Versus Systems Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Apr 15, 2026.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
Versus Systems Inc. (the Company) was continued under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) effective January 2, 2007. On December 24, 2024 a special resolution authorizing and approving the continuance of the Company from the Province of British Columbia in accordance with the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) into the State of Delaware in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law. The Company’s head office and registered and records office is located at 3500 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901. The Company’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol “VS”.
The Company operates within the technology sector, focusing on engagement-enhancing solutions through its proprietary prizing and promotions platform. This technology enables developers and content creators across streaming, live events, broadcast, gaming, and other media to integrate real-world prizes into their experiences, fostering greater consumer interaction and providing a compelling opportunity for brand partners and advertisers.
In June 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of multimedia, production, and interactive gaming company Xcite Interactive, a provider of online audience engagement through its owned and operated XEO technology platform. The Company partners with professional sports franchises across Major League Baseball (“MLB”), National Hockey League (“NHL”), National Basketball Association (“NBA”) and the National Football League (“NFL”) to drive audience engagement.
In September 2024 the Company closed down its operations within the United Kingdom, Versus Systems UK, Ltd.
In October 2024, the Company entered into a $2,500,000 funding agreement with ASPIS Cyber Technologies (“ASPIS”). Pursuant to that agreement, the Company issued to ASPIS a senior convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $2,500,000. The note provides that upon approval by the Company’s shareholders and the Company’s redomiciling to Delaware the amount funded to date plus, at ASPIS’s option, any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, will be converted into units of the Company, each equal to (a) one common share of the Company and (b) a warrant to purchase one-half of one Common Share at a purchase price of $4.00 perone whole share, exercisable forfive years.
On December 24, 2024, the Senior Note Holder converted the outstanding Senior Note into 2,155,172 shares of common stock and 1,077,586 common stock warrants at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The warrants were deemed to be equity classified, therefore the book value of the Senior Note was converted to equity and recorded within additional paid in capital on the consolidated balance sheet.
Additionally, the Company entered into a Technology License and Software Development Agreement (the “License Agreement”) in October 2024 which provides for the Company to license its gamification, engagement and QR code technology to ASPIS for use in ASPIS’s website business and for development of additional functionality for Versus’ technology.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) |
Pursuant to the License Agreement, as amended by a side letter executed on August 11, 2025 and supported by a legal opinion and confirmation, the Initial Term is non-cancellable for twelve (12) months commencing April 30, 2025, with monthly license fees of $165,000 payable regardless of use. ASPIS will pay for any required technology modifications, improvements, and developments to Versus’ technology in addition to the license fee. The Company retains ownership of the technology, and ASPIS holds an exclusive license to use it in the cybersecurity industry so long as ASPIS continues to pay the monthly license fee.
Going Concern
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern, meaning it will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course of operations. Different bases of measurement may be appropriate if the Company is not expected to continue operations for the foreseeable future. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has not achieved positive cash flow from operations and is not able to finance day to day activities through operations and as such, there is substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to attain profitable operations and generate funds therefrom and/or raise equity capital or borrowings sufficient to meet current and future obligations. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments as to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. These adjustments could be material.
Management’s plans include attempting to secure additional required funding through equity or debt financing, if available, seeking to enter into a partnership or other strategic agreement regarding, or sales or out-licensing of, its technology. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain required funding in the future. In the absence of additional financing, the Company’s available cash resources would be reduced in the near term, which could require the Company to scale back or temporarily defer certain operating or development activities. Such actions could have a material effect on the Company’s business and relationships with partners. If adequate funding is not secured, the Company may need to explore strategic alternatives, which could include restructuring or other actions that may adversely impact stockholder value. The Company has implemented cost-optimization initiatives, including workforce realignment and prioritization of development programs to align expenditures with near-term strategic objectives. Management believes that continued focus on strategic partnerships, product licensing, and disciplined cost management may provide the Company with opportunities to improve liquidity and position the business for longer-term growth. However, there can be no assurance that such initiatives will be sufficient to mitigate the conditions raising substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to the authoritative GAAP as found in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).
Functional and presentation currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted, which is the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries. The functional currency of our operating subsidiaries is generally the currency of the economic environment in which the subsidiary primarily does business. Our foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements are translated into U.S. dollars using the foreign exchange rates applicable to the dates of the financial statements. Assets and liabilities are translated using the end-of-period spot foreign exchange rates. Income, expenses, and cash flows are translated at the average foreign exchange rates for each period. Equity accounts are translated at historical foreign exchange rates. The effects of these translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity.
Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Versus Systems Inc. and its subsidiaries, from the date control was acquired. Control exists when the Company possesses power over an investee, has exposure to variable returns from the investee and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns. All inter-company balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from inter-company transactions, are eliminated on consolidation.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents at insured financial institutions, the balances of which may, at times, exceed federally insured limits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand, and the Company believes there is minimal risk of losses on such balances.
Non-controlling interest
Non-controlling interest in the Company’s less than wholly owned subsidiaries are classified as a separate component of equity. On initial recognition, non-controlling interest is measured at the fair value of the non-controlling entity’s contribution into the related subsidiary. Subsequent to the original transaction date, adjustments are made to the carrying amount of non-controlling interest for the non-controlling interest’s share of changes to the subsidiary’s equity.
Changes in the Company’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are recorded as equity transactions. The carrying amount of non-controlling interest is adjusted to reflect the change in the non-controlling interest’s relative interest in the subsidiary, and the difference between the adjustment to the carrying amount of non-controlling interests and the Company’s share of proceeds received and/or consideration paid is recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Company.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Use of estimates
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and management’s assessment of current events and other facts and circumstances that are considered to be relevant. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Significant assumptions about the future and other sources of estimation uncertainty that management has made at the end of the reporting period, that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the event that actual results differ from assumptions made. These estimates and assumptions include valuing equity securities in share-based payments and warrants; and the impairment of intangible assets.
Cash
The Company considers all highly liquid marketable securities with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and are derived from revenue earned from customers. They are stated at invoice value less estimated allowances for credit losses. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers to determine allowances for potential credit losses and doubtful accounts. The company has confidence in its ability to collect on all contracted revenues earned from customers. As of December 31, 2025, accounts receivable related to ASPIS totaled $836,000, representing the unpaid amount because only the passage of time remains.
Basic and diluted loss per share
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reporting periods. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed similar to basic earnings (loss) per share, except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares for the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants, if dilutive. The number of additional shares is calculated by assuming that outstanding stock options and warrants were exercised and that the proceeds from such exercises were used to acquire common stock at the average market price during the reporting periods. Potentially dilutive options which totaled 401,557 (December 31, 2024 –2,555) and warrants excluded from diluted loss per share as of December 31, 2025 totaled 1,733,741 (December 31, 2024 –1,733,741).
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Fair Value Measurements and Financial instruments
The Company applies Accounting Standards Codification 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires disclosures to be provided for fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
| - | Level 1-Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. |
| - | Level 2-Includes other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace. |
| - | Level 3-Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity. |
ASC 820 recommends three main approaches for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities: the market approach, the income approach, and the cost approach. The Company uses the appropriate approach based on the nature of the asset or liability being measured. Financial instruments include cash, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The carrying values of the financial instruments included in current assets and liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes utilizing the assets and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis, and net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards, using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences reverse.
A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets in these cases then management does not believe that the realization is more likely than not. While management believes that its judgements and estimates regarding deferred tax assets and liabilities are appropriate, significant differences in actual results may materially affect the Company’s future financial results.
The Company recognizes any uncertain income tax positions at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not record any accruals for interest and penalties. The Company does not foresee material changes to its uncertain tax positions within its next twelve months. The Company’s tax years are subject to examination for 2022 and forward for U.S. Federal tax purposes and for 2021 and forward for state tax purposes.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Loss contingencies
A loss contingency is recognized when it is probable that a liability has been incurred as of the balance sheet date and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If a range of loss exists, the Company records the best estimate within the range, or the minimum amount if no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other. If a loss is reasonably possible but not probable, or the amount cannot be reasonably estimated, the contingency is disclosed but not accrued.
Valuation of Equity Units Issued in Private Placements
In accordance with U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 505-10 and ASC 815, the Company has adopted the fair value method for the valuation of equity units issued in private placements, which typically comprise common shares and warrants. For each private placement, the Company separately estimates the fair value of both the common shares and the warrants at the date of issuance. The determination of fair value is based on market conditions, volatility, and other relevant factors at the time of issuance.
| 1. | Common Shares: The fair value of the common shares issued is measured based on observable market prices, if available, or estimated using appropriate valuation techniques considering the terms of the shares and market conditions. |
| 2. | Warrants: Warrants are valued using an appropriate option-pricing model, such as the Black-Scholes or a binomial model. The model incorporates various inputs, including the share price, expected volatility, expected term, risk-free interest rate, and any dividends. |
The total proceeds from the issuance of equity units are allocated between the common shares and the warrants based on their relative fair values at the date of issuance. This allocation is reflected in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheet, with the fair value of the warrants recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital in the equity section. If the warrants expire unexercised, the amount remains in additional paid-in capital.
