EX-99.25 26 ea021243501ex99-25_defi.htm INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/REPORT DATED MAY 15, 2023

Exhibit 99.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

 

(expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Valour Inc.

 

NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3) (a), if an auditor has not performed a review of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the interim financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

 

The Company’s independent auditor has not performed a review of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with standards established by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) for a review of interim financial statements by an entity’s auditor.

 

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Valour Inc.

 

Table of Contents

 

Condensed consolidated interim statements of financial position 4
Condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) 5
Condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows 6
Condensed consolidated interim statements of changes in equity 7
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements 8-36

 

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Valour Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

   Note  March 31, 2023
$
   December 31,
2022
$
 
Assets           
Current           
Cash and cash equivalents  16   4,402,692    4,906,165 
Amounts receivable  4,16   91,099    67,102 
Public investments, at fair value through profit and loss  3,16   3,518    17,227 
Prepaid expenses  5   389,979    564,742 
Digital assets  6   114,424,324    106,582,076 
Digital assets loaned  6   56,718,460    - 
Digital assets staked  6   19,567,096    - 
Total current assets      195,597,168    112,137,312 
Private investments, at fair value through profit and loss  3,16,19   43,859,941    43,505,269 
Digital assets  6   87,232    53,358 
Equipment      17,389    20,623 
Right of use assets      -    1,917,174 
Intangible assets  7   5,071,613    5,581,188 
Goodwill      46,712,027    46,712,027 
Total assets      291,345,370    209,926,951 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity             
Current liabilities             
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  8,16,19   7,263,149    5,822,379 
Loans payable  9,16   57,102,191    52,821,600 
ETP holders payable  10,16   190,895,482    105,740,627 
Total current liabilities      255,260,822    164,384,606 
Non-current liabilities             
Lease liabilities      -    1,709,911 
Total liabilities      255,260,822    166,094,517 
Shareholders’ equity             
Common shares  14(b)(c)   166,258,901    166,151,401 
Preferred shares      4,321,350    4,321,350 
Share-based payments reserves  15   26,851,949    27,909,984 
Accumulated other comprehensive income      (2,962,329)   (2,996,218)
Deficit      (158,385,324)   (151,554,084)
Total equity      36,084,548    43,832,434 
Total liabilities and equity      291,345,370    209,926,951 
Nature of operations and going concern  1          
Commitments and contingencies  20          

 

Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors:

 

“Tito Gandhi”   “William Steers”
Director   Director

 

See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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Valour Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss)

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

      Three months ended
March 31,
 
   Note  2023 $   2022 $ 
Revenues           
Realized and net change in unrealized gains and (losses) on digital assets  11   70,773,827    (47,583,728)
Realized and net change in unrealized gains and (losses) on ETP payables  12   (75,513,491)   46,956,673 
Realized and unrealized (loss) on derivative assets      -    (587,015)
Staking and lending income      571,813    2,185,375 
Management fees      215,677    571,071 
Node revenue      5,821    287,548 
Realized (loss) on investments, net  3   (587)   (12,077)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net  3   357,353    (24,985)
Interest income      829    28,146 
Total revenues      (3,588,758)   1,821,008 
Expenses             
Operating, general and administration  13,19   2,116,469    3,670,469 
Share based payments  15   941,286    8,724,908 
Depreciation - property, plant and equipment      3,236    3,236 
Depreciation - right of use assets      34,034    5,524 
Amortization - intangibles  7   509,575    589,289 
Finance costs      1,286,466    898,358 
Transaction costs      232,775    436,849 
Foreign exchange loss (gain)      10,461    (188,917)
Total expenses      5,134,302    14,139,716 
Net (loss) for the year      (8,723,060)   (12,318,708)
Other comprehensive loss Foreign currency translation gain (loss)      33,889    (233,307)
Net (loss) and comprehensive (loss) for the year      (8,689,171)   (12,552,015)
(Loss) per share             
Basic      (0.04)   (0.06)
Diluted      (0.04)   (0.06)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:             
Basic      219,010,501    210,016,792 
Diluted      219,010,501    210,016,792 

 

See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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Valour Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

      Three months ended
March 31,
 
   Note  2023 $   2022 $ 
Cash (used in) provided by operations:           
Net (loss) income for the period     $(8,723,060)  $(12,318,708)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash (used in)             
operating activities:             
Share-based payments  15   941,286    8,724,908 
Debt for shares           296,160 
Interest expense  9   3,590    - 
Interest income      (829)   (28,146)
Depreciation - Property, plant & equipment      3,236    3,236 
Depreciation - right of use assets      34,034    - 
Amortization - Intangible asset  7   509,575    589,289 
Realized loss on investments, net      587    12,077 
Unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net      (357,353)   24,985 
Realized and net change in unrealized (gains) and loss on digital assets  11   (70,773,827)   47,583,728 
Realized and net change in unrealized (gains) and loss on ETP  12   75,513,491    (46,956,673)
Realized and unrealized (loss) on derivative asset      -    587,015 
Staking and lending income      (571,813)   (2,185,375)
Node revenue      (5,821)   (287,548)
Management fees      (215,677)   (571,067)
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange      1,136,940    (6,524,376)
       (2,505,641)   (11,050,495)
Adjustment for:              
Purchase of digital assets      (90,978,084)   (110,772,976)
Disposal of digital assets      77,173,457    92,424,637 
Purchase of investments      -    (34,649,658)
Disposal of investments      12,496    28,248 
Change in amounts receivable      (24,048)   (12,394)
Change in prepaid expenses and deposits      174,420    (908,318)
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities      1,648,546    (717,380)
Net cash (used in) operating activities      (14,498,854)   (65,658,336)
Financing activities             
Proceeds from ETP holders      49,015,215    127,194,184 
Payments to ETP holders      (39,335,963)   (100,668,088)
Loan Payable      4,319,901    46,235,200 
Proceeds from exercise of options  14(b)   -    45,000 
Shares repurchased pursuant to NCIB      -    (7,891,679)
Net cash provided by financing activities      13,999,153    64,914,616 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents      (3,772)   (128,176)
Change in cash and cash equivalents      (503,473)   (871,896)
Cash, beginning of period      4,906,165    9,161,034 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period     $4,402,692   $8,289,138 

 

See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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Valour Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

 

 

                   Share-based payments       Accumulated          
   Number of
Common
Shares
   Common
Shares
   Number of
Preferred
Shares
   Preferred
Shares
   Options   Deferred
Shares Unit
(DSU)
   Treasury
shares
   Warrants   Share-based
Payments
Reserve
   other
comprehensive
income
   Deficit   Total 
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2022   219,010,501   $166,151,401    4,500,000   $4,321,350   $20,317,312   $6,977,106   $27,453   $588,113   $27,909,984    (2,996,218)   (151,554,084)   43,832,433 
Warrants expired   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (423,261)   (423,261)   -    423,261    - 
Options cancelled   -    -    -    -    (1,468,560)   -    -    -    (1,468,560)   -    1,468,560    - 
DSU exercised   500,000    107,500    -    -    -    (107,500)   -    -    (107,500)   -    -    - 
Share-based payments   -    -    -    -    189,449    751,837    -    -    941,286    -    -    941,286 
Net (loss) and comprehensive (loss) for the period   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    33,889    (8,723,060)   (8,689,171)
Balance, March 31, 2023   219,510,501   $166,258,901    4,500,000   $4,321,350   $19,038,201   $7,621,443   $27,453   $164,852   $26,851,949   $(2,962,329)  $(158,385,324)  $36,084,547 
Balance, December 31, 2021   211,102,552   $163,265,466    4,500,000   $4,321,350   $18,232,675   $7,051,948   $27,453   $585,986    25,898,062   $241,064.00   $(101,944,546)  $91,781,396 
Shares issued for debt settlement   138,767    296,160    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    296,160 
NCIB   4,155,900    (3,248,905)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (4,642,780)   (7,891,685)
Option exercised   500,000    45,000    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    45,000 
Value of options exercised   -    39,600    -    -    (39,600)   -    -    -    (39,600)   -    -    - 
Options cancelled   500,000    775,000    -    -    -    (775,000)   -    -    (775,000)   -    -    - 
DSU exercised   -    1,125,000    -    -    -    (1,125,000)   -    -    (1,125,000)   -    -    - 
Share-based payments   -    -    -    -    3,642,276    5,082,633    -    -    8,724,908    -    -    8,724,908 
Net (loss) and comprehensive (loss) for the period   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (233,307)   (12,318,708)   (12,552,015)
Balance, March 31, 2022   208,085,419   $162,297,321    4,500,000   $4,321,350   $21,835,351   $10,234,581   $27,453   $585,986   $32,683,370   $7,757   $(118,906,034)  $80,403,764 

 

See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

1.Nature of operations and going concern

 

Valour Inc. (the “Company” or “Valour”), is a publicly listed company incorporated in the Province of British Columbia and continued under the laws of the Province of Ontario. On January 21, 2021, the Company up listed its shares to NEO Exchange (“NEO”) under the symbol of “DEFI”. Valour is a Canadian technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. The Company generates revenues through the issuance of exchange traded products that synthetically track the value of a single DeFi protocol, investments in various companies and leading protocols across the decentralized finance ecosystem to build a diversified portfolio of decentralized finance assets and offering node management of decentralized protocols to support governance, security and transaction validation. The Company’s head office is located at 198 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 1J2.

