OURGAME(HK:06899) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-09-12 10:12Core Viewpoint - The company, Lianzhong (06899 HK), has disclosed its financial results after a year and a half of suspension, revealing a significant decline in revenue and an increase in losses for the mid-term of 2025 [1][5]. Financial Performance - For the mid-term of 2025, Lianzhong reported revenue of 43.236 million, a year-on-year decrease of 13.8% [1]. - The loss attributable to equity holders for the period was 38.161 million, representing a 93% increase compared to the previous year [1]. - The basic loss per share was 3.56 cents [1]. Operational Insights - The decline in revenue was primarily due to a decrease in average revenue per user (ARPU) in the Lianzhong game hall, despite stable performance in the mobile gaming segment [1]. - The increase in overall losses was attributed to higher sales and new product development expenses, as well as significant costs related to the company's resumption of trading and legal fees from a joint venture [1]. Corporate Governance Issues - The company faced delays in publishing its 2023 annual report due to concerns that the unaudited management accounts might not accurately reflect its financial performance [2]. - In May 2024, Lianzhong announced further delays in the 2023 annual report due to unresolved matters involving payments made by the former CEO to former directors [5]. - An internal investigation revealed that approximately 8.38 million was paid by the former CEO for legal fees and severance payments, which were not correctly recorded in the financial statements for the fiscal years 2021-2022 [5]. Suspension and Compliance - Despite resolving internal control issues, Lianzhong remains suspended from trading and will continue to be until it meets all resumption guidelines set by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [7]. - The suspension has lasted for a year and a half, and if trading is not resumed by September 27, 2025, the company may face delisting risks [7].