UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission file number: 001-41778
LQR House Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 86-1604197 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
6538 Collins Ave. Suite 344
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(786) 389-9771
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Tel: (786) 389-9771
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | YHC | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
| Emerging growth company | ☒ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if this registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November 14, 2025, the Company had 14,121,684 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value, issued and 14,116,237 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value, outstanding.
LQR HOUSE INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPLICATIONS OF BEING AN EMERGING GROWTH COMPANY
As a company with less than $1.235 billion in revenue during our most recently completed fiscal year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act,”) as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). As an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of specified reduced disclosure and other exemptions from requirements that are otherwise applicable to public companies that are not emerging growth companies. These provisions include:
| ● | Reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements; | |
| ● | Exemptions from non-binding shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation or golden parachute; and | |
| ● | Exemption from auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. |
We will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of (i) the last day of the year in which we have total annual gross revenue of $1.235 billion or more; (ii) the last day of the year following the fifth anniversary of the first sale of the common equity securities pursuant to an effective registration under the Securities Act; (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in nonconvertible debt during the previous three years; or (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In addition, the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This provision allows an emerging growth company to delay the adoption of some accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date we (i) are no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act.
ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LQR HOUSE INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLDIATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,039,230 | $ | 5,386,789 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 116,315 | 28,040 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, related party | 300,231 | 149,510 | ||||||
| Due from related party | 239,271 | |||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 130,740 | 240,729 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 10,825,787 | 5,805,068 | ||||||
| Investments, at cost | 1,117,500 | 1,117,500 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||||||
| Prepaid investments | 23,081,064 | |||||||
| Total assets | $ | 35,034,351 | $ | 6,932,568 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,068,622 | $ | 530,643 | ||||
| Accounts payable, related party | 65,151 | 21,175 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses | 5,876,712 | 927,711 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses, related party | 665,975 | 5,971,000 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 7,676,460 | 7,450,529 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 350,000,000 shares authorized, 14,121,684 and 14,116,237 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and 435,788 and 430,341 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024, respectively | 1,412 | 44 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 91,631,642 | 42,336,213 | ||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost (5,447 shares) | (547,415 | ) | (547,415 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | (63,727,748 | ) | (42,306,803 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | 27,357,891 | (517,961 | ) | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 35,034,351 | $ | 6,932,568 | ||||
See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
LQR HOUSE INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue - services | $ | 19,960 | $ | 30,918 | $ | 112,635 | $ | 114,689 | ||||||||
| Revenue - product | 317,328 | 593,546 | 1,152,521 | 1,548,786 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 337,288 | 624,464 | 1,265,156 | 1,663,475 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue - services | 23,852 | 45,870 | 25,252 | 152,101 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue - product | 312,204 | 640,645 | 1,124,008 | 1,805,112 | ||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 336,056 | 686,515 | 1,149,260 | 1,957,213 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 1,232 | (62,051 | ) | 115,896 | (293,738 | ) | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 3,470,033 | 1,522,785 | 7,700,806 | 4,486,641 | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 358,711 | 1,919,125 | 846,240 | 3,470,348 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,828,744 | 3,441,910 | 8,547,046 | 7,956,989 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (3,827,512 | ) | (3,503,961 | ) | (8,431,150 | ) | (8,250,727 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Realized gain/(loss) on securities | 81,241 | 81,241 | ||||||||||||||
| Legal settlement expense | (13,000,000 | ) | (13,000,000 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Dividend income | 58,566 | 168,646 | ||||||||||||||
| Other income | (1,401 | ) | 774 | 10,205 | 774 | |||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (13,001,401 | ) | 140,581 | (12,989,795 | ) | 250,661 | ||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (16,828,913 | ) | $ | (3,363,380 | ) | $ | (21,420,945 | ) | $ | (8,000,066 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 11,219,153 | 154,035 | 4,652,232 | 143,224 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (1.50 | ) | $ | (21.84 | ) | $ | (4.60 | ) | $ | (55.86 | ) | ||||
See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
LQR HOUSE INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
| Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-In | Accumulated | Total Shareholder’s Equity |
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| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2023 | 137,984 | $ | 14 | $ | $ | 34,172,888 | $ | (19,552,625 | ) | $ | 14,620,277 | |||||||||||||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock units | - | - | 720,842 | 720,842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | - | (5,447 | ) | (547,415 | ) | (547,415 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | (2,427,392 | ) | (2,427,392 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances at March 31, 2024 | 137,984 | 14 | (5,447 | ) | (547,415 | ) | 34,893,730 | (21,980,017 | ) | 12,366,312 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Corrective issuance from stock dividend | 69 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock units | - | - | 720,842 | 720,842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued per investment in equity security | 21,429 | 2 | - | 817,498 | 817,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | (2,209,293 | ) | (2,209,293 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances at June 30, 2024 | 159,482 | $ | 16 | (5,447 | ) | $ | (547,415 | ) | $ | 36,432,070 | $ | (24,189,310 | ) | $ | 11,695,361 | |||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock pursuant to public offerings | 3,490 | - | 70,194 | 70,194 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offering costs | - | - | (15,500 | ) | (15,500 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock units | - | - | 720,842 | 720,842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | (3,363,380 | ) | (3,363,380 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances at September 30, 2024 | 162,972 | $ | 16 | (5,447 | ) | $ | (547,415 | ) | $ | 37,207,606 | $ | (27,552,690 | ) | $ | 9,107,517 | |||||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2024 | 435,788 | $ | 44 | (5,447 | ) | $ | (547,415 | ) | $ | 42,336,213 | $ | (42,306,803 | ) | $ | (517,961 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock units | 808 | - | 695,508 | 695,508 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock pursuant to separation agreements | 6,191 | 1 | - | 283,678 | 283,679 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock pursuant to ATM | 413,520 | 41 | - | 5,178,779 | 5,178,820 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of warrants | 210,463 | 21 | - | 4,051,394 | 4,051,415 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of stock split | 28 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | (2,389,650 | ) | (2,389,650 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances at March 31, 2025 | 1,066,798 | 107 | (5,447 | ) | (547,415 | ) | 52,545,572 | (44,696,453 | ) | 7,301,811 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock units | 805 | - | 664,697 | 664,697 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock pursuant to ATM | 1,947,592 | 195 | - | 6,380,053 | 6,380,248 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock pursuant to consultant agreement | 33,000 | 3 | - | 47,517 | 47,520 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | (2,202,382 | ) | (2,202,382 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances at June 30, 2025 | 3,048,195 | $ | 305 | (5,447 | ) | $ | (547,415 | ) | $ | 59,637,839 | $ | (46,898,835 | ) | $ | 12,191,894 | |||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock pursuant to ATM | 11,073,489 | 1,107 | - | 31,641,240 | 31,642,347 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock units | - | - | 352,563 | 352,563 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | (16,828,913 | ) | (16,828,913 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances at September 30, 2025 | 14,121,684 | $ | 1,412 | (5,447 | ) | $ | (547,415 | ) | $ | 91,631,642 | $ | (63,727,748 | ) | $ | 27,357,891 | |||||||||||||
See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
LQR HOUSE INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (21,420,945 | ) | $ | (8,000,066 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 220,200 | |||||||
| Gain on sale of marketable securities | (81,241 | ) | ||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock units | 1,712,768 | 2,162,527 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (88,275 | ) | (2,842 | ) | ||||
| Accounts receivable, related party | (150,721 | ) | (9,663 | ) | ||||
| Prepaid expenses | 109,989 | 2,123,871 | ||||||
| Due from related party | (239,271 | ) | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 537,979 | (81,812 | ) | |||||
| Accounts payable, related party | 43,976 | (58,589 | ) | |||||
| Accrued expenses | 4,949,001 | 381,444 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses, related party | (5,194,026 | ) | ||||||
| Right of use liability, net | 1,078 | |||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (19,519,325 | ) | (3,565,293 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Prepaid investments | (23,081,064 | ) | ||||||
| Purchases of marketable securities | (7,727,850 | ) | ||||||
| Sales of marketable securities | 4,369,623 | |||||||
| Return of deposits in escrow | 670,000 | |||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (23,081,064 | ) | (2,688,227 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of warrants | 4,051,415 | |||||||
| Issuance of common stock pursuant to ATM | 43,201,415 | |||||||
| Offering costs | (15,500 | ) | ||||||
| Repurchase and buyback of common stock | (547,415 | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 47,252,830 | (562,915 | ) | |||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 4,652,441 | (6,816,435 | ) | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 5,386,789 | 7,064,348 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 10,039,230 | $ | 247,913 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities: | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for accrued expenses | $ | 110,999 | $ | |||||
| Common stock issued per investment in equity security | $ | $ | 817,500 | |||||
| Subscription receivable | $ | 70,194 | ||||||
| Deposit in escrow used for investment in equity security | $ | $ | 4,800,000 | |||||
See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
LQR HOUSE INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
LQR House Inc. (“LQR” or the “Company”) was incorporated on January 11, 2021, in the state of Delaware. On February 3, 2023, the Company changed its state of incorporation to the State of Nevada by merging into LQR House Inc., a Nevada corporation. The Company operates primarily in the beverage alcohol industry, owning specialty brands, providing marketing and distribution services.
Country Wine & Spirits (“CWS”) Platform
On November 1, 2023, LQR House Acquisition Corp. (the “Buyer”), a subsidiary of the Company, and SSquared Spirits LLC (the “Seller”) entered into a Domain Name Transfer Agreement (“Agreement”). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Seller irrevocably sold, assigned, transferred, and conveyed to the Buyer (a) all right, title, and interest in and to the domain name www.cwspirits.com (the “Domain Name”, or “CWS Platform”), including its current registration and (b) any other rights (including, but not limited to, trademark rights associated with the Domain Name in any jurisdiction, all Internet traffic through the Domain Name and all Website Content (as defined in the Agreement) the Seller may have in the Domain Name, together with any goodwill associated therewith in exchange for the payment by the Buyer of the purchase price of $10,000. See Note 4.
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Sean Dollinger, owns 50% of the equity of the Seller, and the other 50% is owned by a minority shareholder of the Company, who is considered a related party. A Special Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors consisting of all independent directors approved the terms of the Agreement on November 1, 2023. See Note 9.
Reverse Stock Split
On April 16, 2025, the Company filed a Certificate of Change to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to effect a 1-for-35 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Split”) of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. The Reverse Split became effective on April 21, 2025. In connection with Reverse Split, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to reduce the number of authorized shares of common stock to 10,000,000. Accordingly, all share and per share amounts for all periods presented in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted retroactively, where applicable, to reflect the reverse stock split
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
On June 2, 2025, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of Nevada to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 10,000,000 to 350,000,000 shares, par value $0.0001 per share. The increase was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting held on May 30, 2025.
2. GOING CONCERN
The Company has not generated profits since inception and has sustained net losses of $21,420,945 and $8,000,066 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company also incurred negative cash flows from operations for the same periods. The Company expects to continue to generate operating losses for the foreseeable future. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments as a result of this uncertainty.
Through to the date the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, the Company has been primarily financed through the issuance of capital stock. In the event that the Company cannot generate sufficient revenue to sustain its operations, the Company will need to reduce expenses, or obtain financing through the sale of debt and/or equity securities, which it has done. The issuance of additional equity would result in dilution to existing shareholders. If the Company is unable to obtain additional funds when they are needed or if such funds cannot be obtained on terms acceptable to the Company, the Company would be unable to execute upon the business plan or pay costs and expenses as they are incurred, which would have a material, adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations. While the Company has several potential sources of cash, including the ability to initiate future equity or debt financings, its prior an at-the-market (“ATM”) offering program with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC expired pursuant to its terms, and there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining additional financing on acceptable terms.
