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BETMAKERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Feb 25, 2021

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Appendix 4D Half-year report

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1. Company details

Name of entity: BetMakers Technology Group Ltd ABN: 21 164 521 395 Reporting period: For the half-year ended 31 December 2020 Previous period: For the half-year ended 31 December 2019

2. Results for announcement to the market

$
Revenues from ordinary activities
up

88.0%

to
7,594,524
Loss from ordinary activities after tax attributable to the owners of
BetMakers Technology Group Ltd up 697.2%
to
(4,435,045)
Loss for the half-year attributable to the owners of BetMakers
Technology Group Ltd up 697.2%
to
(4,435,045)

Dividends

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period.

Comments

The loss for the group after providing for income tax amounted to $4,435,045 (31 December 2019: $556,348).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had minimal financial impact on the group up to 31 December 2020. Staff adapted well to alternate working arrangements when required, and despite ongoing challenges, sport and racing has continued to operate globally during the period. This has meant that the group had a continued role to play in delivering its services to wagering operators. BetMakers’ clients have also continued to operate throughout the period, and as such, BetMakers has seen no noticeable impact on the recoverability of receivables as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Further information on the 'Review of operations' is detailed in the Directors' report which is part of the Interim Report.

3. Net tangible assets


Net assets

Less: Intangibles

Less: Right-of-use (ROU) assets
Add: Lease liabilities - current
Add: Lease liabilities - non-current
Net tangible assets


Number of ordinary shares on issue


Net tangible assets per ordinary security
Consolidated
31/12/2020 31/12/2019
$
$
109,186,339
27,434,451
(19,109,636) (20,910,075)
(519,183)
(221,428)
160,079
148,370
418,706
92,306
Consolidated
31/12/2020 31/12/2019
$
$
109,186,339
27,434,451
(19,109,636) (20,910,075)
(519,183)
(221,428)
160,079
148,370
418,706
92,306
90,136,305
6,543,624
Consolidated
31/12/2020 31/12/2019
601,501,846 473,489,993
Reporting
period
Previous
period
Cents
Cents
14.99
1.38

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Appendix 4D Half-year report

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4. Control gained over entities

Not applicable.

5. Loss of control over entities

Not applicable.

6. Details of associates and joint venture entities

Not applicable.

7. Foreign entities

Details of origin of accounting standards used in compiling the report:

Not applicable.

8. Audit qualification or review

Details of audit/review dispute or qualification (if any):

The financial statements were subject to a review by the auditors and the review report is attached as part of the Interim Report.

9. Attachments

Details of attachments (if any):

The Interim Report of BetMakers Technology Group Ltd for the half-year ended 31 December 2020 is attached.

10. Signed

As authorised by the Board of Directors

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Signed _________

Date: 26 February 2021

Todd Buckingham Director Newcastle

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd ABN 21 164 521 395

Interim Report - 31 December 2020

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd
Contents
31 December 2020

Directors' report
2
Auditor's independence declaration 4
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 5
Statement of financial position 6
Statement of changes in equity 7
Statement of cash flows 8
Notes to the financial statements 9
Directors' declaration 19
Independent auditor's review report to the members of BetMakers Technology Group Ltd 20

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Directors' report 31 December 2020

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The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the 'group') consisting of BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (referred to hereafter as the 'company', "BET" or 'parent entity') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year ended 31 December 2020.

Directors

The following persons were directors of BetMakers Technology Group Ltd during the whole of the financial half-year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated:

Nicholas Chan - Chairman Todd Buckingham Simon Dulhunty Matt Davey (appointed 4 September 2020)

Principal activities

The group's principal activities during the financial half-year were the development and provision of data and analytic products for the B2B wagering market and the production and distribution of racing content.

Review of operations

The loss for the group after providing for income tax amounted to $4,435,045 (31 December 2019: $556,348).

Excluding depreciation and amortisation, income tax benefit and financing costs, the group's result was a loss of $4,981,595 (31 December 2019: a profit of $645,481). This includes $3,083,161 of share based payments expense and $831,355 in costs related to acquisitions.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had minimal financial impact on the group up to 31 December 2020. Staff adapted well to alternate working arrangements when required, and despite ongoing challenges, sport and racing has continued to operate globally during the period. This has meant that the group had a continued role to play in delivering its services to wagering operators. BetMakers’ clients have also continued to operate throughout the period, and as such, BetMakers has seen no noticeable impact on the recoverability of receivables as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Significant changes in the state of affairs

During the half-year BetMakers continued to invest in the development of its global strategy.

