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IXUP Limited ABN 85 612 182 368 Annual Report - 30 June 2023 IXUP Limited Corporate directory 30 June 2023 Directors Dean Joscelyne (Non-Executive Director) (Retired 29 July 2022) Freya Smith (Non-Executive Director) Julian Babarczy (Non-Executive Chairman) Marcus Gracey (Executive Director, Director Corporate Development & Strategy) (Retired 2 February 2023) Ian Penrose (Non-Executive Director) Company secretary David Franks Registered office and Principal Place of Business Tenancy 1004, Building 10 Fleet Workshops North Sub Base Platypus 120 High Street North Sydney, NSW, 2060 Share register Auditor Solicitors Bankers Automic Group Limited Level 5, 126 Philip Street Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone +61 2 8072 1400 Email: info@automic.com.au Hall Chadwick WA Audit Pty Ltd 283 Rokeby Road Subiaco WA 6008 Thomson Geer St George Bank Limited Stock exchange listing IXUP Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. ASX code: IXU Website www.ixup.com Place of Incorporation Victoria, Australia 1 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the 'consolidated entity') consisting of IXUP Limited (referred to hereafter as the 'Company', 'parent entity' or 'IXUP') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2023. Directors The following persons were directors of IXUP Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated: Dean Joscelyne Freya Smith Julian Babarczy Marcus Gracey Ian Penrose Non-Executive Director (Retired 29 July 2022) Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Chairman Executive Director, Director Corporate Development & Strategy (Retired 2 February 2023) Non-Executive Director Dividends There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial year. Result of operations The loss for the consolidated entity after providing for income tax amounted to $26,561,261 (30 June 2022: $13,662,608). Review of operations During the year IXUP expanded the features offered across the IXUP privacy preserving analytics platform through the release of further platform updates which has strengthened the commercial offering of its technology. This truly unique capability is designed to remove the risk of data loss and misuse, in an environment that is seeing unprecedented remote business activity and increased instances of cyber-attacks. The Company believes that future demand for the IXUP platform will increase due to the exponential increase in data acquisition occurring globally, and a desire to monetise new data assets without risk. Highlights of the year include: ● ● Operational changes reflect IXUP’s strategic focus on emerging compliance and integrity opportunities Completed successful capital raise to fund ongoing commercialization efforts for IXUP’s world-leading data collaboration technologies Acquisition of PlayPause strengthens IXUP position in responsible gaming sector ● ● Material cost reduction program implemented across the organization to maximize cash runway and align cost base with commercial opportunity set Enters New product Development and Commercialization Agreement with Cipher Sports Technology Group Further strengthens Team to drive responsible gaming initiatives Dean Joscelyne founder and Non-Executive Director retires ● ● ● ● Marcus Gracey Director, Corporate Development & Strategy retires ● Enters the Australian regulatory technology compliance market via acquisition of the BetStop national self exclusion register contract Appoints Warren Steven as Chief Operating Officer Restructure of agreements with Cipher ● ● Operational Changes On 18 August 2022, the Company made operational changes to reflect IXUP’s strategic focus on emerging compliance and integrity opportunities for its core technology within global online gaming and wagering markets. The operational changes included, Marcus Gracey transitioning from CEO to Corporate Development & Strategy, key advisor Tekkorp Capital and Matt Davey retained to oversee strategic opportunities and the Appointment of Kevin Vonasek as a US- based consultant to oversee all US commercialisation opportunities. An Advisory Committee has been formed to provide strategic, commercial and operational guidance and oversight to the management team whilst the recruitment process of a CEO was underway. The committee includes Julian Babarczy (currently the Non-Executive Chairman of IXUP), Ian Penrose (currently a Non-Executive Director of IXUP) and Jonathan Rosham (Founding Director of Cygent Capital and IXUP’s Corporate Advisor). 2 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Capital Raise On 29 August 2022, the Company announced that it was looking to raise $5.15m via a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to existing eligible shareholders and supported by Directors and Management. On 30 September, the company announced that it had received $1.82m from shareholders and $2.3m firm subscription to the shortfall from Cygnet Capital Pty Ltd. The remaining shortfall was placed on 17 November. This will be used to fund ongoing commercialisation efforts for its world-leading data collaboration technologies, as well as related working capital. Acquisition of PlayPause core intellectual property rights related assets On 30 September 2022, the Company acquired the intellectual property rights and related assets of PlayPause as a key step in position in the US market. The acquisition will enhance the active discussions and negotiations with various industry stakeholders, including existing compliance related entities, large betting operators and leading state-based regulatory bodies Material Cost Reduction Program On 24 October 2022, the Company announced that in response to the downturn in funding markets for earlier stage technology companies and to better align the cost base of the Company to the expected commercialisation timeframe of key initiatives, a Company wide cost reduction program was implemented to ensure cash burn of the business can be appropriately managed, while protecting all key commercial opportunities. Significant success has been achieved, with monthly cash operating costs across the organization having been reduced by nearly one third, from c.$900,000 to c.$650,000. This has further improved to c.$550,000 by the end of the period. Enters into New product Development & Commercialisation Agreement with Cipher Sports Technology Group On 31 October 2022, the Company announced that it had entered into a JV agreement to jointly develop and commercialise several new products for the worldwide gaming and wagering markets. The JVCo will be provided with a license to IXUP’s unique and world-leading secure data collaboration platform, with Cipher contributing its product development and sales and marketing expertise to drive rapid commercialisation efforts. The Company and Cipher have jointly assessed the potential for multi-million dollars per annum of recurring product sales from this initiative, subject to successful product development and commercialisation efforts. The intention is to have these products in market by 1QCY23. Strengthens Team to Drive Responsible Gaming Initiatives On 8 December 2022, the Company announced that consultants Mick d’Ancona and Warren Steven with join Kevin Vonasek to drive it’s global responsible gaming initiatives. The expansion follows several presentations and follow-up meetings showcasing the Company’s planned technology solution at G2E in Las Vegas in October. Following positive feedback, the Company is now in discussions with several stakeholders regarding a US pilot program which is aimed to be conducted in the coming quarters. Board Changes On 29 July 2022, the company announced the retirement of founder and Non-Executive Dean Joscelyne to pursue other opportunities. Dean will remain on to advise the board on commercial opportunities. On 2 February 2023, the company announced the retirement of Marcus Gracey. Marcus will continue to consult to the business on strategy, business development and corporate matters. Acquires BetStop Operating Contract On 1 May 2023, the company announced it had entered into a binding agreement to purchase the intellectual property and associated government contracts of Big Village Australia Pty Ltd (Administrator Appointed) for $1.325m, plus agreed employee entitlements. The acquisition principally comprises the contract to deliver and operate BetStop National Self Exclusion Register. 3 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 At the same time the company announced a $3m convertible note offering to fund the acquisition. On 13 May 2023, the company successfully completed the acquisition and has subsequently gone live on the 21st of August 2023. Appoints Warren Steven as Chief Operating Officer On 17 May 2023, the company announced it has appointed Warren Steven as its Chief Operating officer. Warren has been instrumental in assisting with the development of IXUP’s responsible gaming technology (RegTech) strategy, both in Australia and Internationally. Restructures Cipher agreement On 29 June 2023, the company announced that as a result of the recent purchase of the intellectual property and associated government contracts of Big Village Australia Pty Ltd, the company confirmed that the Convertr joint venture announced on 1 October 2022 has been mutually agreed to be dissolved, in favour of an arms length Technology Services Agreement, whereby Cipher will have access to the IXUP secure data collaboration technology to allow it to develop and exploit its own products for its various markets of focus. Financial position The Company reported sales revenue of $1,256,161 (30 June 2022: $977,172) for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. IXUP is in the early stages of commercialisation with version 4 of the SaaS and PaaS platform released in April 2020. The Company continues to invest in its technology platform and at 30 June 2023 had cash and term deposits of $1,642,869 (30 June 2022: $4,816,710). During the year the Company received an Australian Tax Office R&D tax rebate of $1,104,398 (30 June 2022: $261,291). Significant changes in the state of affairs There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial year. Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year On the 2 of August 2023, the Company announced a capital raise to support increased commercialization and growth opportunities. The capital raise comprised: • • The Placement, being a placement of 33,333,334 new fully paid ordinary shares in IXUP, together with one (1) free attaching new option for every two (2) new shares issued, to raise A$2.0 million; and The Entitlement Offer, being a one (1) for thirty (30) pro rate non-renounceable entitlement offer of 34,516,423 New Shares, together with one (1) free attaching new options for every two (2) new shares issued, on the same terms as the placement options, to raise approximately A$2.1 million. The Placement was completed successfully with shares being issued on the 11th of August. The entitlement offer was completed with $766,958.64 received from shareholders and a shortfall of $1,304,027.04, with shares being issued on the 31st of August 2023. Inbound interest in the shortfall has already been received from existing shareholders and the shortfall is intended to be placed by Cygnet Capital in consultation with the Directors in the next three months. No other matters or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2023 that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated Company’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity's state of affairs in future financial years. 4 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Likely developments and expected results of operations Since the listing, the Company has been focused on building out its team, developing its product, defining its brand and expanding its capability to commercialise the IXUP platform. The Company continues to progress discussions with potential users of the IXUP platform and to progress discussions with potential partners as well as explore additional opportunities in the market. The Company continues to monitor developments related to COVID-19, with past actions reflecting the focus of the Board and Management on preserving cash and long-term shareholder value while maintaining focus on service of existing and prospective customer and conversion of IXUP's sales pipeline. Environmental, Social and Governance Our environmental commitment IXUP is committed to being a responsible and sustainable business. We believe it makes good business sense to have environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies and programs were doing the right thing by our people, our partners, our environment and the communities in which we operate is part of our ethos. Although the consolidated entity is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth State or Territory law, the Company is seeking to undertake in the future, an analysis of Company objectives that can reduce its environmental footprint. Risk Management Identifying and mitigating business risks that may affect the Company’s strategy and financial performance is an essential part of the governance framework. This section outlines some of the key risks identified by the Company. They are not listing in importance or likelihood to materialize RISK AREA TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND OBLIGATIONS REGULATION SECURITY SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY BREACHES AND IMPROPER ACCESS TO PERSONAL DATA CUSTOMER ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION The Company’s business is based on software, source code, technology and computer programs which comprise it’s data privacy platforms. There is a risk that this technology and/or software may be superseded or displaced in the market by new technology offerings or software which customers perceive have advantages over the Company’s offerings. Furthermore the Company’s systems can be affected by numerous factors including by not limited to data losses, computer system faults, failures of or suspension from key data feeds, data network failures, and catastrophic events such as a natural disaster, computer viruses of power failure. There is a risk that failure or inability to protect intellectual property rights may have a significant adverse effect on operations, financial performance and competitive advantage. Further, there is a risk that the operations, products, services or platforms may infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties. If any claim of litigation is bought against the Company which alleges an infringement on another party’s intellectual property rights, this could result in the Company being subject to significant liability for damages or losing the right to use the intellectual property. Regulation relating to the privacy of personal data continues to evolve in various jurisdictions. Accordingly, there is an exposure to a range of risks relating to compliance with, changes to, or uncertainty in, the relevant legal and regulatory regimes in those jurisdictions. Changes to laws and regulations or failure to comply may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial position and prospects. By their nature, information technology systems are susceptible to cyber-attacks with third parties seeking unauthorized access to data, networks, systems and databases. Further third party suppliers may receive and store information from the company or its customers and although this information is limited and subject to confidentiality obligations, if third party suppliers fail to adopt or adhere to robust security practices, any such information may be improperly accessed, used or disclosed. The Company provides its customers with technology and data solutions that support data protection and ability to securely share data between different customers. Changes in relation to customers perception of the ability to protect data and cost associated with that may have a direct financial impact on the Company customers and therefore an indirect on the Company’s financial performance. 