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Plank Ventures Ltd. Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Mar 31, 2021

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Plank Ventures Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)

For the Three and Six Months Ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

Index

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

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PLANK VENTURES LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

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Notes January 31, 2021 July 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash $ 1,505,194 $ 611,961
Accounts receivable 4 1,367,256 851,247
Loan receivable 8 101,098 -
Prepaid expenses 55,616 24,880
Digital currencies 35,892 15,696
3,065,056 1,503,784
Non-Current Assets
Equipment 5 7,221 139
Right-of-use asset 6 60,573 79,786
Intangible assets 3,7 3,063,279 2,364,914
Purchase option 3,7 18,494 64,018
Investments 8 2,511,825 2,765,939
TOTAL ASSETS $ 8,726,448 $ 6,778,580
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3, 9,15,17 $ 1,869,429 $ 1,111,902
Due to former parent company 13 - 6,543,410
Related party loans 12,15 3,014,714 2,587,636
Current portion of lease liability 10 25,777 29,761
Current portion of term loans payable 11 6,597 985
Deferred government grant 11 75,391 126,538
Deferred revenue 16 467,906 203,507
5,459,814 10,603,739
Non-Current Liabilities
Lease liability 10 42,305 53,335
Term loans payable 11 46,100 48,897
Long-term payable 3,17 248,818 -
Deferred tax liability 432,638 263,773
TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,229,675 10,969,744
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Share capital 14 1,671,962 536,521
Reserves 14 19,762 12,632
Equity portion of debt 12 165,983 165,983
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (12,296) (30,402)
Retained earnings (deficit) (108,618) (6,121,324)
Equity attributable to shareholders of the Company 1,736,793 (5,436,590)
Non-controlling interest 3,18 759,980 1,245,426
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) 2,496,773 (4,191,164)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 8,726,448 $ 6,778,580
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See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

Three months Three months ended Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended
January 31, January 31,
Notes 2021 2020 2021 2020
REVENUE
Sales revenue $ 1,713,224
$ -
$ 2,094,187
$ -
Cryptomining - 1,737 - 3,372
1,713,224 1,737 2,094,187 3,372
COST OF REVENUE
Hostingcharges and other 1,239,430 - 1,299,418 -
Gross Profit 473,794 1,737 794,769 3,372
EXPENSES
Amortization 5,6,7 53,116 84 121,979 6,213
Management and consulting fees 15 71,545 40,178 126,204 50,386
Personnel 571,911 - 904,181 -
Professional fees 100,249 58,424 146,898 108,549
Office and administration 155,569 10,385 193,776 17,984
Regulatory and filing fees 22 3,301 22 3,301
Share-based payments 14 2,694 3,857 7,130 3,857
Foreign exchange (74,063) 6,831 (53,142) 6,910
881,043 123,060 1,447,048 197,200
Interest expense 10,11,12,15 124,625 64,980 212,599 117,703
Interest income 8 (4,108) (7,554) (8,387) (14,401)
Debt cancellation and forgiveness 13 - - (6,543,410) -
Equity loss on investments - 64,563 - 64,563
Loss on sale of investments - 97 - 97
Government grant 11 (34,025) - (46,493) -
Fair value loss on on investment 8 180,825 - 180,825 -
Fair value loss on purchase option 21,631 - 45,524 -
Other expense (income) - 5,532 - -
Unrealized (gain) loss on fair value
of digital currencies (20,705) (317) (20,197) 3,901
268,243 127,301 (6,179,539) 171,863
Net income (loss) for the period $ (675,492)
$ (248,624)
$ 5,527,260
$ (365,691)
Net income (loss) attributable to:
Shareholders of the parent company $ (455,877)
$ (248,624)
$ 5,822,768
$ (365,691)
Non-controlling interest (219,615) - (295,508) -
$ (675,492) $ (248,624) $ 5,527,260 $ (365,691)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation loss
attributed to equity shareholders of the
parentcompany (2,144) - 18,106 -
Comprehensive income(loss) for the $ (677,636) $ (248,624) $ 5,545,366 $ (365,691)
Basic and diluted income(loss) per $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ 0.13 $ (0.01)
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding 45,799,427 38,147,546 42,015,530 38,147,546
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See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian dollars)