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis of presentation, which contemplates the realization of assets and settlement of liabilities as they become due in the normal course of operations for the next fiscal year. As at March 31, 2023, the Company has working capital (deficiency) of ($59,663,654) (December 31, 2022 - $(52,247,294), including cash of $4,402,692 (December 31, 2022 - $4,906,165) and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 had a net loss and comprehensive loss of $8,689,171 (for the three months ended March 31, 2022 – $12,552,015). The Company’s current source of operating cash flow is dependent on the success of its business model and operations and there can be no assurances that sufficient funding, including adequate financing, will be available to cover the general and administrative expenses necessary for the maintenance of a public company. The Company’s status as a going concern is contingent upon raising the necessary funds through the selling of investments, digital assets and issuance of equity or debt. Management believes its working capital will be sufficient to support activities for the next twelve months and expects to raise additional funds when required and available. There can be no assurance that funds will be available to the Company with acceptable terms or at all. These matters constitute material uncertainties that cast significant doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not reflect adjustments in the carrying value of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses and the balance sheet classifications that would be necessary if the going concern assumption were not appropriate. These adjustments could be material.

 

2.Significant accounting policies

 

(a)Statement of compliance

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB) applicable to the preparation of interim financial statements, including IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting. These condensed interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, which was prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on May 15, 2023.

 

(b)Basis of consolidation

 

Subsidiaries consist of entities over which the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns as well as the ability to affect these returns through the power to direct the relevant activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date control is transferred to the Company and are deconsolidated from the date control ceases. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include all the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of the Company and its subsidiary after eliminating inter-entity balances and transactions.

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of fiscal 2023 comprise the financial statements of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries Electrum Streaming Inc. (“ESI”), DeFi Capital Inc. (“DeFi Capital”), DeFi Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd. (“DeFi Bermuda”), Valour Inc. (Cayman), DeFi Europe AG, Crypto 21 AB and Valour Management Limited. All material intercompany transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiary have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

2.Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

(b)Basis of consolidation

 

Intercompany balances and any unrealized gains and losses or income and expenses arising from intercompany transactions are eliminated in preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

(c)Basis of preparation and functional currency

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments and investments that have been measured at fair value. In addition, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting except for cash flow information.

 

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rate as at the date of the transaction. At each statement of financial position date, monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies other than the functional currency are translated using the year end foreign exchange rate. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rate when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies other than the functional currency are translated using the historical rate. All gains and losses on translation of these foreign currency transactions and balances are included in the profit and loss. The functional currency for Valour Inc., DeFi Capital, and ESI is the Canadian dollar, and the functional currency for DeFi Bermuda, Valour Inc. (Cayman), DeFi Europe AG, Crypto 21 AB and Valour Management Limited is US Dollars.

 

The results and financial position of foreign operations (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

 

assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet,

 

income and expenses for each statement of loss and comprehensive loss are translated at average exchange rates (unless this is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions), and

 

all resulting exchange differences are recognized in other comprehensive loss.

 

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities and of borrowings are recognized in other comprehensive loss. When a foreign operation is sold or any borrowings forming part of the net investment are repaid, the associated exchange differences are reclassified to profit or loss, as part of the gain or loss on sale.

 

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate.

 

(d)Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

 

The preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions are continuously evaluated and are based on management’s experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual outcomes can differ from these estimates. The impacts of such estimates are pervasive throughout the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and may require accounting adjustments based on future occurrences. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised, and the revision affects both current and future periods.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

2.Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

(d)Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (continued)

 

Information about critical judgments and estimates in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are as follows:

 

(i)Accounting for digital assets

 

Among its digital asset holdings, only USDC was classified by the Company as a financial asset. The rest of its digital assets was classified following the IFRS Interpretations Committee (the “Committee”) published its agenda decision on Holdings of Cryptocurrencies in June 2019. The Committee concluded that IAS 2 – Inventories applies to cryptocurrencies when they are held for sale in the ordinary course of business, otherwise an entity should apply IAS 38 - Intangible Assets to holdings of cryptocurrencies. The Company has assessed that it acts in a capacity as a commodity broker trader as defined in IAS 2 - Inventories, in characterizing certain of its holdings as inventory, or more specifically, digital assets. If assets held by commodity broker-traders are principally acquired for the purpose of selling in the near future and generating a profit from fluctuations in price or broker-traders’ margin, such assets are accounted for as inventory, and changes in fair value less costs to sell are recognized in profit or loss. Digital currencies consist of cryptocurrency denominated assets (see Note 6) and are included in current and long-term assets. Digital currencies are carried at their fair value determined by the spot rate less costs to sell. The cost to sell digital assets is nominal. The digital currency market is still a new market and is highly volatile; historical prices are not necessarily indicative of future value; a significant change in the market prices for digital currencies would have a significant impact on the Company’s earnings and financial position. Fair Value for is determined by taking the price at 17:30 CET from Kraken, Bitstamp, Bitfinex, Binance and Coinbase exchanges consistent with the pricing of the Exchange Trade Products (“ETP”). Fair value for Mobilecoin, Shyft, Blocto, Maps, Oxygen, Boba Network, Saffron.finance, Clover, Sovryn, Wilder World, Pyth and Vomex is determined by taking the last closing price for the day (UTC time) from www.coinmarketcap.com.

 

(ii)Fair value of financial derivatives

 

Investments in options and warrants which are not traded on a recognized securities exchange do not have a readily available market value. Valuation technique such as Black Scholes model is used to value these instruments. Refer to Notes 3 and 16 for further details.

 

(iii)Fair value of investment in securities not quoted in an active market or private company investments

 

Where the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded on the statement of financial position cannot be derived from active markets, they are determined using a variety of valuation techniques. The inputs to these models are derived from observable market data where possible, but where observable market data are not available, judgment is required to establish fair values. Refer to Notes 3 and 16 for further details.

 

(iv)Share-based payments

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to fair value options in order to calculate share-based compensation expense. The Black-Scholes model involves six key inputs to determine the fair value of an option: risk-free interest rate, exercise price, market price of the Company’s shares at date of issue, expected dividend yield, expected life, and expected volatility. Certain of the inputs are estimates which involve considerable judgment and are, or could be, affected by significant factors that are out of the Company’s control. The Company is also required to estimate the future forfeiture rate of options based on historical information in its calculation of share-based compensation expense.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

2.Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

(d)Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (continued)

 

(v)Business combinations and goodwill

 

Judgment is used in determining whether an acquisition is a business combination or an asset acquisition. In a business combination, all identifiable assets and liabilities acquired are recorded at their fair values. In determining the allocation of the purchase price in a business combination, including any acquisition related contingent consideration, estimates including market based and appraisal values are used. The contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition-date fair value and included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not remeasured at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually.

 

(vi)Contingencies (See Note 20 for details)

 

(vii)Estimated useful lives and impairment considerations

 

Amortization of intangible assets is dependent upon estimates of useful lives, which are determined through the exercise of judgment. The assessment of impairment of these assets is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts that consider factors such as economic and market conditions and the useful lives of assets.

 

(viii) Impairment of non-financial assets

 

The Company’s non-financial assets include prepaid expenses, digital assets excluding USDC, equipment and right of use assets, intangibles and goodwill. Impairment of these non-financial assets exists when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. These calculations are based on available data, other observable inputs and projections of cash flows, all of which are subject to estimates and assumptions. See Note 7 for the discussion regarding impairment of the Company’s non-financial assets.

 

(ix)Functional currency

 

The functional currency of the Company has been assessed by management based on consideration of the currency and economic factors that mainly influence the Company’s digital currencies, production and operating costs, financing and related transactions. Specifically, the Company considers the currencies in which digital currencies are most commonly denominated and the currencies in which expenses are settled, by each entity, as well as the currency in which each entity receives or raises financing. Changes to these factors may have an impact on the judgment applied in the determination of the Company’s functional currency.

 

(x)Assessment of transaction as an asset purchase or business combination

 

Assessment of a transaction as an asset purchase or a business combination requires judgements to be made at the date of acquisition in relation to determining whether the acquiree meets the definition of a business. The three elements of a business include inputs, processes and outputs. When the acquiree does not have outputs, it may still meet the definition of a business if its processes are substantive which includes assessment of whether the process is critical and whether the inputs acquired include both an organized workforce and inputs that the organized workforce could convert into outputs.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

2.Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

(e)New and future accounting change

 

Certain pronouncements were issued by the IASB or the IFRIC that are mandatory for accounting periods on or after January 1, 2023 or later periods. Many are not applicable or do not have a significant impact to the Company and have been excluded. The following amendments were adopted by the Company on January 1, 2023. The adoption of these amendments had no significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

IAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment - The IASB issued an amendment to IAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment to prohibit the deducting from property, plant and equipment amounts received from selling items produced while preparing an asset for its intended use. Instead, sales proceeds and its related costs must be recognized in profit or loss. The amendment will require companies to distinguish between costs associated with producing and selling items before the item of property, plant and equipment is available for use and costs associated with making the item of property, plant and equipment available for its intended use.

 

IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments - The IASB has issued an amendment to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments clarifying which fees to include in the test in assessing whether to derecognize a financial liability. Only those fees paid or received between the borrower and the lender, including fees paid or received by either the entity or the lender on the other’s behalf are included.

