Revenue Performance - In the first half of 2025, the Group's revenue from conditional access module (CAM) sales remained stable at approximately US$5.7 million, accounting for 80.3% of total revenue[15][18]. - Revenue from the European market, the largest for CAM, accounted for 81.4% of total CAM sales, with a year-on-year increase of 2.1% due to successful order deliveries from Eastern European operators[15][18]. - Sales in emerging markets increased by 188.4% year-on-year, primarily driven by growth in Middle Asia and Western Asia[15][18]. - Domestic market sales decreased by 25% year-on-year, attributed to delays in the bidding process for major operators, leading to postponed shipments[15][18]. - The Group's total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was US$7.1 million, down 18.4% from US$8.7 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to declines in intelligent sense and other businesses[30][32]. Profitability and Losses - Gross profit for the first half of 2025 was US$4.1 million, a decrease of US$0.2 million compared to the same period in 2024, with a gross profit margin of 57.9%, up from 49.4% in 2024[35][39]. - The Group reported a loss of US$15.8 million for the first half of 2025, compared to a loss of US$15.1 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to losses from associated companies[44]. - Operating loss increased to $5,848,999 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of $2,424,327 in the prior year[129]. - Loss for the period was $15,798,113, compared to a loss of $15,145,643 for the same period in 2024, indicating a year-over-year increase in losses[131]. Cash and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2025, the Group's cash and cash equivalents totaled US$14.8 million, down from US$19.1 million as of December 31, 2024[45]. - The Group maintained a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 415.6% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 405.9% at the end of 2024[45]. - The net cash used in operating activities for the first half of 2025 was $3,299,672, an increase from $2,897,022 in the prior year[139]. - Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2025, stood at $14,780,544, down from $16,838,811 at the same date in 2024[139]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses decreased by 1.5% to US$5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, remaining approximately at the same level as the previous year[40]. - In the intelligent sensing business, the Group is preparing for mass production of pressure-sensing products and optimizing production lines for optical radar systems to enhance capacity and efficiency[82]. - The Group aims to accelerate the development of smart energy management systems and enhance system integration capabilities to meet customer-specific needs[83]. Market and Customer Developments - The Group successfully developed new customers in Central America and completed sample deliveries for an Indian operator project, receiving positive feedback[19][21]. - Despite sluggish market growth, the Group has secured a significant number of new customers, including leading companies in the industry[84]. - The company generated 25.3% of its total revenue from sales to customers in the Balkans for the six months ending June 30, 2025[107]. Financial Position and Assets - Total assets decreased to $133,200,991 as of June 30, 2025, down from $151,200,295 at the end of 2024, a reduction of 11.9%[126]. - The Group's equity securities investments in unlisted companies had a fair value of approximately US$11.7 million as of June 30, 2025, down from US$14.7 million as of December 31, 2024[55]. - The Group's total cash and cash equivalents as of 30 June 2025 amounted to US$14.8 million, down from US$19.1 million as of 31 December 2024[48]. Governance and Compliance - The Company has adopted the Corporate Governance Code and complied with its provisions, except for the separation of the roles of chairman and chief executive[116]. - The risk management committee has been established to monitor sanctions risks and ensure compliance with international regulations[114]. - The Group conducted customer due diligence to assess sanctions risks before engaging in business opportunities in Sanctioned Countries[114]. Segment Information - The Group's operating segments include CAM, intelligent sense, investments, and other businesses, with performance assessed based on adjusted profit/(loss) of the relevant segments[192]. - The segment categorization for the six months ended June 30, 2025, differs from the prior period, aligning with the restructured internal management and reporting structure[192].
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