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2. Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
a. Nature of business/basis of preparation

a.  Nature of business/basis of preparation

Basis of presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

 

Emerging Growth Company (EGC) status

 

The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act of 2012, (the “JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

 

b. Foreign currency translation

b.  Foreign currency translation

i.      Translation of foreign subsidiary  

 

The accounts of the foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates and income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the year. Translation adjustments resulting from fluctuations in the exchange rates are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders' equity.

 

 

Exchange gains or losses incurred foreign exchange currency transactions conducted by one of the Company’s operations in a currency other than the operation’s functional currency are reflected in other revenue/(expenses).

 

ii.     Exposed to currency variations in subsidiary

 

The primary operations and functional currency of both Disa Medinotec (Pty) Ltd and Medinotec Capital (Pty) Ltd is in South African Rand. Due to the emerging market nature of this currency the spread volatility of the currency low and high can be material during a year. The conversion of the currency from Rand to reporting currency US Dollar can cause significant up or downward trends that are recorded in reserves under the heading accumulated comprehensive income.

 

The functional currency as well as the reporting currency for Medinotec Inc is the US Dollar.

 

c. Cash and cash equivalents

c.  Cash and cash equivalents

i.       Highly liquid investments

 

The Medinotec Group of Companies considers all highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. These cash equivalents consist primarily of term deposits and certificates of deposit. Investments with maturities from greater than three months to one year are classified as short-term investments, while those with maturities in excess of one year are classified as long-term investments. Cash equivalents and short-term investments are stated at cost which approximates market value.

 

d. Accounts Receivable

d.  Accounts Receivable

i.       Allowance based on a review and management evaluation

 

Accounts receivable are presented on the consolidated balance sheets, net of estimated uncollectible amounts. The carrying amounts of trade accounts receivable represent the maximum credit risk exposure of these assets.

 

In accordance with FASB ASC 326, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASC 326"), the Company evaluates the collectability of outstanding accounts receivable balances to determine an allowance for credit losses that reflects its best estimate of the lifetime expected credit losses.

 

One major client constitutes 91% of the accounts receivable balance as at February 28, 2026, compared to 87% on February 28, 2025.

 

An allowance for credit losses is calculated taking into account all accounts older than 91+ days.

 

e. Property, plant and equipment

e.  Property, plant and equipment

i.       Depreciation rates  

 

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is provided for using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows for the major classes of assets:

      
Plant and machinery   10 years 
Laboratory equipment   5 years 
Furniture and fixtures   6 years 
Motor vehicles   5 years 
Computer equipment   3 years 
Office equipment   6 years 
Computer software   2 years 
Leasehold improvements   3 years 
Small assets   1 year 

 

f. Inventories

f.  Inventories

 

i.       Valuation, costing and obsolescence

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (weighted average) or net realizable value and consist of raw materials, work-in process and finished goods and include purchased materials, machine time, direct labor and manufacturing overhead.

 

Management evaluates the need to record adjustments to write down inventory to the lower of cost or net realizable value on a quarterly basis. The Company’s policy is to assess the valuation of all inventories, including raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods and it writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence based upon the age of inventory and assumptions about future demand and usage.

 

g. Impairment of long-lived assets

g. Impairment of long-lived assets

The Company assesses long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment. Long-lived assets (asset group), such as property and equipment subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.

 

The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. The amount of impairment loss, if any, is measured as the difference between the carrying value of the asset and its estimated fair value.

 

Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary.

 

 

h. Leases

h. Leases  

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. We determine the classification of the lease, whether operating or financing, at the lease commencement date, which is the date the leased assets are made available for use. We use the non-cancelable lease term when recognizing the right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities, unless it is reasonably certain that a renewal or termination option will be exercised. We account for lease components and non-lease components as a single lease component. Modifications are assessed to determine whether incremental differences result in new contract terms and accounted for as a new lease or whether the additional right of use should be included in the original lease and continue to be accounted for with the remaining ROU asset.

 

Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. Lease payments consist of the fixed payments under the arrangement, less any lease incentives. Variable costs, such as common area maintenance costs and additional payments for percentage rent, are not included in the measurement of the ROU assets and lease liabilities, but are expensed as incurred. As the implicit rate of the leases is not determinable, we use an incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments in determining the present value of the lease payments. Lease expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We do not recognize ROU assets on lease arrangements with a term of 12 months or less.

