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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 40-F
| ☒ | Registration statement pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
| or | |
| ☐ | Annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
| For the fiscal year ended ______________ | Commission File Number ______________ |
First Phosphate Corp.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| British Columbia, Canada | 1400 | N/A |
| (Province or other jurisdiction of | (Primary Standard Industrial Classification | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | Code Number) | Identification Number) |
1055 West Georgia Street
1550 Royal Centre, P.O Box 11117
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 4N7
(416) 200-0657
(Address and telephone number of Registrant's principal executive offices)
COGENCY GLOBAL INC.
122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10168
1-800-221-0102
(Name, address (including zip code) and telephone number (including
area code) of agent for service in the United States)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Shares, no par value | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None
For annual reports, indicate by check mark the information filed with this Form:
| ☐ Annual information form | ☐ Audited annual financial statements |
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the registrant's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: N/A
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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 ☒ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ☐Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
☒ Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
| † | The term "new or revised financial accounting standard" refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012. |
EXPLANATORY NOTE
First Phosphate Corp. (the "Company", the "Registrant") is a Canadian public issuer eligible to file its registration statement pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), on Form 40-F pursuant to the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system of the Exchange Act. The Company is a "foreign private issuer" as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the Exchange Act. Equity securities of the Company are accordingly exempt from Sections 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(f) and 16 of the Exchange Act pursuant to Rule 3a12-3.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Registration Statement and the Exhibits incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement of the Registrant contain forward-looking statements that reflect our management's expectations with respect to future events, our financial performance and business prospects. All statements other than statements of historical facts, contained in documents incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement that address activities, events or developments that management of the Company expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Although the Registrant has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "proposed" "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "likely", "might", "will" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved", but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Registrant to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; delay or failure to receive board, shareholder or regulatory approvals; and the results of continued development, marketing and sales.
There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Although the management and of officers of the Registrant believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions and have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Registrant's forward-looking statements contained in the Exhibits incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement are made as of the respective dates set forth in such Exhibits. In preparing this Registration Statement, the Registrant has not updated such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in circumstances or in management's beliefs, expectations or opinions that may have occurred prior to the date hereof. Nor does the Registrant assume any obligation to update such forward-looking statements in the future. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in documents incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein and therein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. Accordingly, for the reasons set forth above, the forward-looking statements in the Exhibits incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement should not be unduly relied upon.
DIFFERENCES IN UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN REPORTING PRACTICES
The Registrant is permitted, under a multijurisdictional disclosure system adopted by the United States, to prepare this report in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements, which are different from those of the United States. The Registrant currently prepares its financial statements, which are filed with this report on Form 40-F in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and the audit is subject to Canadian auditing and auditor independence standards.
PRINCIPAL DOCUMENTS
In accordance with General Instruction B.(1) of Form 40-F, the Registrant hereby incorporates by reference Exhibits 99.1 through 99.90, inclusive, as set forth in the Exhibit Index attached hereto.
In accordance with General Instruction D.(9) of Form 40-F, the Registrant has filed the written consent of certain experts named in the foregoing Exhibits as Exhibit 99.90, as set forth in the Exhibit Index attached hereto.
TAX MATTERS
Purchasing, holding, or disposing of securities of the Registrant may have tax consequences under the laws of the United States and Canada that are not described in this registration statement on Form 40-F.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES
The authorized capital of the Registrant consists of an unlimited number of common shares ("Common Shares"), without par value, and an unlimited number of preferred shares ("Preferred Shares"). As at the date of this Form 40-F no Preferred Shares are issued and outstanding.