This included signing fixed odds deals in the US with Pointsbet, and data distribution deals with a number of US race tracks. Whilst the company continues to wait for the legislation of fixed odds horse race betting in New Jersey, investment has continued to be made to assist a fast and scalable expansion once the bill is signed off by the Attorney General.

On 1 December 2020 BetMakers announced it had entered into binding agreements to acquire Sportech PLC’s Racing and Digital assets for a consideration of GBP 30.9 million. On 29 December 2020 the company announced that Sportech shareholders had approved the sale, and consequently BetMakers made a non-refundable initial payment of GBP 6.2 million.

To support the funding of the Sportech asset acquisition, on 2 December 2020 BetMakers announced it had received firm commitments to raise $50,000,000 (before costs) under a placement via the issue of approximately 83.3 million new fully paid ordinary shares at an offer price of $0.60.

In addition to the above, the company announced the launch of a $10,000,000 Share Purchase Plan to existing eligible investors, to issue new fully paid ordinary shares at an offer price of $0.60. This offer closed on 15 January 2021 and was oversubscribed.

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the group during the financial half-year.

Auditor's independence declaration

A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out immediately after this directors' report.

2

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Directors' report 31 December 2020

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This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 306(3)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors

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Nicholas Chan Chairman

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_________ Todd Buckingham Director

26 February 2021 Newcastle

3

Betmakers Technology Group Limited

Auditor's Independence Declaration under section 307C of the Corporation Act 2001

I am pleased to provide the following declaration of independence to the directors of Betmakers Technology Group Limited.

As lead audit partner for the review of the financial statements of Betmakers Technology Group Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2020, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:

  • (i) the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and

  • (ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.

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DATE: 26 FEBRUARY 2021 NEWCASTLE

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income For the half-year ended 31 December 2020

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Note
Revenue
3
Cost of sales
Gross profit

Other income
4
Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method

Expenses
Employee benefits expense
Professional fees
Administration expenses
IT expenses
Occupancy expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expense
5
Recovery of receivables
6
Share-based payments expense
17
Other expenses
5
Finance costs
5

Loss before income tax benefit

Income tax benefit

Loss after income tax benefit for the half-year attributable to the owners of
BetMakers Technology Group Ltd

Other comprehensive income for the half-year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the half-year attributable to the owners of
BetMakers Technology Group Ltd

Basic earnings per share
16
Diluted earnings per share
16
Consolidated
31/12/2020 31/12/2019
$
$
7,594,230
4,038,368
(3,592,039)
(442,099)
4,002,191
3,596,269
-
250,000
294
1,014
(3,307,919)
(1,966,569)
(652,283)
(332,896)
(376,464)
(335,708)
(203,064)
(559,450)
(77,777)
(31,386)
(1,139,852)
(1,066,269)
-
259,472

(3,083,161)
(188,567)
(1,062,571)
(46,698)
(41,014)
(237,790)
(5,941,620)
(658,578)
1,506,575
102,230
(4,435,045)
(556,348)
-
-
(4,435,045)
(556,348)
Cents
Cents

(0.75)
(0.13)

(0.75)
(0.13)
4,002,191
-
294
(3,307,919)
(652,283)
(376,464)
(203,064)
(77,777)
(1,139,852)
-

(3,083,161)
(1,062,571)
(41,014)
(5,941,620)
1,506,575
(4,435,045)
-
(4,435,045)
Cents

(0.75)

(0.75)

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

5

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Statement of financial position As at 31 December 2020

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Note
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
6
Deposit on acquisition
7
Prepayments
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
6
Property, plant and equipment
8
Right-of-use assets
9
Intangibles
10
Deferred tax
Total non-current assets
Total assets


Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
11
Lease liabilities
Employee benefits
Other financial liabilities
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities
Employee benefits
Other financial liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities

Net assets


Equity
Issued capital
12
Reserves
Accumulated losses

Total equity
Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$
$
68,636,514
31,624,870
1,654,407
1,999,721
11,006,821
-
294,448
60,393
81,592,190
33,684,984
1,388,003
839,207
323,494
235,496
519,183
465,555

