ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The information contained in
this Form 10-Q is intended to update the information contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2021 and presumes
that readers have access to, and will have read, the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations” and other information contained in such Form 10-K. The following discussion and analysis also should be read together
with our financial statements and the notes to the financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
The following discussion contains
certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such statements appear in a number of places in this Report, including, without limitation, “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These statements are not guarantees of future performance
and involve risks, uncertainties and requirements that are difficult to predict or are beyond our control. Forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date of this quarterly report. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We strongly encourage
investors to carefully read the factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2021 in the section entitled
“Risk Factors” for a description of certain risks that could, among other things, cause actual results to differ from these
forward-looking statements. We assume no responsibility to update the forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on
Form 10-Q. The following should also be read in conjunction with the unaudited Financial Statements and notes thereto that appear elsewhere
in this report.
Overview
Wewards, Inc. (“Wewards”
or the “Company”) was incorporated in Nevada on September 10, 2013, as Betafox Corp.
On January 8, 2018, we changed our name to Wewards, Inc.
We have developed and are the owner
of a web-based platform accessible by mobile apps (the “Platform”) that will enable consumers to purchase goods from merchants
and earn rebates payable in the form of Bitcoin. The Platform provides an innovative Bitcoin rewards
ecosystem. It is designed to transform traditional concepts of commerce into a cooperative society where both merchants and consumers
are collaborating, utilizing Bitcoin to reward consumers. The ecosystem will provide consumers with rewards each time they complete a
challenge defined by a merchant. This is intended to make the ecommerce process beneficial to all market participants, and to help distribute
commercial wealth among and between the merchants and consumers. We intend to generate revenue by licensing “white-label”
versions of the Platform to third parties. However, to date, no such license agreement has been entered into, and we have not generated
any revenues from the Platform.
On April 2, 2020, we purchased intellectual
property rights (“IP”) from United Power, a Nevada corporation under common ownership
with Lei Pei, our sole officer and director and majority shareholder, for cash consideration of $179,300, based on a price determined
by an independent valuation.
The
IP consists of technology and related rights associated with the game Megopoly, an MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online Game).
Megopoly is an MMO board game where players are able to earn fractions of Bitcoins (satoshi) through buying, selling, and managing virtual
real estate properties using in-game currency (Megopoly Coins). The game is similar in some respects to Monopoly.
The game allows players around the
world to interact with each other online. Players travel (move) through different parts of a city, earning profit by investing in properties,
charging rent, acquiring bonus assets, and selling their properties to other players for in-game currency. A player is able to progress
to higher levels of “cities” at any time.
The player’s goal in Megopoly
is to earn Megopoly Coins by investing in properties and collecting rent from other players. Players can keep playing the game using their
Megopoly Coins for the opportunity to earn more coins, or they can exchange those coins for Bitcoins based on real-time market exchange
rates.
Megopoly is playable at any time
through a web browser on a PC, tablet or smart phone, in both Chinese and English. The game has been designed for players of all skill
levels.
We began generating revenues in
the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended May 31, 2020 from licensing Megopoly and related IP to Sandbx
Corp., a separate company owned by the Chief Operating Officer of United Power and FL Galaxy, related parties of the Company,
as our Chief Executive Officer, Lei Pei, is also the Chief Executive Officer of United Power and FL Galaxy. Pursuant to our license
agreement with Sandbx Corp., we received a $50,000 initial setup fee, and a monthly royalty payment in the
amount of 10% of net revenues from the sale of in-game assets by the licensee, or $5,000, whichever was greater, resulting in total revenues
of $83,454 and $4,166 under this license agreement during the years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The license agreement
was terminated on May 16, 2021. The Company also entered into an agreement in January of 2021 with Sandbx Corp. to further develop
the Megopoly game, whereby the Company has paid Sandbx Corp. monthly fees of $168,500, resulting in $1,011,000 of related party software
development costs for the six months ending November 30, 2021.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended
November 30, 2021 and 2020:
The following table summarizes selected
items from the statement of operations for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020.
