UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549


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FORM 20-F

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REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12 (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


OR


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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended

November 30, 20192020


OR


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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT v,vOFOF 1934

For the transition period fromto

 to


OR


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SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of event requiring this shell company report



Commission File Number 0-19884


LIQUID MEDIA GROUP LTD.

(formerly known as LEADING BRANDS, INC.)

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


British Columbia, Canada

(Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)


#202, 5626 Larch Street

Vancouver, BC  V6M 4E1

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)



Daniel Cruz, Chief Financial Officer

#202, 5626 Larch Street

Vancouver, BC  V6M 4E1

Telephone:  1.604.602.0001

Email: daniel@liquidmediagroup.co

(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)


Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Common Shares, without Par Value

YVR

NASDAQ Capital Market

(Title of Class)

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered





Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE


Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: NONE


Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: 5,727,55810,875,568 common shares (as of February 28, 2020)March 1, 2021).


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes      No


If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.      Yes       No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes      No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 2.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes      No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or emerging growth company. See definition of accelerated filer“accelerated filer” and emerging“emerging growth companycompany” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):


Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Emerging Growth Company


If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards † provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  


Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the Registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:


U.S. GAAP   

International Financial Reporting Standards as issued

Other   

by the International Accounting Standards Board   


If Other“Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the Company has elected to follow.

 

Item 17

Item 18


If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes       No






Index

PART I

Item 1.  Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers5

5

Item 2.  Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable5

5

Item 3.  Key Information5

5

Item 4. – Information on the Company29

21

Item 4A. – Unresolved Staff Comments36

27

Item 5. – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects36

28

Item 6. – Directors, Senior Management and Employees49

41

Item 7. – Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions60

49

Item 8. – Financial Information62

51

Item 9. – The Offer and Listing.63

52

Item 10. – Additional Information.63

52

Item 11. – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.65

54

Item 12. – Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities.66

55

PART II

Item 13. – Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies.66

55

Item 14. – Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds.66

55

Item 15. – Controls and Procedures.68

56

Item 16A. – Audit Committee Financial Expert.68

57

Item 16B. – Code of Ethics.68

57

Item 16C. – Principal Accountant Fees and Services.68

58

Item 16D. – Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees.69

58

Item 16E. – Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.69

59

Item 16F. – Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant69

59

Item 16G. – Corporate Governance69

59

Item 16H. – Mine Safety Disclosure70

60

PART III

Item 17. – Financial Statements.70

60

Item 18. – Financial Statements.70

60

Item 19. – Exhibits.125



INTRODUCTION

109





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INTRODUCTION


The terms the “Company”, “LMG”, “Liquid”, “we”, “us” and “our” as used in this Annual Report on Form 20-F, or “Annual Report,” refer to Liquid Media Group Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries or predessesorpredecessor entities (including Leading Brands, Inc.), except where the context requires otherwise.


Unless otherwise specified, all references to “dollars” or “$” in this Annual Report are expressed in Canadian dollars (“C$”), unless otherwise indicated, and all references to “U.S. dollars,” or “US$” are expressed in the currency of the United States of America.  


Forward-Looking Statements.


This Annual Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Statements which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company, through its management, makes forward-looking statements concerning its expected future operations, performance, results and other developments.  The words “may,” “continue,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “predict” and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements relate to, among other things:


¨

Our business plan to create a vertically-integrated cloud-based global content production studio;

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Our expectations regarding market acceptance of our gaming, tv and film offerings;

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Our intention to make strategic acquisitions to grow our business;

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Our expectations regarding litigation risks and outcomes;

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Our plan to raise capital through a crowd-funding portal;

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The effectiveness of steps taken to protect our intellectual property and our beliefs about non-infringement of the intellectual property of others; and

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Our status as a foreign private issuer and our belief that we are not a Passive Foreign Investment Company.


Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company’s judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. It is impossible to identify all such factors. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, those listed under “Item 3.D. Risk Factors,” as well as general economic conditions, changing trends in the film and gaming media industries, pricing, economic uncertainties (including currency exchange rates), government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company’s public announcements.   Events may occur in the future that the Company is unable to accurately predict, or over which it has no control.  If one or more of those uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report.


All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements.  Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances.






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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING LINKS TO EXTERNAL WEBSITES


Links to external, or third-party websites, are provided solely for convenience. We take no responsibility whatsoever for any third-party information contained in such third-party websites, and we specifically disclaim adoption or incorporation by reference of such information into this report.


FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER FILINGS


We are considered a “foreign private issuer” pursuant to Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act. In our capacity as a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from certain rules under the Exchange Act that impose certain disclosure obligations and procedural requirements for proxy solicitations under Section 14 of the Exchange Act. In addition, our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and “short-swing” profit recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules under the Exchange Act with respect to their purchases and sales of our shares. Moreover, we are not required to file periodic reports and financial statements with the SEC as frequently or as promptly as United States companies whose securities are registered under the Exchange Act. In addition, we are not required to comply with Regulation FD, which restricts the selective disclosure of material information.


For as long as we are a “foreign private issuer” we intend to file our annual financial statements on Form 20-F and furnish our quarterly financial statements on Form 6-K to the SEC for so long as we are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13(g) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. However, the information we file or furnish may not be the same as the information that is required in annual and quarterly reports on Form 10-K or Form 10-Q for U.S. domestic issuers. Accordingly, there may be less information publicly available concerning us than there is for a company that files as a domestic issuer.


We may take advantage of these exemptions until such time as we are no longer a foreign private issuer. We are required to determine our status as a foreign private issuer on an annual basis at the end of our second fiscal quarter. We would cease to be a foreign private issuer at such time as more than 50% of our outstanding voting securities are held by United States residents and any of the following three circumstances applies: (1) the majority of our executive officers or directors are United States citizens or residents; (2) more than 50% of our assets are located in the United States; or (3) our business is administered principally in the United States. If we lose our “foreign private issuer status” we would be required to comply with Exchange Act reporting and other requirements applicable to U.S. domestic issuers, which are more detailed and extensive than the requirement for “foreign private issuers”.


PART I


Item 1. – Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers

This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


Item 2. – Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable

This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


Item 3. – Key Information

A.

A.Selected financial data.


The following table sets forth certain selected consolidated financial information with respect to LMG for the periods indicated.  It should be read in conjunction with this Annual Report and the Company’s consolidated financial statements listed in “Item 18 – Financial Statements” of this Annual Report.  The following table is



derived from, and is qualified by, the Company’s financial statements and the notes thereto which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards  (“IFRS”).  



 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

Nov. 30, 2020

($)

Fiscal Year Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

($)

Fiscal Year Ended

Nov. 30, 2018

($)

Fiscal Year Ended

Nov. 30, 2017

($)

Fiscal Year Ended

Nov. 30, 2016

($)

Net sales / revenue from continuing operations

47,317

27,109

-

-

-

Net loss from continuing operations

(5,183,411)

(7,535,660)

(7,576,796)

(1,928,870)

(465,644)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

(2,813,889)

(89,656)

76,563

-

-

Net loss

(7,997,300)

(7,625,316)

(7,500,233)

(1,928,870)

(465,644)

Net loss attributable to shareholders of the Company

(6,231,009)

(7,581,384)

(7,537,749)

(1,928,870)

(465,644)

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

(1,766,291)

(43,932)

37,516

-

-

Comprehensive loss

(8,316,571)

(7,612,541)

(7,101,341)

(1,928,870)

(465,644)

Comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders of the Company

(6,530,170)

(7,560,001)

(7,255,667)

(1,928,870)

(465,644)

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

(1,786,401)

(52,540)

154,326

-

-

Loss per share, continuing operations

(0.66)

(1.77)

(3.16)

(0.96)

(0.25)

Loss per share, basic

(0.79)

(1.78)

(3.14)

(0.96)

(0.25)

Total assets

12,045,869

15,389,472

15,577,056

1,456,836

3,119,209

Net assets

9,538,669

7,070,316

10,077,396

(247,305)

(298,385)

Share Capital

29,999,645

21,118,940

18,032,601

2,364,400

1,081,000

Long-term debt

42,945

2,513,842

675,942

126,000

2,500,000

Cash dividends declared per common share

-

-

-

-

-

Weighted average common shares outstanding
basic and diluted

7,845,300

4,255,297

2,397,117

2,001,832

1,845,237



 

FISCAL

YEAR ENDED

Nov. 30, 2019

($)

FISCAL

YEAR ENDED

Nov. 30, 2018

($)

FISCAL

YEAR ENDED

Nov. 30, 2017

($)

FISCAL

YEAR ENDED

Nov. 30, 2016

($)

FISCAL

YEAR ENDED

Nov. 30, 2015

($)

Net sales / revenue from continuing operations

429,236

687,381

-

-

-

Net loss

 (7,625,316)

 (7,500,233)

(1,928,870)

(465,644)

(386,341)

Net loss attributable to shareholders of the Company

(7,581,384)

 (7,537,749)

(1,928,870)

(465,644)

(386,341)

Net Income attributable to non-controlling interest

(43,932)

37,516

-

-

-

Comprehensive loss

 (7,612,541)

 (7,101,341)

(1,928,870)

(465,644)

(386,341)

Comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders of the Company

 (7,560,001)

 (7,255,667)

(1,928,870)

(465,644)

(386,341)

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

(52,540)

 154,326

-

-

-

Loss per share, basic

(1.78)

 (3.14)

(0.96)

(0.25)

(0.22)

Total assets

 15,389,472

 15,577,056

1,456,836

3,119,209

596,258

Net assets

 7,070,316

 10,077,396

 (247,305)

(298,385)

160,335

Share Capital

 21,118,940

 18,032,601

2,364,400

1,081,000

1,081,000

Long-term debt

2,513,842

675,942

126,000

2,500,000

-

Cash dividends declared per common share

-

-

-

-

-

Weighted average common shares outstanding
basic and diluted

4,255,297

2,397,117

2,001,832

1,845,237

1,729,413


* the comparative figures have been reclassified to account for the discontinued operations of Majesco Entertainment Company.

Exchange Rates


Exchange Rate – February 28, 2020: 1.330726, 2021: 1.2685


Exchange rates for the previous six months: US$1 equivalent to the following in Canadian dollars:


 

February 2021

January 2021

December 2020

November 2020

October 2020

September 2020

High

1.2828

1.2810

1.2718

1.3257

1.3349

1.3396

Low

1.2530

1.2627

1.2718

1.2965

1.3122

1.3055




 

February 2020

January 2020

December 2019

November 2019

October 2019

September 2019

High

1.3319

1.3233

1.3302

1.3307

1.3330

1.3343

Low

1.3224

1.2970

1.2988

1.3148

1.3056

1.3153


Average exchange rates for each of the five most recent fiscal years:US$1equivalent to the following in Canadian dollars:

 

Year ended November 30, 2019

Year ended November 30, 2018

Year ended November 30, 2017

Year ended November 30, 2016

Year ended November 30, 2015

Average

1.3290

1.2907

1.3030

1.3276

1.2603

 

Year ended November 30, 2020

Year ended November 30, 2019

Year ended November 30, 2018

Year ended November 30, 2017

Year ended November 30, 2016

Average

1.3446

1.3290

1.2907

1.3030

1.3276


B.

B.Capitalization and indebtedness.


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


C.

C.Reasons for the offer and use of proceeds.


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


D.

D.Risk factors.


Risks Related To Our Business


Our businessInvesting in our securities involves a high degree of risk, including those described below. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks described below, together with the risks and operations are subjectother information included in any document that we file from time to numerous risks. The following risks should be considered in conjunctiontime with Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects”. These risks may affect our operating results and, individuallythe SEC. If any of the events described below or in any such other document we file with the aggregate,SEC occur or the risks described herein or therein materialize, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects could cause our actual resultsbe materially adversely affected. In addition, risks and uncertainties not presently known to differ materially from past and anticipated future results. Additional risks not currently known by us or that we considercurrently deem immaterial at the present time may also impair our business operations, our financial condition, prospects or results of operations. If any ofand the following risks occur, our business, financial condition, prospects or results of operations would likely be materially adversely affected. In that case, the trading pricevalue of our common shares could decline and you may lose all or part of the money you paid to buy our common shares. The risks set out below are not the only risks and uncertainties we currently face; other risks may arise in the future. The following discussion of risks may contain forward-looking statements as may be required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.securities.


Risk Related to Our Business and Our Industry


Our limited operating historyCovid-19 caused a global pandemic

In March 2020 the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, and any related adverse public health developments, has adversely affected workforces, customers, economies, and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn. It has also disrupted the normal operations of many businesses, including ours. This outbreak could decrease spending, adversely affect demand for our evolvingproduct and harm our business make it difficultand results of operations; however, the Company has also recognized that the pandemic has led to evaluatea global increase in screen time and online gaming which is beneficial to the Company’s operations. It is not



possible for us to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on our business, results of operations, and prospects.or how it will impact the Company’s ability to conduct financings at this time.


Our company was created on August 8, 2018 as the resulting issuer of a business combination by plan of arrangement between Liquid Media Group (Canada) Ltd. (fka Liquid Media Group Ltd.) (“Liquid Canada”) and Leading Brands, Inc. (“LBIX”). We cannot assure you that our revenue will increase, or that we will be able to operate profitably in future periods. Our limited operating history and evolving business make the prediction of future results of operations difficult and, therefore, past results should not be taken as indicative of our future performance. You should consider our business and prospects in light of the risks, uncertainties, expenses and challenges that we will face as an early-stage gaming, TV, film media and entertainment company operating in highly competitive, rapidly evolving, and challenging markets. If we fail to address the risks and challenges that we face, including those described elsewhere in this “Risk Factors” section, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.




We are in the initial phase of executing our business plan and we cannot guarantee that our intended business will be successful.


We are in an early phase of development and are just beginning to implement our business plan. We cannot guarantee that our vision for a vertically-integrated, cloud-based global studio, producing content for all platforms through a network of shared services will be successful, or that we will be able to develop our gaming and media content as we intend to do, acquire additional content for development and franchising, and create the cloud-based network for global content development that form parts of our business plan. We also may not be successful in raising the financing that we are hoping to raise through our planned crowdfunding portal for funding of our projectsin the gaming, film and TV industry segments.


Our business is intensely competitive and “hit” driven. If we do not deliver “hit” products and services, or if consumers prefer our competitors’ products or services over our own, our operating results could suffer.


Competition in our industry is intense and we expect new competitors to continue to emerge throughout the world. Our competitors range from large established companies to emerging start-ups. In our industry, though many new products and services are regularly introduced, only a relatively small number of “hit” titles accounts for a significant portion of total revenue for the industry. We do not yet have a significant number of titles that we develop and the underperformance of a title may have a large adverse impact on our financial results. Also, hit products or services offered by our competitors may take a larger share of consumer spending than we anticipate, which could cause revenue generated from our products and services to fall below expectations.


In addition, both the online and mobile games marketplaces are characterized by frequent product introductions, relatively low barriers to entry, and new and evolving business methods, technologies and platforms for development. We expect competition in these markets to intensify. If our competitors develop and market more successful products or services, offer competitive products or services at lower price points or based on payment models perceived as offering a better value proposition (such as free-to-play or subscription-based models), or if we do not continue to develop consistently high-quality and well-received products and services, our revenue, margins, and profitability will decline.


We have a history of operating losses and negative cash flow, and we may never achieve profitability.


We have a history of operating losses and negative cash flows.flows and may continue to incur operating losses and negative cash flows in the future. For the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, our operating losses were $8,260,489, $7,311,968 and $2,380,524, respectively.  These operating losses have been generated as we attempt to implement our business plan, including expanding our existing products and services, acquiring additional technology, marketing to clients and customers and otherwise growing our business. Indeed, we only began generating revenue in fiscal year 2018, due to the Company’s acquisition of its majority interest in Majesco Entertainment Company (“Majesco”) during fiscal year 2018.  However, as of November 30, 2020, we no longer hold any interests in Majesco, and we cannot assure you that our revenue will increase, or whether we will ever operate profitably. We anticipate that our operating expenses will increase substantially in the foreseeable future as we increase our sales and marketing activities and continue to develop our technology, products, projects, and services. For example, we will need additional funds to add to our content library and for development costs incurred to develop new games and redevelop our retro games, for production costs incurred in connection with the development of film and tvtelevision projects, costs related to our cloud-based network initiative, and for licensing and distribution expenses.expenses, and for the development and launch of our online direct-to-consumer distribution platform. These efforts may prove more expensive than we currently anticipate, and we may incur significant additional costs and expenses in connection with our business development activities. In addition, our film and gaming content creation operations are relatively capital intensive, while revenue-generating opportunities depend on the availability of projects in the market. During periods of low project volumes, fixed costs can result in operating losses. All of these costs and expenses could prevent us from achieving or maintaining profitability in future periods.


Our limited operating history and our evolving business make it difficult to evaluate our results of operations and prospects.

Our limited operating history and evolving business make the prediction of our future results of operations difficult. You should consider our business and prospects in light of the risks, uncertainties and challenges that we will face as a gaming, television, film media and entertainment company focused on developing and expanding our products, services and operations, and which operates in highly competitive, rapidly evolving, and challenging markets. See “The industry in which we operate is intensely competitive. If we are not able to effectively compete, including because customers and consumers prefer competitors’ products or services over our own, our operating results could suffer” and “Our industry is subject to significant, rapid changes, and we may fail to anticipate or successfully implement new or evolving technologies, or adopt successful business strategies, distribution methods or services” below. If we fail to address the risks and challenges that we face, including those described elsewhere in this “Risk Factors” section, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects could be adversely affected.

We lack adequaterequire additional financing to sustain and expand our operations, and we may not be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all, whichwould have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, financial conditioncash flow and prospects.


We have limited capital, and we may require funds in excess of our existing cash resources to fund operating deficits, develop new products or services, establish and expand our marketing capabilities, and finance general



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and administrative activities. We do not currently generate sufficient cash from our businessesbusiness to fund our operations. We doOur financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020 included a going-concern qualification, which expresses doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern based on our estimate that we did not have sufficient working capital to meet our liabilities and commitments as they become due for the upcoming 12 months and, therefore, need to obtain additional financing. Our ability to operate profitably is dependent upon, among other things, obtaining substantial financing, developing our products and services and otherwise implementing our business plan. We will require additional capital to fund operating deficits, to pursue our growth strategy through developing or acquiring new products, content or services or



engaging in acquisitions of complementary businesses, to establish and expand our marketing capabilities, and to finance general and administrative activities.At March 1, 2021,we did not have available borrowing capacity under any bank credit facility or other working capital credit line under which we mayfor us to borrow funds for working capital or other general corporate purposes. We have plansmay not be able to implement a crowdfunding portal throughservice or refinance our existing indebtedness or obtain debt or equity financing opportunities on favorable terms, if at all, which could impair our growth and adversely affect our existing operations. See “Our existing indebtedness, or indebtedness that we may raise money from investors to fund our operationsincur in the gaming, filmfuture, could adversely affect us, and TV industry segments, butthe terms of any debt covenants could limit how we cannot guarantee thatconduct our business and our ability to raise additional funds” below for a discussion of risks related to debt financing. If we will be successfulraise equity financing, our shareholders may experience significant dilution of their ownership interests, and the per share value of our common shares could decline.

Under current SEC regulations, because our public float is less than $75 million, and for so long as our public float remains less than $75 million, the amount we can raise through primary public offerings of securities in raisingany 12-month period using shelf registration statements is limited to an aggregate of one-third of our public float (referred to as the funds“baby shelf” rule). As of March 1, 2021, the aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates, or public float, was approximately US$16,993,808, based on 10,875,568outstanding common shares, of which 9,655,573 common shares were held by non-affiliates, at a price of US$1.76 per share, which was the last reported sale price of our common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market on February 26, 2021. If our public float decreases, the amount of securities we need in that manner. may sell under our shelf registration statement may also decrease.

If we do not have, or are not able to obtain, sufficient funds, we may have to delay strategic acquisitions and other opportunities, investments, or projects.projects, and, even if we are ultimately able to subsequently secure financing, such opportunities, investments or projects may not still be available to us on favorable terms or at all. If we are unable to raise adequate funds, we may have to liquidate some or all of our assets, or delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate some or all of our creative work. Any of these actions could delay or otherwise inhibit our growth, weaken our ability to effectively compete in our industry, and otherwise have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects.

Our existing indebtedness, or indebtedness that we may incur in the future, could adversely affect us, and the terms of any debt covenants could limit how we conduct our business and our ability to raise additional funds.

As of our fiscal year ended November 30, 2020, we had total principal indebtedness of approximately $691,229, including under third-party loans and our credit facility. In February 2021, we settled the outstanding balance of $639,293 on our credit facility through the issuance of 215,000 treasury shares to the lender.  Our ability to generate and maintain a level of cash flows from operating activities to make scheduled payments on our debt obligations, or to refinance our debt obligations, depends on our future financial condition.and operating performance, which is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to various financial, business, regulatory and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. If we are unable to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures or sell assets, seek additional capital or seek to restructure or refinance our indebtedness. Further, our indebtedness may impair our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, restructuring, acquisitions or general corporate purposes. We may also incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future. If new debt or other liabilities are added to our current debt levels, the related risks that we and our subsidiaries now face, as described above, could intensify.

In addition, any agreements governing our debt obligations may contain financial covenants and covenants that restrict our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to:

incur additional indebtedness or issue common or preferred shares; 

create liens on our assets; 



pay dividends or make other equity distributions; 

repurchase our shares; 

purchase or redeem equity interests or debt; 

make certain investments; 

sell assets; 

consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets; and 

engage in transactions with affiliates. 

As a result of these covenants, we could be limited in the manner in which we conduct our business, and we may be unable to engage in favorable business activities or finance future operations or capital needs.

We are subject to product development risks which could result in delays and additional costs, and we must adapt to changes in software technologies.


We depend on our internal development studios and third-party software developers to develop new interactive entertainment software within anticipated release schedules and cost projections. The development cycle for emulated titles generally ranges from 3 months to 12 months and for new titles 6 months to 2 years . Therefore our development costs can be substantial. If we or our third party developers experience unanticipated development delays, financial difficulties or additional costs, we may not be able to release titles accordingsuccessfully implement our business plan.

Our business plan focuses on growing our business both organically and through strategic acquisitions and other arrangements. We cannot guarantee that our vision for a vertically-integrated, cloud-based global studio, producing content for all platforms through a network of shared services will be successful, or that we will be able to develop our gaming and media content, acquire additional content for development and franchising, or create the cloud-based network for global content development as contemplated by our business plan. In addition, we are developing and launching an online direct-to-consumer distribution platform, the success of which is subject to significant challenges; accordingly, we may not be successful in doing so. See “We may not be successful in developing or launching our online direct-to-consumer distribution platform” below.

The potential growth of our business may depend upon our ability to consummate strategic acquisitions, which will depend on the availability of, and our ability to identify, suitable candidates; acquisitions we pursue could result in operating and other difficulties relating to integration of new businesses into our existing business, dilution to our scheduleshareholders and other consequences harmful to our business.

We have previously engaged in strategic transactions, including with respect to acquisitions of technology, content and other assets relating to our business, and, as part of our growth strategy, we intend to continue to pursue strategic acquisitions of businesses, intellectual property and other assets that are complementary to our existing business and may expand our employee base, our content portfolio or the breadth of our product or service offerings. Our ability to grow through future acquisitions will depend on the availability of, and our ability to identify, suitable acquisition and investment opportunities at budgeted costs. There canan acceptable cost, our ability to compete effectively to attract those opportunities and the availability of financing to complete acquisitions. We may face significant competition in executing our growth strategy. Future acquisitions or investments could involve our issuance of equity interests as consideration, resulting in dilution of our existing shareholders (see “Future capital raising efforts may be no assurance thatdilutive to our products will be sufficiently successful so that we can recoup these costsshareholders, result in increased interest expense in future periods or make a profit on these products.


In addition, there are substantial risks that there will be nodepress our share price” below), use of significant cash balances or incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities or amortization expenses related to intangible assets, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects. The benefits of an insufficient market for the titles developed. In such event, we will likely suffer losses, and to the extent that we are unableacquisition or investment may also take considerable time to develop, and we cannot be certain that any gamesparticular acquisition or film titles which generate a sufficient interest ininvestment will produce the market to provide profits, funding, capital or a return. In such event, we may suffer significant losses.


Additionally, in order to stay competitive, our internal development studios must anticipate and adapt to rapid technological changes affecting software development. Any inability to respond to technological advances and implement new technologies could render our products obsolete or less marketable. Further, the failure to pursue the development of new technology, platforms, or business models that obtain meaningful commercial successintended benefits in a timely manner may negatively affector to the extent anticipated or at all. Integration of a new company’s operations, assets and personnel into ours will require significant attention from our management, and the diversion of our management’s attention away from our business resultingand any difficulties encountered in increased production costs and more strenuous competition.


Programming errors or flaws in our gamesthe integration process could harm our reputationability to manage our business. Future acquisitions will also expose us to potential risks, including risks associated with any acquired liabilities, the integration of new operations, technologies and personnel, unforeseen or decreasehidden liabilities and unanticipated, information security vulnerabilities, the diversion of resources from our existing business, sites and technologies, the inability to generate sufficient revenue to offset the costs and expenses of the acquisitions, potential adverse tax and accounting effects, challenges relating to entering markets in which we may have limited or no prior experience and in which competitors may have a stronger market acceptanceposition, and potential loss of, or harm to, our games,relationships with employees, customers, consumers and suppliers as a result of integration of new businesses.



The industry in which would harmwe operate is intensely competitive. If we are not able to effectively compete, including because customers and consumers prefer competitors’ products or services over our own, our operating results.results could suffer.


Our games may contain errors, bugs, flaws or corrupted data, and these defects may only become apparent after their launch, particularly as we launch new games and rapidly release new features to existing games under tight time constraints. We believe that if our players have a negative experience with our games, they may be less inclined to continue, or resume playing our games or recommend our games to other potential players. Undetected programming errors, game defects and data corruption can disrupt our operations, adversely affect the game experience of our players by allowing players to gain unfair advantage, harm our reputation, cause our players to stop playing our games, divert our resources and delay market acceptance of our games, any of which could result in legal liability to us or harm our operating results.


Competition within, and to, the media and entertainment industries is intense, and our competitors may be able to draw upon a greater depth and breadth of resources than those available to us.


We operate in a highly competitive marketsindustry, characterized by pressure to innovate, expand feature sets and functionality, accelerate new product releases and reduce prices. Within the video game segment of the entertainmentSee “Our industry is subject to significant, rapid changes, and we may fail to anticipate or successfully implement new or evolving technologies, or adopt successful business strategies, distribution methods or services” below. We compete with other publishersentertainment video providers, such as multichannel video programming distributors, streaming entertainment providers, video gaming providers and more broadly against other sources of entertainment software developedthat consumers could choose in their moments of free time. We also compete against streaming entertainment providers and content producers in obtaining content for use onour business, both for licensed streaming content and for original content projects. Our competitors range from large established companies to emerging start-ups, and we expect new competitors to continue to emerge throughout the PC, video game consolesworld. Some of our competitors have longer operating histories, large customer bases, stronger brand recognition, exclusive rights to certain content and handheld, mobile and tablet devices or social networking sites. Our competitors



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include very large corporations with significantlymuch greater financial, marketing and other resources, which may enable them to obtain more favorable terms from third parties, adopt more aggressive pricing and devote more resources to the development of their businesses. If we are unable to successfully or profitably compete with current and new competitors, our business will be adversely affected, and we may not be able to gain market share, earn revenue or become profitable.

In the gaming industry in particular, both the online and mobile games marketplaces are characterized by frequent product development resources thanintroductions, relatively low barriers to entry, and new and evolving business methods, technologies and platforms for development. We expect competition in these markets to intensify. If our competitors develop and market more successful products or services, offer competitive products or services at lower price points or based on payment models perceived as offering a better value proposition, or if we have. Ado not develop (or we are unable to otherwise acquire) consistently high-quality and well-received products and services, we may not be able to gain market share, earn revenue or become profitable. In addition, though many new products and services are regularly introduced in the gaming industry, only a relatively small number of “hit” titles accountaccounts for a significant portion of net revenues, and an even greater portion of net profit, intotal revenue for the game entertainment industry, and the availability of significant financial resources is a major competitive factor in the production of high-quality products and in the marketing of products that are ultimately well-received. Our larger competitorsmay be able to deliver greater innovation, respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in market demand, devote more resources to the development, marketing and sale of their products, successfully expand into emerging and other international markets, or price their products more aggressively than we can. If our competitors are more successful than we are in developing products, or in attracting and retaining customers, our financial condition and operating results could be adversely affected.


See Our growth relies on market acceptanceacceptance” .


While we believe that there will be significant customer demand for our game, tv, and film offerings and services, there is no assurance that there will be broad market acceptance of our offerings. There also may not be broad market acceptance of our offerings if our competitors offerbelow. Hit products or services that are preferredoffered by prospective customers. Customers consider many factors when evaluatingour competitors may take a larger share of consumer spending than we anticipate, which could cause revenue generated from our products relativeand services to thosefall below expectations. In addition, we do not have a significant number of titles within our competitors, including innovation, easeportfolio (whether developed by us or acquired from third parties), and the underperformance of use, price, feature sets, functionality, reliability, performance, reputation,a title may have a significant, adverse impact on our financial results. Our success and training and support,our ability to effectively compete depends, in part, on our ability to expand our portfolio of titles, but we may be unsuccessful in developing such titles in a timely manner or at all, and we may not compare favorably against our competitorsface challenges in all respects. There can be no assurance that our efforts will be successful in the near future, or at all, or that our competitors will not take significant market share in similar efforts. If we failacquiring such titles due to develop new products and to manage new product introductions and transitions properly, or if our offerings do not receive market acceptance, our financial condition and operating results could be harmed.


We process, store and use personal information and other data, which subjects us to governmental regulation and other legal obligations related to privacy, and our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could harm our business.


We receive, store and process personal information and other player data, and we enable our players to share their personal information with each other and with third parties, including on the internet and mobile platforms. There are numerous federal, state and local laws around the world regarding privacy and the storing, sharing, use, processing, disclosure and protection of personal information and other player data on the Internet and mobile platforms, the scope of which are changing, subject to differing interpretations, and may be inconsistent between countries or conflict with other rules. We generally comply with industry standards and are subject to the terms of our own privacy policies and privacy-related obligations to third parties (including voluntary third-party certification bodies such as TRUSTe). We strive to comply with all applicable laws, policies, legal obligations and certain industry codes of conduct relating to privacy and data protection, to the extent reasonably attainable. However, it is possible that these obligations may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another and may conflict with other rulescompetition or our practices. Any failure or perceived failure by usinability to comply with our privacy policies, our privacy-related obligationssecure financing to players or other third parties, or our privacy ­related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of personally identifiable information or other player data, may result in governmental enforcement actions, litigation or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others and could cause our players to lose trust in us, which could have an adverse effect on our business. Additionally, if third parties we work with,acquire such as players, vendors or developers, violate applicable laws or our policies, such violations may also put our players' information at risk and could in turn have an adverse effect on our business.titles.


In the area of information security and data protection, many states have passed laws requiring notification to players when there is a security breach for personal data, such as the 2002 amendment to California'sInformation Practices Act, or requiring the adoption of minimum information security standards that are often vaguely defined and difficult to practically implement. The costs of compliance with these laws may increase in



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the future as a result of changes in interpretation. Furthermore, any failure on our part to comply with these laws may subject us to significant liabilities.


In operating ourmedia and entertainment business, we may fail to launch new products according to our timetable, and our new products may not be commercially successful.


In order for our media and entertainment business strategy to succeed over time, we will need to license, acquire, or develop new digital entertainment products that can generate additional revenue and diversify our revenue sources. A number of factors, including technical difficulties, government approvals and licenses of intellectual property right required for launching new products, lack of sufficient development personnel and other resources, and adverse developments in our relationship with the licensors of our new licensed products could result in delay in launching our new products. Therefore, we cannot assure you that we will be able to meet our timetable for development of our business.


There are many factors that may adversely affect the popularity of our new products. For example, we may fail to anticipate and adapt to future technical trends and new business models, fail to satisfy consumer preferences and requirements, fail to effectively plan and organize marketing and promotion activities, fail to effectively detect and prevent programming errors or defects in the products, and fail to operate our new products at acceptable costs. We cannot assure you that our new products will gain market acceptance and become commercially successful. If we are not able to license, develop or acquire additional digital entertainment products that are commercially successful, our future revenues and profitability may decline. If our games and other entertainment offerings do not meet consumer expectations, whether because they fail to function as advertised or otherwise, our sales may suffer. If our games and services do not function as consumers expect, it may negatively impact our business.


Our industry is subject to significant, rapid technological change,changes, and if we do not adaptmay fail to and appropriately allocateanticipate or successfully implement new or evolving technologies, or adopt successful business strategies, distribution methods or services.

Rapid changes in our new resources among, emerging technologies and business models, our business may be negatively impacted.


The entertainment industry require us to anticipate the ways in general, and the gaming, tv and film segments thereof in particular, are rapidly evolving, primarily as a result of free content, minimal entry costs for creation and distribution, and expanded use of mobile devices. We must continually anticipate and adaptwhich our products to emerging technologies, delivery platforms and business modelsservices will be competitive in order to stay competitivethe market and try to predict and prepare for rapid changes in consumer demand that could materially alter public preferences for different forms of entertainment and leisure activities. The rapid growthentertainment industry in general, and the gaming, television and film subindustries thereof in particular, are rapidly evolving, primarily as a result of technologyfree content, minimal entry costs for creation and shifting consumer tastesdistribution, expanded use of mobile devices and increased demand for content, all of which may prevent us from being able to accurately predict the overall effect that technological growth or new business strategies and delivery models may have on our potential revenue and profitability. WhenIn order to remain competitive, we must respond successfully to ongoing changes in consumer behaviors related to entertainment, particularly those behaviors related to the consumption



of video and gaming content. Developments in technology have led and are likely to continue to lead to new methods for the distribution of video and gaming content and changes in when, where and how people consume such content. These changes pose risks to the traditional television, film, movie theater and gaming console industries, including, for example, the disruption of the traditional movie theater and television content distribution model by on-demand, streaming and other online and mobile services, which are increasing in number and some of which have significant and growing subscriber/user bases. This has resulted in changes in consumers’ expectations regarding the availability and packaging of video content, their willingness to pay for access to such content, their perception of what quality entertainment is and how much it should cost, and the ease for a consumer to unsubscribe or switch. We believe the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, in particular, has accelerated many of these changes, including, in part, due to government stay-at-home orders that have shifted the way in which consumers are able to access entertainment, increasing the demand for on-demand, streaming and other at-home content delivery methods and simultaneously decreasing the demand for out-of-home entertainment, including at movie theaters. We are not able to predict when movie theaters will be reopened, whether consumers will attend these venues at the same levels they previously did, and whether revenues from theatrical releases will be comparable to historical levels. We try to anticipate changes, shifts and challenges, and, as a result, we have invested, and in the future may invest, in new business strategies, technologies, distribution methods, products, and services. These investments may not achieve expected returns and may be insufficient to cover our investment and development costs. Such endeavors may involve significant risks and uncertainties, and the technology we choose to incorporate a new technology into a product orimplement, the business strategies we choose to develop a product for a new platform, operating system or media format,adopt and the products and services that we often are required to make a substantial investment prior to the introduction of the product.pursue may not ultimately be successful. If we investdo not successfully evolve our business in the developmenta manner that meets or exceeds user expectations, our business, financial condition, results of products incorporating a new technology or for a new platform that does not achieve significant commercial success, our revenues from those products likely willoperations, cash flow and prospects may be lower than we anticipated and may not cover our development costs. adversely impacted.

Further, our competitors may adapt to an emerging technology or business model more quickly or effectively than we do, creating products that are technologically superior to ours, more appealing to consumers, or both. If, on the other hand, we elect not to pursue the development of products incorporating a new technology or for new platforms or otherwise elect not to pursue a new business model, that achievesachieve significant commercial success, itour ability to meet consumer demands and effectively compete in our industry may have adverse consequences. Itbe adversely affected. Adopting and incorporating new technology or adjusting to a new platform may takerequire significant time and resources to shift product development resources to that technology, platform or business model, as the case may be, and may be more difficultnot enable our products to compete againstwith our competitors’ existing products incorporating that technology or for that platform or against companies using that business model.platforms. Any failure to successfully adapt to, and appropriately allocate resources among, emerging technologies and to keep pace with rapid technological or other change in the industry could negatively impact our business and prevent us from achieving profitability or sustaining a meaningful market position.




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Our businessWe may not be successful in developing or launching our online direct-to-consumer distribution platform.

We are developing and launching an online direct-to-consumer distribution platform that would both allow us to bring our portfolio of content to market independently and serve as a platform for other content creators (whether filmmakers, makers of video games or otherwise) to self-distribute their content directly to consumers. The development of this platform is a relatively new endeavor for us, and we may not be successful in developing or launching our platform. The market for our platform, both for content creators and consumers, is relatively new and the development and launch of our platform is subject to significant challenges. Our business plan with respect to our distribution platform relies significantly upon our ability to develop commerciallythe technology and systems underlying our platform, as well as obtaining market acceptance, developing brand recognition and building and growing a base of users of the platform through marketing and user engagement efforts. We may not be successful products for the current video game platforms.


We are a provider of video game products primarily for the casual-game consumer and have published video games for interactive entertainment hardware platforms, including Nintendo’s DS, 3DS, Wii and WiiU, Sony’s PlayStation 3 and 4, or PS3 and PS4, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Xbox One and the personal computer, or PC.  The success of our business is subject to the continued popularityin any of these platforms and our ability to develop commercially successful products for these platforms.


Companies and governmental agencies may restrict access to our website, other websites that carry our products, mobile applicationsefforts, or the internet, generally, which could lead to losses or slower growth due to the effects such restrictions may have on our player base.


In general, players need to access the internet and platforms such as Facebook, Apple, Google, Liquid’s website, the websites of our partners or entities controlled by us or mobile applications in order to play the games we offer or will offer. Companies and governmental entities may block or restrict access to these sites or applications or the internet generally for a number of reasons, for example, confidentiality, security, a determination that greater regulatory oversight is required, or they may adopt policies that restrict the access of employees to access the sites and applications. If companies or governmental entities block, limit or otherwise adopt restrictive policies or regulations which materially interfere with the ability of players to play our games, our business and operations will likely be negatively affected and could lead to losses or slower growth than anticipated.


The video game hardware manufacturers set the royalty rates and other fees that we must pay to provide games for their platforms, and therefore have significant influence on our costs. If one or more of these manufacturers change their fee structure, our profitability will be materially impacted.


In order to provide products and service for a video game system such as Nintendo’s DS, 3DS, Wii and WiiU, Sony’s PlayStation 3 and 4, or PS3 and PS4, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Xbox One, we must take a license from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft, respectively, which give these companies the opportunity to set the fee structure that we must pay in order to provide games for that platform. Similarly, these companies have retained the flexibility to change their fee structures, or adopt different fee structures for online purchases of games, online gameplay and other new features for their consoles. The control that hardware manufacturers have over the fee structures for their platforms and online access could adversely impact our costs, profitability and margins. Because providing products for video game systems is the largest portion of our business, any increase in fee structures would significantly harm our ability to generate profits.


Acquisitions we pursue in our industry and related industries could result in operating difficulties, dilution to our shareholders and other consequences harmful to our business.


As part of our growth strategy, we may selectively pursue strategic acquisitions in our industry and related industries. We may not be able to consummate such acquisitions, whichdo so in a timely, cost-effective manner; accordingly, the future prospects for revenue and profitability relating to our distribution platform are uncertain and difficult to evaluate. In addition, our new distribution platform could adversely impactfail, resulting in the loss of our growth. Ifinvestment in the development and infrastructure needed to support the platform, as well as the opportunity cost of diverting management and financial resources away from our existing businesses and other opportunities.



We may fail to launch new products and services, in a timely manner or at all, and, when launched, our new products and services may not be commercially successful.

In order for our business plan to succeed over time, we do consummate acquisitions, integrating an acquired company, businesswill need to license, acquire, or technology may result in unforeseen operatingdevelop new digital entertainment products and services that can generate additional revenue and diversify our revenue sources. A number of factors, including technological difficulties, government approvals and expenditures, including:


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increased expenses due to transactionlicenses of intellectual property rights required for launching new products and integration costs;

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potential liabilitiesservices, lack of the acquired businesses;

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potential adverse tax and accounting effects of the acquisitions;

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diversion of capitalsufficient development personnel and other resources, fromand adverse developments in our existing businesses;

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diversionrelationship with the licensors of our management’s attention during the acquisition process and any transition periods;

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loss of key employees of the acquired businesses following the acquisition; and

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inaccurate budgets and projected financial statements due to inaccurate valuation assessments of the



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acquired businesses.


Our evaluations of potential acquisitions may not accurately assess the value or prospects of acquisition candidates and the anticipated benefits from our future acquisitions may not materialize. In addition, future acquisitions or dispositionslicensed products could result in potentially dilutive issuancesa delay in launching our new products and services.

There are many factors that may adversely affect the popularity of our equity securities,new products and services. For example, we may fail to anticipate and adapt to future technological trends and new business models, fail to satisfy consumer preferences and requirements, fail to effectively plan and organize marketing and promotion activities, fail to effectively detect and prevent programming errors or defects in the products, and fail to operate and offer our new products and services at acceptable costs. We cannot assure you that our new products and services will gain market acceptance and become commercially successful. Our inability to license, develop or acquire additional digital entertainment products and services that are commercially successful may impact our ability to effectively compete and will adversely affect our ability to generate revenue and achieve or maintain profitability in the future. If our games, streaming content and other entertainment offerings do not meet consumer expectations, whether because they fail to function as advertised, as consumers expect or otherwise, our sales may suffer, and our business may be negatively impacted.

Our growth relies on market acceptance.

There may not be broad market acceptance of any of our game, television, or film offerings or services, including our common stock, the incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities or amortization expenses, or write-offs of goodwill, any of which could harm our financial condition.


Changes in tax laws or tax rulings could materially affect our effective tax rates, financial position and results of operations.


The tax regimes to whichonline direct-to-consumer distribution platform that we are subject or under which we operate is unsettled anddeveloping. There also may not be subject to significant change. Changes in tax laws or tax rulings, or changes in interpretations of existing laws, could cause us to be subject to additional income based taxes, non-income taxes (such as payroll, sales, use, value-added, net worth, property and goods and services taxes), or tariffs related to the import or exportbroad market acceptance of our offerings could materially affectif our financial position and resultscompetitors offer products or services that are preferred by prospective consumers of operations. Any significant changes to our effective tax rate or the imposition of significant tariffs on our products and services. Consumers consider many factors when evaluating our products relative to those of our competitors, including innovation, ease of use, price, feature sets, functionality, reliability, performance, reputation, and training and support, and we may resultnot compare favorably against our competitors in a material adverse consequence onany or all respects. Our efforts to attract and retain customers and to effectively compete with our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.