19,109,636
20,072,068
9,461,907
7,295,014
30,802,223
28,907,340
112,394,413
62,592,324

2,045,039
1,284,051
160,079
112,727
402,792
265,778
-
16,452
2,607,910
1,679,008
418,706
350,214
181,458
137,354
-
25,021
600,164
512,589
3,208,074
2,191,597
109,186,339
60,400,727
135,943,547
84,943,067
3,793,569
1,573,392
(30,550,777) (26,115,732)
109,186,339
60,400,727
81,592,190
1,388,003
323,494
519,183

19,109,636
9,461,907
30,802,223
112,394,413

2,045,039
160,079
402,792
-
2,607,910
418,706
181,458
-
600,164
3,208,074
109,186,339
135,943,547
3,793,569
(30,550,777)
109,186,339

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

6

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Statement of changes in equity For the half-year ended 31 December 2020

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Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2019
Loss after income tax benefit for the half-year
Other comprehensive income for the half-year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the half-year
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs
Share-based payments (note 17)
Balance at 31 December 2019

Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2020
Loss after income tax benefit for the half-year
Other comprehensive income for the half-year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the half-year
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs (note 12)
Share-based payments (note 17)
Balance at 31 December 2020
Issued
capital
$
42,417,857
-
-

Reserves
$

713,641

-
-
Accumulated
losses
$
(23,975,181)

(556,348)
-

Total equity
$

19,156,317

(556,348)
-
-
8,645,914
-

-

-
188,567

(556,348)

-

-

(556,348)

8,645,914
188,567
51,063,771
902,208
(24,531,529) 27,434,450
Issued
capital
$
84,943,067
-
-

Reserves
$

1,573,392

-
-
Accumulated
losses
$
(26,115,732)

(4,435,045)
-

Total equity
$

60,400,727

(4,435,045)
-
-
51,000,480
-

-

-
2,220,177

(4,435,045)

-

-

(4,435,045)

51,000,480
2,220,177
135,943,547
3,793,569
(30,550,777) 109,186,339

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Statement of cash flows For the half-year ended 31 December 2020

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Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers - net
Payments to suppliers and employees
Interest received
Interest and other finance costs paid
Research and development tax rebate received
Income taxes paid
Net cash used in operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payments for security deposits
7

Net cash used in investing activities


Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
12
Proceeds from shares to be issued
12
Share issue transaction costs
Repayment of lease liabilities
Net cash from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial half-year
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial half-year
Consolidated
31/12/2020 31/12/2019
$
$
7,858,488
3,201,190
(9,699,912)
(3,862,752)
-
1,014
(16,986)
(192,397)
584,028
634,847
(15,560)
(5,692)
(1,289,942)
(223,790)
(108,750)
(51,475)
(11,006,821)
-
(11,115,571)
(51,475)

1,645,170
2,760,000

50,000,000
-
(2,091,500)
(173,095)
(126,838)
(65,467)
49,426,832
2,521,438
37,021,319
2,246,173
31,624,870
453,104
(9,675)
-
68,636,514
2,699,277
(1,289,942)
(108,750)
(11,006,821)
(11,115,571)

1,645,170

50,000,000
(2,091,500)
(126,838)
49,426,832
37,021,319
31,624,870
(9,675)
68,636,514

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 1. General information

The financial statements cover BetMakers Technology Group Ltd as a group consisting of BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (the 'company' or 'parent entity') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year (referred to in these financial statements as the 'group'). The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is BetMakers Technology Group Ltd's functional and presentation currency.

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is:

22 Lambton Road Broadmeadow, NSW 2292

A description of the nature of the group's operations and its principal activities are included in the directors' report, which is not part of the financial statements.

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 26 February 2021.

Note 2. Significant accounting policies

These general purpose financial statements for the interim half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2020 have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 'Interim Financial Reporting' and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'.

These general purpose financial statements do not include all the notes of the type normally included in annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements are to be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2020 and any public announcements made by the company during the interim reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

The principal accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, except for the policies stated below.

Recoverability of intangible assets and deferred tax assets

During the period, the group incurred a net loss after tax of $4,435,045 (Dec 2019: $556,348) and net operating cash outflows of $1,289,942 (Dec 2019: $223,790). The company has prepared cash flow forecasts as at 31 December 2020 to determine the recoverability of the group’s intangibles and deferred tax assets.

