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Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. Management Reports 2024

Oct 28, 2024

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Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

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The following management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) is a review of operations, current financial position and outlook for Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. (the Company” or “Star”) for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated audited financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023. Amounts are reported in Canadian dollars based upon the financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Information contained herein is presented as at October 28, 2024.

Certain information in this MD&A or incorporated by reference, and in other public announcements by the Company is forward–looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. Words such as “may”, “will”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be found in the General Development of the Business, Overview of Products, Operational Milestones, Outlook, Selected Financial Information, Results of Operations, Liquidity and Capital Resources and Overview sections of this MD&A. Forward-looking information includes information concerning the Company’s future financial performance, business strategy, plans, goals and objectives. Forward–looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions considered reasonable by management but which are subject to business, economic and competitive uncertainties. Results could differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Aside from its efforts locally in the United States, Canada, as well as in Europe, the Company continues to pursue sales and marketing efforts for its main Star Airborne Data System (“STAR-A.D.S.®”) and Star Man, Machine, Interface (“STAR M.M.I.™”) Division products and variants, either directly or through joint arrangements in North America, the Middle East, South-East Asia, Africa and developing countries. Star focuses on developing tracking, monitoring and analytics solutions for airlines, land and marine vehicles. The current geographical sales and marketing focus has been in the African continent, South-East Asia and the Middle East. The Company is of the opinion that these geographical areas represent very significant current and future growth potential in terms of both passenger miles flown and vehicle tracking systems in general. There is increasing demand for technology from airline operators and other transportation providers seeking enhanced safety and efficiency for their operations.

However, the Company accepts the fact that pursuing opportunities in areas outside North America potentially subjects it to risks involving political unrest, cultural differences, differing legal environments and business practices, and the significant added expense of travel and accommodation for Company personnel required to be onsite for sales, testing and installation duties. The Company endeavors to mitigate these risks as much as reasonably possible through the judicious use of secure financial instruments, experienced local and international sales agents and coordinated marketing and travel arrangements.

While continuing its efforts in North America and Europe, the Company’s current marketing focus for its STAR-A.D.S.® System and its other tracking solutions is on sales to smaller new or restructured markets in areas outside the traditional North American and European large carrier market. This results in large part from the rapid increase in passenger volumes over the past few years in many countries in the Middle East, South-East Asia and Africa.

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Prior to COVID-19, new airlines were looking for ways in which to both comply with changing regulatory requirements while at the same time, maintaining strict maintenance and financial control over their operations. The Company’s business is based in large part in providing solutions to those issues, amongst others.

Operations in developing and emerging markets require both caution and knowledge of local conditions and customs. The Company relies heavily on the experience, commitment and integrity of its local agents and partners to represent the Company in a businesslike and ethical manner, target potential customers, understand their individual requirements, present proposals and provide after-sales support. While care is taken in the agent/partner selection process, things can change, and it is not possible for the Company’s management in Canada to stay fully abreast of the daily actions of its agents and partners abroad. Frequent contact and updates are essential and helpful but complete control is not possible.

With any sale, but especially in the developing and emerging market areas, the Company makes every effort to structure and document the agreement of the parties in such a way as to protect the interests of the Company and to ensure that the transaction is profitable. However, legal systems and cultures vary widely around the World and the enforcement of legal obligations where there is a problem such as payment can be expensive, time consuming and often unsuccessful. In addition, local political influence can be a factor, as can change of local government. The Company could be barred from operating in a jurisdiction, or payments due to the Company could be frozen or prohibited. From a cultural standpoint, in many parts of the developing and emerging world, (and, to a lesser extent, in parts of the First World as well) bribery is an accepted and normal practice. The Company has a strict written Bribery Policy, which is provided to all directors, officers, employees, consultants and agents. Still, fines and penalties could be imposed on the Company if there is a policy breach by one of the Company’s agents or partners.

In addition, the airline business itself has inherent risks, and newer airlines are generally more susceptible to many of these risks. The Company’s revenue comes from both hardware sales and ongoing monthly service fees. In the event that a customer ceases or restricts operations, the Company’s revenues can be impacted.

The Board of Directors of the Company has determined, that despite the demonstrable risks of operating in developing and emerging markets, careful planning, deal structure, the use of Export Development Corporation assistance where possible and the employment of experienced and careful agents and partners, can mitigate the risks to the Company’ business operations.

The airline industry has returned to pre-pandemic status, but there are still significant challenges facing airlines such staffing and route suspensions and the continuing rise in the cost of jet fuel.

Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, the ability of the Company to successfully implement its strategic, sales and financing initiatives and whether such initiatives will yield the expected benefits.

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In addition, the ability of the STAR-A.D.S.®, STAR-V-TRK and STAR- M.M.I.™ Divisions to successfully promote and sell products and services is critical. Competitive conditions in the business in which the Company participates, supply chain interruptions, general economic conditions and normal business uncertainty, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Company in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates are all factors to be taken into consideration.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.

Further information relating to Star is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

EVOLUTION OF THE BUSINESS

Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. commenced its operations in May 2000 and is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) under the symbol “SNA”.

Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. is a Canadian publicly owned technology company. It focuses on providing aerospace and transportation data services solutions along with hardware and software platforms that assist aviation and other transport related operators worldwide. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Star has developed the In-Flight Safety Monitoring System (“STAR-ISMS®”), an aircraft computer that is at the heart of the Star Airborne Data System (“STAR-A.D.S.®”). The Star system combines in-flight data monitoring, diagnostics and data analysis with real-time secure connections between the aircraft and the ground, using real-time satellite transmission.