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Three Months Ended
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November 30,
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November 30,
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Increase /
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2021
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2020
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(Decrease)
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Revenue, related party
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$
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—
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$
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22,501
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$
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(22,501
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)
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Operating expenses:
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General and administrative
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736
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585
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151
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Software development, related party
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505,500
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—
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505,500
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Rent expense
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45,000
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45,000
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—
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Professional fees
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9,762
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24,639
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(14,877
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Total operating expenses:
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560,998
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70,224
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490,774
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Operating loss
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(560,998
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(47,723
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513,275
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Total other income (expense)
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(128,736
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)
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(124,529
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)
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4,207
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Net loss
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$
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(689,734
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$
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(172,252
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$
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517,482
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Revenue, Related Party
We began to generate revenues from
the licensing of our Megopoly game platform to a company owned by United Power’s Chief Operating Officer during the fourth fiscal
quarter of 2020. However, the license agreement under which we generated these revenues was terminated on May 16, 2021. Accordingly, we
are not currently engaged in revenue producing activities. Such revenues were $22,501 for the three months ended November 30, 2020.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses
for the three months ended November 30, 2021 were $736, compared to $585 during the three months ended November 30, 2020, an increase
of $151, or 26%. The expenses consisted primarily of office, travel, compliance and business development expenses. General and administrative
expense decreased during the current period due to decreased office expenses.
Software Development, Related Party
Software development expenses for
the three months ended November 30, 2021 were $505,500, compared to $-0- during the three months ended November 30, 2020, an increase
of $505,500. The $505,500 of software development costs relate to improvements in the Megopoly game performed by Sandbx.
Rent Expense
Rent expense was $45,000 during
both the three months ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020.
Professional Fees
Professional fees for the three
months ended November 30, 2021 were $9,762, compared to $24,639 during the three months ended November 30, 2020, a decrease of $14,877,
or 60%. Professional fees decreased primarily due to cost savings related to transitioning to new compliance professionals and reductions
in fees paid to software developers during the current period.
Operating Loss
Our operating loss for the three
months ended November 30, 2021 was $560,998, compared to $47,723 during the three months ended November 30, 2020, an increase of $513,275,
or 1,076%. Our operating loss increased primarily due to $505,500 of software development fees incurred during the current period.
Other Income (Expense)
Other expense, on a net basis, for
the three months ended November 30, 2021 was $128,736, compared to other expense, on a net basis, of $124,529 during the three months
ended November 30, 2020, an increase of $4,207, or 3%. Other expense consisted of $130,890 of interest expense on related party loans,
as offset by $2,154 of interest income for the three months ended November 30, 2021. Other expense consisted of $130,890 of interest
expense on related party loans, as offset by $6,361 of interest income for the three months ended November 30, 2020. Other expense, on
a net basis, increased primarily due to diminished interest income on cash balances.
Net Loss
Net loss for the three months ended
November 30, 2021 was $689,734, compared to $172,252 during the three months ended November 30, 2020, an increase of $517,482, or 275%.
The increased net loss was due primarily to $505,500 of software development fees incurred during the current period.
Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended
November 30, 2021 and 2020:
The following table summarizes selected
items from the statement of operations for the six months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020.
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Six Months Ended
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November 30,
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November 30,
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Increase /
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2021
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2020
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(Decrease)
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Revenue, related party
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$
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—
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$
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34,999
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$
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(34,999
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)
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Operating expenses:
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General and administrative
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1,464
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4,493
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(3,029
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Software development, related party
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1,011,000
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—
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1,011,000
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Rent expense
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90,000
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90,000
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—
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Professional fees
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36,368
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64,384
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(28,016
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Total operating expenses:
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1,138,832
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158,877
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979,955
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Operating loss
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(1,138,832
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(123,878
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1,014,954
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Total other income (expense)
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(258,119
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(249,033
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9,086
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Net loss
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$
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(1,396,951
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$
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(372,911
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$
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1,024,040
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Revenue, Related Party
We began to generate revenues from
the licensing of our Megopoly game platform to a company owned by United Power’s Chief Operating Officer during the fourth fiscal
quarter of 2020. However, the license agreement under which we generated these revenues was terminated on May 16, 2021. Accordingly, we
are not currently engaged in revenue producing activities. Such revenues were $34,999 for the six months ended November 30, 2020.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses
for the six months ended November 30, 2021 were $1,464, compared to $4,493 during the six months ended November 30, 2020, a decrease of
$3,029, or 67%. The expenses consisted primarily of office, travel, compliance and business development expenses. General and administrative
expense decreased during the current period due to decreased office expenses.
Software Development, Related Party
Software development expenses for
the six months ended November 30, 2021 were $1,011,000, compared to $-0- during the six months ended November 30, 2020, an increase of
$1,011,000. The $1,011,000 of software development costs relate to improvements in the Megopoly game performed by Sandbx.
