Meridian Holdings Inc./NV

GOLDEN MATRIX GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization and Operations

Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively, “GMGI” “we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Company”) is incorporated and registered in the State of Nevada, (i) operates online sports betting, online casino, and gaming operations in more than 15 jurisdictions across Europe, Africa and Central and South America, (ii) is an innovative provider of enterprise Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solutions for online casino operators and online sports betting operators, commonly referred to as iGaming operators, and (iii) offers pay-to-enter prize competitions in the United Kingdom (UK) and leads trade promotions in Australia, providing members with free prizes.

The Company is a well-established brand and operator in the sports betting and gaming industry, spanning across over 15 markets in Europe, Central and South America, and Africa. The Company employs approximately 1,200 personnel, operating both online (mobile and web) and approximately 700 company-owned or franchised betting shops, with a primary focus (in those shops) on sports betting, online casino games, and virtual games. Of those 700 shops, approximately 250 are owned by the Company’s subsidiaries and approximately 450 shops are owned by franchisees. This is complemented by a variety of slot machines and online casinos, eSports, fixed odds games, and other entertainment options, contingent on the regulatory parameters of the specific jurisdictions. While sports betting is a primary focus, the Company’s online casino revenue has grown significantly over the past years. Following the closing of the Meridian Purchase (defined below) and effective April 1, 2024, the Company, through Golden Matrix (defined below), develops and owns online gaming intellectual property (IP) and builds configurable and scalable, turn-key, and white-label gaming platforms for international customers, located primarily in the Asia Pacific region. As part of the Meridian Purchase, the Company acquired a proprietary Internet gaming enterprise software system that provides for unique casino and live game operations on the platforms that include GM-X System (“GM-X”) and GM-Ag System, Turnkey Solution and White Label Solutions. These platforms are provided to Asia Pacific Internet-based and land-based casino operators as a turnkey technology solution for regulated real money Internet gaming (“RMiG”), Internet sports gaming, and virtual simulated gaming (“SIM”). In addition, following the Meridian Purchase, the Company broadened its operations in pay-to-enter prize competitions in the UK.

On April 9, 2024, GMGI completed the acquisition (the “Meridian Purchase”) of 100% of Meridian Serbia, MeridianBet Montenegro, Meridian Gaming Holdings Ltd., and Meridian Gaming (Cy) Ltd, (collectively, “MeridianBet Group”), from Aleksandar Milovanović, Zoran Milošević and Snežana Božović (collectively, the “Meridian Sellers”). The Meridian Purchase was completed pursuant to the terms of that certain Amended and Restated Sale and Meridian Purchase Agreement of Share Capital dated June 27, 2023, entered into between Golden Matrix and the Meridian Sellers (as amended from time to time, the “Meridian Purchase Agreement”), effective for all purposes as of April 1, 2024. References to “Golden Matrix” refer to the Company prior to the Meridian Purchase.

In connection with the Meridian Purchase, on April 9, 2024, the Company (A) issued 82,141,857 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock to the Meridian Sellers (the “Closing Shares”) and 1,000 shares of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”); (B) paid the Meridian Sellers $12 million in cash; and (C) issued the Meridian Sellers $15 million in Promissory Notes (the “Notes”), payable $13,125,000 to Aleksandar Milovanović, $1,250,000 to Zoran Milošević and $625,000 to Snežana Božović.

The Meridian Purchase Agreement is described in greater detail below under “NOTE 22 – MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT”.

On August 16, 2024, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement to acquire an 80% ownership interest in Classics Holdings Co. Pty Ltd., an Australian proprietary limited company (“Classics”). Classics, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Classics For A Cause Pty Ltd (“Classics for a Cause”), is an independent online trade promotions company, located in Australia, which operates a well-established business-to-consumer (B2C) platform that offers paid members access to a wide range of discounts from retailers across Australia. Classics for a Cause rewards its members with free entries into promotional giveaways, which feature luxury and classic motor vehicles, exotic motor vehicles, caravans, jet skis, boats, and exclusive holiday experiences. On August 21, 2024, the Company closed the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement, which was effective on August 1, 2024.

Change of Control

As a result of the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, and on April 9, 2024, the Meridian Sellers obtained majority voting control over the Company, with each of the Meridian Sellers obtaining voting rights as follows:

The total of the shares referenced above amount to 82,141,857 shares of common stock and 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock voting in aggregate 7,500,000 voting shares, or 89,641,857 voting shares total, which total an aggregate of 69.2% of the Company’s outstanding common stock and 67.0% of the Company’s outstanding voting stock, each as of the Closing date.

Prior to the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, Mr. Anthony Brian Goodman, the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, held voting control over the Company due to his beneficial ownership of 16,124,562 shares of common stock and 1,000 shares of Series B Voting Preferred Stock, which vote 7,500,000 voting shares on all stockholder matters (which prior to the issuance of the shares of common stock and Series C Preferred Stock upon the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, provided him a 53.6% voting right over the Company).

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation

On March 20, 2024, at a special meeting of stockholders of the Company held on March 19, 2024, the stockholders of the Company approved, among other things (collectively, the “Amendments”) the adoption of Certificate of Amendments to amend the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to (a) remove the provisions thereof providing for a three class, classified Board of Directors of the Company; (b) opt out of Nevada Revised Statutes Sections 78.378 to 78.3793 (the Nevada Control Share Act); (c) amend Article VI thereof to (i) remove the Board of Directors’ exclusive right to make, amend, alter, or repeal the bylaws of the Company; and (ii) provide that nothing in the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation shall deny the concurrent power of the stockholders (together with the directors) to adopt, alter, amend, restate, or repeal the Bylaws of the Company; and (d) amend Article III, Section 1, to increase the Company’s authorized number of shares of common stock from two hundred and fifty million (250,000,000) shares to three hundred million (300,000,000) shares.

On April 4, 2024, the Company filed a combined Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of Nevada, amending such Articles of Incorporation to affect each of the Amendments, which filing became effective on April 4, 2024.

As a result of the Amendments, (i) we no longer have a classified Board of Directors, and each member of the Board of Directors will continue to serve in such position until the next annual meeting of stockholders of the Company, and/or until their earlier resignation, removal or death. Any vacancies on the Board which occur during the year may be filled by the Board of Directors until the next annual meeting of stockholders of the Company; (ii) we are no longer subject to the Nevada Control Share Act; (iii) stockholders have the concurrent right, together with the Board of Directors, of amending the Bylaws of the Company; and (iv) we now have 300,000,000 shares of authorized common stock.

Series C Preferred Stock

Additionally, on April 4, 2024, in contemplation of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Meridian Purchase Agreement, and pursuant to the power provided to the Company by the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the adoption of, and filing of, a Certificate of Designation of Golden Matrix Group, Inc. Establishing the Designation, Preferences, Limitations and Relative Rights of Its Series C Preferred Stock (the “Series C Designation”), which was filed with, and became effective with, the Secretary of State of Nevada on the same date. The Series C Designation designated 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, which were issued to the Meridian Sellers at the closing of the Meridian Purchase.

Consolidated Financial Statements

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-K and Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, “Business Combinations”. Identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed, in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any non-controlling interest. Any adjustments to the purchase price allocation are made during the measurement period, not exceeding one year from the acquisition date, in accordance with ASC 805. The Company recognizes any non-controlling interest in the acquired subsidiary at fair value. The excess of the purchase price and the fair value of non-controlling interest in the acquired subsidiary over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the subsidiary is recognized as goodwill. Identifiable assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include contingent liability, stock-based compensation, warrant valuation, accrued expenses and collectability of accounts receivable. The Company evaluates its estimates on an on-going basis and bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions the Company believes to be reasonable. Due to inherent uncertainties, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements”, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in US GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 does not require any new fair value measurements, but it does provide guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs).

The hierarchy consists of three levels:

The Company uses Level 3 inputs for its valuation methodology for its assets and liabilities.

Financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, intangible assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and customer deposits. The carrying amounts of such financial instruments in the accompanying balance sheets approximate their fair values due to their relatively short-term nature. It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to any significant currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

The functional currency of our foreign operations is generally the local currency. For these foreign entities, we translate their financial statements into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates for the period for income statement amounts and using end-of-period exchange rates for assets and liabilities. We record these translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of equity, in our consolidated balance sheets. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company has foreign currency translation adjustments of $(4,782,276) and $(825,774), respectively.

We record exchange gains and losses resulting from the conversion of transaction currency to functional currency as a component of other income (expense). The Company incurred foreign exchange gains and (losses) of $(494,825) and $72,459 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company currently has no cash equivalents at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects our best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. The Company determines the allowance based on known troubled accounts, historical experience, and other currently available evidence. As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $994,329 and $203,676, respectively. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, there was $1,358,147 and $304,358, respectively, of bad debt expense recorded.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are capitalized when a future benefit is determined. Intangible assets are amortized over the anticipated useful life of the intangible asset.

Software Development Costs

The Company capitalizes internal software development costs subsequent to establishing technological feasibility of a software application in accordance with guidelines established by ASC 985-20-25 “Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Marketed”, requiring certain software development costs to be capitalized upon the establishment of technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of these costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors such as anticipated future revenue, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Amortization of the capitalized software development costs begins when the product is available for general release to customers. Capitalized costs are amortized based on the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product.

Other intangible assets

Other intangible assets, including customer relationships, patents, and trademarks, that are acquired by the Company and have finite useful lives, are at cost less accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. Costs incurred after the asset is placed in service are recognized in the income statement as incurred.

Impairment of Intangible Assets

In accordance with ASC 350-30-65 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, the Company assesses the impairment of identifiable intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors the Company considers important, which could trigger an impairment review include the following:

When the Company determines that the carrying value of an intangible asset may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment and the carrying value of the asset cannot be recovered from projected undiscounted cash flows, the Company records an impairment charge. The Company measures any impairment based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by management to be commensurate with the risk inherent to the current business model. Significant management judgment is required in determining whether an indicator of impairment exists and in projecting cash flows. Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives. The Company incurred amortization expense of $6,373,696 and $1,898,027 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. In accordance with ASC Topic 350 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), our business is classified into two reporting units: Golden Matrix and MeridianBet Group. Prior to April 1, 2024, the Company had one reporting unit to which goodwill was allocated. We review and evaluate our goodwill for potential impairment at a minimum annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate that impairment is possible.

In testing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to begin with a qualitative assessment, commonly referred to as “Step 0”, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit containing goodwill is less than its carrying value. This qualitative assessment may include, but is not limited to, reviewing factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, entity-specific financial performance and other events, including changes in our management, strategy and primary user base. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we then perform a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis by comparing the carrying amount to the fair value of the reporting unit. In estimating the fair value of the reporting unit, we may use key assumptions such as revenue growth rates, gross margin, and estimated costs for future periods and well as peer group market valuation multiples and discount rates. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, goodwill will be written down to the fair value and recorded as impairment expense in the consolidated statements of operations. We perform our impairment testing annually and when circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. We performed our annual impairment assessment of goodwill as of December 31, 2024, and concluded that goodwill was not impaired as the fair value of our reporting unit is in excess of our carrying value.