Management’s Plans
In January 2025, the Company raised $4,051,415 through exercise of warrants, which were converted into shares of common stock.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company received net proceeds of $43,201,415 from the issuance of 13,434,601 shares under its at-the-market (“ATM”) equity offering program. As of September 30, 2025, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $10,039,230. Management believes that funds will be sufficient to meet the Company’s operating and capital expenditure requirements for at least 12 months from the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company’s ATM offering program with H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC, expired pursuant to its terms in September 2025, and no additional sales will be made under the program.
Based on the current operational outlook, the availability of additional potential capital sources, and existing cash on hand available as of September 30, 2025, the Company believes that the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern has been alleviated. Management believes that the Company has sufficient capital to meet its financial obligations for the next 12 months as of the date of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
However, there can be no assurance as to the availability or terms upon which such financing and capital might be available in the future. If the Company is unable to secure additional funding, it may be forced to curtail or suspend its business plans.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31.
The Company is an emerging growth company as the term is used in The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act and has elected to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements, however, the Company may adopt accounting standards based on the effective dates for public entities when early adoption is permitted.
Principles of Consolidation
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, LQR House Acquisition Corp. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information, within the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with the audited financial statements and in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented and of the financial condition as of the date of the interim balance sheet. The financial data and the other information disclosed in these notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements related to the nine-month periods are unaudited. Unaudited interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2024 included in the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates and assumptions reflected in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to the cost method investments and stock-based compensation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, known trends and other market-specific or other relevant factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates when there are changes in circumstances, facts and experience. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash with a major financial institution located in the United States of America which it believes to be credit worthy. Balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. At times, the Company maintains balances in excess of the federally insured limits.
Concentrations
The Company’s ability to derive revenue is reliant on its relationship with KBROS, LLC (“KBROS”) who currently handles product for the CWS Platform and fulfills the products sold by clientele using our marketing services. The discontinuance of such relationship or termination of the CWS Platform agreements would have a material negative impact on the Company’s operations.
Furthermore, the Company relies and expects to continue to rely on a small number of vendors. The loss of one of these vendors may have a negative short-term impact on the Company’s operations. However, the Company believes there are acceptable substitute vendors that can be utilized longer term.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Investment at cost
In accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 321-10-35-2, Investments – Others – Cost Method Investments, investments where the Company does not have a significant influence are accounted for at cost. The Company reviews all material investments on an annual basis to determine whether a significant event or change in circumstances has occurred that may have an adverse effect on the fair value of the investment. In the event the fair value of the investment declines below the cost basis, the Company records an impairment.
As of September 30, 2025, the Company’s investment in DRNK Beverage Corp continues to be recorded at its impaired carrying value of $300,000, after reflecting an impairment expense of $4,500,000 recognized as of December 31, 2024. That impairment was triggered by company-specific information and the investee’s performance relative to expectations, as well as general market challenges and reduced prospects for recovery of the carrying value of the investment. No additional impairments were identified during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The Company continues to monitor the situation and will assess the need for any further adjustments in future periods.
Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities of the Company are carried at fair value under GAAP. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy, of which the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable:
| ● | Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
| ● | Level 2—Observable inputs (other than Level 1 quoted prices), such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. |
| ● | Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity that are significant to determining the fair value of the assets or liabilities, including pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques. |
There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 fair value classifications during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
The carrying values of the Company’s accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments.
The Company’s investments are accounted at cost, less impairment. See above and Note 5 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are derived from services and products delivered to customers and are stated at their net realizable value. Each month, the Company reviews its receivables on a customer-by-customer basis and evaluates whether an allowance for doubtful accounts is necessary based on any known or perceived collection issues. Any balances that are eventually deemed uncollectible are written off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are amortized over the respective estimated lives on a straight-line basis, unless the lives are determined to be indefinite and reviewed for impairment whenever events or other changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company owns domain names indefinitely. Costs to renew domains are expensed as incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate carrying amounts of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell.
Related Parties
Related parties are any entities or individuals that, through employment, ownership or other means, possess the ability to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the Company. The Company discloses related party transactions that are outside of normal compensatory agreements, such as salaries. The Company follows ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures, for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Revenue Recognition
In accordance with FASB ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers¸ the Company determines revenue recognition through the following steps:
| ● | Identification of a contract with a customer; |
| ● | Identification of the performance obligations in the contract; |
| ● | Determination of the transaction price; |
| ● | Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and |
| ● | Recognition of revenue when or as the performance obligations are satisfied. |
Revenue is recognized when performance obligations are satisfied through the transfer of control of promised goods to the Company’s customers in an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for transferring goods or services to customers. Control transfers once a customer has the ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits from, the product. This includes the transfer of legal title, physical possession, the risks and rewards of ownership, and customer acceptance.
The Company derives its revenue from marketing services, sales via the CWS Platform, distribution of its SWOL Tequila product and subscription-based membership revenue. Revenue is reported net of discounts.
Marketing Services
The Company contracts with third-party alcoholic beverage brands to utilize access to the CWS Platform. The Company and the brands enter into a commercial relationship. The Company performs services such as creating a marketing campaign strategy, developing promotional materials and advertising promotional materials through the CWS Platform. Revenue is recognized over a period time, as the marketing services are being continually provided on a daily and monthly basis over the life of an agreed upon campaign. Marketing campaigns generally range from one to three months.
CWS Platform
Cwsspirits.com is an e-commerce platform that sells wine and spirits. The Company is responsible for contracting with CWS and customers to fulfill orders through the website. The Company, though not legally able to own alcohol inventory, does take on financial inventory risk. The Company is solely responsible for any risk of loss of the end customer and paying to replenish the loss order. Additionally, the Company enters into minimum guaranteed purchase commitments with its vendor that require the Company to pay for shortfalls in minimum purchases. The Company establishes the price and selection of products to be sold on the CWS Platform, and directs all marketing activities pertaining to the Platform. As such, the Company is the primary obligor for transactions with customers on the CWS Platform and records gross revenue. Revenue is recognized at the point in time when products are delivered to the end customer, when LQR has fulfilled its performance obligation, net of returns.
Product Sales
The Company wholly owns SWOL Tequila, a tequila produced in limited batches by a third-party manufacturer in Mexico. The Company handles all logistics to deliver the product to CWS for retail distribution in the United States, including advancing production, shipping, and other import-related expenses. Under historical agreements, the Company is entitled to receive payment for these costs, plus an additional fixed premium for each bottle of SWOL Tequila sold via wholesale channels. Revenue is recognized when the product is delivered, fulfilling the Company’s performance obligation. Due to regulatory restrictions surrounding the delivery and custodianship of alcoholic beverages, CWS assumes ownership at the time of delivery, with no recourse or right of return.
Vault
Vault is the exclusive membership program for CWS Platform customers. Through the CWS Platform, users can sign up for membership where they will have access to all products available through the CWS combined with special membership benefits including discounted products, free shipping and promotional offers. Prior to the acquisition of the CWS Platform, the Company marketed this membership program on the CWS Platform and was entitled to 50% of the revenue from the subscriptions as the agent of the transaction. Upon the acquisition of the CWS Platform, the Company records gross revenue as it is the principal in the transaction. The Company records a reserve for chargebacks and cancellations at the time of the transaction based on historical experience.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following is a summary of the disaggregation of revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| Disaggregation of Revenues | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| CWS Platform | $ | 317,328 | $ | 575,115 | $ | 951,881 | $ | 1,523,546 | ||||||||
| SWOL product sales | 18,431 | 200,640 | 25,240 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue - product | 317,328 | 593,546 | 1,152,521 | 1,548,786 | ||||||||||||
| Marketing | 19,960 | 15,384 | 92,862 | 70,359 | ||||||||||||
| Vault | 15,534 | 19,773 | 44,330 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue - services | 19,960 | 30,918 | 112,635 | 114,689 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 337,288 | $ | 624,464 | $ | 1,265,156 | $ | 1,663,475 | ||||||||
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue consists of all direct costs attributable to sales and performing marketing services. Cost of revenue includes product costs, packaging, shipping and other importing and delivery charges, as well as contracted marketing services. Cost of revenue also includes customer service personnel.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing costs primarily consist of advertising, promotional expenses and marketing consulting and advisory services. Sales and marketing costs also include sales commissions. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, advertising costs totaled $358,711 and $846,240, respectively, compared to $1,919,125 and $3,470,348 for the same period in 2024.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 718-10, Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718-10”). The Company measures all equity-based awards granted to employees, independent contractors and advisors based on the fair value on the date of the grant and recognizes compensation expense for those awards over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective award.
The Company classifies equity-based compensation expense in its statement of operations in the same manner in which the award recipient’s payroll or contractor costs are classified or in which the award recipient’s service payments are classified.
Segment Information
In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), we identify our operating segments according to how our business activities are managed and evaluated. ASC 280 establishes standards for companies to report financial statement information about operating segments, products, services, geographic areas, and major customers. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), or group, in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance.
The CODM has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer, who reviews the operating results for the Company as a whole to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing financial performance. Accordingly, management has determined that the Company only has one operating and reportable segment.
The key measures of segment profit or loss reviewed by our CODM are revenue and operating costs. These metrics are reviewed and monitored by the CODM to manage and forecast cash. The CODM also reviews operating costs to manage, maintain and enforce all contractual agreements to ensure costs are aligned with all agreements and budget.
Net Loss per Share
Net earnings or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding shares subject to redemption or forfeiture. The Company presents basic and diluted net earnings or loss per share. Diluted net earnings or loss per share reflect the actual weighted average of common shares issued and outstanding during the period, adjusted for potentially dilutive securities outstanding. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation of the diluted net loss per share if their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. As all potentially dilutive securities are anti-dilutive as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share for each year. Potentially dilutive items outstanding as of September 30, 2025 include the Company’s outstanding restricted stock units (See Note 8).
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards could have a material effect on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. As new accounting pronouncements are issued, the Company will adopt those that are applicable under the circumstances.
4. ACQUISITION OF CWS PLATFORM
On November 1, 2023, LQR House Acquisition Corp. (the “Buyer”), a subsidiary of the Company, and SSquared Spirits LLC (the “Seller”, “SSquared”) entered into a Domain Name Transfer Agreement (“Agreement”). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Seller irrevocably sold, assigned, transferred, and conveyed to the Buyer (a) all right, title, and interest in and to the domain name www.cwspirits.com (the “Domain Name”, “CWS Platform”), including its current registration and (b) any other rights (including, but not limited to, trademark rights associated with the Domain Name in any jurisdiction, all Internet traffic through the Domain Name and all Website Content (as defined in the Agreement) the Seller may have in the Domain Name, together with any goodwill associated therewith in exchange for the payment by the Buyer of the purchase price of $10,000.
In connection with the Company’s purchase of the Domain Name, on November 1, 2023, the Company entered into a product handling agreement (“Product Handling Agreement”) with KBROS LLC (“KBROS”). Pursuant to the Product Handling Agreement:
Commencing as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Product Handler shall provide to the Company the following services relating to the purchase and delivery (“Handling”) of spirits and other beverage products (referred to herein as “Product” and the “Products”) purchased by customers of the Company through or in relation to websites associated with the Domain:
| ● | Purchase of Products to be delivered to customers of the Company, delivery of such Products, and related receipt of returns of Products and delivery of replacements of the Products from time to time, necessary for the operation of the Business by the Company, pursuant to orders for the Products by the Company’s customers generated as the result of sales, promotion and marketing of the Products through the Website (sale, promotion and marketing of the Products through the Website is collectively referred to herein as “Processing”); |
| ● | Procurement and maintenance of all certificates, licenses, authorizations and registrations required to import, possess, promote, sell, distribute and receive payment for the Products and compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable thereto and to the operation of the Website and conduct of sales and Processing of the Products, as reasonably deemed necessary by the Company; |
Under Regulation S-X 3-05, management determined that the CWS Platform acquisition constituted a business combination as the revenue producing activity (e-commerce sales) was expected to be similar both pre and post-domain name acquisition. As such, the Company recorded an intangible asset of $10,000 for the purchase price consideration of the domain name.