5 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Reconciliation of the Annual Report to the 4E As part of the finalisation of the business combination (Note 31) it was identified that a Deferred Tax Liability and an adjustment to employment entitlements would arise as part of the final purchase price of the acquisition of the BetStop contract. The following table provides a reconciliation of the Annual Report to the 4E: Loss from ordinary activities after tax attributable to members per 4E Income Tax (Expense)/Benefit * Employee Entitlements ($26,987,113) $336,141 $89,711 Loss from ordinary activities after tax attributable to members per the annual report (pg. 21) *The Deferred Tax Liability arising on the acquisition of BetStop was subsequently offset against Deferred Tax Assets not recognized on the balance sheet. ($26,561,261) Directors believe this information is useful to provide investors with transparency on the underlying performance of the business. Corporate Governance IXUP's Board of Directors is responsible for the corporate governance of IXUP Limited. The Board guides and monitors the business affairs of the Group on behalf of stakeholders and its activities are governed by the Constitution. Our Corporate Governance Statement is founded on the ASX Corporate Governance Council's principles and recommendations. The statement is periodically reviewed and, if necessary, revised to reflect the changing nature of the industry. The responsibilities of the Board of Directors and those functions reserved to the Board, together with the responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer are set out in our Board Charter. To assist with governance IXUP has established policies. For copies of policies and charters notes in this section, please visit the IXUP website and navigate to Investors > Corporate governance. Information on directors Name: Title: Experience and expertise: Dean Joscelyne Non-Executive Director (Retired 29 July 2022) Dean founded IXUP and is a Non-Executive Director and the Head of Strategy & Innovation. He has over 25 years' experience in business, leading large scale organisational change and is known for innovative thinking and enhancing the customer experience to amplify customer satisfaction and engagement. Dean created IXUP in 2011 because he saw a blind spot and an opportunity to solve universal problems for organisations who needed more powerful data insights, to underpin differentiating growth strategies. Dean's ability to identify problems through a unique lens and apply creative thinking led him to design a novel data collaboration platform. Other current directorships: Nil Former directorships (last 3 years): Nil Special responsibilities: Interests in shares: Interests in options: Interests in rights: Member of the Audit and Risk Committee 31,193,302 Nil Nil 6 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Name: Title: Experience and expertise: Freya Smith Non-Executive Director Ms. Freya Smith is currently the General Counsel and Company Secretary for Cuscal Limited, a leading Australian payments company. Before joining Cuscal, Freya was the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Claim Central Consolidated, a global insurtech business and prior to that she was Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary for ASX listed global payments company of OFX Group Limited Ms. Smith holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons), a Master of Laws (High Distinction) and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia. She is also a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel; Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia; and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Other current directorships: Nil Former directorships (last 3 years): Nil Special responsibilities: Interests in shares: Interests in options: Interests in rights: Name: Title: Experience and expertise: Other current directorships: Former directorships (last 3 years): nil Special responsibilities: Interests in shares: Interests in options: Interests in rights: Name: Title: Experience and expertise: Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Nil 6,000,000 Nil Julian Babarczy Non-Executive Chairman Mr. Babarczy is a finance industry professional with a career spanning 23 years, almost two-thirds of which was as a key member of Australia’s largest actively managed hedge funds, Regal Funds Management. Julian was a key member of the investment and leadership team at Regal and was instrumental in growing funds under management. Julian undertook a range of roles during his tenure at Regal, including Analyst & Portfolio Manager and Head of Australian Equities and was responsible for investments across a range of sectors, in both listed and unlisted companies. In the latter stages of his career at Regal, Julian transitioned his investment style to include board memberships of listed and unlisted companies, and a more active and hands-on investment style. Mr. Babarczy holds a Bachelor of Business, a Chartered Financial Analyst from CFA Institute and a Graduate Diploma of Mineral Exploration Geosciences from Curtin University. Perpetual Resources Limited (ASX: PEC) Member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee 21,839,814 10,000,000 4,000,000 Marcus Gracey (Retired 2 February 2023) Director, Corporate Development & Strategy (Executive Director Appointed 22 October 2020, appointed CEO/Managing Director 11 November 2020 and appointed Director, Corporate Development Strategy 18th of August 2022) Mr. Gracey is an experienced corporate and legal executive with a diverse professional background in law, business, innovation and technology commercialisation, with demonstrated experience that spans numerous industries, sectors and countries in both private and public companies. Previous roles and responsibilities have included regional and global positions in addition to having significant experience as a professional public company director and governance professional. Mr. Gracey holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Economics. He also holds a Master of Laws (Intellectual Property) and an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Nil Other current directorships: Former directorships (last 3 years): Nil Interests in shares: Interests in options: Interests in rights: 6,000,000 Nil 12,000,000 7 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Name: Title: Experience and expertise: Ian Penrose Non-Executive Director Mr. Penrose is a highly experienced board member and global executive who has achieved a successful career focusing on international gaming, technology, leisure and sporting industries. In these roles, Ian has consistently fostered innovation and added to shareholder value, while never losing sight of the importance of maintaining high standards of corporate governance Mr. Penrose has a Bachelor of Science (Management Sciences) from the University of Manchester. He has been licensed by regulators in several countries and is also a chartered Accountant. Other current directorships: Senior Independent Director of Playtech plc Former directorships (last 3 years): Nil Special responsibilities: Interests in shares: Interests in options: Interests in rights: Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee 6,915,028 15,000,000 11,000,000 'Other current directorships' quoted above are current directorships for listed entities only and exclude directorships of all other types of entities. 'Former directorships (last 3 years)' quoted above are directorships held in the last 3 years for listed entities only and exclude directorships of all other types of entities, unless otherwise stated. Company secretary David Franks from the Automic Group acting as Company Secretary. David Franks is a Principal of the Automic Group. He is a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia, Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, Justice of the Peace, Registered Tax Agent and holds a Bachelor of Economics (Finance and Accounting) from Macquarie University. With over 30 years’ experience in finance, governance and accounting, Mr. Franks has been CFO, Company Secretary and/or Director for numerous ASX listed and unlisted public and private companies, in a range of industries covering energy retailing, transport, financial services, mineral exploration, technology, automotive, software development and healthcare. Mr. Franks is currently the Company Secretary for the following ASX Listed entities: Applyflow Limited, COG Financial Services Limited, Cogstate Limited, Exopharm Limited, IRIS Metals Limited, JCurve Solutions Limited, Noxopharm Limited, Nyrada Inc, White Energy Company Limited and ZIP Co Limited. He was also a Non-Executive Director of JCurve Solutions Limited from 2014 to 2021. Meetings of directors The number of meetings of the Company's Board of Directors ('the Board') and of each Board committee held during the year ended 30 June 2023, and the number of meetings attended by each director were: Full Board Audit and Risk Committee Nomination and Remuneration Committee Attended 0 9 4 9 9 Held 0 9 4 9 9 Attended 0 3 - 3 3 Held 0 3 - 3 3 Attended - 2 - 2 2 Held - 2 - 2 2 Dean Joscelyne* Freya Smith Marcus Gracey** Julian Babarczy Ian Penrose * Resigned 29 July 2022 ** Resigned 2 February 2023 Held: represents the number of meetings held during the time the director held office or was a member of the relevant committee. 8 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Remuneration report (audited) The remuneration report details the Key Management Personnel (KMP) remuneration arrangements for the consolidated entity, in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. KMP are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including all directors. In this report “Executive KMP” refers to members of the Executive team that are KMP and includes Mr. Marcus Gracey for the period in which he was Chief Executive Officer for the reporting period, Mr. Matthew Johnson as Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Warren Stevens as Chief Operations Officer. The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings: ● ● ● ● ● ● Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration Details of remuneration Service agreements Share-based compensation Additional information Additional disclosures relating to KMP Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration The objective of the consolidated entity's Executive KMP reward framework is to ensure reward for performance is competitive and appropriate for the results delivered. The framework aligns Executive KMP reward with the achievement of strategic objectives and the creation of value for shareholders, and it is considered to conform to the market best practice for the delivery of reward. The Board of Directors ensures that Executive KMP reward satisfies the following key criteria for good reward governance practices: ● ● ● ● Competitiveness and reasonableness Acceptability to shareholders Performance linkage / alignment of executive compensation Transparency The Board is responsible for determining and reviewing remuneration arrangements for its KMP. The performance of the consolidated entity depends on the quality of its directors and executives. The remuneration philosophy is to attract, motivate and retain high performance and high quality personnel. The reward framework is designed to align Executive KMP reward to shareholders' interests. The Board have considered that it should seek to enhance shareholders' interests by: ● ● Having economic profit as a core component of plan design; Focusing on sustained growth in shareholder wealth, consisting of share price growth and delivering constant or increasing return on assets as well as focusing the executive on key non-financial drivers of value; and Attracting and retaining high calibre executives. ● Additionally, the reward framework should seek to enhance executives' interests by: ● ● ● Rewarding capability and experience; Reflecting competitive reward for contribution to growth in shareholder wealth; and Providing a clear structure for earning rewards. In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director and executive director remuneration is separate. Non-Executive Director's remuneration Fees and payments to Non-Executive Directors reflect the demands and responsibilities of their role. Non-Executive Directors' fees and payments are reviewed annually by the Board. The Board may, from time to time, receive advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure Non-Executive Directors' fees and payments are appropriate and in line with the market. The Chairman's fees are determined independently to the fees of other Non-Executive Directors based on comparative roles in the external market. The Chairman is not present at any discussions relating to the determination of his own remuneration. ASX listing rules require the aggregate Non-Executive Directors' remuneration be determined periodically by a general meeting. As outlined in the prospectus dated 3 October 2017 released to the ASX on 14 November 2017, the aggregate remuneration of Non-Executive Directors has been set at an amount not to exceed $500,000 per annum. 9 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Executive KMP remuneration The consolidated entity aims to reward Executive KMP based on their position and responsibility, with a level and mix of remuneration which has both fixed and variable components and includes: ● ● ● ● Base pay and non-monetary benefits; Short-term performance incentives; Share-based payments; and Other remuneration such as superannuation and long service leave. The combination of these comprises the Executive KMP's total remuneration. Fixed remuneration, comprising of base salary, superannuation and non-monetary benefits, is reviewed annually by the Board based on individual and business performance and benchmarking. Executive KMP may receive their fixed remuneration in the form of cash or other fringe benefits where it does not create any additional costs to the company and provides additional value to the Executive KMP. The short-term incentive ('STI') plan is designed to align the targets of the business with the performance hurdles of Executive KMP. STI is an annual "at risk" opportunity awarded to Executive KMP based on specific annual targets and key performance indicators. Performance conditions are clearly defined and measurable and designed to support the financial and strategic direction of the business and in turn translate to shareholder return. STI is currently awarded to Executive KMP in 100% cash. The long-term benefits ('LTB') plan includes long service leave and share-based payments. Options and Performance Rights are awarded to Executive KMP over a period of three years based on long-term incentive measures. These include increase in shareholder value relative to the entire market and the increase compared to the consolidated entity's direct competitors. Details of remuneration Amounts of remuneration Details of the remuneration of KMP of the consolidated entity are set out in the following tables. Dean Joscelyne - Non-Executive Director (Retired 29 July 2022) Freya Smith - Non-Executive Director Julian Babarczy - Non-Executive Chairman The KMP of the consolidated entity consisted of the following directors of IXUP Limited: ● ● ● ● Marcus Gracey - Director and CEO (Retired 2 February 2023) ● ● Matthew Johnson – CFO Ian Penrose - Non-Executive Director 10 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 2023 Dean Joscelyne* Freya Smith Julian Babarczy** Ian Penrose Marcus Gracey Matthew Johnson Short-term benefits Post- employment benefits Long-term benefits Share- based payments Cash salary and fees $ Cash bonus $ Non- monetary $ Super- annuation $ Long service leave $ Equity- settled $ Total $ 90,023 54,795 111,667 59,838 247,780 280,000 844,103 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,753 - - 17,908 29,400 53,062 - - - 85,200 - 142,000 213,000 - - - 152,000 - 592,200 - 90,023 145,748 253,667 272,838 265,689 461,400 1,489,364 * Paid through Destria Pty Ltd a company associated to Dean Joscelyne. From 1 March 2021 Dean Joscelyne transitioned to a Non-Executive role and he remains a key consultant to the Company. ** Paid through Jigsaw Consulting Pty Ltd a company associated to Julian Babarczy. Short-term benefits Post- employment benefits Long-term benefits Share- based payments 2022 Dean Joscelyne* Freya Smith Julian Babarczy** Ian Penrose Marcus Gracey Matthew Johnson Cash salary and fees $ Cash bonus $ Non- monetary $ Super- annuation $ Long service leave $ Equity- settled $ Total $ 90,274 54,795 55,000 20,283 291,667 161,538 673,557 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,000 5,479 - - 24,248 16,154 46,881 - - - - - - - 91,274 - 60,274 - 55,000 - 328,711 308,428 315,915 - 29,994 207,686 338,422 1,058,860 * Paid through Destria Pty Ltd a company associated to Dean Joscelyne. From 1 March 2021 Dean Joscelyne transitioned to a Non-Executive role and he remains a key consultant to the Company. ** Paid through Jigsaw Consulting Pty Ltd a company associated to Julian Babarczy. 11 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 The proportion of remuneration paid linked to performance and the fixed proportion are as follows: Name Dean Joscelyne Freya Smith Julian Babarczy Marcus Gracey Ian Penrose Matthew Johnson Fixed remuneration 2022 2023 At risk - STI 2023 2022 At risk - LTI 2023 2022 100% 42% 44% 100% 22% 67% 100% 100% 100% 92% 6% 86% - - - - - - - - - - - - - 58% 56% - 78% 33% - - - 8 94% 14% Service agreements Remuneration and other terms of employment for Executive KMP are formalised in service agreements. Details of these agreements are as follows: Name: Title: Agreement commenced: Term of agreement: Marcus Gracey Director, Corporate Development & Strategy The principal terms of the Executive Director agreement for Mr. Gracey were as follows: (i) A base salary of $10,000 per month (exclusive of statutory superannuation). (ii) The agreement has a fixed term to 30 June 2023 and may be extended beyond the term. Name: Title: Agreement commenced: Term of agreement: Matthew Johnson Chief Financial Officer 06 December 2021 The principal terms of the Executive agreement for Mr. Johnson were as follows: (i) A base salary of $280,000 per annum (exclusive of statutory superannuation). (ii) Entitlement to participate in employee and executive incentive plans and the Company to provide additional bonus and incentives. Mr. Johnson has been granted with 4,000,000 Performance Rights. (iii) The agreement has no fixed term and may be terminated with a 3 month notice by either party. The Constitution of the Company provides that the remuneration of Non-Executive Directors will not be more than the aggregate fixed sum determined by a general meeting of Shareholders or, until so, by the Directors. The aggregate remuneration for Non-Executive Directors as outlined in the Prospectus dated 3 October 2017 has been set at an amount not to exceed $500,000 per annum. The Board has resolved that the Non-Executive Directors’ base fee will be $60,000 per annum for Non-Executive Directors (inclusive of statutory superannuation) and an additional $10,000 per annum (inclusive of statutory superannuation) for each Board committee that they participate in commencing on Official Quotation. Mr. Babarczy, Mr. Penrose and Ms. Smith are Non-Executive Directors as at the date of this report. Share-based compensation Issue of shares There were no shares issued to directors and Executive KMP as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2023 or during the year ended 30 June 2022. 