Rent Expense
Rent expense was $90,000 during
both the six months ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020.
Professional Fees
Professional fees for the six months
ended November 30, 2021 were $36,368, compared to $64,384 during the six months ended November 30, 2020, a decrease of $28,016, or 44%.
Professional fees decreased primarily due to cost savings related to transitioning to new compliance professionals and reductions in fees
paid to software developers during the current period.
Operating Loss
Our operating loss for the six months
ended November 30, 2021 was $1,138,832, compared to $123,878 during the six months ended November 30, 2020, an increase of $1,014,954,
or 819%. Our operating loss increased primarily due to $1,011,000 of software development fees incurred during the current period.
Other Income (Expense)
Other expense, on a net basis, for
the six months ended November 30, 2021 was 258,119, compared to other expense, on a net basis, of $249,033 during the six months ended
November 30, 2020, an increase of $9,086, or 4%. Other expense consisted of $263,219 of interest expense on related party loans, as offset
by $5,100 of interest income for the six months ended November 30, 2021. Other expense consisted of $263,219 of interest expense
on related party loans, as offset by $14,186 of interest income for the six months ended November 30, 2020. Other expense, on a net basis,
increased primarily due to diminished interest income on cash balances.
Net Loss
Net loss for the six months ended
November 30, 2021 was $1,396,951, compared to $372,911 during the six months ended November 30, 2020, an increase of $1,024,040,
or 275%. The increased net loss was due primarily to $1,011,000 of software development fees incurred during the current period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following is a summary of
the Company’s cash flows used in operating, investing, and financing activities for the six-month periods ended November 30, 2021
and 2020:
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November 30,
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November 30,
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2021
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2020
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Operating Activities
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$
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(1,135,627
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$
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(69,651
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)
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Investing Activities
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—
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—
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Financing Activities
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—
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—
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Net Decrease in Cash
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$
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(1,135,627
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$
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(69,651
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
We have not generated positive
cash flows from operating activities. During the six months ended November 30, 2021, net cash flows used in operating activities was $1,135,627.
For the same period ended November 30, 2020, net cash flows used in operating activities was $69,651. The increase in cash used in operating
activities is primarily attributable to our increased net loss.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
We did not engage in any investing
activities during the six months ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
We did not engage in any financing
activities during the six months ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020.
Satisfaction of our Cash Obligations for the Next
12 Months
As of November 30, 2021, our balance
of cash on hand was $1,864,171. We believe we currently have sufficient funds to fund our operations at their current levels for the next
twelve months. Since our CEO and majority shareholder, Mr. Pei, acquired control over the Company in May 2015, we have been wholly dependent
upon Mr. Pei and his affiliated companies, to provide financing to us when needed, generally in the form of convertible loans. There can
be no assurance that Mr. Pei will continue to make additional financing available to us if and when needed.
We will need additional funds to
repay our related party debts should they not be converted to equity. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available
or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to us. Even if we are able to obtain additional financing (whether from
our affiliates or third parties), the terms of such financing may contain undue restrictions on our operations and result in substantial
dilution for our stockholders. We cannot guarantee that we will ever become profitable. Even if we achieve profitability, given the competitive
and evolving nature of the industry in which we operate, we may not be able to sustain or increase profitability, and our failure to do
so would adversely affect our business, including our ability to raise additional funds.
Material Commitments
As of the date of this Quarterly Report, we do not
have any material commitments.
Purchase of Significant Equipment
We do not have any agreements at
this time, to purchase any significant equipment during the next twelve months.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of the date of this Quarterly
Report, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our
financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital
resources that are material to investors.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our management to make assumptions,
estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported, including the notes thereto, and related disclosures of commitments and contingencies,
if any. We have identified certain accounting policies that are significant to the preparation of our financial statements. These accounting
policies are important for an understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. Critical accounting policies are those
that are most important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s subjective
or complex judgment, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may
change in subsequent periods. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial statements
and because of the possibility that future events affecting the estimate may differ significantly from management’s current judgments.
