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Mene Inc. — Management Reports 2026
Apr 20, 2026
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M A N A G E M E N T ’ S D I S C U S S I O N A N D A N A L Y S I S
For the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
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Introduction
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) reviews the financial condition and results of operations of Menē Inc. (the “Company”) for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. It should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, together with the notes thereto (the “Financial Statements”). This MD&A is dated as of April 17, 2026, unless otherwise indicated.
Unless otherwise indicated, all financial information has been prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). All monetary amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. References to “we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company” refer to Menē Inc. and its direct subsidiary.
Certain statements in this MD&A constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Readers should carefully review the “Cautionary Note Regarding ForwardLooking Statements” section and should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements.
Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This document references certain non-IFRS financial measures to provide supplemental information about the Company’s financial performance, enable comparison across periods, and offer transparency regarding key management metrics. These measures include Non-IFRS Adjusted Revenue, Non-IFRS Adjusted Income (Loss), Adjusted EBITDA, Net Working Capital, and Tangible Common Equity.
These measures do not have standardized meanings under IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for IFRS-based financial analysis.
Non-IFRS financial measures used in this MD&A are defined and reconciled to their most directly comparable IFRS measures in the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This MD&A contains forward-looking information identifiable by words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “may”, “potential” and “will” or similar expressions. All information other than historical fact that addresses activities, events, or developments the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future is forward-looking. Such information does not constitute historical fact but reflects current expectations based on presently available information, and speaks only as of the date of this MD&A.
Forward-looking information in this MD&A includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to:
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The ability to raise capital and grow through acquisitions
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Growth strategy and market opportunities
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Marketing expenditure programs and customer acquisition initiatives
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Plans to build physical distribution channels, including retail outlets and proprietary jewelry display cases showing real-time pricing
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Sourcing of acquisition targets and integration capabilities
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Consumer demand, preferences, and regulatory environment
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Product development, intellectual property, and technology infrastructure
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The retention of key personnel and competitive positioning
The Company has made assumptions regarding cash flow, general economic and regulatory conditions, consumer interest, competition, costs, staffing, marketing effectiveness, security, product development timelines, and other factors. Although management believes these assumptions are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
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guarantee of future performance. Our outlook is provided for information about current expectations for fiscal year 2026 and may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements are discussed in “Risks and Uncertainties” and elsewhere in this MD&A, as well as in materials filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by law.
Business Overview
Menē Inc. (“Menē” or the “Company”) is a Canadian corporation listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MENE. The Company crafts pure 24 karat gold and platinum jewelry, sold transparently by gram weight through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, Mene.com. Menē maintains a corporate, administrative, marketing, and innovation office at 334 Adelaide Street West, Suite 307, in Toronto, Canada, and operates a manufacturing facility in the United States.
Revenue Model
The Company generates revenue through direct-to-consumer jewelry sales via Mene.com. Each piece is sold by weight plus a transparent design and manufacturing premium of approximately 30% of total value. Proprietary technology dynamically adjusts margins based on demand and inventory levels, giving customers full visibility into the gold/platinum weight component and the design premium.
Additional revenue is generated through the lifetime buyback program. Customers can sell or exchange previously purchased jewelry at prevailing precious metal prices upon verification of authenticity. The Company charges a Buyback Fee of 10% on the spot price (by weight) when the original Certificate of Authenticity is included, or an additional 5% Assaying Fee when it is not.
Key Events
Key Management Changes
On September 7, 2023, Vincent Gladu was appointed President & Chief Executive Officer. Roy Sebag, who served as CEO since founding Menē in 2017, transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.
On October 1, 2024, Sean Ty was appointed Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Gavin Johnson following his resignation.
BMO Inventory Arrangement
On December 4, 2023, the Company sold 3,372.82 ounces of gold finished goods inventory to the Bank of Montreal (“BMO”) at the prevailing spot price, held in an allocated inventory account, to repay $9,250,719 of the Goldmoney loan. A 3% standby charge applied to the outstanding balance.