 

3.Investments, at fair value through profit and loss

 

At March 31, 2023, the Company’s investment portfolio consisted of one publicly traded investment and eight private investments for a total estimated fair value of $43,863,459 (December 31, 2022 – one publicly traded investment and eight private investments at a total estimated fair value of $43,522,496).

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company had a realized (loss) of ($587) and unrealized gains of $357,353 (March 31, 2022 – realized (loss) of ($12,077)) and an unrealized (loss) of $($24,985)) on private and public investments.

 

Public Investments

 

At March 31, 2023, the Company’s one public investment had a total fair value of $3,518.

 

Public Issuer  Note  Security
description
  Cost   Estimated
Fair Value
   of FV 
Smart Valor AG            4,550 SDR  $36,139   $3,518    100.0%
Total public investments        $36,139   $3,518    100.0%

 

At December 31, 2022, the Company’s one public investment had a total fair value of $17,227.

 

Public Issuer  Note  Security
description
  Cost   Value   of FV 
Smart Valor AG     19,000 SDR   150,908    17,227    100.0%
Total public investments        $150,908   $17,227    100.0%

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

3.Investments, at fair value through profit and loss (continued)

 

Private Investments

 

At March 31, the Company’s eight private investments had a total fair value of $43,859,941

 

Private Issuer  Note  Security description  Cost   Estimated
Fair Value
   of FV 
3iQ Corp.     187,007 common shares  $1,122,042   $3,740,140    8.5%
Brazil Potash Corp.  (i)  404,200 common shares   1,998,668    2,188,015    5.0%
Earnity Inc.     85,142 preferred shares   130,946    14,979    0.0%
Luxor Technology Corporation     201,633 preferred shares   630,505    676,717    1.5%
SDK:meta, LLC     1,000,000 units   3,420,000    -    0.0%
SEBA Bank AG  (i)  3,906,250 non-voting shares   34,498,750    37,010,000    84.4%
Skolem Technologies Ltd.     16,354 preferred shares   177,488    189,457    0.4%
VolMEX Labs Corporation     Rights to certain preferred shares and warrants   37,809    40,632    0.1%
Total private investments        $42,016,208   $43,859,941    100.0%

 

(i)Investments in related party entities (Note 19)

 

At December 31, 2022, the Company’s eight private investments had a total fair value of $43,505,269.

 

Private Issuer  Note  Security description  Cost   Estimated
Fair Value
   of FV 
3iQ Corp.     187,007 common shares  $1,122,042   $3,740,473    8.6%
Brazil Potash Corp.  (i)  404,200 common shares   1,998,668    2,189,794    5.0%
Earnity Inc.     85,142 preferred shares   130,946    14,991    0.0%
Luxor Technology Corporation     201,633 preferred shares   630,505    677,268    1.6%
SDK:meta, LLC     1,000,000 units   3,420,000    -    0.0%
SEBA Bank AG  (i)  3,906,250 non-voting shares   34,498,750    36,652,500    84.2%
Skolem Technologies Ltd.     16,354 preferred shares   177,488    189,611    0.4%
VolMEX Labs Corporation     Rights to certain preferred shares and warrants   37,809    40,632    0.1%
Total private investments        $42,016,208   $43,505,269    100.0%

 

4.Amounts receivable

 

   31-Mar-23   31-Dec-22 
Other receivable  $91,099   $67,102 

 

5.Prepaid expenses

 

   31-Mar-23   31-Dec-22 
Prepaid insurance  $-   $61,065 
Prepaid expenses   389,979    503,677 
   $389,979   $564,742 

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

6.Digital Assets

 

As at March 31, 2023, the Company’s digital assets consisted of the below digital currencies, with a fair value of $190,797,112 (December 31, 2022 - $106,635,434). Digital currencies are recorded at their fair value on the date they are acquired and are revalued to their current market value at each reporting date. Fair value is determined by taking the price at 17:30 CET from Kraken, Bitfinex, Binance and Coinbase exchanges consistent with the pricing of the ETP. Fair value for Mobilecoin, Shyft, Blocto, Maps, Oxygen, Boba Network, Saffron.finance, Clover, Sovryn, Wilder World, Pyth and Vomex is determined by taking the last closing price for the day (UTC time) from www.coinmarketcap.com. The Company’s holdings of digital assets consist of the following:

 

   March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022 
   Quantity   $   Quantity   $ 
Binance Coin   11.0991    4,762    11.1000    3,678 
Bitcoin   2,172.8726    83,742,351    2,126.5130    47,498,630 
Ethereum   21,461.5486    52,918,077    21,141.7368    34,333,700 
Cardano   40,000,404.6881    21,593,473    36,438,339.0800    12,004,332 
Polkadot   1,109,176.9436    9,518,153    931,646.4544    5,407,239 
Solana   669,287.23    19,174,651    428,280.68    5,537,534 
Mobilecoin   2,855.5045    -    2,855.5045    - 
Shyft   3,686,018.3904    34,315    3,507,575.4684    37,530 
Uniswap   163,542.0602    1,341,452    148,734.0602    1,021,542 
USDC        1,683         1,586 
USDT        14,121         14,134 
Litcoin   5.0000    603    -    - 
Doge   12,800.0000    1,292    10,000.0000    914 
Cosmos   200.9992    3,044    201.0000    2,531 
Avalanche   92,779.6107    2,224,899    48,995.3900    712,745 
Matic   891.0000    1,317    890.0000    906 
Shiba Inu   -    -    90,000,000.0000    975 
Ripple   2,000.0000    1,447    2,000.0000    919 
Enjin   243,660.1546    134,239    10,009.9900    3,180 
Terra Luna   199,896,558.0000    -    199,195.3600    - 
Current        190,709,880         106,582,076 
Blocto   260,284.161    8,949    251,424.913    6,737 
Maps   285,713.000    -    285,713.000    - 
Oxygen   400,000.000    -    400,000.000    - 
Boba Network   250,000.00    -    250,000.00    - 
Saffron.finance   86.21    3,608    86.21    2,345 
Clover   310,000.00    15,878    310,000.00    13,216 
Sovryn   15,458.95    10,370    15,458.95    2,342 
Wilder World   148,810.00    48,369    148,810.00    28,660 
Pyth   2,500,000.00    -    2,500,000.00    - 
Volmex   2,925,878.0000    58    2,925,878.0000    58 
Long-Term        87,232         53,358 
Total Digital Assets        190,797,112         106,635,434 

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

6.Digital Assets (continued)

 

The continuity of digital assets for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and year ended December 31, 2022:

 

   March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022 
Opening balance  $106,635,434   $370,053,740 
Digital assets acquired   90,978,084    231,392,840 
Digital assets disposed   (77,173,457)   (191,092,048)
Realized (loss) on digital assets   (12,013,224)   (47,595,430)
Digital assets earned from staking, lending and fees   787,490    5,955,456 
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on digital assets   82,787,051    (275,739,651)
Foregin exchange (loss) gain   (1,204,266)   13,660,527 
   $190,797,112   $106,635,434 

 

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into open-ended staking and lending arrangements with certain financial institutions, whereby the Company stakes and loans certain digital assets in exchange for interest income payable in the underlying digital asset loaned or staked. The Company can demand the repayment of the loans and accrued interest can be terminated within 5 days notice and staked coins can be returned on a 1 days notice. The digital assets staked and loaned are included in the balance above.

 

Digital Assets loaned

 

As of March 31, 2023, the Company has on loan select digital assets to borrowers at annual rates ranging from approximately 0.5% to 9.7% and accrue interest on a monthly basis. The digital assets on loan are measured at fair value through profit and loss.

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Company had no digital assets loaned with certain financial institutions.

 

As of March 31, 2023, digital assets on loan consisted of the following:

 

   Number of coins on loan    Fair Value   Fair Value Share 
Digital on loan:               
Bitcoin   500.0000    19,269,963    34%
Ethereum   5,000.0000    12,328,579    22%
Polkdot   973,835.0000    8,356,746    15%
Solana   547,441.0000    15,683,835    28%
Avalanche   45,009.0000    1,079,337    2%
Total   1,571,785.0000    56,718,460    100%

 

As of March 31, 2023, the digital assets on loan by significant borrowing counterparty is as follow:

 

   Interest rates  Number of coins on loan    Fair Value   Fair Value
Share
 
Digital on loan:                  
Counterparty A  1.07% to 4.49%   500.0000   $19,269,963    34%
Counterparty B  0.5% to 9.7%   1,571,285.0000    37,448,497    66%
Total      1,571,785.0000   $56,718,460    100%

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

6.Digital Assets (continued)

 

As of March 31, 2023, digital assets loan were concentrated with counterparties as follows:

 

   Geography  March 31,
2023
 
Digital on loan:         
Counterparty A  United States   34%
Counterparty B  Cayman Islands   66%
Total      100%

 

The Company’s digital assets on loan are exposed to credit risk. The Company limits its credit risk by placing its digital assets on loan with high credit quality financial institutions that are believed to have sufficient capital to meet their obligations as they come due and on which the Company has performed internal due diligence procedures. The Company’s due diligence procedures may include, but are not limited to, review of the financial position of the borrower, review of the internal control practices and procedures of the borrower, review of market information, and monitoring the Company’s risk exposure thresholds. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company does not expect a material loss on any of its digital assets on loan. While the Company intends to only transact with counterparties that it believes to be creditworthy, there can be no assurance that a counterparty will not default and that the Company will not sustain a material loss on a transaction as a result.

