EX-99.1 2 ea180342ex99-1_arbiot.htm UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE REGISTRANT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021

Exhibit 99.1

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

 

INDEX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

CONTENTS   PAGE
     
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2022 AND 2021   F-3
     
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 AND 2021   F-5
     
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 AND 2021   F-6
     
CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 AND 2021   F-8
     
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   F-10

 

F-1

 

 

 

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

 

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

 

 

 

F-2

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

   Note   As of
31 December
2022
   As of
31 December
2021
 
       USD   USD 
             
Assets            
Current assets            
Cash and bank balances   4    7,702.481    5,348,748 
Trade receivables   5    22,129,196    26,273,468 
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments   6    3,857,986    1,202,945 
Amount due from related companies   7    4,794,858    203,544 
Current tax asset        2,910    1,975 
Total current assets        38,487,431    33,030,680 
                
Non-current assets               
                
Property, plant and equipment   8    27,233,640    741 
Right of use asset   9    9,625    40,684 
Intangible asset   10    28,911,344    36,078,508 
Total non-current assets        56,154,609    36,119,933 
                
Total assets        94,642,040    69,150,613 
                
Liabilities               
                
Current liabilities               
Trade payables   11    10,208,834    17,243,858 
Other payables and accruals   12    4,597,526    200,309 
Amount due to holding company   7    -    168,582 
Amount due to related companies   7    8,559,572    448,304 
Current tax liability        2,183,954    166,345 
Lease liabilities   9    9,891    30,558 
Total current liabilities        25,559,777    18,257,956 

 

F-3

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONT’D)

 

   Note   As of
31 December
2022
   As of
31 December
2021
 
       USD   USD 
             
Non-current liabilities            
Deferred tax liabilities   13    2,727,522    2,237,691 
Lease liability   9    -    10,452 
Total non-current liabilities        2,727,522    2,248,143 
                
Total liabilities        28,287,299    20,506,099 
                
Net assets        66,354,741    48,644,514 
                
EQUITY               
                
Share capital   14    2,543    1,057 
Capital contribution   15    42,051,956    34,280,302 
Reserves        23,936,573    14,286,305 
Equity attributable to owners of the Company        65,991,072    48,567,664 
Non-controlling interests   16    363,669    76,850 
TOTAL EQUITY        66,354,741    48,644,514 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-4

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

       For the period ended 
   Note   31 December
2022
   31 December
2021
 
       USD   USD 
             
Revenue   17    27,990,381    41,123,984 
Cost of sale        (24,628,875)   (32,596,276)
Gross profit        3,361,506    8,527,708 
Other income        50,194    24,185 
Administrative expenses        (2,861,420)   (935,532)
Finance costs        (358)   (783)
Profit before tax   18    549,922    7,615,578 
Tax expense   19    567,855    (180,639)
Profit for the financial period,        1,117,777    7,434.939 
                
Other comprehensive income for the financial period, net of tax               
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:               
Loss on foreign currency translation        (2,500)   (1)
Total comprehensive income for the financial period        1,115,277    7,434,938 
Profit for the financial period attributable to:               
Owners of the Company        831,684    7,458,840 
Non-controlling interests   16    286,093    (23,901)
         1,117,777    7,434,939 
Total comprehensive income attributable to:               
Owners of the Company        829,184    7,458,839 
Non-controlling interests        286,093    (23,901)
         1,115,277    7,434,938 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding:               
Basic   20    18,396,739    10,000,000 
Diluted   20    18,396,739    10,000,000 
                
Earnings per share attributable to Owners of the Company:               
Basic   20    0.05    0.75 
Diluted   20    0.05    0.75 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-5

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

                   Total         
           Exchange       attributable   Non-     
   Share   Capital   translation   Retained   to owners   controlling   Total 
   capital   contribution   reserve   earnings   the Company   interests   equity 
   USD   USD   USD   USD   USD   USD   USD 
                             
Balance at 30 June 2021   1    13,203,065    -    6,015,786    19,218,852    890,676    20,109,528 
                                    
Profit for the financial period   -    -    -    7,458,839    7,458,839    (23,901)   7,434,938 
                                    
Loss on foreign currency translations     -    -    (1)   -    (1)   -    (1)
Total comprehensive income     -    -    (1)   7,458,839    7,458,838    (23,901)   7,434,937 
Capital contribution     -    21,077,237    -    -    21,077,237    -    21,077,237 
                                    
Transaction with Owners                                   
Acquisition of subsidiaries   -    -    -    -    -    33,515    33,515 
Effects of accretion of interests in subsidiaries   -    -    -    886,809    886,809    (898,662)   (11,853)
Effects of dilution of interests in a subsidiary   -    -    -    (75,126)   (75,126)   75,126    - 
Issuance of shares   1,056    -    -    -    1,056    -    1,056 
Merger reserve from common control   -    -    -    (2)   (2)   -    (2)
Irredeemable convertible preference shares contributed by non-controlling interest of subsidiaries   -    -    -    -    -    96    96 
Total transactions with Owners   1,056    -    -    811,681    812,737    (789,925)   22,812 
Balance at 31 December 2021   1,057    34,280,302    (1)   14,286,306    48,567,664    76,850    48,644,514 

 

F-6

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONT’D)

 

                   Total         
           Exchange       attributable   Non-     
   Share   Capital   translation   Retained   to owners   controlling   Total 
   capital   contribution   reserve   earnings   the Company   interests   equity 
   USD   USD   USD   USD   USD   USD   USD 
                             
Balance at 30 June 2022   1,001    43,547,538    (1)   23,107,390    66,655,928    77,576    66,733,504 
                                    
Profit for the financial period   -    -    -    831,684    831,684    286,093    1,117,777 
                                    
Loss on foreign currency translations   -    -    (2,500)   -    (2,500)   -    (2,500)
Other comprehensive income   -    -    (2,500)   -    (2,500)   -    (2,500)
Total and other comprehensive income   -    -    (2,500)   831,684    829,184    286,093    1,115,277 
                                    
Repayment of capital contribution   -    (1,495,582)   -    -    (1,495,582)   -    (1,495,582)
                                    
Transaction with Owners                                   
Issuance of ordinary shares   1,542    -    -    -    1,542    -    1,542 
Total transactions with Owners   1,542    -    -    -    1,542    -    1,542 
Balance at 31 December 2022   2,543    42,051,956    (2,501)   23,939,074    65,991,072    363,669    66,354,741 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-7

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

   For the period ended 
   31 December
2022
   31 December
2021
 
   USD   USD 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Profit before tax   549,922    7,615,578 
Adjustments for:          
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment   1,650,779    32 
Amortisation of intangible asset   2,598,740    912,734 
Depreciation of right of use asset   14,437    12,713 
Interest expense of lease liabilities   358    783 
Interest income   (50,194)   (1,515)
Negative goodwill   -    (22,671)
Operating profit before changes in working capital   4,764,042    8,517,654 
           
Changes in working capital:          
Trade receivables   (3,808,275)   (19,090,778)
Other receivables, deposit and prepayments   (2,718,013)   892,267 
Trade payables   10,050,326    16,642,620 
Other payables and accruals    2,563,167    (3,505,819)
Cash generated from operations   10,851,247    3,455,944 
           
Interest received   50,194    1,515 
Income tax paid   (2,916)   (1,704)
Net cash generated from operating activities   10,898,525    3,455,755 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Acquisition of additional equity interest of subsidiaries   -    (11,854)
Acquisition of intangible assets   -    (18,678,161)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired   -    (1,903,736)
Proceed from redemption of other investment   -    1,293,103 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (16,402,389)   (773)
Repayment from (Advance to) related companies   -    - 
Net cash used in investing activities   (16,402,389)   (19,301,421)

 

F-8

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONT’D)

 

