Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
References
in this report (the “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us”, “the Group” or the “Company”
refer to Triller Group Inc. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and
directors. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read
in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly
Report. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties.
Special
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-Q
including, without limitation, statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations” regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for
future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,”
“intend,” “estimate,” “seek” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s
current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ
materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to
the Risk Factors section included in our 2023 Annual Report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The Company’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly
required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
Triller Group Inc. is a technology and media company
organized around a two-pillar operating architecture designed to integrate premium sports content and financial services. The Company’s
refined strategy centers on deploying catalytic growth capital to build a unified platform combining (i) premium sports and live-event
assets including Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (“ BKFC ”), and (ii) the Company’s Hong Kong operations (“ AGBA
Hong Kong ”), which provide established financial services and distribution infrastructure. This integrated ecosystem is intended
to create multiple, reinforcing revenue streams across content, transactions and financial products.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, all
of the Company’s revenue of $21.6 million was generated by AGBA Hong Kong. This revenue concentration reflects a strategic reset
year during which the Company rationalized legacy operations, shut down non-viable platforms, and defined a revised operating architecture.
The Company’s forward strategy is designed to diversify revenue generation across the two-pillar structure described above, with
BKFC expected to contribute premium sports inventory, and AGBA expected to continue providing financial services revenue while supporting
platform-wide transaction processing.
The Company’s premium sports and content
strategy includes assets such as BKFC and an ownership interest in Tottenham Hotspur. BKFC is a professional combat-sports promotion with
global distribution across more than 60 countries and regulatory position as a leading legal bare-knuckle promotion, enhanced by the commercial
impact of Conor McGregor’s ownership and brand association. In June 2025, Yorkville effected a foreclosure that resulted in the
transfer of 3,000,000 BKFC shares, representing approximately 17.66% of BKFC’s outstanding equity, following Yorkville’s allegations
of default under a convertible promissory note. As a result, the Company’s beneficial ownership in BKFC decreased from approximately
55.8% to approximately 38.1%, and its board designation rights were removed. The Company intends to seek to restore majority ownership
and operating control through targeted share purchases, although there can be no assurance that such purchases will be completed.
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The Company’s financial infrastructure is
anchored by its Hong Kong subsidiaries, which operate an established wealth management, healthcare and financial services platform serving
over 400,000 individual and corporate customers. These operations represent the Company’s current revenue base and operating foundation.
The Hong Kong operations conduct business across four principal areas: a technology-enabled platform business, a distribution business,
a healthcare business and a fintech investment and operating business. The Company has pursued a strategy to expand and modernize these
operations into a combined platform and distribution model, offering (i) a B2B, technology-enabled broker management and advisory platform
for financial advisors (“ Platform Business ”) and (ii) a B2C portfolio of wealth management and healthcare products
(“ Distribution Business ”). The Company also maintains a strategic presence in the healthcare sector through a 4% equity
interest in HCMPS (“ Healthcare Business ”) and operates fintech investments (“ FinTech Business ”).
Under this two-pillar architecture, the Company
is organized around two integrated business lines. The first pillar, Distribution and Sports, includes assets such as BKFC, and is intended
to provide premium content, live events and high-engagement audiences. The second pillar, Financial Infrastructure, is anchored by AGBA
and related fintech capabilities and provides the Company’s existing operating base, customer relationships and payment and settlement
infrastructure. These pillars are intended to operate in a coordinated manner, with content engagement and financial services reinforcing
each other to support a focused and scalable operating model.
Corporate History
The Company was originally incorporated on October
8, 2018 in the British Virgin Islands as a special purpose acquisition company under the name AGBA Acquisition Limited. Following a series
of business combination transactions, the company changed its name to AGBA Group Inc. and subsequently redomiciled to Delaware.
On October 15, 2024, the Company consummated a
merger transaction with Triller Corp., a Delaware corporation, pursuant to an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger. Following
this merger, the Company changed its name to Triller Group Inc.
