Note 2 - Basis of Preparation |
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The policies applied in these consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis which assumes that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and, accordingly, will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations as they come due, under the historical cost convention except for certain financial instruments and digital assets that are measured at fair value, as detailed in the Company’s accounting policies.
Foreign currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars (“USD”), which is the Company’s reporting currency; however, the functional currency of the entities in these financial statements are their respective local currencies, including Canadian dollar, USD, Euro, Australian dollar, Argentinian peso, Colombian peso, and British Pound Sterling.
Foreign currency transactions are remeasured to the respective functional currencies of the Company’s entities at the exchange rates in effect on the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured to the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate applicable at the statement of financial position date. Non-monetary items carried at historical cost denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured to the functional currency at the date of the transactions. Non-monetary items carried at fair value denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured to the functional currency at the date when the fair value was determined. Realized and unrealized exchange gains and losses are recognized through profit and loss.
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations reported in their functional currencies are translated into USD, the Group’s presentation currency, at period-end exchange rates. Income and expenses, and cash flows of foreign operations are translated into USD using average exchange rates. Exchange differences resulting from translating foreign operations are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and accumulated in equity.
Basis of consolidation
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company either has a controlling voting interest or is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. In certain circumstances, such as with the BrewDog US acquisition, the Company may also consolidate an entity or a group of acquired assets and assumed liabilities where the Company has obtained effective control over the relevant operations, notwithstanding that certain regulatory approvals, licensing transfers, or other administrative matters remain pending as of the date control is obtained. In such cases, consolidation commences on the date the Company obtains the power to direct the relevant activities and is exposed to the variable returns of the operations, consistent with the guidance in ASC 810 and, where applicable, the acquisition date determined under ASC 805, see Note 9 (Business combinations).
The financial statements of all subsidiaries are included in the Financial Statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. A complete list of our subsidiaries that existed as of our most recent fiscal year end is included in the Annual Report.
Reverse stock split
Effective December 2, 2025, the Company implemented a reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of Common Stock, at a ratio of one-for-ten (the “Reverse Stock Split”).
No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Fractional shares resulting from the Reverse Stock Split were rounded down to the nearest whole share and stockholders received cash in lieu of any fractional shares that were created by the Reverse Stock Split. Each stockholder's percentage ownership interest in the Company and proportional voting power remained unchanged as a result of the Reverse Stock Split, except for adjustments that resulted from rounding fractional shares down to whole shares.
All issued and outstanding Common Stock, per share amounts, and outstanding equity instruments and awards exercisable into Common Stock contained in the consolidated financial statements of the Company and notes thereto have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split for all prior periods presented.
Equity method investments
In accordance with ASC 323, Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures, investments in entities over which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest but has significant influence are accounted for using the equity method, with the Company’s share of earnings or losses reported in earnings or losses from equity method investments on the statements of net loss and comprehensive loss. Equity method investments are recognized initially at cost, which includes transaction costs. After initial recognition, the consolidated financial statements include the Company’s share of undistributed earnings or losses, and impairment, if any, until the date on which significant influence ceases.
If the Company’s share of losses in an equity investment equals or exceeds its interest in the entity, including any net advances, the group does not recognize further losses, unless it has guaranteed obligations of the investee or is otherwise committed to provide further financial support for the investee.
Unrealized gains on transactions between the Company and its equity-method investees are eliminated only to the extent of the Company’s interest in these entities. Unrealized losses are also eliminated, except to the extent that the underlying asset is impaired. |