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DESTINY MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES INC

For the period ended Nov 30, 2025. Filed Jan 14, 2026.

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Nov 30, 2025 · Filed Jan 14, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-05-31; filed 2025-07-14.

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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-11-30; filed 2026-01-14.

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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

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67 unchanged; 24 reworded; 13 added; 34 removed; 3 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 12 previous and 6 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

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Current report

Play MPE®'s cloud-based Caster software includes local distribution functions that provide capabilities for a client to create and schedule release announcements and select its targeted audience. Caster is a fully self-serve platform where users can manage every step of their releases, from account setup through payment. This functionality was added in fiscal 2025. Caster+ is a release preparation service provided by staff of Play MPE®.

Current report

The Company launched MTRTM in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 to address an unmet need identified among smaller Play MPE® customers. Current MTRTM revenue is primarily derived from this customer segment.

Current report

MTRTM is an early-stage technology operating within the large and expanding radio tracking industry. The Company continues to develop additional functionality to enable broader commercial adoption, including features designed for users with greater data requirements and larger music repertoires.

Current report

Revenue growth during the period was driven primarily by an expansion of the Company's independent customer base in the United States and Canada, as well as contractual indexation under a major label agreement with one customer. The number of independent record label customers increased by 7.3%, reflecting a 28.2% increase in new Play MPE® customers. Pricing adjustments were implemented late in the quarter and, as a result, had a limited impact on period revenues. These factors were partially offset by a modest decline in revenue from certain international markets.

Current report

MTR™ revenue increased by 30.4% during the quarter; however, it remains nominal. Marketing of the MTR™ technology has contributed to new customer acquisition for Play MPE® and has generated valuable data and analytical insights into platform usage and performance. The Company is evaluating opportunities to monetize these insights further, including expanding MTR™ offerings to higher-volume customers and assessing the potential application of the MTR™ technology to radio advertising tracking.

Current report

Gross margin for the three months ended November 30, 2025 was 85.4%, compared to 87.3% for the three months ended November 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to higher hosting costs associated with the ongoing rollout of the Company's MTR™ business, which increased cost of revenue relative to the prior-year period. Gross margin improved compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, reflecting operating efficiencies achieved during the period.

Current report

Total expenses increased by 1.3% during the period, primarily due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations related to movements in the Canadian dollar.

Current report

Total general and administrative expenses increased by 11% during the period, primarily due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations related to movements in the Canadian dollar. This increase was partially offset by cost efficiencies in other expense categories.

Current report

Sales and marketing expenses declined during the period as the Company restructured its business development group, resulting in lower staffing levels. Advertising and promotional spending increased during the period to support ongoing marketing initiatives, and the Company expects overall marketing expenditures to increase further as it continues to invest in customer engagement and market awareness.

Current report

The increase in wages and benefits during the period was primarily attributable to a lower level of costs capitalized to software and software development intangible assets, resulting in a higher proportion of these costs being expensed in the current period. Overall costs reductions took effect later in the quarter and therefore had limited impact on the quarterly results.
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Previous report

Described more fully below, features within Play MPE® are grouped into four main categories: local distribution software, global distribution architecture, targeted recipient list curation and recipient players.

Previous report

Customers choose Play MPE® for its powerful set of tools, ease of use and its effectiveness in achieving the record label's promotional objectives.

Previous report

Play MPE®'s Quickshare provides a simplified distribution tool for Play MPE® customers to promote music directly to anyone inside or outside the Play MPE® platform. Quickshare is a simplified local distribution tool. With this feature, customers can send a link to a dedicated webpage to allow streaming or downloading of content outside of Play MPE® Player. The distribution does not include numerous features included within Caster's full version and distribution is intended only to replace other file sharing services while attracting greater use within the Play MPE® platform. The initial version will provide limited access and sharing capabilities free of charge and is a value-added feature within Play MPE® local distribution suite of features.

Previous report

MTR™ (or "Music Tracking Radar" or "Meter"https://www.plaympe.com/track/) is a digital tracking service that tracks and reports the number and times an individual track is played. MTR™ uses a proprietary algorithm to uniquely identify and match a track. The Company launched MTR™ in fourth quarter of the prior year. The Company is adding functionality for sale at scale and for users with larger data requirements that have larger repertoires of music.

Previous report

Digital transmission of music has provided the music industry new opportunities to reach and target its audience. These opportunities include digital streaming providers, social media, radio broadcasting, narrowcasting, and other transmissions. Traditional terrestrial radio and newer internet only stations now stream to digital receivers. With this industry change, a product like MTR™ is now possible.