Risks Related to the Film Industry


Our results of operations may fluctuate significantly as to its film operations depending upon the timing of television shows and films delivered or made available to various media


Results of operations with respect to our production and distribution of film and television operations for any periods are significantly dependent upon the number and timing of television programs and films delivered or made available to various media. Consequently, our results of operations may fluctuate materially from period to period and the results of any one period are not necessarily indicative of results for future periods. Cash flows may also fluctuate and are not necessarily closely correlated with revenue recognition. Although traditions are changing, due in part to increased competition from new channels, industry practice is that broadcasters make the most of their annual programming commitments between February and June, such that new programs can be ready for telecast at the start of the broadcast season in September, or a mid-season replacements in January. Because of this annual production cycle, our film revenuescompetitors may not be earned on an even basis throughoutsuccessful in the year. Results from operationsnear future, or at all, and our competitors may fluctuate materially from quarterexpend significant resources and otherwise engage in similar efforts that result in their taking of significant market share. If we fail to quarterdevelop new products and the results for any one quarter areto manage new product introductions and transitions properly, or if our offerings do not necessarily indicative or results for future quarters.


Our entertainment programmingreceive market acceptance, our costs may not be accepted by the public which would result in a portion of our costsrecouped, and profits may not being recouped or anticipated profits not neing realized.


The entertainment industry involves a substantial degree of risk. Acceptance of entertainment programming represents a response not onlybe realized to the production's artistic components, but also the quality and acceptance of other competing programs released into the marketplaceextent anticipated or at or near the same time. The availability of alternative forms of entertainment and leisure time activities, general economic conditions, public tastes generally and other intangible factors, all of which could change rapidly or without notice und cannot be predicted with certainty.


There is a risk that some or all or of our programming will not be purchased or accepted by the public generally, resulting in a portion of costs not being recouped or anticipated profits not being realized. There can be no assurance that revenueall. Revenue from existing or future programming willmay not replace any loss of revenue associated with the cancellation or unsuccessful commercialization of any particular production.production, and our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects could be harmed.




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Our film and television productionsproducts may not receive favorable reviews or ratings or perform well, in ancillary markets, broadcastersand third parties may not, license the rights to our film and television programs and distributorsor may not distributecontinue to, do business with us or promote our films and television programs,products or services, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or financial condition.cash flow and prospects.


Because the performance of our products, including, in particular, television and film programs, in ancillary markets, such as home video and pay and free television is often directly related to reviews from critics, and/or television ratings and other industry experts, poor reviews from critics or poor television ratings may negatively affect future revenue. Our results of operations will depend, in part, on the experience and judgment of our management to select and develop new investment and production opportunities. We cannot make assurances that our films and television programs willOur products may not obtain favorable reviews or ratings, and, as a result, third parties may not, or that its films andmay not continue to, do business with us or promote our products or services. For example, if one or more of our film or television programs will perform well in ancillary markets or thatreceive negative reviews and ratings, broadcasters willmay not license the rights to broadcast any of our film and television programs in development or renew licenses to broadcast film and televisionthe programs in our library. The failure to achievelibrary, any or the foregoingof which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow or operations or financial condition.prospects.




Licensed distributors’ decisions regarding the timing or release of and promotional support for our films, television programs and related products are important in determining the success of these films, programs and related products. We do not control the timing and manner in which our licensed distributors distribute our films, television programs or related products. Any decision by those distributors not to distribute or promote one of our films, television programs or related products or to promote competitors’ films, programs or related products to a greater extent than they promote us could have a material adverse effort on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow or financial condition.prospects.


We are dependent upon certain key personnel.subject to product development risks that could result in delays and additional costs, and we must adapt to changes in software technologies.


We are dependent upondepend on our internal development studios and third-party software developers to develop new interactive entertainment software within anticipated release schedules and cost projections. For example, the services of key executives, includingdevelopment cycle for emulated video games, meaning games that can be played on a computing device that emulates a video game console, generally ranges from three months to 12 months, and, for new titles, six months to two years. Therefore, our Chair, Joshua Jackson, and our CFO, Daniel Cruz. The lossdevelopment costs can be substantial. Since many of our executive officers ordevelopers have been working from home due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to implement additional procedural safeguards and other steps in our development process to access proprietary information and content of ours and of our customers and other key personnel, particularly with little or no notice, could cause delays on projects and could have an adverse impact on our client and industry relationships,sensitive components of our business, operating resultsin order to comply with security protocols within the industry or financial condition.


Duethose established by our customers. Such additional procedural safeguards and other steps have resulted, and may continue to result, for the relatively small sizeduration of our company, the loss of key persons or our inability to attractCOVID-19 pandemic, in some production inefficiency and retain additional highly-skilled employeesdelays. See “The global COVID-19 pandemic may adverselynegatively affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and future operations. The lossprospects, and these impacts may persist for an extended period of onetime or become more key employeespronounced” below for a discussion of risks to the Company relating to COVID-19. If we or contractors, if not replaced, could adversely affect Liquid’s project exploration andour third-party developers experience unanticipated development programs, consolidated operations and financial condition.


Our success dependsdelays, whether in part on our ability to hire and retain competent and skilled management and technical, sales and other personnel.


Our success depends to a significant extent on our ability to identify, hire, and retain qualified creative, technical and managerial personnel in a competitive job market. We expect competition for personnelconnection with the specialized creative and technical skills needed to create our products and provide our services will continue to intensify in future. Our competitorsCOVID-19 pandemic or otherwise, financial difficulties or additional costs, we may not be able to offerrelease titles according to our schedule and at budgeted costs. Our products may not be sufficiently successful to allow us to recoup these costs or make a work environment with higher compensationprofit on these products.In addition, there are substantial risks that there will be no or more opportunitiesan insufficient interest in the market for the titles we develop.

Programming errors or flaws in our products or the third party platforms, consoles and other methods through which our products are distributed could harm our reputation or decrease market acceptance of our products, which would harm our operating results.

Our products, including, in particular, our games, or the platforms, consoles and other distribution methods for our content may contain errors, bugs, flaws or corrupted data, and these defects may only become apparent after their launch, particularly as we launch new products and release new features to work with cutting-edge technology than we can. If we are unable to retain our key personnel or appropriately match skill setsexisting products under tight time constraints. We believe that, if consumers have a negative experience with our needs, we wouldproducts, regardless of whether the error or flaw occurs in our products or any third party channels through which our products are distributed, consumers may be requiredless inclined to expend significant timecontinue, or resume playing our games or otherwise consuming our content or recommend our products to others. Undetected programming errors, game defects and financial resourcesdata corruption can disrupt our operations, adversely affect the consumer experience (including, with respect to identify and hire new qualified personnel and to transfer significant internal historical knowledge, which might significantly delay or prevent the achievementplayers of our business objectives.


We may be involved in legal proceedings that may result in adverse outcomes.


From timegames, by allowing other players to time, we may be involved in claims, suits, government investigations, auditsgain unfair advantage), harm our reputation, cause consumers to cease playing our games or consuming our other content, divert our resources and proceedings arising from the ordinary coursedelay market acceptance of our business. Such claims, suits, government investigations, audits and proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted with certainty. Regardlessproducts, any of thewhich may subject us to liabilities or adversely impact our operating results.



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outcome, such legal proceedings can have an adverse impact on us because of legal costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.


Declines in consumer spending and other adverse changes in the economy could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and operating results.prospects.


Most of our products and services involve discretionary spending on the part of consumers. We believe that consumer spending is influenced by general economic conditions and the availability of discretionary income.



This makes our products particularly sensitive to general economic conditions and economic cycles as consumers are generally more willing to make discretionary purchases, including purchases of products like ours, during periods in which favorable economic conditions prevail. Adverse economic conditions such as a prolonged general economic downturn, including periods of increased inflation, unemployment levels, tax rates, interest rates or energy prices or declining consumer confidence, could alsocan reduce consumer spending. Reduced consumer spending may result in reduced demand for our products and may also require increased selling and promotional expenses, which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and operating results.prospects. In addition, uncertainty and adverse changes in the economy could also increase costs associated with developing and publishing our products, increase the cost and availability of sources of financing, and increase our exposure to material losses from bad debts,debts. If difficult economic conditions continue to persist or worsen in the future, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects could be adversely affected.

We are particularly susceptible to adverse economic and other developments in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Company’s business plan is particularly focused on the film and entertainment market of Vancouver, British Columbia, and, in this regard, a significant portion of the Company’s business operations, including a significant portion of the Company’s developers and other personnel, are concentrated in Vancouver. As a result, the Company is particularly susceptible to adverse changes in market conditions, catastrophic events and other unforeseen developments affecting Vancouver and its surrounding areas, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and operating results.prospects. Accordingly, our operations and prospects are more susceptible to regional economic and other conditions than our competitors that are more geographically diversified.

Companies and governmental agencies may restrict access to our website, other websites that carry our products, mobile applications or the internet, generally, which could lead to losses or slower growth due to the effects such restrictions may have on our customer base.

In general, consumers need to access the internet and platforms such as Facebook, Apple, Google, our website, the websites of our partners or entities controlled by us or mobile applications in order to play the games or access the other content we offer or expect to offer in the future. Companies and governmental entities outside of the U.S. and Canadamay block or restrict access to these sites or applications or the internet generally for a number of reasons, including, for example, confidentiality, security or a determination that greater regulatory oversight is required, or companies may adopt policies that restrict the ability of employees to access websites and applications. If economic conditions worsen,companies or governmental entities outside of the U.S. and Canada block, limit or otherwise adopt restrictive policies or regulations which materially interfere with the ability of consumers to play our games or access our other content, our business and operations will be negatively affected.

Our business is subject to our ability to develop commercially successful products for the current video game platforms.

We are a provider of video game products primarily for the casual-game consumer and have published video games for interactive entertainment hardware platforms. The success of our business is, in part, subject to the continued popularity of these platforms and, to the extent such platforms maintain popularity, our ability to develop commercially successful products for these platforms.



Video game hardware manufacturers set the royalty rates and other fees that we must pay to provide games for their platforms and, therefore, have significant influence on our costs. If one or more of these manufacturers change their fee structure, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and operatingprospects may be materially impacted.

In order to provide products and service for a video game system, we must obtain a license from third-party platform manufacturers, such as Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft, which give these companies the opportunity to set the fee structure that we must pay in order to provide games for that platform. Similarly, these companies have retained the flexibility to change their fee structures, or adopt different fee structures for online purchases of games, online gameplay and other new features for their consoles. The control that hardware manufacturers have over the fee structures for their platforms and online access could adversely impact our costs, margins and, ultimately, our ability to become profitable, as well as our ability to effectively compete. Accordingly, any increase in fee structures could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects.

The global COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects, and these impacts may persist for an extended period of time or become more pronounced.

The spread of COVID-19 and the recent developments surrounding the global pandemic, including governmental, business and individuals’ actions that have been and continue to be taken in response to the pandemic, may have negative impacts on our business. The extent to which the pandemic impacts our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects, including the duration and magnitude of such effects, will depend on numerous evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the duration and scope of the pandemic; its impact on global and regional economies and economic activity, including the duration and magnitude of its impact on unemployment rates and consumer spending; and its short- and longer-term impact on consumer behavior and levels of consumer confidence. A reduction in consumer spending as a result of any of the foregoing may result in reduced demand for our products, which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects. See “Declines in consumer spending and other adverse changes in the economy could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects” above.

The third parties with which we do business, including those that license content to us, have had their operations altered or temporarily suspended. To the extent the resulting economic disruption is severe, we could see some of our third-party providers go out of business, resulting in supply constraints and increased costs or delays to our products and services. Such production pauses may cause us to, among other things, temporarily have less new content available in future periods, which could negatively impact consumer demand for our services, as well as retention of our existing customers. Temporary production pauses or permanent shutdowns in production could result in content asset impairments or other charges and will change the timing and amount of cash flows associated with production activity.

Our ability to grow our company may also be harmed by COVID-19. For example, the impact of COVID-19 on the financial markets may make it more difficult for us to secure financing necessary to finance our existing operations and pursue potential strategic acquisitions or other opportunities to grow our business, and after the pandemic subsides, any such acquisitions or other opportunities may no longer be available, including because such opportunities have been pursued by our competitors or because such opportunities may be too costly or time-consuming for us to pursue at that time. In addition, as a result of the risks described above, we may be required to raise additional capital, and our access to and the cost of financing will depend on, among other things, global economic conditions, conditions in the global financing markets, the availability of sufficient amounts of financing, our prospects, and the outlook for the industries that we serve as a whole. Further, the impact of COVID-19 on the financial markets, including its negative impact on the price of our common shares, and our business may adversely affect our ability to raise funds through equity financings, including the terms



of, and the willingness of investors to participate in, any such equity financings. See “Security breaches involving the source code for our products or other sensitive and proprietary information could adversely affect our business” below for a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on our security protocols and the risks associated therewith. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated many of the trends in the industry, including those changes related to evolving consumer behaviors surrounding the ways in which consumers access and, in the future, expect to access content. If we are unable to rapidly grow or evolve our business in order to respond to those changes, whether due to our inability to secure financing for acquisitions or otherwise, we may be unable to attract and retain customers and otherwise effectively compete in our industry, and our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects could be adversely affected. See “Our industry is subject to significant, rapid changes, and we may fail to anticipate or successfully implement new or evolving technologies, or adopt successful business strategies, distribution methods or services” above.

To the extent COVID-19 or any worsening of the global business and economic environment as a result thereof adversely affects our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described under the caption “Risk Factors” in this Report on Form 20-F.

Under International Financial Reporting Standards, we will not be able to consolidate our financial statements with the financial statements of companies in which we own minority equity ownership interests.

Under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), we account for our minority equity ownership interests in businesses in which we own 50% or less of the equity ownership and have no substantial influence over the management of the businesses. Under IFRS, we report such minority equity ownership interests as assets on our balance sheet at fair market value. However, IFRS does not permit the consolidation of our financial statements with the financial statements of companies in which we own minority equity ownership interests. As such, we are not be allowed to consolidate into our financial statements any portion of the revenues, earnings or assets of companies in which we own minority equity ownership interests, such as Waterproof Studios Inc. (“Waterproof”), in which we hold a 49% interest. We currently provide limited financial information about Waterproof in our filings with the SEC.  Since we do not control Waterproof, we cannot guarantee that Waterproof will in the future provide us with copies of its financial statements, on a timely basis or at all.  Our inability to obtain audited financial statements of Waterproof could adversely affect our ability to evaluate the results of operations of Waterproof and the value of our investment in Waterproof and to provide financial information about Waterproof in our filings with the SEC.  Accordingly, investors may not be able to appropriately evaluate the results of operations of Waterproof or businesses in which we own minority equity interests in the future, which could materially adversely affect market perception of and investors’ ability to evaluate our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects and, consequently, the trading price of our common shares.

Fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar may adversely affect our business.

Fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar or the Canadian dollar can be expected to affect our business. During 2020 and continuing into 2021, the U.S. dollar has remained strong in comparison to the Canadian dollar. As of February 26, 2021, the exchange rate was one Canadian dollar to US$1.2685.  A continued strong U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar may create attractive business opportunities with third parties in the U.S. with which we currently do, or, in the future, may do, business. We cannot predict future changes in these exchange rates, and any future weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar may make our business less attractive to those U.S.-based third parties and less competitive with U.S.-based companies in our industry.

Also, the revenue we received at and for the year ended November 30, 2020 was denominated in U.S. dollars, while most of our operating expenses are incurred in Canadian dollars. In preparing our financial statements, certain financial information is required to be translated from U.S. dollars to Canadian dollars.  If the U.S. dollar weakens against the Canadian dollar, such currency translation could adversely affect our revenues, which could



have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects.

Currently, we do not engage in foreign currency hedging transactions to protect us against fluctuations in future exchange rates, in particular, between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar, and we may be more adversely affected by any such currency fluctuations than our competitors that engage in hedging transactions.  If we engage in hedging transactions in the future, we may expose ourselves to risks associated with such transactions, which may not eliminate any adverse impact of future currency fluctuations on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects.

Changes in tax laws or tax rulings could materially affect our effective tax rates, financial position and results of operations.

The tax regimes to which we are subject or under which we operate is unsettled and may be subject to significant change. Changes in tax laws or tax rulings, or changes in interpretations of existing laws, could cause us to be subject to additional income-based taxes, non-income taxes (such as payroll, sales, use, value-added, net worth, property and goods and services taxes), or tariffs related to the import or export of our offerings, could materially affect our financial position and results of operations. Any significant changes to our effective tax rate or the imposition of significant tariffs on our products may result in a material adverse consequence on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects.

We cannot guarantee that we will be able to claim investment tax credits in Canada.

Canadian regulations provide for tax credits to companies that support multimedia, e-commerce and research and development in Canada, including gaming, applications and other aspects of the entertainment industry. Those tax credits and other government incentives are important components of our growth strategy.  If governmental authorities in Canada, and, in particular, in British Columbia, were to reduce or discontinue the tax credits available in respect of those activities, we may be unable to pursue our growth strategy.

As a company in the early stages of our development, we rely upon our management team; our future success depends significantly on their continued service and performance, as well as our ability to hire and retain additional competent and skilled management and technical and other personnel.

Our executive officers who are responsible for our management functions and are responsible for strategic development, financing and other critical functions. Our future success depends significantly on their continued service and performance and the expansion of our management team. The departure, death, disability or other extended loss of services of any member of our management team, particularly with little or no notice, could cause delays on projects, frustrate our growth prospects and could have an adverse impact on our client and industry relationships, our project exploration and development programs, other aspects of our business and our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects.

Our success, growth prospects, and ability to capitalize on market opportunities also depend to a significant extent on our ability to identify, hire, motivate and retain qualified managerial personnel, including additional senior members of management, and creative and technical personnel in a competitive job market. We expect competition for personnel with the specialized creative and technical skills needed to create our products and provide our services will continue to intensify in the future. Our competitors may be able to offer a work environment with higher compensation or more opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology than we can. Any new personnel we hire may not be or become as productive as we expect, as we may face challenges in adequately or appropriately integrating them into our workforce and culture. If we are unable to retain our key personnel or appropriately match skill sets with our needs, we would be required to expend significant time and financial resources to identify and hire new qualified personnel and to transfer significant internal historical



knowledge, which might significantly delay or prevent our growth and the achievement of our business objectives.  

Our management team has limited experience managing a public company.

Members of our management team have limited experience managing a publicly traded company, interacting with public company investors, and complying with the increasingly complex laws, rules and regulations that govern public companies, including regulatory oversight and public reporting obligations under the federal securities laws. These obligations will require significant attention from our management and could divert their attention away from the day-to-day management of our business. In the event that members of our management team are not successful or efficient as managers of a public company, this could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects. See also “As a company in the early stages of our development, we rely upon our management team; our future success depends significantly on their continued service and performance as well as our ability to hire and retain additional competent and skilled management, technical sales and other personnel” above.

We may not be able to manage our potential growth.

For us to succeed, our business needs to experience significant expansion, including by adding to our senior management team. See “As a company in the early stages of our development, we rely upon our management team; our future success depends significantly on their continued service and performance as well as our ability to hire and retain additional competent and skilled management, technical sales and other personnel” above. We may not achieve this expansion. This expansion, if accomplished, may place a significant strain on our management, operational and financial resources. To manage any material growth, we will be required to implement additional operational and financial systems, procedures and controls. We will also be required to expand our finance, administrative and operations staff. Our current and planned personnel, systems, procedures, controls and infrastructure may not be adequate to support our future operations at any increased level. Our failure to manage growth effectively could give rise to operational errors, loss of business opportunities, loss of employees and reduced productivity, any of which may adversely affect our ability to compete effectively and otherwise have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects.

We use a limited number of suppliers.

We rely on a limited number of suppliers for hardware, software, and film and gaming production equipment. While other sources of supply do exist for this equipment, an unexpected disruption in supply or an increase in pricing could have a negative impact on our earnings.

Our results of operations may fluctuate significantly as to our film operations depending upon the timing of television shows and films delivered or made available to various media.

Results of operations with respect to our production and distribution of film and television operations for any periods are significantly dependent upon the number and timing of television programs and films delivered or made available to various media. Although traditions are changing, due in part to increased competition from streaming and other on-demand content delivery methods, broadcasters have traditionally made most of their annual programming commitments between February and June, such that new programs can be ready for telecast at the start of the broadcast season in September, or, in the case of midseason replacements, in January. Because of the annual production cycle, any revenues from our film and television operations may not be earned on an even basis throughout the year and may fluctuate materially from quarter to quarter. Consequently, our results of operations for any one period may not necessarily be indicative of our results for future periods. Cash flows may also fluctuate and are not necessarily closely correlated with revenue recognition.



In light of governmental stay-at-home orders in the wake of COVID-19, there have been production delays in television and film programming, and we are not able to predict when production will resume or return to normal levels, and in some cases, whether production will resume at all.  As a result, we cannot predict the manner or the extent to which such production delays will impact the traditional annual production cycle for television and film programs and any resulting impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects.

Our business is subject to a variety of other U.S., Canadian and foreignother laws, many of which are unsettled and still developing, and which could subject us to claims or otherwise harm our business.


We are subject to a variety of laws in the United StatesU.S., Canada and abroad,elsewhere, including laws regarding consumer protection, intellectual property, data protection, export and national security, that are continuously evolving and developing. The scope and interpretation of the laws that are or may be applicable to us are often uncertain and may be conflicting, particularly laws outside the United States.U.S. and Canada. For example, laws relating to the liability of providers of on lineonline services for activities of their users and other third parties are currently being tested by a number of claims, including actions based on invasion of privacy and other torts, unfair competition, copyright and trademark infringement, and other theories based on the nature and content of the materials searched, the ads posted or the content provided by users. It is also likely that, asif our business grows and evolves and our games are played or our other content is accessed in a greater number of countries, we will become subject to laws and regulations in additional jurisdictions. We are potentially subject to a number of foreign and domestic laws and regulations of the U.S., Canada and other jurisdictions that affect the offering of certain types of content, such as that which depicts violence, many of which are ambiguous, still evolving and could be interpreted in ways that could harm our business or expose us to liability. In addition, certain of our games may become subject to gambling-related rules and regulations and expose us to civil and criminal penalties if we do not comply.


It is difficult to predict how existing laws, will be applied to our business and theas well as new laws to which we may become subject.subject, will be applied to our business. If we are not able to comply with these laws or regulations or if we become liable under these laws or regulations, weour operations could be directly banned,temporarily or indefinitely suspended, and we may be forced to implement new measureschanges to reduce our exposure to this liability.business model or other aspects of our operations. This may require us to expend substantial resources or to modify our games,products, which would harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.operations, cash flow and prospects. In addition, the increased attention focused upon liability issues as a result of lawsuits and legislative proposals could harm our reputation or otherwise impact the growth of our business. Any costs incurred as a result of this potential liability could harm our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and operating results.prospects.


It is possible that a number of laws and regulations may be adopted or construed to apply to us in the United StatesU.S., Canada and elsewhere that could restrict the on lineonline and mobile industries, including playeras to data privacy, advertising, taxation, content suitability, copyright, distribution and antitrust.antitrust matters. Furthermore, the growth and development of electronic commerce and virtual goods may prompt calls for more stringent consumer protection laws that may



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impose additional burdens on companies such as ours conducting business through the Internetinternet and mobile devices. We anticipate that scrutiny and regulation of our industry will increase, and we will be required to devote legal and other resources to addressing such regulation. For example, existing laws or new laws regarding the regulation of currency and banking institutions may be interpreted to cover virtual currency or goods. If that were to occur we may be required to seek licenses, authorizations or approvals from relevant regulators, the granting of which may be dependent on us meeting certain capital and other requirements, and we may be subject to additional regulation and oversight, all of which could significantly increase our operating costs. Changes in current laws or regulations or the imposition of new laws and regulations in the United StatesU.S., Canada or elsewhere regarding these activities may lessenlimit the growth of social game services and other aspects of the industry in which we operate and impair our business.


Our management team has limited experience managing a public company.


Members of our management team have limited experience managing a publicly-traded company, interacting with public company investors, and complying with the increasingly complex laws, rules and regulations that govern public companies. These obligations will require significant attention from our management and could divert their attention away from the day-to-day management of our business. In the event that our management team are not successful or efficient as managers of a public company, this could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.


We may not be able to manage our potential growth.


For us to succeed, our business needs to experience significant expansion. There can be no assurance that it will achieve this expansion. This expansion, if accomplished, may place a significant strain on our management, operational and financial resources. To manage any material growth, we will be required to implement operational and financial systems, procedures and controls. We will also be required to expand our finance, administrative and operations staff. There can be no assurance that our current and planned personnel, systems, procedures and controls will be adequate to support our future operations at any increased level. Our failure to manage growth effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.


Our business will suffer if we are unable to successfully integrate acquired companies into our business or otherwise manage the growth associated with multiple acquisitions.


We have acquired businesses, personnel and technologies in the past and we intend to continue to pursue acquisitions that are complementary to our existing business and expand our employee base and the breadth of our offerings. Our ability to grow through future acquisitions will depend on the availability of suitable acquisition and investment candidates at an acceptable cost, our ability to compete effectively to attract these candidates and the availability of financing to complete larger acquisitions. Since we expect the social game industry to consolidate in the future, we may face significant competition in executing our growth strategy. Future acquisitions or investments could result in potential dilutive issuances of equity securities, use of significant cash balances or incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities or amortization expenses related to goodwill and other intangible assets, any of which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. The benefits of an acquisition or investment may also take considerable time to develop, and we cannot be certain that any particular acquisition or investment will produce the intended benefits. Integration of a new company’s operations, assets and personnel into ours will require significant attention from our management. The diversion of our management's attention away from our business and any difficulties encountered in the integration process could harm our ability to manage our business. Future acquisitions will also expose us  to potential risks, including risks associated with any acquired liabilities, the integration of new operations, technologies and personnel, unforeseen or hidden liabilities and unanticipated, information security vulnerabilities, the diversion of resources from our existing businesses, sites and technologies, the inability to generate sufficient revenue to offset the costs and expenses of acquisitions, and potential loss of, or harm to, our relationships with employees, players, and other suppliers as a result of integration of new businesses.





We use a limited numbermay be involved in legal proceedings that may result in adverse outcomes.

From time to time, we may be involved in claims, suits, government investigations, audits and proceedings arising from the ordinary course of suppliers.


We rely on a limited numberour business or otherwise. The nature of suppliers for hardware, software,any such claims, suits, government investigations, audits and filmproceedings are inherently uncertain, and gaming production equipment. Whiletheir results cannot be predicted with certainty. An adverse resolution in litigation, including litigation or other sourcesactions brought by our shareholders, customers, governmental authorities or another third party, could result in substantial damages or otherwise negatively impact our business, reputation and financial condition. Regardless of supply do exist for this equipment,the outcome, such legal proceedings can have an unexpected disruption in supply or an increase in pricing could have a negativeadverse impact on our earnings.us because of negative publicity, legal costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.


Risks Related to Intellectual Property and Personal and Proprietary Information


We depend on protection afforded by trademarks and copyrights to protect our intellectual property..


We hold a number of trademarks and copyrights relating to certain significant products.products, and, as part of our growth strategy, we expect to continue to pursue the registration of and acquire intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights, for products we develop and to license intellectual property from third parties for use in our business. We rely on trademark laws and contractual provisions to protect these trademarks and copyrights and there can be no assurance that third parties willregard such protection as critical to our success.  The contractual arrangements and other steps we have taken to protect our intellectual property are expensive and time-consuming and may not infringeresult in intellectual property registrations or misappropriatemay not prevent the misappropriation of our trademarks and copyrights.proprietary information or deter independent development of similar technologies by others. Existing trade secret, copyright and trademark laws offer only limited protection and do not account for common law claims. Furthermore, the monitoring and enforcement against the unauthorized use of our intellectual property rights, including those rights licensed to us by third parties, could entail significant expenses and could prove difficult or impossible. As well,For example, if litigation is necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights, protect our trade secrets or determine the validity and scope of proprietary rights claimed by others, any litigation of that nature, regardless of outcome or merit, could result in substantial costs, adverse publicity or diversion of management and technical resources. If we fail to maintain, protect and enhance our intellectual property rights, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects may be harmed.

In addition, the laws of other countries in which we may choose to market our products may afford little or no effective protection of our owned or licensed intellectual property. If we lose some or all of our intellectual property rights, or if any intellectual property rights that we may develop or acquire in the future prove to be deficient, our business may be materially adversely affected.

We rely on the availability of licenses to intellectual property of third parties, which exposes us to risks over which we have little or no control.

Our ability to provide consumers with content they are seeking depends, in part, upon licenses of intellectual property from third parties. The terms and conditions of such licenses vary, and third parties may be unable or unwilling to provide or continue to provide us with valid licenses to the content we seek to distribute or rights to use their other intellectual property, on terms acceptable to us or at all. If third parties are not or are no longer willing or able to provide such licenses on terms acceptable to us, our ability to provide content to consumers and continue to compete in our industry may be adversely affected and/or our costs could increase.

In addition, a third party may assert that we or our end customers are in breach of the terms of a license, which could, among other things, give such third party the right to terminate a license or seek damages from us, or both. The inability to obtain or maintain certain licenses or other rights or to obtain or maintain such licenses or rights on favorable terms, or the need to engage in litigation regarding these matters, could adversely affect the content we are able to offer and the overall consumer experience and could otherwise disrupt our business.



Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects.

Intellectual property claims may increase our costs or require us to cease selling affected products, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.operations, cash flow and prospects.


Development of original content, including publication and distribution, sometimes results in claims of intellectual property infringement. Although we make efforts to ensure our products do not violate the intellectual property rights of others, it is possible that third parties may still allege infringement. These claims and any litigation resulting from these claims may be time consumingtime-consuming and costly to defend, divert management attention, and result in damage awards payable by us. They could also prevent us from selling the affected product;product or require us to redesign the affected product to avoid infringement or obtain a license for future sales of the affected product or prevent us from utilizing important technologies, ideas or formats.

Third parties with which we do business process, store and use personal information and other data of consumers of our content, and, as we implement our growth strategy, we may process, store and use such consumer data, which may subject us to governmental regulation and other legal obligations related to privacy and data security, and such third parties’ or our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could harm our business.

Third parties with which we do business receive, store and process personal information and other data of consumers of our content.  As we implement our growth strategy, we may receive, store and process such personal information and consumer data in connection with the provision of our products and services. There are numerous federal, state and local laws around the world regarding privacy and data protection and the storing, sharing, use, processing, disclosure and protection of personal information and other customer data, including but not limited to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (also known as the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (also known as the CCPA).  The scope of privacy and data protection laws is constantly evolving, the laws are subject to differing interpretations, and there may be inconsistencies between jurisdictions or conflicts with other rules or codes of conduct to which we are subject or agree to comply. Although we strive to comply with applicable laws, policies, legal obligations and certain industry codes of conduct relating to privacy and data protection, and notwithstanding the views of third parties with which we do business that they comply with such laws, policies, legal obligations and industry codes of conduct, it is possible that these obligations may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another and may conflict with other rules, our practices or the practices of third parties with which we do business.  The costs of compliance with these laws, policies, legal obligations and codes may be significant and may increase in the future. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with our privacy policies, our privacy-related obligations to consumers or other third parties, including under applicable security protocols, or our privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of personally identifiable information or other customer data, may result in governmental enforcement actions, litigation or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others and could cause consumers to lose trust in us, which could have an adverse effect on our reputation and business, including our relationships with third parties with whom we do business. Additionally, if third parties we work with, such as customers, vendors or developers, violate applicable laws or our policies, such violations may also put our customers’ information at risk and could in turn have an adverse effect on our business.

In addition, many jurisdictions have laws, including but not limited to the GDPR and CCPA, that require minimum information security standards that are often vaguely defined and may be difficult to implement, and that create potential significant liability for failure to meet those standards. Many jurisdictions also have laws requiring notification to individuals and certain regulators when there is a security breach involving personal information. The costs of compliance with these laws may be significant and may increase in the future, and any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with these laws may subject us to significant liability. Responding to a security breach involving personal information often requires significant resources and costs,



and could cause consumers to lose trust in us, which could have an adverse effect on our reputation and business, including our relationships with third parties with whom we do business.

Security breaches involving the source code for our products or other sensitive and proprietary information could adversely affect our business.


We securely store the source code for our interactive entertainment software products as it is created.created, as well as other sensitive and proprietary information. A breach, whether physical, electronic or otherwise, of the systems on which such source code and other sensitive data are stored could lead to damage or piracy of our software. In addition, certain parties with whom we do business are given access to our sensitive and proprietary information in order to provide services and support our team.team, and certain third parties also license or otherwise provide us with rights to use their intellectual property. These third parties or our own employees may misappropriate our information or the third-party intellectual property used in our business and engage in unauthorized use of it. If we are subject to data security breaches, we may havesuffer a loss in sales, or increased costs arising from the restoration or implementation of additional security measures, litigation or other legal action and reputational damage, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and operating results.prospects. Any theft and/or unauthorized use or publication of our or third parties’ intellectual property, including trade secrets, and other confidential business information as a result of such an event could adversely affect our competitive position, reputation, brand, and future sales of our products.products and could adversely affect our relationships with third parties that may be critical to our future success. Our business could be subject to significant disruption, and we could suffer monetary and other losses and reputational harm, in the event of such incidents and claims.


FailureRisks and exposures related to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights orcybersecurity attacks are expected to remain high for the costs involved in such enforcement could harm our businessforeseeable future due to the rapidly evolving nature and operating results.


We regardsophistication of these threats and also due to the protectionexpanding use of technology-based products and services by us and consumers of our trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, domain namesproducts and other product rightsservices. In the wake of COVID-19, these risks may be more likely to materialize and may be more severe if they occur, as critical to our success. We strive to protect our intellectual property rights by relying on



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federal, state and common law rights,workforce as well as contractual restrictions. We enter into confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with our employees and contractors and confidentiality agreements withthe workforces of the third parties with whom we conducthave business in order to limit access to, and disclosure and userelationships spend a significant amount of our proprietary information. However, these contractual arrangements and the other stepstime working from home, where data networks may be less secure. The safeguards we have taken to protect our intellectual propertyin place or may implement in the future may not prevent the misappropriation of our proprietary informationall unauthorized infiltrations or deter independent development of similar technologies by others.


We pursue the registration of our domain names, trademarks,breaches, and service markswe may suffer losses related to a security breach in the United States and in certain locations outside the United States. We are seeking to protect our trademarks, patents and domain names in an increasing number of jurisdictions, a process that is expensive and time-consuming and may not be successful orfuture, which we may not pursue in every location. We may, over time, increase our investment in protecting our innovations through increased patent filings that are expensive and time-consuming and may not result in issued patents that can be effectively enforced.


Litigationlosses may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights, protect our trade secrets or determine the validity and scope of proprietary rights claimed by others. Any litigation of this nature, regardless of outcome or merit, could result in substantial costs, adverse publicity or diversion of management and technical resources, any of which could adversely affect our business and operating results. If we fail to maintain, protect and enhance our intellectual property rights, our business and operating results may be harmed.material.


The proliferation of "cheating"“cheating” programs and scam offers that seeksseek to exploit our games antiand players affects the game-playing experience and may lead players to stop playing our games.


Unrelated third parties have developed, and may continue to develop, "cheating"“cheating” programs that enable players to exploit our games, play them in an automated way or obtain unfair advantages over other players who do play fairly. These programs harm the experience of players who play fairly and may disrupt the virtual economy of our games. In addition, unrelated third parties attempt to scam our players with fake offers for virtual goods. We devote significant resources to discover and disable these programs and activities, and if we are unable to do so quickly our operations may be disrupted, our reputation damaged and players may stop playing our games. This may lead to lost revenue from paying players, increased cost of developing technological measures to combat these programs and activities, legal claims relating to the diminution in value of our virtual currency and goods, and increased customer service costs needed to respond to dissatisfied players.


RiskRisks Related to Our StockCommon Shares


We may not be able to maintain our listing on the NASDAQNasdaq Capital Market.


Our common shares currently tradestrade on the NASDAQNasdaq Capital Market. Following our business combinationthe Business Combination in August 2018, we were required to establish compliance with the NASDAQNasdaq initial listing requirements, which we did in October 2018. NASDAQNasdaq has continued listing requirements that we must maintainmeet to avoid delisting. The standards include,



among others, a minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share and any of: (i)(1) a minimum stockholders’ equity of $2.5 million; (ii)(2) a market value of listed securities of $35 million; or (iii)(3) net income from continuing operations of $500,000 in the most recently completed fiscal year or in two of the last three fiscal years. Our results of operations and our fluctuating sharesshare price directly impact our ability to satisfy these listing standards. In the past, we have received written notices from Nasdaq for failing to meet its continued listing requirements, including our failure to hold an annual meeting of shareholders within 12 months of the end of our fiscal year ended November 30, 2018. Although we have regained compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing standards, there can be no assurance that we will remain in compliance in the future. If we are unable to maintain these listing standards, we may be subject to delisting.


A delisting from NASDAQNasdaq would result in our common shares being eligible for quotation on the over-the-counter market, which is generally considered to be a less efficient trading system than listing on markets such as NASDAQNasdaq or other national exchanges because of lower trading volumes, transaction delays, and reduced security analyst and news media coverage.  A delisting from Nasdaq could also result in a determination that our common shares are “penny stock,” which would require brokers trading in our common shares to adhere to more stringent rules. These factors could reduce the level of trading activity in the trading market for our common shares and contribute to lower prices and larger spreads in the bid and ask prices for our common shares. Additionally, trading of our common shares on the OTCBB may make us less desirable to institutional investors and may, therefore, limit our future equity funding options and



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could negatively affect the liquidity of our shares.


If we make a significant acquisition that requires the issuance of our common shares, we may be required to reapply for NASDAQ listing.


Reapplying for NASDAQ listing may require us to satisfy the more stringent original listing standards of the NASDAQ Capital Market, which has substantially higher standards than the continuing listing standards. If any such application is not approved, our shares of common shares could be delisted from the NASDAQ Capital Market.


AdditionalFuture capital raising efforts in future periods may be dilutive to our then current shareholders, or result in increased interest expense in future periods.periods or depress our share price.


In order to finance our operations, we have raised funds through the issuance of common shares and securities convertible into common shares, and we may do so again in the future. Any such offering in the future may have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share and/or book value per share. The actual amount of dilution, if any, cannot be determined at this time and will be based on numerous factors. In the future, we may issue common shares in connection with investments or acquisitions. The number of common shares issued in future offerings, including those issued in connection with an investment or acquisition, could be material. We cannot predict the size of future issuances of common shares or the size or terms of future issuances of debt instruments or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for common shares, or the effect, if any, that future issuances and sales of our securities will have on the market price of our common shares. Sales or issuances of substantial numbers of common shares, or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect the market price of our common shares. With any additional sale or issuance of common shares, or securities convertible into common shares, our investors willmay suffer dilution of their investment.

The right of RDL Realisation PLC to their voting power.participate in future offerings by us could impair our ability to raise capital.

As previously disclosed in our filings with the SEC, in the event we issue any equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, subject to limited exceptions, RDL Realisation PLC (formerly Ranger Direct Lending Fund, PLC) (“Ranger”) has the right, pursuant to the terms of the forbearance agreement between Ranger and us (the “Forbearance Agreement”), to participate in the offering of such securities such that Ranger may maintain its proportional ownership interest in us immediately prior to the completion of such offering. The existence of Ranger’s right of participation in connection with future issuances may require us to issue securities to Ranger in connection with any such issuance of equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities and may deter potential investors from providing us needed financing, or may deter investment banks from working with us, which may have a material adverse effect on our ability to obtain financing.



The price of our common shares may be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance.

The market price for our common shares may be highly volatile. In addition, the market price of our common shares may fluctuate significantly in response to a number of factors, most of which we cannot control, including:

variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us; 

actions by us or our competitors, such as sales initiatives, acquisitions or restructurings; 

additions or departures of key management personnel; 

legal proceedings involving us, our industry, or both; 

changes in our capitalization, including future issuances of our common shares or the incurrence of additional indebtedness; 

changes in market valuations of companies similar to ours; 

the prospects of the industry in which we operate; 

actions by our shareholders; 

speculation or reports by the press or investment community with respect to us or our industry in general; 

general economic, market and political conditions; and 

other risks, uncertainties and factors described under the caption “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 20-F. 

The stock markets in general have often experienced volatility, including, most recently, in the wake of COVID-19, that has sometimes been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations have caused, and may continue to cause, the trading price of our common shares to decline. A continuation or worsening of the levels of market disruption and volatility seen in the recent past could have an adverse effect on our ability to access capital, on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and prospects, and on the market price of our common shares. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class-action litigation has often been brought against that company. We may become involved in this type of litigation in the future. Litigation of this type may be expensive to defend and may divert our management’s attention and resources from the operation of our business.

We incur significant costs and demands upon management and accounting and finance resources as a result of complying with the laws and regulations affecting public companies; any failure to establish and maintain adequate internal controls and/or disclosure controls or to recruit, train and retain necessary accounting and finance personnel could have an adverse effect on our ability to accurately and timely prepare our financial statements and otherwise make timely and accurate public disclosure.

As a public operating company, we incur significant administrative, legal, accounting and other burdens and expenses beyond those of a private company, including public company reporting obligations, both in the U.S. and under applicable Canadian national and provincial securities laws and regulations, and Nasdaq listing requirements. In particular, we have needed, and continue to need, to enhance and supplement our internal accounting resources with additional accounting and finance personnel with the requisite technical and public company experience and expertise to enable us to satisfy such reporting obligations. Currently, we rely upon the services of third parties for our accounting and financial reporting functions, which third-party arrangements create additional monitoring obligations and have the potential to increase risk in the system of internal control. Any failure to maintain an effective system of internal controls (including internal control over financial reporting) could limit our ability to report our financial results accurately and on a timely basis, or to detect and prevent fraud and could expose us to regulatory enforcement action and shareholder claims.

Furthermore, we are required to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. As a non-accelerated filer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we are not



required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, but we are required to document and test our internal control procedures and prepare annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Therefore, our internal controls over financial reporting will not receive the level of review provided by the process relating to the auditor attestation included in annual reports of issuers that are subject to the auditor attestation requirements, which may adversely impact market perception of our business and our common shares. Our assessments must include disclosure of identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. The existence of one or more material weaknesses could affect the accuracy and timing of our financial reporting. Testing and maintaining internal control over financial reporting involves significant costs and could divert management’s attention from other matters that are important to our business. Additionally, we may not be successful in remediating any deficiencies that may be identified. If we are unable to remediate any such deficiencies or otherwise fail to establish and maintain adequate accounting systems and internal control over financial reporting, or we are unable to continue to recruit, train and retain necessary accounting and finance personnel, we may not be able to accurately and timely prepare our financial statements and otherwise satisfy our public reporting obligations.

In 2019, we identified a material weakness in our internal controls, and such weakness may continue or additional material weaknesses may occur in the future. Specifically, our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2019. Based on this assessment, our management concluded that, as of November 30, 2019, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective. Specifically, based on management’s assessment, we lack adequate oversight related to the development and performance of internal controls, and, due to the limited number of personnel in the Company, there are inherent limitations to segregation of duties amongst personnel to perform adequate oversight. Furthermore, our management concluded that, as of November 30, 2019, our disclosure controls were not effective because of the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. Additionally, we face difficulties in obtaining information, including on a timely basis, with respect to LBI prior to the Business Combination, as well as Waterproof, for purposes of making financial and other public disclosure. These difficulties have also adversely affected our ability to timely file tax returns. We have not yet satisfactorily addressed these difficulties and have not yet remediated the weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting.  Any inaccuracies in our financial statements or other public disclosures (in particular, if resulting in the need to restate previously filed financial statements), or delays in our making required SEC filings, whether as a result of the lack of effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting or disclosure controls and procedures or otherwise, could have a material adverse effect on the confidence in our financial reporting, our credibility in the marketplace and the trading price of our common shares.