BKFC — Premium Sports Content
BKFC is a professional combat-sports promotion
that the Company believes represents a strategically important sports asset. As described above, following the June 2025 Yorkville foreclosure,
the Company’s beneficial ownership in BKFC decreased to approximately 38.1%, and the Company intends to seek to restore majority
ownership and operating control through targeted share purchases.
The Company believes BKFC represents a high-value
sports and media asset due to its global distribution across more than 60 countries, its regulatory position as a leading legal bare-knuckle
promotion, and the commercial impact of Conor McGregor’s ownership and brand association. Upon restoration of operating control,
BKFC is expected to function as a core sports and live-event asset within the Company’s platform.
BKFC Within the Company’s Platform
Under unified control, the Company expects BKFC
to enable coordinated monetization across advertising, content distribution and financial services. BKFC’s live events are intended
to provide premium, time-bound sports inventory that can be monetized through multiple channels, including pay-per-view and streaming
distribution through FITE, fan engagement and sweepstakes activity through Eight Sweeps, and payment processing and settlement through
AGBA’s financial infrastructure. In this structure, a BKFC event is intended to operate as a multi-layer commercial activation rather
than a single-revenue fight card.
The Company further believes that BKFC’s
global distribution footprint and Conor McGregor’s involvement as an owner and brand ambassador enhance the attractiveness of this
sports inventory to advertisers and partners. Together with planned sports-related initiatives, including the Company’s ownership
interest in Tottenham Hotspur, BKFC is expected to contribute to a broader sports content portfolio that expands monetization opportunities
across the Company’s platform.
Strategic rationale
for regaining control of BKFC
A core priority of the
Company’s growth strategy is the reacquisition of a controlling interest in BKFC. The Company intends to direct a portion of the
rights offering proceeds towards acquiring additional shares in BKFC, thereby restoring majority ownership and operational authority.
The Company views this initiative as a compelling capital allocation opportunity based on operational familiarity with the asset and the
belief that BKFC’s commercial potential remains substantially unexploited under the current ownership structure.
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In June 2025, a foreclosure
action executed by Yorkville, following an alleged default under a convertible promissory note, resulted in the transfer of approximately
17.66% of BKFC’s shares to Yorkville. This reduced the Company’s beneficial ownership from approximately 55.8% to 38.1%. The
Company is actively pursuing the reacquisition of shares from Yorkville and other identified minority stakeholders.
The restoration of controlling
interest is fundamental to unlocking the full spectrum of value that BKFC offers. With operational control reinstated, we will be able
to implement a unified commercial strategy that synchronizes content creation, sponsorship activation, streaming distribution, fan engagement
initiatives, and capital deployment across the integrated platform.
Integration and
platform synergies
BKFC’s value is
maximized when fully embedded within the Company’s broader ecosystem. Under unified control, each BKFC event becomes a multi-dimensional
commercial activation:
●
Advertising: The Company’s advertising capabilities are deployed to run targeted brand campaigns in conjunction with BKFC events.
●
Streaming: Live events are broadcast via FITE TV, generating recurring streaming and pay-per-view revenue.
●
Gaming and Fan Engagement: Fan interaction is further enhanced through Eight Sweeps, which introduces real-money gaming and sweepstakes tied to event participation.
●
Financial Services: All event-related transactions are processed via AGBA’s robust payments infrastructure, ensuring seamless user experiences and enabling cross-selling of financial services.
This integrated approach
transforms a single BKFC fight night into a convergence of advertising, media distribution, gaming, and financial transactions—delivering
four distinct revenue streams from one event. Such synergies are only achievable with operational control, which allows for coordinated
marketing, unified data strategies, and seamless monetization across all business lines.
The planned partnership
with Tottenham Hotspur will further amplify the Company’s sports content portfolio, combining combat sports and Premier League football
to establish a unique, highly attractive inventory for sponsors, fans, and commerce partners.