Previous report

MTR™ is a standalone business distinct from the Play MPE® platform. The Company expects that MTR™'s initial customers will overlap with the Play MPE® customer base. Play MPE® customers have expressed an interest in this type of service.

Previous report

The Company also developed Clipstream® for the online video industry for which it is pursuing strategic alternatives. The Clipstream® Online Video Platform (OVP) is a self-service system, for encoding, hosting and reporting on video playback which can be embedded in third party websites or emails. Playback is currently through the Company's proprietary JavaScript codec engine, which is only available on the internet through the Company. The unique software-based approach to rendering video has patents claiming initial priority to 2011. This product has incidental revenues and is not supported or marketed.

Previous report

Total revenue for the three months ended May 31, 2025 was $1,133,963 compared to the revenue of $1,155,442 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, a decrease of 1.9% period over period. Total revenue for the nine months ended May 31, 2025 was $3,379,692 compared to the revenue of $3,296,582 for the nine months ended May 31, 2024, an increase of 2.5% period over period. The decline in total revenue for the three month period is the result of a small reduction in independent label revenue in Australia and the United States from a reduction in average purchase size. There was also a reduction in new customer acquisition when compared to the comparative period as a result of temporary staffing reductions in the current period. These impacts are believed to be temporary cyclical changes and are temporary in nature. While currently still immaterial, revenue from MTR™ continued to grow throughout the year and the quarter and management expects to continue to build on this service with features to accommodate larger use clients later in the fiscal year.

Previous report

Gross margin for the three months ended May 31, 2025 was 85.7% of revenue, compared to 87.0% for the three months ended May 31, 2024. The Company's cost of revenue consists of data hosting and processing charges, third party transaction related costs, and engineering, technical and customer support costs. These costs are driven by the size and volume of customer transactions processed, as well as the relative proportion of "full-service" versus "self-service" revenue. Our self-service sales are derived from customers who have been provided with a customer account to access our encoder to independently upload and publish releases. Our full-service revenue is derived from customers who are fully serviced by our internal staff, who prepare and publish releases on their behalf. During the three months ended May 31, 2025, our gross margin decreased compared to the same period last year. This decrease in gross margin is caused by infrastructure required to build out the MTR™ business.

Previous report

A non-cash increase in amortization costs that grew overall costs by 11.6%.

Previous report

Telecommunication expenses contributed to a 1.6% increase in total costs, primarily driven by infrastructure requirements related to the launch of the MTR™ product.

Previous report

A non-recuring recruitment fee that contributed with a 3.2% increase in total costs for the quarter.

Previous report

General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to a one recruitment fee and the impact of foreign currency revaluation on accounts receivable and other monetary balances.

Previous report

Sales and marketing expenses declined as the Company restructured its business development group, leading to a reduction in overall staffing. Looking ahead, the Company expects to increase these expenditures, with a focus on marketing-related initiatives, as upcoming Play MPE® platform enhancements are anticipated to drive greater customer adoption.

Previous report

Product development costs increased as a result of a lower capitalization rate associated with software development. This increase is partially offset by a reduction in overall staffing, as the Company prioritized increased productivity and operational efficiency. In addition, telecommunication expenses increased as a result of infrastructure investments related to the development of the MTR™ business.

Previous report

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $190,425 for the three months ended May 31, 2025, from $87,760 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, an increase of 117.0%. This increase was due to the depreciation of newly enhanced features in the Play MPE® Player and Caster computer software applications and the launch of a new product MTR.

Previous report

Gross margin for the nine months ended May 31, 2025 was 86.2% of revenue, compared to 86.4% for the same period in 2024, reflecting overall margin stability year-over-year. The slight decrease was primarily due to infrastructure investments related to the build-out of the MTR™ business, which impacted margins in the most recent quarter.

Previous report

Operating costs during the nine months ended May 31, 2025 increased by 21.0% to $3,188,530 (May 31, 2024 - $2,634,466). This rise can be primarily attributed to the following factors:

Previous report

A one-time, non-repeating cost associated with litigation increasing total costs by 9.4%. This litigation is currently awaiting adjudication and the Company is confident in a positive outcome.

Previous report

Telecommunication expenses contributed to a 2.0% increase in total costs, primarily driven by infrastructure requirements related to the launch of the MTR™ product.

Previous report

The above increases were partially offset by a reduction in overall staffing, as the Company prioritized increased productivity and operational efficiency.