 

Digital Assets Staked

 

As of March 31, 2023, the Company has staked select digital assets to borrowers at annual rates ranging from approximately 3% to 5% and accrue rewards as they are earned. The digital assets staked are measured at fair value through profit and loss.

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Company had no digital assets skated with certain financial institutions.

 

As of March 31, 2023, digital assets staked consisted of the following:

 

   Number of coins
staked
   Fair Value   Fair Value
Share
 
Digital on staked:                
Ethereum   10.0000    24,657    0%
Cardano   36,201,005.6550    19,542,438    100%
Total   36,201,015.6550    19,567,096    100%

 

As of March 31, 2023, the digital assets staked by significant borrowing counterparty is as follow:

 

   Interest rates   Number of coins
staked
    Fair Value   Fair Value
Share
 
Digital on staked:                     
Counterparty B   3% to 5%    10.0000   $24,657    0%
Counterparty C   2.90%    36,201,005.6550    19,542,438    100%
Total        36,201,015.6550   $19,567,096    100%

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

6.Digital Assets (continued)

 

As of March 31, 2023, digital assets staked were concentrated with counterparties as follows:

 

   Geography  March 31,
2023
 
Digital on staked:        
Counterparty B  Cayman Islands   0%
Counterparty C  Switzerland   100%
Total      100%

 

The Company’s digital assets staked are exposed to market risk, liquidity risk, lockup duration risk, loss or theft of assets and return duration risk. The Company limits these risks by placing its digital assets staked with open term durations without lockups as a standard for all staking arrangements. The Company also places allocation limits by counterparty and only deals with high credit quality financial institutions that are believed to have sufficient capital to meet their obligations as they come due and on which the Company has performed internal due diligence procedures. The Company’s due diligence procedures may include, but are not limited to, review of the financial position of the counterparty, review of the internal control practices and procedures of the counterparty, review of market information, and monitoring the Company’s risk exposure thresholds. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company does not expect a material loss on any of its digital assets staked. While the Company intends to only transact with counterparties that it believes to meets the Company staking policy criteria, there can be no assurance that a counterparty will not default and that the Company will not sustain a material loss on a transaction as a result.

 

7.Intangibles and goodwill

 

Cost  Brand Name   Total 
Balance, December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2023  $42,789,968   $42,789,968 

 

Accumulated Amortization  Brand Name   Total 
Balance, December 31, 2021  $(21,065,981)  $(21,065,981)
Amortization   (2,277,443)   (2,277,443)
Impairment loss   (13,865,356)   (13,865,356)
Balance, December 31, 2022  $(37,208,780)  $(37,208,780)
Amortization   (509,575)   (509,575)
Balance, March 31, 2023  $(37,718,355)  $(37,718,355)
Balance, December 31, 2022  $5,581,188   $5,581,188 
Balance, March 31, 2023  $5,071,613   $5,071,613 

 

8.Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

   31-Mar-23   31-Dec-22 
Corporate payables  $6,658,924   $5,747,151 
Related party payable (Note 19)   604,225    75,228 
   $7,263,149   $5,822,379 

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

9.Loans payable

 

On January 14, 2022 and January 17, 2022, the Company entered into various loans with a digital asset liquidity provider totaling $46,235,200 (US$37,000,000). On April 4, 2022, the Company entered into a loan with a second digital asset provider for US$5,500,000. In April 2022, the Company partially repaid of one of the loans of $3,500,000, while the remainder of these loans have since been rolled and continue to be outstanding. The Company has spread the loans among two different digital asset liquidity providers to reduce single entity concentration and be able to obtain more competitive rates. As of March 31, 2023, the loan principal of $52,778,700 (US$39,000,000) (December 31, 2022 - $52,778,700 (US$39,000,000)) was outstanding. The loans mature on June 11, 2023 and have interest rates ranging from 3.6% to 4.5%. The extended loans are secured with 1223.404952 BTC and 11,833.365522 ETH.

 

One of Company’s loans payable is held with Genesis Global Capital LLC (“Genesis”). On January 20, 2023, Genesis declared bankruptcy and currently is not allowing withdrawals and not extending new loans. On March 15, 2023, the Court ruled that the Genesis debtors may not sell, buy, trade in crypto assets without prior consent by the creditors. The Court also allowed for the payment of some service providers required for upholding the operations but nothing beyond that. The next court hearing is scheduled for March 30, 2023. The Company’s loan with Genesis is an open term loan. The Genesis loan payable is US$6,000,000 and secured with 475 BTC. As at March 31, 2023, the value of the 475 BTC was US$13,527,278 and potential loan loss exposure is US$6,878,295.

 

On February 3, 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Ridgeside Capital Inc. for an unsecured loan of $260,000 The principal and interest is due on or before August 2, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the loan principal of $260,000 plus accrued interest of $3,590 was outstanding. A former director of the Company, is also a director of Ridgeside Capital Inc.

 

On March 23, 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement with an institutional investment firm that specializes in long-term asset backed financing for secured loan of $4,101,300 (US$3,000,001). The loan is secured by 158.2614 BTC. The Company paid a 1% origination fee to the lender. The Principal is due eighteen months from the closing date. Interest payments of US$24,375 are due quarterly with the first payment due on June 23, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the loan principal of $4,059,901 (US$3,000,001) was outstanding.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

10.ETP holders payable

 

The fair market value of the Company’s ETPs as at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:

 

   March 31,
2023
$
   December 31,
2022
$
 
BTC Zero EUR   7,120,476    3,063,222 
BTC Zero SEK   76,602,098    44,379,551 
ETH Zero EUR   835,071    120,319 
ETH Zero SEK   52,340,685    33,841,456 
Polkadot EUR   1,124    56 
Polkadot SEK   9,530,811    5,312,625 
Cardano EUR   2,216    1,308 
Cardano SEK   21,817,500    11,833,732 
UNI EUR   107,754    86,714 
UNI SEK   1,231,501    891,459 
BNB ETP - EUR   563    - 
Solana EUR   118,168    12,010 
Solana SEK   18,841,147    5,494,963 
Cosmos EUR   1,199    185 
Valour Digital Asset Basket 10 EUR   2,031    790 
Valour BTC Carbon Neutral EUR   4,823    1,107 
Avalanche EUR   3,868    697,454 
Avalanche SEK   2,201,452    872 
Enjin EUR   132,996    2,804 
    190,895,482    105,740,627 

 

The Company’s ETP certificates are unsecured and trade on the Nordic Growth Market “(NGM”) and / or Germany Borse Frankfurt Zertifikate AG. ETPs issued by the Company referencing the performance of digital assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Their fair value is a function of the unadjusted quoted price of the digital asset underlying the ETP, less any accumulated management fees. The fair value basis is consistent with the measurement of the underlying digital assets which are measured at fair value. The Company’s policy is always to hedge 100% of the market risk by holding the underlying digital asset. Hedging is done continuously and in direct correspondence to the issuance of certificates to investors.

 

11.Realized and net change in unrealized gains and (losses) on digital assets

 

   31-Mar-23   31-Mar-22 
Realized gains / (loss) on digital assets  $(12,013,225)  $(16,943,686)
Unrealized gains / (loss) on digital assets   82,787,053    (30,640,042)
   $70,773,827   $(47,583,728)

 

12.Realized and net change in unrealized gains and (losses) on ETP payables

 

   31-Mar-23   31-Mar-22 
Realized gains / (loss) on ETPs  $27,677,678  $37,753,703
Unrealized gains / (loss) on ETPs   (103,191,170)   9,202,970
   $(75,513,491)  $46,956,673

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

13.Expenses by nature

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
 
   2023   2022 
Management and consulting fees  $1,089,615   $1,871,715 
Travel and promotion   117,293    955,035 
Office and rent   628,628    454,904 
Accounting and legal   213,526    305,936 
Regulatory and transfer agent   67,407    82,879 
   $2,116,469   $3,670,469 

 

14.Share Capital

 

a)As at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company is authorized to issue:

 

I.Unlimited number of common shares with no par value;

 

II.20,000,000 preferred shares, 9% cumulative dividends, non-voting, non-participating, non-redeemable, non-retractable, and non-convertible by the holder. The preferred shares are redeemable by the Company in certain circumstances.

 

b)Issued and outstanding shares

 

   Number of
Common
Shares
   Amount 
Balance, December 31, 2021   211,102,552   $163,265,466 
Private placement financings   7,736,865    1,384,009 
Share issuance costs allocated to shares        (14,490)
Share issuance costs allocated to warrants        (1,587)
Shares issued for debt settlement   138,767    296,160 
Warrants exercised   3,714,917    647,284 
Grant date fair value on warrants exercised        136,447 
Options exercised   500,000    45,000 
Grant date fair value on options exercised   -    39,600 
DSU exercised   4,377,500    3,561,550 
Grant date fair value on DSU excercised        3,535,000 
NCIB   (8,560,100)   (6,743,037)
Balance, December 31, 2022   219,010,501   $166,151,401 
DSU exercised   500,000    70,000 
Grant date fair value on DSU excercised        37,500 
Balance, March 31, 2023   219,510,501   $166,258,901 

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

14.Share Capital (continued)

 

c)Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”)

 

On April 9, 2022, the Company extended its NCIB to buy back common shares of the Company through the facilities of Neo Exchange Inc. and/or other Canadian alternative trading platform. The NCIB was originally launched on April 13, 2021 and was set to expire on April 8, 2022. Under the terms of the NCIB, the company may, if considered advisable, purchase its common shares in open-market transactions through the facilities of the exchange and/or other Canadian alternative trading platforms not to exceed up to 10 per cent of the public float for the common shares as of April 8, 2022, or 20,359,513 common shares, purchased in aggregate. The price that the company will pay for the common shares shall be the prevailing market price at the time of purchase and all purchased common shares will be cancelled by the company. In accordance with exchange rules, daily purchases (other than pursuant to a block purchase exception) on the exchange under the NCIB cannot exceed 25 per cent of the average daily trading volume on the exchange as measured from November 8, 2021, to April 8, 2022. The NCIB will be extended until April 7, 2023, or to such earlier date as the NCIB is complete.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company purchased and cancelled no shares (December 31, 2022 – purchased and cancelled 8,560,100 shares at an average price of $1.54).