Management assessed the fair value of the Domain Name and CWS Platform in determining to allocate the $10,000 to the domain name. In making such determination, management considered the related party nature of the transaction, the current environment for direct-to-consumer alcoholic beverage companies and the related competition in which they operate, and the fact that the initial and continued operation of the CWS platform is completely dependent on the relationship between the Company, our CEO and a minority shareholder, who co-owned SSquared and operates KBROS, LLC (“KBROS”, or “Product Handler”), the Company’s contracted product handler. Without such relationship, which can be terminated in certain circumstances, the underlying CWS Platform would be unable to operate as intended until a suitable alterative product handler would be identified. Therefore, no fair value in excess of the consideration provided was considered.
The Company has consolidated the results of operations of the CWS Platform since November 1, 2023.
5. INVESTMENTS, AT COST
The Company’s investments at cost includes a minority stake in the common shares of Cannon Estate Winery Ltd and DRNK Beverage Corp. These investments are primarily held for strategic purposes.
Cannon Estate Winery Ltd.
On May 19, 2024, the Company and a majority shareholder and a director (the “Seller”) of Cannon Estate Winery Ltd., a British Columbia corporation (“Cannon”) consummated an acquisition of approximately 9.99% of common shares of Cannon by the Company pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement (“Cannon Agreement”) between the Company and the Seller. Pursuant to the Cannon Agreement, the Seller transferred and delivered to the Company 113,085 of the common shares of Cannon (the “Cannon Shares”), and in exchange the Company issued and delivered to the Seller 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
The Company recorded an investment of $817,500, which is the fair value of the 750,000 shares issued to Cannon at a fair value per share of $1.09 on May 19, 2024. The Company accounted for the investment in Cannon under the cost method as it owns 9.99% of Cannon’s common shares and does not exert significant influence.
Chase Mocktails Ltd (f/k/a DRNK Beverage Corp.)
On June 7, 2024, the Company consummated an acquisition of approximately 8.58% of common shares of DRNK Beverage Corp. (“DRNK”) pursuant to a Subscription Agreement (“DRNK Agreement”). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company subscribed for and purchased from DRNK 1,920,000 common shares of DRNK at a price of $2.50 per share for an aggregate amount of $4,800,000. Upon the closing of the DRNK Agreement, the Company reclassified $4,800,000 which was held as a deposit in escrow to investments on the consolidated balance sheet.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company recognized an impairment expense of $4,500,000 related to its investment in DRNK based on impairment indicators on DRNK’s financial performance and DRNK’s progress as compared to initial expectations. In determining the impairment, management used a market approach using projected revenue information obtained from DRNK and market multiples for companies in similar industry segments.
As of September 30, 2025, the investment continues to be carried at its impaired value of $300,000. No further impairment indicators or observable price changes were identified during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025. The Company continues to monitor this investment and will assess the need for any future adjustments as conditions warrant.
6. PREPAID INVESTMENTS
The Company is in discussions with parties regarding potential investments to expand the Company’s operations and growth.
When finalized, the Company anticipates that it would develop and sign Multi-Channel Network (MCN) agency services contracts with MCN partners and expect to work through MCN partners on TikTok to expand creator and audience engagement.
As a result, as of September 30, 2025, the Company had recorded $23,081,064 of prepaid investments.
Management expects these discussions and agreements to be finalized, executed and operationalized in the fourth quarter of 2025, at which time the prepayments will be reclassified to the appropriate investment and accounted for in accordance with ASC 321, 323 or 805.
7. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Accrued retention and settlement payments | $ | 13,729 | $ | 513,729 | ||||
| Accrued professional and other fees | 105,159 | 62,450 | ||||||
| Legal settlement expense | 5,500,000 | |||||||
| Taxes payable | 229,364 | 263,087 | ||||||
| Other accrued | 28,460 | 88,445 | ||||||
| Total accrued expenses | $ | 5,876,712 | $ | 927,711 | ||||
| Accrued retention and settlement payments, related parties | 665,975 | 5,971,000 | ||||||
| Total accrued expenses, related parties | $ | 665,975 | $ | 5,971,000 | ||||
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had unpaid accrued expenses totaling $6,484,729 related to various settlements, bonus, and retention agreements executed between October and December 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company paid approximately $5,805,025 of these previously accrued balances. The remaining balance of $679,704 remains accrued as of September 30, 2025, of which $665,975 relates to related parties and $13,729 pertains to other parties. The Company expects to settle these outstanding amounts in future periods.
8. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
On May 30, 2025, the Company’s stockholders approved a proposal to increase the Company’s authorized shares of common stock from 10,000,000 to 350,000,000 shares, par value $0.0001 per share. On June 2, 2025, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of Nevada, and the increase in authorized shares became effective June 2, 2025.
On April 16, 2025, the Company filed a Certificate of Change to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to effect a 1-for-35 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Split”) of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. The Reverse Split became effective on April 21, 2025.
Pursuant to the Reverse Split, every 35 shares of the Company’s authorized, issued and outstanding common stock were automatically converted into one share of common stock. No fractional shares were issued as a result of the Reverse Split; instead, fractional shares were rounded up to the nearest whole share at the individual stockholder level.
As a result of the Reverse Split, the par value per share remained unchanged. All share and per share amounts in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.
2025 Stock Transactions
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 13,434,601 shares of common stock (on a post-reverse split basis) pursuant to an at-the-market public offering for net proceeds of $43,201,415.
Issuance of shares in pursuance of director’s agreement
On October 15, 2024, the Company entered into a Director Agreement with Avraham Ben-Tzvi, a then-member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Ben-Tzvi ceased to serve on the Board effective December 19, 2024. In recognition of his service, the Company issued 3,334 shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (on a post-reverse split basis), to Mr. Ben-Tzvi on January 2, 2025. The shares were valued at a fair value of $172,679, or $51.80 per share, based on the post-split share count. The total amount was recognized as general and administrative expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, in the amounts of $0 and $172,679, respectively.
On April 2, 2025, David Lazar resigned as President and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective the same date (the “Separation Date”). In connection with his resignation, the Company entered into a Separation Agreement with Mr. Lazar, pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay $415,000 in cash and issue 2,857 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (on a post-split basis), as consideration for the covenants and agreements set forth therein. As of December 31, 2024, the Company recorded a total expense of $526,000 related to this agreement, consisting of $415,000 in accrued cash compensation and $111,000 in non-cash stock-based compensation, based on the fair value of the Shares as of the measurement date. The shares were issued on April 2, 2025, and are subject to a lock-up agreement. The expense associated with the issuance of the Shares was fully recognized in the year ended December 31, 2024. No additional expense related to this agreement was recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Issuance of shares in pursuance of consultant’s agreement
On June 3, 2025, the Company entered into an Advisory Services Agreement with a third party to provide capital markets and investor relations advisory services. In connection with this agreement, the Company issued 33,000 shares of its common stock as consideration for services. These shares were valued at a fair value of $1.44 per share based on the agreement date, resulting in a total non-cash expense of $47,520. The total amount was recognized as general and administrative expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, in the amounts of $0 and $47,520, respectively.
Warrants
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 210,463 shares of common stock (on a post-reverse split basis) upon the exercise of warrants, resulting in aggregate gross proceeds of $4,051,415. As of September 30, 2025, no warrants remain outstanding.
Restricted Stock Units
In August 2023, the Company granted 893 restricted stock units (the Director RSU’s) on post-split basis, which were to vest in eight equal quarterly installments commencing on October 1, 2023. On August 30, 2023, the Board authorized deferring the vesting of the Director RSUs until such date that the 2021 Plan is amended. The amendment to the plan was approved on December 19, 2024 and vesting resumed thereafter.
In December, 2024, the Company granted 1,429 restricted stock units on post-split basis to each four newly elected independent director, for a total of 5,716 RSUs, which shall vest in eight (8) equal quarterly installments commencing in the first quarter of 2025, provided that such directors remain in continuous service of the Company on such dates. The RSUs had a grant-date fair value of $318,000.
The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $352,563 and $1,712,768 in the statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, related to vesting of restricted stock units. As of September 30, 2025, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $193,679, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining vesting period of approximately 1.22 years. As of September 30, 2025, 3,568 RSUs remained unvested, net of 9 RSUs forfeited upon the resignation of a board member on May 30, 2025.
The following table summarizes RSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:
| Restricted Stock Units | ||||||||
| Number of shares |
Weighted Average Fair Value |
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| Unvested as of December 31, 2024 | 5,996 | $ | 381.50 | |||||
| Granted | ||||||||
| Vested | (2,419 | ) | 838.64 | |||||
| Forfeited | (9 | ) | 7,000 | |||||
| Unvested as of September 30, 2025 | 3,568 | $ | 55.66 | |||||
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
KBROS and Ssquared Spirits LLC
The Company’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, who is a stockholder and member of the board of directors has an economic interest in Ssquared Spirits LLC, the seller of the CWS Platform acquisition. The spouse of the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer and director, is the President and controlling stockholder of KBROS, the managing member and director of Ssquared Spirits LLC. See Note 4 for the CWS Platform acquisition from SSquared. KBROS acts as the Company’s Product Handler, whereby they are entitled to compensation of $40,000 per month plus reimbursement for shipping and handling fees incurred by them for orders fulfilled through the CWS Platform, and bonus for reaching certain revenue milestones. Pursuant to Product Handing Agreement, the Company incurred $0 and $40,000 to KBROS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, which was included in cost of revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred $120,000 and $360,000, respectively, also included in cost of revenue.
In addition, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company paid $0 and $100,000, respectively, in incentive compensation to KBROS, which was recorded in sales and marketing expenses. During the same period for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded $100,000 and $200,000, respectively, in incentive compensation, under sales and marketing expenses.
In October, 2024, the Company entered into a settlement and release agreement with KBROS, and its controlling stockholder, for an aggregate amount equal to $4,100,000, which was included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, $296,711 and $3,600,000, respectively, remained unpaid and were included in accrued expenses, related party on the consolidated balance sheet.
Country Wine & Spirits, Inc. (“CWS”)
CWS has 6 brick and mortar locations for the sale of beer, wine, spirits and create value in retail locations throughout Southern California and specializes in logistics of shipping and helping brands reach customers. To date CWS has distributed all of the alcohol ordered by customers through the CWS Platform, via our Product Handler agreement with KBROS. The President of CWS is also the 100% owner of KBROS, the Product Handler.
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had $300,231, in accounts receivable, related party with CWS pertaining to product revenues. In the event that CWS fails to repay the trade receivables, the Company believes it can offset the outstanding receivables against regular payables and accrued payouts due to KBROS.
Accounts Payable, Related Party
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had accounts payable of $65,151 and $21,175, respectively, with related parties, including KBROS, the Company’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, and officers and directors.
Performance Bonus
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company paid its Chief Executive Officer and KBROS a performance bonus of $0 and $100,000 each, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company paid $100,000 and $200,000 each, respectively.
Lease
The Company historically leased space from a related party entity, which is now month-to-month.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Funding Commitment Agreement
On November 1, 2023, the Company entered into a Funding Commitment Agreement with KBROS, the Product Handler pursuant to the Product Handling Agreement as defined in Note 4. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company committed to provide annual funding to the Product Handler from time to time in the minimum amount of $2,500,000 to enable the Product Handler to purchase inventory from Company-approved vendors (“Vendors”). The Company may, without notice to Product Handler, elect not to advance funding for any inventory sold by particular Vendors with respect to which the Company reasonably feels insecure. This Agreement concerns a funding commitment, and not the purchase of Products from Product Handler or Vendors.
For further details regarding the settlement agreement, see Note 9.
