Item 1. Financial Statements
ITEM
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TRILLER
GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S.
Dollars in thousands (“US$’000”), except for share and per share amounts)
As of
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 2,193
$ 2,294
Restricted cash
9,921
10,316
Accounts receivable, net
887
919
Deposit, prepayments, and other receivables, net
1,316
1,416
Assets held for sale
—
283
Total current assets
14,317
15,228
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net
—
—
Long-term investments, net
19,444
19,753
Long-term investments, net, related party
520
524
Right-of-use assets, net
—
—
Total non-current assets
19,964
20,277
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 34,281
$ 35,505
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
$ 203,763
$ 187,599
Other current liabilities, related parties
7,070
5,778
Escrow liabilities
9,921
10,316
Borrowings
11,288
11,484
Borrowings, related party
51,265
48,959
Convertible debts
36,682
36,268
Convertible debts, related party
59,722
59,722
Warrant liabilities
—
—
Income tax payable
49
109
Operating lease liabilities, current
907
960
Total current liabilities
380,667
361,195
Non-current liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities, non-current
2,165
2,426
Total non-current liabilities
2,165
2,426
TOTAL LIABILITIES
382,832
363,621
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ deficit:
Preferred stock, $ 0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized
Series A-1 preferred stock, $ 0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 11,801,804 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
12
12
Series B preferred stock, $ 0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; Nil and 30,851 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
—
—
*
Common stock, $ 0.001 par value; 150,000,000,000 shares authorized, 175,488,522 and 175,288,522 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
175
175
Common stock to be issued
12
12
Common stock held in escrow
22
22
Additional paid-in capital
1,061,450
1,050,342
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
169
( 500 )
Accumulated deficit
( 1,410,391 )
( 1,378,179 )
Total stockholders’ deficit
( 348,551 )
( 328,116 )
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
$ 34,281
$ 35,505
* Less
than $1,000
See
accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRILLER
GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(U.S.
Dollars in thousands, except for the share and per share amounts)
For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Revenues, net
Loan interest income
$ —
$ 18
Commission
4,756
4,416
Recurring asset management
service fees
274
347
5,030
4,781
Operating expenses:
Commission expense
( 3,470 )
( 2,521 )
Sales and marketing expense
( 234 )
—
Research and development expense
( 535 )
( 1,702 )
Personnel and benefit expense
( 16,448 )
( 34,964 )
Legal and professional fee
( 7,786 )
( 5,838 )
Office and operating fee, related party
( 663 )
( 1,178 )
Provision for allowance for expected credit
losses
( 2 )
( 47 )
Other general and administrative
expenses
( 3,612 )
( 2,733 )
Total operating expenses
( 32,750 )
( 48,983 )
Loss from operations
( 27,720 )
( 44,202 )
Other income (expense):
Interest income
2
167
Interest expense
( 4,500 )
( 4,803 )
Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net
( 212 )
1,145
Bad debts recovered (written off)
256
( 5,441 )
Sundry income
14
106
Total other expenses,
net
( 4,440 )
( 8,826 )
Loss before income taxes
( 32,160 )
( 53,028 )
Income tax expense
( 52 )
( 24 )
Net
loss
$ ( 32,212 )
$ ( 53,052 )
Comprehensive loss:
Net loss
$ ( 32,212 )
$ ( 53,052 )
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
669
61
Comprehensive
loss
$ ( 31,543 )
$ ( 52,991 )
Weighted average number of common stock outstanding
- Basic and diluted
197,443,436
165,497,103
Net loss per share
- Basic and diluted
$ ( 0.16 )
$ ( 0.32 )
See
accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRILLER
GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(U.S.
Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026
Series
A-1
preferred stock
Series
B
preferred stock
Common
stock
Series
A-1 preferred
stock to be issued
Common
stock
to be issued
Common
stock held
under escrow
Additional
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
Total
stockholders’
Note
No.
of
share
Amount
No.
of
share
Amount
No.
of
share #
Amount
No.
of
share
Amount
No.
of
share
Amount
No.
of
share
Amount
paid-in
capital
income
(loss)
Accumulated
deficit
(deficit)
equity
Balance
as of December 31, 2025
11,801,804
$ 12
30,851
$ — *
175,288,522
$ 175
—
$ —
11,795,211
$ 12
21,978,469
$ 22
$ 1,050,342
$ ( 500 )
$ ( 1,378,179 )
$ ( 328,116 )
Stock-based
compensation to directors, officers, and employees
12(a)
—
—
—
—
200,000
— *
—
—
—
—
—
—
11,108
—
—
11,108
Redemption of Series
B shares
12(b)
—
—
( 30,851 )
— *
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
669
—
669
Net
loss for the period
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 32,212 )
( 32,212 )
Balance
as of March 31, 2026
11,801,804
$ 12
—
$ —
175,488,522
$ 175
—
$ —
11,795,211
$ 12
21,978,469
$ 22
$ 1,061,450
$ 169
$ ( 1,410,391 )
$ ( 348,551 )
For
the three months ended March 31, 2025
Series
A-1
preferred
stock
Series
B
preferred
stock
Common
stock
Series
A-1
preferred
stock
to be issued
Common
stock to be
issued
Common
stock held in escrow
Additional
Accumulated
other
Total
Note
No.
of
share
Amount
No.
of
share
Amount
No.
of
share #
Amount
No.
of
share
Amount
No.
of
share #
Amount
No.
of
share
Amount
paid-in
capital
comprehensive
loss
Accumulated
deficit
stockholders’
deficit
Balance
as of January 1, 2025
11,801,804
$ 12
30,851
$ — *
138,143,817
$ 138
11,801,804
$ 12
15,022,711
$ 15
24,022,431
$ 24
$ 958,017
$ ( 548 )
$ ( 1,203,637 )
$ ( 245,967 )
Settlement
of payables with common stock held in escrow
—
—
—
—
2,043,962
2
—
—
—
—
( 2,043,962 )
( 2 )
—
—
—
—
Issuance
of common stock for repayment of borrowings, related party
—
—
—
—
155,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
554
—
—
554
Stock-based
compensation to consultants
—
—
—
—
348,745
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,087
—
—
2,087
Stock-based
compensation to directors, officers, and employees
—
—
—
—
766,487
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
28,875
—
—
28,876
Settlement
of Series A-1 preferred stock to be issued in related to merger transaction
—
—
—
—
11,807,332
12
( 11,801,804 )
( 12 )
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
61
—
61
Net
loss for the period
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 53,052 )
( 53,052 )
Balance as March
31, 2025
11,801,804
$ 12
30,851
$ — *
153,265,343
$ 153
—
$ —
15,022,711
$ 15
21,978,469
$ 22
$ 989,533
$ ( 487 )
$ ( 1,256,689 )
$ ( 267,441 )
* Less than $1,000
See
accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRILLER
GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Currency
expressed in United States Dollars in thousand (“US$’000”))
For the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$ ( 32,212 )
$ ( 53,052 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Stock-based compensation
11,108
28,750
Marketing expense
—
513
Interest income
( 2 )
( 167 )
Interest expense on borrowings
4,500
4,803
Foreign exchange loss (gain), net
212
( 1,145 )
Bad debts (recovered) written off
( 256 )
5,441
Provision for allowance for expected credit losses
2
47
Gain on disposal of asset held for sale
—
( 68 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
288
( 1,520 )
Loans receivable
—
( 1,330 )
Deposits, prepayments, and other receivables
98
( 183 )
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
12,931
3,003
Accounts payable and other current liabilities, related parties
1,293
570
Escrow liabilities
( 395 )
( 1,404 )
Operating lease liabilities
( 314 )
( 462 )
Income tax payable
( 60 )
26
Net cash used in operating activities
( 2,807 )
( 16,178 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from disposal of assets held for sale
283
1,527
Net cash provided by investing activities
283
1,527
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings, related parties
2,249
11,728
Repayments of borrowings
( 85 )
—
Repayments of borrowings, related parties
( 55 )
—
Net cash provided by financing activities
2,109
11,728
Effect on exchange rate change on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
( 81 )
585
Net change in cash, cash equivalent and restricted cash
( 496 )
( 2,338 )
Beginning of period
12,610
17,261
End of period
$ 12,114
$ 14,923
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes
$ 112
$ —
As
of
March
31,
2026
December
31,
2025
Reconciliation to amounts on unaudited condensed consolidated balance
sheets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 2,193
$ 2,294
Restricted cash
9,921
10,316
Total cash, cash equivalents
and restricted cash
$ 12,114
$ 12,610
See
accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRILLER
GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 AND 2025
(Currency
expressed in United States Dollars in thousand (“US$’000”), except for number of shares)
NOTE
1 — DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Organization
Triller
Group Inc. (“ILLR”, “Triller”, or the “Company”) was formed in the State of Delaware on October 15,
2024, to domicile the Company’s legal jurisdiction from British Virgin Islands to the State of Delaware. ILLR and its subsidiaries
are hereinafter referred to as the “Company”.
The
Company currently operates a global, artificial intelligence (“AI”) powered technology platform (“Technology Platform”)
that serves a broad constituency of creators and brands around the world. “Creators” include influencers, artists, athletes
and public figures that utilize Triller’s Technology Platform to create and publish content. “Brands” are companies,
products or product lines which are active on Triller’s Technology Platform and utilize or have utilized one or more of Triller’s
products or services offered through Triller’s Technology Platform, or companies, products or product lines whose associated data
Triller tracks, report on and make available to Triller’s clients as part of one or more of Triller’s product offerings.
Also,
the Company remains the operation of a wealth and health platform which offers a wide range of financial service and products, covering
life insurance, pensions, property-casualty insurance, stock brokerage, mutual funds and lending businesses in Hong Kong.
NOTE
2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
These
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the application of certain significant accounting policies
as described in this note and elsewhere in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes.
● Basis of Presentation
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in United State dollars (“US$”
or “$”) and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America(“U.S.
GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Commission.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements at that date, but does not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP. These unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed on April 14, 2026.
The
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2026 and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, in the opinion
of management, include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or for the entire year.
● Principles of Consolidation
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of ILLR and its subsidiaries. A subsidiary
is an entity (including a structured entity), directly or indirectly, controlled by the Company. The unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the Company, using consistent accounting policies.
All intercompany transactions and balances between ILLR and its subsidiaries are eliminated upon consolidation.
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● Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The
preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of
the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods
presented. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include
the useful lives of property and equipment, impairment of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets, allowance for expected credit losses,
stock-based compensation, fair valuation for long-term investments, fair value measurement of convertible promissory notes payable, and
warrant liabilities, provision for contingent liabilities, revenue recognition, income tax provision, deferred taxes and uncertain tax
position.
The
inputs into the management’s judgments and estimates consider the geopolitical tension, inflationary and high interest rate environment
and other macroeconomic factors on the Company’s critical and significant accounting estimates. Actual results could differ from
these estimates.
● Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction
Transactions
denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing
at the dates of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated
into the functional currency using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded
in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The
reporting currency of the Company is US$ and the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been expressed
in US$. In addition, some of the Company’s subsidiaries are operating in Hong Kong, which maintain their books and record in their
local currency, Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”), which is a functional currency as being the primary currency of the economic environment
in which their operations are conducted. In general, for consolidation purposes, assets and liabilities of its subsidiaries whose functional
currency is not US$ are translated into US$, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 830-30, Translation
of Financial Statement , using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates
prevailing during the period. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries are recorded
as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of changes in
stockholders’ deficit.
Translation
of amounts from HK$ into US$ has been made at the following exchange rates for the period ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
March
31,
2026
March
31,
2025
Period-end HK$:US$ exchange rate
0.1276
0.1285
Period average HK$:US$ exchange rate
0.1280
0.1285
● Segment Reporting
ASC
Topic 280, Segment Reporting , establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with
the Company’s internal organizational structure as well as information about geographical areas, business segments and major customers
in financial statements for details on the Company’s business segments.
The
Company uses the management approach to determine reportable operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization
and reporting used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) for making decisions, allocating resources
and assessing performance. The Company’s CODM has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), who reviews
consolidated results when making decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance of the Company. Based on management’s
assessment, the Company determined that it has three reportable segments, which are Social Media, Sports Streaming, and Financial Services.
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● Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash
and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash in readily available checking and saving accounts. They consist of highly liquid investments
that are readily convertible to cash and that mature within three months or less from the date of purchase. The carrying amounts approximate
fair value due to the short maturities of these instruments. The Company maintains most of its bank accounts in the United States of
America and Hong Kong. Hong Kong is not protected by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance. However, management
does not believe there is a significant risk of loss.
● Restricted Cash
Restricted
cash consists of funds held in escrow accounts reflecting the restricted cash and cash equivalents maintained in certain bank accounts
that are held for the exclusive interest of the Company’s customers. The Company currently acts as a custodian to manage the assets
and investment portfolio on behalf of its customers under the terms of certain contractual agreements, which the Company does not have
the right to use for any purposes, other than managing the portfolio.
The
Company restricts the use of the assets underlying the funds held in escrow to meet with regulatory or contractual requirements and classifies
the assets as current based on their purpose and availability to fulfill its direct obligation under current liabilities.
● Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts
receivable, net are recorded at the invoiced amount less any allowance for expected credit losses to reserve for potentially uncollectible
receivables.
Accounts
receivable, net are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest, which are due within contractual payment terms.
The
Company’s payment terms of accounts receivable vary by the types of services offered. The normal settlement terms of accounts receivable
from insurance companies in the provision of brokerage agency services are within 30 days upon the execution of the insurance policies.
Credit terms with the products providers of investment, unit and mutual funds and asset portfolio are mainly 90 days or a credit period
mutually agreed between the contracting parties.
For
certain services and customers, the Company requires payment before services are delivered to the customers. Changes in the allowance
for expected credit losses are recorded in general and administrative expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations
and comprehensive loss. To determine the amount of allowance, the Company estimates all expected credits losses based on historical experience,
current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
The
Company seeks to maintain strict control over its outstanding receivables to minimize credit risk. Overdue balances are reviewed regularly
by senior management. Management reviews its receivables on a regular basis to determine if the allowance for expected credit losses
is adequate and provides allowance when necessary.
The
Company does not hold any collateral or other credit enhancements over its accounts receivable balances.