   For the period ended 
   31 December
2022
   31 December
2021
 
   USD   USD 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Advance from/(Repayment to) related companies   9,064    (1,807,912)
Increase in fixed deposits with the licensed bank   (88,817)   - 
Ordinary share capital contributed by non-controlling interests of subsidiaries   -    96 
Payment of lease liabilities   (14,956)   (13,170)
Repayment to holding company   8,325,104    (3,984)
Merger reserve from common control   -    (2)
(Repayment of)/Proceeds from capital contribution   (1,495,581)   21,077,238 
Issuance of share capital   1,542    1,057 
Net cash from financing activities   6,736,356    19,253,323 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   1,232,492    3,407,657 
Effect of exchange rate changes   (2,500)   (2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   6,383,672    1,941,093 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period   7,613,664    5,348,748 
           
Cash and cash equivalents comprised:          
Deposit with licensed bank   88,817    - 
Cash and bank balances   7,613,664    5,348,748 
    7,702,481    5,348,748 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-9

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND REORGANIZATION TRANSACTIONS

 

ARB IOT Group Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated and registered as an exempted company with limited liability in the Cayman Islands under the Companies Act of the Cayman Islands on 1 March 2022. The Company through its subsidiaries, is engaged in provision of hardware and software of Internet of Things solutions to meet customers demand in four business lines, which are IoT Smart Home and Buildings, IoT Smart Agriculture, IoT System Development and IoT Gadget Distribution. The Company is principally engaged in investment holding activities. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are described in Note 2 Principles of consolidation to the financial statements. The principal place of business of the Company is located at No. 17-03, Q Sentral, 2A, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, KL Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

The Company’s ultimate controlling shareholder is ARB Berhad, a company incorporated in October 1997 in Malaysia and becoming listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad in February 2004.

 

The financial statements are presented in Ringgit Malaysia (“RM”) which is also the functional currency of the Company.

 

The conversion from Ringgit Malaysia into U.S. dollars (USD) was made at the exchange rate as of 31 December 2022, on which USD 1.00 equaled RM 4.413. The use of USD is solely for the convenience of the reader.

 

Reorganization under common control

 

Prior to the Group reorganization (“Reorganization”), ARB Berhad, the controlling shareholder of the Company, held 100% of the shareholdings of ARB Lab Sdn. Bhd., ARB R&D Sdn. Bhd., ARB Innovation Sdn. Bhd., ARB AI Sdn. Bhd., ARBIOT Sdn. Bhd., ARB Midware Sdn. Bhd., ARB Intelligence Sdn. Bhd., ARB AI Agro Sdn. Bhd., ARB Agro Technology Sdn. Bhd., ARB 5G Sdn. Bhd., ARB Big Data Sdn. Bhd., ARB Techsymbol Sdn. Bhd., ARB Logistic Technologies Sdn. Bhd., ARB Information Sdn. Bhd. And ARB AI Technology Sdn. Bhd., 95% of the shareholding of ARB Robotic Sdn. Bhd. And 51% of the shareholdings of ARB Distribution Sdn. Bhd. And ARB WMS Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (collectively, the “Transferred Shareholdings”).

 

The Reorganization was executed as follows:

 

  - The Company was incorporated on 1 March 2022 by issuing 1 share to ARB IOT Limited. On 15 March 2022, the Company incorporated ARB IOT (M) Sdn. Bhd., a company limited by shares under the laws of Malaysia.

 

F-10

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND REORGANIZATION TRANSACTIONS (CONT’D)

 

Reorganization under common control (cont’d)

 

  - On 18 March 2022, ARB Berhad transferred its equity interest in ARB IOT Group Sdn. Bhd. to ARB IOT (M) Sdn. Bhd., through ARB Digital Technology Sdn. Bhd., an indirect wholly-owned Malaysian subsidiary of ARB Berhad. As a result, the Company acquired the Transferred Shareholdings.

 

  - On 9 June 2022, the Company effected a 1 to 10,000 share split (please see Note 14 for more information);

 

Upon the completion of the Reorganization, the Company became the holding company of the subsidiaries set forth in Note 2 Principles of consolidation. As the Company’s subsidiaries and the Company were controlled by ARB Berhad, immediately before and after the Reorganization, the Reorganization was accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control. As a result, the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended 30 June 2021 and 2022 represent historical consolidated financial statements as if the corporate structure of the Group had been in existence since the beginning of the periods presented and the financial statement items of the combining entities had been combined from the date when the combining entities first came under the control of the controlling party. The net assets of the combining entities are consolidated using the existing book values from the controlling party’s perspective. No amount is recognized in respect of goodwill or excess of bargain purchase gain at the time of common control combination. The consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income includes the results of each of the combining entities from the earliest date presented or since the date when the combining entities first came under the common control, whichever is shorter.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

This summary provides a list of the significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements to the extent they have not been disclosed in the other notes below. The policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements are for the Group consisting of ARB IOT Group Limited and its subsidiaries.

 

Basis for preparation

 

Through the Reorganization, the Company became the holding company of the contributed businesses now comprising the Group, which were under the common control of the controlling shareholder before and after the Reorganization. Accordingly, the financial statements were prepared on a consolidated basis by applying the principles of the pooling of interest method as if the Reorganization had been completed at the beginning of the reporting period for the period ended 31 December 2021 and 2022.

 

F-11

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

 

Basis for preparation (cont’d)

 

The consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the period ended 31 December 2021 and 2022 include the results, changes in equity and cash flows of the companies comprising the Group as if the Company had always been the holding company of the Group and the current group structure had been in existence throughout period ended 31 December 2021 and 2022, or since their respective dates of incorporation, where this is a shorter period.

 

The consolidated financial statements of ARB IOT Group Limited and its subsidiaries have been prepared on a going concern basis and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRS IC”) applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. The financial statements comply with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

 

Historical cost convention

 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for, where applicable, the revaluation of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

 

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted

 

There was no new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB') that are relevant to the company's current reporting period. Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted. The company has not yet assessed the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations.

 

F-12

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

 

Basis for preparation (cont’d)

 

Business combinations

 

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method with assets and liabilities acquired recorded at the acquisition date fair value. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, which is measured at acquisition date fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interest share (“NCI”) in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Group elects whether to measure NCI in the acquiree at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred and included in General and administrative expenses.

 

Principles of consolidation

 

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

 

The principal place of business of the subsidiaries are in Malaysia and/or incorporated in Malaysia unless indicated otherwise. The details of the subsidiaries are as follows:

 

   Ownership Interest in equity 
Name of company  31 December
2022
%
  

31 December
2021

%

  

 

Principal activities

            
ARB IOT (M) Sdn. Bhd.   100    100   Investment holding
              
ARB IOT Group Sdn. Bhd.   100    100   Investment holding

 

F-13

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

 

Principles of consolidation (cont’d)

 

    Ownership Interest in equity
Name of company   31 December
2022
%
    31 December
2021
%
    Principal activities
                 
Subsidiaries of ARB IOT Group Sdn. Bhd.                
ARB AI Agro Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Investment holding
Subsidiary of ARB AI                    
Agro Sdn. Bhd.                    
ARB Agro Technology Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Digital Agrophonic Sdn. Bhd.)     100       100     Business in digital agricultural technology
ARB AI Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Investment holding
Subsidiary of ARB AI Sdn. Bhd.                    
ARBIOT Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     IoT, internet and multimedia development and consultancy services, and project management
ARB Lab Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Investment holding
                     
Subsidiaries of ARB Lab Sdn. Bhd.                    
ARB R&D Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Development of IT and IoT for software and
Subsidiary of ARB R&D Sdn. Bhd.                    
ARB Innovation Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Provision of IT software and hardware solution
ARB R1 Technology Sdn. Bhd     100       100     Dormant
                     
ARB Midware Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Investment holding
Subsidiary of ARB Midware Sdn. Bhd.                    
                     