12 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Share-based compensation (Cont.) Options over equity instruments The terms and conditions of each grant of options and performance rights over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of directors and Executive KMP in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows: FINAN CIAL YEAR OPENING NO. OPTIONS AWARDED DURING THE YEAR NO. NO. OF LAPSED DURING YEAR CLOSING NO. AWARD DATE FAIR VALUE PER OPTION AT DATE ($) VESTING DATE EXERCISE PRICE EXPIRY DATE VALUE OF OPTIONS GRANTED DURING THE YEAR 2021 4,000,000 2021 2023 2021 2,272,727 - 10,000,000 - - 10,000,000 - 4,000,000 - 3/2/21 $0.095 3/2/21 $0.10 3/2/23 - 2,272,727 - 10,000,000 - 11/11/20 10,000,000 16/12/22 22/10/20 - $0.014 16/12/22 $0.020 22/10/20 $0.06 16/12/24 $142,000 $0.08 16/10/22 - 2023 25,200,000 - 25,200,000 - 1/9/17 $0.106 1/9/17 $0.25 14/11/22 - 2023 - 15,000,000 - 15,000,000 16/12/22 $0.014 16/12/33 $0.06 16/12/24 $213,000 2020 500,000 - 500,000 - 2/7/2019 $0.081 2/7/19 $0.25 14/11/22 - 2023 - 6,000,000 - 6,000,000 16/12/22 $0.014 16/12/22 $0.06 16/12/24 $85,200 VALUE OF OPTIONS EXERCISED DURING THE YEAR - - - - - - - JULIAN BABARCZY MARCUS GRACEY DEAN JOSCELYN IAN PENROSE FREYA SMITH Performance rights Performance rights over ordinary shares issued to directors and Executive KMP as part of compensation that were issued during the year ended 30 June 2023 are as follows: JULIAN BABARCZY MARCUS GRACEY MATTHEW JOHNSON IAN PENROSE FINANCIAL YEAR TRANCHE PERFORMANCE RIGHTS (PR) AWARDED DURING THE YEAR NO. FAIR VALUE PER PR AT DATE ($) 2021* Tranche 2 2,000,000 $0.093 2021* 2021** Tranche 3 Tranche 2 2,000,000 6,000,000 $0.091 $0.093 2021** 2022*** Tranche 3 - 6,000,000 488,717 $0.091 $0.105 2023*** 2022**** - Tranche 1 4,000,000 2,500,000 $0.125 $0.210 2022**** 2022**** Tranche 2 Tranche 3 2,500,000 6,000,000 $.0210 $0.210 EXERCISE PRICE EXPIRY DATE NO. OF VESTED DURING YEAR NO. OF LAPSED DURING YEAR VALUE OF PR GRANTED DURING THE YEAR VALUE OF PR EXERCISED DURING THE YEAR - - - - - - - 3/2/26 3/2/26 3/2/26 3/2/26 21/12/22 3/2/26 31/3/25 31/3/25 31/3/25 - - - - - - - 18,000,000 488,717 - - - - - - 152,000 - - - - - - - - - - *Julian Babarczy was issued 6,000,000 performance rights on 3 February 2021 (2,000,000 Tranche 1 Performance Rights vested in FY22; 2,000,000; Tranche 2 Performance Rights which vest on the last to occur of: (i) the date the customer goes live on commercial use of the Company’s core technology pursuant to a commercial contract; (ii) the 20 day VWAP of the Company's shares being equal to or greater than $0.10; and 2,000,000 Tranche 3 Performance Rights which vest on the last to occur of: (i) IXUP achieving revenue in any financial year equal to, or greater than, $5 million; and (ii) the 20 day VWAP of the Company's shares being equal to or greater than $0.125.) **Marcus Gracey was issued 18,000,000 performance rights on 3 February 2021 (6,000,000 Tranche 1 Performance Rights vested in FY22; 6,000,000 Tranche 2 Performance Rights which vest on the last to occur of: (i) the date the customer goes live on commercial use of the Company’s core technology pursuant to a commercial contract; (ii) the 20 day VWAP of the Company's shares being equal to or greater than $0.10; and 6,000,000 Tranche 3 Performance Rights which vest on the last to occur of: (i) IXUP achieving revenue in any financial year equal to, or greater than, $5 million; and (ii) the 20 day VWAP of the Company's shares being equal to or greater than $0.125.) ***Matthew Johnson was issued 488,717 performance rights on the 23rd of December 2021. All rights will vest in the measurement period: 1) Continuous service and 2) 20 day VWAP of IXUP’s shares meeting or exceeding a level 30% higher than the closing price for IXUP shares at the grant date and the board determines, in its discretion, that the recipient contributed to such an increase. ***Matthew Johnson was issued 4,000,000 performance rights on the 3rd of February 2023. All rights will vest in the measurement period a) Signed commercial revenue generating contracts; b) Revenue targets c) Successful US Pilot and d) Individual KPI’s ****Ian Penrose was issued 11,000,000 performance rights on 7 October 2021. (5,000,000 Class A Rights where a) 2.5m Rights vest upon introduction and completion of 1 or more transactions that add an aggregate of at least A$2.5m in revenue to the Group in any Measurement Period; b) 2.5m Rights vest upon introduction and completion of 1 or more transactions that add an aggregate of at least A$6.5m in revenue to the Group in any Measurement Period; and c) provided that, as soon as the A$6.5m revenue threshold above is reached or exceeded in a particular Measurement Period as a result of one or more transactions introduced, all 5m Rights vest) (6,000,000 Class B Performance Rights, upon the last to occur of each of a) the VWAP of IXUP shares trading on ASX during any rolling period of 20 continuous trading days meets or exceeds a level which is 33% higher than the closing price for IXUP shares as at the grant date; b) the Group achieves revenue of at least A$5m in any Measurement Period; and c) the recipient has been engaged by the Group for a continuous period of 3 yrs.) 13 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Additional information The earnings of the consolidated entity for the five years to 30 June 2023 are summarised below: 2023 $ 2022 $ 2021 $ 2020 $ 2019 $ Revenue Profit/(loss) after income tax 1,256,161 (26,561,261) 977,172 (13,662,608) 16,750 (5,424,785) 88,500 (3,774,992) 158,500 (6,588,667) The factors that are considered to affect total shareholders return ('TSR') are summarised below: Share price at financial year end ($) Basic earnings per share (cents per share) Additional disclosures relating to KMP 2023 0.05 (2.67) 2022 0.05 (1.59) 2021 0.19 (0.88) 2020 0.01 (1.93) 2019 0.07 (4.16) Shareholding The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director and Executive KMP of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below: Ordinary shares Dean Joscelyne* Julian Babarczy** Ian Penrose*** Marcus Gracey Matthew Johnson Balance at the start of the year Received as part of remuneration 31,193,302 14,297,338 5,876,827 7,500,000 50,000 58,917,467 - - - - - - Disposals/ other Balance at the end of the year - - - 1,500,000 - 1,500,000 31,193,302 21,839,814 8,438,404 6,000,000 332,143 67,803,663 Additions - 7,542,476 2,561,579 - 282,143 10,386,198 * ** Dean Joscelyne holds his interests in shares indirectly through the Joscelyne Investments Pty Ltd atf Joscelyne Investments Unit Trust of which he is the ultimate controlling party. Julian Babarczy holds his interests in shares indirectly through Vaucluse Investment Holdings of which he is a beneficiary. *** Ian Penrose holds 1,000,000 shares indirectly through Dundaswood Limited of which he and his wife are controlling parties 14 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Option holding The number of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director and Executive KMP of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below: Options over ordinary shares Dean Joscelyne* Freya Smith Marcus Gracey Julian Babarczy** Ian Penrose Balance at the start of the year 25,200,000 500,000 10,000,000 6,272,727 - 41,972,727 Granted Exercised Expired/ forfeited/ other Balance at the end of the year - 6,000,000 - 10,000,000 15,000,000 31,000,000 25,200,000 - - 500,000 - 10,000,000 6,272,727 - - - 41,972,727 - - 6,000,000 - 10,000,000 15,000,000 31,000,000 * ** Dean Joscelyne holds his interests in shares indirectly through the Joscelyne Investments Pty Ltd atf Joscelyne Investments Unit Trust of which he is the ultimate controlling party. Julian Babarczy holds his interests in shares indirectly through Vaucluse Investment Holdings and Jigsaw Investments Holdings both of which he is a beneficiary. Performance rights The number of performance rights over ordinary shares in the company held during the financial year by each Director and Executive KMP of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below: Performance rights Freya Smith Marcus Gracey Matthew Johnson Julian Babarczy* Ian Penrose Balance at the start of the year Granted Exercised Expired/ forfeited/ other Balance at the end of the year 1,500,000 12,000,000 488,717 4,000,000 11,000,000 - - 4,000,000 - - - - 1,500,000 12,000,000 - - 4,000,000 488,717 - - - 4,000,000 - 11,000,000 - 28,988,717 4,000,000 - 1,988,717 31,000,000 * Julian Babarczy holds his interests in shares indirectly through Vaucluse Investment Holdings of which he is a beneficiary. This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited. 15 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Shares under option Unissued ordinary shares of IXUP under option at the date of this report are as follows: Grant date 20 December 2018 10 April 2019 9 December 2019 29 January 2021 30 July 2021 16 December 2022 2 June 2023 13 June 2023 Expiry date 20 December 2023 10 April 2024 30 November 2023 03 February 2025 30 August 2023 16 December 2024 30 June 2026 30 June 2025 Exercise price Number under option $0.25 $0.25 $0.10 $0.10 $0.20 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 3,001,666 883,333 5,000,000 40,000,000 25,000,000 156,000,000 30,000,000 24,000,000 283,884,999 No person entitled to exercise the options had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue of the Company or of any other body corporate. Shares under performance rights Unissued ordinary shares of IXUP under performance rights at the date of this report are as follows: Grant date 13 September 2021 5 October 2021 9 December 2021 3 February 2023 Expiry date 31 December 2023 31 March 2025 31 December 2024 3 February 2026 Exercise price Number under rights $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 3,000,000 11,000,000 50,000,000 36,757,299 100,757,299 No person entitled to exercise the performance rights had or has any right by virtue of the performance right to participate in any share issue of the Company or of any other body corporate. Shares issued on the exercise of options There were no ordinary shares of IXUP issued on the exercise of options during the year ended 30 June 2023 and up to the date of this report. 16 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 Shares issued on the exercise of performance rights There were no ordinary shares of IXUP issued on the exercise of performance rights during the year ended 30 June 2023 and up to the date of this report. Indemnity and insurance of officers The Company has indemnified the directors and executives of the Company for costs incurred, in their capacity as a director or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith. During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives of the Company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium. Indemnity and insurance of auditor The Company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the auditor of the Company or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor. During the financial year, the Company has not paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of the Company or any related entity. Proceedings on behalf of the Company No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings. Non-audit services There were no non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor. Officers of the company who are former directors of Hall Chadwick WA Audit Pty Ltd There are no officers of the company who are former directors of Hall Chadwick WA Audit Pty Ltd. Auditor's independence declaration A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out immediately after this directors' report. Auditor Hall Chadwick WA Audit Pty Ltd continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 17 IXUP Limited Directors report 30 June 2023 This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. On behalf of the directors Julian Babarczy Chairman 22 September 2023 18 To the Board of Directors, Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 As lead audit Director for the audit of the financial statements of IXUP Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2023, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: • the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and • any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Yours Faithfully HALL CHADWICK WA AUDIT PTY LTD MARK DELAURENTIS CA Director Dated Perth, Western Australia this 22nd day of September 2023 IXUP Limited Contents 30 June 2023 Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income Consolidated statement of financial position Consolidated statement of changes in equity Consolidated statement of cash flows Notes to the financial statements Directors’ declaration Independent auditor’s report to the members of IXUP Limited Shareholder information General information 21 22 23 24 25 58 59 65 The consolidated financial report covers IXUP Limited (the "Company") and its controlled entities (together the "Consolidated Entity" or "Group"). IXUP Limited is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is: Tenancy 1004, Building 10 Fleet Workshops North Sub Base Platypus 120 High Street North Sydney, NSW, 2060 A description of the nature of the consolidated entity's operations and its principal activities are included in the directors' report, which is not part of the financial statements. The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 22 September 2023. The directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements. Corporate Governance Statement The Corporate Governance Statement is available on the Company's website at http://www.ixup.com. 20 IXUP Limited Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income For the year ended 30 June 2023 Revenue Revenue Cost of sales Gross profit Consolidated Note 2023 $ 2022 $ 5 6 1,256,161 (605,623) 977,172 (436,869) 650,538 540,303 Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method Research & Development Tax rebate 35,870 1,104,398 1,212 261,291 Expenses Employee benefits expense Share-based costs Depreciation and amortisation expense Doubtful Debt expense Impairment of Goodwill Loss on disposal of assets Occupancy cost Administration costs Finance costs Loss before income tax expense Income tax (expense)/benefit 6 38 6 9 6 6 6 6 7 (5,471,660) (2,985,526) (1,070,307) (110,077) (13,189,096) - (19,302) (5,799,652) (42,588) (6,062,004) (2,591,332) (1,083,755) - - (154) (45,143) (4,670,037) (12,989) (26,897,402) (13,662,608) 336,141 - Loss after income tax expense for the year attributable to the shareholders of IXUP Limited 24 (26,561,261) (13,662,608) Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax (136,855) 93,074 Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to the shareholders of IXUP Limited (26,698,116) (13,569,534) Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share Cents Cents 37 37 (2.68) (2.68) (1.59) (1.59) The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 21 IXUP Limited Consolidated statement of financial position As at 30 June 2023 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Other financial assets Prepayments Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Intangibles Investments Deposits Total non-current assets Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Trade and other payables Lease liabilities Provisions Deferred revenue Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Other financial liabilities Borrowings Lease liabilities Provisions Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Issued capital Reserves Accumulated losses Total equity Consolidated Note 2023 $ 2022 $ 8 9 1,642,869 978,164 - 65,248 2,686,281 4,816,710 612,139 341,200 254,371 6,024,420 10 11 12 13 14 56,868 155,024 3,967,722 36,761 233,151 18,388,152 359,020 - 182 153,920 52,666 4,692,553 18,710,730 7,378,834 24,735,150 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1,015,739 1,625,296 74,566 68,593 600,390 338,472 40,251 ____ 80,229 1,509,006 2,334,531 146,347 2,618,087 90,697 2,375,000 37,295 159,291 204,498 118,043 3,059,630 2,689,629 5,394,161 4,198,635 1,984,674 20,536,515 23 24 24 52,355,200 18,219,805 47,821,869 16,115,343 (68,590,332) (43,400,697) 1,984,674 20,536,515 The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 22 IXUP Limited Consolidated statement of changes in equity For the year ended 30 June 2023 Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2021 Issued capital $ Reserves $ Accumulated losses $ Total equity $ 26,530,941 11,650,987 (31,049,894) 7,132,034 Loss after income tax expense for the year Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - - - 93,074 (13,662,608) (13,662,608) - 93,074 Total comprehensive loss for the year - 93,074 (13,662,608) (13,569,534) Issue of shares Share issue costs 22,258,143 (967,215) - - - - 22,258,143 (967,215) Transactions with shareholders in their capacity as shareholders: Share-based payments (note 38) Options Exercised Contingent consideration for DataPOWA acquisition - - - 2,591,332 (1,311,805) 3,091,755 - 1,311,805 - 2,591,332 - 3,091,755 Balance at 30 June 2022 47,821,869 16,115,343 (43,400,697) 20,536,515 Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2022 Loss after income tax expense for the year Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Issued capital $ Reserves $ Accumulated losses $ Total equity $ 47,821,869 16,115,343 (43,400,697) 