The key assumptions underlying these forecasts are as follows:

  • Completion of the Sportech asset acquisition;

  • Continuation of existing Platforms, Managed Trading Services, Global Betting Services ('GBS') and DynamicOdds business performance with modest growth achieved;

  • The successful expansion of the global racing content product; and

  • Launch of fixed odds wagering in the USA.

The directors are confident of achieving these assumptions. Should the above assumptions not be realised, the group may be unable to realise its intangibles and deferred tax assets.

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted

The group has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. The adoption of these Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of the group during the financial half-year ended 31 December 2020 and are not expected to have any significant impact for the full financial year ending 30 June 2021.

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 3. Operating segments

Identification of reportable operating segments

The group operates in three segments being content and integrity, wholesale wagering products and corporate. This is based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of Directors (who are identified as the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM')) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources. There is no aggregation of operating segments.

The information reported to the CODM is on at least a monthly basis. The financial information presented in these financial statements are the same as that presented to the CODM.

Types of products and services

The principal products and services of each of these operating segments are as follows: Content and integrity The group assists racing bodies and rights holders in producing and distributing race content. This includes services such as barrier technology, official price calculation, vision and pricing distribution.

Wholesale wagering products The group provides customers with a variety of racing data and analytical tools. This includes basic race data such as pricing, runners, and form, analytical tools to consume and leverage the data, and wagering tools such as platforms and the Global Tote.

Operating segment information

Consolidated - 31/12/2020
Revenue
Sales to external customers
Total revenue
Segment result
Depreciation and amortisation
Profit/(loss) before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax expense
Unallocated segment results
Depreciation and amortisation
Finance costs
Share option expense
Loss before income tax benefit
Income tax benefit
Loss after income tax benefit
Assets
Segment assets
Unallocated assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities
Unallocated liabilities
Total liabilities
Content &
integrity
$ 1,820,077
Wholesale
wagering
products
$
5,774,153
Total
$
7,594,230
1,820,077
5,774,153
7,594,230
(183,076)
(117,291)

1,230,199

(845,150)

1,047,123

(962,441)
(300,367)
385,049
84,682
-
1,949,107
19,218,098
84,682
(2,754,234)
(177,411)
(11,496)
(3,083,161)
(5,941,620)
1,506,575
(4,435,045)
21,167,205
91,227,208
635,625

326,031
112,394,413

961,656
2,246,418
3,208,074

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 3. Operating segments (continued)

Consolidated - 31/12/2019
Revenue
Sales to external customers
Total revenue
Segment result
Depreciation and amortisation
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax expense
Unallocated segment results
Depreciation and amortisation
Research and development tax rebate
Finance costs
Share option expense
Provision write-back
Loss before income tax benefit
Income tax benefit
Loss after income tax benefit
Consolidated - 30/06/2020
Assets
Segment assets
Unallocated assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities
Unallocated liabilities
Total liabilities

Revenue by geographical area
Content &
integrity
$ 873,649
Wholesale
wagering
products
$
3,164,719
Total
$
4,038,368
873,649
3,164,719
4,038,368
301,697
(193,977)

1,661,543

(742,938)

1,963,240

(936,915)
107,720
918,605
1,026,325
-
2,067,396
19,387,013
1,026,325
(1,638,664)
(129,354)
250,000
(237,790)
(188,567)
259,472
(658,578)
102,230
(556,348)
21,454,409
41,137,915
296,705
323,079
62,592,324

619,784
1,571,813
2,191,597

Australia and New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States of America
Rest of the world
Sales to external
customers
31/12/2020 31/12/2019
$
$
5,279,320
3,166,634
895,978
497,358
514,723
374,376
904,209
-
7,594,230
4,038,368
Sales to external
customers
31/12/2020 31/12/2019
$ $
Australia and New Zealand 5,279,320
3,166,634
United Kingdom 895,978
497,358
United States of America 514,723
374,376
Rest of the world 904,209
-
7,594,230
4,038,368

Revenue is recognised at the point the services are transferred.