On May 23, 2024, the Company sold an additional 227.25 ounces of gold inventory to BMO at spot price, resulting in a net gain of $51,344. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company fully repurchased all inventory held with BMO, concluding this arrangement.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
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Overall Performance
During the year ended December 31, 2025 (“FY 2025”), the Company:
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Generated $28.6 million in revenue and $33.5 million in Non-IFRS Adjusted Revenue, increases of $2.8 million (11%) and $3.7 million (12%) respectively year-over-year. See Non-IFRS Measures for reconciliation.
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Generated $8.8 million in gross profit, an increase of $1.3 million (18%) year-over-year.
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Recorded total comprehensive income of $0.4 million, an increase of $0.4 million year-over-year.
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Sold 252 kg of jewelry through 11,932 customer orders.
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Introduced 75 new products during the year.
See detailed discussion in the “Results of Operations” section of this MD&A.
Business Initiatives and Outlook
Management believes future revenue growth will be driven by the following key performance indicators:
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Customer satisfaction and brand reputation
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Number of customer sign-ups and orders
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Average order value and repeat order rate
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Number of unique product designs
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Average customer acquisition cost and organic viral adoption
The Company’s online business model allows Menē to avoid many costs typically incurred by traditional jewelry brands, enabling lower profit margins while remaining financially viable. This supports long-term customer relationships through subsequent sales, exchanges, and buybacks.
Selected Annual Information
The following table presents select annual consolidated information for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
| 2025 ($) | 2024 ($) | 2023 ($) | |
| Revenue | 28,595,392 | 25,799,786 | 23,289,854 |
| Cost of sales | (19,777,770) | (18,331,930) | (17,460,389) |
| Grossprofit | 8,817,622 | 7,467,856 | 5,829,465 |
| Total operatingexpenses | (7,947,905) | (8,749,554) | (7,043,120) |
| Interest income | 228,043 | 308,233 | 378,368 |
| Net income(loss) | 1,050,832 | (993,933) | (1,987,738) |
| Total comprehensive income(loss) | 379,223 | (33,526) | (2,229,384) |
| Non-IFRS Adjusted Revenue ¹ | 33,495,933 | 30,468,510 | 27,741,271 |
| Non-IFRS Adjusted Income(Loss)² | 2,284,639 | 1,095,197 | 31,557 |
| Basic and diluted lossper share | 0.00 | (0.00) | (0.01) |
| Total assets | 22,198,994 | 21,049,268 | 18,223,357 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 444,222 | 563,772 | 624,796 |
¹ Revenue adjusted by adding back returns, discounts, and orders being fulfilled. See Non-IFRS Measures.
² Comprehensive income (loss) adjusted by removing non-cash items. See Non-IFRS Measures.
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In FY 2025, the Company recorded net income of $1.1 million and total comprehensive income of $0.4 million, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million and comprehensive loss of $0.03 million in FY 2024.
The year-over-year improvement in net income was primarily attributable to:
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Annual revenue increased by $2.8 million and gross profit by $1.4 million compared to FY 2024, driven by higher average order values supported by increases in gold and platinum prices.
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Total operating expenses of $7.9 million, compared to $8.7 million in FY 2024, primarily reflecting a $0.8 million reduction in distribution centre and processing expenses from management’s operational efficiency initiatives.