Commercial potential
and competitive advantages
The Company believes
that the market is materially undervaluing BKFC at present, given the asset’s strategic attributes: exclusive regulatory status
as the leading legal bare-knuckle promotion, established distribution in over 60 countries, and the commercial appeal of global sports
icon Conor McGregor as both owner and brand ambassador. The Company believes the management of BKFC will have the capacity to attract
new growth capital, fully integrate BKFC into its advertising and gaming platforms, and participate directly in the expansion of McGregor’s
global brand.
Beyond event revenues,
the control of premium sports inventory serves as a catalyst for audience growth, deepening engagement, and broadening monetization. The
ability to coordinate live event programming, targeted advertising, interactive gaming, and financial services around a single sports
asset represents a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate. The platform’s multi-pillar architecture enables the Company
to capture a larger share of the value chain, maximizing returns for shareholders and positioning the Company for sustained growth.
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Financial Infrastructure – AGBA Hong
Kong
AGBA Hong Kong serves as our established operating
base and financial infrastructure layer. While not the primary driver of the Group’s growth narrative, AGBA Hong Kong provides the
operational credibility, distribution capability and regulated foundation upon which the Group’s newer platforms are being developed.
AGBA Hong Kong is a long-standing, regulated franchise
with a history of over 30 years. It currently generates all of the Group’s revenue and has entered a clear path toward sustainable
profitability. Its existing operations provide core capabilities including payment processing, regulatory and compliance infrastructure,
banking relationships and a sizeable, recurring customer base. These capabilities enable us to scale new initiatives more efficiently
than platforms that must first build a financial and regulatory layer from the ground up.
AGBA Hong Kong’s distribution strength is
anchored in its consultant network and digital “OnePlatform” ecosystem, which together support client acquisition,
servicing and monetization across multiple product categories. The “OnePlatform” is intended to support customer engagement,
product distribution and monetization across AGBA Hong Kong’s existing customer base. As OnePlatform continues to develop, we expect
it to enable deeper monetization and contribute to improved margin profile through increased customer activity and wallet share.
AGBA Hong Kong currently serves approximately
200,000 customers in Hong Kong providing the Group with an established audience and distribution channel. This customer base represents
a natural entry point for selected digital entertainment, rewards and engagement offerings developed across the wider platform, without
incurring the customer acquisition costs typically associated with early-stage digital platforms.
AGBA Hong Kong’s operating business is structured
as follows:
Platform Business
The Platform Business is a one-stop financial
supermarket with a breadth of products and services, sourced from leading global product providers, that is unrivaled in Hong Kong.
We operate under the “ OnePlatform ”
brand, offering a full-service platform to banks, other financial institutions, family offices, brokers, and individual independent financial
advisors to advise and serve their retail clients. Our technology-enabled platform offers a wide range of financial products, covering
life insurance, pensions, property-casualty insurance, mutual funds, money lending and real estate agency.
The Platform business, through TAG International
Limited and its subsidiaries, is a one-stop financial supermarket with a breadth of products and services that is unrivaled in Hong Kong
sourced from leading global product providers.
The Platform Business was set up to take advantage
of the decades-long experience we built up in supporting the largest financial advisors salesforce in Hong Kong. We were already
servicing a large pool of customers and in the process, built up a wide library of world class financial products and constructed a state-of-the-art
technological and operational infrastructure.
The Platform Business now operates this full-service
platform under its “OnePlatform” brand and has opened it up to banks, other financial institutions, family offices, brokers,
and individual independent financial advisors that are looking for support in advising and serving their retail clients.
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Our technology-enabled Platform Business offers
a wide range of financial products, covering life insurance, pensions, property-casualty insurance, stock brokerage, mutual funds, money
lending and real estate agency.
In addition to its unrivaled product-shelf, the
Platform Business offers digital-enabled sales management and support solutions, business operations support, comprehensive customer services,
and training support.
Currently, our platform financial services and
investment products mainly comprise mutual fund distributions, portfolio management, money lending, insurance and Mandatory Provident
Fund (MPF) products, and international real estate referral and brokerage services.