ARB Distribution Sdn. Bhd.     51       51     Distribution of IoT related products
                     
ARB Robotic Sdn. Bhd.     95       95     Investment holding
                     
Subsidiary of ARB Robotic Sdn. Bhd.                    
                     
ARB Intelligence Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     IoT cloud business platform
                     
ARB Techsymbol Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Investment holding
                     
Subsidiaries of ARB Techsymbol Sdn. Bhd.                    
ARB Logistic Technologies Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Dormant
                     
ARB WMS Technologies Sdn. Bhd.     51       51     Business in provision of warehouse management system solution and equipment
                     
ARB 5G Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Investment holding
                     
Subsidiary of ARB 5G Sdn. Bhd.                    
                     
ARB Big Data Sdn. Bhd.     100       100     Software development and data analysis

 

F-14

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

 

Principles of consolidation (cont’d)

 

During the financial period, the Group completed the following subscriptions, acquisitions, disposals and incorporations of companies:

 

  (1) On 12 July 2021, ARB Techsymbol Sdn. Bhd. acquired 49,000 ordinary shares representing 49% of the equity interest of ARB Logistic Technologies Sdn. Bhd. for a total cash consideration of RM49,000. Consequently, ARB Logistic Technologies Sdn. Bhd. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARB Techsymbol Sdn. Bhd.

 

  (2) On 12 August 2021, ARB Techsymbol Sdn. Bhd. had acquired 51,000 ordinary shares representing 51% of equity interest of ARB WMS Technologies Sdn. Bhd., for a total cash consideration of RM51,000.

 

  (3) On 23 September 2021, ARB R&D Sdn. Bhd. had acquired one (1) ordinary share representing 100% of equity interest of ARB Innovation Sdn. Bhd., for a total cash consideration of RM8,000,001.

 

  (4) On 12 October 2021, ARB AI Agro Sdn. Bhd. acquired 100 ordinary shares representing 10% of the equity interest of ARB Agro Technology Sdn. Bhd., for a total cash consideration of RM100. Consequently, ARB Agro Technology Sdn. Bhd. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARB AI Agro Sdn. Bhd..

 

  (5) On 31 December 2021, ARB AI Sdn. Bhd. acquired 1,000,000 ordinary shares representing 1% equity interest of ARBIOT Sdn. Bhd., for a total cash consideration of RM1. Consequently, ARB Agro Technology Sdn. Bhd. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARB AI Sdn. Bhd.

 

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealized gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

 

F-15

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

  

Segmental Information

 

An operating segment is defined as a component of an entity for which discrete financial information is available and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). The CODM is comprised of the Management Board of the Group. The Group operates as two segment dedicated to the provision of hardware and software of Internet of Things solutions and investment holding and others. The CODM makes decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance based on the Group as a whole. Accordingly, the Group has determined it operates in two operating and reportable segment.

 

Foreign currency translation

 

The financial statements are presented in Ringgit Malaysia, which is the Company’s presentation currency. The use of USD is solely for the convenience of the reader. All the functional currency of subsidiaries of ARB IOT Group Limited are Ringgit Malaysia.

 

Foreign currency transactions

 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into Ringgit Malaysia using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at financial period exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. Non-monetary items are converted at the rate of exchange used to convert the related consolidated statements of financial position items, i.e., at the time of the transaction.

  

Revenue recognition

 

Revenues are generally recognized upon the transfer of control of promised products or services provided to our customers, reflecting the amount of consideration we expect to receive for those products or services. We enter into contracts that can include various combinations of products and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.

 

Revenues are recognized upon the application of the following steps:

 

  1 Identification of the contract or contracts with a customer;

 

  2 Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;

 

  3 Determination of the transaction price;

 

  4 Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

 

  5 Recognition of revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied.

 

Employee benefits

 

Short-term employee benefits

 

Wages, salaries, bonuses and social security contributions are recognised as an expense in the year in which the associated services are rendered by employees of the Group and the Company. Short term accumulating compensated absence such as paid annual leave is recognised when services are rendered by employees and short term non-accumulating compensated absences such as sick leave are recognised when the absences occur.

 

F-16

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

 

Employee benefits (cont’d)

 

Defined contribution plan

 

As required by law, companies in Malaysia make contributions to the Employees’ Provident Fund (“EPF”). The contributions are recognised as a liability after deducting any contribution already paid and as an expense in profit or loss in the period in which the employee render their services. Once the contributions have been paid, the Group and the Company has no further payment obligations.

 

Income tax

 

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination or items recognised directly in equity or other comprehensive income.

 

Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the period, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous financial period.

 

Deferred tax is recognised using the liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the statement of financial position and their tax bases. Deferred tax is not recognised for the temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.

 

A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.

 

F-17

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

 

Impairment of assets

 

Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is tested annually for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate it might be impaired. Other assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use and is calculated with reference to future discounted cash flows that the asset is expected to generate when considered as part of a cash-generating unit. Assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each reporting period. If an impairment subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment charge been recognized for the asset in prior years.

 

Cash and bank balances

 

For the purposes of presentation in the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, and, if applicable, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

 

Trade receivables

 

Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. Trade receivables are recognized initially at fair value. The Group holds trade receivables with the objective to collect the contractual cash flows and therefore measures them subsequently at amortized cost, less provision for impairment. If collection is expected in one year or less, they are classified as current assets. If not, they are presented as non-current assets.

 

Trade payables

 

Trade payables are liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial period which are unpaid. They are recognized initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost. They are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. All trade payables were current for the period ended 31 December 2022 and 2021.

 

Share capital and reserves

 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction from the proceeds of the issue.

 

F-18

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

Financial instruments are carried at fair value. The different levels used in measuring fair value have been defined in accounting standards as follows:

 

Level 1 — the fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period.

 

Level 2 — the fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques which maximize the use of observable market data and as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.

 

Level 3 — if one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3.

 

The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfers.

 

3. CRITICAL ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

 

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. Management also needs to exercise judgment in applying the Group’s accounting policies.

 

This note provides an overview of the areas that involved a higher degree of judgment or complexity, and of items which are more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates and assumptions turning out to be wrong. Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgments is included in other notes together with information about the basis of calculation for each affected line item in the financial statements.

 

Significant estimates and judgments

 

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated. They are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the Group and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

 

There are no significant areas of estimation uncertainty and critical judgements in applying accounting policies that have significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements other than disclosed in the Note 10 - intangible asset.

 

F-19

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

4. CASH AND BANK BALANCES

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
         
Cash and bank balances   7,613,664    5,348,748 
Deposits with license banks   88,817    - 
    7,702,481    5,348,748 

 

Cash and bank balances are classified as financial assets measured at amortised cost.

 

5. TRADE RECEIVABLES

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
Current        
Trade receivables        
- Third parties   22,129,196    26,273,468 

 

  (a) Trade receivables are classified as financial assets measured at amortised cost.

 

  (b) Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and the normal credit terms of trade receivables granted by the Group ranged from 30 to 210 days (2022: 30 to 210 days). Other credit terms are assessed and approved on a case-by-case basis. They are recognised at their original invoices amounts, which represent their fair values on initial recognition.

 

  (c) Impairment for trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component are recognised based on the simplified approach using the lifetime expected credit losses.

 

The Group uses an allowance matrix to measure the expected credit loss of trade receivables from individual customers. Expected loss rates are calculated using the roll rate based on the probability of a receivable progressing through successive stages of delinquency to 210 days past due.

 

The expected loss rates are based on the historical credit losses experienced by the Group. The historical loss rates are then adjusted for current and forward-looking information on macroeconomic factors affecting the customers of the Group. The Group has identified the base lending rate, unemployment rate, inflation rate and labor force participation as the key macroeconomic factors. Nevertheless, the Group believe that these factors are immaterial for the purpose of impairment calculation for the year.