Our management team must continue to adapt to other requirements of being a public company. We need to devote significant resources to address these public company-associated requirements, including compliance programs and investor relations, as well as our financial reporting obligations. We incur substantial legal and financial compliance costs as a result of complying with these rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC. We are also required to simultaneously comply with applicable Canadian national and provincial securities laws and regulations, which result in legal, accounting and other related costs and make some activities more time-consuming and costly.

We are a “foreign private issuer” under U.S. securities laws and, as a result, are subject to disclosure obligations different from requirements applicable to U.S. domestic registrants listed on Nasdaq.

Although we are subject to the periodic reporting requirements under the Exchange Act, the periodic disclosure required of “foreign private issuers” (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act) is different from periodic disclosure required of U.S. domestic registrants. Therefore, there may be less publicly available information about us than is regularly published by or about other public companies in the U.S., and we are exempt from certain other sections of the Exchange Act to which U.S. domestic registrants would otherwise be subject. See “We could lose our foreign private issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs



and expenses to us” below. In addition, our executive officers, directors and large shareholders are not obligated to file reports under Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and certain of the governance rules and shareholder approval rules imposed by the Nasdaq are inapplicable to us.

We could lose our “foreignforeign private issuer”issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses to us.


In order to maintain our current status as a “foreignforeign private issuer” (as defined in Rule 405 under the United StatesSecurities Act of 1933), whereissuer, if more than 50% of our outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly owned by residents of the United States,U.S., we must not have any of the following: (i)(1) a majority of our executive officers or directors being U.S. citizens or residents, (ii)(2) more than 50% of our assets being located in the United States,U.S., or (iii)(3) our business being principally administered in the United States.U.S. If we were to lose our foreign private issuer status:


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we would no longer be exempt from certain of the provisions of U.S. securities laws, such as Regulation FD, and the Section 16 disclosure and short swing profit rules;swing-profit rules and the requirement to file proxy solicitation materials on Schedule 14A or 14C in connection with meetings of our shareholders; 

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we would be required to commence reporting on forms required of U.S. companies, such as Forms l0-K,10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, rather than the forms currently available to us, such as Forms 20-F and 6-K;

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we would be subject to additional restrictions on offers and sales of securities outside the United States,U.S., including in Canada; and 

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we mightwould lose the ability to rely upon certain exemptions from the NASDAQNasdaq corporate governance requirements that are available to foreign private issuers; andissuers. 

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ifIf we engage in capital raising activities after losing ourcease to qualify as a foreign private issuer, status, there is a higher likelihood that investorsour regulatory and compliance costs may require the Companyincrease significantly in order to file resale registration statementscomply with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as a condition to any such financing.requirements discussed above.


If we are characterized aswere to be a passive foreign investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes, under the Internal Revenue CodeU.S. holders of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), our U.S. shareholderscommon shares (or securities exercisable for or convertible into our common shares) may suffer adverse tax consequences.


If 75% or more of our gross income in a taxable year, including our pro-rata share of the gross income of any company, U.S. or foreign, in which we are considered to own, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the shares by value, is passive income, then we will be a passive“passive foreign investment company, or “PFIC,” for U.S. federal income tax purposes.  Alternatively, we will be considered to be a PFIC if at least 50% of our assets in a taxable



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year, averaged over the year and ordinarily determined based on fair market value and including our pro-rata share of the assets of any company in which we are considered to own, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the shares by value, are held for the production of, or produce, passive income.  Once treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a foreign corporation will generally continue to be treated as a PFIC for all subsequent taxable years for any U.S. shareholder who owned shares of the foreign corporation when it was treated as a PFIC.  If we were to be a PFIC, and a U.S. holdershareholder does not make an election to treat us as a “qualified electing fund,” or QEF,“QEF,” or a “mark-to-market” election, “excess distributions” to asuch U.S. holder,shareholder, and any gain recognized by asuch U.S. holdershareholder on a disposition of our ordinarycommon shares, would be taxed in an unfavorable way.  Among other consequences, our dividends, to the extent that they constituted excess distributions, would be taxed at the regular rates applicable to ordinary income, rather than the 20% maximum rate applicable to certain dividends received by an individual from a qualified foreign corporation, and certain “interest” charges may apply.  In addition, gains on the sale of our ordinarycommon shares would be treated in the same way as excess distributions.


The tests for determining PFIC status are applied annuallyannually.  We currently do not expect to be a PFIC for our current and it is difficult to make accurate predictionsfuture taxable years.  However, because our PFIC status for any taxable year will depend on the composition of futureour income and assets which are relevantand the value of our assets from time to the determination of PFIC status. In addition, under the applicable statutory and regulatory provisions, it is unclear whethertime, we would be permitted to use a gross loss from sales (sales less cost of goods sold) to offset our passive income in the calculation of gross income. Although we do not expect that we will bemay become a PFIC in thefor our current taxable year or any future in light of the periodic asset and income tests applicable in making this determination, no assurance can be given that we will not become a PFIC.taxable year.  If we do become a PFIC in the future, U.S. holdersshareholders who hold ordinarycommon shares during any period when we are a PFIC will be subject to the foregoing rules, even if



we cease to be a PFIC, subject to exceptions for U.S. holders who made a timely QEF or mark-to-market election,elections or certain other elections.  We do not currently intend to prepare or provide the information that would enable our common shareholders to make a QEF election.


If we do become a PFIC for our current taxable year or any future taxable year, in addition to U.S. holders of our common shares, a U.S. holder of our securities exercisable for or convertible into our common shares during any year in which we are a PFIC would be adversely affected under the foregoing rules even if we cease to be a PFIC.  Such U.S. holders should consult their own tax advisers concerning the potential application of the PFIC rules to their investment.

We have never paid cash dividends on our common shares, and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.


We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common shares and do not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain any future earnings to fund the growth of our business. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common shares will be the sole source of gain for the foreseeable future.


Sales of a substantial number of There is no guarantee that our common shares intowill appreciate in value or even maintain the public market could resultprice at which a shareholder purchased such shareholder’s shares.

Provisions in significant downward pressure on our share price.articles may prevent efforts by our shareholders to effect a change of control of our company or a change in our management.


Our common sharesarticles provide for our board of directors to be divided into three classes of directors. Directors of each class are traded onchosen for three-year terms upon the NASDAQ underexpiration of their current terms, and each year one class of directors is elected by our shareholders. Because we have a staggered board, our shareholders may be prevented from replacing a majority of our board of directors at any annual meeting, which may entrench management and discourage unsolicited shareholder proposals that may be in the symbol “YVR.” Asbest interests of November 30, 2019, there were 5,345,660 common shares issued and outstanding. The concurrent saleour shareholders. In addition, the staggered terms of our directors may reduce the possibility of a substantial numbertender offer or an attempt at a change in control, even though a tender offer or change in control might be in the best interest of our common shares in the public market could cause a reduction in the market price of our common shares.shareholders.


We are incorporated in British Columbia, Canada, and all but one of our directors and officers live in Canada, and all of the Company’s assets with the exception of Majesco, are in Canada; therefore, investors may have difficulty initiating legal claims and enforcing judgments against us and our directors and officers.


We are a company incorporated under the laws of British Columbia,Columbia. Currently, all but one of our directors and officers are residents of Canada and all our assets and operations with the exception of our 51% held subsidiary Majesco Entertainment Company ("Majesco”), are located outside of the United States.U.S. It may not be possible for shareholders to enforce in Canada judgments against the Company obtained in the United States,U.S., including actions predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws.




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While reciprocal enforcement of judgment legislation exists between Canada and the United States,U.S., we and our insiders may have defenses available to avoid in Canada the effect of U.S. judgments under Canadian law, making enforcement difficult or impossible. There is uncertainty as to whether Canadian courts would enforce (a) judgments of U.S. courts obtained against us or our insiders predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal and state securities laws or (b) in original actions brought in Canada, liabilities against us or our insiders predicated upon the U.S. federal and state securities laws. Therefore, our shareholders in the United StatesU.S. may have to avail themselves



of remedies under Canadian corporate and securities laws for any perceived oppression, breach of fiduciary duty and likeother similar legal complaints. Canadian law may not provide for remedies equivalent to those available under U.S. law.complaints.


Item 4. – Information on the Company


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A.History and development of the Company.


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1.The legal name of the Company is “Liquid Media Group Ltd.”


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2.The Company was incorporated under theCompany Act(British Columbia) on February 4, 1986 under the name “2060 Investments Ltd.”  On May 21, 1986, the Company changed its name to “Camfrey Resources Ltd.”  On March 16, 1993, the Company changed its name to “Brio Industries Inc.,” and on October 25, 1999, the Company changed its name to Leading Brands, Inc. On August 10, 2018, the Company changed its name to “Liquid Media Group Ltd.”


On August 9, 2018, the Company consummated a business combination with Liquid Canada by way of plan of arrangement under theBusiness Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the Arrangement, Liquid Canada was acquired by and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.  As part of the Arrangement, on August 10, 2018, the Company changed its name to Liquid Media Group Ltd. and Liquid Canada changed its name to Liquid Media Group (Canada) Ltd.  At the time of completion of the Arrangement, the Company had 1,848,980 common shares issued and outstanding which included 1,288,497 common shares issued to former Liquid Canada shareholders, representing 69.69% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. Initially, the common shares of the Company issued in connection with the Arrangement were listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “LBIX”. Effective August 10, 2018, the trading symbol of the Company was changed to “YVR”.


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3.The Company is a corporation incorporated under the laws of the province of British Columbia, Canada, and is governed by theBusiness Corporations Act (British Columbia). The head office of the Company is located at #202, 5626 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC, V6M 4E1;Tel: 604-602-0001


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4.During the Company’s fiscal year ended November 30, 2019,2020, the Company realized several material changes to both its organizational structure as well as the nature of its business.


On January 22, 2019, the Company changed its auditor from Charlton & Company to Davidson & Company LLP.


In February 2019, the Company closed its private placement offering of unsecured convertible debentures raising US$2,678,000.  Each debenture will mature two years from closing, will bear interest at 2% per annum, and will be convertible into units at a price of US$1.50 per unit.  Each unit will consist of one common share and one share purchase warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for US$1.75 for a period of two years from the closing date of the offering.  At the time of the closing of the Debenture offering, the Company also converted US$255,000 of accounts payable to non-related parties into 113,334 common shares at a price of US$2.62.




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In February 2019, the Company granted 461,500 stock options to certain officers, directors, and consultants of the Company with an exercise price of US$2.55 per share and a term of five years.


In February 2019, the Company issued 113,334 common shares valued at $391,013 to settle debt of $335,792.


In April 2019, the Company issued 46,539 common shares valued at $243,162 to settle debt of $199,896 and issued 17,222 common shares valued at $73,980 to various consultants of the Company for consulting and public relations services provided to the Company.


In April 2019, the Company entered into an Assignment and Assumption Agreement whereby the vendor assigned all of its rights and obligations under a Master Services Agreement with A&E Television Networks, LLC. (“A&E”) and it’s Statements of Work forAncient Aliens: The Game® with A&E to the Company.


In MayDecember 2019, the Company announced that it was expanding the scope of its relationship with A&E, becoming the official operator of the free-to-play, card collecting strategy gameKnightfall™: Rivals, available on iTunes and Google Play.


In May 2019, the Company entered into a Collaboration Agreement with YDX Innovation Corp. (“YDX”) whereby the Company plans to leverage YDX technology to bring classic and future games to life in YDX’s Arkave Virtual Reality (VR) Arenas.  The companies also plan to collaborate on new IP, content, products, and technology.  In November 2019, the Company announce that it had selected ‘Romans from Mars’ as the first title from its library of games for adaptation into an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience through its partnership with YDX.


In May 2019, the Company appointed Nancy Basi to its Board of Directors.  Ms. Basi is Executive Director of the Media & Entertainment Centre for the Vancouver Economic Commission and Vice President of the VR/AR Association’s Vancouver Chapter.


In June 2019, the Company showcasedAncient Aliens: The Game® live at AlienCon in Los Angeles.


In June 2019, the Company announced the selection of Miss Kwirk as the first gaming intellectual property for development within its Studio-as-a-Service offering.  Miss Kwirk is the first title in the Company’s retro reboot initiative, a five title series designed to expand the franchise potential of popular retro titles owned by the Company.


In October 2019, the Company announced the repricing of a total of 1,142,598 share purchase warrants issued on or prior to October 15, 2018 to US$1.20 per share.


In November 2019, the Company announced that it was launching an initiative in partnership with the Whistler Film Festival (“WFF”). To mark the countdown to WFF’s 20th anniversary in 2020, Liquid confirmed support of WFF’s new 20x2020 campaign for 2019 and 2020 that will directly support vetted Canadian creators with IP in development to participate in WFF’s slate of talent development programs, which serve to advance projects from script to screen and connect storytellers and dealmakers across borders and on all platforms.


In November 2019, the Company restructured its debt with RDL Realisation, PLC (“RDL”) to extend the maturity date of the loan to November 30, 2020.  Additionally, the Company agreed to make quarterly payments of $250,000 beginning on March 31, 2020 and has pledged 215,000 common shares as security against the loan.  RDL also released the previously held security interest over the Company’s shares of Waterproof Studios Inc.




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During the year ended November 30, 2019, various lenders converted $1,795,455 (US$1,133,761) worth of net convertible debentures into 1,000,167 units of the Company, with each unit consisting of one common share and one share purchase warrant to purchase one additional common share at an exercise price of US$1.75 per share on or before February 26, 2021.


Subsequent to the year ended November 30, 2019:


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The Company announced in December 2019, the upcoming launch of Iridion 3D and its sequel, Iridion II December 12, 2019 on Steam for PC through its subsidiary Majesco.PC. 


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In January 2020, Jesse Sutton, a consultant of the Company and a director of Majesco, filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against the Company for approximately $400,000 for unpaid consulting fees, US$500,000 for the unpaid cash consideration for the purchase of 51% interest in Majesco, and a payment for the difference between US$500,000 and the value of the Company’s shares issued on the purchase of the 51% interest in Majesco.  The Company has accrued $1,064,450On August 31, 2020, a settlement agreement had been reached as described in     the Annual Financial Statements.  Management is currently seeking legal advice on this lawsuit.8(B) Significant Changes     . 


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The Company held its annual shareholder meeting on February 4, 2020, at which the Class III directors were elected and Davidson & Company LLP were appointed as the auditors for the ensuing year.  Accordingly, the Company’s violation of the NASDAQ listing require regarding the holding of an annual shareholder meeting was remedied.


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In January 2020, the Company issued 57,125 common shares to settle debt of $193,582 and 11,674 common shares for $33,058 in services included in commitment to issue shares at November 30, 2019.


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In February 2020, a consultant of the Company filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against the Company in relation to the issuance of a share certificate for 59,706 common shares of the Company, 32,149 of which the consultant states is owing to him and general and special  



damages in relation to the shares. Management is currently seeking legal advice onIn May 2020, the Company settled this lawsuit.  No provision has been included in the financial statements as of November 30, 2019.lawsuit for $68,937 (US$50,000).


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In February 2020, the Company signed an asset purchase agreement with a vendor to acquireacquired a portfolio of assets for $4,464,885 (US$3,325,000).  The acquired assets include the streaming platform Reelhouse, a self-distributed video content platform for independent filmmakers, and tools such as Slipstream, a Subscription Video on Demand (“SVOD”) service that focuses on curated action sports stories. 

In March 2020, the Company announced the launch of a new chapter of Ancient Aliens mobile game in partnership with A+E Networks. 

In March 2020, the Company announced the addition of Andrew Kaplan, a capital markets strategist, to its advisory board.  The Company granted 25,000 stock options with an exercise price of US$2.55 and a term of five years to Mr. Kaplan in connection with his appointment. 

In April 2020, the Company announced the addition of Michael Timothy Doyle, a veteran interactive entertainment industry production executive, to its advisory board.  The Company granted 25,000 stock options with an exercise price of US$2.55 and a term of five years to Mr. Doyle in connection with his appointment. 

In May 2020, the Company successfully launched the two-day New Faces New Voices 2020 Film Festival on the recently acquired ReelhouseLive platform. 

In July 2020, the Company announced they partnered with Invoke, the creators of Hootsuite, and Arkitek Creative to transform and advance the Company’s streaming platform. 

In August 2020, the Company partnered with Arcana Studios whereby Arcana will create animated content for the Company’s streaming platform. 

In August 2020, the Company retained Novus Merchant Partners Inc. (“Novus”) as its capital markets advisor.  Novus will assist the Company in developing, implementing and executing on its business strategy of consolidating and vertically integrating intellectual property (IP) rights with production capabilities to leverage innovative technology as well as owned IP into full media franchises. As part of its mandate, Novus will act as financial advisor to the Company on strategic M&A transactions.  

In August 2020, the Company announced the ongoing addition of content to its Reelhouse Animation Playlist, the Company’s Video on Demand (“VOD”) service focusing on beautifully crafted animated stories. This latest growth to the Reelhouse content library comes via a partnership with Arcana Studios (“Arcana”), an entertainment company founded by Sean O’Reilly in 2004. In what is mutually envisioned to be the first step in a multi-stage partnership between the two companies, Arcana has agreed to contribute to the expanding Reelhouse animation playlist content library. Arcana is also continuing to build a pipeline of intellectual property that the Company aims to offer via its Reelhouse platform. 

In August 2020, the Company nominated mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategist Andrew Kaplan to the Board of Waterproof Studios Inc. (“Waterproof”), in which the Company holds a 49% interest. Mr. Kaplan plans to lead a strategic review of the Waterproof asset with the aim to maximize capabilities and long-term value for Liquid shareholders. Pursuant to the shareholders’ agreement among Waterproof and its shareholders, the Company is entitled to determine three out of the six Board members of Waterproof. Andrew Kaplan replaced Charles Brezer, the Company’s President, on the Waterproof Board.  



In September 2020, the Company partnered with Polycade, the connected arcade platform invented by the son of Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, whereby the Company will make available all of its retro gaming titles on the Polycade Game Store which is launching in the fall of 2020. 

In October 2020, the Company announced that it had completed emulation of four retro video games, completing the commercialization process and advancing the monetization phase. The games -- Kwirk, Dirt Trax FX, Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy, and BlowOut -- are rolling out worldwide on popular PC platforms including certain streamingXbox and Steam. To make these titles rapidly available for gamers around the globe, the Company joined forces with Throwback Entertainment Inc. as publisher, expanding the existing relationship between the two companies. The Company will also publish Dirt Trax FX via its partnership with Polycade.  

In October, 2020, the Company announced that it had partnered with Eventival to offer a direct-to-consumer solution to help filmmakers monetize their creative works after a festival run and over the long term. In addition to empowering these creative professionals and sharing the Company’s digital platforms with hundreds of festivals around the world, the Company’s consumer audiences will gain access to a vastly expanded library of content, which is expected to drive new revenue through single ticket and subscription sales. 

In November, 2020, the Company announced the expansion of its Slipstream action-adventure sports content using the Unity real-time development platform. Unity allows independent filmmakers through Slipstream to attain widespread distribution across more than 20 popular global platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, leading AR and VR platforms and Smart TVs. Slipstream’s new platform, allowing global distribution with access to major media devices, is transformative for US$3,325,000.the Company. 


·Financings

Subsequent

In January 2020, the Company issued 57,125 common shares valued at $148,198 to settle debt of $190,706 resulting in a gain of $42,508 which is included in gain (loss) on debt settlements. 

In January 2020, the Company issued 11,764 common shares valued at $39,615 to a consultant of the Company for public relations services provided to the Company of which $33,058 of services were rendered during the year ended November 30, 2019 and was included in commitment to issues shares. 

In April 2020, the Company issued 98,00450,103 common shares valued at $183,769 to settle debt of $180,294 resulting in a loss of $3,476 which is included in gain (loss) on debt settlements. 

In May 2020, the Company filed an F-3 registration statement in the United States which offers an indeterminate number of common shares, debt securities, subscription rights, warrants, and/or units of the Company for proceeds of up to US$25,000,000. 

In June 2020, the Company closed a registered direct offering, under its F-3 registration statement in the United States, by issuing 2,666,672 common shares of the Company at US$1.50 per common share for total proceeds of $5,353,203 (US$4,000,002).  Concurrent with this offering, the Company issued to the investors 1,333,334 share purchase warrants exercisable for USD$1.88 per common share with a maturity date of June 9, 2025.  In connection with these offerings, the Company paid legal fees of $409,200 (US$305,761), agent fees of $428,256 (US$320,000), and issued 213,333 agent warrants with a value of $338,5588 and an exercise price of $1.88 per common share with a maturity date of June 4, 2025 



In July 2020, the Company issued 29,536 shares valued at $60,000 to a consultant of the Company for advisory services provided to the Company. 

In September 2020, the Company issued 250,001 common shares valued at $482,272 in relation to the vesting of 250,001 restricted share units.  As a result, the Company transferred $482,272 representing the fair value of the vested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) from reserves to share capital.  On September 3, 2020, the Company granted 1,000,001 RSUs to certain directors, officers, and consultants of the Company which vest 25% on grant and 25% each six months thereafter.  The granted RSUs convert to common shares of the Company upon vesting, accordingly, 250,001 common shares were issued upon grant. 

In November 2020, the Company issued 84,375 common shares valued at $176,769 to a consultant of the Company for services provided to the Company. 

During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company: 

oissued 515,000 units on the conversion of $961,186 (US$681,980) worth of net convertible debentures and 12,402 units on the conversion of $26,130 (US$18,605) worth of interest on the convertible debentures.  As a result, the Company transferred $134,198 from reserves to share capital representing the proportionate balance of the equity component.  Each unit comprised of one common share and one warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for US$1.75 up to February 26, 2021. 

oissued 493,111 common shares for total proceeds of $204,891$1,111,476 in connection with the exercise of 493,111 share purchase warrants at US$1.75 per warrant of which $104,139 was received during the year ended November 30, 2019.  As a result, the Company transferred $28,056 representing the fair value of the exercised warrants from reserves to share capital. 

oissued 573,171 common shares for total proceeds of $907,036 in connection with the exercise of 573,171 share purchase warrants at US$1.20 per warrant. 

oreceived $574,457 for the exercise of 367,084 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of US$1.20 and an expiry date of August 30, 2020 which is included in commitment to issue shares.  In December 2020, the shares were issued. 

oissued 53,505 common shares for total proceeds of $196,427 in connection with the exercise of 53,505 stock options at US$2.55 per option.  As a result, the Company transferred $144,245 representing the fair value of the exercised options from reserves to share capital. 

Subsequent to the year ended November 30, 2020:

On January 1, 2021, the Company appointed Ronald Thomson as its CEO to drive the growth of its evolving business. As President of global business development firm Cameron Thomson Group Ltd., Mr. Thomson has been building successful media/entertainment and tech companies for more than two decades from its offices in Toronto, London, Lake Como, Los Angeles and Taipei.  

The Company held its 2020 annual shareholder meeting on January 14, 2021, at which the Class II directors were elected and Davidson & Company LLP were appointed as the auditors for the ensuing year.   

The Company issued 497,251 common shares for total proceeds of $850,637 (US$154,181)668,293) in connection with: (1) the exercise of 66,500367,084 share purchase warrants at US$1.20 per warrant for  



proceeds of $560,934 (US$440,500) received during fiscal 2020; and (2) 130,167 share purchase warrants at US$1.75 per warrant for proceeds of $154,651$289,703 (US$116,375),227,792).  The Company also issued 2,984 common shares in settlement of debt totalling $     10,000 and 17,907 common shares     for advisory services provided to the Company.

The Company transferred 215,000 treasury shares to a creditor as full and final payment of its Forbearance Agreement. 

Waterproof commenced an action against the Company in which $104,651 (US$78,750) wasathe Plaintiff claims that the Company misrepresented facts to Waterproof, inducing Waterproof to enter the Amended and Restated Shareholder Agreement (ARSA) with the Company.  As a result, Waterproof claims that it has the right to purchase the Waterproof shareholdings from the Company at a fair market value as of May 17, 2019 in accordance with a calculation included in the commitmentARSA.  The Company disputes and denies this claim.  The action is in its earliest stages and the Company has not had the opportunity to issue shares as at November 30, 2019; and (2) 31,504file a response. 

The Company extended the expiry date of 346,000 share purchase warrants atwith an exercise price of US$1.20 per warrant for proceeds of $50,240 (US$37,806).1.75 from February 26, 2021 to March 11, 2021 due the investors being subject to a trading blackout. 


5.

The Company expended $Nil$56,436 and $124,736 on the purchase of property, plant and equipment induring the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020 and 2019, 2018 and 2017.respectively.  No amounts were expended during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2018.  


6.The Company expended $4,464,885 on the purchase of intangible assets during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020. The Company also expended $133,356 on the purchase of intangible assets for Majesco, its discontinued operation, during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019.  No amounts were expended during the the fiscal year ended November 30, 2018.  

7.Capital expenditures that are planned for the fiscal year ending November 30, 20202021 are in Canada and will be funded with cash on hand.


7.

8.There have been no indications of public takeover offers by third parties in respect of the Company’s shares or by the Company in respect of other companies’ shares during the last and current fiscal year.




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8.

9.The SEC maintains an internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding companies, including the Company, that file electronically with the SEC. The Company’s website ishttps://liquidmediagroup.co/.


B.

Business overview.


1.

During the fiscal years ended November 30, 2019,2020, November 30, 20182019 and November 30, 2017,2018, the Company’s primary business is aggregating mature gaming and film production service studios and creating a vertically integrated studio system for producing film, television, and gaming content from inspiration to distribution.


2.On August 31, 2020, the Company agreed to settle a lawsuit with Jesse Sutton, the director of Majesco, whereby Mr. Sutton agreed to settle $652,061 (US$500,000) payable for the acquisition of Majesco, along with $452,772 in consulting fees owed to Mr. Sutton, for $260,824 (US$200,000) in cash and the return of the 51% ownership of Majesco.  Upon signing of the agreement, the Majesco operations were considered discontinued and the balances were reclassified as such. 



For additional information about the discontinued operations of Majesco, refer to Note 20 in the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended November 30, 2020.

The following discussion is directed at the continuing operations of the Company, which excludes Majesco as a result of the settlement described above.  The results of the Company aside from the discontinued operations are reflective of the operations of the Company without Majesco.

3.Streaming Platforms

Reelhouse

Reelhouse is an online video community that provides filmmakers complete control to self-distribute content directly to their viewers. Filmmakers access the latest monetization, social, and showcasing features, which in turn engage viewers in what Reelhouse is setting as the new standard for online viewing experiences.

Reelhouse’s distribution platform connects viewers and creators directly, unlocking unprecedented film experiences.

Rather than a traditional retailer treating and delivering film as a commodity, Reelhouse specializes in the future needs of the digital film consumer by providing a customizable service for filmmakers. Interactive components, creator posts, physical/digital merchandising, extras etc. can all be controlled and bundled in various ways by the film creators themselves.

Such features not only create a more compelling storytelling experience, but also allows the filmmaker to increase the value of both EST and VOD in addition to unlocking new monetization streams. As the vibrant destination site of endless filmmakers distributing their work within this marketplace, Reelhouse’s viewer community allows for a meaningful discovery network.

Follow your favorite friends, curators or creators to discover new stories. Follow a new film to stay updated as more content becomes available before or after the actual film is released.

Slipstream

The Netflix for adventure outdoor films. The site includes hundreds of action sports films with categories such as surfing, snow sports, rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, running, environmental documentaries and festival winners.

Slipstream is Liquid Subscription Video on Demand (“SVOD”) product offering over 400 adventure Outdoor Films.

4.Gaming Content Creation and Distribution Business


The Company (through Liquid Canada) holds a 51% interest in Majesco, a proven gaming publisher. Majesco is the developer of mobile, console, and desktop downloadable games including such hits as “A Boy and his Blob” and “Gone Home.” Majesco holds various assests acquired through a spin-out entity of a publicly traded company called PolarityTE, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTE), whose principal business operations were previously those of Majesco.Overview


 

Majesco develops and publishes a wide range of video games on digital networks, including Nintendo’s DS, 3DS, Wii and WiiU, Sony’s PlayStation 3 and 4, or PS3 and PS4, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Xbox One and the personal computer, or PC.  Majesco has sold video games to distributors and through digital distribution for platforms such as Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, or PSN, and Steam, and for mobile devices and online platforms. Majesco’s titles are targeted at various demographics at a range of various price points. Majesco focuses on publishing lower-cost games targeting casual-game consumers and independent game developer fans. In some instances, Majesco’s titles are based on licenses of well-known properties and, in other cases, original properties. Majesco enters into agreements with content providers and video game development studios for the creation of video games sold domestically and internationally.


The Company also holds a series gaming titles in its portfolio acquired from Throwback, Zift and Lightning Man.


Video Game Industry


The video game software market is comprised of twoOur primary sectors: (i) dedicated console software for systems such as the Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, and handheld gaming systems, such as the Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS; and (ii) software for multipurpose devices such as personal computers (“PCs”) and mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.  In recent years an increasing amount of software has been made available digitally through online networks such as Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade, and Sony’s PlayStation Network.


Gaming Product Development


Majesco primarily uses third party development studios to develop its games. However, Majesco may employ game-production and quality-assurance personnel to manage the creation of the game and its ultimate approval by the first party hardware manufacturer. Majesco carefully selects third parties to develop video games based on their capabilities, suitability, availability and cost. Majesco typically has broad rights to commercially utilize products created by the third party developers it works with. Development contracts are structured to provide developers with incentives to provide timely and satisfactory performance by associating payments with the achievement of substantive development milestones, and by providing for the payment of royalties to them based on sales of the developed



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product, only after Majesco recoups development costs.The process for producing video games also involves working with platform manufacturers from the initial game concept phase through approval of the final product. During this process, Majesco works closely with the developers and manufacturers to ensure that the title undergoes careful quality assurance testing. Each platform manufacturer requires that the software and a prototype of each title, together with all related artwork and documentation, be submitted for its pre-publication approval. This approval is generally discretionary.


Intellectual Property


Majesco’s business is dependent upon intellectual property rights in numerous respects. Majesco typically ownsproducing gaming, television and film content from inspiration to distribution, which we intend to grow primarily through the copyright to our software codeaggregation of gaming, television and film content and register copyrights and trademarks in the United States as appropriate.


a.

Platform Licenses


Hardware platform manufacturers require that publishers obtain a license from them to publish titles for their platforms. Majesco currently has non-exclusive licenses from Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony for each of the popular console and handheld platforms. Each license generally extends for a term of between two to four years and is terminable under a variety of circumstances. Each license allows it to create one a vertically-integrated studio system. Our strategy involves partnering with, acquiring (and/or more products for the applicable system, and requires Majescoacquiring interests in) companies that have demonstrated success in our industry. We believe that imaginative video product is essential to pay a per-unit license fee and/or royalty payment from the title produced and may include other compensation or payment terms. All of the hardware manufacturers approve each of the titles Majesco submits for approval on a title-by-title basis, at their discretion. Majesco is also dependent on approvals from distributors for its video game software for PCs and mobile devices.


b.

Licenses from Third Parties


Most of Majesco’s titles are based on rights, licenses and properties, including copyrights and trademarks, owned by third parties. Majesco’s original titles may require rights to properties from third parties, such as rights to music or content. License agreements with third parties generally extend for a term of between two to four years, are limited to specific territories or platforms and are terminable under a variety of circumstances. Several of our licenses are exclusive within particular territories or platforms. The licensors often have strict approval and quality control rights. Typically, Majesco is obligated to make minimum guaranteed royalty payments over the term of these licenses and advance payments against these guarantees, but other compensation or payment terms, such as milestone payments, are also common. From time to time, Majesco may also license other technologies from third party developers for use in its products, which also are subject to royalties and other types of payment.


Customers


Majesco focuses on the download business, where games are downloaded from servers maintained by game companies, such as Valve, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. Accordingly, currently Majesco’s customers are substantially users of games on those platforms. Majesco continues to explore new distribution channels for its games


Competition


The computer generated (“CG”) animation business is highly competitive. Liquid competes with a number of North American studiossuccess. To implement that provide 3D CG animation as well as foreign companies in locations such as China, India and other countries in Asia where the wage levels are significantly below those of North American companies. Liquid attempts to differentiate itself from its competition through



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its high quality level of CG animation, production processes and training of skilled employees. Each of these factors permits it to create unique CG animation in a timely and cost-efficient manner.


Animation Production Services


The Company (through Liquid Canada) holdsstrategy, we maintain a 49% interest in Waterproof Studios Inc. (“WaterproofWaterproof”), an animation studio based in Vancouver, BC. Waterproof is a Vancouver basedBritish Columbia, that has demonstrated success in providing content creation studio founded in 2011, providing industry leading creative development, computer generated production, visual effects and animation content.to large studios.  This strategic approach allows Waterproof and, by extension, us to avoid the substantial costs of wholly creating intellectual property, providing advertising and production. Instead, we provide segments of films for



studios that incur those costs. We believe that entering and participating in the film industry in this manner allows us to build our infrastructure while preserving capital, generating revenue and developing the skills necessary to develop films.

 

Additionally, we develop games, including console and desktop downloadable games as well as mobile games, for various platforms, including Apple’s iOS and the Android operating systems. Our strategy for building this part of our business focuses on partnering with or obtaining substantial interests in companies that have demonstrated the ability to successfully create games with a substantial audience. By leveraging these partnerships and acquisitions, we believe that we can more quickly and successfully enter the market and develop profitability, which we will believe will also enable us to finance future acquisitions and, thereby, acquire or organically develop the skills to create successful games in-house and capture more of the profits generated from the games we develop.

 

We also intend to develop and launch an online direct-to-consumer distribution platform that would both allow us to bring our portfolio of content to market independently and serve as a platform for other content creators (whether filmmakers, makers of video games or otherwise) to self-distribute their content directly to consumers.  Through Waterproof,this platform, filmmakers would be able to access the Company’s animation production business provides animation services on a work-for-hire basis. Waterproof’s principal customers consist of majour video game publishers, traditional filmlatest monetization, social and television studios, distributors, broadcasters, and other streaming service providers.showcasing features, which would in turn engage viewers in online viewing experiences.


 

Production services-for-hire work has been the basis of Waterproof’s animation business. Since inception, Waterproof has built out a production facility, developed its production pipeline, and hired a talented and experienced work force. By establishing a consistent production service-for-hire model, Liquid can selectively search for proprietary properties that warrant production based on distribution potential.


Growth Strategy


With the goal of becoming a global competitor in gaming and film content creation, the Company is forgingWe are working to forge relationships with an extensive network of industry partners to integrate cutting edgecutting-edge technology into itsour portfolio of gaming and film products. Initial growth efforts in this regard are intended to consolidatetake steps to begin consolidating the city of Vancouver’s fragmented film and entertainment market, where more than $3.4 billion is spent annually on film and television production services.(1) Vancouver’s fragmented media and entertainment sector is ripe for consolidation. The Company believes more entertainment assets that build upon its model of We have signed a licensing agreement to enable us to move digital content production into the studio of the future can be attracted to generate growth for shareholders. The ability to produce intellectual property across silos such as gaming and TV/ Film with the Company’s existing sales channel and distribution channels is core to its growth.cloud.


 

3.

5.Seasonality


Liquid’s operating results for any period are subject to cyclical or season fluctuations and dependent on factors such as the number and timing of film and television programs delivered, the budgets and financing cycles of broadcasters, overall demand for content, general advertising revenues and retail cycles associated with consumer spending activity, and the timing and level of success achieved by merchandise licenced and royalties paid in respect thereof, none of which can be predicted with certainty. Consequently, Liquid’s results from operations may fluctuate materially from period-to-period and the results of any one period are not necessarily indicative of results for future periods


4.

6.The Company makes no statements concerning its competitive position.


C.

Organizational structure.


The following is a list of the Company’s significant subsidiaries as of November 30, 2019:2020:


1()Activity Report 2017-2018” CreativeBC (16 July 2018), online: <https://www.creativebc.com/database/files/library/FINAL___Creative_BC___2017_18_Tax_Credits_Release(1).pdf>



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·

Liquid Media Group (Canada) Ltd.  (“Liquid Canada”)

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Incorporated in British Columbia, Canada;

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100% owned by the Company; and

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Principal operating subsidiary of the Company.


·

Majesco Entertainment Company  (“Majesco”)

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Incorporated in Nevada, USA;

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51% owned by the Company; and

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Operating a video gaming developer and publishing studio.


D.

Property, plant and equipment.


The Company’s head office is located at #202, 5626 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC, V6M 4E1. Majesco’s head office4E1 and is located at53 West 36th Street, Suite 205, New York, NY 10018. All office premises are leased space.rented on a month-to-month basis.



Item 4A. – Unresolved Staff Comments


None.


Item 5. – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects


A.

A.Operating results.


Introduction


Introduction

The Company’s primary business is aggregating mature production service studios and creating a vertically integrated studio system for producing film, television, and gaming content from inspiration to distribution.


During the year ended November 30, 2018, pursuant to the closing of the Transaction, the Company underwent a fundamental change in business from beverage co-packing and distribution to film and gaming content production and distribution.


Overall Performance - Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2020

During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company’s primary focus was on (1) developing relationships through which the Company could expand its gaming and film content, (2) acquiring a portfolio of streaming platforms, and (3) advancing and improving the acquired streaming platforms to allow for more robust content.

Gross Profit (Loss)

Gross profit (loss) decreased by $1,094,579 to $(715,867) for the year ended November 30, 2020 from $(1,810,446) for the comparable period in 2019.  The decrease in gross loss is attributable to the Company writing off one license agreement at the end of fiscal 2019 and another during the first quarter of 2020.

Operating Expenses

For the year ended November 30, 2020, operating expenses increased by $2,043,100 from $5,501,522 in the year ended November 30, 2019 to $7,544,622 in the year ended November 30, 2020 primarily as a result of:

Operating Expense

Increase / Decrease in Expenses

Explanation for Change

Accretion expense

Decrease of $143,980

Decreased due to the conversion of convertible debentures which decreased the balance to be accreted.

Consulting fees

Increase of $217,299

Increased due to the Company incurring a settlement in 2020 Q2 of $67,141 (US$50,000) in regards to a lawsuit initiated by a former consultant and the Company engaging additional consultants during the current year.

Management and directors salaries and fees

Increase of $56,933

Increased due to an increase of $2,500/month to two members of management in January 2020.

Marketing

Increase of $935,866

Increased due to the Company completing a digital marketing campaign which started in 2019 Q2 and commencing a new campaign in 2020 Q3.  The campaigns focus is to increase awareness of the Company.

Professional fees

Decrease of $303,634

Decrease due to less legal fees incurred in relation to the lawsuit brought on by the former President and director or the Company which settled in 2020 Q1 and less accrued audit fees for the 2020 fiscal year.



Research and development

Increase of $430,632

Increased due to the Company incurring costs to improve its newly acquired streaming platform.

Share-based compensation

Increase of $743,660

Increased due to the granting of RSU’s during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and stock options being granted during the year with a lower fair value in the as compared to the previous year.

Other Income (Expenses)

The following occurred during the year ended November 30, 2020 as compared to the year ended November 30, 2019:

The Company recorded a decrease in the share of profit of equity investment of $195,726 from its investment in Waterproof due to the loss of significant control on March 1, 2019. 

The Company recorded a decrease in the write-off of licenses of $386,849 due to management deciding to no longer proceed with an existing license agreement. 

The Company recorded a decrease in project investigation of $192,601 in relation to the Arrangement between the Company and Liquid Canada during fiscal 2018.  Fiscal 2019 included some additional costs associated with the legacy beverage business. 

The Company recorded an increase in gain on derivative liability of $1,551,796 due to the derivative liabilities being eliminated at the end of 2020 Q2. 

The Company recorded an increase in the gain on settlement of debt of $137,519 in relation to the settling of various debt through the issuance of the Company’s common shares, cash, and investment during the current period as compared to the settlements recorded in the comparative period. 

The Company recorded an increase in the unrealized gains on equity instruments of $1,429,043 relating to the revaluation of the Company’s investment in Waterproof at the end of the current year. 

Overall Performance - Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2019


During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company’s primary focus was securing financing through the issuance of convertible debentures and on developing relationships through which the Company could expand its current gaming content.


Gross Profit (Loss)


Gross profit (loss) decreased by $1,485,200 to $(1,556,568)$(1,810,446) for the year ended November 30, 2019 from $(71,368)$(603,718) for the comparable period in 2018.  The decrease in gross profit is attributable to: (1) lower sales earned in Majesco; and (2) the Company entering into license agreements for video games and platforms during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, which are being amortized over the term of the agreements.


Operating Expenses


For the year ended November 30, 2019, operating expenses increased by $3,768,949$3,724,716 from $2,077,766$1,766,806 in the year ended November 30, 2018 to $5,846,715$5,501,522 in the year ended November 30, 2019 primarily as a result of:






Operating Expense

Increase / Decrease in Expenses

Explanation for Change

Accretion expense

Increase of $211,155

Increased due to the requirement to accrete the equity portion of the convertible debentures.  No accretion was required in the comparative year.

Amortization

Increase of $82,480

Increased due to the Company amortizing its game catalogues over a 15 year period.  No amortization was required in the comparative year.

Consulting and directors fees

Increase of $584,011$431,913

Increased due to more consultants being engaged due to the acquisition of Majesco and the Company focusing on future growth.

Insurance

Increase of $40,884

Increased due to an increase in the premium associated with Directors and Officers policy.

Interest expense

Increase of $44,852

Increased due interest being charged on the convertible debentures received at the end of the first quarter in fiscal 2019.

Investor relations, filing, and compliance fees

Increase of $142,335

Increased due to the Company becoming publicly traded on the NASDAQ during the Q3 of fiscal 2018.

Marketing

Increase of $1,166,568

Increased due to the Company entering into a digital marketing campaign to increase awareness of the Company.

Other general and administrative expenses

Increase of $45,735$38,481

Increased due to increased corporate activity.

Professional fees

Increase of $409,062$372,597

Increase due to: (1) legal fees incurred in relation to the lawsuit brought on by the former President and director or the Company; (2) increased legal and accounting fees associated with filing the Company’s 2018 YE and 2019 Q1 during; and (3) increased bookkeeping fees due to increased corporate activity.

Share-based compensation

Increase of $1,062,377

Increased due to more options being issued in the current year.


Other Income (Expenses)


The following occurred during the year ended November 30, 2019 as compared to the year ended November 30, 2018:


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The Company recorded an increase in the share of profit of equity investment of $315,380 from its investment in Waterproof.

·

The Company recorded a decrease in the write-off of associate of $310,484 as the Company decided to write-off its investment in Household Pests during fiscal 2018.  There were no write-offs during fiscal 2019.

·

The Company recorded a decrease in the write off of intangible assets of $116,352 as the Company decided not to proceed with the development of one video game.  There were no write-offs during fiscal 2019.

·

The Company recorded an increase in the write-off of licenses of $717,125 as the Company decided not to proceed with the license with World of Wireless UK Limited.  There were no write-offs during fiscal 2018.

·

The Company recorded a decrease in listing expenses of $4,130,557 in relation to the Arrangement between the Company and Liquid Canada during fiscal 2018.



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·

The Company recorded a decrease in project investigation of $166,989 in relation to the Arrangement between the Company and Liquid Canada during fiscal 2018.  Fiscal 2019 included some additional costs associated with the legacy beverage business.

·

The Company recorded a decrease in derivative liability – warrants of $1,557,086 as no new derivatives were setup in fiscal 2019.

·

The Company recorded a decrease in gain on derivative liability of $1,479,847 due to the revaluation of the derivative liabilities at the end of the fiscal 2019.