Previous report

General and administrative expenses remained consistent with expectations, with a notable increase in professional fees. This increase is due to litigation-related costs. These costs represent the final stages of this litigation, and the Company expects a successful outcome. The Company also expects a cost award that will offset a portion of these expenses. The increase in wages and benefits is primarily due to a one time recruitment fee.

Previous report

Sales and marketing expenses declined as the Company restructured its business development group, leading to a reduction in overall staffing. Looking ahead, the Company expects to increase these expenditures, with a focus on marketing-related initiatives, as upcoming Play MPE® platform enhancements are anticipated to drive greater customer adoption.

Previous report

Product development costs increased as a result of a lower capitalization rate associated with software development. This increase is partially offset by a reduction in overall staffing, as the Company prioritized increased productivity and operational efficiency. In addition, telecommunication expenses increased as a result of infrastructure investments related to the development of the MTR™ business.
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Previous wording

Our common stock trades on TSX Venture Exchange in Canada under the symbol "DSY.V", on the OTCQB U.S. ("OTCQB") under the symbol "DSNY", and on various German exchanges (Frankfurt, Berlin, Stuttgart and Xetra) under the symbol "DME1.F".

Current wording

Our common stock trades on TSX Venture Exchange in Canada under the symbol "DSY", on the OTCQB U.S. ("OTCQB") under the symbol "DSNY", and on various German exchanges (Frankfurt, Berlin, Stuttgart and Xetra) under the symbol "DME1".

Previous wording

Our corporate website is located athttps://investors.dsny.com/

Previous wording

Currently, the Company's core business is the Play MPE® online platform. Play MPE® distributes promotional content (broadcast quality audio, video, images, promotional information, metadata and other digital content) from record labels and artists to broadcasting professionals, music curators and music reviewers to discover, download, broadcast and review the content. Curators include radio programmers, digital streaming broadcasters, media reviewers, industry VIP's, DJ's, film and TV personnel, sports stadiums, retailers etc. In providing the distribution, Play MPE® provides several capabilities developed and designed to address the unique needs of both music promoters and broadcasters. Play MPE® was first to market and is the largest provider of this service and provides the most feature rich platform in the world.

Current wording

The Company's core business is the Play MPE® online platform. Play MPE® distributes music for promotional purposes (broadcast quality audio, video, images, promotional information, metadata and other digital content) from record labels and artists to broadcasting professionals, music curators and music reviewers to discover, download, review and broadcast. Curators include radio programmers, digital streaming broadcasters, media reviewers (newspapers, magazines etc.), industry VIP's, DJ's, film and TV personnel, sports stadiums, retailers etc. In providing the distribution, Play MPE® provides several capabilities developed and designed to address the unique needs of both music promoters and broadcasters. Play MPE® was first to market and is the largest provider of this service and provides the most feature rich platform in the world.

Previous wording

Record labels and artists are Play MPE®'s customers. When adding music to the Play MPE® system, clients are targeting specific industry recipients who review and broadcast their music. Play MPE®'s primary value proposition in this marketing effort is a direct increase to record label and artist revenue through on-air broadcast royalties, streaming royalties and synchronization revenue (revenue collected when a song is placed within video advertisements, television, or film), and indirect increases in revenue through growing song and artists' popularity.

Current wording

Record labels and artists are Play MPE®'s customers. When adding music to the Play MPE® system, clients are targeting specific industry recipients who review and broadcast their music. Play MPE®'s primary value proposition in this marketing effort is a direct increase to record label and artist revenue through on-air broadcast royalties and indirect increases in revenue through growing song and artists' popularity.

Previous wording

Also, Play MPE® provides numerous capabilities that dramatically reduce record label costs while providing functionality necessary for certain strategic marketing plans. The platform also provides administrative controls to enhance security for record label content. In doing so, Play MPE® satisfies a broad range of stakeholders representing diverse interests at record labels. Music is protected by Play MPE®'s patented proprietary watermarking system which provides watermarks unique to each recipient.

Current wording

Play MPE® provides numerous capabilities that improve record label efficiencies and the effectiveness of their promotional campaigns. The platform also provides administrative controls to enhance security for record label content. In doing so, Play MPE® satisfies a broad range of stakeholders representing diverse interests at record labels. Music is protected by Play MPE®'s patented proprietary watermarking system which provides watermarks unique to each recipient.