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● Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
In accordance with ASC Topic 326, “Credit
Losses – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASC Topic 326”), the Company utilizes the
current expected credit losses (“CECL”) model to determine an allowance that reflects its best estimate of the lifetime expected
credit losses on accounts receivable, loans receivable, notes receivable, and deposits, prepayments and others receivable which is recorded
as a liability to offset the receivables. The CECL model is prepared after considering historical experience, current conditions, and
reasonable and supportable economic forecasts to estimate lifetime expected credit losses. Accounts receivable, and deposits, prepayments,
and others receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of receivables previously written off are recorded as a reduction
of bad debt expense.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the aggregated provision for allowance for expected credit losses on accounts receivable,
loans receivable, notes receivable, and other receivables was $ 0.002 million and $ 0.05 million, respectively.
● Rental Deposit
Rental
deposit represents the deposit paid for the office leases under the long-term lease, less the allowance for expected credit losses, which
is presented under the non-current assets of the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet based on the expected collection date.
The rental deposits is classified to current assets when the lease contract is expected to be expired less than a year.
● Asset Held For Sale
The
Company classifies long-lived assets as held for sale in the period in which the criteria are met, in accordance with ASC 360, “Property
and Equipment” . The Company ceases depreciation on long-lived assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale and measures
them at the lower of carrying value or estimated fair value less cost to sell.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the carrying value of the premises was approximately $0.0 and $ 0.3 million, respectively and
recorded as assets held for sale in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. This asset was sold in January 2026.
● Long-Term Investments, net
The
Company invests in equity securities with readily determinable fair values and equity securities that do not have readily determinable
fair values.
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Equity
securities with readily determinable fair values are carried at fair value with any unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings.
Equity
securities that do not have readily determinable fair values mainly consist of investments in privately-held companies. They are stated
at cost less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical
or similar investment of the same issuer.
At
each reporting period, the Company makes a qualitative assessment considering impairment indicators to evaluate whether the investment
is impaired.
● Property and Equipment, net
Property
and equipment, net are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is calculated
on the straight-line basis over the following expected useful lives from the date on which they become fully operational and after taking
into account their estimated residual values, if any:
Expected useful life
Building Shorter of 50 years or lease term
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 to 5 years
Computer equipment 3 years
Motor vehicles 3 years
Expenditures
for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. When assets have been retired or sold, the cost and related accumulated depreciation
are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations.
Property
and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. When
required, impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair value of the asset. The fair value is determined
based on estimates of future cash flows, market value of similar assets, if available, or independent appraisals, if required. If the
carrying amount of the long- lived asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the
difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the asset. When fair values are not available, the Company estimates fair value
using the expected future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the recovery of the assets.
● Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In
accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic360, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, all long-lived assets
such as property and equipment owned and held by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is evaluated by a
comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to its estimated future undiscounted cashflows expected to be generated by the asset. If
such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amounts of
the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. No impairment losses were recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
● Accounts Payable
Accounts
payable primarily consists of (i) commission payable to the Company’s financial advisors for the sale of investment funds, investment
products, or insurance products, accruals for payments of professional services fees and other operating payables and (ii) payable to
the suppliers related to talent and influencers for brand activations and live-event. The carrying amount approximates fair value because
of the short-term maturity.
● Borrowings
Borrowings
are initially recognized at fair value, net of upfront fees incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost. Any difference
between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognized in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings
using the effective interest method.
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● Convertible Debts, net
The
Company accounts for certain convertible debts, net in accordance with ASC Topic 470-20, “ Debt with Conversion and Other Options ”
(“ASC 470-20”), whereby the convertible instrument is initially accounted for as a single unit of account, unless it contains
a derivative that must be bifurcated from the host contract in accordance with ASC Topic 815-15, “ Derivatives and Hedging –
Embedded Derivatives ” or the substantial premium model in ASC 470-20 applies. Where the substantial premium model applies,
the premium is recorded in additional paid -in capital. The resulting debt discount is amortized over the period during which the convertible
debts is expected to be outstanding as additional non-cash interest expenses.
Certain
of the Company’s senior convertible debts are accounted for under the fair value option election in ASC 825 due to difference in
its features. Under the fair value option election, the financial instrument is initially measured at its issue-date estimated fair value
and subsequently remeasured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at each reporting period date. The estimated fair value adjustment
is presented within other income (expense) in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The
Company classifies its senior convertible notes and convertible promissory notes that are being valued under the fair value option election
as Level 3 due to the lack of relevant observable market data over fair value inputs, such as the probability weighting of the various
scenarios that can impact settlement of the arrangement.
● Warrants
The
Company accounts for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s
specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”)
and ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding
financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all
of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own common
stock and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s
control, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted
at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
Equity-classified
For
issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component
of equity at the time of issuance. Warrants classified as equity instruments are initially recognized at fair value and are not subsequently
remeasured. The Company accounts for its (i) Public Warrants, and (ii) Replacement Warrants of Triller Group Warrants as equity.
Liability-classified
For
issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as
liabilities at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair
value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and
comprehensive loss. The Company accounts for its (i) SPAC Private Warrants, (ii) Common Warrants, and (iii) Warrants – Class A
of Triller Group Warrants as liabilities.
Warrants
classified as liabilities are recorded at fair value and are remeasured at each reporting date until settlement. Changes in fair value
is recognized as a component of change in fair value of warrant liability in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations
and comprehensive loss. Transaction costs allocated to warrants that are presented as a liability are immediately expensed in the unaudited
condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
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● Revenue Recognition
The
Company receives most of its non-interest income from contracts with customers, which are accounted for in accordance with Accounting
Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASC Topic 606”).
ASC
Topic 606 provided the following overview of how revenue is recognized from the Company’s contracts with customers: The Company
recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to
which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
Step
1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
Step
2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
Step
3: Determine the transaction price – The transaction price is the amount of consideration in a contract to which an entity expects
to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer.
Step
4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract – Any entity typically allocates the transaction
price to each performance obligation on the basis of the relative standalone selling prices of each distinct good or service promised
in the contract.
Step
5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation – An entity recognizes revenue when (or as) it
satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service to a customer (which is when the customer obtains control
of that good or service). The amount of revenue recognized is the amount allocated to the satisfied performance obligation. A performance
obligation may be satisfied at a point in time (typically for promises to transfer goods to a customer) or over time (typically for promises
to transfer service to a customer).
Certain
portion of the Company’s income is derived from contracts with customers, and as such, the revenue recognized depicts the transfer
of promised goods or services to its customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled
in exchange for those goods or services. The Company considers the terms of the contract and all relevant facts and circumstances when
applying this guidance. The Company’s revenue recognition policies are in compliance with ASC Topic 606, as follows:
(a)
Financial
Services
(i) Commission income: The Company earns commissions from the sale of investment products to customers, who are insurance companies and fund houses. The Company enters into commission agreements with customers which specify the key terms and conditions of the arrangement. Commissions are separately negotiated for each transaction and generally do not include rights of return, credits or discounts, rebates, price protection or other similar privileges, and typically paid on or shortly after the transaction is completed. Upon the purchase of an investment product by customer, the Company earns a commission from customers, calculated as a fixed percentage of the investment products acquired by its customers. The Company defines the “purchase of an investment product” for its revenue recognition purpose as the time when the customers referred by the Company has entered into a subscription contract with the relevant product provider and, if required, the customer has transferred a deposit to an escrow account designated by the Company to complete the purchase of the investment products. After the contract is established, there are no significant judgments made when determining the commission price. Therefore, commissions are recorded at point in time when the investment product is purchased.
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The
Company also facilitates the arrangement between insurance providers and individuals or businesses by providing insurance placement services
to the insured and is compensated in the form of commission from the respective insurance providers. The Company primarily facilitates
the placement of life, general and MPF insurance products. The Company determines that insurance providers are the customers.
The
Company primarily earns commission income arising from the facilitation of the placement of an effective insurance policy, which is recognized
at a point in time when the performance obligation has been satisfied upon execution of the insurance policy as the Company has no future
or ongoing obligation with respect to such policies. The commission fee rate, which is paid by the insurance providers, based on the
terms specified in the service contract which are agreed between the Company and insurance providers for each insurance product being
facilitated through the Company. The commission earned is equal to a percentage of the premium paid to the insurance provider. Commission
from renewed policies is variable consideration and is recognized in subsequent periods when the uncertainty around variable consideration
is subsequently resolved (e.g., when customer renews the policy).
In
accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue Recognition: Principal Agent Considerations , the Company evaluates the terms in the agreements
with its channels and independent contractors to determine whether or not the Company acts as the principal or as an agent in the arrangement
with each party respectively. The determination of whether to record the revenue in a gross or net basis depends upon whether the Company
has control over the services prior to transferring it. Control is demonstrated by the Company which is primarily responsible for fulfilling
the provision of placement services through the Company’s licensed insurance brokers to provide agency services. The commissions
from insurance providers are recorded on a gross basis and commission paid to independent contractors or channel costs are recorded as
commission expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The
Company also offers the sale solicitation of real estate property to the final customers and is compensated in the form of commissions
from the corresponding property developers pursuant to the service contracts. Commission income is recognized at a point of time upon
the sale contracts of real estate property is signed and executed.
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(ii)
Recurring
Asset Management Service Fees: The Company provides asset management services to investment funds or investment product providers
in exchange for recurring asset management service fees. Recurring asset management service fees are determined based on the types
of investment products the Company distributes and are calculated as a fixed percentage of the fair value of the total investment
of the investment products, calculated daily. These customer contracts require the Company to provide investment management services,
which represents a performance obligation that the Company satisfies over time. After the contract is established, there are no significant
judgments made when determining the transaction price. As the Company provides these services throughout the contract term, for the
method of calculating recurring asset management service fees, revenue is calculated on a daily basis over the contract term, quarterly
billed and recognized. Recurring service agreements do not include rights of return, credits or discounts, rebates, price protection,
performance component or other similar privileges and the circumstances under which the fixed percentage fees, before determined,
could be not subject to clawback. Payment of recurring asset management service fees are normally on a regular basis (typically monthly
or quarterly).
(iii)
Loan
Interest Income: The Company offers money lending services from loan origination in form of mortgage and personal loans. Interest
income is recognized monthly in accordance with their contractual terms and recorded as interest income in the unaudited condensed
consolidated statement of operations. The Company does not charge prepayment penalties from its customers. Interest income on mortgage
and personal loans is recognized as it accrued using the effective interest method. Accrual of interest income on mortgage loans
is suspended at the earlier of the time at which collection of an account becomes doubtful or the account becomes 180 days delinquent.
Disaggregation
of Revenue
The
Company has disaggregated its revenue from contracts with customers into categories based on the nature of the revenue. The following
table presents the revenue streams disaggregated by nature and geographic location:
For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
At a point in time
Commissions
$ 4,756
$ 4,416
Total revenue from the
transfer of goods and services at a point in time
4,756
4,416
Over
time
Recurring
asset management service fees
274
347
Loan
interest income
—
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Total revenue from the
transfer of goods and services over time
274
365
Total
revenue
$ 5,030
$ 4,781
For
the three months ended
March 31,
By geography:
2026
2025
Hong
Kong
$ 5,030
$ 4,781
United
States
—
—
Others
—
—
$ 5,030
$ 4,781
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Contract
Balances
Receivables
relate to customer contracts for which the performance obligation has been satisfied and payment is expected to be received in the next
twelve months.
The
Company reviews the status of the then-outstanding accounts receivable on a customer-by-customer basis, taking into consideration the
aging schedule of receivables, its historical collection experience, current information regarding the client, subsequent collection
history, and other relevant data, in establishing the allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable are written off against the
allowance for expected credit losses when the Company determines amounts are no longer collectible.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were no contract assets and contract liabilities from the Company’s contracts with
customers.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, there were no revenues recognized relating to performance obligations satisfied or partially
satisfied in prior periods.
● Operating Expense For Social Media and Streaming Platform
Operating
expense for social media and streaming platform related to the social media application primarily consists of expenses related to talent
and influencers for brand activations. The live-event portion of cost of revenues relate to license fees, event rights fees, revenue
sharing costs, production costs, and influencer costs, among others.
● Sales and Marketing Expense
Sales
and marketing expenses include the costs of advertising, promotions, seminars, and other programs. In accordance with ASC Topic 720-35,
Advertising Costs , advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
● Comprehensive Loss
ASC
Topic 220, Comprehensive Income , establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated
balances. Comprehensive (loss) income as defined includes all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. Accumulated other
comprehensive (loss) income, as presented in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’
deficit, consists of changes in unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation. This comprehensive (loss) income is not
included in the computation of income tax expense or benefit.
● Employee Benefits
Full
time employees of the Hong Kong subsidiaries participate in a defined contribution Mandatory Provident Fund retirement benefit scheme
under the Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance.
● Income Taxes
Income
taxes are determined in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC Topic 740”). Under this
method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences are expected
to be recovered or settled. Any effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date.
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ASC
Topic 740 prescribes a comprehensive model for how companies should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in their financial statements
uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under ASC Topic 740, tax positions must initially be recognized
in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. Such
tax positions must initially and subsequently be measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 % likelihood
of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the tax authority assuming full knowledge of the position and relevant facts.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company did not have any interest and penalties associated with tax positions. As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company did not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions.
The
Company is subject to tax in local and foreign jurisdiction. As a result of its business activities, the Company files tax returns that
are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities.
● Stock-Based Compensation
The
Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provision of ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation .
The Company grants share awards, including common stock and restricted share units, to eligible participants. Stock-based compensation
expense for share awards is measured at fair value on the grant date. The fair value of restricted stock with either solely a service
requirement or with the combination of service and performance requirements is based on the closing fair market value of the common stock
on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period for time-vesting awards
and, for awards with a performance condition, over the requisite service period if the performance condition is probable of achievement.
For awards with graded vesting that are subject only to a service condition, the expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over
the service period for the entire award.
● Net Loss Per Share
In
accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share , basic net earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable
to ordinary stockholders by the weighted average number of unrestricted common stock outstanding during the period using the two-class
method. Under the two-class method, net income (loss) is allocated between common stock and other participating securities based on dividends
declared (or accumulated) and participating rights in undistributed earnings as if all the earnings for the reporting period had been
distributed. The Company’s holdback shares are participating securities because they are entitled to non-forfeitable dividends.
Basic
loss per common stock is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common stock outstanding during the period.
Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the sum of the weighted average number of common stock outstanding and of
potential dilutive securities (e.g., convertible securities, options and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of
the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common stock that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase
income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.