Selected Quarterly Information
The following table presents a summary of consolidated operating results for the past eight quarters:
| Q4 2025 ($) | Q3 2025 ($) | Q2 2025 ($) | Q1 2025 ($) | Q4 2024 ($) | Q3 2024 ($) | Q2 2024 ($) | Q1 2024 ($) | |
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| Revenue | 9,723,201 | 5,905,100 | 5,628,338 | 7,338,753 | 9,118,982 | 5,388,095 | 6,464,004 | 4,828,705 |
| Gross profit | 3,758,647 | 1,793,423 | 1,544,276 | 1,721,276 | 2,840,105 | 1,799,433 | 1,692,440 | 1,135,878 |
| Total operating expenses | (2,252,701) | (1,781,712) | (1,944,477) | (1,969,015) | (4,046,634) | (498,449) | (2,104,363) | (2,100,108) |
| Operating income (loss) | 1,505,946 | 11,711 | (400,201) | (247,739) | (1,206,529) | 1,300,984 | (411,923) | (964,230) |
| Net income (loss) | 1,554,480 | 58,963 | (352,729) | (209,882) | (1,073,600) | 1,317,677 | (319,143) | (918,867) |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | 1,279,600 | 310,844 | (978,793) | (232,428) | (302,168) | 1,192,776 | (221,465) | (702,669) |
| Basic & diluted EPS | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.00) | (0.00) | (0.00) | 0.01 | (0.00) | (0.00) |
| Non-IFRS Measures: | ||||||||
| Non-IFRS Adj. Revenue ¹ | 11,256,803 | 7,144,157 | 6,863,023 | 8,231,951 | 10,563,400 | 6,488,620 | 6,884,842 | 6,531,647 |
| Non-IFRS Adj. Income (Loss) ² | 1,777,247 | 371,414 | 3,075 | 132,904 | 796,799 | 376,802 | 255,839 | (334,243) |
¹ Revenue adjusted by adding back returns, discounts, and orders being fulfilled. See Non-IFRS Measures.
² Comprehensive income (loss) adjusted by removing non-cash items. See Non-IFRS Measures.
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Results of Operations
Basis of Presentation
This section discusses results on both an IFRS and non-IFRS basis. Non-IFRS measures are described in the “Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section.
Consolidated Financial Results
| Q4 2025 ($) | Q4 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | YTD 2025 ($) | YTD 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | |
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| Revenue | 9,723,201 | 9,118,982 | 604,219 | 7% | 28,595,392 | 25,799,786 | 2,795,606 | 11% |
| Cost of sales | (5,964,554) | (6,278,877) | 314,323 | (5%) | (19,777,770) | (18,331,930) | (1,445,840) | 8% |
| Gross profit | 3,758,647 | 2,840,105 | 918,542 | 32% | 8,817,622 | 7,467,856 | 1,349,766 | 18% |
| Total operating expenses | (2,252,701) | (4,046,634) | 1,793,933 | (44%) | (7,947,905) | (8,749,554) | 801,649 | (9%) |
| Operating income (loss) | 1,505,946 | (1,206,529) | 2,712,475 | 225% | 869,717 | (1,281,698) | 2,151,415 | 168% |
| Total comprehensive income | 1,279,600 | (302,168) | 1,581,768 | 523% | 379,223 | (33,526) | 412,749 | 1,231% |
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| Non-IFRS Measures: | ||||||||
| Non-IFRS Adj. Revenue ¹ | 11,256,803 | 10,563,400 | 693,403 | 7% | 33,495,933 | 29,779,739 | 3,716,194 | 12% |
| Non-IFRS Adj. Income (Loss) ² | 1,777,247 | 796,799 | 980,448 | 123% | 2,284,639 | 1,095,197 | 1,189,442 | 109% |
¹ Revenue adjusted by adding back returns, discounts, and orders being fulfilled. See Non-IFRS Measures.
² Comprehensive income (loss) adjusted by removing non-cash items. See Non-IFRS Measures.
Revenue
The Company reported revenue of $9.7 million in Q4 2025, an increase of $0.6 million (7%) year-over-year. Full-year revenue increased by $2.8 million (11%). The growth was driven by a 45% increase in average order value in Q4 (29% for the full year), attributable to the average price of gold rising 64% in Q4 and 47% for the year. While order volume moderated by 24.5% as customers adjusted to higher price points, the increase in transaction value more than offset this decline.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales includes precious metal purchase prices, supplies, direct labour, manufacturing overhead, and packaging. Cost of sales decreased by 5% in Q4 and increased 8% for the full year, consistent with revenue trends.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased $0.9 million (32%) in Q4 and $1.3 million (18%) for the full year compared to prior-year periods.
