Exhibit 99.1
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in United States dollars)
YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2022, 2021 AND 2020
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18012 Sky Park Circle, Suite 200
Irvine, California 92614
tel 949-852-1600 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Versus Systems Inc.:
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of Versus Systems Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Versus Systems Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficit as of December 31, 2022. In addition, the Company has not achieved positive cash flows from operations and is not able to finance day to day activities through operations. These events raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to Versus Systems Inc. and its subsidiaries in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Versus Systems Inc. and its subsidiaries are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Capitalized Software Costs
Critical Audit Matter Description
As discussed in Notes 3 and 10 to the consolidated financial statements, during the year ending December 31, 2022, the Company reviewed the carrying amounts of its capitalized software costs to determine whether the costs are properly capitalized, properly amortized and tested such costs for possible impairment.
How the Critical Audit Matter was Addressed in our Audit
We identified the capitalization of software costs as a critical audit matter as subjective auditor judgment was required to evaluate whether capitalized software costs were properly capitalized and amortized, and to assess whether there was any impairment.
The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter:
| ● | Evaluated and discussed with management, their analysis over the valuation and accounting treatment over capitalized software costs; |
| ● | Obtained capitalized software roll forward and tested selected additions; |
| ● | Recalculated capitalized costs based on gross employees wages and the development percentage effort expended to assess appropriateness of capitalized labor costs as allowed by the accounting guidance; |
| ● | Discussed with management regarding their process for developing the percentage applied, as well, as its appropriateness as allowed by the appropriate accounting guidance; |
| ● | Tested the appropriateness of capitalized labor costs included in capitalized software costs as allowed by the accounting guidance through direct confirmation of job duties and review of contractor agreements); |
| ● | Tested the amortization of the balance of capitalized software costs to ensure amortization was in compliance with the appropriate accounting guidance; |
| ● | Performed substantive tests of details to ensure all attributes of these costs were costs that were capitalizable under the appropriate accounting guidance; and |
| ● | Tested the balance for possible impairment, noting none. |
Irvine, California
March 29, 2023
Ramirez Jimenez International CPAs
18012 Sky park Cir Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
Firm ID 820
We have served as Versus Systems Inc. and its subsidiaries since 2021.
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Versus Systems Inc.
Condensed Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in US Dollars)
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||
| ($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||||||
| Cash | 1,178,846 | 1,678,156 | 2,283,262 | |||||||||
| Receivables, net of allowance (Note 5) | 60,749 | 123,617 | 464,873 | |||||||||
| Deferred financing costs (Note 3) | - | 174,813 | 398,276 | |||||||||
| Prepaids and other assets | 223,226 | 377,926 | 18,225 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,462,821 | 2,354,512 | 3,164,636 | |||||||||
| Restricted deposit (Note 6) | 8,489 | 9,068 | 8,851 | |||||||||
| Deposits | 100,000 | 100,000 | 98,393 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net (Note 7) | 172,841 | 326,945 | 481,861 | |||||||||
| Goodwill (Note 9) | - | 6,580,660 | - | |||||||||
| Intangible assets (Note 10) | 7,058,366 | 9,172,507 | 1,737,416 | |||||||||
| Total Assets | 8,802,517 | 18,543,692 | 5,491,157 | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 11, Note 12 and Note 14) | 522,012 | 832,399 | 1,459,707 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 69,273 | 193,504 | - | |||||||||
| Notes payable - Related Party (Note 12) | 2,604,713 | 2,107,668 | 2,290,798 | |||||||||
| Lease liability (Note 19) | 128,560 | 239,323 | 209,137 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 3,324,558 | 3,372,894 | 3,959,642 | |||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Lease liability (Note 19) | - | 128,560 | 432,114 | |||||||||
| Warrant liability (Note 3) | - | 361,055 | - | |||||||||
| Notes payable - Related Party (Note 12) | - | 678,515 | 2,237,751 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 3,324,558 | 4,541,024 | 6,629,507 | |||||||||
| Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||||||
| Share capital (Note 13) | ||||||||||||
| Common shares | 122,353,525 | 110,226,715 | 82,046,672 | |||||||||
| Commitment to issue shares (Note 13) | - | 2,703,326 | - | |||||||||
| Class “A” shares | 28,247 | 28,247 | 28,247 | |||||||||
| Reserves (Note 13) | 14,506,758 | 10,661,294 | 8,663,301 | |||||||||
| Cumulative Translation Adjustment | 154,970 | - | (86,609 | ) | ||||||||
| Deficit | (125,182,412 | ) | (100,995,334 | ) | (86,596,261 | ) | ||||||
| 11,861,088 | 22,624,249 | 4,055,351 | ||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest (Note 8) | (6,383,129 | ) | (8,621,581 | ) | (5,193,701 | ) | ||||||
| 5,477,959 | 14,002,668 | (1,138,350 | ) | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Equity | 8,802,517 | 18,543,692 | 5,491,157 | |||||||||
| Nature of operations (Note 1) | ||||||||||||
| Commitments (Note 19) | ||||||||||||
| Subsequent events (Note 21) | ||||||||||||
These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 29, 2023. They are signed on behalf of the Board of Directors by:
| “Matthew Pierce” | “Brian Tingle” | |
| Director | Director |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Versus Systems Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in US Dollars)
| Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||
| ($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
| REVENUES | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 1,108,840 | 768,650 | 1,390,018 | |||||||||
| EXPENSES | ||||||||||||
| Amortization (Note 7) | 273,309 | 304,904 | 240,820 | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets (Note 10) | 2,937,423 | 2,009,714 | 1,272,435 | |||||||||
| Consulting fees (Note 3) | 861,924 | 582,998 | 465,252 | |||||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (45,985 | ) | 1,087,110 | 24,719 | ||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles (Note 9) | 8,254,000 | - | - | |||||||||
| Office and miscellaneous expenses | 1,011,693 | 557,606 | 255,863 | |||||||||
| Interest expense | 122,992 | 153,425 | 234,087 | |||||||||
| Professional fees (Note 14) | 1,041,293 | 2,711,916 | 780,534 | |||||||||
| Salaries and wages (Note 14) | 5,923,782 | 5,202,213 | 2,564,830 | |||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 144,057 | 879,683 | 486,249 | |||||||||
| Software delivery costs | 1,079,387 | 615,117 | 257,924 | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation (Note 13) | 1,567,583 | 2,145,928 | 1,049,135 | |||||||||
| Total operating loss | (22,062,618 | ) | (15,481,964 | ) | (6,241,830 | ) | ||||||
| Finance expense (Note 12) | (60,770 | ) | (225,196 | ) | (276,602 | ) | ||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability (Note 3) | 361,055 | (2,024,580 | ) | - | ||||||||
| Loss on disposal of marketable securities and notes payable | - | (116,152 | ) | (378,718 | ) | |||||||
| Other expense | - | - | (13,890 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | (21,762,333 | ) | (17,847,892 | ) | (6,911,040 | ) | ||||||
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation (gain) loss | (154,970 | ) | - | 447,302 | ||||||||
| Loss and comprehensive loss | (21,607,363 | ) | (17,847,892 | ) | (7,358,342 | ) | ||||||
| Total other comprehensive loss attributable to: | ||||||||||||
| Shareholders | (154,970 | ) | - | 117,629 | ||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | - | - | 329,673 | |||||||||
| (154,970 | ) | - | 447,302 | |||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to: | ||||||||||||
| Shareholders | (19,469,478 | ) | (14,399,072 | ) | (5,893,682 | ) | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | (2,137,885 | ) | (3,448,820 | ) | (1,464,660 | ) | ||||||
| (21,607,363 | ) | (17,847,892 | ) | (7,358,342 | ) | |||||||
| Basic and diluted loss per common share attributable to Versus Systems Inc. | (11.63 | ) | (15.11 | ) | (8.85 | ) | ||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 1,660,370 | 952,828 | 648,313 | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Versus Systems Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Deficit)
(Expressed
in US Dollars)
| Number of common shares | Number of Class “A” Shares | Common Shares | Commitment to issue shares | Class “A” Shares | Reserves | Share subscriptions received | Currency Translation Adjustment | Deficit | Equity | Non- controlling Interest | Total Equity (Deficit) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2019 | 563,702 | 338 | 74,639,357 | - | 28,247 | 7,409,092 | 230,947 | 31,020 | (80,820,209 | ) | 1,518,455 | (3,729,041 | ) | (2,210,586 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued in private placement | 63,169 | - | 2,870,313 | - | - | 42,164 | - | - | - | 2,912,477 | - | 2,912,477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share subscriptions received | - | - | 230,947 | - | - | - | (230,947 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contribution benefit | - | - | - | - | - | 170,329 | - | - | - | 170,329 | - | 170,329 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of warrants | 70,410 | - | 3,542,474 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,542,474 | - | 3,542,474 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for services | 18,042 | - | 753,583 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 753,583 | - | 753,583 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of options | 250 | - | 9,999 | - | - | (7,419 | ) | - | - | - | 2,580 | - | 2,580 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | 1,049,135 | - | - | - | 1,049,135 | - | 1,049,135 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cumulative translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (117,629 | ) | - | (117,629 | ) | (329,673 | ) | (447,302 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss and comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (5,776,053 | ) | (5,776,053 | ) | (1,134,987 | ) | (6,911,040 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | 715,573 | 338 | 82,046,672 | - | 28,247 | 8,663,301 | - | (86,609 | ) | (86,596,261 | ) | 4,055,351 | (5,193,701 | ) | (1,138,350 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued in public offering | 98,134 | - | 11,040,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11,040,000 | - | 11,040,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share issuance costs | - | - | (1,558,277 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1,558,277 | ) | - | (1,558,277 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of warrants | 6,417 | - | 379,814 | - | - | (22,905 | ) | - | - | - | 356,909 | - | 356,909 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued in exchange for debt | 14,357 | - | 1,615,058 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,615,058 | - | 1,615,058 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | 66,616 | - | - | - | 66,616 | - | 66,616 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cumulative translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | (93,521 | ) | - | (93,521 | ) | (262,106 | ) | (355,627 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss and comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (9,573,290 | ) | (9,573,290 | ) | (995,875 | ) | (10,569,165 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in accounting policy - presentation currency | - | - | - | - | - | - | 180,130 | - | 180,130 | 283,046 | 463,176 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at February 1, 2021 | 834,481 | 338 | 93,523,267 | - | 28,247 | 8,707,012 | - | - | (96,169,552 | ) | 6,088,975 | (6,168,636 | ) | (79,660 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued with acquisition | 103,377 | - | 10,532,735 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10,532,735 | - | 10,532,735 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commitment to issue shares | - | - | - | 2,703,326 | - | - | - | - | - | 2,703,326 | - | 2,703,326 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for services | 1,954 | - | 206,614 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 206,614 | - | 206,614 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of warrants | 89,269 | - | 5,555,728 | - | - | (108,960 | ) | - | - | - | 5,446,768 | - | 5,446,768 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | 7,870 | - | 408,370 | - | - | (16,071 | ) | - | - | - | 392,299 | - | 392,299 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | 2,079,312 | - | - | - | 2,079,312 | - | 2,079,312 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss and comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (4,825,782 | ) | (4,825,782 | ) | (2,452,945 | ) | (7,278,726 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 1,036,951 | 338 | 110,226,715 | 2,703,326 | 28,247 | 10,661,294 | - | - | (100,995,334 | ) | 22,624,249 | (8,621,581 | ) | 14,002,668 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued with public offering | 2,707,291 | - | 12,132,360 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12,132,360 | - | 12,132,360 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued in private placement | 412,292 | - | 1,119,373 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,119,373 | - | 1,119,373 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued with acquisition | 4,196 | - | 425,445 | (2,703,326 | ) | - | 2,277,881 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share issuance costs | - | - | (1,736,662 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1,736,662 | ) | - | (1,736,662 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdco shares exchanged for common shares | 11,441 | - | 186,294 | - | - | - | - | - | (4,562,631 | ) | (4,376,337 | ) | 4,376,337 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | 1,567,583 | - | - | - | 1,567,583 | - | 1,567,583 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cumulative translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 154,970 | - | 154,970 | - | 154,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss and comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (19,624,448 | ) | (19,624,448 | ) | (2,137,885 | ) | (21,762,333 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 4,172,171 | 338 | 122,353,525 | - | 28,247 | 14,506,758 | - | 154,970 | (125,182,412 | ) | 11,861,088 | (6,383,129 | ) | 5,477,959 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Versus Systems Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in US Dollars)
Year
Ended | Year
Ended December 31, 2021 | Year
Ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||
| ($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
| CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) | ||||||||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
| Loss for the period | (21,762,333 | ) | (17,847,892 | ) | (6,911,040 | ) | ||||||
| Items not affecting cash: | ||||||||||||
| Amortization (Note 7) | 273,309 | 335,697 | 258,757 | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets (Note 10) | 2,937,423 | 2,009,714 | 1,272,435 | |||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | 8,254,000 | - | - | |||||||||
| Shares issued for services | - | 206,614 | 242,023 | |||||||||
| Finance expense | 60,770 | 225,197 | 276,602 | |||||||||
| Loss on sale of investment | - | - | 378,718 | |||||||||
| Accrued interest | 20,861 | 39,836 | 62,076 | |||||||||
| Factoring fees | - | - | 38,727 | |||||||||
| Effect of foreign exchange | 72,947 | 516,877 | (410,189 | ) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | (361,055 | ) | 361,055 | - | ||||||||
| Forgiveness on government loan | - | - | (448,504 | ) | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 1,567,583 | 2,145,928 | 1,049,135 | |||||||||
| Changes in non-cash working capital items: | ||||||||||||
| Receivables | 62,868 | 378,975 | (430,693 | ) | ||||||||
| Prepaids and other assets | 154,700 | (183,391 | ) | 3,332 | ||||||||
| Deferred revenue | (124,231 | ) | 70,333 | - | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (310,387 | ) | (1,152,162 | ) | 381,854 | |||||||
| Cash used in operating activities | (9,153,545 | ) | (12,893,217 | ) | (4,236,767 | ) | ||||||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from notes payable | - | - | 968,674 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from Government PPP loan | - | - | 638,905 | |||||||||
| Repayment of notes payable – related party | (63,819 | ) | (462,229 | ) | (258,661 | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from warrant exercises | - | 5,446,769 | - | |||||||||
| Proceeds from share issuances | 13,251,733 | 11,040,000 | 6,465,288 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from option exercises | - | 392,299 | - | |||||||||
| Payments for lease liabilities | (260,185 | ) | (282,087 | ) | (305,493 | ) | ||||||
| Receivable factoring costs | - | - | (38,727 | ) | ||||||||
| Payments of share issuance costs | (1,736,662 | ) | (1,334,814 | ) | (81,424 | ) | ||||||
| Cash provided by financing activities | 11,191,067 | 14,799,938 | 7,388,562 | |||||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
| Acquisition of a business | - | (85,101 | ) | - | ||||||||
| Purchase of equipment | (40,211 | ) | (74,478 | ) | - | |||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments | - | - | 141,928 | |||||||||
| Development of intangible assets | (2,496,621 | ) | (2,352,248 | ) | (1,086,834 | ) | ||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | (2,536,832 | ) | (2,511,827 | ) | (944,906 | ) | ||||||
| Change in cash during the period | (499,310 | ) | (605,106 | ) | 2,206,889 | |||||||
| Cash - Beginning of period | 1,678,156 | 2,283,262 | 76,373 | |||||||||
| Cash - End of period | 1,178,846 | 1,678,156 | 2,283,262 | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022, 2021 AND 2020 (Expressed in United States dollars) |
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| 1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
Versus Systems Inc. (the “Company”) was continued under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) effective January 2, 2007. The Company’s head office and registered and records office is 1558 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3J4, Canada. The Company’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol “VS”. The Company’s Unit A warrants are traded on NASDAQ under “VSSYW”. On November 9, 2022, the Company completed a one-for-15 reverse stock split of the Company’s common shares. All share and per share data are presented to reflect the reverse share split on a retroactive basis.
The Company is engaged in the technology sector and has developed a proprietary prizing and promotions tool allowing game developers and creators of streaming media, live events, broadcast TV, games, apps, and other content to offer real world prizes inside their content. The ability to win prizes drives increased levels of consumer engagement creating an attractive platform for advertisers.
In June 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of multimedia, production, and interactive gaming company Xcite Interactive, a provider of online audience engagement through its owned and operated XEO technology platform. The company partners with multiple professional sports franchises across Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL), National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Football League (NFL) as well as the Olympics, World Cup, and other global sporting events to drive in-stadium audience engagement as well as a software licensing business to drive audience engagement.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern, meaning it will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course of operations. Different bases of measurement may be appropriate if the Company is not expected to continue operations for the foreseeable future. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has not achieved positive cash flow from operations and is not able to finance day to day activities through operations and as such, there is substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to attain profitable operations and generate funds therefrom and/or raise equity capital or borrowings sufficient to meet current and future obligations. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments as to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. These adjustments could be material.
| 2. | BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
Statement of compliance
These consolidated financial statements, including comparatives, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (collectively, IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and Interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC).
These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 29, 2023.