The STAR-A.D.S.® System provides real-time monitoring, data analysis, aircraft health and flight operation status, and real-time position (tracking) information, all of which contribute to aviation safety, reduction of fuel usage and maintenance costs, reduction of carbon footprint, and provides the opportunity for enhanced return on investment for airlines.

The STAR-A.D.S.® G3 computer has been certified for airworthiness (Supplemental Type Certificate (“STC”)) on aircraft type A310 by Transport Canada (“TC”) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Authority (“FAA”). The Company received its full operational STC for aircraft type A320 in September 2023. The third generation (“G3”) computer combines, in one unit, several updated air-to-ground communications means. In particular, the G3 unit adds the ability to switch from satellite communications to Global System for Mobiles (“GSM”) communications, providing maximum flexibility and cost-effectiveness to the users.

The Star Man, Machine, Interface (“STAR-M.M.I.™”) Division was created in April 2014. The Division repairs high performance flat panel displays for defence and commercial aviation industries and has been an important revenue generator within Star. STARM.M.I.™ serves major avionics integrators and system manufacturers worldwide.

The STAR-V-TRK system is Star’s small-scale tracking and monitoring system that can be installed on smaller vehicles such as boats, marine, trains, trucks, etc.

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OVERVIEW OF PRODUCTS AND PROGRAMS

STAR-A.D.S.®

The STAR-ISMS® technology is the heart of the STAR-A.D.S.® System. The System provides airlines/operators with a cost effective, end-to-end solution, allowing the automated capture and delivery of the results of real-time, in-flight analysis of an agreed set of parameters. This offers the capability of real-time monitoring of the aircrafts’ performance, its status and location, and provides instant and secure access to essential aircraft information from a PC based web connection. The STAR-A.D.S.® System delivers high value, streamlined operational information with minimum impact to the airline’s internal processes and procedures. It uses a Graphical User Interface (“GUI”) providing the operator with fast, convenient visibility of information from any location, within minutes of the data being generated on an aircraft data bus, in flight, anywhere in the world.

The STAR-A.D.S.® System is currently certified by TC and the U.S. FAA. The system can be installed on any aircraft irrespective of aircraft type for which the Company has both an installation and operational STC.

The Company is currently focussing on sales processes and marketing initiatives enhancing the product brand awareness and global coverage for selling as all commercial passenger aircraft will soon require this type of technology.

STAR-M.M.I.™

The STAR-M.M.I.™ Division, repairs, performs qualification tests on, and supports onboard LCD flat screen displays. These high-performance LCD displays and control panels from are used in the cockpits of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters for both civilian and military applications.

A key client for this program is U.S. Defence Contractor Lockheed Martin, whose customer is the United States Department of Defence. Star has an extended contract with Lockheed Martin that runs up until 2026 for all the repairs and maintenance required to service those units. Expenses are incurred at the time a repair is received for this program and the Company subsequently invoices the customer.

The contract is in good standing with the customer and the Company continues servicing the contract for repair and maintenance on the customer equipment. The Company’s obligations are to repair the units as needed and it has all the resources in house such as the qualified technicians and quality control personnel to be in full compliance/obligation with the agreement.

STAR – TTT™ (Talk, Text & Track)

Our partner on this project was Chengdu Aerospace in China. Given the current state of relations between Canada and China, and the fact that the product requires financial resources to get certified before it can go on board an aircraft, the project has been put on hold by the Company at this time.

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STAR – V – TRK™

The development of the STAR-V-TRK project has been given a fresh start with the receipt of the Letter of Intent from the Kenyan Government for the LAPSSET Program which requires tracking, monitoring and analytics for their land and marine fleet.

The product requires certification to be installed on any aircraft but will not require any certifications for land based and marine based units. Variants of the STAR-V-TRK can be installed on marine vessels, trucks and trains.

STAR – AI

In December 2023, Star announced a shift in the trajectory of the Company, embracing the transformative power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). This strategic move, approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, helps position Star at the forefront of innovation leading to advances in it’s STAR-A.D.S.® System, as well as opening new global vertical markets for exponential growth using AI technology. In line with this strategic shift, Star will allocate resources as they become available to research and development initiatives focused on advancing Generative AI technologies. This shift will not only strengthen the company's internal capabilities but also foster collaborations with key players in the dynamic Metaverse ecosystem

SALES & MARKETING STRATEGY

Star Navigation has shifted and improved its Sales and Marketing strategy. Star has been diligently focusing its sales efforts in Africa by hosting and inviting stakeholders to Aviation Accident Prevention conferences, which attract aviation industry leaders and airlines. The conferences gave Star excellent media exposure and market awareness as well as direct access to potential customers and their decision makers.

The importance of having a physical presence in these target territories cannot be understated and Star understands that an investment in marketing in Africa will eventually pay off. Hosting and attending industry conferences focusing on aviation safety and sustainability such as the “African Airlines Association” (“AFRAA”) has allowed Star to market itself as the innovative technology solution partner that can enhance airlines and its stakeholders. Marketing and building a brand is a continuous process and Star will continue to build its presence on the African continent.

At a recent AFRAA conference held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Star hosted a masterclass on its patent-pending technology ‘The Digital Twin’. This masterclass was attended by airline decision makers, industry stakeholders, and other technology providers interested in Star’s technology. The purpose of the masterclass was to educate and showcase the value of real-time data and the power of data analysis technology towards enhancing safety and optimizing operations.