● Leases
Under
ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“Topic 842”), leases are categorized as operating or financing lease at inception.
Lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make
lease payments arising from the lease. Lease terms include options to renew or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that
the Company will exercise such options. The Company has recognized right of use (“ROU”) assets and corresponding lease liabilities
on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets for its operating lease agreements with contractual terms greater
than 12 months. Lease liabilities are based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. As the discount rate
implied in the Company’s leases is not readily determinable, the present value is calculated using the Company’s incremental
borrowing rate, which is estimated to approximate the interest rate on a collateralized basis with similar terms.
Some
of the Company’s lease agreements contain lease and non-lease components. Non-lease components primarily include payments for maintenance
and utilities. The Company has elected the practical expedient to combine fixed payments for non-lease components with lease payments
and account for them together as a single lease component which increases the amount of ROU assets and lease liabilities.
Leases
with a term of twelve months or less upon the commencement date are considered short-term leases, are not included on the unaudited condensed
consolidated balance sheets and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
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● Related Parties
The
Company follows the ASC Topic 850-10, Related Party for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party
transactions.
Pursuant
to section 850-10-20, the related parties include: a) affiliates of the Company; b) entities for which investments in their equity securities
would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of section 825–10–15,
to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c) trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and income-sharing
trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d) principal owners of the Company; e) management of the Company;
f) other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies
of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and
g) other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership
interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting
parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
The
financial statements shall include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense
allowances, and other similar items in the ordinary course of business. However, disclosure of transactions that are eliminated in the
preparation of consolidated financial statements is not required in those statements. The disclosures shall include: a) the nature of
the relationship(s) involved; b) a description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were
ascribed, for each of the periods for which statements of operations are presented, and such other information deemed necessary to an
understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements; c) the dollar amounts of transactions for each of the periods
for which statements of operations are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used
in the preceding period; and d) amount due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet presented and, if not otherwise
apparent, the terms and manner of settlement.
● Commitments and Contingencies
The
Company follows the ASC Topic 450-20, Contingencies, to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of
the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more
future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise
of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or un-asserted claims
that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or un-asserted claims as well
as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If
the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability
can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s financial statements. If the assessment indicates
that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then
the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
Loss
contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
Management does not believe, based upon information available at this time that these matters will have a material adverse effect on
the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, there is no assurance that such matters will not
materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
● Fair Value Measurement
The
Company follows the guidance of the ASC Topic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC Topic 820-10”),
with respect to financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value. ASC Topic 820-10 establishes a three-tier fair value
hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
●
Level
1 : Inputs are based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets;
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●
Level
2 : Inputs are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments
in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques (e.g. Black-Scholes Option-Pricing model) for which all significant
inputs are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets
or liabilities. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using
market-based observable inputs; and
●
Level
3 : Inputs are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants
would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques, including option
pricing models and discounted cash flow models.
The carrying value of the Company’s financial
instruments: cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, deposits, prepayments and other receivables, accounts payable
and accrued liabilities, escrow liabilities, borrowings, and amounts due to stockholder approximate at their fair values because of the
short-term nature of these financial instruments.
The
Company measures warrant liabilities, certain convertible debts for which the fair value option has been elected at fair value on a recurring
basis.
The
following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a
recurring basis as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company
utilized to determine such fair value.
As of
March 31,
Quoted
prices in
active
markets
Significant
other
observable
inputs
Significant
other
unobservable
inputs
Description
2026
(Level
1)
(Level
2)
(Level
3)
Assets:
Marketable
equity securities
$
—
*
$
—
*
$
—
$
—
Long-term
investments (a)
19,444
—
—
19,444
Long-term
investments, related party
$
520
$
—
$
—
$
520
Liabilities:
Warrant liabilities
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Convertible
debts for which the fair value option has been elected (b)
$
59,722
$
—
$
—
$
59,722
* Less than $1,000
As of
December 31,
Quoted
prices in
active
markets
Significant
other
observable
inputs
Significant
other
unobservable
inputs
Description
2025
(Level
1)
(Level
2)
(Level
3)
Assets:
Marketable
equity securities
$ 1
$ 1
$ —
$ —
Long-term
investments (a)
19,753
—
—
19,753
Long-term
investments, related party
$ 524
$ —
$ —
$ 524
Liabilities:
Warrant
liabilities
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
Convertible
debts for which the fair value option has been elected (b)
$ 59,722
$ —
$ —
$ 59,722
Note:
(a) Long-term investments are measured at fair value which are estimated using the market approach, based on valuation multiples derived from comparable companies, adjusted for size and risk. The significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation include market multiples ranging from 0.83 to 10.70 and a discount for lack of marketability of 12.95 %.
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(b) Certain of the Company’s senior convertible notes and convertible promissory notes are accounted for under the fair value option election in ASC 825. Under the fair value option election, the financial instrument is initially measured at its issue-date estimated fair value and subsequently remeasured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at each reporting period date. The estimated fair value adjustment is presented within other income (expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The fair value was estimated using a binomial option pricing model, which incorporates probability-weighted outcomes and considers the contractual terms of the instruments, including conversion features and settlement scenarios.
The
estimated fair value of the convertible debts as of March 31, 2026 was computed using the models and assumptions shown below. There was
no movement for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
The
significant unobservable inputs in the valuation models as of March 31, 2026, are as follows:
Inputs
Convertible
debts A
Convertible
debts B
Valuation method
Binomial
Option Pricing Model
Binomial
Option Pricing Model
Conversion price
$ 8.36
$ 9.00
Expected volatility
61.74 %
61.74 %
Discount rate
23.48 %
23.48 %
Risk free rate
3.48 %
3.48 %
These
inputs involve significant judgment and are subject to estimation uncertainty. Changes in significant assumptions, particularly discount
rates, volatility, and comparable company multiples, could have a material impact on the estimated fair values. The company performed
sensitivity analyses on key assumptions, which indicated that reasonable changes in these inputs could result in materially different
fair value measurements.
● Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
From
time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) or other standard
setting bodies and adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the
impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its financial position or results of
operations upon adoption.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03,
Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income — Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of
Income Statement Expenses, which requires incremental disclosures about specific expense categories, including but not limited to, purchases
of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and selling expenses. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted and
the amendments may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact
on the Company’s disclosures.
In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01 Income
Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income — Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). The FASB issued ASU 2024-03
on November 4, 2024. ASU 2024-03 states that the amendments are effective for public business entities for annual reporting periods beginning
after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Following the issuance of ASU 2024-03, the FASB
was asked to clarify the initial effective date for entities that do not have an annual reporting period that ends on December 31 (referred
to as non-calendar year-end entities). Because of how the effective date guidance was written, a non-calendar year-end entity may have
concluded that it would be required to initially adopt the disclosure requirements in ASU 2024-03 in an interim reporting period, rather
than in an annual reporting period. The FASB’s intent in the basis for conclusions of ASU 2024-03 is clear that all public business
entities should initially adopt the disclosure requirements in the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2026, and
interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Management is currently evaluating this ASU
to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures.
In July 2025, the FASB issued 2025-05 to improve
the measurement of credit losses for accounts receivable and contract assets. The guidance provides a practical expedient for all entities
to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date remain unchanged for the remaining life of the assets. The update aims
to reduce the cost and complexity of estimating credit losses while maintaining decision-useful information for financial statement users.
ASU 2025-05 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025. Management is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption
of this update may have on its financial statements.
In
December 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements . This update clarifies
the applicability, form and content, and interim disclosure requirements in ASC Topic 270 and enhances navigability of the interim reporting
guidance. The amendments are effective for interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027,
for public business entities and after December 15, 2028, for entities other than public business entities. Early adoption is permitted.
Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures.
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In
December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-12, “ Codification Improvements ,” which updates the FASB Accounting Standards
Codification to clarify, correct errors, and improve the overall usability of GAAP. The improvements consist of narrow-scope amendments,
technical corrections, clarification of existing guidance, and updates to clarify the appropriate scope and application of certain disclosure
requirements. ASU 2025-12 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2026. Early adoption is permitted.
Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures.
Except
for the above-mentioned pronouncements, there are no new recent issued accounting standards that will have a material impact on the unaudited
condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and cash flows.
NOTE
3 — LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern,
which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
They do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company reported net loss of approximately $ 32.2 million and net cash outflows from operating
activities of approximately $ 2.8 million. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had a working capital deficit of approximately $ 366.4 million,
stockholders’ deficit of approximately $ 348.6 million and cash and cash equivalents balance of approximately $ 2.2 million for working
capital purposes.
The
Company is also exposed to legal and regulatory matters, as disclosed in Note 16, which may result in additional defense and settlement
costs. Unfavorable outcomes could further strain the Company’s liquidity.
As
of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has not repaid certain short-term
loans, TFI Note, exchangeable notes and convertible promissory notes, all of which are past due and considered in default.
These
conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from
the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
The
management of the Company has developed a funding plan intended to support the Company’s liquidity and enable it to meet its operating
obligations as they fall due. Management continues to monitor the Company’s capital structure and operating plans and will evaluate
available funding alternatives as needed. Details of the funding plan are as follows:
Fund raising project Target timeline Target amount
PIPE / rights issue April – June 2026 $ 40 million – $ 50 million
Convertible notes September 2026 $ 150 million – $ 200 million
New equity issuance 2027 $ 200 million
Management’s
ability to execute its near-term funding plans and liquidity measures is important to the Company’s continued operation as a going
concern. After considering the cash flow forecast, the funding initiatives under evaluation, management’s ability to defer or restructure
certain obligations, and its ability to manage liquidity closely during the assessment period, management believes that the going concern
basis of preparation remains appropriate. Management continues to monitor the Company’s liquidity position closely and update this
assessment through the issuance of the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
However,
the Company cannot predict the exact amount or timing of the alternatives or guarantee those alternatives will be favorable to its stockholders.
Any failure to obtain financing when required will have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business, operation and financial
result.
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NOTE
4 — SEGMENT INFORMATION
By
assessing the qualitative and quantitative criteria established by ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting” , management
has determined that the Company has four reportable segments, which include the Company’s social media, sports streaming, and financial
services segments. The Company’s reportable segments reflect how the Company’s operations are managed, how the Company’s
Chief Executive Officer , who is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), allocates resources and evaluates performance,
and how the Company’s internal financial reporting is structured.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company’s reportable segments comprised of the following:
1.
Social
media
The
Social Media segment consists of the Company’s operations related to its social media platform and related services for content
creation and distribution.
2.
Sports
streaming
The
online streaming segment consists of the Company’s operations related to its online streaming services.
3.
Financial
services
The
Financial Services segment consists of revenues and costs incurred from the sale of investment products, offer asset management services
and money lending services.
The
Company's reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because
each business unit requires different technology and marketing strategies.
The
following tables present the summary information by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026
Social media
Sports
streaming
Financial
services
Corporate
Elimination
Consolidated
Revenue
Commission
—
—
4,756
—
—
4,756
Recurring
asset management service fees
—
—
274
—
—
274
Total
revenue
—
—
5,030
—
—
5,030
Operating
expenses
Commission
expense
—
—
( 3,470 )
—
—
( 3,470 )
Sales
and marketing expense
( 48 )
—
( 32 )
( 154 )
—
( 234 )
Research
and development expense
( 313 )
—
( 222 )
—
—
( 535 )
Personal
and benefit expense
( 2,781 )
( 655 )
( 23 )
( 12,989 )
—
( 16,448 )
Legal
and professional fee
( 7,180 )
( 71 )
( 85 )
( 450 )
—
( 7,786 )
Office
and operating fee, related party
—
—
—
( 663 )
—
( 663 )
Provision
for allowance for expected credit losses
—
—
( 2 )
—
—
( 2 )
Other
general and administrative expenses
( 37 )
( 39 )
( 3,518 )
( 18 )
—
( 3,612 )
Total
operating expenses
( 10,359 )
( 765 )
( 7,352 )
( 14,274 )
—
( 32,750 )
Other
income (expense)
Interest
income
—
—
2
—
—
2
Interest
expense
( 3,253 )
( 10 )
( 599 )
( 638 )
—
( 4,500 )
Foreign
exchange gain (loss), net
—
( 20 )
6
( 198 )
—
( 212 )
Bad
debts recovered
—
—
256
—
—
256
Sundry
income (expense)
—
—
338
( 324 )
—
14
Total
other income (expense), net
( 3,253 )
( 30 )
3
( 1,160 )
—
( 4,440 )
Income
tax expense
—
—
( 52 )
—
—
( 52 )
Net
loss
( 13,612 )
( 795 )
( 2,371 )
( 15,434 )
—
( 32,212 )
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For
the three months ended March 31, 2025
Social media
Sports
streaming
Financial
services
Corporate
Elimination
Consolidated
Revenue
Loans
interest income
—
—
18
—
—
18
Commission
—
—
4,416
—
—
4,416
Recurring
asset management service fees
—
—
347
—
—
347
Total
revenue
—
—
4,781
—
—
4,781
Operating
expenses
Commission
expense
—
—
( 2,521 )
—
—
( 2,521 )
Research
and development expense
( 1,189 )
( 187 )
( 45 )
( 281 )
—
( 1,702 )
Personal
and benefit expense
( 3,889 )
( 621 )
( 75 )
( 30,379 )
—
( 34,964 )
Legal
and professional fee
—
—
—
( 5,838 )
—
( 5,838 )
Office
and operating fee, related party
—
—
—
( 1,178 )
—
( 1,178 )
Provision
for allowance for expected credit losses
—
—
( 47 )
—
—
( 47 )
Other
general and administrative expenses
( 4,400 )
109
( 1,689 )
3,247
—
( 2,733 )
Total
operating expenses
( 9,478 )
( 699 )
( 4,377 )
( 34,429 )
—
( 48,983 )
Other
income (expense)
Interest
income
165
—
2
—
—
167
Interest
expense
( 2,418 )
( 356 )
( 161 )
( 1,868 )
—
( 4,803 )
Foreign
exchange gain, net
—
—
1,145
—
—
1,145
Bad
debts written-off
( 5,441 )
—
—
—
—
( 5,441 )
Sundry
income
—
—
106
—
—
106
Total
other income (expense), net
( 7,694 )
( 356 )
1,092
( 1,868 )
—
( 8,826 )
Income
tax expense
—
—
( 24 )
—
—
( 24 )
Net
income (loss)
( 17,172 )
( 1,055 )
1,472
( 36,297 )
—
( 53,052 )
The
following tables present a summary of the Company’s revenues from external customers by geographic regions, for each reportable
segment for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026
Social media
Sports
streaming
Financial
services
Corporate
Elimination
Consolidated
Revenue by geographic regions:
Hong
Kong
$ —
$ —
$ 5,030
$ —
$ —
$ 5,030
United
States
—
—
—
—
—
—
Others
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
revenue
$ —
$ —
$ 5,030
$ —
$ —
$ 5,030
For
the three months ended March 31, 2025
Social media
Sports
streaming
Financial
services
Corporate
Elimination
Consolidated
Revenue by geographic regions:
Hong Kong
$ —
$ —
$ 4,781
$ —
$ —
$ 4,781
United States
—
—
—
—
—
—
Others
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total revenue
$ —
$ —
$ 4,781
$ —
$ —
$ 4,781
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The
following tables present a summary of the Company’s assets by reportable segment as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
As
of March 31, 2026
Social
media
Sports
streaming
Financial
services
Corporate
Elimination
Consolidated
Long-term investments, net
$ —
$ —
$ 19,964
$ —
$ —
$ 19,964
Other assets, net
28
371
9,980
3,938
—
$ 14,317
Total assets
$ 28
$ 371
$ 29,944
$ 3,938
$ —
$ 34,281
As
of December 31, 2025
Social
media
Sports
streaming
Financial
services
Corporate
Elimination
Consolidated
Long-term investments, net
$ —
$ —
$ 20,277
$ —
$ —
$ 20,277
Other assets, net
14
476
10,685
4,053
—
15,228
Total assets
$ 14
$ 476
$ 30,962
$ 4,053
$ —
$ 35,505
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the
Company’s long-lived assets are located in Hong Kong because the invested companies are Hong Kong-based companies.