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 4. Other income

Consolidated


Research and development tax rebate

Note 5. Expenses


Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses:
Depreciation
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Computer equipment
Furniture and fittings
Plant and equipment right-of-use assets
Total depreciation
Amortisation
Software
Intellectual property
Total amortisation
Total depreciation and amortisation
Finance costs
Interest and finance charges paid/payable on borrowings
Interest and finance charges paid/payable on lease liabilities
Finance costs expensed
Other expenses
Deal costs *
Marketing expenses
Others
Total other expenses
31/12/2020
$
-
177,420
808,653
153,779
962,432
1,139,852
16,008
25,006
41,014
831,355
139,782
91,434
1,062,571
  • Deal costs primarily relate to professional fees incurred in relation to the acquisition of the Sportech Racing and Digital assets. Refer to notes 7 and 12 for further details.

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 6. Trade and other receivables


Current assets
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Research and development tax receivable
Rental bonds
Non-current assets
Trade receivables
Employee Share Loan receivable
Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$
$
1,154,990
1,232,208
425,026
127,302
-
584,027
74,391
56,184
499,417
767,513
1,654,407
1,999,721
616,339
67,543
771,664
771,664
1,388,003
839,207
3,042,410
2,838,928
425,026
-
74,391
499,417
1,654,407
616,339
771,664
1,388,003
3,042,410

Employee Share Loans were extended to select employees in March 2015 for the purpose of purchasing shares in OM Group Holdings (the parent entity prior to IPO). The loans are repayable upon receipt of dividends or sale of shares.

Allowance for expected credit losses

The group has recognised $nil (2019: a recovery of $259,472) in profit or loss in respect of the expected credit losses for the period ended 31 December 2020.

Note 7. Deposit on acquisition

$11,006,821 relates to the initial payment made by the company to Sportech PLC in relation to the acquisition of the Sportech Racing and Digital assets. This payment was made upon Sportech PLC receiving shareholder approval for the acquisition and is non-refundable.

Refer to note 12 for further details.

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 8. Property, plant and equipment


Non-current assets
Leasehold improvements - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Plant and equipment - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Computer equipment - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Furniture and fittings - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$
$
179,098
166,881
(135,293)
(118,694)
Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$
$
179,098
166,881
(135,293)
(118,694)
43,805
48,187
4,888
(3,068)

4,888

(2,888)
1,820
2,000
621,000
(411,079)

511,339

(366,378)
209,921
144,961
212,730
(144,782)

161,008

(120,660)
67,948
40,348
323,494
235,496

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial half-year are set out below:


Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2020
Additions
Exchange differences
Depreciation expense
Balance at 31 December 2020
Leasehold
improvements
$ 48,187
12,030
234
(16,646)
Plant and

equipment
$
2,000

-

-

(180)
Computer
equipment
$
144,961

109,661

-

(44,701)
Furniture and
fittings
$
40,348

50,260

1,462

(24,122)
Total
$
235,496

171,951

1,696

(85,649)
43,805
1,820

209,921

67,948

323,494

Note 9. Right-of-use assets


Non-current assets
Plant and equipment - right-of-use
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$
$
746,274
607,101
(227,091)
(141,546)
Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$
$
746,274
607,101
(227,091)
(141,546)
519,183
465,555

The group leases land and buildings for its offices of between 2 to 5 years with, in some cases, options to extend. The leases have various escalation clauses. On renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated.

The group leases photocopier office equipment. These leases are low-value, so have been expensed as incurred and not capitalised as right-of-use assets.

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 9. Right-of-use assets (continued)

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial half-year are set out below:

Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2020
Additions
Depreciation expense
Balance at 31 December 2020
Plant and
equipment
$ 465,555
145,399
(91,771)
519,183

Note 10. Intangibles


Non-current assets
Goodwill - at cost
Less: Impairment
Intellectual property - at cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation
Software - at cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation
Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$
$
16,257,658
16,257,658
(1,802,453)
(1,802,453)
Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$
$
16,257,658
16,257,658
(1,802,453)
(1,802,453)
14,455,205
14,455,205
1,510,315
(1,068,697)

1,510,315

(914,918)
441,618
595,397
7,859,859
(3,647,046)

7,859,859

(2,838,393)
4,212,813
5,021,466
19,109,636
20,072,068

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial half-year are set out below:

Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2020
Amortisation expense
Balance at 31 December 2020
Goodwill
$ 14,455,205
-
Intellectual
property
$
595,397
(153,779)
Software
$
5,021,466