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| 2. | BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued) |
Basis of measurement
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for financial instruments classified as financial instruments at fair value. In addition, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting except for cash flow information.
Functional and presentation currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted, which is the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Versus Systems Inc. and its subsidiaries, from the date control was acquired. Control exists when the Company possesses power over an investee, has exposure to variable returns from the investee and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns. All inter-company balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from inter-company transactions, are eliminated on consolidation. For partially owned subsidiaries, the interest attributable to non-controlling shareholders is reflected in non-controlling interest. Adjustments to non-controlling interest are accounted for as transactions with owners and adjustments that do not involve the loss of control are based on a proportionate amount of the net assets of the subsidiary.
| Name of Subsidiary | Place of Incorporation | Proportion of Ownership Interest | Principal Activity | |||||
| Versus Systems (Holdco) Inc. | United States of America | 81.9 | % | Holding Company | ||||
| Versus Systems UK, Ltd. | United Kingdom | 81.9 | % | Sales Company | ||||
| Versus LLC | United States of America | 81.9 | % | Technology Company | ||||
| Xcite Interactive, Inc. | United States of America | 100.0 | % | Technology Company | ||||
Significant Accounting Judgments, Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and management’s assessment of current events and other facts and circumstances that are considered to be relevant. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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| 2. | BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued) |
Significant assumptions about the future and other sources of estimation uncertainty that management has made at the end of the reporting year, that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the event that actual results differ from assumptions made, relate to, but are not limited to, the following:
| i) | Deferred income taxes |
Deferred tax assets, including those arising from un-utilized tax losses, require management to assess the likelihood that the Company will generate sufficient taxable earnings in future periods in order to utilize recognized deferred tax assets. Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits depend on management’s estimates of future cash flows. In addition, future changes in tax laws could limit the ability of the Company to obtain tax deductions in future periods. To the extent that future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, the ability of the Company to realize the net deferred tax assets recorded at the reporting date could be impacted.
| ii) | Economic recoverability and probability of future economic benefits of intangible assets |
Management has determined that intangible asset costs which were capitalized may have future economic benefits and may be economically recoverable. Management uses several criteria in its assessments of economic recoverability and probability of future economic benefits including anticipated cash flows and estimated economic life.
| iii) | Valuation of share-based compensation |
The Company uses the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model for valuation of share-based compensation. Option pricing models require the input of subjective assumptions including expected price volatility, interest rate, and forfeiture rate. Input assumptions changes can materially affect the fair value estimate and the Company’s earnings and equity reserves.
| iv) | Depreciation and Amortization |
The Company’s intangible assets and equipment are depreciated and amortized on a straight-line basis, taking into account the estimated useful lives of the assets and residual values. Changes to these estimates may affect the carrying value of these assets, net loss, and comprehensive income (loss) in future periods.
| v) | Determination of functional currency |
The functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the currency of the primary economic environment in which each entity operates. Determination of the functional currency may involve certain judgments to determine the primary economic environment. The functional currency may change if there is a change in events and conditions which determines the primary economic environment.
| vi) | Revenue Recognition |
The Company’s contracts with customers may include promises to transfer multiple products and services. For these contracts, the Company accounts for individual performance obligations separately if they are capable of being distinct and distinct within the context of the contract. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations may require significant judgment. Judgment is also required to determine the stand-alone selling price, for each distinct performance obligation.
| vii) | Business combinations |
Judgement was used in determining whether the acquisition of Xcite Interactive, Inc. was a business combination or an asset acquisition. Estimates were made as to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired. In certain circumstances, such as the valuation of equipment, intangible assets and goodwill acquired, the Company may rely on independent third-party valuators. The Company measured all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition-date fair values. The excess of the consideration paid over the acquisition-date fair values of the net assets acquired, was recognized as goodwill as of the acquisition date in business combination.
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| 2. | BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued) |
| viii) | Subsequent Valuation of Intangibles Assets and Goodwill |
The Company uses three generally accepted principles to calculate the fair value of acquired intangible assets and goodwill from the Xcite acquisition: the income approach, the market approach, and the cost approach. The calculated fair value of each acquired asset is used in the Company’s annual impairment testing. Impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit (CGU) exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Value in use is the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset or CGU.
| 3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basic and diluted loss per share
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reporting periods. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed similar to basic earnings (loss) per share except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares for the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants, if dilutive. The number of additional shares is calculated by assuming that outstanding stock options and warrants were exercised and that the proceeds from such exercises were used to acquire common stock at the average market price during the reporting periods. Potentially dilutive options and warrants excluded from diluted loss per share as of December 31, 2022 totalled 7,081,173 (December 31, 2021 – 428,527).
Property and equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and any impairments. Amortization is calculated based on the estimated residual value and estimated economic life of the specific assets using the straight-line method over the period indicated below:
| Asset | Rate | |
| Computers | Straight line, 3 years | |
| Right of use assets | Shorter of useful life or lease term |
Financial instruments
Classification
The Company classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL), at fair value through other comprehensive income (loss) (FVTOCI), or at amortized cost. The Company determines the classification of financial assets at initial recognition. The classification of debt instruments is driven by the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and their contractual cash flow characteristics. Equity instruments that are held for trading are classified as FVTPL. For other equity instruments, on the day of acquisition the Company can make an irrevocable election (on an instrument-by-instrument basis) to designate them as FVTOCI. Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at FVTPL (such as instruments held for trading or derivatives) or the Company has opted to measure them at FVTPL.
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| 3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Measurement
The following table shows the classification of financial instruments:
| Financial assets/liabilities | Classification IFRS 9 | |
| Cash | FVTPL | |
| Receivables | Amortized cost | |
| Restricted deposit | Amortized cost | |
| Deposit | Amortized cost | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Amortized cost | |
| Notes payable | Amortized cost |
Financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost
Financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost are initially recognized at fair value plus or minus transaction costs, respectively, and subsequently carried at amortized cost less any impairment.
Financial assets and liabilities at FVTPL
Financial assets and liabilities carried at FVTPL are initially recorded at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in profit or loss. Realized and unrealized gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities held at FVTPL are included in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.
Impairment of financial assets at amortized cost
An ‘expected credit loss’ impairment model applies which requires a loss allowance to be recognized based on expected credit losses. The estimated present value of future cash flows associated with the asset is determined and an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between this amount and the carrying amount as follows: the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to estimated present value of the future cash flows associated with the asset, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate, either directly or through the use of an allowance account and the resulting loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period.
In a subsequent period, if the amount of the impairment loss related to financial assets measured at amortized cost decreases, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.
Intangible assets excluding goodwill
Derecognition of financial assets
The Company derecognizes financial assets only when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets expire, or when it transfers the financial assets and substantially all of the associated risks and rewards of ownership to another entity. Gains and losses on derecognition are generally recognized in profit or loss.
As at December 31, 2022, the Company does not have any derivative financial assets and liabilities.
Intangible assets acquired separately are carried at cost at the time of initial recognition. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination and recognized separately from goodwill are initially recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date. Expenditure on research activities is recognized as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.
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| 3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Intangibles with a finite useful life are amortized and those with an indefinite useful life are not amortized. The useful life is the best estimate of the period over which the asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the Company. The useful life is based on the duration of the expected use of the asset by the Company and the legal, regulatory or contractual provisions that constrain the useful life and future cash flows of the asset, including regulatory acceptance and approval, obsolescence, demand, competition and other economic factors. If an income approach is used to measure the fair value of an intangible asset, the Company considers the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the intangible asset, adjusted as appropriate for Company-specific factors discussed above, to determine the useful life for amortization purposes. If no regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic or other factors limit the useful life of the intangible to the Company, the useful life is considered indefinite.
Intangibles with a finite useful life are amortized on the straight-line method unless the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or used up are reliably determinable. The Company evaluates the remaining useful life of intangible assets each reporting period to determine whether any revision to the remaining useful life is required. If the remaining useful life is changed, the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset will be amortized prospectively over the revised remaining useful life. The Company’s intangible asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over 3 years. In the year development costs are incurred, amortization is based on a half year.
Goodwill
The Company allocates goodwill arising from business combinations to each cash generating unit (CGU) or group of CGUs that are expected to receive the benefits from the business combination. The carrying amount of the CGU or group of CGUs to which goodwill has been allocated is tested annually for impairment or when there is an indication that the goodwill may be impaired. Any impairment is recognized as an expense immediately. Should there be a recovery in the value of a CGU, any impairment of goodwill previously recorded is not subsequently reversed.