 

15.Share-based payments reserves

 

Stock options, DSUs and Warrants 

 

   Options   DSU   Warrants     
   Number of   Weighted average exercise   Value of   Number of   Value of   Number of   Weighted average exercise   Value of   Total 
   Options   prices   options   DSU   DSU   warrants   prices   warrants   Value 
December 31, 2021   20,308,100   $   1.27   $18,260,128   $8,625,000   $7,051,948    19,432,810   $   0.20   $585,986   $25,898,062 
Granted   5,300,000    1.02    7,274,617    6,500,000    8,614,838    4,055,926    0.04    171,926    16,061,381 
Exercised   (500,000)   0.09    (39,600)   (2,000,000)   (7,096,550)   (3,714,917)   0.17    (136,447)   (7,272,597)
Expired / cancelled   (7,330,600)   0.50    (5,150,380)   (6,755,000)   (1,593,130)   (3,033,333)   0.01    (33,352)   (6,776,862)
December 31, 2022   17,777,500   $1.27    20,344,765    6,370,000   $6,977,106    16,740,486   $0.20   $588,113   $27,909,984 
Granted   -    1.34    189,449    1,000,000    751,837    -    -    -    941,286 
Exercised   -    -    -    (500,000)   (107,500)   -    -    -    (107,500)
Expired / cancelled   (1,200,000)   1.11    (1,468,560)   -    -    (12,684,560)   0.03    (423,261)   (1,891,821)
March 31, 2023   16,577,500   $1.36   $19,065,654    6,870,000   $7,621,443    4,055,926   $0.30   $164,852   $26,851,949 

 

Stock option plan

 

The Company has an ownership-based compensation scheme for executives and employees. In accordance with the terms of the plan, as approved by shareholders at a previous annual general meeting, officers, directors and consultants of the Company may be granted options to purchase common shares with the exercise prices determined at the time of grant. The Company has adopted a Floating Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”), whereby the number of common shares reserved for issuance under the Plan is equivalent of up to 10% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company from time to time.

 

Each employee share option converts into one common share of the Company on exercise. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option. The options carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights. Options may be exercised at any time from the date of vesting to the date of their expiry.

 

The Company recorded $189,449 (three months ended March 31, 2022 - $3,642,276) of share-based payments during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

15.Share-based payments reserves (continued)

 

The following share-based payment arrangements were in existence at March 31, 2023:

 

Number outstanding   Number exercisable   Grant
date
  Expiry date  Exercise price   Fair value at grant date   Grant date share price   Expected volatility   Expected
life
(yrs)
   Expected dividend yield   Risk-free interest rate 
 542,500    542,500   16-Nov-20  16-Nov-25   $0.09    42,966   $0.09    138.70%        5         0%   0.46%
 500,000    500,000   24-Feb-21  24-Feb-26   $1.58    1,149,500   $2.55    147.00%   5    0%   0.73%
 1,000,000    1,000,000   22-Mar-21  22-Mar-26   $1.58    1,906,500   $2.12    145.70%   5    0%   0.99%
 2,410,000    2,410,000   09-Apr-21  09-Apr-26   $1.58    3,852,626   $1.78    145.20%   5    0%   0.95%
 3,200,000    3,200,000   18-May-21  18-May-26   $1.22    3,600,640   $1.25    145.60%   5    0%   0.95%
 1,000,000    500,000   18-May-21  18-May-26   $1.22    1,125,200   $1.25    145.60%   5    0%   0.95%
 750,000    750,000   25-May-21  25-May-26   $1.11    747,900   $1.11    145.50%   5    0%   0.86%
 1,200,000    1,200,000   25-May-21  25-May-26   $1.11    1,196,640   $1.11    145.50%   5    0%   0.86%
 1,150,000    1,150,000   13-Aug-21  13-Aug-26   $1.58    1,461,305   $1.43    143.70%   5    0%   0.84%
 750,000    750,000   21-Sep-21  21-Sep-26   $1.70    1,141,125   $1.70    144.00%   5    0%   0.85%
 250,000    250,000   13-Oct-21  13-Oct-26   $2.10    470,375   $2.10    144.00%   5    0%   1.27%
 500,000    500,000   09-Nov-21  09-Nov-26   $3.92    1,758,050   $3.92    144.30%   5    0%   1.37%
 425,000    425,000   31-Dec-21  31-Dec-26   $3.11    1,187,493   $3.11    145.00%   5    0%   1.25%
 500,000    500,000   09-May-22  09-May-27   $2.00    591,950   $1.34    146.00%   5    0%   2.76%
 500,000    250,000   20-May-22  20-May-27   $1.00    334,300   $0.75    146.80%   5    0%   2.70%
 400,000    100,000   21-Jul-22  21-Jul-27 $  $0.80    195,640   $0.50    147.50%   5    0%   3.00%
 500,000    -   17-Oct-22  17-Oct-27   $0.17    73,350   $0.17    149.50%   5    0%   3.60%
 1,000,000    -   19-Oct-22  19-Oct-27   $0.17    150,800   $0.17    149.40%   5    0%   3.71%
 16,577,500    14,027,500               20,986,360                          

 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of the options exercisable at March 31, 2023 was 3.4 years (December 31, 2022 – 3.5 years).

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

15.Share-based payments reserves (continued)

 

Warrants

 

As at March 31, 2023, the Company had share purchase warrants outstanding as follows:

 

   Number outstanding &   Grant  Expiry  Exercise   Fair value at grant   Grant date share   Expected   Expected life   Expected dividend   Risk-free interest 
   exercisable   date  date  price   date   price   volatility   (yrs)   yield   rate 
Warrants   3,537,433   14-Nov-22  14-Nov-24   $0.30    153,355   $0.17    69.4%   2    0%   3.87%
Warrants   187,493   14-Nov-22  14-Nov-24   $0.30    6,975   $0.17    69.4%   2    0%   3.87%
Warrants   331,000   29-Nov-22  29-Nov-24   $0.30    13,183   $0.18    64.4%   2    0%   3.95%
Warrant issue costs                   (8,661)                         
    4,055,926               164,852                          

 

Deferred Share Units Plan (DSUs)

 

On August 15, 2021, the Company adopted the DSUs plan. Eligible participants of the DSU Plan include any director, officer, employee or consultant of the Company. The Board fixes the vesting terms it deems appropriate when granting DSUs. The number of DSUs that may be granted under the DSU Plan may not exceed 5% of the total issued and outstanding Common Shares at the time of grant.

 

On February 1, 2023 the Company granted 500,000 DSUs to a consultant of the Company. These DSUs have a grant day fair value of $107,500 and vest in four equal installments every six months, with the first instalment vesting on the date that is six months from the grant day.

 

On February 1, 2023 the Company granted 500,000 DSUs to a consultant of the Company. These DSUs have a grant day fair value of $107,500 and vest immediately.

 

The Company recorded $751,837 in share-based compensation during the three months ended March 31, 2023 (three months ended March 31, 2022 - $5,082,632).

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

16.Financial instruments

 

Financial assets and financial liabilities as at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows:

 

   Asset / (liabilities) at amortized cost   Assets /(liabilities) at fair value through profit/(loss)   Total 
December 31, 2022            
Cash  $4,906,165   $-   $4,906,165 
Amounts receivable   67,102    -    67,102 
Public investments   -    17,227    17,227 
Private investments   -    43,505,269    43,505,269 
USDC   -    1,586    1,586 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (5,822,379)   -    (5,822,379)
Loan payable   (52,821,600)   -    (52,821,600)
ETP holders payable   -    (105,740,627)   (105,740,627)
March 31, 2023               
Cash  $4,402,692   $-   $4,402,692 
Amounts receivable   91,099    -    91,099 
Public investments   -    3,518    3,518 
Private investments   -    43,859,941    43,859,941 
USDC   -    1,683    1,683 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (7,263,149)   -    (7,263,149)
Loan payable   (57,102,191)   -    (57,102,191)
ETP holders payable   -    (190,895,482)   (190,895,482)

 

The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to several risks, including market, liquidity, credit and currency risks. There have been no significant changes in the risks, objectives, policies and procedures from the previous year. A discussion of the Company’s use of financial instruments and their associated risks is provided below:

 

Credit risk

 

Credit risk arises from the non-performance by counterparties of contractual financial obligations. The Company’s primary counterparty related to its cash carries an investment grade rating as assessed by external rating agencies. The Company maintains all or substantially all of its cash with a major financial institution domiciled in Canada. Deposits held with this institution may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits.

