and distribution of our
software, documentation and other proprietary information.  Additionally, we limit physical access to our premises, software and hardware and employ security measures to protect against damage or theft.




During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company entered into a technology licensing agreement with a Fortune 500 company that provides Northcore with access to a portfolio of intellectually property patents over a six-year period for a minimum fee of US $260,000 over the term of the agreement.




COMPETITION




The market for each solution comprising our asset lifecycle management suite is intensely competitive.  Many of the companies we compete with have much greater financial, technical, research and development resources than we do.




To remain and become more competitive, we will need to make continued investments in product development and improve our market visibility and financial situation.




Although we offer a broad range of asset lifecycle management solutions, we face significant competition in each of the component product areas from the following companies:




·
Sourcing – Ariba, Inc., Emptoris, Inc., Moai, and SAP AG;




·
Procurement –Ariba, Inc., IBM, and broader ERP solution providers such as Oracle and SAP AG;




·
Asset Management– Indus International Inc., Infor, IBM, Mincom Ltd., and broader ERP solution providers such as Oracle and SAP AG; and




·
Sales solutions – eBay Inc.




In addition, many organizations use in-house developers to develop solutions for certain elements of the asset lifecycle.




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C. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE




The Company has the following organizational structure, which includes the subsidiaries as set out below:




CORPORATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE


AS OF MARCH 15, 2010









D. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT




The table below lists the location of our facilities, which is held by us pursuant to a lease agreement, and summarizes certain information about the location.




Location
Use
Square Feet
(Approximate)
Term of Lease302 The East Mall, Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario
Executive, Administrative, Engineering and Marketing
5,435
Expires Oct. 2014




We believe that we have adequate space for our current needs.  As we expand, we expect that suitable additional space will be available on commercially reasonable terms.  We do not own any real estate nor do we currently own or lease warehouse space.




ITEM 4A - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS




Not Applicable.




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ITEM 5 -OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS




YOU SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS IN CONJUNCTION WITH "ITEM 3.A-SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA" AND OUR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE RELATED NOTES INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT.  IN ADDITION TO HISTORICAL INFORMATION, THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONTAINS CERTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT
INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, SUCH AS STATEMENTS OF OUR PLANS, OBJECTIVES, EXPECTATIONS AND INTENTIONS.  SEE "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS".




Overview




We develop and sell software solutions and services that allow our customers to source, manage, and sell their assets and capital equipment.  We refer to our product and services suite as asset lifecycle management solutions.  Our solutions help our customers reduce sourcing, procurement and maintenance costs, improve
asset utilization, reduce operational downtime, and generate higher yields for surplus equipment.




The Company operates in a single reportable operating segment, that is, the design and delivery of software solutions for use by its customers. The single reportable operating segment derives its revenues from the sale of software licenses and related services.




Our company is headquartered in Toronto (Canada).





Our shares trade on both the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NTI) and the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB: NTLNF).


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SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION


(in thousands of Canadian dollars)





Year ended December 31,

2009


2008


2007(in thousands, except per share amounts)Revenues

$
759


$
741


$
1,166Operating expenses:General and administrative


1,269



1,485



1,703Customer service and technology


738



689



762Sales and marketing


181



117



276Employee stock options


183



43



94Depreciation and amortization


29



33



39Total operating expenses


2,400



2,367



2,874Loss from continuing operations before the under-noted


(1,641
)


(1,626
)


(1,708
)Interest expense:Cash interest expense


260



335



272Accretion of secured subordinated notes


508



394



333Interest income


-



-



(1
)768



729



604LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR

$
(2,409
)

$
(2,355
)

$
(2,312
)LOSS PER SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED

$
(0.02
)

$
(0.02
)

$
(0.02
)WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING, BASIC AND DILUTED (000’s)


140,434



108,861



93,094





A. OPERATING RESULTS





RESULTS OF OPERATIONS





COMPARISON OF YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008





Loss:  Our loss for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $2,409,000, an increase of $54,000 or two percent from the loss of $2,355,000 reported for the year ended December 31, 2008.   The increase in loss was attributable to the increase in operating and interest
expenses, partially offset the increase in revenues.





The loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and employee stock options was $1,429,000 for 2009 as compared to $1,550,000 for 2008, an improvement of $121,000 or eight percent.  The Company considers this to be a meaningful performance measure as it provides an approximation of operating cash flows. The reduction in this loss
was a combination of an increase in revenues and a reduction in operating expenses.





Revenues:  Revenues are comprised of services (application development activities, software implementation and license fees, training and consulting, product maintenance and customer support), application hosting and royalty fees.





Revenues increased to $759,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 from $741,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, representing an increase of $18,000 or two percent.  The increase in revenues was attributed to the increase in application hosting as a result of additional applications being hosted during 2009, partially offset
by a decrease in services and royalty fees.


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General and Administrative:  General and administrative expenses include, primarily: all salaries and related expenses (including benefits and payroll taxes) other than technology staff compensation (which is included in customer service and technology expenses), and sales
and marketing staff compensation (which is included in sales and marketing expenses), occupancy costs, foreign exchange gains or losses, professional fees, insurance, investor relations, regulatory filing fees, and travel and related costs.





General and administrative expenses decreased by $216,000 or 15 percent, to $1,269,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to $1,485,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008.  Savings over the same period of last year was mainly due to a significant reduction in licensing fees as a result of settlement of past debts
for $240,000 less than the amounts previously recorded and lower financing fees, partially offset by an increase in investor relations and bad debt expense.





Customer Service and Technology:  Customer service and technology expenses consist of costs associated with acquired and internally developed software, and research and development expenses, including fees to independent contractors and salaries and related expenses of personnel
engaged in these activities.





Customer service and technology expenses increased by $49,000 or seven percent, to $738,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to $689,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008.  The increase in expenses was due primarily to the increase in staffing levels compared to last year.





Sales and Marketing:  Sales and marketing costs include all salaries and related expenses of sales and marketing personnel as well as business development expenses such as advertising, sales support materials, and trade show costs.





Sales and marketing costs for the year ended December 31, 2009 amounted to $181,000, as compared to $117,000 for 2008, representing an increase of $64,000 or 55 percent.  The addition of a new sales leader and the related marketing and business development expenses attributed to the increase in sales and marketing costs compared
to last year.





Employee Stock Options:  For the year ended December 31, 2009, employee stock option expense amounted to $183,000, as compared to $43,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, an increase $140,000.  The increase was due to 1,870,000 stock options granted and related
vesting expense in the current year as compared to 480,000 stock options granted and related vesting expense in 2008.





Depreciation:  Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $29,000, relatively consistent with $33,000 recorded for the year ended December 31, 2008.





Interest Expense:  Interest expense reflects interest incurred from debt instruments and loans.  Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $768,000 compared to $729,000 for December 31, 2008, representing an increase of $39,000 or five percent.  During
2009, cash interest expense of $260,000 and non-cash interest expense of $508,000 was incurred related to the secured subordinated notes and notes payable.  Comparatively, cash interest expense of $335,000 and non-cash interest expense of $394,000 was recorded in 2008.  The increase in interest expense was due to the accretion of Series L, M and N subordinated notes issued during 2008 and the refinanced Series K-Extension notes during 2009.


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COMPARISON OF YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND DECEMBER 31, 2007





Loss:  Our loss for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $2,355,000, an increase of $43,000 or two percent from the loss of $2,312,000 reported for the year ended December 31, 2007.   The increase in loss was attributable in the reduction in revenue and the
increase in interest expense, partially offset by the decrease in operating expenses.





The EBITDA loss was $1,550,000 for 2008 as compared to $1,575,000 for 2007, a decrease in the EBITDA loss of $25,000 or two percent.  The Company considers EBITDA to be a meaningful performance measure as it provides an approximation of operating cash flows. The improvement in EBITDA loss was the result of a significant savings
of $450,000 in the associated expenses (general and administrative, customer service and technology, and sales and marketing), partially offset by the reduction in revenue of $425,000 from 2007.





Revenues:  Revenues are comprised of services (application development activities, software implementation and license fees, training and consulting, product maintenance and customer support), application hosting and royalty fees.





Revenues decreased to $741,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008 from $1,166,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007, representing a decrease of $425,000 or 36 percent.  The most significant decrease was in the area of services, where revenues decreased to $454,000, from $794,000 in 2007, a decline of $340,000 or 43 percent.  A
smaller workforce, the decline in legacy applications (WorkMate and COMPASS) users and the depreciation in the U.S. dollars were the main reasons for the decline in services revenues.  Royalty fees also decreased to $38,000, from $116,000 in 2007, a decline of $78,000 or 67 percent.  Hosting fees declined to $249,000, from $256,000 in 2007, a slight decline of $7,000 or three percent.  The depreciation in the U.S. dollars was the main reason for this decrease in hosting fees during
2008.





General and Administrative:  General and administrative expenses include, primarily: all salaries and related expenses (including benefits and payroll taxes) other than technology staff compensation (which is included in customer service and technology expenses), and sales
and marketing staff compensation (which is included in sales and marketing expenses), occupancy costs, foreign exchange gains or losses, professional fees, insurance, investor relations, regulatory filing fees, and travel and related costs.





General and administrative expenses decreased by $218,000 or 13 percent, to $1,485,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $1,703,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007.  Continued cost-containment efforts resulted in year-over-year savings in the following areas; salaries and benefits due to a smaller administrative
workforce; investor relations and insurance premiums due to lower premiums; and rent and occupancy costs due to rent rebates pertaining to the prior years received during the current year.  These savings were partially offset by the increase in professional fees due to higher legal and consulting fees and additional financing cost relating to the issuances of the secured subordinated notes during 2008.





Customer Service and Technology:  Customer service and technology expenses consist of costs associated with acquired and internally developed software, and research and development expenses, including fees to independent contractors and salaries and related expenses of personnel
engaged in these activities.





Customer service and technology expenses decreased by $73,000 to $689,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $762,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007, representing an decrease of 10 percent.  The decrease in expenses was due primarily to the decrease in staffing levels in 2008 compared to 2007.


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Sales and Marketing:  Sales and marketing costs include all salaries and related expenses of sales and marketing personnel as well as business development expenses such as advertising, sales support materials, and trade show costs.





Sales and marketing costs for the year ended December 31, 2008 amounted to $117,000, as compared to $276,000 for 2007, representing a decrease of $159,000 or 58 percent.  This decline was a result of a reduction in staffing levels in North America in 2008 and the Company opting out the renewal of the sales and marketing contract
with Sandstorm Technologies, which expired during the fourth quarter of 2007.





Employee Stock Options:  For the year ended December 31, 2008, employee stock option expense amounted to $43,000, as compared to $94,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007, a decrease $51,000 or 54 percent.  The decrease was due to only 480,000 stock options
granted and related vesting expense in 2008 as compared to 1,350,000 options granted in 2007.





Depreciation:  Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $33,000, relatively consistent with $39,000 recorded for the year ended December 31, 2007.





Interest Expense:  Interest expense reflects interest incurred from debt instruments and loans.  Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $729,000 compared to $605,000 for December 31, 2007, representing an increase of $124,000 or 20 percent.  During
2008, cash interest expense of $335,000 and non-cash interest expense of $394,000 was incurred related to secured subordinated notes and notes payable.  Comparatively, cash interest expense of $272,000 and non-cash interest expense of $333,000 was recorded in 2007.  The increase in interest expense was due to the new Series L, M and N subordinated notes issued during 2008.





Interest Income:  There was no interest income for the year ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $1,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007.





GOING CONCERN





The Company has incurred negative annual cash flows from operations since inception and expects to continue to expend substantial funds to continue to develop technology, build an infrastructure to support business development efforts and expand other areas of business including the acquisition of, or strategic investments in, complementary
products, businesses or technologies.  The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern will be dependent on management’s ability to successfully execute its business plan including a substantial increase in revenue as well as maintaining operating expenses at or near the same level as 2009.  The Company cannot provide assurance that it will be able to execute on its business plan or assure that efforts to raise additional financings would be successful.





The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern.  If the going concern assumption were not appropriate, adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of assets and liabilities, the reported losses and the balance sheet classification used.





The continued existence beyond 2009 is dependent on Company’s ability to increase revenue from existing products and services, and to expand the scope of its product offering which entails a combination of internally developed software and business ventures with third parties and to raise additional financing.





CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES





The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting years.  Estimates are used when determining items such as the allowance for doubtful accounts, the fair value assigned to the debt and equity components of the secured subordinated notes and the expected requirements for non-operational funding.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.


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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES





We periodically review our financial reporting and disclosure practices and accounting policies to ensure that they provide accurate and transparent information relative to the current economic and business environment. As part of this process, we have reviewed our selection, application and communication of critical accounting policies
and financial disclosures. We have determined that the critical accounting policies related to our core ongoing business activities are primarily those that relate to revenue recognition.  Other significant accounting policies are described in Note 3 to our audited annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.





REVENUE RECOGNITION





The Company’s revenues are derived from services (application development activities, software implementation and license fees, training and consulting, product maintenance and customer support), application hosting and royalty fees.  Fees for services are billed separately from licenses of the Company’s products.  The
Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Canadian GAAP, which in the Company’s circumstances, are not materially different from the amounts that would be determined under provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Subtopic 985-605 (previously the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statements of Position (SOP) No. 97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition”, and as amended by Statement of Position 98-9, “Modification of SOP 97-2, Software revenue Recognition,
With Respect to Certain Transactions”). The Company also considers the provisions of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Emerging Issues Committee (EIC) 141 and CICA EIC 142, which is analogous to ASC 605, in determining the appropriate revenue recognition methodology.





HOSTING FEES





The Company earns revenue from the hosting of customer websites and applications.  Under our existing hosting contracts, we charge customers a recurring periodic flat fee.  The fees are recognized as the hosting services are provided.





APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FEES





Typically, development of applications for our customers is provided based on a predetermined fixed hourly rate basis.  Revenue is recognized as time is incurred throughout the development process.





SOFTWARE LICENSE REVENUE





The Company recognizes software license revenue in accordance with the terms of the license agreement and when the following criteria as set out in ASC Subtopic 985-605 are met:




·
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;


·
Delivery has occurred;


·
Fee is fixed or determinable; and


·
Collectibility is probable.





Software license revenue consists of fixed license fee agreements involving perpetual licenses.





Software license agreements may be part of multiple element arrangements that include consulting and implementation services.  When these services are considered essential to the functionality of the license, the associated revenue is recognized on the basis of the percentage of completion method as specified by contract accounting
principles.  When these services are not considered essential to the functionality of the license, the entire arrangement fee is allocated to each element in the arrangement based on the respective vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) of the fair value of each element.  The amount allocated to license revenues is based on the price charged by the Company when the same element is sold in similar quantities to a customer of a similar size and nature.  If this amount is not determinable,
the residual software license revenue is the amount of the total arrangement fee less the fair value of any undelivered elements.  VSOE used in determining fair value for installation, implementation and training is based on the standard daily rates for the type of service being provided multiplied by the estimated time to complete each task.  VSOE used in determining the fair value of maintenance and support is based on the annual renewal rates.  The revenue allocable to the software
license is recognized when the revenue recognition criteria are met.  The revenue allocable to the consulting services is recognized as the services are performed


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IMPLEMENTATION, TRAINING AND CONSULTING SERVICE FEES





The Company receives revenue from implementation of its product offerings, consulting services and training services. Customers are charged a fee based on time and expenses. Revenue from implementation, consulting services and training fees is recognized as the services are performed or deferred until contractually defined milestones are
achieved or until customer acceptance has occurred, as the case may be, for such contracts.





PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT FEES





The Company receives revenue from maintaining its products and the provision of on-going support services to customers. The maintenance and support fees are typically equal to a specified percentage of the customers’ license fee. If associated with the fixed fee license model, the maintenance revenues received are recorded as deferred
revenue and recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period.





Services revenue from maintenance and support is recognized when the services are performed.  Maintenance and support revenues paid in advance are non-refundable and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement, which typically is 12 months.





ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING POLICIES





GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS





Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the new recommendations of the CICA Handbook Section 3064, Goodwill and Intangible Assets.  This new Handbook Section replaces CICA Handbook Section 3062, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, and CICA Handbook Section 3450, Research and Development Costs, establishes standards for
the recognition, measurement and disclosure of goodwill and intangible assets.  The adoption of this new standard had no impact on the consolidated financial statements.





FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS – DISCLOSURES





In June 2009, the CICA amended Section 3862, Financial Instruments – Disclosures, to include additional disclosure requirements about fair value measurement for financial instruments and liquidity risk disclosures.  These amendments require a three-level hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making
the fair value measurements.  Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities included in Level 1 are determined by reference to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.  Assets and liabilities in Level 2 include valuations using inputs other than the quoted prices for which all significant inputs are based on observable market data, either directly or indirectly.  Level 3 valuations are based on inputs that are not based on observable market
data.  The amendments to Section 3862 apply for annual financial statements relating to fiscal years ending after September 30, 2009.  The disclosures required by the standard have been reflected in Note 16 of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.


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UNADOPTED NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS





MULTIPLE DELIVERABLE REVENUE ARRANGEMENTS





In December 2009, the CICA issued EIC 175, Multiple Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, replacing EIC 142, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables. This abstract was amended to (1) exclude from the application of the updated guidance those arrangements that would be accounted for in accordance with SOP 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition
as amended by Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-14; (2) provide updated guidance on whether multiple deliverables exist, how the deliverables in an arrangement should be separated, and the consideration allocated; (3) require in situations where a vendor does not have VSOE or third-party evidence of selling price, the entity allocate revenue in an arrangement using estimated selling prices of deliverables; (4) eliminate the use of the residual method and require an entity to allocate revenue using the relative
selling price method; and (5) require expanded qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding significant judgments made in applying this guidance.





The accounting changes summarized in EIC 175 are effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, with early adoption permitted. Adoption may either be on a prospective basis or by retrospective application. If the Abstract is adopted early, in a reporting period that is not the first reporting period in the entity’s
fiscal year, it must be applied retroactively from the beginning of the Company’s fiscal period of adoption. The Company is currently assessing the future impact of these amendments on its financial statements and has not yet determined the timing and method of its adoption.





BUSINESS COMBINATIONS





In October of 2008, the CICA issued Handbook Section 1582, Business Combinations, concurrently with Handbook Section 1601, Consolidated Financial Statements, and Handbook Section 1602, Non-controlling Interests.  Section 1582, which replaces CICA Handbook Section 1581, Business Combinations, establishes standards for the measurement
of a business combination and the recognition and measurement of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Section 1601, which replaces CICA Handbook Section 1600, carries forward the existing Canadian guidance on aspects of the preparation of consolidated financial statements subsequent to acquisition other than non-controlling interests.  Section 1602 establishes guidance for the treatment of non-controlling interests subsequent to acquisition through a business combination. These new standards
are effective for the Company’s interim and annual consolidated financial statements commencing on January 1, 2011 with earlier adoption permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year. The Company is assessing the impact of the new standards on its consolidated financial statements.





INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (IFRS)





In 2006, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) published a new strategic plan that will significantly affect financial reporting requirements for Canadian companies.  The AcSB strategic plan outlines the convergence of Canadian GAAP with IFRS over an expected five year transitional period.





In February 2008, the AcSB confirmed that IFRS will be mandatory in Canada for profit-oriented publicly accountable entities for fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011. The Company’s first annual IFRS financial statements will be for the year ending December 31, 2011 and will include the comparative period for 2010.  Starting
in the first quarter of 2011, the Company will provide unaudited consolidated financial information in accordance with IFRS including comparative figures for the comparable quarters 2010.





The Company has assembled an IFRS transition team and is committed to the development of its IFRS changeover plan during the coming year.  The Company is evaluating accounting policy differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS based on management’s current understanding of these standards.  Once completed, the
assessment will include the impact of conversion on information technology and data systems, internal controls over financial reporting, disclosure controls and procedures and business activities.


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B.  LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES





The Company has been funded to date primarily through a series of private placements of equity and convertible debentures, sales of equity to and investments from strategic partners, gains from investments and option exercises.  Since inception, the Company has received aggregate net proceeds of $95.3 million from debt and equity
financing and has realized net proceeds of $26.4 million from disposal of investments. The Company has not earned profits to date and, at December 31, 2009, has an accumulated deficit of $116 million.  The Company expects to incur losses into 2010 and there can be no assurance that it will ever achieve profitability.  Operating results have varied on a quarterly basis in the past and may fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are outside of
the Company’s control.





The Company has incurred negative annual cash flows from operations since inception and expects to continue to expend substantial funds to continue to develop technology, build an infrastructure to support business development efforts and expand other areas of business including the acquisition of, or strategic investments in, complementary
products, businesses or technologies.  The Company has historically relied on non-operational sources of financing to fund its operations.  The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on management’s ability to successfully execute its business plan and to successfully repay or refinance obligations as they come due.  Management believes that it has the ability to raise additional financing.  The Company cannot provide assurance that it
will be able to execute on its business plan or assure that efforts to raise additional financings would be successful.





Cash decreased by $234,000 to $226,000 as at December 31, 2009 from $460,000 as at December 31, 2008.





Current assets of $514,000 were exceeded by current liabilities (excluding deferred revenue) of $648,000 in the current fiscal year by $134,000.  Current assets of $793,000 were exceeded by current liabilities (excluding deferred revenue) of $2,455,000 by $1,662,000 in the prior year.  Deferred revenue has been excluded
from current liabilities as it is expected to be settled by resources other than cash.





a) Operating


Cash outflows from operating activities declined to $1,913,000 in the current fiscal year compared to cash outflows from operating activities of $1,491,000 in the prior year.   The decline was due to with a decrease in non-cash working capital as per below.