The OnePlatform brand currently covers 80 insurance
providers selling 1,237 products, and 48 asset management fund houses with over 930 products.
Distribution Business
The Distribution Business currently operates as
a licensed insurance broker and a registered Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) intermediary in Hong Kong, providing financial planning
and wealth management services to institutional and individual customers with its team of over 1,500 independent financial advisors. The
Distribution Business is regulated by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority.
The Distribution Business’s main sources
of income are sales commission and service fee income from its infrastructure support platform. It recognizes commission income from the
insurance providers based on the sale of insurance products at predetermined insurance premium rates according to the types of products
sold.
The financial advisors, organized under two brands
of “AGBA focus” and “AGBA perform”, are the primary distribution channels for the Distribution Business. These
channels are positioned to match individuals’ financial needs with an appropriate choice of insurance products. They target to bring
additional revenue for the Distribution Business by serving as a “matching platform” between insurance companies and consumers.
Marketing activities of the Distribution Business include sales campaigns and invitations to corporate events, at which new customers
are mainly solicited through direct conversation or meetings between financial advisors and retail customers.
As of December 31, 2025, we worked with 338 independent
financial advisors.
Healthcare Business
We own a 4% minority shareholding in HCMPS Healthcare
Holdings Limited (“HCMPS”), one of the leading healthcare management organizations in Hong Kong. The Company, through
one of its subsidiaries, holds 4% stake in and a strategic partnership with HCMPS.
Founded in 1979 and currently operating under
the Dr. Jones Fok & Associates Medical Scheme Management Limited (“JFA”) brand, JFA is one of the most reputed
healthcare brands in Hong Kong. It has a network of over 700 healthcare service providers — providing healthcare
schemes for more than 120 corporate clients with over 300,000 scheme members. JFA’s clients include blue chip companies from various
industry and leading insurers. Apart from Hong Kong, JFA is the largest operator in Macau with around 85 clinics.
JFA has a long-standing track record of operating
as a low-cost, high efficiency operation. It offers vast untapped opportunities for the Group, both in revenue growth and cross-selling.
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FinTech Business
Fintech manages an ensemble of financial technology
(fintech) investments and operates through its subsidiaries TAG Technologies Limited, AGBA Group Limited (formerly known as Tandem Money
Hong Kong Limited), and Tandem Fintech Limited, a health and wealth management platform with a broad spectrum of services and value-added information
in health, insurance, investments and social sharing.
Fintech’s business aims to create value
on three fronts:
1.
Building long-term fintech franchises in Hong Kong using business models, operations, and technologies tested in more mature markets;
2.
Supporting and capturing synergies with OnePlatform and its other business segments; and
3.
Realizing financial returns from its fintech investments.
1) Tandem
Tandem Money Limited (“ Tandem ”)
is a UK based “challenger” bank which focuses on lending growth with high risk-adjusted yields. It operates a “digital
deposit” strategy to continue funding its growth, which is known as a “neobank” strategy. Founded in 2013, Tandem provides
an app-based retail bank service for its customers. Through its app, customers can access retail banking services comprising deposits,
mortgages, loans and credit cards. Tandem also leverages digital wealth management to cross-sell and offers value-added services
such as cash management across bank accounts, savings, debt management, and financial planning.
2) CurrencyFair
CurrencyFair is an online peer-to-peer currency
exchange marketplace. TAG Technologies first invested into CurrencyFair in 2018, through an investment of approximately €6,000,000
and the merger of AGBA’s then existing payments business with CurrencyFair. Since then, CurrencyFair has continued to grow its consumer
money transfer business focused on white-collar expat customers transferring money between selected European and Australian corridors.