Deferred financing costs
Deferred financing costs consist primarily of direct incremental costs related to the Company’s public offering of its common stock completed in February 2022. Upon completion of the Company’s financing any deferred costs were offset against the proceeds. The Company incurred $174,813 during the year ended December 31, 2021, and $0 during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Impairment of intangible assets excluding goodwill
An internally-generated intangible asset arising from development (or from the development phase of an internal project) is recognized if, and only if, all of the following have been demonstrated:
| (a) | the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale; |
| (b) | the intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it; |
| (c) | the ability to use or sell the intangible asset; |
| (d) | how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits; |
| (e) | the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the intangible asset; and |
| (f) | the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development. |
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| 3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
The amount initially recognized for internally-generated intangible assets is the sum of the costs incurred from the date when the intangible assets first meet the recognition criteria listed above. If no future economic benefit is expected before the end of the life of assets, the residual book value is expensed. Subsequent to initial recognition, internally-generated intangible assets are reported at cost. Where no internally-generated intangible asset can be recognized, development costs are recognized as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered impairment losses. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment losses (if any).
Where a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets (assets other than goodwill that contribute to the future cash flows of both the CGU under review and other CGUs) are also allocated to individual CGUs, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of CGUs for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount.
Where impairment losses subsequently reverse, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, such that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment losses been recognized for the asset (or CGU) in prior years. A reversal of impairment losses is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
Income taxes
Tax expense recognized in profit or loss comprises the sum of current tax and deferred tax not recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and/or liabilities comprise those claims from, or obligations to, fiscal authorities relating to the current or prior reporting periods that are unpaid at the reporting date. Current tax is payable on taxable profit, which differs from profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements. Calculation of current tax is based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
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| 3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Deferred income tax
Deferred income taxes are calculated based on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated, without discounting, at tax rates that are expected to apply to their respective period of realization, provided they are enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that they will be able to be utilized against future taxable income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only when the Company has a right and intention to offset current tax assets and liabilities from the same taxation authority.
Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognized as a component of tax income or expense in profit or loss, except where they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the related deferred tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or equity, respectively
Leases
Leases are recognized as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability at the date at which the leased asset is available for use by the Company. Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis.
Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:
| - | the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability; |
| - | any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received; |
| - | any initial direct costs; and |
| - | restoration costs. |
The Company assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of a contract. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease agreements in which it is the lessee. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate.
Lease liability
The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing its carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect lease payments made. The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the useful life of the underlying asset. The Company applies IAS 36, Impairment of Assets, to determine whether the asset is impaired and account for any identified impairment loss.
As a practical expedient, IFRS 16 permits a lease not to separate non-lease components, and instead account for any lease and associated non-lease components as a single arrangement. The Company has not used this practical expedient, and accordingly allocates the consideration in the contract to lease and non-lease components based on the stand-alone price of the lease component and aggregate stand-alone price of the non-lease components.
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| 3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Variable rents that do not depend on an index or rate are not included in the measurement of the lease liability and the right-of-use asset. The related payments are recognized as an expense in the period in which the event or condition that triggers those payments occurs and are presented as such in the statements of income and comprehensive income.
Provisions
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
Government grants
Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with any conditions attached to the grant and the grant will be received. Government grants are recognized in profit or loss to offset the corresponding expenses on a systematic basis over the periods in which the Company recognizes expenses for the related costs for which the grants are intended to compensate, which in the case of grants related to assets requires setting up the grant as deferred income or deducting it from the carrying amount of the asset.
Non-controlling interest
Non-controlling interest in the Company’s less than wholly owned subsidiary is classified as a separate component of equity. On initial recognition, non-controlling interest is measured at the fair value of the non-controlling entity’s contribution into the related subsidiary. Subsequent to the original transaction date, adjustments are made to the carrying amount of non-controlling interest for the non-controlling interest’s share of changes to the subsidiary’s equity.
Changes in the Company’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are recorded as equity transactions. The carrying amount of non-controlling interest is adjusted to reflect the change in the non-controlling interest’s relative interest in the subsidiary, and the difference between the adjustment to the carrying amount of non-controlling interests and the Company’s share of proceeds received and/or consideration paid is recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Company.
Valuation of equity units issued in private placements
The Company has adopted a residual value method with respect to the measurement of shares and warrants issued as private placement units. The residual value method first allocates value to the most easily measurable component based on fair value and then the residual value, if any, to the less easily measurable component.
The fair value of the common shares issued in private placements is determined to be the more easily measurable component and are valued at their fair value. The balance, if any, is allocated to the attached warrants. Any fair value attributed to the warrants is recorded as warrant reserve. If the warrants are exercised, the related amount is reclassified as share capital. If the warrants expire unexercised, the related amount remains in the warrant reserve.
Warrants issued in equity financing transactions
The Company engages in equity financing transactions to obtain funds necessary to continue operations. These equity financing transactions may involve issuance of common shares or units. Each unit comprises a certain number of shares and a certain number of warrants. Depending on the terms and conditions of each equity financing transaction, the warrants are exercisable into additional common shares at a price prior to expiry as stipulated by the transaction.
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| 3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Warrants that are part of units are assigned a value based on the residual value, if any, and included in reserves.
As of February 1, 2021, the warrants were considered a derivative liability since the obligation to issue shares was not fixed in the Company’s functional currency. The derivative warrant liability was measured as fair value at issue with subsequent changes recognized in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. A $9,743,659 warrant derivative loss was recorded in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss beginning February 1, 2021 when the Company changed its functional currency. As of December 31, 2022 the associated warrants have expired and the remaining balance of the warrant liability is $0.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model for valuation of share-based payments and derivative financial assets (e.g. investments in warrants). Option pricing models require the input of subjective assumptions including expected price volatility, interest rates, and forfeiture rates. Changes in the input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and the Company’s earnings and equity reserves.
Share-based compensation
The Company grants stock options to acquire common shares of the Company to directors, officers, employees and consultants. An individual is classified as an employee when the individual is an employee for legal or tax purposes, or provides services similar to those performed by an employee.
The fair value of stock options is measured on the date of grant, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and is recognized over the vesting period. Consideration paid for the shares on the exercise of stock options is credited to capital stock.
In situations where equity instruments are issued to non-employees and some or all of the goods or services received by the entity as consideration cannot be specifically identified, they are measured at fair value of the share-based payment.
Otherwise, share-based payments are measured at the fair value of goods or services received.
Revenue recognition
In general, the Company recognizes revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Company, where there is evidence of an arrangement, when the selling price is fixed or determinable, and when specific criteria have been met or there are no significant remaining performance obligations for each of the Company’s activities as described below. Foreseeable losses, if any, are recognized in the year or period in which the loss is determined.
The Company earns revenue in three primary ways: 1) the sales of software-as-a-service (SAAS) from its interactive production software platform, 2) development and maintenance of custom-built software or other professional services, or 3) the sale of advertising.
The Company recognizes SAAS revenues from its interactive production sales over the life of the contract as its performance obligations are satisfied. Payment terms vary by contract and can be periodic or one-time payments.
The Company recognizes revenues received from the development and maintenance of custom-built software and other professional services provided upon the satisfaction of its performance obligation in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those services. Performance obligations can be satisfied either at a single point in time or over time. For those performance obligations that are satisfied at a single point in time, the revenue is recognized at that time. For each performance obligation satisfied over time, the Company recognizes revenue by measuring the progress toward complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.
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| 3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
For revenues received from the sales of advertising, the Company is deemed the agent in its revenue agreements. The Company does not own or obtain control of the digital advertising inventory. The Company recognizes revenues upon the achievement of agreed-upon performance criteria for the advertising inventory, such as a number of views, or clicks. As the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction, the Company recognizes revenue from sales of advertising on a net basis, which excludes amounts payable to partners under the Company’s revenue sharing agreements.
The Company’s contracts with customers may include promises to transfer multiple products and services. For these contracts, the Company accounts for individual performance obligations separately if they are capable of being distinct and distinct within the context of the contract. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations may require significant judgment. Judgment is also required to determine the stand-alone selling price, for each distinct performance obligation. As the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied within 12 months, the Company has elected the practical expedients under IFRS 15, which allows the Company not to record any significant financing component as a result of financing any of its arrangements and not to capitalize cost incurred to obtain a contract.
Deferred revenue
Revenue recognition of sales is recorded on a monthly basis upon delivery or as the services are provided. Cash received in advance for services are recorded as deferred revenue based on the proportion of time remaining under the service arrangement as of the reporting date.
Foreign exchange
The functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates and has been determined for each entity within the Company. The functional currency for the Company and its subsidiaries is the United States dollar. The functional currency determinations were conducted through an analysis of the consideration factors identified in IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates.
Foreign currency transactions in currencies other than the United States dollar are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are generally recognized in profit or loss and presented within gain (loss) on foreign exchange.