Note Number
of shares
Amount Reserves
Equity
portion
of debt
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Deficit
Non-
controlling
interest
Total
Share capital
Balance at July 31, 2018
Return to treasury
Cancellation of shares on plan
of arrangement
1,14
Issue of new shares on plan of
arrangement
1,14
Equity portion of debt
12
Loss for theyear
15,265,212 $ 536,521
$ -
$ - $ - $ (6,257,664)
$ - $ (5,721,143)
(1)
-
- -
-
- - -
(15,265,211)
-
- -
-
- - -
38,147,546
-
- -
-
- - -
- -
-
165,983
-
- -
165,983
-
-
- -
-(73,988)
-(73,988)
Balance at July 31, 2019
Share-based payments
9
Loss for theperiod
38,147,546
536,521
- 165,983
- (6,331,652)
- (5,629,148)
-
- 3,857
-
- -
-3,857
-
-
- -
-(365,691)
-(365,691)
Balance at January 31, 2020
Share-based payments
14
Investment in subsidiary
3
Foreign currency translation
Income(loss)for theperiod
18
38,147,546
536,521
3,857
165,983
- (6,697,343)
- (5,990,982)
- -
8,775 -
-
- -
8,775
- -
- -
-
-
1,404,895
1,404,895
- -
- -
(30,402)
- - (30,402)
-
-
- -
-
576,019
(159,469)
416,550
Balance at July 31, 2020
Share-based payments
14
Debt settlement for shares
Investment in subsidiary
3,18
Foreign currency translation
Income(loss)for theperiod
18
38,147,546
536,521
12,632
165,983 (30,402)
(6,121,324)
1,245,426 (4,191,164)
- -
7,130 -
-
- -
7,130
22,708,808 1,135,441
- -
-
- -
1,135,441
- -
- -
- 189,938 (189,938)
-
- -
- -
18,106
- - 18,106
-
-
- -
- 5,822,768(295,508)
5,527,260
Balance at January 31, 2021 60,856,354
$1,671,962
$ 19,762
$ 165,983 $ (12,296)
$ (108,618)
$ 759,980
$ 2,496,773

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

PLANK VENTURES LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
PLANK VENTURES LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Six months endedJanuary 31, 2021
2021
2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) for the period
$ 5,527,260
$ (365,691)
Items not affecting cash
Amortization
121,979
6,213
Interest expense
214,270
117,703
Unrealized foreign exchange loss
(82,346)
6,910
Share-based payments
7,130
3,857
Loan forgiveness from former parent
(6,543,410)
-
Loss (gain) on fair value of digital currencies
(20,197)
3,901
Fair value loss on settlement of receivable
180,825
-
Fair value loss on purchase option
45,524
-
Government grant
(46,493)
-
Loss on sale of investments
-
97
Equity loss on investments
-
64,563
Cryptomining revenue
-
(3,372)
Accrued interest income
(4,342)
(14,401)
Net changes in non-cash working capital
Accounts receivable
(387,162)
(5,376)
Prepaid expenses
(29,401)
4,999
Deferred revenue
88,191
-
Accountspayable and accrued liabilities
(326,081)
48,290
Net cash used in operatingactivities
(1,254,253)
(132,307)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of subsidiary - US Sweeps
(333,725)
-
Cash assumed from acquisition of subsidiary
825,272
-
Cash investments made
(200,000)
(1,113,960)
Proceeds from sale of investments
-
36,350
Loan receivable made
(100,000)
-
Return of capital from loan
522,349
5,532
Leasepayments repayments
(13,580)
-
Net cashprovided by (used in)investingactivities
700,316
(1,072,078)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from loans
1,447,170
1,000,000
Advances from formerparent company
-
292
Net cashprovided byfinancingactivities
1,447,170
1,000,292
NET CHANGE IN CASH
893,233
(204,093)
CASH, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
611,961
264,729
CASH,END OF THE PERIOD
$ 1,505,194
$ 60,636

See accompanying notes to the amended and restated condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY

Plank Ventures Ltd. (the “Company”) was incorporated on May 1, 2013, under the Business Corporations Act. On February 22, 2019, the Company completed a plan of arrangement (“Plan of Arrangement”) with its former parent, Mobio Technologies Inc. (“Mobio”), cancelling 15,265,211 common shares owned by Mobio and issuing 38,147,546 common shares to the shareholders of Mobio.

The Company invests in business opportunities in the technology arena. The target investments are early-stage start-ups that already have developed a customer and revenue base and are seeking funding for expansion.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using the going concern assumption, which assumes that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As at January 31, 2021, the Company has accumulated deficit of $108,618.

The continuing operations of the Company are dependent upon its ability to develop profitable operations in the future and to raise adequate financing, if necessary. The application of the going concern concept is dependent on the Company’s ability to achieve viable operations and access financing. Management is of the opinion that additional working capital can be obtained from internal and external sources to meet the Company’s liabilities and commitments.