Settled Legal Matter
On or about July 11, 2025, the Company, along with over two dozen parties including several officers and directors of the Company, has been named as a defendant in an action before the Eight Judicial District, Clark County, Nevada titled Kingbird Ventures, LLC (“Kingbird”) v. Sean Dollinger, et al. The complaint alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duties, violations of the Nevada Revised Statutes 78.650, 78.630, 207.400 90.570 and 32.010, alter ego liability, civil conspiracy (the “Complaint”). The Complaint seeks, among other things, damages in an unspecified amount, a declaratory judgment, a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction freezing the Company’s assets, the assets of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Sean Dollinger, the assets of any of the other defendants controlled by Sean Dollinger and others, injunctive relief to prevent any further material corporate decisions by the Company, for the court to restrain the Company, its directors, officers and stockholders from making any significant changes to the Company’s governance or capital structures to further entrench the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
On September 22, 2025, the Company entered into two settlement agreements with Kingbird Ventures and other parties named therein (the “Settlement Agreements”) to resolve matters related to this litigation. The First Settlement Agreement resolved the direct claims asserted by Kingbird Ventures against the Company and other defendants and provides for (i) dismissal of all such direct claims with prejudice, (ii) mutual releases among the parties, (iii) a cash payment obligation of $13,000,000 from the Nevada Defendants (as defined in the First Settlement Agreement), and (iv) customary provisions, including no admission of liability and confidentiality.
The Second Settlement Agreement resolved the stockholder derivative claims brought on behalf of the Company against certain current and former officers and directors. The Second Settlement Agreement provides for (i) dismissal of the derivative action with prejudice, subject to court approval, (ii) mutual releases among the parties, and (iii) customary provisions, including no admission of liability, cooperation undertakings, and confidentiality.
Pursuant to the Settlement Agreements, a total payment of $7,500,000 has been made in September 2025, and as of September 30, 2025, a remaining balance of $5,500,000 is recorded under accrued expenses on the Company’s unaudited condensed balance sheet. The entire settlement amount of $13,000,000 has been recognized as a legal settlement expense within “Other expense” in the statement of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The settlement represents a non-recurring, non-operational charge and is presented within “Other expense” to distinguish it from the Company’s ongoing business operations.
As of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, management believes that no additional material loss contingency exists in connection with this matter. The Company may be subject to pending legal proceedings and regulatory actions in the ordinary course of business. The results of such proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, but the Company does not anticipate that the final outcome, if any, arising out of any such matters will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 15, 2025, Dr. Jing Lu resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors and all associated committees. The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company, its management, or operations. On October 20, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Kah Loong Randy Yeo as a new independent director. Mr. Yeo was also designated as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis are intended as a review of significant factors affecting our financial condition and results of operations for the periods indicated. The discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements and the other information included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”, or the “SEC”) on March 31, 2025. In addition to historical information, the following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ significantly from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors discussed herein and any other periodic reports filed and to be filed with the SEC.
Business Overview
Our company, LQR House Inc. (the “Company”), intends to become the full-service digital marketing and brand development face of the alcoholic beverage space. We also intend to integrate the supply, sales, and marketing facets of the alcoholic beverage space into one easy to use platform and become the one-stop-shop for everything related to alcohol. To date, our primary business includes the development of premium limited batch spirit brands and marketing internal and external brands through our ownership of the CWS Platform. Additionally, we are in the process of establishing an exclusive wine club. We believe that the marketing and brand management services we provide to our wholly owned and third-party clients will increase brand recognition thereof, and drive sales thereof through our e-commerce platform partner.
Since May 2024, we own a minority stake of common shares of Cannon Estate Winery Ltd., a British Columbia corporation, an owner of Cannon Estate Winery. Since June 2024, we own a minority stake of common shares of DRNK Beverage Corp., a British Columbia corporation (which became Chase Mocktails Ltd.), operating in the non-alcoholic and ready-to-drink beverage markets.
Since April 2025, we have a wholly owned subsidiary SWOL Holdings Inc. In July 2025, we also formed a wholly owned subsidiary, YHC Online Limited, in Hong Kong.
Recent Developments
On September 13, 2024, the Company entered into an at-the-market offering agreement (“ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, as sales agent (“HCW”), relating to the sale of common stock. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued an aggregate of 11,073,489 shares of common stock pursuant to such ATM Agreement for net proceeds of $31,642,347. The Company paid the sales agent compensation with respect to the sale of such shares in the amount of $980,716. The ATM Agreement expired pursuant to its terms in September 2025, and no further sales will be made under the program.
On April 1, 2025, we entered into a Supplementary Distribution Agreement (the “Supplementary Distribution Agreement”) with Of The Earth Distribution Corp., a Canadian corporation (the “Distributor”), pursuant to which the Company granted to Distributor the exclusive right to distribute, market, and sell SWOL Tequila products within Thailand and Greece until June 28, 2029. The Supplementary Distribution Agreement also amends Supplier Agreement between the Company and the Distributor, dated June 28, 2024, by providing the Distributor exclusive distribution rights to sell SWOL Tequila in all of Canada without any territorial limitations.
On April 2, 2025, David Lazar resigned as President and as member of our Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately.
On April 21, 2025, the Company effected a one-for-thirty-five reverse stock split of its issued, outstanding and authorized common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the total number of authorized common stock of the Company decreased to 10,000,000 shares. The Reverse Stock Split became effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on April 21, 2025, and our common stock began trading on a post-split basis on April 21, 2025. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split and fractional amounts were rounded up to the next highest whole number at the participant level.
On June 2, 2025, the Company held LQR House Inc. 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) at which meeting: (1) the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to authorize the Company to effect the increase of authorized shares of common stock of the Company from 10,000,000 to 350,000,000 shares, (2) the stockholders re-elected Sean Dollinger, Yilin Lu, Lijun Chen, Jing Lu, and Hong Chun Yeung to serve as directors of the Board until the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, or until such persons’ successors are duly elected and qualified, or until such persons’ earlier resignation, death, or removal.
Following the Annual Meeting, on June 2, 2025, the Company filed the Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of Nevada and effected the increase of the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company from 10,000,000 shares to 350,000,000 shares, each share of common stock having a par value of $0.0001.
Following the Annual Meeting, the Board approved appointment of Lijun Chen as the Chairman of the Board. The Board also approved that the Audit Committee of the Board shall consist of Hong Chun Yeung (Chair), Lijun Chen and Jing Lu, the Compensation Committee of the Board shall consist of Jing Lu (Chair), Yilin Lu, Lijun Chen, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board shall consist of Jing Lu (Chair), Lijun Chen, Yilin Lu.
On or about July 11, 2025, the Company, along with over two dozen parties including several officers and directors of the Company, was named as a defendant in an action before the Eight Judicial District, Clark County, Nevada titled Kingbird Ventures, LLC (“Kingbird”) v. Sean Dollinger, et al. The complaint sought damages in an unspecified amount by a recent shareholder of the Company. Along with the complaint, Kingbird filed a motion for the Court to appoint a receiver over the Company and for an injunction. On September 22, 2025, the Company entered into two settlement agreements with Kingbird and other parties named therein to resolve all matters related to this litigation (collectively, the “Settlement Agreements”). The First Settlement Agreement resolved the direct claims asserted by Kingbird against the Company and other defendants and provided for dismissal of such claims with prejudice, mutual releases among the parties, and customary provisions, including no admission of liability and confidentiality. The Second Settlement Agreement resolved stockholder derivative claims brought on behalf of the Company against certain current and former officers and directors and provides for dismissal of those claims with prejudice, subject to court approval, along with mutual releases and customary provisions. Following execution of the Settlement Agreements, the actions were dismissed with prejudice. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreements, a total payment of $7.5 million has been made in September 2025. As of the date of this quarterly report, there is still a cash payment obligation approximately $5.5 million pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreements.
On August 6, 2025, the Board appointed Yilin Lu to serve as a President of the Company and replaced him on the Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee with Hong Chun Yeung.
On October 15, 2025, Dr. Jing Lu resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors and all associated committees. The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company, its management, or operations. On October 20, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Kah Loong Randy Yeo as a new independent director. Mr. Yeo was also designated as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees.
The Services and Brands We Market
LQR House is an American online retailer of alcohol products.
The CWS Platform is an American online retailer specializing in selling alcohol products, striving to become the most trusted and convenient destination for online alcohol purchases. Combining the personalized service of a neighborhood alcohol shop with the efficiency of e-commerce, we offer a wide selection of products, including our exclusive brand, SWOL Tequila, all at competitive prices with fast shipping and around-the-clock convenience. At the heart of our brand is a commitment to exceptional customer service, driving us to continuously innovate our operations for an enhanced shopping experience. From user-friendly website navigation and a top-rated mobile app to detailed order tracking and personalized product recommendations, we are revolutionizing the online alcohol shopping experience, ensuring customer satisfaction remains paramount in all our endeavors.
The following products and services constitute the core elements of our business model and allow us to serve various types of customers in the alcohol industry, including individual consumers, wholesalers, and third-party alcohol brands:
| ● | SWOL Tequila is a limited-edition blend of tequila made in exclusive batches of up to 10,000 bottles which was originally owned by Dollinger Innovations and transferred over to us pursuant to the Tequila Asset Purchase Agreement. Pursuant to the Tequila Asset Purchase Agreement, we purchased all of the right, title and interest in the trademarks SWOL and all associated trade dress and intellectual property rights and all labels, logos and other branding bearing the SWOL marks or any mark substantially similar to the same. Tequila bearing the “SWOL” trademark is produced by Casa Cava de Oro S.A., an authentic tequila distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, imported into the United States through Rilo Import & Export (“Rilo”) by Country Wine & Spirits LLC (“CWS”) and sold to retail customers in the United States via the CWS Platform and in CWS’s physical locations. |
| ● | Vault is the exclusive membership program for the CWS Platform, which is offered and managed by the Company. We receive the subscriptions fees generated by this program. Through the CWS Platform, users can sign up for this exclusive membership where they will have access to all products available through CWS combined with special membership benefits. |
| ● | LQR House Marketing is a marketing service in which we utilize our marketing expertise to help our wholly owned brands and third-party clients market their products to consumers. For example, by engaging us for our marketing services, our clients gain the ability to advertise and sell their brand on the CWS Platform. |
Principal Factors Affecting Our Financial Performance
Our operating results are primarily affected by the following factors:
| ● | our ability to acquire new customers and users or retain existing customers and users; |
| ● | our ability to offer competitive pricing; |
| ● | our ability to broaden product or service offerings; |
| ● | industry demand and competition; |
| ● | our ability to leverage technology and use and develop efficient processes; |
| ● | our ability to attract and maintain a network of influencers with a relevant audience; |
| ● | our ability to attract and retain talented employees and contractors; and |
| ● | market conditions and our market position. |
| ● | ability to make profitable investments in complimentary business. |
Our Growth Strategies
The key elements of our strategy to expand our business include the following:
| ● | Collaborative Marketing. We intend to develop leading brands for up-and-coming companies and start-ups and align with celebrities and influencers with significant followings to enhance their online marketing presence. |
| ● | Expand Our Brand. We intend to continue expanding and developing our existing SWOL brand by purchasing and selling larger amounts of SWOL products to accelerate brand recognition and increasing our marketing presence. |
| ● | Opportunistic Acquisitions. We intend to pursue opportunistic acquisitions with existing alcohol brands and companies that have distribution licenses and physical storage locations and acquire technology that complements our business. |
Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024
The following table sets forth key components of our results of operations during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024.
