Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended November 30, 2024, increased by 29.3% to S$14,504,936 compared to S$11,216,739 for the same period in 2023[11] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of S$90,285, a turnaround from a pre-tax loss of S$446,161 in the previous year, attributed to increased gross profit and reduced sales and marketing expenses[11] - Revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2024, was SGD 7,369,451, representing a 28.5% increase from SGD 5,735,434 in the same period of 2023[14] - The company reported a net loss of SGD 245,583 for the three months ended November 30, 2024, compared to a loss of SGD 108,951 in the same period of 2023[14] - The financial results reflect a solid recovery trajectory, positioning the company for future growth and stability in the evolving market landscape[11] Gross Profit and Expenses - Gross profit rose to S$6,951,444, up from S$5,427,297, with significant contributions from the Simplicity® and Starlight® product lines, which saw gross profit increases of S$1,409,018 and S$115,129 respectively[11] - The increase in pre-tax profit was partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses in the Australia and Japan offices, as well as additional project bonuses for team performance[11] - Operating cash flow for the six months ended November 30, 2024, was a net outflow of SGD 2,984,452, compared to a net outflow of SGD 1,839,322 in the previous year[20] - Employee costs rose to SGD 7.43 million, a 16.8% increase from SGD 6.36 million in 2023[64] - Total employee costs for the six months ended November 30, 2024, amounted to SGD 9,660,976, an increase of 19.4% from SGD 8,098,352 in the same period of 2023[76] Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The overall improvement in market conditions contributed to revenue growth across all product areas, indicating a positive market trend[11] - Management expects continued growth in revenue and profitability as market conditions remain favorable and operational efficiencies are improved[11] - The company is actively exploring opportunities for market expansion and potential acquisitions to strengthen its competitive position[11] - The company continues to focus on enhancing its product offerings and market presence, particularly through its advanced IoT and smart metering platform, TESSERACT[7] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets decreased to SGD 19,733,144 as of November 30, 2024, from SGD 21,138,626 as of May 31, 2024[16] - The company’s total assets less current liabilities stood at SGD 19,124,264 as of November 30, 2024, compared to SGD 19,426,618 as of May 31, 2024[16] - The total assets as of November 30, 2024, were SGD 23,587,660, a decrease from SGD 25,729,690 as of May 31, 2024[67] - The total liabilities as of November 30, 2024, were SGD 5,372,744, down from SGD 7,826,623 as of May 31, 2024[67] Revenue Recognition - The group recognizes revenue from contracts for enterprise application software solutions and energy management solutions based on fixed contract prices, typically invoiced within 90 days[33] - Maintenance service revenue is recognized over time as customers simultaneously receive and consume benefits, with invoices issued monthly and typically paid within 30 days[36] - Subscription revenue is recognized over time based on the number of accounts, with no variable consideration in standard subscription contracts[37] - Rental income from hardware leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term[38] - Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method, discounting future cash flows to the financial asset's carrying amount[39] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors regarding securities trading, ensuring compliance with trading regulations during the reporting period[175] - The audit committee, consisting of independent non-executive directors, reviewed the interim financial statements for the 2024/25 fiscal year[181] - The company remains committed to robust corporate governance practices to protect and enhance shareholder value[179] Stock Options and Employee Benefits - The company granted a total of 39,915,849 stock options under the post-IPO employee stock option plan, with an exercise price of SGD 0.045 per share[121] - The estimated fair value of the stock options granted is approximately SGD 983,600, calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model[123] - As of November 30, 2024, there are 9,978,962 stock options that have vested and are available for exercise out of the total unexercised options[125] - Key management personnel compensation for the three months ended November 30, 2024, was SGD 614,047, an increase of 43.3% from SGD 428,532 in the same period of 2023[128] Dividends - The board has not declared any dividends for the six months ended November 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year where no dividends were declared[12] - The company did not declare any dividends for the six months ended November 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[79]
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