There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in achieving profitability or raising additional cash to finance operations. These conditions indicate existence of material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Since March 2020, several measures have been implemented in Canada and the rest of the world in response to the increased impact from novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”). The Company continues to operate its business at this time. While the impact of COVID-19 is expected to be temporary, the current circumstances are dynamic and the impacts of COVID-19 on business operations cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The Company anticipates this could have an adverse impact on its business, results of operations, financial position and cash flows in future periods.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue on March 31, 2021, by the Board of Directors of the Company.

Statement of Compliance

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS34, Interim Financial Reporting, using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all of the information required for full annual audited financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the annual audited financial statements of the Company for the years ended July 31, 2020, and 2019.

Functional and Presentation Currency

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of Plank Ventures Ltd.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONT’D)

Basis of Measurement

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss, which are stated at their fair values. In addition, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting.

Use of Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The most significant judgement applied in the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements relate to the carrying value of the Company’s investments (Note 8) and the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets (Note 7). The Company invests in start-up technology companies whose products and services are under development. The successful development and commercialization of these products and services is subject to a high degree of risk. Judgement is applied in the consideration of the fair value of investments at each reporting period.

Management has applied judgments in the assessment of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern when preparing its financial statements for the three and six months ended January 31, 2021. Management prepares the condensed consolidated interim financial statements on a going concern basis unless management either intends to liquidate the entity or to cease trading or has no realistic alternative but to do so. In assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate, management takes into account all available information about the future, which is at least, but is not limited to, twelve months from the end of the reporting period. Management considered a wide range of factors relating to current and expected profitability, current working capital levels, and potential sources of replacement financing.

As a result of the assessment and, as described in Note 1, management concluded the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate based on its cash flow forecast and expectations with respect to access to financing for the next twelve months. Other significant estimates and assumptions were used with respect to the determination of whether a business combination or an asset acquisition took place in the year, the expected life of intangible assets, and the impairment of goodwill.

Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

Principles of Consolidation

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its controlled subsidiaries. Details of controlled subsidiaries are as follows:

Country of
incorporation
Percentage owned*
January 31,
2021
July 31,
2020
Exahash Cryptomining Corp. (“Exahash”)
Canada
Votigo, Inc. (“Votigo”)
Laughton MarketingCommunications,Inc
USA
USA
100%
100%
40.62%
40.62%
29.11%
0%

*Percentage of voting power is in proportion to ownership.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONT’D)

Votigo is a controlled subsidiary of the Company. The Company acquired an interest in Votigo and entered into a voting agreement giving the Company the ability to elect the majority of the board. Laughton Marketing Communications, Inc. dba US Sweepstakes and Fulfillment Company (“US Sweeps”), a Rochester, NY based sweepstakes and fulfilment company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Votigo. Votigo acquired US Sweeps on October 29, 2020 (Note 3).

3. ACQUISITION

(a) Investment in Votigo, Inc.

On November 12, 2019, the Company purchased the following from Votigo, an online promotions company using Software-as-a-Service platform:

  • Purchased 333,334 Series B Convertible Preferred Shares (“Series B Shares”) for a price of US$0.90 per Series B Share, or US$300,000 (CDN $399,052) in the aggregate which was satisfied by a cash payment. In October 2020, the Company purchased an additional 777,777 Series B Shares at US$0.90 per Series B Share, or US$699,999 in the aggregate. The Company is the only holder of Series B Shares. The holders of Series B Shares have certain protective provisions whereby Votigo must obtain the consent from a majority of the holders of Series B Shares prior to entering into certain transactions. In addition, the Company entered into a voting agreement which gives the Company the right to appoint the majority of the directors of Votigo.

  • Purchased 834,349 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares (“Series A Shares”) out of a total issued and outstanding 1,668,695 Series A Shares, for a purchase price of $0.8333 per Series A Share, or US$695,263 in the aggregate. US$347,632 (CDN $462,409) of the purchase price was paid in cash at closing, and the remainder US$347,631 (CDN $465,965) was paid in September 2020. The Company also has an option to acquire a further 834,349 Series A Shares at US$1,667 per share for a two-year period. The option which had a fair value, at the acquisition date, of $82,650 was valued using a Black Scholes Option Pricing Model.

