Gamehost to Correct Administrative Expense Allocation in Financial Statements; No Impact on Operations or Cash Flow

Executive Summary

• Gamehost Inc. disclosed an IFRS accounting error related to termination and change‑of‑control (TCoC) payments that were not previously recorded as a liability.
• The correction increases administrative expenses by approximately $3.6 million, reduces future income tax expense by $0.8 million, lowers profit and comprehensive profit by $2.8 million, and decreases earnings per share by $0.13 for the period ending December 31, 2024.
• Adjustments will be reflected in the Q1 2026 interim financial statements via a cumulative balance‑sheet adjustment to non‑current liabilities and equity; the company states there is no impact on operations, capital or cash flow.

Key Details

• The error stemmed from omission of TCoC payments (termination, death, resignation, retirement, change of control) that should have been recognized as a future liability when the agreements were executed on December 1, 2024.
• Affected reporting periods: primarily the three‑ and twelve‑month periods ended December 31, 2024, with immaterial ripple effects into interim and annual periods for 2025.
• Specific financial impacts (all figures approximate):
• Administrative expenses: +$3.6 M
• Future income tax expense: –$0.8 M
• Profit / Comprehensive profit: –$2.8 M
• Earnings per share: –$0.13
• The company will incorporate these adjustments in its Q1 2026 interim financial statements through a cumulative balance‑sheet correction affecting non‑current liabilities and equity.
• Management and the audit committee concluded that the liability should have been recorded at the time of execution; no impact on cash flow, capital structure, or operational health.
• Non‑IFRS measures (EBITDA) are disclosed for informational purposes only; forward‑looking statements are included with standard cautionary language.

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