 

i. Allowance for credit losses on loans receivable

i.  Allowance for credit losses on loans receivable

The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses on loans receivable in accordance with ASC 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses. This allowance reflects management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the contractual life of the loans, considering historical loss experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The estimate is developed using a combination of quantitative data and qualitative factors, including borrower creditworthiness, loan-specific risk characteristics, macroeconomic trends, and other relevant information. The allowance is adjusted through a provision for credit losses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, and loans are charged off against the allowance when deemed uncollectible.

 

j. Employee benefit plans

j.  Employee benefit plans

The Company contributes 2.5% of basic salaries for eligible employees to a pension plan registered under the laws of South Africa. The Company also contributes a portion of the medical aid contribution for eligible employees to an approved medical insurance scheme.

 

k. Income taxes

k. Income taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.

The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in general and administrative expenses.

 

l. Financial instruments

l.  Financial instruments

i.           Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair value accounting is applied for all assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or an exit price that would be paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The consolidated entities follow the established framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

ii.         Concentrations of credit risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and loans. The Company invests its excess cash in low-risk, highly liquid money market funds and certificates of deposit with a major financial institution.

 

iii.         Exposed to currency variations in subsidiary

 

The primary operations and functional currency of a subsidiary's business is in South African Rand. Due to the emerging market nature of this currency the spread volatility of the currency low and high can be material during a year. The conversion of the currency from Rand to reporting currency US Dollar can cause significant up or downward trends that are recorded in reserves under the heading accumulated comprehensive income. The effect on the reserves for the year ended February 28, 2026 was $536,874 compared to ($55,815) for the year ended February 28, 2025.

 

iv.          Interest rate risk

 

Market interest rate risk may result in loss from fluctuations in the future cash flows or fair values of financial instruments. Interest rate risk is managed principally through monitoring interest rate gaps and basis risk and by having pre-approved limits for repricing bands.

 

The interest rate risk relates solely to the related party loan.

 

m. Comprehensive income/loss

m.  Comprehensive income/loss

 

i.            Comprehensive income/loss

 

Comprehensive loss consists of net loss and other gains and losses affecting stockholders’ equity that, under GAAP, are excluded from net loss. Our other comprehensive loss represents foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to our operations. Refer to Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss.

 

Total foreign currency translation gain for the year ended February 28, 2026 was $536,874, compared to a loss of $55,815 for the year ended February 28, 2025.

 

n. Revenue recognition

n. Revenue recognition

Revenue represents the amount of consideration expected to be received from customers in exchange for the transfer of products. Net sales exclude value added and other taxes we collect from customers. Other costs to obtain and fulfill contracts are generally expensed as incurred due to the short-term nature of most of our sales. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in net revenue.

 

The Company generates revenues through two distinct revenue sources:

 

  1. From the sale of high-quality medical devices which are self-manufactured through in-depth research and development; and
     
  2. Through the distribution of finished products on behalf of other principals around the world into pre-agreed territories which are usually exclusive territories granted by such principal.

The Company applies the following five steps in order to determine the appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized as it fulfills its obligations under each of its arrangements:

 

   • identify the contract with a customer,
     
   • identify the performance obligations in the contract,
     
  determine the transaction price,
     
  allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract, and
     
  recognize revenue as the performance obligation is satisfied.

 

Revenue from the sale of self-manufactured products

 

These products are developed in-house.

 

The Company’s clients are billed based on a price list that is agreed on in each customer’s contract. Orders are shipped on a per order basis from the Company’s warehouse with Free-On-Board Inco terms.

 

Revenue relating to the self-manufactured products are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products.

 

 

Revenue from the distribution of products

 

The distribution products are sold via a network, which consists of a mixture of sub-distributors and in some instances a direct sales force. The Company’s clients are billed based on a pricelist that are agreed upon in each customer contract, orders are shipped on a per order basis from the Company’s warehouse with Free-on-Board Inco terms. The Company’s sub-distributors order from the Company on the same basis as its customers and have no preferential return rights on their inventory orders, therefore the client assumes the risk of the sale at point of invoice.

 

Revenues relating to the distribution of products are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products. The transfer of control will typically be on the date of shipment.

 

Goods delivered to a consignee pursuant to a consignment arrangement are not considered sales, and do not qualify for revenue recognition. Once it is determined that substantial risk of loss, rewards of ownership, as well as control of the assets have transferred to the consignee, revenue recognition would then be appropriate, assuming all other criteria for revenue recognition have been satisfied.