The Company owns 40.62% of Votigo’s total outstanding issued shares and is the sole owner of Series B Shares. As the Company is the sole owner of Series B shares and have certain protective provisions including the ability to elect the majority of the directors, in accordance with IFRS 10, the Company has control over Votigo.

The investment in Votigo was accounted for as a business combination. In accordance with IFRS 3 “Business Combinations”, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured at their fair value at the acquisition date and the excess value of the consideration above the fair value of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill.

The subsequent investment of $699,999 in 777,777 Series B Shares during the six months ending January 31, 2021 (noted above) was recorded as a “Change in Ownership Interest” in accordance with IFRS 10 and the carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling interests were adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary (Note 18).

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

3. ACQUISITION (CONT’D)

(a) Investment in Votigo, Inc. (cont’d)

In connection with the receipt of funds from the sale of the 777,777 Series B Shares, Votigo acquired 100% of US Sweeps for US$750,000 payable as follows: US$250,000 (C$333,725) at closing, a further US$250,000 not later than 12 months after the closing date, and the final US$250,000 not later than 24 months after the closing date. The fair value of the loans payable were US$217,558 (CDN $289,744) and US$189,182 (CDN $251,952), calculated by discounting the future cash payments at a market rate of interest of 15%.

The purchase price is allocated as follows:

he purchase price is allocated as follows:
Fair value of consideration:
Cash $ 333,725
Short-term payable to shareholders of US Sweeps (Notes 9 and 17) 289,744
Long-termpayable to shareholders of US Sweeps(Note 17) 251,952
$ 875,421
Net assets acquired:
Cash $ 825,272
Accounts receivables 377,423
Prepaid expenses 1,335
Equipment (Note 5) 7,802
Intangible assets (Note 7) 802,674
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (794,012)
Deferred revenue (176,208)
Deferred tax liability (168,865)
$ 875,421

The acquisitions of US Sweeps by Votigo was accounted for as a business combination. In accordance with IFRS 3 “Business Combinations”, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured at their fair value at the acquisition date and the excess value of the consideration above the fair value of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill which amounted to $188,620 as reflected in Note 7.

4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
January 31, July 31,
2021 2020
Account receivable from sale of investment (Note 8) $ -
$ 248,672
Trade and other receivables 1,361,888 595,689
GST recoverable 5,368 6,886
$1,367,256 $851,247
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

PLANK VENTURES LTD.

5. EQUIPMENT

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6. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET

On January 1, 2020, the Company entered into an office lease agreement for a term of three years. In accordance with IFRS 16, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset and a lease liability with a fair value of $99,045 (Note 10). Fair value was determined by discounting future lease payments at a discount rate of 5% per annum.

The Company’s right-of-use asset as at January 31, 2021:

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

7. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets acquired in the six months ending January 31, 2021 are related to the acquisition of US Sweeps and consist mainly of brand names and customer relationships. The intangible assets in the opening balances are related to the acquisition of Votigo. Amortization is calculated on a straightline method over their estimated useful lives of 10 years (Note 3).

A summary of the Company’s intangibles are as follows:

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8. INVESTMENTS

ThinkCX Technologies Inc. (“ThinkCX”)

On August 30, 2018, the Company purchased 945,945 units of ThinkCX for $350,000. Each unit consisted of one Series 1 Class A preferred share and one Series 1 Class A preferred share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant entitles the Company to purchase an additional Series 1 Class A preferred share of ThinkCX at a price of $0.37 until August 23, 2019.

On July 9, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to loan $25,000 to ThinkCX. The loan is secured by a convertible promissory note that bears interest at 12% per annum and is due July 9, 2021. The promissory note is convertible into preferred shares of ThinkCX.

On October 16, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to loan $20,000 to ThinkCX. The loan is secured by a convertible promissory note that bears interest at 12% per annum and is due October 16, 2021. The promissory note is convertible into preferred shares of ThinkCX.

During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company earned interest income of $2,886 on the ThinkCX loans.

SiteMax Systems Inc. (“SiteMax”)

On January 19, 2019, the Company received 333,140 Series 1 seed preferred shares of SiteMax with a fair value of $276,507 from Mobio in connection with the Plan of Arrangement between the Company and Mobio with a corresponding increase in the loan due to Mobio. The Company also received warrants to purchase up to 166,570 Class 1 common shares of SiteMax at an exercise price of $0.83 per share.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

8. INVESTMENTS (CONT’D)

On January 29, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase up to 476,189 Series 2 seed preferred shares and warrants to purchase up to 238,094 Class 1 common shares of SiteMax at an exercise price of $1.26 per share, for $600,000. The Company paid $425,000 initially and was committed to advance an additional amount of $175,000 upon SiteMax achieving $80,000 in monthly recurring revenue. During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company advanced an additional amount of $175,000 to SiteMax.

