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Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Revenue growth of 28% vs the same period last year
Year to date proforma revenue growth of 38% vs same period last year
Year to date proforma adjusted EBITDA growth of 100% vs same period last year
Total liquidity of $30.0M vs $13.0M at year end 2020
Signed 4 new IdleKit platform partners, expanding game pipeline by an additional 9 games 

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - LEAF Mobile Inc. (TSX: LEAF) (OTC: LEMLF) ("LEAF" or the "Company"), Canada's leading free-to-play mobile game group, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

"We saw strong results for our second quarter, which is a historically slower quarter across the mobile game industry. This quarter was also unique as we saw global reopening plans and changes to IDFA in Apple's iOS operating system start to enter the mobile market and evolve conventional marketing practices. In spite of this, our investments in our games continued to pay off, allowing us to continue to outperform the first half of 2020 with good player retention from our existing games," said Darcy Taylor, CEO of LEAF. "Looking at our IdleKit business, we've continued to maintain the momentum we saw at the start of the year, attracting 4 new IdleKit partners including Mighty Kingdom Games, which recently listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. These 4 new partners will add up to an additional 9 games to our existing pipeline, which will result in the most games in development we've ever had."

Second Quarter 2021 Highlights:

• Revenue was $22.5 million, a 28% increase vs Q2 2020 revenue of $17.6 million.
• Proforma YTD revenue was $47.8 million, an increase of 38% vs same period 2020 revenue of $34.7 million.
• Proforma YTD Adjusted EBITDA was $5.6 million, an increase of 100% vs same period 2020 Adjusted EBITDA of $2.8 million.
• Strengthened balance sheet by approximately $17 million from 2020 YE with the combination of $2.0 million in cash from operations and a $15.0M credit facility provided by a Tier 1 Canadian Bank.
• Signed 4 new IdleKit partners, Big Foot Gaming, Tiny Rex Games, Game Masons, and Mighty Kingdom Games, to develop and publish 9 new game titles.
• Partnered with the Worldwide Asset eXchange Blockchain ("WAX"), on the launch of an NFT-based collectible card game, Bud Farm Nifty Stash.
• Recognized as a top Canadian Small & Medium Employers at Canada's Top 100 Employers 2021.
• Secured a US listing on OTCQB under symbol "LEMLF" and obtained DTC eligibility from The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") to facilitate electronic settlement and transfer of LEAF's common shares in the United States.
• Entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Truly Social Games, a developer and publisher of mobile games with studios in Vancouver and Minsk.

"We continue to see the benefits of our investments in key areas that drive long-term revenue and margin growth. We're excited for the back half of the year as we will see multiple game launches, including RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar," continued Mr. Taylor. "We will continue to execute on our 3-pillar strategy of combining accretive acquisitions, organic game growth and distributed growth through our proprietary IdleKit platform licensing." 

Events subsequent to Second Quarter 2021: 

• Effective August 17, 2021, LEAF will consolidate its issued and outstanding Common Shares on the basis of up to 10 "old" pre-consolidation shares for every 1 "new" post-consolidation share, as approved by its shareholders at LEAF's most recent AGM held on June 29, 2021. The Common Shares will commence trading on the TSX on a post-consolidation basis at the open of markets on August 17, 2021. The post-consolidation Common Shares will continue trading on the TSX under the symbol "LEAF."

"It is clear that our shareholders also see the value in a share consolidation. We feel that the consolidation may attract more institutional investors, open up further opportunities for more senior listings, and better reflect the value of the Company," commented Darcy Taylor.

Certain information provided in this news release is extracted from the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements (the "Financial Statements") and Management's Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A") of the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and should be read in conjunction with them. It is only in the context of the fulsome information and disclosures contained in the Financial Statements and MD&A that an investor can properly analyze this information. The Financial Statements and MD&A can be found under the Company's profile on SEDAR and EDGAR.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 2:00 p.m. PT today. Related earnings release materials can be found on LEAF's website at https://leafmobile.io/investors/financial-information/.

Conference Call Details:
Toll Free Dial-In Number: [phone]
International Dial-In Number: [phone]
Conference ID: 6266397

A replay will be available starting at 6:30 a.m. PT August 17, 2021 until September 16, 2021 by dialing [phone] or [phone] and entering the conference ID 6266397.