Non-cash working capital resulted in outflows of $224,000 in fiscal 2009 as compared to inflows of $394,000 in fiscal 2008, a decrease of $618,000, as summarized in the following table:





2009


2008


Change(in thousands on Canadian dollars)Accounts receivable

$
52


$
(186
)

$
238Deposits and prepaid expenses


(7
)


11



(18
)Accounts payable


(239
)


249



(488
)Accrued liabilities


(27
)


342



(369
)Deferred revenue


(3
)


(22
)


19$
(224
)

$
394


$
(618
)


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b) Investing


Investing activities resulted in cash outflows of $57,000 during fiscal 2009, compared to $nil in 2008. Cash flows from investing activities were the result of the acquisition of new capital assets during year.





c) Financing


Financing activities generated net inflows of $1,736,000 in fiscal 2009, as compared to $1,473,000 in fiscal 2008.  Cash inflows during the year were generated from the issuance of equity units for $495,000 and the exercise of warrants and options for proceeds of $1,320,000 and $154,000, respectively, partially offset by the
repayment of notes payable of $233,000.  In 2008, the Company raised net proceeds of $1,803,000 through the issuance of Series L, M and N notes, partially offset by the repayment of notes payable of $330,000.





FUNDING





Overview


The Company has been funded to date primarily through a series of private placements of equity and convertible debentures, sales of equity to and investments from strategic partners, gains from investments and option exercises.  Since inception, the Company has received aggregate net proceeds of $95.3 million from debt and equity
financing and has realized net proceeds of $26.4 million from disposal of investments.





Funding – 2009





On November 18, 2009, PowerOne exercised the compensation options and purchased 747,000 equity units, consisting of 747,000 common shares valued at $121,000 and 747,000 warrants valued at $72,000.  The Company recorded total proceeds of $112,000, which were attributed to share capital.





On September 30, 2009, the Company completed a transaction resulting in the issuance of 2,604,000 equity units, priced at $0.19 per unit, for net proceeds of $495,000.  Each unit consists of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant.  Each full warrant may be converted into a common share at the exercise
price of $0.25 at any time prior to September 30, 2011.





During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the Company announced the conversion of secured subordinated notes and the additional proceeds secured from the exercise of warrants.  Series M note holders have converted $660,000 out of a total of $678,000 debentures and exercised a total of 13,200,000 common share-purchase warrants
out of a possible 13,560,000 warrants, for total proceeds of $1,320,000.  As per the terms of the debenture, the remaining warrant options have expired.





As a result of this transaction, the Company issued 26,400,000 common shares, comprised of 13,200,000 common shares from the conversion of the Series M notes and 13,200,000 common shares from the exercising of the associated warrants.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, total proceeds of $42,000 were realized from the exercise of 280,000 stock options at an average exercise price of $0.15.





Funding – 2008





On December 12, 2008, the Company issued of Series N secured subordinated notes with a face value of $600,000.  The Series N notes mature on December 12, 2011, have an annual interest rate of 10 percent and are convertible into equity units at a price of $0.10 per unit.  Interest is payable in cash upon the earlier
of quarter end, conversion, or maturity of the notes.   Each equity unit consists of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.15 per warrant.  The warrants expire on December 12, 2011.  Dundee Securities Corporation received a brokerage commission of four percent on a portion of the private placement.  The afore-mentioned conversion provisions are subject to a four month and one day hold period.  The Series N notes are
secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.


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On July 11, 2008, the Company issued of Series M secured subordinated notes with a face value of $678,000.  The Series M notes mature on July 11, 2013, have an annual interest rate of 10 percent and are convertible into equity units at a price of $0.05 per unit.  Interest is payable in cash upon the earlier of maturity
or conversion.   Each equity unit consists of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.10 per warrant.  The warrants expire on the earlier of (i) July 11, 2013 and (ii) the date which is twenty days following the issuance of a notice by the Company to holders confirming that the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange, was greater than or equal to $0.20 for the preceding 10 consecutive trading days.  Dundee
Securities Corporation received a brokerage commission of four percent on a portion of the private placement.  The afore-mentioned conversion provisions were subject to a four month and one day hold period.  The Series M notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





On March 31, 2008, the Company issued Series L secured subordinated notes with a face value of $525,000.  The Series L notes mature March 31, 2013, have an annual interest rate of 10 percent and are convertible into equity units at a price of $0.10 per unit.  Interest for the first two years is payable in shares upon
the earlier of conversion or each anniversary date of the closing date.  Interest payable for the remaining term of the notes is payable in cash upon the earlier of conversion, each anniversary date of the closing date, or maturity.   Each equity unit consists of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.15 per warrant.  The warrants expire on the earlier of (i) March 31, 2013 and (ii) the date which is sixty days following the issuance of
a notice by the Company to holders confirming that the closing price of the Company’s common shares, on the Toronto Stock Exchange, was greater than or equal to $0.36 for any 10 consecutive trading days.  The afore-mentioned conversion provisions were subject to a four month and one day holding period.  The Series L notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





Funding – 2007





The Series G secured subordinated notes with a face amount of $1,600,000 matured on June 15, 2007.  In connection with the refinancing of the Series G notes, the Company completed a private placement issuance of the new Series K secured subordinated notes with a face amount of $1,360,000, to existing holders of $1,360,000 of
the Series G secured subordinated notes.





The Series K notes were issued to private investors including an amount totaling $60,000 issued to two directors/officers of the Company.  The Series K notes matured June 15, 2009, have an annual interest rate of 11 percent and are convertible into common shares of the Company at a price of $0.12 per common share.  Interest
on the Series K notes is payable in common shares upon the earlier of quarter end, maturity or conversion of the notes.  At any time after the closing, the Series K notes, including any accrued interest thereon, will be automatically converted into common shares at the Conversion Price when the volume weighted average trading price of the common shares through its principal trading market for a 10 consecutive trading day period is $0.30 or more.  The Series K notes are secured by a general
security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





In addition, on June 15, 2007, the Company completed a private placement issuance of 2,992,000 common shares, at $0.15 per common share, to holders of $1,360,000 of the Series G secured subordinated notes, in payment of the related accrued interest on $1,360,000 of the Series G secured subordinated notes of $449,000.


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Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with the remaining Series G debt holders to repay the accrued interest of $113,000 and the principal of $240,000 in cash over a two year term at 12 percent in blended interest and principal quarterly payments of $40,000.  The total refinanced
amount was $353,000. The notes payable mature on December 31, 2009 and are secured as per the Series G security terms.





The Series H secured subordinated notes with a principal balance of $170,000 matured on October 21, 2007.  The Company entered into an agreement with the debt holders to repay the accrued interest of $60,000 in cash and the principal of $170,000 repaid over a two year term at 11
percent in blended interest and principal quarterly payments of $24,000.  The total refinanced amount was $230,000. The notes payable were issued to private investors including an amount totaling $20,000 issued to a director and officer of the Company.  The notes payable mature on December 31, 2009 and are secured as per the Series H security terms.





During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, the Company received operating loans from a private investor in the amount of $280,000.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2007, the Company received an additional $60,000 of operating loans from this investor.  The loans bore interest at 8 percent, were due on demand and
were secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company.  The loans were settled during the quarter ended September 30, 2007 through the issuance of common shares as part of the rights offering.





On July 23, 2007, the Company offered eligible shareholders as of the record date of July 30, 2007, approximately 86,896,000 rights to subscribe for up to approximately 21,724,000 additional common shares in the Company.  Each eligible holder received one right for every common share held in the Company.  Four rights
entitled the holder to purchase one common share in the Company, priced at $0.08 each.  Shareholders who exercised all of their rights were also entitled to acquire supplemental shares under the provisions of the additional subscription privilege.  Each shareholder with an address of record in the provinces or territories of Canada was eligible for the rights offering.  The rights offering closed on August 22, 2007.





As a result of the rights offering, the Company raised net proceeds of $1,245,000 and settled demand loans of $340,000 through the issuance of 20,628,302 common shares, each priced at $0.08 per share.





C.  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC.





Not applicable.





D.  TREND INFORMATION





FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK





The Company’s revenue from software licensing and related services and e-commerce enabling agreements is transacted in various currencies including the Canadian dollar, U.S. dollar and U.K. pound. As the majority of our revenues are realized in U.S dollar and our expenses are transacted in Canadian dollar, the appreciation of the
U.S dollar against the Canadian dollar may have a favorable impact on our results.  The Company does not use derivative instruments to manage exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations.


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INTEREST RATE RISK





The Company has limited exposure to fluctuations in interest rates.  The Company does not use derivative instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate risk.





CREDIT RISK





Credit risk arises from the potential that a customer will fail to meet its contractual obligations under a software licensing and related services agreement or an e-commerce enabling agreement.





The Company invests its cash and cash equivalents in investments that are of high credit quality. Given these high credit ratings, the Company does not expect any investees to fail to meet their obligations.





At December 31, 2009, four customers accounted for 33 percent, 22 percent, 21 percent and 16 percent, respectively, (2008 – three customers accounted for 66 percent, 13 percent and 12 percent, respectively) of total accounts receivable.





VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS


AdditionsDescription

Balance at beginning of Year


Charged to costs and expenses


Charged to other Account


Deductions


Balance at end of Year(in thousands of Canadian dollars)Allowance for doubtful debtsYear 2007


-



-



-



-



-Year 2008


-


$
11



-



-


$
11Year 2009

$
11


$
58



-


$
69



-





E.  OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS





The Company does not have any off-balance sheet special purpose entities or other off-balance sheet arrangements.





F.  TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS





As at December 31, 2009, the Company's contractual obligations, including payments due by periods over the next five years, are as follows:





Total


2010


2011


2012


2013


2014(in thousands of Canadian dollars)Operating leases

$
728


$
130


$
156


$
156


$
156


$
130License agreements


253



44



44



55



55



55Notes payable


156



156



-



-



-



-Secured subordinated notes -principal repayment(i)


1,105



-



600



-



505



-Secured subordinated notes - interest payment (i)


322



110



60



-



152



-$
2,564


$
440


$
860


$
211


$
868


$
185


(i) Assumes secured subordinated notes are held to maturity.





ITEM 6 - DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES





A.DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT




The following table sets forth the name, age and position of each of the individuals who served as a director and/or an executive officer during the past year. This list includes the dates of resignation and appointment, as applicable, of individuals who resigned or were appointed directors or officers during the past year. This information
is supplied based on our records and information furnished by our executive officers and directors.




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Name, Age and Municipality of Residence
Director Since
Position with the CompanyDuncan G. Copeland, 53
Potomac, MD, USA
June 23, 2004
Director and Chief Executive Officer, since July 11, 2007Jim Moskos, 47,
Toronto, Ontario
June 7, 1999
Director and Chief Operating Officer, since July 11, 2007
President, Technology Group from October 19, 1999 to July 11, 2007T. Christopher Bulger, (1)(2)(3) 52,
Toronto, Ontario
May 28, 1996
Director and non-executive Chairman of the Board since October 14, 2005Darroch Robertson (1)(3), 58,
St. Thomas, Ontario
June 25, 2003
DirectorJohn Varghese (1)(2)(3), 45,*
Toronto, Ontario
July 25, 2009
Director








(1)
Member of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee


(2)
Member of the Corporate Governance Committee


(3)
Member of the Audit Committee


*
Mr. Varghese resigned from the Board and all of its Committees effective from March 25, 2010.




The business experience of each of our current directors and executive officers for at least the last five years is as follows:




Directors


Duncan Copeland, Washington, DC


Director since June 23, 2004


Chief Executive Officer





Mr. Copeland has been our Chief Executive Officer since July 11, 2007. He has been a Director of the Company since its inception, except for the period from 2001-2004. Mr. Copeland has been a member of the faculties of the Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario and the Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business,
Georgetown University. Mr. Copeland holds a doctorate from the Harvard Business School.





Jim Moskos, Toronto, Ontario


Director since June 7, 1999


Chief Operating Officer





Mr. Moskoshas been Chief Operating Officer of the Company since July 11, 2007. Mr. Moskos served as President of the Technology Group since from October 19, 1999 to July 11, 2007 and Vice President - Technology from September 1997 to October 19, 1999.  From September
1994 to August 1997, Mr. Moskos was Senior Technology Manager for the Canadian Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development responsible for setting the technical direction for all aspects of application development.


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T. Christopher Bulger, Toronto, Ontario


Director since May 28, 1996


Non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee and member of the Corporate Governance and Audit Committees





Mr. Bulger has been the non-executive Chairman of the Board since October 14, 2005 and a director of the Company since May 28, 1996. Mr. Bulger provides financial and management consulting to a number of companies, including the role of Chief Financial Officer for Bio-Organic Catalyst of Canada Inc., a company offering science based organic
solutions for waste management, using patented technology to enhance energy production from waste. Mr. Bulger was Chairman and CEO of Megawheels Technologies Inc., (“Megawheels”) from Jan 01, 2001 to April 30, 2007, software and solutions provider to the online classified advertising industry. From December 1999 to December 2001, Mr. Bulger was President and CEO of eLab Technology Ventures Inc. Mr. Bulger served as Executive Vice President of our Company from September 1998 to December 1999 and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company from April 1996 to September 1998. Mr. Bulger is a CFA, holds an MBA from INSEAD, France and an HBA from The Richard Ivey School of Business, Canada.





Darroch (Rick) Robertson, St. Thomas, Ontario


Director since June 25, 2003


Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee




Mr. Robertson has been an Associate Professor of Business at the Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, for the past twelve years.  He has served as both the Director of the MBA program and the Director of the undergraduate HBA program at the Ivey School.  Mr. Robertson was also a director
and chair of the audit committee of Stackpole Limited, a TSX listed company.  Mr. Robertson has also served as an elected member of council for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, where he was chair on the audit committee and by-laws committee. Mr. Robertson is a CA and holds an MBA and PhD (Business) from the University of Western Ontario.





John Varghese,Toronto, Ontario


Director From  July 25, 2009 to March 25, 2010


Member of the Audit Committee, Management Resources and Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance Committee




Mr. Varghese is Chief Executive Officer and a Director of VentureLink Funds and the President and Director of the General Partner of the Manager. Mr. Varghese has over 20 years professional experience ranging from venture capital and investment banking to senior management and board of director roles in various industries. He has held
COO and CFO positions at start-up organizations, as well as senior management roles within multi-national corporations including Royal Bank Capital Corporation, Midland Walwyn Capital Inc. (Merrill Lynch Canada), Dell Computer Corporation and Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. Currently Mr. Varghese is an observer or board member on numerous investee companies and University of Toronto’s Business Board of Directors, University of Toronto Asset Management Corporation and Canadian Venture Capital Association.   Mr.
Varghese sits on the government relations committee of the CVCA. He is past Chairman of Ventus Energy Inc, Orion Securities Inc. and MCCI Communications Inc, all successful exits of VentureLink Funds. Mr. Varghese is a founding Board member of Bay Street Fore a Cau$e Inc. a not-for-profit corporation that supports numerous children’s charities across the GTA.  He is currently Audit Committee chair of a public entity New Sage and on the audit committee of Nexgen Financial.  Mr. Varghese
is a CA. Mr. Varghese resigned from the Board and all of its Committees effective from March 25, 2010.  The Company is in the process of filling in the position.




Director’s relationship to Megawheels Technologies Inc. subject to Cease Trade Order




Chris Bulger, the non-executive Chairman and a director of the Company, is also the acting Chief Executive Officer and formerly the Chairman and a director of Megawheels which was listed on the TSX Venture exchange under the symbol "MWT", and which was issued a cease trade order on January 9, 2007 by the Ontario Securities Commission under
paragraph 2 and paragraph 2.1 of subsection 127(1) and subsection 127(5) because Megawheels failed to provide continuous disclosure material of audited annual financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2006. Megawheels is undergoing an orderly wind-up of operations.


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B. COMPENSATION




Summary Compensation Table





The following table provides a summary of compensation earned during the most recently completed fiscal year by the Company’s Named Executive Officers (“NEOs”). The Company’s NEOs, as at the end of 2008, were our Chief Executive Officer, Duncan Copeland, and our Chief Operating Officer, Jim Moskos.  The
table also discloses the executive compensation for Mr. Tam Nguyen, the Company’s Corporate Controller, who is responsible for the Company’s day-to-day financial activities and who provides the CFO certifications required under Multilateral Instrument 52-109.





Annual Compensation
Awards
PayoutsSalary
Bonus
Other Annual Compensation
Options/SARsGranted
Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units
LTIP Payout
All Other CompensationName And Principal Position
Year
($)
($)
($)(1)
(#)
($)
($)
($)Duncan Copeland  (CEO)
2009
30,000
Nil
Nil
260,000
Nil
Nil
Nil2008
45,000
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil2007
30,000
Nil
Nil
250,000
Nil
Nil
NilJim Moskos  (COO)
2009
200,000
Nil
12,000
430,000
Nil
Nil
Nil2008
200,000
Nil
12,000
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil2007
200,000
Nil
12,000
500,000
Nil
Nil
NilTam Nguyen (Controller)
2009
100,000
Nil
12,000
100,000
Nil
Nil
Nil2008
100,000
Nil
12,000
100,000
Nil
Nil
Nil2007
90,000
Nil
6,500
40,000
Nil
Nil
Nil





(1)
The Company’s provision of automotive related expenses.




Our Company has a stock option plan (the “Plan”) which was originally adopted on May 15, 1996, and as amended most recently by shareholder approval on June 4, 2009, and currently provides that options may not be granted to purchase more than 10,350,000 common shares. The Plan provides for the issuance of stock options to directors,
officers and full time employees of the Company and it subsidiaries or any other person engage to provide ongoing services to the Company, which may expire as much as 10 years from the date of grant, at prices not less than the fair market value of the common shares on the date of grant. The Management Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, whom administer the Plan, reserves the right to attach vesting periods to stock options granted.  For options granted to senior management
during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 see Summary Compensation Table above.




During 2009, we did not provide any pension, retirement or similar benefits to our directors and officers as a group.




Compensation of Directors





For the 2009 financial year, directors received no cash payment as fees for meetings of the Board or Committees of the Board, which they attend, and no cash payments as fee for the signing of any resolution of directors or documents on behalf of the Company.  All directors are reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket travel and
other expenses incurred by them in attending meetings of the Board or Committee meetings.


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The Management Resources and Compensation Committee is responsible for recommendations to the Board regarding the granting of incentive stock options to directors to encourage their serving on the Board and Committees, to afford them the opportunity to be compensated properly, and to provide them with an equity stake in the Company.





The following table provides a summary of the option grants to outside directors during 2009, which were not included in the summary compensation table above.





Stock Option Grants to Outside Directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009Name:
# of Options Granted
Range of Exercise Prices CDN$
Range of Date of Grants
Range of Expiration Dates of OptionChristopher Bulger
320,000
0.12-0.20
March 11-Dec.23, 2009
March 11, to Dec.23, 2014Darroch Robertson
300,000
0.12-0.20
March 11-Dec.23, 2009
March 11, to Dec.23, 2014John Varghese*
200,000
0.13
July 25, 2009
July 25, 2014





During the 2009 financial year, Christopher Bulger, Chairman of the Board, received $60,000 compensation for acting as Chair of the Board.





*Mr. Varghese resigned from the Board and all of its Committees effective from March 25, 2010.




C.            BOARD PRACTICES




Our articles of incorporation currently provide for a Board of Directors consisting of not less than 3 and not more than 15 directors, to be elected annually. The Business Corporations Act (Ontario) provides that, where a minimum and maximum number of directors is provided for in
the articles of a company, the directors of that company may, if empowered by special resolution of the shareholders, by a resolution determine the number of directors to be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders.





Our Board of Directors presently consists of five directors. Under Canadian law, a majority of our Board of directors and of each of our Board Committees must be residents of Canada, subject to certain exceptions.  Each of our directors holds office until the next annual meeting of shareholders, until his successor has been elected
and qualified, or his earlier resignation or removal.  Our executive officers are appointed by our Board of directors and serve at the discretion of our Board of Directors.




None of the directors have any contract or arrangement entitling them to benefits upon termination of their directorship.




The three committees of the Board are the Audit Committee, Management Resources and Compensation Committee, and the Corporate Governance Committee.




The Audit Committee, all of whose members are unrelated as defined by the TSX Corporate Governance Guidelines and Independent as defined by Nasdaq listing standards, meets with our management and our auditors on a periodic basis, before the release of quarterly results and before submission of our annual financial statements to the Board.
The committee is responsible for the review and assessment of our audit practices, financial reporting and internal controls, inquiry of the auditors as to cooperation in access and disclosure by our management and the ultimate approval of our annual financial statements for submission to the Board and to the shareholders. The committee is also responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of our auditors (including resolution of disagreements between management and our auditors regarding
financial reporting).  During the year our Audit Committee consists of Darroch Robertson (Chairman), Christopher Bulger and John Varghese. Subsequent to the year-end, Mr. Varghese resigned from the Board and all of its Committees effective from March 25, 2010. The Company is in the process of filling in the position of third member of the Committee.


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The Management Resources and Compensation Committee, all of whose members are unrelated as defined by the TSX Corporate Governance Guidelines and Independent as defined by Nasdaq listing standards, is responsible for recommendations to the Board regarding the appointment or removal of executive officers, reviewing the performance of the
executive officers and fixing their compensation. The committee is also responsible for administering our stock option plan and ensuring that salary and benefit programs are continuously suitable for attracting, retaining and encouraging the development of knowledgeable, experienced and capable management and employees. During the year, the Management Resources and Compensation Committee of our Company consists of Christopher Bulger (Chairman), Darroch Robertson and John Varghese all of whom were directors of
our Company. Subsequent to the year-end, Mr. Varghese resigned from the Board and all of its Committees effective from March 25, 2010. The Company is in the process of filling in the position of third member of the Committee.





The Corporate Governance Committee, all of whose members are unrelated as defined by the TSX Corporate Governance Guidelines and Independent as defined by Nasdaq listing standards, oversees the implementation of our governance practices.  The committee also oversees the process for nominations to the Board and assesses the overall
effectiveness of the Board. During the year, the Corporate Governance Committee consists of Christopher Bulger (Chairman) and John Varghese; both of them were directors of the Company. Subsequent to the year-end, Mr. Varghese resigned from the Board and all of its Committees effective from March 25, 2010. The Company is in the process of filling in the position of third member of the Committee.