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Operating Expenses
The following table details operating expenses for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
| Q4 2025 ($) Q4 2024 ($) $ Change % Change YTD 2025 ($) YTD 2024 ($) $ Change |
% Change |
|---|---|
| Operating Expenses | |
| Advertising & promotion 486,164 354,084 132,080 37% 1,464,419 1,081,296 383,123 |
35% |
| Personnel expenses 791,819 747,447 44,372 6% 2,624,205 2,355,049 269,156 |
11% |
| Professional fees 64,310 152,954 (88,644) (58%) 323,841 382,994 (59,153) |
(15%) |
| Distribution & processing 520,569 790,458 (269,889) (34%) 1,776,664 2,377,905 (601,241) |
(25%) |
| Stock-based comp. 159,409 1,822,066 (1,662,657) (91%) 985,158 1,877,934 (892,776) |
(48%) |
| General & admin 136,232 91,101 45,131 50% 394,117 323,640 70,477 |
22% |
| FX (gain) loss 2,571 (4,785) 7,356 154% 9,737 (265) 10,002 |
3,774% |
| Technology & dev. 30,840 40,191 (9,351) (23%) 130,852 139,541 (8,689) |
(6%) |
| Depreciation & amort. 60,787 53,118 7,669 14% 238,912 211,460 27,452 |
13% |
| Total operating expenses 2,252,701 4,046,634 (1,793,933) (44%) 7,947,905 8,749,554 (801,649) |
(9%) |
Advertising and Promotion
Advertising and promotion costs comprise online marketing campaigns, jewelry gifts, events, and promotional vouchers. Q4 2025 expenses increased $0.1 million (37%) year-over-year, while full-year expenses rose $0.4 million (35%), driven by higher investment in digital creatives and strategic initiatives to expand the customer base.
Personnel Related Expenses
Personnel expenses increased 6% in Q4 and 11% for the full year, primarily driven by performance-based bonus recognition not present in prior-year comparatives and salary adjustments aligned with the Company’s incentive compensation structure.
Professional Fees
Professional fees (legal, accounting, auditing, and consulting) decreased $0.1 million (58%) in Q4 and $0.1 million (15%) for the full year, attributable to lower legal and transfer agent fees from cost optimization and migration of select services to internal resources.
Distribution Centre and Processing
Distribution and processing costs decreased 34% in Q4 and 25% for the full year, resulting from a strategic shift toward a more flexible operating model and vertical integration of product handling, effectively replacing higher-cost third-party providers.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation includes the fair value of options and restricted stock units granted to directors, officers, employees, and consultants. The Q4 2025 decrease was primarily due to an accounting policy interpretation resulting in the correction of Q3 2024 expense recognition. The full-year decrease reflects timing and vesting schedules of grants compared to prior periods.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses (rent, insurance, travel, software) increased 50% in Q4 and 22% for the full year, driven by expanded insurance coverage and additional service provider costs for enhanced customer-facing technologies.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization increased slightly, reflecting additional depreciation of capital expenditures related to the just-in-time inventory system implementation.
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Technology and Development
Technology and development costs relate to platform optimization, integration projects, and product testing. These costs remained consistent year-over-year.
Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss
Foreign exchange fluctuations arise from timing differences between transaction recognition and settlement in functional currencies. The Company monitors these exposures to mitigate the impact of currency volatility.