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Var. $ | Var. % | |||||||||||||
| Revenue - services | $ | 19,960 | $ | 30,918 | $ | (10,958 | ) | -35 | % | |||||||
| Revenue - product | 317,328 | 593,546 | (276,218 | ) | -47 | % | ||||||||||
| Total revenues | 337,288 | 624,464 | (287,176 | ) | -46 | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of revenue - services | 23,852 | 45,870 | (22,018 | ) | -48 | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of revenue - product | 312,204 | 640,645 | (328,441 | ) | -51 | % | ||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 336,056 | 686,515 | (350,459 | ) | -51 | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 1,232 | (62,051 | ) | 63,283 | 102 | % | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 3,470,033 | 1,522,785 | 1,947,248 | 128 | % | |||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 358,711 | 1,919,125 | (1,560,414 | ) | -81 | % | ||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,828,744 | 3,441,910 | 386,834 | 11 | % | |||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (3,827,512 | ) | (3,503,961 | ) | (323,551 | ) | 9 | % | ||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Realized gain/(loss) on securities | - | 81,241 | (81,241 | ) | -100 | % | ||||||||||
| Legal settlement expense | (13,000,000 | ) | - | (13,000,000 | ) | 100 | % | |||||||||
| Dividend income | - | 58,566 | (58,566 | ) | -100 | % | ||||||||||
| Other income | (1,401 | ) | 774 | (2,175 | ) | -281 | % | |||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (13,001,401 | ) | 140,581 | (13,141,982 | ) | -9348 | % | |||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (16,828,913 | ) | $ | (3,363,380 | ) | $ | (13,465,533 | ) | 400 | % | |||||
Revenue
For the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, service revenues were $19,960 and $30,918, respectively. Service revenues are earned as we contract with third-party alcoholic beverage brands to utilize access to the CWS Platform, as well as vault memberships. The decrease of $10,958, or approximately 35%, was primarily due to a lower volume of marketing services provided during the current period compared to the prior year.
For the three months ended September 30, 2025, product revenues were $317,328 compared to $593,546 in the similar 2024 period. The decrease by $276,218 compared to 2024 was primarily attributable to a decrease in sales volume through the CWS Platform during the quarter. The reduction in revenue reflects lower customer traffic and order activity on cwsspirits.com, which the Company believes was driven by less promotional activity compared to the prior year period.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Profit (Loss)
For the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, service cost of revenues were $23,852 and $45,870, respectively. Cost of service decreased by $22,018 in 2025. A decrease of approximately 48% was primarily due to overall decline in service-related activity compared to the prior year.
Product cost of revenues was $312,204 and $640,645 during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the decline in product revenue during the period, resulting from lower sales volume on the CWS Platform.
Gross profit was $1,232 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a gross loss of $62,051 for the same period in 2024. The gross loss in 2024 was primarily attributable to the Company’s strategic transition from marketing services toward a focus on the CWS Platform. In 2025, management continues to explore initiatives aimed at improving gross margin performance, including customer acquisition efforts and the formation of new strategic partnerships to drive higher transaction volume through the platform.
General and Administrative
For the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, general and administrative expenses were $3,470,033 and $1,522,785, respectively. The increase of $1,947,248 was primarily attributable to higher professional fees, primarily legal fees, incurred during the current period.
Sales and Marketing
For the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, sales and marketing expenses were $358,711 and $1,919,125, respectively. The decrease was primarily attributable to the absence of website development costs in the current period. In the third quarter of 2024, the Company incurred significant expenses related to advertising, marketing, and investor relations campaigns, which did not recur in 2025. In addition, bonus expenses of $200,000 were recorded under sales and marketing during the three months ended September 30, 2024. The absence of similar charges in 2025 further contributed to the decline in sales and marketing expenses.
Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) for the three months ended September 30, 2025, reflected a net expense of approximately $13.0 million, compared to net other income of $0.1 million in the same period of 2024. The variance is primarily attributable to the recognition of a $13.0 million legal settlement expense related to the resolution of the litigation, as discussed in Note 10 – Contingencies. During the quarter, the Company made a cash payment of $7.5 million and recorded the remaining $5.5 million obligation under accrued expenses on the balance sheet. The settlement represents a non-recurring, non-operational charge and is presented within “Other expense” to distinguish it from the Company’s ongoing business operations. Comparatively, in the prior year period, other income primarily consisted of dividend income of $58,566 and realized gains on securities of $81,241. No similar gains were recognized in the current period.
Net Loss
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was $16,828,913 and $3,363,380, respectively.
Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024
The following table sets forth key components of our results of operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024.
| Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Var. $ | Var. % | |||||||||||||
| Revenue - services | $ | 112,635 | $ | 114,689 | $ | (2,054 | ) | -2 | % | |||||||
| Revenue - product | 1,152,521 | 1,548,786 | (396,265 | ) | -26 | % | ||||||||||
| Total revenues | 1,265,156 | 1,663,475 | (398,319 | ) | -24 | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of revenue - services | 25,252 | 152,101 | (126,849 | ) | -83 | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of revenue - product | 1,124,008 | 1,805,112 | (681,104 | ) | -38 | % | ||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 1,149,260 | 1,957,213 | (807,953 | ) | -41 | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 115,896 | (293,738 | ) | 409,634 | 139 | % | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 7,700,806 | 4,486,641 | 3,214,165 | 72 | % | |||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 846,240 | 3,470,348 | (2,624,108 | ) | -76 | % | ||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 8,547,046 | 7,956,989 | 590,057 | 7 | % | |||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (8,431,150 | ) | (8,250,727 | ) | (180,423 | ) | 2 | % | ||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Realized gain/(loss) on securities | - | 81,241 | (81,241 | ) | -100 | % | ||||||||||
| Legal settlement expense | (13,000,000 | ) | - | (13,000,000 | ) | 100 | % | |||||||||
| Dividend income | - | 168,646 | (168,646 | ) | -100 | % | ||||||||||
| Other income | 10,205 | 774 | 9,431 | 1218 | % | |||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (12,989,795 | ) | 250,661 | (13,240,456 | ) | -5282 | % | |||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (21,420,945 | ) | $ | (8,000,066 | ) | $ | (13,420,879 | ) | 168 | % | |||||
Revenue
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, service revenues were $112,635 and $114,689, respectively. Service revenues are earned as we contract with third-party alcoholic beverage brands to utilize access to the CWS Platform, as well as vault memberships. The decrease of $2,054, or approximately 2% was immaterial.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, product revenues were $1,152,521 compared to $1,548,786 in the similar 2024 period. The decrease by $396,265 compared to 2024 was primarily attributable to a decrease in sales volume through the CWS Platform during the quarter. The reduction in revenue reflects lower customer traffic and order activity on cwsspirits.com, which the Company believes was driven by less promotional activity compared to the prior year period.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Profit (Loss)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, service cost of revenues were $25,252 and $152,101, respectively. Cost of service revenues decreased by $126,849 in 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower operating costs associated with service delivery, the significant reduction in cost of service revenues reflects improved cost management and operational efficiencies implemented during the current period.
Product cost of revenues was $1,124,008 and $1,805,112 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The decrease of $681,104 was primarily due to the decline in product revenue during the period, resulting from lower sales volume on the CWS Platform.
Gross profit (loss) was $115,896 and ($293,738) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The gross loss in 2024 was primarily attributable to the Company’s strategic transition from marketing services toward a focus on the CWS Platform. In 2025, management continues to explore initiatives aimed at improving gross margin performance, including customer acquisition efforts and the formation of new strategic partnerships to drive higher transaction volume through the platform.
General and Administrative
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, general and administrative expenses were $7,700,806 and $4,486,641, respectively. The increase of $3,214,165 was primarily attributable to higher professional fees, which were primarily legal costs, incurred during the current period.
Sales and Marketing
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, sales and marketing expenses were $846,240 and $3,470,348 respectively. The decrease was primarily due to the absence of website development costs in the current period. In 2024, the Company incurred significant expenses related to advertising, marketing, and investor relations campaigns, which did not recur in 2025. Additionally, bonus expenses of $200,000 were recorded under sales and marketing during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $400,000 in the prior-year period, further contributing to the overall decrease.
Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reflected a net expense of approximately $12,989,795, compared to net other income of $250,661 in the same period of 2024. The variance is primarily attributable to the recognition of a $13.0 million legal settlement expense related to the resolution of the litigation, as discussed in Note 10 – Contingencies. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company made a cash payment of $7.5 million and recorded the remaining $5.5 million obligation under accrued expenses on the balance sheet. The settlement represents a non-recurring, non-operational charge and is presented within “Other expense” to distinguish it from the Company’s ongoing business operations. Comparatively, in the prior year period, other income primarily consisted of dividend income of $168,646 and realized gains on securities of $81,241. No similar gains were recognized in the current period.
Net Loss
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was $21,420,945 and $8,000,066, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $10,039,230 and $5,386,789 respectively. To date, we have financed our operations primarily through issuances of common stock and sales of our products and services.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company raised an aggregate of $47,252,830 in net proceeds through issuance of commons stock. The Company issued 13,434,601 shares of common stock pursuant to at-the-market offering agreement, dated September 13, 2024, between the Company and H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, for net proceeds of $43,201,415. Additionally, the Company received net proceeds of $4,051,415 from the issuance of 210,463 shares of common stock pursuant to exercise of warrants. The ATM offering program expired pursuant to its terms in September 2025, and no further sales will be made under the program.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not generated profits since inception, has sustained net losses of $15,920,945 and $8,000,066 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, and has negative cash flows from operations of $19,519,325 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The Company requires additional capital to operate and expects losses to continue for the foreseeable future.
To further support its financial position and support future growth initiatives, the Company may also pursue additional capital through public or private equity offerings, debt financing, or other strategic funding sources, including entering into a new At-the-Market agreement with a new sales agent.
Based on the current operational outlook, the proceeds from a potential new ATM offering, the availability of additional potential capital sources, and existing cash on hand available as of September 30, 2025, the Company believes that the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern has been alleviated. Management believes that the Company has sufficient capital to meet its financial obligations for the next 12 months as of the date of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
However, there can be no assurance as to the availability or terms upon which such financing and capital might be available in the future. If the Company is unable to secure additional funding, it may be forced to curtail or suspend its business plans.
Cash Flow Activities
The following table presents selected captions from our condensed statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
| Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (19,519,325 | ) | $ | (3,565,293 | ) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (23,081,064 | ) | $ | (2,688,227 | ) | ||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $ | 47,252,830 | $ | (562,915 | ) | |||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (851,047 | ) | $ | (6,816,435 | ) | ||
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $19,519,325, primarily due to our net loss of $21,420,945 and cash used in our operating assets and liabilities of $31,348, partially offset by non-cash charges of $1,932,968.
Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $3,565,293, primarily due to our net loss of $8,000,066 partially offset by non-cash charges of $2,081,286 and changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $2,353,487.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $23,081,064 and $2,688,227 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Cash used during the current period was primarily attributable to payments made in anticipation of entering into joint venture agreements. As of September 30, 2025, these agreements had not been finalized, and the related payments were recorded as Prepaid investments on the consolidated balance sheet.
In 2024, the Company purchased marketable securities of $7,727,850 and sold securities of $4,369,623. The Company also received $670,000 back from an investment it was no longer pursuing.
Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was $47,252,830 and ($562,915) respectively. In 2025, the Company received $4,051,415 from exercise of warrants and $43,201,415 from issuance of shares pursuant to ATM Agreement. In 2024, the Company repurchased shares of common stock.
Contractual Obligations and Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions
See Note 9 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further disclosure.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no 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.
Critical Accounting Policies
This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported expenses incurred during the reporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. While our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, we believe that the following accounting policies are critical to understanding our historical and future performance, as these policies relate to the more significant areas involving management’s judgments and estimates.
There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms promulgated by the Commission, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Because of the inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, no evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, with a company have been prevented or detected on a timely basis. Even disclosure controls and procedures determined to be effective can only provide reasonable assurance that their objectives are achieved.
As of September 30, 2025, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2025.
Our size has prevented us from being able to employ sufficient resources to enable us to have an adequate level of supervision and segregation of duties. Therefore, it is difficult to effectively segregate accounting duties which comprise a material weakness in internal controls. We also lack effective board oversight and formal accounting controls for the timely and accurate closing of financial information.