C. 1.  AUDIT COMMITTEE INFORMATION




As a reporting issuer in jurisdictions that have adopted Multilateral Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees (“MI 52-110”) the Company is required to provide disclosure with respect to its Audit Committee including the text of the Audit Committee’s Charter, composition of the Committee, and the fees paid to the external auditor.




1. The Audit Committee’s Charter





A Copy of the Audit Committee Charter adopted by the Board of Directors on June 04, 2009 is attached to this Annual Report as Exhibit 4.26.





2. Composition of the Audit Committee


Name
Relevant Education and ExperienceDarroch Robertson*‡
Mr. Robertson has been an Associate Professor of Business at the Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, for the past twelve years.  He has served as both the Director of MBA program and the Director of the undergraduate HBA program at the Ivey School.  Mr. Robertson was also a director and
chair of the audit committee of Stackpole Limited, a TSX listed company.  Mr. Robertson has also served as an elected member of council for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, where he was chair on the audit committee and by-laws committee. Mr. Robertson is a CA and holds an MBA and PhD (Business) from the University of Western Ontario.Christopher Bulger*‡
Mr. Bulger has been the non-executive Chairman of the Board since October 14, 2005 and a director of the Company since May 28, 1996. Mr. Bulger has been Chief Financial Officer of Zeno Global Limited since November, 2007, a new out-of-home advertising technology that provides moving ads to moving people. Mr. Bulger is also acting Chief
Executive Officer and formerly Chairman of Megawheels Inc., a software and solutions provider to the online classified advertising industry. From December 1999 to December 2001, Mr. Bulger was President and Chief Executive Officer of eLab Technology Ventures Inc. Mr. Bulger served as Executive Vice President of our Company from September 1998 to December 1999 and Chief Financial Officer of the Company from April 1996 to September 1998. Mr. Bulger is a CFA, holds an MBA from  INSEAD, France and an HBA
from The Richard Ivey School of Business, Canada.John Varghese*‡^
Mr. Varghese is Chief Executive Officer and a Managing Partner of VentureLink Funds and the President and Director of the General Partner of the Manager. Mr. Varghese has over 20 years professional experience ranging from venture capital and investment banking to senior management and board of director roles in various industries. He has
held COO and CFO positions at start-up organizations, as well as senior management roles within multi-national corporations including Royal Bank Capital Corporation, Midland Walwyn Capital Inc. (Merrill Lynch Canada), Dell Computer Corporation and Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. Currently Mr. Varghese is an observer or board member on numerous investee companies and University of Toronto’s Business Board of Directors, University of Toronto Asset Management Corporation and Canadian Venture Capital Association.   Mr.
Varghese sits on the government relations committee of the CVCA. He is past Chairman of Ventus Energy Inc, Orion Securities Inc. and MCCI Communications Inc, all successful exits of VentureLink Funds. Mr. Varghese is a founding Board member of Bay Street Fore a Cau$e Inc. a not-for-profit corporation that supports numerous children’s charities across the GTA.  He is currently Audit Committee chair of a public entity New Sage and on the audit committee of Nexgen Financial.  Mr. Varghese
is a CA.


(*) independent as such term is defined in MI 52-110


(‡) financially literate as such term is defined in MI 52-110


(^)Mr. Varghese resigned from the Board and all of its Committees effective from March 25, 2010.


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3. Reliance on Certain Exemptions





At no time since the commencement of the Company’s most recently completed financial year has the Company relied on the exemption in Section 2.4 of MI 52-110 (De Minimis Non-audit Services), Section 3.3(2) (Controlled Companies), Section 3.6 (Temporary Exemption for Limited and Exceptional Circumstances), or an exemption from MI
52-110, in whole or in part granted under Part 8 of MI 52-110, nor has the Company relied on Section 3.8 (Acquisition of Financial Literacy) of MI 52-110.





4. Audit Committee Oversight





Directly responsible for overseeing the work of the external auditor engaged for the purpose of preparing or issuing an auditor's report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the issuer, including the resolution of disagreements between management and the external auditor regarding financial reporting.  The
Committee also recommends fees of the external auditors to the Board of Directors.





5. Pre-Approval Policies





Pursuant to the Audit Committee Charter Adopted by the Board of Directors on June 04, 2009, the Audit Committee is responsible for the pre-approval of all non-audit services to be provided to the Company or its subsidiary entities by the independent auditor.




D.EMPLOYEES




As of March 15, 2010 we employed a total of 17 full-time employees as follows:


North AmericaSales and Marketing
2Technical Services
10Finance Legal Affairs and Admin
3Executive
2TOTAL
17


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The number of our employees as of March 30, 2009 is increased by two employees from Sales and Marketing and Technical Services departments as compared to the number of our employees as of March 30, 2009.





As of March 30, 2009 we employed a total of 15 full-time employees as follows:


North AmericaSales and Marketing
1Technical Services
9Finance Legal Affairs and Admin
3Executive
2TOTAL
15





The number of our employees as of March 30, 2009 is decreased by one employee from Sales and Marketing department as compared to the number of our employees as of March 1, 2008.





As of March 1, 2008 we employed a total of 16 full-time employees as follows:


North AmericaSales and Marketing
2Technical Services
9Finance Legal Affairs and Admin
3Executive
2TOTAL
16




E.    SHARE OWNERSHIP




The following table sets forth information concerning share and option ownership of each of our current directors and officers as of March 15, 2010:





Name
Number of Common Shares Owned (1)
Number of Common Underlying Options (2)
Range of Exercise Prices of Options
Range of Expiration Dates of Options
Percentage of Common Shares Beneficially Owned (3)T. Christopher Bulger
824,896
1,015,000
$0.12 - $0.20
12/22/10 - 23/12/14
*Jim Moskos
539,494
1,430,000
$0.12 - $0.20
12/22/10 - 23/12/14
*Darroch Robertson
5,000
415,000
$0.12 - $0.20
12/22/10 - 23/12/14
*Duncan Copeland
569,550
555,000
$0.12 - $0.20
12/22/10 - 23/12/14
*Tam Nguyen
45,000
300,000
$0.10- $0.20
6/21/11 - 12/23/14
-


* Represents less than 1 percent.




(1)
Represents shares owned beneficially by the named individual other than those shares, which may be acquired under our Company's option plans.  Unless otherwise noted, all persons referred to above have sole voting and sole investment power.




(2)
Includes all shares which the named individual has the right to acquire under all vested and unvested options and warrants granted to such individual under the Company's option plan.




(3)
This information is based on 165,554,606 common shares outstanding as of March 15, 2010.  Common shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of the person holding the options but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of any other person.




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ITEM 7 - MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS





A.
MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS





Kris Sammy, a registered individual portfolio manager with Dundee Securities Corporation, beneficially owns and/or exercises control or direction over 19,296,247 common shares and warrants, representing a total of 10.90 percent of the outstanding common shares of Northcore Technologies Inc. assuming full exercise of his convertible securities.




This information is based on our records, information provided to us by directors and executive officers and a review of information, including press releases filed by our shareholders with the Ontario Securities Commission prior to March 15, 2010, and insider reports filed with the Ontario Securities Commission.  The Company’s
major shareholders do not have any voting rights that differ from the rights of our other shareholders.




As at March 15, 2010 the shareholders of record held 165,554,606 common shares.




WE ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY OTHER CORPORATION, FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, OR OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY THAT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY OWN OR CONTROLS OUR COMPANY, SEVERALLY OR JOINTLY. WE ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH MAY AT A LATER DATE RESULT IN A CHANGE IN CONTROL OF OUR COMPANY.




B.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS





On May 31, 2009, Duncan Copeland, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company converted $60,000 of Series I notes into 400,000 equity units at a price of $0.15 per unit.  Each unit is comprised of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.20 and an expiry date of September 12, 2010.





Also on May 31, 2009, Jim Moskos, Chief Operating Officer and a director of the Company converted the following:  $10,000 of Series K notes into 83,000 common shares at a conversion price of $0.12 per share, $13,000 of Series J notes into 83,000 common shares at a conversion price of $0.15 per share, and $10,000 of Series I notes
into 67,000 equity units at a price of $0.15 per unit.  Each unit is comprised of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.20 and an expiry date of September 12, 2010.




Also on May 31, 2009, Chris Bulger, Chairman of the Board converted the following:  $56,000 of Series J notes into 375,000 common shares at a conversion price of $0.15 per share and $20,000 of Series I notes into 133,000 equity units at a price of $0.15 per unit.  Each unit is comprised of one common share and one share-purchase
warrant with an exercise price of $0.20 and an expiry date of September 12, 2010.





As at December 31, 2009, accrued interest included $nil (2008 - $50,000) in interest payable relating to the aforementioned secured subordinated notes due to related parties





During the year ended December 31, 2009, interest payments relating to the secured subordinated notes totaling $45,000 (2008 - $9,000) were made to related parties.


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During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company received and repaid advances from a director and officer in the amount of $nil (2008 - $59,000).





During 2009, interest expense on advances from related parties was $nil (2008 - $1,000).





ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION





CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





See “Item 18 - Financial Statements” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto accompanying this Annual Report beginning on page F-1. All contingencies and commitments set out in the Financial Statements have been reviewed and updated as at the date of filing this Annual Report.




LEGAL PROCEEDINGS




Neither we, nor any of our subsidiaries, is a party to, or the subject of, any material legal proceedings.




DIVIDEND POLICY




We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common shares.  We currently intend to retain any future earnings for use in the operation and expansion of our business.  We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common shares in the foreseeable future.




We have not issued any preferred shares.  The dividend entitlement of any preferred shares issued will be determined by our Board of Directors.




SIGNIFICANT CHANGES




Except as otherwise disclosed in this report, there has been no significant change in our financial position since December 31, 2009.




ITEM 9 - THE OFFER AND LISTING





Our common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange and are quoted for trading on the OTCBB.  The Company’s stock symbols are NTI on the TSX and NTLNF on the OTCBB.




For additional information about the trading of our common shares, see Item 3-D - Risk Factors - YOUR ABILITY TO BUY OR SELL OUR COMMON SHARES ON THE OTCBB MAY BE LIMITED.




The following tables set forth the range of high and low sales prices (rounded to the nearest hundredth) as reported by The Toronto Stock Exchange and the OTCBB during the calendar years and quarters indicated.




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THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE




High


Low(Cdn $)


(Cdn $)ANNUAL MARKET PRICES2005 Calendar Year

0.36


0.142006 Calendar Year

0.25


0.132007 Calendar Year

0.20


0.072008 Calendar Year

0.15


0.042009 Calendar Year

0.33


0.10QUARTERLY MARKET PRICES2008 CALENDAR YEARFirst Quarter

0.11


0.06Second Quarter

0.11


0.04Third Quarter

0.13


0.05Fourth Quarter

0.15


0.092009 CALENDAR YEARFirst Quarter

0.26


0.15Second Quarter

0.23


0.10Third Quarter

0.26


0.12Fourth Quarter

0.33


0.17MONTHLY MARKET PRICESSeptember 2009

0.26


0.21October 2009

0.26


0.21November 2009

0.33


0.26December 2009

0.25


0.17January 2010

0.25


0.20February 2010

0.24


0.20


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NASDAQ AND OTCBB




High


Low(U.S. $)


(U.S. $)ANNUAL MARKET PRICES2005 Calendar Year

0.29


0.112006 Calendar Year

0.27


0.102007 Calendar Year

0.20


0.062008 Calendar Year

0.15


0.032009 Calendar Year

0.30


0.05QUARTERLY MARKET PRICES2008 CALENDAR YEARFirst Quarter

0.11


0.03Second Quarter

0.11


0.03Third Quarter

0.15


0.03Fourth Quarter

0.13


0.032009 CALENDAR YEARFirst Quarter

0.29


0.05Second Quarter

0.23


0.07Third Quarter

0.24


0.08Fourth Quarter

0.30


0.14MONTHLY MARKET PRICESSeptember 2009

0.24


0.19October 2009

0.26


0.17November 2009

0.30


0.22December 2009

0.27


0.14January 2010

0.24


0.17February 2010

0.22


0.17


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ITEM 10 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION




A.
Share Capital




Not applicable.




B.
Memorandum and Articles of Association




The Articles of Arrangement for the Company are on file with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for the Province of Ontario under Ontario Corporation Number 1539169.  Our articles do not include a stated purpose.




Directors




Directors of our Company need not be shareholders.  In accordance with our by-laws and the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), a majority of our directors must be residents of Canada, subject to certain exceptions.  In addition, directors must be at least 18
years of age, of sound mind, and not bankrupt.  Neither our articles or by-laws, nor the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), impose any mandatory retirement age for directors.




A director who is a party to, or who is a director or officer of or has a material interest in any person who is a party to, a material contract or transaction or proposed material contract or transaction with our Company shall disclose to our Company the nature and extent of his interest at the time and in the manner provided by the Business
Corporations Act (Ontario). The Business Corporations Act (Ontario) prohibits such a director from voting on any resolution to approve the contract or transaction unless the contract or transaction:





·
Is an arrangement by way of security for money lent to or obligations undertaken by the director for the benefit of our Company or an affiliate;


·
Relates primarily to his or her remuneration as a director, officer, employee or agent of our Company or an affiliate;


·
Is for indemnity or insurance; or


·
Is with an affiliate.





Our Board of Directors may, on behalf of our Company and without authorization of our shareholders:





·
Borrow money upon the credit of our Company;


·
Issue, reissue, sell or pledge bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences or indebtedness or guarantees of our Company, either secured or unsecured;


·
Subject to certain disclosure requirements of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), give, directly or indirectly, financial assistance to any person by means of a loan, a guarantee or otherwise on behalf of our Company to secure performance or any present or future indebtedness, liability or obligation of any person; and


·
Mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise create a security interest in all or any currently owned or subsequently acquired real or personal property of our Company, movable or immovable, including without limitation book debts, rights, powers, franchises and undertakings, to secure any bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness or guarantee or any other obligation of our Company.





Common Shares





Our articles authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of common shares. The holders of the common shares of our Company are entitled to receive notice of and to attend all meetings of the shareholders of our Company and have one vote for each common share held at all meetings of the shareholders of our Company, except for meetings
at which only holders of another specified class or series of shares of our Company are entitled to vote separately as a class or series. Subject to the prior rights of the holders of preferred shares of our Company and to any other shares ranking senior to the common shares with respect to priority in the payment of dividends, the holders of common shares are entitled to receive dividends and our Company will pay dividends, as and when declared by our Board of Directors, out of moneys properly applicable to
the payment of dividends, in such amount and in such form as our Board of Directors may from time to time determine, and all dividends which our Board of Directors may declare on the common shares shall be declared and paid in equal amounts per share on all common shares at the time outstanding. In the event of the dissolution, liquidation or winding-up of our Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or any other distribution of assets of our Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its
affairs, subject to the prior rights of the holders of preferred shares and to any other shares ranking senior to the common shares with respect to priority in the distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or winding-up, the holders of the common shares will be entitled to receive the remaining property and assets of our Company.   There are no redemption or sinking-fund provisions that attach to the common shares, nor are there any provisions that discriminate against existing or prospective
holders of common shares as a result of owning a substantial number of shares.  The holders of our common shares are not liable to further capital calls by our Company.


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Preferred Shares





Our articles of incorporation authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of preferred shares, in one or more series. The Ontario Business Corporations Act does not impose restrictions upon our Board of Directors issuing preferred shares of the type authorized by our articles of incorporation. Our Board of Directors may fix, before issuing,
the number of preferred shares of each series, the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the preferred shares of each series, including any voting rights, any right to receive dividends (which may be cumulative or non-cumulative and variable or fixed) or the means of determining the dividends, the dates of payment, any terms and conditions of redemption or purchase, any conversion rights, and any rights on the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our Company, any sinking
fund or other provisions, the whole to be subject to the issue of a Certificate of Amendment setting forth the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the preferred shares of the series. Our articles of incorporation require that preferred shares of each series must, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets or the return of capital in the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, rank on
a parity with the preferred shares of every other series and be entitled to preference over the common shares and over any other shares ranking junior to the preferred shares. The preferred shares of one series shall participate ratably with the preferred shares of every other series in respect of all dividends and similar amounts.  The holders of our preferred shares are not liable to further capital calls by our Company.  None of our preferred shares are currently issued or outstanding.





Action Necessary to Change the Rights of Shareholders





In order to change the rights of our shareholders, we would need to amend our articles of incorporation to effect the change.  Such an amendment would require the approval of holders of two-thirds of the shares cast at a duly called special meeting. If we wish to amend the rights of holders of a specific class of shares, such
approval would also be required from the holders of that class. A shareholder is entitled to dissent in respect of such a resolution and, if the resolution is adopted and our Company implements such changes, demand payment of the fair value of its shares.





Meetings of Shareholders





An annual meeting of shareholders is held each year for the purpose of considering the financial statements and reports, electing directors, appointing auditors and for the transaction of other business as may be brought before the meeting. The Chief Executive, the Chairman of the Board or the Board of Directors has the power to call a
special meeting of shareholders at any time. Notice of the time and place of each meeting of shareholders must be given not less than 21 days, nor more than 50 days, before the date of each meeting to each director, to the auditor and to each shareholder who at the close of business on the record date for notice is entered in the securities register as the holder of one or more shares carrying the right to vote at the meeting. Notice of a meeting of shareholders called for any other purpose other than consideration
of financial statements and auditors’ report, election of directors and reappointment of the incumbent auditor, must state the nature of the business in sufficient detail to permit the shareholder to form a reasoned judgment on, and must state the text of, any special resolution or by-law to be submitted to the meeting. The only persons entitled to be present at a meeting of shareholders are those entitled to vote thereat, the directors of our Company, the auditor of our Company and others who although
not entitled to vote are entitled or required to be present at the meeting. Any other person may be admitted only on the invitation of the chairman of the meeting or with the consent of the meeting. If a corporation is winding-up, the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) permits a liquidator appointed by the shareholders, during the continuance of a voluntary winding-up, to call and attend meetings of the shareholders. In circumstances where a court orders
a meeting of shareholders, the court may direct how the meeting may be held, including the parties entitled, or required, to attend the meeting.


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Limitations on Rights to Own Securities




There is no limitation imposed by Canadian law or by the articles or other charter documents on the right of a non-resident to hold or vote common shares or preferred shares with voting rights, other than as provided in the Investment Canada Act, as amended by the World Trade Organization Agreement Implementation Act.  The Investment
Canada Act generally prohibits implementation of a reviewable investment by an individual, government or agency thereof, corporation, partnership, trust or joint venture that is not a “Canadian,” as defined in the Investment Canada Act (a “non-Canadian”), unless, after review, the minister responsible for the Investment Act is satisfied that the investment is likely to be a net benefit to Canada.




An investment in our voting shares by a non-Canadian (other than a “World Trade Organization Investor,” as defined below) would be reviewable under the Investment Canada Act if it were an investment to acquire direct control of our Company, and the value of our assets were $5.0 million or more.  An investment in our
voting shares by a World Trade Organization Investor would be reviewable under the Investment Canada Act if it were an investment to acquire direct control of our Company, and the value of our assets equaled or exceeded $209 million.  A non-Canadian, whether a World Trade Organization Investor or otherwise, would acquire control of us for purposes of the Investment Canada Act if he or she acquired a majority of our voting shares.  The acquisition of less than a majority, but at least one-third
of our voting shares, would be presumed to be an acquisition of control of our Company, unless it could be established that we were not controlled in fact by the acquirer through the ownership of voting shares.  In general, an individual is a World Trade Organization Investor if he or she is a “national” of a country (other than Canada) that is a member of the World Trade Organization (“World Trade Organization Member”) or has a right of permanent residence in a World Trade Organization
Member.  A corporation or other entity will be a World Trade Organization investor if it is a “World Trade Organization investor-controlled entity” pursuant to detailed rules set out in the Investment Canada Act.  The United States is a World Trade Organization Member.




Certain transactions involving our voting shares would be exempt from the Investment Canada Act, including:  (a) an acquisition of our voting shares if the acquisition were made in connection with the person’s business as a trader or dealer in securities; (b) an acquisition of control of our Company in connection with the
realization of a security interest granted for a loan or other financial assistance and not for any purpose related to the provisions of the Investment Canada Act; and (c) an acquisition of control of our Company by reason of an amalgamation, merger, consolidation or corporate reorganization, following which the ultimate direct or indirect control in fact of our Company, through the ownership of voting interests, remains unchanged.




Change of Control





Our authorized capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares. The Board of Directors, without any further vote by the common shareholders, has the authority to issue preferred shares and to determine the price, preferences, rights and restrictions, including voting and dividend rights,
of these shares. The rights of the holders of common shares are subject to the rights of holders of any preferred shares that the Board of Directors may issue in the future. That means, for example, that we can issue preferred shares with more voting rights, higher dividend payments or more favorable rights upon dissolution, than the common shares. If we issued certain types of preferred shares in the future, it may also be more difficult for a third-party to acquire a majority of our outstanding voting shares.


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Our articles do not contain any provisions that govern the ownership threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed.




C.Material Contracts




The following is a summary of our Company’s material contracts entered into within the last three years.




1.             INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company entered into a technology licensing agreement with a Fortune 500 company that provides Northcore with access to a portfolio of intellectually property patents over a six-year period for a
minimum fee of US $260,000 over the term of the agreement.





2.             EQUITY PRIVATE PLACEMENT: On September 30, 2009, the Company completed a transaction resulting in the issuance of 2,604,000 equity units, priced at $0.19 per unit, for net proceeds of $495,000.  Each unit consists of one common share and one-half common
share purchase warrant.  Each full warrant may be converted into a common share at the exercise price of $0.25 at any time prior to September 30, 2011.





