Key Information-3.D. Risk Factors-Risks Related to - Risks Related to Our Business and Industry - Our business is dependent on the availability of mortgage financing”), may depress the property market and the volume of property transactions in the jurisdictions we operate in, or may increase the cost or reduce the profitability of providing services related to such transactions.
Key Information-3.D. Risk Factors- Risks Related to Our Business and Industry - Our business is dependent on the availability of mortgage financing”), may depress the property market and the volume of property transactions in the jurisdictions we operate in, or may increase the cost or reduce the profitability of providing services related to such transactions.
We are exposed to risks in respect of acts of war, terrorist attacks, epidemics, political unrest, natural disasters, adverse weather and other uncontrollable events. Our business activities are principally carried out in Singapore and Malaysia, and we intend to expand our operations across new markets in Southeast Asia.
We are exposed to risks in respect of acts of war, terrorist attacks, epidemics, political unrest, natural disasters, adverse weather and other uncontrollable events. Our business activities are principally carried out in Singapore and Malaysia, and we intend to expand our operations across new markets in Southeast Asia.
Our geographic presence in Southeast Asia may make us vulnerable in the event of increased tension or hostilities in certain countries, including the countries in which our customers operate.
Our geographic presence in Southeast Asia may make us vulnerable in the event of increased tension or hostilities in certain countries, including the countries in which our customers operate.
In addition, unforeseeable circumstances and other factors such as power outages, labor disputes, severe weather conditions and natural or other catastrophes may disrupt our operations, and terrorist attacks or other acts of violence may further materially and adversely affect the global financial markets and business and consumer confidence.
In addition, unforeseeable circumstances and other factors such as power outages, labor disputes, severe weather conditions and natural or other catastrophes may disrupt our operations, and terrorist attacks or other acts of violence may further materially and adversely affect the global financial markets and business and consumer confidence.
(at page 17). ● We are dependent on key management personnel for our future success and growth (at page 18). ● We may be unable to attract, retain, effectively train, motivate, and utilize Super Agents (at page 19). ● We rely on certain key operating metrics to evaluate the performance of our business, and real or perceived inaccuracies in such metrics may harm our reputation and negatively affect our business (at page 21). ● Acquisitions by our Company has potential benefits such as expanding product and service offerings, entering new markets, and acquiring new technologies, but also carries risks such as integration, cultural, financial, regulatory, and legal risks (at page 22). 5 Risks related to our Ordinary Shares ● We may not maintain the listing of our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our Ordinary Shares and subject us to additional trading restrictions (page 23). ● The trading price of our Ordinary Shares may be volatile and there may not be an active, liquid trading market for our Ordinary Shares, which could result in substantial losses to you (page 24). ● We may experience extreme stock price volatility, including any stock-run up, unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance, financial condition or prospects, making it difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of our Ordinary Shares (page 24). ● Because we do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future, you must rely on price appreciation of our Ordinary Shares for a return on your investment.
(at page 17). ● We are dependent on key management personnel for our future success and growth (at page 18). ● We may be unable to attract, retain, effectively train, motivate, and utilize Super Agents (at page 19). ● We rely on certain key operating metrics to evaluate the performance of our business, and real or perceived inaccuracies in such metrics may harm our reputation and negatively affect our business (at page 21). ● Acquisitions by our Company have potential benefits, such as expanding product and service offerings, entering new markets, and acquiring new technologies, but also carries risks such as integration, cultural, financial, regulatory, and legal risks (at page 22). 5 Risks related to our Ordinary Shares ● We may not maintain the listing of our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our Ordinary Shares and subject us to additional trading restrictions (page 23). ● The trading price of our Ordinary Shares may be volatile and there may not be an active, liquid trading market for our Ordinary Shares, which could result in substantial losses to you (page 24). ● We may experience extreme stock price volatility, including any stock-run up, unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance, financial condition or prospects, making it difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of our Ordinary Shares (page 24). ● Because we do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future, you must rely on price appreciation of our Ordinary Shares for a return on your investment.
Furthermore, if investors make investment decisions based on the operating metrics we disclose that they view to be inaccurate, whether real or perceived, we may also face potential lawsuits or disputes and our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected as a result. 21 Acquisitions by our Company has potential benefits such as expanding product and service offerings, entering new markets, and acquiring new technologies, but also carries risks such as integration, cultural, financial, regulatory, and legal risks.
Furthermore, if investors make investment decisions based on the operating metrics we disclose that they view to be inaccurate, whether real or perceived, we may also face potential lawsuits or disputes and our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected as a result. 21 Acquisitions by our Group has potential benefits such as expanding product and service offerings, entering new markets, and acquiring new technologies, but also carries risks such as integration, cultural, financial, regulatory, and legal risks.
Our Group’s growth to-date is attributable to contributions and expertise of our key management personnel, who each have valuable and extensive experience and knowledge of the industry. In particular, our Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Rhonda Wong and our Chief Operating Officer, Ms.
Our Group’s growth to-date is attributable to contributions and expertise of our key management personnel, who each have valuable and extensive experience and knowledge of the industry. In particular, our Co-Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Rhonda Wong and our Chief Operating Officer, Ms.
This would adversely impact our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. We may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property and proprietary rights. Our success and ability to compete depends in part on our intellectual property. As of December 31, 2023, we have one (1) registered trademark in Singapore and one (1) registered trademark in the Philippines.
This would adversely impact our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. We may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property and proprietary rights. Our success and ability to compete depends in part on our intellectual property. As of December 31, 2024, we have one (1) registered trademark in Singapore and one (1) registered trademark in the Philippines.