 

Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not have sufficient cash resources to meet its financial obligations as they come due. The Company’s liquidity and operating results may be adversely affected if the Company’s access to the capital markets is hindered, whether as a result of a downturn in stock market conditions generally or related to matters specific to the Company, or if the value of the Company’s investments declines, resulting in losses upon disposition. In addition, some of the investments the Company holds are lightly traded public corporations or not publicly traded and may not be easily liquidated. The Company generates cash flow from proceeds from the disposition of its investments and digital assets. There can be no assurances that sufficient funding, including adequate financing, will be available to cover the general and administrative expenses necessary for the maintenance of a public company. All of the Company’s assets, liabilities and obligations are due within one to three years.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

16.Financial instruments (continued)

 

Liquidity risk (continued)

 

The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash balances and liquid investments and digital assets. The Company continuously monitors and reviews both actual and forecasted cash flows, and also matches the maturity profile of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. As at March 31, 2023, the Company had current assets of $195,597,168 (December 31, 2022 - $112,137,312) to settle current liabilities of $255,260,822 (December 31, 2022 - $164,384,606).

 

The following table shows the Company’s source of liquidity by assets / (liabilities) as at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2023

 

   December 31, 2022 
   Total   Less than
1 year
   1-3
years
 
Cash  $4,906,165   $4,906,165   $- 
Amounts receivable   67,102    67,102    - 
Public investments   17,227    17,227    - 
Prepaid expenses   564,742    564,742    - 
Digital assets   106,635,434    106,582,076    53,358 
Private investments   43,505,269    -    43,505,269 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (5,822,379)   (5,822,379)   - 
Loan payable   (52,821,600)   (52,821,600)   - 
ETP holders payable   (105,740,627)   (105,740,627)   - 
Lease liabilities   (1,709,911)   -    (1,709,911)
Total assets / (liabilities) - December 31, 2022  $(10,398,578)  $(52,247,294)  $41,848,716 

 

   March 31, 2023 
   Total   Less than
1 year
   1-3
years
 
Cash  $4,402,692   $4,402,692   $- 
Amounts receivable   91,099    91,099    - 
Public investments   3,518    3,518    - 
Prepaid expenses   389,979    389,979    - 
Digital assets   190,797,112    190,709,880    87,232 
Private investments   43,859,941    -    43,859,941 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (7,263,149)   (7,263,149)   - 
Loans payable   (57,102,191)   (57,102,191)   - 
ETP holders payable   (190,895,482)   (190,895,482)   - 
Total assets / (liabilities) - March 31, 2023  $(15,716,481)  $(59,663,654)  $43,947,173 

 

Digital assets included in the table above are non-financial assets except USDC. For the purposes of liquidity risk analysis, these non-financial assets were included as they are mainly utilized to pay off any redemptions related to ETP holders payable, a financial liability. The lent and staked digital assets fall under the “less than 1 year” bucket.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

16.Financial instruments (continued)

 

Market risk

 

Market risk is the risk that the fair value of, or future cash flows from, the Company’s financial instruments will significantly fluctuate because of changes in market prices.

 

(a)Price and concentration risk

 

The Company is exposed to market risk in trading its investments and unfavourable market conditions could result in dispositions of investments at less than favorable prices. In addition, most of the Company’s investments are in the technology and resource sector. At March 31, 2023, two investments made up approximately 14% (December 31, 2022 – two investment of 19.1%) of the total assets of the Company.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, a 10% decrease (increase) in the closing price of this these two positions would result in an estimated increase (decrease) in net loss of $4.1 million, or $0.02 per share.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2022, a 10% decrease (increase) in the closing price of this these two positions would result in an estimated increase (decrease) in net loss of $4.0 million, or $0.02 per share.

 

(b)Interest rate risk

 

The Company’s cash is subject to interest rate cash flow risk as it carries variable rates of interest. The Company’s interest rate risk management policy is to purchase highly liquid investments with a term to maturity of one year or less on the date of purchase. Based on cash balances on hand at March 31, 2023, a 1% change in interest rates could result in $44,027 change in net loss.

 

(c)Currency risk

 

Currency risk is the risk that the fair value of, or future cash flows from, the Company’s financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company’s operations are exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations, which could have a significant adverse effect on its results of operations from time to time. The Company’s foreign currency risk arises primarily with respect to United States dollar, Euro and British Pound. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between this currency and the Canadian dollar could have a material effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. The Company does not engage in any hedging activity to mitigate this risk. The Company reduces its currency risk by maintaining minimal cash balances held in foreign currency.

 

As at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had the following financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, (amounts posted in Canadian dollars) denominated in foreign currencies:

 

   March 31, 2023 
   United States
Dollars
   British
Pound
   Swiss
Franc
    European
Euro
 
Cash  $4,398,027   $       -   $      -    $     - 
Receivables   82,217    -    -     - 
Private investments   3,109,801    -    37,010,000     - 
Prepaid investment   376,616    -    -     - 
Digital assets   190,797,112    -    -     - 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (3,696,854)   (73,976)   (59,790)    (22,062)
Loan payable   (57,365,781)                
ETP holders payable   (190,895,482)   -    -     - 
Net assets (liabilities)  $(53,194,345)  $(73,976)  $36,950,210    $(22,062)

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

16.Financial instruments (continued)

 

(c)Currency risk (continued)

 

   December 31, 2022 
   United States
Dollars
   British
Pound
   Swiss
Franc
   European
Euro
 
Cash  $4,742,001   $        -   $       -   $       - 
Receivables   67,103    -    -    - 
Private investments   6,852,769    -    36,652,500    - 
Prepaid investment   551,379    -    -    - 
Digital assets   106,635,434    -    -    136,189 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (2,649,621)   (72,189)   (23,685)   (21,687)
Loan payable   (52,821,600)               
ETP holders payable   (105,740,627)   -    -    - 
Net assets (liabilities)  $(42,363,163)  $(72,189)  $36,628,815   $114,502 

 

A 10% increase (decrease) in the value of the Canadian dollar against all foreign currencies in which the Company held financial instruments as of March 31, 2023 would result in an estimated increase (decrease) in net income of approximately $1,628,000 (December 31, 2022 - $562,800).

 

(d)Digital currency risk factors: Perception, Evolution, Validation and Valuation

 

A digital currency does not represent an intrinsic value or a form of credit. Its value is a function of the perspective of the participants within the marketplace for that digital currency. The price of the digital currency fluctuates as a result of supply and demand pressures that accumulate in the market for it.

 

Having a finite supply (in the case of many but not all digital currencies), the more people who want to own that digital currency, the more the market price increases and vice-versa.

 

The most common means of determining the value of a digital currency is through one or more cryptocurrency exchanges where that digital currency is traded. Such exchanges publicly disclose the “times and sales” of the various listed pairs. As the marketplace for digital currencies evolves, the process for assessing value will become increasingly sophisticated.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

16.Financial instruments (continued)

 

(e)Fair value of financial instruments

 

The Company has determined the carrying values of its financial instruments as follows:

 

i.The carrying values of cash, amounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

ii.Public and private investments are carried at amounts in accordance with the Company’s accounting policies as set out in Note 2 in the Company’s December 31, 2022 financial statements.

 

iii.Digital assets classified as financial assets relate to USDC which is measured at fair value.

 

The following table illustrates the classification and hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments, measured at fair value in the statements of financial position as at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3     
Investments, fair value  (Quoted
Market price)
   (Valuation
technique -
observable market Inputs)
   (Valuation
technique -
non-observable market
inputs)
   Total 
Publicly traded investments  $3,518   $-   $-   $3,518 
Privately traded invesments   -    -    43,859,941    43,859,941 
Digital assets   -    1,683    -    1,683 
March 31, 2023  $3,518   $1,683   $43,859,941   $43,865,141 
Publicly traded investments  $17,227   $-   $-   $17,227 
Privately traded invesments   -    -    43,505,269    43,505,269 
Digital assets   -    1,586    -    1,586 
December 31, 2022  $17,227   $1,586   $43,505,269   $43,524,082 

 

Level 2 Hierarchy

 

The following table presents the changes in fair value measurements of financial instruments classified as Level 2 during the periods ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. These financial instruments are measured at fair value utilizing non-observable market inputs. The net realized losses and net unrealized gains are recognized in the statements of loss

 

Investments, fair value for the period ended 

March 31,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Balance, beginning of period  $1,586   $4,063 
Purchases   97    - 
Disposal   -    (2,477)
Balance, end of period  $1,683   $1,586 

 

Level 3 Hierarchy

 

The following table presents the changes in fair value measurements of financial instruments classified as Level 3 during the periods ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. These financial instruments are measured at fair value utilizing non-observable market inputs. The net realized losses and net unrealized gains are recognized in the statements of loss.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

16.Financial instruments (continued)

 

Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

Investments, fair value for the period ended 

March 31,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Balance, beginning of period  $43,505,269   $10,257,760 
Purchases   -    34,498,750 
Unrealized gain/(loss) net   354,672    (1,251,241)
Balance, end of period  $43,859,941   $43,505,269 

 

Within Level 3, the Company includes private company investments that are not quoted on an exchange. The key assumptions used in the valuation of these instruments include (but are not limited to) the value at which a recent financing was done by the investee, company-specific information, trends in general market conditions and the share performance of comparable publicly-traded companies.

 

As valuations of investments for which market quotations are not readily available, are inherently uncertain, may fluctuate within short periods of time and are based on estimates, determination of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have resulted if a ready market existed for the investments. Given the size of the private investment portfolio, such changes may have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or operating results.