20,536,515 - - (136,855) - (26,561,261) (26,561,261) - (136,855) Total comprehensive loss for the year - (136,855) (26,561,261) (26,698,116) Issue of shares Share issue costs - Cash Share issue costs - equity 5,099,837 (359,524) (355,000) - - 355,000 - - - 5,099,837 (359,524) - Transactions with shareholders in their capacity as shareholders: Share-based payments (note 38) Options related to Convertible note Options Expired Contingent consideration for DataPOWA acquisition - - 148,018 2,985,527 272,416 (1,371,626) - - - 1,371,626 - 2,985,527 272,416 - 148,018 Balance at 30 June 2023 52,355,200 18,219,805 (68,590,332) 1,984,674 The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 23 IXUP Limited Consolidated statement of cash flows For the year ended 30 June 2023 Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers Interest and other finance costs paid Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Government grants and tax incentives (R&D Incentive, JobKeepers Rebate, Cash Boost, EMD Grant) Consolidated Note 2023 $ 2022 $ 681,339 (32,600) 594,244 (1,096) (11,144,412) (11,290,667) 1,482 18,051 1,045,507 290,305 Net cash used in operating activities 35 (9,432,115) (10,405,732) Cash flows from investing activities Payments for property, plant and equipment Payments for intangibles Payments for investments in term deposits Payments for Investments in Convertible Notes Other - GST on DataPOWA acquisition Other - DataPOWA cash on acquisition 10 12 (43,407) (1,364,955) (18,900) (28,215) (3,250,000) (142,941) - ( 341,200) 318,855 - 8,353 - Net cash used in investing activities (1,427,262) (3,435,148) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of shares Payment for share and issue transaction costs Proceeds from issue of options Proceeds of issue of Convertible Note Repayment of borrowings Repayment of lease liabilities Net cash from financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 5,099,837 (360,986) - 3,000,000 (6,022) (84,350) 10,000,000 (964,408) 4,908,545 - (9,524) (52,511) 7,648,479 13,882,102 (3,210,898) 4,816,710 41,222 4,824,960 37,057 (49,472) Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 8 1,642,869 4,816,710 The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 24 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 1. Significant accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted. Going concern The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the settlement of liabilities and the realisation of assets in the normal course of business. The Group has incurred a loss of $26,561,261 (2022: $13,662,608) and experienced net cash outflows from operating activities of $9,432,115 (2022: $10,405,732). As at 30 June 2023, the Group had cash and cash equivalents of $1,642,869 (2022: $4,816,710). The Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, to recover the carrying value of its assets and meet its commitments as and when they fall due is dependent on the ability of the Group to raise additional capital or obtain external financing in the next few months. The Board is assessing capital raising opportunities as at the date of this report. The Directors believe that the Group will be able to continue as a going concern after consideration of the following factors: The ability of the Company to raise the additional capital, for which it has a successful history in doing so; ● ● Commercialisation of its intellectual property, to deliver future revenue; and ● Recognising that the priority of the Board and management remains revenue growth and cost reductions. Whilst the directors acknowledge there are timing risks associated with the completion of successful capital raisings which have a direct impact on the Company's ability to meet liabilities when due, the directors believe that this will be successful. However, if the capital raising and other factors mentioned above do not eventuate, there is a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt as to whether the Company will continue as a going concern and, therefore, whether the Company will realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial statements. The financial statements do not include adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts nor to the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company not continue as a going concern. Basis of preparation IXUP Limited is domiciled in Australia. The consolidated financial statements comprise the results of IXUP Limited ("the Company") and its controlled entities ("the Group"). The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australia Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. These financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB'). Historical cost convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for, where applicable, the valuation of share-based payments. Critical accounting estimates The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in note 2. 25 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) The significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below. Parent entity information In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the Group only. Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 30. Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and the entities controlled by the Company. Control is achieved when the Company: - Has power over the investee; - Is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and - Has the ability to use its power to affect its returns. The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the IXUP Group are eliminated in full on consolidation. Foreign Currencies In preparing the financial statements, transactions in currencies other than the Group's functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognised at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Revenue recognition All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). The core principle of AASB 15 is that revenue is recognised on a basis that reflects the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognised by applying a five-step process outlined in AASB 15 which is as follows: Step 1: Identify the contract with a customer; Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract and determine at what point they are satisfied; Step 3: Determine the transaction price; Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; Step 5: Recognise revenue as the performance obligations are satisfied. (i) Identification of performance obligations The Group has determined that for new software sales, the licenses and implementation services are quoted as separate line items and have separate list prices and therefore are not distinct performance obligations as the customer is purchasing customisable software which requires not only the licenses to be provisioned but the software to be installed by a qualified implementation consultant. Licensing and technical support which is purchased by software customers to assist with their ongoing use of the software and is separate from the software implementation performance obligation. (ii) Satisfaction of performance obligations The performance obligation for the implemented software is satisfied at the point in time when the software has been installed and is operating materially as contractually required. It is when the customer has full access to and control of the software The performance obligation for providing software customers with licensing and technical support remains throughout the contract period so is satisfied over the contract period. In addition to contracts with customers, the Group receives interest income from monies held in its bank accounts, Interest income is recognised on an accruals basis based on the interest rate, deposited amount and time which lapses before the reporting period end date. 26 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) The expected future Research and Development incentive, for past qualifying Research and Development expenditure is accrued as other income when it is established that the conditions of the Research and Development incentive have been met and that the expected amount of the incentive can be reliably measured. Government Grants Government grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attaching to the grant and that the grant will be received. Government grants are recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis over the periods in which the entity recognises as expenses the related costs for which grants are intended to compensate. If the grant relates to expenses or losses already incurred by the entity, or to provide immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs, the income is recognised int eh period in which it becomes receivable. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Derivative financial instruments Hedges of a net investment Hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation include monetary items that are considered part of the net investment. Gains or losses on the hedging instrument relating to the effective portion of the hedge are recognised directly in equity whilst gains or losses relating to the ineffective portion are recognised in profit or loss. On disposal of the foreign operation, the cumulative value of any such gains or losses recognised directly in equity is transferred to profit or loss. Financial Instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets Financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs are included as part of the initial measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Such assets are subsequently measured at either amortised cost or fair value depending on their classification. Classification is determined based on both the business model within which such assets are held and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset unless, an accounting mismatch is being avoided. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When there is no reasonable expectation of recovering part or all of a financial asset, it's carrying value is written off. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets not measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Typically, such financial assets will be either: (i) held for trading, where they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the short-term with an intention of making a profit, or a derivative; or (ii) designated as such upon initial recognition where permitted. Fair value movements are recognised in profit or loss. Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income include equity investments which the Group intends to hold for the foreseeable future and has irrevocably elected to classify them as such upon initial recognition. Compound financial instruments The component parts of convertible loan notes issued by the Group are classified separately as financial liabilities and equit in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. A conversion option that will be settled by the exchange of a fixed amount of cash or another financial asset for a fixed number of the Company’s own equity instruments is an equity instrument. At the date of issue, the fair value of the liability component is estimated using the prevailing market interest rate for a similar non-convertible instrument. This amount is recorded as a liability on an amortised cost basis using the effective interest method until extinguished upon conversion or at the instrument’s maturity date. The Conversion option classified as equity is determined by deducting the amount of the liability component from the fair value of the compound instrument as a whole. This is recognized and included in equity, net of income tax effect, and is not subsequently remeasured. In addition, the conversion option classified as equity will remain in equity until the conversion 27 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) option is exercised, in which case the balance is recognized in equity will be transferred to the Share premium account. Where the conversion option remains unexercised at the maturity date of the convertible loan note, the balance recognized in equity will be transferred to retained earnings. No gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss upon conversion or expiration of the conversion option Transaction costs that relate to the issue of the convertible loan notes are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to the allocation of gross proceeds. Transaction costs relating to the equity component are recognized directly in equity. Transaction costs relating to the liability component are included in the carrying amount of the liability component and are amortised over the lives of the convertible loan notes using the effective interest method. Refer to note 26 for further information on financial instruments. Impairment of financial assets The Group recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets which are either measured at amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income. The measurement of the loss allowance depends upon the Group's assessment at the end of each reporting period as to whether the financial instrument's credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition, based on reasonable and supportable information that is available, without undue cost or effort to obtain. Where there has not been a significant increase in exposure to credit risk since initial recognition, a 12-month expected credit loss allowance is estimated. This represents a portion of the asset's lifetime expected credit losses that is attributable to a default event that is possible within the next 12 months. Where a financial asset has become credit impaired or where it is determined that credit risk has increased significantly, the loss allowance is based on the asset's lifetime expected credit losses. The amount of expected credit loss recognised is measured on the basis of the probability weighted present value of anticipated cash shortfalls over the life of the instrument discounted at the original effective interest rate. For financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, the loss allowance is recognised within other comprehensive income. In all other cases, the loss allowance is recognised in profit or loss. Impairment of non-financial assets Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other non- financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use is the present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to form a cash-generating unit. Trade and other receivables Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days. The Group has applied the simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on days overdue. Property, plant and equipment Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Plant and equipment are measured using the cost model. Costs include purchase price, other directly attributable costs and the initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and restoring the asset, where applicable. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives, using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis. An individual asset will be depreciated in full at the time of purchase if any of the following criteria is met: 28 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) - The cost of the asset is less than $2,000, or - The asset has an expected useful life of less than 12 months, or - The asset will become technically obsolete (particularly relating to computer equipment) in less than 12 months. Buildings Leasehold improvements Plant and equipment Computer equipment 40 years 3-10 years 3-7 years 3-5 years Right-of-use assets A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments made at or before the commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred and included in an estimate of costs expected to be incurred for dismantling and removing the underlying asset and restoring the site or asset. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the consolidated entity expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. Right-of use assets are subject to impairment or adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The consolidated entity has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases with terms of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to profit or loss as incurred. Intangible assets Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination, other than goodwill, are initially measured at their fair value at the date of the acquisition. Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. Indefinite life intangible assets are not amortised and are subsequently measured at cost less any impairment. Finite life intangible assets are subsequently measured at cost less amortisation and any impairment. The gains or losses recognised in profit or loss arising from the derecognition of intangible assets are measured as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the intangible asset. The method and useful lives of finite life intangible assets are reviewed annually. Changes in the expected pattern of consumption or useful life are accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation method or period. Research and development Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred. Where no internally- generated intangible can be recognised, development expenditure is recognised in profit or loss in the period in which it is incurred. An internally-generated intangible asset arising from development (or from the development phase of an internal project) is recognised if, and only if, all of the following have been demonstrated: - the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale: - the intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it; - the ability to use or sell the intangible asset; and - how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits. Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost of internally-generated assets over their useful lives, using the straight- line method. The estimated useful lives and amortisation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis. Goodwill Goodwill arises on the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are taken to profit or loss and are not subsequently reversed. Website Significant costs associated with the development of the revenue generating aspects of the website, including the capacity of placing orders, are deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 10 years. 29 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) Intellectual property Significant costs associated with intellectual property are deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 5 years. Trademarks and other intangibles including customer contracts Significant costs associated with Trademarks and other intangibles are deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 8 years. Software Significant costs associated with software are deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 3.33 years. Contract liabilities Contract liabilities represent the consolidated entity's obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer and are recognised when a customer pays consideration, or when the consolidated entity recognises a receivable to reflect its unconditional right to consideration (whichever is earlier) before the consolidated entity has transferred the goods or services to the customer. Lease liabilities A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the present value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the consolidated entity's incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments comprise of fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when the exercise of the option is reasonably certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are remeasured if there is a change in the following: future lease payments arising from a change in an index or a rate used; residual guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a lease liability is remeasured, an adjustment is made to the corresponding right-of use asset, or to profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is fully written down. Employee benefits Short-term employee benefits Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Other long-term employee benefits The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on high quality corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. Equity-settled share-based payments to employees and others providing similar services are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity-settled share-based transactions are set out in the notes to the accounts. Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided to employees in exchange for the rendering of services. Cash-settled transactions are awards of cash for the exchange of services, where the amount of cash is determined by reference to the share price. The costs of equity-settled transactions are measured at fair value on grant date. Fair value is independently determined using an appropriate option valuation model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option, together with non-vesting conditions that do not determine whether the Group receives the services that entitle the employees to receive payment. No account is taken of any other vesting 30 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) conditions. The costs of equity-settled transactions are recognised as an expense with a corresponding increase in equity over the vesting period. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, the best estimate of the number of awards that are likely to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. The amount recognised in profit or loss for the period is the cumulative amount calculated at each reporting date less amounts already recognised in previous periods. All changes in the liability are recognised in profit or loss. The ultimate cost of cash-settled transactions is the cash paid to settle the liability. Market conditions are taken into consideration in determining fair value. Therefore any awards subject to market conditions are considered to vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition has been met, provided all other conditions are satisfied. If equity-settled awards are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the modification has not been made. An additional expense is recognised, over the remaining vesting period, for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based compensation benefit as at the date of modification. If the non-vesting condition is within the control of the Group or employee, the failure to satisfy the condition is treated as a cancellation. If the condition is not within the control of the Group or employee and is not satisfied during the vesting period, any remaining expense for the award is recognised over the remaining vesting period, unless the award is forfeited. If equity-settled awards are cancelled, it is treated as if it has vested on the date of cancellation, and any remaining expense is recognised immediately. If a new replacement award is substituted for the cancelled award, the cancelled and new award is treated as if they were a modification. Fair value measurement Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified into three levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and transfers between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may be used when internal expertise is either not available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market knowledge and reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis is undertaken, which includes a verification of the major inputs applied in the latest valuation and a comparison, where applicable, with external sources of data. Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar taxes Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of GST. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. Current tax The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit before tax as reported in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Current tax liabilities are therefore measured at the amounts expected to be paid to / recovered from the relevant taxation authority. Deferred tax Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. 31 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit. New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2023. There are no standards that are not yet effective and that are expected to have a material impact on the entity in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions. Note 2. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which are described in Note 1, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period. Alternatively, if the revision affects both current and future periods, the revision to the accounting estimate is recognised in the period of the revision as well as in future periods. Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Judgement has been exercised in considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or may have, on the consolidated entity based on known information. This consideration extends to the nature of the products and services offered, customers, supply chain, staffing and geographic regions in which the consolidated entity operates. Other than as addressed in Note 3, there does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial statements or any significant uncertainties with respect to events or conditions which may impact the consolidated entity unfavourably as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Share-based payment transactions The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using the Black-Scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would have no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but may impact profit or loss and equity. Estimation of useful lives of assets The Group determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant and equipment and finite life intangible assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event. The depreciation and amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down. Note 3. COVID-19 impact IXUP is continuing to closely monitor and respond to the effects of the COVID-19 virus, ensuring it adheres with Government advice and recommendations, which represents a material uncertainty in the wider business environment. During the year IXUP took a number of steps to ensure responsible cash management and extend its cash operating runway. Specific actions taken during the year included: ● Staff hours and fixed remuneration reduced with focus on maintaining core sales and technical support functions; ● Successful application for the Federal Government's JobKeeper Wage Subsidy (Round 1) for all eligible staff; ● Reduction in costs relating to essential services and infrastructure costs; The Company will continue to closely monitor developments related to COVID-19, and take appropriate actions as required. 32 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 4. Operating segments Identification of reportable operating segments The Group currently operates in one operating segment being the software industry. The Group continues to consider new projects in this sector and others by way of acquisition or investment. The Group operated in three geographic segments that being Australia, UK and US. The Group determines and presents segments based on information provided by the Board of directors who collectively are the Group's Chief Operating Decision Maker. An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses. Operating segment information FY2023 AUSTRALIA UK US TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS AND ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED REVENUE ($) Sales to external customers Interest Income Total Revenue Income/(Expenses) Other Income Employee Expenses Depreciation and Amortisation Other expenses Segment Profit Total Assets Total Liabilities 634,026 35,870 669,897 867,791 (6,967,494) (13,876,416) (5,206,503) (24,480,151) 5,787,615 5,245,580 278,905 343,229 1,256,161 - 278,905 - 343,229 35,870 1,292,031 236,607 (1,255,427) (382,987) (1,032,833) (2,188,309) 752,319 147,800 - (234,265) - (1,766) 107,198 838,900 781 1,104,398 (8,457,186) (14,259,403) (6,241,102) (26,561,261) 7,378,834 5,394,161 - - - - - - - - - - 1,256,161 35,870 1,292,031 1,104,398 (8,457,186) (14,259,403) (6,241,102) (26,561,261) 7,378,834 5,394,161 FY2022 AUSTRALIA UK US TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS AND ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED - - - 423,945 553,227 977,172 - 423,945 - 553,227 977,172 262,503 (7,278,604) (725,792) (3,211,401) (10,953,294) 23,642,557 3,777,718 - (1,079,147) (357,963) (1,076,374) (2,089,539) 703,332 762 - (295,585) - (877,417) (619,775) 389,261 420,155 262,503 (8,653,336) (1,083,755) (5,165,192) (13,662,608) 24,735,150 4,198,635 REVENUE ($) Sales to external customers Interest Income Total Revenue Income/(Expenses) Other Income Employee Expenses Depreciation and Amortisation Other expenses Segment Profit Total Assets Total Liabilities Note 5. Revenue Software revenue - - - - - - - - - - 977,172 977,172 262,503 (8,653,336) (1,083,755) (5,165,192) (13,662,608) 24,735,150 4,198,635 Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 1,256,161 977,172 33 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 6. Expenses Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses: Cost of sales Cost of sales Depreciation Depreciation Amortisation Total depreciation and amortisation Administrative Costs Professional adviser and legal costs Consulting costs paid to entities related to the directors Recruitment costs Advertising and promotion Travel and accommodation Software licenses Other Employee benefits expense Wages and salaries Superannuation costs Other employee benefits Occupancy costs Rent (short term lease payments) Other occupancy costs Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ (605,623) (436,869) 97,034 973,273 136,817 937,213 1,070,307 1,074,030 2,697,506 171,550 39,830 85,318 422,404 829,794 1,553,250 1,759,644 60,000 76,449 100,415 160,138 752,069 1,761,322 5,799,652 4,670,037 4,746,458 315,737 409,465 5,233,849 409,266 418,889 5,471,660 6,062,004 19,302 - 20,424 24,719 19,302 45,143 Finance costs Interest costs 8,603 Interest and finance charges related to Convertible note 30,947 - 4,386 Interest and finance charges paid/payable on lease liabilities 9,784 1,857 Finance costs expensed Share-based payments expense Share-based payments expense Impairment of Goodwill Impairment of Goodwill related to DataPOWA Acquisition Write back of contingent consideration liability Impairment of Goodwill 42,588 12,989 2,985,526 2,591,332 15,269,731 ( 2,080,635) 13,189,096 - - - 34 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 7. Income tax expense Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at the statutory rate Loss before income tax expense Tax at the statutory tax rate of 25% (2022: 25%) Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income: Share-based payments Non deductible Impairment of Goodwill Non assessable other income Non assessable Research & Development refund Current year temporary differences not recognised Income tax expense/(benefit) Tax losses not recognised Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised Potential tax benefit at statutory tax rates Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ (26,561,261) (13,662,608) (6,640,315) (3,415,652) 746,382 3,297,274 - 216,948 647,833 - 340,093 - (2,379,712) 2,043,571 (2,427,726) 2,427,726 (336,141) - Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 35,338,783 30,365,148 6,508,873 7,591,287 The above potential tax benefit for tax losses has not been recognised in the statement of financial position. These tax losses can only be utilised in the future if the continuity of ownership test is passed, or failing that, the same business test is passed. The tax rate used for the reconciliation above is the relevant corporate tax rate payable by the Company on taxable profits under Australian tax law. Deferred tax assets and liabilities Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ Deferred tax assets not recognised Deferred tax assets not recognised comprises temporary differences attributable to: Employee benefits 102,366 (402) Entertainment 1,722 Depreciation (5,880) Payroll accrual 648,227 Deferred tax assets used to offset deferred tax liabilities 8,809,220 Tax losses carried forward (9,555,253) Deferred tax assets not brought into account 31,890 - 4,134 14,825 (21,540) 7,591,287 (7,260,596) Total deferred tax assets recognised - - 35 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 7. Income tax expense (continued) Deferred tax liability Accrued expenses Acquisition of Customer Contracts Deferred tax assets used to offset deferred tax liabilities Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ (312,086) (86,161) (336,141) - 86,161 648,227 Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the above items because it is not possible at this stage of development to explicitly confirm the probability that future taxable profit will be available against which the Company can utilise these benefits. Note 8. Current assets - cash and cash equivalents - - Cash at bank Term deposits Term deposits has an interest rate of 2.30% p.a. Note 9. Current assets - Trade and other receivables Trade receivables Other receivables GST Provision for doubtful debts Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 1,542,869 4,716,710 100,000 100,000 1,642,869 4,816,710 Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 994,066 414,723 - 145,849 51,567 - 94,175 (110,077) 978,164 612,139 Allowance for expected credit losses The consolidated entity has recognised a doubtful debts expense of $110,077 (2022: $nil) in profit or loss in respect of the expected credit losses for the year ended 30 June 2023. Trade Receivables ($) Not past Due Past due up to 30 days Past due 31 days to 90 days Past due over 90 days Gross 2023 Impaired 2023 Net 2023 Past due but no impaired 2023 Gross 2022 Impaired 2022 Net 2022 Past due but not impaired 2022 814,089 - - - - - 814,089 - - - - - 387,401 - - 179,977 (110,077) 69,900 69,900 27,322 994,066 (110,077) 883,989 69,900 414,723 - - - - - 387,401 - - - - - 27,322 27,322 414,723 27,322 36 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 10. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ Computer equipment - at cost. 149,966 112,011 (96,158) (78,694) Less: Accumulated depreciation 53,808 33,317 Less: Accumulated depreciation Office equipment - at cost 16,035 13,780 (12,975) (10,336) 3,060 3,444 56,868 36,761 Reconciliations Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below: Consolidated Computer Office equipment $ equipment $ Total $ 28,153 Balance at 1 July 2021 Additions 34,132 Additions through business combinations (note 32) 7,956 740 8,696 Disposals (12,450) - (12,450) Exchange differences (303) (13) (316) Reversal of depreciation on disposals 978 - 978 (22,432) Depreciation expense (20,023) (2,409) 26,235 30,924 1,918 3,208 Balance at 30 June 2022 Additions Disposals Exchange differences Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2023 Note 11. Non-current assets - right-of-use assets Right-of-use asset Less: Accumulated depreciation 33,317 39,038 (2,398) 554 (16,703) 3,444 2,154 (93) 36,761 41,191 (2,491) - 554 (19,147) (2,444) 53,808 3,060 56,868 Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 230,928 (75,904) 350,479 (117,328) 155,024 233,151 The consolidated entity leases an office with 3 parking spaces, with lease terms of 3.3 years. Both commenced 1 June 2022. Depreciation for the year for the right-of-use asset was $78,127. 