During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company exercised 150,601 SiteMax warrants at an exercise price of $0.83 per share and 79,365 SiteMax warrants at an exercise price of $1.26 per share to purchase an aggregate of 229,966 common shares of SiteMax. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company exercised 158,730 warrants at an exercise price of $1.26 per share.

On January 21, 2021, the Company loaned $100,000 to Site Max. The loan bears interest at a monthly rate of 2% and is repayable in six equal monthly instalments commencing six months from the date of the loan. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company earned interest of $1,098 on the loan.

As at January 31, 2021, the Company holds an aggregate of 555,265 Class 1 common shares, 809,329 preferred shares, 15,969 warrants an exercise price of $0.83 per share and 166,569 warrants at an exercise price of $1.26 per share.

500 Startups Canada, L.P. (“500 Startups”) and Sockeye Technologies Inc. (“Sockeye”)

On February 22, 2019, in accordance with the Plan of Arrangement, Mobio transferred various investments with a fair value of $705,666 to the Company with a corresponding increase in the loan to Mobio. Investees included, among others, 500 Startups Canada, L.P. (“500 Startups”) and Sockeye Technologies Inc. (“Sockeye”). During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company earned interest income of $359 on an unsecured convertible promissory note to Sockeye (January 31, 2020, $11,090).

During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company received $276,533 repayment of an unsecured convertible promissory note from Sockeye upon which the Company recognized $180,825 as fair value loss on disposal to derecognize the outstanding balance of the note in full.

Blue Mesa Health Inc. (“Blue Mesa”)

On July 22, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to loan US$13,628 ($18,298) to Blue Mesa. The loan is secured by a promissory note that bears interest at 12% per annum and is due 90 days from the date of the agreement. During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company earned interest of $962 on the loan.

During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company sold the outstanding loan balance and the 789 preferred shares of Blue Mesa for proceeds of $260,103 (US$213,463), of which $36,360 (US$27,942) was received and $248,672 (US$185,521) was received in the period ending October 31, 2020. The Company incurred a gain of $17,591 on the sale. The Company is also entitled to amounts in escrow and contingent consideration which will not be recorded as proceeds until received.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

8. INVESTMENTS (CONT’D)

In January 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to invest $350,000 for 195,530 common shares of Ollie Order, Inc (“Ollie Order”) upon Ollie Order achieving $75,000 in monthly recurring revenue. As of January 31, 2021, Ollie Order has not achieved $75,000 in monthly recurring revenue.

Investment transactions for the six months ended January 31, 2021 are as follows:

Fair Value Foreign
Opening Loss on Accrued Exchange
Balance Purchases Disposals Disposal Interest Gain Fair Value
$ 2,765,939 $ 200,000 $ (276,533) $ (180,825) $ 3,244 $ - $ 2,511,825

Investment transactions for the year ended July 31, 2020 are as follows:

Foreign
Opening Return of Change in Accrued Exchange
Balance Purchases
Disposals
Capital Fair Value Interest Gain Fair Value
$ 1,775,243 $ 419,999 $ (260,103) $ (5,532) $ 811,193 $ 27,938 $ (2,799) $ 2,765,939

9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

10. LEASE PAYABLE

On January 1, 2020, the Company entered into an office lease agreement for a term of three years. In accordance with IFRS 16, the Company recorded a lease asset and a lease liability with a fair value of $99,045. Fair value was determined by discounting future lease payments at a discount rate of 5% per annum.

The Company’s lease liability as at January 31, 2021:

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11. TERM LOANS PAYABLE

On June 30, 2020 (“disbursement date”), the Company received a loan for gross proceeds of $200,926 (US$149,900) from the U.S. Small Business Administration under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) program. The loan bears annual interest at a rate of 3.75% per annum. Monthly repayments of $995 (US$735) will commence 12 months from the disbursement date and the loan matures 30 years from the disbursement date.

The benefit of the government loan received at below market rate of interest is treated as a government grant. The loan was recognized at fair value using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate of 20% per annum. The difference between the initial carrying amount and proceeds received of $151,866 is the value of the grant. As at July 30, 2020, $25,576 of government grant had been recognized as income in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, representing the related expenses incurred for which the grant was intended to compensate. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, additional expenses were incurred for which the grant was intended to compensate so $46,493 was recognized as income during the period.