At the end of each reporting period, the monetary assets and liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange at the date of the statement of financial position. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at historical rates. Revenues and expenses that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates approximating those in effect on the date of the transactions. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity within the currency translation reserve.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss) and represents the change in shareholders’ equity (deficit) which results from transactions and events from sources other than the Company’s shareholders. Comprehensive loss differs from net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 due to the effects of foreign translation gains and losses. Net loss is the same as comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2021. Net loss differs from comprehensive loss for the year ending December 31, 2020 as a result of the change in presentation and functional currency.
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| 4. | CHANGE IN FUNCTIONAL AND PRESENTATION CURRENCY |
The Company changed its functional currency from the Canadian dollar (CAD) to the United States dollar (USD) as of February 1, 2021. The change in functional currency coincided with the January 2021 initial public offering and listing on the Nasdaq. Considering Versus’ business activities, comprised primarily of United States dollar revenue and expenditures as well as United States dollar denominated financings, management determined that the functional currency of the Company is the United States dollar. All assets, liabilities, share capital, and other components of shareholders’ equity (deficit) were translated into United States dollars at the exchange rate at the date of change. These changes have been accounted for prospectively. Concurrent with the change in functional currency, on February 1, 2021, the Company changed its presentation currency from the Canadian dollar to the United States dollar. This change in presentation currency is to better reflect the Company’s business activities, comprised primarily of United States dollar transactions. The consolidated financial statements for all periods presented have been translated into the new presentation currency in accordance with IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates. The consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss have been translated into the presentation currency using the average exchange rates prevailing during each quarterly reporting period. All assets and liabilities previously reported in Canadian dollars have been translated into United States dollars as at February 1, 2021 using the period-end noon exchange rates of 0.782 CAD/USD. As a practical measure, the comparative shareholders’ equity (deficit) balances were translated at the February 1, 2021 exchange rate of 1.2824 CAD/USD. All resulting translation exchange differences have been recognized within other comprehensive income in the foreign currency translation reserve. The effect of applying different exchange rates for the change in functional currency and presentation currency have been included as a reconciling item within the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity (deficit) as at February 1, 2021.
| 5. | RECEIVABLES |
As of December 31, 2022, accounts receivable consists of customer receivables of $46,592 (net an allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,100) and GST receivable of $14,157. As of December 31, 2021, accounts receivable consists of customer receivables of $90,808 (net an allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,500) and GST receivable of $32,809.
| 6. | RESTRICTED DEPOSIT |
As at December 31, 2022, restricted deposits consisted of $8,489 (December 31, 2021 - $9,068) held in a guaranteed investment certificate as collateral for a corporate credit card.
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| 7. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
| Computers | Right of Use Asset |
Total | ||||||||||
| ($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
| Cost | ||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2020 | 88,329 | 936,958 | 1,025,287 | |||||||||
| Additions | 108,974 | - | 108,974 | |||||||||
| Foreign currency adjustment | (15,913 | ) | (23,553 | ) | (39,466 | ) | ||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | 181,390 | 913,405 | 1,094,795 | |||||||||
| Additions | 65,329 | - | 65,329 | |||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | 246,719 | 913,405 | 1,160,124 | |||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | ||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2020 | 82,286 | 449,191 | 531,477 | |||||||||
| Amortization for the year | 30,793 | 205,580 | 236,373 | |||||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | 113,079 | 654,771 | 767,850 | |||||||||
| Amortization for the period | 39,667 | 179,766 | 219,433 | |||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | 152,746 | 834,537 | 987,283 | |||||||||
| Carrying amounts | ||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2020 | 6,044 | 475,817 | 481,861 | |||||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | 68,311 | 258,634 | 326,945 | |||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | 93,973 | 78,868 | 172,841 | |||||||||
| 8. | NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST IN VERSUS LLC |
As of December 31, 2018, the Company held a 41.3% ownership interest in Versus LLC, a privately held limited liability company organized under the laws of the state of Nevada. The Company consolidates Versus LLC as a result of having full control over the voting shares. Versus LLC is a technology company that is developing a business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers and developers to offer prize-based matches of their games to their players.
On May 21, 2019, the Company acquired an additional 25.2% interest in Versus LLC in exchange for 38,268 common shares of the Company and 19,134 share purchase warrants. The common shares and the share purchase warrants were determined to have a fair value of $1,403,675 and $116,595, respectively. As a result, the Company increased its ownership interest to 66.5% and recorded the excess purchase price over net identifiable liabilities of $3,575,884 against reserves. The effect on non-controlling interest was a reduction of $2,053,199.
On June 21, 2019, the Company acquired an additional 0.3% interest in Versus LLC in exchange for 189 common shares of the Company and 95 share purchase warrants. The common shares and the share purchase warrants were determined to have a fair value of $6,906 and $2,527, respectively. As a result, the Company increased its ownership interest to 66.8% and recorded the excess purchase price over net identifiable assets of $26,448 against reserves. The effect on non-controlling interest was a reduction of $19,433.
On March 1, 2022, the Company acquired an additional 15.1% interest in Versus LLC in exchange for 11,441 common shares of the Company. The common shares were determined to have a fair value of $186,294. As a result, the Company increased its ownership interest to 81.9% and recorded the excess purchase price over net identifiable assets of $4,562,631 against reserves. The effect on non-controlling interest was a reduction of $4,376,337.
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| 8. | NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST IN VERSUS LLC (continued) |
The following table presents summarized financial information before intragroup eliminations for the non-wholly owned subsidiary as of December 31, 2022, December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest percentage | 18.1% | 33.2% | 33.2% | |||||||||
| ($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||
| Current | 1,011,636 | 1,488,892 | 779,123 | |||||||||
| Non-current | 2,910,990 | 2,300,268 | 2,289,645 | |||||||||
| 3,922,626 | 3,789,160 | 3,068,768 | ||||||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Current | 518,701 | 763,970 | 1,020,192 | |||||||||
| Non-current | 39,774,321 | 30,661,143 | 17,329,272 | |||||||||
| 40,293,022 | 31,425,113 | 18,349,464 | ||||||||||
| Net liabilities | (36,370,396 | ) | (27,635,953 | ) | (15,280,696 | ) | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | (6,383,129 | ) | (8,621,581 | ) | (5,193,701 | ) | ||||||
| Net loss | (10,090,734 | ) | (17,847,892 | ) | (6,911,040 | ) | ||||||
| Net loss attributed to non-controlling interest | (2,137,885 | ) | (3,448,820 | ) | (1,464,660 | ) | ||||||
| 9. | ACQUISITION OF XCITE INTERACTIVE, INC. |
A) Summary of the Acquisition
On June 3, 2021, the Company closed its acquisition of all the issued and outstanding common shares of Xcite Interactive Inc. (Xcite) in exchange for common shares of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition, the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding Xcite common shares in consideration for the issuance of 0.0234 of a common shares of the Company for each Xcite common share. The Company issued a total of 100,461 common shares with a fair value of $10.7 million, based on the June 3, 2021 closing share price of $101.40. The Company issued an additional 2,917 shares on July 26, 2021, related to the Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan escrow account that was included in the Xcite debt at the time of the acquisition. In addition, $109,360 of cash was awarded to non-accredited investors of Xcite on June 3, 2021, and additional $2,865 on July 26, 2021.
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| 9. | ACQUISITION
OF XCITE INTERACTIVE, INC. (continued) |
The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method pursuant to IFRS 3, “Business Combinations”. Under the acquisition method, assets and liabilities are measured at their estimated fair value on the date of acquisition with the exception of income tax, stock-based compensation, lease liabilities and ROU assets. The total consideration was allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
The following table summarizes the details of the consideration and the recognized amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition.
B) Consideration
| Common shares | $ | 12,890,029 | ||
| Cash | 112,225 | |||
| Working capital adjustment | (163,902 | ) | ||
| PPP shares | 346,031 | |||
| Total Consideration | $ | 13,184,383 | ||
| Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed | ||||
| Cash | $ | 27,124 | ||
| Accounts Receivable | 37,719 | |||
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 34,496 | |||
| Intangible Assets | 7,140,000 | |||
| Other Assets | 12,409 | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | (524,853 | ) | ||
| Other Liabilities | (123,171 | ) | ||
| Total Identifiable Assets | $ | 6,603,724 | ||
| Goodwill | $ | 6,580,659 |
Goodwill recognized is attributable to the synergies expected to be achieved. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
C) Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company conducts an annual impairment analysis in accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets. A number of factors influenced the performance of Xcite Interactive in 2022 and beyond, including reduced revenue projections, the time and cost involved in creating custom games, the departure of key Xcite employees, and the competitive landscape of the fan engagement industry. As a result, the Company engaged a third-party to conduct an impairment analysis as of December 31, 2022.