NOTE
5 — RESTRICTED CASH
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company has approximately $ 9.9 million and $ 10.3 million fund held in escrow, respectively.
Fund held in escrow primarily comprised of escrow funds held in bank accounts on behalf of the Company’s customers. The Company
is currently acted as a custodian to manage the assets and investment portfolio on behalf of its customers under the terms of certain
contractual agreements, which the Company does not have the right to use for any purposes, other than managing the portfolio. Upon receiving
escrow funds, the Company records a corresponding escrow liability.
NOTE
6 — ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts
receivable, net consisted of the following:
As
of
March
31,
2026
December
31,
2025
Accounts
receivable
$ 994
$ 1,026
Less:
allowance for expected credit losses
( 107 )
( 107 )
Accounts
receivable, net
$ 887
$ 919
The
Company generally conducts its business with creditworthy third parties. The Company determines, on a quarterly basis, the probable losses
and an allowance for expected credit losses determined in accordance with the CECL model, based on historical losses, current economic
conditions, forecasted future economic and market considerations, and in some cases, evaluating specific customer accounts for risk of
loss. Accounts receivable are written off after exhaustive collection efforts occur and the receivable is deemed uncollectible. In addition,
receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis and its exposure to bad debts is not significant.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company has assessed the probable loss and no provision for allowance for expected
credit losses were provided.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company has written off accounts receivable of $0.0 and $ 3.3 million, respectively
against the allowance for expected credit losses as they were determined to be uncollectible.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company has
bad debts recovery of $ 0.3 million and $ 0.0 , respectively.
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NOTE
7 — LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS, NET
Long-term
investments, net consisted of the following:
As
of
Ownership
interest
March
31,
2026
Ownership
interest
December
31,
2025
Marketable equity securities:
Investment
C
0.00 %*
— **
0.00 %*
1
Non-marketable
equity securities:
Investment
A
9.98 %
6,068
9.98 %
6,191
Investment
B
3.30 %
253
3.30 %
254
Investment
D
4.30 %
10,549
4.30 %
10,733
Investment
E, related party
4.00 %
520
4.00 %
524
Investment
G
27.98 %
—
27.98 %
—
Investment
H
3.36 %
2,574
3.36 %
2,574
Net
carrying value
$ 19,964
$ 20,277
* Less than 0.001%
** Less than $1,000
Investments
in Marketable Equity Securities
Investments
in equity securities, such as, marketable securities, are accounted for at its current market value with the changes in fair value recognized
in net gain (loss). Investment C was listed and publicly traded on Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
Investments
in Non-Marketable Equity Securities
Investments
in non-marketable equity securities consist of investments in limited liability companies in which the Company’s interests are
deemed minor and long-term, strategic investments in companies that are in various stages of development, and investments in a close-ended
partnership funds which concentrated in the healthcare sector. These investments do not have readily determinable fair values and, therefore,
are reported at cost, minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions
for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer.
Management
assesses each of these investments on an individual basis, subject to a periodic impairment review and considers qualitative and quantitative
factors including the investee’s financial condition, the business outlook for its products and technology, its projected results
and cash flow, financing transactions subsequent to the acquisition of the investment, the likelihood of obtaining subsequent rounds
of financing and cash usage. The Company is not required to determine the fair value of these investments unless impairment indicators
existed. When an impairment exists, the investment will be written down to its fair value by recording the corresponding charge as a
component of other income (expense), net. Fair value is determined by an independent valuer using the market-based approach, utilizing
observable inputs, including relevant market data and comparable market transactions.
The
following table presents the movement of non-marketable equity securities as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
As
of
March
31,
2026
December
31,
2025
Balance at beginning of period/year
$ 20,277
$ 25,455
Adjustments:
Downward adjustments
—
( 7,086 )
Foreign exchange adjustment
( 313 )
1,908 )
Balance at end of period/year
$ 19,964
$ 20,277
Cumulative
unrealized gains and losses, included in the carrying value of the Company’s non-marketable equity securities
As
of
March
31,
2026
December
31,
2025
Downward adjustments (including
impairment)
$ ( 60,404 )
$ ( 60,404 )
Upward adjustments
6,209
6,209
Total
$ ( 54,195 )
$ ( 54,195 )
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NOTE
8 — BORROWINGS
The
borrowings consisted of the followings:
As
of
March
31,
2026
December
31,
2025
Short-term loans (a)
$ 11,288
$ 11,483
Short-term loans, related parties (b)
51,265
48,959
Factoring loan (c)
—
1
Total
$ 62,553
$ 60,443
Notes:
(a) Short-term Loans
In connection with the Merger Transaction, the
Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Corp, which includes the short-term notes assumed at an aggregate principal amount of $ 11.0
million issued to various lenders (collectively, the “Short-term Loans”). The Short-term Loans bear interest at the rates
ranging from 1.00 % to 193.59 % per annum, which will mature at various dates within the next twelve months and are secured by all assets
of the Company. In the event of a default, penalty interest is levied at rates ranging from 1.00 % to 193.59 % per annum. The Company incurred
approximately $ 2.8 million and $ 0.02 million in interest expense on the various short-term loans during the three months ended March 31,
2026 and 2025, respectively.
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the
aggregate outstanding loans balance was approximately $ 11.3 million and $ 11.5 million, respectively and are included as current liabilities
in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
As
of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has not repaid the amount due and
considered default of settlement.
(b) Short-term Loans, Related Parties
In September 2023, the Company obtained short-term
loans of approximately $ 5.0 million from Giant Wisdom Ventures Limited, a company controlled by major stockholder of the Company, which
bears interest at a fixed rate of 12 % per annum, repayable in October 2023. The borrowing is secured by a lien on the partial equity interest
in Investment D owned by the Company. As of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company
has not repaid the amount due and considered default of settlement.
In connection with the Merger Transaction, the
Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Corp, which includes the borrowing entered with De Silva 2000 Living Trust for a principal
of approximately $ 0.2 million with a fixed interest rate of 1.85 % per annum. As of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements, the Company has not repaid the amount due and considered default of settlement.
In October 2024, the Company entered into a loan
facility agreement with one of its stockholders, TAG Holding Limited for borrowings up to $ 30.0 million. The loan is unsecured, repayable
on demand and bears interest at a fixed rate of 6 % per annum.
On October 16, 2024, Triller Corp. entered into
a short-term loan agreement with Giant Wisdom Ventures Limited for a principal of approximately $ 5.0 million with a fixed interest rate
of 18 % per annum. The loan is guaranteed by Triller Group and is collateralized by 5,000,000 shares of BKFC common stock. Both principal
and accrued interest are due on January 16, 2025. In the event of a default, the interest rate increases to 21 % per annum. As of
the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has not repaid the amount due and considered
default of settlement.
On March 21, 2025, the Company entered into short-term
loan agreements with Giant Wisdom Ventures Limited for aggregate principal of $ 15.5 million with a fixed interest rate of 8 % per annum
and repayable in June and July 2025. The loans are guaranteed by Triller Hold Co LLC and secured by a pledge of 1,400,000 shares of common
stock of BKFC owned by the Company. As of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company
has not repaid the amount due and considered default of settlement.
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On
March 4, 2026, the Company obtained a short-term loan of $ 0.4 million from Capital Truth Holdings Ltd. bearing interest at a fixed rate
of 6 % per annum, unsecured, and repayable in September 2026.
On
March 19, 2026, the Company obtained a short-term loan of $ 1.5 million from Giant Wisdom Ventures Limited which bears interest at a fixed
rate of 6 % per annum, repayable in September 2026. The interest rate increases to 9 % per annum upon default. The borrowing is secured
by a pledge of 74,735,789 shares of Investment D owned by the Company.
The Company obtained aggregate short-term loans
of approximately $ 1.1 million from its Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), bearing interest at 6 % per annum, unsecured, and repayable
within twelve months. The interest rate increases to 15 % per annum upon default. The holder has the option to settle the loan either through
cash repayment or by receiving a fixed number of shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company issued aggregate 798,000 shares
of common stock to the COO for partial repayment of these loans in prior years. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company
fully repaid the remaining outstanding loan balance of approximately $ 0.6 million in cash
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the
aggregate outstanding loans balance was approximately $ 51.3 million and $ 49.0 million, respectively.
(c) Factoring loan
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Corp.’s subsidiary, Flipps Media Inc. (“Flipps”),
which included certain sale of future receipts agreements (the “Agreements”) entered with certain third-party financing companies
in October 2024. Pursuant to the Agreements, Flipps sold its future receipts of approximately $ 0.6 million for a principal amount of
approximately $ 0.4 million. Flipps recorded a debt discount of approximately $ 0.03 million for the loan origination fees. The debt discount
was amortized over the term of the loans with a range of four to twelve-month periods. The agreed weekly payment was approximately $ 0.03
million.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the outstanding principal balance, net of debt discount, was approximately $ 0.0 and $ 0.001 million,
respectively.
NOTE
9 — CONVERTIBLE DEBTS
(i)
TFI
Note
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Corp, which includes convertible notes issued
to Total Formation Inc. (“TFI”), stockholder of the Company, with a total principal balance of approximately $ 35.3 million
and fair value of approximately $ 46.3 million (the “TFI Note”) as of the Acquisition Date. The TFI Note bears 15 % annual
interest and payable on demand by TFI at any time on or after August 1, 2024. The Company may prepay any amount owed under the note in
whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium, plus unpaid accrued interest as of the date of such repayment. In the event
that the Company fails to pay any amount due under this note when due or if the Company commences any case, proceeding, or other action
relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization, these events will constitute an event of default. An event of default will result
in TFI having the option, by written notice to the Company, to declare the entire principal amount, together with all accrued but unpaid
interest, payable immediately. If any amount payable under this TFI Note is not paid when due, such overdue amount shall bear interest
at the default rate of 16 % from the date of such non-payment until such amount is paid in full.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the TFI Note was reported at a fair value of approximately $ 59.7 million and $ 59.7 million,
respectively, which is included in convertible debts under current liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, there was no change in fair value of convertible debts in the unaudited condensed
consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
As
of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has not repaid the amount due and
considered default of settlement.
(ii)
Exchangeable
Note
On
October 16, 2024, the Company issued an exchangeable note of approximately $ 5.4 million to Giant Wisdom Ventures Limited which bears
interest at a fixed rate of 15 % per annum and mature on January 16, 2025. The note is secured by a pledge of 5,000,000 shares of common
stock of BKFC owned by the Company.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the fair value of the note is approximately $ 7.0 million and $ 7.0 million, respectively. As
of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has not repaid the amount due and
considered default of settlement.
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(iii)
Convertible
Promissory Note - Yorkville
On
April 25, 2024, the Company entered into an amended and restated standby equity purchase agreement (the “First A&R SEPA”)
with YA II PN, LTD, a Cayman Islands exempt limited partnership (“Yorkville”), and Triller Corp.
In
connection with the A&R SEPA, Yorkville agreed to an advance to the Triller Corp in the form of convertible promissory notes in a
principal amount up to approximately $ 8.51 million (the “First Pre-Paid Advance”). The First Pre-Paid Advance amounted to
94.0 % of the principal amount to be drawn down. Interest shall accrue on the outstanding balance at an annual rate of 5 %, subject to
an increase to 18 % upon an event of default as described in the agreement. The maturity date is 12 months after its issuance date.
On
June 28, 2024, the Company, Triller Corp and Yorkville entered into the Second A&R SEPA to modify the First A&R SEPA dated April
25, 2024. Pursuant to the Second A&R SEPA, Yorkville provides to the Company financing in the principal amount of $ 25 million (the
“Second Pre-Paid Advance”) in the form of an additional convertible promissory note, subject to the same terms in interest
charge and maturity under the First Pre-Paid Advance. The Second Pre-Paid Advance amounted to 94.0 % of the principal amount to be drawn
down.
Yorkville
may convert the First Pre-Paid Advance and Second Pre-Paid Advance into the common shares at any time after the Merger at a fixed conversion
price equal to (i) the principal amount and interests, divided by (ii) the determination of the lower of (a) 100 % of the volume weighted
average price (“VWAP”) during the ten trading days preceding the closing date of the Merger (the “Fixed Price”),
or (b) 92.5 % of the lowest daily VWAP during the 10 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the conversion date or other date
of determination (the “Variable Price”), provided that the Variable Price shall not be lower than the Floor Price. The “Floor
Price”, solely with respect to the Variable Price, shall be equal to (i) a price equal to 40 % of the average of the VWAPs during
the ten ( 10 ) trading days immediately preceding the closing date of the Merger, and (ii) from and after the date of effectiveness of
the initial registration statement, 40 % of the VWAP of the trading day immediately prior to the date of effectiveness of the initial
registration statement, if such price is lower than the price in part (i) of this sentence.