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill were as follows:

Inventories

Prizes

RKings and Classics for a Cause purchase prizes to be awarded to winners of prize competitions and giveaways; these prizes are recorded as inventory. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the specific identification method. Costs include expenditures incurred in the normal course of business in bringing stocks to their present location and condition. Full provision is made for obsolete and slow-moving items. Net realizable value comprises actual or estimated selling price (net of discounts) less all costs to complete and costs incurred in marketing and selling of the prize inventory. The inventory of prizes was $3,812,659 and $0 at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Retail Bar Goods

The Company’s inventory is composed of goods for retail bars. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Costs include expenditures incurred in the normal course of business in bringing inventory to their present location and condition. Full provision is made for obsolete and slow-moving items. Net realizable value comprises actual or estimated selling price (net of discounts) less all costs to complete. Inventory of goods for retail bars was $125,195 and $133,905 at December 31 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.

As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, total inventory was $3,937,854 and $133,905, respectively.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Plant and machinery, fixtures, fittings, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation is computed pursuant to the straight-line method over the useful life as follows:

The depreciable life of leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term. Those leases with an indefinite or undefined lease period are assigned a useful life of 5 years. Property, plant and equipment, net of depreciation, were $27,431,207 and $27,826,594 at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues from sales of drinks to customers are recognized when the drink or service is provided to the customers.

The Company offers various incentives to build loyalty, encourage and engage users on the platforms, and the costs of incentives are recorded as a reduction to the amount recognized as revenue for service fees.

Revenues are recognized exclusive of value-added tax (VAT).

Other Income

Other income is related to income from marketing services for third-party advertising in MeridianBet Group betting shops, sale of fixed assets, VAT refunds, income from compensation for damages, income from reduction of liabilities and other income that is not directly related to the Company’s core activity.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, other income amounted to $2,262,782 and $1,572,256, respectively.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and loss carry-forwards and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rules on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in operations in the year of change. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is “more likely-than-not” that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company incurred current income tax expenses of $2,618,367 and $1,570,716 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively, at the income tax rates outlined below, during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023.

The Company accrued taxes payable of $3,774,418 and $3,394,556, each at December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Income Tax Rates by Country of Operations

Earnings Per Common Share

Basic net earnings per share of common stock is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common stock shares (Common Shares) outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings per Common Share are determined using the weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. In periods when losses are reported, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents, because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and warrants is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. The dilutive effect of outstanding convertible securities is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the if-converted method.

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Dividends

Dividends are distributions that were paid to the former owners of MeridianBet Group, prior to the effective date of the Meridian Purchase Agreement (as described in detail below in “NOTE 22 - MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT”) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, in the amounts of $769,534 and $1,798,959, respectively.

The dividend distributions were paid in cash.

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock is carried at cost. See “NOTE 18 – EQUITY” in the notes to the financial statements included under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”, for more details on stock repurchase program.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Stock-based compensation expense is recorded as a result of stock options, restricted stock units and restricted stock granted in return for services rendered. The share-based payment arrangements with employees were accounted for under Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation”. In 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, which simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to non-employees for goods and services. Under the ASU, most of the guidance on such payments to non-employees would be aligned with the requirements for share-based payments granted to employees.

The expenses related to the stock-based compensation are recognized on each reporting date. The amount is calculated as the difference between total expenses incurred and the total expenses already recognized.

Stock-based compensation is $4,707,313 and $0 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, requiring public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses and other segment items on an interim and annual basis. Public entities with a single reportable segment are required to apply the disclosure requirements in ASU 2023-07, as well as all existing segment disclosures and reconciliation requirements in ASC 280 on an interim and annual basis. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 during the year ended December 31, 2024. See “NOTE 19 – SEGMENT REPORTING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION”, for further detail.

NOTE 2 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

Accounts receivables are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. Trade accounts receivables are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with customers and their current financial condition.

Trade receivables are generated mostly from receivables from (i) resale of online gaming content (ii) the franchise partners for business-to-business (B2B) services, (iii) Agents for unpaid retail revenue, and (iv) receivables from the payment providers.

Receivables related to resale of online gaming content and B2B services amount to $3,747,169 and $93,910 as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Receivables from payment providers in Bosnia amount to $1,517,840 and $1,506,412 as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. These receivables are settled regularly.

The Company has accounts receivable of $6,061,281 and $2,674,967 as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively (net of allowance for bad debt of $994,329 and $203,676, respectively).

NOTE 3 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - RELATED PARTY

Accounts receivable from related party are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. Related party accounts receivable are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with customers and their current financial condition. The Company has accounts receivable from several related parties including Top Level doo Serbia, Network System Development, MG Canary, Ino Network, Articulate Pty Ltd. (“Articulate”) and Elray Resources Inc. (“Elray”).

The accounts receivable from related party amount to $666,545 and $399,580, as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

NOTE 4 – TAXES RECEIVABLE

Taxes receivable mainly include stamps, duties, local taxes assets and corporate income taxes. Taxes receivable are $734,630 and $997,778 as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. The components of taxes receivable are as follows:

NOTE 5 – PREPAID EXPENSES

The balances of prepaid expenses are $955,456 and $328,400 as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. The components of prepaid expenses are as follows:

NOTE 6 – OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, other current assets are $2,584,771 and $1,989,476, respectively. The components of other current assets are as follows:

Other current receivables include government refunds for maternity leave reimbursements, interest receivables, employee advances, and receivables for thefts and damages.

As of December 31, 2024, the total allowance for bad debt amounts to $443,747 and is primarily related to the impairment of other receivables recorded at My Best Odds Belgium in the amount of $319,341, as well as the impairment of Atlas Bank in bankruptcy at MeridianBet Montenegro in the amount of $116,388.

During September 2024, the Company, through RKings, experienced unauthorized charges on its Facebook account totaling $382,368. These charges have been recorded as Other Current Assets on the balance sheet, pending resolution. Facebook has committed to fully refund the unauthorized amounts. The Company will adjust this balance upon receipt of the refund. As of the date of this report, the full amount has been refunded.

NOTE 7 – ACQUISITIONS

Golden Matrix andAleksandar Milovanović; Zoran Milošević, and Snežana Božović* (MeridianBet Group) Meridian Purchase Agreement*

Please refer to “NOTE 22 – MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT”, for a discussion of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which effective April 1, 2024, Golden Matrix (legal acquirer/accounting acquiree) acquired MeridianBet Group (legal acquiree/accounting acquirer) from the Meridian Sellers.

Classics Holding Acquisition

On August 16, 2024, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement to acquire an 80% ownership interest in Classics from NJF Exercise Physiologists Pty Ltd (“NJF”) and Think Tank Enterprises Pty Ltd (collectively the “Classics Sellers”).

Classics, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Classics for a Cause Pty Ltd, is an independent online trade promotions company in Australia, which operates a well-established business-to-consumer (B2C) platform that offers paid members access to a wide range of discounts from retailers across Australia. Classics for a Cause rewards its members with free entries into promotional giveaways, which feature luxury and classic motor vehicles, exotic motor vehicles, caravans, jet skis, boats, and exclusive holiday experiences.

Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, the Classics Sellers agreed to sell the Company 80% of the outstanding capital stock of Classics (the “Classics Stock”). In consideration for the Classics Stock, we agreed to pay the Classics Sellers, pro rata with their ownership of Classics:

The Classics Closing Shares are subject to a true-up in the event the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on the date that is 180 days following the closing date (or if such date is not a business day, the last closing price of the Company’s common stock prior to such day) is less than the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on the closing date (or if such date is not a business day, the last closing price of the Company’s common stock prior to such day), the Shareholders are due additional compensation from the Company in an amount equal to the difference between the two closing prices, multiplied by the total Classics Closing Shares (the “True-Up Amount”). At the Company’s option, the True-Up Amount can be paid in cash or shares of common stock of the Company (“True-Up Shares”), or any combination thereof. If shares of common stock are issued in connection with the satisfaction of the True-Up Amount they are to be valued based on the US$ Agreed Value.

The Holdback Cash is to be released to the Classics Sellers, if (and only if) the Company determines, within six (6) months after the Closing Date (defined below) that the Shareholders have not defaulted in, or breached, any of their obligations, covenants or representations under the Exchange Agreement and/or under the Shareholders Agreement (defined below). On February 19, 2025, the Holdback Cash was paid to the Classics Sellers.

The Classics Sellers may also earn additional cash and stock consideration (“Earnout Shares”) based on Classics’ total net profit (as calculated as set forth in the Exchange Agreement) from the Closing Date until June 30, 2025 (the “Earnout Period”), pursuant to the schedule below:

Notwithstanding the above, earnout consideration is only due to the Classics Sellers, if the Company determines on June 30, 2025, that the Classics Sellers have not defaulted in, or breached, any of their obligations, covenants or representations under the Exchange Agreement and/or under the Shareholders Agreement.

On August 21, 2024, the Company closed the Share Exchange Agreement, which had an effective date of August 1, 2024.

The Share Exchange Agreement also required that the Classics Sellers and the Company enter into a Shareholders Agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”), which was entered into and became effective on August 16, 2024.

In accordance with FASB ASC Section 805, “Business Combinations”, the Company has accounted for the Share Exchange Agreement transaction as a business combination using the acquisition method. Due to the continuity of operations that will remain after the acquisition, the acquisition was considered the acquisition of a “business”.

Goodwill is measured as a residual and calculated as the excess of the sum of (1) the purchase price to acquire 80% of Classics’ shares, which was $6,468,506, and (2) the fair value of the 20% noncontrolling interest in Classics, which was estimated to be $1,422,000 over the net of the acquisition-date values of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.

The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with FASB ASC 805, “Business Combinations”. The preliminary fair value of purchase consideration for the acquisition has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on a preliminary valuation of their respective fair values and may change when the final valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is determined.

The assets and liabilities of Classics have been recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date, and are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The calculation of the purchase price and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Share Exchange Agreement are as follows:

Classics’ results of operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements beginning August 1, 2024. Classics contributed revenues of $4,613,457 and net income attributable to GMGI of $396,538 for the period from the date of acquisition through December 31, 2024.

Media Games Malta Acquisition

On July 11, 2024, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement related to sale and purchase of one hundred and twenty thousand (120,000) ordinary shares of one euro (€1) each in Media Games Malta (EU) Limited (“Media Games Malta”), bearing company registration number C 44807 incorporated under the laws of Malta (the “SPA”).

The purchase price was $487,647 (€435,555).

The Company paid to the sellers $134,352 (€120,000) on the date of signing the SPA.

The remaining balance of $353,295 (€315,555) was paid in four monthly instalments each of $88,324 (€78,889), with the first instalment paid one month after the date of signing the SPA and the final instalment paid four months after the date of signing the SPA.

In accordance with FASB ASC Section 805, “Business Combinations”, the Company has accounted for the SPA transaction as a business combination using the acquisition method. Due to the continuity of operations that will remain after the acquisition, the acquisition was considered the acquisition of a “business”.

Goodwill is measured as a residual and calculated as the excess of the purchase price to acquire 100% of Media Games Malta shares, which was €435,555 or $487,647.