 

The following table presents the fair value, categorized by key valuation techniques and the unobservable inputs used within Level 3 as at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

Description  Fair vaue   Valuation
technique
  Significant unobservable
input(s)
  Range of significant unobservable input(s)
3iQ Corp.  $3,740,140   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
Brazil Potash Corp.   2,188,015   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
Earnity   14,979   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
Luxor Technology Corporation   676,717   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
SEBA Bank AG   37,010,000   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
SDK:meta, LLC   -   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
Skolem Technologies Ltd.   189,457   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
VolMEX Labs Corporation   40,632   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
March 31, 2023  $43,859,941          
               
3iQ Corp.  $3,740,473   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
Brazil Potash Corp.   2,189,794   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
Earnity   14,991   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
Luxor Technology Corporation   677,268   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
SEBA Bank AG   36,652,500   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
SDK:meta, LLC   -   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
Skolem Technologies Ltd.   189,611   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
VolMEX Labs Corporation   40,632   Recent financing  Marketability of shares  0% discount
December 31, 2022  $43,505,269          

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

16.Financial instruments (continued)

 

Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

3iQ Corp. (“3iQ”)

 

On March 31, 2020, the Company acquired 187,007 common shares of 3iQ as part of the Company’s acquisition of Valour. As at March 31, 2023, the valuation of 3iQ was based on the February 2022 financing which is indicative of being the fair market value. Management has determined that there are no reasonably possible alternative assumptions that would change the fair value significantly as at March 31, 2023. As at March 31, 2023, a +/- 10% change in the fair value of 3iQ will result in a corresponding +/- $374,014 (December 31, 2022 - $374,047) change in the carrying amount.

 

Brazil Potash Corp. (“BPC”)

 

On September 11, 2020, the Company received 404,200 common shares of BPC as consideration of selling the Company’s Royalties to a non-arms length party of the Company. As at March 31, 2023, the valuation of BPC was based on the August 2022 financing which is indicative of being the fair market value. Management has determined that there are no reasonably possible alternative assumptions that would change the fair value significantly as at March 31, 2023. As at March 31, 2023, a +/- 10% change in the fair value of BPC will result in a corresponding +/- $218,802 (December 31, 2022 - $218,979) change in the carrying amount.

 

Earnity Inc. (“Earnity”)

 

On April 13, 2021, the Company subscribed US$40,000 ($50,076) to acquire certain rights to certain future equity of Earnity (see Note 3). As at March 31, 2023, the valuation of Earnity was based on the December 2022 financing which is indicative of being the fair market value. Management has determined that there are no reasonably possible alternative assumptions that would change the fair value significantly as at March 31, 2023, a +/- 10% change in the fair value of Earnity will result in a corresponding +/- $1,498 (December 31, 2022 - $1,499) change in the carrying amount.

 

Luxor Technology Corporation (“LTC”)

 

On December 29, 2020, the Company subscribed US$100,000 ($128,060) to acquire certain rights to the preferred shares of LTC. The transaction was closed on February 15, 2021. On May 11, 2021, the Company subscribed additional rights of US$62,500 ($75,787). As at March 31, 2023, the valuation of LTC was based on the December 2021 financing which is indicative of being the fair market value. Management has determined that there are no reasonably possible alternative assumptions that would change the fair value significantly as at March 31, 2023. As at March 31, 2023. a +/- 10% change in the fair value of LTC will result in a corresponding +/- $67,672 (December 31, 2022 - $67,727) change in the carrying amount.

 

SDK:Meta LLC

 

On June 3, 2021, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with SDK exchanging 1,000,000 membership units of SDK with 3,000,000 shares of the Company valuing the investment at $3,420,000. During 2022, the Company impaired its investment in SDK:Meta LLC as they were unsuccessful in raising additional funds to continue to advance the company. As at March 31, 2023, the valuation of SDK:Meta LLC was $Nil (March 31, 2022 - $3,420,000). Management has determined that there are no reasonably possible alternative assumptions that would change the fair value significantly. As at March 31, 2023, a +/- 10% change in the fair value of SDK:Meta LLC will result in a corresponding +/- 0 (December 31, 2022 - $0) change in the carrying amount.

 

SEBA Bank AG (“SEBA”)

 

On January 14, 2022, the Company invested $34,498,750 to acquire 3,906,250 non-votes shares of SEBA. As at March 31, 2023, the valuation of SEBA was based on the 2022 secondary trades which is indicative of being the fair market value. Management has determined that there are no reasonably possible alternative assumptions that would change the fair value significantly as at March 31, 2023. As at March 31, 2023, a +/- 10% change in the fair value of SEBA will result in a corresponding +/- $3,701,000 (December 31, 2022 +/- $3,665,250) change in the carrying amount.

 

Skolem Technologies Ltd. (“STL”)

 

On December 29, 2020, the Company invested US$20,000 ($25,612) to acquire certain rights to the preferred shares of STL. On October 29, 2021, the Company rights were converted into 16,354 series A preferred shares. As at March 31, 2023, the valuation of STL was based on the October 2021 financing which is indicative of being the fair market value. Management has determined that there are no reasonably possible alternative assumptions that would change the fair value significantly as at March 31, 2023. As at March 31, 2023, a +/- 10% change in the fair value of STL will result in a corresponding +/- $18,946 (December 31, 2022 - $18,961) change in the carrying amount.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

16.Financial instruments (continued)

 

Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

VolMEX Labs Corporation (“VLC”)

 

On February 23, 2021, the Company invested US$30,000 ($37,809) to acquire certain rights to the preferred shares of VLC. As at March 31, 2023, the valuation of VLC was based on the most recent financing which is indicative of being the fair market value. Management has determined that there are no reasonably possible alternative assumptions that would change the fair value significantly as at March 31, 2023. As at March 31, 2023. a +/- 10% change in the fair value of VLC will result in a corresponding +/- $4,063 (December 31, 2022 - $4,063) change in the carrying amount.

 

17.Digital asset risk

 

(a)Digital currency risk factors: Risks due to the technical design of cryptocurrencies

 

The source code of many digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, is public and may be downloaded and viewed by anyone. As with all code, there may be a bug in the respective code which is yet to be found and repaired and can ultimately jeopardize the integrity and security of one or more of these networks.

 

Should miners for reasons yet unknown cease to register completed transactions within blocks which have been detached from the block chain, the confidence in the protocol and network will be reduced, which will reduce the value of the digital currency associated with that protocol, and the ETP payable balances that are valued with reference to the respective digital asset.

 

Protocols for most digital assets or cryptocurrencies are public open source software, they could be particularly vulnerable to hacker attacks, which could be damaging for the digital currency market and may be the cause for investors to choose other currencies or assets to invest in.

 

(b)Digital currency risk factors: Ownership, Wallets

 

Rather than the actual cryptocurrency (which are “stored” on the blockchain), a cryptocurrency wallet stores the information necessary to transact the cryptocurrency. Those digital credentials are needed so one can access and spend the underlying digital assets. Some use public-key cryptography in which two cryptographic keys, one public and one private, are generated and stored in a wallet. There are several types of wallets:

 

-Hardware wallets are USB-like hardware devices with a small screen built specifically for handling private keys and public keys/addresses.

 

-Paper wallets are simply paper printouts of private and public addresses.

 

-Desktop wallets are installable software programs/apps downloaded from the internet that hold your private and public keys/addresses.

 

-Mobile wallets are wallets installed on a mobile device and are thus always available and connected to the internet.

 

-Web wallets are hot wallets that are always connected to the internet that can be stored in a browser or can be “hosted” by third party providers such as an exchange.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

17.Digital asset risk (continued)

 

(c)Digital currency risk factors: Political, regulatory risk in the market of digital currencies

 

The legal status of digital currencies, inter alia Bitcoin varies between different countries. The lack of consensus concerning the regulation of digital currencies and how such currencies shall be handled tax wise causes insecurity regarding their legal status. As all digital currencies remain largely unregulated assets, there is a risk that politics and future regulations may negatively impact the market of digital currencies and companies operating in such market. It is impossible to estimate how politics and future regulations may affect the market. However, future regulations and changes in the legal status of the digital currencies is a political risk which may affect the price development of the tracked digital currencies.

 

The perception (and the extent to which it is held) that there is significant usage of the digital assets in connection with criminal or other illicit purposes, could materially influence the development and regulation of digital assets (potentially by curtailing the same).

 

18.Capital management

 

The Company considers its capital to consist of share capital, share based payments reserves and deficit. The Company’s objectives when managing capital are:

 

a)to allow the Company to respond to changes in economic and/or marketplace conditions by maintaining the Company’s ability to purchase new investments;

 

b)to give shareholders sustained growth in value by increasing shareholders’ equity; while

 

c)taking a conservative approach towards financial leverage and management of financial risks.