3.             SERIES N NOTES: On December 12, 2008, the Company completed a transaction resulting in the issuance of Series N secured subordinated notes with a face value of $600,000.  The Series N notes mature on December 12, 2011, have an annual interest rate of 10
percent and are convertible into equity units at a price of $0.10 per unit.  Interest is payable in cash upon the earlier of each quarter end, conversion, or maturity of the notes.   Each equity unit consists of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.15 per warrant.  The warrants expire on December 12, 2011.  Dundee Securities Corporation received a brokerage commission of four percent on a portion of the private placement.  The
afore-mentioned conversion provisions are subject to a four month and one day hold period.  The Series N notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





4.             SERIES M NOTES: On July 11, 2008, the Company completed a transaction resulting in the issuance of Series M secured subordinated notes with a face value of $678,000.  The Series M notes mature on July 11, 2013, have an annual interest rate of 10 percent
and are convertible into equity units at a price of $0.05 per unit.  Interest is payable in cash upon the earlier of conversion or maturity of the notes.   Each equity unit consists of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.10 per warrant.  The warrants expire on the earlier of (i) July 11, 2013 and (ii) the date which is twenty days following the issuance of a notice by the Company to holders confirming that the closing price of the Company’s
common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange, was greater than or equal to $0.20 for the preceding 10 consecutive trading days.  Dundee Securities Corporation received a brokerage commission of four percent on a portion of the private placement.  The afore-mentioned conversion provisions are subject to a four month and one day hold period.  The Series M notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the
holders of previously issued notes.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, $678,000 (face value) of the Series M notes (book value of $127,000) were converted, resulting in the issuance of 13,560,000 common shares valued at $315,000 and 13,200,000 warrants valued at $240,000.  The remaining 360,000 warrant conversion features on the Series M notes, valued at
$7,000, have expired as per the terms of the notes.


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5.             SERIES L NOTES: On March 31, 2008, the Company issued Series L secured subordinated notes with a face value of $525,000.  The Series L notes mature March 31, 2013, have an annual interest rate of 10 percent and are convertible into equity units at a price
of $0.10 per unit.  Interest for the first two years is payable in shares upon the earlier of conversion or each anniversary date of the closing date.  Interest payable for the remaining term of the notes is payable in cash upon the earlier of conversion, each anniversary date of the closing date, or maturity.   Each equity unit consisted of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.15 per warrant.  The warrants expire on the earlier
of (i) March 31, 2013 and (ii) the date which is sixty days following the issuance of a notice by the Company to holders confirming that the closing price of the Company’s common shares, on the Toronto Stock Exchange, was greater than or equal to $0.36 for any 10 consecutive trading days.  Dundee Securities Corporation received a brokerage commission of four percent on a portion of the private placement.  The afore-mentioned conversion provisions are subject to a four month and one day
holding period.  The Series L notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





6.             RIGHTS OFFERING: On July 23, 2007, the Company offered eligible shareholders as of the record date of July 30, 2007, approximately 86,896,000 rights to subscribe for up to approximately 21,724,000 additional common shares in the Company.  Each eligible
holder received one right for every common share held in the Company.  Four rights entitled the holder to purchase one common share in the Company, priced at $0.08 each.  Shareholders who exercised all of their rights were also entitled to acquire supplemental shares under the provisions of the additional subscription privilege.  Each shareholder with an address of record in the provinces or territories of Canada was eligible for the rights offering.  The rights offering
closed on August 22, 2007.





As a result of the rights offering, the Company raised net proceeds of $1,245,000 and settled demand loans of $340,000 through the issuance of 20,628,302 common shares, each priced at $0.08 per share.





7.             EQUITY PRIVATE PLACEMENT: On June 15, 2007 the Company completed a private placement issuance of 2,992,000 common shares, at $0.15 per share common share, to holders of $1,360,000 of the Series G secured subordinated notes, in payment of the related accrued interest
on $1,360,000 of the Series G secured subordinated notes of $449,000.





8.             SERIES K NOTES: On June 15, 2007 the Company completed a transaction resulting in the issuance of Series K secured subordinated notes with a face value of $1,360,000. The Series K notes were issued to private investors including an amount totaling $60,000 issued
to two directors/officers of the Company.  The Series K notes mature June 15, 2009, have an annual interest rate of 11 percent and are convertible into common shares of the Company at a price of $0.12 per common share.  Interest on the Series K notes is payable in common shares upon the earlier of each quarter end, maturity or conversion of the notes.  At any time after the closing, the Series K notes, including any accrued interest thereon, will be automatically converted into common
shares at the Conversion Price when the volume weighted average trading price of the common shares through its principal trading market for a 10 consecutive trading day period is $0.30 or more.  The Series K notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





Prior to the maturity of the notes in 2009, $290,000 (face value) of the original Series K notes (book value of $271,000) were converted into 2,417,000 common shares valued at $131,000.  Upon maturity on June 15, 2009, the remaining $1,020,000 (face value) balance of the original Series K notes (book value of $1,020,000) was
refinanced (See below).  Accordingly, 8,500,000 share conversion features on the original Series K notes, valued at $462,000, were cancelled.





On June 16, 2009, the Company extended the maturity date of the Series K (“Series K-Extension”) secured subordinated notes with a face value of $1,020,000 to December 30, 2009.  The Series K-Extension notes had an annual interest rate of 11 percent and were convertible into common shares of the Company at a price
of $0.12 per common share.  Interest on the Series K-Extension notes was payable in common shares upon the earlier of each quarter end, maturity or conversion of the notes.  At any time after the closing, the Series K-Extension notes, including any accrued interest thereon, were to be automatically converted into common shares at the Conversion Price when the volume weighted average trading price of the common shares through its principal trading market for a 10 consecutive trading day period
is $0.30 or more.  The Series K-Extension notes were secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.


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During the year ended December 31, 2009, $1,020,000 (face value) of the Series K-Extension notes (book value of $797,000) were converted into 8,500,000 common shares valued at $395,000.





9.             SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT: On May 18, 2006, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement with ADB Systemer Holdings Inc. to sell 100 percent of its shares in its Norwegian subsidiary ADB Systemer AS, (“ADB Systemer”) for NOK 15,000,000, orapproximately
Canadian $2,687,000 in cash (the “Share Sale”).





10.           SERIES J NOTES: On February 8, 2006, the Company completed a transaction resulting in the issuance of Series J secured subordinated notes with a face value of $755,000.  The Series J notes were issued to private investors including an amount totaling $105,000
issued to three directors/officers of the Company. The Series J notes mature February 8, 2011, have an annual interest rate of 11 percent and are convertible into equity units at a price of $0.15 per unit.  Interest for the first year is payable in shares of the Company with interest payable for the remaining term of the notes payable in cash upon the earlier of maturity and conversion.   Each equity unit consists of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price
of $0.20. The warrants expired on February 8, 2009. The afore-mentioned conversion provisions are subject to a four month and one day hold period.  The Series J notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





During the year ended December 31, 2006, $470,000 (face value) of the Series J notes (book value of $156,000) were converted into 3,133,000 equity units represented by 3,133,000 common shares valued at $220,000 and 3,133,000 warrants valued at $125,000.





During the year ended December 31, 2008, $60,000 (face value) of the Series J notes (book value of $27,000) were converted into 400,000 equity units represented by 400,000 common shares valued at $28,000 and 400,000 warrants valued at $16,000.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, the remaining $225,000 (face value) of the Series J notes (book value of $124,000) were converted into 1,500,000 common shares valued at $105,000 (See table below).  During 2009, 1,500,000 warrant conversion features on the Series J notes, valued at $60,000, expired as per the terms of
the notes.




D.             Exchange Controls




As of the date hereof, we are not aware of any law, government decree or regulation in Canada restricting the export or import of capital or affecting the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to a non-resident holder of our common shares, other than withholding tax requirements.




E.             Taxation




The following summary describes material Canadian federal income tax consequences generally applicable to a holder of our common shares who is not a resident of Canada, and who, for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada), (i) holds such shares as capital property and (ii) deals at arm’s length with us.  Generally, common
shares will be considered capital property to a holder provided that such holder does not hold such securities in the course of carrying on a business andhas not acquired such securities in atransaction or transactions considered to be a concern in the nature of trade which includes a transaction or transactions of the same kind and carried on in the same manner as a transaction or transactions
of an ordinary trader or dealer in property of the same kind.




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This summary is based upon the current provisions of the Income Tax Act and the regulations there under and on an understanding of the published administrative practices of the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency. This summary does not take into account or anticipate any possible changes in law, or the administration thereof, whether by
legislative, governmental or judicial action, except proposals for specific amendment thereto which have been publicly announced by the Canadian Minister of Finance prior to the date hereof.




This summary does not address all aspects of Canadian federal income tax law that may be relevant to shareholders based upon their particular circumstances, and does not deal with provincial, territorial or foreign income tax consequences, which might differ significantly from the consequences under Canadian federal income tax law.




Shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors regarding the application of the Canadian federal income tax law to their particular circumstances, as well as any Canadian provincial, territorial or other tax consequences or any U.S. federal, state or local tax consequences or other foreign income tax consequences of the acquisition,
ownership and disposition of our common shares.




Taxation of Dividends




A holder of a common share who is not resident in Canada for purposes of the Income Tax Act will be subject to Canadian withholding tax on dividends paid or credited, or deemed under the Income Tax Act to be paid or credited, to the holder of the common share. The rate of withholding tax under the Income Tax Act on dividends is 25 percent
of the amount of the dividend. Such rate may be reduced under the provisions of an applicable international tax treaty to which Canada is a party. Under the tax treaty that Canada has entered into with the United States, the rate of Canadian withholding tax applicable in respect of dividends paid or credited by a Canadian corporation to a shareholder resident in the United States, is generally reduced to 15 percent, or 5 percent in the case of a corporate holder which owns 10 percent or more of the voting shares.
A foreign tax credit for the tax withheld may be available under applicable US tax law to a US holder against U.S. federal income tax liability.  Moreover, pursuant to Article XXI of the Canada-U.S. Treaty, an exemption from Canadian withholding tax generally is available in respect of dividends received by certain trusts, companies and other organizations whose income is exempt from tax under the laws of the United States.





Disposition of Common Shares




A non-resident holder of a common share will not be subject to tax under the Income Tax Act in respect of a capital gain realized on the disposition of a common share unless the common share constitutes or is deemed to constitute “taxable Canadian property” as defined in the Income Tax Act. Shares of a corporation that are listed
on a prescribed stock exchange (which includes shares traded on certain U.S. stock exchanges, including the Nasdaq National Market), are generally not considered to be taxable Canadian property. However, such shares are considered taxable Canadian property in the hands of a non-resident holder if, at any time during the 60-month period immediately preceding disposition by the holder, 25 percent or more of our issued shares of any class were owned by the non-resident holder together with persons with whom the
non-resident did not deal at arm’s length.




An interest in or option in respect of common shares or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for common shares could constitute taxable Canadian property if the common shares that could be acquired upon the exercise of the option, the conversion or exchange rights or in which there is such interest are themselves taxable Canadian
property.  Taxable Canadian property alsoincludes any common share held by a non-resident if the non-resident used the common share in carrying on a business (other than aninsurance business) in Canada, or, if the non-resident is a non-resident insurer, any common share that is its “designated insurance property” for the year. A non-resident whose common shares constitute
or are deemed to constitute taxable Canadian property will realize upon the disposition or deemed disposition of a common share, a capital gain (or a capital loss) to the extent that the proceeds of disposition are greater than (or less than) the aggregate of the adjusted cost base to the holder of a common share and any reasonable costs of disposition.




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One-half of any capital gain realized by a holder (a taxable capital gain) will be included in computing the holder’s income. One-half of any capital loss realized by a holder may, subject to certain restrictions applicable to holders that are corporations, normally be deducted from the holder’s taxable capital gains realized
in the year of disposition, the three preceding taxation years or any subsequent taxation years, subject to detailed rules contained in the Income Tax Act.




A purchase by us of our common shares (other than a purchase of our common shares on the open market in a manner in which shares would normally be purchased by any member of the public in the open market) will give rise to a deemed dividend under the Income Tax Act equal to the difference between the amount we paid on the purchase and the
paid-up capital of such shares determined in accordance with the Income Tax Act. The paid-up capital of such shares may be less than the cost of such shares to the holder. Any such dividend deemed to have been received by a non-resident holder will be subject to non-resident withholding tax as described above. The amount of any such deemed dividend will reduce the proceeds of disposition of the common share to the non-resident holder for the purpose of computing the amount of the non-resident holder’s capital
gain or loss under the Income Tax Act.




Even if the common shares constitute taxable Canadian property to a non-resident holder and their disposition would give rise to a capital gain, an exemption from tax under the Income Tax Act may be available under the terms of an applicable international tax treaty to which Canada is a party. A holder resident in the United States for
purposes of the Canada-U.S. Treaty will generally be exempt from Canadian tax in respect of a gain on the disposition of common shares provided that the value of the common shares is not derived principally from real property situated in Canada. Our common shares would qualify for this exemption, however Article XIII paragraph 5 of the Canada-U.S. Treaty provides that the treaty exemption does not apply where the U.S. resident holder was an individual who was a Canadian resident for 120 months during any period
of 20 consecutive years preceding the time of the sale and was resident in Canada at any time during the ten years immediately preceding the sale and owned the shares at the time he/she ceased to be resident in Canada. If the exemption from such Canadian tax in respect of such gain is not available under the Canada-U.S. Treaty, a foreign tax credit may be available under applicable US tax law for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Non-residents are advised to consult their tax advisers with regard to the availability
of a treaty exemption.





U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations





The following summary describes certain material United States federal income tax consequences arising to U.S. Holders (as defined below) from the purchase, ownership and sale of common shares. This summary is based on the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, final, temporary and proposed United States Treasury
Regulations, revenue rulings and administrative pronouncements of the Internal Revenue Service, and court decisions, all as in effect as of the date of this Annual Report and all of which are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis.




This summary does not address the considerations that may be applicable to any particular U.S. Holder based on such U.S. Holder's particular circumstances nor to particular classes of shareholders (including but not limited to financial institutions, broker-dealers, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, regulated investment
companies, persons who have elected mark-to-market accounting, tax-exempt organizations, persons who hold ordinary shares as part of a straddle, "hedge" or "conversion transaction" with other investments, persons who own (directly, indirectly or through attribution) 10 percent or more of our Company's outstanding voting shares, persons whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, persons who are not citizens or residents of the United States, foreign corporations, foreign partnerships or foreign estates
or trusts, or persons who acquired their common shares pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options or rights or otherwise as compensation). Additionally, the discussion does not consider the tax treatment of persons who hold common shares through a partnership or other pass-through entity.  The summary does not discuss United States federal alternative minimum tax; foreign, state, or local taxes; nor the possible application of United States federal non-income taxes (e.g., gift or estate tax).  This
summary considers only U.S. Holders that will own their common shares as capital assets.




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This summary is addressed only to a holder of common shares who is (i) a citizen or resident of the United States, as defined under United States tax laws, (ii) the trust was in existence on August 20, 1996 and a corporation organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof, (iii) an estate, the
income of which is includable in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes regardless of source, or (iv) a trust, if (1) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (2) the trust has a valid election in effect under applicable United States Treasury Regulations to be treated as a U.S. person (each, a "U.S. Holder"). This summary
is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be a comprehensive description of all of the tax considerations that may be relevant to a decision to purchase common shares.




Each shareholder should consult with such shareholder's own tax advisor as to the particular tax consequences to such shareholder of the purchase, ownership and sale of their common shares, including the effects of applicable state, local, foreign or other tax laws and possible changes in the tax laws.




Circular 230 Disclosure





Any tax statement made herein regarding any U.S. federal tax is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for purposes of avoiding any penalties.  Any such statement herein is written in connection with the marketing or promotion of the transaction to which the statement relates.  Each
taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer’s particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.





Treatment of Dividend Distributions





Subject to the discussion below under "Tax Status Of The Company”, a distribution by our Company to a U.S. Holder in respect of the common shares (including the amount of any Canadian taxes withheld thereon) will generally be treated for United States federal income tax purposes as a dividend to the extent of our Company's current
and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under United States federal income tax principles. To the extent, if any, that the amount of any such distribution exceeds our Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits, as so computed, it will first reduce the U.S. Holder's tax basis in the common shares owned by him, and to the extent it exceeds such tax basis, it will be treated as capital gain from the sale of common shares.





While it is not anticipated that our Company will pay dividends in the foreseeable future, the gross amount of any distribution from our Company received by a U.S. Holder which is treated as a dividend for United States federal income tax purposes (before reduction for any Canadian tax withheld at source) will be included in such U.S.
Holder's gross income as ordinary income and generally will not qualify for the dividends received deduction applicable in certain cases to United States corporations. If you are an individual, dividends that we pay you through 2010 will be subject to tax at long-term capital gain rates, provided certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied and provided that in the year such dividends are paid, or any preceding taxable year, we are not a  controlled foreign corporation or a passive foreign
investment company (as discussed below).





For United States federal income tax purposes, the amount of any dividend paid in Canadian dollars by our Company to a U.S. Holder will equal the U.S. dollar value of the amount of the dividend paid in Canadian dollars, at the exchange rate in effect on the date of the distribution, regardless of whether the Canadian dollars are actually
converted into U.S. dollars at that time. Canadian dollars received by a U.S. Holder will have a tax basis equal to the U.S. dollar value thereof determined at the exchange rate on the date of the distribution. Currency exchange gain or loss, if any, recognized by a U.S. Holder on the conversion of Canadian dollars into U.S. dollars will generally be treated as U.S. source ordinary income or loss to such holder. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors concerning the treatment of foreign currency gain
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A U.S. Holder generally will be entitled to deduct any Canadian taxes withheld from dividends in computing United States taxable income, or to credit such withheld taxes against the United States federal income tax imposed on such U.S. Holder's dividend income. No deduction for Canadian taxes may be claimed, however, by an individual (noncorporate)
U.S. Holder that does not itemize deductions. The amount of foreign taxes for which a U.S. Holder may claim a credit in any year is subject to complex limitations and restrictions, which must be determined on an individual basis. Distributions with respect to common shares that are taxable as dividends will generally constitute foreign source income for purposes of the foreign tax credit limitation. The total amount of allowable foreign tax credits in any year generally cannot exceed regular U.S. tax liability
for the year attributable to foreign source taxable income. The limitation on foreign taxes eligible for credit is calculated separately with respect to specific classes of income. For this purpose, dividends distributed by our Company with respect to the common shares will generally constitute "passive income." Foreign income taxes exceeding a shareholder's credit limitation for the year of payment or accrual of such tax can be carried back for one taxable year and forward for ten taxable years, subject to the
credit limitation applicable in each of such years.





Sale or Exchange of a Common Share





Subject to the discussion below under "Tax Status Of The Company", the sale or exchange by a U.S. Holder of a common share generally will result in the recognition of gain or loss by the U.S. Holder in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized and the U.S. Holder's basis in the common share sold. Such gain or loss will
be capital gain or loss provided that the common share is a capital asset in the hands of the holder. The gain or loss realized by an individual (non-corporate) U.S. Holder on the sale or exchange of a common share will be long-term capital gain or loss subject to a preferential rate of tax if the common share had been held for more than one year.  If the common share had been held by such individual U.S. Holder for not more than one year, such gain will be short-term capital gain. The deductibility
of a capital loss recognized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares is subject to limitations. A U.S. Holder that receives foreign currency upon disposition of common shares and subsequently converts the foreign currency into U.S. dollars generally will have foreign exchange gain or loss based on any appreciation or depreciation in the value of the foreign currency against the U.S. dollar. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding treatment of any foreign currency gain
or loss on any Canadian dollars received in respect of the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares.





Tax Status of the Company





Controlled Foreign Corporations.  A non-US company generally will be a “controlled foreign corporation” under Section 957 of the Internal Revenue Code (a “CFC”) if more than 50 percent of its total voting power or the total value of its outstanding
shares is owned, directly or indirectly, by citizens or residents of the U.S., domestic partnerships, domestic corporations, domestic estates, or domestic trusts (each as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code), each of which own, directly or indirectly, 10 percent or more of the total voting power of the outstanding shares of the company (a “10 percent Shareholder”).





If our Company is a CFC, a 10 percent Shareholder generally will be subject to current U.S. federal income tax with respect to (a) such 10 percent Shareholder’s pro rata share of the “subpart F income” (as defined in Section 952 of the Internal Revenue Code) of our Company and (b) such 10 percent Shareholder’s pro
rata share of the earnings of our Company invested in “United States property” (as defined in Section 956 of the Internal Revenue Code).  In addition, under Section 1248 of the Internal Revenue Code, any gain recognized on the sale or other taxable disposition of the common shares by a U.S. Holder that was a 10 percent Shareholder at any time during the five-year period ending with such sale or other taxable disposition generally will be treated as a dividend to the extent of the “earnings
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The Company does not believe that it currently is a CFC.  However, there can be no assurances that our Company will not be a CFC for the current or any future taxable year.





Passive Foreign Investment Companies.  A non-U.S. company will be a passive foreign investment company if 75 percent or more of its gross income (including the pro rata share of the gross income of any company (United States or foreign) in which the company is considered
to own 25 percent or more of the shares (determined by market value)) in a taxable year is passive income. Alternatively, the company will be considered to be a passive foreign investment company if at least 50 percent of the value of the company's assets (averaged over the year) (including the pro rata share of the value of the assets of any company in which the company is considered to own 25 percent or more of the shares (determined by market value)) in a taxable year are held for the production of, or produce,
passive income. Passive income generally includes, among others, interest, dividends, royalties, rents and annuities.





If our Company is a passive foreign investment company for any taxable year, a U.S. Holder, in the absence of an election by such U.S. Holder to treat our Company as a "qualified electing fund" (a "QEF election"), as discussed below, would, upon certain distributions by our Company and upon disposition of the common shares at a gain, be
liable to pay tax at the highest tax rate on ordinary income in effect for each period to which the income is allocated, plus interest on the tax, as if the distribution or gain had been recognized ratably over the days in the U.S. Holder's holding period for the common shares during which our Company was a passive foreign investment company. Additionally, if our Company is a passive foreign investment company, U.S. Holders who acquire shares from U.S. decedents would be denied the normally available step-up
of the income tax basis for such common shares to fair market value at the date of death and instead would have a tax basis equal to the U.S. decedent's basis, if lower.