The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with FASB ASC 805, “Business Combinations”. The preliminary fair value of purchase consideration for the acquisition has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on a preliminary valuation of their respective fair values and may change when the final valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is determined.

The assets and liabilities of Media Games Malta have been recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date, and are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The calculation of the purchase price and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition are as follows:

Media Games Malta’s results of operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements beginning August 1, 2024. Media Games Malta contributed revenues of $209,978 and net loss attributable to GMGI of $(90,157) for the period from the date of acquisition through December 31, 2024.

Acquisition of Minority Interest in Meridian Gaming S.A.C. Peru and Meridian Worldwide Ltd. Cyprus.

The Meridian Purchase Agreement required the purchase of the minority shares of certain subsidiaries of the MeridianBet Group.

Based on this, on September 3, 2024, sales-purchase agreements were signed between the buyer – Meridian Gaming Ltd. Malta and the seller of a 24.5% minority share in the company Meridian Gaming Peru S.A.C., Mr. Juan Jose Mantese.

The purchase price is $3,098,797, of which, in accordance with the agreement, a portion will be paid by way of the issuance of 814,768 shares of restricted common stock of the Company, each with an individual value of $3.00, while the remainder will be paid in cash, totaling $654,493. The share consideration is accrued as stock payable and the cash consideration is accrued as consideration payable.

Additionally, on October 3 and November 8, 2024, a share purchase agreements was signed between the buyer – Meridian Gaming Ltd. Malta and the sellers of a 15.5% minority share in the company Meridian Worldwide Ltd. Cyprus, which consisted of the following shareholders: Costas Joannides, Marko Pejovic, Jelena Sarenac, Vladimir Lenger and Marija Teodosic.

The purchase price is $4,073,707, of which, in accordance with the agreement, a portion will be paid in restricted shares of common stock of the Company, totaling 1,071,101 shares, each with an individual value of $3.00, while the remainder will be paid in cash, totaling $860,404. The share consideration is accrued as stock payable and the cash consideration is accrued as consideration payable.

Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 assume the acquisitions of Golden Matrix, Classics, Media Games Malta and the Meridian Gaming S.A.C. Peru and Meridian Worldwide Ltd. Cyprus were completed on January 1, 2023:

The unaudited pro-forma consolidated results above are based on the historical financial statements of MeridianBet Group, Golden Matrix, Classics, Media Games Malta, and Meridian Gaming S.A.C. Peru and Meridian Worldwide Ltd. Cyprus, are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisitions were completed at January 1, 2023, and are not indicative of the future operating results of the combined company. The pro-forma consolidated results of operations also include the effects of purchase accounting adjustments, including amortization charges related to the finite-lived intangible assets acquired, assuming that the business combination occurred on January 1, 2023.

NOTE 8 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS – SOFTWARE, LICENSES, TRADEMARKS, DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGY, CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS, AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

Software represents software licenses as well as the costs of internally developed gaming software (e.g., a new sports betting platform which is classified as intangible construction in process). Capitalized software costs are amortized based on the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively, software development costs of $6,074,013 and $2,802,421, were incurred and capitalized.

Intangible construction in process mainly represents the development of new software in Montenegro and Malta for a sports betting platform. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively, costs of $8,044,275 and $4,303,335, were incurred and capitalized, while a total of $5,843,637 was placed in service in 2024.

We anticipate that the majority of intangible construction in process will be placed in service in stages during the 2025, depending on the progress of the software development.

Licenses relate to operational gaming licenses issued in Bosnia, Cyprus and Brasil. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively, costs of $4,967,637 and $196,348, were incurred and capitalized. The increase refers to obtaining a gaming license in Brazil in amount of $4,851,000. The licenses are amortized over the life of the licenses.

Other intangible assets relate to retail agent partner relationships and online customer relationships identified during the acquisition of Bit Tech Tanzania in the amount of $1,410,358, as well as the purchase of the domain magicbet777.com by Meridianbet Brazil LTDA in the amount of $2,040,653. Other intangible assets are amortized over 5 years.

Intangible assets related to software and website are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives, estimated to be 5 years.

Amortization expenses related to intangible assets were $6,373,696 and $1,898,027 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

The following table details the carrying values of the Company’s intangible assets:

The table below shows expected amortization expenses for the next five years of intangible assets recorded as of December 31, 2024:

The following table identifies the intangible assets resulting from the Meridian Purchase, as described in greater detail in “NOTE 22 – MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT”:

The fair value estimate for all identifiable intangible assets is based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset, based on the most advantageous market for the asset (i.e., its highest and best use).

NOTE 9 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment, net, consists of the following for the periods indicated:

Investment in third party property represents leasehold improvements that are in rented premises for retail betting.

Advances for property, plant and equipment represents the purchase of the premises in Montenegro. These premises are still in the process of construction.

Depreciation expenses were $4,416,495 and $3,519,083, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

NOTE 10 – DEPOSITS AND NON-CURRENT PREPAID ASSETS

As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, deposits and prepaid assets are $5,706,319 and $5,586,495, respectively. The components of deposits and prepaid assets are as follows:

Betting and casino deposits are long term deposits held with the following banks: NLB Komercijalna bank, EFG-Direktna bank, Halk bank, Bank Postanska Stedionica, and Fibank, as security for the permission granted to operate in a particular region.

Other deposits are long-term deposits with EFG Direktna bank and Nova bank for open credit lines and e-commerce services.

The deposits with NLB Komercijalna bank accrue interest at the rates of 1.0% and 1.9% per annum.

NOTE 11 – INVESTMENTS

The Company has investments in unconsolidated entities. The investments are accounted for under the equity method whereby the initial investment is recognized at cost and the entities’ profits or losses are recorded in proportion to the Company’s percentage of ownership. As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had investments of $218,147 and $237,828, respectively, representing investments in in capital of Lottery RS (657 shares), Telekom Srpske (169,921 shares) and BH Telekom (15,228 shares).

NOTE 12 – OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Under ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), lessees are required to recognize all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) on the balance sheet as a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The standard was adopted using a modified retrospective approach.

The Company (through its subsidiaries and affiliates) has entered into operating leases, the Company also has several financing lease agreements. As the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at commencement to determine the present value of the lease payments. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Lease term is typically assessed at 5 years.

The lease cost for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, was $3,404,273 and $3,085,475, respectively.

As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the right-of-use asset was $7,643,504 and $4,147,375, respectively, and there was also a current lease liability of $2,378,896 and $2,299,317, respectively, and a non-current lease liability of $5,193,847 and $1,795,870, respectively.

Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024, were as follows:

NOTE 13 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE – RELATED PARTIES

The accounts payable to related parties includes management’s superannuation payable of $19,655 and $0, as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. A Superannuation is mandated by the Australian Government - Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (currently 11.5%).

NOTE 14 – TAXES PAYABLE

The taxes payable includes tax amounts due for stamps, duties, corporate income tax and deferred tax liabilities as noted below:

As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, taxes payable are $3,774,418 and $3,394,556, respectively. The components of taxes payable are as follows:

NOTE 15 – LONG TERM LIABILITIES

Unicredit Bank Facility

On May 1, 2024, effective May 16, 2024, Meridian Serbia entered into a Facility Agreement dated as of April 30, 2024 (the “Facility Agreement”) with Unicredit Bank Serbia JSC Belgrade (“Unicredit Bank”). UniCredit Bank agreed to loan Meridian Serbia up to 2,350,000,000 Serbian dinars (approximately $22,400,000), pursuant to the terms of the Facility Agreement (the “Loan”).

A total of $11 million of the proceeds from the Loan was paid to the Meridian Sellers pursuant to the terms of the Meridian Purchase Agreement.

The Loan is secured by a mortgage on substantially all of Meridian Serbian’s real estate; a pledge by Golden Matrix Serbia of all the outstanding capital stock of Meridian Serbia; a pledge by the Company of all of its ownership in Golden Matrix Serbia; and an assignment of Meridian Serbia’s insurance policies.

On May 16, 2024, the Company entered into a Guaranty Agreement in favor of Unicredit Bank to guarantee in full the repayment of the Loan.

The Loan bears interest at the one-month BELIBOR rate, plus 3.15% per annum (currently approximately 8.75%), payable monthly in arrears.

The Loan is repayable in installments, beginning six months after May 16, 2024, and payable in full by the maturity date, May 17, 2027. The first installment was paid on November 16, 2024.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Company paid $2,354,195 to Unicredit Bank against the loan, including the principal amount of $696,677, interest accrued of $1,114,524, and a one-time fee of $542,994. As of December 31, 2024, the principal balance of the loan was $20,203,619.

The contract defines a Financial Covenant stipulating that the financial ratio (Net Debt/Ebitda) must be less than or equal to 3x, with compliance monitored by the bank. As of December 31, 2024, the requirement under the Financial Covenant has been met.

Hipotekarna Bank Facility

On March 21, 2024, MeridianBet Montenegro entered into a long-term loan, in the amount of EUR 2,000,000 (approximately $2,141,000) from Hipotekarna Bank for financing working capital and liquidity of the Company. The term of using the funds is 24 months ending April 2026. The Bank charges effective interest at the annual rate of 5.63% (nominal interest rate 5.3%).

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Company paid $857,375 to Hipotekarna Bank against the loan, including the principal amount of $784,986, and interest accrued of $72,389. As of December 31, 2024, the principal balance of the loan was $1,324,361.

On December 9, 2024, MeridianBet Montenegro entered into a short-term loan, in the amount of EUR 1,000,000 (approximately $1,039,000) from Hipotekarna Bank for financing working capital and liquidity of the Company. The term of using the funds is 12 months ending December 31, 2025. The Bank charges effective interest at the annual rate of 5.79% (nominal interest rate 5.3%).

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, there was no payment from the Company to Hipotekarna Bank against the loan. The first installment was due in February 2025. As of December 31, 2024, the principal balance of the loan was $1,038,900.

Igor Salindrija Facility

On April 1, 2024, Meridian Malta entered into a long-term loan, in the amount of EUR 2,000,000 (approximately $2,240,000) from Igor Salindrija, for financing working capital and liquidity of the Company. The term of using the funds is the 24 months ending on April 1, 2026, when the entire loan amount becomes due. The effective interest is at the annual rate of 7%. As of December 31, 2024, the principal balance of the loan was $2,065,680.

Lind Global Asset Management VIII LLC Securities SPA / Promissory Note

On July 2, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Lind Global Asset Management VIII LLC, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Investor”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Investor a secured, two-year, interest free convertible promissory note in theprincipal amount of $12,000,000 (the “Secured Convertible Note”) and a common stock purchase warrant (the “Lind Warrant”) to acquire 750,000 shares of common stock of the Company, at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The Lind Warrant expires on July 2, 2029. A total of $10,000,000 was funded under the Secured Convertible Note (representing the principal amount less an original issue discount of 20%) on July 3, 2024 (the “Funding Date”). In connection with the issuance of the Secured Convertible Note and the Lind Warrant, the Company paid a $250,000 commitment fee to the Investor. The Secured Convertible Note is convertible into shares of common stock of the Company by the Investor at any time at a conversion price of $4.00 per share.