This method of valuation and allocation ensures compliance with the fair value measurement and equity classification requirements of U.S. GAAP.
Share-based compensation
The Company grants stock options to acquire common shares of the Company to directors, officers, employees and consultants. An individual is classified as an employee when the individual is an employee for legal or tax purposes, or provides services similar to those performed by an employee.
The fair value of stock options is measured on the date of grant, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and is recognized over the vesting period. Consideration paid for the shares on the exercise of stock options is credited to capital stock.
In situations where equity instruments are issued to non-employees and some or all of the goods or services received by the Company as consideration cannot be specifically identified, they are measured at fair value of the share-based payment. Otherwise, share-based payments are measured at the fair value of goods or services received.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Revenue recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), the entity performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only recognizes revenue from contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect substantially all the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer.
The Company earns revenue in two primary ways: 1) the sales of software-as-a-service (SAAS) from its interactive production software platform or 2) development and maintenance of custom-built software or other professional services.
The Company recognizes SAAS revenues from its interactive production sales over the life of the contract as its performance obligations are satisfied. Payment terms vary by contract and can be periodic or one-time payments. The Company determines that the customer receives and consumes the benefits of the service simultaneously as the service is provided. The transaction price is allocated to the contractual performance obligations and recognized ratably over the contract term.
The Company recognizes revenues received from the development and maintenance of custom-built software and other professional services provided upon the satisfaction of its performance obligation in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those services. Performance obligations can be satisfied either at a single point in time or over time. For those performance obligations that are satisfied at a single point in time, the revenue is recognized at that time. For each performance obligation satisfied over time, the Company recognizes revenue by measuring the progress toward complete satisfaction of that performance obligation. The Company generally measures progress comparing hours incurred to total estimated hours.
For revenues received from the sales of advertising, the Company is deemed the agent in its revenue agreements. The Company does not own or obtain control of the digital advertising inventory. The Company recognizes revenues upon the achievement of agreed-upon performance criteria for the advertising inventory, such as a number of views, or clicks. As the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction, the Company recognizes revenue from sales of advertising on a net basis, which excludes amounts payable to partners under the Company’s revenue sharing agreements.
The Company’s contracts with customers may include promises to transfer multiple products and services. For these contracts, the Company accounts for individual performance obligations separately if they are capable of being distinct and distinct within the context of the contract. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations may require significant judgment. Judgment is also required to determine the stand-alone selling price, for each distinct performance obligation.
During the year ended December 31, 2025 the Company recognized $176,000 attributed to professional services. No revenue was recognized attributed to professional services for the year ended December 31, 2024.
License Revenue – Related party
On April 30, 2025, pursuant to the Technology License and Software Development Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with ASPIS Cyber Technologies, Inc. (“ASPIS”), the Company delivered a functional license for its gamification, engagement, and QR code technology. ASPIS is an affiliate of Cronus Equity Capital Group, LLC (“CECG”), a significant shareholder of the Company. As of December 31, 2025, CECG beneficially owned approximately 20.20% of the Company’s outstanding common shares, and ASPIS beneficially owned approximately 43.97% of the Company’s outstanding common shares.
Under the License Agreement, as amended by a side letter executed on August 11, 2025 and supported by a legal opinion and confirmation, the Initial Term is non-cancellable for twelve (12) months commencing April 30, 2025, with monthly license fees of $165,000 payable regardless of use. ASPIS will pay for any required technology modifications, improvements, and developments to Versus’ technology in addition to the license fee. The Company retains ownership of the technology, and ASPIS holds an exclusive license to use it in the cybersecurity industry so long as ASPIS continues to pay the monthly license fee.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Since the license is a functional license and the performance obligation was satisfied upon delivery on April 30, 2025, the Company recognized the entire transaction price of $1,980,000 as revenue in the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Any required technology modifications, improvements, and developments are separately payable by ASPIS and are not included in the fixed monthly license fee. The remaining fixed consideration is billed monthly over the remaining term in accordance with the contract’s billing schedule and, because only the passage of time is required before payment is due, unpaid amounts are presented as receivables rather than contract assets. The Company invoices ASPIS with 30 day payment terms.