The Company is focusing on its core value of ‘Innovation’ and continuing to create innovative solutions for the aviation industry and its current customers, by leveraging real time data. During a recent trip to Saudi Arabia, Star’s sales and engineering team gained positive feedback and further insights for technology enhancements that will position Star at the forefront of digital transformation solutions for the aviation industry.

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SALES & MARKETING STRATEGY (Cont’d)

These solutions will build actionable artificial intelligence solutions under the patentpending technology of ‘The Digital Twin’.

‘The Digital Twin’ provides a real time virtual window into the operations of an airborne aircraft through its onboard edge computing hardware, the “Star Server Unit” (“STARSSU”). The STAR-SSU can monitor and analyze aircraft data inflight and transmit key parameters and alerts in real time through Iridium Satellites, providing operators on the ground with a ‘Connected Aircraft’.

The ability to visualize streamed data from an airborne aircraft in real-time gives operators an advantage to leverage insights that can enhance safety, decrease unplanned maintenance, reduce Aircraft on Ground events, eliminate manual post-flight data extraction, empower operators to leverage data to derive actionable insights such as fuel savings, predictive maintenance, proactive safety, pilot training, benchmarking and many more use cases.

Star has pivoted towards a software-as-a-solution (“SAAS”) service offering which has further enhanced its competitiveness in the market and generated interest from a number of operators. Star will continue to develop innovative data analytics offerings which will provide further value to Star’s customers and open the market further to secure sales in the African, South American, Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

Star is now listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (“FSE”) under the ticker S3O which has enabled investors from Europe to view Star and recently published articles and interviews in German have put Star on European investor’s watchlist.

STRATEGIC SALES UPDATES

Star has several Letters of Intent (“LOI”) with Airlines and other companies, mostly in Africa. It continues to pursue turning these LOI’s into firm orders. The following is a summary of these LOI’s signed.

  • Star has an LOI from the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (“LCDA”) respecting the purchase of Star Navigation’s tracking and monitoring technology to track Marine, Train and Land assets for the LAPSSET Corridor Program. The project is obtaining new funding from the World Bank to complete the project and Star looks forward to receiving an order once funding has been obtained.

Star has a signed LOI with Renegade Air in Kenya to purchase nine (9) units of the Star A.D.S ® system. Renegade Air was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Nairobi. Apart from regularly scheduled passenger services, they also offer private charters, ACMI Leasing, Evacuation and Relief services. They operate a fleet of DASH 8 Q300, DASH 8 Q200, Cessna Caravans, Fokker 50 & Fokker 70 aircraft. This agreement is still being worked on at this time.

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STRATEGIC SALES UPDATES (Cont’d)

  • In December 2022, the Company signed a LOI with Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited (“Aero”) to purchase Ten (10) units of the STAR-ISMS®. (In-Flight Safety Monitoring System), with options for the remainder of their fleet. Aero is a state-controlled Nigerian airline company based at Murtala Muhammed Domestic Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.

  • Star participated at the African Aviation MRO show held from Feb 5-8, 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. Major Government and Aviation Industry leaders were present including Boeing, Airbus, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, United Aviation, Petra Aerospace, Safran and Caverton.

  • In August 2023 the Star was invited by AlAtheer (a current customer) to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to meet with AlAtheer’s management for the discussion of obtaining two more aircraft for their STAR-ISMS®. They also met with FlyNas, Alpha Aviation, GACA, and other airlines and regulatory authorities for the region.

  • In November 2023 Star participated and exhibited at the Dubai Air Show. participated in the prestigious Dubai Air Show for the second time. The Company’s innovative solutions and the potential they hold for transforming aviation operations attracted significant interest, leading to an invitation for further in-person discussions with both the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Airlines in Karachi and Islamabad. These meetings represent a pivotal opportunity to explore collaborative efforts to enhance the operational capabilities of both military and commercial.

Star received an official letter of invitation from the Nigerian Military's Director of Procurement, based in Abuja, Nigeria. This invitation led to discussions on digital transformation solutions for aircraft operated by the Nigerian Air Force and Navy. The visit was further enriched by meetings with small VIP operators, government offices with small fleet operations, and major airlines including Air Peace, Dana Air, and Arik Air.

  • In December 2023, Star completed a surveillance audit of its AS9100 Rev "D" Quality Systems certification. These audits happen every other year. Star completed a successful renewal Audit. The renewal of its AS9100 certification reaffirms its commitment to the rigorous standards of the aerospace industry and ensures that Star products are manufactured and installed at the highest quality levels.

  • Star announced in January 2024 it has signed a new joint venture agreement with FlightPath International (“FPI”) for five years for the purposes of managing Star’s Aviation division which will include leading sales initiatives and training future customers on leveraging maximum business insights from the Star A.D.S ® products and data services. This agreement between Star and FPI includes both cost sharing and profit-sharing components between the two companies. Both parties have agreed to defer implementation of the Joint Venture agreement until such time as both parties agree that it is warranted due to impending sales of the Star A.D.S ®.

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STRATEGIC SALES UPDATES (Cont’d)

Shortly after this signing, FlightPath EVP, Jonathan Kordich went to Abuja, Nigeria, on the invite by the Minister of Aviation and Aero Space (“MAA”) under the New Administration of Nigeria, for review of the previous developments in establishing a Western Standard Airline Training Centre with multiple state-of-the-art Full Level IV Flight Simulators for Commercial Airline Pilot and Engineering Training, that has a project investment totalling over $70M USD.