The analysis determined that the recoverable amount was $4,425,000 resulting in an impairment of $8,254,000. The goodwill balance of $6,580,660 was written down to $0. The additional impairment of $1,673,340 was attributed on a pro-rata basis to the intangible assets related the Xcite acquisition. These assets include customer relationships, tradename, and developed technology.
D) Revenue and Profit Contribution
The acquired business contributed revenues of $988,436 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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| 10. | INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Intangible assets are comprised of a business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers and developers to offer prize-based matches of their games to their players. The Company continues to develop new apps, therefore additional costs were capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Software | Customer Relationships |
Tradename | Developed Technology |
Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2020 | 9,914,104 | - | - | - | 9,914,104 | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency adjustment | (47,444 | ) | (47,444 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Additions | 2,352,248 | 4,840,000 | 750,000 | 1,550,000 | 9,492,248 | |||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | 12,218,908 | 4,840,000 | 750,000 | 1,550,000 | 19,358,908 | |||||||||||||||
| Additions | 2,496,621 | - | - | - | 2,496,621 | |||||||||||||||
| Impairments | - | (1,194,377 | ) | (235,555 | ) | (243,407 | ) | (1,673,340 | ) | |||||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | 14,748,072 | 3,645,623 | 514,445 | 1,306,593 | 20,214,732 | |||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2020 | 8,176,688 | - | - | - | 8,176,688 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization | 1,304,991 | 403,333 | - | 301,389 | 2,009,713 | |||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | 9,481,679 | 403,333 | - | 301,389 | 10,186,401 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization | 1,729,326 | 691,430 | - | 516,667 | 2,937,423 | |||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | 11,334,223 | 1,037,144 | - | 775,000 | 13,156,368 | |||||||||||||||
| Carrying amounts | ||||||||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2020 | 2,256,903 | - | - | - | 1,737,416 | |||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | 2,636,555 | 4,494,286 | 750,000 | 1,291,667 | 9,172,507 | |||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | 3,403,849 | 2,608,479 | 514,445 | 531,593 | 7,058,366 | |||||||||||||||
| 11. | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES |
The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities are comprised of the following:
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| ($) | ($) | |||||||
| Accounts payable (Note 12) | 138,276 | 386,030 | ||||||
| Due to related parties (Note 12 and Note 14) | 304,623 | 302,883 | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities (Note 12) | 79,113 | 143,486 | ||||||
| 522,012 | 832,399 | |||||||
| 12. | NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY |
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company repaid $64,550 of principal. As at December 31, 2022, the Company had recorded $23,456
in accrued interest which was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company exchanged 14,357 shares of common stock in exchange for a principal reduction of debt in the amount of $1,483,738 and $131,320 of accrued interest. The Company recorded a loss on the conversion of $116,152. In addition, the Company repaid $462,228 of principal. As at December 31, 2021, the Company had recorded $38,301 in accrued interest which was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
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| 12. | NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY (continued) |
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded finance expense of $60,770 (December 31, 2021 - $225,196), related to bringing the notes to their present value.
Amount | ||||
| ($) | ||||
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | 4,528,549 | |||
| Proceeds | - | |||
| Repayments | (2,058,720 | ) | ||
| Contribution benefit | - | |||
| Finance expense | 225,196 | |||
| Foreign exchange adjustment | 91,158 | |||
| Balance, December 31, 2021 | 2,786,183 | |||
| Foreign currency adjustment | (177,690 | ) | ||
| Repayments | (64,550 | ) | ||
| Finance expense | 60,770 | |||
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | 2,604,713 | |||
| Current | 2,604,713 | |||
| Non-current | 0 | |||
| 13. | SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
a) Authorized share capital
We are authorized to issue an unlimited number of Class A Shares. The Class A Shares do not have any special rights or restrictions attached. As of December 31, 2022, there were 338 Class A Shares issued and outstanding.
b) Issued share capital
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company:
| i) | Issued 291,667 units at a price of $24.00 per unit per unit for total proceeds of $7,000,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one warrant, to purchase one common share at $28.80 per share until February 28, 2027. In connection with the offering, the Company incurred $900,720 in issuance costs as part of the transaction. |
| ii) | Issued 11,441 shares, which were converted from Versus Holdco shares. |
| iii) | Issued 39,375 shares at a price of $22.20 per unit for total proceeds of $874,125 as a result of the underwriter exercising the overallotment. |
| iv) | Issued 4,196 shares related to the Xcite acquisition and the vesting of key employee shares. |
| v) | Issued 276,334 units at a price of $7.80 per unit for total proceeds of $2,155,195. The offering consisted of 140,000 common shares and 136,334 pre-funded warrants. In connection with the offering, the Company incurred $313,482 in issuance costs as part of the transaction. |
| vi) | Issued
412,293 shares at $2.72 per share in a private placement offering for total proceeds of $1,119,373.
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| 13. | SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued) |
| vii) | Issued 2,100,000 units at a price of $1.00 per unit for total proceeds of $2,099,866. The offering consisted of 300,000 common shares and 1,800,000 pre-funded warrants. In connection with the offering, the Company incurred $522,460 in issuance costs as part of the transaction. |
Escrow
At December 31, 2022, 21 common shares (December 31, 2021 – 21) of the Company are held in escrow due to misplaced share certificates originally issued to three individual shareholders.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company:
| i) | Issued 100,461 units at a price of $101.40 per unit in connection with the acquisition of Xcite. |
| ii) | Issued 98,134 units at a price of $112.50 per unit for total proceeds of $11,040,000. Each unit consisted of one common share, one Unit A warrant and one Unit B warrant. Unit A warrants allow the purchaser to purchase one common share at $112.50 per share until January 20, 2026. Unit B warrants allow the purchaser to purchase one common share at $112.50 per share until January 20, 2026. In connection with the offering, the Company incurred $1,524,439 in issuance costs as part of the transaction. |
| iii) | Issued 103,559 common shares pursuant to exercise of 95,689 warrants and 7,870 stock options for total proceeds of $6,735,254. |
| iv) | Issued 14,357 units consisting of one share of common share and one Unit A warrant and one Unit B warrant in exchange for the forgiveness of $1,615,058 of debt and accrued interest. |
| v) | Issued 1,954 shares of the Company’s common stock with a value of $206,614 to a third party in exchange for services (included in professional fees). |
| vi) | Issued 2,916 shares related to the PPP loan escrow account that was included in the Xcite debt at the time of the acquisition. |
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company:
| i) | Issued 10,000 units at a price of $45.30 per unit for total proceeds of $453,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and a one half share purchase warrant for each share purchased. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $70.65 until February 17, 2021. |
| ii) | Issued 11,502 units at a price of $44.25 per unit for total proceeds of $508,969. Each unit consisted of one common share and one share purchase warrant for each share purchased. |
| iii) | Issued 41,667 units at a price of $45.75 per unit for total proceeds of $1,906,250. Each unit consisted of one common share and a one half share purchase warrant for each share purchased. |
| iv) | Entered into a Mutual Investment Agreement with Animoca Brands Inc. (Animoca) in which the Company issued 12,103 shares of the Company’s common stock with a value of $502,414 in exchange for 4,327,421 shares of Animoca common stock. On the same date, the Company issued an additional 5,939 shares of the Company’s common stock with a value of $251,169 to Animoca in exchange for services (included in professional fees). The Company subsequently sold all of its shares of Anomica and recognized a loss of $378,718. |
| v) | Issued 70,660 common shares pursuant to exercise of 70,410 warrants and 250 stock options for total proceeds of $3,552,473. |
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| 13. | SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued) |
c) Stock options
The
Company may grant incentive stock options to its officers, directors, employees, and consultants. The Company has implemented a rolling
Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) whereby the Company can issue up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the
Company. Options have a maximum term of ten years and vesting is determined by the Board of Directors.
A continuity schedule of outstanding stock options is as follows:
| Number Outstanding | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||
| ($) | ||||||||
| Balance – December 31, 2020 | 90,255 | 55.50 | ||||||
| Granted | 64,015 | 73.05 | ||||||
| Exercised | (7,869 | ) | 49.80 | |||||
| Forfeited | (16,950 | ) | 50.85 | |||||
| Balance –December 31, 2021 | 129,451 | 63.60 | ||||||
| Granted | 104,520 | 6.19 | ||||||
| Exercised | - | - | ||||||
| Forfeited | (6,183 | ) | 92.81 | |||||
| Balance – December 31, 2022 | 227,788 | 37.13 | ||||||
During the year ended December 31, 2022, 104,520 stock options were granted by the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded share-based compensation of $1,567,583 (December 31, 2021 - $2,145,928) relating to options vested during the period.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, 64,015 stock options were granted by the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded share-based compensation of $2,145,928 relating to options vested during the period.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, 31,339 stock options were granted by the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded share-based compensation of $1,049,135 relating to options vested during the year.