Liquidity and Financial Position
Cash Flow Summary
| Q4 2025 ($) | Q4 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | YTD 2025 ($) | YTD 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | |
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| Net cash provided by (used in): | ||||||||
| Operating activities | 2,622,967 | 2,194,309 | 428,658 | 20% | 3,300,001 | (491,583) | 3,791,584 | 771% |
| Investing activities | (791) | (119,430) | 118,639 | 99% | (54,806) | (120,831) | 66,025 | 55% |
| Financing activities | 33,003 | (38,474) | 71,477 | 186% | (156,360) | (148,601) | (7,759) | (5%) |
| Increase (decrease) in cash | 2,655,179 | 2,036,405 | 618,774 | 30% | 3,088,835 | (761,015) | 3,849,850 | 506% |
Operating Activities
For FY 2025, cash provided by operating activities was $3.3 million, an increase of $3.8 million compared to FY 2024, primarily driven by positive working capital changes, particularly related to inventory levels.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $0.1 million for FY 2025, primarily for property and equipment expenditures as the Company continues to upgrade its manufacturing processes.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities of $0.2 million for FY 2025 was consistent year-over-year, primarily for lease liability payments.
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Capital Resources
The following table summarizes capital resources and cash as at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| Dec 31, 2025 ($) Dec 31, 2024 ($) $ Change |
% Change |
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| Cash and cash equivalents 10,370,967 7,394,120 2,976,847 |
40% |
| Inventory 9,906,448 11,078,364 (1,171,916) |
(11%) |
| Short-term investments 157,060 178,279 (21,219) |
(12%) |
| Prepaids and other assets 55,142 50,020 5,122 |
10% |
| Trade and other receivables 402,485 536,317 (133,832) |
(25%) |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,451,179) (1,560,131) 108,952 |
(7%) |
| Deferred revenue (1,111,884) (993,892) (117,992) |
12% |
| Current portion of lease liabilities (129,645) (161,524) 31,879 |
(20%) |
| Net Working Capital ¹ 18,199,394 16,521,553 1,677,841 |
10% |
| Right of use assets 495,890 656,410 (160,520) |
(24%) |
| Property and equipment 562,090 750,840 (188,750) |
(25%) |
| Lease liabilities (444,222) (563,772) 119,550 |
(21%) |
| Tangible Common Equity ² 18,813,152 17,365,031 1,448,121 |
8% |
| Intangible assets 248,912 404,918 (156,006) |
(39%) |
| Total shareholders’ equity 19,062,064 17,769,949 1,292,115 |
7% |
¹ Net Working Capital is a non-IFRS measure. See Non-IFRS Measures for definition.
² Tangible Common Equity is a non-IFRS measure. See Non-IFRS Measures for definition.
At December 31, 2025, the Company had $10.4 million in cash with net working capital of $18.2 million. The 10% increase reflects a strategic shift in the operational model and improved capital efficiency.
Management believes the net working capital balance is sufficient to fund ongoing operations, including precious metals inventory purchases, manufacturing and operating expenses, and capital asset investments for the foreseeable future.
Tangible Common Equity at December 31, 2025 was $18.8 million, a $1.4 million (8%) increase over December 31, 2024.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations
The Company entered into a lease agreement on its premises expiring October 2029. Remaining lease commitments are as follows:
| Fiscal Year Ending | As at December 31, 2025 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $159,241 |
| 2027 | 164,814 |
| 2028 | 170,582 |
| 2029 | 146,272 |
| Total | $ 640,909 |
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not utilize off-balance sheet arrangements.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Actual outcomes could differ from these estimates. Revisions are recognized prospectively, based on historical experience, current and future economic conditions, and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
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Valuation of Stock Options — The fair value of warrants and stock options is determined using the BlackScholes option pricing model. Changes in subjective assumptions such as expected volatility, dividend yield, and average life could materially impact fair value estimates.
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Functional Currency — Each entity determines its functional currency based on factors including the currency that mainly influences sales prices, competitive forces, and labour and material costs.