Holders of Common Shares are entitled to one vote for each Common Share held at all meetings of shareholders of the Registrant, to receive dividends if, as and when declared by the board of directors of the Registrant (the "Board"), and to participate ratably in any distribution of property or assets upon the liquidation, winding-up or other dissolution of the Registrant. The Common Shares carry no pre-emptive rights, conversion or exchange rights, or redemption, retraction, repurchase, sinking fund or purchase fund provisions. There are no provisions requiring a holder of Common Shares to contribute additional capital, and no restrictions on the issuance of additional securities by the Registrant. There are no restrictions on the repurchase or redemption of Common Shares by the Registrant except to the extent that any such repurchase or redemption would render the Registrant insolvent. The Preferred Shares may, if issued, be made convertible into Common Shares at such rate and upon such basis as the Board, in its discretion, may determine.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Registrant does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
CURRENCY
Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts in this Registration Statement on Form 40-F and the documents incorporated herein by reference are in Canadian dollars. The exchange rate of Canadian dollars into United States dollars, on February 27, 2026, based upon the daily exchange rate as quoted by the Bank of Canada was U.S.$1.00 = Cdn.$1.3642.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following table lists, as of February 28, 2026, information with respect to the Registrant's known contractual obligations (in thousands, expressed in Canadian Dollars):
| Payments due by period | |||||||||||||||
| Less than | More than | ||||||||||||||
| Contractual Obligations | Total | 1 year | 1-3 years | 3-5 years | 5 years | ||||||||||
| Long-Term Debt Obligations | $ | 726,213 | $ | - | $ | 726,213 | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
| Capital (Finance) Lease Obligations | $ | 99,329 | $ | 38,878 | $ | 60,451 | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
| Operating Lease Obligations | $ | $ | $ | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
| Purchase Obligations | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
| Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on Balance Sheet | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
| Total | $ | 825,542 | $ | 38,878 | $ | 786,664 | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
UNDERTAKING
The Registrant undertakes to make available, in person or by telephone, representatives to respond to inquiries made by the Commission staff, and to furnish promptly, when requested to do so by the Commission staff, information relating to the securities registered pursuant to Form 40-F or transactions in said securities.
NASDAQ CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A foreign private issuer that follows home country practices in lieu of certain provisions of the listing rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the "Nasdaq Stock Market Rules") must disclose the ways in which its corporate governance practices differ from those followed by domestic companies. As required by Nasdaq Rule 5615(a)(3), the Registrant will disclose on its website, https://www.firstphosphate.com, as of the listing date, each requirement of the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules that it does not follow and describe the home country practice followed in lieu of such requirements.
CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS
The Registrant has concurrently filed a Form F-X in connection with the class of securities to which this Registration Statement relates.
Any change to the name or address of the Registrant's agent for service shall be communicated promptly to the Commission by amendment to the Form F-X referencing the file number of the Registrant.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 40-F and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| FIRST PHOSPHATE CORP. | ||
| By: | /s/ John Passalacqua | |
| Name: John Passalacqua | ||
| Title: Chief Executive Officer |
Date: July 29, 2026
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following documents are being filed with the Commission as Exhibits to this Registration Statement:
| Exhibit | Description | |
| 99.1 | News Release dated April 15, 2025 | |
| 99.2 | News Release dated April 22, 2025 | |
| 99.3 | News Release dated April 30, 2025 | |
| 99.4 | News Release dated May 9, 2025 | |
| 99.5 | News Release dated May 28, 2025 | |
| 99.6 | News Release dated June 2, 2025 | |
| 99.7 | News Release dated June 10, 2025 | |
| 99.8 | Material Change Report dated June 10, 2025 | |
| 99.9 | News Release dated June 25, 2025 | |