The Company used the following assumptions in calculating the fair value of stock options for the period ended:
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | 2.14% – 4.03% | 0.04% -0.47% | ||||||
| Expected life of options | 5.0 years | 5.0 years | ||||||
| Expected dividend yield | Nil | Nil | ||||||
| Volatility | 96.90% – 112.40% | 102% - 128% |
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| 13. | SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued) |
At December 31, 2022, the Company had incentive stock options outstanding as follows:
| Expiry Date | Options Outstanding | Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Life | |||||||||
| ($) | (years) | |||||||||||
| June 6, 2023 | 937 | 85.50 | 0.93 | |||||||||
| September 4, 2023 | 855 | 44.55 | 1.18 | |||||||||
| April 2, 2024 | 7,129 | 37.80 | 1.76 | |||||||||
| June 27, 2024 | 417 | 38.40 | 1.99 | |||||||||
| September 27, 2024 | 20,005 | 67.95 | 2.24 | |||||||||
| October 22, 2024 | 834 | 60.45 | 2.31 | |||||||||
| July 24, 2025 | 16,139 | 44.70 | 3.07 | |||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | 11,080 | 44.70 | 3.07 | |||||||||
| August 10, 2025 | 833 | 44.70 | 3.11 | |||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | 1,024 | 68.85 | 2.39 | |||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | 3,788 | 105.60 | 3.97 | |||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | 21,967 | 84.75 | 3.97 | |||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 38,260 | 63.00 | 3.20 | |||||||||
| March 18, 2027 | 1,500 | 19.80 | 4.00 | |||||||||
| May 10, 2027 | 800 | 11.85 | 4.00 | |||||||||
| August 17, 2027 | 99,980 | 6.00 | 4.80 | |||||||||
| September 20, 2027 | 2,240 | 3.45 | 4.80 | |||||||||
| 227,788 | 37.13 | 3.82 | ||||||||||
d) Share
purchase warrants
A continuity schedule of outstanding share purchase warrants is as follows:
| Number Outstanding | Weighted Average Exercise Price ($) | |||||||
| Balance – December 31, 2020 | 179,508 | 54.15 | ||||||
| Exercised | (72,581 | ) | 63.15 | |||||
| Expired | (32,830 | ) | 63.15 | |||||
| Issued | 224,979 | 112.50 | ||||||
| Balance – December 31, 2021 | 299,077 | 102.45 | ||||||
| Exercised | - | - | ||||||
| Expired | (186,586 | ) | 96.30 | |||||
| Issued | 5,166,044 | 3.42 | ||||||
| Balance – December 31, 2022(1) | 5,278,535 | 5.74 | ||||||
| (1) | Unit A warrant balance is 1,687,341 as of December 31, 2022; however, table above reflects 15:1 post-consolidated common shares to be issued and exercise price upon the exercise of the warrants. |
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| 13. | SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued) |
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company:
| i) | Completed a public offering on February 28, 2022, and issued 291,669 units at a price of $24.00 per unit for total proceeds of $7,000,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one warrant, to purchase one common share at $28.80 per share until February 28, 2027. |
| ii) | Issued 39,375 units on March 24, 2022, at a price of $22.20 per unit for total proceeds of $874,125 because the underwriter exercised its overallotment option. Each unit consisted of one common share and one warrant, to purchase one common share at $28.80 per share until February 28, 2027. |
| iii) | Issued 414,500 warrants on July 18, 2022, to purchase common shares, each exercisable for one common share at an exercise price of $7.80 per share in an offer to an investor. |
| iv) | Completed a public offering on December 9, 2022 and issued 2,100,000 units for total proceeds of $2,099,866. Each unit consists of (1) either (a) one common share or (b) one pre-funded warrant to purchase one common share and (2) two warrants to purchase one common share each, at a public offering price of $1.00 per unit. The unit will have an exercise price of $1.10 per share, are exercisable immediately upon issuance, and will expire five years following the date of issuance. An additional 220,500 warrants were provided to placement agents with an exercise price of $1.25 per share. |
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company:
| i) | On January 21, 2021, Company completed a public offering and issued 98,134 units at a price of $112.50 per unit for total proceeds of $11,040,000. Each unit consisted of one common share, one Unit A warrant and one Unit B warrant, each to purchase one common share for a total of 196,267 warrants issued at $112.50 per share until January 21, 2023. |
| ii) | On January 21, 2021, the Company entered into a debt exchange agreement and exchanged 14,357 shares of common stock for the reduction of $1,615,058 of debt and accrued interest. As part of the agreement the Company also issued 14,357 Unit A warrants and 14,357 Unit B warrants issued at $112.50 per share until January 21, 2023. |
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company:
| i) | On February 17, 2020, the Company completed a unit private placement which included 10,000 share purchase warrants exercisable at $72.45 per share for a period of two years. The share purchase warrants were determined to have a fair value of $Nil using the residual value method. |
| ii) | On July 17, 2020, the Company completed a unit private placement which included 11,502 share purchase warrants exercisable at $70.65 per share for a period of two years. The share purchase warrants were determined to have a fair value of $41,155 using the residual value method. |
| iii) | On November 17, 2020, the Company completed a unit private placement which included 41,667 share purchase warrants exercisable at $73.35 per share for a period of two years. |
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| 13. | SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued) |
The Company used the following assumptions in calculating the fair value of the warrants for the period ended:
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.99% - 4.22% | 0.25% | ||
| Expected life of warrants | 3.06 – 5.05 years | 0.7-1.76 years | ||
| Expected dividend yield | Nil | Nil | ||
| Volatility | 119% – 124.9% | 75% | ||
| Weighted average fair value per warrant | $0.26 | $3.38 |
At December 31, 2022, the Company had share purchase warrants outstanding as follows:
| Expiry Date | Warrants Outstanding | Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Life | |||||||||
| ($) | (years) | |||||||||||
| January 20, 2026(1) | 112,491 | 112.50 | 3.06 | |||||||||
| February 28, 2027 | 331,044 | 28.80 | 4.16 | |||||||||
| December 6, 2027 | 220,500 | 1.25 | 4.93 | |||||||||
| December 9, 2027 | 4,200,000 | 1.10 | 4.94 | |||||||||
| January 18, 2028 | 414,500 | 7.80 | 5.05 | |||||||||
| 5,278,535 | 5.74 | 4.45 | ||||||||||
| (1) | Unit A warrant balance is 1,687,341 as of December 31, 2022; however, table above reflects 15:1 post-consolidated common shares to be issued and exercise price upon the exercise of the warrants. |
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| 14. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
The following summarizes the Company’s related party transactions, not disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements, during the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Key management personnel includes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and certain directors and officers and companies controlled or significantly influenced by them.
Key Management Personnel
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| ($) | ($) | |||||||
| Short-term employee benefits paid or accrued to the CEO of the Company, including share-based compensation vested for incentive stock options and performance warrants. | 350,657 | 335,430 | ||||||
| Short-term employee benefits paid or accrued to the CFO of the Company, including share-based compensation vested for incentive stock options and performance warrants. | 363,291 | 447,710 | ||||||
| Short-term employee benefits paid or accrued to a member of the advisory board of the Company, including share-based compensation vested for incentive stock options and performance warrants. | 215,038 | 215,706 | ||||||
| Short-term employee benefits paid or accrued to the Chief Technology Officer of the Company, including share-based compensation vested for incentive stock options and performance warrants. | 306,441 | 289,290 | ||||||
| Short-term employee benefits paid or accrued to a Director of the Company, including share-based compensation vested for incentive stock options and performance warrants. | 293,585 | - | ||||||
| Short-term employee benefits paid or accrued to the Chief People Officer of the Company, including share-based compensation vested for incentive stock options and performance warrants. | 205,681 | - | ||||||
| Short-term employee benefits paid or accrued to other directors and officers of the Company, including share-based compensation vested for incentive stock options and performance warrants. | 426,153 | 666,586 | ||||||
| Total | 2,160,846 | 1,954,722 | ||||||
Other Related Party Payments
Office sharing and occupancy costs of $64,741 (December 31, 2021 - $67,012) were paid or accrued to a corporation that shares management in common with the Company.