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Income, Value Added, Withholding and Other Taxes — Significant judgment is required in determining tax provisions. The Company recognizes liabilities for anticipated audit issues based on estimates of additional taxes due. Interpretations may differ from tax authorities, and all filings are subject to audit and potential reassessment.
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Impairment of Non-Financial Assets — At each reporting period end, the Company reviews carrying amounts of non-financial assets with finite lives for impairment indicators. Recoverable amounts are estimated as the higher of fair value less costs to sell or value in use.
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Discount Rate — The Company measures fair values of certain financial instruments by discounting contractual cash flows. Management uses its experience and judgment to determine appropriate discount rates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Certain pronouncements issued by the IASB or IFRIC are mandatory for periods commencing on or after January 1, 2025. Those not applicable or without significant impact have been excluded.
Lack of Exchangeability (Amendments to IAS 21) — In August 2023, the IASB amended IAS 21 to clarify when a currency is exchangeable and how to estimate spot rates when exchangeability is lacking. Companies must provide new disclosures on the impact of estimated exchange rates. These amendments apply for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025 and did not materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
New IFRS Standards and Interpretations
Certain pronouncements are mandatory for periods commencing on or after January 1, 2026. The Company is evaluating their impact and has not early adopted any standard not yet effective. Those not applicable or without significant impact have been excluded.
IFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements — Issued April 2024 to replace IAS 1. IFRS 18 streamlines presentation and disclosure requirements for general purpose financial statements. Effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027. The Company has not early adopted this standard.
Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7) — Issued May 2024, these amendments clarify derecognition of financial liabilities settled through electronic payment systems, contractual cash flow assessment for ESG-linked features, and treatment of non-recourse assets. Additional disclosures are required for contingent features and equity instruments at FVOCI. Effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026; retrospective application is required.
Other accounting standards issued but not yet effective are either not applicable or not expected to materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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Capital Risk Management
The Company manages its capital with the following objectives:
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(i) Ensure sufficient financial flexibility to achieve ongoing business objectives, including funding of future growth opportunities and pursuit of accretive acquisitions.
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(ii) Maximize shareholder return through enhancing share value.
The Company monitors its capital structure and adjusts according to market conditions to meet its objectives. Capital may be managed by issuing new shares or debt, retiring existing debt, or adjusting capital spending. The capital structure is reviewed on an ongoing basis by management and the Board of Directors. The Company considers its capital to be equity, comprising share capital, contributed surplus, and deficit, which at December 31, 2025 totaled $19,018,039 ($17,054,315 as at December 31, 2024).
The Company manages capital through financial and operational forecasting processes, reviewing working capital and forecasting future cash flows based on operating, investing, and financing activities. Capital management information is provided to the Board of Directors.
There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Financial Risk Management
Credit Risk
Credit risk arises principally from the Company’s cash, trade receivables, and short-term investments (GICs). Cash and short-term investments are held with reputable institutions from which management believes the risk of loss is remote. The maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying value of trade receivables and short-term investments.
Trade and other receivables consist of payment processor funds for completed orders, GIC interest receivable, and HST refunds from the Canadian Government. The Company assesses its receivables as stage 1 with nil expected credit loss within twelve months.
Liquidity Risk
As at December 31, 2025, the Company had current assets of $20,892,102 (2024: $19,237,100) to settle accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and the current portion of lease liabilities (excluding deferred revenue) of $1,580,824 (2024: $1,721,655).
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices—foreign exchange rates, interest rates, equity prices, and metal prices—will affect the Company’s income or financial instrument values.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company has cash balances and no variable interest-bearing debt. Excess cash is invested in investment-grade short-term certificates of deposit. The Company periodically monitors its investments and is satisfied with the credit ratings of its banking institutions.
Foreign Currency Risk
The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar. The foreign subsidiary’s functional currency is the US dollar. Major purchases are transacted in Canadian dollars, US dollars, and Euros. The Company holds financial instruments in these currencies to reduce mismatch.