During the period ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded interest of $3,737 on the loan (2020 - $Nil).

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

11. TERM LOANS PAYABLE (CONT’D)

The balances outstanding as at January 31, 2021 are as follows:

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12. RELATED PARTY LOANS

On August 30, 2018, the Company received a loan in the amount of $379,828 (US$300,000) from a company controlled by an officer. The loan is unsecured and bears interest at 10% per annum. Principal and any unpaid interest are due on August 30, 2020. The loan was originally recorded at face value of $379,828 less the value of the equity component of the loan, determined by discounting the loan at an appropriate market rate of interest, of $57,836. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded $39,548 (six months ended January 31, 2020 - $37,180) in interest and accretion on the loan (Note 15). The balance of the loan at January 31, 2021 is $498,600.

On November 8, 2018, the Company received a loan in the amount of $64,777 (US$50,000) from a company controlled by an officer. The loan is unsecured, due on demand and bears interest at 10% per annum. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded $2,743 (six months ended January 31, 2020 – $3,328) in interest on the loan (Note 15). On December 31, 2020 the Company converted the loan’s outstanding balance of $76,667 into 1,533,329 common shares.

On January 29, 2019, the Company received a loan in the amount of $700,000 from a company with a common director and a common officer. The loan is unsecured and bears interest at 10% per annum. Principal and any unpaid interest are due on January 29, 2021. The loan was originally recorded at face value of $700,000 less the value of the equity component of the loan, determined by discounting the loan at an appropriate market rate of interest, of $108,147. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded $68,190 (six months ended January 31, 2020 - $63,031) in interest and accretion on the loan (Note 15). The balance of the loan at January 31, 2021 is $848,429.

On October 21, 2019, the Company received a loan in the amount of $1,000,000 from a company controlled by a director of a related company. The loan is secured by a promissory note, bears interest at 5% and is due on demand. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded interest of $21,315 (six months ended January 31, 2020 - $14,164) on the loan (Note 15). On December 31, 2020 the Company converted the outstanding balance of $1,058,774 into 21,175,479 common shares.

On April 6, 2020, the Company received a loan in the amount of $200,000 from a company controlled by a director of a related company. The loan is secured by a promissory note, bears interest at 10% and is due on demand. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded interest of $10,082 (six months ended January 31, 2020 - $Nil) on the loan (Note 15). The balance of the loan at January 31, 2021 is $216,493.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

12. RELATED PARTY LOANS (CONT’D)

On September 18, 2020, the Company received a loan in the amount of $527,440 (US$400,000) from a company with a common director and a common officer. The loan is unsecured and bears interest at 10% per annum. Principal and any unpaid interest are due on September 16, 2021. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded $19,165 in interest on the loan (six months ended January 31, 2020 - $Nil) (Note 15). The balance of the loan at January 31, 2021 is $530,061.

On October 15, 2020, the Company received a loan in the amount of $919,730 (US$700,000) from a company with a common director and a common officer. The loan is unsecured and bears interest at 10% per annum. Principal and any unpaid interest are due on October 15, 2021. During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded $26,787 in interest on the loan (six months ended January 31, 2020 - $Nil) (Note 15). The balance of the loan at January 31, 2021 is $921,132.

The loans are made up as follows:

The loans are made up as follows:
Liability Equity
component component
Balance, July 31, 2020 $ 2,587,636 $ 165,983
Increases 1,447,170 -
Decreases (1,137,023) -
Accrued interest and accretion (Note 15) 187,830 -
Foreign exchange loss (70,899) -
Balance, January 31, 2021 $ 3,014,714 $ 165,983
January 31, 2021 July 31, 2020
Short-term loans $ 3,014,714 $ 2,587,636

13. DUE TO FORMER PARENT COMPANY

On August 20, 2020, Mobio forgave a total of $6,543,410 in debt owed by the Company to Mobio. Amounts due to Mobio were unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no specified terms of repayment. As a result, the Company recorded a gain of $6,543,410 in the condensed consolidated interim statement of loss and comprehensive loss.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

14. SHARE CAPITAL

Authorized:

Unlimited number of common shares without par value.

Issued:

On December 31, 2020 the Company converted a loan from Code Consulting Limited of $1,058,774 into 21,175,475 common shares and converted a loan from Cascadia Junk Removal Inc. of $76,667 into 1,533,829 common shares.

60,856,354 common shares (July 31, 2020 – 38,147,546).