CurrencyFair is now a global money transfer member organization that has exchanged more than €10 billion, with offices located
in Ireland, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. We believe that CurrencyFair’s scaling plan relies on expanding its consumer-to-consumer (C2C)
business to new US and Asia corridors, while acquiring small and medium enterprise (SME) customers directly and through an enterprise
sales model handling primarily Chinese merchant payments for cross-border e-commerce marketplaces. Revenue growth depends on
how successfully CurrencyFair scales transfer volumes in new C2C corridors and new SME businesses based on proposition development and
customer acquisition execution.
The Company intends to work closely with CurrencyFair
as it builds out its Asian franchise, and intends to offer CurrencyFair’s unique currency marketplace to customers in Hong Kong
as well as introducing enhanced Asian currency services to CurrencyFair’s international customers. CurrencyFair’s domain expertise,
technology, and operational experience are expected to be leveraged as part of a wider strategy to improve services to assist customers
to manage their finances.
3) Goxip
Goxip is a fashion media platform based in Hong Kong
with over one million high-end fashion shoppers. Its digital marketing arm matches key opinion leaders (KOLs) with marketers and
brands for lead generation, launching and monetizing marketing campaigns. We currently own a 3.30% equity interest in Goxip.
4) HCMPS Healthcare Holdings Limited
HCMPS Healthcare Holdings Limited (“HCMPS”)
is a healthcare management organization based in Hong Kong. Founded in 1979, it has over 700 network service branches providing healthcare
schemes for more than 120 corporate clients with over 300,000 scheme members. HCMPS offers its patients a full range of medical services,
including general services, specialist services, physiotherapy, Chinese medicine, dental, vaccination, X-ray, laboratories, and imaging
services. we currently own a 4.00% equity interest in HCMPS.
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Legacy Operations
The following section addresses the Company’s
legacy operations, which are distinct from the forward-looking two-pillar operating architecture described above. Management believes
it is important to clearly distinguish between the Company’s current strategic direction and the historical operations that preceded
it.
Historical Triller Operations
The Company historically operated the Triller
app, a short-form video platform offering both user-generated and professionally produced content. In July 2025, following an internal
assessment that determined the platform lacked a viable path to scalable or sustainable economics, management made the decision to restructure
the legacy Triller app. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has no revenues generated from social media or sports streaming
operations as the legacy social media activities are under restructure.
Going forward, the Company’s operations
will be centered on the Eight operating architecture, which prioritizes premium content and events through BKFC and other sports assets,
and a regulated financial and distribution platform through AGBA Hong Kong. These business lines are designed to replace the discontinued
legacy operations with revenue streams offering clearer visibility, stronger unit economics, and scalable operating leverage. This strategic
shift reflects a fundamental reset—moving from audience-led growth to infrastructure-driven operations.
Results
of Operations
Comparison
of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
The
following tables set forth our results of operations for the periods presented in U.S. dollars (in thousands):
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026
Social media
Sports
streaming
Financial
services
Corporate
Elimination
Consolidated
Revenue
Loans
interest income
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
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 expenses
(48 )
—
(32 )
(154 )
—
(234 )
Research
and development expenses
(313 )
—
(222 )
—
—
(535 )
Personal
and benefit expenses
(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), net
Interest
income
—
—
2
—
—
2
Interest
expense
(3,253 )
(10 )
(599 )
(638 )
(4,500 )
Foreign
exchange (loss) gain, net
—
(20 )
6
(198 )
—
(212 )
Bad
debts recovered
—
—
256
—
—
256
Others
—
—
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
Advertising
revenue
—
—
—
—
—
—
SaaS
fees
—
—
—
—
—
—
Subscription
fees and paid-per-view fees
—
—
—
—
—
—
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 )
Personnel
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 )
Revenues
The following
table summarizes the major operating revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Variance
(US$
in thousands)
$
%
Business segment
Social media
$ —
$ —
—
—
Sports streaming
—
—
—
—
Financial
services
5,030
4,781
249
5.21
TOTAL
$ 5,030
$ 4,781
249
5.21
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Social
media and Sports streaming
Following
the acquisition in October 2024, Triller Corp.’s operations have been consolidated into our operations, consisting of two major
business segments: social media and sports streaming.