·

The Company recorded an increase in the gain on settlement of debt of $271,303$308,157 in relation to the settling of various debt through the issuance of the Company’s common shares during the fiscal 2019 as compared to the settlements recorded in fiscal 2018.

·

The Company recorded an increase in the unrealized gains on equity instruments of $953,961 relating to the revaluation of the Company’s investment in Waterproof in fiscal 2019.  No revaluation was done in fiscal 2018 as the investment was previously held as an equity investment.

·

The Company recorded an increase in the allowance for credit loss of $145,431 as management determined it was prudent to allow for a portion of the loans receivable in fiscal 2019.  No allowance was recorded in fiscal 2018.


Overall Performance - Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2018


The major developments during the year ended November 30, 2018 included:


The Company’s operations presented for the 2018 fiscal year represent the results of the parent company, Liquid Media Group Ltd., and its subsidiaries Liquid Canada and Majesco.  The operations presented for the 2017 fiscal year represent the results of Liquid Canada.


Loss increased by $5,571,363 to $7,500,233 for the year ended November 30, 2018 from a loss of $1,928,870 in the comparable period last year.  Of the total loss, $7,537,749 is attributable to shareholders of the Company and a profit of $37,516 is attributable to non-controlling interests. This change principally occurred due to the listing fees expensed on the Arrangement between LBIX and Liquid .  


Comprehensive loss increased by $5,172,471 to $7,101,341 for the year ended November 30, 2018 from a comprehensive loss of $1,928,870 in the comparable period last year.  Of the total comprehensive loss, $7,255,667 is attributable to shareholders of the Company and a profit of $154,326 is attributable to non-controlling interests.  Comprehenvise loss includes the foreign currency translation adjustment on converting from the Company’s functional currency of USD to its reporting currency of CAD.


SalesB.


The Company’s sales increased by $687,381 to $687,381 for the year ended November 30, 2018 from sales of $Nil in the last two fiscal years.  The increase in sales was due to the Company acquiring a 51% interest in Majeco during the year ended November 30, 2018.


Cost of Sales


The Company’s cost of sales increased by $758,749 to $758,749 for the year ended November 30, 2018 from sales of $Nil in the last two fiscal years.  The increase in cost of sales was due to the Company acquiring a 51% interest in Majeco and the Company entering into license agreements for video games and platforms during the year ended November 30, 2018.




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Operating Expenses


For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2018, operating expenses increased by $523,555 from $1,554,211 in the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017 to $2,077,766 in the year ended November 30, 2018 primarily as a result of:


Operating Expense

Increase / Decrease in Expenses

Explanation for Change

Consulting and directors fees

Increase of $346,238

Increased due to more consultants being engaged due to the acquisition of Majesco and the Company focusing on future growth.

Foreign exchange loss

Increase of $67,361

Increased as the Company started incurring more US$ expenses.

Interest expense

Decrease of $81,789

Decreased due to the reduction in interest-bearing loans outstanding during the year.

Investor relations, filing, and compliance fees

Increase of $99,009

Increased due to the Company becoming listed on the NASDAQ during the year and the Company increasing the amount of shareholder communication.

Professional fees

Increase of $479,028

Increased due to the Arrangement between LBIX and Liquid and the acquisition of Majesco.

Share-based compensation

Decrease of $464,865

Decreased due to fewer options being issued in the current year.

Salaries and benefits

Increase of $95,121

Increased due to Majesco having employees

Travel

Decrease of $58,387

Decreased as the prior year included increased travel in relation to the acquisition of Majesco.


Other Income (Expenses)


The Company recorded an increase in the share of loss of equity investment of $94,618 from its investment in Waterproof for the year ended November 30, 2018 as compared the year ended November 30, 2017.


During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company recorded a write-off of associate of $310,484 as the Company decided to write-off its investment in Household Pests.  There were no write-offs in during fiscal 2017.


During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company recorded an increase in the write off of intangible assets of $116,352 as the Company decided not to proceed with the development of one video game.


During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company recorded listing expenses of $4,130,557 in relation to the Arangement between LBIX and Liquid.  There were no listing expenses during fiscal 2017.


During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company recorded derivative liability – warrants of $1,557,086 upon the change of the Company’s functional currency from CAD to USD.  Additionally, the Company recorded a gain on derivative liability of $1,030,328 during the year ended November 30, 2018 due to the revaluation of the derivative liability at the year-end date.  The revaluation of the derivative liability in fiscal 2017 did not require adjustment as the fair value recorded approximated the revalued amount.




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During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company recorded gain on debt settlements of $172,383 in relation to the settling of various debts through the issuance of the Company’s common shares.  There were minimal debt settlements in fiscal 2017.


B.

Liquidity and Capital Resources.


 

Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 20192020


As at November 30, 2019,2020, the Company has current assets of $6,349,663$1,470,630 and current liabilities of $5,805,314,$2,464,255, which results in working capital deficit of $544,349 (2018 - $710,406)$993,625 (2019 – working capital of $544,349).


The Company does not have adequate operating revenue to finance its existing obligations and therefore must continue to rely on external financing to generate capital to maintain its capacity to meet working capital requirements. The Company has relied on debt and equity raises to finance its operating activities since incorporation. The Company intends to continue to rely on debt and the issuance of shares to finance its operations. However, there is a risk that additional financing will not be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to the Company.


Cash Flows


The table below sets forth a summary of cash flow activity and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s cash flow statements:

 

Year Ended November 30,

 

2020

2019

 

$

$

Cash flows used in operating activities

(6,138,396)

(4,026,634)

Cash flows used in investing activities

(3,857,154)

(213,702)

Cash flows provided by financing activities

6,120,167

4,456,019

Effect of foreign exchange on cash

(7,045)

44,391

Increase (decrease) in cash during the year

(3,882,428)

260,074

Cash, beginning of period

4,587,405

4,327,331

Cash, end of period

704,977

4,587,405

The cash flow used in operating activities for year ended November 30, 2020 increased by $2,111,762 compared to the comparative year. The use of cash flows from operating activities represents the effect on cash flows from net losses adjusted for items not affecting cash, principally: accrued interest income and expenses, amortization and accretion, share-based compensation expense, changes in the value of derivatives, gains and losses on the settlement of debt, unrealized foreign exchange, the share of profit of its equity investment, the



unrealized gains on the revaluation of equity instruments, and the write off of various items, in addition to net changes in non-cash balances relating to operations.

Cash used by investing activities for year ended November 30, 2020 increased by $3,643,452 compared to the comparative year mostly due to the Company acquiring and developing a portfolio of assets including certain streaming platforms for $4,464,885 (US$3,325,000).

Cash provided by financing activities for year ended November 30, 2020 increased by $1,664,148 compared to the comparative year mostly due to the Company closing its registered direct offering for total proceeds of $5,353,203 (US$4,000,002) and receiving funds from the exercise of options and warrants during the current period.  The comparative period included a private placement offering of unsecured convertible debentures of $3,502,793.

Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2019

As at November 30, 2019, the Company has current assets of $6,349,663 and current liabilities of $5,805,314, which results in working capital of $544,349 (2018 - $710,406).

The Company does not have adequate operating revenue to finance its existing obligations and therefore must continue to rely on external financing to generate capital to maintain its capacity to meet working capital requirements. The Company has relied on debt and equity raises to finance its operating activities since incorporation. The Company intends to continue to rely on debt and the issuance of shares to finance its operations. However, there is a risk that additional financing will not be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to the Company.

Cash Flows

The table below sets forth a summary of cash flow activity and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s cash flow statements:

 

Year ended November 30,

 

2019

2018

 

$

$

Cash inflows (outflows) used in operating activities

(4,026,634)

326,256

Cash flows used in investing activities

(213,702)

(138,262)

Cash flows provided by financing activities

4,456,019

3,994,886

Effect of foreign exchange on cash

44,391

90,144

Increase in cash during the year

260,074

4,273,024

Cash, beginning of year

4,327,331

54,307

Cash, end of year

4,587,405

4,327,331


The cash flow used in operating activities increased by $4,352,890 to $(4,026,634) for the year ended November 30, 2019 from $326,256 compared to the comparative year. The decline in cash flow from operating activities represents the effect on cash flows from net losses adjusted for items not affecting cash, principally: accrued interest income and expenses, amortization and accretion, share-based compensation expense, changes in the value of derivatives, gains and losses on the settlement of debt, unrealized foreign exchange, the share of profit of its equity investment, the unrealized gains on the revaluation of equity instruments, and the write off of various items, in addition to net changes in non-cash balances relating to operations.


Cash used by investing activities for year ended November 30, 2019 decreased by $75,440 compared to the comparative year mostly due to the Company receiving cash from the Arrangement between the Company and Liquid Canada during fiscal 2018.




Cash provided by financing activities for year ended November 30, 2019 improved by $461,133 compared to the comparative year.  During the year ended November 30, 2019, the financing activities mostly increased because the Company closed its private placement offering of unsecured convertible debentures by raising $3,502,793, received loan proceeds of $812,933, and raised $368,617 from the exercise of warrants.  The comparative year included the closing of a private placement for $4,157,760, raising $167,500 in loan proceeds, and raising $156,615 from the exercise of warrants.




Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2018


As of November 30, 2018, the Company had working capital of $710,406 compared to a working capital deficit of $950,981 at the prior fiscal year end. The Company held $4,901,841 in cash account balances (including restricted cash) at November 30, 2018 compared with $54,307 at the prior fiscal year end.  


Considering the positive working capital position, including the cash on hand at November 30, 2018, the Company believes that it has sufficient working capital to continue operations for the next twelve months.  


Cash provided by

(used in):

Fiscal Year ended

November 30, 2018

($)

Fiscal Year ended

November 30, 2017

($)

Change

($)

Operating Activities

 326,256

 (1,155,954)

 1,482,210

Investing Activities

(138,262)

 (553,499)

 415,237

Financing Activities

 3,994,886

(736,961)

 4,731,847


The cash flow generated from operating activities improved by $1,482,210 to $326,256 for the year ended November 30, 2018 from $(1,155,954) compared to the prior year. The cash flow improvement from operating activities represents the effect on cash flows from net losses adjusted for items not affecting cash, principally: accrued interest income and expenses, amortization, share-based compensation expense, listing expenses, changes in the value of derivatives, write off of intangible assets, gains on the settlement of debt, unrealized foreign exchange, and the share of loss of its equity investment, in addition to net changes in non-cash balances relating to operations.


Cash used by investing activities for year ended November 30, 2018 improved by $415,237 compared to the prior year mostly due to the Company spending more on its associates and issuing loans during the year ended November 30, 2017.  In the current year, the Company also acquired cash from the acquisition of Majesco and the reverse acquisition with LBIX.


Cash provided by (used by) financing activities for year ended November 30, 2018 improved by $4,731,847 compared to the prior year.  During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company closed a private placement netting proceeds of $3,711,189 after the payment of share issuance costs and received loan proceeds of $182,500 from third parties and related parties.  During the year ended November 30, 2017, the Company closed a private placement for $592,427 and repaid $1,756,721 on their credit facility agreement.


 

Other sources of financing are more fully described in the consolidated financial statements appearing in “Item 18 – Financial Statements” of this Annual Report.


The Company generally maintains cash or cash equivalents in Canadian and U.S. funds and does not use financial instruments for hedging purposes.


The Company has no material commitments for capital expenditures in the fiscal year ending November 30, 2019.2020.


C.

C.Research and development, patents and licenses, etc.


The Company does not have a formal research and development program.  Itprogram, however, the Company has incurred research and development costs on its acquired streaming platforms in fiscal 2020 .  The Company develops its video games as and when it sees fit by working with existing staff and outside consultants, where appropriate.




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Majesco has numerous licensing/royalty agreements whereby Majesco is givenWe have prepared two confirmatory assignments for recordination with the right to sell various video games in exchange for royalty payments based on various percentages ranging from 10% to 85% of selling prices.


The Company has a license agreement with Lightning Man for license to marketUS Patent and distribute six video games owned by Lightning Man, including: Bunny Boom, Bar Crasher, Nyctophobia, Resurgence, Clowns and Machetes, and Piggy Pals, over a two year period. As part of the Lightning Man agreement, the Company has agreed to pay a total of $100,000 (in three tranches) to Lightning Man over a 6-month periodTrademark Office for the rights to two future video game titles that will be jointly developed by the Company and Lightning Man.Reelhouse Trademark.  


D.

Trend Information.


During the fiscal years ended November 30, 2016 and 2017, the Company was focused on its film content and distribution business.  In fiscal 2018, through the acquisition of Majesco, the CompanyaddedCompany added gaming content and distribution to its business.  In 2020, the Company purchased a video distribution platform that connects viewers and creators directly.


The Company believes that growing demand in the gaming content production and distribution business, as well as the accelerated industry adoption of cloud-based gaming, represent growth opportunities for the Company and its shareholders.


E.

E.Off-balance sheet arrangements.


The Company had no off balance sheet arrangements during the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017.2018.


F.

F.Tabular disclosure of contractual obligations.


There were no contractual obligations as of November 30, 2019:2020.


Critical Accounting Policies


The Company’s annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. Some accounting policies have a significant impact on the amount reported in these financial statements.  A summary of those significant accounting policies can be found in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the annual financial statements.  Note that the preparation of this Annual Report requires the Company to make estimates



and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. The Company believes, as explained below, that the most critical accounting policies cover the following areas: foreign currency translation, financial instruments, investment in associates, intangible assets, goodwill, derivative liability, convertible debentures, share capital, share-based compensation, revenue recognition, royalties and licenses, and income taxes.


Foreign currency translation

The functional currency of an entity is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of the Company and Liquid Canada changed from the CAD to the USD dollar effective September 1, 2018.  The functional currency of Majesco iswas the USD.  The functional currency of Waterproof is the CAD. The functional currency determinations were conducted through an analysis of the consideration factors identified in IAS 21,The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates.Rates.


Transactions in currencies other than USD are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the period end exchange rate while non-monetary assets and liabilities in foreign



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currencies are translated at historical rates.  Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates approximating those in effect during the reporting period.


For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Company’s USD operations are translated into CAD at the exchange rate at the reporting date.  The income and expenses are translated using average rate.  Foreign currency differences that arise on translation for consolidation purposes are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).


Financial instruments

Financial assets

On initial recognition, financial assets are recognized at fair value and are subsequently classified and measured at: (i) amortized cost; (ii) fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCIFVOCI”); or (iii) fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPLFVTPL”). The classification of financial assets is generally based on the business model in which a financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics. A financial asset is measured at fair value net of transaction costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition except for financial assets at FVTPL where transaction costs are expensed. All financial assets not classified and measured at amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at FVTPL. On initial recognition of an equity instrument that is not held for trading, the Company may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in other comprehensive income.


The classification determines the method by which the financial assets are carried on the statement of financial position subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. Receivables and loans receivable are measured at amortized cost with subsequent impairments recognized in profit or loss. Cash, restricted cash, and investment in equity instruments are classified as FVTPL.


Impairment

An ‘expected credit loss’ impairment model applies which requires a loss allowance to be recognized based on expected credit losses. The estimated present value of future cash flows associated with the asset is determined and an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between this amount and the carrying amount as follows: the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to estimated present value of the future cash flows associated with the asset, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate, either directly or through the use of an allowance account and the resulting loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period.



In a subsequent period, if the amount of the impairment loss related to financial assets measured at amortized cost decreases, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.


For the years presented, the Company did not record an expected credit loss on its accounts receivable; however, an accumulated expected credit loss of $145,431 was recorded on its loans receivable as at November 30, 2019 (2018 - $Nil).2020.


Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are designated as either: (i) fair value through profit or loss; or (ii) other financial liabilities. All financial liabilities are classified and subsequently measured at amortized cost except for financial liabilities at FVTPL. The classification determines the method by which the financial liabilities are carried on the statement of financial position subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties, loans payable, and convertible debentures, and long-term debt are classified as other financial liabilities and carried on the statement of financial position at amortized cost.  Derivative liabilities are measured at FVTPL.




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Investment in associates

The Company’s investment in associates was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  An associate is an entity in which the Company has significant influence and which is neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture.  


Under the equity method, the investment in the associate is carried in the statement of financial position at cost.  The statement of loss reflects the share of the results of operations of the associate until significant influence ceases. Where there has been a change recognized directly in the equity of the associate, the Company recognizes its share of any changes and discloses this, when applicable, in the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity (deficiency).  Profits and losses resulting from transactions between the Company and the associate are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the associate.


Associates are those entities in which the Company has significant influence, but not control, over the financial and operating policies.  Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Company holds between 20 and 50 percent of the voting power of another entity.  Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method (equity accounted investees) and are recognized initially at cost.  The financial statements include the Company’s share of the income and expenses and equity movements of equity accounted investees, after adjustments to align the accounting policies with those of the Company from the date that significant influence or joint control commences, until the date that significant influence or joint control ceases.  When the Company’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity accounted investee, the carrying amount of that interest, including any long-term investments, is reduced to nil, and the recognition of further losses is discontinued, except to the extent that the Company has obligations, or has made payments on behalf of the investee.  The Company used the equity method of accounting for its 49% investment in Waterproof until significant influence ceased on March 1, 2019 and for its 50% investment in Household Pests.2019.


Equipment

Equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.


Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the financial period in which they are incurred.


Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognized in profit or loss.




Assets under construction are not depreciated until available for their intended use.


Depreciation is charged over the estimated useful lives using the declining balance method as follows:

Computer equipment30%

Vehicles30%


Intangible assets

The Company has intangible assets from business acquisitions and development of gaming content. The amortization method, useful life and residual values are assessed annually and the assets are tested for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Amortization expense is recorded on a straight-line basis beginning with the month the corresponding assets are available for use and over the estimated useful lives provided below:




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Video game catalogues

15 years

BrandsPlatform coding3 years

Brandsindefinite


Upon retirement or disposal, the cost of the asset disposed of and the related accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in profit and loss.  Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.


Development expenditures, including the cost of material, direct labour, and other direct costs are recognized as an intangible asset when the following recognition requirements are met:

the development costs can be measured reliably; 

the project is technically and commercially feasible; 

the Company intends to and has sufficient resources to complete the project; 

the Company has the ability to use or sell the asset, and 

the asset will generate probable future economic benefits. 

Intangible assets being developed are amortized once development is complete and the asset starts to generate income.

Video game catalogues

The video game catalogues are made up of a diverse variety of games, ranging in age and popularity.  The catalogues are unique due to the diverse nature of the products within the catalogues, making it difficult to assign a useful life. The useful life of 15 years represents management’s view of the expected period over which the Company expects benefits from the acquired gaming content packaged as catalogues. The election of this useful life is supported by internal game titles still producing revenue at this age.


Video gamePlatform coding

The platform coding acquired by the Company is currently under development expenditures, including the cost of material, direct labour, and other direct costs are recognized as an intangible asset when the following recognition requirements are met:is not yet subject to amortization.

·

the development costs can be measured reliably;

·

the project is technically and commercially feasible;

·

the Group intends to and has sufficient resources to complete the project;

·

the Group has the ability to use or sell the software, and

·

the software will generate probable future economic benefits.


Video games being developed are amortized once development is complete and the game starts to generate income.


Brand

Through the acquisition of Majesco, the Company acquired the “Majesco Entertainment” brand which was determined to have an indefinite life.


 

Goodwill

Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite life and is not amortized but is subject to, at a minimum, annual impairment tests.  The Company assesses the impairment of goodwill on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value is less than its carrying value.  Impairment is tested at the



cost center level by comparing the fair value of a cost center with its carrying amount including goodwill.  If the carrying amount of the cost center exceeds its fair value, goodwill of the cost center is considered impaired and the second step of the test is performed to determine the amount of impairment loss, if any.


Impairment of non-financial assets

The carrying amount of the Company’s non-financial assets is reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss.


The recoverable amount of assets is the greater of an asset’s fair value less cost to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate cash inflows largely independent of those from other assets, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.


An impairment loss is only reversed if there is an indication that the impairment loss may no longer exist and there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, however, not to an amount



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higher than the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized in previous years.


Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortization and are tested annually for impairment.


Business combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method.  The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, measured at acquisition date fair value, and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree.  For each business combination, the acquirer measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable new assets.  Acquisition costs incurred are expensed.


Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of the Company’s business, the operations and cash flows of which can be clearly distinguished from the rest of the Company and which:

represents a separate majour line of business or geographic area of operations; 

is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate majour line of business or geographic area of operations; or 

is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to re-sale. 

Classification as a discontinued operation occurs at the earlier of disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale.  When an operation is classified as a discontinued operation, the comparative statement of comprehensive loss is re-presented as if the operation had been discontinued from the start of the comparative year.

Derivative liability

Share purchase warrants outstanding during the years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 met the criteria of a derivative instrument liability because they were exercisable in a currency other than the functional currency of the Company and thus did not meet the “fixed-for-fixed” criteria. As a result, the Company was required to separately account for the warrants as a derivative instrument liability recorded at fair value and marked-to-market each period with the changes in the fair value each period charged or credited to loss. Changes in fair value are recognized as gain/loss on derivative liability until the warrants are exercised or expire.



Convertible debentures

The Company’s convertible debenture was classified as a liability, less the portion relating to the conversion feature which is classified as a component of equity.  As a result, the recorded liability to repay the convertible notes is lower than its face value.  The liability was initially recorded at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method; the liability is accreted to the face value over the term of the convertible debenture.


Share capital

Financial instruments issued by the Company are classified as equity only to the extent that they do not meet the definition of a financial liability or financial asset. The Company’s common shares, share warrants, and options are classified as equity instruments.


Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of tax.


Valuation of equity units issued in private placements:

The Company has adopted a residual value method with respect to the measurement of shares and warrants issued as private placement units. The residual value method first allocates value to the more easily measurable component based on fair value and then the residual value, if any, to the less easily measurable component.


The fair value of the common shares issued in private placements is determined to be the more easily measurable component as they are valued at their fair value which is determined by the closing price on the issuance date.  The remaining balance, if any, is allocated to the attached warrants. Any fair value attributed to the warrants is recorded to reserves.


Loss per share

Basic and diluted loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period.  If applicable, diluted income per share is computed similar to basic income per share except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares for the assumed exercise of share options, warrants, and convertible debentures, if dilutive.  The number of additional shares is calculated by assuming that outstanding share



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options and warrants were exercised and that the proceeds from such exercises were used to acquire common shares at the average market price during the reporting periods.  For the years presented, this calculation proved to be anti-dilutive.


Share-based compensation

The Company grants stock options to buy common shares of the Company to directors, officers and consultants.


All share-based paymentsstock options and compensatory warrants made to employees and non-employees are measured and recognized using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For employees, the fair value of the options is measured at grant date. For non-employees, the fair value of the options is measured on the earlier of the date at which the counterparty performance is complete, the date the performance commitment is reached, or the date at which the equity instruments are granted if they are fully vested and non-forfeitable. Share-based payments to non-employees are measured at the fair value of the goods or services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, if it is determined the fair value of the goods or services cannot be reliably measured, and are recorded at the date the goods or services are received. Stock options that vest over time are recognized using the graded vesting method. Share based compensation is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase in reserves. At each financial reporting period, the amount recognized as expense is adjusted to reflect the number of share options expected to vest. If and when the stock options are ultimately exercised, the applicable amounts of reserves are transferred to share capital.



Where the terms of a stock option are modified, the minimum expense recognized is the expense as if the terms had not been modified. An additional expense is recognized for any modification which increases the total fair value of the stock-based compensation arrangement or is otherwise beneficial to the employee as measured at the date of modification over the remaining vesting period.


The Company may grant Restricted Share Units (RSUs) to directors, officers, employees, and consultants.  The fair value of the RSUs are estimated using the value on the grant date and are recognized as an expense over the vesting period.  As the RSUs are redeemed and common shares are issued, the amount previously recognized in reserves is recorded as an increase to share capital.

Revenue recognition

Animation production services

Revenue from animation production services provided is recognized when the services have been provided and control of the deliverable has been transferred to the customer.  Revenue collected prior to it being earned is recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as the related services are provided.  Management estimates the pace of revenue recognition based on contract milestones and determination of when it considered the revenue to be earned.  The Company’s arrangements with customers are evidenced by contracts with customers.  Any costs incurred to secure a contract will be capitalized and amortized over the period in which the revenue is recognized.


Software games

Revenue from sales of interactive software games on game consoles and PCs are recognized as revenue when games are purchased by a customer.


Sales of the Company’s games are made by third party gaming platform companies pursuant to license agreements, and these gaming platform companies retain an agreed upon portion of sales as fees.  The Company reports revenues related to these arrangements net of the fees retained by the gaming platform companies, as the Company has determined that the gaming platform companies are considered the primary obligors to the end consumers for the sale of the games.


Streaming services

Revenue from streaming services are recognized as revenue when the services have been provided and control of the deliverable has been transferred to the customer.  The streaming services allows independent film makers to monetize their films on the Company’s streaming platforms.  The Company earns a percentage of the sales charged by the filmmakers which is collected by third party payments providers.  The Company reports revenues related to these sales net of the fees paid to the filmmakers and payment providers.

Royalties and licenses

Royalty-based obligations with content licensors are either paid in advance and capitalized as prepaid royalties or are accrued as incurred and subsequently paid.  These royalty-based obligations are generally expensed to cost of sales at the contractual rate based on a percentage of the revenue earned.




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Income taxes

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date, in the country where the Company operates and generates taxable income.


Deferred income tax

Deferred income tax is provided for based on temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. The carrying amount of



deferred income tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and recognized only to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilized.


Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.


Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred income taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.


Current income and deferred tax relating to items recognized directly in other comprehensive income or equity is recognized in other comprehensive income or equity and not in profit or loss. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.


Accounting pronouncements not yet adoptedChanges in accounting standards

A number of new standards,

On December 1, 2019, the Company elected to early adopt the amendments to standardsIFRS 3 Business Combinations.  The amendment:

clarifies minimum requirements to be a business, 

clarifies market participants ability to replace missing elements, 

clarifies the assessment of whether an acquired process is substantive, 

narrows the definition of outputs, and interpretations applicable to

provides for an optional concentration test which is met if substantially all of the Company are not yet effective forfair value of the year ended November 30, 2019 and have not been appliedgross net assets acquired is concentrated in preparing these consolidated financial statements.


a)

IFRS 16 – Leases:  specifies how an IFRS reporter will recognize, measure, present and disclose leases.  The standard provides a single lesseeidentifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets. 

The Company has also adopted the following accounting model, requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is 12 months or less or the underlying asset has a low value.  Lessors continue to classify leases as operating or finance, with IFRS 16’s approach to lessor accounting substantially unchanged from its predecessor, IAS 17. The standard was issued in January 2016 and isstandards effective for annual periods beginning on or IFRSfter JanuaryDecember 1, 2019.  Management does not anticipate this standard will have a2019, which had no significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.statements:


IFRS 16 - Leases 

b)

IFRIC 23 – Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments:  clarifies how to apply the recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12 when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. It is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 with early adoption permitted.  Management doesTreatments 

Accounting pronouncements not anticipate this standard having a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.yet adopted


Other accountingAccounting standards or amendments to existing accounting standards that have been issued but have future effective dates are either not applicable or are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.




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G.

Safe Harbor


The Company seeks safe harbor for our forward-looking statements. Please see the section titled “Forward-Looking Statements” above.


Item 6. – Directors, Senior Management and Employees  


A.

A.Directors and Senior Management


The following is a list of the current directors and senior officers of the Company, their municipalities of residence, their current positions with the Company, areas of experience, and principal business activities performed outside the Company:



Name and Municipality
of Residence

Principal Occupation and Areas of Experience

Joshua Jackson

Woodland Hills, CA

USA

Mr. Jackson has been the Chair of the Company since July 2018, prior to which he had the same roles with Liquid Canada since January 2014. Mr. Jackson is an actor, producer and director with over 20 years’ experience in the film industry. Mr. Jackson has won several awards and nominations for his film and television work, including a Genie for best actor and a “Screen Actors Guild” award. He has starred in Golden Globe winning show “The Affair”, “Dawson’s Creek” and “Fringe” with J.J Abrams as Director/Producer. As a 23-year member of the Screen Actors Guild and a 13 year member of the Directors Guild of America, Mr. Jackson has significant experience and a large network in the Hollywood business community.

Daniel Cruz

Vancouver, BC

Canada

Mr. Cruz has been the Chief Financial Officer and a director of the Company since July 2018, prior to which he had the same roles with Liquid Canada since May 1, 2017. Mr. Cruz is an experienced financial industry professional having worked for 12 years as a senior investment advisor where he gained experience in equity research, asset management, investor relations, corporate finance and venture capital.

Charles Brezer

Vancouver, BC

Canada

Mr. Brezer has been a director of the Company since July 2018, prior to which he was a director of Liquid Canada since October 2015. Mr. Brezer is an entrepreneur and businessman with over fifteen years of business experience. Mr. Brezer has experience in taking businesses from infancy to concept development to commercial growth. Mr. Brezer has completed the Canadian Securities Course.

Ronald Thomson
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Mr. Thomson has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Company since January 1, 2021 and a director since January 14, 2021.  Mr. Thomson is the president of global business development firm Cameron Thomson Group Ltd. based in Toronto, London, Lake Como, Los Angeles and Taipei. He is recognized as a leading entrepreneur in the media/entertainment and IT industry. He is also CEO of wireless content provider WirelesStudios Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cameron Thomson, and the founder of Cameron Thomson Group, WirelesStudios, Cyphertech Systems Inc., Audiotrack Watermark Solutions Corp., and the annual Como Forum on Media Content. In addition, Mr. Thomson serves as CEO of global filmed entertainment powerhouse CT Asia Entertainment & Culture Ltd., based in Taiwan.

Stephen Jackson
Vancouver, BC

Canada

Mr. Jackson has been a director of the Company since July 2018. Mr. Jackson acts as corporate counsel at Northland Properties Corporation and advises on a wide range of corporate, real estate, labour and commercial matters. Previously, he was a principal at Forstrom Jackson from 1999 where he advised clients on commercial and particularly securities matters in Canada, the USA, and other jurisdictions. He was called to the bar of B.C. in 1989 and has also been called to the bar of Yukon. He has acted as a director and officer of a number of public companies in Canada and the USA.





Nancy Basi
Vancouver, BC
Canada

Ms. Basi is Executive Director of the Media & Entertainment Centre (VMEC) for the Vancouver Economic Commission, where she works strategically to grow and support the screen-based entertainment industries for the City of Vancouver and surrounding areas.  Included in her portfolio are features, series, visual efforts and animation, games and virtual/augmented reality.  With her move to the VMEC in 2011, Ms. Basi brought her 20 years of experience in the feature film, television and commercial industry in physical production, visual effects and animation.  Clients included Walt Disney Studios, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Nike and Mercedes.  Ms. Basis currently serves on the Executive Board of Women in Animation (WIM) Vancouver Chapter and as Vice President of the VRARA Vancouver Chapter (Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Association), and is a member of numerous digital entertainment societies and member-based organizations.

Donna M. Moroney
Vancouver, BC
Canada

Ms. Moroney has been Corporate Secretary of the Company since November 12, 2019.  She has over 30 years of extensive experience in regulatory and corporate compliance in both Canada and the United States, and as a senior officer for various public companies, and has instructed and provided training in regulatory compliance.  As President and owner of Wiklow Corporate Services Inc. since 2008, she assists companies in the resource, financial and technology sectors in maintaining the securities and exchange demands on public companies, as well as keeping them up-to-date on relevant issues, policies and working practices.  Ms. Moroney assists companies reporting in the U.S. in preparing registration statements, quarterly and annual financial filings and other various facets of meeting U.S. securities requirements.


There are no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which any of the above was selected as a director or executive officer.  There are no family relationships between any of the persons named above.


B.

B.Compensation  


Compensation Principles  


The Company is committed to the philosophy of sharing the benefits of success with those who help the Company grow and prosper.  The Company'sCompany’s strength and ability to sustain growth is based on an organization that perceives people as its single most important asset.  The Company'sCompany’s philosophy is to provide sufficient compensation opportunities in order to attract and retain key executive officers critical to the Company'sCompany’s long-term success.  The Company has developed an informal employee share option plan to increase the risk/reward ratio of its executive compensation program, to focus management on long-term strategic issues, and to align management'smanagement’s interests with those of the shareholders of the Company in the sustained growth of shareholder value.


The Company does not have a formal compensation committee.  The Company relies on the independent members of the Board for determining executive compensation.  The Board may, from time to time, retain independent consultants to advise on compensation matters.


Compensation Program


The Company'sCompany’s executive compensation program includes base salary, annual cash or short-term incentives (bonuses) and long-term incentive compensation in the form of stock options.  





 

The compensation program is designed to:


·

promote an ownership mentality among key leadership and the Board of Directors;

·

enhance the overall performance of the Company; and

·

recognize and reward individual performance and responsibility.


Base Compensation


The Company determines base salary based on a combination of factors, including comparable market data, experience, expertise and job responsibilities.  The Company'sCompany’s process for determining executive compensation is relatively simple and does not include formal targets, criteria or analysis.Salaryanalysis.Salary levels are reviewed periodically and adjustments may be made, if warranted, after an evaluation of executive and Company performance, salary trends in the Company'sCompany’s business sector, and any increase in responsibilities assumed by the executive.  


Short-Term Incentives


Bonuses for senior management are, with limited exceptions, discretionary and are intended to reward senior managers for exceptional performance that positively impacts the profitability and growth of the Company.  Depending on the Company'sCompany’s financial and operating performance, performance-based bonuses may be awarded.


Long-Term Incentives


The long-term incentives are intended to align executive and shareholder interests by creating a strong and direct link between executive compensation and shareholder return, and to enable executive officers to develop and maintain a significant, long-term stock ownership position in the Company'sCompany’s common shares.  Long-term incentives may be granted in the form of stock options which generally vest over several years of service with the Company.  Further discussion follows in the section titled "Option-Based Awards".


Risk Considerations


As the Company does not have a bonus program in place for its employees generally, and any significant bonuses for the Named Executive Officers (as defined below in the section "Summary Compensation Table") must be approved by the Board, the Board has not considered the implications of risks associated with the Company'sCompany’s compensation policies and practices. While the Board of Directors does not formally analyse risks associated with the Company'sCompany’s compensation policies and practices, these policies and practices do not include structural inconsistencies that are likely to unduly encourage or cause an executive officer to expose the Company to inappropriate or excessive risks.


Financial Instruments


No Named Executive Officer or director is permitted to purchase financial instruments to hedge or offset a decrease in market value of equity securities granted as compensation or held, directly or indirectly, by the Named Executive Officer or director.


Option-Based Awards


The Company does not have a formal stock option plan.  Options for the purchase of common shares of the Company are granted from time to time to directors, officers and employees as an incentive.  These options are long-term incentives that generally vest over several years of service with the Company. The options granted




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are exercisable at a price which is equal to or greater than the fair market value of the common shares at the date the options are granted.  Options are granted in consideration of the level of responsibility of the employee as well as his or her impact or contribution to the long-term operating performance of the Company.  In determining the amount and frequency of such grants, a variety of factors are evaluated, including job level, and past, current and prospective services rendered. The Board also takes into account the number of options, if any, previously granted, and the exercise price of any outstanding options to ensure that such grants are in accordance with all applicable regulatory policies.  


Compensation Governance


Please see the sections above titled "Base Compensation", "Short-Term Incentives", and "Long Term Incentives" for a discussion of the practices adopted by the Board to determine compensation for directors and executive officers. The Company does not have a formal compensation committee.


Summary Compensation Table


The following table (presented in accordance with Canada'sCanada’s National Instrument Form 51-102F6Statement of Executive Compensation)sets forth all annual and long term compensation for services in all capacities to the Company for the three most recently completed financial years of the Company in respect of:


(a)

each individual who acted as the Chief Executive Officer ("(“CEO") or the Chief Financial Officer ("(“CFO") or acted in a similar capacity for all or any portion of the most recently completed financial year,


(b)

each of the three most highly compensated executive officers, or the three most highly compensated individuals acting in a similar capacity, other than the CEO and the CFO, at the end of the most recently completed financial year whose total compensation was, individually, more than $150,000 for that financial year, and


(c)

each individual who would have satisfied the criteria under paragraph (b) but for the fact that the individual was neither an executive officer of the Company, nor acting in a similar capacity, at the end of the most recently completed financial year.


(collectively the "Named Executive Officers" or "NEOs").



The Company completed the Transaction on August 8, 2018. Its first financial year end after the Transaction was November 30, 2018.  Information for the 2017 financial year reflects information for Liquid Canada, as the predecessor entity.


NEO
Name and Principal
Position

Fiscal Year

Salary
($)

Share- based awards ($)

Option- based awards(1)
($)

Non-equity Incentive plan compensation

All Other Compen- sation
($)(5)

Pension Value
($)

Total compen- sation
($)

Annual incentive plans

Long- term incentive plans

Daniel Cruz
CFO and director of Liquid  

2020
2019
2018
2017

155,000207,500 (2)
120,182155,000 (2)
100,000120,182 (2)

Nil137,241
Nil
Nil

220,542
369,468
Nil
192,000

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

147,868
6,000
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

713,151
530,468
120,182
290,000

Jesse Sutton
CEO of Majesco

2020
2019
2018
2017

266,000180,000(3)
60,000266,000 (3)
60,000 (3)Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
N/A

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

266,000
60,000Nil
Nil




Charlie Brezer
Director of Liquid

2019
2018
2017

155,000(4)
120,182(4)
112,500(4)Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

180,000
266,000
60,000

Charlie Brezer
President and director

2020
2019
2018

207,500(4)
155,000 (4)
120,182 (4)

137,241
Nil
Nil

220,542
369,468
Nil
192,000

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

147,868
6,000
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

713,151
530,468
120,182
304,500

(1)

The value of option awards reflects the grant datefairvalue ofoptionbased fair value of option based awards in the 2017,2020, 2019 and 2018 and 2019fiscal years.fiscal years.  The estimatedestimated fair valuevalue of the stock options granted was determineddetermined using the Black-ScholesBlack-Scholes option pricing model.model. The options are granted in U.S. dollarsdollars and are converted into Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada closingclosing rate as of the date of the optionsoptions grant for accounaccounting purposes.ting purposes.

(2)

Mr. Cruz charged consultingconsulting fees from Wawel Den Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Cruz.Cruz until December 31, 2019.  Effectove January 1, 2020, Mr. Cruz was paid as an employee of the Company.

(3)

Mr.Mr. Sutton charged consultingfeesconsulting fees from ZiftInteractiveLLC.Zift Interactive LLC., a company controcontrolled by Mr. Sutton.lled byMr. Sutton.

(4)

Mr.Mr. Brezer charged consultingfeesconsulting fees from Ispani Holdings Inc., a company controcontrolled by Mr. Brezer until December 31, 2019.  Effective January 1, 2020, Mr. Brezer was paid as an employee of the Company.lled byMr. Brezer.

(5)

IncludesDuring fiscal 2019, Mr. Cruz and Mr. Brezer were paid $6,000 each for directors fees.  During fiscal 2020, Mr. Cruz and Mr. Brezer were paid $6,000 each for directors fees chared toand received shares valued at $141,868 each from the Company.vesting of RSUs .


DuringDuring fiscal 2017,Liquid2017, Liquid Canada enteredentered into formal consulting agreements withWawelDen Inc.formal consulting agreements with Wawel Den Inc., a company controlledbyMr.company controlled by Mr. Cruz, and Ispani Holdings Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Brezer, whichexpired onDecemberwhich expired on December 31, 2017.  In January2017.  In January 2018,new agreementswith WawelDen Inc. new agreements with Wawel Den Inc. and Ispani Holdings Inc. were entered were entered intowhichexpired which expired onDecember31, 2018.  In January December 31, 2018.  In January 2019,new agreementswith WawelDen Inc. new agreements with Wawel Den Inc. and Ispani Holdings Inc. were entered were entered intowhichexpired which expired onDecember31, 2019.  In December 31, 2019.  In May 2019,new agreementswith WawelDen Inc. new agreements with Wawel Den Inc. and Ispani Holdings Inc. were entered were entered intowhich which continue on a month-to-month basis.  On December 31, 2019, the agreements with Wawel Den Inc. and Ispani Holdings Inc. were terminated. In January 2020, Mr. Cruz and Mr. Brezer became employees of the Company.


In November 2020, the Company signed employment agreements with Charlie Brezer, a director of the Company, and Daniel Cruz, the CFO and a director of the Company.  The agreements require total payments of $17,500 per month each.  Included in the agreements is a provision for 12 months written notice or salary paid in lieu of notice upon termination without just cause.

Outstanding Option-Based Awards for Named Executive Officers


The following table sets forth particulars of all option-based and share-based awards outstanding for each Named Executive Officer at November 30, 2019:2020:



Option-based Awards

Share-based Awards

Option-based Awards

 

Share-based Awards

Name

Number of Securities underlying unexercised options

(#)

Option exercise price ($)

Option Expiration Date

Value of unexercised in-the-money-options ($)(1)

Number of shares or units of shares that have not vested (#)

Market or payout value of share awards that have not vested ($)(2)

Market or payout value of vested share-based awards not paid out or distributed ($)

Number of Securities underlying unexercised options

(#)

Option exercise price ($)

Option Expiration Date

Value of unexercised in-the-money-options ($)

Number of shares or units of shares that have not vested (#)

Market or payout value of share awards that have not vested ($)

Market or payout value of vested share-based awards not paid out or distributed ($)

Daniel Cruz

150,000

US$2.55

Feb 28, 2024

159,468

N/A

N/A

N/A

150,000
125,000

US2.55 (1)
US2.55 (1)

Feb 28, 2024
July 23, 2025

Nil
Nil

220,625

487,345

N/A

Charlie Brezer

150,000

US$2.55

Feb 28, 2024

159,468

N/A

N/A

N/A

107,995
125,000

US2.55 (1)
US2.55 (1)

Feb 28, 2024
July 23, 2025

Nil
Nil

220,625

487,345

N/A

TOTAL


300,000

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)The exercise price was subsequently reduced to US$1.90 per share as of January 1, 2021.

(1)

(2)Based on the difference between the closing price of the Company’s Shares on the Exchangeshares on November 30, 2019 (being the last day the Company's shares traded during the most recently completed fiscal year)2020 of US$3.35 and the stock option exercise price, multiplied by the number of Shares under option converted1.74 per share at the exchange November 30, 2019 foreignan exchange rate of 1.3289:1.1.2695.

(2)

Based on the closing price of the Company’s Shares on the Exchange on November 30, 2019 (being the last day the Company's shares traded during the most recently completed fiscal year) of US$3.35.




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Option Exercises During the Most Recently Completed Fiscal Year


NoOn March 24, 2020, Charles Brezer exercised 42,005 stock options were exercised by the Named Executive Officers during the most recently completed fiscal year.to acquire 42,005 common shares at a price of US$2.55 per share.  


Option Repricing


The Company did not reprice any stock options during the most recent fiscal year.


Value Vested or Earned During the Year


The following table sets forth particulars of the value of option-based awards and share awards which vested during the year ended November 30, 2019,2020, and the value of non-equity incentive plan compensation earned during the year ended NovemebrNovember 30, 20192020 for each Named Executive Officer:


Name

Option-based awards-Value vested during the year ($)(1)

Share awards – Value during the year on vesting ($)(2)

Non-equity incentive plan compensation-Pay-out during the year ($)(3)

Daniel Cruz

159,468Nil

N/A141,868

N/A

Charlie Brezer

159,468Nil

N/A141,868

N/A

(1)

This amount is the aggregate dollar value that would have been realized if the options under option based awards had been exercised on the vesting date. It is determined by the difference between the exercise price of the option and the market price on November 30, 20192020 converted to Canadian dollars at the exchange rate of 1.3289.1.2965. If the option was not-in-the-money then a NIL value was assigned.  