Previous wording

Play MPE®'s cloud-based Caster software includes local distribution functions that provide capabilities for a client to create and schedule release announcements and select its targeted audience. Play MPE® is designed uniquely to suit music marketing plans and its significant components include:

Current wording

Caster is designed uniquely to suit music marketing plans and its significant components include:

Previous wording

Assets Management allows users to maintain and manage a repository of assets (single or multitrack releases) outside of the release creation process. This functionality saves users time when creating new releases and allows them to plan for future releases more efficiently. Assets Management also supports Quickshare, a newly designed 1:1 secure file sharing function (see below).

Current wording

Assets Management allows users to maintain and manage a repository of assets (single or multitrack releases) outside of the release creation process. This functionality saves users time when creating new releases and allows them to plan for future releases more efficiently. Assets Management also supports Quickshare, a secure one-to-one file sharing function.

Previous wording

Caster consistently receives high reviews on the platform's ease of use, capabilities and on its ultimate effectiveness. Public reviews can be found athttps://www.plaympe.com/testimonials/.

Current wording

Public reviews can be found athttps://www.plaympe.com/testimonials/.

Previous wording

Play MPE® actively manages curated and targeted distribution lists or "packages". List creation and list maintenance involve several proprietary processes that are designed to create complete, active, accurate, and targeted lists to facilitate efficient marketing campaigns. Play MPE® provides more than 400 unique targeted lists comprising of more than 17,000 unique and active recipients over 30 countries. To facilitate targeted music marketing campaigns, these lists are grouped by territory (typically by country), by genre of music, and by recipient type (see recipient player discussion). Relying on proprietary technical innovations and processes, these recipient lists are updated in real time. With an annual churn averaging between 27-34%, these recipient lists would quickly become inaccurate absent Play MPE®'s active curation. Play MPE® regularly monitors activity levels and recipients through proprietary analytics. Play MPE® provides the widest and most accurate distribution channels available in the industry.

Current wording

Play MPE® actively manages curated and targeted distribution lists or "packages". List creation and list maintenance involve several proprietary processes that are designed to create complete, active, accurate, and targeted lists to facilitate efficient marketing campaigns. Play MPE® provides more than 400 unique targeted lists comprising of more than 17,000 unique and active recipients over 60 countries. To facilitate targeted music marketing campaigns, these lists are grouped by territory (typically by country), by genre of music, and by recipient type (see recipient player discussion). Relying on proprietary technical innovations and processes, these recipient lists are updated in real time. With an annual churn averaging between 27-34%, these recipient lists would quickly become inaccurate absent Play MPE®'s active curation. Play MPE® regularly monitors activity levels and recipients through proprietary analytics. Play MPE® provides the widest and most accurate distribution channels available in the industry.

Previous wording

Total revenue for the nine months ended May 31, 2025 was $3,379,692 compared to the revenue of $3,296,582 for the nine months ended May 31, 2024, an increase of 2.5% period over period that was driven mostly by our Major Label customers. After adjusting for foreign exchange rates, the Company's revenue for the nine-month period grew by 2.8%.

Current wording

Total revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2025 was $1,243,139 compared to the revenue of $1,226,757 for the three months ended November 30, 2024, an increase of 1.3% period over period. After adjusting for foreign exchange rates, the Company's revenue for the three-month period grew by 1.6%.

Previous wording

Operating costs during the three months ended May 31, 2025 increased by 18.6% to $1,049,348 (May 31, 2024 - $884,607). The increase in operating costs was primarily the result of the following:

Current wording

Operating costs during the three months ended November 30, 2025 increased by 2.3% to $983,349 (November 30, 2024 - $960,910). The increase in operating costs was primarily the result of the following:

Previous wording

Due to the capitalization of salaries and wages in previous periods, depreciation of computer software increased in the nine-month period, resulting in a 10.8% rise in total operating expenses.

Current wording

Due to capitalization of salaries and wages in previous periods, depreciation of computer software increased in the current period and resulted in a 0.6% increase in total operating expenses.

Previous wording

For ease of reference the following table has been prepared to present operating results had the Company not capitalized software development salaries for the three months ended May 31, 2025 and 2024.

Current wording

For ease of reference the following table has been prepared to present operating results had the Company not capitalized software for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and 2024.

Previous wording

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $541,128 for the nine months ended May 31, 2025 from $255,884 for the nine months ended May 31, 2024, an increase of 111.5%. This increase was due to the depreciation of recently capitalized additions in the Play MPE® Player and Caster computer software applications.

Current wording

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $172,485 for the three months ended November 30, 2025 from $166,979 for the three months ended November 30, 2024, an increase of 3.3% due to depreciation of additionally capitalized software development costs during the last year.