On
July 2, 2024, the Company received approximately $ 23.35 million, net of approximately $ 0.15 million legal and professional fee as direct
issuance costs incurred in arranging the Second A&R SEPA, from Yorkville.
On
June 20, 2025, Yorkville effected a foreclosure under the Triller Pledge Agreement. This action was undertaken by Yorkville following
its allegations of various events of default by the Company under the terms of the Yorkville Convertible Promissory Note, dated June
28, 2024, and other related transaction documents, including the Second A&R SEPA. Yorkville had previously sought to accelerate payment
of all amounts due under the Yorkville Convertible Promissory Note. Although the Company has not received a formal notice of foreclosure
from Yorkville, the Company became aware through a transfer agent statement that 3,000,000 shares of common stock of BKFC, previously
pledged by Triller Hold Co LLC as collateral, were transferred to Yorkville on June 20, 2025. These 3,000,000 shares represented a 17.66 %
ownership interest in BKFC as specifically pledged to Yorkville as of June 20, 2025. As a direct result of this transfer, the Company’s
beneficial ownership in BKFC became 38.13 %, based on BKFC’s total outstanding common shares. Following this change in ownership,
the majority stockholders of BKFC approved amendments to BKFC’s certificate of incorporation and its Stockholders Agreement, which
included the removal of the Company’s board designation rights. These amendments became effective on July 1, 2025.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in an aggregate of approximately $ 36.7 million
and $ 36.3 million to Yorkville, respectively.
Common
Warrants to Yorkville
Also,
pursuant to the First A&R SEPA and Second A&R SEPA, the Company issued a warrant (the “Common Warrant”) to Yorkville
to purchase up to a number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to 25 % of the principal amount of the aggregated pre-paid advances
divided by a price equal to the Fixed Price, each such Common Warrant with an exercise price equal to the Fixed Price. On June 28, 2024,
the Company issued 1,431,561 common warrants to Yorkville at a fixed exercise price of $ 5.85 per share (see Note 10).
The
Company analyzed the conversion feature of the agreement for derivative accounting consideration under ASC 815 and determined that the
embedded conversion features should be classified as a derivative because the exercise price of these convertible notes are subject to
a variable conversion rate. The Company has determined that the conversion feature is not considered to be solely indexed to the Company’s
own shares and is therefore not afforded equity treatment.
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The
Company recorded amortization of debt discount and direct issuance costs and accrued interest of convertible promissory notes payable
in interest expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss of approximately $ 0.4 million
and $ 1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
On
November 26, 2024, Yorkville initiated litigation against Triller, Triller Corp., Triller Hold Co LLC, and Convoy Global Holdings Limited
(“Defendants”) by filing a motion for summary judgment in lieu of a complaint pursuant to NY CPLR 3213 (the “Motion”),
seeking a judgment finding Defendants liable for all amounts allegedly owed under the convertible promissory note, including interest,
plus costs, legal fees, and expenses incurred by Yorkville (see Note 16). As of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements, the Company has not repaid the amount due and considered default of settlement.
NOTE
10 — WARRANTS
In
connection with the merger transaction completed on October 15, 2024, the exercise prices for, and the shares underlying, all previously
outstanding public warrants (“AGBA Public Warrants”), Class A warrants (“AGBA Class A Warrants”), and common
warrants (“AGBA Common Warrants”) (collectively, “AGBA Warrants”) issued by AGBA were adjusted in accordance
with the terms of such warrant instruments to reflect the previously announced and implemented 1.9365-to-1 Forward Split and 1-for-4
Reverse Split . An equitable adjustment with a combined ratio of 0.5:1 applied to the number of AGBA Ordinary Shares issuable on the exercise
of each AGBA Warrants and the warrant price. Upon the closing, all warrants issued by AGBA and Triller Corp. were assigned to and assumed
by Triller Group (“Triller Group Warrants”). Accordingly, as of the close of business acquisition on October 15, 2024, each
AGBA Public Warrant and each AGBA SPAC Private Warrant became one Triller Group Warrant which entitles the holder thereof to purchase
0.25 shares of Triller Group Common Stock at an adjusted exercise price of $ 23.00 per whole share (provided, however, warrants are not
exercisable for fractional shares, only whole shares; thereby a warrant holder would need to hold four warrants to yield one share).
Each AGBA Class A Warrant and each AGBA Common Warrant became one Triller Group Warrant which entitles the holder thereof to purchase
0.5 shares of Triller Group Common Stock at an adjusted exercise price of two times of the original exercise price per whole share (provided,
however, warrants are not exercisable for fractional shares, only whole shares; thereby a warrant holder would need to hold two warrants
to yield one share). AGBA Public Warrants started trading on a post-adjustment basis as Triller Group Warrants on October 16, 2024 under
the new ticker symbol “ILLRW”. All the warrants and their exercise prices are retroactively restated in effect to the forward
stock split and reverse stock split.
The
Company has issued different classes of warrants, as follows:
Equity
Classified Warrants
(a)
Public
Warrants
Each
public warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one-quarter (1/4) of one share of common stock at a price of $ 23.00 per full share,
subject to adjustment as discussed herein. Pursuant to the warrant agreement, a warrant holder may exercise its warrants only for a whole
number of shares. This means that only an even number of warrants may be exercised at any given time by a warrant holder.
Once
the warrants become exercisable, the Company may call the outstanding warrants (including any outstanding warrants issued upon exercise
of the unit purchase option issued to Maxim Group LLC) for redemption:
●
in
whole and not in part;
● at a price of $ 0.01 per warrant;
● upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption,
● if, and only if, the last sales price of the common stock equals or exceeds $ 16.50 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading day period ending three business days before the Company send the notice of redemption, and
●
if,
and only if, there is a current registration statement in effect with respect to the common stock underlying such warrants at the
time of redemption and for the entire 30-day trading period referred to above and continuing each day thereafter until the date of
redemption.
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If
the Company calls the warrants for redemption as described above, the management of the Company will have the option to require all holders
that wish to exercise warrants to do so on a “cashless basis.” In such event, each holder would pay the exercise price by
surrendering the whole warrants for that number of common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product of the number
of common stock underlying the warrants, multiplied by the difference between the exercise price of the warrants and the “fair
market value” (defined below) by (y) the fair market value. The “fair market value” shall mean the average reported
last sale price of the common stock for the 10 trading days ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the notice of
redemption is sent to the holders of warrants. Whether the Company will exercise its option to require all holders to exercise their
warrants on a “cashless basis” will depend on a variety of factors including the price of its common stock at the time the
warrants are called for redemption, the Company’s cash needs at such time and concerns regarding dilutive share issuances.
The
public warrants qualify for the derivative scope exception under ASC 815 and are therefore presented as a component of stockholders’
(deficit) equity on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets without subsequent fair value re-measurement.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were 4,600,000 and 4,600,000 public warrants of Triller Group Warrants outstanding.
(b)
Replacement
Warrants
On
October 15, 2024, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company issued 14,811,260 Triller Group Replacement Warrants to replace Triller
Corp. warrants. Each replacement warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at a price range from approximately
$ 0.03 to $ 26.70 per full share, subject to adjustment as discussed herein.
The
replacement warrants may be exercised in full or in part during the exercise period from the issue date to 2028. The holders will have
the option to exercise warrants on a “cashless exercise.” In such event, each holder would pay the exercise price by surrendering
the whole warrants for that number of shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product of the number of shares underlying
the warrants, multiplied by the difference between the exercise price of the warrants and the “fair market value” (defined
below) by (y) the fair market value. The “fair market value” shall mean the volume average reported last sale price of the
shares for the 10 trading days prior to the exercise date.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were 13,983,298 and 13,983,298 replacement warrants of Replacement Warrants outstanding,
respectively.
Liability
Classified Warrants
(a)
Warrant
- Class A
On
May 2, 2024, the Company issued 3,557,932 shares of common stock and the associated warrants to purchase up to 734,920 shares of common
stock at a purchase price of $ 1.40 per share under the private placement, to an institutional investor, a director, officers and employees
of the Company. The subscribers in private placement will receive one Warrant – Class A for every five shares of common stock subscribed.
Each Warrant – Class A entitles the holder to purchase 0.5 share of common stock at an exercise price of $ 2.00 per share and shall
be exercised with more than $ 500,000 per tranche. The warrants will be exercisable six months after the issuance date for a period of
five years after the exercise date.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were 1,469,840 and 1,469,840 Warrants - Class A of Triller Group Warrants outstanding,
respectively.
(b)
Common
Warrants
On
June 28, 2024, the Company issued 1,431,561 common warrants to Yorkville, in connection with the Second A&R SEPA (see Note 12(iii)).
Each common warrant entitles the holder to purchase 1 share of common stock with an exercise price of $ 5.85 per share.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were 1,431,561 and 1,431,561 common warrants of Triller Group Warrants outstanding, respectively.
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The
Company has accounted for and presented Warrant – Class A and Common Warrants as liabilities on the unaudited condensed consolidated
balance sheets, in accordance with ASC 480. The fair value of the warrant liabilities is valued by an independent valuer using a Binominal
pricing model. The warrant liabilities were classified as Level 3 due to the use of unobservable inputs.
The
key inputs into the Binominal pricing model were as follows at their measurement dates:
As
of March 31, 2026
Common
Warrants
Warrants
–
Class A
Input
Share
price
$
0.03
$
0.03
Risk-free
interest rate
4.23
%
3.59 – 3.62
%
Volatility
50.89
%
54.68 – 55.09
%
Exercise
price
$
2.83
$
2.00
Warrant
remaining life (years)
3.24
3.35 – 3.59
NOTE
11 — OPERATING LEASES
The
Company has entered into a commercial operating lease with an independent third party for the use of an office in Hong Kong. The lease
has an original term exceeding 1 year, but not more than 3 years with an option to renew a further term of 3 years. The operating leases
are included in “Right-of-use asset, net” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and represents the Company’s
right to use the underlying assets during the lease term. The Company’s obligation to make lease payments are included in “Operating
lease liabilities” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Supplemental
balance sheet information related to the operating leases was as follows:
As
of
March
31,
2026
December
31,
2025
Operating lease:
Right-of-use assets
$ 2,827
$ 2,827
Less: accumulated amortization
( 54 )
( 54 )
Less: accumulated impairment
losses
( 2,773 )
( 2,773 )
Right-of-use assets,
net
$ —
$ —
Lease liabilities:
Current lease liabilities
$ 907
$ 960
Non-current lease liabilities
2,165
2,426
Total lease liabilities
$ 3,072
$ 3,386
Operating
lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was approximately $ 0.2 million and $ 0.5 million, respectively.
Other
supplemental information about the Company’s operating lease as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are as follow:
As of
March 31,
2026 December 31,
2025
Weighted average discount rate 5.25 % 5.25 %
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 3.14 3.39
Maturities
of operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2026 were as follows:
For
the year ended March 31,
Operating
lease
2027
$
1,034
2028
905
2029
911
2030
482
Total
minimum lease payments
3,332
Less:
imputed interest
( 260
)
Total
operating lease liabilities
$
3,072
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NOTE
12 — STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(a)
Common
Stock
The
Company has 150,000,000,000 authorized shares of common stock, with a par value of $ 0.001 per share.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock to the employees of the Company under the 2024
Equity Incentive Plan (see Note 12(g)).
There
were 175,488,522 and 175,288,522 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded approximately $ 11.1 million and $ 28.8 million stock-based compensation
expense, respectively which is included in the personnel and benefit expense and legal and professional fee in the unaudited condensed
consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
(b)
Preferred
Stock
The
Company has authorized a total of 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $ 0.001 per share. Of this amount the Company
has authorized 50,000,000 shares and 50,000,000 shares to two classes of preferred stock, Series A-1 Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred
Stock, respectively.
A
description of each class of preferred stock is listed below:
Series
A-1 Preferred Stock
The
Company designated up to 11,803,398 shares as Series A-1 Preferred Stock, with a par value of $ 0.001 per share. Each share of Series
A-1 Preferred Stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, and without the payment
of additional consideration by the holder thereof, into such number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock.
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company issued 11,801,804 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock to the holders of Triller
Corp preferred stock and 11,801,804 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock to be issued to Giant Wisdom Ventures Limited.
There
were 11,801,804 and 11,801,804 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025,
respectively.
Series
B Preferred Stock
The
Company designated up to 35,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, with a par value of $ 0.001 per share. Each share of Series B Preferred
Stock shall be entitled to 10,000 votes for each share of Series B Preferred Stock held by such holder.
On
January 1, 2026, pursuant to the bylaws of the Company, all outstanding Series B Preferred Stock were redeemed at par value. Following
the redemption, there were no shares of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding and all rights of Series B Preferred Stockholders were terminated
There
were nil and 30,851 shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
(c)
Common
Stock To Be Issued
The
Company has committed to issue common stocks as compensation for services:
(i) 9,682,500 common stocks to a consultant under a consulting agreement. In April 2025, 3,227,500 shares of common stock issued to 13080 as the first installment.
(ii) 5,340,211 common stocks to directors, officers and employees under equity incentive plans for their service and performance.
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There
were 11,795,211 and 11,795,211 shares of common stock to be issued as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
(d)
Common
Stock Held In Escrow
There
were 24,206,246 shares of common stock deposited into an escrow account in the name of the Company, acting as escrow agent, in connection
with the merger transaction completed on October 15, 2024.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, nil and 2,043,962 shares common stock held in escrow, respectively are transferred out
to settle claims that relate to the affairs of Triller Corp. prior to the closing date of the merger transaction with common stock held
in escrow.
There
were 21,978,469 and 21,978,469 shares of common stock held in escrow issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025,
respectively.
(e)
2023
Share Award Scheme (the “Scheme”)
Pursuant
to the Share Award Scheme, the Company filed S-8 registration statement to register up to 5,652,352 shares of common stock on February
24, 2023.
The
fair value of the common stock granted during the period is measured based on the closing price of the Company’s common stocks
as reported by Nasdaq Exchange on the date of grant. For those vested immediately on the date of grant, the fair value is recognized
as stock-based compensation expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, 11,579 and 11,579 shares of common stock are available to issue under the Share Award Scheme,
respectively.
(f)
Restricted
Share Units (“RSUs”)
2022
RSUs
In
December 2022, the Company approved and granted 2,420,625 shares of common stock as RSUs to employees and consultants as additional compensation
under the Scheme. These RSUs typically will be vested over one to four years period from 2023 to 2026.