Follow up meetings were requested by the MAA to include the Permanent Secretary, Director General Nigerian Civil Aviation Authorities, Commissioner Accident Investigation Board of Nigeria, and various Governors and Senators of multiple Nigerian States.

This Nigerian Ministry of Aviation has expressed a tangible interest in procuring the requirements to Mandate the STAR-ISMS® for the Nigerian Commercial Airlines and Helicopter Operators.

  • In February 2024 Star signed a binding Letter of Intent with S3iai Co. (“S3iai”), a high-tech Generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) company.

By leveraging the immense potential of Generative AI, Star aims to help redefine the aviation industry. S3iai brings its unparalleled expertise in high-performance computing and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities to the table, creating a powerful synergy. S3iai’s innovative AI platform, built with ultra-modern technology, empowers it to support diverse clients across various industries. Their platform offers intuitive, immersive, and real-time interactions. S3iai is excited to partner with Star to develop exclusive AI solutions, starting in aviation and expanding into other global markets.

  • On May 9, 2024 Star held its Annual and Special General Meeting of shareholders. The meeting was held in person at Star’s offices in Brampton, Ontario. All resolutions submitted to the shareholders were passed. Details of the resolutions passed can be found on SEDAR. The following directors were elected, Mr. Gurdip Panaich, Mr. Randy Koroll, Ms. Pawandeep Athwal, Mr. Alessandro Cunsolo and Ms. Amanpreet Kaur-Purewal.

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION ANALYSIS General Financial Information update at June 30, 2024

Star continues to build its operations to generate sustainable revenues on a consistent basis. The Company is revamping its approach to selling its products. It is also looking at all available financing options to help sustain operations on a daily basis. However, it still requires debt and/or equity financing to sustain its operations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining further financing.

Cash at June 30, 2024 was $152,942 (June 30, 2023 - $1,047,564).

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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION ANALYSIS (Cont’d) General Financial Information at June 30, 2024 (Cont’d)

Accounts receivable are billed and collected on a regular basis.

June 30,
2024
June 30,
2023
Opening balance $
78,004
$ 129,631
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses -
69,070
Balance $
78,004
$ 60,561

The current aging of the accounts receivables outstanding at June 30, 2024 is $78,004 (June 30, 2023 - $60,561).

Current 1 -30
31 -60
61 -90 91+ Total
$ $
$
$ $ $
TOTAL 3,684 -
1,620
2,514 70,186 78,004

The Company mitigates non-collection of accounts receivables through its assessment of customers prior to sales being made and managing customers with a hands-on approach after sale to keep on top of any customer concerns or problems that may lead to nonpayment. Receivables are only written off after all avenues of reconciliation have been attempted with its customers.

Included in accounts receivable is an amount of $50,000 for subscriptions receivable that was received in September 2024.

Prepaid expenses have decreased due to the runoff of a consulting contract.

Capital and Right of Use assets have changed due to minor asset additions and normal depreciation and amortization charges taken during the year.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities have increased since June 30, 2023 due to an increase in accrued liabilities for sales consultants.

June 30,
2024
June 30,
2023
(Restated)
Trade payables (a) $
301,407
$ 177,197
Accrued liabilities (b) 2,081,105 1,112,295
$
2,382,512
$ 1,289,492

(a) Trade payables are amounts incurred in the normal everyday operation of the business.

(b) Accrued liabilities include amounts for CRA payroll deductions of $825,087 (June 30, 2023 - $877,676) with other accruals making up the balance.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION ANALYSIS (Cont’d) General Financial Information at June 30, 2024 (Cont’d)

Due to Related parties has increased in the since June 30, 2023 due to Director fees being accrued during the year and not paid out in cash.

On February 24, 2021, The Honourable Mr. Justice Cavanagh of The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial Court) granted an order approving the Proposal put forward by the Company on January 24, 2020 and as approved by the creditors on February 14, 2020. The proposal provides for $90,000 for unsecured creditor claims as at January 24, 2020 and $65,223 for secured creditors claims. The Trustee for the Company paid out the unsecured creditors and secured creditor partially in October 2023.

As part of the approval there is an amount due the unsecured creditors of $900,000. Of the amount owing, $614,700 was paid out in the form of common stock of the Company after the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) revoked the Company’s failure to file cease trade order (“FFCTO”). The remaining shares will be distributed at a later date. The price of common shares to be distributed was determined to be five cents.

The Company received a total of $120,000 in the form of the Canadian Emergency Business account (“CEBA”) loans from the Government of Canada in February 2023. These loans are interest free loans with no principal payments until June 30, 2024. If the Company repays $80,000 of the total loan prior to June 30, 2024 then the balance of $40,000 will be forgiven. If the balance is not paid by March 18, 2024 then the balance of the loan is converted to a three (3) year term loan with interest at 5% starting on January 1, 2024. The balance of the loan must be paid no later than June 30, 2027.

SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS

The following table sets out selected financial information, presented in Canadian dollars and prepared in accordance with IFRS. The information contained herein is drawn from interim financial statements of the Company for each of the aforementioned eight quarters.