The Company recorded a debt discount of $5,326,632 related to the issuance of the Secured Convertible Note. The total debt discount was comprised of the relative fair value of the Lind Warrant, the $2,000,000 issue discount, the commitment fee, $2,004,455 of advisory fees in connection with the debt issuance to Citigroup Global Markets Limited, and other issuance costs. The relative fair value of the Lind Warrant was $1,007,482 and was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, $2,157,607 of the debt discount was amortized to interest expense. As of December 31, 2024, the unamortized debt discount was $3,169,025.

Second Amendment to Senior Secured Convertible Note

On October 30, 2024, the Company and the Investor entered into a Second Amendment to Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note (the “Amendment”), which amended the Secured Convertible Note. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Company and the Investor agreed (a) that the October 2024 amortization payment due on October 20, 2024 pursuant to the terms of the Secured Convertible Note, would be paid $100,000 in shares of common stock of the Company, as determined pursuant to the terms of the Secured Convertible Note, and $515,000 in cash; and (b) to amend the events of default set forth in the Secured Convertible Note to provide that it will be an event of default if the Company’s market capitalization is below $250 million for ten consecutive days at any time after March 3, 2025 (previously such applicable starting date for that covenant was December 3, 2024).

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Company paid a total of $2,463,000 to the Investor against the loan through a combination of share issuances and cash payments. As of December 31, 2024, the principal balance of the loan was $9,600,000.

As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, long term liabilities amount to $31,655,487 and $0, respectively, which are attributable to Unicredit Bank facility, Hipotekarna Bank facility, the Igor Salindrija facility and Secured Convertible Note from the Investor.

Maturities of long-term loan as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are as follows:

NOTE 16 – OTHER LIABILITIES

Other Current Liabilities

As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, other current liabilities were $1,090,063 and $581,644, respectively. The components of other current liabilities are as follows:

Other current payables include any amounts due to parties that do not meet the requirements to be classified as accounts payable, such as interest payable, fines, penalties, employee receivables, fees, etc.

Other Non-Current Liabilities

As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, other non-current liabilities were $6,658,377 and $496,699, respectively. The components of other non-current liabilities are as follows:

The increase in deferred tax liabilities resulted from the Meridian Purchase and Classics acquisition, which led to the recognition of intangible assets and corresponding deferred tax liabilities. These deferred tax liabilities will be amortized in line with the amortization of the related intangible assets.

NOTE 17 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All related-party transactions have been recorded at the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.

Aleksandar Milovanović, Zoran Milošević and Snežana Božović

On April 9, 2024, Golden Matrix completed the acquisition of 100% of MeridianBet Group, from the Meridian Sellers, effective for all purposes as of April 1, 2024. The Meridian Purchase is described in greater detail under “NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES” and “NOTE 22 – MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT”.

Dividends Paid to the Meridian Sellers

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, dividends paid to the former owners are as follows:

Zoran Milošević, Meridian Tech d.o.o.’s Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Zoran* *Milošević has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the MeridianBet Group since 2008. On June 18, 2024, an Employment Agreement was entered into between Meridian Tech d.o.o. (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) (“Meridian Tech”) and Mr. Milošević, the Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Tech, a significant stockholder of the Company and one of the Meridian Sellers (the “Milošević Agreement”).

The Milošević Agreement provides for Mr. Milošević to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Tech and has a term through August 20, 2026, automatically extending thereafter for successive one-year periods, unless either party provides the other notice of their intent not to renew at least three months prior to any renewal date, unless terminated earlier pursuant to its terms.

Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Milošević is to receive an annual basic salary of $396,000 (the “Basic Salary”), of which $174,240 is to be paid monthly (the “Monthly Salary”); and (b) $221,760 is to be paid quarterly (the “Quarterly Salary”), each pro-rated for partial periods. The Monthly Salary is payable in cash, monthly in arrears. The Quarterly Salary is payable by the fourth day following the end of each calendar quarter, in cash, or at the option of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, shares of common stock of the Company (the “Quarterly Salary Shares”), based on the average of the closing sales prices of the Company’s common stock on the last day of each month during the applicable calendar quarter, rounded to the nearest whole share. The Quarterly Salary Shares must be issued under a stockholder approved equity compensation plan.

On May 9, 2024, the Company granted 250,000 restricted stock units to Mr. Milošević in consideration for future services to be rendered by Mr. Milošević through December 2024. The restricted stock units are subject to vesting, to the extent that certain performance metrics are met by the Company and Mr. Milošević’s continued service through the applicable vesting date.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, total salary paid to Mr. Milošević was $97,539 and $29,869, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Monthly Salary payable to Mr. Milošević was $0 and $0, respectively, and the accrued Quarterly Salary was $158,081 and $0, respectively, which is expected to be settled in stock.

*Snežana Božović,*Chief Operating Officer of Meridian Serbia and Secretary of the MeridianBet Group

Ms. Snežana Božović has been serving as the Secretary of the MeridianBet Group since 2008 and as the Chief Operating Officer of Meridian Serbia since May 2022. On June 18, 2024, an Employment Agreement was entered into between Meridian Tech and Snežana Božović, an employee of Meridian Tech, and one of the Meridian Sellers (the “Božović Agreement”).

The Božović Agreement has substantially similar terms as the Milošević Agreement, except that it provides for Ms. Božović to serve as an employee of Meridian Tech; provides for a Basic Salary of $216,000, a Monthly Salary of $145,200, and a Quarterly Salary of $70,800; and provides for a six-month severance payment instead of an eighteen-month payment.

On May 9, 2024, the Company granted 125,000 restricted stock units to Ms. Božović in consideration for future services to be rendered by Ms. Božović through December 2024. The restricted stock units are subject to vesting, to the extent that certain performance metrics are met by the Company and Ms. Božović’s continued service through the applicable vesting date.

On May 9, 2024, the Company also granted an additional 75,000 restricted stock units to Ms. Božović. The RSUs will vest at the rate of 9,375 RSUs every six months over the next four years.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, total salary paid to Ms. Božović was $97,539 and $24,606, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Monthly Salary payable to Ms. Božović was $0 and $0, respectively, and the accrued Quarterly Salary was $53,081 and $0, respectively, which is expected to be settled in stock.

Anthony Brian Goodman, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Director

Mr. Anthony Brian Goodman has been serving as the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Matrix (and subsequently the Company) since 2016. Following the Meridian Purchase, he continues to serve as the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

As of April 1, 2024, Mr. Goodman held 250,000 outstanding RSUs, which were subject to vesting pursuant to Mr. Goodman’s continued service through the applicable vesting date and the Company meeting certain performance conditions.

On June 18, 2024, the Company entered into a First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“Goodman Agreement”) with Mr. Goodman to increase the annual basic salary payable to Mr. Goodman to $396,000 per year, plus Superannuation as mandated by the Australian Government - Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (currently 11.5%).

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the total salary paid to Mr. Goodman was $260,040. As of December 31, 2024, the total salary payable to Mr. Goodman was $0, and the superannuation payable was $10,796. There were no fees paid to Mr. Goodman before April 1, 2024.

Weiting ‘Cathy’ Feng the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Director

Ms. Weiting ‘Cathy’ Feng has been serving as the Director and executive officer of Golden Matrix (and subsequently the Company) since 2016. Following the Meridian Purchase, she continues to serve as the Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and since September 2024, as Chief Financial Officer.

As of April 1, 2024, Ms. Feng held 125,000 outstanding RSUs, which were subject to vesting based on Ms. Feng’s continued service through the applicable vesting date and the Company meeting certain performance conditions.

On June 18, 2024, the Company entered into a First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“Feng Agreement”) with Ms. Feng to increase the annual basic salary payable to Ms. Feng to $216,000 per year, plus Superannuation as mandated by the Australian Government - Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (currently 11.5%).

On September 9, 2024, and effective on September 9, 2024, the Board of Directors appointed Ms. Feng, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and Director, as Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting/Financial Officer) of the Company.

On January 25, 2025, Ms. Feng tendered her resignation to the Company as a member of the Board (the “Resignation Letter”), to be effective upon the earlier of (a) 8:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on the date that is six months from the date of the Resignation Letter (July 25, 2025); and (b) the date and time that Board of Directors of the Company appoints a Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Feng will remain the Chief Operating Officer of the Company following her resignation as a member of the Board.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, total salary paid to Ms. Feng was $150,200. As of December 31, 2024, total salary payable to Ms. Feng was $0, and the superannuation payable was $5,889. There were no fees paid to Ms. Feng before April 1, 2024.

Thomas E. McChesney, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company

Mr. Thomas E. McChesney has been serving as a Director of Golden Matrix (and subsequently the Company) since 2020. Following the Meridian Purchase, he continues to serve as a Director of the Company.

As of April 1, 2024, Mr. McChesney held 60,000 vested options and 50,000 outstanding RSUs, which were subject to vesting based on Mr. McChesney’s continued service through the applicable vesting date and the Company meeting certain performance conditions.

Effective June 1, 2024, the monthly compensation for Mr. McChesney’s service on the Board increased from $5,000 per month to $7,500 per month.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, total consulting fees paid to Mr. McChesney were $62,500. As of December 31, 2024, the amount payable to Mr. McChesney was $0. There were no fees paid to Mr. McChesney before April 1, 2024.

Murray G. Smith, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company

Mr. Murray G. Smith has been serving as a Director of Golden Matrix (and subsequently the Company) since 2020. Following the Meridian Purchase, he continues to serve as a Director of the Company.

As of April 1, 2024, Mr. Smith held 100,000 vested options and 50,000 outstanding RSUs, which were subject to vesting based on Mr. Smith’s continued service through the applicable vesting date and the Company meeting certain performance conditions.

Effective June 1, 2024, the monthly compensation for Mr. Smith’s service on the Board increased from $5,000 per month to $7,500 per month.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, total consulting fees paid to Mr. Smith were $62,500. As of December 31, 2024, the amount payable to Mr. Smith was $0. There were no fees paid to Mr. Smith before April 1, 2024.

Philip D. Moyes, a former member of the Board of Directors of the Company

Mr. Philip D. Moyes served as a Director of Golden Matrix (before the Meridian Purchase). On April 5, 2024, and effective at the closing of Meridian Purchase, Mr. Moyes resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, which resignation was a required condition to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Meridian Purchase Agreement. The Board of Directors also agreed to accelerate the vesting of the Restricted Stock Units held by Mr. Moyes (50,000 RSUs, which have been settled by the issuance of the same number of shares of common stock), as of the closing date of the Meridian Purchase Agreement.

On May 3, 2024, the Company paid Mr. Moyes $1,591 in consulting fees as a termination payment. There were no fees paid to Mr. Moyes before April 1, 2024.

William Scott, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company

Effective on April 9, 2024, the Company appointed William Scott as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.

On May 9, 2024, the Company granted 50,000 restricted stock units to Mr. Scott in consideration for future services to be rendered by Mr. Scott through December 2024. The restricted stock units are subject to vesting, to the extent that certain performance metrics are met by the Company and Mr. Scott’s continued service through the applicable vesting date.