For the year ended December 31, 2025 the Company has collected $1,320,000 from ASPIS.
The Company has elected the practical expedient under ASC 606-10-32-18 and does not adjust the consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if the Company expects that the period between when the Company transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
Capitalized Software Development Costs
The Company capitalizes the costs of software developed or obtained for internal use in accordance with FASB ASC 350-40, Internal Use Software. Capitalized software development costs consist of costs incurred during the application development stage and include consulting costs for projects that qualify for capitalization. These costs relate to major new functionality. All other costs, primarily related to maintenance and minor software fixes, are expensed as incurred.
The Company will amortize the capitalized software development costs on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software, which is generally three years, beginning when the asset is substantially ready for use. The amortization of capitalized software development costs will be reflected in cost of revenue.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of internally developed software. The Company amortizes such assets using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of the asset once. The Company evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis. If the estimate of an intangible asset’s remaining useful life is changed, the Company amortizes the remaining carrying value of the intangible asset prospectively over the revised remaining useful life.
Impairment
The Company evaluates its finite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. If these circumstances exist, recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the use and eventual disposition of the asset group. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Research and development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred approximately $48,065 and $246,019, respectively, on research and development activities.
Foreign exchange
The Company uses US dollars as the reporting currency. The Company’s Canadian subsidiary functional currency is the Canadian dollar. The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been translated into US$. Assets and liabilities accounts are translated using the exchange rate at each reporting period end date. Equity accounts are translated at historical rates. Income and expense accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange during the reporting period. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses resulting from the translations of foreign currency transactions and balances are reflected in the results of operations. The functional currency determinations were conducted through an analysis of the consideration factors identified in ASC 830,Foreign Currency Matters.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Foreign currency transactions in currencies other than the United States dollar are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are generally recognized in profit or loss and presented within gain (loss) on foreign exchange. An aggregate gain of $0.1 million and loss of $0.1 million arising from foreign exchange transactions is included in other (expense) income, net for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
At the end of each reporting period, the monetary assets and liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange at the date of the consolidated balance sheets. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at historical rates. Revenues and expenses that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates approximating those in effect on the date of the transactions. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity on the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss) and represents the change in shareholders’ equity (deficit) which results from transactions and events from sources other than the Company’s shareholders. Comprehensive loss differs from net loss for the periods ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, due to the effects of foreign translation gains and losses.
New accounting pronouncements
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09,Income Taxes (“Topic 740”): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU enhances the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. It is designed to provide more detailed information about an entity’s income tax expenses, liabilities, and deferred tax items, potentially affecting how companies report and disclose their income tax-related information. The ASU is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of the guidance in the first quarter of 2025 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03,Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (“Subtopic 220-40”). This ASU improves financial reporting by requiring that public business entities disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods. This ASU will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, for interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06,Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software (“ASU 2025-06”). ASU 2025-06 was issued to modernize the accounting for software costs that are accounted for under Subtopic 350-40, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (referred to as “internal-use software”). ASU 2025-06 removes all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages (referred to as “project stages”) throughout Subtopic 350-40. Therefore, an entity is required to start capitalizing software costs when both of the following occur: 1. Management has authorized and committed to funding the software project. 2. It is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended (referred to as the “probable-to-complete recognition threshold”). ASU 2025-06 is effective for the Company January 1, 2028. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Management does not believe any other recently issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncement, if adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 3. | NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST IN VERSUS LLC |
The Company holds an 81.9% ownership interest in Versus LLC, a privately held limited liability company organized under the laws of the state of Nevada. The Company consolidates Versus LLC as a result of having full control over the voting shares. Versus LLC is a technology company that is developing a business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers and developers to offer prize-based matches of their games to their players.