 

F-20

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

5. TRADE RECEIVABLES (CONT’D)

 

  (c) For trade receivables, which are reported net, such impairments are recorded in a separate impairment account with the loss being recognised within administrative expenses in the statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. On confirmation that the trade receivable would not be collectable, the gross carrying value of the asset would be written off against the associated impairment.

 

Management exercised significant judgments in determining the probability of default by trade receivables and appropriate forward-looking information.

 

  (d) Lifetime expected loss provision for trade receivables of the Group are as follows:

 

   Gross
carrying
amount
   Total
impairment
   Net
carrying
amount
 
   USD   USD   USD 
             
31 December 2022            
             
Current   19,206,801          -    19,206,801 
                
Past due:               
1 to 30 days   2,895,711    -    2,895,711 
31 to 120 days   2,094    -    2,094 
121 to 210 days   168    -    168 
More than 210 days   24,422    -    24,422 
    22,129,196    -    22,129,196 
                
31 December 2021               
Current   26,070,891    -    26,070,891 
Past due:               
1 to 30 days   200,361    -    200,361 
31 to 120 days   2,125    -    2,125 
121 to 210 days   91    -    91 
More than 210 days   -    -    - 
    26,273,468    -    26,273,468 

 

  (e) The Group does not have significant exposure to single customers or to industry groups and does not anticipate the carrying amounts recorded at the end of the reporting period to be significantly different from the values that would eventually be received.

 

F-21

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

  

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

6. OTHER RECEIVABLES, DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS

 

   31 December   31 December 
    2022   2021 
    USD       USD 
         
Other receivables   2,719,121    - 
Deposits   1,138,865    1,202,586 
Prepayments   -    359 
    3,857,986    1,202,945 

 

  (a) Other receivables and deposits are classified as financial assets measured at amortised cost.

 

  (b) Impairment for other receivables are recognised based on the general approach within IFRS 9 using the forward looking expected credit loss model. The methodology used to determine the amount of the impairment is based on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition of the financial asset. For those in which the credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition of the financial asset, twelve month expected credit losses along with gross interest income are recognised. For those in which credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime expected credit losses along with the gross interest income are recognised. For those that are determined to be credit impaired, lifetime expected credit losses along with interest income on a net basis are recognised.

 

The Group defined significant increase in credit risk based on payment trends and past due information.

 

A financial asset is ‘credit impaired’ when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have occurred.

 

Evidence that a financial asset is credit impaired includes the following observable data:

 

  (i) Significant financial difficulties of the debtor;

 

  (ii) It is probable that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; or

 

  (iii) The disappearance of an active market for a security because of financial difficulties.

 

The probability of non-payment by other receivables is adjusted by forward looking information as stated in Note 5(c) and multiplied by the amount of the expected loss arising from default to determine the twelve month or lifetime expected credit loss for the other receivables.

 

  (c) No expected credit loss is recognised arising from other receivables and deposits as it is negligible.

 

F-22

 

  

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

7. AMOUNT DUE FROM/(TO) RELATED/ULTIMATE HOLDING COMPANIES

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2021   2022 
   USD   USD 
Amount due from related companies        
- trade   -    203,544 
- non-trade   4,794,858    - 
    4,794,858    203,544 
           
Amount due to related companies          
- trade   (31,724)   - 
- non-trade   (8,527,848)   (448,304)
    (8,559,572)   (448,304)
           
Amount due to ultimate holding company          
- non-trade   -    (168,582)
    -    (168,582)

 

  (a) Amount due from/(to) related companies are classified as financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.

 

  (b) The amount due from/(to) related companies are unsecured, interest free, repayable upon demand and payable with next twelve month.

 

  (c) The maturity profile of the amount due from/(to) related companies are at the end of the reporting period based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations is repayable on demand or within one (1) year.

  

8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

Computer system and equipment

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
         
Cost        
         
As at 1 July   12,693,645    - 
Additional   16,402,389    773 
As at 31 December   29,096,034    773 

 

F-23

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONT’D)

 

Computer system and equipment (cont’d)

 

    31 December     31 December  
    2022     2021  
    USD     USD  
             
Accumulated depreciation            
             
As at 1 July     211,615       -  
Additional     1,650,779       32  
As at 31 December     1,862,394       32  
                 
Net carrying amount     27,233,640       741  

 

  (a) All items of property, plant and equipment are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

 

  (b) Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of the assets to their residual values on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives represent common life expectancies applied in the various business segments of the Group. The principal annual rates used are as follows:

 

Computer system and equipment    10% - 20% 

 

9. RIGHT OF USE ASSET/LEASE LIABILITY

 

Office space

 

   31 December  

31 December

 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
Right of use asset        
Cost        
         
As at 1 July   50,529    - 
Additional   -    53,397 
As at 31 December   50,529    53,397 
           
Accumulated depreciation          
           
As at 1 July   26,467    - 
Charge for the period   14,437    12,713 
As at 31 December   40,904    12,713 
           
Net carrying amount   9,625    40,684 

 

F-24

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

9. RIGHT OF USE ASSET/LEASE LIABILITY (CONT’D)

 

Office space (cont’d)

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
Lease liability        
         
As at 1 July   24,489    - 
Addition   -    53,397 
Interest charged   358    783 
Payment of:          
- principal   (14,598)   (12,387)
- interest   (358)   (783)
    (14,956)   (13,170)
Net Carrying amount   9,891    41,010 

 

  (a) The Group lease an office space in the location which it operates. The lease of the office space comprised fixed payment over the lease term.

 

  (b)

The right of use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprise the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date of the lease. After initial recognition, right of use asset is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses, and adjusted for any re-measurement of the lease liability.

 

The right of use asset is depciated on the straight-line basis over the earlier of the estimated useful lives of the right of use asset or the end of the lease term. The lease terms for office space are 2 years.

 

  (c) The Group has certain leases of premises and equipment with lease term of twelve (12) months or less, and low value leases of office equipment of RM20,000 and below. The Group applies the “short-term lease” and “lease of low-value-assets” exemptions for these leases.

 

  (d) The following are the amounts recognized in profit or loss:

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   RM   RM 
         
Administrative expenses:        
- depreciation of right of use asset   14,437    12,713 
- expense relating to short-term leases   10,877    13,595 
- expense relating to leases of low-value assets   721    381 
           
Finance costs:          
- interest expense on lease liability   358    783 

 

F-25

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

9. RIGHT OF USE ASSET/LEASE LIABILITY (CONT’D)

 

Office space(cont’d)

 

  (e) The table below summarizes the maturity profile of the lease liability as at the end of the reporting period based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations as follows:

 

   Weighted
average
incremental
borrowing
rate
   Within
one year
   One to five
years
   Total 
   %   USD   USD   USD 
2022                
                 
Lease liability   3.88    9,971    -    9,971 
                     
2021                    
                     
Lease liability   3.88    31,609    10,536    42,146 
                     

 

  (f)

The Group leases several assets that include extension and termination options. These are used to maximise operational flexibility in terms of managing the assets used in the Group’s operations. Management determines whether these extension and termination options are reasonably certain to be executed.

 

As at 31 December 2022, there are no undiscounted potential future rental payments that are not included in the lease term.