Compensation for Mr. Scott’s service on the Board, payable in arrears, was $5,000 per month. Effective June 1, 2024, the monthly compensation for Mr. Scott’s service on the Board increased from $5,000 per month to $7,500 per month.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, total consulting fees to Mr. Scott were $61,136. As of December 31, 2024, the amount payable to Mr. Scott was $0. There were no fees paid to Mr. Scott before April 1, 2024.

Brett Goodman, Vice President of Business Development and son of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Brett Goodman, son of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, has been serving as the VP of Business Development at Golden Matrix (and subsequently the Company) since 2022. Following the Meridian Purchase, he continues to hold the same position in the Company.

As of April 1, 2024, Mr. Brett Goodman held 50,000 outstanding vested options and 34,500 outstanding RSUs, which are subject to vesting based on Mr. Brett Goodman’s continued service through the applicable vesting dates.

Effective August 1, 2024, the Board approved an increase in Mr. Brett Goodman’s annual base salary to $108,000, in addition to Superannuation contributions as required by the Australian Government's Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992, currently set at 11.5%. Additionally, the Board has authorized a grant of 10,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to Mr. Goodman in recognition of future services. The RSUs vest in two installments:5,000 RSUs after six months and the remaining 5,000 RSUs after twelve months.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, total salary paid to Mr. Brett Goodman was $73,000. As of December 31, 2024, total salary payable to Mr. Goodman was $0, and the superannuation payable was $2,970. There were no fees paid to Mr. Brett Goodman before April 1, 2024.

Articulate Pty Ltd, 50% owned by Marla Goodman (wife of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer) and 50% owned by Mr. Goodman, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer

On April 1, 2024, following the Meridian Purchase, the Company assumed the License Agreement with Articulate, in which Articulate received a license from the Company to use the GM2 Asset technology and agreed to pay Golden Matrix a usage fee calculated as a certain percentage of the monthly content and software usage within the GM2 Asset system.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, revenues from Articulate were $137,286. As of December 31, 2024, the amount receivable from Articulate was $313,509. There were no revenues received from Articulate before April 1, 2024.

Omar Jimenez, former Chief Financial Officer/Chief Compliance Officer

Mr. Omar Jimenez served as the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Compliance Officer of Golden Matrix (and subsequently the Company) from April 2021 to September 9, 2024.

Effective on September 9, 2024, Mr. Omar Jimenez and the Company agreed to mutually terminate the services of Mr. Jimenez as Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial/Accounting Officer) and Chief Compliance Officer of the Company, effective the same date, and entered into a Separation and Release Agreement. On September 18, 2024, the Company paid $51,025 to Mr. Omar Jimenez as a severance payment.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, total consulting fees (including the severance fees) paid to Mr. Jimenez were $176,025. As of December 31, 2024, the amount payable to Mr. Jimenez was $0. There were no fees paid to Mr. Jimenez before April 1, 2024.

Elray Resources Inc., Mr. Goodman, the Company’s CEO, serves as CEO & Director of Elray, and Ms. Feng, the Company’s CFO and COO, serves as Treasurer and Director of Elray.

On April 1, 2024, the Company assumed the Software License Agreement with Elray Resources, Inc. (“Elray”), in which the Company granted Elray a license for the use and further distribution of certain of Golden Matrix’s online games. The license provides Elray the right to use the online games solely for the purpose of running an online blockchain casino enterprise.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, revenues from Elray were $36,205. As of December 31, 2024, the amount receivable from Elray was $35,911. There were no revenues received from Elray before April 1, 2024.

Top Level doo Serbia, MG Canary, and Ino Network

The accounts receivable-related party from Top Level doo Serbia, MG Canary, and Ino Network, amounts to $317,125 and $399,580 as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively with the largest amount due from Top Level d.o.o. Serbia in the amount of $288,157 and $340,049, separately. MeridianBet Group has no ownership interest or control in Top Level d.o.o. Serbia, but it does have common individual shareholders.

NOTE 18 - EQUITY

The historical shareholders’ equity of MeridianBet Group (the accounting acquirer /legal acquiree) prior to the reverse merger (the Meridian Purchase) has been retrospectively adjusted (a recapitalization) for the equivalent number of shares received by the former owners of MeridianBet Group as required under ASC 805.

Preferred Stock

The Company has 20,000,000 shares of $0.00001 par value preferred stock authorized.

As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023,1,000 and 0 Series B preferred shares of par value $0.00001 were outstanding, respectively.

As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023,1,000 and 1,000 Series C Preferred Stock shares of par value $0.00001 were outstanding, respectively. As a result of the recapitalization, the 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding as of December 31, 2023 represent the shares received by the former owners of MeridianBet Group to complete the Meridian Purchase on April 9, 2024, which were designated on April 4, 2024.

As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023,19,998,000 and 19,999,000 shares of preferred stock remained undesignated, respectively.

Common Stock

As of December 31, 2024,300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, were authorized, and as of December 31, 2023,250,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, were authorized of which 129,242,993 and 83,475,190 shares were issued and outstanding, respectively. As a result of the recapitalization, the 83,475,190 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023 represent the shares received by the former owners of MeridianBet Group to complete the Meridian Purchase.

Common Stock Transactions

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024,160,000 unregistered shares of restricted common stock, with a value of $858,600, were issued for services. There were no shares issued for services before April 1, 2024.

On September 4, 2024, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares upon converting $2,000,000 of the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note (discussed below under “NOTE 22 - MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT”), into common stock.

On October 1, 2024, the Company issued 1,054,348 shares upon converting $2,125,000 of the Contingent Post-Closing Cash Consideration (discussed below under “NOTE 22 - MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT”) into common stock.

On October 14, 2024, the Company determined that the Contingent Post-Closing Conditions (discussed below under “NOTE 22 - MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT”) were met and issued the 5,000,000 Contingent Shares (discussed below under “NOTE 22 - MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT”) to the former owners of MeridianBet Group.

On October 31, 2024, the Company issued 50,226 shares upon converting $100,000 of the Secured Convertible Note into common stock.

On November 26, 2024, the Company issued 101,522 shares upon converting $200,000 of the Secured Convertible Note into common stock.

The Company has a stock payable obligation of $120,000 (20,000 shares of common stock) owed to a consultant for services rendered in December 2024. Additionally, the Company owes quarterly salaries of $211,162 to Zoran Milošević and Snežana Božović which are expected to be settled in shares, as further detailed in “NOTE 17 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS”.

Option Extension

On June 14, 2024, the Company agreed to extend the exercise period of certain stock options granted to two external consultants of the Company, which options would have expired on June 18, 2024. The Company extended the expiration date of the options granted to the consultants by one year, which covered options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.74 per share for each consultant. The Company recorded a total of $74,881 of expenses due to the option extension.

Stock Repurchase Program

On July 15, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a share repurchase program for the purchase of up to $5.0 million of the currently outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. The repurchase program is scheduled to expire on July 15, 2025, when a maximum of $5.0 million of the Company’s common stock has been repurchased, or when such program is discontinued by the Company.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Company purchased the following shares of common stock in open market purchases:

The shares purchased are held in treasury until the transfer agent actually accepts the repurchased shares for cancellation and updates the record to cancel the shares, and the treasury stock is carried at cost. On October 8, 2024, the 700 treasury shares were cancelled by the transfer agent and the number of outstanding shares was reduced by the same amount. The shares purchased in December 2024 are held in treasury. There are no commitments to purchase additional shares of common stock.

2018 Equity Incentive Plan

On April 1, 2024, the Company assumed Golden Matrix’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan following the Meridian Purchase. No options or warrants were outstanding prior to April 1, 2024.

As of April 1, 2024, Golden Matrix had 660,000 options outstanding. The following table represents the stock option activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024:

The fair value of stock options was measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes valuation model takes into consideration the share price of the Company, the exercise price of the option, the amount of time before the option expires, and the volatility of share price. Compensation expense is charged to operations through the vesting period. The amount of cost is calculated based on the accounting standard ASU 2018-07.

The total compensation cost related to stock options granted including the option extension as discussed above was $98,582 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. There was no compensation cost related to stock options before April 1, 2024.

2022 Equity Incentive Plan

On April 1, 2024, the Company assumed Golden Matrix’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”) following the Meridian Purchase. The 2022 Plan provides an opportunity for any employee, officer, director or consultant of the Company, subject to limitations provided by federal or state securities laws, to receive (i) incentive stock options (to eligible employees only); (ii) nonqualified stock options; (iii) restricted stock; (iv) restricted stock units, (v) stock awards; (vi) shares in performance of services; (vii) other stock-based awards; or (viii) any combination of the foregoing. In making such determinations, the Board of Directors may take into account the nature of the services rendered by such person, his or her present and potential contribution to the Company’s success, and such other factors as the Board of Directors of the Company in its discretion shall deem relevant.

As of April 1, 2024, Golden Matrix had 1,408,900 Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) outstanding. The following table represents the RSUs activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024:

On May 9, 2024, the Company granted 500,000 RSUs to Zoran Milošević, Snežana Božović, and William Scott as discussed above under “NOTE 17 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS”.

The following table represents the outstanding RSUs granted to Directors and related parties that are subject to performance metrics (“Performance RSUs”).

The Performance RSUs described above vest at the rate of 1/2 of such RSUs based on (1) the Company meeting certain revenue, and (2) Adjusted EBITDA targets for the year ended December 31, 2024, as discussed below, to be settled in shares of common stock. Specifically, the RSUs vest, to the extent and in the amounts set forth below, to the extent the following performance metrics are met by the Company as of the dates indicated, and to the extent such persons are still providing services to the Company on the applicable vesting dates:

• 1/2 of the total Performance RSUs granted to each RSU recipient above.

On May 9, 2024, the Company granted 868,000 time-based RSUs to the employees of MeridianBet Group, in consideration for services rendered by such employee through the end of applicable vesting periods of the awards.

2023 Equity Incentive Plan

On April 1, 2024, the Company assumed Golden Matrix’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”) following the Meridian Purchase. The 2023 Plan provides an opportunity for any employee, officer, director or consultant of the Company, subject to limitations provided by federal or state securities laws, to receive (i) incentive stock options (to eligible employees only); (ii) nonqualified stock options; (iii) restricted stock; (iv) restricted stock units, (v) stock awards; (vi) shares in performance of services; (vii) other stock-based awards; or (viii) any combination of the foregoing. In making such determinations, the Board of Directors may take into account the nature of the services rendered by such person, his or her present and potential contribution to the Company’s success, and such other factors as the Board of Directors of the Company in its discretion shall deem relevant. Subject to adjustment in connection with the payment of a stock dividend, a stock split or subdivision or combination of the shares of common stock, or a reorganization or reclassification of the Company’s common stock, the aggregate number of shares of common stock which may be issued pursuant to awards under the 2023 Plan is the sum of (i) five million (5,000,000) shares, and (ii) an automatic increase on April 1st of each year for a period of nine years commencing on April 1, 2024 and ending on (and including) April 1, 2033, in an amount equal to the lesser of (A) five percent (5%) of the total shares of common stock of the Company outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year (the “Evergreen Measurement Date”); and (B) five million (5,000,000) shares of common stock; provided, however, that the Board may act prior to April 1st of a given year to provide that the increase for such year will be a lesser number of shares of common stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no more than a total of 50,000,000 shares of common stock (or awards) may be issued or granted under the 2023 Plan in aggregate, and no more than 50,000,000 shares of common stock may be issued pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options.