If our Company is treated as a passive foreign investment company for any taxable year, U.S. Holders should consider whether to make a QEF election for United States federal income tax purposes. If a U.S. Holder has a QEF election in effect for all taxable years that such U.S. Holder has held the common shares and our Company was a passive
foreign investment company, distributions and gain will not be recognized ratably over the U.S. Holder's holding period or subject to an interest charge, gain on the sale of common shares will be characterized as capital gain and the denial of basis step-up at death described above would not apply. Instead, each such U.S. Holder is required for each taxable year that our Company is a qualified electing fund to include in income a pro rata share of the ordinary earnings of our Company as ordinary income and a
pro rata share of the net capital gain of our Company as capital gain, subject to a separate election to defer payment of taxes, which deferral is subject to an interest charge. In order to comply with the requirements of a QEF election, a U.S. Holder must receive from our Company certain information. We intend to supply U.S. Holders with the information needed to report income and gain pursuant to a QEF election in the event our Company is classified as a passive foreign investment company. The QEF election
is made on a shareholder-by-shareholder basis and can be revoked only with the consent of the Internal Revenue Service.  A shareholder makes a QEF election by attaching a completed IRS Form 8621 (including the passive foreign investment company annual information statement) to a timely filed United States federal income tax return or, if not required to file United States Federal income tax return, by filing such form with the IRS Service Center listed on IRS Form 8621. Even if a QEF election is not
made, a shareholder in a passive foreign investment company who is a U.S. Holder must file a completed IRS Form 8621 every year.





As an alternative to making a QEF election, a U.S. Holder may elect to make a mark-to-market election with respect to the common shares owned by him if such stock qualifies as “marketable stock.” To qualify as “marketable stock,” the stock must be regularly traded on a qualified exchange.  Under applicable
Treasury regulations, a “qualified exchange” includes a national securities exchange that is registered with the SEC or the national market system established under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and certain foreign securities exchanges.  Under applicable Treasury Regulations, PFIC stock traded on a qualified exchange is regularly traded on such exchange for any calendar year during which such stock is traded, other than in de minimis quantities,
on at least 15 days during each calendar quarter.  We cannot assure U.S. Holders that our common shares will be treated as regularly traded stock on a qualified exchange. If the mark-to-market election were made, then the rules set forth above would not apply for periods covered by the election. Under such election, a U.S. Holder includes in income each year an amount equal to fair market value of the common shares owned by such U.S. Holder as of the close of the taxable year over the U.S. Holder's
adjusted basis in such shares. The U.S. Holder would be entitled to a deduction for the excess, if any, of such U.S. Holder's adjusted basis in his common shares over the fair market value of such shares as of the close of the taxable year; provided, however, that such deduction would be limited to the extent of any net mark-to-market gains with respect to the common shares included by the U.S. Holder under the election for prior taxable years. The U.S. Holder's basis in his common shares is adjusted to reflect
the amounts included or deducted pursuant to this election. Amounts included in income pursuant to the mark-to-market election, as well as gain on the sale or exchange of the common shares, will be treated as ordinary income. Ordinary loss treatment applies to the deductible portion of any mark-to-market loss, as well as to any loss realized on the actual sale or exchange of the common shares to the extent that the amount of such loss does not exceed the net mark-to-market gains previously included with respect
to such common shares. The mark-to-market election applies to the tax year for which the election is made and all later tax years, unless the common shares cease to be marketable or the IRS consents to the revocation of the election.


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We have not determined whether our Company may have been a passive foreign investment company during 2009. There can be no assurance that our Company will not be classified as a passive foreign investment company in 2010, or thereafter, because the tests for determining passive foreign investment company status are applied annually and
it is difficult to make accurate predictions of future income and assets, which are relevant to this determination. U.S. Holders who hold common shares during a period when our Company is a passive foreign investment company will be subject to the foregoing rules, even if our Company ceases to be a passive foreign investment company, subject to certain exceptions for U.S. Holders who made a QEF election or mark-to-market election. U.S. Holders are urged to consult with their own tax advisors about making a QEF
election or mark-to-market election and other aspects of the passive foreign investment company rules.





Back-Up Withholding and Information Reporting





U.S. Holders generally are subject to information reporting requirements and back-up withholding with respect to dividends paid on common shares, or proceeds paid from the disposition of common shares, unless the U.S. Holder provides an IRS Form W-9 or otherwise establishes an exemption.





The amount of any back-up withholding will be allowed as a credit against a U.S. Holder’s federal income tax liability and may entitle such holder to a refund, provided that certain required information is furnished to the IRS.




F.
Dividends and Paying Agents




Not applicable.




G.
Statements by Experts




Not applicable.




H.
Documents on Display




We have filed this Annual Report on Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements made in this Annual Report as to the contents of any contract, agreement or other document referred to are not necessarily complete. With respect to each such contract, agreement or other document
filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report, reference is made to the exhibit for a more complete description of the matter involved, and each such statement shall be deemed qualified in its entirety by such reference.




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We are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and file reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Reports and other information which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including this Annual Report on Form 20-F, may be inspected and copied at the public
reference facilities of the Securities and Exchange Commission at:




100F Street, N.E
Washington D.C.  20549


You can also obtain copies of this material by mail from the Public Reference Section of the Securities and Exchange Commission, 100F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates.  Additionally, copies of this material may also be obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.  The
Commission’s telephone number is 1-800-SEC-0330.




I.
Subsidiary Information




Not applicable.




ITEM 11 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK




Not applicable.




ITEM 12 - DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES





Not applicable.





PART II





ITEM 13 - DEFAULT, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES





Not applicable.





ITEM 14 - MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS





Not applicable.





ITEM 15 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES





DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES





The Company’s management has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2009.  Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Corporate Controller, concluded that, as of that date, the Company’s disclosure
controls and procedures were effective to give reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in our corporate filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods.


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MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING





Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.





The term “internal control over financial reporting” is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Controller, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the Company’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and 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 the assets of the Company;


·
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the registrant are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the registrant; and


·
Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.





Because of its inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies
or procedures may deteriorate.





Management assessed the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009.  In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO).  Based on this assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 2009, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.





Management is aware that there is a lack of segregation of duties due to the small number of employees dealing with general, administrative and financial matters.  However, management has decided that considering the employees involved and the compensating control procedures in place, including substantive periodic review of
financial statements by the Audit Committee to ensure that internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures are effective, the risks associated with segregation are insignificant and the potential benefits of adding employees to more clearly segregate duties do not justify the expenses associated with such increase.





This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.  Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.


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CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING





There has been no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2009, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.




ITEM 16 – [RESERVED]





ITEM 16A – AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT





The Company’s Board of Directors has determined that it has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.  The Board of Directors has determined that Darroch Robertson is an audit committee financial expert.





ITEM 16B – CODE OF ETHICS





The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all directors, officers and employees. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is attached as an exhibit to this report. We did not amend, modify or grant any waiver from any provision of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics during the last fiscal year.





ITEM 16C – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES





The following table sets forth the aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by our auditors for the audit of our annual financial statements and other services.





FEES OF AUDITORS





Year

Audit Fees(1)


Tax Fees(2)2008

$
174,500


$
3,0002009

$
173,000


$
3,500





(1)
Audit Fees represent costs associated with the audit of the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements including review of securities filings and review of the Company’s interim consolidated Financial Statements. There were no other audit related fee or other fee paid to the auditors.





(2)
Tax Fees represent costs associated with the preparation of the Company’s annual tax filings, tax planning and advice.





Before the Company’s auditor is engaged by the Company to render audit or non-audit services, the engagement is approved by the Audit Committee.  100 percent of the audit and non-audit services provided by the Company’s auditor were pre-approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the Audit Committee’s pre-approval
policy.





ITEM 16D – EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES





Not applicable.


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ITEM 16E – PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS





During the last fiscal year, there were no purchases by or on behalf of the Company or any affiliated purchaser of any class of the Company’s equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act.





PART III





ITEM 17- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





Not applicable.





ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





See the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements accompanying this report on page F-1.





ITEM 19 - EXHIBITS





Exhibits filed as part of this Annual Report.





1.1

Articles of Arrangement of the Company filed with the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Business Services on October 31, 2002.(1)1.2

By-laws of the Company.(2)2.1

Form of Convertible Secured Note.(6)2.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2000, between Bid.Com International and Acqua Wellington Value Fund Ltd.(4)2.3

Form of Warrant issued or issuable upon exercise of Convertible Secured Notes.(6)4.1

Salary Protection Letter, dated February 12, 1997, between the Company and Jeffrey Lymburner.(3)4.2

Option Agreement dated February 19, 2001 between Bid.Com International Inc. and Wendell Willick.(5)4.3

Amendment to Option Agreement dated May 2, 2001 between Bid.Com International Inc. and Wendell Willick.(5)4.4

Board Support Agreement, dated as of September 7, 2001 between Bid.Com International Inc. and ADB Systemer ASA.(5)4.5

Board Representation Agreement, dated as of September 7, 2001 between Bid.Com International Inc. and LimeRock Partners LLC, Jan Pedersen, Sandnes Investering, Rogaland Investering, AIG Private Bank Ltd. and Karstein Gjersvik.(5)4.6

Employment Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2001 between Bid.Com International Inc. and Jan Pedersen.(5)4.7

Subscription Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2002, between ADB Systems International Inc. and Stonestreet Limited Partnership.(5)4.8

Arrangement Agreement, dated as of August 23, 2002, between ADB Systems International Inc. and ADB Systems International Ltd.(1)4.9

General Conveyance and Assumption Agreement, dated August 23, 2002, between ADB Systems International Inc. and ADB Systems International Ltd.(2)


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4.10

Loan Agreement, dated August 23, 2002, and Loan Agreement Amending Agreement entered into as of August 30, 2002 among The Brick Warehouse Corporation, ADB Systems International Inc. and ADB Systems International Ltd.(6)4.11

Form of Supply Services and Licensing Agreement, dated August 23, 2002, among The Brick Warehouse Corporation, ADB Systems International Inc., and ADB Systems International Ltd.(6)4.12

Form of General Security Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2002, between ADB Systems International Inc. and each of Stonestreet Limited Partnership and Greenwich Growth Fund Ltd.(6)4.13

Form of Subscription Agreement, dated August 30, 2002, between ADB Systems International Inc. and Stonestreet Limited Partnership.(6)4.14

Form of Subscription Agreement, dated August 30, 2002, between ADB Systems International Inc. and Greenwich Growth Fund Ltd.(6)4.15

Co-operation Agreement made as of August 23, 2002 between ADB Systems International Inc., ADB Systems International Ltd. and The Brick Warehouse Corporation.(6)4.16

Agency Agreement dated June 15, 2004 between ADB Systems International Ltd. and First Associates Investments Inc.(7)4.17

General Security Agreement dated as of May 19, 2004 between ADB Systems International Ltd. and Stonestreet Limited Partnership.(7)4.18

Form of Subscription Agreement between ADB Systems International Ltd. and First Associates Investments Inc.(7)4.19

Subscription Agreement dated May 19, 2004 between ADB Systems International Ltd. and Stonestreet Limited Partnership.(7)4.20

Formof Subscription Agreement for Equity Private Placements(8)4.21

Form of Subscription Agreement for Series I Convertible Secured Debenture.(11)4.22

Form of Series I Convertible Secured Debenture.(11)4.23

Form of Subscription Agreement for Series J Convertible Secured Debenture.(11)4.24

Form of Series J Convertible Secured Debenture. (11)4.25

Share Purchase Agreement between ADB Systems International Ltd. and ADB Systemer Holding as, dated May 18, 2006.(9)4.26

The Audit Committee’s Charter*4.27

Form of Subscription Agreement for June 15, 2007 Equity Private Placement4.28

Form of Subscription Agreement for Series K Convertible Secured Debenture4.29

Form of Series K Convertible Secured Debenture4.30

Form of Subscription Agreement for Series L Convertible Secured Debenture4.31

Form of Subscription Agreement for Series M Convertible Secured Debenture4.32

Form of Subscription Agreement for Series N Convertible Secured Debenture8.1

List of Subsidiaries*11.1

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics of Northcore Technologies Inc.(10)12.1

CEO Certification.*


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12.2

Corporate Controller Certification.*13.1

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*13.2

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*14.1

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm*14.2

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts*







*

Filed herewith(1)

Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 6-K, Filing No. 1 for the Month of November 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 2002.(2)

Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 1.2 of Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 20-F, File No. 001-14835, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 1999.(3)

Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.27 of Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 20-F, File No. 001-14835, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 1999.(4)

Incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, File No. 001-14835, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 23, 2001.(5)

Incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, File No. 001-14835, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2002.(6)

Incorporated by reference from Exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, File No. 001-14835, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, 2003.(7)

Incorporated by reference from Exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, File No. 001-14835, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2004.(8)

Incorporated by reference from Exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, File No. 001-14835, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2005.(9)

Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.6 to the Company’s Filing No. 1 for the Month of May on Form 6-K, File No. 001-14835 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2006.(10)

Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.6 to the Company’s Filing No. 1 for the Month of March on Form 6-K, File No. 001-14835 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2007.(11)

Incorporated by reference from Exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, File No. 001-14835, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25, 2007.


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SIGNATURES





The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this Annual Report on its behalf.






NORTHCORE TECHNOLOGIES INC.By
-sd/- Duncan CopelanName:
Duncan CopelandTitle:
Chief Executive OfficerDated: March 30, 2010
By
-sd/- Tam NguyenName:
Tam NguyenTitle:
Corporate Controller


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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, 2007,








Management’s Report
F-2Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
F-3Consolidated Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2009 and 2008
F-4Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007
F-5Consolidated Statements of Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
F-6Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007
F-7Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT


March 30, 2010





Preparation of the consolidated financial statements accompanying this annual report and the presentation of all other information in this report is the responsibility of management.  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with appropriate and generally accepted accounting principles and reflect
management’s best estimates and judgments.  All other financial information in the report is consistent with that contained in the consolidated financial statements.  The Company maintains appropriate systems of internal control, policies and procedures which provide management with reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and that financial records are reliable and form a proper basis for preparation of financial statements.





The Board of Directors ensures that management fulfills its responsibilities for financial reporting and internal control through an Audit Committee which is composed of non-executive directors. The Audit Committee reviewed the consolidated financial statements with management and external auditors and recommended their approval by the
Board of Directors.  The consolidated financial statements have been audited by KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants.  Their report stating the scope of their audit and their opinion on the consolidated financial statements is presented below.






/s/ Duncan Copeland                           /s/ Tam Nguyen


Duncan Copeland                                Tam Nguyen


CEO                                                        Controller


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM





To the Board of Directors of


Northcore Technologies Inc.





We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Northcore Technologies Inc. (the "Company") and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, deficit and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2009. 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 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. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes 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 the Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2009, in conformity
with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.





The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial doubt about its ability
to continue as a going concern.  Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.





Canadian generally accepted accounting principles vary in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements.








/s/  KPMG LLP


Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants


Toronto, Canada


March 30, 2010


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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)2009


2008ASSETSCURRENTCash

$
226


$
460Accounts receivable


253



305Deposits and prepaid expenses


35



28514



793INVESTMENT IN SOUTHCORE (Note 4)


544



-CAPITAL ASSETS (Note 5)


47



19$
1,105


$
812LIABILITIESCURRENTAccounts payable

$
331


$
570Accrued liabilities


161



378Deferred revenue


27



30Notes payable (Note 7)


156



382Current portion of secured subordinated notes (Note 8)


-



1,125675



2,485SECURED SUBORDINATED NOTES (Note 8)


446



7301,121



3,215SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCYShare capital (Note 10)


110,238



104,676Contributed surplus (Note 11)


3,071



2,161Warrants (Note 12)


492



510Stock options (Note 13)


1,425



1,389Other options (Note 14)


-



193Conversion feature on secured subordinated notes (Note 8)


779



2,280Deficit


(116,021
)


(113,612
)(16
)


(2,403
)$
1,105


$
812




Going concern (Note 2)


Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)


Canadian and United States accounting policy differences (Note 21)


Subsequent event (Note 22)






On behalf of the Board:




/s/ Duncan Copeland
/s/ Christopher BulgerDuncan Copeland
Christopher BulgerDirector
Director






See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)





2009


2008


2007Revenues (Note 15)

$
759


$
741


$
1,166Operating expenses:General and administrative


1,269



1,485



1,703Customer service and technology


738



689



762Sales and marketing


181



117



276Employee stock options (Note 13 (b))


183



43



94Depreciation


29



33



39Total operating expenses


2,400



2,367



2,874Loss from operations before the under-noted


(1,641
)


(1,626
)


(1,708
)Interest expense:Cash interest expense


260



335



272Accretion of secured subordinated notes


508



394



333Interest income


-



-



(1
)768



729



604LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR

$
(2,409
)

$
(2,355
)

$
(2,312
)LOSS PER SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED (Note 10 (f))

$
(0.02
)

$
(0.02
)

$
(0.02
)WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING, BASIC AND DILUTED (000’s)


140,434



108,861



93,094








See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEFICIT
Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)





2009


2008


2007DEFICIT, BEGINNING OF YEAR

$
(113,612
)

$
(111,257
)

$
(109,015
)CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Note 3)


-



-



70DEFICIT, BEGINNING OF YEAR, AS RESTATED


(113,612
)


(111,257
)


(108,945
)LOSS FOR THE YEAR


(2,409
)


(2,355
)


(2,312
)DEFICIT, END OF YEAR

$
(116,021
)

$
(113,612
)

$
(111,257
)








See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)2009


2008


2007NET INFLOW (OUTFLOW) OF CASH RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIESOPERATINGLoss for the year

$
(2,409
)

$
(2,355
)

$
(2,312
)Items not affecting cash:Employee stock options


183



43



94Depreciation


29



33



39Accretion of secured subordinated notes


508



394



333Changes in non-cash operating working capital (Note 19)


(224
)


394



275(1,913
)


(1,491
)


(1,571
)INVESTINGCapital assets


(57
)


-



(11
)(57
)


-



(11
)FINANCINGRepayment of notes payable (Note 7)


(233
)


(330
)


-Warrants exercised (Note 12 (b))


1,320



-



-Options exercised (Notes 13 (d) and 14)


154



-



-Issuance of common shares and warrants (Notes 10 (d) and (e))


495



-



1,245Issuance of secured subordinated notes (Note 8)


-



1,803



-Advances from related parties (Note 6)


-



59



89Repayment to related parties (Note 6)


-



(59
)


(89
)Demand loans (Note 7 (d))


-



-



3401,736



1,473



1,585NET CASH INFLOW (OUTFLOW) DURING THE YEAR


(234
)


(18
)


3CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR


460



478



475CASH, END OF YEAR

$
226


$
460


$
478SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH PAYMENTSInterest paid

$
213


$
250


$
16





SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES – See Note 19








See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





1.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS





Northcore Technologies Inc. (“Northcore” or the “Company”) provides a Working Capital EngineTM that helps organizations source, manage, appraise and sell their capital equipment.





Northcore owns 50 percent of GE Asset Manager, LLC (also referred to as “GE Asset Manager”), a joint business venture with GE Capital Corporation, through its business division GE Commercial Finance, Capital Solutions (“GE Commercial Finance”).





Northcore also owns a 40 percent interest in Southcore Technologies Ltd. (“Southcore”), a strategic partnership with the Pan Pacific Group International Ltd. (“Pan Pacific”).






2.
GOING CONCERN





While the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, certain adverse conditions and events cast substantial doubt upon the validity of this assumption.  Financial statements are required to be prepared on a going concern basis unless management
either intends to liquidate the Company or cease trading or has no realistic alternative but to do so within the foreseeable future.  The going concern basis of presentation assumes that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of operations.  The Company has not yet realized profitable operations and has relied on non-operational sources of financing to fund operations.  The
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern will be dependent on management’s ability to successfully execute its business plan including a substantial increase in revenue as well as maintaining operating expenses at or near the same level as 2009.  The Company cannot provide assurance that it will be able to execute on its business plan or assure that efforts to raise additional financings would be successful.





These consolidated financial statements do not include adjustments or disclosures that may result from the Company’s inability to continue as a going concern.  If the going concern assumption were not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying values of assets
and liabilities, the reported losses and the balance sheet classifications used.




The continued existence beyond 2009 is dependent on the Company’s ability to increase revenue from existing products and services, and to expand the scope of its product offering which entails a combination of internally developed software and business ventures with third parties, and to raise additional financing.








3.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES





The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada (Canadian GAAP), which are substantially the same as generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), except as disclosed in Note 21.  The accompanying consolidated financial
statements are prepared using accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes that the Company will continue in operation for a reasonable period of time and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations (See Note 2).





Principles of Consolidation


The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and subsidiaries over which it exercises control.  All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.





Investments


Investments over which the Company is able to exercise significant influence are accounted for by the equity method. Investments over which the Company has joint control are accounted for by the proportionate consolidation method.  Investments are written down when there is evidence that a decline in value that is other than
temporary has occurred.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





On September 23, 2003, the Company established a joint venture with the GE Commercial Finance, with each entity holding a 50 percent interest in the joint venture. The joint venture operates under the name of GE Asset Manager, LLC. The consolidated financial statements of the Company reflect the Company’s pro rata share of the joint
venture’s assets, liabilities, and results of operations in accordance with the proportionate consolidation method of accounting (See Note 20).





On June 24, 2009, the Company entered into a strategic partnership with Pan Pacific through a 40 percent ownership in Southcore.  The consolidated financial statements of the Company reflect the Company’s equity interest in Southcore (See Note 4).