Social
media business segment mainly comprises of revenues from the provision of advertising services and SaaS services. The technology platform
integrated from Triller Corp. provides brands a variety of advertising services including AI-powered conversations and the augmentation
and execution of advertising campaigns. In additions, the SaaS platform provides our customers a detailed dashboard to measure all creator
driven marketing campaigns as well as a marketplace allowing e-commerce brands to automate the process of on-boarding creators with per-transaction
incentives for enabling e-commerce transactions. Revenue from the SaaS platform subscriptions is recognized ratably over the life of
a subscription.
Sports
streaming business segment mainly comprises of revenues from subscriptions for streaming services and pay-per-view (“PPV”)
services for premium content and events. The technology platform provides streaming services that acquires content licensing from various
sport and entertainment franchises to provide a content rich environment for both subscription based and pay-per-view consumption both
across a variety of platforms including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, streaming devices, set-top-boxes and connected TVs. Revenue from
streaming subscriptions is recognized ratably over the life of a subscription and revenue from streaming pay-per-view events is recognized
at the time the event airs.
No
revenue from social media and sports streaming business segments were generated during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Financial
services
Financial
services business segment mainly comprises of commission income, recurring assets management service income, and interest income. Income
from financial services slightly increased by $0.2 million or 5.21% from $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $5.0
million for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Operating
Expenses
Commission
expense
The
commission expense related to financial services increased by $0.9 million, or 37.64% from $2.5 million for the three months ended March
31, 2025 to $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. As a result of the increase in revenue associated with the financial
services, commission expense increased correspondingly.
Sales
and Marketing Expense
Sales
and marketing expense slightly increased by $0.2 million from $0.0 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $0.2 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2026.
Research
and Development Expense
Research
and development expense decreased by $1.2 million, or 68.57% from $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $0.5 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The decrease was mainly attributed to the decrease in headcounts.
Personnel
and benefit expenses
Personnel
and benefit expenses primarily consist of personnel-related costs and benefits and stock-based compensation costs for our administrative,
legal, human resources, information technology, corporate development, finance and accounting employees and executives.
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For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Variance
(US$
in thousands)
$
%
Personnel and benefit
$ 5,339
$ 7,789
(2,450 )
(31.45 )
Stock-based compensation
11,109
27,175
(16,066 )
(59.12 )
TOTAL
$ 16,448
$ 34,964
(18,516 )
(52.96 )
Personnel
and benefit cost decreased by $2.5 million, or 31.45% from $7.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $5.3 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2026. The decrease was primarily attributed to the decrease in headcounts.
Stock-based
compensation for executive directors and employees decreased by $16.1 million or 59.12% from $27.2 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2025 to $11.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the amortization
of the fair value of restricted share units due to the vested shares in 2026. The fair value of the restricted share units is recognized
over the period based on the derived service period (usually the vesting period), on a straight-line basis.
Legal
and professional fee
Legal
and professional fees mainly consisted of certain professional consulting services in legal, audit, accounting and taxation, and others.
For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Variance
(US$
in thousands)
$
%
Legal and professional fee
$ 7,786
$ 4,262
3,524
82.68
Stock-based compensation
—
1,576
(1,576 )
(100.00 )
TOTAL
$ 7,786
$ 5,838
1,948
33.37
Legal
and professional fees increased by $3.5 million, or 82.68%, from $4.3 million for three months ended March 31, 2025, to $7.8 million
for three months ended March 31, 2026. The increase was primarily due to the additional legal and professional fees incurred by Triller
Corp. and its subsidiaries.
Consulting
fees under stock-based compensation decreased by $1.6 million or 100.00% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the
three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease was mainly due to there was no corporate strategic consultancy and business marketing
service incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Provision
for allowance for expected credit losses
In
accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“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 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. 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.
