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RIGHT OF USE ASSET AND LEASE LIABILITY
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes and other explanatory information [abstract]  
RIGHT OF USE ASSET AND LEASE LIABILITY

8. RIGHT OF USE ASSET AND LEASE LIABILITY

 

The Company recognizes a lease liability and right of use asset relating to its commercial leases. The lease liability is measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, ranging from 12% - 16%.

 

Right of use asset  Building 
Cost     
Balance, January 1, 2022  $649,110 
Lease modification   81,542 
Balance, December 31, 2022   730,652 
Additions   420,806 
Balance, December 31, 2023   1,151,458 
Addition   603,725 
Lease modification   (439,568)
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates   (7,749)
Balance, December 31, 2024   1,307,866 

 

 

POET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in US Dollars)

 

 

8. RIGHT OF USE ASSET AND LEASE LIABILITY (Continued)

 

Accumulated Amortization    
Balance, January 1, 2022   322,220 
Amortization   158,648 
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates   8,737 
Balance, December 31, 2022   489,605 
Amortization   180,602 
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates   (1,138)
Balance, December 31, 2023   669,069 
Amortization   214,165 
Lease modification   (273,503)
Balance, December 31, 2024   609,731 
      
Carrying Amounts     
At December 31, 2022  $241,047 
At December 31, 2023  $482,389 
At December 31, 2024  $698,135 
      
Lease liability     
Balance, January 1, 2022  $359,348 
Interest expense   49,738 
Lease modification   81,542 
Lease payments   (204,518)
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates   (6,847)
Balance, December 31, 2022   279,263 
Interest expense   53,614 
Additions   424,021 
Lease payments   (252,103)
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates   7,285 
Balance, December 31, 2023   512,080 
Interest expense (1)   90,041 
Lease modification   (183,251)
Additions   589,063 
Lease payments   (255,953)
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates   (9,562)
Balance, December 31, 2024  $742,418 
Less current portion  $115,793 
Long term portion  $626,625 

 

(1)In addition to the non-cash interest of $90,041, the Company also incurred interest of $12,632 related to its financed insurance costs.