(808,653)
Total
$
20,072,068

(962,432)
14,455,205
441,618

4,212,813

19,109,636

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 11. Trade and other payables


Current liabilities
Trade payables
Accrued expenses
Goods and services tax ('GST') payable
Other payables
Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$
$
949,565
620,239
874,071
558,712
3,842
65,009
217,561
40,091
2,045,039
1,284,051
2,045,039

Note 12. Issued capital

31/12/2020
Shares
Ordinary shares - fully paid
601,501,846
Unissued equity
-
601,501,846

Movements in ordinary share capital

Details
Date

Balance
1 July 2020
Shares issued
17 July 2020
Exercise of options
17 July 2020
Shares issued
31 August 2020
Exercise of options
31 August 2020
Shares issued
4 September 2020
Exercise of options
4 September 2020
Shares issued
4 September 2020
Exercise of options
4 September 2020
Shares issued
9 September 2020
Exercise of options
9 September 2020
Shares issued
25 September 2020
Exercise of options
25 September 2020
Shares issued
2 November 2020
Exercise of options
2 November 2020
Shares issued
8 December 2020
Exercise of options
8 December 2020
Transaction costs
Balance
31 December 2020
31/12/2020
Shares
601,501,846
-
Consolidated
30/06/2020 31/12/2020
Shares
$
568,539,998
85,943,547
-
50,000,000
Consolidated
30/06/2020 31/12/2020
Shares
$
568,539,998
85,943,547
-
50,000,000
30/06/2020
$

84,943,067

-

84,943,067
$
84,943,067

60,000

27,000

488,400

28,800

1,000,020

603,340

-

32,328

-

49,000

21,750

17,113

15,000

9,000

60,000

96,400

(1,507,671)
85,943,547
601,501,846 568,539,998 135,943,547
Shares
568,539,998
1,000,000
-
4,000,000
-
16,667,000
-
854,224
-
8,828,124
-
362,500
-
250,000
-
1,000,000
-
-
601,501,846


$0.060

$0.000

$0.122

$0.000

$0.060

$0.000

$0.000

$0.000

$0.000

$0.000

$0.060

$0.000

$0.060

$0.000

$0.060

$0.000
$0.000

Movements in ordinary share capital

In December 2020, the company announced the acquisition of the Sportech racing and digital assets. As part of this transaction, the company undertook a placement to institutional and sophisticated investors to raise $50,000,000 (before costs) via the issue of approximately 83.3 million new fully paid ordinary shares at an offer price of $0.60. As at 31 December, the company had received the funds in full, but did not issue the corresponding shares until 4 January 2021.

Note 13. Dividends

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial half-year.

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 14. Contingent liabilities

As announced on 5 February 2020, the company signed an agreement to deliver and manage fixed odds horse racing into New Jersey along with the exclusive distribution of Monmouth Park racing content throughout other parts of the United States and internationally. The company will pay Monmouth park a fee equal to a percentage of the turnover of approved wagering operators in relation to the distribution of Monmouth data in the US domestic market. The company has guaranteed that a minimum of US$5.0 million in fees will be paid to Monmouth over the initial 5-year term of the agreement.

On 1 December 2020, the company announced it had entered into binding agreements to acquire Sportech PLC’s Racing and Digital assets for GBP 30,900,000. Upon receiving Sportech shareholder approval for the sale, BetMakers made a non-refundable initial payment of GBP 6,180,000. As at 31 December 2020, BetMakers is liable to pay Sportech the residual GBP 24,720,000 upon Completion of the transaction.

Note 15. Related party transactions

Parent entity

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd is the parent entity.

Transactions with related parties

There were no transactions with related parties during the current and previous financial half-year.

Receivable from and payable to related parties

There were no trade receivables from or trade payables to related parties at the current and previous reporting date.

Loans to/from related parties

The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to loans with related parties:

Consolidated Consolidated
31/12/2020 30/06/2020
$ $
Current receivables:
Loan to key management personnel * 360,922 360,922
  • As detailed in note 6, the group issued Employee Share Loans in March 2015. Those loans are repayable upon payment of a dividend or upon share sale. As at 31 December 2020, $360,922 (30 June 2020: $360,922) of share loans related to key management personnel.