The following table represents the RSUs activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024:

The total compensation cost related to RSUs was $3,484,770 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. There was no compensation cost related to RSUs before April 1, 2024.

NOTE 19 – SEGMENT REPORTING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The Company operates its business through three operating segments – MeridianBet Group, GMAG, RKings & CFAC (discussed in greater detail below), which are based on its business activities and organization. The reportable segments are segments of the Company for which separate financial information is available and for which operating results are evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources as well as in assessing performance.

The Company’s chief operating decision maker is a management function comprised of two individuals. These two individuals are the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and MeridianBet Group’s Chief Executive Officer. The Company’s chief operating decision makers and management utilize revenues and operating income as the primary profit measures for its reportable segments.

The Company’s three reportable segments are as follows:

In addition to these reportable segments, the Company has certain corporate costs that are not directly attributable to its brands and, therefore, are not allocated to its segments. Such costs primarily include certain share-based compensation, and holding company expenses including administrative, legal fees, audit fees, and filing fees. In addition, certain other costs are not allocated to segments, including impairment costs, and restructuring costs which include charges or expenses attributable to acquisition-related costs. The segment structure is consistent with how the Company’s CODM plans and allocates resources, manages the business and assesses performance. All intercompany revenues are eliminated in consolidation and are not reviewed when evaluating segment performance.

The following table presents the key performance information of the Company’s reportable segments:

Total revenues by geographic region are as follows:

Assets and liabilities are not separately analyzed or reported to the CODM and are not used to assist in decisions surrounding resource allocation and assessment of segment performance. As such, an analysis of segment assets and liabilities has not been included in this financial information.

NOTE 20 – INCOME TAXES

Income Tax Rates by Country of Operations

Provision for Income Taxes

The components of the provision for income taxes were as follows:

Income Tax Expense

The difference between the actual tax provision and the tax provision computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% to income before income taxes was attributable to the following:

Deferred Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. The Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following:

The Company has gross foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $926,500 as of December 31, 2024.

The Company assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. On the basis of this evaluation, as of December 31, 2024, there is no valuation allowance recorded. The Company will continue to evaluate the need to adjust the valuation allowance. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted depending on the Company's performance in certain subsidiaries or jurisdictions.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

Gross unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, were $1.5 million and zero, respectively. If recognized, the resulting tax benefit would affect our effective tax rate for the year 2023 by $1.5 million. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. See legal matters for additional details.

NOTE 21 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

The Company may be involved, from time to time, in litigation or other legal claims and proceedings involving matters associated with or incidental to our business, including, among other things, matters involving breach of contract claims, and other related claims and vendor matters; however, none of the aforementioned matters are currently pending, except as discussed below. The Company believes that we are not exposed to matters that will individually, or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Notwithstanding the above, the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain. If one or more legal matters were resolved against the Company in a reporting period for amounts in excess of management’s expectations, the Company’s financial condition and operating results for that reporting period could be materially adversely affected.

The Company is involved in a dispute with one of its Cyprus subsidiaries’ minority owners. Meridian Malta owns 51% of the Cypriot company, Fair Champions Meridian Ltd. (“Fair Champions”). Meridian Malta and the minority shareholders of Fair Champions are engaged in four related court actions, two of which (one from each side) seek the liquidation of that company. The proceedings are pending in the District Court of Limassol, cases General Application No. 378/2016; General Application No. 542/2020; Case No. 1080/2017; and Case No. 418/2017. The actions were initiated between September and February 2020. Given the parties’ petitions for relief, the ultimate liquidation of that entity is likely, though it is also possible the Court will engineer one set of parties buyout of the other. In the third action, the minority shareholders are asserting derivative claims on behalf of Fair Champions. In the fourth, Meridian Serbia has sued certain minority shareholders for misrepresentations made at the time of the Company Parties’ acquisition of its majority interest in Fair Champions. The MeridianBet Group is seeking reimbursement of the sum it paid for that interest. The Company is vigorously defending this dispute and believes that dispute will be resolved in the Company's favor and as such, a reserve has not been accrued.

Meridian Malta is participating in a dispute with the Greek tax authorities (acting through the Audit Centre for Large Enterprises). The MeridianBet Group has conducted business remotely (i.e., via internet) in Greece through Meridian Malta. Meridian Malta—like two dozen other remote betting entities—is locked in a tax dispute with the Greek tax authorities relating to tax years 2012 through 2014. The Greek authorities filed initial assessments, which Meridian Malta then appealed. The bases of the appeals included arguments that (i) Greece incorrectly assessed Meridian Malta’s tax liability; and (ii) Meridian Malta paid taxes on its Greek revenues in Malta, so it is exempt from further taxes under the two countries’ double taxation treaty. The appeals are at various stages of adjudication. These actions, instituted in December 2018 and April 2019, are pending in the Administrative Court of Appeal of Athens and the Supreme Court of Greece, respectively. The Company is vigorously defending this dispute and believes that dispute will be resolved in the Company's favor, but out of prudence, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Company had accrued a tax expense of $1,468,472 as an accrued liability for the said dispute.

The Company is in a dispute with Mr. Paul Hardman (one of the former owners of RKings) with regards to a certain consideration totaling approximately $626,450 (GBP 500,000) that he has alleged is still owed to him pursuant to the RKings Purchase Agreement, and which we allege was forfeited. That amount is accrued and included in the Company’s liabilities as of December 31, 2024. The Company’s dispute and claims against Mr. Hardman stem from breaches of the terms of the RKings Purchase Agreement by Mr. Hardman. The Company is vigorously pursuing the claim of breach of the RKings Purchase Agreement against Mr. Hardman; however, no formal legal action has been initiated by either party to date.

The Company is involved in various labor and tax-related disputes in the ordinary course of business. These matters include, but are not limited to, employee claims, wage and hour disputes, and tax assessments by regulatory authorities. The majority of disputes relate to labor disputes with former employees of the Meridian Group, which represents more than 90% of all disputes. While the outcomes of such matters are inherently uncertain, based on current information and management’s assessment, none of these disputes are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company continues to monitor these matters and will update its disclosures as necessary should any material developments arise.

NOTE 22 - MERIDIANBET GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENT

On January 12, 2023, Golden Matrix entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital (the “Original Purchase Agreement”) with the Meridian Sellers, the owners of MeridianBet Group.

On June 28, 2023, Golden Matrix entered into an Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital dated June 27, 2023, with the Meridian Sellers on June 28, 2023 (the “A&R Purchase Agreement”).

On April 9, 2024, the Meridian Purchase was completed, and Golden Matrix acquired 100% of MeridianBet Group, effective for all purposes as of April 1, 2024. In connection with the Meridian Purchase, on April 9, 2024, Golden Matrix (A) issued 82,141,857 restricted shares of Golden Matrix’s common stock to the Meridian Sellers and 1,000 shares of Golden Matrix’s Series C Preferred Stock; (B) paid the Meridian Sellers $12 million in cash; and (C) issued the Meridian Sellers $15 million in Promissory Notes, payable $13,125,000 to Aleksandar Milovanović, $1,250,000 to Zoran Milošević and $625,000 to Snežana Božović.

Pursuant to the terms of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, Golden Matrix was also required to pay the Meridian Sellers: (1) $18 million in cash by April 26, 2024 (provided that failure to pay such amounts by April 26, 2024 was to result in such unpaid amounts accruing interest at the rate of 3% per annum, from the April 1, 2024 effective date of the Meridian Purchase, until paid in full) (the “Deferred Cash Consideration”); (2) the additional sum of (i) $5,000,000 and (ii) 5,000,000 restricted shares of common stock (the “Contingent Shares” and collectively, the “Contingent Post-Closing Consideration”) which was due to the Meridian Sellers within five business days following the Determination Date (defined below) if (and only if) the Company has determined that each of the Post-Closing Conditions (defined below) have been satisfied, which Post-Closing Contingent Shares have an agreed aggregate value of $15,000,000. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Determination Date” means the date that is six months after the closing date and the “Contingent Post-Closing Conditions” are as follows: the Meridian Sellers and their affiliates are not then in default in any of their material obligations, covenants or representations under the Meridian Purchase Agreement, any of the transaction documents, or any other agreement with the Company beyond any applicable cure periods therein, as confirmed by Meridian Sellers in a signed writing delivered to the Company and verified by the Company within five business days thereafter; and (3) the additional sum of $20,000,000 of which $10,000,000 is due 12 months after the closing date and $10,000,000 is due 18 months after the closing date (“Non-Contingent Post-Closing Cash Consideration”).

The Company has paid $25,977,949 in cash and converted $6,000,000 in shares toward the cash consideration payable to the former owners of MeridianBet Group. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining outstanding consideration payable was $38,022,051, which was not in default.

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital and Related Transactions

On June 17, 2024, and effective on April 9, 2024, the Company and the Meridian Sellers entered into a Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital (the “Fourth Amendment”), which amended the Meridian Purchase Agreement to (a) clarify the previous payment of $11 million of the Deferred Cash Consideration to the Meridian Sellers on or around May 17th or May 20, 2024; (b) provide that $4 million of the Deferred Cash Consideration would be satisfied by the issuance of shares of common stock of the Company pursuant to the June 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement, discussed below; (c) provide that $3 million of the Deferred Cash Consideration would be satisfied by the entry into the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note, discussed below; and (d) waive all interest which accrued on the $18 million of deferred cash consideration pursuant to the terms of the Meridian Purchase Agreement.

June 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement

Also on June 17, 2024, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement (the “June 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement”) with Aleksandar Milovanović (“Milovanović”), one of the Meridian Sellers, and the then 58.5% stockholder of the Company. Pursuant to the June 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement, the Company and Milovanović agreed to convert an aggregate of $4,000,000 of the Deferred Cash Consideration into an aggregate of 1,333,333 shares of restricted common stock of the Company, based on a conversion price of $3.00 per share (the “Debt Conversion Shares”).

Pursuant to the Debt Conversion Agreement, which included customary representations and warranties of the parties, Milovanović agreed that the shares of common stock issuable in connection therewith were in full and complete satisfaction of $4 million of the Deferred Cash Consideration including all accrued and unpaid interest thereon.

Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note

Also on June 17, 2024, the Company entered into aDeferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note with Milovanović (the “Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note”) which had a principal balance of $3 million and does not accrue interest unless an event of default thereunder occurs and upon an event of default accrues interest at 12% per annum. The full amount of the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note is due and payable on December 17, 2025, unless earlier paid. Milovanović has the right, from time to time, to declare the principal amount of the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note to be due and payable, prior to January 1, 2025, upon written notice to the Company, after which the Company has three days to pay such amount(s).

The Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note is convertible into shares of common stock of the Company, at any time, from time to time, at the option of Milovanović, with written notice to the Company, based on a conversion price, determined at the option of Milovanović of either (A) (i) the average closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq market over the thirty trading day period ending on the trading day immediately preceding the date of the conversion notice; (ii) minus a discount of 15%; or (B) $3.00, subject to a floor of $2.00 per share.