Capital Assets and Depreciation


Capital assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis in amounts sufficient to amortize the cost of capital assets over their estimated useful lives as follows:





Computer hardware
3 yearsComputer software
1 year or life of the licenseFurniture and fixtures
5 yearsLeasehold improvements
Shorter of useful life or life of the lease





Software Development Costs


The cost of software internally developed for client applications through e-commerce enabling agreements and software licensing is expensed as incurred.





Translation of Foreign Currencies


The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in Canadian dollars.  The Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the United States are classified as fully integrated with the functional currency being the Canadian dollar.  The Company uses the temporal method of foreign currency translation for these
operations.  Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date.  Non-monetary assets are translated at historic exchange rates.  Revenue and expense amounts are translated using the average monthly exchange rates except depreciation of capital assets, which is translated at historic exchange rates.  Gains and losses from foreign exchange translations are included in the statement of operations.





Loss Per Share


The treasury stock method of calculating diluted loss per share is used.  For all years presented, all stock options, convertible debentures and warrants are anti-dilutive, therefore diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share.  The basic loss per share calculation is based on the weighted average number
of shares outstanding during the year.





Revenue Recognition


The Company’s revenues are derived from services (application development activities, software implementation and license fees, training and consulting, product maintenance and customer support), application hosting and royalty fees.  Fees for services are billed separately from licenses of the Company’s products.  The
Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Canadian GAAP, which in the Company’s circumstances, are not materially different from the amounts that would be determined under provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Subtopic 985-605 (previously the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statements of Position (SOP) No. 97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition”, and as amended by Statement of Position 98-9, “Modification of SOP 97-2, Software revenue Recognition,
With Respect to Certain Transactions”). The Company also considers the provisions of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Emerging Issues Committee (EIC) 141 and CICA EIC 142, which is analogous to ASC 605, in determining the appropriate revenue recognition methodology.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





Hosting Fees


The Company earns revenue from the hosting of customer websites and applications.  Under existing hosting contracts, the Company charge customers a recurring periodic flat fee.  The fees are recognized as the hosting services are provided.





Application Development Fees


Typically, development of applications for our customers is provided based on a predetermined fixed hourly rate basis.  Revenue is recognized as time is incurred throughout the development process.





Software License Revenue


The Company recognizes software license revenue in accordance with the terms of the license agreement and when the following criteria as set out in ASC Subtopic 985-605 are met:




·
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;


·
Delivery has occurred;


·
Fee is fixed or determinable; and


·
Collectibility is probable.




Software license revenue consists of fixed license fee agreements involving perpetual licenses.





Software license agreements may be part of multiple element arrangements that include consulting and implementation services.  When these services are considered essential to the functionality of the license, the associated revenue is recognized on the basis of the percentage of completion method as specified by contract accounting
principles.  When these services are not considered essential to the functionality of the license, the entire arrangement fee is allocated to each element in the arrangement based on the respective vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) of the fair value of each element.  The amount allocated to license revenues is based on the price charged by the Company when the same element is sold in similar quantities to a customer of a similar size and nature.  If this amount is not determinable,
the residual software license revenue is the amount of the total arrangement fee less the fair value of any undelivered elements.  VSOE used in determining fair value for installation, implementation and training is based on the standard daily rates for the type of service being provided multiplied by the estimated time to complete each task.  VSOE used in determining the fair value of maintenance and support is based on the annual renewal rates.  The revenue allocable to the software
license is recognized when the revenue recognition criteria are met.  The revenue allocable to the consulting services is recognized as the services are performed.





Implementation, Training and Consulting Service Fees


The Company receives revenue from implementation of its product offerings, consulting services and training services.  Customers are charged a fee based on time and expenses.  Revenue from implementation, consulting service and training fees is recognized as the services are performed or deferred until contractually
defined milestones are achieved or until customer acceptance has occurred, as the case may be, for such contracts.





Product Maintenance and Customer Support Fees


The Company receives revenue from maintaining its products and the provision of on-going support services to customers.  The maintenance and support fees are typically equal to a specified percentage of the customers’ license fee.  If associated with the fixed fee license model, the maintenance revenues received
are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period.





Services revenue from maintenance and support is recognized when the services are performed.  Maintenance and support revenues paid in advance are non-refundable and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement, which typically is 12 months.





Deferred Revenue


Deferred revenue is comprised of the unrecognized portion of consulting and implementation fees received from maintenance and support of e-commerce enabling agreements, and the unrecognized portion of license, installation, and consulting revenue on the sale of software licenses and related services.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





Secured Subordinated Notes


Financial instruments that contain both a liability and an equity element are required to have the instrument’s component parts classified separately under Canadian GAAP.  The Company uses the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model to determine the fair value of the conversion feature at the issue dates of convertible
secured subordinated notes and discloses the liability and equity components separately on its balance sheet.





Financial Instruments


Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the new recommendations of the CICA Handbook Section 1530, Comprehensive Income; Section 3251, Equity; Section 3855, Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement; and, Section 3865, Hedges.  These handbook Sections, which apply to fiscal years beginning on or after October
1, 2006, provide requirements for the recognition and measurement of financial instruments and on the use of hedge accounting.  Section 1530 establishes standards for reporting and presenting comprehensive income, which is defined as the change in equity from transactions and other events from non-owner sources.  Other comprehensive income refers to items recognized in comprehensive income that are excluded from net income calculated in accordance with GAAP.




Under Section 3855, financial instruments must be classified into one of these five categories: held-for-trading; held-to-maturity; loans and receivables; available-for-sale financial assets; or other financial liabilities.  All financial instruments, including derivatives, are measured in the balance sheet at fair value except
for loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments and other financial liabilities, which are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.  Subsequent measurement and changes in fair value will depend on their initial classification, as follows: held-for-trading financial assets are measured at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized in net income; available-for-sale financial instruments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in other
comprehensive income until the investment is de-recognized or impaired at which time the amounts would be recorded in net income.





Upon adoption of these new standards, the Company designated its accounts receivable as loans and receivables, which are measured at amortized cost.  Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and secured subordinated notes are classified as other financial liabilities, which are measured at amortized cost.  The Company
had neither available for sale, nor held to maturity instruments during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.





There are no significant embedded derivatives or non-financial derivatives that require separate fair value recognition on the consolidated balance sheet on transition and as at December 31, 2009 and 2008.





The Company charges all qualifying transaction costs related to debt issuance to earnings as incurred.  The Company had previously deferred these costs and amortized them over the term of the related debt instruments.  The carrying value of transaction costs at December 31, 2006 of $41,000 was charged to opening deficit
on transition on January 1, 2007.





The adoption of these handbook sections resulted in an adjustment to reduce deficit in the amount of $70,000, comprised of a decrease in deferred charges of $41,000 offset by a decrease in secured subordinated notes of $111,000 at January 1, 2007, being the difference in the carrying amount of secured subordinated notes at December 31,
2006 and the carrying amount calculated using the effective interest rate method from inception.





The Company had no “other comprehensive income or loss” transactions during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007 and no opening or closing balances for accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.





Financial Instruments – Disclosures


In June 2009, the CICA amended Section 3862, Financial Instruments – Disclosures, to include additional disclosure requirements about fair value measurement for financial instruments and liquidity risk disclosures.  These amendments require a three-level hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making
the fair value measurements.  Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities included in Level 1 are determined by reference to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.  Assets and liabilities in Level 2 include valuations using inputs other than the quoted prices for which all significant inputs are based on observable market data, either directly or indirectly.  Level 3 valuations are based on inputs that are not based on observable market
data.  The amendments to Section 3862 apply for annual financial statements relating to fiscal years ending after September 30, 2009.  The disclosures required by the standard have been reflected in Note 16.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





Capital Disclosures


Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the new recommendations of the CICA Handbook Section 1535, Capital Disclosures.  This Handbook Section establishes standards for disclosing information about an entity’s capital and how it is managed.  It requires the disclosure of information about an entity’s
objectives, policies and processes for managing capital.





Stock-Based Compensation


The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the fair value method of accounting, which is consistent with CICA 3870, “Stock-based Compensation and Other Stock-based Payments.”  The estimated fair value is amortized to expense over the vesting period.  Performance based options are expensed upon
achievement of specific criteria.





Stock-based compensation to third parties is recognized and recorded in the accounts of the Company at the fair market value of the equity instrument as determined by the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model.





Goodwill and Intangible Assets


Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the new recommendations of the CICA Handbook Section 3064, Goodwill and Intangible Assets.  This new Handbook Section replaces CICA Handbook Section 3062, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, and CICA Handbook Section 3450, Research and Development Costs, establishes standards for
the recognition, measurement and disclosure of goodwill and intangible assets.  The adoption of this new standard had no impact on the consolidated financial statements.





Income Taxes


The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the asset and liability method.  The determination of future tax assets and liabilities is based on differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities, using substantively enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences
are expected to reverse.  Future tax assets are recorded to recognize tax benefits only to the extent that, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that they will be realized.





Use of Significant Accounting Estimates


The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting years.  Estimates are used when determining items such as the allowance for doubtful accounts, the fair value assigned to the debt and equity components of the secured subordinated notes and the expected requirements for non-operational funding.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.




UNADOPTED NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS




Multiple Deliverable Revenue Arrangements


In December 2009, the CICA issued EIC 175, Multiple Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, replacing EIC 142, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables. This abstract was amended to (1) exclude from the application of the updated guidance those arrangements that would be accounted for in accordance with SOP 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition
as amended by Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-14; (2) provide updated guidance on whether multiple deliverables exist, how the deliverables in an arrangement should be separated, and the consideration allocated; (3) require in situations where a vendor does not have VSOE or third-party evidence of selling price, that the entity allocate revenue in an arrangement using estimated selling prices of deliverables; (4) eliminate the use of the residual method and require an entity to allocate revenue using the
relative selling price method; and (5) require expanded qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding significant judgments made in applying this guidance.





The accounting changes summarized in EIC 175 are effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, with early adoption permitted. Adoption may either be on a prospective basis or by retrospective application. If the Abstract is adopted early, in a reporting period that is not the first reporting period in the entity’s
fiscal year, it must be applied retroactively from the beginning of the Company’s fiscal period of adoption. The Company is currently assessing the future impact of these amendments on its financial statements and has not yet determined the timing and method of its adoption.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





Business Combinations


In October of 2008, the CICA issued Handbook Section 1582, Business Combinations, concurrently with Handbook Section 1601, Consolidated Financial Statements, and Handbook Section 1602, Non-controlling Interests.  Section 1582, which replaces CICA Handbook Section 1581, Business Combinations, establishes standards for the measurement
of a business combination and the recognition and measurement of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Section 1601, which replaces CICA Handbook Section 1600, carries forward the existing Canadian guidance on aspects of the preparation of consolidated financial statements subsequent to acquisition other than non-controlling interests.  Section 1602 establishes guidance for the treatment of non-controlling interests subsequent to acquisition through a business combination.  These
new standards are effective for the Company’s interim and annual consolidated financial statements commencing on January 1, 2011 with earlier adoption permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year.  The Company is assessing the impact of the new standards on its consolidated financial statements.





International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)


In 2006, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) published a new strategic plan that will significantly affect financial reporting requirements for Canadian companies.  The AcSB strategic plan outlines the convergence of Canadian GAAP with IFRS over an expected five year transitional period.





In February 2008, the AcSB confirmed that IFRS will be mandatory in Canada for profit-oriented publicly accountable entities for fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011. The Company’s first IFRS financial statements will be for the year ending December 31, 2011 and will include the comparative period for 2010.  Starting
in the first quarter of 2011, the Company will provide unaudited consolidated financial information in accordance with IFRS including comparative figures for 2010.





The Company has assembled an IFRS transition team and is committed to the development of its IFRS changeover plan during the coming year.  The Company is evaluating accounting policy differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS based on management’s current understanding of these standards.  Once completed, the
assessment will include the impact of conversion on information technology and data systems, internal controls over financial reporting, disclosure controls and procedures and business activities.





4.
INVESTMENT IN SOUTHCORE





During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the Company entered into a strategic partnership with Pan Pacific through the shared ownership of Southcore.  Northcore issued 7,500,000 common shares from treasury to Pan Pacific in exchange for a 40 percent interest in Southcore.  The shares are to be delivered in two tranches
of 3,750,000 shares each.  The first tranche was delivered on the closing date of the transaction on June 24, 2009.  The second tranche shall be delivered upon the achievement of certain performance criteria.





The investment is recorded using the equity method of accounting.  The fair value of the first tranche in the amount of $544,000 was calculated as 3,750,000 shares multiplied by the closing trading price of the Company’s common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) immediately preceding the closing date.  The
contingent 3,750,000 shares will be issued to Pan Pacific and recorded as an addition to the investment upon the satisfaction of performance criteria as specified in the agreement.  The performance criteria have not been achieved at December 31, 2009.





There were no significant operations in Southcore or gain or loss from equity investment recorded during the period from June 24, 2009 to December 31, 2009.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





5.
CAPITAL ASSETS




2009


2008Cost


Accumulated Depreciation


Net Book Value


Cost


Accumulated Depreciation


Net Book Value(in thousands)Computer hardware

$
133


$
100


$
33


$
91


$
76


$
15Computer software


15



1



14



-



-



-Leasehold improvements


27



27



-



27



23



4$
175


$
128


$
47


$
118


$
99


$
19




During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded capital asset depreciation in the amount of $29,000 (2008 - $33,000, 2007 - $39,000).  During 2008, the Company wrote off both the costs and related accumulated depreciation totaling $2,667,000, of assets that have been fully depreciated and were no longer in use.  No
gain or loss was recorded.





6.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES





During the year ended December 31, 2009, interest expense on advances from a director was $nil (2008 - $1,000, 2007 - $1,000).




During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company received and repaid advances from a director and officer in the amount of $nil (2008 - $59,000, 2007 - $89,000).





During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company paid $45,000 (2008 - $9,000, 2007 - $60,000) in interest relating to the secured subordinated notes to related parties.





7.
NOTES PAYABLE AND DEMAND LOAN





a)
The Series H secured subordinated notes with a principal balance of $170,000 matured on October 21, 2007.  The Company entered into an agreement with the debt holders in December 2007 to repay the accrued interest of $60,000 in cash in January 2008 and the principal of $170,000 over a two year term at an interest rate of 11 percent, in blended quarterly interest and principal payments of $24,000.  As
of the date of refinancing, the total amount to be repaid was $230,000.  The notes payable were issued to private investors including an amount totaling $20,000 issued to a director/officer of the Company.  The notes payable matured on December 31, 2009 and were secured as per the Series H security terms.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company repaid $80,000 (2008 - $132,000) and accrued additional interest in the amount of $6,000 (2008 - $17,000).  The Company also reversed accrued interest in the amount of $11,000 in connection to a settlement with one of the debt holders, which is recorded in general and administrative
expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The balance outstanding as at December 31, 2009 is $30,000 (2008 - $115,000).  The final installment has not been remitted and the Company is currently in negotiation with the debt holders over the timing of the final settlement amount.





b)
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with the remaining Series G debt holders to repay the accrued interest of $113,000 and the principal of $240,000 over a two year term at an interest rate of 12 percent in blended interest and principal quarterly payments of $40,000.  As of the date of refinancing, the total refinanced amount was $353,000.  The notes
payable matured on December 31, 2009 and were secured as per the Series G security terms.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company repaid $100,000 (2008 - $165,000) and accrued additional interest in the amount of $11,000 (2008 - $27,000).  The balance outstanding as at December 31, 2009 is $126,000 (2008 - $215,000).  The Company has not made payments for the past three quarters and is currently
in negotiation with the note holder over the timing of the final settlement amount.


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Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





c)
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement to assign $50,000 face value of the Series K secured subordinated notes held by a shareholder of the Company to a Canadian financial institution.  The Company agreed to repay the accrued interest and related costs of $30,000 and the principal of $50,000 over a two year term at an interest rate of 11 percent in blended interest
and principal quarterly payments of $11,000.  The total refinanced amount was $80,000.  The note payable matured on December 31, 2009 and was secured as per the Series K security terms.





Upon the initial issuance of the Series K secured subordinated notes, the Company separated the liability and equity components.  For the $50,000 face value, the resulting pro rata fair values of the liability component of the notes and the conversion features of the shares were $27,000 and $23,000, respectively.  The
liability component was to be accreted to $50,000 over the term of the Series K notes through the recording of non-cash interest expense until such date as which the underlying notes were converted into common shares.





As of the date of the assignment, the liability component had been accreted to $34,000.  As a result of the refinancing and the terms of the note payable, the Company recorded the following amounts during the quarter ended March 31, 2008: (1) the equity component of the Series K notes of $23,000 was transferred to contributed
surplus; (2) the 29,000 common shares recorded in the amount of $4,000, which were issued in settlement of previously recorded interest expense of $4,000 on the $50,000 of Series K notes up to the period ended March 31, 2008 were cancelled and the amount was reclassified to the notes payable balance; (3) the 110,000 common shares recorded in the amount of $17,000, which were issued in settlement of the previously recorded interest expense of $17,000 on the Series G notes that were rolled into the $50,000 of Series
K notes were cancelled and the amount was reclassified to the notes payable balance; and (4) a charge of $25,000 was recorded in general and administrative expenses in order to record the face amount of the note payable as of the date of refinancing.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company repaid $53,000 (2008 - $33,000) and accrued interest in the amount of $1,000 (2008 - $5,000).  The balance of the note was repaid in full as at March 31, 2009.





d)
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company received operating loans from a private investor in the amount of $340,000.  The loans bore interest at 8 percent, were due on demand and were secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company.  The loans were settled during 2007 through the issuance of common shares as part of the rights offering (See Note 10 (e)).





8.
SECURED SUBORDINATED NOTES





a)
The following summarizes the face and carrying values of the secured subordinated notes.





Secured Subordinated Notes

2009


2008Face Value


Carrying Value


Face Value


Carrying Value(in thousands)Series N (Note 8 (b))

$
600


$
289


$
600


$
216Series M (Note 8 (c))


-



-



678



124Series L (Note 8 (d))


505



157



525



133Series K (Note 8 (e))


-



-



1,310



1,125Series J (Note 8 (f))


-



-



225



107Series I (Note 8 (g))


-



-



300



150Closing balance

$
1,105


$
446


$
3,638


$
1,855Current portion of notes

$
-


$
-


$
1,310


$
1,125Long-term portion of notes

$
1,105


$
446


$
2,328


$
730


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Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





b)
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company issued Series N secured subordinated notes with a face value of $600,000.  The Series N notes mature on December 12, 2011, have an annual interest rate of 10 percent and are convertible into equity units at a price of $0.10 per unit.  Interest is payable in cash upon the earlier of each quarter end, conversion, or maturity of the notes.   Each
equity unit consists of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.15 per warrant.  The warrants expire on December 12, 2011.  Dundee Securities Corporation received a brokerage commission of four percent on a portion of the private placement.  The afore-mentioned conversion provisions were subject to a four month and one day hold period.  The Series N notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated
to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





As required by Canadian GAAP, the Company separated the liability and equity components of the Series N secured subordinated notes.  The Company determined the fair value of the liability component of the Series N notes by calculating the present value of the associated cash flows, using a discount rate that reflects the Company’s
underlying rate of borrowing.  The Company determined the fair value of the conversion feature at the issue date of the Series N notes using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model.  The resulting pro rata fair values of the liability component of the notes and the conversion features of the units, comprised of shares and attached warrants, was $211,000, $215,000 and $174,000, respectively.  The liability component will be accreted to $600,000 over the term of the Series N notes
through the recording of a non-cash interest expense until such date at which the underlying notes are converted into common shares.  Financing costs in the amount of $8,000 were expensed in general and administrative expenses as incurred on the issuance of Series N notes.





c)
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company issued Series M secured subordinated notes with a face value of $678,000.  The Series M notes mature on July 11, 2013, had an annual interest rate of 10 percent and are convertible into equity units at a price of $0.05 per unit.  Interest is payable in cash upon the earlier of conversion or maturity of the notes.   Each equity
unit consisted of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.10 per warrant.  The warrants expire on the earlier of (i) July 11, 2013 and (ii) the date which is twenty days following the issuance of a notice by the Company to holders confirming that the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the TSX was greater than or equal to $0.20 for the preceding 10 consecutive trading days.  Dundee Securities Corporation received a brokerage commission
of four percent on a portion of the private placement.  The afore-mentioned conversion provisions were subject to a four month and one day hold period.  The Series M notes were secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





As required by Canadian GAAP, the Company separated the liability and equity components of the Series M secured subordinated notes.  The Company determined the fair value of the liability component of the Series M notes by calculating the present value of the associated cash flows, using a discount rate that reflects the Company’s
underlying rate of borrowing.  The Company determined the fair value of the conversion feature at the issue date of the Series M notes using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model.  The resulting pro rata fair values of the liability component of the notes and the conversion features of the units, comprised of shares and attached warrants, was $117,000, $315,000 and $246,000, respectively.  The liability component was to be accreted to $678,000 over the term of the Series M
notes through the recording of a non-cash interest expense until such date at which the underlying notes are converted into common shares.  Financing costs in the amount of $8,000 were expensed in general and administrative expenses as incurred on the issuance of Series M notes.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, $678,000 (face value) of the Series M notes (book value of $127,000) were converted, resulting in the issuance of 13,560,000 common shares valued at $315,000 and 13,200,000 warrants valued at $240,000.  The remaining 360,000 warrant conversion features on the Series M notes, valued at
$7,000, have expired as per the terms of the notes.





d)
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company issued Series L secured subordinated notes with a face value of $525,000.  The Series L notes mature on March 31, 2013, have an annual interest rate of 10 percent and are convertible into equity units at a price of $0.10 per unit.  Interest for the first two years is payable in shares upon the earlier of conversion or each anniversary date of
the closing date.  Interest payable for the remaining term of the notes is payable in cash upon the earlier of conversion, each anniversary date of the closing date, or maturity.   Each equity unit consisted of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.15 per warrant.  The warrants expire on the earlier of (i) March 31, 2013 and (ii) the date which is sixty days following the issuance of a notice by the Company to holders confirming that the
closing price of the Company’s common shares, on the TSX was greater than or equal to $0.36 for any 10 consecutive trading days.  Dundee Securities Corporation received a brokerage commission of four percent on a portion of the private placement.  The afore-mentioned conversion provisions are subject to a four month and one day holding period.  The Series L notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided
to the holders of previously issued notes.