 

For both revenue streams

 

The Company has two operating segments, inside the United States and outside the United States. These sales are split by these territories and further segregated into the specific revenue streams sold into these territories.

 

The Company has no contract assets or liabilities representing accrued revenues that have not yet been billed to the customers due to certain contractual terms, because of the fact that orders are placed, invoiced, and shipped on a per order basis as and when the clients require additional inventory. All revenue is recognized at a specific point and time.

 

Under ASC Topic 606, the Company estimates the transaction price, including variable consideration, at the commencement of the contract and recognizes revenue at point of sale when risks and rewards are transferred to the customer. There are no contract revenue agreements that would need to be recognized over time and the point of risks and rewards being transferred is very clear.

 

Payment Terms

 

Our payment terms vary per segments; export sales made from within South Africa are subject to prepayment, where accounts are granted. They generally have payment terms of 30 days from statement and sales made inside the United States are 45 to 60 days. Terms can be extended by the Company when it deems the business case and credit worthiness of the customer is strong enough. The time between a customer’s payment and the receipt of funds is not significant. The Company’s contracts with customers do not result in significant obligations associated with returns, refunds, or warranties. Payment terms are generally fixed and do not include variable revenues.

 

The Company sells a significant amount to DISA Life Sciences. For the year ending February 28, 2026, 89% of the Company's total revenue is derived from this single customer in the distribution environment in South Africa compared to 88% for the year ending February 28, 2025.

 

o. Segment Reporting

o. Segment Reporting

This table indicates the sales per revenue stream as a breakdown of the total revenue balance:

 

       
   Medinotec Group of Companies Consolidated Years Ended
  

Feb 28, 2026

$

 

Feb 28, 2025

$

Outside of United States of America      
Internally Designed/Manufactured Sales   975,969    863,337 
Distribution Agreement Sales   8,141,634    7,572,165 
Sales Generated inside the United States of America          
Internally Designed/Manufactured Sales   611,860    678,105 
    9,729,463    9,113,607 

 

Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM)

The Company’s CODM is the Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for strategic decision-making and resource allocation. The CEO, with support from the executive leadership team, regularly reviews financial and operational results segmented by geographic region. These reports form the basis for internal decision-making and operational management.

 

The Company has determined that it operates in two reportable geographic segments: Inside the United States and Outside the United States. These segments reflect the manner in which the CODM assesses financial performance and allocates resources.

 

Basis of Segmentation

Operating segments are determined based on the internal reports regularly reviewed by the CODM. Geographic segmentation reflects the Company's internal management structure and reporting lines, as operations within the United States and internationally are subject to distinct market, regulatory, and customer dynamics.

 

Performance Measures Reviewed by CODM

The CODM evaluates segment performance primarily using income/loss from operations, which includes revenues, cost of goods sold, and major operating expenses. This measure is reviewed regularly and is considered the most relevant indicator of segment profitability and operating efficiency. Segment results are prepared on a basis consistent with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, with no adjustments for intersegment transactions.

 

Granular Segment Expense Reporting

To support effective decision-making, the CODM reviews segment-level performance at a more detailed level than presented in the consolidated financial statements. Specifically, the CODM receives and evaluates reports that disaggregate significant expenses such as:

 

  Selling Expenses
  Depreciation
  General and Administrative Expenses
  Research and Development Expenses

 

This level of detail enables the CODM to evaluate cost drivers and profitability more effectively across geographic segments.

 

 

The following table sets forth financial information by reportable segment for the years ending February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025:

 

  1. Income/(Loss) from operations

                                                 
   Inside the United States  Outside the United States  Total
   2026  2025  2026  2025  2026  2025
Revenue   611,860    678,105    9,117,603    8,435,502    9,729,463    9,113,607 
Cost of goods sold   (155,214)   (87,826)   (4,446,136)   (4,207,292)   (4,601,350)   (4,295,118)
Gross profit   456,646    590,279    4,671,467    4,228,210    5,128,113    4,818,489 
Selling expenses   (96,906)   (65,646)   (1,388,735)   (47,548)   (1,485,641)   (113,194)
Depreciation expense               (80,873)   (73,846)   (80,873)   (73,846)
General and administrative expenses   (865,855)   (725,834)   (1,451,374)   (622,983)   (2,317,229)   (1,348,817)
Research and development expenses   (54,495)   (50,000)   (95,363)   (41,133)   (149,858)   (91,133)
Income/(loss) from operations   (560,610)   (251,201)   1,655,122    3,442,700    1,094,512    3,191,499 
Other income/(expenditure)                           (300,010)   (1,032,026)
Net income/(loss)                           794,502    2,159,473 

 

Other income/(expenditure) includes items not considered by the CODM at segment level, and consist of items such as interest income, interest expense, current income taxes and deferred income taxes.