 

  (g) For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, the reconciliation of liability arising from financing activities as follows:

 

    31 December
2022
    31 December
2021
 
    RM     RM  
Cash flows     (14,956 )     (13,170 )
                 
Non-cash flows                
- additions     -       53,397  
- accretion of interest     358       783  
At the end of the period     (14,598 )     41,010  

 

F-26

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

10. INTANGIBLE ASSET

 

   Supply/Service
Agreements
   Computer
system
   Goodwill   Total 
   USD   USD   USD   USD 
Cost                
As at 1 July 2022   7,220,620    24,514,714    6,771,932    38,507,266 
Additions   -    -    -    - 
As at 31 December 2022   7,220,620    24,514,714    6,771,932    38,507,266 

 

   Supply/Service
Agreements
   Computer
system
   Goodwill   Total 
   USD   USD   USD   USD 
Accumulated Amortisation                
As at 1 July 2022   782,234    6,214,948        -    6,997,182 
Charge for the period   361,031    2,237,709    -    2,598,740 
As at 31 December 2022   1,143,265    8,452,657    -    9,595,922 

  

   Supply/Service
Agreements
   Computer
system
   Goodwill   Total 
   USD   USD   USD   USD 
Net Carrying amount                
As at 31 December 2022   6,077,355    16,062,057    6,771,932    28,911,344 

 

   Supply/Service Agreements   Computer  system   Goodwill   Total 
   USD   USD   USD   USD 
Cost                
As at 1 July 2021   7,630,410    7,227,836    5,304,145    20,162,391 
Additions   -    18,678,161    1,851,700    20,529,861 
As at 31 December 2021   7,630,410    25,905,997    7,155,845    40,692,252 

 

F-27

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

10. INTANGIBLE ASSET (CONT’D)

 

   Supply/Service
Agreements
   Computer
system
   Goodwill   Total 
   USD   USD   USD   USD 
Accumulated Amortisation                
As at 1 July 2021   63,587    3,637,423         -    3,701,010 
Charge for the period   381,521    531,213    -    912,734 
As at 31 December 2021   445,108    4,168,636    -    4,613,744 

 

   Supply/Service
Agreements
   Computer
system
   Goodwill   Total 
   USD   USD   USD   USD 
Net Carrying amount                
As at 31 December 2021   7,185,302    21,737,361    7,155,845    36,078,508 
                     

 

Supply/Service Agreements

 

Supply Agreement, Service Agreement and the Reseller and Drone Service Agreement (“Supply/Service Agreements”) recognized in a business combination is a contract-based intangible asset at the acquisition date and is initially measure at cost. After initial recognition, Supply/Service Agreement is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

For the purpose of initial cost recognition, The Group had appointed Independent Valuer (“the Valuer”) to value Supply/Service Agreement based on Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Model (“DCF valuation model”), where the Valuer has adopted the mid-point cost of equity (“Ke”) as the discount rate for future cash flows on 3 June 2021.

 

The initial cost recognition was taken the following basis into consideration:

 

  the expected cash flows received by Digital Agrophonic Sdn Bhd (“DASB”) derived from the execution of the Supply/Service Agreements, whereby DASB is authorised to sell, promote, market the products and drone services to customers net present value of such cash flows. Subsequent to the execution of the Reseller and Drone Service Agreement, DASB has signed the Supply Agreement and Service Agreement for:-

 

  (i)

provision of all-in-one drone services to streamline workflows on farms and plantation which includes but not limited to spraying pest protection solution for a variety of crops for a period of ten (10) years; and

 

  (ii) purchase of Multi-Rotor Agricultural unmanned aeril vehicles (“UAV”) manufactured and marketed under the trademark of Guangzhou Xaircraft Technology Co. Ltd (“GXT”) for a period of ten (10) years and Multi-Rotor Agricultural UAVs from others suppliers from other countries.

 

  the potential future economic benefits expected to derived from the Reseller and Drone Services Agreement for the next ten (10) years period with an option to renew for another five (5) years; and

 

  rationale and prospects of the Subscription.

 

F-28

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

10. INTANGIBLE ASSET (CONT’D)

 

Supply/Service Agreements(cont’d)

 

The calculation initial cost of Supply/Service Agreement are most sensitive the following assumptions:

 

  (i) Revenue and income pursuant to the Reseller and Drone Service Agreement, the Supply Agreement, and the Service Agreement for the period from ten (10) years, which is derived from 2 main sources as follows:

 

  (i) Sale of Products – Multi-Rotor Agricultural UAVs
     
  (ii) Drone Services – Services of providing all-in-one drone services to streamline workflows on farms and plantations which includes but not limited to spraying pest protection solution for a variety of crops.

 

    The selling price per unit of the products are approximately RM5,800 per unit, inflated by 5% per annum for every 3-year intervals. Approximately 272 units is expected to be sold within these ten (10) years.
     
    Drone Services provided will be charged at a rate of approximately RM342,800 per month and shall be inflated by 5% per annum for every 3-years intervals. Approximately 608 times of the services is expected to be provided within these ten (10) years.   

 

The calculation initial cost of Supply/Service Agreement are most sensitive the following assumptions:

 

  (ii) There will be no unusual events or transactions that will materially affect the operations or results of DASB.

 

  (iii) There will be no legal proceedings against DASB which will adversely affect the activities or performance of DASB or give rise to any contingent liabilities., which will materially affect the position or business of DASB.

 

  (iv) There will be no adverse effects from weather conditions, industrial accidents or other similar occurrence, climatic diseases, wars, terrorist attacks, and other natural risks, both domestically and internationally, that may affect the operations, income and expenditure of DASB.

 

  (v) DASB meets all the regulations and standards prescribed by the authorities.

 

  (vi) There will be not any substantial impairment to the carrying value of DASB’s non-current assets.

 

  (vii) Pre-tax discount rate of 11.79% (2022: 11.79%) per annum has been be applied in the determining the initial cost recognition.

 

Computer system

 

Computer system comprise of source codes recognized in a business combination at the acquisition date and source codes purchased from third parties, which were held for use in the production or supply of goods or services to customers. The source codes are initially measure at cost. After initial recognition, source codes are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Amortisation is calculated to write down the cost of the assets to their residual values on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives represent common life expectancies applied in the various business segments of the Group. The principal annual rates used are 20%.

 

F-29

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

10. INTANGIBLE ASSET (CONT’D)

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill recognised in a business combination is an asset at the acquisition date and is initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.

 

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the Group’s CGUs which represent the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes.

 

The recoverable amounts of the CGUs have been determined based on value in use (“VIU”) calculations. The VIU is calculated using the pre-tax cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year period. VIU was determined by discounting the future cash flow generated from the business operation of the CGUs.

 

The calculations of VIU for the CGUs are most sensitive to the following assumptions:

 

  (i) Revenue growth rates

 

The forecasted growth rates are determined based on past performance of the CGUs.

 

  (ii) Expenses growth rate

 

Expenses are projected at annual increase of approximately 3.0% (2020: nil) per annum.

 

  (iii) Pre-tax discount rates

 

Pre-tax discount rate of 4.09% (2022: 4.09%) per annum has been applied in determining the recoverable amount of the CGUs.

 

  (iv) Profit margin

 

Profit margins are projected based on the historical profit margin achieved or predetermined profit margin for the CGUs.

 

With regards to the assessment of the value-in-use of the CGU relating to goodwill, no impairment loss was recognised for the intangible assets on consolidation for current financial year as its recoverable value was in excess of its carrying values.

 

F-30

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

11. TRADE PAYABLES

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
Current        
Trade payables        
- Third parties   10,186,174    17,243,858 
Retention sum receivables          
- Third parties   22,660    - 
    10,208,834    17,243,858 

 

  (a) Trade payables are classified as financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.

 

  (b) Trade payables are non-interest bearing and the normal trade credit terms granted to the Group range from 30 to 210 days. (2022: 30 to 210 days).

 

  (c) The maturity profile of the trade payables of the Group at the end of the reporting period based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations is repayable on demand or within one (1) year.

 

12. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUALS

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
         
Other payables   4,353,885    137,312 
Accruals   76,739    62,997 
Deposits received   166,902    - 
    4,597,526    200,309 

 

  (a) Other payables and accruals are classified as financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.

 

  (b) The maturity profile of the other payables of the Group at the end of the reporting period based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations is repayable on demand or within one (1) year.