(Expressed in $)

2024 2024 2023 2023
Period Ending June 30 March 31 December 31 September 30
Revenue 108,599 5,729 5,674 7,678
Working Capital/(Deficit) (3,017,184) (441,429) (1,708,175) (1,078,548)
Expenses 2,057,942 2,167,315 1,020,587 705,498
Net Loss from Operations (1,949,341) (2,161,587) (1,014,914) (697,819)
Net Loss (per Share) (0.05) (0.002) (0.001) (0.001)
2023 2023 2022 2022
Period Ending June 30 March 31 December 31 September 30
Revenue 5,311 37,130 7,560 8,038
Working Capital/(Deficit) (608,118) (1,840,678) (1,769,772) (3,403,931)
Expenses 2,667,377 967,126 956,565 923,954
Net Loss from Operations (2,665,096) (926,966) (949,004) (915,917)
NetLoss (perShare) (0.006) (0.001) (0.001) (0.001)

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SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS (Cont’d)

REVENUES:

Star revenues have been consistent from quarter to quarter with the exception of periods that contain orders received on its STAR-M.M.I.™ division, other than those, the revenues have come from one customer.

In Q4 of FY 2024, Star received three more orders for its STAR-M.M.I.™ division after June 30, 2023 which were completed in May 2024.

EXPENSES:

The Company has generally been consistent in its’ spending over these eight quarters with fluctuations in spending costs coming with year-end adjustments and cash flow issues.

The Company spending in Q4 of FY 2024 has risen due to year-end adjustments. Star has not been able to report a Net profit from Operations at any time in its history with the exception of March 2023 when due to the Company emerging from the NOI process, it able to record Net Income after other items because of the NOI process.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

The Company had a net loss of $5,823,661 for the year ended June 30, 2024 vs. a loss of $5,456,983 for year ended June 30, 2023. Contributing factors for the increased loss are the increase in marketing and promotion costs, general and administrative and product maintenance and operating costs.

Revenues:


2024
June 30,
2023
Variance
Total Revenues 127,680 58,039 69,641
Star-A.D.S.® 24,571 26,133 (1,562)
Star-MMI 103,109 31,906 71,203

Star revenues in the were up for the year ended June 30, 2024 due to the three STARMMI sales it received in FY2024, while only receiving one in FY2023.

STAR-A.D.S.® revenues are consistent with 2023 results and are dependent on an airlines’ flying hours and these are not consistent on a month-to-month basis. There were no STAR-A.D.S.® hardware revenues generated in either 2024 or 2023.

The Company continues to try and get its STAR-A.D.S.® System recognized globally by the Airline industry. The Company has shifted is sales focus to the countries of Africa and along with its partnership with Operators in Africa is working diligently to gain orders from those airlines.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Cont’d)

Comparison of the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (Cont’d)

Cost of Inventory Consumed:


2024
June 30,
2023
Variance
Cost of Inventory Consumed 26,593 15,742 10,851
Star ISMS 15,226 14,646 580
Star MMI 11,367 1,096 10,271

Cost of inventory consumed for the year ended June 30, 2024 is up over FY2023 as costs were incurred due to orders received for the Star MMI division.

Airtime costs which the Company incurs each month increase/(decrease) depending on how much flight time the customer consumes. These costs were relatively the same from year to year.

General and Administrative:

June 3
2024
0,
2023
Variance
Total G&A expenses 1,858,311 1,856,204 2,107
Amortization-Right of use assets 106,065 106,065 -
Board and Committee fees 555,000 240,000 315,000
Filing fees 49,610 57,919 (8,310)
Insurance 49,510 63,390 (13,880)
Office and general 235,286 339,112 (103,824)
Professional fees 175,596 172,300 3,296
Wages 687,244 877,418 (190,174)

Board and Committee fees are up this year as the Company had seven Directors up to May 9, 2024 when it held its AGM and that number was reduced to 5.

Filing fees are down compared to the FY2023 results as transfer agent fees are down. Filing fees consist of CSE regulatory fees, transfer agent fees and press release fees and Annual General meeting fees.

Insurance costs have decreased this year due to reductions in coverage for both liability and commercial policies.

Professional fees went up in FY2024 as legal fees increased as the Company commenced work on some corporate projects including the joint venture with FlightPath and its potential investment in AI company S3iai.

Office and general expenses are down in FY2024 over FY2023 due to decreased penalties and non-deductible interest accrued on wage deductions.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Cont’d) Comparison of the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (Cont’d)

Wages expense has decreased over FY2023 as the CEO of the Company resigned in March 2024 and was replaced internally.

Marketing and Promotion


2024
June 30,
2023
Variance
Total M&P expenses 2,815,375 2,632,670 182,704
Consultant costs 2,454,038 1,744,752 709,286
Investor relations 73,025 291,162 (218,137)
Advertising - 36,600 (36,600)
Salaries and benefits 160,661 114,590 46,071
Travel costs 127,651 445,566 (317,915)

Investor relations fees in FY2024 have decreased over FY2023 as the Company has put its relationship with Stockhouse on hold and has cut back on other consultants.

Consultant costs are up in the year due to increased sales activities in other areas other than aviation as the Company looks to generate other revenue streams as well as finders fees earned on the S3iai investment.

Advertising costs are down as the Company re-evaluates where to best spend and how to grow the presence of the Company globally. This is part of the Company’s new Sales strategy and development that was undertaken at the beginning of 2023.

Travel costs have dropped as the Company severed its relationship with a Sales agent who was responsible for the bulk of the travel costs. The Company has started using incountry sales personnel at a lesser cost.

Salaries and benefits have increased this year as the Company had employees for the full fiscal year in this capacity.