Amounts Outstanding
| a) | At December 31, 2022, a total of $304,623 (December 31, 2021 - $302,883) was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities owing to officers, directors, or companies controlled by them. These amounts are unsecured and non-interest bearing (Note 11). |
| b) | At December 31, 2022, a total of $2,604,713 (December 31, 2021 - $2,786,183) of notes are payable to a director of the Company (Note 12). |
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| 15. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT |
Financial risk management
Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 – Inputs that are not based on observable market data.
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework. The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, restricted deposit, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and notes payable.
The fair value of cash, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their book values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of notes payable approximates its book value as it was discounted using a market rate of interest.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its payment obligations. The Company has no material counterparties to its financial instruments with the exception of the financial institutions which hold its cash. The Company manages its credit risk by ensuring that its cash is placed with a major financial institution with strong investment grade ratings by a primary ratings agency. The Company’s receivables consist of goods and services due from customers and tax due from the Canadian government.
Financial instrument risk exposure
The Company is exposed in varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks. The Board approves and monitors the risk management processes.
Liquidity risk
The Company’s cash is invested in business accounts which are available on demand. The Company has raised additional capital during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Interest rate risk
The Company’s bank account earns interest income at variable rates and the notes payable bear interest at the prime lending rate. The fair value of its portfolio is relatively unaffected by changes in short-term interest rates. A 1% change in interest rates would have no significant impact on profit or loss for the year period ended December 31, 2022.
Foreign exchange risk
Foreign currency exchange rate risk is the risk that the fair value of financial instruments or future cash flows will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company operates in Canada and the United States.
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| 15. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) |
The Company was exposed to the following foreign currency risk as at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| ($) | ($) | |||||||
| Cash | 245,858 | 162,135 | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (93,630 | ) | (142,726 | ) | ||||
| 152,228 | 19,409 | |||||||
As at December 31, 2022, with other variables unchanged, , a +/- 10% change in the United States dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate would impact the Company’s net loss by $15,200 (December 31, 2021 - $1,900).
| 16. | Management of Capital |
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the Company. Capital consists of items within equity (deficit). The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain future development of the business. The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
The Company remains dependent on external financing to fund its activities. In order to sustain its operations, the Company will spend its existing cash on hand and raise additional amounts as needed until the business generates sufficient revenues to be self-sustaining. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable.
In order to maximize ongoing corporate development efforts, the Company does not pay out dividends. The Company’s investment policy is to keep its cash treasury invested in certificates of deposit with major financial institutions.
There have been no changes to the Company’s approach to capital management during the year ended December 31, 2022.
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| 17. | GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTED INFORMATION |
The Company is engaged in three business activities, the live events business, which includes partnering with multiple professional sports franchises to drive in-stadium audience engagement; a software licensing business creating a recurring revenue stream; and a business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers and developers to offer prize-based matches of their games to their players.
Details of identifiable assets by geographic segments are as follows:
| Restricted deposits | Deposits | Goodwill | Property and equipment | Intangible assets | ||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | $ | 8,489 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
| USA | - | 100,000 | - | 172,841 | 7,058,366 | |||||||||||||||
| $ | 8,489 | $ | 100,000 | - | $ | 172,841 | $ | 7,058,366 | ||||||||||||
| December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | $ | 9,068 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
| USA | - | 100,000 | 6,580,660 | 326,945 | 9,172,507 | |||||||||||||||
| $ | 9,068 | $ | 100,000 | 6,580,660 | $ | 326,945 | $ | 9,172,507 | ||||||||||||
| 18. | SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||
| ($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||
| Contribution benefit on low interest rate notes | - | - | 170,329 | |||||||||
| Shares issued to acquire Holdco shares | 11,441 | - | - | |||||||||
| Shares issued in connection with Xcite acquisition | 4,196 | - | - | |||||||||
| Common shares issued to settle debt | - | 107,671 | - | |||||||||
| Deferred financing costs included in accrued expenses | - | $ | 174,813 | $ | 398,276 | |||||||
| Fair value common shares issued in acquisition | - | $ | 13,184,384 | - | ||||||||
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| 19. | LEASE OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS |
Lease Liabilities
| $ | ||||
| Lease liabilities recognized as of January 1, 2021 | 641,251 | |||
| Lease payments made | (251,383 | ) | ||
| Interest expense on lease liabilities | 39,836 | |||
| Foreign exchange adjustment | (61,820 | ) | ||
| Lease liabilities recognized as of January 1, 2022 | 367,884 | |||
| Lease payments made | (260,184 | ) | ||
| Interest expense on lease liabilities | 20,860 | |||
| 128,560 | ||||
| Less: current portion | (128,560 | ) | ||
| At December 31, 2022 – non-current portion | 0 | |||
On August 1, 2015, the Company entered into a cost sharing arrangement agreement for the provision of office space and various administrative services. In May of 2018, the Company extended the cost sharing arrangement to July of 2022 at a monthly fee of CAD $7,000 plus GST per month.
On September 6, 2017, the Company entered into a rental agreement for office space in Los Angeles, California. Under the terms of the agreement the Company will pay $17,324 per month commencing on October 1, 2017 until June 30, 2023.
| Year | Amount | |||
| ($) | ||||
| 2023 | 131,576 | |||
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| 20. | INCOME TAXES |
| a) | Provision for Income Taxes |
A reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates with the reported taxes is as follows:
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| ($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
| Loss for the year | (21,762,333 | ) | (17,847,892 | ) | (6,911,040 | ) | ||||||
| Expected income tax (recovery) | (5,876,000 | ) | (4,819,000 | ) | (1,866,000 | ) | ||||||
| Change in statutory, foreign tax, foreign exchange rates and other | (12,000 | ) | 294,000 | 275,000 | ||||||||
| Permanent differences | 1,875,000 | 1,107,000 | 403,000 | |||||||||
| Share issue costs | 370,000 | 432,000 | - | |||||||||
| Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns | - | - | (35,000 | ) | ||||||||
| Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences | 3,643,000 | 2,986,000 | 1,223,000 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | - | - | - | |||||||||
| b) | Deferred Income Taxes |
The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows:
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| ($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
| Non-capital losses carry-forward | 14,519,000 | 11,751,000 | 7,841,000 | |||||||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 1,470,000 | 1,470,000 | 1,470,000 | |||||||||
| Share issuance costs | 789,000 | 735,000 | 109,000 | |||||||||
| Debt with accretion | - | (70,000 | ) | (70,000 | ) | |||||||
| Intangible assets | 622,000 | 179,000 | 1,336,000 | |||||||||
| Other deferreds | 12,000 | 37,000 | - | |||||||||
| Allowable capital losses | 3,558,000 | 3,801,000 | 3,592,000 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment | 76,000 | 35,000 | 64,000 | |||||||||
| 21,046,000 | 17,938,000 | 14,342,000 | ||||||||||
| Unrecognized deferred tax assets | (21,046,000 | ) | (17,938,000 | ) | (14,342,000 | ) | ||||||
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| 20. | INCOME TAXES (continued) |
| b) | Deferred Income Taxes |
The significant components of the Company’s temporary differences, unused tax credits and unused tax losses that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows:
| Temporary Differences | 2022 | Expiry Date Range | 2021 | Expiry Date Range | ||||||||||
| ($) | ($) | |||||||||||||
| Non-capital losses available for future periods - US | 41,188,000 | 2036 to indefinite | 29,390,000 | 2036 to indefinite | ||||||||||
| Non-capital losses available for future periods - Canada | 21,739,000 | 2026 to 2042 | 20,664,000 | 2026 to 2041 | ||||||||||
| Allowable capital losses | 13,178,000 | No expiry date | 14,077,000 | No expiry date | ||||||||||
| Property and equipment | 270,000 | No expiry date | 128,000 | No expiry date | ||||||||||
| Intangible assets | 2,962,000 | No expiry date | 853,000 | No expiry date | ||||||||||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 5,446,000 | No expiry date | 5,446,000 | No expiry date | ||||||||||
| Share issuance costs | 2,922,000 | No expiry date | 2,724,000 | No expiry date | ||||||||||
Tax attributes are subject to review, and potential adjustment, by tax authorities.
| 21. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
The Company has evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date of December 31, 2022 through March 29, 2023, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. Based upon its evaluation, management has determined that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the accompanying consolidated financial statements or disclosure in the notes thereto, except as follows:
| 1. | Subsequent to December 31, 2022, existing holders of the Company’s warrants exercised a combined 4,042,000 warrants at a price of $1.10 per warrant, resulting in $4,446,200 gross cash proceeds for the Company. |
| 2. | On
February 6, 2023, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares at a price of $0.90 per share in a
registered direct offering. The gross proceeds to the Company from this offering are approximately
$2,250,000, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable
by the Company. |
| 3. | Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the Company paid CAD$50,000 in notes payable to director Brian Tingle in full satisfaction of a note maturing in January 2023. |
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