 

F-31

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

13. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
         
         
As at 1 July   4,104,573    2,223,126 
Acquisition of a subsidiary   -    - 
Recognised in profit or loss   (1,377,051)   14,565 
As at 31 December   2,727,522    2,237,691 

 

Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities at the end of each reporting period comprise the tax effects of:

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
         
Excess of net carrying amount over tax written down value of plant and equipment   4,688,046    664,463 
Unabsorbed capital allowances   (2,601,961)   (151,245)
Unabsorbed tax loses   (817,128)   - 
Intangible asset   1,458,565    1,724,473 
    2,727,522    2,237,691 

 

14. SHARE CAPITAL

 

   31 December 2022   31 December 2021 
   Number of       Number of     
   shares   Amount   shares   Amount 
       USD       USD 
Issued and fully paid ordinary shares                
At the beginning of the period   10,000,000    1,001    10,000,000    1,057 
Issuance of shares   15,000,000    1,542    -    - 
As at end of the period   25,000,000    2,543    10,000,000    1,057 

 

The shareholders’ equity structures as of 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2022 were presented after giving retroactive effect to the reorganization of ARB IOT Group Limited that was completed on 9 June 2022. All share and per share information has been retrospectively restated to reflect the reorganization for all periods presented.

 

ARB IOT Group Limited was established under the laws of the Cayman Islands on 1 March 2022. The authorised share capital of the Company is USD 50,000 divided into 50,000 shares of a par value of USD 1 each and the issued share capital was 1 ordinary share of a par value of USD 1.

 

On 9 June 2022, the Company subdivided existing issued and unissued shares into 10,000 shares of par value of USD 0.0001 each of the Company such that the authorized share capital of the Company will be 500,000,000 shares of a par value of USD 0.0001 each and the issued share capital will be 10,000 shares of a par value of USD 0.0001 each.

 

On 9 June 2022, the Company issued 9,990,000 new shares amounting to USD999 to ARB IOT Limited for working capital purposes.

 

On 19 September 2022, the Company issued 15,000,000 new ordinary shares at a price of USD0.0001 per ordinary share for a total cash consideration of USD1,500 for working capital purposes.

 

Owners of the Company are entitled to receive dividends as and when declared by the Company and are entitled to one (1) vote per ordinary share at meetings of the Company. All ordinary shares rank pari passu with regard to the residual assets of the Company.

 

F-32

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

15. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION

 

The advance from holding company classified under equity represents amount that is not expected to be repaid in the foreseeable future and effectively represents additional investment into the Company by the holding company.

 

16. NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

 

   31 December   31 December 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
           
Non-controlling interests   363,669    76,850 

 

  (a) Subsidiaries of the Group that have material non-controlling interests (NCI) are as follows:

 

31 December 2022  ARB Robotic Group   ARB WMS   Other individually immaterial subsidiaries   Total 
NCI percentage of ownership interest and voting interest (%)  5%   49%   -   - 
Carrying amount of NCI (USD)   207,548    133,032    23,089    363,669 
Profit allocated to NCI (USD)   154,198    132,321    (426)   286,093 
Total comprehensive income allocated to NCI (USD)   154,198    132,321    (426)   286,093 

 

31 December 2021  ARB Robotic Group   ARB WMS   Other individually immaterial subsidiaries   Total 
NCI percentage of ownership interest and voting interest (%)   5%   49%       -        - 
Carrying amount of NCI (USD)   65,402    30,589    (19,141)   76,850 
Profit allocated to NCI (USD)   65,453    (2,926)   (86,428)   (23,901)
Total comprehensive income allocated to NCI (USD)   65,453    (2,926)   (86,428)   (23,901)

 

F-33

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

16. NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (CONT’D)

 

  (b) Summarised financial information of the subsidiaries that have material NCI as at the end of each reporting period prior to intra-group elimination are as follows:

 

   ARB Robotic Group   ARB
Distribution
 
31 December 2022  USD   USD 
Assets and liabilities        
Non-current assets   5,324,628    2 
Current assets   3,415,821    1,302,773 
Non-current liabilities   -    - 
Current liabilities   (169,853)   (510,605)
Net assets   8,570,596    792,170 

 

Results        
Revenue   3,399,048    2,351,904 
Profit for the financial period   3,146,905    285,369 
Total comprehensive income   3,146,905    285,369 
Cash flows from operating activities   3,226,950    274,277 
Cash flows (used in)/from investing activities   (3,399,048)   24 
Cash flows from/(used in) financing activities   96,481    (13)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents   (75,617)   274,288 

 

   ARB Robotic Group   ARB WMS 
31 December 2021  USD   USD 
Assets and liabilities        
Non-current assets   5,484,931    - 
Current assets   193,826    69,132 
Non-current liabilities   (9,890)   - 
Current liabilities   (70,904)   (6,705)
Net assets   5,597,963    62,427 

 

Results        
Revenue   1,380,014    - 
Profit/(Loss) for the financial period   1,263,713    (5,971)
Total comprehensive income   1,263,713    (5,971)
Cash flows from/(used in) operating activities   170,024    (5,341)
Cash flows used in investing activities   (185,815)   - 
Cash flows from financing activities   18,816    28,975 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   3,025    23,634 

 

F-34

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

16. NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (CONT’D)

 

  (c) Acquisition of non-controlling interest.

 

31 December 2022

 

On 12 July 2021, the Group had acquired ARB Logistic Technology Sdn Bhd (“ARB Logistic”)’s 49,000 ordinary shares representing 49% of controlling equity interest in consideration of RM49,000. As a result, the Group had increased controlling equity interest in ARB Logistic from 51% to 100% at the date of acquisition.

 

On 12 October 2021, the Group had acquired additional ARB Agro Tech’s 100 ordinary shares representing 10% of controlling equity interest in consideration of RM100.00. As a result, the Group had increased controlling equity interest in ARB Agro Tech from 90% to 100% at the date of acquisition.

 

On 31 December 2021, the Group had acquired ARBIOT’s additional 1,000,000 ordinary shares representing 1% of controlling equity interest in consideration of RM1,000,000. As a result, the Group had increased controlling equity interest in ARBIOT from 99% to 100% at the date of acquisition.

 

Other than the above subsidiaries, the controlling equity interest of individually immaterial subsidiaries’ remain unchanged as 31 December 2021.

 

17. REVENUE

 

   For the period ended
31 December
 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
Revenue from contracts with customers        
Project management fees   566,508    1,640,326 
Sale of goods   27,423,873    39,307,886 
Rendering of information technology system   -    175,772 
           
    27,990,381    41,123,984 
           
Timing of revenue recognition          
Transferred at a point in time   27,990,381    41,123,984 

 

  (a) Project management and rendering of information technology system

 

Revenue from project management fees and rendering of information technology system are recognised at a point in time when control of the goods is passed to the customer, which is point in time when the significant risks and rewards are transferred to the customer and the transaction has met the probability of inflows and measurement reliability requirements of IFRS 15.

 

  (b) Sale of goods

 

The Group is engaged in supply and install customised IoT software or hardware. The majority of the sale of goods contracts are supply and install customised a set of IoT Smart Agriculture solution and customised source codes and reseller of mobile gadget and the relevant accessories.

 

Revenue from sale of goods is recognised at a point in time when the Group satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good (i.e. an asset) to a customer. An asset is transferred as and when a customer obtains control of that asset which coincides with the delivery of goods and acceptance by the customer.

 

There is no material right of return and warranty provided to the customers on the sale of goods and there is no significant financing component in the revenue arising from sale of goods as the sales are made on the normal credit terms not exceeding twelve months.