Product Maintenance & Operating costs:


2024
June 30,
2023
Variance
Total Maintenance expenses 955,773 711,067 244,707
Amortization expense 171,201 23,057 148,144
Maintenance costs 278,570 (1,411) 279,981
Travel costs - 27,864 (27,864)
Wages 506,002 661,556 (155,554)

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Cont’d) Comparison of the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (Cont’d)

Maintenance costs have increased over FY2023 due to the Company writing off its inventory at year end because of net realizable value issues.

For the year ended June 30, 2024 total Maintenance costs relate only to the STARA.D.S.®. The STAR-A.D.S.®. is the only program that the Company is actively working on currently. For FY2024 the STAR-A.D.S.® program accounted for all of the expenditures. There were no LSAMM and ISAMM costs in the year ended June 30, 2024.

Wages have decreased this period as the Company has cut back on staff until it receives new orders.

Amortization expense increased as the Company amortized its new intangible asset in this fiscal year.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN/LOSS:

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the year-end exchange rate. Non-monetary assets and liabilities as well as revenue and expense transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate prevailing at the time of the transaction. Translation gain or loss adjustments are recognized in the year in which they occur.

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in the value of the following financial instruments which are denominated in US dollars:

June 30,
2024
June 30,
2023
Cash $
198
$ 198
Accounts receivable 28,004 60,561
Accounts payable (23,626) (7,454)
$
4,576
$ 53,305

Based on the Company’s net exposure to US dollar denominated instruments at June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, a sensitivity analysis has not been presented as it would be immaterial.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company had cash of $152,942 at June 30, 2024 vs. $1,047,564 at June 30, 2023. The Company has a working capital deficiency of $3,017,183 at June 30, 2024 compared to a deficiency of $608,118 at June 30, 2023.

The Company continues to depend on the support of its shareholders for financing and funds operations through private equity placements and shares for debt transactions until a regular income stream can be obtained from sales. Revenues from STAR-M.M.I.™ and STAR-A.D.S.® are not consistent nor enough to cover monthly expenses which leads to constant working capital deficiencies.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (Cont’d)

This does not allow the Company to plan any long-range projects such as inventory fulfillment which would alleviate last minute rush purchases which generally cost the Company more money.

The Company is exploring other transactions and partnerships (See Strategic Sales Update above). The FPI partnership and its cost-sharing/profit sharing component is just one of the ways that the Company is looking to reduce its monthly cash burn until revenue can be generated.

The Company will continue to need funding in FY2025 unless sales efforts improve. The Company is currently initiating a private equity round of fund raising and completing some Shares for Debt transactions at this point in time.

The Company is subject to the risks generally associated with high-technology companies, which include fluctuations in operating expenses and revenues.

In FY2024 the Company completed the following equity transactions;

On July 19, 2023, the Company completed a Shares for Debt transaction and converted $113,000 of outstanding debt (the "Debt Conversion") into 2,260,000 units (the "Debt Conversion Units"). Each Debt Conversion Unit was issued at four cents ($0.05) per Debt Conversion Unit and consists of one (1) common share of the Company and one (1) warrant.

On August 30, 2023, the Company issued shares for finders’ fees as part of the Private placement transaction completed on April 1, 2023. The total number of shares issued was 4,747,500 at a price of $0.04 per common share.

In August 2023, the Company completed a Shares for Debt transaction initiated on April 15, 2023 and converted $254,628 of outstanding debt (the "Debt Conversion") into 6,365,709 units (the "Debt Conversion Units"). Each Debt Conversion Unit was issued at four cents ($0.04) per Debt Conversion Unit and consists of one (1) common share of the Company and one (1) warrant. Each of the warrants acquired entitles the holder to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at five ($0.05) cents per warrant exercised. The warrants are exercisable during the one (1) year period from the date of issue.

In November 2023, the Company completed a Shares for Debt transaction and converted $387,000 of outstanding debt (the "Debt Conversion") into 19,350,000 units (the "Debt Conversion Units"). Each Debt Conversion Unit was issued at two cents ($0.02) per Debt Conversion Unit and consists of one (1) common share of the Company and one (1) warrant. Each of the warrants acquired entitles the holder to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at five ($0.05) cents per warrant exercised. The warrants are exercisable during the one (1) year period from the date of issue.

During the year ended June 30, 2024 shareholders exercised a total of 13,000,000 warrants held at a price of $0.05 per warrant for a total of $650,000 worth of common shares of the Company

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (Cont’d)

On February 26, 2024, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement of 66,216,666 units in the capital of the Company ("Units") at a purchase price of $0.015 per Unit for total gross proceeds of $993,250. Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one warrant. Each of the warrants acquired entitles the holder to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at five ($0.05) cents per warrant exercised. The warrants are exercisable during the one (1) year period from the date of issue.

In February 2024, the Company completed a Shares for Debt transaction and converted $1,014,800 of outstanding debt (the "Debt Conversion") into 50,740,000 units (the "Debt Conversion Units"). Each Debt Conversion Unit was issued at four cents ($0.02) per Debt Conversion Unit and consists of one (1) common share of the Company and one (1) warrant. Each of the warrants acquired entitles the holder to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Company at five ($0.05) cents per warrant exercised. The warrants are exercisable during the one (1) year period from the date of issue. All securities issued in the Offering and any shares issued upon exercise of warrants were subject to a fourmonth statutory hold period from the date of issuance.

During the year ended June 30, 2024 the Company extended the expiration date of some warrants that had been issued. The extension resulted in a modification to the fair value of the warrants totalling $166,952. The adjustment was an equity adjustment to common shares and contributed surplus.