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Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





As required by Canadian GAAP, the Company separated the liability and equity components of the Series L secured subordinated notes.  The Company determined the fair value of the liability component of the Series L notes by calculating the present value of the associated cash flows, using a discount rate that reflects the Company’s
underlying rate of borrowing.  The Company determined the fair value of the conversion feature at the issue date of the Series L notes using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model.  The resulting pro rata fair values of the liability component of the notes and the conversion features of the units, comprised of shares and attached warrants, was $119,000, $221,000 and $185,000, respectively.  The liability component will be accreted to $525,000 over the term of the Series L notes
through the recording of a non-cash interest expense until such date at which the underlying notes are converted into common shares.  Financing costs in the amount of $21,000 were expensed in general and administrative expenses as incurred on the issuance of Series L notes.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, $20,000 (face value) of the Series L notes (book value of $6,000) were converted into 200,000 equity units represented by 200,000 common shares valued at $8,000 and 200,000 warrants valued at $7,000.





e)
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued Series K secured subordinated notes with a face value of $1,360,000.  The Series K notes were issued to private investors including an amount totaling $60,000 issued to two directors and officers of the Company.  The Series K notes matured on June 15, 2009, had an annual interest rate of 11 percent and were convertible into common shares
of the Company at a price of $0.12 per common share.  Interest on the Series K notes is payable in common shares upon the earlier of each quarter end, maturity or conversion of the notes.  At any time after the closing, the Series K notes, including any accrued interest thereon, will be automatically converted into common shares at the Conversion Price when the volume weighted average trading price of the common shares through its principal trading market for a 10 consecutive trading day period
is $0.30 or more.  The Series K notes were secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





As required by Canadian GAAP, the Company separated the liability and equity components of the Series K secured subordinated notes.  The Company determined the fair value of the liability component of the Series K notes by calculating the present value of the associated cash flows, using a discount rate that reflects the Company’s
underlying rate of borrowing.  The Company determined the fair value of the conversion feature at the issue date of the Series K notes using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model.  The resulting pro rata fair values of the liability component of the notes and the conversion features of the shares were $744,000 and $616,000, respectively.  The liability component was to be accreted to $1,360,000 over the term of the Series K notes through the recording of a non-cash interest
expense until such date at which the underlying notes are converted into common shares.





During the quarter ended March 31, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement to assign $50,000 face value of the Series K secured subordinated notes held by a director and shareholder of the Company to a Canadian financial institution (See Note 7 (c)).





Prior to the maturity of the notes in 2009, $290,000 (face value) of the original Series K notes (book value of $271,000) were converted into 2,417,000 common shares valued at $131,000.  Upon maturity on June 15, 2009, the remaining $1,020,000 (face value) balance of the original Series K notes (book value of $1,020,000) was
refinanced.  Accordingly, 8,500,000 share conversion features on the original Series K notes, valued at $462,000, were cancelled.


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Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





On June 16, 2009, the Company extended the maturity date of the Series K (“Series K-Extension”) secured subordinated notes with a face value of $1,020,000 to December 30, 2009.  The Series K-Extension notes had an annual interest rate of 11 percent and were convertible into common shares of the Company at a price
of $0.12 per common share.  Interest on the Series K-Extension notes was payable in common shares upon the earlier of each quarter end, maturity or conversion of the notes.  At any time after the closing, the Series K-Extension notes, including any accrued interest thereon, were to be automatically converted into common shares at the Conversion Price when the volume weighted average trading price of the common shares through its principal trading market for a 10 consecutive trading day period
is $0.30 or more.  The Series K-Extension notes were secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





As required by Canadian GAAP, the Company separated the liability and equity components of the Series K-Extension secured subordinated notes.  The Company determined the fair value of the liability component of the Series K-Extension notes by calculating the present value of the associated cash flows, using a discount rate that
reflects the Company’s underlying rate of borrowing.  The Company determined the fair value of the conversion feature at the issue date of the Series K-Extension notes using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model.  The resulting pro rata fair values of the liability component of the notes and the conversion features of the shares were $625,000 and $395,000, respectively.  The liability component was to be accreted to $1,020,000 over the term of the Series K-Extension notes
through the recording of a non-cash interest expense until such date at which the underlying notes are converted into common shares.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, $1,020,000 (face value) of the Series K-Extension notes (book value of $797,000) were converted into 8,500,000 common shares valued at $395,000.





f)
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued Series J secured subordinated notes with a face value of $755,000.  The Series J notes were issued to private investors including an amount totaling $105,000 issued to three directors and officers of the Company. The Series J notes mature on February 8, 2011, have an annual interest rate of 11 percent and are convertible into equity units at a
price of $0.15 per unit.  Interest for the first year is payable in shares of the Company with the provision that the total number of shares issued as interest payment cannot exceed 6,529,959 shares.  Interest payable for the remaining term of the notes is payable in cash upon the earlier of maturity and conversion.   Each equity unit consisted of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.20 per warrant.  The warrants expire on the
earlier of (i) February 8, 2009 and (ii) the date which is sixty days following the issuance of a notice by the Company to holders confirming that the closing price of the Company’s common shares, on the TSX was greater than or equal to $0.35 for any 10 consecutive trading days.  The afore-mentioned conversion provisions were subject to a four month and one day holding period.  The Series J notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to
the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





As required by Canadian GAAP, the Company separated the liability and equity components of the Series J secured subordinated notes.  The Company determined the fair value of the liability component of the Series J notes by calculating the present value of the associated cash flows, using a discount rate that reflects the Company’s
underlying rate of borrowing.  The Company determined the fair value of the conversion feature at the issue date of the Series J notes using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model.  The resulting pro rata fair values of the liability component of the notes and the conversion features of the units, comprised of shares and attached warrants, was $202,000, $353,000 and $200,000, respectively.  The liability component was to be accreted to $755,000 over the term of the Series J
notes through the recording of a non-cash interest expense until such date at which the underlying notes are converted into common shares.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





During the year ended December 31, 2006, $470,000 (face value) of the Series J notes (book value of $156,000) were converted into 3,133,000 equity units represented by 3,133,000 common shares valued at $220,000 and 3,133,000 warrants valued at $125,000.





During the year ended December 31, 2008, $60,000 (face value) of the Series J notes (book value of $27,000) were converted into 400,000 equity units represented by 400,000 common shares valued at $28,000 and 400,000 warrants valued at $16,000.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, the remaining $225,000 (face value) of the Series J notes (book value of $124,000) were converted into 1,500,000 common shares valued at $105,000 (See table below).  During 2009, 1,500,000 warrant conversion features on the Series J notes, valued at $60,000, expired as per the terms of
the notes.





g)
During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company issued Series I secured subordinated notes with a face value of $1,200,000.  The Series I notes were issued to private investors including an amount totaling $110,000 issued to four directors and officers of the Company. The Series I notes mature on September 12, 2010, have an annual interest rate of 11 percent and are convertible into equity units at
a price of $0.15 per unit.  Interest for the first year is payable in shares with the provision that the total number of shares issued as interest payment cannot exceed 974,000 shares.  Any of the first year interest not paid through the issuance of shares will be paid in cash.  Interest payable for the remaining term of the notes is payable in cash upon the earlier of maturity and conversion.   Each equity unit consisted of one common share and one share-purchase
warrant with an exercise price of $0.20.  The warrants expire on September 12, 2010.  The Series I notes are secured by a general security agreement on the assets of the Company, subordinated to the security claims provided to the holders of previously issued notes.





As required by Canadian GAAP, the Company separated the liability and equity components of the Series I secured subordinated notes.  The Company determined the fair value of the liability component of the Series I notes by calculating the present value of the associated cash flows, using a discount rate that reflects the Company’s
underlying rate of borrowing.  The Company determined the fair value of the conversion feature at the issue date of the Series I notes using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model.  The resulting pro rata fair values of the liability component of the notes and the conversion features of the units, comprised of shares and attached warrants, was $280,000, $472,000 and $448,000, respectively.  The liability component was to be accreted to $1,200,000 over the term of the Series
I notes through the recording of a non-cash interest expense until such date at which the underlying notes are converted into common shares.





Financing costs in the amount of $137,000 were incurred in the issuance of the Series I notes.  A portion of these financing costs, in the amount of $32,000 attributed to the liability component of the notes was allocated to deferred charges.  The remaining financing costs of $105,000 attributed to the equity portions
of the notes were recorded as a reduction to the conversion feature on secured subordinated notes amount within shareholders’ deficiency.





In addition to the financing costs described above, the Company issued to the financing agent, PowerOne Capital Markets Limited (“PowerOne”), an option to purchase up to 747,000 equity units at a purchase price of $0.15 per unit.  The option expires on September 12, 2010.  Each equity unit consists of one
common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.20.  The share-purchase warrants expire on September 12, 2010.  Using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model, the Company has determined the fair value of these equity units to be $193,000 and included this amount in other options.  The portion of the fair value of this option, in the amount of $45,000, attributable to the liability component of the notes was allocated to deferred charges.  The
remaining portion, in the amount of $148,000, attributable to the equity components of the notes was recorded as a reduction to the conversion feature on secured subordinated notes amount within shareholders’ deficiency.  These options were exercised by PowerOne during the year ended December 31, 2009 (See Note 14).


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





During the year ended December 31, 2006, $900,000 (face value) of the Series I notes (book value of $291,000) were converted into 6,000,000 equity units represented by 6,000,000 common shares valued at $257,000 and 6,000,000 warrants valued at $243,000.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, the remaining $300,000 (face value) of the Series I notes (book value of $197,000) were converted into 2,000,000 equity units represented by 2,000,000 common shares valued at $86,000 and 2,000,000 warrants valued at $81,000.





h)
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded cash interest expense aggregating $260,000 (2008 - $335,000, 2007 - $272,000) and interest accretion of $508,000 (2008 - $394,000, 2007 - $333,000).





i)
As at December 31, 2009, accrued liabilities include $53,000 (2008 - $234,000) of unpaid interest payable relating to the secured subordinated notes.





j)
Accrued liabilities include accrued interest payable to related parties as follows:




2009


2008(in thousands)Series I

$
-


$
28Series J


-



22Total

$
-


$
50





k)
Interest payments relating to the secured subordinated notes totaling $45,000, $9,000 and $60,000 were made to related parties during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.





l)
The following summarizes the change in the face and carrying values of the liability and equity components of the secured subordinated notes.




Secured Subordinated Notes (liability component)

2009


2008Face Value


Carrying Value


Face Value


Carrying Value(in thousands)Opening balance

$
3,638


$
1,855


$
1,945


$
1,075Accreted (non-cash) interest


-



508



-



394Issuance of notes:Series N (Note 8 (b))


-



-



600



211Series M (Note 8 (c))


-



-



678



117Series L (Note 8 (d))


-



-



525



119Series K-Extension (Note 8 (e))


1,020



625



-



-Conversion of notes:Series M (Note 8 (c))


(678
)


(127
)


-



-Series L (Note 8 (d))


(20
)


(6
)


-



-Series K-Extension (Note 8 (e))


(1,020
)


(797
)


-



-Series K (Note 8 (e))


(290
)


(271
)


-



-Series J (Note 8 (f))


(225
)


(124
)


(60
)


(27
)Series I (Note 8 (g))


(300
)


(197
)


-



-Maturity of notes:Series K (Note 8 (e))


(1,020
)


(1,020
)


-



-Refinancing of notes:Series K (Note 8 (e))


-



-



(50
)


(34
)Closing balance

$
1,105


$
446


$
3,638


$
1,855


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 (in Canadian dollars)




Conversion Features on Secured Subordinated Notes Including Conversion of Attached Warrants

2009


2008Common Shares Issuable


Carrying Value


Common Shares Issuable


Carrying Value(in thousands of shares and dollars)Opening balance


67,537


$
2,280



19,133


$
991Issuance of notes:Series N (Note 8 (b))


-



-



12,000



389Series M (Note 8 (c))


-



-



27,120



561Series L (Note 8 (d))


-



-



10,500



406Series K-Extension (Note 8 (e))


8,500



395



-



-Conversion of notes:Series M (Note 8 (c))


(26,760
)


(554
)


-



-Series L (Note 8 (d))


(400
)


(15
)


-



-Series K-Extension (Note 8 (e))


(8,500
)


(395
)


-



-Series K (Note 8 (e))


(2,417
)


(131
)


-



-Series J (Note 8 (f))


(1,500
)


(105
)


(800
)


(44
)Series I (Note 8 (g))


(4,000
)


(167
)


-



-Expiry of conversion features:Series M (Note 8 (c))


(360
)


(7
)


-



-Series K (Note 8 (e))


(8,500
)


(462
)


-



-Series J (Note 8 (f))


(1,500
)


(60
)


-



-Refinancing of notes:Series K (Note 8 (e))


-



-



(416
)


(23
)Closing balance


22,100


$
779



67,537


$
2,280





9.
INCOME TAXES





The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method.  Under the asset and liability method, a future tax asset is recorded based upon tax losses carried forward and differences in tax and accounting values in the Company’s assets and liabilities.  The tax asset is reduced by a valuation
allowance to the extent that it is more likely than not that the asset would not be realized.  The valuation allowance is reviewed and adjusted as appropriate for each reporting period.  At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company established the valuation allowance at 100 percent of the future tax asset.




2009


2008(in thousands)FUTURE TAX ASSETTax losses carried forward

$
7,348


$
8,063Difference in tax and accounting valuations for capital assets and investments


53



697,401



8,132Valuation allowance


(7,401
)


(8,132
)Future tax asset

$
-


$
-


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the combined Canadian Federal and Provincial statutory income tax rate of 33 percent (2008 – 33.5 percent) to the loss from continuing operations before income taxes.  The sources and tax effects of the differences are indicated below.




2009


2008(in thousands)PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXESIncome taxes at statutory rate

$
(795
)

$
(789
)Change in enacted rates


1,258



106Non-deductible interest on subordinated notes


167



114Expiry of losses in subsidiaries


-



790Stock-based compensation not deductible for tax


60



12Other


41



5731



238Change to valuation allowance


(731
)


(238
)Provision for income taxes

$
-


$
-





Tax loss carry-forwards at December 31, 2009 expire as follows:




Year

Amount(in thousands)2010

$
3,7822014


3,0472015


3,3512026


2,5882027


2,0502028


1,9882029


1,741Tax loss carry-forwards that do not expire


9,454$
28,001




The Company has net operating loss carry-forwards of $18,547,000 that expire in years 2010 through 2029, and indefinite loss carry-forwards of $9,454,000.  The indefinite loss carry-forwards are comprised of net capital losses from continuing Canadian operations of $4,346,000 and from discontinued operations of $5,108,000, which
are available to reduce future year’s capital gains.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





10.
SHARE CAPITAL





a)
Authorized


Unlimited number of common shares


Unlimited number of preference shares – issuable in series




b)
Outstanding Common Shares




2009


2008


2007Number


Amount


Number


Amount


Number


Amount(in thousands of shares and dollars)Opening balance


109,527


$
104,676



108,287


$
104,495



83,742


$
101,867Shares issued pursuant to:Conversion of debentures (Note 8)


28,177



2,561



400



55



162



59Payment of interest (Note 10 (c))


1,068



184



979



147



3,755



557Warrants exercised  (Note 12 (b))


13,200



1,560



-



-



-



-Stock options exercised (Note 13 (d))


280



73



-



-



-



-Other options exercised (Note 14)


747



233



-



-



-



-Issuance of treasury shares (Note 4)


3,750



544



-



-



-



-Equity private placement (Note 10 (d))


2,604



407



-



-



-



-Shares cancelled (Note 7 (c))


-



-



(139
)


(21
)


-



-Rights offering (Note 10 (e))


-



-



-



-



20,628



2,012Closing balance


159,353


$
110,238



109,527


$
104,676



108,287


$
104,495





In addition to the above, the conversion of the remaining secured subordinated notes would result in the issuance of 5,050,000 (2008 – 5,250,000) common shares for Series L notes and 6,000,000 (2008 – 6,000,000) common shares for Series N notes.





c)
Payment of Interest


During the year ended December 31, 2009, accrued interest in the amount of $184,000 relating to Series K and L notes was settled through the issuance of 1,068,000 common shares based on an average fair value of $0.17 per share.





During the year ended December 31, 2008, accrued interest in the amount of $147,000 relating to Series K notes was settled through the issuance of 979,000 common shares based on an average fair value of $0.15 per share.





During the year ended December 31, 2007, upon maturity of Series G notes, accrued interest in the amount of $449,000 was settled through the issuance of 2,992,000 common shares based on a fair value of $0.15 per share.





Also during the year ended December 31, 2007, accrued interest in the amount of $108,000 relating to Series I, J and K was settled through the issuance of 763,000 common shares based on an average fair value of $0.15 per share.





d)
Equity Private Placement


On September 30, 2009, the Company completed a transaction resulting in the issuance of 2,604,000 equity units, priced at $0.19 per unit, for net proceeds of $495,000.  Each unit consists of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant.  Each full warrant may be converted into a common share at the exercise
price of $0.25 at any time prior to September 30, 2011.





The Company determined the fair value of the common shares and warrants at the issue date using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model.  The resulting pro rata fair values of the 2,604,000 common shares and 1,302,000 warrants, was $407,000 and $88,000, respectively.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





e)
Rights Offering


On July 23, 2007, the Company offered eligible shareholders as of the record date of July 30, 2007, approximately 86,896,000 rights to subscribe for up to approximately 21,724,000 additional common shares in the Company.  Each eligible holder received one right for every common share held in the Company.  Four rights
entitled the holder to purchase one common share in the Company, priced at $0.08 each.  Shareholders who exercised all of their rights were also entitled to acquire supplemental shares under the provisions of the additional subscription privilege.  Each shareholder with an address of record in the provinces or territories of Canada was eligible for the rights offering.  The rights offering closed on August 22, 2007.





In connection with the rights offering, the Company recorded a distribution to its shareholders of $449,000 which was valued using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model with the following assumptions: volatility of 62 percent, a risk free interest rate of 4.65 percent, a maturity of 23 days and a dividend yield of nil.





The distribution was recorded as a reduction to contributed surplus.  Upon issuance of the common shares under the rights offering, the value of the exercised rights of $427,000 was recorded as part of the common shares issued and the balance of $22,000 remained in contributed surplus.





As a result of the rights offering, the Company raised net proceeds of $1,245,000 and settled demand loans of $340,000 through the issuance of 20,628,302 common shares, each priced at $0.08 per share.




f)
Loss Per Share


The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share.




2009


2008


2007(in thousands, except per share amounts)Numerator:Loss for the year

$
(2,409
)

$
(2,355
)

$
(2,312
)Denominator:Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted


140,434



108,861



93,094Loss per share, basic and diluted

$
(0.02
)

$
(0.02
)

$
(0.02
)




For each fiscal year, the Company excluded the effect of all convertible debt, stock options and share-purchase warrants in the determination of diluted loss per share, as their impact would have been anti-dilutive.




11.
CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS





a)
The following table summarizes the transactions within contributed surplus.




2009


2008(in thousands)Opening balance

$
2,161


$
2,099Allocation of recorded value of expired warrants (Note 11 (b))


266



39Allocation of recorded value of expired conversion features on secured subordinated notes (Note 11 (c))


528



-Allocation of recorded value of expired stock options (Note 13 (c))


116



-Refinancing of note (Note 7 (c))


-



23Closing balance

$
3,071


$
2,161




b)
During the year ended December 31, 2009, $266,000 (2008 - $39,000) related to expired warrants was allocated from warrants to contributed surplus (See Note 12 (c)).


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





c)
During the year ended December 31, 2009, $528,000 related to expired conversion features on secured subordinated notes was allocated to contributed surplus (See Note 8).





12.
WARRANTS





a)
The following table summarizes the transactions within warrants.




2009


2008Number


Amount


Number


Amount(in thousands of warrants and dollars)Opening balance


10,783


$
510



16,339


$
533Warrants issued pursuant to:Conversion of debentures (Note 8)


15,400



328



400



16Equity private placement (Note 10 (d))


1,302



88



-



-Exercise of other options (Note 14)


747



72



-



-Warrants exercised (Note 12 (b))


(13,200
)


(240
)


-



-Warrants expired (Note 12 (c))


(4,783
)


(266
)


(5,956
)


(39
)Closing balance


10,249


$
492



10,783


$
510





In addition to the above, the conversion of the remaining secured subordinated notes would result in the issuance of 5,050,000 (2008 – 5,250,000) common shares-purchase warrants for Series L notes 6,000,000 (2008 – 6,000,000) common shares-purchase warrants for Series N notes.





b)
Warrants Exercised


During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company announced the conversion of the Series M secured subordinated notes and the exercising of the associated warrants.  Series M note holders have converted $660,000 out of a total of $678,000 debentures and exercised a total of 13,200,000 common share-purchase warrants out of
a possible 13,560,000 warrants, for total proceeds of $1,320,000.  As per the terms of the debenture, the remaining warrant options have expired (See Note 8 (c)).





As a result of this transaction, the Company issued 26,400,000 common shares, comprised of 13,200,000 common shares from the conversion of the Series M notes and 13,200,000 common shares from the exercising of the associated warrants for total proceeds $1,320,000.  Prior to the conversion, the warrants had a book value of $240,000.





c)
Warrants Expired


During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued 3,533,000 common share-purchase warrants (book value of $140,000) with an exercise price of $0.20 and an expiry date of February 8, 2009 as a result of the conversion of the Series J notes.  These warrants expired unexercised on February 8, 2009 and were accordingly
cancelled.