 

F-35

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

  18. PROFIT BEFORE TAX

 

   For the period ended
31 December
 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
         
Profit before tax is arrived at after charging:        
Depreciation of:        
- property, plant and equipment   1,650,779    32 
- right of use assets   14,437    12,713 
Amortisation of intangible asset   2,598,740    912,734 
Directors’ remuneration   -    7,394 
Incorporation expenses   -    248 
Rental of premises   10,877    13,595 
Rental of equipment   721    381 
Interest expense of lease liabilities   358    783 
           
And crediting:          
Negative goodwill   -    22,671 
Interest income   50,194    1,515 

 

19.TAX EXPENSE

 

   For the period ended
31 December
 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
Income tax        
- Current year provision   809,196    165,922 
- Underprovision in prior period   -    152 
    809,196    166,074 
Deferred tax (Note 14)          
- Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences   (1,373,842)   14,565 
- Underprovision in prior period   (3,209)   - 
    (1,377,051)   14,565 
    (567,855)   180,639 

 

Malaysian income tax is calculated at the statutory tax rate of 24% (2022: 24%) of the estimated taxable profit for the fiscal year.

 

F-36

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

19.TAX EXPENSE (CONT’D)

 

Numerical reconciliation between the average effective tax rate and the applicable tax rate of the Group is as follows:

 

   For the period ended
31 December
 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
         
Profit before tax (“PBT”)   549,922    7,615,578 
           
Tax at Malaysian statutory rate of 24% (2022: 24%)   (131,981)   (1,827,739)
           
Tax effects in respect of:          
Non-allowable expenses   (53,629)   (16,080)
Non-taxable income   540,448    5,441 
Deferred tax assets not recognized   209,777    (55,580)
Changes in unrecognized temporary differences   -    1,712,322 
Double deduction   -    1,149 
Utilisation of unrecognized deferred tax assets   31    - 
    564,646    (180,487)
           
Under provision in prior years:          
Income tax   -    (152)
Deferred tax (Note 13)   3,209    - 
Tax expense   567,855    (180,639)

 

20.EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE (“EPS”)

 

  (a) Basic EPS

 

The basic EPS of the Group is calculated based on the profit attributable to Owners (ordinary equity holders) of the Company divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue.

 

   For the period ended
31 December
 
   2022   2021 
         
Profit attributable to Owners of the Company (USD)   831,684    7,458,840 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue   18,396,739    10,000,000 
Basic EPS (USD)   0.05    0.75 

 

  (b) Diluted EPS

 

The diluted EPS of the Group for the period ended 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021 are same as the basic EPS of the Group as the Group has no dilutive potential ordinary shares.

 

   For the period ended
31 December
 
   2022   2021 
         
Profit attributable to Owners of the Company (USD)   831,684    7,458,840 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue   18,396,739    10,000,000 
Diluted EPS (USD)   0.05    0.75 

 

F-37

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

21.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   For the period ended
31 December
 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
         
Salaries, wages, bonuses and allowances   339,632    178,030 
Defined contribution plans   25,866    16,557 
Social security contributions   1,258    2,570 
Other employee benefits   5,561    19,986 
    372,317    217,143 

 

22.OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

The Group’s businesses are organised into business units based on their products and services provided. The performance of each segment is measured based on the internal management report reviewed by Chief Operating Decision Maker. The Group business segments as follow:

 

(a)Internet of Things (“IoT”)
(b)Investment holding and others

 

Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment.

 

Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. The inter-segment transactions have been entered into at arms-length with terms mutually agreed between the segments and have been eliminated to arrive at the Group’s results.

 

(a)Business segments

 

The following table provides an analysis of the Group’s revenue, results, assets, liabilities and other information by business segment:

 

31.12.2022            
   IoT   Investment holding and others   Total 
   USD   USD   USD 
Assets            
Segment assets   94,255,929    383,201    94,639,130 
Deferred tax assets and tax recoverable   2,910    -    2,910 
Total assets   94,258,839    383,201    94,642,040 
                
Liabilities               
Segment liabilities   23,360,140    15,683    23,375,823 
Deferred tax liabilities and tax payable   4,910,679    797    4,911,476 
Total liabilities   28,270,819    16,480    28,287,299 

 

F-38

 

 

ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

22.OPERATING SEGMENTS (CONT’D)

 

(a)Business segments (Cont’d)

 

The following table provides an analysis of the Group’s revenue, results, assets, liabilities and other information by business segment: (Cont’d)

 

31.12.2022 (Cont’d)            
   IoT   Investment holding and others   Total 
   USD   USD   USD 
Additions to non-current assets:            
Property, plant and equipment   16,402,389    -    16,402,389 
                
Revenue               
Total revenue   27,990,381    -    27,990,381 
- Inter-segment revenue   -    -    - 
Revenue from external parties   27,990,381    -    27,990,381 
                
Results            
Profit/(Loss)before interest, depreciation and tax   5,104,678    (340,636)   4,764,042 
Depreciation of:               
- property, plant and equipment   (1,650,779)   -    (1,650,779)
- right-of-use assets   (14,437)   -    (14,437)
Amortisation of intangible asset   (2,598,740)   -    (2,598,740)
Finance income/(cost), Net   45,492    4,344    49,836 
Profit/(Loss) before tax   886,214    (336,292)   549,922 
Tax expense   568,632    (777)   567,855 
Profit/(Loss) for the period   1,454,846    (337,069)   1,117,777 
                

 

31.12.2021            
   IoT   Investment holding and others   Total 
   USD   USD   USD 
Assets            
Segment assets   69,147,333    1,305    69,148,638 
Deferred tax assets and tax recoverable   1,975    -    1,975 
Total assets   69,149,308    1,305    69,150,613 
                
Liabilities               
Segment liabilities   18,091,285    10,778    18,102,063 
Deferred tax liabilities and tax payable   2,404,036    -    2,404,036 
Total liabilities   20,495,321    10,778    20,506,099 

 

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ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

22.OPERATING SEGMENTS (CONT’D)

 

(a)Business segments (Cont’d)

 

31.12.2021 (Cont’d)            
   IoT   Investment holding and others   Total 
   USD   USD   USD 
Additions to non-current assets:               
Property, plant and equipment   773    -    773 
Intangible assets   18,678,161    -    18,678,161 
    18,678,934    -    18,678,934 
                
Revenue               
Total revenue   41,123,984    -    41,123,984 
- Inter-segment revenue   -    -    - 
Revenue from external parties   41,123,984    -    41,123,984 
                
Results               
Profit/(Loss) before interest, depreciation and tax   8,550,735    (10,410)   8,540,325 
Depreciation of:               
- property, plant and equipment   (32)   -    (32)
- right-of-use assets   (12,713)   -    (12,713)
Amortisation of intangible asset   (912,734)   -    (912,734)
Finance income/(cost), Net   732    -    732 
Profit/(Loss) before tax   7,625,988    (10,410)   7,615,578 
Tax expense   (180,639)   -    (180,639)
Profit/(Loss) for the period   7,445,349    (10,410)   7,434,939 

 

(b)Geographical segments

 

The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia and revenue from overseas is insignificant. Accordingly, the information by geographical segment is not presented.

 

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ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

23.RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

 

(a)Identification of related parties

 

Parties are considered to be related to the Group if the Group has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the party or exercise significant influence over the party in making financial and operating decisions, or vice versa, or where the Group and the party are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be individuals or other entities.

 

Related parties also include Key Management Personnel defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group either directly or indirectly. The Key Management Personnel include all the Directors of the Group.

 

The Group has related party relationship with its subsidiaries, Directors and companies in which Directors of the Group have interest.

 

(b)The Group had the following transactions with related parties during the financial period:

 

   For the period ended
31 December
 
   2022   2021 
   USD   USD 
         
Related companies        
- Project management fee income   -    205,939 
- Rendering of information technology system   -    173,035 
- Project management fee expenses&   -    (933,908)

 

# ARB Berhad charges management fee for administrative support service provided. The Director office cost comprise of director salary, defined contribution plan, social security contributions and other employee benefit. These costs were allocated based on ratio from gross profit contribution and assets among ARB Berhad’s subsidiaries.
   