Management has taken several steps intended to strengthen our financial reporting oversight and address the identified weakness. During 2025, we appointed a President with a strong background in finance and risk oversight to enhance executive-level supervision of our financial reporting processes. We also appointed a new director with audit committee and financial oversight experience to improve board-level review and governance. In addition, we continue to evaluate further measures, including supplementing our accounting resources and enhancing the consistency and documentation of our accounting policies and reporting procedures. Although these actions represent progress, the material weakness has not yet been remediated, and we will continue to implement improvements designed to achieve effective internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control procedures over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our nine months ended September 30, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As previously disclosed in the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on July 15, 2025 and September 26, 2025, the Company, together with certain current and former officers and directors, was named as a defendant in an action filed by Kingbird Ventures, LLC in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada. The complaint alleged, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty and related claims arising from corporate governance matters. On September 22, 2025, the Company and other defendants entered into settlement agreements with Kingbird Ventures and related parties to resolve all matters in the litigation. The settlements provide for mutual releases and a total cash payment obligation of approximately $13 million from the Nevada Defendants (as defined in the agreements), including an initial payment of $7.5 million made in September 2025 and a remaining balance of approximately $5.5 million due by December 18, 2025. No admission of liability was made by any party.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
As a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and in item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K, we are electing scaled disclosure reporting obligations and therefore are not required to provide the information requested by this item. In any event, there have been no material changes in our risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by Issuer and Its Affiliates
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are included as part of this report:
| † | Executive compensation plan or arrangement. |
| # | Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall such exhibits be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise specifically stated in such filing. |
| * | The annexes, schedules, and certain exhibits to this Exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company hereby agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted annex, schedule or exhibit to the SEC upon request. |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| LQR House Inc. | ||
| November 14, 2025 | By: | /s/ Sean Dollinger |
| Sean Dollinger, Chief Executive Officer |
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| November 14, 2025 | By: | /s/ Kumar Abhishek |
| Kumar Abhishek, Chief Financial Officer |
32
Exhibit 10.57
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE—DIRECT CLAIMS
THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into, by and between Kingbird Ventures, LLC (“Kingbird”), Diveroli Investment Group, LLC, Efraim Diveroli, Aharon Diveroli, Robert Miley, and Avigail Diveroli, on the one hand (collectively, the “Kingbird Parties”), and Sean Dollinger, Dollinger Holdings, LLC, LQR House, Inc. (“LQR”), LQR House Limited, Tamara Simon Dollinger, Yilin Lu, Lijun Chen, Jing Lu, Hong Chun Yeung, Ssquared Spirits, LLC, and South Doll Limited Partnership, on the other hand (collectively, the “Nevada Defendants”). Collectively, the Kingbird Parties and the Nevada Defendants shall be referred to as the “Parties.” The obligations of the Parties shall become operative and effective upon the signing of this Agreement by each of the signatories hereto, which shall occur on September 22, 2025 prior to the September 22 Status Check (as defined below) no later than 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time (the “Effective Date”), unless Kingbird agrees in writing to waive any signature from a Nevada Defendant, and Sean Dollinger agrees in writing to waive any signature from a Kingbird Party, provided that any waived signature shall be delivered within two (2) business days of the Effective Date, with Kingbird responsible for obtaining the signatures of the remaining Kingbird Parties, and Sean Dollinger and LQR responsible for obtaining the remaining signatures of the Nevada Defendant.
R E C I T A L S:
A. On July 11, 2025, Kingbird filed a Complaint against the Nevada Defendants in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada, captioned Kingbird Ventures, LLC v. Sean Dollinger et al. Case Number A-25-922959-B (the “Nevada Action”).
B. In the Nevada Action, Kingbird asserts purported direct claims against the Nevada Defendants for the appointment of a receiver, declaratory judgment, alleged violations of Nevada Revised Statutes 207.400 and 90.570, civil conspiracy, and alter ego liability (the “Direct Claims”). Kingbird alleges in the Direct Claims asserted in the Nevada Action that the Nevada Defendants’ conduct caused material harm to Kingbird, including, but not limited to, its good will and its capital investment.
C. In the Nevada Action, Kingbird also asserts certain derivative claims against Sean Dollinger, Kumar Abhishek, Yilin Lu, Lijun Chen, Jing Lu, and Hong Chun Yeung (the “Derivative Claims”).
D. On July 21, 2025, Kingbird filed a Complaint against South Doll Limited Partnership, Sean Dollinger, and LQR, in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, captioned Kingbird Ventures, LLC v. South Doll Limited Partnership, et al., Case No. 2025-013905-CA-01 (the “Kingbird Florida Action”).
E. On July 24, 2025, Kingbird filed an action against Sean Dollinger and Tamara Simon Dollinger in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, captioned Kingbird Ventures, LLC v. Sean Dollinger, et al., No. S-255543 (the “British Columbia Action”).
F. On August 4, 2025, LQR filed a Complaint against the Kingbird Parties in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, captioned LQR House, Inc. v. Kingbird Ventures, LLC, et al., No. 2025-014974-CA-01 (the “LQR Florida Action”).
G. In the Nevada Action, Kingbird filed a motion for (among other relief) appointment of a receiver over LQR, which the Court orally granted on the record at a hearing on September 15, 2025. Kingbird and the Nevada Defendants are required to submit a proposed order to the Court in the Nevada Action, which will include the proposed terms of the receivership, prior to a status check scheduled for September 22, 2025 (the “September 22 Status Check”).
H. On September 17, 2025, the Nevada Defendants commenced an original Writ proceeding before the Nevada Supreme Court, Case No. 91311 (the “Writ Proceedings”) challenging the appointment of a receiver.
I. The Kingbird Parties together with any Kingbird Releasing Parties (as defined below), currently directly or indirectly, owns 737,000 common shares of LQR.
J. By virtue of this Agreement and to avoid the time, expense, and uncertainty associated with litigating the Direct Claims, and the claims asserted in the Kingbird Florida Action, the British Columbia Action, and the LQR Florida Action, the Parties desire to fully and completely resolve such claims, and any and all other claims between them, except that the Derivative Claims are the subject of a separate settlement agreement (the “Derivative Settlement Agreement”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants of the Parties stated in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Non-Admission of Liability. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute or be construed as an admission of liability on behalf of the Parties, their respective agents, affiliates, assigns, parents, subsidiaries, and/or successors.
3. Party Representation. This Agreement is entered into voluntarily by the Parties, which stipulate and agree that they are under no duress or undue influence. The Parties represent that in the execution of this Agreement, they had the opportunity to consult legal counsel of their own selection and that said attorneys have reviewed this Agreement, made any desired changes, and advised their respective clients with respect to the advisability of making the settlement and release provided herein and of executing this Agreement.
4. Settlement Payments. The Nevada Defendants shall make the following settlement payments to Greenberg Traurig, LLP (“GT”), counsel for Kingbird, by wire per wiring instructions that will be provided by Kingbird to the Nevada Defendants:
| (a) | $4.0 million by 5 p.m. eastern time on September 19, 2025; |
| (b) | $3.5 million by noon eastern time on September 22, 2025 (together with the payment in (a), the “$7.5 Million Payment”), and |
| (c) | $5.5 million by 3 p.m. eastern time on December 18, 2025 (the “$5.5 Million Payment”). |
The Nevada Defendants will promptly provide GT the federal reference wiring number or SWIFT code after payment has been initiated. Upon receipt of each payment, GT shall hold each payment in escrow and shall not release the (x) $7.5 Million Payment to Kingbird until the dismissals listed in Paragraph 5 have been accepted by the applicable court, or (y) $5.5 Million Payment until documents releasing the mortgages granted in Paragraph 7 satisfactory to the property owners have been delivered to counsel for the property owners to hold in escrow pending contemporaneous release. If the dismissals are rejected by any court, the Parties will use best efforts to remedy any defects to cause the court to accept the dismissal(s) and neither the $7.5 Million Payment nor the $5.5 Million Payment shall be released to Kingbird until such dismissals are entered and effective. From the Effective Date until all dismissals have been accepted by the applicable court, the Nevada Defendants will not attempt to seek reconsideration of the Court’s oral ruling granting a receivership in the Nevada Action. Once all dismissals are entered and effective, GT is authorized and directed to immediately release the $7.5 Million Payment to Kingbird without any other consents being required. In the event the Nevada Defendants do not timely make the $7.5 Million Payment, this Agreement shall be rescinded (except for the confidentiality obligations, which shall expressly survive), and the Parties will return to the position they were in prior to execution of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, GT immediately returning any payments made as directed by LQR, the Kingbird Parties immediately taking all actions necessary to release any security granted pursuant to Paragraph 7, and the Parties maintaining all claims that otherwise would be released under this Agreement.
5. Dismissals by Kingbird. Within 1 business day of GT’s timely receipt of the $7.5 Million Payment, Kingbird will (i) voluntarily dismiss the Direct Claims (including, but not limited to, its request for receiver over LQR) with prejudice, (ii) voluntarily dismiss its claims in the Kingbird Florida Action with prejudice, and (iii) voluntarily dismiss its claims in the British Columbia Action with prejudice; provided, however, that each of the dismissal orders shall be in the form attached hereto as Annexes 1, 2 and 3 (or if no form is attached, as mutually agreed by Kingbird and LQR). In addition, at the September 22 Status Check, Kingbird will notify the Court in the Nevada Action of the settlement of the Direct Claims, its withdrawal of its motion to appoint a receiver and proposed settlement of the Derivative Claims, and the Parties’ intention to file a stipulation to stay the Derivative Claims. The Nevada Court’s approval of the settlement of the Derivative Claims is not a condition to the obligations under this Agreement. To the extent necessary, provided that the Nevada Defendants are in full compliance with their obligations under this Agreement, Kingbird shall object to, and take any steps reasonably requested by the Nevada Defendants to prevent, the Court in the Nevada Action entering the receivership order, and Kingbird shall obtain a complete dismissal and/or discharge with prejudice of the receivership over LQR it sought. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Court in the Nevada Action appoints a receiver based on the claims brought by Kingbird in the verified complaint filed on July 11, 2025, or does not accept the notice of dismissal of the Direct Claims, then GT shall immediately return any portion of the payments described in Paragraph 4 to the sender or as directed by LQR, the Kingbird Parties shall take all actions necessary to release any security granted pursuant to Paragraph 7, and this Agreement and the Derivative Settlement Agreement shall be automatically rescinded (except for the confidentiality agreements, which shall expressly survive) and the releases and payment obligations provided herein shall be of no force and effect, and any dismissals with prejudice that have been entered on any claims released under this Agreement shall be deemed stricken off, and/or each Party has the right to take whatever procedural steps may be necessary to obtain relief from such dismissals with prejudice.
6. Dismissal by LQR. Within 2 business days of the Effective Date, (a) LQR will voluntarily dismiss its claims in the LQR Florida Action in a form to be mutually acceptable to LQR and Kingbird provided, that, the dismissal order for the LQR Florida Action shall dismiss any claims against any Kingbird Released Party (as defined below) related to the Derivative Claims without prejudice until the Court in the Nevada Action dismisses the Derivative Claims, at which point the dismissal of such claims shall be automatically dismissed with prejudice, (b) the Nevada Defendants shall file a notice of dismissal with prejudice of the Writ Proceedings in a form to be mutually acceptable to LQR and Kingbird and (c) the Nevada Defendants shall file or cause to be filed a notice of dismissal with respect to any counterclaims in the British Columbia Action.