Terms and conditions

All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

Note 16. Earnings per share


Loss after income tax attributable to the owners of BetMakers Technology Group Ltd

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share
Consolidated
31/12/2020 31/12/2019
$
$
(4,435,045)
(556,348)
Consolidated
31/12/2020 31/12/2019
$
$
(4,435,045)
(556,348)
Number
589,333,242
Number
432,988,206
589,333,242 432,988,206

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

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Note 16. Earnings per share (continued)

Cents Cents
Basic earnings per share (0.75) (0.13)
Diluted earnings per share (0.75) (0.13)

128,612,500 options over ordinary shares are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive for the half-year ended 31 December 2020. These options could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future.

Note 17. Share-based payments

The long-term incentives plan ('LTIP') program has been established by the group. Subject to the ASX listing rules and under the terms of the LTIP, the Board may grant options and/or performance rights (options with a zero exercise price) to eligible participants ('awards'). Each award granted represents a right to receive one share once the award vests and is exercised by the relevant participant.

During the period the group has issued 2,050,000 options to employees. The share based payment expense for the period in relation to options is $433,048.

Performance rights

As part of the commercial agreements that involve the Waterhouse Group providing ongoing services ot the Managed Trading Services division and the launch of tomwaterhouse.com betting application, the company agreed to issue performance rights (convertible into options) to Waterhouse VC. On 27 May 2020, upon receiving shareholder approval, the company issued Waterhouse VC 4 performance rights.

The share based payment expense for the performance rights granted during the period was recognised in the profit or loss of $2,650,113.

For the options and performance rights granted during the current financial half-year, the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair value at the grant date, are as follows:

Share price Exercise Expected Dividend Risk-free Fair value
Grant date Expiry date at grant date price volatility yield interest rate at grant date
02/11/2020
30/09/2023
$0.410 $0.450 80.00% - 0.11%
$0.198
02/11/2020 30/09/2023 $0.410 $0.500 80.00% - 0.11%
$0.187
08/12/2020 31/10/2023 $0.635 $0.500 80.00% - 0.10%
$0.362

Note 18. Events after the reporting period

On 5 January 2021, the company opened a non-underwritten $10,000,000 Share Purchase Plan (“SPP”) at an issue price of $0.60 per share. The offer closed on 15 January 2021 and was oversubscribed. The funds will be applied toward the company’s acquisition of the Sportech Racing and Digital assets and for general working capital.

On 17 February 2021, the company announced that it had entered into an exclusive agreement with Mr Matt Tripp to become a strategic advisor. In addition to this, Mr Tripp also agreed to subscribe for $25,000,000 of new ordinary shares in the company at an issue price of $0.70 per share. The company also received firm commitments of $50,000,000 from several existing shareholders, also at an issue price of $0.70 per ordinary share.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had minimal financial impact on the group up to 31 December 2020. Staff adapted well to alternate working arrangements when required, and despite ongoing challenges, sport and racing has continued to operate globally during the period globally. This has meant that the group had a continued role to play in delivering its services to wagering operators. BetMakers’ clients have also continued to operate throughout the period, and as such, BetMakers has seen no noticeable impact on the recoverability of receivables as a result of COVID-19.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2020 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the group's operations, the results of those operations, or the group's state of affairs in future financial years.

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BetMakers Technology Group Ltd Directors' declaration 31 December 2020

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In the directors' opinion:

  • the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 'Interim Financial Reporting', the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;

  • the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the group's financial position as at 31 December 2020 and of its performance for the financial half-year ended on that date; and

  • there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 303(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors

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Nicholas Chan Chairman 26 February 2021 Newcastle

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_________ Todd Buckingham Director

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF BETMAKERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED

Report on the Half-Year Financial Report

We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Betmakers Technology Group Limited (the “consolidated entity”), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2020, and the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, a statement of accounting policies, other selected explanatory notes, and the directors’ declaration.

Conclusion

Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of Betmakers Technology Group Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:-

  • (a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2020, and of its financial performance for the half-year ended on that date; and

  • (b) complying with the Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Independence

In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, we have given the directors’ of the company a written Auditor’s Independence Declaration.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report

The directors’ of the company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 31 December 2020 and its performance for the half year ended on that date, and complying with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of Betmakers Technology Group Limited, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.

A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

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PAUL PEARMAN PARTNER 26 FEBRUARY 2021 NEWCASTLE, NSW

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