Previous wording

Interest income earned on the Company's mutual funds was $4,969 for the three months ended May 31, 2025 (May 31, 2024 - $13,685).

Current wording

Interest income earned on the Company's mutual funds was $4,926 for the three months ended November 30, 2025 (November 30, 2024 - $8,408).

Previous wording

During the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025 the Company reported a net loss of $72,288 and $256,242, respectively (May 31, 2024 - a net income $134,476 and $253,980, respectively).

Current wording

During the three months ended November 30, 2025 the Company reported a net income of $83,652 (November 30, 2024 - $118,140).

Previous wording

For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, adjusted EBITDA was $122,097 and $292,848, respectively (May 31, 2024 - $219,910 and $505,011, respectively). Adjusted EBITDA is not defined under U.S. GAAP, and it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We used Adjusted EBITDA, along with other GAAP measures, as a measure of our profitability because Adjusted EBITDA helps us to compare our performance on a consistent basis by removing from our operating results the impact of our capital structure, the effect of operating in different tax jurisdictions, the impact of our asset base, which can differ depending on the book value of assets, the accounting methods used to compute depreciation and amortization, the existence or timing of asset impairments and the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

Current wording

For the three months ended November 30, 2025, adjusted EBITDA was $252,544 (November 30, 2024 - $287,470). Adjusted EBITDA is not defined under U.S. GAAP, and it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We used Adjusted EBITDA, along with other GAAP measures, as a measure of our profitability because Adjusted EBITDA helps us to compare our performance on a consistent basis by removing from our operating results the impact of our capital structure, the effect of operating in different tax jurisdictions, the impact of our asset base, which can differ depending on the book value of assets, the accounting methods used to compute depreciation and amortization, the existence or timing of asset impairments and the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

Previous wording

As at May 31, 2025, we held $1,261,706 (August 31, 2024 - $1,481,582) in cash and cash equivalents. The Company's cash equivalents consist of investments in mutual funds with a major Canadian financial institution that earn interest at variable interest rates.

Current wording

As at November 30, 2025, we held $1,362,500 (August 31, 2025 - $1,117,889) in cash and cash equivalents. The Company's cash equivalents consist of investments in mutual funds with a major Canadian financial institution earns an average interest of 2.23%.

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At May 31, 2025, we had working capital of $1,792,154 compared to $1,842,071 as at August 31, 2024. The decrease in our working capital was primarily due to operating results.

Current wording

At November 30, 2025, we had working capital of $1,831,647 compared to $1,634,587 as at August 31, 2025. The decrease in our working capital was primarily due to operating results.

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The following table sets forth a summary of the net cash flow activity for the periods indicated:

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The following table sets forth a summary of the net cash flow activity for each of the periods indicated:

Previous wording

Net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended May 31, 2025 was $138,911 (May 31, 2024 - $291,047). The primary reason for the decrease in cash flows from operating activities is related to the timing of receipts of refundable taxes.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended November 30, 2025 was $298,600 (November 30, 2023 - $217,619). The primary reason for the increase in cash flows from operating activities is related to the timing of receipts from our customers and the timing of payments to our vendors.

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Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended May 31, 2025 was $314,225, compared to cash used in investing activities of $422,965 for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. The period-over-period decrease was mainly driven by the lower proportion of software development salaries and wages capitalized in the current period.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended November 30, 202 was $30,127, compared to cash used by investing activities of $96,980 for the three months ended November 30, 2024. The period-over-period decrease was mainly driven by the lower proportion of software development salaries and wages capitalized in the current period.

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activity during the nine months ended May 31, 2025 was nil (May 31, 2024 - $470,271). In the prior year, this cash was used to repurchase and retire 459,200 shares of common stock of the Company under the Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB").

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities during the three months ended November 30, 2025 was $nil (November 30, 2024 - $nil).

Previous wording

For a description of our critical accounting policies, see the sections entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgements and Estimates" and "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" contained in our 2024 Form 10-K. There have not been any material changes to the critical accounting policies discussed therein during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025.

Current wording

For a description of our critical accounting policies, see the sections entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgements and Estimates" and "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" contained in our 2025 Form 10-K. There have not been any material changes to the critical accounting policies discussed therein during the three months ended November 30, 2025.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2025 AND 2024

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

For ease of reference the following table has been prepared to present operating results had the Company not capitalized software development salaries for the nine months ended May 31, 2025 and 2024.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

Interest income earned on the Company's mutual funds was $19,870 for the nine months ended May 31, 2025 (May 31, 2024 - $40,672).