7. Security for Settlement Payments. As security for the Nevada Defendants’ obligation to make the $5.5 Million Payment, contemporaneously with the filing of the necessary papers for the dismissal of the Nevada Action, the Kingbird Florida Action and the British Columbia Action, the Nevada Defendants shall cause the appropriate person to provide Kingbird mortgages on the following properties: (a) the real property located at 6800 Indian Creek Dr., Suite 1E, Miami Beach, Florida 33141 (b) the real property located at 3161 Westmount Place West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3G4; and (c) the real property located at 2917 Kadenwood Drive Whistler, BC, V0N 1B2. The Nevada Defendants acknowledge that Kingbird has provided their counsel with drafts of documents (which are collectively attached hereto as Annex 5) to effectuate the aforementioned mortgages, and the Nevada Defendants agree to cooperate in the execution of any additional documents, or in taking any additional steps, that may be necessary to perfect the effectuation and proper recording of these mortgages. Kingbird will not seek to foreclose or otherwise enforce the mortgages, or take any action to collect on the notes underlying such mortgages, unless and until maturity default, and any amounts that the Nevada Defendants pay Kingbird on the notes underlying the mortgages will be offset from and reduce the $5.5 Million Payment. Within 10 days after the Effective Date, the Nevada Defendants may propose to replace part or all of the mortgages with one or more surety bonds to secure the $5.5 Million Payment, but accepting the Nevada Defendants’ proposal shall be entirely and solely in Kingbird’s discretion, and Kingbird may elect to reject any such proposal. In the event of a default by the Nevada Defendants on the $5.5 Million Payment, Kingbird, in addition to its right to exercise any other remedies, may assert its claim against the surety bond or commence foreclosure proceedings on the aforementioned properties (as applicable), and the only defense that the Nevada Defendants may assert in such proceedings is that they satisfied their obligation to make the $5.5 Million Payment, which, without limiting any cure rights under applicable law, the Nevada Defendants may have the opportunity to cure up until the finality of any foreclosure proceedings. Kingbird shall file and have recorded the necessary documents to effect releases of the aforementioned mortgages upon the Nevada Defendants’ within two (2) business days’ following receipt of the $5.5 Million Payment. The $5.5 Million Payment shall not be released by GT to the Kingbird Parties and the Kingbird Parties shall not accept the $5.5 Million Payment until satisfactions and releases of all mortgages identified in this Paragraph have been filed and recorded.
8. Release by the Kingbird Parties. Upon the Effective Date, except for the obligations provided in this Agreement, the Kingbird Parties, on their own behalf, on behalf of and along with their respective past, present and/or future principals, employees, officers, managers, directors, members, investors, partners, limited partners, general partners, administrators, legal representatives, representatives, affiliates, subsidiaries, parents, attorneys, agents, servants, advisors, investment bankers, administrators, estates, predecessors, successors, agents, heirs, trustees, executors, transferees, members, investors, assigns, insurers, reinsurers and any person in which they have or had a controlling interest and each of their successors, predecessors, successors in interest and assigns (the “Kingbird Releasing Parties”), hereby remise, release, acquit, satisfy, and forever discharge the Nevada Defendants, Kumar Abhishek, Alexandra Hoffman, Jaclyn Hoffman, Shawn Kattoula, Angela Kattoula, James O’Brien, KROS, LLC, Country Wine & Spirits, Inc., Alternative Investments Capital, LLC, X-Media, Inc., 1347608 B.C. Limited Corp., 1186545 B.C. Ltd., Jay Dhaliwal, James Huber, CWS Cares Association, and Little West Gives Association, and each of their respective past, present and/or future: principals, employees, officers, managers, directors, members, investors, partners, limited partners, general partners, administrators, legal representatives, representatives, affiliates, subsidiaries, parents, attorneys, agents, servants, advisors, investment bankers, administrators, estates, predecessors, successors, agents, heirs, trustees, executors, transferees, members, investors, assigns, insurers, reinsurers and any person in which they have or had a controlling interest and each of their successors, predecessors, successors in interest and assigns, the Nevada Defendants’ respective parent, holding, subsidiary, affiliated, and related entities; any business entity or division owning or controlling the Nevada Defendants in whole or in part; any business entity or division owned or controlled in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by the Nevada Defendants (collectively, the “Nevada-Defendant Released Parties”) of and from all manner of action and actions, cause and causes of action, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, costs, expenses, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses, damages (including direct, actual, special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages), judgments, executions, claims, and demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, that the Kingbird Releasing Parties ever had, now have, or that any Kingbird Releasing Parties hereafter can, shall, or may have, whether known or unknown, whether accrued or not accrued, in law or in equity against the Nevada-Defendant Released Parties relating to any claims currently pending in any court in any jurisdiction or threatened by any Kingbird Releasing Party against any Nevada Defendant Released Party as of the Effective Date with respect to any matter, or any claim arising at any time with respect to LQR or any other business or company owned by any Nevada Defendant Released Party or any Kingbird Releasing Party, including, without limitation, all claims that were asserted in the Nevada Action, the Kingbird Florida Action, and/or the British Columbia Action (the “Nevada Defendant Released Claims”), provided, however, that this release shall not release or otherwise affect the Derivative Claims, which are the subject of a separate settlement agreement, the Proxy Agreement, or release any Nevada Defendant Released Parties from any breach of this Agreement or the Derivative Settlement Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph does not release the Kingbird Parties’ right to seek sanctions arising out of or related to any attempt by the Nevada Defendants to pursue the claims that are currently pending against the Kingbird Parties in the LQR Florida Action.
9. Release by the Nevada Defendants. Upon the Effective Date and the acceptance by the applicable courts of the dismissals referenced in Paragraph 5, except for the obligations in this Agreement, the Nevada Defendants, on their own behalf, on behalf of and along with their respective past, present and/or future: principals, employees, officers, managers, directors, members, investors, partners, limited partners, general partners, administrators, legal representatives, representatives, affiliates, subsidiaries, parents, attorneys, agents, servants, advisors, investment bankers, administrators, estates, predecessors, successors, agents, heirs, trustees, executors, transferees, members, investors, assigns, insurers, reinsurers and any person in which they have or had a controlling interest and each of their successors, predecessors, successors in interest and assigns (the “Nevada Defendant Releasing Parties”) hereby remise, release, acquit, satisfy, and forever discharge the Kingbird Parties and each of their respective past, present and/or future: principals, employees, officers, managers, directors, members, investors, partners, limited partners, general partners, administrators, legal representatives, representatives, affiliates, subsidiaries, parents, attorneys, agents, servants, advisors, investment bankers, administrators, estates, predecessors, successors, agents, heirs, trustees, executors, transferees, members, investors, assigns, insurers, reinsurers and any person in which they have or had a controlling interest and each of their successors, predecessors, successors in interest and assigns, the Kingbird Parties’ respective parent, holding, subsidiary, affiliated, and related entities; any business entity or division owning or controlling the Kingbird Parties in whole or in part; any business entity or division owned or controlled in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by the Kingbird Parties (collectively, the “Kingbird Released Parties”) of and from all manner of action and actions, cause and causes of action, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, costs, expenses, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses, damages (including direct, actual, special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages), judgments, executions, claims, and demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, that the Nevada Defendants ever had, now have, or that any Nevada Releasing Parties hereafter can, shall or may have, whether known or unknown, whether accrued or not accrued, in law or in equity relating to any claims currently pending in any court in any jurisdiction or threatened by any Nevada Defendant Releasing Party against any Kingbird Released Party as of the Effective Date with respect to any matter or any claim arising at any time with respect to LQR or any other business or company owned by any Nevada Defendant Released Party or any Kingbird Releasing Party, including, without limitation, claims that were asserted in the British Columbia Action and the LQR Florida Action (except for claims against the Kingbird Released Parties related to the Derivative Claims) (the “Kingbird Released Claims”), provided, however, that this release shall not release any Kingbird Released Parties from any breach of this Agreement, the Proxy Agreement or the Derivative Settlement Agreement and shall not release any claims against the Kingbird Released Parties in the LRQ Florida Action related to the Derivative Claims until there shall be a final order approving the Derivative Settlement Agreement, but in no event shall the Nevada Defendants attempt to use such unreleased claims to attempt to offset the amounts that the Nevada Defendants are required to pay under Paragraph 4 of this Agreement.
10. Covenant Not to Sue; Scope of Release. To the fullest extent permitted by law, subsequent to the Effective Date, each Party covenants that it shall not encourage, solicit, initiate, institute, commence, file, maintain, prosecute or participate in (including by providing financial support), whether directly or indirectly, or through a third party, any action, lawsuit, cause of action, claim, demand, or legal proceeding of any kind, assert or otherwise pursue in any court or other forum any claim or action of any kind, nature or character whatsoever, known or unknown, that a Party now has, has ever had, or may in the future have, against any other Party related to a Kingbird Released Claim or a Nevada Defendant Released Claim, as applicable, except any claims that may arise out of the breach of this Agreement or the Derivative Settlement Agreement. It is the intention of the Parties that the releases set forth in this Agreement be the broadest form of release of liability permitted by law and are meant to encompass, inter alia, any past, present or future claim, whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, accrued or not accrued, or of any condition or injury, related to claims released herein, except any claims that expressly survive as set forth in this Agreement, any claims that may arise out of the breach of this Settlement Agreement and the Derivative Claims, which are governed by the Derivative Settlement Agreement.
11. Derivative Claim Settlement Condition. The Nevada Defendants’ obligations under this Agreement are expressly conditioned on the Kingbird Parties’ execution of the Derivative Settlement Agreement. For the sake of clarity, this condition is satisfied when the Kingbird Parties execute such settlement agreement relating to the Derivative Claims and does not depend on such settlement agreement being approved by LQR shareholders or the Court in the Nevada Action.
12. Kingbird’s Cooperation re Derivative Claim Settlement. Kingbird shall take all actions reasonably requested by the Nevada Defendants, which requests shall be made in writing to counsel for Kingbird to obtain LQR shareholder and court approval of the Derivative Settlement Agreement.
13. Kingbird’s Proxy. On the Effective Date, Kingbird shall execute and deliver a proxy agreement (a form of which is attached hereto as Annex 4, the “Proxy Agreement”).
14. Press Release. In LQR’s sole discretion, LQR may elect to issue a joint press release announcing the Parties’ settlement, a draft of which LQR will provide Kingbird within two (2) businesses day prior to issuance, or such shorter period as the Parties may agree. The press release shall not be issued without Kingbird’s approval and consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained herein requires LQR to issue any press release and Kingbird agrees that it shall not issue any press release without LQR’s express written consent and approval.
15. Confidentiality. The Parties agree that the facts, terms, and negotiations of this Agreement shall remain strictly confidential. If the Agreement becomes the subject of a discovery request or governmental demand, the Party to whom the request is made shall, to the extent permissible by applicable law and/or compliance procedures, notify the other Parties promptly of any request for production, subpoena, or other process seeking production of this Agreement or the respective terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties may disclose the terms, contents, substance of, and/or a copy of this Agreement if: (a) asserting a claim or defense arising in an action to enforce this Agreement; (b) ordered to do so by law or a court of competent jurisdiction or in connection with an arbitration; (c) disclosure is required to tax or financial consultants, legal representatives, accountants, federal and state taxing authorities, pursuant to federal securities laws, and as required by law under the advice of counsel, provided that any consultants, legal representatives, and accountants shall agree in writing to keep this Agreement confidential; (d) served with a subpoena or other requests for discovery or testimony regarding the Agreement in a legal proceeding; or (e) disclosure is requested by government authorities, provided that in each case, such Party shall use best efforts to maintain the Agreement and/or the cash consideration under seal or obtain an agreement from the recipient to maintain the confidentiality of this Agreement. If (b), (d) or (e) occurs, the Party ordered or served shall immediately notify opposing counsel, which for the Kingbird Parties shall be Joel Tasca, Greenberg Traurig LLP, 10845 Griffith Peak Dr., Suite 600, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135, joel.tasca@gtlaw.com, and for the Nevada Defendants shall be Darrell Cafasso and Nicholas Poli, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, 51 West 51st Street, New York, New York 10019, dcafasso@orrick.com and npoli@orrick.com. The confidentiality obligations contained in this Paragraph 15 shall expressly survive any termination or rescission of this Agreement.
16. Non-Disparagement. The Parties agree that they will not, directly or indirectly, make, publish, or communicate to any person or entity, in any medium, any disparaging or defamatory remarks, comments or statements concerning any Nevada Defendant Released Party or Kingbird Released Party, as applicable. Nothing contained in this provision shall prohibit (a) truthful statements made under oath in legal, regulatory or governmental proceedings (b) disclosures required by law or communications with legal, tax or financial advisors.
17. Tax Indemnification. Kingbird agrees to pay all taxes (other than payroll taxes) found to be owed based upon the monetary amounts provided in Paragraph 4 and further agrees to indemnify and hold the Nevada Defendants harmless for any federal, state and local tax liability (including taxes, interest, penalties or the like, and required withholdings), which may be asserted against or imposed upon the Nevada-Defendant Released Parties by any taxing authority related to the monetary amounts payable by the Nevada Defendants under this Agreement and the tax character thereof together with and in addition to any liability imposed by this Agreement and any payment of taxes for which Kingbird is legally responsible as a result of this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that nothing herein constitutes tax advice to the other Party.