We are adversely affected by factors that reduce transaction volumes, sales prices and/or rental rates in the property markets of jurisdictions we operate in, particularly the Singapore residential property market, which accounted for a significant proportion of our Group’s total income in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
We are adversely affected by factors that reduce transaction volumes, sales prices and/or rental rates in the property markets of jurisdictions we operate in, particularly the Singapore residential property market, which accounted for a significant proportion of our Group’s total income in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of the Company or fail to publish reports on us regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which, in turn, could cause the market price or trading volume for our Ordinary Shares to decline.
If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of the Group or fail to publish reports on us regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which, in turn, could cause the market price or trading volume for our Ordinary Shares to decline.
Government regulation of loans and direct investments by our Company to our foreign subsidiaries may delay or prevent us from making loans or additional capital contributions, which could materially and adversely affect our liquidity and ability to expand our business and operations in such jurisdictions.
Government regulation of loans and direct investments by our Group to our foreign subsidiaries may delay or prevent us from making loans or additional capital contributions, which could materially and adversely affect our liquidity and ability to expand our business and operations in such jurisdictions.
The property management industry may be regulated in the future, which could impact the company’s business and financial performance. Following completion of the Simply Sakal Acquisition, our business includes providing property management solutions. The business of property management is not currently governed by regulations in Singapore.
The property management industry may be regulated in the future, which could impact the Group’s business and financial performance. Following completion of the Simply Sakal Acquisition, our business includes providing property management solutions. The business of property management is not currently governed by regulations in Singapore.
Our brokerage service, which formed the bulk of our revenue for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022, 2023 depends heavily on our ability to attract, retain and to effectively train our Super Agents.
Our brokerage service, which formed the bulk of our revenue for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023, 2024 depends heavily on our ability to attract, retain and to effectively train our Super Agents.
If the Singapore government does enact regulations on the property management industry, the Company would need to utilize additional resources in order to comply with these regulations. These costs could reduce the Company’s profitability. Additionally, if the Company is unable to comply with the regulations, it could be subject to fines or other penalties.
If the Singapore government does enact regulations on the property management industry, the Group would need to utilize additional resources in order to comply with these regulations. These costs could reduce the Group’s profitability. Additionally, if the Group is unable to comply with the regulations, it could be subject to fines or other penalties.
While we have implemented various measures in the hopes of mitigating further adverse effect on our business, such as increasing our marketing budget and outreach to both existing and potential customers and commencing various product strategies to capture and retain potential property buyers and sellers at an early stage of their proposed property transactions to extend our pipeline of property listings and transactions, there is no guarantee that all or any customers will be receptive or responsive to such strategies that we have implemented.
While we have implemented various measures in the hopes of mitigating further adverse effect on our business, such as increasing our marketing budget and outreach to both existing and potential customers and commencing various product strategies to capture and retain potential property buyers and sellers at an early stage of their proposed property transactions to extend our pipeline of property listings and transactions, there is no guarantee that all or any customers will be receptive or responsive to such strategies that we have implemented. 2024 has seen some recovery in transactions in the Singapore market as a result of stabilizing mortgage rates.
As a result of all of the above, shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions taken by our management, members of the board of Directors or Controlling Shareholder than they would as shareholders of a company incorporated in a U.S. state.
As a result of all of the above, shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions taken by our management, members of the board of Directors or Controlling Shareholder than they would as shareholders of a company incorporated in a U.S. state. Certain judgments obtained against us by our shareholders may not be enforceable.
Our brokerage services is our core business, which generated a revenue of S$3,731,586, S$3,072,060, S$2,817,930, representing 85.2%, 43.7%, and 56.3% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023 respectively.
Our brokerage services is our core business, which generated a revenue of S$3,072,060, S$2,817,930 and S$3,906,953 representing 43.7%, 56.3% and 36% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively.
We recorded a negative cash flow from operating activities of S$1,812,064 as at December 31, 2021, and a negative cash flow from operating activities of S$3,106,317 as at December 31, 2022, and a negative cash flow from operating activities of S$4,854,939 (US$3,679,937) as at December 31, 2023.
We recorded a negative cash flow from operating activities of S$3,106,317 as at December 31, 2022, and a negative cash flow from operating activities of S$4,854,939 (US$3,679,937) as at December 31, 2023, and a negative cash flow from operating activities of S$3,025,371(US$2,214,442) as at December 31, 2024.
Certain judgments obtained against us by our shareholders may not be enforceable We are a Cayman Islands exempted company. Our operating subsidiaries were incorporated and are located in Singapore and Malaysia. Substantially all of our assets are located outside of the United States.
We are a Cayman Islands exempted company. Our operating subsidiaries were incorporated and are located in Singapore and Malaysia. Substantially all of our assets are located outside of the United States.
Acquisitions by our Company such as the Simply Sakal Acquisition allows us to expand our product and service offerings, enter new markets, and acquire new technologies.
Acquisitions by our Group such as the Simply Sakal Acquisition ( see Section 4.B. Business Overview - Recent Developments - beginning on Page 35 ) allows us to expand our product and service offerings, enter new markets, and acquire new technologies.
As a foreign private issuer whose ordinary shares are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we are permitted to follow certain home country practices in relation to corporate governance matters in lieu of certain requirements under the Nasdaq Capital Market rules.
As a Cayman Islands company listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we are subject to Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards. However, Nasdaq rules permit a foreign private issuer like us to follow the corporate governance practices of its home country.
We may rely on exemptions available under the Nasdaq Capital Market rules to a foreign private issuer and follow our home country practices in the future, and as a result, you may not be provided with the benefits of certain corporate governance requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market rules.
As a foreign private issuer, we are permitted to, and did, follow certain home country corporate governance practices instead of otherwise applicable Nasdaq Capital Market requirements, which may result in less protection than is accorded to investors under rules applicable to domestic U.S. issuers.