In FY2023 the Company completed the following equity transactions;

On October 11, 2022, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement of 101,328,571 units in the capital of the Company ("Units") at a purchase price of $0.021 per Unit for total gross proceeds of $2,148,900.

On November 1, 2022, the Company completed a Shares for Debt transaction of 33,925,000 units in the capital of the Company ("Units") at a purchase price of $0.025 per Unit for total gross proceeds of $678,500.

On April 1, 2023, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement of 47,475,000 units in the capital of the Company ("Units") at a purchase price of $0.04 per Unit for total gross proceeds of $1,899,000.

On April 15, 2023, the Company completed a Shares for Debt transaction and converted $319,748 of outstanding debt (the "Debt Conversion") into 7,993,709 units (the "Debt Conversion Units"). 6,365,709 units representing $254,628 were issued after year end. Each Debt Conversion Unit was issued at four cents ($0.04) per Debt Conversion Unit and consists of one (1) common share of the Company and one (1) warrant.

On April 15, 2023, the Company issued shares as part of the NOI transaction. (See Note 11). The total number of shares issued was 12,294,000 at a price of $0.05 per common share.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (Cont’d)

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 shareholders exercised a total of 30,738,660 warrants held at a price of $0.05 per warrant for a total of 30,738,660 common shares of the Company.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, cash flow used by operating activities was ($1,592,481) as compared to ($2,950,415) at June 30, 2023.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As at June 30, 2024 the Company had no off balance sheet arrangements such as guaranteed contracts, contingent interests in assets transferred to an entity, derivative instrument obligations or any instruments that could trigger financing, market or credit risk to the Company.

OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA

Series I First Preferred Shares 615,000
Common Shares 1,224,435,329
Share Purchase Warrants 538,847,368 (exercise price of $0.05)
Shares to be issued 5,900
Stock Options 55,500,000 (exercise price of $0.05-$0.08 with
expiry dates up to January 15, 2029).

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments and estimates and form assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting year. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Actual outcomes may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

The most significant estimates relate to the determination of the useful lives and impairment of property and equipment, intangible assets and right-of-use assets, net realizable value of inventory and the valuation of warrants granted and stock-based compensation.

The most significant area of judgments are going concern and deferred tax assets.

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has accrued amounts due to related parties. The Company’s Board of Directors are compensated at the rate of $2,000 per month for performing duties such as providing guidance to management in areas such as corporate governance, reviewing strategic plans, budgeting, material contracts or joint ventures. Committee Chairpersons are selected from the Directors of the Company to lead the Audit, Compensation/Corporate Governance and Strategic Planning/Human Resources committees. Chairpersons are remunerated at the rates of $1,000 per month.

(a) amounts due to related parties at June 30, 2024 is $1,004,286 (June 30, 2023 - $312,726) and is comprised of the following:

June 30,
2024
June 30,
2023
Due to Directors – (included in Due to Related
parties)
$
579,000
$ 183,000
Due to Directors – (included in Accounts
payables and accrued liabilities)
339,062 47,502
Due to Committee Chairpersons – (included in
Due to Related parties)
71,000 42,000
Due to Former Chief Executive Officer (included
in Due to Relatedparties)
15,224 40,224
$
1,004,286
$ 312,726

(b) Compensation to key management personnel, directors and committee chairpersons included in the audited consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss was as follows for the year ended June 30, 2024:

J
une 30, 202
4
J
une 30,202
3
Officers Directors Total Officers Directors Total
$ $ $ $ $ $
Salaries 681,336 - 681,336 710,004 - 710,004
Directors fees - 555,000 555,000 - 1,045,000 1,045,000
681,336 555,000 1,236,336 710,004 1,045,000 1,755,004

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CORRECTION OF ERROR

The Company restated its consolidated statements of financial position, consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders’ deficiency, and consolidated statements of cash flows for the year ended June 30, 2023. The correction of the error related to stock-based compensation expense in the amount of $322,400 not recorded on the granting of stock options during the year ended June 30, 2023 and the recognition of $142,000 in interest and penalties related to employee wage deductions.

The impact of these changes on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023 are set out as follows:

As previously
reported
June 30,
2023
Correction of error As restated
June 30, 2023
Balance sheet
Accounts payable $ 1,147,492 $ 142,000 $ 1,289,492
Shareholders Deficiency
Contributed surplus $ 26,474,955 $ 322,400 $ 26,797,355
Net loss $ 4,992,583 $ 464,400 $ 5,456,983
Deficit $ 73,027,757 $ 464,400 $ 73,492,157
Consolidated statement of
Comprehensive loss
General & Administrative $ 1,714,204 $ 142,000 $ 1,856,204
Stock-based compensation $Nil $ 322,400 $322,400

CONTINGENCY

In the ordinary course of business activities, the Company may be contingently liable for litigation and claims with customers, vendors and former employees. Management believes that adequate provisions have been recorded in the accounts where required.

LITIGATIONS

Lawsuits

All lawsuits filed on behalf of certain employees by the CNESST (commission on workplace standards, fairness, health and safety) in Quebec, Canada, which resulted in a civil action against the Company and one of its subsidiaries, Star-Isoneo Inc. before the Superior Court in Montreal, Quebec have now been settled and no further litigation remains before the Courts as of the date of this writing.