37 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 11. Non-current assets - right-of-use assets (continued) Reconciliations Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below: Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2021 Additions Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2022 Additions Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2023 Note 12. Non-current assets - intangibles Goodwill - at cost Right-of-use asset $ Total $ 74,691 272,845 (114,385) 74,691 272,845 (114,385) 233,151 - (78,127) 233,151 - (78,127) 155,024 155,024 Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 406,288 15,269,731 Customer Contracts - at cost 1,344,465 - Development - at cost Less: Accumulated amortisation Website - at cost Less: Accumulated amortisation Intellectual Property Less: Accumulated amortisation 1,731,909 (1,731,909) - 1,731,909 (1,731,909) - 1,194,680 1,120,389 (763,268) (342,341) 431,412 778,048 3,014,316 (1,228,859) 1,785,457 2,974,360 (633,987) 2,340,373 3,967,722 18,388,152 38 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 12. Non-current assets - Intangibles (continued) Reconciliations Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below: Consolidated Goodwill $ Customer Contracts $ Website $ Intellectual Property $ Total $ Balance at 1 July 2021 Additions through business combinations (Note 32) Amortisation expense - 15,269,731 - - 1,120,389 2,935,245 - 2,935,245 16,390,120 - - (342,341) (594,872) (937,213) Balance at 30 June 2022 15,269,731 - 778,048 2,340,373 18,388,152 Additions 406,288 1,344,465 74,291 39,956 1,865,099 Amortisation expense (594,872) (1,015,799) Impairment expense (15,269,731) - - - (15,269,731) - (420,927) - Balance at 30 June 2023 406,288 1,344,465 431,412 1,785,457 3,967,722 The Company reviews its intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Goodwill Goodwill and website relate to the acquisition of DataPOWA Ltd in August 2021. Based on the current market conditions, including interest rates increasing materially and general view on loss making tech businesses the board has taken the conservative view to write off the good will in DataPOWA. The business continues to operate and is building and converting a pipeline of new business on it’s way to breakeven. During the financial year the company purchased the contract to operate and develop BetStop – The National Self Exclusion register for $1,325,000. The identification and fair value measurement of the assets and liabilities acquired from the BetStop acquisition are provisional and amendments may be made to these figures up to 12 months following the date of acquisition. Per note 31 $406,288 has been recognized as Goodwill in relation to the acquisition. Goodwill is subject to impairment testing on an annual basis or whenever there is an indication of impairment. Capitalised development costs, website and software costs are subject to impairment testing whenever there is an indication of impairment. Customer Contracts During the financial year the company purchased the contract to operate and develop BetStop – The National Self Exclusion register for $1,325,000. The identification and fair value measurement of the assets and liabilities acquired from the BetStop acquisition are provisional and amendments may be made to these figures up to 12 months following the date of acquisition. Per note 32 $1,344,465 has been recognized as Customer Contracts in relation to the acquisition. Customer Contracts are impaired over the period of the contract length. Website During the year ended 30 June 2023, the gross carrying value of Website equated to $1,194,680 (2022;$1,120,389). This asset is being depreciated on a straight-line basis at 33% per annum. Accumulated depreciation of this Website totaled $763,268 (2022; $342,341), giving net written down value of $431,412 (2022: $778,048) at financial year end. Intellectual Property During the year ended 30 June 2021, the company completed the strategic acquisition of the entire intellectual property of Data Republic Pty Ltd. The acquisition is capitalised at cost of $2,974,360 and is being depreciated on a straight-line basis at 20% per annum. During the financial period the Company purchased the trademark, URL and other intellectual property of Playpause for $25,000 USD 39 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Accumulated depreciation of this Intellectual Property totaled $594,872, giving net written down value of $1,785,457 at financial year end. Based on the replacement value to develop the intellectual property of Data Republic and the ongoing commercialisation of the software no indicators of impairment were identified as at 30 June 2023. Note 13. Non-current assets - Investments Investments in other entities Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 359,020 - IXUP invested in a convertible note in Ziroh Labs Inc, on 18 April 2022 for $240k USD. The note had a 12 month maturity date, 5% per annum interest rate and option to be repaid or converted to common stock. Participation in the note allowed IXUP to purchase a 10 year royalty free licence for Ziroh Labs Inc. products including homomorphic libraries for $10k USD. IXUP converted the note to common stock. Note 14. Non-current assets - Deposits Security Deposit Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 153,920 52,666 This amount represents two security deposits for the office space rented and US payroll supplier. On termination or cancellation of both contracts the deposits will be refunded. Note 15. Current liabilities - trade and other payables Trade payables Accrued expenses PAYG withholding payable Superannuation payable Wages payable Other payables Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 795,024 669,589 137,734 81,793 14,198 44,646 478,119 151,114 233,754 113,687 21,962 17,103 1,625,296 1,015,739 Refer to note 26 for further information on financial instruments. The average credit period allowed by trade creditors to the Group which are not related parties is approximately 24 days. Note 16. Current liabilities – lease liabilities Lease liability Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 68,593 74,566 Refer to note 26 for further information on financial instruments. This balance relates to the application of accounting standard AASB 16 in effect from 1 July 2019. Refer to note 11 for details. The consolidated entity leases an office with 3 parking spaces, with lease terms of 2.3 years. Both commenced 1 June 2022. 40 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 17. Current liabilities – provisions Annual leave 365,416 338,472 - Long Service Leave 234,974 600,390 338,472 Note 18. Current liabilities – Deferred revenue Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ Deferred revenue Note 19. Non-Current liabilities – Other financial liabilities Contingent Consideration Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 40,251 80,229 Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 146,347 2,375,000 The provision represents the obligation to pay contingent consideration following the acquisition of DataPOWA Limited. For more information refer to note 31. Note 20. Non-Current liabilities – Borrowings Bank Loans Convertible Note Consolidated 2023 $ 30,515 2,587,572 2022 $ 37,295 - 2,618,087 37,295 The Convertible notes were issued on 13 June 2023 at an issue price of $1 per note, with 3,000,000 issued. The notes are convertible into ordinary shares prior to an expiry term of 24 month term from date of issue and a conversion price of $0.06 per share. The note has a conversion incentive if the holder converts in the first 12 months of the note term, the holders will receive a free attaching 1:2 option with a 10c strike expiring 3rd Feb 2025. If the notes have not been converted, interest of 15% annually, to be paid quarterly. The net proceeds received from the issue of the convertible notes have been split between the financial liability element and an equity component, representing the fair value of the embedded option to convert the financial liability into equity of the company as follows: Proceeds of issue of convertible note Transactions costs Net proceeds from issue of convertible note $3,000,000 ($150,000) $2,850,000 41 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 20. Non-Current liabilities – Borrowings (Cont.) Equity Component Liability component at date of issue (net of transaction costs) Interest charged (using effective interest rate) Interest paid Carrying amount of liability component at 30 June 2023 272,416 $2,850,000 ($272,416) $9,988 $2,587,572 The equity component of $272,416 has being credited to the option premium on convertible notes reserve. The interest expensed for the year is calculated by applying an effective interest rate of 20% to the liability component for the 1 months period since the loans were issued. The liability component is measured at amortised cost. The difference between the carrying amount of the liability component at the date of issue and the amount reported in the reporting period at 30 June 2023 represents the effective interest rate less interest paid to that date. Note 21. Non-Current liabilities – lease liabilities Lease liability Refer to note 26 for further information on financial instruments. Note 22. Non-current liabilities - provisions Long service leave Consolidated 2023 $ 90,697 2022 $ 159,291 Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 204,498 118,043 42 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 23. Equity - issued capital Consolidated 2023 Shares 2022 Shares 2023 $ 2022 $ Ordinary shares - fully paid 1,035,492,675 902,076,031 52,355,200 47,821,869 Movements in ordinary share capital Details Balance Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Share issue costs Balance Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Issue of shares Share issue costs Balance Options Details Balance Issue of unlisted options to Cygnet Capital Options exercised during the year Options exercised during the year Balance Cancelled due to forfeiture during the year Issue of plan options to contractors and directors Issue of plan options to consultants Issue of plan options to consultants Balance 43 Date Shares $ 30 June 2021 3 August 2021 17 August 2021 17 August 2021 30 September 2021 30 September 2021 30 September 2021 29 October 2021 24 November 2021 7 December 2021 9 December 2021 703,995,838 47,872,340 28,000,000 22,182,045 5,000,000 10,000,000 1,625,000 3,736,863 235,374 71,428,571 8,000,000 - 26,530,941 7,420,213 560,000 2,218,205 500,000 1,000,000 162,500 373,686 23,537 10,000,000 - (967,213) 30 June 2022 30 September 2022 20 October 2022 29 November 2022 8 December 2022 9 March 2023 902,076,031 45,558,882 51,000,000 24,437,055 6,500,000 5,920,707 - 47,821,869 1,822,355 2,040,000 977,482 260,000 148,048 (714,524) 30 June 2023 1,035,492,675 52,355,200 Date Options 30 June 2021 30 June 2021 30 June 2022 15 November 2022 16 December 2022 2 June 2023 13 June 2023 30 June 2023 226,954,125 25,000,000 (70,779,282) 181,174,843 (107,289,844) 156,000,000 30,000,000 24,000,000 283,884,999 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 23. Equity - issued capital (Continued) Performance Rights Details Date Performance Rights Balance Issue of performance rights to Advisors Issue of performance rights to Ian Penrose Issue of performance rights to Tekkorp Capital LLC Vesting of performance rights Issue of performance rights to employees Balance Cancelled due to forfeiture during the year Issue of performance rights to employees 30 June 2021 13 September 2021 5 October 2021 9 December 2021 9 December 2021 21 December 2021 30 June 2022 3 February 2023 31,250,000 3,000,000 11,000,000 50,000,000 (8,000,000) 3,155,649 90,405,649 (11,398,350) 21,750,000 Balance 30 June 2023 100,757,299 Ordinary shares Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each share shall have one vote. Capital risk management The consolidated entity's objectives when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimum capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. Capital is regarded as total equity, as recognised in the statement of financial position, plus net debt. Net debt is calculated as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the consolidated entity may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt. The consolidated entity would look to raise capital when an opportunity to invest in a business or company was seen as value adding relative to the current Company's share price at the time of the investment. The consolidated entity is not actively pursuing additional investments in the short term as it continues to integrate and grow its existing businesses in order to maximise synergies. 44 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 24. Equity - reserves Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ Foreign currency reserve (43,781) 6,480,672 Equity-settled reserves Options reserve 11,782,914 93,074 6,208,256 9,814,013 Equity-settled reserve 18,219,805 16,115,343 To determine the fair value of the warrants, the IXUP Group engaged the support of a professional adviser, who estimated the fair value of the warrants using a widely accepted valuation methodology and assumptions based on historical data for similar publicly-listed securities. Options reserve The reserve is used to recognise the value of equity benefits provided to employees and directors as part of their remuneration as part of their compensation for services. It is also used to recognise the value of equity benefits issued to advisors. Movements in reserves Movements in each class of reserve during the current and previous financial year are set out below: Consolidated Foreign currency reserve $ Equity-settled reserve $ Options reserve $ Total $ Balance at 1 July 2021 Foreign currency translation Contingent consideration for DataPOWA acquisition Share based payments as consideration for goods/services Transfer relating to options exercised - 93,074 - - - 1,839,662 9,811,325 - - 3,091,755 - - 2,591,332 (1,311,805) - 11,650,987 93,074 3,091,755 2,591,332 (1,311,805) 16,115,343 Balance at 30 June 2022 (136,855) Foreign currency translation Share based payments 2,985,527 Options related to Convertible Note - 272,416 - 272,416 Options Expired - - (1,371,626) (1,371,626) Share issue costs - Equity 93,074 (136,855) - 6,208,256 - - 9,814,013 - 2,985,527 - - 355,000 355,000 Balance at 30 June 2023 (43,781) 6,480,672 11,782,914 18,219,805 Accumulated losses at the beginning of the financial year Loss after income tax expense for the year Transfer relating to options and rights expired and/or cancelled Accumulated losses at the end of the financial year 45 Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ (43,400,697) (26,561,261) (31,049,894) (13,662,608) 1,371,626 1,311,805 (68,590,332) (43,400,697) IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 25. Equity - dividends There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial year. Note 26. Financial instruments Financial risk management objectives The Group’s finance function provides services to the business, co-ordinates access to banking facilities, and monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the Group in accordance with the decisions of the directors. In the reporting period, the Group was not exposed to material financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Accordingly, the Group did not employ derivative financial instruments to hedge currency risk exposures. Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Other receivables Financial liabilities Trade and other payables Lease Liabilities Market risk Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 1,642,869 978,164 2,731,110 4,816,710 145,803 4,962,513 1,625,296 159,290 1,784,586 668,298 233,857 902,155 Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The group's exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the group's cash held on term deposit. A sensitivity analysis was performed and the assessment determined that a movement in interest rates is not considered to be material to the group's profit and loss. Credit risk Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group. The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral, where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. The Group does not have significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty at the reporting date. The credit risk on liquid cash funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The Group is not exposed to credit risk in relation to financial guarantees given to banks, because it has no such guarantees outstanding at the reporting date. 46 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 26. Financial instruments (Continued) The consolidated entity has adopted a lifetime expected loss allowance in estimating expected credit losses to trade receivables through the use of a provisions matrix using fixed rates of credit loss provisioning. These provisions are considered representative across all customers of the consolidated entity based on recent sales experience, historical collection rates and forward-looking information that is available. The consolidated entity has assessed the expected credit losses to trade receivables and concluded that no allowance is required. Generally, trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators of this include the failure of a debtor to engage in a repayment plan, no active enforcement activity and a failure to make contractual payments for a period greater than 1 year. Liquidity risk Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the board of directors, which periodically reviews the Group’s short, medium and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining reserves and banking facilities, by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, and by matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities where possible. Remaining contractual maturities The following tables detail the consolidated entity's remaining contractual maturity for its financial instrument liabilities. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the financial liabilities are required to be paid. The tables include both interest and principal cash flows disclosed as remaining contractual maturities and therefore these totals may differ from their carrying amount in the statement of financial position. Consolidated - 2023 Non-derivatives Non-interest bearing Trade payables Other payables Interest-bearing - variable Lease liability Total non-derivatives Consolidated - 2022 Non-derivatives Non-interest bearing Trade payables Other payables Interest-bearing - variable Lease liability Total non-derivatives Weighted average interest rate % 1 year or less $ Between 1 and 2 years $ Between 2 and 5 years $ Over 5 years $ Remaining contractual maturities $ - - 795,024 830,272 - - - - - - 795,024 830,272 10.00% 68,593 72,103 18,595 1,693,890 72,103 18,595 - 159,291 - 1,784,587 Weighted average interest rate % 1 year or less $ Between 1 and 2 years $ Between 2 and 5 years $ Over 5 years $ Remaining contractual maturities $ - - 478,119 190,179 - - - - - - 478,119 190,179 10.00% 74,566 68,593 90,698 742,864 68,593 90,698 - 233,857 902,155 - The cash flows in the maturity analysis above are not expected to occur significantly earlier than contractually disclosed above. Fair value of financial instruments The directors consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities recognised in the consolidated financial statements approximate their fair values. 47 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 26. Financial instruments (Continued) Capital Management The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as going concerns while maximising the return to stakeholders. The capital structure of the Group consists of net cash (there were no borrowings at year end offset by cash as detailed in note 9 and equity (detailed in note 23). As at reporting date, the Group had net assets of $1,984,673 (2022: $20,536,515) and issued capital of $52,355,200 (2022: $47,821,869). Note 27. Key management personnel disclosures Directors The following persons were directors and KMP's of IXUP Limited during the financial year: Julian Babarczy Dean Joscelyne Freya Smith Marcus Gracey Ian Penrose Matthew Johnson Chairman and Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director (Retired 29 July 2022) Non-Executive Director Director Corporate Development & Strategy (Retired 2 February 2023) Non-Executive Director CFO Compensation The aggregate compensation made to directors and other members of key management personnel of the consolidated entity is set out below: Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Share-based payments Note 28. Remuneration of auditors Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 844,103 53,062 592,200 673,557 46,881 338,422 1,489,364 1,058,860 During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by Hall Chadwick WA Audit Pty Ltd, the auditor of the Company: Audit services - Hall Chadwick WA Audit Pty Ltd Audit or review of the financial statements Note 29. Related party transactions Parent entity IXUP Limited is the parent entity. Subsidiaries Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 33. Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 34,000 36,000 Key management personnel Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 27 and the remuneration report included in the directors' report. 48 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 29. Related party transactions (continued) Transactions with related parties Mr Dean Joscelyne is the ultimate controlling party of YDCJ Pty Ltd atf YDCJ Unit Trust and Destria Pty Ltd. Mr Julian Babarczy is one of the ultimate controlling parties of Jigsaw Consulting Pty Ltd. Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. The following transactions occurred with related parties and are GST inclusive: Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 90,023 111,667 91,274 55,000 Payment for goods and services: Payment to Destria Pty Ltd for consulting services and Director fees Payment to Jigsaw Consulting Pty Ltd for consulting services Receivable from and payable to related parties There were no receivables to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date. Loans to/from related parties There were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date. Terms and conditions All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates. Note 30. Parent entity information Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity. Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income Loss after income tax Total comprehensive loss Parent 2023 $ 2022 $ (19,463,509) (30,422,850) (19,463,509) (30,422,850) 49 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 30. Parent entity information (continued) Statement of financial position Total current assets Total assets Total current liabilities Total liabilities Equity Issued capital Equity-settled reserves Options reserve Accumulated losses Total equity Parent 2023 $ 2022 $ 2,069,680 4,734,195 3,668,587 23,382,424 1,643,765 311,618 1,683,913 2,845,909 47,759,289 1,720,129 9,814,014 46,213,460 2,354,290 9,814,014 (57,308,757) (37,845,249) 1,984,674 20,536,515 Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries The parent entity had no guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022. Contingent liabilities The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022. Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022. Significant accounting policies The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the consolidated entity, as disclosed in note 1, except for the following: ● ● Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised as other income by the parent entity and its receipt may be an Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity. indicator of an impairment of the investment. Note 31. Business combinations During the financial year the company purchased the contract to operate and develop BetStop – The National Self Exclusion register for $1,325,000. The identification and fair value measurement of the assets and liabilities acquired from the BetStop acquisition are provisional and amendments may be made to these figures up to 12 months following the date of acquisition. Upfront consideration On completion of the Acquisition, the company made a cash payment to the administrator of $1.325 million. 50 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 31. Business combinations (continued) The acquired business contributed revenues of $634,026 to the consolidated entity for the period from 10 June 2023 to 30 June 2023. The values identified in relation to the acquisition of the contract are provisional as at 30 June 2023. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Assets Contracts: National Self Exclusion Register Agreement Prepayments Liabilities Deferred Tax Liability Employee Leave Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Acquisition-date fair value of total consideration transferred Goodwill Net cash used to acquire business Fair value $ 1,344,565 27,976 (336,141) (117,688) 918,712 $918,712 $406,208 $1,325,000 The identification and fair value measurement of the assets and liabilities acquired from the BetStop acquisition are provisional and amendments may be made to these figures up to 12 months following the date of acquisition. Note 32. Fair value measurement Fair value hierarchy The contingent consideration payable on meeting the £2,000,000 revenue target referred to in note 15 has been reported as a financial liability as it will be paid through the issue of a variable number of shares amounting to a maximum of $1,875,000 and a bonus of $500,000. This financial liability is measured at fair value by applying management’s assessment of the probability of the revenue target being met to maximum fair value payable. and therefore, the fair value is deemed to be a level 3 valuation under AASB 13 Fair Value as it is based on unobservable inputs. Change in fair value arising from changes in management’s assessment of the likelihood of the target being met are recognised in profit and loss. Changes in management’s assessment of the likelihood of the targets being met would change the fair value of the consideration payable in accordance with the terms summarised in Note 15. Note 33. Interests in subsidiaries The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following wholly-owned subsidiaries in accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1: Parent Ownership interest Ownership interest Name Principal activities Principal place of business / Country of incorporation 2023 % 2022 % IXUP Operations Pty Ltd IXUP IP Pty Ltd DataPOWA Ltd IXUP INC Software development Software patents Software development Software development Australia Australia UK US 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 51 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 34. Events after the reporting period On the 2 of August 2023, the Company announced a capital raise to support increased commercialization and growth opportunities. The capital raise comprised: • The Placement, being a placement of 33,333,334 new fully paid ordinary shares in IXUP, together with one (1) free attaching new option for every two (2) new shares issued, to raise A$2.0 million; and • The Entitlement Offer, being a one (1) for thirty (30) pro rate non-renounceable entitlement offer of 34,516,423 New Shares, together with one (1) free attaching new options for every two (2) new shares issued, on the same terms as the placement options, to raise approximately A$2.1 million. The Placement was completed successfully with shares being issued on the 11th of August. The entitlement offer was completed with $766,958.64 received from shareholders and a shortfall of $1,304,027.04, with shares being issued on the 31st of August 2023. Inbound interest in the shortfall has already been received from existing shareholders and the shortfall is intended to be placed by Cygnet Capital in consultation with the Directors in the next three months. Note 35. Reconciliation of loss after income tax to net cash used in operating activities Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ Loss after income tax expense for the year (26,698,116) (13,662,608) Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortisation Share-based payments Goodwill amortisation Change in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase)/decrease in other receivables and other assets Increase in trade and other payables (Decrease)/Increase in provisions Net cash used in operating activities 1,070,307 2,985,526 13,597,624 1,074,030 2,591,332 - (1,076,222) 569,579 119,187 (1,159,574) 609,911 141,177 (9,432,115) (10,405,732) 52 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 36. Non-cash investing and financing activities During the current year, the Group entered into the following non-cash investing and financing activities, which are not reflected in the consolidated statement of cash flows: During the year ended 30 June 2023, the Group entered into the following non-cash investing and financing activities, which are not reflected in the consolidated statement of cash flows: (i) The Company issued 25,000,000 Unlisted Options to Cygnet Capital as part of their fees for providing underwriting and offer management services.(ii) The Company issued 3,000,000 Unlisted Options to Advisors as part of their fees for professional services. During the year ended 30 June 2022, the Group entered into the following non-cash investing and financing activities, which are not reflected in the consolidated statement of cash flows: (ii) The Company issued 25,000,000 Unlisted Options to Cygnet Capital as part of their fees for providing underwriting and offer management services.(ii) The Company issued 3,000,000 Performance Rights to Advisors as part of their fees for professional services. (iii) The Company issued 50,000,000 Performance Rights to Tekkorp Capital LLC as part of their fees for providing underwriting and offer management services. Note 37. Earnings per share Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ Loss after income tax attributable to the shareholders of IXUP Limited (26,561,261) (13,662,608) Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share Cents Cents (2.67) (2.67) (1.59) (1.59) Number Number Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share 998,462,422 857,593,159 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share 998,462,422 857,593,159 Non-Dilutive Securities As at reporting date, 283,884,999 Unlisted Options (which represent 283,884,999 potential Ordinary Shares) were considered non-dilutive as they would decrease the loss per sha 53 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 38. Share-based payments and Performance Rights Shares under option Unissued ordinary shares of IXUP under option at the date of this report are as follows: Grant date 20 December 2018 10 April 2019 9 December 2019 29 January 2021 30 July 2021 16 December 2022 2 June 2023 13 June 2023 Expiry date 20 December 2023 10 April 2024 30 November 2023 03 February 2025 30 August 2023 16 December 2024 30 June 2026 30 June 2025 Exercise price Number under option $0.25 $0.25 $0.10 $0.10 $0.20 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 3,001,666 883,333 5,000,000 40,000,000 25,000,000 156,000,000 30,000,000 24,000,000 283,884,999 No person entitled to exercise the options had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue of the Company or of any other body corporate. Shares under performance rights Unissued ordinary shares of IXUP under performance rights at the date of this report are as follows: Grant date 13 September 2021 5 October 2021 9 December 2021 3 February 2023 Expiry date 31 December 2023 31 March 2025 31 December 2024 3 February 2026 Exercise price Number under rights $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 3,000,000 11,000,000 50,000,000 36,757,299 100,757,299 No person entitled to exercise the performance rights had or has any right by virtue of the performance right to participate in any share issue of the Company or of any other body corporate. A summary of the Company options and performance rights issued in the financial year is as follows: Class of SBP Quantity Share price at Grant date Value recognized during the year Unlisted Options Julian Babarczy Unlisted Options Mick d’Ancona Unlisted Options Ian Penrose Unlisted Options Freya Smith Unlisted Options Warren Stevens Unlisted Options Kevin Vonasek Unlisted Options Kevin Vonasek Unlisted Options Ironside Unlisted Options Tekkorp Unlisted Options Cygnet Capital Stephen O’Malley Unlisted Options Unlisted Options Thomas Smith Performance Rights Staff EIP Vesting of SBP Previous Years Forfeiture/Lapse of SBP Total SBP for the year Share issue costs recognized as capital raising cost 10,000,000 12,000,000 15,000,000 6,000,000 30,000,000 10,000,000 6,000,000 25,000,000 40,000,000 50,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 20,757,299 $0.038 $0.025 $0.038 $0.038 $0.053 $0.038 $0.025 $0.038 $0.038 $0.038 $0.025 $0.025 $0.030 $44,375 $293,560 $66,563 $26,625 $903,434 $44,375 $146,780 $310,522 $177,500 $465,938 $73,390 $73,390 $311,359 $828,804 (426,088) $3,340,527 ($355,000) Share-base payments recognized in the profit and loss $2,985,527 54 Value to be recognized in future years $97,625 - $146,437 $58,575 - $97,625 - $189,478 $390,500 $244,063 - - $1,045,514 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 The fair value of the options and performance rights over ordinary shares granted to Executives, Directors and Consultants have been valued using a Black-Methodology: Issued December Options 16 2022 Options 30 June 2023 issued Performance Rights issued 3 February 2023 $0.06 $0.038 16/12/22 90% Black-Scholes 16/12/24 3.226% - 156,000,000 $2,306,568 $1,135,897 $0.06 $0.053 30/6/23 90% Black-Scholes 30/6/26 3.226% - 54,000,000 $1,430,554 $1,430,554 - $0.03 3/2/23 90% Black-Scholes 30/6/26 4.06% - 20,757,299 $1,356,874 $311,359 Exercise Price Grant Price Grant Date Volatility Model Used Expiry Risk free interest rate Vesting period Number of Options Total Value Value recognized during the period A summary of the Company options and performance rights issued in the previous financial year is as follows: Class of SBP Quantity Share price at Grant date Value recognized during the year Cygnet Capital Advisors Ian Penrose Advisors Executives Unlisted Options Performance Rights Performance Rights Performance Rights Performance Rights 25,000,000 3,000,000 11,000,000 50,000,000 3,155,649 $0.155 $0.14 $0.21 $0.14 $0.135 $1,574,591 $64,654 - - $41,664 $1,680,909 Value to be recognized in future years $143,145 $122,501 - - $36,927 $302,573 The fair value of the options over ordinary shares granted to Executives, Directors and Consultants have been valued using a Black-Methodology: Exercise Price Grant Price Grant Date Volatility Model Used Expiry Risk free interest rate Vesting period Number of Options Total Value of