For
the RSUs, the fair value is recognized over the period based on the derived service period (usually the vesting period), on a straight-line
basis. The valuations assume no dividends will be paid. The Company has assumed 10 % forfeitures.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, 292,422 and 292,422 shares of common stock are available to issue under the plans, respectively.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded approximately $ 0.05 million and $ 0.5 million stock-based compensation
expense, respectively which is included in the personnel and benefit expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations
and comprehensive loss.
As
of March 31, 2026, total unrecognized compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods for RSUs totaled approximately $0.2 million.
They are expected to be recognized over the weighted average period ranging from 0.35 years.
A
summary of the activities for the Company’s 2022 RSUs as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is as follows:
As
of
March
31, 2026
December
31, 2025
Number
of
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Grant Price
Number
of
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Grant Price
Outstanding, beginning of year
292,422
$ 2.47
388,683
$ 2.47
Vested
—
$ —
( 96,261 )
$ 2.47
Outstanding, end of
year
292,422
$ 2.47
292,422
$ 2.47
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2025
RSUs
In
January 2025, the Company approved and granted 3,363,000 shares of common stock as RSUs to employees as additional compensation under
the Scheme. These RSUs typically will be vested over two years period from 2025 to 2027.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, 1,851,364 and 1,851,364 shares of common stock are available to issue under the plans, respectively.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded approximately $ 0.7 million and $ 0.0 stock-based compensation expense,
respectively which is included in the personnel and benefit expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations
and comprehensive loss.
As
of March 31, 2026, total unrecognized compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods for RSUs totaled approximately $ 1.1 million.
They are expected to be recognized over the weighted average period ranging from 0.58 years.
A
summary of the activities for the Company’s 2025 RSUs as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is as follows:
As
of
March
31, 2026
December
31, 2025
Number
of
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Grant Price
Number
of
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Grant Price
Outstanding, beginning of period/year
1,851,364
$ 1.03
—
$ —
Granted
—
$ —
3,363,000
$ 1.03
Vested
—
$ —
( 1,120,976 )
$ 1.03
Forfeited
—
$ —
( 390,660 )
$ 1.03
Outstanding, end of
period/year
1,851,364
$ 1.03
1,851,364
$ 1.03
RSUs
previously held by Triller Corp. (“Triller RSUs”)
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company approved the conversion of all RSUs under Triller Corp. into 17,004,025 shares of
common stocks of the Company as RSUs to certain employees, and the reservation of an aggregate of 17,004,025 shares of common stocks
for future issuance upon the vesting of the RSUs. Triller RSUs typically will be vested over one to three years period from 2025 to 2027.
The
fair value is recognized over the period based on the derived service period (usually the vesting period), on a straight-line basis.
The valuations assume no dividends will be paid.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded approximately $ 8.5 million and $ 0.0 stock-based compensation expense,
respectively which is included in the personnel and benefit expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations
and comprehensive loss.
As
of March 31, 2026, total unrecognized compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods for RSUs totaled approximately $ 14.1
million. They are expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 0.54 years.
A
summary of the activities for the Triller RSUs as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is as follows:
As
of
March
31, 2026
December
31, 2025
Number
of
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Grant Price
Number
of
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Grant Price
Outstanding, beginning of year
11,392,697
$ 5.60
17,004,025
$ 5.60
Granted
—
$ —
737,640
$ 0.70
Vested
—
$ —
( 6,348,968 )
$ 5.50
Outstanding, end of
year
11,392,697
$ 5.60
11,392,697
$ 5.60
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Share
Incentive (the “Incentive Scheme”)
During
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded approximately $ 1.9 million and $ 0.0 stock-based compensation expense,
respectively which is included in the personnel and benefit expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations
and comprehensive loss.
The
fair value is recognized over the period based on the derived service period (usually the vesting period), on a straight-line basis.
The valuations assume no dividends will be paid.
As
of March 31, 2026, total unrecognized compensation remaining to be recognized in future periods for Incentive Scheme totaled approximately
$ 5.1 million. They are expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 0.58 year.
A
summary of the activities for the Incentive Plan as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is as follow:
As
of
March
31, 2026
December
31, 2025
Number
of
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Grant Price
Number
of
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Grant Price
Outstanding, beginning of period
2,017,187
$ 3.68
4,437,812
$ 3.68
Vested
( 605,156 )
$ 3.68
( 2,420,625 )
$ 3.68
Outstanding, end of period
1,412,031
$ 3.68
2,017,187
$ 3.68
(g)
2024
Equity Incentive Plan
Pursuant
to the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan”), the Company filed S-8 registration statement to register 7,746,000 and
30,998,400 shares of common stock on August 29, 2024 and November 27, 2024, respectively.
The
fair value of the common stock granted during the period is measured based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock as
reported by Nasdaq Exchange on the date of grant. For those vested immediately on the date of grant, the fair value is recognized as
stock-based compensation expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
In
March 2026, the Company issued an aggregate of 200,000 shares of common stock to the employees of the Company under the 2024 Equity Incentive
Plan.
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, 1,865,121 and 2,065,121 shares of common stock are available to issue under this plan.
NOTE
13 — INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The
provision for income tax expense consisted of the following:
For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
U.S.
$ —
$ —
Other than
U.S.
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Income tax expense
$ 52
$ 24
For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Current tax
$ 52
$ 24
Deferred tax
—
—
Income tax expense
$ 52
$ 24
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The
Company’s subsidiaries mainly operate in Hong Kong and the U.S. that are subject to taxes in the jurisdictions in which they operate,
as follows:
United
States of America
The
Company is formed in the State of Delaware, the Company is subject to the federal income tax rate of 21 %.
British
Virgin Islands
The
Company’s subsidiaries are incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and is not subject to taxation. In addition, upon payments
of dividends by these entities to their stockholders, no British Virgin Islands withholding tax will be imposed.
Hong
Kong
The
Company’s subsidiaries operating in Hong Kong are subject to the Hong Kong Profits Tax at the income tax rates ranging from 8.25 %
to 16.5 % on the assessable income arising in Hong Kong during its tax year.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company’s principal operations were conducted in Hong Kong. The reconciliation
of the Hong Kong income tax rate of 16.5 % to the effective income tax rate based on loss before income tax expense are as follows:
For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Income tax expense at statutory
rate
( 5,306 )
( 8,749 )
Income not subject to taxes
( 43 )
( 244 )
Non-deductible items:
- Share based compensation
1,833
4,484
- Others (a)
468
2,389
Effect of difference tax jurisdiction
( 3 )
( 2,267 )
Tax losses utilized
—
( 144 )
Change in valuation allowance
3,124
4,576
Tax holiday
( 21 )
( 21 )
Income tax expense
$ 52
$ 24
Note:
(a) For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, other non-deductible
expenses mainly consisted of legal and professional fees and bad debts written-off, respectively.
The
following table sets forth the significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Company as of March 31, 2026
and December 31, 2025:
As
of
March
31,
2026
December
31,
2025
Deferred tax assets, net:
Net
operating loss carryforwards
$ 23,348
$ 20,992
Less:
valuation allowance
( 23,348 )
( 20,992 )
Deferred
tax assets, net:
$ —
$ —
As
of March 31, 2026, the operations incurred $ 124.7 million of cumulative net operating losses, which can be carried forward to offset
future taxable income. Net operating loss can be carried forward indefinitely but cannot be carried back to prior years. There are no
group relief provisions for losses or transfers of assets under Hong Kong tax regime. Each company within a corporate group is taxed
as a separate entity. The Company has provided for a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets on the expected future
tax benefits from the net operating loss carryforwards as the management believes that it is more likely that not all of these assets
will be realized in the future. The valuation allowance is reviewed annually.
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During
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company paid income tax expense of $ 0.1 million and $ 0.0 , respectively.
Uncertain
tax positions
The
Company evaluates the uncertain tax position (including the potential application of interest and penalties) based on the technical merits,
and measure the unrecognized benefits associated with the tax positions. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company did
not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions. The Company did not incur any interest and penalties related to potential
underpaid income tax expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and did not anticipate any significant increases or
decreases in unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months from March 31, 2026.
NOTE
14 — RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS
The
table below sets forth major related parties of the Company and their relationships with the Company.
Name Relationship with the Company
Mr. Tsai Ming Hsing, Richard (“Mr. Tsai”) Controlling stockholder of the Company
Mr. Ng Wing Fai (“Mr. Ng”) Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Company
Ms. Wong Suet Fai Almond Chief Operating Officer of the Company
JFA Capital Investment private funds controlled by Mr. Tsai
NSD Capital Investment private funds controlled by Mr. Tsai
TAG Holdings Limited Stockholder and immediate holding company of the Company
TAG Financial Holdings Limited Company controlled by Mr. Tsai
Convoy Financial Services Limited Company controlled by Mr. Tsai
Convoy Global Holdings Limited Company controlled by Mr. Tsai
Giant Wisdom Ventures Limited Company controlled by Mr. Tsai
Green Nature Limited Company controlled by Mr. Tsai
Total Formation Inc. Stockholder of the Company and company controlled by Mr. Tsai
Capital Truth Holdings Ltd. Stockholder of the Company
Atlas Merchant Capital LLC Company controlled by the former chairman of the Company
DeSilva 2000 Living Trust Company controlled by director of subsidiaries of the Company
HCMPS Healthcare Holdings Limited Company with common director – Mr. Ng
In
support of the Company’s efforts and cash requirements, it may rely on advances from related parties until such time that the Company
can support its operations or attains adequate financing through sales of its equity or traditional debt financing. There is no formal
written commitment for continued support by the stockholder. Amounts represent advances or amounts paid in satisfaction of liabilities.
(i)
Related
party balances
Related
party balances consisted of the following:
As
of
March
31,
2026
December
31,
2025
Balance with related parties:
Loan
interest payable
(a)
$ 7,070
$ 5,778
Borrowings
(b)
$ 51,265
$ 48,959
Long-term
investment – Investment E
(c)
$ 520
$ 524
Convertible
debt
(d)
$ 59,722
$ 59,722
(a) Loan interest payable due to related parties represented the interest payable accrued on the short-term borrowings from four related parties.
(b) Borrowings consisted of short-term loans obtained from the Company’s senior management, major stockholder of ultimate holding company, a company controlled by director of subsidiaries and a stockholder. The amounts were secured, interest-bearing and repayable on demand (see Note 8(b)).
(c) The Company purchased 4 % equity interest in Investment E from a related party in May 2021, based on historical cost. The Company has a common director with Investment E.
(d) TFI Note obtained from the Company’s major stockholder of ultimate holding company. The amount was secured, interest-bearing, and repayable on demand. The Company issued an exchangeable note of approximately $ 5.4 million to Giant Wisdom Ventures Limited which bears interest at a fixed rate of 15 % per annum and mature on January 16, 2025. The note is secured by a pledge of 5,000,000 shares of common stock of BKFC owned by the Company (see Note 9).
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(ii)
Transaction
with related parties
In
the ordinary course of business, during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company involved with transactions, either
at cost or current market prices and on the normal commercial terms among related parties. The following table provides the transactions
with these parties for the periods as presented (for the portion of such period that they were considered related):
For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Office
rental and operating fees
(e)
$ 663
$ 1,178
Interest
expense
(f)
$ 1,293
$ 635
(e) Pursuant to the service agreement, the Company agreed to pay the office and administrative expenses to the holding company for the use of office premises, including, among other things, building management fees, government rates and rent, office rent, and lease-related interest and depreciation that were actually incurred by the holding company.
(f) The interest expense incurred for borrowings from four related parties (see Note 8(b)).
Apart
from the transactions and balances detailed above and elsewhere in these accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements,
the Company has no other significant or material related party transactions during the periods presented.
NOTE
15 — RISK AND UNCERTAINTIES
The
Company is exposed to the following concentrations of risks:
(a)
Major
customers
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026, the customers who accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s revenues and its outstanding
receivable balances at the reporting dates, are presented as follows:
For
the three months ended
March 31, 2026
As
of
March 31,
2026
Customer
Revenues
Percentage
of
revenues
Accounts
receivable
Customer A
$ 1,044
21 %
$ 253
Customer B
$ 640
13 %
$ 57
Customer C
$ 621
12 %
$ 94
Customer D
$ 550
11 %
$ 45
For
the three months ended March 31, 2025, there was no customer who accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s revenue and its outstanding
receivable balances.
(b)
Credit
risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, loans
receivable, and notes receivables. Cash equivalents are maintained with high credit quality institutions, the composition and maturities
of which are regularly monitored by management. As of March 31, 2026, the Company maintained a total of approximately $ 12.1 million at
financial institutions, consisting of approximately $ 11.7 million held in Hong Kong, including a cash balance of approximately $ 1.8 million
and escrow funds of approximately $ 9.9 million, of which approximately $ 11.1 million was subject to credit risk, and approximately $ 0.4
million in cash held in the United States. These balances are protected by the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board, which provides coverage
up to a limit of HK$ 0.8 million (approximately $ 0.1 million) if the bank with which an individual/a company hold its eligible deposit
fails, effective from October 1, 2024, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) in the United States. While
management considers these financial institutions to be of high credit quality, it continuously monitors their creditworthiness.
For accounts receivable, the Company determines,
on a continuing basis, the probable losses and sets up an allowance for expected credit losses based on the estimated realizable value.
Credit of money lending business is controlled by the application of credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures.
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The
Company uses internally-assigned risk grades to estimate the capability of borrowers to repay the contractual obligations of their loan
agreements as scheduled or at all. The Company’s internal risk grade system is based on experiences with similarly graded loans
and the assessment of borrower credit quality, such as, credit risk scores, collateral and collection history. Individual credit scores
are assessed by credit bureau, such as TransUnion. Internal risk grade ratings reflect the credit quality of the borrower, as well as
the value of collateral held as security. To minimize credit risk, the Company requires collateral arrangements to all mortgage loans
and has policies and procedures for validating the reasonableness of the collateral valuations on a regular basis. Management believes
that these policies effectively manage the credit risk from advances.