On July 1, 2024 and July 31, 2024, a total of $97,419 and $96,910 of the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note was repaid by the Company. On September 4, 2024, a total of $2,000,000 owed under the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note was converted into 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company pursuant to the terms of the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note. On September 23, 2024, a total of $100,504 of the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note was repaid. No gains or losses were recorded on conversion. As of December 31, 2024, a total of $705,167 remained outstanding under the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note.

Promissory Notes

The Notes in the aggregate amount of $15,000,000 accrue interest at seven percent (7%) per annum (twelve percent (12%) upon the occurrence of an event of default); with monthly interest payments of all accrued interest due on the first day of each calendar month until the maturity date of such Notes; and provide for all outstanding principal and unpaid interest due and payable in full 24 months after the closing date. If we fail to make any payment of principal, interest or other amount due under the Notes within three business days of the date due and payable, we agreed to pay the holder of the Note a late charge equal to 8% of the amount of such payment which was not paid.

Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital

As part of the consideration for the Meridian Purchase, we agreed to pay the Meridian Sellers (i) $5,000,000 (the “Contingent Cash Consideration”) and (ii)5,000,000 restricted shares of common stock (the “Contingent Shares”) which were due to the Meridian Sellers within five business days following the Determination Date (defined below) if (and only if) the Company determined that each of the Post-Closing Conditions (defined below) were met. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Determination Date” means the date that is six months after the closing date of the Meridian Purchase Agreement (April 9, 2024) and the “Contingent Post-Closing Conditions” are as follows: the Meridian Sellers and their affiliates are not then in default in any of their material obligations, covenants or representations under the Meridian Purchase Agreement, any of the transaction documents, or any other agreement with the Company beyond any applicable cure periods therein, as confirmed by Meridian Sellers in a signed writing delivered to the Company and verified by the Company within five business days thereafter.

On October 1, 2024, and effective on October 1, 2024, we and the Meridian Sellers entered into a Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital (the “Fifth Amendment”), which amended the Meridian Purchase Agreement to(a) provide that the Company had the option, in its sole discretion, to accelerate the issuance of the Contingent Shares; and (b) to satisfy the payment of the Contingent Cash Consideration owed to the Meridian Sellers as follows: (A) Milovanović – a total of $2,000,000 of the Contingent Cash Consideration due to Milovanović was agreed to be satisfied in shares of Company common stock, pursuant to the terms of the October 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement, defined below, and the remaining $2,625,000 of Contingent Cash Consideration due to Milovanović, was agreed to be deferred until at least November 9, 2024, and shall thereafter be payable upon written demand by Milovanović to the Company, within two (2) business days; (B) Milošević – a total of $100,000 of the Contingent Cash Consideration due to Milošević was agreed to be satisfied in shares of Company common stock pursuant to the terms of the October 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement, and the Company agreed to pay the remaining $150,000 of Contingent Cash Consideration due to Milošević, at the rate of $50,000 per month, on each of October 1, 2024, November 1, 2024 and December 1, 2024; and (C) Božović – a total of $25,000 of the Contingent Cash Consideration due to Božović was agreed to be satisfied in shares of Company common stock, pursuant to the terms of the October 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement, and the Company agreed to pay the remaining $100,000 of Contingent Cash Consideration due to Božović, at the rate of $50,000 per month, on each of October 1, 2024 and November 1, 2024. The remaining $2,875,000 of Contingent Cash Consideration due to the Meridian Sellers as discussed above after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the October 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement is defined herein as the “Contingent Cash Payable”. No gains or losses were recorded due to the amendment.

October 2024**Debt Conversion Agreement

Also on October 1, 2024, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement (the “October 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement”) with each of the Meridian Sellers. Pursuant to the October 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement, the Company and(a) Milovanović agreed to convert an aggregate of $2,000,000 of the Contingent Cash Consideration payable to Milovanović into 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company, based on a conversion price of $2.00 per share; (b) Milošević agreed to convert an aggregate of $100,000 of the Contingent Cash Consideration payable to Milošević into 43,478 shares of common stock of the Company, based on a conversion price of $2.30 per share, the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on October 1, 2024, the date the October 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement became binding on all parties, since the agreement became binding after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on such day, which closing sales price was equal to the closing consolidated bid price on such trading day (the “Related Party Conversion Price”); and (c) Božović agreed to convert an aggregate of $25,000 of the Contingent Cash Consideration payable to Božović into 10,870 shares of common stock of the Company, based on a conversion price equal to the Related Party Conversion Price.

Pursuant to the October 2024 Debt Conversion Agreement, which included customary representations and warranties of the parties, the Meridian Sellers agreed that the shares of common stock issuable in connection therewith were in full and complete satisfaction of the portions of the Contingent Cash Consideration payable to such persons.

Series C Preferred Stock

On April 4, 2024, in contemplation of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Meridian Purchase Agreement, and pursuant to the power provided to Golden Matrix by the Articles of Incorporation of Golden Matrix, as amended, Golden Matrix’s Board of Directors approved the adoption of, and filing of, a Certificate of Designation of Golden Matrix Group, Inc. Establishing the Designation, Preferences, Limitations and Relative Rights of Its Series C Preferred Stock (the “Series C Designation”), which was filed with, and became effective with, the Secretary of State of Nevada on the same date. The Series C Designation designated 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock were issued to the Meridian Sellers at the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Meridian Purchase Agreement.

The below is a summary of the rights and preferences of the Series C Preferred Stock:

Voting Rights. Theholders of the Series C Preferred Stock, voting as a class, vote together with the holders of the Company’s common stock on all shareholder matters. At each vote, each share of Series C Preferred Stock entitles the holder 7,500 votes on all matters presented to the Company’s shareholders for a vote of shareholders, whether such vote is taken in person at a meeting or via a written consent (7,500,000 votes in aggregate for all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock).

Additionally, for so long as (a) the Company’s Board of Directors has at least five members; and (b) the Meridian Sellers collectively beneficially own more than 40% of the Company’s outstanding common stock (without taking into account shares voted by, or convertible into pursuant to, the Series C Preferred Stock) and for so long as the Series C Preferred Stock is outstanding, the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock, voting separately, have the right to appoint two members to the Company’s Board of Directors. If (x) the Company’s Board of Directors has less than five members, or (y) the Meridian Sellers ever collectively beneficially own 40% or less of the Company’s outstanding common stock, the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock, voting separately, have the right to appoint one member to the Board of Directors. The holders of the Series C Preferred Stock also have the sole right to remove such persons appointed by the Series C Preferred Stock and to fill vacancies of such appointees.

See also the following table summarizing the above director appointment rights provided to the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock:

The Series C Preferred Stock also requires the consent of the holders of at least a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock to (i) amend any provision of the designation of the Series C Preferred Stock, (ii) increase or decrease (other than by redemption or conversion) the total number of authorized shares of any preferred stock of the Company, (iii) adopt or authorize any new designation of any preferred stock, (iv) amend the Articles of Incorporation of the Company in a manner which adversely affects the rights, preferences and privileges of the Series C Preferred Stock, (v) effect an exchange, or create a right of exchange, cancel, or create a right to cancel, of all or any part of the shares of another class of shares into shares of Series C Preferred Stock, (vi) issue any additional shares of preferred stock, or (vii) alter or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock so as to affect adversely the shares of Series C Preferred Stock.

Dividend Rights. None.

Liquidation Preference. None.

Conversion Rights. The holders of the Series C Preferred Stock have the right to convert each share of the Series C Preferred Stock into one share of the Company’s common stock at any time. The Series C Preferred Stock also provides for the automatic conversion of all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock into common stock of the Company, on a 1 for 1 basis, on the date that the aggregate beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock (calculated pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), calculated without regard to any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock, of the Meridian Sellers (collectively), falls below 10% of the Company’s common stock then outstanding, without taking into account the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock, or the first business day thereafter that the Company becomes aware of such.

Redemption Rights. None.

Transfer Rights. The Series C Preferred Stock is not transferrable by the Meridian Sellers.

Nominating and Voting Agreement

On April 9, 2024, as a required term of, and in connection with, the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a Nominating and Voting Agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) between the Company, Anthony Brian Goodman, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and director, Luxor Capital LLC, which is owned and controlled by Mr. Goodman, and each of the Meridian Sellers.

Pursuant to the Voting Agreement, the Meridian Sellers and Mr. Goodman agreed for two years following the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement (i.e., until April 9, 2026) to:

If the Committee becomes deadlocked on a nominee, then the independent Director(s) on the Board have the right to vote, and to collectively break the voting tie (voting by majority, provided that the Board of Directors currently consists of only one other independent member, other than those two independent members on the Committee).

The Voting Agreement also includes restrictions on the ability of the Meridian Sellers to transfer shares of the Company which they hold, unless such transferees enter into a joinder to the Voting Agreement and includes a provision allowing any member of the Board nominated by the Meridian Sellers to share confidential information with the Meridian Sellers, but otherwise prohibiting them from sharing such confidential information with any other person.

Pursuant to the Voting Agreement, the Meridian Sellers agreed to not request, encourage, or support any independent directors nominated to the Board of Directors by the Meridian Sellers pursuant to the appointment right set forth in the designation of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock (the “Series C Appointment Right”), to remove Mr. Goodman as Chief Executive Officer of the Company (or reduce his ultimate authority to manage the Company, subject to the terms of the Management Agreement, discussed below) for a period of two years following the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, except as to a removal for cause (as defined in the Voting Agreement), or to the extent that failure to vote to remove Mr. Goodman would violate their fiduciary duties to the Company or its shareholders.

Day-to-Day Management Agreement

Also on April 9, 2024, as a required term of, and in connection with, the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, Golden Matrix and Zoran Milošević (one of the Meridian Sellers) entered into a Day-to-Day Management Agreement (“Management Agreement”), which prohibits the Company or its executives from materially interfering in the operation of the business of, and day-to-day operations of, the MeridianBet Group by its current leadership (i.e., Mr. Milošević, as Chief Executive Officer of MeridianBet Group), while the Voting Agreement is in place. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure the continued running of the MeridianBet Group in the ordinary course, for a finite period of time, by one or more individuals who (i) have grown such entities to their current, profitable levels, earning them an important level of corporate and business knowledge; and (ii) have the native-language abilities to easily communicate with mid-level and low-level employees, among other material advantages. The violation of that materiality-based restriction would also raise an option for the Meridian Sellers to suspend or terminate (at their discretion) the Voting Agreement. The Management Agreement does not, other than in connection with the day-to-day operations of MeridianBet Group, restrict the Board of Directors or management’s ability to manage MeridianBet Group or the Company as a whole.

Pursuant to the Management Agreement, Mr. Milošević serves as the manager of MeridianBet Group and supervises and direct the day-to-day operation of MeridianBet Group as Chief Executive Officer thereof. The initial term of the Management Agreement is two years (i.e., until April 9, 2026), unless otherwise extended with the mutual agreement of the parties. Mr. Milošević has the right to terminate the Management Agreement immediately upon the termination of the Voting Agreement; and Mr. Milošević has the right to terminate the Voting Agreement immediately upon the expiration or termination of the Management Agreement.