During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company completed a transaction resulting in the issuance of 2,500,000 common shares at a price of $0.23 per share and 1,250,000 common share-purchase warrants (book value of $126,000) with an exercise price of $0.40 and an expiry date of February 23, 2009, for net proceeds of $570,000.  These
warrants expired unexercised on February 23, 2009 and were accordingly cancelled





During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued 81,000 common share-purchase warrants (book value of $5,000) with an exercise price of $0.50 and an expiry date of June 15, 2008 as a result of the conversion of the Series G notes.  These warrants expired unexercised on June 15, 2008 and were accordingly cancelled.


During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company issued 875,000 common share-purchase warrants (book value of $34,000) with an exercise price of $0.40 and an expiry date of October 21, 2008 as a result of the conversion of the Series H notes.  These warrants expired unexercised on October 21, 2008 and were accordingly cancelled.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued 5,000,000 common share-purchase warrants (book value of $nil) with an exercise price of $0.35 and an expiry date of December 6, 2008 as a result a private placement.  These warrants expired unexercised on December 6, 2008 and were accordingly cancelled.





13.
STOCK OPTIONS





a)
Stock options included in shareholders’ deficiency are comprised of the following components:





2009


2008(in thousands)Employees (Note 13 (b))

$
1,425


$
1,273Non-employees (Note 13 (c))


-



116Total

$
1,425


$
1,389





b)
Employee Stock Options


The Company has a stock option plan which provides for the issuance of stock options to employees, which may expire as much as 10 years from the date of grant, at prices not less than the fair market value of the common shares on the date of grant. A total of 10,350,000 options have been authorized by the Company’s shareholders for
issuance under the stock option plan.





The Management Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors reserves the right to determine the vesting periods to stock options granted.  The options expire between 2010 and 2014.





A summary of changes in employee stock options for the two years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:





2009


2008


2009


2008Number of Options
(in thousands)


Weighted Average
Exercise PriceOpening balance


3,446



3,532


$
0.14


$
0.16Granted


1,870



480



0.16



0.10Exercised (Note 13 (d))


(280
)


-



0.15



-Cancelled


-



(566
)


-



0.18Closing balance


5,036



3,446


$
0.15


$
0.14Exercisable, end of year


4,466



3,046


$
0.16


$
0.15





A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding options at December 31, 2009 is as follows:





Number of Options Outstanding
Remaining Contractual Life
Number of Options ExercisableExercise Prices
(in thousands)
(in years)
(in thousands)$   0.10
563
3.9
353$   0.12
1,620
2.5
1,460$   0.13
250
4.5
50$   0.15
258
1.6
258$   0.16
900
1.0
900$   0.20
1,060
4.5
1,060$   0.22
385
0.1
3855,036

4,466


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





The aggregate exercise price for employee options outstanding at December 31, 2009 was approximately $760,000 (2008 –  $496,000, 2007 – $549,000).





During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company granted 1,500,000 stock options to employees, officers and directors of the Company.  The options have a weighted average exercise price of $0.18 and an expiry date of five years from the date of the grant.  The weighted average grant date fair value of $0.11 per
option was valued using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model based on the below assumptions.  Of these options, 1,300,000 vested on the date of the grant, 100,000 options will vest in 12 months from the date of the grant and the remaining 100,000 options will vest in 24 months from the date of the grant.





During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company granted 370,000 performance-based stock options to employees, officers and directors of the Company.  The options have an exercise price of $0.12 and an expiry date of April 30, 2014.  The weighted average grant date fair value of $0.08 per performance-based option
was valued using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model based on the below assumptions. The performance-based options will vest upon the achievement of specific Company performance objectives.  Of these options, 30,000 options have vested as at December 31, 2009.





During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company granted 480,000 stock options to certain employees of the Company.  The options have an exercise price of $0.10 and expire on December 23, 2013.  These options vest quarterly over a six-quarter period commencing with the quarter ended December 31, 2008.





The Company determined the weighted average fair value of employee stock option grants using the Cox-Rubinstein binomial valuation model with the following assumptions on a weighted average basis:





2009


2008


2007Fair value

$
0.11


$
0.07


$
0.08Dividend yield


-



-



-Risk free interest rate


2.32
%


1.82
%


4.61
%Volatility


79.30
%


73.27
%


82.82
%Expected term, in years


5



5



5





The Company records compensation expense for stock options granted to employees and directors based on the fair value method of accounting.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, the employee stock option expense was $183,000 (2008 - $43,000, 2007 - $94,000).





c)
During the year ended December 31, 2009, recorded value of $116,000 related to expired non-employee stock options was allocated from stock options to contributed surplus.




d)
During the year ended December 31, 2009, total proceeds of $42,000 were realized from the exercise of 280,000 stock options (book value of $31,000) at an average exercise price of $0.15.





14.
OTHER OPTIONS





During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company issued to PowerOne 747,000 compensation options with a fair value of $193,000 relating to the issuance of Series I secured subordinated notes (See Note 8 (g)).  The options entitle the holder to purchase an equity unit at a purchase price of $0.15 per unit.  The options
expire on September 12, 2010.  Each equity unit consists of one common share and one share-purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.20.  The share-purchase warrants expire on September 12, 2010.





On November 18, 2009, PowerOne exercised the compensation options and purchased 747,000 equity units, consisting of 747,000 common shares valued at $121,000 and 747,000 warrants valued at $72,000.  The Company recorded total proceeds of $112,000, which were attributed to share capital.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





15.
REVENUES





Revenues are comprised of the following:




2009


2008


2007(in thousands)Services

$
444


$
454


$
794Hosting fees


298



249



256Royalty fees


17



38



116$
759


$
741


$
1,166





16.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK FACTORS





a)
Financial Instruments





The Company has classified its financial instruments as follows:




2009


2008(in thousands)Financial Assets:Held for trading, measured at fair valueCash

$
226


$
460Loans and receivables, recorded at amortized costAccounts receivable

$
253


$
305Financial Liabilities:Other financial liabilities, recorded at amortized costAccounts payable, accrued liabilities, notes payable and secured subordinated notes

$
1,094


$
3,185





The Company had neither available for sale, nor held to maturity financial instruments during years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.





b)
Financial Risk Factors





Foreign Exchange Risk


The Company’s revenue from software licensing and related services and e-commerce enabling agreements is transacted in various currencies including the Canadian dollar, U.S. dollar, and U.K. pound.  Correspondingly, operating expenses related to these activities are transacted in the above-denoted currencies.  The
Company does not use derivative instruments to manage exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company incurred foreign exchange losses in the amount of $4,000 (2008 - $16,000, 2007 - $13,000), which is recorded in general and administrative expenses.





A 10 percent appreciation of the Canadian dollar against the following currency as at December 31, 2009 would increase the loss by the amount shown below:





December 31, 2009(in thousands)U.S. dollar

$
18U.K. pound


5$
23


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007


(in Canadian dollars)





Interest Rate Risk


The Company has limited exposure to fluctuations in interest rates.  The Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to interest rate risk.





Credit Risk


Credit risk arises from the potential that a customer will fail to meet its contractual obligations under a software licensing and related services agreement or an e-commerce enabling agreement.





The Company invests its cash and cash equivalents in investments that are of high credit quality.  Given these high credit ratings, the Company does not expect any investees to fail to meet their obligations.





In 2009, two customers accounted for 62 percent and 19 percent, respectively, (2008 – two customers accounted for 61 percent and 13 percent, respectively, 2007 – two customers accounted for 69 percent and 10 percent, respectively) of total revenues.  At December 31, 2009, four customers accounted for 33 percent, 22
percent, 21 percent and 16 percent, respectively, (2008 – three customers accounted for 66 percent, 13 percent and 12 percent, respectively) of total accounts receivable.





The following table summarizes the aging of accounts receivable as at the reporting date.





2009


2008(in thousands)Current

$
102


$
86Past due (61-120 days)


91



35Past due (> 120 days)


60



184$
253


$
305





The allowance for doubtful accounts recorded as at December 31, 2009 was $nil (2008 - $11,000), as amounts past due at December 31, 2009 were subsequently collected.





Fair Value


Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly
affect the estimates.





The Company’s financial instruments carried at fair value on the balance sheet, which consists of cash, are valued using quoted market prices (Level 1).  There were no financial instruments categorized in Level 2 (valuation techniques using observable market inputs) or Level 3 (valuation technique using non-observable market
inputs) as at December 31, 2009.





The fair value of monetary assets and liabilities approximates amounts at which they would be exchanged between knowledgeable and unrelated persons.  The amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements approximate fair value, with the exception of the secured subordinated series L and N notes as it is not practical
to determine the fair value of the notes as at December 31, 2009 considering that they are not publicly traded.





Liquidity Risk


Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they come due.  The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, see Going Concern (See Note 2).  The Company manages its liquidity
risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows.





As at December 31, 2009, the Company's contractual obligations and financial liabilities, including interest payments due by periods over the next five fiscal years, are as follows:


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 (in Canadian dollars)




(in thousands)

Carrying Value


Total


2010


2011


2012


2013


2014Notes payable

$
156


$
156


$
156


$
-


$
-


$
-


$
-Secured subordinated notes - principal repayment


446



1,105



-



600



-



505



-Secured subordinated notes - interest payments


53



322



110



60



-



152



-Accounts payable


331



331



331



-



-



-



-Accrued liabilities


161



161



161



-



-



-



-$
1,147


$
2,075


$
758


$
660


$
-


$
657


$
-





17.
CAPITAL DISCLOSURES





The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its accumulated capital in order to provide adequate return to shareholders by maintaining sufficient levels of funds, in order to support and further expand upon the Company’s current base of products and services.





The capital structure of the Company consists of debt, net of cash and cash equivalents and equity comprised of issued capital, contributed surplus and deficit.  The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the level of funds required to manage its operations.  In order to achieve
these objectives, the Company invests its excess capital in highly liquid financial instruments.





18.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES





(a)
Minimum payments under operating leases are as follows:




Year

Amount(in thousands)2010

$
1302011


1562012


1562013


1562014


130





(b)
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company entered into a technology licensing agreement with a Fortune 500 company that provides Northcore with access to a portfolio of intellectually property patents over a six year period for a minimum fee of US $260,000 over the term of the agreement.





19.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION





The following table sets forth the changes in non-cash operating working capital items resulting from the inflow (outflow) of cash in the year.




2009


2008


2007(in thousands)Accounts receivable

$
52


$
(186
)

$
35Deposits and prepaid expenses


(7
)


11



25Accounts payable


(239
)


249



(26
)Accrued liabilities


(27
)


342



257Deferred revenue


(3
)


(22
)


(16
)$
(224
)

$
394


$
275


The following table summarizes the non-cash financing activities of the Company.





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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 (in Canadian dollars)


2009


2008


2007(in thousands)Issuance of common shares in settlement of interest payments (Note 10 (c))

$
184


$
147


$
557Reduction in debt from conversion of secured subordinated notes (Note 8 (l))


(1,522
)


(27
)


(47
)Reduction in conversion feature from conversion of secured subordinated notes (Note 8 (l))


(1,367
)


(44
)


(18
)Issuance of common shares for investment in Southcore (Note 4)


544



-



-Issuance of Series K subordinated notes to refinance Series G subordinated notes


-



-



1,360Issuance of common shares in settlement of demand loans


-



-



340Issuance of demand loans upon maturity of Series G subordinated notes


-



-



320





20.
INVESTMENT IN JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANY




On September 23, 2003 the Company established a joint venture with GE Commercial Finance, with each entity holding a 50 percent interest in the joint venture.  The joint venture operates under the name of GE Asset Manager, LLC.  The joint business venture develops and markets asset management technology to customers
in a broad range of industries.  Upon the establishment of this joint venture, 1,000,000 share-purchase warrants issued by Northcore to GE vested.  The fair value of these warrants of $188,000, calculated at the vesting date, was reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as an acquired agreement.  This acquired agreement was fully amortized as of December 31, 2004.





The consolidated financial statements of the Company reflect the Company’s pro rata share of the joint venture’s assets, liabilities, and results of operations in accordance with the proportionate consolidation method of accounting.  The effect of proportionate consolidation of the joint venture on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements is summarized as follows:





For the years ended December 31,

2009


2008


2007(in thousands)Consolidated Balance SheetsCurrent assets

$
60


$
49


$
36Current liabilities


(26
)


(31
)


(31
)Net investment

$
34


$
18


$
5Consolidated Statements of OperationsOperating revenue

$
86


$
80


$
73Operating expenses (1)


(44
)


(5
)


(3
)Net income

$
42


$
75


$
70Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsOperating activities

$
8


$
(27
)

$
21Investing activities


-



-



-Financing activities


-



-



-Net cash inflow (outflow)

$
8


$
(27
)

$
21


(1) For the year ended December 31, 2009, operating expenses include a provision for bad debts in the amount of $43,000 (2008 - $nil, 2007 - $nil).





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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 (in Canadian dollars)




21.
CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING POLICY DIFFERENCES





The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as applied in Canada, which conform in all material respects with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, except as noted below.





(a)
Consolidated Financial Statements





Consolidated Balance Sheets


2009 CDN. GAAP


2009 U.S. GAAP


2008 CDN. GAAP


2008 U.S. GAAP(in thousands)Cash

$
226


$
226


$
460


$
460Accounts receivable


253



253



305



305Deposits and prepaid expense


35



35



28



28Capital assets


47



47



19



19Other assets


544



544



-



-Deferred charges (Note 21 (b))


-



19



-



61Accounts payable and accrued liabilities


(492
)


(492
)


(948
)


(948
)Deferred revenue


(27
)


(27
)


(30
)


(30
)Current portion of notes payable


(156
)


(156
)


(382
)


(382
)Current portion of secured subordinated notes (Note 21 (b))


-



-



(1,125
)


(686
)Secured subordinated notes (Note 21 (b))


(446
)


(880
)


(730
)


(2,110
)Shareholders’ deficiency (Note 21 (b))


16



431



2,403



3,283





Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive loss


2009


2008


2007(in thousands, except per share amounts)Loss for the year as reported under Canadian GAAP

$
(2,409
)

$
(2,355
)

$
(2,312
)Adjustments:Accretion of interest on secured subordinated notes (Note 21 (b))


508



394



333Amortization of deferred charges relating to secured subordinated notes under U.S. GAAP (Note 21 (b))


(42
)


(21
)


(65
)Amortization of beneficial conversion feature (Note 21 (b))


(971
)


(303
)


(160
)Loss and comprehensive loss for the year as reported under U.S. GAAP

$
(2,914
)

$
(2,285
)

$
(2,204
)Basic and diluted loss per share

$
(0.02
)

$
(0.02
)

$
(0.02
)





(b)
Financial Instruments with Liability and Equity Elements





Under Canadian GAAP, the secured subordinated notes (See Note 8) are recorded based upon the relative fair values of the liability and equity components of the instruments.  The liability component is accreted to the face value of the subordinated notes over the term to maturity until the underlying notes are converted into common
shares.  Under U.S. GAAP, upon issuance, the secured subordinated notes would have been recorded as a liability and reclassified to equity only upon conversion.  No value would have been assigned to the conversion option under U.S. GAAP if no beneficial conversion option exists.  Accordingly, the interest accretion of $508,000 (2008 - $394,000, 2007 - $333,000) that is recorded under Canadian GAAP is reversed under U.S. GAAP.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 (in Canadian dollars)




Additionally, under Canadian GAAP, the financing costs arising from the issuance of the convertible notes are allocated between the liability and equity components of the notes.  Under Canadian GAAP, the Company had previously deferred financing costs associated with the liability component of the notes and amortized them over
the term of the related debt instruments.  Under HB Section 3855, the carrying value of transaction costs at December 31, 2006 of $41,000 was charged to opening deficit on transition on January 1, 2007 (See Note 3).  Under U.S. GAAP, all of the financing costs are deferred and amortized over the term of the underlying debt.  As a result, the 2009 amortization expense under U.S GAAP is $42,000 (2008 – $21,000, 2007 - $65,000) compared to an amortization expense of $nil (2008
- $nil, 2007 - $nil) under Canadian GAAP.  In addition, the deferred financing costs are $19,000 at December 31, 2009 (2008 - $61,000) under U.S. GAAP as compared to $nil (2008 - $nil) under Canadian GAAP. Such deferred financing costs are classified as an asset under U.S. GAAP.





Furthermore, under Canadian GAAP, conversion of debt results in the allocation of any unamortized deferred financing charges associated with that debt to shareholders’ deficiency.  Under U.S. GAAP, such unamortized financing charges are expensed upon conversion of the associated debt.  Accordingly, under U.S.
GAAP, an amount of $25,000 (2008 - $nil, 2007 - $1,000), representing the unamortized financing charges associated with the conversion of the Series I, L and M notes (2008 – Series G notes, 2007 – Series G), is expensed.  The unamortized financing charges under Canadian GAAP, in the amount of $nil (2008 - $nil, 2007 - $nil), were allocated to contributed surplus upon the conversion of the Series I, L and M notes (2008 – Series G notes, 2007 – Series G).





Further, under U.S. GAAP, the beneficial conversion feature represented by the excess of the fair value of the shares issuable on conversion of the subordinated notes, measured on the commitment date, over the amount of the loan proceeds to be allocated to the common shares upon conversion would be allocated to additional paid in capital.  This
results in a discount on the subordinated notes that is recognized as additional interest expense over the term of the subordinated notes and any unamortized balance is expensed immediately upon conversion of the subordinated notes.  Accordingly, for U.S. GAAP purposes, the Company has recognized a beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $340,000 relating to the Series K-Extension subordinated notes.  In 2008, the Company recognized beneficial conversion features of $776,000 relating
to the Series L, M and N subordinated notes.  In 2007, the Company recognized beneficial conversion features of $340,000 relating to the Series K subordinated notes.  An interest expense of $971,000 (2008 - $303,000, 2007 - $160,000) results from the amortization of the discount over the term to maturity of those subordinated notes as well as the unamortized discount for those subordinated notes converted during the year.  Canadian GAAP does not require the recognition of any beneficial
conversion feature.





(c)
Investment in Jointly Controlled Company





Canadian GAAP requires the proportionate consolidation of investments in joint ventures.  Proportionate consolidation is generally not permitted under U.S. GAAP; instead investments in joint ventures are accounted for in accordance with the equity basis of accounting.





Although the application of proportionate consolidation has no impact on the Company’s loss or shareholders’ deficiency, it does increase the amounts reported for the Company’s current assets, current liabilities, revenue, expenses and cash flow from operations by the amounts disclosed in Note 20 as compared to the
amounts that would otherwise be reported under U.S. GAAP.  As allowed under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, this difference has not been reflected in the tables of certain financial statement differences items presented above.





(d)
Additional Disclosures as Required in Accordance with U.S. GAAP





U.S. GAAP requires the disclosure of accrued liabilities that exceed five percent of current liabilities.  Included in accrued liabilities at December 31, 2009 are accrued interest payable of $53,000 (2008 - $234,000) and accrued audit fees of $99,000 (2008 - $99,000).


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 (in Canadian dollars)




U.S. GAAP requires the disclosure of non-cash interest components incurred during the year.  In 2009, the Company incurred $971,000 (2008 - $303,000, 2007 - $160,000) in non-cash interest expense associated with secured subordinated notes.





(e)
Recent United States Accounting Pronouncements




In June 2009, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 165, Subsequent Events. This statement introduces the concept of financial statements being available to be issued. It requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued
or were available to be issued. The Company recognizes the effects of events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are available to be issued ("subsequent events") if there is evidence that conditions related to the subsequent event existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the impact of such events on management's estimates and assumptions used in preparing the financial statements. Other significant subsequent events that are not recognized in the
financial statements are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Subsequent events have been evaluated through March 30, 2010, the date when these consolidated financial statements are available to be issued.





In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC Subtopic 105-10, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (formerly FASB Statement No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). The FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("Codification") became the source of authoritative U.S. GAAP
recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. On the effective date of this Statement, the Codification superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification became non-authoritative. The issuance of this statement and the Codification does not change GAAP. This statement was effective for the Company September 15, 2009.





In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-13, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables (Topic 605), which addresses some aspects of the accounting by a vendor for arrangements under which it will perform multiple revenue-generating activities. This new standard is effective for the Company's interim and
annual consolidated financial statements commencing on January 1, 2011 with earlier adoption permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year. The Company is assessing the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.





22.
SUBSEQUENT EVENT





Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2009, Series L note holders have converted $145,000 out of a total of $505,000 debentures and exercised a total of 950,000 common share-purchase warrants out of a possible 5,050,000 warrants, for total proceeds of $143,000.  As a result of this transaction, the Company issued 2,400,000
common shares, comprised of 1,450,000 common shares from the conversion of the Series L notes and 950,000 common shares from the exercising of the associated warrants.




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CORPORATE DIRECTORY – DECEMBER 31, 2009





DIRECTORS

CORPORATE OFFICE

SHARES OUTSTANDINGT. Christopher Bulger (1), (2), (3)

Northcore Technologies Inc.

Issued: 159,352,296CFA, MBA

302 The East Mall, Suite 300

December 31, 2009Chairman of the Board

Toronto, Ontario M9B 6C71 888 287 7467Duncan Copeland



REGISTRAR & TRANSFER AGENTDBAChief Executive Officer

AUDITORS

Equity Transfer and Trust Company200 University Avenue, Suite 400Jim Moskos

KPMG LLP

Toronto, ON M5H 4H1Chief Operating Officer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1-866-393-4891Rick Robertson (1), (2)PhD, CA, MBA



STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGSAssociate Professor of BusinessRichard Ivey School of Business,



Toronto Stock ExchangeThe University of Western Ontario



Symbol: NTIOTC Bulletin BoardJohn Varghese (1), (2), (3)



Symbol: NTLNFCACEO and Managing PartnerVentureLink Funds



ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATIONWebsite:OFFICERS



www.northcore.comDuncan Copeland



Email:Chief Executive Officer



investor-relations@northcore.comJim MoskosChief Operating Officer








(1)
Member of the Audit Committee


(2)
Member of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee


(3)
Member of the Corporate Governance Committee









© 2009 Northcore Technologies Inc.






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