(c)
Economic
and political risk
The
Company’s major operations are conducted in Hong Kong and the United States of America. Accordingly, the political, economic, and
legal environments in Hong Kong and the United States of America, as well as the general state of their economies may influence the Company’s
business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In February 2022, the Russian Federation and Belarus
commenced a military action with the country of Ukraine. As a result of this action, various nations, including the United States, have
instituted economic sanctions against the Russian Federation and Belarus. Further, the impact of this action, war at the Middle East,
and related sanctions on the world economy are not determinable as of the date of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
The specific impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows is also not determinable as of the
date of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
(d)
Exchange
rate risk
The
Company cannot guarantee that the current exchange rate will remain steady; therefore there is a possibility that the Company could post
the same amount of profit for two comparable periods and because of the fluctuating exchange rate actually post higher or lower profit
depending on exchange rate of HKD converted to US$ and Sterling on that date. The exchange rate could fluctuate depending on changes
in political and economic environments without notice.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded the foreign exchange loss of approximately $ 0.2 million and gain
of $1.1 million, respectively, mainly attributable from the long-term investments which are mostly denominated in Sterling.
(e)
Liquidity
risk
Liquidity
risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company’s policy is
to ensure that it has sufficient cash to meet its liabilities when they become due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without
incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation. A key risk in managing liquidity is the degree of
uncertainty in the cash flow projections. If future cash flows are fairly uncertain, the liquidity risk increases.
NOTE
16 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Regulatory
Non-Compliance
On
April 17, 2025, the Company received a written notice (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”),
notifying that the Company failed to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as the Company failed to timely file its Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Notice had no immediate effect but, before June 16, 2025, the Company was required
to submit a plan to Nasdaq to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, Nasdaq will
grant the Company up to 180 calendar days from the filing due date to regain compliance. Otherwise, after the date, subject to other
requirements and conditions, the Company may proceed to delisting procedures. On August 19, 2025, Nasdaq accepted the Company’s
plan to regain the compliance by October 13, 2025.
On
May 20, 2025, the Company received a written notice (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq, notifying that the Company failed to comply
with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as the Company failed to timely file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June
30, 2025. The Notice had no immediate effect but, before June 16, 2025, the Company was required to submit a plan to Nasdaq to regain
compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, Nasdaq will grant the Company up to 180 calendar
days from the filing due date to regain compliance. Otherwise, after the date, subject to other requirements and conditions, the Company
may proceed to delisting procedures. On August 19, 2025, Nasdaq accepted the Company’s plan to regain the compliance by October
13, 2025.
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On
June 30, 2025, the Company received a written notice (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq, notifying that the Company had publicly
traded under $ 1.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive trading days or more, which failed to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)
and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A). The Notice had no immediate effect but, before December 29, 2025, the Company was required to
regain compliance by trading at least $ 1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive trading days. Otherwise, after the date, subject
to other requirements and conditions, the Company may proceed to delisting procedures. As of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements, the Company is still consecutively trading under $ 1.00 , directors of the Company are investigating actions, where
appropriate, to regain the compliance, by December 29, 2025.
On
October 14, 2025, the Company received a delisting determination letter (the “Determination Letter”) from Nasdaq indicating
that, unless the Company timely requests a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”), the Company’s common
stock would be subject to suspension and delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of business on October 23, 2025 due
to the Company’s non-compliance with Nasdaq’s filing requirements set forth in Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Listing
Rule”) for its failure to timely file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and its Forms 10-Q for the periods ended
March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, respectively. The
Company
has requested to appeal the delisting determination and will attend the hearing to demonstrate its ability to regain and sustain long-term
compliance.
On
November 17, 2025, the Company received an additional delisting determination letter (the “Additional Determination Letter”)
from Nasdaq indicating that since it failed to timely file its Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2025, this serves as an additional
basis for delisting.
Following
a hearing held on November 25, 2025, the Panel has granted the Company an exception period subject to the Company satisfying the following
conditions:
●
File
2024 Form 10-K and delinquent Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, June 30, and September 30, 2025 on or before December 24,
2025;
● Regain compliance with the $ 1.00 minimum bid-price requirement on or before February 27, 2026; and
●
File
its 2025 Form 10-K on or before June 30, 2026.
On
December 26, 2025, the Company received a determination letter from the Panel confirming the suspension trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market
effective at the opening of the market on December 30, 2025 and delisting of the Company’s securities. This decision stems from
the Company not having been able to file two periodic reports by a deadline of December 24, 2025 set by the Panel.
On
January 26, 2026, the Company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Form 10-Q for the period
ended March 31, 2025. On January 27, 2026, the Company filed its Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025.
On April 14, 2026, the Company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
On
March 24, 2026, pursuant to an appeal by the Company, the Nasdaq Stock Market Listing and Hearing Review Council (the “Listing
Council”) issued a decision (the “Listing Council Decision”) to modify a previous December 26, 2025 decision by the
Panel to delist the securities of the Company and suspend trading of the Company’s shares, effective at the opening of trading
on December 30, 2025, for non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Periodic Filing Rule”). Pursuant to the
December 26, 2025, the Panel decision, trading of the Company’s securities on the Nasdaq was suspended from December 30, 2025 to
April 15, 2026, the day after the Company satisfied the conditions of the Listing Council Decision to resume trading by demonstrating
its current compliance with the Periodic Filing Rule by filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
On
April 17, 2026, the Company received a delisting determination letter (the “Determination Letter”) from the Listing Qualifications
Staff (the “Staff”) of the Nasdaq based on the Company’s non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum
Bid Price Requirement”) as of December 29, 2025. The Delisting Letter does not result in the immediate delisting of the Company’s
common stock from Nasdaq or state a date on which Staff intends a delisting or suspension to occur.
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Under
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(d), Staff issued the Determination Letter as an additional deficiency notification and notified the Listing
Council. Staff issued the Determination Letter while Staff’s April 6, 2026 request “seeking guidance” from the Listing
Council relating to bid price compliance was pending before the Listing Council and prior to the resumption of trading of the Company’s
securities on April 17, 2026. On April 20, 2026, the Company filed with the Listing Council the Company’s response to Staff’s
request “seeking guidance.” On April 21, 2026, the Listing Council, after reviewing the Staff’s and the Company’s
submissions, notified Staff and the Company that:
●
The
Council believed that it is up to the Hearings Panel to adjudicate the Company’s Bid Price Rule noncompliance. Therefore, the
Council remanded this matter to the Hearings Panel.
●
Considering
the Council’s remand, Staff’s instruction to the Company to respond to Staff’s April 17 submission by making a
submission by April 24 addressed to the Listing Council, should instead be construed as directing the Company to make a submission
addressed to the Hearings Panel.
●
The
Listing Council understands from Staff’s April 17 submission that it is the view of Staff that the Company “is ineligible
for any further compliance or cure period” to come into compliance with the Bid Price Rule. Due to the unusual procedural history
of this matter, if the Panel agrees with Staff’s view and issues a delisting decision without affording the Company more time
to come into compliance with the Bid Price Rule, then the Listing Council will call the matter for review and stay such Hearings
Panel delisting decision.
The
Company submitted its response to the Panel on April 24, 2026. The Company requested for a new exception period, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing
Rule 5815(c)(1)(A), to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. The Company also informed the Panel of its plan to demonstrate
its ability to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain
compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement.
Contractual
Commitments
Sale
and Purchase Agreement with Sony Life Singapore
Pursuant
to the agreement dated April 5, 2023, entered with Sony Life Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“SLS”), an independent third party, the
Company is committed to purchase 100 % equity interest in Sony Life Financial Advisers Pte. Ltd. for a cash consideration of SGD 2.5 million
(equivalent to approximately $ 1.88 million). On December 28, 2023, the Company and SLS entered into a second supplementary agreement
to extend the closing date of the transaction from December 31, 2023 to September 30, 2024. On March 29, 2024, the Company and SLS entered
into a third supplementary agreement to extend the closing date of the transaction from September 30, 2024 to May 9, 2024. Pursuant to
the third supplementary agreement, the Company paid SGD 0.25 million (equivalent to approximately $ 0.19 million) to SLS as the partial
payment to cash consideration on April 12, 2024. On May 9, 2024, the Company and SLS entered into a fourth supplementary agreement to
extend the closing date of the transaction from May 9, 2024 to May 20, 2024. On June 18, 2024, the Company and SLS entered into a fifth
supplementary agreement to extend the closing date of the transaction from May 20, 2024 to July 31, 2024. Pursuant to the fifth supplementary
agreement, the Company paid an aggregate of SGD 0.15 million (equivalent to approximately $ 0.11 million) as the extension fee and indemnification
fee in July 2024. On October 3, 2024 and January 30, 2025, the Company and SLS entered into the sixth and seventh supplementary agreements,
respectively to extend the closing date of the transaction to February 28, 2025.
Subsequently
on March 14, 2025, SLS issued a termination notice to terminate the agreement due to the Company’s failure to complete the transaction.
On April 21, 2025, the Company and SLS entered into a settlement agreement under which the Company is obligated to pay SLS a settlement
amount of SGD 1,850,000 (equivalent to $ 1.4 million) on or before August 31, 2025. In addition, SLS has claimed further damages of SGD
100,000 (equivalent to $ 0.07 million) arising from the Company’s breach of its obligations under the agreement. Both the settlement
amount and the additional damages claim bear interest at a rate of 5.33 % per annum, accruing from March 5, 2025, until the date of full
payment.
Legal
Matters and Other Contingencies
From
time to time, the Company is party to various claims and legal proceedings incident to the operation of its business. For example, the
Company is currently involved in proceedings brought by music companies relating to the payment of royalties for music used on its platform,
employment and related matters, consumer class actions and suits alleging, among other things, violations of state consumer protection
or privacy laws, and contractual disputes over representations and warranties and post-closing obligations associated with business acquisitions.
In
addition, third parties have from time to time claimed, and others may claim in the future, that the Company has infringed their intellectual
property rights. The Company is subject to intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement claims, and management expects
that it will continue to be subject to intellectual property infringement claims as its services expand in scope and complexity. The
Company is not presently involved in any patent infringement and other intellectual property-related lawsuits. The Company may also become
more vulnerable to third-party claims as laws such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act are interpreted by the courts, and the Company
becomes subject to laws in jurisdictions where the underlying laws with respect to the potential liability of online intermediaries are
either unclear or less favorable. Management believes that additional lawsuits alleging that the Company has violated patent, copyright
or trademark laws may be filed against it. Intellectual property claims, whether meritorious or not, are time consuming and often costly
to resolve, could require expensive changes in the Company’s methods of doing business or the goods it sells, or could require
the Company to enter into costly royalty or licensing agreements.
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The
Company is also subject to consumer claims or lawsuits relating to alleged violations of consumer protection or privacy rights and statutes,
some of which could involve potentially substantial claims for damages, including statutory or punitive damages. Consumer and privacy-related
claims or lawsuits, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation, damage awards, fines and penalties,
injunctive relief or increased costs of doing business through adverse judgment or settlement, or require the Company to change its business
practices, sometimes in expensive ways.
The
Company is also subject to, or in the future may become subject to, a variety of regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations across
the jurisdictions where it conducts business, including, for example, inquiries related to consumer protection, employment matters and/or
hiring practices, marketing practices, tax, unclaimed property and privacy rules and regulations. Any regulatory actions against the
Company, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation, damage awards, fines and penalties, injunctive
relief or increased costs of doing business through adverse judgment or settlement, require the Company to change its business practices
in expensive ways, require significant amounts of management time, result in the diversion of significant operational resources, materially
damage its brand or reputation, or otherwise harm its business.
Legal
expenses related to defense, negotiations, settlements, rulings and advice of outside legal counsel are expensed as incurred.
The
Company establishes an accrued liability for loss contingencies related to legal and regulatory matters when the loss is both probable
and reasonably estimable. Those accruals represent management’s best estimate of probable losses and, in such cases, there may
be an exposure to loss in excess of the amounts accrued. For certain of the matters described above, there are inherent and significant
uncertainties based on, among other factors, the stage of the proceedings, developments in the applicable facts of law, or the lack of
a specific damage claim.
The
Company’s accrued liabilities for loss contingencies related to legal and regulatory matters may change in the future as a result
of new developments, including, but not limited to, the occurrence of new legal matters, changes in the law or regulatory environment,
adverse or favorable rulings, newly discovered facts relevant to the matter, or changes in the strategy for the matter. Regardless of
the outcome, litigation and other regulatory matters can have an adverse impact on the Company because of defense and settlement costs,
diversion of management resources and other factors.
The
following describes material legal proceedings in which the Company is involved as of March 31, 2026:
(i)
Action
Case: CACV 1116/2025 (on appeal from HCA702/2018)
On
March 27, 2018, the writ of summons was issued against the Company and seven related companies of the former shareholder (the “Defendants”)
by the Plaintiff. This action alleged the infringement of certain registered trademarks currently registered under the Plaintiff. On
February 23, 2023, the Court granted leave for this action be set down for trial of 13 days, and the trial will commence on November
25, 2024. On October 31, 2025, the Court granted judgement in favor of the Plaintiff. On November 28, 2025, the Defendants lodged and
served the Notice of Appeal (CACV 1116/2025) to the Court of Appeal. Legal counsel of the Company will continue to handle in this matter.
At this stage in the proceedings, it is unable to determine the probability of the outcome of the appeal or the range of reasonably possible
loss as the Court is in the process of quantifying the amount of damages.
(ii)
Action
Case: HCA765/2019
On
April 30, 2019, the writ of summons was issued against the Company’s subsidiary, three related companies and the former directors,
stockholders and financial consultant by the Plaintiff. This action alleged the deceit and misrepresentation from an inducement of the
fund subscription and claimed for compensatory damage of approximately $ 2.6 million. On April 18, 2024, the court made an order that
the plaintiff shall set the case down for trial on or before July 6, 2024 for a 7 days trial before a judge and there shall be a pre-trial
review before the trial judge on a date 12 weeks before the trial. The plaintiff and the defendants agreed on a time extension until
August 8, 2024 to set the case down for trial. On August 9, 2024, the Court made an order that the case be adjourned to January 14, 2025
for another case management conference. On February 17, 2025, the Company filed an amended defence to the court and the next case management
conference is fixed to be heard on January 6, 2026. The case is on-going and parties have yet to attempt mediation. Legal counsel of
the Company will continue to handle this matter. At this stage in the proceedings, it is unable to determine the probability of the outcome
of the matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any.