(2)RSUs vested during the year ended November 30, 2020, based on the closing price of shares on the date of vesting of US1.47 per share at an exchange rate of 1.3123.

The Company has not granted any share-based awards.

(3)

The Company did not pay any non-equity incentive plan compensation during the year ended November 30, 2019.2020.


The Company does not have a formal stock option plan.  Stock options generally vest on grant date.  The value vested during the year varies according to the vesting date and the market price of the underlying securities on a selected exercise date.  


Further details regarding stock options may be found in the sections above titled "Option-Based“Option-Based Awards for Named Executive Officers"Officers” and below titled "Outstanding“Outstanding Option-Based Awards for Directors"Directors”.



Pension Plan Benefits


The Company does not have a pension plan or defined contribution plan that provides for payments or benefits to the Named Executive Officers at, following, or in connection with retirement.


Termination of Employment, Change in Responsibilities and Employment Contracts


TheIn November 2020, the Company and its subsidiaries have no arrangements that provide for payments tosigned employment agreements with Charlie Brezer, a Named Executive Officer at, following or in connection with any termination (whether voluntary, involuntary or constructive), resignation, retirement, change in controldirector of the Company, and Daniel Cruz, the CFO and a director of the Company.  The agreements require total payments of $17,500 per month each.  Included in the agreements is a provision for 12 months written notice or changesalary paid in a Named Executive Officer's responsibilities.lieu of notice upon termination without just cause.


Director Compensation


Reference is made to the Summary Compensation Table above for details of compensation paid todirectorsto directors who are also Named Executive Officers, in their capacity as executiveofficers of the Company. Directors are also compensated for their services in their capacity as directors by the granting from time to time of incentive stock options.



 


The following table sets forth all amounts of compensation provided to the directors, who are not Named Executive Officers, for the Company'sCompany’s most recently completed fiscal year:year ended November 30, 2020:


Director
Name

Fees Earned

($)

Share-based Awards

($)

Option-Based Awards

($)(1)

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

($)

All Other Compensation

($)

Total

($)

Fees Earned

($)

Share-based Awards

($)

Option-Based Awards

($) (1)

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

($)

All Other Compensation

($)

Total

($)

Joshua Jackson

6,000

Nil

28,326

Nil

Nil

34,326

6,000

141,868

220,542

Nil

Nil

368,410

Stephen Jackson

6,000

Nil

123,156

Nil

Nil

129,156

6,000

14,468

8,822

Nil

Nil

29,290

Nancy Basi(2)

3,500

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Nancy Basi

6,000

14,468

54,492

N/A

N/A

74,960

(1)

The value of option awards reflects the grant datefairvalue ofoptionbased fair value of option based awards in the 2019fiscal year.2020 fiscal year.  The estimatedestimated fair valuevalue of the stock options granted was determineddetermined using the Black-ScholesBlack-Scholes option pricing model.model. The options are granted in U.S. dollarsdollars and are converted into Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada closingclosing rate as of the date of the optionsoptions grant for accounaccounting purposes.ting purposes.

(2)

Ms. Basi was appointed as a director of the Company on May 28, 2019.


Outstanding Option-Based Awards for Directors


Options for the purchase of common shares of the Company are granted from time to time to directors under the same terms as those granted to employees, and described above in "Option-Based Awards".


The following table sets forth particulars of all option-based and share-based awards outstanding for each director, who was not a Named Executive Officer, at November 30, 2019:2020:



Option-based Awards

Share-based Awards

Option-based Awards

 

Share-based Awards

Name

Number of Securities underlying unexercised options

(#)

Option exercise price ($)

Option Expiration Date

Value of unexercised in-the-money-options ($)(1)

Number of shares or units of shares that have not vested (#)

Market or payout value of share awards that have not vested ($)(2)

Market or payout value of vested share-based awards not paid out or distributed ($)

Number of Securities underlying unexercised options

(#)

Option exercise price ($)

Option Expiration Date

Value of unexercised in-the-money-options ($)(1)

Number of shares or units of shares that have not vested (#)

Market or payout value of share awards that have not vested ($) (2)

Market or payout value of vested share-based awards not paid out or distributed ($)

Joshua Jackson

11,500

US$2.55

Feb 28, 2024

12,226

N/A

N/A

N/A

125,000

US$2.55 (1)

July 23, 2025

Nil

220,625

497,710

N/A

Stephen Jackson

50,000

US$2.55

Feb 28, 2024

53,156

N/A

N/A

N/A

50,000
5,000

US$2.55 (1)
US$2.55 (1)

Feb 28, 2024
July 23, 2025

Nil
Nil

22,500

50,758

N/A

Nancy Basi

Nil

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

25,000
5,000

US$2.55 (1)
US$2.55 (1)

Jan. 8, 2025
July 23, 2025

Nil
Nil

22,500

50,758

N/A

TOTAL


61,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)The exercise price was subsequently reduced to US$1.90 per share as of January 1, 2021.

(2)Based on the difference between the closing price of the Company’s Shares on the Exchangeshares on November 30, 2019 (being the last day the Company's shares traded during the most recently completed fiscal year)2020 of US$3.35 and the stock option exercise price, multiplied by the number of Shares under option converted1.74 per share at the exchange November 30, 2019 foreignan exchange rate of 1.3289:1.1.2965.

(2)

Based on the closingOn April 2, 2020, Joshua Jackson exercised 11,500 stock options to acquire 11,500 common shares at a price of the Company’s Shares on the Exchange on November 30, 2019 (being the last day the Company's shares traded during the most recently completed fiscal year) of US$3.35.2.55 per share.  


 

No stock options were exercised by the directors during the most recently completed fiscal year, nor were any of the stock options repriced during that period.




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Value Vested or Earned During the Year


The following table sets forth particulars of the value of option-based awards and share-based awards which vested during the year ended November 30, 2019,2020, and the value of non-equity incentive plan compensation earned during the year ended November 30, 20192020 for each director of the Company who was not a Named Executive Officer:



Name

Option-based awards-Value vested during the year ($)(1)

Share awards – Value during the year on vesting ($)(2)

Non-equity incentive plan compensation-Pay-out during the year ($)(3)

Joshua Jackson

12,226Nil

N/A141,868

N/A

Stephen Jackson

53,156Nil

N/A14,468

N/A

Nancy Basi

N/ANil

N/A14,468

N/A

(1)

This amount is the aggregate dollar value that would have been realized if the options under option based awards had been exercised on the vesting date. It is determined by the difference between the exercise price of the option and the market price on November 30, 20192020 converted to Canadian dollars at the exchange rate of 1.3289.1.2695. If the option was not-in-the-money then a NIL value was assigned. 

(2)RSUs vested during the year ended November 30, 2020, based on the closing price of shares on the date of vesting of US1.47 per share at an exchange rate of 1.3123.

The Company has not granted any share-based awards.

(3)

The Company did not pay any non-equity incentive plan compensation during the year ended November 30, 2019.2020.


The Company does not have a formal stock option plan.  Stock options generally vest on grant date.  The value vested during the year varies according to the vesting date and the market price of the underlying securities on a selected exercise date.  


Further details regarding stock options may be found in the sections above titled "Option-Based Awards for Named Executive Officers" and "Outstanding Option-Based Awards for Directors".




C.

Board Practices


1.

1.The Company’s Board of Directors has been set at fivesix directors and is divided into three classes designated as Class I, Class II and Class III, to provide for a rotation of three-year terms of office. Any director whose term has expired is eligible for re-election subject to Board approval.   


The following table lists the classes of directors and remaining terms of office for the directors and the period during which the directors have served:


Name

Class of Director

Director Since

Expiry Term

Joshua Jackson

Class III

January 2014

2021 annual general meeting (“AGM”)

Daniel Cruz

Class I

May 2017

2022 AGM

Charles Brezer

Class II

October 2015

20202023 AGM

Ron Thomson

Class II

January 14, 2021

2023 AGM

Stephen Jackson

Class III

July 2018

2021 AGM

Nancy Basi

Class I

May 2019

2022 AGM


Three of the fivesix current directors are independent based upon the tests for independence set forth in applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation. Ronald Thomson is not independent as he is Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Daniel Cruz is not independent as he is the Chief



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Financial Officer of the Company, and Charlie Brezer is not independent based onas he is President of the compensation received by him.Company.


2.

2.There are no directors’ service contracts with the Company or any of its subsidiaries providing for benefits upon termination of service.


3.

3.Audit Committee


The members of the Company’s Audit Committee are:


Joshua Jackson

Stephen Jackson

Nancy Basi


All of the Audit Committee are independent directors, are financially literate, and are considered “financial experts” as defined by the SEC. For details on their professional careers, see “Item 6 - A. Directors, Senior Management and Employees”.


The Audit Committee has a written charter which specifies the scope of its authority and responsibility. A copy of the Audit Committee Charter was previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed on May 30, 2008, and is incorporated by reference. The Audit Committee reviews and re-assesses the adequacy of its written charter on an annual basis. The function of the Audit Committee is one of review and oversight. The committee also is responsible for monitoring the independence, qualifications and performance of the Company’s external auditors, overseeing the audits of the Company’s financial statements and approving any non-audit services. The committee reports to the Board of Directors from time to time with respect to its activities and its recommendations and provides background and supporting information as may be necessary for the Board of Directors to make an informed decision.




Nomination of Directors


The Board has adopted a charter for the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The committee is currently comprised of threetwo independent directors :directors:  


Joshua Jackson

Stephen Jackson

Nancy Basi


Pursuant to its charter, the responsibilities, powers and operation of the committee include :include: identifying and recommending new candidates for Board nomination; evaluating the effectiveness of the Board, its committees and its directors; monitoring and reviewing the Company’s corporate governance practices and policies and making recommendations for changes when appropriate; and ensuring that a comprehensive orientation is received by new directors and that continuing education opportunities are available.  


In connection with its responsibilities relating to Board nominations, the committee is responsible for identifying and recommending new candidates for nomination to the Board based upon: (i) the competencies and skills necessary for the Board as a whole to possess; (ii) the competencies and skills necessary for each individual director to possess; (iii) the competencies and skills which each new nominee to the Board is expected to bring; and (iv) whether the proposed nominee to the Board will be able to devote sufficient time and resources to the Company.  Other members of the Board and representatives of the food and beverage industry are consulted for possible candidates.



 


The size of the Board is reviewed on a regular basis by the committee and the Board. The committee and the Board will take into account the number of directors required to carry out the Board’s duties effectively, and to maintain a diversity of view and experience.


Compensation of Directors and the CEO


The independent directors have the responsibility for determining and reviewing compensation for the directors and senior management of the Company.  Reference is made to the Compensation section above for further information.


Assessments


The Board conducts informal assessments of the Board'sBoard’s effectiveness, the individual directors and each of its committees on a regular basis. As part of the assessments, the Board reviews the mandates or charters and conducts reviews of applicable corporate policies.


As of November 30, 2019,March 1, 2021, the executive officers of Liquid Media Group Ltd. are:


Ronald Thomson

Chief Executive Officer, Director

Charlie Brezer

President, Director

Daniel Cruz

Chief Financial Officer, Director

Charlie Brezer

Director


D.

Employees


Following are the number of employees of the Company and its subsidiaries for the past three fiscal years as at the end of each fiscal year:



 

November 30, 2019

November 30, 2018

November 30, 2017

Canada

0

0

0

United States

2

2

0

 

November 30, 2020

November 30, 2019

November 30, 2018

Canada

2

0

0

United States

2

2

2


E. 

Share ownership


Options to purchase common shares from the Company are granted from time to time to directors, officers and employees of the Company on terms and conditions acceptable to the Board of Directors.  


As of November 30, 2019,2020, the Company had 461,500957,995 issued and outstanding options, with a weighted average exercise price of $3.39.$3.31 (US$2.55).


All of the total stock options were fully vested and are available for exercise as of November 30, 2019.2020.


The following table provides share ownership information with respect to the directors and officers listed in “Item 6 – Directors, Senior Management and Employees"Employees” above, as at February 28, 2020.March 1, 2021.  


Name

# Shares (1)

No. of Common shares under Options Granted

No. of Common shares under Share Purchase Warrants

Restricted Stock Units (2)

Joshua Jackson

713,450
6.56%

125,000 (3)

316,000 (4)

220,625

Daniel Cruz

185,388 (5)
1.70%

150,000 (6)
125,000 (3)

30,000 (4)

220,625

Charles Brezer

190,782
1.76%

107,995 (6)
125,000 (3)

Nil

220,625

Ronald Thomson

Nil

750,715 (7)

Nil

Nil

Stephen Jackson

7,500
>1%

50,000 (6)
5,000 (3)

Nil

22,500

Nancy Basi

7,500
>1%

25,000 (8)
5,000 (3)

Nil

22,500

Donna M. Moroney

1,875
>1%

5,000 (3)

Nil

5,625




Name

# Shares(1)

No. of Common shares under Options Granted

No. of Common shares under Share Purchase Warrants

Convertible Debenture Notes(2)

Joshua Jackson

No.

263,640

Number

11,500

Number

Nil

US$500,000

%

4.6%

Exercise Price

US$2.55

Exercise Price

N/A

 

 

Expiry Date

28 Feb 2024

Expiry Date

N/A

Daniel Cruz

No.

(3)95,179

Number

150,000

Number

46,667

Nil

%

1.7%

Exercise Price

US$2.55

Exercise Price

US$1.75

 

 

Expiry Date

28 Feb 2024

Expiry Date

26 Feb 2021

Charles Brezer

No.

63,235

Number

150,000

Number

12,000

Nil

%

1.1%

Exercise Price

US$2.55

Exercise Price

US$1.75

 

 

Expiry Date

28 Feb 2024

Expiry Date

26 Feb 2021

Stephen Jackson

No.

Nil

Number

50,000

Number

Nil

Nil

%

N/A

Exercise Price

US$2.55

Exercise Price

N/A

 

 

Expiry Date

28 Feb 2024

Expiry Date

N/A

Nancy Basi

No.

7,000

Number

25,000

Number

Nil

Nil

%

>1%

Exercise Price

US$2.55

Exercise Price

N/A

 

 

Expiry Date

8 Jan 2025

Expiry Date

N/A

(1)(3)

The information as to number of shares beneficially owned (directly or indirectly or over which control or direction is exercised) is not within the direct knowledge of the management of the Company and has been furnished by the respective director or officer. Percentages of ownership are based on 5,727,55810,875,568 common shares of the Company issued and outstanding as at February 28, 2020.March 1, 2021.

(2)(4)Restricted Stock Units issued as of September 3, 2020 will vest into common shares as to 25% on date of issuance and 25% every six months thereafter.

The Debentures will mature two years from closing and will bear interest(5)Stock options exercisable at 2%US$1.90 per annum. Each Debenture is convertible into Debenture Unitsshare, expiring on July 23, 2025.

(6)Share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of US$1.50 per unit. Each Debenture Unit consists of one common share and one Debenture Warrant. Each Debenture Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for US$1.75 for a period of two years from the closing date of the Debenture offering.per share, expiring on February 26, 2021.

(3)(7)

18,338 of these shares are held by Wawel Den Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Cruz.

(8)Stock options exercisable at US$1.90 per share, expiring on February 28, 2024.

(9)Stock options exercisable at US$1.90 per share, expiring on January 1, 2026.

(10)Stock options exercisable at US$1.90 per share, expiring on January 8, 2025.




Further information regarding stock options with respect to the directors and officers may be found in the sections above, titled “Outstanding Option-Based Awards for Named Executive Officers” and “Outstanding Awards for Directors.”


There are no other arrangements involving the employees in the capital of the Company.


Item 7. – Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions


A.

A.Major shareholders


As at February 28, 2020,March 1, 2021, the Company had 5,757,55810,875,568 common shares without par value issued and outstanding.  


1.

1.Following are the shareholders that are the beneficial owners of 5% or more of the Company’s voting securities, as of February 28, 2020:March 1, 2021:  


(a)

Shareholder

Number of Shares

Percentage of Issued Capital

Number of Shares

Percentage of Issued Capital

Joshua Jackson

1,375,075

12.64%


 

(1)

Includes 263,640713,450 common shares currently held, as well as 333,333 units issuable upon conversion the convertible debenture, consisting of 333,333 common shares and 333,333316,000 common share purchase warrants which, if fully exercised would be 333,333exercisable into 316,000 common shares, 125,000 stock options exercisable into 125,000 common shares, and 220,625 vesting into 220,625 common shares.


(b)

(b)To the best of the Company's knowledge, there has been no significant change in the percentage ownership held by any major shareholders during the past three fiscal years.


(c)

(c)The Company’s major shareholders do not have different voting rights than other shareholders.




2.

2.The Company’s register of 6663 registered shareholders showed that as of February 28, 2020, 1,163,455March 1, 2021, 4,373,904 of the Company’s common shares, or 20.31%40.21%, were held by 2422 registered shareholders residing in the United States.  The register includes Cede and Co., an American depository holding shares on behalf of beneficial shareholders. However, since the Company meets the Business Contacts Test of the definition of a Foreign Private Issuer, the Company’s status as a Foreign Private Issuer has not changed.


3.

3.To the Company’s knowledge, the Company is not owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by another corporation, any foreign government, or by any other natural or legal persons.


4.

4.To the Company’s knowledge, there are no arrangements the operation of which at a subsequent date may result in a change in control of the Company.  A substantial number of common shares of the Company are held by depositories, brokerage firms and financial institutions in “street form”.


B.

B.Related party transactions


1.

1.The Company has not at any time during the period since the beginning of the last fiscal year to November 30, 20192020 been a party to any material transactions in which any director or officer of the Company, or any relative or spouse, or any relative of any such spouse, has any direct or indirect material interest except as follows:


(a)

Incurred consulting and directors fees of $161,000 (2018 - $120,182) to Ispani Holdings Inc. (“Ispani”), a company controlled by 

In November 2020, the Company signed employment agreements with Charlie Brezer, a director of the Company, and interest expenseDaniel Cruz, the CFO and a director of $5,174 (2018 - $17,780) and share-based compensationthe Company.  The agreements require total



payments of $369,468 (2018 - $Nil) to Mr. Brezer.  $17,500 per month each.  Included in the agreements is a provision for 12 months written notice or salary paid in lieu of notice upon termination without just cause.

During the year ended November 30, 2018,2020, the Company issued 23,027 common shares to settle $150,682 in outstanding debt, accrued interest,entered into the following transactions with related parties:

a)Incurred management and accounts payable owingdirectors salaries and fees of $213,500 (2019 - $161,000) to Mr. Brezer and Ispani.Ispani Holdings Inc., interest expense of $nil (2019 - $5,174), and share-based compensation of $486,936 (2019 - $369,468) to Mr. Brezer.  During the year ended November 30, 2019, Mr. Brezer advanced $23,930 (US$18,000) to the Company for the convertible debenture offering.  In July 2019, Mr. Brezer converted his debenture into 12,000 units of the Company with each unit consisting of one common share and one share purchase warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for US$1.75 up to February 28, 2021.  As at November 30, 2019, $207,625 (20182020, $8,644 (2019 - $49,595)$207,625) was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as owing to Mr. BrezerBrezer. 

b)Incurred management and Ispani.  Additionally, as at November 30, 2019, $Nil (2017 - $172,204) was included in loans payable for the principal portion of loans advanced to the Company which incurred interest at 8% per annum.


(b)

Incurred consultingdirectors salaries and director fees of $161,000 (2018$213,500 (2019 - $120,182)$161,000) to Mr. Cruz and Wawel Den Inc. (“Wawel”), a company controlled by Daniel Cruz, the CFO and a director of the Company, and share-based compensation of $369,468 (2017$486,936 (2019 - $Nil)$369,468) to Mr. Cruz.  During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company issued 18,338 common shares to settle $120,000 in outstanding accounts payable owing to Wawel.  During the year ended November 30, 2019, Mr. Cruz advanced $93,060 (US$(USD$70,000) to the Company for the convertible debenture offering.  In July 2019, Mr. Cruz converted his debenture into 46,667 units of the Company with each unit consisting of one common share and one share purchase warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for US$1.75 up to February 28, 2021.  As at November 30, 2019, $20,460 (20172020, $8,220 (2019 - $47,578)$20,460) was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as owing to Mr. CruzCruz. 

c)Incurred management salaries and Wawel.


(c)

Incurredfees of $199,000 (2019 - $266,000) to Jesse Sutton and Zift Interactive.  On August 31, 2020, the Company agreed to settle a lawsuit with Mr. Sutton whereby Mr. Sutton agreed to settle $652,061 (US$500,000) payable for the acquisition of Majesco, along with $452,772 in consulting fees owed to Mr. Sutton, for $260,824 (US$200,000) in cash and the return of $266,000 (2018 - $60,000) to Zift, a company controlled by Jesse Sutton, the director51% ownership of Majesco.  As at November 30, 2019, $908,970 (20182020, $nil (2019 - $1,128,324)$908,970) was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as owing to Mr. Sutton and Zift.




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(d)

Incurred consulting fees of $nil (2018  - $107,162) to Five Zoo C&D Inc. (“Five Zoo”), a company controlled by Krysanne Katsoolis, the former president, chief executive officer and a director of the Company.  As at November 30, 2019, $318,937 (2018 - $159,617) was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as owing to Five Zoo.


(e)

d)Incurred directors fees of $6,000 (2018(2019 - $Nil)$6,000) and share-based compensation of $28,326 (2018$486,936 (2019 - $nil)$28,326) to Joshua Jackson, Chair and a director of the Company.Jackson.  During the year ended November 30, 2019, Mr. Jackson advanced $664,717 (US$500,000) to the Company for the convertible debenture offering.  In April 2020, Mr. Jackson converted his debenture and accrued interest of $14,941 into 340,384 units of the Company with each unit consisting of one common share and one share purchase warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for US$1.75 up to February 28, 2021.  As at November 30, 2019, $144,900 (20182020, $5,786 (2019 - $36,018)$144,900) was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as owing to Mr. Jackson.


(f)

e)Incurred directors fees of $6,000 (2018(2019 - $Nil)$6,000) and share-based compensation of $123,156 (2018$35,989 (2019 - $Nil)$123,156) to Stephen Jackson, a director of the Company.Jackson.  As at August 31, 2019, $6,000 (2018November 30, 2020, $2,240 (2019 - $Nil)$6,000) was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as owing to Mr. Jackson.


(g)

f)Incurred directors fees of $3,500 (2018$6,000 (2019 - $Nil)$3,500) and share-based compensation of $81,659 (2019 - $nil) to Nancy Basi, a director of the Company.Basi.  As at November 30, 2019, $3,500 (20182020, $2,208 (2019 - $Nil)$3,500) was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as owing to Ms. Basi.


(h)

g)Earned interest income of $8,137 (2017$416 (2019 – $8,116)$8,137) from a loan receivable issued to Waterproof.  As at November 30, 2019,2020, Waterproof owed the Company $94,882 (2018$nil (2019 - $104,553)$94,882) for the outstanding balance of principal and interest on the loan.




Summary of key management personnel compensation:

 

For the year ended

November 30,

 

2020

2019

 

$

$

Management and directors salaries and fees

625,000

577,500

Management and directors salaries and fees

  in discontinued operations

19,000

26,000

Share-based compensation

1,578,456

890,418

Interest expense

-

5,174

 

 

 

 

2,222,456

1,499,092

The Company believes that the services described above were provided to the Company on a basis not less favorable than would be provided to an unrelated third party.


C.

C.Interest of experts and counsel


This Item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


Item 8. – Financial Information


A.

A.Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information.


Please see “Item 18 - Financial Statements” for a list of the financial statements filed as part of this Annual Report.


Legal Proceedings  


The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business, none of which are expected to have significant effects on the Company’s financial position, profitability, or cash flows.


In October 2018, the former president and chief executive officer of Liquid Canada (the “Claimant”) filed a lawsuit with the United States District Court Southern District of New York against the Company for approximately $11,800,000 for breach of contract, defamation, and violation of human rights (the “Action”).  The Claimant asserts the existence of an unwritten contract which, if it was entered, increased her base compensation from US$120,000 to US$400,000 per year.  Such contract was not executed by any party and is not, the Company states, a contract the Company would have contemplated at the time.  The Company’s counsel applied to the court seeking dismissal of the Action. As at November 30, 2019, the violation of human rights claim was dismissed.  In February 2020, the Company settled with the Claimant for US$240,000 which has been recorded as at November 30, 2019.




In January 2020, a consultant of the Company filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against the Company for approximately $400,000 for unpaid consulting fees, US$500,000 for the unpaid cash consideration for the purchase of 51% interest in Majesco, and a payment for the difference between US$500,000 and the value of the Company’s shares issued on the purchase of the 51% interest in Majesco.  The Company has accrued $1,064,450 as at November 30, 2019.  Management is currently seekingwas not subject to any legal advice on this lawsuit.


proceedings or claims.  In February 2020, a consultant of the Company filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia2021, Waterproof commenced an action against the Company in relation towhich the issuance of a share certificate for 59,706 common shares ofPlaintiff claims that the Company 32,149misrepresented facts to Waterproof, inducing Waterproof to enter the Amended and Restated Shareholder Agreement (ARSA) with the Company.  As a result, Waterproof claims that it has the right to purchase the Waterproof shareholdings from the Company at a fair market value as of which the consultant states is owing to him and general and special damagesMay 17, 2019 in relation to the shares.  Management is currently seeking legal advice on this lawsuit.  No provision has beenaccordance with a calculation included in the financial statements as of November 30, 2019.ARSA.  The Company disputes and denies this claim.  The action is in its earliest stages and the Company has not had the opportunity to file a response.


 


Dividend Distributions


The Company intends to consider dividend distributions when it determines that it cannot realize better returns to investors by investing internally.


B.

B.Significant Changes


There have been no significant changes sinceOn August 31, 2020, the dateCompany agreed to settle a lawsuit with Jesse Sutton, the director of Majesco, whereby Mr. Sutton agreed to settle $652,061 (US$500,000) payable for the acquisition of Majesco, along with $452,772 in consulting fees owed to Mr. Sutton, for $260,824 (US$200,000) in cash and the return of the annual financial statements.51% ownership of Majesco.  Upon signing of the agreement, the Majesco operations were considered discontinued and the balances were reclassified as such.




Item 9. – The Offer and Listing


A.

A.Offer and listing details.


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


B.

B.Plan of Distribution


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


C.

Markets


The Company’s common shares have been quoted on the NASDAQ (formerly called the NASDAQ Small-cap Market) since August 3, 1993.  The ticker symbol is YVR.


D.

Selling Shareholders


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


E.Dilution

Diliution


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


F.

Expense of the Issue


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.




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Item 10. – Additional Information


A.

A.Share capital


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


B.

B.Memorandum and articles of association.association


The Notice of Articles relating to the consolidation of the Company’s common shares and the increase in authorized share capital that were filed with the British Columbia Registry Services on February 1, 2010 were filed on a Form 6-K on February 3, 2010.


All other information required by this “Item 10.B” was previously reported to the SEC in the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3, filed on September 24, 2007, and is incorporated by reference.


C.

C.Material contracts.contracts


On September 17, 2017,In November 2020, the Company entered into the Arrangement Agreement to acquire 100%signed employment agreements with Charlie Brezer, a director of Liquid Canada pursuant to the Transaction. On January 15, 2018, the Company, announced an amendment toand Daniel Cruz, the Arrangement Agreement by entering into the AmendedCFO and Restated Arrangement Agreement with Liquid Canada relating to the Transaction whereby the original agreed valuation of existing Company shares was increased from US$1.50 per share to US$1.78 per share. At the time of completiona director of the Transaction on August 8, 2018,Company.  The agreements require total payments of $17,500 per month each.  Included in the Company had 9,244,898 common shares issued and outstanding, including 6,442,486 issued to former Liquid Canada shareholders, representing 69.69%agreements is a provision for 12 months written notice or salary paid in lieu of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares.notice upon termination without just cause.




D.

Exchange controls.controls


Canada has no system of exchange controls. There are no exchange restrictions on borrowing from foreign countries or on the remittance of dividends, interest, royalties and similar payments, management fees, loan repayments, settlement of trade debts, or the repatriation of capital. Any such remittances to U.S. residents, however, may be subject to withholding tax.   


E.

Taxation.E.Taxation


A brief and general description is included below of certain taxes, including withholding taxes, to which U.S. security holders may be subject under the existing tax laws and regulations of Canada.  The consequences, if any, of provincial taxes are not considered.


Please note that the following information is a brief summary only and security holders should seek the advice of their own tax advisors with respect to the applicability or effect on their own individual circumstances of the matters referred to herein and of any U.S. federal, state or local taxes.


Taxation on Dividends


Generally, cash dividends paid or deemed to be paid by a Canadian-corporation to non-resident shareholders are subject to a withholding tax of 25% (unless an income tax convention applies to reduce the withholding tax rate to some other amount).  Dividends paid to U.S. residents are subject to a withholding tax of 15%, and dividends paid to a U.S. resident company which owns 10% or more of the voting shares of the Canadian corporation are subject to a withholding tax of 5%.  Dividends paid by a Canadian corporation to shareholders residing in Canada are not subject to withholding tax.




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Taxation on Capital Gains


Generally, the disposition by a non-resident of shares of a Canadian public corporation is not subject to Canadian income tax, unless such shares are “taxable Canadian property” within the meaning of theIncome Tax Act (Canada) and no relief is afforded under any applicable tax treaty.  The shares of the Company would be taxable Canadian property of a non-resident purchaser if the non-resident purchaser used the shares in carrying on a business in Canada, or if the non-resident, together with persons with whom he does not deal at arm’s length, owned 25% or more of the issued shares of any class of the capital stock of the Canadian corporation at any time during the five-year period immediately preceding the disposition.  


In addition, Canada may tax capital gains realized by an individual resident in the United States on the disposition of shares of a Canadian corporation if the following conditions are met:


·

the individual was resident in Canada for 120 months during any period of 20 consecutive years preceding, and at any time during the 10 years immediately preceding, the disposition of shares; and

·

the individual owned the shares when he ceased to be resident in Canada.


Holders of common shares of the Company should seek independent advice from their own professional tax advisers with respect to the income tax consequences arising from the holding of common shares of the Company.


F.

F.Dividends and paying agents.agents

This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.



G.Statement by experts

This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


G.

Statement by experts.H.


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


H.

Documents on display.display


Copies of documents concerning the Company, which are referred to in this Annual Report, are available for inspection at the head office of the Company located at #202, 5626 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC, V6M 4E1.


I.

I.Subsidiary Information.Information


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report.


Item 11. – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


The Company is exposed to a variety of financial risks by virtue of its activities including currency, credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk.


(a)

(a)Currency risk


Foreign currency exchange rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company’s operations are carried out in Canada and the United States. As at November 30, 2019,the Company’s functional currency is USD, the Company had current assets totaling C$364,145 and current liabilities totalling C$2,356,044. These factors expose the Companyis subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk on its net assets denominated in CAD which could have an adverse effect on the profitability of the Company. As at November 30, 2020, the Company had assets totaling CAD$385,416 and liabilities totalling CAD$317,679. A 1%10% change in the



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exchange rate would change other comprehensive income/loss by approximately US$15,000. At this time, the5,000.  The Company currently does not have plans to enter into foreign currency future contracts to mitigate this risk, however it may do so in the future.


(b)

Credit risk


Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation.


The Company’s cash is held in a large Canadian financial institution and a Bahamas based financial institution. The Company maintains certain cash deposits with Schedule I financial institutions, which from time to time may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any significant credit losses and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk. The Company’s restricted cash is held with a law firm in trust in which credit risk exposure is low. The Company’s sales tax receivable is due from the Government of Canada; therefore, the credit risk exposure is low.


The maximum exposure to credit risk as at November 30, 20192020 and 20182019 is the carrying value of the loans receivable. The Company has allowed for an expected credit loss of $145,431$330,312 on the loans receivable.receivable as at November 30, 2020.  During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company increased the allowance by $184,881 which is included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.


(c)

Interest rate risk


Interest rate risk is the risk the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.  Financial assets and liabilities with variable interest rates



expose the Company to cash flow interest rate risk.  The Company does not hold any financial liabilities with variable interest rates.  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the loans included in loans payable and convertible debentures bear interest at rates ranging from 3.5% toof 14.4% and 2.0% per annum, respectively, and are due on demand.  The long-term debt bears interest at 6.99% per annum and is payable over five years.  The Company does maintain bank accounts which earn interest at variable rates but it does not believe it is currently subject to any significant interest rate risk.


(d)

Liquidity risk


The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on management’s ability to raise required funding through future equity issuances and through short-term borrowing. The Company manages its liquidity risk by forecasting cash flows from operations and anticipating any investing and financing activities. Management and the Board of Directors are actively involved in the review, planning and approval of significant expenditures and commitments.  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the Company had a cash balance including restricted cash, of $5,260,068$704,977 to settle current financial liabilities of $5,805,314.$2,464,255.  Additionally, as there is no assurance the convertible debentures will be converted into common shares of the Company, the Company is exposed to liquidity risk.


Item 12. – Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities


This item is not applicable for an Annual Report, except for “Item 12.D.3” and “Item 12.D.4.”  The Company does not have securities represented by American Depositary Receipts.


PART  II


Item 13. – Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies


None.




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Item 14. – Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds


A.

A.On October 15, 2018, a 5:1 consolidation of the Company’s common shares, also known as a reverse stock split, became effective.  Fractional shares were rounded to the nearest whole number.  The documents relating to the share consolidation were filed with the SEC on a Form 6-K on October 15, 2018 and are incorporated by reference.


On June 16, 2015, LBIX’s shareholders approved a Further Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan Agreement (the "Rights Plan").   A copy of the Rights PlanwasPlanwas filed with the SEC on Form 6-K on July 7, 2015 and is incorporated by reference.  Liquid assumed the Rights Plan following the Arrangement and it will expire at the termination of the Company's annual general meeting in 2020.  LBIX has had a shareholders rights plan in place since 1991.


On February 2, 2010, a 5:1 consolidation of the LBIX common shares became effective.  Fractional shares were rounded to the nearest whole number.  In connection with the share consolidation, LBIX increased its authorized number of common shares to 500,000,000 common shares. The documents relating to the share consolidation were filed with the SEC on a Form 6-K on February 3, 2010 and are incorporated by reference.




There were no material modifications to any other class of securities during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019, other than a repricing of an aggregate of 1,142,598 share purchase warrants to US$1.20 per share.2020.


B.

B.There has been no material withdrawal or substitution of assets securing any class of registered securities of the Company.


C.

C.There has been no change of trustee or paying agent for any registered securities.


D.

D.This item is not applicable.


Item 15. – Controls and Procedures


Disclosure Controls and Procedures


Our management, with the participation of our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 20-F. Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 20-F, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective, because of a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, as discussed below.effective.


Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. The Company’s system of internal controls is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.


Our management, with the participation of our interim principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2019.2020. Our management’s evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting was based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over



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financial reporting was not effective as of November 30, 2019. The ineffectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting was due to the existence of a material weakness.2020.


A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Our management identified the following material weakness:


(a)

We lack adequate oversight related to the development and performance of internal controls. Due to the limited number of personnel in the Company, there are inherent limitations to segregation of duties amongst personnel to perform adequate oversight.


To address this material weakness, management performed additional analyses and other procedures to ensure that the financial statements included herein fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Accordingly, we believe that the financial statements included in this report fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented


Remediation


Effective for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2018, management retained an external accounting firm to provide financial and accounting services to the Company to mitigate the risks relating to the lack of segragation of duties.


We will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and are committed to taking further action and implementing additional improvements as necessary and as funds allow.


Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls


Our chief executive officer does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additional controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.



Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.


This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report.




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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting


Due to increased administrative demands of financial reporting in the US and Canada following completion of the Arrangement, management hired an external accounting firm to provide financial and accounting services to the Company for the financial years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018.


Item 16A. – Audit Committee Financial Expert  


The Company’s Board of Directors has determined that all three members of its Audit Committee, Stephen Jackson, Joshua Jackson, and Nancy Basi, satisfy the requirements of “audit committee financialexpert”financialexpert”. Stephen Jackson, Joshua Jackson and Nancy Basi are independent directors. For details on their professional careers, and for further information regarding the Company’s Audit Committee, see “Item 6.A” and “Item 6.C” above.


Item 16B. – Code of Ethics


The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code of Ethics”) that applies to the Company’s directors, officers and employees. A copy of this Code of Ethics was filed with the SEC on June 1, 2005 and is incorporated by reference.  Copies will be provided at no charge upon request to the Company at #202, 5626 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC, V6M 4E1, or electronically to info@liquidmediagroup.co.


There were no amendments or waivers to the Code of Ethics during the most recently completed fiscal year.


Item 16C. – Principal Accountant Fees and Services   


The Company’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ended November 30, 20192020 and November 30, 20182019 was Davidson & Company LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants.


The Audit Committee approves all audit, audit-related services, tax services and other services provided by the auditor. Any services provided by auditor that are not specifically included within the scope of the audit must be pre-approved by the Audit Committee in advance of any engagement. Under theSarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, audit committees are permitted to approve certain fees for audit-related services, tax services and other services pursuant to a de minimus exception prior to the completion of an audit engagement. None of the fees paid to Davidson & Company LLP were approved pursuant to the de minimus exception.


The aggregate fees billed by the Company’s external auditors for each of the last two fiscal years for audit fees are as follows:



Fiscal Year

Audit Fees

Audit Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

November 30, 2020

$150,312

Nil

Nil

$106,079

November 30, 2019

$153,004

Nil

Nil

Nil

Fiscal Year

Audit Fees

Audit Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

November 30, 2019

$153,004

Nil

Nil

Nil

November 30, 2018

$260,000

Nil

Nil

Nil


Item 16D. – Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees


None.


Item 16E. – Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers


 

None.  




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Item 16F. – Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant  


None.


Item 16G. – Corporate Governance


The Company is a foreign private issuer and our common shares are listed on NASDAQ. NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5615(a)(3) permits a foreign private issuer to follow its home country practices in lieu of most of the requirements of the 5600 Series of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules. In order to claim such an exemption, the Company must disclose the significant differences between its corporate governance practices and those required to be followed by U.S. domestic issuers under NASDAQ’s corporate governance requirements. Set forth below is a brief summary of such differences.


Shareholder Approval Requirements


NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5635 requires each issuer to obtain shareholder approval prior to certain dilutive events, including a transaction other than a public offering involving the sale of 20% or more of the issuer’s common shares outstanding prior to the transaction for less than the greater of book or market value of the stock. The Company does not follow this NASDAQ Marketplace Rule. Instead, and in accordance with the NASDAQ exemption, the Company complies with British Columbia corporate and securities laws, which do not require shareholder approval for dilutive events unless the Company were to dispose of all or substantially all of its undertaking.


In addition, Section 5635 requires shareholder approval of most equity compensation plans and material revisions to such plans, as well as with respect to the sale of our securities at a discount to their market value to an officer, director, employee or consultant. We do not follow this NASDAQ Marketplace Rule. Instead, and in accordance with the NASDAQ exemption, we comply with with British Columbia corporate and securities laws, which do not require shareholder approval of equity compensation plans or most discount to market offerings of securities unless otherwise indicated in the articles of the Company.


Compensation Committee Requirements


NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5605(d) requires that all companies must have a compensation committee charter and a compensation committee consisting of at least two members, and each compensation committee member must be an independent director.  The Company currently does not have a compensation committee or a compensation committee charter as it follows British Columbia corporate and securities laws with respect to the compensation of the officers of the Company.



Board of Director Nomination Requirements


NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5605(e) requires Board of Director nominations must be either selected, or recommended for the Board's selection, by either a nominating committee comprised solely of independent directors or by a majority of the independent directors.  The Company currently has a nominating committee and follows British Columbia corporate and securities laws with respect to the nomination and selection of directors. The directors of the Company are divided into three classes designated as Class I, Class II and Class III, to provide for a rotation of three-year terms of office, with a class renewed at  the each annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Company or until their successors in office are duly elected or appointed.


Item 16H. – Mine Safety Disclosure  


Not applicable.




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PART III


Item 17. – Financial Statements


Not applicable.


Item 18. – Financial Statements







 


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LIQUID MEDIA GROUP LTD.



Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended November 30, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 20172018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





















Liquid Media Group Ltd.