18. Dispute Resolution. The Parties to this Agreement that have submitted to jurisdiction in the Nevada Action agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be addressed in the Nevada Action, which shall retain jurisdiction for purposes of any such dispute.
19. Representations and Warranties. The Parties represent and warrant to each other that they are not aware of any third party or organization claiming to have or having any interest in the claims and causes of action resolved by this Agreement. Additionally, they have not assigned, hypothecated, or otherwise transferred any interest in the claims and causes of action resolved and/or released by this Agreement. The Parties further represent and warrant to each other that they are not aware of any third party or organization that has asserted or may assert a claim or lien against the proceeds of the settlement memorialized by this Agreement.
20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the ancillary agreements referred to herein), together with the Derivative Settlement Agreement, constitute the sole and entire agreements between the Parties related to their settlement and supersede all prior and contemporaneous statements, promises, understandings or agreements, whether written or oral.
21. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, modified or altered at any time upon the approval of the Parties; however, any such amendment must be in writing and signed by all Parties in order for such amendment to be of any force and effect.
22. Partial Invalidity. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction or any administrative judge to be void or otherwise invalid, all of the other terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect to the same extent as if that part declared void or invalid had never been incorporated in the Agreement and in such form, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue to be binding upon the Parties.
23. Survival. All representations and warranties contained herein shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, and the execution and delivery of any other document or instrument referred to herein. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
24. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to conflict of law rules.
25. Costs. The Parties have agreed to bear their own attorneys’ fees and costs and the preparation of any and all documents necessary to enter into this Agreement.
26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed and executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by facsimile, DocuSign, or email shall be effective as delivery of an originally executed counterpart of this Agreement.
27. Tax Consequences. No representations regarding the tax consequences of this Agreement have been made by the Parties. Any taxes levied or to be paid on all or any portion of amounts paid pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid by the Party receiving such payments.
28. No Adverse Construction. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement has been prepared by each of them through counsel. In the event any part of this Agreement is found to be ambiguous, such ambiguity shall not be construed against any Party.
29. Not Evidence. This Agreement shall not be used as evidence in any proceeding other than one to enforce this Agreement.
30. Authority. Each person(s) executing this Agreement as an agent or in a representative capacity warrants that he or she is duly authorized to do so.
31. Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended solely for the benefit of the Parties and their permitted successors and assigns, except that each of the Nevada Defendant Released Parties and the Kingbird Released Parties not a direct signatory hereto shall be deemed third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement with the right to enforce the releases and covenant not to sue contained in Paragraphs 8, 9 and 10, as applicable. Except as expressly provided herein, no other person or entity shall have any rights under this Agreement.
32. Standstill. Each Kingbird Party (x) represents and warrants that, as of the date hereof and except for the shares referenced in the recitals of this Agreement, neither it nor any of its Representatives, Affiliates, Kingbird Releasing Parties, or persons acting in concert with such Kingbird Party beneficially owns (as such term is used in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, and including any right to acquire beneficial ownership, whether within sixty (60) days or any longer or shorter period of time) any other securities of LQR and (y) agrees that for a period of ten (10) years (the “Term”) from the date of this Agreement, none of the person included in the Standstill Group will in any manner, directly or indirectly:
| (a) | effect or seek, offer or propose (whether publicly or otherwise) to effect, or announce any intention to effect or cause or participate in or in any way assist, facilitate or encourage any other person to effect or seek, offer or propose (whether publicly or otherwise) to effect or participate in, (i) any acquisition of any equity or debt securities (or beneficial ownership thereof), or rights or options to acquire any equity or debt securities (or beneficial ownership thereof or interest in), or any assets, indebtedness or businesses of LQR or any of its subsidiaries, (ii) any tender or exchange offer, merger or other business combination involving LQR, any of the subsidiaries or assets of LQR or the subsidiaries constituting a significant portion of the consolidated assets of LQR and its subsidiaries, (iii) any recapitalization, restructuring, liquidation, dissolution or other extraordinary transaction with respect to LQR or any of its subsidiaries, or (iv) any “solicitation” of “proxies” (as such terms are used in the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission) or consents to vote any voting securities of LQR or any of its subsidiaries; |
| (b) | (x) instigate, encourage, or assist any third party (including forming, joining or participating in participate in a “group” (as defined in the Exchange Act)) with respect to LQR or otherwise act in concert with any person in respect of any such securities or (y) enter into any discussions, agreements, arrangements or understandings with any third party in acquiring or seeking, directly or indirectly, to control or influence LQR or any of LQR’s equity or debt securities, businesses or assets or with respect to any of the matters or actions set forth in this Section 30 or (z) act as a financing source for or otherwise invest in any such third party; |
| (c) | enter in a derivative transaction, including any derivative instrument (whether or not presently exercisable) that gives any person included in the Standstill Group the economic equivalent of direct or indirect ownership of, or opportunity to obtain ownership of, an amount of securities of LQR where the value of the derivative is determined in whole or in part with reference to, or derived in whole or in part from, the price or value of such securities, or that provides such person an opportunity, directly or indirectly, to profit, or to share in any profit derived from, any change in the value of such securities, in any case without regard to whether (A) the derivative conveys any voting rights in such securities to such person; (B) the derivative is required to be, or capable of being, settled through delivery of such securities, cash or other property; or (C) such person may have entered into other transactions that hedge the economic effect of the derivative; |
| (d) | otherwise act, alone or in concert with others, to seek representation on or to control or influence the management, board of directors, or policies of LQR or to obtain representation on the board of directors of LQR; |
| (e) | take any action which in the sole judgment of LQR, may require LQR to make a public announcement regarding any of the types of actions or matters set forth in this Section 30; |
| (f) | disclose any intention, plan or arrangement inconsistent with the foregoing; or |
| (g) | take any action challenging the enforceability or validity of, or request or propose that LQR or any of its Representatives, directly or indirectly, amend or waive, any provision of this Section 30 (including this sentence). |
Each Kingbird Party further agrees that, if at any time during the Term, any person included in the Standstill Group is approached by any third party concerning such person’s participation in a transaction involving any assets, indebtedness or business of, or equity or debt securities issued by, LQR or any of its subsidiaries, and provided that such Kingbird Party has knowledge of the same, such Kingbird Party will promptly inform LQR of the nature of such transaction and the parties involved.
It is understood and agreed that money damages may not be an adequate remedy for any breach of this Section 30 by any person included in the Standstill Group, and that LQR shall be entitled to equitable relief, including, without limitation, an injunction and specific performance, as a remedy for any such breach. Such remedies shall not be deemed to be the exclusive remedies for a breach by any person included in the Standstill Group of this Section 30 but shall be in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity to LQR. Each person included in the Standstill Group further agree not to raise, as a defense or objection to the request or granting of such relief, that any breach of this Section 30 is or would be compensable by an award of money damages, and each such person agree to waive any requirements for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such remedy. Each such person also agrees to reimburse LQR and its Representatives for all costs incurred by LQR and its Representatives in connection with the enforcement of this Section 30 (including, without limitation, legal fees in connection with any litigation, including any appeal therefrom). Each such person agrees to notify LQR in writing immediately upon the occurrence of any such breach of which such person is or becomes aware.
For purposes of this Section 30, the following terms have the following meanings:
“Affiliate” and “Associate” Affiliate” and “Associate” have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in Rule 12b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act, as in effect on the date of this Agreement.
“Exchange Act” means Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
“person” means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership (general or limited), limited liability company, joint venture, business trust, trust, association, syndicate, group (as such term is used in Rule 13d-5 of the General Rules and Regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act, as in effect on the date of this Agreement) or other entity, and, in each case, will include any successor (by merger or otherwise) of any such person.
“Representative” means, as to any person, such person’s Affiliates, and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, managing members, general partners, agents, consultants and advisors (including attorneys, financial advisors, and accountants).
“Standstill Group” means, collectively, the Kingbird Parties, the Kingbird Releasing Parties, and each Kingbird Party’s Representatives, Affiliates, Associates and persons acting in concert with such Kingbird Party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the last date set forth below.
| DATED:____________________ | Kingbird Ventures, LLC | |
| By: | /s/ Aharon Diveroli | |
| Name: | Aharon Diveroli | |
| Title: | Authorized Representative | |
| DATED: ____________________ | Diveroli Investment Group, LLC | |
| By: | /s/ Aharon Diveroli | |
| Name: | Aharon Diveroli | |
| Title: | Authorized Representative | |
| DATED: ____________________ | /s/ Efraim Diveroli | |
| Efraim Diveroli | ||
| DATED: ____________________ | /s/ Aharon Diveroli | |
| Aharon Diveroli | ||
| DATED: ____________________ | /s/ Robert Miley | |
| Robert Miley | ||
| DATED: ____________________ | /s/ Avigail Diveroli | |
| Avigail Diveroli | ||
| DATED: 9/22/2025 | /s/ Sean Dollinger | |
| Sean Dollinger | ||
| DATED: 9/22/2025 | Dollinger Holdings, LLC | |
| By: | /s/ Sean Dollinger | |
| Name: | Sean Dollinger | |
| Title: | Authorized Representative | |
| DATED: 9/21/2025 | LQR House, Inc. | |
| By: | /s/ Yilin Lu | |
| Name: | Yilin Lu | |
| Title: | President | |
| DATED: 9/22/2025 | LQR House Limited | |
| By: | /s/ Sean Dollinger | |
| Name: | Sean Dollinger | |
| Title: | Authorized Representative | |
| DATED: 9/22/2025 | /s/ Tamara Simon Dollinger | |
| Tamara Simon Dollinger | ||
| DATED: 9/21/2025 | /s/ Yilin Lu | |
| Yilin Lu | ||
| DATED: 9/21/2025 | /s/ Lijun Chen | |
| Lijun Chen | ||
| DATED: 9/21/2025 | /s/ Jing Lu | |
| Jing Lu | ||
| DATED: 9/21/2025 | /s/ Hong Chun Yeung | |
| Hong Chun Yeung | ||
| DATED: 9/22/2025 | Ssquared Spirits, LLC | |
| By: | /s/ Sean Dollinger | |
| Name: | Sean Dollinger | |
| Title: | Authorized Representative | |
| By: | /s/ Shawn Kattoula | |
| Name: | Shawn Kattoula | |
| Title: | Authorized Representative | |
| DATED: 9/21/2025 | South Doll Limited Partnership | |
| By: | /s/ John Giammarella | |
| Name: | John Giammarella | |
| Title: | Manager | |
Exhibit 21.1
List of Subsidiaries of LQR House Inc.
| - | LQR House Acquisition Corp. |
| - | SWOL Holdings Inc. |
| - | YHC Online Limited |
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Sean Dollinger, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 of LQR House Inc. (the “registrant”); |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
| 3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
| 4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
| (a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
| (b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
| (c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| 5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
| (a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
| (b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| Date: November 14, 2025 | /s/ Sean Dollinger |
| Sean Dollinger | |
| Chief Executive Officer | |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Kumar Abhishek, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 of LQR House Inc. (the “registrant”); |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
| 3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
| 4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
| (a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
| (b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
| (c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| 5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
| (a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
| (b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| Date: November 14, 2025 | /s/ Kumar Abhishek |
| Kumar Abhishek | |
| Chief Financial Officer | |
| (Principal Financial Officer) |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Report of LQR House Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2025 (the “Report”), I, Sean Dollinger, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:
| (1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and |
| (2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
| Date: November 14, 2025 | /s/ Sean Dollinger |
| Sean Dollinger | |
| Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Report of LQR House Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2025 (the “Report”), I, Kumar Abhishek, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:
| (1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and |
| (2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
| Date: November 14, 2025 | /s/ Kumar Abhishek |
| Kumar Abhishek | |
| Chief Financial Officer |