(iii)
Action
Case: HCA2097 and 2098/2020
On
December 15, 2020, the writs of summons were issued against the Company and the former consultant by the Plaintiff. This action alleged
the misrepresentation and conspiracy causing the loss from the investment in corporate bond and claimed for compensatory damage of approximately
$ 1.7 million. The Company previously made approximately $ 0.8 million as contingency loss for the year ended December 31, 2021. Parties
participated in a mediation held on March 25, 2022 and negotiated for settlement through without prejudice correspondence, no settlement
was reached. The pre-trial review is fixed to be heard on January 29, 2026 and the 6-days trial is fixed to be heard from May 14 to 21,
2026. The case is on-going and legal counsel of the Company will continue to handle this matter. As of March 31, 2026, the Company accrued
a legal provision of approximately $ 0.8 million as a liability in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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(iv)
Sony
Music Entertainment
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Corp, including the legal contingency accrual
stemming from the litigation with Sony Music Entertainment (“Sony”) alleging claims for breach of contract, copyright infringement,
contributory copyright infringement, and vicarious copyright infringement. The court entered judgement pursuant to stipulation in the
amount of approximately $ 3.6 million requiring Triller Corp to make monthly payments through May 21, 2025. Triller Corp defaulted on
the payments and judgement was entered against Triller Corp on August 27, 2024 for the full amount due. As of March 31, 2026, approximately
$ 3.6 million is included as a liability in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(v)
Sony
Music Publishing Europe Limited (“SOLAR”)
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Corp, including the legal contingency accrual
stemming from the complaint filed by SOLAR in the London, United Kingdom Circuit Common Court alleging claims of songwriter/producer
music publishing rights infringement. A default judgement for $ 5.4 million was ruled in SOLAR’s favor and SOLAR filed an
action in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles for recognition of this foreign country money judgment in
the amount of approximately $ 5.4 million. As of March 31, 2026, this amount is included as a liability in the unaudited condensed
consolidated balance sheets.
(vi)
Music
Licensing
Triller
Corp has outstanding contractual obligations to various record labels, music publishers and performing rights organizations (collectively,
“Rightsholders”) who have licensed to Triller Corp the right to use sound recordings and musical compositions in connection
with the operation of the Triller app and other aspects of the Company’s business. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has recorded
liabilities in the amount of approximately $ 30.0 million for unpaid amounts owed under its music licenses. Triller Corp is also involved
in various legal proceedings and has received threats of litigation from Rightsholders. Triller Corp believes it may be or become liable
to Rightsholders for additional amounts such as interest, penalty fees, attorneys’ fees, copyright infringement damages and other
amounts, but is currently unable to estimate the probability of loss associated with these actions or the range or reasonably possible
losses, if any, or the impact such losses may have on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
(vii)
Fox
Plaza Lease
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Corp, including the legal contingency accrual
stemming from the ongoing litigation with Fox Plaza, LLC due to an alleged breach of a commercial office lease agreement as a result
of an alleged failure to pay rents under the agreement. The plaintiff seeks damages in excess of approximately $ 3.5 million, plus attorney’s
fees, costs of suit, and additional damages to be proven at trial. Triller Corp intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter. The
Company has accrued approximately $ 1.8 million as a liability pertaining to this claim on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance
sheets. It is reasonably possible that the potential loss may exceed the accrued liability amount.
(viii)
Concentrix
Daksh
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Corp, including the legal contingency accrual
stemming from the arbitration with Concentrix Daksh Services India Private Ltd. (“Concentrix”). Concentrix alleges wrongful
early termination of a services agreement and seeks damages of approximately $ 2.0 million in lost profits, plus interest and fees. The
Company has accrued approximately $ 2.0 million as a liability pertaining to this matter. While the Company intends to defend the claim
vigorously, management believes the recorded amount represents the probable loss as of March 31, 2026.
(ix)
Epic
Sports & Entertainment
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Hold Co LLC and Triller Fight Club LLC related
to litigation with Epic Sports & Entertainment, Inc. (“Epic”) for alleged breach of a settlement agreement. Epic initially
claimed damages of approximately $ 1.8 million, and recent settlement discussions indicate a potential settlement range of approximately
$ 0.6 to $ 2.0 million. As of March 31, 2026, the Company accrued a legal provision of approximately $ 1.9 million as a liability in the
unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(x)
Samsung
Arbitration Award
In
connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company assumed the liabilities of Triller Corp, including the legal contingency accrual
stemming from the arbitration with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd due to a breach of a commercial agreement and failure to pay the amounts
owed under the contract. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California confirmed the award and entered a judgment of
approximately $ 2.6 million in May 2024, accruing interest at $ 368.43 per day, at a rate of 5.17 % per annum until repaid. A writ of execution
was issued on August 2, 2024, and a Judgment Debtor Examination is scheduled for February 24, 2025. The Company provided financial records
in December 2024 in response to a subpoena. As of March 31, 2026, the Company accrued approximately $ 3.0 million as a liability in the
unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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(xi)
Prem
Parameswaren
In connection with the Merger Transaction, the Company assumed potential
liabilities related to claims asserted by Prem Parameswaran, the former Chief Executive Officer of Triller Corp for alleged unpaid compensation.
To avoid litigation, the parties reached an agreement in principle for a settlement consisting of $ 500,000 in cash, and 625,000 stock
units which was issued and settled during the year ended December 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has accrued approximately
$ 0.5 million as a liability in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(xii)
Triller
Legacy, LLC Settlement Agreement
On July 26, 2024, Triller Hold Co, LLC and Triller Acquisition, LLC
entered into a settlement agreement with Triller Legacy, LLC (“Legacy”), original sellers of Triller Corp, regarding the 2019
acquisition of Triller Corp from Legacy. The Company agreed to issue 3.89 million shares of Series A common stock to Legacy. Legacy intends
to sell 1.75 million shares for a minimum return of approximately $ 7.0 million by the end of December 31, 2025. The Company must compensate
Legacy for any shortfall of share sales below $ 7.0 million. The Company has the option to purchase up to 1.75 million shares from Legacy
at $ 4.00 per share through December 31, 2024 and $ 4.75 per share through December 31, 2025. The Company can also opt to pay Legacy $ 7.0
million. The Company has included the estimated guaranteed payment liability in its accounts payable and legal contingencies. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has accrued approximately $ 7.0 million as a liability in the unaudited condensed
consolidated balance sheets.
(xiii)
Bobby
Sarnevesht
The
Company is subject to claims asserted by Bobby Sarnevesht for alleged breach of a merger agreement and related contracts. The Company
disputes the claims and the matter remains unresolved. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has accrued approximately $ 8.7 million as a
liability pertaining to this dispute, which represents management’s best estimate of the probable loss.
(xiv)
YA
II PN, LTD. v. Triller Group Inc.; Triller Corp.; Triller Hold Co LLC; Convoy Global Holdings Limited, Index No. 659314/2024 in the
New York Supreme Court, Commercial Division
On
November 26, 2024, Yorkville (“Plaintiff”) initiated litigation against the Company, Triller Corp., Triller Hold Co LLC,
and Convoy Global Holdings Limited (“Defendants”) by filing a motion for summary judgment in lieu of a complaint pursuant
to NY CPLR 3213 (the “Motion”), seeking a judgment finding Defendants liable for all amounts allegedly owed under the convertible
promissory note (the “Note”), dated June 28, 2024, including interest, plus costs, legal fees, and expenses incurred by Yorkville
in enforcing the Note’s terms. On February 24, 2025, Defendants filed their opposition to the Motion, arguing that the Motion should
be denied because Plaintiff’s reliance on CPLR 3213 was improper and because, even if Plaintiff’s reliance on CPLR 3213 were
proper, triable disputes of fact preclude summary judgment in Plaintiff’s favor. On March 7, 2025, Plaintiff filed a reply in support
of the Motion. On May 19, 2025, Yorkville’s initial motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint, seeking immediate payment,
was denied by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County. The court determined that Yorkville’s right to payment
depended on a detailed analysis of obligations under multiple intertwined documents, including the Yorkville Convertible Promissory Note,
Second A&R SEPA, Registration Rights Agreement, and Pledge Agreements, thus converting the case to a plenary action. Yorkville filed
a notice of appeal on May 28, 2025 and a new motion for summary judgment on July 1, 2025, asserting the Yorkville Convertible Promissory
Note’s maturity date of June 28, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”).
On
June 20, 2025, the Company transferred 3,000,000 shares of common stock of BKFC, previously pledged by Triller Hold Co LLC as collateral
pursuant to the Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement, dated June 28, 2024, between Triller Hold Co LLC and Yorkville, as partial repayment.
The case does not have a trial date set. Defendants intend to litigate the case until a resolution is reached.
On
December 3, 2025, the Plaintiff filed responses and objections (the “Responses and Objections”) to the Defendants’
first set of interrogatories dated November 3, 2025 to the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York (Index no.: 659314/2024).
Pursuant to the Responses and Objections, the Plaintiff stated its claims and contentions with respect to its damage resulting from the
event of default that occurred under the Note when the Defendants failed to pay all amounts due by the Maturity Date. The total amount
owed under the Note, including interest, plus costs, legal fees, and expenses incurred by Yorkville less the value of BKFC’s shares
is approximately $ 38.1 million. Yorkville further stated that it continues to accrue additional damages with each passing day that the
obligations under the Note and guaranties remain unpaid. The case is on-going and legal counsel of the Company will continue to handle
this matter. At this stage in the proceedings, it is unable to determine the probability of the outcome of the matter or the range of
reasonable possible loss, if any.
(xv)
13080
Advisors LLC v. Triller Group, Inc., Jams Reference No. 5220008039 (Los Angeles County, California)
On
December 18, 2024, 13080 Advisors LLC (“Claimant”) submitted a Notice of Arbitration and Demand for Arbitration (“13080
Arbitration Demand”) to JAMS to assert that Triller and TAG Holdings Limited (collectively as “Respondents”) have breached
their alleged duties to Claimant under the following alleged agreements: (1) a partially executed document entitled “Grant Agreement
for S-8 Registered Shares” dated March 14, 2024, and (2) a partially executed document entitled “Consulting Services Agreement”
also dated March 14, 2024. The 13080 Arbitration Demand asserts four purported claims for relief: breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation,
specific performance and declaratory relief. On February 18, 2025, Respondents submitted to JAMS a motion to dismiss all the claims for
relief asserted in the 13080 Arbitration Demand along with a motion to strike Claimant’s requests for punitive damages. This motion
remains pending and no arbitrator has been appointed. The case is on-going and legal counsel of the Company will continue to handle this
matter. At this stage in the proceedings, it is unable to determine the probability of the outcome of the matter or the range of reasonable
possible loss, if any.
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(xvi)
Robert
E. Diamond Jr.et al. v. Triller Group, Inc., Case No. 25-cv-00129 (PAE) (S.D.N.Y.)
On
January 7, 2025, Robert E. Diamond Jr (“Diamond”), the former chairman of Triller’s board of directors and Atlas Merchant
Capital LLC (collectively as “Plaintiffs”), an advisory services company under Diamond’s control filed a lawsuit in
federal district court in Manhattan, New York to allege that Triller has failed to pay over or grant to Plaintiffs certain cash amounts
and equity awards to which Plaintiffs were entitled pursuant to various agreements between Plaintiffs and Triller. Plaintiffs claim that
they are entitled to over $ 5.0 million in cash compensation and over 6.0 million shares of Triller’s common stock. On February
28, 2025, Triller filed a partial motion to dismiss the scope of Plaintiffs’ claims. This motion is now pending before the court.
The case is on-going and legal counsel of the Company will continue to handle this matter. At this stage in the proceedings, it is unable
to determine the probability of the outcome of the matter or the range of reasonable possible loss, if any.
(xvii) Action Case:
HCA 301/2025
On February 16, 2026, a writ of summons was served on the Company by
the plaintiff, Singway (B.V.I.) Company Limited, in connection with an alleged breach of a tenancy agreement relating to commercial premises
located on the 3 rd floor of Hopewell Centre in Hong Kong. The claim includes, among other things, recovery of vacant possession,
arrears of rental payments, other outstanding charges, interest and damages in an aggregated amount of approximately $ 42.9 million. The
Company is going to file and serve its defence and counterclaim on or before April 29, 2026. Legal counsel of the Company will continue
to handle this matter. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has accrued approximately $ 42.9 million as a liability pertaining to this dispute,
which represents management’s best estimate of the probable loss.
NOTE
17 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In
accordance with ASC Topic 855, “ Subsequent Events ”, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure
of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, the
Company has evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after March 31, 2026, up to the date that the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements were available to be issued.
In
April 2026, the Company issued aggregate 1,377,382 shares of common stock to a director, officers and employees of the Company under
the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
On
April 17, 2026, the Company received a delisting determination letter (the “Determination Letter”) from the Listing Qualifications
Staff (the “Staff”) of the Nasdaq based on the Company’s non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum
Bid Price Requirement”) as of December 29, 2025. The Delisting Letter does not result in the immediate delisting of the Company’s
common stock from Nasdaq or state a date on which Staff intends a delisting or suspension to occur.
Under
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(d), Staff issued the Determination Letter as an additional deficiency notification and notified the Listing
Council. Staff issued the Determination Letter while Staff’s April 6, 2026 request “seeking guidance” from the Listing
Council relating to bid price compliance was pending before the Listing Council and prior to the resumption of trading of the Company’s
securities on April 17, 2026. On April 20, 2026, the Company filed with the Listing Council the Company’s response to Staff’s
request “seeking guidance.” On April 21, 2026, the Listing Council, after reviewing the Staff’s and the Company’s
submissions, notified Staff and the Company that:
●
The Council
believed that it is up to the Hearings Panel to adjudicate the Company’s Bid Price Rule noncompliance. Therefore, the Council
remanded this matter to the Hearings Panel.
●
Considering
the Council’s remand, Staff’s instruction to the Company to respond to Staff’s April 17 submission by making a
submission by April 24 addressed to the Listing Council, should instead be construed as directing the Company to make a submission
addressed to the Hearings Panel.
●
The Listing
Council understands from Staff’s April 17 submission that it is the view of Staff that the Company “is ineligible for
any further compliance or cure period” to come into compliance with the Bid Price Rule. Due to the unusual procedural history
of this matter, if the Panel agrees with Staff’s view and issues a delisting decision without affording the Company more time
to come into compliance with the Bid Price Rule, then the Listing Council will call the matter for review and stay such Hearings
Panel delisting decision.
The
Company submitted its response to the Panel on April 24, 2026. The Company requested for a new exception period, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing
Rule 5815(c)(1)(A), to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. The Company also informed the Panel of its plan to demonstrate
its ability to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain
compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement.
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