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(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


Independent Auditors’ Report73

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Financial Statements

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position74

Consolidated Statements of Loss75

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss77

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows78

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity80

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements82




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


 

Note

November 30,
2020

November 30, 2019

 

 

$

$

ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

Cash

 

704,977

4,587,405

Restricted cash

4

-

672,663

Receivables

6

238,059

698,361

Prepaids

7

527,594

296,352

Loans receivable

8

-

94,882

 

 

1,470,630

6,349,663

Loans receivable

8

110,102

233,837

Licenses

9

914,760

1,840,836

Investment in equity instruments

11

3,845,598

1,551,324

Equipment

12

140,353

123,305

Intangible assets

13

5,564,426

1,707,959

Goodwill

14

-

3,582,548

 

 

12,045,869

15,389,472

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

15

1,284,452

4,367,381

Loans payable

16,21

639,293

1,437,933

Convertible debentures

17,21

531,519

-

Current portion of long-term debt

18

8,991

-

 

 

2,464,255

5,805,314

Convertible debentures

17,21

-

1,388,402

Long-term debt

18

42,945

-

Deferred income taxes

27

-

23,163

Derivative liability

19

-

1,102,277

 

 

2,507,200

8,319,156

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

Share capital

19

29,999,645

21,118,940

Commitment to issue shares

19

574,457

137,197

Reserves

19

3,633,057

2,166,098

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

4,304

303,465

Accumulated deficit

 

(24,672,794)

(18,441,785)

Equity attributable to shareholders of the company

 

9,538,669

5,283,915

 Non-controlling interest

22

-

1,786,401

 

 

9,538,669

7,070,316

 

 

12,045,869

15,389,472






 

Note

 November 30,
2019

 November 30, 2018

 

 

$

$

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

Cash

 

4,587,405

4,327,331

Restricted cash

4

672,663

574,510

Receivables

6

698,361

182,067

Prepaids

7

 296,352

18,921

Loans receivable

8

94,882

431,295

 

 

 6,349,663

5,534,124

Loans receivable

8

233,837

-

Licenses

9

1,840,836

4,382,598

Investment in associates

10

-

397,629

Investment in equity instruments

11

 1,551,324

-

Equipment

12

123,305

-

Intangible assets

13

1,707,959

1,676,822

Goodwill

5,14

3,582,548

3,585,883

 

 

 15,389,472

15,577,056

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

15

 4,367,381

3,887,847

Corporate income taxes payable

 

-

1,668

Loans payable

16,19

1,437,933

934,203

 

 

 5,805,314

4,823,718

Convertible debentures

17,19

1,388,402

-

Deferred income taxes

25

23,163

23,184

Derivative liability

18

1,102,277

652,758

 

 

 8,319,156

5,499,660

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

18

 21,118,940

18,032,601

Commitment to issue shares

18

137,197

12,550

Reserves

18

 2,166,098

771,623

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 303,465

282,082

Accumulated deficit

 

 (18,441,785)

(10,860,401)

Equity attributable to shareholders of the company

 

 5,283,915

8,238,455

  Non-controlling interest

20

1,786,401

1,838,941

 

 

 7,070,316

10,077,396

 

 

 15,389,472

15,577,056


Nature and continuance of operations(Note 1)

Contingencies (Note 26)

Subsequent events (Note 27)29)


Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors on February 28, 2020:


“Charlie Brezer”

“Daniel Cruz”2021:

 

“Joshua Jackson”“Stephen Jackson”

Director   Director 

 Director



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Loss

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


 

 

 

Year ended November 30,

 

 

Note

2020

2019

2018

 

 

 

$

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

47,317

27,109

-

Cost of sales

9

763,184

1,837,555

603,718

Gross profit (loss)

 

(715,867)

(1,810,446)

(603,718)

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Accretion expense

17

67,175

211,155

-

 

Amortization

13

101,350

100,202

17,722

 

Bad debts

 

-

-

10,020

 

Consulting fees

 

993,215

775,916

344,003

 

Depreciation

12

37,417

1,553

-

 

Foreign exchange loss

 

40,691

16,833

65,612

 

Insurance

 

80,900

58,452

17,568

 

Interest expense

16,17,21

157,367

178,767

133,915

 

Investor relations, filing, and compliance fees

 

284,225

268,679

126,344

 

Management and directors salaries and fees

21

635,583

578,650

407,526

 

Marketing

 

2,102,152

1,166,286

-

 

Other general and administrative expenses

 

78,416

49,808

11,327

 

Professional fees

 

588,039

891,673

519,076

 

Research and development

 

430,632

-

-

 

Share-based compensation

19,21

1,917,172

1,173,512

111,135

 

Travel

 

30,288

30,036

12,558

 

 

 

7,544,622

5,501,522

1,776,806

 

 

(8,260,489)

(7,311,968)

(2,380,524)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

8

67,922

68,867

53,548

 

Share of profit (loss) of equity investment

10

-

195,726

(119,654)

 

Write-off of associate

10

-

-

(310,484)

 

Write-off of investment in films

 

-

-

(12,447)

 

Write-off of licenses

9

(330,276)

(717,125)

-

 

Listing expense

3

-

-

(4,130,557)

 

Project investigation

3

-

(192,601)

(359,590)

 

Derivative liability - warrants

 

-

-

(1,557,086)

 

Gain (loss) on derivative liability

19

1,102,277

(449,519)

1,030,328

 

Gain (loss) on settlement of debt

15,16

39,032

(98,487)

209,670

 

Unrealized gains on equity instruments

11

2,383,004

953,961

-

 

Allowance for credit loss

8

(184,881)

(145,431)

-

 

 

 

3,077,078

(384,609)

(5,196,272)

Loss before income taxes

 

(5,183,411)

(7,696,577)

(7,576,796)

 

Deferred income tax recovery

17

-

(160,917)

-

Loss attributable to Liquid Media Group
  from continuing operations

 

(5,183,411)

(7,535,660)

(7,576,796)

Profit (loss) from discontinued operations

20

(2,813,889)

(89,656)

76,563

Loss for the year

 

(7,997,300)

(7,625,316)

(7,500,233)






 

 

 

 Year ended November 30,

 

 

Note

 2019

 2018

 2017

 

 

 

 $

 $

 $

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sales

 

429,236

687,381

-

 Cost of sales

9

 1,985,804

758,749

-

 Gross profit (loss)

 

 (1,556,568)

(71,368)

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Accretion expense

17

 211,155

-

1,900

 

Amortization

13

100,202

17,722

-

 

Bad debts

 

-

10,020

-

 

Consulting and director fees

19

 1,467,406

883,395

537,157

 

Depreciation

12

1,553

-

-

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

 16,833

65,612

(1,749)

 

Insurance

 

58,452

17,568

-

 

Interest expense

16,17,19

 178,767

133,915

215,704

 

Investor relations, filing, and compliance fees

 

268,679

126,344

27,335

 

Marketing

 

 1,166,568

-

-

 

Other general and administrative expenses

 

80,103

34,368

35,939

 

Professional fees

 

 979,070

570,008

90,980

 

Share-based compensation

18,19

1,173,512

111,135

576,000

 

Salaries and benefits

 

114,379

95,121

-

 

Travel

 

30,036

12,558

70,945

 

 

 

 5,846,715

2,077,766

1,554,211

 

 

 (7,403,283)

(2,149,134)

(1,554,211)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

8

68,867

53,548

37,579

 

Share of profit (loss) of equity investment

10

 195,726

(119,654)

(25,036)

 

Write-off of associate

10

-

(310,484)

-

 

Write-off of investment in films

 

-

(12,447)

-

 

Write-off of intangible assets

13

-

(116,352)

-

 

Write-off of licenses

9

 (717,125)

-

-

 

Listing expense

3

-

(4,130,557)

-

 

Project investigation

3

(192,601)

(359,590)

(362,655)

 

Write-off of deposit

 

-

-

(25,000)

 

Derivative liability - warrants

18

-

(1,557,086)

-

 

Gain (loss) on derivative liability

18

 (449,519)

1,030,328

-

 

Gain (loss) on settlement of debt

6,15,18

(98,487)

172,816

453

 

Unrealized gains on equity instruments

11

 953,961

-

-

 

Allowance for credit loss

8

(145,431)

-

-

 

 

 

 (384,609)

(5,349,478)

(374,659)

Loss before income taxes

 

 (7,787,892)

(7,498,612)

(1,928,870)

 

Deferred income tax expense (recovery)

17

 (160,917)

-

-

 

Income tax expense (recovery)

25

(1,659)

1,621

-

Loss for the year

 

 (7,625,316)

(7,500,233)

(1,928,870)






The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Loss

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


 

 

 

Year ended November 30,

 

 

Note

2020

2019

2018

 

 

 

$

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders of the Company

 

(6,231,009)

(7,581,384)

(7,537,749)

 

Non-controlling interest from discontinued

  operations

9,22

(1,766,291)

(43,932)

37,516

Loss for the year

 

(7,997,300)

(7,625,316)

(7,500,233)




 

 

 

 Year ended November 30,

 

 

Note

 2019

 2018

 2017

 

 

 

 $

 $

 $

Loss attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders of the Company

 

 (7,581,384)

(7,537,749)

(1,928,870)

 

Non-controlling interest

20

 (43,932)

37,516

-

Loss for the year

 

 (7,625,316)

(7,500,233)

(1,928,870)



Loss per common share(Note 18)19)














































The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.




66



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


 

 

 

Year ended November 30,

 

 

Note

2020

2019

2018

 

 

 

$

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss for the year

 

(7,997,300)

(7,625,316)

(7,500,233)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

(319,271)

12,775

398,892

Comprehensive loss for the year

 

(8,316,571)

(7,612,541)

(7,101,341)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders of the company

 

(6,530,170)

(7,560,001)

(7,255,667)

 

Non-controlling interest

22

(1,786,401)

(52,540)

154,326

Comprehensive loss for the year

 

(8,316,571)

(7,612,541)

(7,101,341)






 

 

 

 Year ended November 30

 

 

Note

 2019

 2018

 2017

 

 

 

 $

 $

 $

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss for the year

 

 (7,625,316)

(7,500,233)

(1,928,870)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 12,775

398,892

-

Comprehensive loss for the year

 

 (7,612,541)

(7,101,341)

(1,928,870)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders of the company

 

 (7,560,001)

 (7,255,667)

(1,928,870)

 

Non-controlling interest

20

 (52,540)

154,326

-

Comprehensive loss for the year

 

 (7,612,541)

 (7,101,341)

(1,928,870)











































The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.




67



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


 

 

 

Year ended November 30,

 

 

 

2020

2019

2018

 

 

 

$

$

$

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations for the year

(5,183,411)

(7,535,660)

(7,576,796)

 

Operating expenses of discontinued operations

38,635

113,876

119,667

 

Items not affecting cash:

 

 

 

 

 

Accretion expense

67,175

211,155

-

 

 

Accrued interest income

(61,562)

(60,662)

(49,404)

 

 

Accrued interest expense

128,171

162,152

126,360

 

 

Allowance for credit loss

184,881

145,431

-

 

 

Amortization - intangibles

101,350

100,202

17,722

 

 

Amortization - licenses

596,882

1,819,596

603,718

 

 

Depreciation

37,417

1,553

-

 

 

Bad debts

-

-

10,020

 

 

Change in value of derivatives

(1,102,277)

449,519

526,758

 

 

Commitment to issue shares

-

33,058

-

 

 

Deferred income tax recovery

-

(160,917)

-

 

 

(Gain) loss on settlement of debt

(39,032)

98,487

(172,816)

 

 

Non-cash listing expense

-

-

4,130,557

 

 

Share of (profit) loss on equity investment

-

(195,726)

119,654

 

 

Share-based compensation

1,917,172

1,173,512

111,135

 

 

Shares issued for services

243,326

73,980

-

 

 

Unrealized foreign exchange

11,659

(45,276)

(85,083)

 

 

Unrealized gains on equity instruments

(2,383,004)

(953,961)

-

 

 

Write-off of intangible assets

-

-

116,352

 

 

Write-off of investments in associates

-

-

310,484

 

 

Write-off of investments in film

-

-

12,447

 

 

Write-off of license fees

330,276

717,125

-

 

Changes in non-cash working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

(200,909)

(654,532)

51,889

 

 

Prepaids

(231,242)

(204,840)

172,815

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(593,903)

685,294

1,780,777

 

 

 

(6,138,396)

(4,026,634)

326,256

Cash flows used in investing activities

 

 

 

Cash acquired from reverse acquisition

-

-

579,279

 

Cash received prior to reverse acquisition

-

-

124,561

 

Payment for consideration of Majesco

-

-

(196,505)

 

Cash disposed on sale of Majesco

(103,794)

-

-

 

Acquisition of equipment

(56,436)

-

-

 

Investment in associate

-

-

(2,339)

 

Investment in intangibles

(4,464,885)

-

(79,808)

 

Loan receivable received

83,231

10,000

-

 

Interest received on loans

12,067

7,807

-

 

Restricted cash from reverse acquisition

-

-

(574,510)

 

Restricted cash received

679,021

574,510

-

 

Purchase of restricted deposit certificate

(6,358)

(672,663)

-

 

Investing expenses of discontinued operations

-

(133,356)

11,060

 

 

 

(3,857,154)

(213,702)

(138,262)






 

 

 

 Year ended November 30,

 

 

 

 2019

 2018

 2017

 

 

 

 $

 $

 $

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

 

Loss for the year

 (7,625,316)

(7,500,233)

(1,928,870)

 

Items not affecting cash:

 

 

 

 

 

Accretion expense

 211,155

-

1,900

 

 

Accrued interest income

(60,662)

(49,404)

(37,572)

 

 

Accrued interest expense

162,152

126,360

211,460

 

 

Accrued income taxes

-

1,668

-

 

 

Allowance for credit loss

145,431

-

-

 

 

Amortization - intangibles

100,202

17,722

-

 

 

Amortization – licenses

 1,819,596

603,718

-

 

 

Depreciation

1,553

-

200

 

 

Bad debts

-

10,020

-

 

 

Change in value of derivatives

 449,519

526,758

-

 

 

Commitment to issue shares

 33,058

-

-

 

 

Deferred income tax recovery

 (160,917)

-

-

 

 

(Gain) loss on settlement of debt

98,487

(172,816)

(453)

 

 

Non-cash listing expense

-

4,130,557

-

 

 

Share of (profit) loss on equity investment

 (195,726)

119,654

25,036

 

 

Share-based compensation

1,173,512

111,135

576,000

 

 

Shares issued for services

 73,980

-

-

 

 

Unrealized foreign exchange

 (6,722)

(155,943)

-

 

 

Unrealized gains on equity instruments

 (953,961)

-

-

 

 

Write-off of intangible assets

-

116,352

-

 

 

Write-off of investments in associates

-

310,484

-

 

 

Write-off of investments in film

-

12,447

-

 

 

Write-off of license fees

 717,125

-

-

 

Changes in non-cash working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 (516,294)

(99,469)

(32,035)

 

 

Prepaids

 (204,840)

172,815

(154,604)

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 713,702

2,044,431

182,984

 

 

Corporate income taxes payable

(1,668)

-

-

 

 

 

 (4,026,634)

326,256

(1,155,954)

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

 

Cash acquired from reverse acquisition

-

579,279

-

 

Cash received prior to reverse acquisition

-

124,561

-

 

Cash acquired for Majesco

-

11,060

-

 

Payment for consideration of Majesco

-

(196,505)

-

 

Investment in film

-

-

(12,447)

 

Investment in associate

-

(2,339)

(275,805)

 

Investment in intangibles

(133,356)

(79,808)

-

 

Loan receivable issued

-

-

(278,619)

 

Loan receivable received

10,000

-

13,372

 

Interest received on loans

7,807

-

-

 

Restricted cash from reverse acquisition

-

(574,510)

-

 

Restricted cash received

574,510

-

-

 

Purchase of restricted deposit certificate

(672,663)

-

-

 

 

 

 (213,702)

(138,262)

(553,499)


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.




68



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


 

 

 

Year ended November 30,

 

 

 

2020

2019

2018

 

 

 

$

$

$

Cash flows provided by financing activities

 

 

 

Loan proceeds

1,535

812,933

167,500

 

Loan repayments

(775,175)

(137,000)

(27,500)

 

Loan proceeds from related parties

-

-

37,582

 

Loan repayments to related parties

-

(172,203)

(50,500)

 

Long-term debt proceeds

51,936

-

-

 

Interest paid on loans

(463,272)

(23,260)

-

 

Convertible debentures received

-

3,502,793

-

 

Shares issued for cash

5,353,203

-

4,157,760

 

Share issuance costs

(837,456)

-

(446,571)

 

Commitment to issue shares

574,457

104,139

-

 

Warrants exercised and issued for cash

2,018,512

368,617

156,615

 

Options exercised and issued for cash

196,427

-

-

 

 

 

6,120,167

4,456,019

3,994,886

Effect of foreign exchange on cash

(7,045)

44,391

90,144

Change in cash during the year

(3,882,428)

260,074

4,273,024

 

Cash, beginning of year

4,587,405

4,327,331

54,307

Cash, end of year

704,977

4,587,405

4,327,331

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash-flow disclosure

 

 

 

 

Interest received

12,067

7,807

3,963

 

Interest paid

463,272

23,260

1,161




 

 

 

 Year ended November 30,

 

 

 

 2019

 2018

 2017

 

 

 

 $

 $

 $

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

 

Loan proceeds

812,933

167,500

2,000

 

Loan repayments

(137,000)

(27,500)

(1,756,721)

 

Loan proceeds from related parties

-

37,582

291,368

 

Loan repayments to related parties

(172,203)

(50,500)

-

 

Interest paid on loans

(23,260)

-

(160,585)

 

Convertible debentures issued

 3,502,793

-

-

 

Shares issued for cash

-

4,157,760

592,427

 

Share issuance costs

-

(446,571)

-

 

Commitment to issue shares

 104,139

-

168,550

 

Warrants issued for cash

368,617

156,615

126,000

 

 

 

 4,456,019

3,994,886

(736,961)

Effect of foreign exchange on cash

44,391

90,144

-

Change in cash during the year

260,074

4,273,024

(2,446,414)

  Cash, beginning of year

4,327,331

54,307

2,500,721

Cash, end of year

4,587,405

4,327,331

54,307

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash-flow disclosure:

 

 

 

Interest received

7,807

3,963

-

Interest paid

23,260

1,161

159,306



Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows (Note 23)25)



























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.




69



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


 

Shares

Amount  

Commitment to Issue Shares

Reserves

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Deficit  

Non-controlling interest

Total

 

 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Balance, November 30, 2017

2,177,715

2,364,400

168,550

542,397

-

(3,322,652)

-

(247,305)

Shares issued pursuant to acquisition agreement

66,667

415,000

-

-

-

-

-

415,000

Non-controlling interest acquired

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,684,615

1,684,615

Eliminate capital stock of Liquid Media Group (Canada) Ltd.

(2,244,381)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Opening balance of Liquid Media Group Ltd.

560,410

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Issuance of shares to former shareholders of Liquid Canada

1,288,497

4,277,319

-

96,303

-

-

-

4,373,622

Shares issued for cash

800,000

4,157,760

-

-

-

-

-

4,157,760

Shares issued for license fees

888,000

4,880,639

-

-

-

-

-

4,880,639

Shares issued to settle debt

113,764

623,771

-

-

-

-

-

623,771

Shares issued for intangible assets

268,000

1,469,456

-

-

-

-

-

1,469,456

Shares issued for commitment

28,451

156,000

(156,000)

-

-

-

-

-

Shares issued for share issuance costs

10,000

(448,145)

-

24,774

-

-

-

(423,371)

Share issuance costs

-

(23,200)

-

-

-

-

-

(23,200)

Warrants exercised for cash

52,985

159,601

(4,000)

(2,986)

-

-

-

152,615

Warrants exercised for shares to be issued

-

-

4,000

-

-

-

-

4,000

Share-based compensation

-

-

-

111,135

-

-

-

111,135

Foreign exchange on translation

-

-

-

-

282,082

-

116,810

398,892

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(7,537,749)

37,516

(7,500,233)

Balance, November 30, 2018

4,010,108

18,032,601

12,550

771,623

282,082

(10,860,401)

1,838,941

10,077,396




 

 Shares

 Amount  

 Commitment to Issue Shares

 Reserves

 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 Deficit  

 Non-controlling interest

 Total

 

 

 $

 $

 $

 $

 $

 $

 $

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2016

1,845,237

1,081,000

-

14,397

-

(1,393,782)

-

(298,385)

Shares issued for private placement - cash

124,434

499,615

-

-

-

-

-

499,615

Shares issued to settle debt

179,294

642,973

-

-

-

-

-

642,973

Shares issued for finder fees

4,000

24,600

-

-

-

-

-

24,600

Share issue costs

-

(24,600)

-

-

-

-

-

(24,600)

Shares issued pursuant to exercise of warrants

4,750

17,812

-

-

-

-

-

17,812

Shares issued pursuant to exercise of stock options

20,000

123,000

-

(48,000)

-

-

-

75,000

Share subscription received

-

-

168,550

-

-

-

-

168,550

Share-based compensation

-

-

-

576,000

-

-

-

576,000

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(1,928,870)

-

(1,928,870)

Balance, November 30, 2017

2,177,715

2,364,400

168,550

542,397

-

(3,322,652)

-

(247,305)

Shares issued pursuant to acquisition agreement

66,667

415,000

-

-

-

-

-

415,000

Non-controlling interest acquired

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,684,615

1,684,615

Eliminate capital stock of Liquid Media Group (Canada) Ltd.

(2,244,381)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Opening balance of Liquid Media Group Ltd.

560,410

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Issuance of shares to former shareholders of Liquid Canada

1,288,497

4,277,319

-

96,303

-

-

-

4,373,622

Shares issued for cash

800,000

4,157,760

-

-

-

-

-

4,157,760

Shares issued for license fees

888,000

4,880,639

-

-

-

-

-

4,880,639

Shares issued to settle debt

113,764

623,771

-

-

-

-

-

623,771

Shares issued for intangible assets

268,000

1,469,456

-

-

-

-

-

1,469,456

Shares issued for commitment

28,451

156,000

(156,000)

-

-

-

-

-

Shares issued for share issuance costs

10,000

(448,145)

-

24,774

-

-

-

(423,371)

Share issuance costs

-

(23,200)

-

-

-

-

-

(23,200)

Warrants exercised for cash

52,985

159,601

(4,000)

(2,986)

-

-

-

152,615

Warrants exercised for shares to be issued

-

-

4,000

-

-

-

-

4,000

Share-based compensation

-

-

-

111,135

-

-

-

111,135

Foreign exchange on translation

-

-

-

-

282,082

-

116,810

398,892

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(7,537,749)

37,516

(7,500,233)

Balance, November 30, 2018

4,010,108

18,032,601

12,550

771,623

282,082

(10,860,401)

1,838,941

10,077,396



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


 

Shares

Amount  

Commitment to Issue Shares

Reserves

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Deficit  

Non-controlling interest

Total

 

 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Balance, November 30, 2018

4,010,108

18,032,601

12,550

771,623

282,082

(10,860,401)

1,838,941

10,077,396

Shares issued to settle debt

159,873

634,175

-

-

-

-

-

634,175

Units issued for convertible debentures

1,000,167

2,040,346

-

(244,890)

-

-

-

1,795,456

Residual value of warrants issued for convertible debentures

-

(30,779)

-

30,779

-

-

-

-

Shares issued for services

17,222

73,980

-

-

-

-

-

73,980

Commitment to issue shares

-

-

137,197

-

-

-

-

137,197

Warrants exercised for cash

158,291

368,617

-

-

-

-

-

368,617

Subscriptions reclassified to payables

-

-

(12,550)

-

-

-

-

(12,550)

Share-based compensation

-

-

-

1,173,512

-

-

-

1,173,512

Convertible debenture - equity portion

-

-

-

435,074

-

-

-

435,074

Foreign exchange on translation

-

-

-

-

21,383

-

(8,608)

12,775

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(7,581,384)

(43,932)

(7,625,316)

Balance, November 30, 2019

5,345,661

21,118,940

137,197

2,166,098

303,465

(18,441,785)

1,786,401

7,070,316

Units issued for cash

2,666,672

5,353,203

-

-

-

-

-

4,177,189

Shares issued to settle debt

107,228

331,967

-

-

-

-

-

331,967

Units issued for convertible debentures and related interest

527,402

1,121,514

-

(134,198)

-

-

-

987,316

Shares issued for services

125,675

276,384

(33,058)

-

-

-

-

243,326

Shares issued for restricted share units

250,001

482,272

-

(482,272)

-

-

-

-

Share issuance costs

-

(1,176,014)

-

-

-

-

-

(1,176,014)

Commitment to issue shares

-

-

574,457

-

-

-

-

574,457

Warrants exercised for cash

1,066,282

2,150,707

(104,139)

(28,056)

-

-

-

2,018,512

Warrants issued for share issue costs

-

-

-

338,558

-

-

-

338,558

Options exercised for cash

53,505

340,672

-

(144,245)

-

-

-

196,427

Share-based compensation

-

-

-

1,917,172

-

-

-

1,917,172

Foreign exchange on translation

-

-

-

-

(299,161)

-

(20,110)

(319,271)

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(6,231,009)

(1,766,291)

(7,997,300)

Balance, November 30, 2020

10,142,426

29,999,645

574,457

3,633,057

4,304

(24,672,794)

-

9,538,669

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)






 

 Shares

 Amount  

 Commitment to Issue Shares

 Reserves

 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 Deficit  

 Non-controlling interest

 Total

 

 

 $

 $

 $

 $

 $

 $

 $

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2018

4,010,108

18,032,601

12,550

771,623

282,082

(10,860,401)

1,838,941

10,077,396

Shares issued to settle debt

 159,873

 634,175

-

-

-

-

-

 634,175

Units issued for conversion of convertible debentures

1,000,167

 2,040,346

-

 (244,890)

-

-

-

 1,795,456

Residual value of warrants issued for conversion of convertible debentures

-

(30,779)

-

30,779

-

-

-

-

Shares issued for services

 17,222

 73,980

-

-

-

-

-

 73.980

Commitment to issue shares

-

-

 137,197

-

-

-

-

 137,197

Warrants exercised for cash

158,291

368,617

-

-

-

-

-

368,617

Subscriptions reclassified to payables

-

-

(12,550)

-

-

-

-

(12,550)

Share-based compensation

-

-

-

1,173,512

-

-

-

1,173,512

Convertible debenture - equity portion

-

-

-

 435,074

-

-

-

 435,074

Foreign exchange on translation

-

-

-

-

 21,383

-

 (8,608)

 12,775

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

 (7,581,384)

 (43,932)

 (7,625,316)

Balance, November 30, 2019

 5,345,661

 21,118,940

 137,197

 2,166,098

 303,465

 (18,441,785)

 1,786,401

 7,070,316






















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)



1.

NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS


Liquid Media Group Ltd. (“Liquid” or the “Company”), formerly Leading Brands Inc. (“LBIX”), is the parent company of Liquid Media Group (Canada) Ltd. (“Liquid Canada”), formerly Liquid Media Group Ltd. The Company is an entertainment companywith a strong portfolio of content IP spanning creative industries.  The Company’s mission is to empower storytellers worldwide to develop, produce and distribute content across channels and platforms. The head office and registered records office of the Company is Suite 202 – 5626 Larch Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6M 4E1. The Company’s shares trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) under the trading symbol “YVR”.


On August 9, 2018, the Company announced the successful closing of the proposed business combination with Liquid Canada by way of plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the Arrangement, Liquid Canada was acquired by and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of LBIX.  As part of the Arrangement, on August 10, 2018, LBIX changed its name to Liquid Media Group Ltd. and Liquid Canada changed its name to Liquid Media Group (Canada) Ltd.  At the time of completion of the Arrangement, LBIX had 1,848,980 common shares issued and outstanding which included 1,288,497 common shares issued to former Liquid Canada shareholders, representing 69.69% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. Initially, the common shares of the Company issued in connection with the Arrangement were listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “LBIX”. Effective August 10, 2018, the trading symbol of LBIX was changed to “YVR”.


Upon closing of the transaction, the shareholders of Liquid Canada owned 69.69% of the common shares of the Company, and as a result, the transaction is considered a reverse acquisition of the Company by Liquid Canada. All previous common shares and warrants were exchanged at a ratio of one share of Liquid Canada for 0.5741 of LBIX (“Conversion Rate”). For accounting purposes, Liquid Canada is considered the acquirer and the Company, the acquiree. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements are in the name of Liquid Media Group Ltd; however, they are a continuation of the financial statements of Liquid Canada (Note 3).


These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As at November 30, 2019,2020, the Company has generated losses since inception and has an accumulated deficit of $18,441,785 (2018 - $10,860,401).$24,672,794. The continued operations of the Company are dependent on its ability to generate future cash flows or obtain additional financing. Management has estimated that it does not have sufficient working capital to meet the Company’s liabilities and commitments as they become due for the upcoming 12 months.months and, therefore, will be required to obtain additional financing.  These material uncertainties cast substantial doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the approval of these financial statements.  There is a risk that additional financing will not be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to the Company.

In March 2020 the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, and any related adverse public health developments, has adversely affected workforces, customers, economies, and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn. It has also disrupted the normal operations of many businesses, including ours. This outbreak could decrease spending, adversely affect demand for our product and harm our business and results of operations; however, the Company has also recognized that the pandemic has led to a global increase in screen time and online gaming which is beneficial to the Company’s operations. It is not possible for us to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on our business, results of operations, or how it will impact the Company’s ability to conduct financings at this time.

These consolidated financial statements do not reflectinclude any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that maymight be necessary ifshould the Company isbe unable to continue as a going concern.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements.


Statement of compliance

These consolidated financial statements, including comparatives, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and Interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).


Financial instruments

On December 1, 2018, the Company adopted IFRS 9Financial Instruments which replaced IAS 39,Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement. IFRS 9 provides a revised model for recognition and measurement of financial instruments and a single, forward-looking ‘expected loss’ impairment model.  IFRS 9 also includes significant changes to hedge accounting.   The Company adopted the standard retrospectively.  IFRS 9 did not impact the Company’s classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities.


The following summarizes the significant changes in IFRS 9 compared to the previous standard:


·

IFRS 9 uses a single approach to determine whether a financial asset is classified and measured at amortized cost or fair value. The classification and measurement of financial assets is based on the Company’s business models for managing its financial assets and whether the contractual cash flows represent solely payments for principal and interest. The change did not impact the carrying amounts of any of the Company’s financial assets on the transition date. Prior periods were not restated and no material changes resulted from adopting this new standard.


·

The adoption of the new “expected credit loss” impairment model under IFRS 9, as opposed to an incurred credit loss model under IAS 39, had no impact on the carrying amounts of our financial assets on the transition date.


Revenue Recognition

On December 1, 2018, the Company adopted IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers which replaced IAS 18, Revenue, IAS 11, Construction Contracts, and related interpretations, and establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether revenue should be recognized, and if so, how much and when revenue should be recognized.


The Company has adopted IFRS 15 using the cumulative effect method (without practical expedients), which requires that the effect of initially applying this standard be recognized at the date of initial application, which is December 1, 2018, and that the information for the year ended November 30, 2018 is presented as previously reported.  The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and as a result, there was no adjustment made to deficit on December 1, 2018.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Statement of compliance (continued)

Although no adjustments were required in applying IFRS 15 to prior periods, the new standard is expected to impact the manner in which revenue is recognized in the future.  Under IFRS 15, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of the goods or services. Accounting policies have been updated to reflect the terminology required by IFRS 15, however, the content and the application thereof has not changed.  The Company’s main source of revenue continues to be derived from software games; however, due to IFRS 15, the Company is changing its revenue recognition policy in regards to any revenue it may derive from animation production services.


The details of the nature of the changes to previous accounting policies in relation to the Company’s various revenue generating arrangements are set out below:



Type of service or

products


Nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations,

significant payment terms


Nature of change in accounting

policy

Animation

production services


The Company has determined that for animation production service work, the customer controls the output throughout the production process.  Every production is made to the individual customer’s specifications and if the contract is terminated by the customer, the Company is entitled to be reimbursed for any costs incurred to date, and any prepaid commitments made plus the agreed contractual mark up.  As a result, revenue from such contracts and the associated costs are recognized over time - i.e. as the project is being produced, prior to it being delivered to the customer.

The Company may choose to incur costs in order to secure a contract.  Such costs will be capitalized and amortized over the period in which revenue is recognized.


The Company previously recognized revenue on a percentage of completion basis over time based on costs incurred to total expected costs, and will continue to do so.


In the event that costs to secure a contract are incurred, the policy will be updated to reflect the appropriate treatment of the contract asset.


Basis of presentation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on an accrual basis and are based on historical costs, except for certain financial assets and liabilities, including derivative instruments that are measured at fair value.  The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)



2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Basis of consolidation

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries at the end of the reporting period as follows:


Incorporation

Percentage owned

Incorporation

Percentage owned

2019

2018

2020

2019

2018

Liquid Media Group (Canada) Ltd. (“Liquid Canada”)

Canada

100%

100%

Canada

100%

100%

100%

Companies owned by Liquid Canada:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Majesco Entertainment Company (“Majesco)

USA

51%

51%

USA

0%

51%

51%


On January 9, 2018, Liquid Canada acquired 51% of the shares of Majesco Entertainment Company (“Majesco”), a Nevada corporation.  The Company is a provider of video game products primarily for the mass-market consumer. (Note 5)consumer (Notes 5 and 20).  The Company deconsolidated Majesco as of August 31, 2020 as control was lost.


All significant intercompany accounts and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation.


Non-controlling interest representsrepresented the portion of a subsidiary’s earnings and losses and net assets that is not held by the Company.  If losses in a subsidiary applicable to a non-controlling interest exceed the non-controlling interest in the subsidiary’s equity, the excess is allocated to the non-controlling interest except to the extent that the majority has a binding obligation and is able to cover the losses.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Company has exposure to variable returns from its involvement and has the ability to use power over the investee to affect its returns.  The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Company controls another entity.  Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company until the date on which control ceases.



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported revenues and expenses during the period.


Although management uses historical experience and its best knowledge of the amount, events or actions to form the basis for judgments and estimates, actual results may differ from these estimates.


Significant judgements includes the determination of functional currency, assessments over level of control or influence over companies, the recoverability and measurement of deferred tax assets, assessments of acquisitions of groups of assets versus a business, and the determination of a discontinued operation.

The most significant accounts that require estimates as the basis for determining the stated amounts include the valuation of share-based compensation, derivative, and convertible debentures,features; the valuation of investments in films and intangible assets including goodwill,goodwill; the valuation of investments in equity instruments, the valuation of share-based compensation and other equity based payments and derivative liability, andinstruments; the valuation of expected credit loss.


Significant judgements includes the determination of functional currency, assessments over level of control or influence over companies,loss; and the recoverability and measurementvaluation of deferred tax assets.convertible debentures.


Critical judgment exercised in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the financial statements is as follows:


Functional currency

The functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the United States dollar (“USD”); however, determination of functional currency may involve certain judgments to determine the primary economic environment which is re-evaluated for each new entity or if conditions change.

Level of control or influence over companies

The accounting for investments in other companies can vary depending on the degree of control and influence over those other companies.  Management is required to assess at each reporting date the Company’s control and influence over these other companies.  Management has used its judgment to determine which companies are controlled and require consolidation and those which are significantly influenced and require equity accounting.  The Company has considered its ownership position in Waterproof Studios Inc. (“Waterproof”) to constitute significant influence up to February 28, 2019 and thereafter does not have the ability to influence the key operating activities of the entity due to ongoing disputes.entity.  Accordingly, as of March 1, 2019 the Company has accounted for its investment under fair value through profit or loss (Note(Notes 10 and 11).



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Use of estimates (continued)

Functional currency

The functional currency of  Additionally, the Company and its subsidiaries is the United States dollar (“USD”); however, determinationhas assessed that control of functional currency may involve certain judgments to determine the primary economic environment which is re-evaluated for each new entity or if conditions change.  The Company’s functional currency changed from the Canadian dollar (“CAD”) on September 1, 2018Majesco was lost as a result of the Company being listed on the Nasdaq and management determining that all future financings will be completed in USD.August 31, 2020 (Note 20).


Income taxes

In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets, management makes estimates related to expectation of future taxable income, applicable tax opportunities, expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences and the likelihood that tax positions taken will be sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities. In making its assessments, management gives additional weight to positive and negative evidence that can be objectively verified.

Acquisition of group of assets

The Company acquired platform coding which did not meet the definition of a business and is accounted for as an asset acquisition.  The Company applied the amended IFRS 3 Business Combinations standard in its determination that the acquisition did not meet the definition of a business, in particular, the optional concentration test, as substantially all the fair value of the assets acquired were accounted in a group of similar identifiable assets.



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Use of estimates (continued)

Discontinued operations

The Company classifies a component of the Company’s business as discontinued operations when there is a highly probable likelihood of a disposal of that component.

Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in material adjustments are as follows:


Valuation of share-based compensation, derivatives, and convertible features

The Company uses the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model for valuation of share-based compensation and other equity based payments. Option pricing models require the input of subjective assumptions including expected price volatility, interest rate, and forfeiture rate. Changes in the input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and the Company’s earnings and equity reserves.


Valuation of intangible assets including goodwill

Goodwill and intangible assets are testedassessed for impairment indicators at each reporting date.  Management first reviews qualitative factors in determining if an impairment needs to be recorded.  Quantitative factors are then used to calculate the amount of impairment, if needed.  Goodwill and certain intangibles resulted from a business acquisition.  Intangiblesacquisition which were valued based on estimated discounted cash flows.  As at November 30, 2020, that business was sold.


Valuation of investment in equity instrument

The Company values its equity instruments in private companies at fair value at each reporting date.  The determination of fair value is based on estimates made by management on the expected earnings before income, taxes, and amortization multiplied by a reasonable factor for the appropriate industry applicable to the private company.


Valuation of expected credit loss

Loans receivablesreceivable are assessed for an estimated credit loss at each reporting date.  The estimated loss is determined based on management’s knowledge of the debtor and their ability to repay the loan.  As the current debtors’ are private entities, management must rely on assertions provided to them from the debtor to make their estimates.


Valuation of convertible debentures

The equity portion of the convertible debenture is calculated using a discounted cash flow method which requires management to make an estimate on an appropriate discount rate.




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Foreign currency translation

The functional currency of an entity is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of the Company and Liquid Canada changed from the CAD to the USD dollar effective September 1, 2018.  The functional currency of Majesco iswas the USD.  The functional currency of Waterproof is the CAD. The functional currency determinations were conducted through an analysis of the consideration factors identified in IAS 21,The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates.


Transactions in currencies other than USD are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the period end exchange rate while non-monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at historical rates.  Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates approximating those in effect during the reporting period.  




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Foreign currency translation (continued)

For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Company’s USD operations are translated into CAD at the exchange rate at the reporting date.  The income and expenses are translated using average rate.  Foreign currency differences that arise on translation for consolidation purposes are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).


Financial instruments

Financial assets

On initial recognition, financial assets are recognized at fair value and are subsequently classified and measured at: (i) amortized cost; (ii) fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”); or (iii) fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”). The classification of financial assets is generally based on the business model in which a financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics. A financial asset is measured at fair value net of transaction costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition except for financial assets at FVTPL where transaction costs are expensed. All financial assets not classified and measured at amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at FVTPL. On initial recognition of an equity instrument that is not held for trading, the Company may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in other comprehensive income.


The classification determines the method by which the financial assets are carried on the statement of financial position subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. Receivables and loans receivable are measured at amortized cost with subsequent impairments recognized in profit or loss. Cash, restricted cash, and investment in equity instruments are classified as FVTPL.


Impairment

An ‘expected credit loss’ impairment model applies which requires a loss allowance to be recognized based on expected credit losses. The estimated present value of future cash flows associated with the asset is determined and an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between this amount and the carrying amount as follows: the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to estimated present value of the future cash flows associated with the asset, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate, either directly or through the use of an allowance account and the resulting loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period.


In a subsequent period, if the amount of the impairment loss related to financial assets measured at amortized cost decreases, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.


For the years presented, the Company did not record an expected credit loss on its accounts receivable; however, an accumulated expected credit loss of $145,431 was recorded on its loans receivable as at November 30, 2019 (2018 - $Nil).2020.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Financial instruments (continued)


Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are designated as either: (i) fair value through profit or loss; or (ii) other financial liabilities. All financial liabilities are classified and subsequently measured at amortized cost except for financial liabilities at FVTPL. The classification determines the method by which the financial liabilities are carried on the statement of financial position subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties, loans payable, and convertible debentures, and long-term debt are classified as other financial liabilities and carried on the statement of financial position at amortized cost.  Derivative liabilities are measured at FVTPL.




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Investment in associates

The Company’s investment in associates was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  An associate is an entity in which the Company has significant influence and which is neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture.  


Under the equity method, the investment in the associate is carried in the statement of financial position at cost.  The statement of loss reflects the share of the results of operations of the associate until significant influence ceases. Where there has been a change recognized directly in the equity of the associate, the Company recognizes its share of any changes and discloses this, when applicable, in the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity (deficiency).  Profits and losses resulting from transactions between the Company and the associate are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the associate.


Associates are those entities in which the Company has significant influence, but not control, over the financial and operating policies.  Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Company holds between 20 and 50 percent of the voting power of another entity.  Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method (equity accounted investees) and are recognized initially at cost.  The financial statements include the Company’s share of the income and expenses and equity movements of equity accounted investees, after adjustments to align the accounting policies with those of the Company from the date that significant influence or joint control commences, until the date that significant influence or joint control ceases.  When the Company’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity accounted investee, the carrying amount of that interest, including any long-term investments, is reduced to nil, and the recognition of further losses is discontinued, except to the extent that the Company has obligations, or has made payments on behalf of the investee.  The Company used the equity method of accounting for its 49% investment in Waterproof until significant influence ceased on March 1, 2019 and for its 50% investment in Household Pests (Note 10).2019.


Equipment

Equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.


Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the financial period in which they are incurred.


Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognized in profit or loss.


Assets under construction are not depreciated until available for their intended use.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Equipment (continued)


Depreciation is charged over the estimated useful lives using the declining balance method as follows:

Computer equipment30% 

Vehicles30%



Liquid Media Group Ltd.


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Intangible assets

The Company has intangible assets from business acquisitions and development of gaming content. The amortization method, useful life and residual values are assessed annually and the assets are tested for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Amortization expense is recorded on a straight-line basis beginning with the month the corresponding assets are available for use and over the estimated useful lives provided below:


Video game catalogues

15 years

BrandsPlatform coding3 years

Brandsindefinite


Upon retirement or disposal, the cost of the asset disposed of and the related accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in profit and loss.  Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.


Development expenditures, including the cost of material, direct labour, and other direct costs are recognized as an intangible asset when the following recognition requirements are met:

·the development costs can be measured reliably; 

·the project is technically and commercially feasible; 

·the Company intends to and has sufficient resources to complete the project; 

·the Company has the ability to use or sell the asset, and 

·the asset will generate probable future economic benefits. 

Intangible assets being developed are amortized once development is complete and the asset starts to generate income.

Video game catalogues

The video game catalogues are made up of a diverse variety of games, ranging in age and popularity.  The catalogues are unique due to the diverse nature of the products within the catalogues, making it difficult to assign a useful life. The useful life of 15 years represents management’s view of the expected period over which the Company expects benefits from the acquired gaming content packaged as catalogues. The election of this useful life is supported by internal game titles still producing revenue at this age.


Video gamePlatform coding

The platform coding acquired by the Company is currently under development expenditures, including the cost of material, direct labour, and other direct costs are recognized as an intangible asset when the following recognition requirements are met:is not yet subject to amortization.

·

the development costs can be measured reliably;

·

the project is technically and commercially feasible;

·

the Group intends to and has sufficient resources to complete the project;

·

the Group has the ability to use or sell the software, and

·

the software will generate probable future economic benefits.


Video games being developed are amortized once development is complete and the game starts to generate income.


Brand

Through the acquisition of Majesco (Note 5), the Company acquired the “Majesco Entertainment” brand which was determined to have an indefinite life.


Goodwill

Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite life and is not amortized but is subject to, at a minimum, annual impairment tests.  The Company assesses the impairment of goodwill on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value is less than its carrying value.  Impairment is tested at the cost center level by comparing the fair value of a cost center with its carrying amount including goodwill.  If the carrying amount of the cost center exceeds its fair value, goodwill of the cost center is considered impaired and the second step of the test is performed to determine the amount of impairment loss, if any.




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Impairment of non-financial assets

The carrying amount of the Company’s non-financial assets is reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss.


The recoverable amount of assets is the greater of an asset’s fair value less cost to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate cash inflows largely independent of those from other assets, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.


An impairment loss is only reversed if there is an indication that the impairment loss may no longer exist and there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, however, not to an amount higher than the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized in previous years.


Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortization and are tested annually for impairment.


Business combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method.  The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, measured at acquisition date fair value, and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree.  For each business combination, the acquirer measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable new assets.  Acquisition costs incurred are expensed.

Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of the Company’s business, the operations and cash flows of which can be clearly distinguished from the rest of the Company and which:

·represents a separate majour line of business or geographic area of operations; 

·is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate majour line of business or geographic area of operations; or 

·is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to re-sale. 

Classification as a discontinued operation occurs at the earlier of disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale.  When an operation is classified as a discontinued operation, the comparative statement of comprehensive loss is re-presented as if the operation had been discontinued from the start of the comparative year.



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Derivative liability

Share purchase warrants outstanding during the years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 met the criteria of a derivative instrument liability because they were exercisable in a currency other than the functional currency of the Company and thus did not meet the “fixed-for-fixed” criteria. As a result, the Company was required to separately account for the warrants as a derivative instrument liability recorded at fair value and marked-to-market each period with the changes in the fair value each period charged or credited to loss. Changes in fair value are recognized as gain/loss on derivative liability until the warrants are exercised or expire.


Convertible debentures

The Company’s convertible debenture was classified as a liability, less the portion relating to the conversion feature which is classified as a component of equity.  As a result, the recorded liability to repay the convertible notes is lower than its face value.  The liability was initially recorded at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method; the liability is accreted to the face value over the term of the convertible debenture.


Share capital

Financial instruments issued by the Company are classified as equity only to the extent that they do not meet the definition of a financial liability or financial asset. The Company’s common shares, share warrants, and options are classified as equity instruments.


Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of tax.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Share capital


Valuation of equity units issued in private placements:

The Company has adopted a residual value method with respect to the measurement of shares and warrants issued as private placement units. The residual value method first allocates value to the more easily measurable component based on fair value and then the residual value, if any, to the less easily measurable component.


The fair value of the common shares issued in private placements is determined to be the more easily measurable component as they are valued at their fair value which is determined by the closing price on the issuance date.  The remaining balance, if any, is allocated to the attached warrants. Any fair value attributed to the warrants is recorded to reserves.


Loss per share

Basic and diluted loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period.  If applicable, diluted income per share is computed similar to basic income per share except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares for the assumed exercise of share options, warrants, and convertible debentures, if dilutive.  The number of additional shares is calculated by assuming that outstanding share options and warrants were exercised and that the proceeds from such exercises were used to acquire common shares at the average market price during the reporting periods.  For the years presented, this calculation proved to be anti-dilutive.




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Share-based compensation

The Company grants stock options to buy common shares of the Company to directors, officers and consultants.


All share-based paymentsstock options and compensatory warrants made to employees and non-employees are measured and recognized using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For employees, the fair value of the options is measured at grant date. For non-employees, the fair value of the options is measured on the earlier of the date at which the counterparty performance is complete, the date the performance commitment is reached, or the date at which the equity instruments are granted if they are fully vested and non-forfeitable. Share-based payments to non-employees are measured at the fair value of the goods or services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, if it is determined the fair value of the goods or services cannot be reliably measured, and are recorded at the date the goods or services are received. Stock options that vest over time are recognized using the graded vesting method. Share based compensation is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase in reserves. At each financial reporting period, the amount recognized as expense is adjusted to reflect the number of share options expected to vest. If and when the stock options are ultimately exercised, the applicable amounts of reserves are transferred to share capital.


Where the terms of a stock option are modified, the minimum expense recognized is the expense as if the terms had not been modified. An additional expense is recognized for any modification which increases the total fair value of the stock-based compensation arrangement or is otherwise beneficial to the employee as measured at the date of modification over the remaining vesting period.



81The Company may grant Restricted Share Units (RSUs) to directors, officers, employees, and consultants.  The fair value of the RSUs are estimated using the value on the grant date and are recognized as an expense over the vesting period.  As the RSUs are redeemed and common shares are issued, the amount previously recognized in reserves is recorded as an increase to share capital.




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Revenue recognition

Animation production services

Revenue from animation production services provided is recognized when the services have been provided and control of the deliverable has been transferred to the customer.  Revenue collected prior to it being earned is recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as the related services are provided.  Management estimates the pace of revenue recognition based on contract milestones and determination of when it considered the revenue to be earned.  The Company’s arrangements with customers are evidenced by contracts with customers.  Any costs incurred to secure a contract will be capitalized and amortized over the period in which the revenue is recognized.


Software games

Revenue from sales of interactive software games on game consoles and PCs are recognized as revenue when games are purchased by a customer.


Sales of the Company’s games are made by third party gaming platform companies pursuant to license agreements, and these gaming platform companies retain an agreed upon portion of sales as fees.  The Company reports revenues related to these arrangements net of the fees retained by the gaming platform companies, as the Company has determined that the gaming platform companies are considered the primary obligors to the end consumers for the sale of the games.




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Revenue recognition (continued)

Streaming services

Revenue from streaming services are recognized as revenue when the services have been provided and control of the deliverable has been transferred to the customer.  The streaming services allows independent film makers to monetize their films on the Company’s streaming platforms.  The Company earns a percentage of the sales charged by the filmmakers which is collected by third party payments providers.  The Company reports revenues related to these sales net of the fees paid to the filmmakers and payment providers.

Royalties and licenses

Royalty-based obligations with content licensors are either paid in advance and capitalized as prepaid royalties or are accrued as incurred and subsequently paid.  These royalty-based obligations are generally expensed to cost of sales at the contractual rate based on a percentage of the revenue earned.


Income taxes

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date, in the country where the Company operates and generates taxable income.


Deferred income tax

Deferred income tax is provided for based on temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and recognized only to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilized.


Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.


Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred income taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.


Current income and deferred tax relating to items recognized directly in other comprehensive income or equity is recognized in other comprehensive income or equity and not in profit or loss. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


Accounting pronouncements not yet adoptedChanges in accounting standards

A number of new standards,

On December 1, 2019, the Company elected to early adopt the amendments to standardsIFRS 3 Business Combinations.  The amendment:

·clarifies minimum requirements to be a business, 

·clarifies market participants ability to replace missing elements, 

·clarifies the assessment of whether an acquired process is substantive, 

·narrows the definition of outputs, and interpretations applicable to

·provides for an optional concentration test which is met if substantially all of the Company are not yet effective forfair value of the year ended November 30, 2019 and have not been appliedgross net assets acquired is concentrated in preparing these consolidated financial statements.


c)

IFRS 16 – Leases:  specifies how an IFRS reporter will recognize, measure, present and disclose leases.  The standard provides a single lesseeidentifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets. 

The Company has also adopted the following accounting model, requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is 12 months or less or the underlying asset has a low value.  Lessors continue to classify leases as operating or finance, with IFRS 16’s approach to lessor accounting substantially unchanged from its predecessor, IAS 17. The standard was issued in January 2016 and isstandards effective for annual periods beginning on or after JanuaryDecember 1, 2019.  Management does not anticipate this standard will have a2019, which had no significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.statements:


·IFRS 16 - Leases 

d)

·IFRIC 23 – Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments:  clarifies how to apply the recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12 when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. It is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 with early adoption permitted.  Management doesTreatments 

Accounting pronouncements not anticipate this standard having a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.yet adopted


Other accountingAccounting standards or amendments to existing accounting standards that have been issued but have future effective dates are either not applicable or are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


3.

REVERSE ACQUISITION


As described in Note 1, on August 9, 2018, pursuant to an Arrangement between LBIX and Liquid Canada, LBIX acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Liquid Canada. The former shareholders of Liquid Canada received an aggregate of 1,288,497 common shares of LBIX for all of the outstanding common shares of Liquid Canada.  LBIX shareholders retained 560,410 common shares on completion of the transaction and the former LBIX stock option holders were granted 117,000 stock options.


The transaction constituted a reverse acquisition of LBIX and had been accounted for as a reverse acquisition transaction in accordance with the guidance provided under IFRS 2,Share-based Payment and IFRS 3,Business Combinations. As LBIX did not qualify as a business according to the definition in IFRS 3,Business Combination, this reverse acquisition did not constitute a business combination; rather the transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition by the issuance of shares of the Company, for the net assets of LBIX and its public listing.  Accordingly, the transaction had been accounted for at the fair value of the equity instruments granted by the shareholders of Liquid Canada to the shareholders and option holders of LBIX. The sum of the fair value of the consideration paid (based on the fair value of the LBIX shares just prior to the reverse acquisition) less the LBIX net assets acquired, has been recognized as a listing expense in profit or loss for the year ended November 30, 2018.


For accounting purposes, Liquid Canada was treated as the accounting parent company (legal subsidiary) and LBIX had been treated as the accounting subsidiary (legal parent) in these consolidated financial statements. As Liquid Canada was deemed to be the acquirer for accounting purposes, its assets, liabilities and operations since incorporation are included in these consolidated financial statements at their historical carrying value. The results of operations of LBIX are included in these consolidated financial statements from the date of the reverse acquisition of August 9, 2018.




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





3.

REVERSE ACQUISITION (continued)


The following represents management's estimate of the fair value of the LBIX net assets acquired as at August 9, 2018 as a result of the reverse acquisition and is subject to final valuation adjustments.

 

Total

 

$

Cost of acquisition:

 

Shares retained by public company shareholders

  - 560,410 shares at US$5.85 x 1.3047

4,277,319

Fair value of stock options

96,303

 

4,373,622

 

 

Allocated as follows:

 

Cash

4,769

Restricted cash

574,510

Prepaid expenses

37,132

Receivables

124,561

Liabilities

(497,907)

 

243,065

Allocated to listing expense

4,130,557

 

4,373,622


Stock options granted were valued using the Black Scholes model using the following assumptions:  risk free rate of 2.09%, volatility of 127%, dividend yield of $Nil, and expected life of 0.94 years.


Within the liabilities assumed as part of the Arrangement, the Company has $nil of liabilities attributable to discontinued operations of LBIX as at November 30, 2019 (2018 - $250,000) as part of the disposal of LBIX’s legacy beverage assets.  Upon consolidation, these liabilities were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.


During the year ended November 30, 2019,2020, the Company incurred costs of $192,601 (2018$nil (2019 - $359,590; 2017$192,601; 2018 - $362,655)$359,590) related to the reverse acquisition that were recorded as project investigation costs.



4.

RESTRICTED CASH


As at November 30, 2019, the Company held $672,663 (US$506,179) in restricted cash (2018 - $574,510) as follows:

a)

$574,510 of restricted cash was held by the Company’s legal counsel as at November 30, 2018, in a trust account pursuant to the terms of an escrow agreement arising from the disposition of LBIX’s legacy beverage business. These funds were held aside for the purpose of existing claims, excluded liabilities and financial lease liabilities during the escrow period as specified in the terms of the sale agreement in relation to LBIX’s legacy beverage business.  During the year ended November 30, 2019, the funds were released.


b)

As at November 30, 2019,2020, the Company had a $Nil (November 30, 2019 - $672,663 (US$506,179)) deposit certificate which earnsearned interest at 1.49%0.35% per annum and maturesmatured and renewsrenewed monthly.  The deposit certificate has beenwas assigned as security to City National Bank for a revolving bank loan (Note 16).



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




5.

ACQUISITION OF MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY


On January 9, 2018, the Company acquired 51% of the issued and outstanding shares of Majesco Entertainment Company, a U.S. corporation. As consideration, the Company issued 66,667 common shares with a value of $415,000 and is required to pay cash consideration of up to US$1,000,000 (paid US$350,000 during1,000,000.  During the year ended November 30, 2019 (20182020, the Company settled the remaining balance of $632,061 (US$500,000) previously included in accounts payable (Note 20) (2019 - US$150,000) and accrued $664,450$664,405 (US$500,000) as at November 30, 2019 (2018 – $1,190,476 (US$850,000))).


In connection with the acquisition of Majesco, the Company agreed to pay a finder’s fee of 5% of the total purchase price for a total fee of $99,668$97,809 (US$75,000).  As at November 30, 2020, the agent forgave the remaining US$25,000 resulting in $nil (November 30, 2019 the Company owes- $33,223 (US$25,000) (2018 - $59,854 (US$45,000)) which isbeing included in accounts payable.



The acquisition has been accounted for using the acquisition method pursuant to IFRS 3,Business Combinations. Under the acquisition method, assets and liabilities are recorded at their fair values on the date of acquisition and the total consideration is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The excess consideration given over the fair value of the net assets acquired has been recorded as goodwill.


Total

$

Consideration:

Common shares

415,000

Estimated cash payment on acquisition

1,245,000

Finder’s fee

93,375

Total consideration provided

1,753,375

Allocated as follows:

Cash

11,060

Accounts payable

(67,320)

Due from former shareholder

56,260

Intangible assets – brand

 103,335

Goodwill

 3,356,355

Deferred income taxes

 (21,700)

Non-controlling interest (Note 20)

(1,684,615)

1,753,375


The intangible assets - brand include the Majesco Entertainment brand.


6.

RECEIVABLES


 

2019

2018

 

$

$

Accounts receivable

25,299

151,362

Sales tax receivable

14,293

30,705

Other receivables

658,769

-

 

 

 

 

698,361

182,067


During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company agreed to settle a developer royalty receivable of $70,108 (US$52,707) for $33,254 (US$25,000). The settlement resulted in a loss of $36,854 which is included in gain (loss) on debt settlements.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)



6.RECEIVABLES


 

2020

2019

 

$

$

Accounts receivable

10,360

25,299

Sales tax receivable

227,699

14,293

Other receivables

-

658,769

 

 

 

 

238,059

698,361


Other receivables as at November 30, 2019 included the Company’s insurance claim for certain legal bills in relation to a lawsuit.

7.

PREPAIDS


7.PREPAIDS

As at November 30, 2019,2020, prepaids includes $370,432 (US$285,714) (November 30, 2019 - $208,066 (US$156,570)) for a marketing campaign that is being expensed as costs are incurred.over the term of the campaign.


8.

LOANS RECEIVABLE


Current amounts


As at November 30, 2019,2020, the current loans receivable including accrued interest is as follows:


Waterproof

Participant Games

Installment Entertainment

Total

Waterproof

Participant Games

Installment Entertainment

Total

$

$

$

Balance November 30, 2017

100,399

172,135

109,357

381,891

Accrued interest revenue

8,116

27,671

17,580

53,367

Repayments received

(3,963)

-

-

(3,963)

 

 

 

$

$

$

Balance November 30, 2018

104,552

199,806

126,937

431,295

104,552

199,806

126,937

431,295

Reclassified as long-term

-

(199,806)

(126,937)

(326,743)

-

(199,806)

(126,937)

(326,743)

Accrued interest revenue

8,137

-

-

8,137

Accrued interest income

8,137

-

-

8,137

Repayments received

(17,807)

-

-

(17,807)

(17,807)

-

-

(17,807)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance November 30, 2019

94,882

-

-

 94,882

94,882

-

-

94,882

Accrued interest income

416

-

-

416

Repayments received

(95,298)

-

-

(95,298)

 

 

 

 

Balance November 30, 2020

-

-

-


During fiscal 2016, the Company entered into a revolving credit facility agreement with Waterproof and advanced $100,000 to Waterproof.  The revolving credit facility iswas unsecured, bearsbore interest at 8% per annum and was due on July 21, 2017.  If there is a default or an event of default has occurred and is continuing, all amounts outstanding shall bear interest, after as well as before judgment, at a rate per annum equal to 2% plus the applicable rate.  Interest iswas payable on the first business day of each month.  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the Company had accrued interest receivable of $11,651 (2018 - $11,322).  Subsequent to November$nil (November 30, 2019 the- $11,651).  The Company received payment in full.full in December 2019.



Liquid Media Group Ltd.


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


8.LOANS RECEIVABLE (continued)

Long-term amounts


Loans receivable are classified as long-term when management has determined that they will not be receiving payment on these loans within the next twelve months.  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the long-term loans receivable including accrued interest are as follows:

 

Participant Games

Installment Entertainment

Total

 

$

$

$

Balance November 30, 2018

-

-

-

Reclassified from current

199,806

126,937

326,743

Accrued interest income

32,120

20,405

52,525

Expected credit loss

(115,963)

(29,468)

(145,431)

 

 

 

 

Balance November 30, 2019

115,963

117,874

233,837

Accrued interest income

37,391

23,755

61,146

Expected credit loss

(86,026)

(98,855)

(184,881)

 

 

 

 

Balance November 30, 2020

67,328

42,774

110,102


 

Participant Games

Installment Entertainment

Total

 

$

$

$

Balance November 30, 2018

-

-

-

Reclassified from current

199,806

126,937

326,743

Accrued interest revenue

32,120

20,405

 52,525

Expected credit loss

(115,963)

(29,468)

 (145,431)

 

 

 

 

Balance November 30, 2019

 115,963

 117,874

 233,837




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




8.

LOANS RECEIVABLE (continued)


Long-term amounts (continued)


During fiscal 2017, the Company entered into a subordinated convertible note with Participant Games Inc. in the amount of $150,000. The convertible note is unsecured, bears interest at 15% per annum and was due on demand on or before December 21, 2017. The loan was convertible into shares, at any time prior to December 21, 2018 and accordingly the value of the conversion feature remaining from the convertibility feature was nominal as at November 30, 2018.  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the Company has accrued interest receivable of $81,926 (2018$119,317 (November 30, 2019 - $49,806)$81,926) and has recorded an allowance for credit loss of $115,963 (2018$201,989 (November 30, 2019 - $Nil)$115,963), on a cumulative basis, as the note remains unpaid.


During fiscal 2017, the Company entered into a convertible note with Installment Entertainment Inc. in the amount of $100,000. The convertible note is unsecured, bears interest at 15% per annum and was payable on demand on or before April 21, 2018.  The loan was convertible into shares, at any time prior to April 21, 2018.  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the Company has accrued interest receivable of $47,342 (2018$71,097 (November 30, 2019 - $26,937)$47,342) and has recorded an allowance for credit loss of $29,468 (2018$128,323 (November 30, 2019 - $Nil)$29,468), on a cumulative basis, as the note remains unpaid.


9.LICENSES

LICENSES


LicensesFour licenses were acquired during the year ended November 30, 2018 through the issuance of 888,000 common shares valued at $4,880,639 which$4,880,639.  During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company wrote-off one license with an unamortized balance of $330,276 (year ended November 30, 2019 – one license with an unamortized balance $717,125).  The remaining two licenses held at November 30, 2020 are being amortized over the term of the corresponding agreements ranging from one yearthree to tenfour years.

During the year ended November 30, 2019,2020, amortization, included in cost of sales, amounted to $1,819,596 (2018$596,882 (2019 - $1,819,596; 2018 – $603,718).  Additionally, one license with an unamortized balance of $717,125 was written off at November 30, 2019.  The cumulative currency translation adjustment at November 30, 2020 was $101,718 (November 30, 2019 was $100,636 (2018 - $105,677)$100,636).




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

10.Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


9.LICENSES (continued)

The following table is a reconciliation of the licenses:

 

2020

2019

 

$

$

Balance, beginning of year

1,840,836

4,382,598

Amortization

(596,882)

(1,819,596)

Write-offs

(330,276)

(717,125)

Currency translation adjustment

1,082

(5,041)

 

 

 

Balance, end of year

914,760

1,840,836

10.INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES


Waterproof


On April 15, 2015, the Company acquired a 49% interest in Waterproof by paying $475,000 and issuing 100,000 common shares with a fair value of $125,001.  The Company also issued 40,000 common shares as a finder’s fee with a fair value of $50,000 during the year ended November 30, 2015.


The Company owns 49% of Waterproof and previously held significant influence over the investment causing the Company to account for its investment using the equity method.  As at March 1, 2019, the Company no longer had the ability to exert significant influence over Waterproof’s operating activities due to ongoing disputes, therefore causing the Company to reclassify the investment as FVTPL (Note 11).


The following table is a reconciliation of the investment in Waterproof:

 

2019

2018

2017

 

$

$

$

Balance, beginning of year

397,629

 509,857

534,893

Share of profit (loss) of equity investment

 195,726

 (119,654)

(25,036)

Currency translation adjustment

(6,081)

7,426

-

Derecognition to investment in equity

   instruments (Note 11)

 (587,274)

-

-

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of year

-

 397,629

509,857



Waterproof as an equity investment:

87

 

2020

2019

2018

 

$

$

$

Balance, beginning of year

-

397,629

509,857

Share of profit (loss) of equity investment

-

195,726

(119,654)

Currency translation adjustment

-

(6,081)

7,426

Derecognition to investment in equity

  instruments (Note 11)

-

(587,274)

-

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of year

-

-

397,629




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




10.

INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES (continued)


Waterproof (continued)


The following table summarizes Waterproof’s statements of financial positionrevenue, expenses and losses for the comparative year:years:


 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

$

Current assetsRevenue

 

 

 563,8064,999,395

Non-current assetsCost of sales

 

 

255,904(3,951,861)

Current liabilitiesExpenses

 

 

 (678,258)

Non-current liabilities

(36,787)(1,291,786)

 

 

 

 

Net assetsLoss for the year

 

 

 104,665(244,252)




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

The following table summarizes Waterproof’s revenue, expenses and losses for the comparative years:Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity


(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

 

 

2018

2017

 

 

$

$

Revenue

 

 4,999,395

2,358,268

Cost of sales

 

 (3,951,861)

(1,768,559)

Expenses

 

 (1,291,786)

(640,815)

 

 

 

 

Loss for the year

 

 (244,252)

(51,106)


10.INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES (continued)

Household Pests


The Company held a 50% interest in Household Pests Holdings Inc. (“Household Pests”) and accounted for its investment as a joint operation as the Company did not have the ability to control the key operating activities of the entity.


On May 3,During the year ended November 30, 2017, Household Pests entered into a letter of understanding with Household Pests, LLC in connection with the development, financing, production and exploitation of the proposed animated feature film currently entitled Household Pests (the “Film”).  


On August 31, 2017,Additionally, Household Pests entered in to an option agreement with Pigmental, LLC (“Owner”) with respect to the purchase of all rights, titles, and interests in the Animation Work Purchase Agreement dated as of July 2, 2014 by and between Sergio Animation Studios, S.L. and the Owner for a sum of US$625,000.


During the year ended November 30, 2017, the Company paid $125,500 (US$100,000) as acquisition costs and incurred $181,872 in deferred costs.


As at November 30, 2018, Household Pests let the options lapse and as such, management wrote-off its $310,484 investment in Household Pests.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




11.

INVESTMENT IN EQUITY INSTRUMENTS


Until February 28, 2019, the Company accounted for the investment in Waterproof (Note 10) using the equity method of accounting resulting in a carrying value of $587,274 at March 1, 2019, however, the Company no longer exerts significant influence over Waterproof’s operating activities resulting in the investment being reclassified as FVTPL.


The fair value as at March 1, 2019 was determined to be $1,649,362 resulting in a gain of $1,062,088 on derecognition from the equity accounting carrying value.


As at November 30, 2019,2020, the value of Waterproof’s common shares werewas estimated to be $1,551,324$3,845,598 (2019 - $1,551,324) resulting in an unrealized gain on equity instruments of $953,961.$2,383,004 (2019 - $953,961).  The cumulative currency translation adjustment as at November 30, 20192020 was $10,089.$(78,640) (2019 - $10,089).



The following table is a reconciliation of the investment in Waterproof:

12.

EQUIPMENT

 

2020

2019

 

$

$

Balance, beginning of year

1,551,324

-

Recognition from investment in associates (Note 10)

-

587,274

Change in fair value

2,383,004

953,961

Currency translation adjustment

(88,730)

10,089

 

 

 

Balance, end of year

3,845,598

1,551,324



Computer Equipment

$

Cost:

At November 30, 2018

-

Additions

125,143

Net exchange differences

(277)

At November 30, 2019

124,866

Amortization:

At November 30, 2018

-

Additions

1,553

Net exchange differences

8

At November 30, 2019

1,561

Net book value:

At November 30, 2018

-

At November 30, 2019

123,305




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)



12.EQUIPMENT


 

Computer Equipment

Vehicles

Total

 

$

$

$

Cost:

 

 

 

At November 30, 2018

-

-

-

Additions

125,143

-

125,143

Net exchange differences

(277)

-

(277)

At November 30, 2019

124,866

-

124,866

Additions

-

56,436

56,436

Net exchange differences

(3,043)

(293)

(3,336)

At November 30, 2020

121,823

56,143

177,966

 

 

 

 

Depreciation:

 

 

 

At November 30, 2018

1,553

-

1,553

Net exchange differences

8

-

8

At November 30, 2019

1,561

-

1,561

Additions

37,417

-

37,417

Net exchange differences

(1,365)

-

(1,365)

At November 30, 2020

37,613

-

37,613

 

 

 

 

Net book value:

 

 

 

At November 30, 2019

123,305

-

123,305

At November 30, 2020

84,210

56,143

140,353

No depreciation was taken on the vehicle as it was purchased at the end of the fiscal year and not available for use.



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

13.Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


13.INTANGIBLE ASSETS


Video Game Catalogues

Brands

Total

Video Game Catalogues

Platform
Coding

Brands

Total

$

$

$

$

Cost:

 

 

 

 

At November 30, 2017

-

-

-

Additions - shares

1,469,456

103,335

1,572,791

Additions - paid or accrued

196,160

-

196,160

Write-offs

(116,352)

-

(116,352)

Net exchange differences

39,994

1,951

41,945

At November 30, 2018

1,589,258

105,286

1,694,544

1,589,258

-

105,286

1,694,544

Additions - paid or accrued

133,356

-

133,356

133,356

-

133,356

Net exchange differences

(7,053)

5,013

(2,040)

(7,053)

-

5,013

(2,040)

At November 30, 2019

1,715,561

110,299

1,825,860

1,715,561

-

110,299

1,825,860

Additions - paid or accrued

-

4,464,885

-

4,464,885

Dispositions

(208,659)

-

(111,454)

(320,113)

Net exchange differences

(40,598)

(153,981)

1,155

(193,424)

At November 30, 2020

1,466,304

4,310,904

-

5,777,208

 

 

 

 

Amortization:

 

 

 

 

At November 30, 2017

-

-

-

Additions

17,722

-

17,722

At November 30, 2018

17,722

-

17,722

17,722

-

17,722

Additions

100,202

-

100,202

100,202

-

100,202

Net exchange differences

(23)

-

(23)

(23)

-

(23)

At November 30, 2019

117,901

-

117,901

117,901

-

117,901

Additions

101,350

-

101,350

Net exchange differences

(6,469)

-

(6,469)

At November 30, 2020

212,782

-

212,782

 

 

 

 

Net book value:

 

 

 

 

At November 30, 2018

1,571,536

105,286

1,676,822

At November 30, 2019

1,597,660

110,299

1,707,959

1,597,660

-

110,299

1,707,959

At November 30, 2020

1,253,522

4,310,904

-

5,564,426


As at November 30, 2019,2020, included in video game catalogues is $212,625 (2018$nil (November 30, 2019 - $79,808)$212,625) of development costs which the Company has not begun amortizing.

Brands pertained to Majesco Entertainment which were acquired duringdisposed of at August 31, 2020. (Note 20)

During the year ended November 30, 2018 pursuant2020, the Company acquired platform coding for a cash payment of $4,464,885 (US$3,325,000) which is currently under development and not yet subject to the acquisitionamortization.



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Majesco (Note 5).Changes in Shareholders’ Equity


(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


14.GOODWILL

14.

GOODWILL


Goodwill of $3,356,355 was acquired during the year ended November 30, 2018 pursuant to the acquisition of Majesco.  As at November 30, 2020, the goodwill was disposed of upon the deconsolidation of the Majesco operations (Note 5)20).  The currency translation adjustment as at November 30, 20192020 was $226,193 (2018 - $229,528).


Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.  At November$nil (November 30, 2019 the Company performed its impairment review of goodwill by comparing each cost center’s fair value to the net book value including goodwill.  The Company has determined that it has one cost center: Majesco.  The fair value of the cost center was determined by management based on a valuation using the income approach.  The income approach uses future projections of cash flows from the cost center and includes, among other estimates, projections of future revenue and operating expenses, market supply and demand, projected capital spending and an assumption of the weighted average cost of capital.  Management’s evaluation of fair values includes analysis based on the future cash flows generated by the underlying assets, estimated trends and other relevant determinants of fair value for these assets.  Management has determined that no events have occurred subsequent to the date of the assessment that would require a further impairment review of goodwill.- $226,193).



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




15.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES


2019

2018

2020

2019

$

$

Accounts payable

 2,845,308

 1,084,852

1,116,088

2,845,308

Accounts payable on legacy beverage assets

-

250,000

Accrued liabilities

 821,014

 1,277,345

154,958

821,014

Payroll taxes payable

474

842

13,406

474

Sales tax payable

2,911

-

-

2,911

Developer royalties payable

-

84,332

Payable on Majesco acquisition (Note 5)

697,674

1,190,476

-

697,674

 

 

 4,367,381

 3,887,847

1,284,452

4,367,381


During the year ended November 30, 2019,2020, the Company issued 159,873 (2018 - $81,937)100,317 (2019 – 159,873; 2018 – 81,937) common shares valued at $634,175 (2018$306,620 (2019 - $634,175; 2018 - $449,291) to settle accounts payable of $535,688 (2018$346,000 (2019 - $535,688; $595,045) resulting in a gain of $39,380 (2019 – loss of $98,487 (2018$98,487; 2018 – gain of $145,764) which is included in gain (loss) on settlement of debt.


16.During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company issued 12,402 units valued at $26,130 to convert interest on the convertible debentures included in accounts payable (Notes 17 and 19).

16.LOANS PAYABLE


A summary of loans payable balances and transactions is as follows:

 

Related party

Third party

Credit Facility

Bank Loan

Total

 

$

$

$

$

$

Balance, November 30, 2018

172,203

12,000

750,000

-

934,203

Advance

-

150,000

-

662,933

812,933

Repayment - cash

(172,203)

(137,000)

-

-

(309,203)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2019

-

25,000

750,000

662,933

1,437,933

Advance

-

-

-

1,535

1,535

Repayment - cash

-

-

(110,707)

(664,468)

(775,175)

Repayment - shares

-

(25,000)

-

-

(25,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2020

-

-

639,293

-

639,293



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

 

Related party

Third party

Credit Facility

Bank Loan

 Total

 

$

$

$

$

 $

Balance, November 30, 2017

291,368

2,000

750,000

-

1,043,368

Advance

37,582

167,500

-

-

205,082

Repayment - cash

(50,500)

(27,500)

-

-

(78,000)

Repayment - shares

(106,247)

(130,000)

-

-

(236,247)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2018

172,203

12,000

750,000

-

934,203

Advance

-

150,000

-

662,933

812,933

Repayment - cash

(172,203)

(137,000)

-

-

(309,203)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2019

-

25,000

750,000

662,933

1,437,933


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


16.LOANS PAYABLE (continued)

Related party loans

Related party loans consistconsisted of amounts advanced by directors or companies controlled by them.  Several of the loans have beenwere secured by assets of the Company with due dates ranging from demand loans to periods of one year and interest rates ranging from 0.0% to 8.0% per annum.  As at November 30, 2019, all loans have been paid in full.  InterestAs at November 30, 2020, interest of $39,747 (2018$nil (2019 - $42,911)$39,747) remains outstanding and is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.


Third party loans

Third party loans included loans secured by assets of the Company with due dates ranging from demand loans to periods of one year and interest rates ranging from 0.0% to 14.4% per annum.  As at November 30, 2019, the amount outstanding iswas due on demand and incursincurred interest of 14.4% per annum.  During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company issued 6,911 common shares valued at $25,347 to settle the $25,000 loan outstanding resulting in a loss of $348. Interest of $2,192 (2018$nil (2019 - $1,945)$2,192) remains outstanding and is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




16.

LOANS PAYABLE (continued)


Credit facility

In fiscal 2016 a $2,500,000 Credit facility was secured by assets of the Company under a general security agreement with a due date of November 30, 2018 and an interest rate of 14.4% per annum.  A fee of $60,000 was settled through the issuance of shares during the year ended November 30, 2017.  The Company repaid $1,750,000 of principal and $147,945 of interest during the year ended November 30, 2017.


In June 2018, a new lender acquired the remaining $750,000 loan and under new terms, the loan was due on August 20, 2018.  The new lender obtained a Limited Power of Attorney over the Company’s 49% interest in Waterproof (“Waterproof POA”).  In December 2018, the lender registered a general security agreement over all the Company’s current and future assets.


In November 2019, the new lender signed a Forebearance Agreement which extended the maturity date of the loan to November 30, 2020 and required the Company to make quarterly payments of $250,000 commencing on March 31, 2020 until the principal and interest on the loan have been paid in full.  In accordance with the Forebarance Agreement, the Company issued 215,000 treasury shares of the Company as security for the loan which will be transferred to the lender upon any default of the loan.  Additionally, the new lender released the Waterproof POA and amended their general security agreement to exclude the Company’s investment in Waterproof.  In March 2020, the new lender provided an extension allowing the delay of the quarterly payments to commence June 30, 2020.


During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company repaid a further $500,000 for this loan of which $110,707 has been applied to the principal and $389,293 has been applied to the outstanding interest.  Interest of $289,282 (2018$7,062 (2019 - $181,282)$289,282) remains outstanding and is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.liabilities at November 30, 2020.


In February 2021, the new lender agreed to accept the 215,000 treasury shares held as security as full and final payment of the Forbearance Agreement (Note 29).

Bank loan

In May 2019, the Company entered into a revolving note for US$500,000 with City National Bank which bearsbore interest at 3.49%2.35% per annum and iswas secured by a deposit certificate of US$500,000 (Note 4(b))4).  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the Company had received advancesrepaid this loan in full.



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of $662,933 (US$498,857) against this loan.Changes in Shareholders’ Equity


(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


17.

CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES


Liability component

Equity component

Total

Liability component

Equity component

Total

$

$

Balance, November 30, 2018

-

-

Proceeds

 2,930,477

 595,991

3,526,468

Cash received

2,930,477

595,991

3,526,468

Deferred income tax liability

-

 (160,917)

-

(160,917)

Interest expense and accretion

259,885

-

 259,885

259,885

-

259,885

Settlement of convertible debentures

 (1,795,455)

 (244,890)

 (2,040,345)

(1,795,455)

(244,890)

(2,040,345)

Reallocation of interest to accounts payable

(25,156)

-

(25,156)

(25,156)

-

(25,156)

Currency translation adjustment

 18,651

-

 18,651

18,651

-

18,651

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2019

 1,388,402

 190,184

 1,578,586

1,388,402

190,184

1,578,586

Interest expense and accretion

83,140

-

83,140

Settlement of convertible debentures

(961,186)

(134,198)

(1,095,384)

Reallocation of interest to accounts payable

(21,079)

-

(21,079)

Currency translation adjustment

42,242

-

42,242

 

Balance, November 30, 2020

531,519

55,986

587,505


On February 28, 2019, the Company closed its private placement offering of unsecured convertible debentures raising $3,526,468 (US$2,678,000).  Each debenture will mature two years from closing, will bear interest at 2% per annum, and can be converted into units at a price of US$1.50 per unit.  Each unit will consist of one common share and one share purchase warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for US$1.75 up to February 26,28, 2021.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




17.

CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (continued)


For accounting purposes, the convertible debentures are separated into their liability and equity components by first valuing the liability component.  The fair value of the liability component at the time of issue was calculated as the discounted cash flows for the convertible debentures assuming a 12% discount rate, which was the estimated rate for a similar debenture without a conversion feature.  The fair value of the equity component (conversion feature) was determined at the time of issue as the difference between the face value of the convertible debentures and the fair value of the liability component, less a deferred income tax adjustment to reflect the book to tax difference in value of the convertible debentures at the time of issuance.  As the Company has excess tax assets to offset the deferred tax liability, which was created from the book to tax difference in value of the convertible debentures, the deferred tax liability was reversed, resulting in a deferred tax recovery of $160,917.$160,917 during the year ended November 30, 2019


During the year ended November 30, 2019, net2020, debentures of $961,186 (US$681,980) (2019 - $1,795,455 (US$1,133,761) were converted into 1,000,167515,000 (2019 – 1,000,167) units of the Company of which $30,779$nil (2019 – $30,779) was allocated to reserves relating to the value of the warrants issued.  As a result, the Company transferred $244,890$134,198 (2019 – $244,890) from reserves to share capital representing the proportionate balance of the unamortized equity component.


Interest and accretion expense for the year ended November 30, 20192020 was $259,885.$83,140 (2019 - $259,885).



Liquid Media Group Ltd.


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


18.LONG-TERM DEBT

Third party

$

Balance, November 30, 2019

-

Advances

51,936

Balance, November 30, 2020

51,936

Current portion

8,991

Long-term portion

42,945

During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company entered into a Conditional Sales Contract for the purchase of a vehicle.  The agreement bears interest of 6.99%, requires 60 monthly payments of $1,028, and is secured by a vehicle with a net book value of $56,143 (Note 12).

The principal payments required under the long-term debt for the next four fiscal years are as follows:

2022$9,640

202310,336

202411,082

202511,887

19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES


Authorized share capital


The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 common shares without par value.


The Company is authorized to issue the following preferred shares:


 

 

 

Preferred shares without par value

 

9,999,900

Series “A” preferred shares

 

1,000,000

Series “B” preferred shares

 

100

Series “C” preferred shares

 

1,000,000

Series “D” preferred shares

 

4,000,000

Series “E” preferred shares

 

4,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

20,000,000

Issued share capital

Common shares

The Company had the following share issuances during the year ended November 30, 2020:

a)On January 22, 2020, the Company issued 57,125 common shares valued at $148,198 to settle debt of $190,706 (Note 15) resulting in a gain of $42,508 which is included in gain (loss) on debt settlements. 



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

Issued share capital (continued)


Common shares (continued)


b)On January 22, 2020, the Company issued 11,764 common shares valued at $39,615 to a consultant of the Company for public relations services provided to the Company of which $33,058 of services were rendered during the year ended November 30, 2019 and was included in commitment to issue shares. 

c)On April 27, 2020, the Company issued 50,103 common shares valued at $183,769 to settle debt of $180,294 (Notes 15 and 16) resulting in a loss of $3,476 which is included in gain (loss) on debt settlements. 

d)On June 8, 2020, the Company closed a registered direct offering, under its F-3 registration statement in the United States, by issuing 2,666,672 common shares of the Company at US$1.50 per common share for total proceeds of $5,353,203 (US$4,000,002).  Concurrent with this offering, the Company issued to the investors 1,333,334 share purchase warrants exercisable for USD$1.88 per common share with a maturity date of June 9, 2025.  In connection with these offerings, the Company paid legal fees of $409,200 (US$305,761), agent fees of $428,256 (US$320,000), and issued 213,333 agent warrants with a value of $338,558 and an exercise price of US$1.88 per common share with a maturity date of June 4, 2025. 

e)On July 29, 2020, the Company issued 29,536 common shares valued at $60,000 to a consultant of the Company for advisory services provided to the Company. 

f)On September 16, 2020, the Company issued 250,001 common shares valued at $482,272 in relation to the vesting of 250,001 restricted share units.  As a result, the Company transferred $482,272 representing the fair value of the vested RSUs from reserves to share capital. 

g)On November 17, 2020, the Company issued 84,375 common shares valued at $176,769 to a consultant of the Company for services provided to the Company. 

h)During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company issued the following for exercised stock options, warrants, and conversions: 

·issued 515,000 units on the conversion of $961,186 (US$681,980) worth of net convertible debentures (Note 17) and 12,402 units on the conversion of $26,130 (US$18,605) worth of interest on the convertible debentures.  As a result, the Company transferred $134,198 from reserves to share capital representing the proportionate balance of the equity component.  Each unit comprised of one common share and one warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for US$1.75 up to February 26, 2021. 

·issued 493,111 common shares for total proceeds of $1,111,476 in connection with the exercise of 493,111 share purchase warrants at US$1.75 per warrant of which $104,139 was received during the year ended November 30, 2019.  As a result, the Company transferred $28,056 representing the fair value of the exercised warrants from reserves to share capital. 

·issued 573,171 common shares for total proceeds of $907,036 in connection with the exercise of 573,171 share purchase warrants at US$1.20 per warrant. 

·received $574,457 for the exercise of 367,084 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of US$1.20 and an expiry date of August 30, 2020 which is included in commitment to issue shares.  In December 2020, the shares were issued (Note 29). 



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

Issued share capital (continued)

Common shares (continued)

·issued 53,505 common shares for total proceeds of $196,427 in connection with the exercise of 53,505 stock options at US$2.55 per option.  As a result, the Company transferred $144,245 representing the fair value of the exercised options from reserves to share capital. 

The Company had the following share issuances during the year ended November 30, 2019:


a)

On February 28, 2019, the Company issued 113,334 common shares valued at $391,013 to settle debt of $335,792 resulting in a loss of $55,221 which is included in loss on debt settlements.


b)

On April 30, 2019, the Company issued 46,539 common shares valued at $243,162 to settle debt of $199,896 resulting in a loss of $43,266 which is included in loss on debt settlements.


c)

On April 30, 2019, the Company issued 17,222 common shares valued at $73,980 to various consultants of the Company for consulting and public relations services provided to the Company.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

d)During the year ended November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




18.

SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)


Issued share capital (continued)


Common shares (continued)


d)

In November 2019, the Company issued the following for exercised warrants and conversions: 

·issued 158,291 common shares valued at $368,617 forin connection to the exercise of 158,291 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of US$1.75.1.75 per warrant. 


e)

During the year, the Company ·issued 1,000,167 units on the conversion of $1,795,455 (US$1,133,761) worth of net convertible debentures (Note 17).  As a result, the Company transferred $244,890 from reserves to share capital representing the proportionate balance of the unamortized equity component.  Additionally, the Company allocated $30,779 to reserves representing the value of the warrants issued.  Each unit comprised of one common share and one warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for US$1.75 up to February 28,26, 2021.


DuringThe Company had the following share issuances during the year ended November 30, 2018:


a)

On January 9, 2018, the Company issued 66,667 common shares valued at $415,000 pursuant to the December 12, 2017 share purchase agreement for Majesco (Note 5).


b)

On August 9, 2018, a reverse acquisition transaction was completed whereby LBIX issued 1,288,497 common shares valued at $4,277,319 in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Liquid Canada (Note 3). Warrants held by Liquid Canada were transferred to the Company as part of the Arrangement valued at $96,303.


c)

On October 15, 2018, the Company completed a brokered private placement which consisted of the issuance of 800,000 units at a price of US$4.00 per unit for gross proceeds of $4,157,760 (US$3,200,000).  Each unit consisted of one common share and one share purchase warrant exercisable for a three-year period at an exercise price of US$5.00 per warrant.  The Company incurred agents’ fees of $410,218, legal fees of $36,353, issued 10,000 common shares valued at $41,531 to an agent, and issued 8,000 agents warrants valued at $24,774 in connection with the closing of this private placement.


d)

On October 15, 2018 the Company issued 888,000 common shares valued at $4,880,639 for licenceslicenses (Note 9).



Liquid Media Group Ltd.


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

e)(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

Issued share capital (continued)

Common shares (continued)

e)On October 15, 2018, the Company issued 113,764 common shares valued at $623,771 to settle debt of $833,487 resulting in a gain of $209,716 which is included in gain on debt settlements and issued 28,451 common shares valued at $156,000 for a commitment to issue shares.


f)

On October 15, 2018, the Company issued 268,000 common shares valued at $1,469,456 for the purchase of video games in connection with two separate purchase agreements (Note 13).


g)

During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company issued the following for exercised warrants and conversions: 

·issued 51,148 common shares in connection with the exercise of share purchase warrants for proceeds of $154,320.  As a result, the Company transferred $23,854 representing the fair value of the exercised share purchase warrants from reserves to share capital.


h)

During the year, the Company ·issued 1,837 common shares in connection with the exercise of 1,837 agents’ warrants at $1.25 per warrant for proceeds of $2,296.  As a result, the Company transferred $2,985 representing the fair value of the exercised share purchase warrants from reserves to share capital.




94




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




18.

SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)


Issued share capital (continued)


During the year ended November 30, 2017:


a)

On March 14, 2017, the Company issued 117,750 units valued at $353,250 to settle debt.  Each unit was comprised of one common share and 0.287 of a share purchase warrant of the Company.  Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $3.75 per share for a term of five years from closing.


b)

On April 6, 2017, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement and issued 89,833 units at a price of $3.00 per unit for gross proceeds of $269,500 of which $16,500 was settled for debt.  Each unit consisted of one common share and 0.287 of a share purchase warrant of the Company. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $3.75 per share for a term of five years from closing.


c)

On May 19, 2017, the Company issued 22,854 common shares to settle debts totaling $69,100.


d)

On September 6, 2017, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement and issued 73,291 common shares at $6.15 per share to settle debt totaling $204,123 and for cash totaling $246,615. A finders’ fee of 4,000 shares was issued with a value of $24,600 in connection with the private placement and has been recorded as a share issuance cost.


e)

On September 12, 2017, the Company issued 20,000 common shares pursuant to the exercise of stock options for total proceeds of $75,000.  As a result, the Company transferred $48,000 representing the fair value of the exercised stock options from reserves to share capital.


f)

On October 23, 2017, the Company issued 4,750 common shares pursuant to the exercise of share purchase warrants for total proceeds of $17,812.