  

  2. Total Assets

                                                 
   Inside the United States  Outside the United States  Total
   2026  2025  2026  2025  2026  2025
Total assets   2,058,119    2,181,184    4,754,769    4,627,789    6,812,888    6,808,973 

 

A major component of total assets is "Cash" of $2,757,024 for the year ending February 28, 2026 and $2,769,686 for the year ending February 28, 2025. A significant portion of this is maintained inside the United States in USD of $1,816,626 for the year ending February 28, 2026 and $2,019,628 for the year ending February 28, 2025.

 

p. Cost of goods sold

p. Cost of goods sold

Cost of goods sold consists primarily of raw material purchases, manufacturing costs and employee benefits paid to operational personnel associated with the production of our medical devices.

 

q. General and administrative expenses

q. General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses consist mostly of personnel costs, consulting fees as well as audit fees.

 

 

r. Research and development

r. Research and development

 

All research and development expenses are expensed as incurred and are included in operating expenses. Our research and development efforts are limited in scope and primarily focused on enhancing existing production processes. We undertake R&D projects only when a working prototype and proof of concept exist, and after assessing economic viability. Projects that cannot be efficiently integrated into our current manufacturing infrastructure are not pursued.

 

s. Interest expense

s. Interest expense

Interest expense is primarily attributable to an unsecured loan from Minoan Medical that accrued interest at the prevailing South African prime lending rate. The loan was fully settled by August 31, 2025, after which no additional interest expense was recognized. At the settlement date, the South African prime lending rate was 10.50%. Management believes the terms of the loan were market-related. 

 

t. Earnings per share

t. Earnings per share

Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS)

 

Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. This calculation provides a straightforward measure of the Company’s earnings attributable to each share.

 

Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS)

 

The diluted earnings per share is computed by giving effect to all potentially dilutive securities outstanding for the period, by applying the treasury stock method. For periods in which we report net losses, diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share because potentially dilutive common shares are not assumed to have been issued if their effect is anti-dilutive. There were no potentially dilutive securities outstanding or issuable during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026; accordingly, no additional shares have been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation.

 

Treasury Stock Method

 

For options and warrants, the Company employs the treasury stock method to calculate the dilutive effect. Under this method, it is assumed that the proceeds from the exercise of options and warrants would be used to repurchase common shares at the average market price during the period. The number of shares repurchased is then subtracted from the total number of shares that would be issued upon exercise, resulting in the net increase in shares outstanding. This method effectively illustrates the potential dilution impact of these securities on earnings per share.

 

u. Principles of consolidation

u.  Principles of consolidation

i.            Consolidated - all intercompany transactions eliminated

 

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Medinotec Inc., Medinotec Capital Proprietary Limited and the financial statements of DISA Medinotec Proprietary Limited, known as “the Company”. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

 

v. Use of estimates

v.  Use of estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and may have an impact on future periods. As detailed in the Critical Accounting Estimates section above, the key accounting estimates are as follows:

 

  Allowance for credit losses on loans receivables
  Inventory: Valuation, costing and obsolescence
  Deferred tax assets

 

Management continually evaluates these estimates and assumptions based on historical experience and various other factors, including current market conditions. Changes in these estimates may have a material effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

 

w. Recently issued accounting standards

w.  Recently issued accounting standards

In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The guidance requires additional disclosures intended to improve transparency regarding the nature of expenses included in certain income statement captions. For public business entities, the guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statement disclosures.

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which enhances reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through expanded disclosures regarding significant segment expenses. The Company adopted this guidance during the year ended February 28, 2026. Adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, but did affect certain segment disclosures.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which enhances the transparency and usefulness of income tax disclosures, primarily through expanded rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disclosure requirements. For public business entities, the guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. For entities other than public business entities, the guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025. The Company is an emerging growth company and has elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. Accordingly, the Company expects to adopt ASU 2023-09 for the fiscal year beginning March 1, 2026. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the guidance, but does not expect adoption to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. The guidance is expected to affect the presentation and content of the Company’s income tax disclosures.