The net loss for Versus, LLC for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $1,943,983 and $2,942,021, respectively. The net income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $(352,567) and $(532,505), respectively
The following table presents summarized financial information before intragroup eliminations for the non-wholly owned subsidiary as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| ($) | ($) | |
| Assets | ||
| Current | 1,990,959 | 3,310,563 |
| Non-current | - | |
| 1,990,959 | 3,310,563 | |
| Liabilities | ||
| Current | 101,758 | 2,062 |
| Non-current(1) | 45,877,726 | 45,533,471 |
| 45,979,484 | 45,535,533 | |
| Net liabilities | (43,988,525) | (42,224,970) |
| Non-controlling interest | (8,272,619) | (7,920,052) |
| (1) | Non-current liabilities primarily relate to intercompany balances within the consolidated group. |
| 4. | INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Intangible assets were comprised of a business-to-business software platform that allows the Company to sell software attributed to cyber security to its customers. The Company began the project during the year ended December 31, 2025, therefore costs were capitalized during the years ended December 31, 2025. No costs were amortized during the year ended December 31, 2025 as the software development was not completed.
| 5. | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES |
The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities are comprised of the following:
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| ($) | ($) | |
| Accounts payable | - | 26,288 |
| Accrued liabilities | 142,759 | - |
| 142,759 | 26,288 |
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 6. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
On October 7, 2024, the Company entered into a Business Funding Agreement (the “Funding Agreement”) with ASPIS Cyber Technologies, Inc. (“ASPIS”), pursuant to which ASPIS agreed to make a $2,500,000 investment in the Company. ASPIS, an affiliate of the Company’s largest shareholder—Cronus Equity Capital Group, LLC (“CECG”)—is a cloud-based mobile endpoint cyber security technology company for anti-tapping and anti-hacking within the government, finance, gaming and social media sectors. CEGC holds approximately 20.20% of the outstanding common shares of the Company based on the amount of Company common shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025. See Note 7.
In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2025 ASPIS represented approximately 91% of revenue and 100% of the accounts receivable. See Note 2.
| 7. | CONVERTIBLE DEBT |
In October 2024, we issued $2.5 million of a 10.0% Convertible Senior Promissory Notes due in October 2025 (the “Senior Note”) in a private placement transaction. The Senior Note is convertible into shares of common stock and common stock warrants, or a combination of shares of common stock and common stock warrants and bear interest at 10%. The holder of the note may convert to cash upon maturity in October 2025 or upon an event of default, unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest become immediately due and payable. The holder of the Note may elect to convert the Note into shares of common stock of the Company prior to maturity at $1.16 a share. The outstanding balance due under the Note and any accrued and unpaid interest shall automatically convert into shares of Company’s common stock at the $1.16 a share. The Company incurred $106,768 of debt issuance cost attributed to the Senior Note.
On December 24, 2024, the Senior Note Holder converted the outstanding Senior Note into 2,155,172 shares of common stock and 1,077,586 common stock warrants at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The warrants were deemed to be equity classified, therefore the book value of the Senior Note was converted to equity and recorded within additional paid in capital on the consolidated balance sheet.
Interest expense recognized related to the Senior Note was $17,795 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 8. | SHARE CAPITAL |
| a) | Authorized share capital |
The Company is authorized to issue is three hundred million (300,000,000) shares, of which two hundred million (200,000,000) shares shall be Common Stock, and one hundred million (100,000,000) shares shall be Preferred Stock.
| b) | Issued share capital |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company:
| i) | Issued 2,155,172 shares at a price of $1.16 per share for total proceeds of $2,500,000 as a result of the conversion of the Senior Note, net of issuance cost of $106,768. |
| ii) | Issued 240,490 common shares pursuant to exercise of 240,490 warrants at a price of $3.68 per share for total proceeds of $885,003. |
During the year ended December 31, 2025 the Company did not issue any share capital.
| c) | Stock options |
The Company may grant incentive stock options to its officers, directors, employees, and consultants. The Company has implemented a rolling Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) whereby the Company can issue up to 15% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company. Options have a maximum term of ten years and vesting is determined by the Board of Directors.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 8. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
A continuity schedule of outstanding stock options is as follows:
| Number Outstanding | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
|---|---|---|
| ($) | ||
| Outstanding – December 31, 2024 | 2,555 | 64.99 |
| Granted | 399,078 | 2.18 |
| Forfeited | (76) | 165.38 |
| Outstanding – December 31, 2025 | 401,557 | 2.57 |
| Vested and exercisable | 277,807 | 2.74 |
During the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 the Company recorded share-based compensation of $430,428 and $160,865, respectively, relating to options vested during the period. The remaining share-based compensation to be recognized is over the vesting term of the unvested options is $193,285 as of December 31, 2025. The remaining weighted average contractual term of the options outstanding as of December 31, 2025 is 9.2 years. The remaining expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.25 years.