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Price Risk
The Company is exposed to gold and platinum price risk through its precious metals inventory. Commodity price movements and volatility can adversely impact earnings and economic value. The Company closely monitors precious metal prices, and inventory is subject to fair value fluctuations.
Sensitivity Analysis
Based on management’s knowledge and experience with financial markets, the following movements are considered reasonably possible:
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(i) The Company’s metal inventory balance of $9,906,448 (2024: $11,078,364) is subject to lower of cost or net realizable value revaluation. Net realizable value is defined as a minimum 48% mark-up on the daily precious metal value; accordingly, historical cost would, with a high degree of probability, be lower than net realizable value. No impact on net loss and comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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(ii) The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on financial instruments denominated in US dollars, Euros, and Pound Sterling. As at December 31, 2025, a 5% strengthening/weakening of the Canadian dollar would have resulted in net loss and comprehensive loss being $271,539 higher/lower.
Related Party Transactions
Related parties include the Board of Directors, senior management, close family members, and enterprises controlled by these individuals. Related party transactions conducted in the normal course of operations are measured at fair value. During FY 2025, total key management compensation was $2,078,489 (2024: $2,884,894), including consulting fees, salary, and stock-based compensation.
Transactions with Goldmoney Inc.
Goldmoney held 35.97% ownership in the Company as at December 31, 2025 (2024: 36.05%). The acting Executive Chairman, who influences key business decisions, is the current CEO of Goldmoney.
Under the supply agreement dated August 20, 2017, Goldmoney is the exclusive supplier of gold and platinum at 0.5% over spot price.
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Reimbursement of expenses | $136,329 | $139,785 |
| Purchase of inventory | $14,094,295 | $18,199,183 |
Other amounts payable of $22,854 (2024: $45,857) are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. These amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand.
Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as at December 31, 2025 is an amount of $147,500 (2024: $147,500) due to the CEO of the Company relating to performance-based bonus accrual. These amounts are unsecured, noninterest bearing, and expected to be settled in the next fiscal year.
Outstanding Share Capital Data
As of the date of this MD&A, the Company had 110,342,154 multiple voting Class A Shares and 150,418,163 Class B Shares issued and outstanding, 8,469,437 options outstanding (each exercisable for one Class B Share), and 1,000,000 restricted stock units outstanding (each exercisable for one Class B Share).
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Risks and Uncertainties
Prospective investors should carefully consider the following risk factors that could materially affect the Company’s business, results of operations, prospects, and financial condition:
Limited operating history; history of operating losses; future capital needs and financing uncertainty; Class B Share price volatility; concentration of control; foreign currency and exchange rate risk; global economic deterioration; dividend policy; regulation and compliance; legal and regulatory uncertainty; jurisdictional factors; foreign access restrictions; product development and technological change; technical infrastructure dependence; intellectual property protection; privacy law compliance; network security risks; system failure risk; market expansion risks; growth management; competition; risk management and internal control effectiveness; marketing and brand development; improper use of services; customer complaints and negative publicity; key personnel reliance; uninsured losses; physical harm risk; precious metal trading risks; metal price volatility; infectious disease risks; geopolitical conflicts; environmental and health regulations; and integration of the US manufacturing facility.
Additional risks not presently known or not currently considered material may also impair business operations and financial condition.
Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Non-IFRS Adjusted Revenue
Non-IFRS Adjusted Revenue is calculated as IFRS revenue plus the value of customer returns, discounts, and revenue from orders being fulfilled. The closest comparable IFRS measure is revenue.