Stock Options

During the year ended July 31, 2019, the Company established a stock option plan (the “Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to advance the interests of the Company by encouraging the directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company, and of its subsidiaries and affiliates, if any, to acquire common shares of the Company thereby increasing their proprietary interest in the Company, encouraging them to remain associated with the Company and furnishing them with additional incentive in their efforts on behalf of the Company in the conduct of its affairs.

The aggregate number of shares that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of options awarded under the stock option plan and all other security-based compensation arrangements of the Company shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent of the issued and outstanding shares immediately following the issuance of shares pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement.

The Company did not issue any stock options during the period ended January 31, 2021.

Share-based payments of $7,130 were recorded for the vesting of the options for the period ended January 31, 2021 (period ended January 31, 2020 - Nil).

Stock options outstanding at January 31, 2021 are as follows:

Outstanding Exercisable Exercise Expiry
(#) (#) Price ($) Date
300,000
- 0.10 November 12, 2029
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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company received two loans from a company with a common director and a common officer. A loan of US$400,000 is unsecured and bears interest at 10% per annum and a loan of US$700,000 which is also unsecured and bears interest at 10% per annum (Note 12).

Interest and accretion recorded on related party loans were as follows:

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Payments to key management and directors during the six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

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Six months endedJanuary 31, 2021 2020
Fees accrued for a company controlled by the CEO $ 60,000 $ 30,000
Feespaid to a companycontrolled bythe CFO $ 22,453 $ 20,386

Fees paid to directors and officers are included in the line item “Management and consulting fees” in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities is an amount of $152,319 (July 31, 2020 -$111,522) owing to companies controlled by directors and officers of the Company. Amounts payable to related parties are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no specified terms of repayment.

16. DEFERRED REVENUE

A continuity of deferred revenue is as follows:

Balance, January 31, 2020 $ -
Acquisition of Votigo (Note 3) 81,132
Additions 1,273,989
Revenue recognized (1,163,497)
Effect of foreign exchange 11,883
Balance, July 31, 2020 203,507
Acquisition of US Sweeps (Note 3) 176,208
Additions 918,600
Revenue recognized (836,429)
Effect of foreign exchange 6,020
Balance, January 31, 2021 $ 467,906
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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

17. PROMISSORY NOTE

On October 29, 2020, the Company’s subsidiary, Votigo, entered into an unsecured promissory note agreement in the amount of US$500,000 with respect to the purchase of 100% of the common shares of US Sweeps. US$250,000 of the promissory note is payable not later than 12 months after the October 29, 2020, and the final US$250,000 is payable not later than 24 months after the October 29, 2020. The promissory note is non-interest bearing.

The fair value of the promissory note is US$217,558 (CDN $289,744) for the short-term payable portion and US$189,182 (CDN $251,952) for the long-term payable portion, calculated by discounting the future cash payments at a market rate of interest of 15%.

At January 31, 2021 the promissory note is made up as follows:

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January 31,
2021
Balance, July 31, 2020 $ -
Fair value of short-term promissory note (Note 3 & 9) 289,744
Fair value of long-term promissory note (Note 3) 251,952
Loan accretion (19,394)
Foreign exchange gain 14,430
Balance, January 31, 2021 $ 536,732
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18. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

On November 12, 2019, the Company invested in Votigo’s Series A Shares and Series B Shares. The Company is the only holder of Series B Shares. The holders of Series B Shares have certain protective provisions whereby Votigo must obtain the consent from a majority of the holders of Series B Shares prior to entering into certain transactions and through a voting agreement the Company has the ability to appoint the majority of the directors of Votigo. As the Company is the sole owner of Series B shares, in accordance with IFRS 10, the Company has control over Votigo. (Note 3)

During the six months ended January 31, 2021, the Company purchased an additional 777,777 Series B Shares at US$0.90 per Series B Share, or US$699,999 in aggregate (Note 3). The transaction was recorded as “Change in Ownership Interest” in accordance with IFRS 10 and the carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling interests were adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary

As at January 31, 2021, the Company holds a 40.62% (July 31, 2020 – 29.11%) interest in Votigo based on the total number of shares issued and outstanding, resulting in 59.38% ownership interest held by non-controlling shareholders.