& Other than the above management fee, ARB Berhad’s subsidiaries out of the Group had provided specific project management services to the Group. The common cost majority comprise of IT technical staff payroll including remuneration, defined contribution plan, social security contribution and other employee benefit. Followed by upkeep of computer system, depreciation of property, plant and equipment and other expenses.

 

The related party transactions described above were carried out on agreed contractual terms and conditions and in the ordinary course of business between the related parties of the Group.

 

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ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

23.RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (CONT’D)

 

(c)Compensation of key management personnel

 

The key management personnel comprise the Directors of the Group and their remuneration during the financial year are disclosed in Note 21 to the financial statements.

 

Dato Sri Liew Kok Leong is the Executive Director of the Group. He is also both the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Group’s ultimate controlling shareholder, ARB Berhad.

 

24.RISK MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW

 

The overall financial risk management objective of the Group is to optimise its shareholders value and not to engage in speculative transactions.

 

The Group is exposed mainly to market risk (which comprises interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity and cash flow risk arising from their business activities.

 

(a)Market risk: Interest rate risk

 

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of the financial instruments of the Group and of the Company will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The exposure to market risk of the Group for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the deposits placed with licensed banks of the Group.

 

Sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk

 

The Group is not exposed to interest rate risk as the interest-bearing financial instruments carry fixed interest rates. As such, sensitivity analysis is not disclosed.

 

(b)Credit risk

 

Exposure to credit risk arises mainly from sales made on credit terms. The Group controls the credit risk on sales by ensuring that its customers have sound financial position and credit history. The Group also seeks to invest cash assets safely and profitably with approved financial institutions in line with the policy of the Group.

 

Exposure to credit risk

 

At the end of each reporting period, the maximum exposure to credit risk of the Group and of the Company is represented by the carrying amount of each class of financial assets recognised in the statements of financial position. Information regarding credit enhancement for trade and other receivables is disclosed in Notes 5 and 6 respectively.

 

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ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

24.RISK MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW (CONT’D)

 

(c)Credit risk concentration profile 

 

The credit risk concentration profile has been disclosed in Note 5.

 

(d)Liquidity and cash flow risk

 

Liquidity and cash flow risks are the risks that the Group and the Company will not be able to meet their financial obligation when they are fall due. The exposure of the Group and of the Company to liquidity risk are principally from their payable and lease liabilities.

 

The Group actively manages its debt maturity profile, operating cash flows and the availability of funding so as to ensure that all operating, investing and financing needs are met. In executing its liquidity risk management strategy, the Group measures and forecasts its cash commitments and maintains a level of cash and cash equivalents deemed adequate to finance the activities of the Group.

 

The analysis of financial instruments by remaining contractual maturities has been disclosed in Notes 11 and 12 to the financial statements respectively.

 

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ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

25.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

(a)Acquisition of equity interest in subsidiaries

 

31 December 2021

 

In the previous financial period, the Group acquired 100% of the ordinary shares of ARB WMS Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (“ARB WMS”) and ARB Innovation Sdn. Bhd. (“ARB Innovation”).

 

ARB Innovation is a providers of information technology software and hardware in Malaysia. As a result of the acquisition, the Group is expected to be the leading provider of data networking products and services in Malaysia markets. It is also expecting to reduce cost through economies of scale.

 

The fair value of consideration transferred and the effects on cash flows of the acquisitions of subsidiaries are as follows:

 

   ARB   ARB     
   WMS   Innovation   Total 
   USD   USD   USD 
             
Fair value consideration for the acquisitions   12,213    1,915,709    18,264,439 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiaries acquired   (23,946)   (239)   (24,186))
Cash (inflow)/outflow from acquisition of subsidiaries   (11,733)   1,915,470    18,240,253 

 

The recognised provisional fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities of subsidiaries at acquisition date are as follows:

 

   ARB   ARB     
   WMS   Innovation   Total 
   USD   USD   USD 
             
Cash and bank balances   23,946    239    24,186 
Trade receivables   45,498    65,852    111,351 
Trade payables   -    (1,596)   (1,596)
Other payables and accruals   (1,046)   (487)   (1,533)
Net assets   68,398    64,008    132,408 
Non-controlling interests measured at fair value   (33,515)   -    (33,515)
Group’s share of net assets   34,883    64,008    98,893 
Less: Negative goodwill on consolidation recognized in consolidated statement of profit or loss   (22,670)   -    (22,670)
Add: Goodwill on consolidation   -    1,851,700    1,851,700 
Total fair value of consideration for the acquisitions   12,213    1,915,708    1,927,923 

 

The goodwill of ARB Innovation arising from the acquisition consists largest of the synergies and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of the Group and the acquired company. The bargain purchase of ARB WMS arising from the acquisition consist of economic benefit generated mainly from cash and bank balances and debt collection from trade receivables over its payables available.

 

The fair value of the non-controlling interest represents its share of the fair value of subsidiaries at the acquisition date, estimated using the purchase price allocation method. The bargain purchase on business combination is not taxable for tax purpose.

 

ARB WMS and ARB Innovation contributed the following revenue and (loss)/profit to the Group’s consolidated statements of operations for the current period since the date of acquisitions:

 

   ARB   ARB     
   WMS   Innovation   Total 
   USD   USD   USD 
             
Revenue   -    37,595,785    37,595,785 
Loss before tax   (5,971)   (86,865)   (92,837)
Loss for the period   (5,971)   (86,865)   (92,837)

 

Had the acquired companies been acquired at the beginning of the reporting period, the revenue and (loss)/profit to the Group is equivalent to the revenue and loss to the Group for the current year since the date of acquisitions.

 

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ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED

(Incorporated in Cayman Islands)

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

26. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

 

(a)Proposed listing of ARB IOT Group Limited (“AIGL”) on NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York

 

On 24 June 2022, ARB IOT Group Limited, (“AIGL or the Company”) had filed its draft Registration Statement on Form F-1 (draft prospectus) (i.e., the registration statement required to be filed for foreign companies to be listed on a United States of America (“USA”) stock exchange) to Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in USA.

 

On 7 July 2022, AIGL had submitted the listing application to the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (“NASDAQ”) Stock Exchange in New Yoke for the proposed listing of AIGL on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange.

 

Proposed IPO of at least 1,200,000 new shares (“Issue Shares”), representing approximately 4.58% of the enlarged issued share capital of AIGL after the IPO in Minimum Scenario and up to 2,173,500 Issue Shares representing approximately 8.00% of the enlarged issued share capital of AIGL after the IPO in the Maximum Scenario on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange.

 

The Issue Shares pursuant to the Proposed IPO will be issued at an issue price of at least USD4 per Issue Share. The minimum issue price of USD4 per Issue Share was based on the minimum level of bid price (issue price) allowed for the listing of and quotation of the issue shares on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange for the IPO.

 

Based on the indicative issue price of USD4 per Issue Share (or equivalent to RM18.401 per Issue Share), the Proposed IPO is expected to raise a minimum gross proceed of USD4.80 million (or equivalent to RM22.09 million).

 

The Proposed Listing of the Company and/or the Proposed IPO is subject to and conditional upon the following approvals being obtained from:

 

(i)the shareholders of ARB for the Proposed Listing of Subsidiary at the extraordinary general meeting to be convened;

 

(ii)the SEC for the Registration Statement on Form F-1 (prospectus);

 

(iii)NASDAQ Stock Exchange for the Proposed IPO; and

 

(iv)any other relevant authorities/parties’ approval, if required.

 

The Listing of the Company has been completed on 5 April 2023 (Eastern Time) following the listing of the Issue Shares on NASDAQ Stock Exchange. A final prospectus relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Note:

 

(1)The exchange rate used for illustrative purposes is USD 1.00: RM 4.601, derived from exchange rate
   
(2)based on Bank Negara Malaysia middle rate as at 5.00 p.m. on the 26 September 2022.

 

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