Other
general and administrative expenses
Other
general and administrative expenses of social media and sports streaming segments primarily consist of professional service fees, business
process outsourcing costs, music licensing, and insurance premiums.
Other
general and administrative expenses of financial services and corporate segments primarily consist of rent and facilities expenses allocated
based upon total direct costs, depreciation and amortization expenses, and other corporate expenses that are not allocated to the above
expense categories.
The
aggregate other general and administrative expenses slightly increased by $0.9 million, or 32.16% from $2.7 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2025 to $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Other
Income (Expense), net
Other
income (expense), net consist of interest income, bad debts recovered, sundry income and offset by interest expense and foreign exchange
loss, net.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026, the aggregate other expenses, net decreased by $4.4 million or 49.69%. The decrease was mainly
attributable to the decrease in bad debts written off from $5.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to bad debts recovered
of $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
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Net
Loss
Net
loss decreased by $20.8 million, or 39.28% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to March 31, 2025. The decrease was
primarily due to the decrease in operating expenses of $16.2 million and other expenses, net of $4.4 million.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Sources
of Liquidity
We
have a history of operating losses and negative operating cash flows. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we reported a net loss
of $32.2 million and reported a negative operating cash flow of $3.7 million. As of March 31, 2026, our cash balance was $2.2 million
for working capital use. Our management estimates that currently available cash will not be able to provide sufficient funds to meet
the planned obligations for the next 12 months.
Our
ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to successfully implement our plans. Our management believes that
it will be able to continue to grow our revenue base and control expenditures. In parallel, we continually monitor our capital structure
and operating plans and evaluates various potential funding alternatives that may be needed in order to finance our business development
activities, general and administrative expenses, and growth strategy. These alternatives include external borrowings, raising funds through
public equity, or tapping debt markets. Although there is no assurance that, if needed, we will be able to pursue these fundraising initiatives
and have access to the capital markets going forward. The consolidated financial statements attached to this Form 10-K do not include
any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
Future
Liquidity
On
a recurring basis, the primary future cash needs of the Company will be focused on operating activities, working capital, capital expenditures,
investment, regulatory and compliance costs. The ability of the Company to fund these needs will depend, in part, on its ability to generate
or raise cash in the future, which is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, regulatory, and other factors that are beyond
its control.
The
ability to fund our operating needs will depend on its future ability to continue to generate positive cash flow from operations and
raise capital in the capital markets. Our management believe that we will meet known or reasonably likely future cash requirements through
the combination of cash flows from operating activities, available cash balances, and external borrowings and fund raising. Our management
expects that the primary cash requirements in 2025 will be to fund capital expenditures for the repayment of debts and obligation and
the businesses operations.
If
our sources of liquidity need to be augmented, additional cash requirements would likely need to be financed through the issuance of
debt or equity securities; however, there can be no assurances that we will be able to obtain additional debt or equity financing on
acceptable terms, or at all, in the future.
We
expect that operating losses could continue into the foreseeable future as we continue to invest in growing our businesses. Based upon
our current operating plans, our management believes that cash and equivalents will not be able to provide sufficient funds to its operations
for at least the next 12 months from the date of its consolidated financial statements provided with this Form 10-K. However, these forecasts
involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially. Our management has based this estimate on assumptions that
may prove to be wrong, and we could deplete our capital resources sooner than we expect. See “ Liquidity and Going Concern ”
below.
Our
future capital requirements may vary materially from those currently planned and will depend on many factors, including our rate of revenues
growth, the timing and extent of spending on sales and marketing, the expansion of sales and marketing activities, the timing of new
product introductions, market acceptance of our brand, and overall economic conditions. We may also seek additional capital to fund our
operations, including through the sale of equity or debt financing. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the future
sale of equity, the ownership interest of our stockholders will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation
or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of our existing stockholders. The incurrence of debt financing would result in
debt service obligations and the instruments governing such debt could provide for operating and financing covenants that would restrict
our operations.
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Cash
Flows
As
of March 31, 2026, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling $2.2 million, and $9.9 million in restricted cash.