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18. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST (CONT’D)

Reconciliation of non-controlling interest as follows:

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Balance as at January 31, 2020 $
Acquistion of subsidiary (Note 3) 1,404,895
Share of net loss (159,469)
Balance opening, July 31, 2020 1,245,426
Change of ownership interest (Note 3) (189,938)
Share of net loss (295,508)
Balance ending January 31, 2021 $ 759,980
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The following is a summarized condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position of Votigo and US Sweeps at January 31, 2021 and July 31, 2020:

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January 31, July 31,
2021 2020
Current: $ - $ -
Assets 2,727,688 1,173,951
Liabilities (2,136,535) (839,696)
Total current net assets 591,153 334,255
Non current:
Assets 2,274,561 1,840,825
Liabilities (851,849) (366,005)
Total non-current net assets 1,422,712 1,474,820
Total net assets $ 2,013,865 $ 1,809,075
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The following is a summarized consolidated interim statement of comprehensive loss of Votigo and US Sweeps for the six months ending January 31, 2021 and year ended July 31, 2020:

January 31, July 31,
2021 2020
Revenue $ 2,098,232 $ 1,137,969
Net loss and comprehensive loss $(478,271) $(224,951)

19. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Company defines capital as an aggregate of its equity. The Company manages its capital structure to ensure it has sufficient capital to meet its obligations as they come due.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

20. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and loans payable. As at January 31, 2021, there were no significant differences between the carrying amounts of these items and their estimated fair values. The carrying value of these items approximates their fair values.

Loans payable and lease payable are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method and transaction costs associated with the loans are amortized through net loss over the life of the loans.

Fair Value

Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy based on the degree to which the inputs used to determine the fair value are observable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

  • Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

  • Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

  • Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

As of January 31, 2021, the Company classified cash as Level 1 and investments as Level 3. The fair value of investments is determined using various valuation techniques which include comparable company metrics, Black-Scholes Option Pricing Models and discounted cash flow analysis. The Company also has an option to a further 834,346 Series A Shares at US$1.67 per share for a two year period. The option, which had a fair value at the acquisition date of $82,650, was valued using a Black Scholes Option Pricing Model.

The Board of Directors approves and monitors the risk management processes. The Company has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments:

  • Interest rate risk

  • Credit risk

  • Liquidity risk

  • Currency risk

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. All of the Company’s loans payable and investments have a fixed interest rate therefore the Company is not currently exposed to interest rate risk.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of potential loss to the Company if the counter party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company’s receivable consists of trade receivables, receivable from a third party from a sale of investment and government sales tax receivable. Based on the evaluation of receivables at January 31, 2021, the Company believes that its receivables are collectable, however, due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, there is an increase in the uncertainty of collectability and management has determined credit risk is high.

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PLANK VENTURES LTD. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars) Three and six months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020

20. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT’D)

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with its financial liabilities. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash to enable settlement of transactions on the due date. Management monitors the Company’s contractual obligations and other expenses to ensure adequate liquidity is maintained.

Market Risk

The Company’s exposure to financial market risk is limited, as it presently does not have any investments where value fluctuates as a result of changes in prices quoted in open markets.

Currency Risk

Currency risk is the risk that the fair values of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because they are denominated in currencies that differ from the respective functional currency. The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk as it has sales and contracts denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Since the Company’s reporting currency is Canadian dollars and the Company has significant US operations with US dollars as functional currency. The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations on its reported amounts of US assets and liabilities.

As at January 31, 2021 and July 31, 2020, the Company had the following US dollar denominated assets and liabilities:

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As at January 31, 2021, a 10% change in exchange rates between US dollars and Canadian dollar would impact the Company’s net income by $122,904 (July 31, 2020 – $9,908).

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21. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in two geographical areas and two operating segments, being investing activities (Canada) and online promotions (United States of America). During the six months ended January 31, 2021 and the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company had one operating segment, being investing activities. Revenue and assets by geography are presented below:

As at and for the six months ended January 31, 2021:

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Canada USA Total
Revenue $ - $ 2,094,187 $ 2,094,187
Depreciation $ - $ 121,979 $ 121,979
Interest expense $ 186,247 $ 26,352 $ 212,599
Current Assets $ 337,368 $ 2,727,688 $ 3,065,056
Non current assets $ 3,386,831 $ 2,274,561 $ 5,661,392
Non-controlling interest $ - $ 759,980 $ 759,980
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As at and for the year ended July 31, 2020:

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22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to January 31, 2021:

  • On February 3, 2021 the Company consolidated its common shares on the basis of 1 new common share for 6 old common shares.

  • On March 5, 2021, the Issuer acquired 117,647 common shares of Shop and Shout Ltd. for $99,999.95.

  • On March 22, 2021, the Company exercised 166,569 warrants in Sitemax for the total consideration of $209,876.

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