options Value recognized during the period Options Issued 2 August 2021 $0.02 $0.20 2/8/21 95% Black-Scholes 2/8/23 2.00% - 25,000,000 $1,717,736 $858,868 55 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 Set out below are summaries of performance rights movements during the year: 2023 Grant date Expiry date Balance at the start of the year Granted Exercised Expired/ forfeited/ other Balance at the end of the year 14/11/2022 14/11/2022 03/02/2026 31/12/2023 31/03/2025 31/12/2024 20/12/2024 03/02/2026 20/12/2018 02/07/2019 29/01/2021 13/09/2021 05/10/2021 09/12/2021 21/12/2021 03/02/2023 2022 Grant date Expiry date 20/12/2018 02/07/2019 29/01/2021 13/09/2021 05/10/2021 09/12/2021 21/12/2021 14/11/2022 14/11/2022 03/02/2026 31/12/2023 31/03/2025 31/12/2024 20/12/2024 - 2,000,000 - 5,250,000 16,000,000 16,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 11,000,000 11,000,000 50,000,000 50,000,000 3,155,649 - - 21,750,000 - (992,701) 20,757,299 (11,398,350) 100,757,299 - - - - - - - - (3,155,649) - - - - - - - (2,000,000) (5,250,000) - - - - 21,750,000 90,405,649 Balance at the start of the year Granted Exercised Expired/ forfeited/ other Balance at the end of the year 2,000,000 5,250,000 24,000,000 - - - - 31,250,000 - - - 3,000,000 11,000,000 50,000,000 3,155,649 - - (8,000,000) - - - - 67,155,649 (8,000,000) - - - - - - - - 2,000,000 5,250,000 16,000,000 3,000,000 11,000,000 50,000,000 3,155,649 90,405,649 The weighted average remaining contractual life of performance rights outstanding at the end of the financial year was 2.5 years (2022: 2.5 years) For the performance rights granted or vesting during the current financial year, the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair value at the grant date, are as follows: Grant date Expiry date 13/09/2021 05/10/2021 09/12/2021 21/12/2021 03/02/2023 31/12/2023 31/03/2025 31/12/2024 20/12/2024 03/02/2026 Share price at grant date Vesting T1 Probability of Vesting T2 Vesting T3 Risk-free interest rate Fair value at grant date $0.14 $0.21 $0.14 $0.14 $0.05 50.00% 40.00% 40.00% 50.00% 50.00% - 25.00% 25.00% - - - 15.00% - - - 2% 2% 2% 2% 4% $0.1248 $0.1928 $0.0000 $0.1048 $0.1248 The performance rights have the following vesting conditions with a grant date of 13/09/2021. T1 – upon introduction by the recipient and subsequent completion of one or more transactions that add an aggregate of at least A$2.0m in revenue to the IXUP Group of companies in a Measurement Period T2 – The volume weight average price (VWAP) at which IXUP shares trade on the ASX during the rolling period of 20 continuous trading days meets or exceeds a level which is 33% higher than the closing price for IXUP shares on the ASX as at the grant date and the board determines, in its discretion, that the recipient material contributed to such increase. The performance rights have the following vesting conditions with a grant date of 05/10/2021. T1 – 2.5m Rights vest upon the introduction and completion of 1 or more transactions that add an aggregate of at least A$2.5m in revenue to the Group in any measurement Period. T2 - 2.5m Rights vest upon the introduction and completion of 1 or more transactions that add an aggregate of at least A$6.5m in revenue to the Group in any measurement Period. T3 – a) the VWAP of IXUP shares trading on ASX during any rolling period 20 continuous trading days meets or exceeds a level which is 33% higher than the closing price for the IXUP shares at the grant date; b) the group achieves revenue of at least A$5m in any Measurement Period; c) the recipient has been engaged by the group for a continuous period of 3 yrs. 56 IXUP Limited Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2023 The performance rights have the following vesting conditions with a grant date of 09/12/2021. T1 – 25m will vest upon introduction by the recipient and completion of one or more transactions that add an aggregate of at least A$5m in revenue to the Group in any Measurement period T2 - 25m will vest upon introduction by the recipient and completion of one or more transactions that add an aggregate of at least A$10m in revenue to the Group in any Measurement period The performance rights have the following vesting conditions with a grant date of 21/12/2021. T1 – a) Continuous service; b) 20-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) of IXUP’s shares meeting or exceeding a level which is 30% higher than the closing price for IXUP shares at the grant date and the Board determines, in its discretion that the recipient contributed to such increase. The performance rights have the following vesting conditions with a grant date of 03/02/2023. T1 – Measured up to Year 3, a) Signed commercial revenue generating contracts; b) Revenue targets c) Successful US Pilot and d) Individual KPI’s 57 IXUP Limited Directors' declaration 30 June 2023 In the directors' opinion: ● ● ● ● the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 1 to the financial statements; the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. On behalf of the directors Julian Babarczy Chairman 22 September 2023 58 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF IXUP LIMITED Report on the Audit of the Financial Report Opinion We have audited the financial report of IXUP Limited (“the Company”) and its subsidiaries (“the Consolidated Entity”), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2023, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration. In our opinion: a. the accompanying financial report of the Consolidated Entity is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i) giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. b. the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Consolidated Entity in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern We draw attention to Note 1 in the financial report which indicates that the Consolidated Entity incurred a net loss of $26,561,261 during the year ended 30 June 2023. As stated in Note 1, these events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Consolidated Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in this respect of this matter. Key Audit Matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Key Audit Matter How our audit addressed the Key Audit Matter Accounting for share based payments Our procedures amongst others included: • Analysing agreements to identify the key terms and conditions of share based payments issued and relevant vesting conditions in accordance with AASB 2 Share Based Payments; • Evaluating management’s Black-Scholes Valuation Models and assessing the assumptions and inputs used; • Assessing the amount recognised during the period in accordance with the vesting conditions of the agreements; and the adequacy of the disclosures included in Note 38 to the financial statements. • Assessing As disclosed financial statements, during the period ended 30 June in note 38 the to 2023 the Group incurred share based payments of $2,985,526. Share based payments are considered to be a key audit matter due to • • • the value of the transactions; the complexities involved in the recognition and measurement of these instruments; and the judgement involved in determining the inputs used in the valuations. Management used the Black-Scholes option valuation model to determine the fair value of the options granted. This process involved significant estimation and judgement required to determine the fair value of the equity instruments granted. Key Audit Matter Impairment of goodwill How our audit addressed the Key Audit Matter Our procedures amongst others included: During the year, the carrying value of the Group’s goodwill of $13,189,096 was impaired which was the net of $2,080,635 which related to the reversal of deferred consideration relating to DataPower acquisition. • The recoverability of the Group’s intangible assets is a Key Audit Matter due to: • The significance of the balance to the Consolidated Entity’s financial position; and • The presence of impairment indicators and judgement required in assessing the value in use of the cash generating units (“CGU’s”) to which the intangible assets relate. Acquisition of BetStop As disclosed in note 31 of the financial report, the Group completed the acquisition of BetStop – The National Self exclusion for $1,325,000. The acquisition constituted a business combinations in accordance with AASB 3 Business Combinations. register Accounting for the acquisition constituted a key audit matter due to: • The size and scope of the acquisition; • The complexities inherent in such a transaction; and • The judgement required in determining consideration the of the value transferred. In respect of Goodwill, we assessed the CGU’s performance against management’s previous forecasts utilised for the value in use calculations including analysis of key assumptions and inputs such as discount rates and assessing the reasonableness of the forecasts and impairment models prepared in comparison to actual results; and • Assessed the appropriateness of the disclosures included in the relevant notes to the financial report. Our procedures amongst others included: • Reviewing the acquisition agreements to understand the key terms and conditions of the transactions; • Assessing the fair value of consideration transferred with reference to the terms of the acquisition agreement; • Verifying the acquisition date balance sheets of the acquiree to underlying supporting documentation; • Assessing management’s determination of the fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition and consider any impairment requirements; • Agreeing valuation assumptions of identifiable intangible assets identified as part of the purchase price allocation; and the appropriateness of • Assessing disclosures in the financial report. Other Information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Consolidated Entity’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1, the directors also state in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial report complies with International Financial Reporting Standards. In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Consolidated Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Consolidated Entity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Consolidated Entity’s internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Consolidated Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Consolidated Entity to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. • Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Consolidated Entity to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Consolidated Entity audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. Report on the Remuneration Report We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2023. The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with s 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of IXUP Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2023, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. HALL CHADWICK WA AUDIT PTY LTD MARK DELAURENTIS CA Director Dated in Perth, Western Australia this 22nd day of September 2023 IXUP Limited Shareholder Information 30 June 2023 The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 4 September 2023. There is one class of quoted securities, fully paid ordinary shares. Distribution of Equitable Securities Analysis of number of equitable security holders by size of holding: Fully Paid Ordinary Shares 1 to 1,000 1,001 to 5,000 5,001 to 10,000 10,001 to 100,000 100,001 and over Ordinary shares Number of holders Ordinary Shares Number of units Ordinary shares % Issued Share Capital 45 179 146 479 455 1,304 15,074 589,710 1,190,468 19,458,529 1,060,354,872 1,081,608,653 0.00% 0.05% 0.11% 1.80% 98.04% 100.00% Marketable Parcel There are 302 shareholders with less than a marketable parcel (basis price of $0.058) as at 4 September 2023. On-Market Buy-Back There is no on-market buy-back scheme in operation for the Company’s quoted shares. Unlisted Options Unlisted Options Number of holders Unlisted Options Number of units Unlisted Options % Issued Share Capital Unlisted Options at $0.25, exp 20/12/23 10,001 to 100,000 100,001 and over Unlisted Options at $0.25, exp 10/04/24 100,001 and over Unlisted Options at $0.10, exp 30/11/23 100,001 and over Unlisted Options at $0.25, exp 10/04/24 100,001 and over Unlisted Options at $0.10, exp 03/02/25 100,001 and over Unlisted Options at $0.06, exp 16/12/24 100,001 and over Unlisted Options at $0.06, exp 30/06/25 100,001 and over Unlisted Options at $0.06, exp 30/06/26 100,001 and over Unlisted Options at $0.10, exp 04/09/25 1 to 1,000 1,001 to 5,000 5,001 to 10,000 10,001 to 100,000 100,001 and over 50,000 2,951,666 1.67% 98.33% 133,333 100.00% 5,000,000 100.00% 750,000 100.00% 40,000,000 100.00% 156,000,000 100.00% 24,000,000 30,000,000 100.00% 100.00% 15,708 70,441 79,775 1,556,322 31,335,786 0.05% 0.21% 0.24% 4.71% 94.79% 1 8 1 1 1 1 11 4 1 50 31 12 36 42 65 IXUP Limited Shareholder Information 30 June 2023 Performance Rights Performance Rights 5,001 to 10,000 100,001 and over Convertible Notes 10,001 to 100,000 100,001 and over Equity Security Holders Performance Rights Number of holders Performance Rights Number of units Performance Rights % Issued Share Capital 1 19 7,299 100,750,000 0.01% 99.99% Convertible Notes Number of holders Convertible Notes Convertible Notes Number of units % Issued Share Capital 1 8 50,000 2,950,000 1.67% 98.33% Twenty Largest Quoted Equity Security Holders The names of the twenty largest security holders of quoted equity securities are listed below: Ordinary shares Number held % of total shares issued 94,112,341 77,697,186 72,899,852 55,466,667 43,488,572 41,619,508 31,193,302 28,600,862 18,900,000 17,928,333 17,560,000 16,858,258 13,985,759 13,950,000 13,330,000 13,150,004 12,916,667 12,875,000 11,981,947 11,583,333 620,097,591 1,081,608,653 8.70% 7.18% 6.74% 5.13% 4.02% 3.85% 2.88% 2.64% 1.75% 1.66% 1.62% 1.56% 1.29% 1.29% 1.23% 1.22% 1.19% 1.19% 1.11% 1.07% 57.33% 100.00 HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED KEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD JAGGER HOLDINGS PTY LTD DECK CHAIR HOLDINGS PTY LTD HOLDREY PTY LTD VISTA GROVE INVESTMENTS PTY LTD JOSCELYNE INVESTMENTS PTY LTD DREAVER INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD KOLLEY PTY LTD MIKONOS INVESTMENTS PTY LTD KEMBLA NO 20 PTY LTD CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED WHITE SWAN NOMINEES PTY LTD AUBURY PTY LTD DIGITAL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD RACCOLTO INVESTMENTS PTY LTD FNL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD PJP GROUP PTY LTD WILLIAM ROBERT WALLACE FNL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD Totals Total Issued Capital 66 IXUP Limited Shareholder Information 30 June 2023 Unquoted Equity Securities – Unlisted Options Holders of 20% or more of Unlisted Options on issue Unlisted Options at $0.10, exp 30/11/23 KEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD Unlisted Options at $0.25, exp 10/04/24 PETER LEIHN Unlisted Options at $0.10, exp 03/02/25 TEKKORP CAPITAL LLC Unlisted Options at $0.06, exp 16/12/24 WHITE SWAN NOMINEES PTY LTD TEKKORP CAPITAL LLC Unlisted Options at $0.10, exp 04/09/25 DREAVER INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Unquoted Equity Securities – Performance Rights Holders of 20% or more of Performance Rights on issue Unlisted Options Number of units Unlisted Options % Issued Share Capital 5,000,000 100.00% 750,000 100.00% 40,000,000 100.00% 50,000,000 40,000,000 32.05% 25.64% 5,208,334 15.76% Performance Rights Number of units Performance Rights % Issued Share Capital TEKKORP CAPITAL LLC 50,000,000 62.50% Unquoted Equity Securities – Convertible Notes Holders of 20% or more of Convertible Notes on issue Performance Rights Number of units Performance Rights % Issued Share Capital DREAVER INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 600,000 20.00% Substantial holders Substantial holders in the Company are set out below: Ordinary Shares % of total Number held shares issued Date of ASX notice JAGGER HOLDINGS PTY LTD RANSDALE INVESTMENTS PTY LTD JONATHAN SAUL ROSHAM 125,850,000 12.22% 09/03/23 52,500,000 8.81% 20/10/20 117,178,768 11.32% 26/06/23 67 IXUP Limited Shareholder Information 30 June 2023 Restricted Securities There are no restricted securities on issue. There are no other classes of equity securities. Voting Rights Fully Paid Ordinary Shares There are 1,304 holders of ordinary shares. On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy will have one vote and upon a poll each share shall have one vote. Unlisted Options There are no voting rights attached to Unlisted Options. Performance Rights There are no voting rights attached to Performance Rights. Convertible Notes There are no voting rights attached to Convertible Notes. Corporate Governance The Company’s Corporate Governance Statement as at 30 June 2023 as approved by https://investors.ixup.com/investor-centre/?page=corporate-governance the Board can be viewed at Stock Exchange on which the Company’s Securities are Quoted The Company’s listed equity securities are quotes on the Australian Securities Exchange Review of Operations A review of operations is contained in the Directors Report. Annual General Meeting The Company advises that the Annual General Meeting ('AGM') of the company is scheduled for 24 November 2023. Further to Listing Rule 3.13.1, Listing Rule 14.3 and clause 6.2(f) of the Company's Constitution, nominations for election of directors at the AGM must be received not less than 35 Business Days before the meeting, being no later than Friday, 6 October 2023. 68

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