The fair value of the options granted during the year ended December 31, 2025 was $1.56 per share. No options were granted during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The intrinsic value represents the difference between the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price of each option. Based on the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at December 31, 2025 the total intrinsic value of all outstanding options wasnone.
The Company used the following assumptions in calculating the fair value of stock options for the period ended:
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.03% |
|---|---|
| Expected life of options | 5.0 years |
| Expected dividend yield | Nil |
| Volatility | 98.83% |
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 8. | SHARE CAPITAL (continued) |
| d) | Warrants outstanding |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,077,586 common stock warrants in conjunction with the conversion of the Senior Note issuance, with an exercise price of $4.00 per share.
At December 31, 2025, the Company had share purchase warrants outstanding as follows:
| Expiration Date | Warrants Outstanding | Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| ($) · (years) | |||
| January 26, 2026 | 7,030 | 1,800.00 | 0.08 |
| February 28, 2027 | 20,689 | 460.80 | 1.07 |
| December 6, 2027 | 13,781 | 20.00 | 1.83 |
| December 9, 2027 | 9,876 | 17.60 | 1.83 |
| January 18, 2028 | 25,906 | 124.80 | 2.08 |
| February 2, 2028 | 10,938 | 14.40 | 2.08 |
| October 17, 2028 | 543,468 | 3.68 | 2.58 |
| October 17, 2028 | 24,457 | 4.05 | 2.58 |
| December 24, 2029 | 1,077,586 | 4.00 | 3.67 |
| 1,733,741 | 18.71 | 3.45 | |
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 9. | INCOME TAXES |
| a) | Provision for Income Taxes |
The components of loss before income taxes are as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Domestic | $(2,143,137) | $(3,019,430) |
| Foreign | - | (1,531,180) |
| Total | $(2,143,137) | $(4,550,610) |
Upon adoption of ASU No. 2023-09, for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the provision for income taxes differs from the expense that would be obtained by applying the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate as a result of the following:
| 2025 · 2025 · 2024 · 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($) · (%) · ($) · (%) | ||||||
| Loss before income taxes for the year | (2,143,137) | (4,550,610) | ||||
| Income tax at federal statutory rate | (450,059) | (21)% | (1,248,000) | (27)% | ||
| Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from: | ||||||
| Change in statutory, foreign tax, foreign exchange rates and other | - | - | % | 185,000 | 4% | |
| Permanent differences | 93,055 | 4% | 36,226 | 1% | ||
| Foreign exchange | - | - | % | 732,000 | 16% | |
| California minimum tax | 1,600 | - | % | 1,000 | - | % |
| Late filing penalty | - | - | % | 24,000 | - | % |
| Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences | 328,000 | 16% | 125,000 | 2% | ||
| Other | 29,000 | 1% | 169,000 | 4% | ||
| Income tax expense | 1,596 | 24,226 | ||||
The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate in 2025, and 2024 is primarily attributable to the parent (filer) now domiciled in United States as of December 31, 2024.
The net deferred tax assets (liabilities) are comprised of the following:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| ($) | ($) | |
| Deferred tax assets: | ||
| Non-capital losses carry-forward | 12,609,434 | 18,198,000 |
| Share issuance costs | - | 733,000 |
| Other deferred | 1,648 | 51,000 |
| Allowable capital losses | - | 3,350,000 |
| Property and equipment | - | 55,000 |
| Valuation allowance | (12,610,978) | (22,387,000) |
| Total deferred income taxes | - | - |
A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized based on an assessment of positive and negative evidence, including estimates of future taxable income necessary to realize future deductible amounts. A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended December 31, 2025. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as its projections for future growth. On the basis of this evaluation, at December 31, 2025 and 2024, a valuation allowance of $12.6 million and $22.4 million, respectively, has been recorded. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has no more Canadian net operating loss ("NOL") carryforward and capital loss carryforwards as the Company has transferred its continuance of business from the Province of British Columbia into the State of Delaware, and it became the U.S. income tax filer.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was signed into law, introducing significant and wide-ranging changes to the U.S. federal tax system. The OBBBA did not have a material impact on income tax benefit or expense or related tax assets or liabilities given that the Company remains in a net operating loss (“NOL”) position and has previously recorded a fully-offsetting valuation allowance against all deferred tax assets.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 9. | INCOME TAXES (continued) |
As of December 31, 2025, the Company has accumulated federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $60.0 million. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has accumulated federal and Canadian NOL carryforwards of $80.3 million.
Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“IRC”), specifically Sections 382 and 383, the Company’s ability to use tax attribute carryforwards to offset future taxable income is limited if the Company experiences a cumulative change in ownership of more than 50% within a three-year testing period. The Company has not completed an ownership change analysis pursuant to IRC Section 382 therefore the ability to offset taxable income in the future may be impacted by ownership changes occurring prior to December 31, 2025. If ownership changes within the meaning of IRC Section 382 occur in the future, the amount of remaining tax attribute carryforwards available to offset future taxable income and income tax expense in future years may be significantly restricted or eliminated. Further, the Company’s deferred tax assets associated with such tax attributes could be significantly reduced or eliminated upon realization of an ownership change within the meaning of IRC Section 382. If eliminated, the related asset would be removed from the deferred tax asset schedule, with a corresponding reduction in the valuation allowance. Additionally, limitations on the utilization of the Company’s tax attribute carryforwards can increase the amount of taxable income and current income tax expense recognized. Due to the existence of the valuation allowance, ownership change limitations that are not significant may not impact the Company’s effective tax rate.
The Company is subject to taxation in the United States and various states. The Company has not been notified that it is under audit by the IRS or any state, however, due to the presence of NOL carryforwards, all the income tax years remain open for examination in each of these jurisdictions. There are no audits in any United States or foreign jurisdictions. The Company does not believe that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease in the next 12 months.
Tax attributes are subject to review, and potential adjustment, by tax authorities. We redomiciled our jurisdiction from British Columbia to Delaware on December 18, 2024. Accordingly, the Company files income tax returns with the U.S. and state governments. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2022.
| 10. | SEGMENT REPORTING |
Our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), the Chief Executive Officer, manages the Company’s business activities as asingle operating and reportable segment at the consolidated level. Accordingly, our CODM uses consolidated net loss to measure segment profit or loss, allocate resources and assess performance. Further, the CODM reviews and utilizes functional expenses (cost of revenues, research and development, and general and administrative) at the consolidated level to manage the Company’s operations. Other segment items included in consolidated net loss are interest income, other expense, net and the provision for income taxes, which are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The measure of segment assets is reported on the consolidated balance sheet as total assets.
VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2025 and 2024
| 11. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
From time to time the Company may become involved in other legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the results of ordinary course litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company currently believes that the final outcome of these ordinary course matters will not have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.
During the first quarter of 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, with the assistance of outside advisors, completed an investigation into the misappropriation of Company assets by the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer. The investigation determined that, between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2026, approximately $829,895 of Company funds had been misappropriated as follows for the quarters ended December 31, 2024, March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, September 30, 2025, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026: $10,995, $124,868, $196,711, $155,792, $298,568, and $42,961, respectively.
Management, under the oversight of the Audit Committee, evaluated the quantitative and qualitative significance of this matter, including the fact that it involved a former executive officer, in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99,Materiality, and Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108,Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that the amounts were not material to any previously issued annual or interim financial statements, individually or in the aggregate. Accordingly, the Company has not restated or revised any previously issued financial statements in connection with this matter.
The Company determined that the misappropriated amounts related to historical operating expenditures and were recorded within operating expenses in the periods in which they were incurred; accordingly, no adjustments to previously issued financial statements were required.
| 12. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
The Company has evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date of December 31, 2025 through April 15, 2026, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. Based upon its evaluation, management has determined that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the accompanying consolidated financial statements or disclosure in the notes thereto, except as described the below:
In connection with the matter described in Note 11, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer executed a promissory note dated March 23, 2026 to repay the misappropriated funds. Under the terms of the promissory note, the principal amount is payable to the Company in two installments due on April 22, 2026 and June 21, 2026. The Company is pursuing recovery of the amounts misappropriated; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will collect the promissory note in part or in full.
On April 15, 2026, the Company and certain of its shareholders entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”). Pursuant to the SPA, the Company will sell to such shareholders, and such shareholders will purchase for cash, a number of shares of Company common stock, at a price, equal to $1,700,000 divided by 105% of the closing price of a share of Company common stock on the day preceding consummation. The purchase price per share shall be 105% of such closing price. The parties expect to close the sale of stock contemplated by the SPA on or before May 14, 2026. Based on the Company’s historic and projected expenses and revenues, the Company expects the proceeds from such sale to result in the Company maintaining at least $2,500,000 in stockholders’ equity through at least December 31, 2026.
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