| 99.10 | Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended February 28, 2025 and February 29, 2024 | |
| 99.11 | Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended February 28, 2025 and 2024 | |
| 99.12 | Certification of Annual Filings CFO dated June 27, 2025 | |
| 99.13 | Certification of Annual Filings CEO dated June 27, 2025 | |
| 99.14 | News Release dated June 30, 2025 | |
| 99.15 | News Release dated July 7, 2025 | |
| 99.16 | News Release dated July 9, 2025 | |
| 99.17 | News Release dated July 16, 2025 | |
| 99.18 | News Release dated July 18, 2025 | |
| 99.19 | Material Change Report dated July 18, 2025 | |
| 99.20 | Notice of Meeting and the Record date dated July 22, 2025 | |
| 99.21 | Certification of Interim filings CEO dated July 25, 2025 | |
| 99.22 | Certification of Interim filings CFO dated July 25, 2025 | |
| 99.23 | Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods ended May 31, 2025 | |
| 99.24 | Management Discussion and Analysis for the period ended May 31, 2025 |
| 99.25 | Form of Proxy for Annual General Meeting to be held on August 29, 2025 | |
| 99.26 | Management Information Circular dated July 30, 2025 | |
| 99.27 | Notice of Meeting dated July 30, 2025 | |
| 99.28 | Certificate of Abridgement dated August 1, 2025 | |
| 99.29 | News Release dated August 5, 2025 | |
| 99.30 | News Release dated August 12, 2025 | |
| 99.31 | News Release dated August 25, 2025 | |
| 99.32 | Material Change Report dated September 1, 2025 | |
| 99.33 | News Release dated September 3, 2025 | |
| 99.34 | News Release dated September 15, 2025 | |
| 99.35 | News Release dated September 22, 2025 | |
| 99.36 | Material Change Report dated September 22, 2025 | |
| 99.37 | News Release dated September 24, 2025 | |
| 99.38 | Material Change Report dated September 29, 2025 | |
| 99.39 | Offering Document dated September 29, 2025 | |
| 99.40 | News Release dated September 29, 2025 | |
| 99.41 | News Release dated October 6, 2025 | |
| 99.42 | News Release dated October 8, 2025 | |
| 99.43 | News Release dated October 15, 2025 | |
| 99.44 | News Release dated October 17, 2025 | |
| 99.45 | News Release dated October 21, 2025 | |
| 99.46 | Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods ended August 31, 2025 and August 31, 2024 | |
| 99.47 | Management Discussion and Analysis for the periods ended August 31, 2025 | |
| 99.48 | Certification of Interim filings CEO dated October 30, 2025 | |
| 99.49 | Certification of Interim filings CFO dated October 30, 2025 | |
| 99.50 | News Release dated November 3, 2025 | |
| 99.51 | News Release dated November 7, 2025 | |
| 99.52 | News Release dated November 10, 2025 | |
| 99.53 | News Release dated November 13, 2025 | |
| 99.54 | News Release dated November 17, 2025 | |
| 99.55 | News Release dated November 24, 2025 | |
| 99.56 | News Release dated December 15, 2025 | |
| 99.57 | News Release dated December 22, 2025 | |
| 99.58 | Material Change Report dated December 22, 2025 | |
| 99.59 | News Release dated December 29, 2025 | |
| 99.60 | News Release dated January 6, 2025 | |
| 99.61 | Certification of Interim Filings CEO, dated January 27, 2026 | |
| 99.62 | Certification of Interim Filings CFO, dated January 27, 2026 | |
| 99.63 | Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended November 30, 2025 | |
| 99.64 | Management Discussion and Analysis for the period ended November 30, 2025 | |
| 99.65 | News Release dated February 25, 2026 | |
| 99.66 | News Release dated February 27, 2026 | |
| 99.67 | News Release dated March 2, 2026 | |
| 99.68 | News Release dated March 16, 2026 | |
| 99.69 | News Release dated March 31, 2026 | |
| 99.70 | News Release dated April 13, 2026 | |
| 99.71 | News Release dated April 27, 2026 | |
| 99.72 | News Release dated May 4, 2026 | |
| 99.73 | News Release dated May 6, 2026 | |
| 99.74 | News Release dated May 18, 2026 | |
| 99.75 | News Release dated May 26, 2026 | |
| 99.76 | News Release dated May 28, 2026 | |
| 99.77 | News Release dated June 15, 2026 | |
| 99.78 | News Release dated June 17, 2026 | |
| 99.79 | Material Change Report dated June 22, 2026 |
| 99.80 | Material Change Report dated June 22, 2026 | |
| 99.81 | Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended February 28, 2026 and 2025 | |
| 99.82 | Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended February 28, 2026 and 2025 | |
| 99.83 | Certification of Annual Filings CEO dated June 29, 2026 | |
| 99.84 | Certification of Annual Filings CFO dated June 29, 2026 | |
| 99.85 | Notice of Meeting and Record Date dated July 3, 2026 | |
| 99.86 | Certificate of Abridgement dated July 3, 2026 | |
| 99.87 | News Release dated July 13, 2026 | |
| 99.88 | Material Change Report dated July 19, 2026 | |
| 99.89 | News Release dated July 27, 2026 | |
| 99.90 | Consent of Davidson & Company LLP PCAOB registration #731 |