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RISK FACTORS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Although management is working diligently towards generating revenue, improving cost containment and achieving profitable operations, the Company is subject to the risks generally associated with high-technology companies. These risks include fluctuations in operating expenses, lengthy sales cycles, the pace of technological change, human resource costs of necessary additional research and development, competition, regulatory approvals and permitting, and the need to secure further equity or debt financing and/or funding.

The Company is also subject to the risk of competition in a fast-moving high technology industry. Protection of the Company's intellectual property carries the risk of expensive litigation. Retention of highly skilled key personnel, fluctuation of input costs, travel costs and general economic conditions may impact the Company's performance.

Economic Dependence

The Company essentially has two customer groups at the present time. One is the STARA.D.S.® In flight safety monitoring System. This is marketed to commercial airlines of which two airlines are currently customers and revenue generating. The second customer group relates to maintenance support of equipment installed on the P-3 Orion aircraft operated by various military organizations, with maintenance support sub-contracted to the Company by Lockheed Martin. Requests for service are on an “as required” basis and cannot be predicted with certainty.

While the loss of any business would cause difficulties for the Company, the loss of one customer such as Lockheed Martin would not materially alter the viability of the Company.

Operations in Foreign Jurisdictions:

The Company’s operations offshore have historically been concentrated in India and the Middle East, primarily due to the local experience and contacts of various senior executives of the Company, and the number and rate of expansion of commercial airlines in that area. The Company has now shifted its focus to Africa due to its agreement with Flightpath International.

While sales to a smaller and perhaps more innovative airlines can often be more easily accomplished, the Company is from time to time obliged to offer terms that potentially expose it to issues such as payment problems and the difficulty and expense inherent in enforcing contractual obligations in a foreign jurisdiction. In addition, the expense of servicing or repairing equipment, whether onsite or at the Company’s premises in Ontario, can be troubling.

Overseas sales can also be made more difficult due to local culture and business practices. The Company has had a Bribery Policy in place for many years and ensures, to the best of its ability, that all of its officers, employees, consultants and agents are fully aware of the policy and agree to abide by it. Having said that, the Company faces the same challenges in this regard as are faced by all North American companies operating in those jurisdictions.”

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RISK FACTORS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)

The Company’s revenues depend mainly upon three factors: hardware sales, ongoing monthly monitoring charges and airtime and STAR-M.M.I.™ repair activities. Revenues from hardware are normally a one-time event and are dependent upon sales. Therefore, these revenues will vary from year to year. Revenue from a customer from ongoing monthly monitoring is relatively stable, but can vary depending upon usage and, in rare cases, upon the financial health of the customer.

Revenue from the STAR-M.M.I.™ Division activities has been non-existent on an annualized basis for the past two years. When it occurs it can and does vary throughout the year, as has been noted earlier in this MD&A.

The Company is working diligently to increase the level of sales across its product suite, carefully monitors the payment records of its customers, and sets its pricing models to reflect risk and return realities.

Operating expenses are generally stable but will vary depending on required staffing levels, equipment update and replacement, sales activity and required engineering activities. These expense items are pre-revenue in nature. The Company now offers a fully developed STAR-A.D.S.® System to the commercial aviation world.

The Company’s target clients for the flagship STAR-A.D.S.® System, and its variant applications, are mainly commercial airlines. As is the case with high technology sales to any large commercial operation operating on slim margins in a competitive environment, the sales cycle is generally a lengthy one, involving multiple varied sales presentations to several different departments and stakeholders, including engineering, finance, operations and the executive. The target clients for STAR-M.M.I.™ represent a much larger group which should require a shorter sales and installation cycle.

A large percentage of the Company’s sales initiatives prior to STAR-A.D.S.® involved nonNorth American customers, with the attendant travel and time requirements.

Amongst other initiatives, the Company is continuing to review and reorganize its sales process. Where possible, it tries to make greater use of video conferencing, although face to face meetings are required with respect to already well defined and prepared prospects and opportunities.

It is also refocusing its efforts to provide an enhanced emphasis on potential North American customers, while maintaining its existing initiatives overseas.

Regulatory matters can delay the sales process to varying degrees. The Company relies upon entities such as Transport Canada to issue approvals such as Supplemental Type Certificates, required whenever the Company is installing equipment aboard an aircraft.

Until revenues exceed expenses, the Company raises the necessary capital through private placements and other financing tools. There can be no assurance that management will be successful in raising the necessary capital required to fund ongoing activities.

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RISK FACTORS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)

As noted herein, there are a number of risks inherent in the business of the Company. As a result of those risks, and its present stage of development, an investment in the Company should be considered highly speculative.

INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

In accordance with National Instrument 52-109, Certification of Disclosure in Company’s Annual and Interim Filings (“NI 52-109”), the CEO and CFO file a Venture Company Basic Certificate with respect to the financial information contained in the financial statements and accompanying Management’s Discussion and Analysis. The Venture Company Basic Certification includes a “Note to Reader” stating that the CEO and CFO do not make any representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) and internal controls over financial reporting (“ICFR”), as defined in NI 52-109.

As part of our corporate governance practices, ICFR and DC&P have been designed. There has been no formal evaluation of the operation of these controls. The Company has designed its ICFR to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance IFRS.

Management works to mitigate the risk of a material misstatement in financial reporting; however, a control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.

The Company’s DC&P have been designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Star is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

It should be noted that while the Company’s CEO and CFO believe that the Company’s DC&P provide a reasonable level of assurance that they are effective, they do not expect that the DC&P or ICFR will prevent all errors or fraud. There have been no material changes to the internal controls of the Company for the year ended June 30, 2024.

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