While our significant accounting
policies are more fully described in notes to our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, we believe
that the following accounting policies are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results
and affect the more significant judgments and estimates that we used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company maintains our cash in
bank deposit accounts, the balances of which at times may exceed federally insured limits. Accounts are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 under current regulations. The Company had approximately $1,614,171 and $2,499,798 in excess
of FDIC insured limits at November 30, 2021 and May 31, 2021, respectively. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in
accordance with ASC 606 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue from the licensing
of our software by applying the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in
the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract;
and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. All revenues to date have been recognized from licensing Megopoly
and related IP to Sandbx Corp., a separate company owned by the Chief Operating Officer of
United Power and FL Galaxy, related parties of the Company, as our Chief Executive Officer, Lei Pei, is also the Chief Executive
Officer of United Power and FL Galaxy.
We derive
revenue principally from licensing our intellectual property, including our game, and related extra content and services that can be utilized
by players of our game. Our product and service offerings include, but are not limited to, licensing to third parties (“software
license”) to distribute and host our games and content (“Online-Hosted Service Games”).
We evaluate
and recognize revenue by:
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identifying the contract(s) with the customer;
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identifying the performance obligations in the contract;
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determining the transaction price;
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allocating the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and
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recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied through the transfer of a promised good
or service to a customer (i.e., “transfer of control”).
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Online-Hosted
Service Games. Sales of our Online-Hosted Service Games are determined to have one distinct performance obligation: the online hosting.
We recognize revenue from these arrangements as the service is provided through our licensing agreement(s).
Licensing Revenue
We utilize
third-party licensees to distribute and host our games and content in accordance with license agreements, for which the licensees typically
pay us a fixed minimum guarantee and/or sales-based royalties. These arrangements typically include multiple performance obligations,
such as a time-based license of software and future update rights. We recognize as revenue a portion of the minimum guarantee when we
transfer control of the license of software (generally upon commercial launch) and the remaining portion ratably over the contractual
term in which we provide the licensee with future update rights. Any sales-based royalties are generally recognized as the related sales
occur by the licensee.
Significant Judgments
around Revenue Arrangements
Identifying
performance obligations. Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the goods and services that will be
transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct, (i.e., the customer can benefit from the goods or services either
on its own or together with other resources that are readily available), and are distinct in the context of the contract (i.e., it is
separately identifiable from other goods or services in the contract). To the extent a contract includes multiple promises, we must apply
judgment to determine whether those promises are separate and distinct performance obligations. If these criteria are not met, the promises
are accounted for as a combined performance obligation.
Determining
the transaction price. The transaction price is determined based on the consideration that we will be entitled to receive in exchange
for transferring our goods and services to the customer. Determining the transaction price often requires judgment, based on an assessment
of contractual terms and business practices. It further includes review of variable consideration such as discounts, sales returns, price
protection, and rebates, which is estimated at the time of the transaction. In addition, the transaction price does not include an estimate
of the variable consideration related to sales-based royalties. Sales-based royalties are recognized as the sales occur.
Allocating
the transaction price. Allocating the transaction price requires that we determine an estimate of the relative stand-alone selling
price for each distinct performance obligation. Determining the relative stand-alone selling price is inherently subjective, especially
in situations where we do not sell the performance obligation on a stand-alone basis (which occurs in the majority of our transactions).
In those situations, we determine the relative stand-alone selling price based on various observable inputs using all information that
is reasonably available. Examples of observable inputs and information include: historical internal pricing data, cost plus margin analyses,
third-party external pricing of similar or same products and services such as software licenses and maintenance support within the enterprise
software industry. The results of our analysis resulted in a specific percentage of the transaction price being allocated to each performance
obligation.
Determining
the Estimated Offering Period. The offering period is the period in which we offer to provide the future update rights and/or online
hosting for the game. Because the offering period is not an explicitly defined period, we must make an estimate of the offering period
for the service-related performance obligations (i.e., future update rights and online hosting). Determining the Estimated Offering Period
is inherently subjective and is subject to regular revision. Generally, we consider the specified contract period of our software licenses
and therefore, the offering period is estimated to be over the term of the license. We recognize revenue for future update rights and
online hosting performance obligations ratably on a straight-line basis over this period as there is a consistent pattern of delivery
for these performance obligations.
Software Development Costs
The Company expenses software development
costs, including costs to develop software products or the software component of products to be sold, leased, or marketed to external
users, before technological feasibility is reached. Technological feasibility is typically reached shortly before the release of such
products. Software development costs also include costs to develop software to be used solely to meet internal needs and cloud-based applications
used to deliver our services. The Company capitalizes development costs related to these software applications once the preliminary project
stage is complete and it is probable that the project will be completed, and the software will be used to perform the function intended.
Capitalization ends, and amortization begins when the product is available for general release to customers.