Annual Report Supplement: Change in Use of Proceeds This supplement details the reallocation of unutilized 2018 and 2024 convertible bond proceeds to fund a new graphite and mineral trading platform 2018 Convertible Bonds: Fund Status and Change in Use of Proceeds Unutilized HK$11.98 million from 2018 convertible bonds is reallocated to fund a new graphite and mineral trading platform 2018 Convertible Bonds Proceeds Utilization Details (As of December 31, 2024) | Purpose | Allocated Proceeds (HKD) | Utilized Proceeds (HKD) | Unutilized Proceeds (HKD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Plant and Warehouse | 21,796,600 | 21,796,600 | – | | Production Lines | 39,747,000 | 32,227,000 | 7,520,000 | | Transportation Pipelines, Vehicles, and Handling Equipment | 33,484,500 | 29,023,000 | 4,461,500 | | Wages | 1,560,000 | 1,560,000 | – | | Other | 5,527,400 | 5,527,400 | – | | Total | 102,115,500 | 90,134,000 | 11,981,500 | - Following the sale of two production lines in Madagascar, the company plans to operate its graphite business under an asset-light model and develop a graphite trading platform to enhance synergies7 - Approximately HK$11.98 million of unutilized net proceeds will be reallocated as working capital for the new mineral product trading platform, expected to be fully utilized by December 31, 202867 2024 Convertible Bonds: Fund Status and Change in Use of Proceeds HK$21 million from 2024 convertible bonds, unutilized after AI/Web3 venture termination, is reallocated to the new graphite trading platform - The original plan to explore Web3 combined with AI business has been terminated due to the company's inability to reach commercial consensus with potential partners, and joint venture GoMeta Limited will not further develop related businesses9 - The company's strategic focus has shifted from Web3 to its existing graphite business, aiming to develop a global graphite product trading platform9 New Utilization Details for HK$21 Million Unutilized Proceeds from 2024 Convertible Bonds | New Purpose | Planned Allocation Amount (HKD) | | :--- | :--- | | R&D for Graphite and Various Commodity Trading Platforms | 9,000,000 | | Marketing and Brand Building | 5,500,000 | | Trading Platform Working Capital | 6,500,000 | | Total | 21,000,000 | Board's Opinion and Future Outlook The Board believes reallocating unutilized proceeds to the new graphite trading platform optimizes financial resources and enhances long-term shareholder value - The Board believes the change in use of proceeds will enable more effective utilization of financial resources, enhancing the Group's long-term business performance and aligning with the overall interests of the Group and its shareholders10 - The Board will continuously monitor fund utilization and may revise the usage plan based on market conditions to achieve optimal business performance10
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