 

The Company’s management reviews its capital structure on an on-going basis and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of its underlying investments. The Company’s current capital is composed of its shareholders’ equity and, to-date, has adjusted or maintained its level of capital by:

 

a)raising capital through equity financings; and

 

b)realizing proceeds from the disposition of its investments

 

The Company is not subject to any capital requirements imposed by a lending institution or regulatory body, other than the NEO Exchange which requires one of the following to be met: (i) shareholders equity of at least $2.5 million, (ii) net income from continuing operations of at least $375,000, (iii) market value of listed securities of at least $25 million, or (iv) assets and revenues of at least $25 million. There were no changes to the Company’s capital management during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

19.Related party disclosures

 

a)The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries and its respective ownership listed below:

 

   % equity interest 
DeFi Capital Inc.   100 
DeFi Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd.   100 
Electrum Streaming Inc.   100 
Valour Inc. (Cayman)   100 
DeFi Europe AG   100 
Crypto 21 AB   100 
Valour Management Limited   100 

 

b)Compensation of key management personnel of the Company

 

In accordance with IAS 24, key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company directly or indirectly, including any directors (executive and non-executive) of the Company. The remuneration of directors and key executives is determined by the remuneration committee having regard to the performance of individuals and market trends. The remuneration of directors and other members of key management personnel during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
 
   2023   2022 
Short-term benefits  $292,593   $735,000 
Shared-based payments   134,971    2,837,580 
   $427,564   $3,572,580 

 

As at March 31, 2023, the Company had $604,225 (December 31, 2022 - $296,084) owing to its current key management, and $356,340 (December 31, 2022 - $356,340) owing to its former key management. Such amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing, with no fixed terms of payment or “due on demand”.

 

c)During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company entered into the following transactions in the ordinary course of business with related parties that are not subsidiaries of the Company.

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
 
   2023   2022 
2227929 Ontario Inc.  $30,000   $30,000 
**Excl. HST & incl. bonus  $30,000   $30,000 

 

The Company shares office space with other companies who may have common officers and directors. The costs associated with the use of this space, including the provision of office equipment and supplies, are administered by 2227929 Ontario Inc. to whom the Company pays a fee. As at March 31, 2023 the Company had a payable balance of $124,300 (December 31, 2022 - $90,400) with 2227929 Ontario Inc. to cover shared expenses. The amounts outstanding are unsecured with no fixed terms of repayment. Fred Leigh, a former director and former officer of the Company, is also a director of 2227929 Ontario Inc.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

19.Related party disclosures (continued)

 

The Company incurred $23,338 (2022 - $20,915) in legal fees to a firm in which a director of the Company is a partner. Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities were legal expenses of $58,097 (December 31, 2022 – $24,759) incurred in the ordinary course of business at a law firm where a director of the company is a Partner.

 

Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities were expenses of GBP 44,228 ($73,976) (December 31, 2022 - $72,189) expenses owed to Vik Pathak, a former director and officer of the Company.

 

d)The Company’s directors and officers may have investments in and hold management and/or director and officer positions in some of the investments that the Company holds. The following is a list of total investments and the nature of the relationship of the Company’s directors or officers with the investment as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

Investment  Nature of relationship to invesment  Estimated
Fair value
 
Brazil Potash Corp.  Officer (Ryan Ptolemy) of Investee  $2,188,015 
SEBA Bank AG  Director (Olivier Roussy Newton) of investee   37,010,000 
Total investment - March 31, 2023     $39,198,015 

 

Investment  Nature of relationship to invesment  Estimated
Fair value
 
Brazil Potash Corp.*  Officer (Ryan Ptolemy) of Investee  $2,189,794 
SEBA Bank AG  Director (Olivier Roussy Newton) of investee   36,652,500 
Total investment - December 31, 2022     $38,842,294 

 

The Company has a diversified base of investors. To the Company’s knowledge, no one holds more than 10% of the Company’s shares on a basic share and partially diluted share basis as at March 31, 2023,

 

Valour Inc. (Cayman) holds 4,000,000 common shares of the Company.

 

20.Commitments and contingencies

 

The Company is party to certain management contracts. These contracts require that additional payments of up to approximately $2,098,000 be made upon the occurrence of certain events such as a change of control. As a triggering event has not taken place, the contingent payments have not been reflected in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Minimum commitments remaining under these contracts were approximately $902,000, all due within one year.

 

The Company is, from time to time, involved in various claims and legal proceedings. The Company cannot reasonably predict the likelihood or outcome of these activities. The Company does not believe that adverse decisions in any ending or threatened proceedings related to any matter, or any amount which may be required to be paid by reasons thereof, will have a material effect on the financial condition or future results of operations.

 

In November 2021, the Company received a notice of application from two individuals seeking the enforceability of certain incentive stock option agreements between the respective individual and the Company and an additional $500,000 in punitive damages per individual. On November 8, 2022, the Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) issued a ruling that the incentive stock option agreement between the respective individual and Company was enforceable. The Court ruled against any punitive damages. The Company is currently appealing the ruling.

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

21.Operating segments

 

Geographical information

 

The Company operates in Canada where its head office is located and in Bermuda and Cayman Islands where its operating business are located. Cayman Islands operates the Company’s ETPs business line which involves issuing ETPs, hedging against the underlying digital asset, lending and staking of digital assets and management fees earned on the ETPs. Bermuda operates the Company’s Venture portfolio and node business lines. Information about the Company’s assets by geographical location is detailed below.

 

March 31, 2023  Canada   Bermuda   Cayman
Islands
   Total 
Cash   39,819    -    4,362,873    4,402,692 
Amounts receivable   8,882    -    82,217    91,099 
Public investments   -    -    3,518    3,518 
Prepaid expenses   38,155    9,290    342,534    389,979 
Digital Assets   -    121,546    190,675,566    190,797,112 
Property, plant and equipment   -    12,925    4,464    17,389 
Other non-current assets   91,862,809    40,599    3,740,173    95,643,581 
Total assets   91,949,665    184,360    199,211,345    291,345,370 

 

December 31, 2022  Canada   Bermuda   Cayman
Islands
   Total 
Cash   261,992    -    4,644,173    4,906,165 
Amounts receivable   4,155    -    62,947    67,102 
Public investments   -    -    17,228    17,228 
Prepaid expenses   136,189    2,784    425,769    564,742 
Digital Assets   -    144,246    106,491,188    106,635,434 
Property, plant and equipment   -    15,543    5,080    20,623 
Other non-current assets   92,017,379    40,632    5,657,647    97,715,658 
Total assets   92,419,715    203,205    117,304,032    209,926,952 

 

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Valour Inc.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

 

21.Operating segments (continued)

 

Information about the Company’s revenues and expenses by subsidiary are detailed below:

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023  Valour Inc.
(Canada)
   DeFi
Bermuda
   Valour Inc.
(Cayman)
   Total 
Realized and net change in unrealized gains and (losses) on digital assets   -    24,880    70,748,947    70,773,827 
Realized and net change in unrealized gains and (losses) on ETP payables   -    -    (75,513,491)   (75,513,491)
Realized (loss) of derivative asset   -    -    -    - 
Staking and lending income   -    14    571,799    571,813 
Management fees   -    -    215,677    215,677 
Node revenue   -    5,821    -    5,821 
Realized (loss) on investments, net   -    -    (587)   (587)
Unrealized (loss) on investments, net   355,005    -    2,348    357,353 
Interest income   488    -    341    829 
Total revenue   355,493    30,715    (3,974,966)   (3,588,758)
Expenses                    
Operating, general and administration   921,360    13,325    1,181,784    2,116,469 
Share based payments   941,286    -    -    941,286 
Depreciation - property, plant and equipment   -    2,617    619    3,236 
Depreciation - right of use assets   -    -    34,034    34,034 
Amortization - intangibles   509,575    -    -    509,575 
Finance costs        -    1,286,466    1,286,466 
Transaction costs   -    -    232,775    232,775 
Foreign exchange (gain) loss   7,116    -    3,345    10,461 
Total expenses   2,379,337    15,942    2,739,023    5,134,302 
(Loss) income before other item   (2,023,844)   14,772    (6,713,989)   (8,723,060)
Other comprehensive loss                     
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain   -    (168)   34,057    33,889 
Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income for the period   (2,023,844)   14,604    (6,679,932)   (8,689,171)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022  Valour Inc.
(Canada)
   DeFi
Bermuda
   Valour Inc.
(Cayman)
   Total 
Realized and net change in unrealized gains and losses on digital assets   -    (966,804)   (46,616,924)   (47,583,728)
Realized and net change in unrealized gains and losses on ETP payables   -    -    46,956,673    46,956,673 
Realized loss of derivative asset   -    (587,015)   -    (587,015)
Staking and lending income   -    1,996    2,183,379    2,185,375 
Management fees   -    -    571,071    571,071 
Node revenue   -    287,548    -    287,548 
Realized (loss) on investments, net   -    (12,077)   -    (12,077)
Unrealized (loss) on investments, net   -    (21,743)   (3,242)   (24,985)
Interest income   43    -    28,103    28,146 
Total revenue   43    (1,298,095)   3,119,060    1,821,008 
Expenses                    
Operating, general and administration   2,693,822    8,797    967,850    3,670,469 
Share based payments   8,724,908    -    -    8,724,908 
Depreciation - property, plant and equipment   -    2,617    619    3,236 
Depreciation - right of use assets   -    -    5,524    5,524 
Amortization - intangibles   589,289    -    -    589,289 
Finance costs   -    -    898,358    898,358 
Transaction costs   87,128    -    349,721    436,849 
Foreign exchange (gain) loss   (89,594)   -    (99,323)   (188,917)
Total expenses   12,005,553    11,414    2,122,749    14,139,716 
(Loss) income before other item   (12,005,510)   (1,309,509)   996,311    (12,318,708)
Other comprehensive loss                    
Foreign currency translation gain   -    (204,662)   (28,645)   (233,307)
Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income for the period   (12,005,510)   (1,514,171)   967,666    (12,552,015)

 

 

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