The Management Agreement may also be terminated in writing by a non-breaching party in the event of the other party’s (i) fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of its obligations under the Management Agreement; or (ii) the breach by the other party of any of its obligations under the Management Agreement, if such breach is not cured within such 30 days after written notice to breaching party is provided by the non-breaching party, or if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within 30 days, if such breaching party fails to commence the cure thereof within said 30 day period and thereafter fails to diligently pursue said cure or if such breaching party fails to complete said cure within 60 days of such breach.

If Mr. Milošević were to pass away, become materially disabled, or cease to be our or a MeridianBet Group employee during the term of the Management Agreement, then the Management Agreement would not terminate, and instead the other Meridian Sellers would have the right to substitute another person in Mr. Milošević’s role.

In consideration for the services agreed to be provided by Mr. Milošević under the Management Agreement, the Company will pay Mr. Milošević $10 per year.

Pursuant to the Management Agreement, at least once per calendar year, but more frequently at the request of Mr. Milošević and/or the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”)(but not more frequently than semi-annually), Mr. Milošević shall prepare a budget for the upcoming year (or such shorter period as the parties may in their discretion determine) for MeridianBet Group (the “Budget”), which is required to be approved by the CEO.

Reverse Merger

Immediately following the Meridian Purchase, the Meridian Sellers collectively owned approximately 69.2% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock (with Milovanović owning 58.8%), and 67.0% of the Company’s outstanding voting shares (with Milovanović owning 57.0%). As a result of the Meridian Purchase, the Meridian Sellers became the majority stockholders of the Company and received rights to appoint certain persons to the Board of Directors of the Company pursuant to the Series C Preferred Stock (as discussed in greater detail above under “Series C Preferred Stock”).

The Meridian Purchase has been accounted for as a business combination for accounting purposes, with MeridianBet Group being deemed the accounting acquirer and Golden Matrix being deemed the accounting acquiree. Therefore, the historical basis of MeridianBet Group’s assets and liabilities have not been remeasured as a result of the acquisition. As described more fully in “NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES” and above, the assets and liabilities of Golden Matrix have been recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date and are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In identifying MeridianBet Group as the acquiring entity, the companies considered the structure of the acquisition, the relative equity ownership and the largest portion of the voting rights, in the combined companies after the closing of the acquisition, along with the composition of the board of directors.

The consolidated financial information has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”), which requires, among other things, that assets acquired, and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The acquisition method of accounting uses the fair value concepts defined in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement” (“ASC 820”). The preliminary fair value of purchase consideration for the acquisition has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on a preliminary valuation of their respective fair values and may change when the final valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is determined.

The following is an estimate of the allocation of the purchase price to acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities:

The fair value of the consideration transferred is based on the fair value of 36,742,287 outstanding shares of Golden Matrix’s common stock as of April 1, 2024, at a share price of $2.86 per share on the same date, plus thefair value of 1,000 outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock. Since each share of Series B Preferred Stock can be converted into 1,000 shares of common stock, the fair value of the 1,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock is equivalent to 1,000,000 shares of common stock, also valued at $2.86 per share as of April 1, 2024.

Golden Matrix’s results of operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements beginning on April 1, 2024. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Golden Matrix contributed revenues of $44,885,110 and a net loss of $7,371,118 to the Company.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, MeridianBet Group contributed revenues of $106,230,422 and net income of $9,660,474 to the Company.

NOTE 23 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Restricted StockUnitGrants

On January 12, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company with the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, approved:

(a) the grant of 300,000 RSUs and a $300,000 contingent cash bonus, payable to Anthony Brian Goodman, who serves as Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company;

(b) the grant of 300,000 RSUs and a $300,000 contingent cash bonus, payable to Zoran Milošević, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of MeridianBet Group;

(c) the grant of 75,000 RSUs and a $75,000 contingent cash bonus, payable to Weiting ‘Cathy’ Feng, the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and member of the Board of Directors of the Company; and

(d) the grant of 75,000 RSUs and a $75,000 contingent cash bonus, payable to Snežana Božović, the Corporate Secretary of MeridianBet Group.

The Board of Directors, with the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, also approved the grant of 30,000 RSUs and a $30,000 contingent cash bonus, payable to each of the three independent members of the Board of Directors.

The RSUs and contingent cash bonuses were granted in consideration for services to be rendered to the Company by the recipients above through the end of 2025.

The RSUs and contingent cash bonuses will vest to the recipients to the extent and in the amounts set forth below, to the extent the following performance metrics are met by the Company, and that such persons remain as officers or directors of the Company through the applicable vesting dates, subject to certain customary accelerated vesting terms:

** 25% of the total RSUs granted to each recipient.*

*** 25% of the total contingent cash bonus granted to each recipient.*

For the purposes of the table above: (a) “AEBITDA” means net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation and restructuring costs of the Company; (b) “Revenue” means annual revenue of the Company; (c) “2024 Revenue” means actual Revenue achieved during the 12 month period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, as set forth in the Company’s audited year-end financial statements; and (d) “2024 AEBITDA” means actual AEBITDA achieved during the 12 month period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, as set forth in the Company’s audited year-end financial statements (collectively, the “Target Definitions”). Both Revenue and AEBITDA, and the determination of whether or not the applicable Revenue and AEBITDA targets above have been met will be determined based on the audited financial statements of the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and shall be determined on the date such Annual Report on Form 10-K is filed publicly with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Amended and Restated Nominating and Voting Agreement

On January 29, 2025, we, Mr. Goodman and Luxor, and each of the Meridian Sellers entered into an Amended and Restated Nominating and Voting Agreement (the “A&R Voting Agreement”), as discussed above under “Item 1. Business— Organizational History”.

Resignation of Director

On January 25, 2025, Weiting (Cathy) Feng, a member of the Board and the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, tendered her resignation to the Company as a member of the Board (the “Resignation Letter”), to be effective upon the earlier of (a) 8:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on the date that is six months from the date of the Resignation Letter (July 25, 2025); and (b) the date and time that Board of Directors of the Company appoints a Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Feng will remain the Chief Operating Officer of the Company following her resignation as a member of the Board.

On March 5, 2025, the Board of Directors appointed Rich Christensen, to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective the day after the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Appointment of Director

Effective on January 29, 2025, immediately following the amendment to the Bylaws, and at the request of the holders of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock shares (i.e., the Meridian Sellers), and as one of the two Series C Preferred Stock designees allowed pursuant to terms of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock (with Mr. William Scott being the other), the Board of Directors increased the number of members of the Board of Directors from five (5) to six (6) and appointed Snežana Božović, one of the Meridian Sellers, and the Chief Operating Officer of Meridian Serbia and Secretary of Meridian Bet Group, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.

February 2025 Debt Conversion Agreement

As of February 23, 2025, a total of $1,165,358 of the Contingent Cash Consideration remained due to Milovanović (the “Remaining Contingent Cash”).

On February 23, 2025, the Company and Milovanović entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement dated February 18, 2025 (the “February 2025 Debt Conversion Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company and Milovanović agreed to convert the Remaining Contingent Cash into 647,422 shares of common stock of the Company, based on a conversion price of $1.80 per share.

Pursuant to the February 2025 Debt Conversion Agreement, which included customary representations and warranties of the parties, Milovanović agreed that the shares of common stock issuable in connection therewith were in full and complete satisfaction of the Remaining Contingent Cash.

Indemnification Agreements

On or around February 24, 2025, the Company entered into indemnification agreements (the “Indemnification Agreements”), with each director serving on the Company’s board of directors, and each current executive officer of the Company (each, an “Indemnitee”). Each Indemnification Agreement provides that the Company shall indemnify each Indemnitee, to the fullest extent permitted by law, if the Indemnitee was or is or becomes a party to or witness or other participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or witness or other participant in, any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, claim, counterclaim, cross claim, arbitration, mediation, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought by or in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether civil, criminal, administrative, legislative or investigative (formal or informal) (each a “Claim”) by reason of (or arising in part out of) any event or occurrence related to the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise (an “Indemnifiable Event”) against any and all expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other costs, expenses and obligations incurred in connection with investigating, defending, being a witness in or participating in (including on appeal), or preparing to defend, be a witness in or participate in, any such Claim, judgments, fines, penalties and amounts paid in settlement of such Claim (collectively, “Expenses”), subject to certain requirements and determinations relating to an Indemnitee’s right to receive indemnification and advancement of Expenses as described in the Indemnification Agreement.

Share Issuance

On January 1, 2025,20,000 shares of restricted common stock were issued to a consultant in consideration for business advisory and consulting services rendered to the Company in December 2024.

On January 1, 2025,1,071,101 shares of restricted common stock were issued to five individuals as consideration to acquire a 15.5% minority interest in Meridian Worldwide CY Limited.

On January 1, 2025,814,768 shares of restricted common stock were issued to one individual as consideration to acquire a 24.5% minority interest in Meridian Gaming Peru S.A.C., as discussed above.

On January 13, 2025, Aleksandar Milovanović (“Milovanović”), one of the Meridian Sellers agreed to convert $501,591 of the Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note into 250,796 shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $2.00 per share. The Deferred Cash Convertible Promissory Note is convertible into shares of common stock of the Company, at any time, from time to time, at the option of Milovanović, based on a conversion price, determined at the option of Milovanović of either (A) (i) the average closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq market over the thirty trading day period ending on the trading day immediately preceding the date of the conversion notice; (ii) minus a discount of 15%; or (B) $3.00, subject to a floor of $2.00 per share.

On February 3, 2025, 20,000 shares of restricted common stock were issued to a consultant in consideration for business advisory and consulting services rendered to the Company in January 2025.

On February 23, 2025, Milovanović and the Company entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement dated February 18, 2025, pursuant to which Milovanović and the Company agreed to convert $1,165,358 owed to the Milovanović by the Company into 647,422 shares of common stock of the Company, based on a conversion price of $1.80 per share.

On March 3, 2025,20,000 shares of restricted common stock were issued to a consultant in consideration for business advisory and consulting services rendered to the Company in February 2025.

Holdback Cash consideration

As discussed in greater detail in “NOTE 7 - ACQUISITIONS”, the Company owed AUD $500,000 (USD $326,700) (the “Holdback Cash”) to the Classics Sellers. The Holdback Cash is to be released to the Classics Sellers, if (and only if) the Company determines, within six (6) months after the Closing Date (August 21, 2024) that the Classics Sellers have not defaulted in, or breached, any of their obligations, covenants or representations under the Exchange Agreement and/or under the Shareholders Agreement. On February 19, 2025, the Holdback Cash was paid to the Classics Sellers.

Second Amendments to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreements

On, and effective on, March 20, 2025, with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company, after receiving the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with each of Anthony Brian Goodman, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Weiting ‘Cathy’ Feng, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer (the “Second Amendments”). Pursuant to the Second Amendments, the term of each of Mr. Goodman’s and Ms. Feng’s employment agreements were extended for twelve months until August 20, 2027.