Preferred shares


As at November 30, 2020, 2019, and 2018, no preferred shares were issued and outstanding.


Treasury shares


On November 27, 2019, the Company issued 215,000 common shares into treasury as security against a loan in accordance with a ForebaranceForbearance Agreement (Note 16).


Commitment to issue shares


As at November 30, 2019,  In February 2021, the Company was committed to issuing $137,197 (2018 – $12,500) worth of common shares of which $33,058 is for services received and $104,139 is for 45,000 commontransferred these shares to be issued in relation to the exerciselender as full and final payment of warrants.the Forbearance Agreement (Note 29).



95Profit (loss) per share

 

Year ended November 30,

 

2020

2019

2018

 

$

$

$

Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to the Company from continuing operations

(0.66)

(1.77)

(3.16)

Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to the Company

(0.79)

(1.78)

(3.14)

Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to the non-controlling interest

(0.23)

(0.01)

0.02

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

7,845,300

4,255,297

2,397,117





Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





18.

19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)


Loss per share


The basic and diluted loss per share attributable to the Company for the year ended November 30, 2019 was $1.78 (2018 - $3.14; 2017 - $0.96) and was based on the loss attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 4,255,297 (2018 – 2,397,117; 2017 – 2,001,832).


The basic and diluted profit (loss) per share attributable to the non-controlling interests for the year ended November 30, 2019 was $(0.01) (2018 – $0.02) and was based on the profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 4,255,297 (2018 – 2,397,117).


Stock options


Prior to the Arrangement described in Note 3, the Company had a stock option plan whereby the Company could grant share options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants enabling them to acquire up to 15% of the issued common shares of the Company.


The exercise price of each option is set by the Board of Directors at the time of grant subject to a minimum price of $0.10 per share but cannot be less than the market price (less permissible discounts) on the Canadian Stock Exchange. Options can have a maximum term of five years and typically terminate ninety days following the termination of the optionee’s employment or engagement (thirty days for options granted for investor relations services), except in the case of retirement or death. Vesting of options is at the discretion of the Board of Directors at the time the options are granted.


All stock options outstanding in Liquid Canada were cancelled upon the completion of the Arrangement.


Following the Arrangement, the Company does not have a formal stock option plan.  The Company occasionally grants stock options to its employees, officers, directors and consultants to purchase common shares of the Company. The options granted are exercisable at a price which is equal to or greater than the fair market value of the common shares at the date the options are granted. The options are granted with varied vesting periods includingbut generally vest immediately one and five years.on grant. Options granted generally have a life of 10five years.


During fiscal 2018 and in connection with the Arrangement, the Company granted 117,000 stock options, with a total fair value of $236,345, to former option holders of LBIX of which 89,000 stock options vest 25% on grant date, 25% on October 2, 2018, 25% on January 2, 2019, and 25% on April 2, 2019.  Of the total fair value granted, $96,303 was considered to be part of the cost of acquisition of LBIX (Note 3).  During the year ended November 30, 2019,2020, the Company recorded share-based compensation of $36,781 (2018$Nil (2019 -$36,781; 2018 - $111,135) in relation to these options.


During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company granted 461,500 stock options with a total fair value of $ 1,136,731$1,136,731 that vested immediately on grant.



96




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

During the year ended November 30, 20192020, the Company granted 550,000 stock options with a total fair value of $1,011,582 that vested immediately on grant.

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




18.

SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)


Stock options (continued)


The following weighted average assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the valuation of the stock options granted:

 

2020

2019

2018

Risk-free interest rate

0.47%

1.82%

2.09%

Dividend yield

Nil

nil

Nil

Expected life

5.0 years

5.0 years

0.94 years

Volatility

103%

92%

127%

Weighted average fair value per option

$1.79

$2.46

$2.08



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

 

2019

2018

2017

Risk-free interest rate

1.82%

2.09%

1.28%

Dividend yield

Nil

Nil

Nil

Expected life

5.0 years

0.94 years

5 years

Volatility

92%

127%

120%

Weighted average fair value per option

$2.46

$2.08

$2.40


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

Stock options (continued)

Stock option transactions are summarized as follows:


Number of

Stock Options

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 Number of

Stock Options

 Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

$

 

$

Balance, November 30, 2016

-

-

Granted

240,000

3.75

Exercised

(20,000)

3.75

Balance, November 30, 2017

220,000

3.75

220,000

3.75

Cancelled – Plan of Arrangement

(220,000)

3.75

(220,000)

3.75

Granted

117,000

17.67 (USD$13.30)

117,000

17.24 (US$13.30)

Balance, November 30, 2018

117,000

17.67 (USD$13.30)

117,000

17.24 (US$13.30)

Granted

461,500

3.39 (USD$2.55)

461,500

3.31 (US$2.55)

Cancelled

(117,000)

17.67 (USD$13.30)

(117,000)

17.24 (US$13.30)

Balance, November 30, 2019

461,500

3.39 (US$2.55)

Granted

550,000

3.31 (US$2.55)

Exercised

(53,505)

3.31 (US$2.55)

 

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2019

461,500

3.39

Balance, November 30, 2020

957,995

3.31 (US$2.55)


A summary of the share options outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 20192020 is as follows:


Number of Stock Options

Exercise Price

Expiry Date

 

$

 

461,500407,995

3.39 (USD$3.31 (US$2.55)

February 28, 2024

461,50025,000

3.31 (US$2.55)

January 8, 2025

25,000

3.31 (US$2.55)

February 13, 2025

25,000

3.31 (US$2.55)

March 10, 2025

25,000

3.33 (US$2.57)

April 13, 2025

450,000

3.31 (US$2.55)

July 23, 2025

957,995

 

 


The weighted average life of share options outstanding at November 30, 20192020 was 4.254.01 years.




97




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




18.

SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)


Warrants


Agents’ warrants


During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company issued 213,333 agents warrants with a total fair value of $338,558 and an exercise price of US$1.88 per warrant in connection with the private placement which closed on June 8, 2020.

During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company issued 8,000 agents’ warrants with an exercise price of US$4.00 per warrant with a total fair value of $24,774 in connection with the October 15, 2018 private placement.




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

Warrants (continued)

Agents’ warrants (continued)

The following weighted average assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the valuation of the agents’ warrants granted:


 

2020

2019

2018

Risk-free interest rate

0.48%

-

2.30%

Dividend yield

nil

-

Nil

Expected life

5.0 years

-

2 years

Volatility

103%

-

105%

Weighted average fair value per warrant

$1.59

-

$3.10

 

2018

Risk-free interest rate

2.30%

Dividend yield

Nil

Expected life

2 years

Volatility

105%

Weighted average fair value per warrant

$3.10


Agents’ warrant transactions are summarized as follows:


Number of

Agents’ Warrants

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 Number of

Agents’ Warrants

 Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

$

 

$

Balance, November 30, 2016 and 2017

4,574

1.25

Balance, November 30, 2017

4,574

1.25

Issued

8,000

5.32 (USD$4.00)

8,000

5.19 (US$4.00)

Exercised

(1,837)

1.25

(1,837)

1.25

Balance, November 30, 2018

10,737

4.35

10,737

4.35

Cancelled

2,737

1.25

(2,737)

1.25

Balance, November 30, 2019

8,000

5.32 (US$4.00)

Issued

213,333

2.44 (US$1.88)

Cancelled

(8,000)

5.19 (US$4.00)

 

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2019

8,000

5.32

Balance, November 30, 2020

213,333

2.44 (US$1.88)


A summary of the agents’ warrants outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 20192020 is as follows:


Number of Agent’s Warrants

Exercise Price

Expiry Date

 

$

 

8,000213,333

5.32 (USD$4.00)2.44 (US$1.88)

October 15, 2020June 4, 2025

8,000213,333

 

 


The weighted average life of agent’s warrants outstanding at November 30, 20192020 was 0.884.52 years.




98




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





18.

19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)


Warrants (continued)


Share purchase warrants


During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company issued 800,000 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of US$5.00 per warrant in connection with the October 15, 2018 private placement.


The Company provided an anti-dilution clause on 132,043 warrants issued during the year ended November 30, 2017 that are triggered on exercise of such warrants.  During the year ended November 30, 2018, 72,800 additional warrants with an exercise price of US$2.50 were issued under this provision.


During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company issued 1,000,167 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of USD$US$1.75 per warrant in connection with the conversion of various convertible debentures.


On October 18, 2019, the Company repriced six tranches of share purchase warrants to US$1.20.


During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company:

·issued 527,402 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of US$1.75 per warrant in connection with the conversion of various convertible debentures; 

·621,865 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of US$1.20 per warrant in connection with the exercise of the “B” share purchase warrants described under Derivative liability below; and  

·1,333,334 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of US$1.88 per warrant in connection with the registered direct offering which closed in June 2020. 

Share purchase warrant transactions are summarized as follows:

 

Number of

Share Purchase Warrants

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

$

Balance, November 30, 2017

320,946

4.36

Granted

800,000

6.65

Granted on anti-dilution clause

72,800

3.24 (USD$2.50)

Exercised

(51,148)

3.01

Balance, November 30, 2018

1,142,598

6.05

Issued

1,000,167

2.33 (US$1.75)

Exercised

(158,291)

2.33 (US$1.75)

Balance, November 30, 2019

1,984,474

1.92 (US$1.81)

Issued

2,482,601

2.18 (US$1.68)

Exercised

(1,433,366)

1.80 (US$1.39)

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2020

3,033,709

2.15 (US$1.66)



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

 

 Number of

Share Purchase Warrants

 Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

$

Balance, November 30, 2016

-

-

Issued

323,673

4.36

Exercised

(2,727)

3.75

Balance, November 30, 2017

320,946

4.36

Granted

800,000

6.65

Granted on anti-dilution clause

72,800

3.32 (USD$2.50)

Exercised

(51,148)

3.01

Balance, November 30, 2018

1,142,598

6.05

Granted

1,000,167

2.33 (USD$1.75)

Exercised

(158,291)

2.33 (USD$1.75)

 

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2019

1,984,474

1.92


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

Warrants (continued)

Share purchase warrants (continued)

A summary of the share purchase warrants outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 20192020 is as follows:


Number of Share Purchase Warrants

Exercise Price

Expiry Date

 

$

 

31,504800,000

1.59 (USD$1.56 (US$1.20)

March 14, 2022October 15, 2021

876,167

2.27 (US$1.75)

February 26, 2021

24,208

1.59 (USD$1.56 (US$1.20)

April 6, 2022

286,8861,333,334

1.59 (USD$1.20)2.44 (US$1.88)

August 30, 2020June 9, 2025

800,000

1.59 (USD$1.20)

October 15, 2021

841,876

2.33 (USD$1.75)

February 26, 2021

1,984,4743,033,709

 

 




99




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




18.

SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)


Warrants (continued)


Share purchase warrants (continued)


The weighted average life of share purchase warrants outstanding at November 30, 20192020 was 1.462.30 years.

Restricted share units (“RSUs”)

During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company granted 1,000,001 RSUs to certain directors, officers, and consultants of the Company which vest 25% on grant (September 3, 2020) and 25% each six months thereafter.  The granted RSUs convert to common shares of the Company upon vesting, accordingly, 250,001 common shares were issued upon grant.

During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense of $905,590 in relation to the issued RSUs.  The fair value of the RSUs was measured using the value on the grant date of US$1.47 per common share.

Number of

RSUs

Balance, November 30, 2017, 2018, and 2019

-

Granted

1,000,001

Vested

(250,001)

Balance, November 30, 2020

750,000



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


19.SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

Derivative liability


a)

On August 30, 2017, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement of 132,043 units for cash proceeds of $126,000. Each unit consisted of one “A” share purchase warrant and one “B” share purchase warrant. Each “A” warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of the Company for a period of three years from closing at a price of $3.00 per warrant. Each “B” warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of the Company for a period of three years from closing at a price of $6.00.$6.00, repriced to USD$1.20 on October 18, 2019.  The warrant agreement provides an anti-dilution clause for each of the A and B warrants that, upon exercise of the warrants, will cause the Company to issue additional warrants sufficient to entitle the warrant holder to acquire 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company.  Such right is limited to one exercise of either of the A and B warrants and all of the A warrants must be exercised prior to exercising any of the class B warrants.


The anti-dilution right for the A and B share purchase warrants was valued at $126,000 as at November 30, 2017 as the acquisition price approximated fair value due to the recency of the transaction.  During the year ended November 30, 2018, certain A warrants were exercised causing the rights to expire resulting in a decrease to the liability.

During the year ended November 30, 2020, certain B warrants were exercised causing the rights to expire resulting in the elimination of the liability.

As at November 30, 2019,2020, the rights attached to the B warrants were valued at $1,102,277 (2018$Nil (2019 - $100,912)$1,102,277) resulting in a derivative lossgain of $1,001,365$1,102,277 for the year ended November 30, 2019 (20182020 (2019 – loss of $1,001,365; 2018 - gain of $25,088).


The following weighted average assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the revaluation of the derivative liability as at November 30, 2020, 2019 and November 30, 20182018:

 

2020

2019

2018

Risk-free interest rate

-

1.70%

2.16%

Dividend yield

-

Nil

Nil

Expected life

-

0.75 year

1.75 years

Volatility

-

106%

114%

Probability of exercise

-

75%

20%


 

2019

2018

Risk-free interest rate

1.70%

2.16%

Dividend yield

Nil

Nil

Expected life

0.75 year

1.75 years

Volatility

106%

114%

Probability of exercise

75%

20%


b)

Due to the Company changing its functional currency from the CAD to the USD during the year ended November 30, 2018, a derivative liability occurred on the date of change on the Company’s previously issued share purchase warrants with CAD exercise prices.  During the year ended November 30, 2019, the share purchase warrants with a CAD exercise price was repriced to USD resulting in the elimination of the derivative liability.


On initial recognition, the Company recorded a loss of $1,557,086 to set up the derivative liability.  As at November 30, 2018, the Company revalued the derivative liability to $551,846 and recorded a gain of $1,005,240.  As at November 30, 2019, the Company revalued the derivative liability to $nil$Nil and recorded a gain of $551,846.$551,846 (2018 - $1,005,240).



100




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




18.

SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)


Derivative liability (continued)


The following weighted average assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the revaluation of the derivative liability as at November 30, 2020, 2019, and November 30, 2018:

 

2020

2019

2018

Risk-free interest rate

-

-

2.08%

Dividend yield

-

-

Nil

Expected life

-

-

2.25 years

Volatility

-

-

102%




 

2019

2018

Risk-free interest rate

-

2.08%

Dividend yield

-

Nil

Expected life

-

2.25 years

Volatility

-

102%


Liquid Media Group Ltd.


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

19.(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


20.DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On August 31, 2020, the Company agreed to settle $652,061 (US$500,000) payable for the Majesco acquisition (Note 5), along with $452,772 in consulting fees owed to the previous owner of Majesco, for $260,824 (US$200,000) in cash and the return of the Company’s 51% ownership of Majesco.  Upon signing of the agreement, the Majesco operations were considered discontinued and the balances were reclassified as such.

The following is the breakdown of the discontinued operations on the statement of comprehensive loss:

 

Year ended November 30,

 

2020

2019

2018

 

$

$

$

Sales

415,335

402,127

687,381

Cost of sales

141,815

148,249

155,031

Gross profit

273,520

253,878

532,350

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

Consulting and director fees

12,179

113,990

131,866

Other general and administrative expenses

14,371

30,296

23,041

Management and directors salaries and fees

89,658

113,229

95,121

Marketing

-

282

-

Professional fees

30,462

87,396

50,932

 

146,670

345,193

300,960

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impairment of goodwill

(2,940,739)

-

-

Write off of intangible assets

-

-

(116,352)

Loss on settlement of debt

-

-

(36,854)

 

(2,940,739)

-

(153,206)

 

 

 

 

Profit (loss) before income taxes

(2,813,889)

(91,315)

78,184

Income tax expense

-

(1,659)

1,621

 

 

 

 

Profit (loss) from discontinued operations

(2,813,889)

(89,656)

76,563

Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling
  interest from discontinued operations

(1,766,291)

(43,932)

37,516

Profit (loss) attributable to the Company
  from discontinued operations

(1,047,598)

(45,724)

39,047

The following is a breakdown of the change in cash flows for the discontinued operations:

 

Year ended November 30,

 

2020

2019

2020

 

$

$

$

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

38,635

113,876

119,667

Net cash used in investing activities

-

(133,356)

11,060

 

 

 

 

Net cash flows for the year

38,635

(19,480)

130,727



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


21.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, directly or indirectly. Key management personnel include the Company’s executive officers and Board of Director members.


In November 2020, the Company signed employment agreements with Charlie Brezer, a director of the Company, and Daniel Cruz, the CFO and a director of the Company.  The agreements require total payments of $17,500 per month each.  Included in the agreements is a provision for 12 months written notice or salary paid in lieu of notice upon termination without just cause.

A summary of related party loans and related transactions is included in NoteNotes 5 and 16.  Interest expense paid or accrued to related parties during the year ended November 30, 20192020 was $5,174 (2018$nil (2019 - $18,537; 2017 – $9,147)$5,174; 2018 - $18,537).


Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at November 30, 20192020 includes $945,940 (2018$27,098 (2019 - $556,541)$945,940) owing to directors, officers, and a former director and officer of the Company or to companies controlled by common directors for unpaid consulting fees, expense reimbursements, and loan interest.  Additionally, accounts payable and accrued liabilities includes $664,452 (2018$nil (2019 - $864,592)$664,452) payable to a director of Majesco relating to the purchase of the Company’s 51% interest in Majesco.


During the year ended November 30, 2019,2020, the Company received $nil (2019 - $781,395 (US$588,000)) for convertible debentures detailed in Note 17 from three directors of the Company.  In July 2019, two directors converted their debentures worth $116,944$116,990 (US$88,000) into 58,667 units of the Company.  In April 2020, the remaining director converted his debenture of $706,350 (US$500,000) and the associated accrued interest of $14,941 (US$10,576) into 340,384 units of the Company.


As at November 30, 2019, a loan was due from Waterproof, which included accrued interest receivable, amounting to $94,882 (2018 - $104,553).$94,882.  As at November 30, 2020, the loan was repaid in full.  During the year ended November 30, 2019,2020, the Company recorded interest income of $8,137 (2018$416 (2019 - $8,116; 2017$8,137; 2018 - $6,070)$8,116) in connection to this loan receivable. (Note 8).


During the year ended November 30, 2019, the Company recordedThe following is a gain on settlement of debt of which $Nil (2018 - $87,761, 2017 - $Nil) was with related parties.


Summarysummary of key management personnel compensation:

 

Year ended November 30,

 

2020

2019

2018

 

$

$

$

Management and directors salaries and fees

625,000

577,500

407,525

Management and directors salaries and fees

  in discontinued operations

19,000

26,000

-

Share-based compensation

1,578,456

890,418

-

Interest expense

-

5,174

18,537

 

 

 

 

 

2,222,456

1,499,092

426,062



 

For the years ended November 30,

 

2019

2018

2017

 

$

$

$

Consulting and directors fees

 603,500

 407,525

379,890

Share-based compensation

890,418

-

576,000

Interest expense

5,174

18,537

9,147

 

 

 

 

 

 1,499,092

 426,062

965,037



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





20.

22.NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST


The following table presents the changes in equity attributable to the 49% non-controlling interest in Majesco:


2019

2018

2020

2019

$

$

$

Balance, beginning of year

1,838,941

-

1,786,401

1,838,941

Non-controlling interest on acquisition of Majesco (Note 5)

-

1,684,615

Share of income (loss) for the year

 (43,932)

37,516

Share of loss for the year

(1,766,291)

(43,932)

Foreign exchange on translation

 (8,608)

116,810

(20,110)

(8,608)

 

 

 

Balance, end of year

 1,786,401

1,838,941

-

1,786,401


The following table presents the non-controlling interest as at November 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:


2019

2018

2020

2019

$

$

$

$

Assets

 

 

 

 

Current

 33,770

243,660

-

33,770

Non-current

3,905,471

3,776,093

-

3,905,471

 3,939,241

4,019,753

-

3,939,241

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Current

 270,362

243,630

-

270,362

Non-current

23,163

23,184

-

23,163

 293,525

266,814

-

293,525

 

 

 

 

Net assets

 3,645,716

3,752,939

-

3,645,716

Non-controlling interest

 1,786,401

1,838,941

-

1,786,401


The following table presents the loss and comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest:

 

 

Year ended November 30,

 

Note

2020

2019

2018

 

 

$

$

$

Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

  from discontinued operations

20

(1,766,291)

(43,932)

37,516

Foreign exchange translation adjustment

 

(20,110)

(8,608)

116,810

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to

  non-controlling interest

 

(1,786,401)

(52,540)

154,326



 

Year ended
November 30,

 

2019

2018

 

$

$

 

 

 

Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 (43,932)

37,516

Foreign exchange translation adjustment

 (8,608)

 116,810

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest

 (52,540)

 154,326





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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





21.

23.CAPITAL DISCLOSURE AND MANAGEMENT


The Company defines its capital as cash and shareholders’ equity. The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company manages its capital structure to maximize its financial flexibility making adjustments to it in response to changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets and business opportunities. The Company does not presently utilize any quantitative measures to monitor its capital. The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements other than disclosed in Note 16.



22.

24.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT


Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:


·

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

·

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and

·

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions about the assumption that market participants would use in pricing.


The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, restricted cash, receivables, loans receivable, investment in equity instruments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties, loans payable, convertible debentures, long-term debt, and derivative liability.  The fair value of receivables, loans receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties,loans payable, and loans payablelong-term debt approximates their carrying values.  Cash and restricted cash are measured at fair value using level 1 inputs.  Convertible debentures and derivative liability are measured using level 2 inputs.  The investment in equity instruments is measured at fair value using level 3 inputs.


As at November 30, 2019,2020, the fair value of the level 3 asset was $1,551,324$3,845,598 (2019 - $1,551,324) based on a multiple of 6.9 times management’s estimate of Waterproof’s expected earnings before interest, taxes, and expected amortization.  The Company’s investment in Waterproof does not have a quoted market price on an active market and the Company has assessed the fair value of the investment based on Waterproof’s unobservable earnings.  As a result, the fair value is classified as level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  The process of estimating the fair value of Waterproof is based on inherent measurement uncertainties and is based on techniques and assumptions that emphasize both qualitative and quantitative information.  There is no reasonable quantitative basis to estimate the potential effect of changing the assumptions to reasonably possible alternative assumptions on estimated fair value of the investment.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)



22.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)


The Company is exposed to a variety of financial risks by virtue of its activities including currency, credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk.


(e)

a)Currency risk


Foreign currency exchange rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company’s operations are carried out in Canada and the United States. As at November 30, 2019,the Company’s functional currency is USD, the Company had current assets totaling CAD$364,147 and current liabilities totalling CAD$2,356,044. These factors expose the Companyis subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk on its net assets denominated in CAD which could have an adverse effect on the profitability of the Company. As at November 30, 2020, the Company had assets totaling CAD$385,416 and liabilities totalling CAD$317,679. A 1%10% change in the exchange rate would change other comprehensive income/loss by approximately US$15,000. At this time, the5,000.  The Company currently does not have plans to enter into foreign currency future contracts to mitigate this risk, however it may do so in the future.




Liquid Media Group Ltd.

(f)Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


24.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

b)Credit risk


Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation.


The Company’s cash is held in a large Canadian financial institution and a Bahamas based financial institution. The Company maintains certain cash deposits with Schedule I financial institutions, which from time to time may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any significant credit losses and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk. The Company’s restricted cash is held with a law firm in trust in which credit risk exposure is low. The Company’s sales tax receivable is due from the Government of Canada; therefore, the credit risk exposure is low.


The maximum exposure to credit risk as at November 30, 20192020 and 20182019 is the carrying value of the loans receivable. The Company has allowed for an expected credit loss of $145,431$330,312 on the loans receivable.receivable as at November 30, 2020.  During the year ended November 30, 2020, the Company increased the allowance by $184,881 which is included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.


(g)

c)Interest rate risk


Interest rate risk is the risk the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.  Financial assets and liabilities with variable interest rates expose the Company to cash flow interest rate risk.  The Company does not hold any financial liabilities with variable interest rates.  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the loans included in loans payable and convertible debentures bear interest at rates ranging from 3.5% toof 14.4% and 2.0% per annum, respectively, and are due on demand.  The long-term debt bears interest at 6.99% per annum and is payable over five years.  The Company does maintain bank accounts which earn interest at variable rates but it does not believe it is currently subject to any significant interest rate risk.


(h)

d)Liquidity risk


The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on management’s ability to raise required funding through future equity issuances and through short-term borrowing. The Company manages its liquidity risk by forecasting cash flows from operations and anticipating any investing and financing activities. Management and the Board of Directors are actively involved in the review, planning and approval of significant expenditures and commitments.  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the Company had a cash balance including restricted cash, of $5,260,068$704,977 to settle current financial liabilities of $5,805,314.$2,464,255.  Additionally, as there is no assurance the convertible debentures will be converted into common shares of the Company, the Company is exposed to liquidity risk.




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





23.

25.SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS


For the years ended November 30,

Years ended November 30,

2019

2018

2017

2020

2019

2018

$

$

Supplemental non-cash disclosures

 

 

Reallocation of value of options upon exercise

-

48,000

144,245

-

Reallocation of value of warrants upon exercise

-

2,986

-

28,056

-

2,986

Reallocation of value of RSUs upon vesting

482,272

-

Shares issued for the acquisition of Majesco (Note 5)

-

415,000

-

-

415,000

Shares issued for intangible assets

-

1,469,456

-

-

1,469,456

Shares issued for licenses

-

4,880,639

-

-

4,880,639

Shares issued for debt settlements

634,175

623,771

357,750

331,967

634,175

623,771

Warrants issued for share issue costs

-

24,774

-

338,558

-

24,774

Net assets acquired on RTO (Note 3)

-

243,065

-

-

243,065

Shares issued for commitment

-

156,000

-

Investment in associates in accounts payable

-

31,567

Shares issued for commitment to issue shares

137,197

-

156,000

Acquisition of equipment in accounts payable

125,143

-

-

125,143

-

Units issued for conversion of convertible debentures

 2,040,346

-

Units issued for conversion of convertible debentures and associated interest

1,121,514

2,040,346

-

Accounts payable applied to convertible debentures

23,675

-

-

23,675

-

Derecognition of investment in associate

587,274

-

-

587,274

-

Loans receivable allocated to long-term

379,268

-

-

379,268

-

Residual value of warrants on conversion of convertible debentures

30,779

-

-

30,779

-

Accounts receivable applied to accounts payable

648,091

-



24.26.CONTINGENCIES

CONTINGENCIES


a)In October 2018,January 2020, a consultant of the former president and chief executive officer of Liquid Canada (the “Claimant”)Company filed a lawsuit within the United States DistrictSupreme Court Southern District of New YorkBritish Columbia against the Company for approximately $11,800,000$400,000 for breachunpaid consulting fees, US$500,000 for the unpaid cash consideration for the purchase of contract, defamation,51% interest in Majesco, and violationa payment for the difference between US$500,000 and the value of human rights (the “Action”).  The Claimant asserts the existenceCompany’s shares issued on the purchase of an unwritten contract which, if it was entered, increased her base compensation from US$120,000 to US$400,000 per year.  Such contract was not executed by any party and is not, the Company states,51% interest in Majesco.  On August 31, 2020, a contractsettlement agreement had been reached whereby the Company would have contemplated atpay US$200,000 and transfer the time.  The Company’s counsel applied51% interest in the common shares of Majesco back to the court seeking dismissal of the Action.consultant (Note 20).  As at November 30, 2019,2020, the violationCompany paid $260,824 (US$200,000) in full. 

b)In February 2020, a consultant of human rights claim was dismissed.the Company filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against the Company in relation to the issuance of a share certificate for 59,706 common shares of the Company, 32,149 of which the consultant states is owing to him and general and special damages in relation to the shares.  In FebruaryMay 2020, the Company settled with the Claimantthis lawsuit for US$240,000 which has been recorded as at November 30, 2019.





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$68,937 (US$50,000). 



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





25.

27.INCOME TAXES


A reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates with the reported taxes is as follows:


2020

2019

2018

2019

2018

2017

$

$

 

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

(5,183,411)

(7,696,577)

(7,576,796)

Profit (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

(2,813,889)

(91,315)

78,184

Loss before income taxes

 (7,787,892)

 (7,498,612)

(1,928,870)

(7,997,300)

(7,787,892)

(7,498,612)

Expected income tax expense (recovery) at statutory rates

 (2,103,000)

 (2,025,000)

(502,000)

(2,159,000)

(2,103,000)

(2,025,000)

Change in statutory, foreign tax, foreign exchange rates and other

 (44,576)

 (75,379)

(13,000)

(63,000)

(44,576)

(75,379)

Permanent difference

 356,000

1,439,000

 163,000

563,000

356,000

1,439,000

Impact of deconsolidation

(23,000)

-

Share issue cost

-

(132,000)

-

(226,000)

-

(132,000)

Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns and expiry of non-capital losses

(123,000)

-

(9,000)

(123,000)

-

Change in unrecognized deferred tax assets

 1,752,000

 795,000

 352,000

1,917,000

1,752,000

795,000

 

 

Income tax expense (recovery)

(162,576)

 1,621

-

-

(162,576)

1,621

 

 

Deferred tax expense (recovery) relating to continuing operations

-

(160,917)

-

Current income tax expense (recovery) relating to discontinued operations

-

1,659

(1,621)


The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liability is as follows:

 

 

2020

2019

 

 

$

$

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

-

(23,163)

Capital loss

 

197,000

-

Investment in associates

 

(434,000)

(122,000)

Debt with accretion

 

-

(41,000)

Non-capital losses

 

237,000

163,000

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

 

-

(23,163)



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

 

 

2019

2018

 

 

$

$

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

(23,163)

(23,184)

Investment in associates

 

(122,000)

-

Debt with accretion

 

(41,000)

-

Non-capital losses

 

163,000

-

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

 

23,163

23,184


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


27.INCOME TAXES (continued)

No deferred tax asset has been recognized in respect of the following losses and temporary differences as it is not considered probable that sufficient future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered:


2019

Expiry Date Range

2018

Expiry Date Range

2017

Expiry Date Range

2020

Expiry Date Range

2019

Expiry Date Range

2018

Expiry Date Range

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Property and equipment

 2,675,000

No expiry date

437,000

No expiry date

36,000

No expiry date

3,222,000

No expiry date

2,675,000

No expiry date

437,000

No expiry date

Cumulative eligible capital

-

No expiry date

-

No expiry date

35,000

No expiry date

Share issue costs

305,000

2020-2022

414,000

2019-2022

44,000

2018-2022

865,000

2020-2024

305,000

2020-2022

414,000

2019-2022

Debt with accretion

122,000

No expiry date

-

No expiry date

-

No expiry date

Investment in associates

-

No expiry date

56,000

No expiry date

-

No expiry date

-

No expiry date

-

No expiry date

56,000

No expiry date

Allowable capital losses

 323,000

No expiry date

11,000

No expiry date

13,000

No expiry date

-

No expiry date

323,000

No expiry date

11,000

No expiry date

Non-capital losses

 8,194,000

2026-2039

4,503,000

2026-2038

2,452,000

2026-2037

14,609,000

2026-2040

8,194,000

2026-2039

4,503,000

2026-2038


Tax attributes are subject to review, and potential adjustment, by tax authorities.



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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)



26.

28.SEGMENTED INFORMATION


During the years ended November 30, 2020, 2019, and 2018, the Company had two offices: a head-office in Vancouver, BC, and Majesco’s office in New York, New York.  In evaluating performance, management does not distinguish or group its sales and cost of sales on a geographic basis.  The Company has determined it had one reportable operating segment during the year ended November 30, 2019:  the investment in video games.  During the year ended November 30, 2018, the Company had two reportable operating segments:  the investment in the production of films and the investment in video games


Below summarizes the Company’s reportable operating segments forgames.  During the year ended November 30, 2019.


 

Film

Video Games

Total

 

$

$

$

Segment Information

 

 

 

Revenue

-

429,236

429,236

Cost of sales

-

(1,985,804)

(1,985,804)

Operating expenses

-

(445,396)

 (445,396)

Other expenses

-

195,726

195,726

Taxes

-

1,659

1,659

Segment loss

-

(1,804,579)

(1,804,579)

 

 

 

 

Corporate expenses:

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

(5,401,319)

Other expenses

 

 

(580,335)

Tax recovery

 

 

160,917

Foreign currency translation

 

 

12,775

Total corporate expenses

 

 

(5,807,962)

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss for the year

 

 

(7,612,541)

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

Equipment

-

125,143

125,143




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Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019,

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)




26.

SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued)


Below summarizes the Company’sCompany had one reportable operating segments forsegment: the investment in video games.  Upon the acquisition of the Platform coding (Note 13) during the year ended November 30, 2018.2020, the Company determined it now has two reportable operating segments:  the investment in distribution of films and the investment in video games.  


 

Film

Video Games

Total

 

$

$

$

Segment Information

 

 

 

Revenue

-

687,381

687,381

Cost of sales

-

 (758,749)

 (758,749)

Operating expenses

-

(318,682)

(318,682)

Other expenses

 (442,585)

 (153,206)

 (595,791)

Taxes

-

(1,621)

(1,621)

Segment loss

 (442,585)

 (544,877)

 (987,462)

 

 

 

 

Corporate expenses:

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 (1,759,084)

Other expenses

 

 

 (4,753,687)

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 398,892

Total corporate expenses

 

 

(6,113,879)

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss for the year

 

 

 (7,101,341)

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

Intangible assets

-

79,808

79,808

Goodwill

-

 3,585,883

 3,585,883


Revenue derived in the Company’s film and video games segmentsegments is earned from a large number of customers located throughout the world.  No one customer exceeds 5% of the Company’s sales.




Liquid Media Group Ltd.


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

27.(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


28.SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued)

Below summarizes the Company’s reportable operating segments for year ended November 30, 2020.

 

Film

Video Games

Total

 

$

$

$

Segment Information

 

 

 

Revenue

16,587

30,730

47,317

Cost of sales

(56,058)

(707,126)

(763,184)

Operating expenses

(499,144)

(127,155)

(626,299)

Discontinued operations

-

(2,813,889)

(2,813,889)

Segment profit (loss)

(538,615)

(3,617,440)

(4,156,055)

 

 

 

 

Corporate expenses:

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

(6,918,323)

Other income

 

 

3,077,078

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(320,925)

Comprehensive loss for the year

 

 

(8,318,225)

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

4,464,885

-

4,897,288

Below summarizes the Company’s reportable operating segments for the year ended November 30, 2019.

 

Film

Video Games

Total

 

$

$

$

Segment Information

 

 

 

Revenue

-

27,109

27,109

Cost of sales

-

(1,837,555)

(1,837,555)

Operating expenses

-

(100,202)

(100,202)

Other expenses

-

195,726

195,726

Discontinued operations

-

(89,656)

(89,656)

Segment loss

-

(1,804,578)

(1,804,578)

 

 

 

 

Corporate expenses:

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

(5,401,320)

Other expenses

 

 

(580,335)

Tax recovery

 

 

160,917

Foreign currency translation

 

 

12,775

Comprehensive loss for the year

 

 

(7,612,541)

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

Equipment

-

125,143

125,143



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)


28.SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued)

Below summarizes the Company’s reportable operating segments for the year ended November 30, 2018.

 

Film

Video Games

Total

 

$

$

$

Segment Information

 

 

 

Cost of sales

-

(603,718)

(603,718)

Operating expenses

-

(17,722)

(17,722)

Other expenses

(442,585)

-

(442,585)

Discontinued operations

-

76,563

76,563

Segment loss

(442,585)

(544,877)

(987,462)

 

 

 

 

Corporate expenses:

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

(1,759,084)

Other expenses

 

 

(4,753,687)

Foreign currency translation

 

 

398,892

Comprehensive loss for the year

 

 

(7,101,341)

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

Intangible assets

-

79,808

79,808

Goodwill

-

3,585,883

3,585,883

29.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


a)

In JanuaryDecember 2020, the Company signed an employment agreement with a consultantnew CEO of the Company filed a lawsuitCompany. The agreement requires total payments of $20,000 per month.  Included in the Supreme Court of British Columbia againstagreement is a provision for a salary increase to $30,000 per month upon the Company for approximately $1,150,000 for unpaid consulting fees, the unpaid cash consideration for the purchaseraising US$5 million in funding and three months written notice or salary paid in lieu of 51% interest in Majesco, and a payment for the difference between US$500,000 and the value of the Company’s shares issued on the purchase of the 51% interest in Majesco.  The Company has accrued $1,064,450 in these financial statements.  Management is currently seeking legal advice on this lawsuit.notice upon termination without just cause. 


b)

In JanuaryOn December 10, 2020, the Company issued 57,125 common shares to settle debt of $193,582 and 11,674367,084 common shares for $33,058 in servicesthe exercise of 367,084 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of US$1.20 for total proceeds of $574,457 which were included in commitment to issue shares at November 30, 2019.2020. 


c)On January 1, 2021, the Company granted an officer of the Company 750,715 stock options with an exercise price of US$1.90 and a term of five years.  The options will vest as follows: 107,245 on June 1, 2021, 321,735 on January 1, 2022, and 321,735 on January 1, 2023. 

In February 2020,

d)On January 1, 2021, the Company repriced 932,995 stock options with an exercise price of US$2.55 and 25,000 stock options with an exercise price of US$2.57 to US$1.90 per option.  All other terms remained unchanged. 

e)On January 14, 2021, the Company granted a consultant of the Company filed321,735 stock options with an exercise price of US$1.90 and a lawsuit in the Supreme Courtterm of British Columbia againstfive years.  The options will vest as follows: 107,245 on January 14, 2021, 107,245 on July 14, 2021, and 107,245 on July 14, 2022. 

f)On January 14, 2021, the Company forextended the issuancematurity date of a share certificate for 59,706the outstanding convertible debenture by one year to February 26, 2022. 

g)On January 25, 2021, the Company issued 2,984 common shares to a consultant to settle $10,000 of the Company which the consultant states is owing to him and general and special damages in relation to the shares.  Management is currently seeking legal advice on this lawsuit.  No provision has been included in the financial statements as of November 30, 2019.


d)

In February 2020, the Company signed an asset purchase agreement with a vendor to acquire a portfolio of assets including certain streaming platforms for US$3,325,000. This agreement is subject to approval by NASDAQ.



108



outstanding accounts payable. 



Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

November 30, 2019 of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)





27.

29.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (continued)


e)

Subsequent to November 30, 2019,h)On January 29, 2021, the Company issued 98,00417,907 common shares to a consultant of the Company for advisory services provided to the Company. 

i)In February 2021, the Company issued 130,167 common shares for total proceeds of $205,072 (US$154,182) in connection with: (1) the exercise of 66,500130,167 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of US$1.75. 

j)On February 12, 2021, the Company transferred 215,000 treasury shares to a creditor as full and final payment of a Forbearance Agreement (Note 16). 

k)On February 18, 2021, Waterproof commenced an action against the Company in which the Plaintiff claims that the Company misrepresented facts to Waterproof, inducing Waterproof to enter the Amended and Restated Shareholder Agreement (ARSA) with the Company.  As a result, Waterproof claims that it has the right to purchase the Waterproof shareholdings from the Company at US$1.75 per warrant for proceedsa fair market value as of $154,651 (US$116,375) of which $104,139 (US$78,750) wasMay 17, 2019 in accordance with a calculation included in commitmentthe ARSA.  The Company disputes and denies this claim.  The action is in its earliest stages and the Company has not had the opportunity to issue shares as at November 30, 2019; and (2) 31,504file a response. 

l)On February 12, 2021, the Company extended the expiry date of 346,000 share purchase warrants atwith an exercise price of US$1.20 per warrant for proceeds of $50,308 (US$37,806).






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1.75 from February 26, 2021 to March 11, 2021 due to the investors being subject to a trading blackout. 






Item 19. – Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

 

1.1





1.2

Certificate of Incorporation and Articles and amendments to the Articles and Memorandum of the Company, incorporated by reference from prior filing as Exhibit 3.1 to the Form F-3, filed with the SEC on September 24, 2007.


1.2

Notice of Articles, incorporated by reference from prior filing as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the Form 6-K filed with the SEC on February 3, 2010.

 

4.1




4.2





4.3

Further Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan Agreement, incorporated by reference from prior filing on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2015.


4.2

Share Purchase Agreement dated September 15, 2017 between the Company and 1133438 B.C. Ltd. relating to the disposition of the Company’s subsidiaries,incorporated by reference from prior filing as Exhibit 4.2 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June 1, 2018.


4.3

Amended and Restated Arrangement Agreement dated January 14, 2018 between the Company and Liquid Canada (fka Liquid Media Group Ltd.), incorporated by reference from prior filing as Exhibit 4.3 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June 1, 2018.

 

4.4*

Employment Agreement dated November 1, 2020 be tween the Company and Daniel Cruz

4.5*

Employment Agreement dated November 1, 2020 between the Company and Charlie Brezer

8.1*

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

 

11.1

Code of Ethics, incorporated by reference from the prior filing as Exhibit 11.1 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on June 1, 2005

 

12.1*



12.2*

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


12.2*

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

13.1*

Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 


*Filed herewith.






110SIGNATURE






SIGNATURE



The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this Annual Report on its behalf.


DateMarch 1, 2021 

February 28, 2020



LIQUID MEDIA GROUP LTD.

 

 

 

By:

“Daniel Cruz”

 

 

Daniel Cruz,

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 


 









 



INDEX TO EXHIBITS


Exhibit No.

Description

1.1

Certificate of Incorporation and Articles and amendments to the Articles and Memorandum of the Company, incorporated by reference from prior filing as Exhibit 3.1 to the Form F-3, filed with the SEC on September 24, 2007.


https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/884247/000106299307003713/formf3.htm

1.2

Notice of Articles, incorporated by reference from prior filing as Exhibits 99.1  


https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/884247/000106299310000325/exhibit99-1.htm


and 99.2


https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/884247/000106299310000325/exhibit99-2.htm


to the Form 6-K filed with the SEC on February 3, 2010.

4.1

Further Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan Agreement, incorporated by reference from prior filing on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2015.


https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/884247/000106299315003721/form6k.htm

4.2

Share Purchase Agreement dated September 15, 2017 between the Company and 1133438 B.C. Ltd. Relating to the disposition of the Company’s subsidiaries, incorporated by reference from prior filing as Exhibit 4.2 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June 1, 2018.


https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/884247/000119312518181963/d409843dex42.htm

4.3

Amended and Restated Arrangement Agreement dated January 14, 2018 between the Company and Liquid Canada (fka Liquid Media Group Ltd.), incorporated by reference from prior filing as Exhibit 4.3 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June 1, 2018.


https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/884247/000119312518181963/d409843dex43.htm

4.4*

Employment Agreement dated November 1, 2020 between the Company and Daniel Cruz

4.5*

Employment Agreement dated November 1, 2020 between the Company and Charlie Brezer

8.1*

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

11.1

Code of Ethics, incorporated by reference from the prior filing as Exhibit 11.1 to the Annual Report of Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on June 1, 2005

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/884247/000106299305001265/exhibit11-1.htm

12.1*

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

12.2*

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

13.1*

Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


*Filed herewith