| Q4 2025 ($) | Q4 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | YTD 2025 ($) | YTD 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | |
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| IFRS Revenue | 9,723,201 | 9,118,982 | 604,219 | 7% | 28,595,392 | 25,799,786 | 2,795,606 | 11% |
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| Discounts | 246,277 | 79,219 | 167,058 | 211% | 493,168 | 223,375 | 269,793 | 121% |
| Returns | 863,434 | 723,517 | 139,917 | 19% | 3,286,233 | 3,081,320 | 204,913 | 7% |
| Orders being fulfilled | 423,891 | 641,682 | (217,791) | (34%) | 1,121,141 | 675,258 | 445,883 | 66% |
| Non-IFRS Adjusted Revenue | 11,256,803 | 10,563,400 | 693,403 | 7% | 33,495,934 | 29,779,739 | 3,716,195 | 12% |
Non-IFRS Adjusted Income (Loss)
Non-IFRS Adjusted Income (Loss) is calculated as total comprehensive income (loss) excluding depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, accretion, loss on debt retirement, metal loan revaluation, translation gains/losses, and unrealized foreign exchange. The closest comparable IFRS measure is total comprehensive income (loss).
| Q4 2025 ($) | Q4 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | YTD 2025 ($) | YTD 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | |
| Total comprehensive income | 1,279,600 | (302,168) | 1,581,768 | 523% | 379,223 | (33,526) | 412,749 | 1,231% |
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| Depreciation & amort. | 60,787 | 53,118 | 7,669 | 14% | 238,912 | 211,460 | 27,452 | 13% |
| FX (gain)/loss | 2,571 | (4,785) | 7,356 | 154% | 9,737 | (264) | 10,001 | 3,788% |
| Stock-based comp. | 159,409 | 1,822,066 | (1,662,657) | (91%) | 985,158 | 1,877,934 | (892,776) | (48%) |
| Translation (gain)/loss | 274,880 | (771,432) | 1,046,312 | 136% | 671,609 | (960,407) | 1,632,016 | 170% |
| Non-IFRS Adjusted Income | 1,777,247 | 796,799 | 980,448 | 123% | 2,284,639 | 1,095,197 | 1,189,442 | 109% |
| (Loss) |
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Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as total operating income (loss) excluding depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation. The closest comparable IFRS measure is total operating income (loss).
| Q4 2025 ($) | Q4 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | YTD 2025 ($) | YTD 2024 ($) | $ Change | % Change | |
| Total operating income (loss) | 1,505,946 | (1,206,529) | 2,712,475 | 225% | 869,717 | (1,281,698) | 2,151,415 | 168% |
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| Depreciation & amort. | 60,787 | 53,118 | 7,669 | 14% | 238,912 | 211,460 | 27,452 | 13% |
| Stock-based comp. | 159,409 | 1,822,066 | (1,662,657) | (91%) | 985,158 | 1,877,934 | (892,776) | (48%) |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,726,142 | 668,655 | 1,057,487 | 158% | 2,093,787 | 807,696 | 1,286,091 | 159% |
Net Working Capital
Net Working Capital is a non-IFRS measure, calculated as cash and cash equivalents, inventory, short-term investments, prepaids, trade receivables, and other financial assets, net of note payable, related party loan, accounts payable, deferred revenue, and current lease liabilities. The closest comparable IFRS measure is shareholders’ equity. Management believes this measure provides useful insight into available liquidity.
Tangible Common Equity
Tangible Common Equity is a non-IFRS measure, calculated as net working capital plus property and equipment and right-of-use assets. The closest comparable IFRS measure is shareholders’ equity. Management believes this measure provides useful insight into available liquidity.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, to allow timely disclosure decisions. As of December 31, 2025, management evaluated the effectiveness of these controls and concluded they are effective.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. These controls include policies and procedures that:
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Pertain to the maintenance of records that accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of Company assets.
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Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit IFRS-compliant financial statement preparation, and that expenditures are made only with proper authorization.
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Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of Company assets that could materially affect the financial statements.
All control systems contain inherent limitations. Management acknowledges that internal controls will not prevent or detect all misstatements due to error or fraud, and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Additional Information
Additional disclosures pertaining to the Company’s material change reports, press releases, and other information are available on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
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