As
of December 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling $2.3 million, and $10.3 million in restricted cash.
Comparison
of the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
The
following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented:
For
the three months ended
March 31,
2026
2025
(US$
in thousands)
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (3,661 )
$ (16,178 )
Net cash provided by investing activities
283
1,527
Net cash provided by financing activities
2,110
11,728
Effect on exchange
rate change on cash and cash equivalents
772
585
Net change in cash, cash
equivalents and restricted cash
(496 )
(2,338 )
Cash, cash equivalents
and restricted cash, at the beginning
12,610
17,261
Cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the end
$ 12,114
$ 14,923
Representing as:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 2,193
$ 2,130
Restricted cash –
fund held in escrow
9,921
12,793
$ 12,114
$ 14,923
Working
Capital Deficit
The
working capital deficit as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was amounted to approximately $366.4 million and $346.0 million, respectively,
an increase of $20.4 million or 5.89%.
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities
Net
cash used in operating activities was $3.7 million and $16.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Net
cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily the result of the net loss of $32.2 million,
decrease in escrow liabilities of $0.4 million, decrease in operating lease liabilities of $0.3 million, and decrease in income tax payable
of $0.06 million. These amounts were partially offset by the decrease in accounts receivable of $0.3 million, decrease in deposits, prepayments
and other receivables of $0.1 million, increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities of $12.1 million, increase in accounts
payable and other current liabilities, related parties of $1.3 million, and non-cash adjustments consisting of stock-based compensation
expense of $11.1 million, interest expense on borrowings of $4.5 million, net foreign exchange loss of $0.2 million, and bad debts recovered
of $0.3 million.
Net
cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily the result of the net loss of $53.1 million,
decrease in escrow liabilities of $1.4 million, decrease in operating lease liabilities of $0.5 million, increase in accounts receivable
of $1.5 million, increase in loans receivable of $1.3 million, and increase in deposits, prepayments, and other receivables of $0.2 million.
These amounts were partially offset by the increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities of $3.0 million, increase in other
current liabilities, related parties of $0.6 million, and non-cash adjustments consisting of stock-based compensation expense of $28.8
million, interest income on loans receivable of $0.2 million, interest expense on borrowings of $4.8 million, net foreign exchange gain
of $1.1 million, and bad debts written-off of $5.4 million.
Cash
Flows from Investing Activities
Net
cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 of $0.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively
was primarily due to proceeds from the disposal of assets held for sale.
Cash
Flows from Financing Activities
Net
cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 of $2.1 million was primarily due to proceeds from borrowings
advanced by a related party of $2.3 million and offset by repayments of borrowings of $0.1 million.
Net
cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 of $11.7 million was primarily due to proceeds from borrowings
advanced by a related party.
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Liquidity
and Going Concern
Our
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of operations,
realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The management of the Company estimates that
currently available cash will not be able to provide sufficient funds to meet the Company’s planned obligations for the next 12
months from the date that these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were made available to be issued.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026, we reported a net loss of approximately $32.2 million. With a significant decrease in our operating
expenses, described in the paragraph below, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $1,410.4 million as of March 31, 2026.
Coupled
with the management control on expenditures, we reported a lower operating loss of $27.7 million for the three months ended March 31,
2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. These circumstances give rise to substantial doubt that we will continue
as a going concern and these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from
the outcome of this uncertainty.
Our
ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the management’s ability to successfully implement its plans. Our management
team believes that we will be able to continue to grow our revenue base and control our expenditures. In parallel, our management team
will continually monitor our capital structure and operating plans and search for potential funding alternatives in order to finance
our business development activities and operating expenses. These alternatives may include borrowings, raising funds through public equity
or debt markets. However, we cannot predict the exact amount or timing of the alternatives, or guarantee those alternatives will be favorable
to our stockholders. Any failure to obtain financing when required will have a material adverse impact on our business, operation and
financial result.
With
these funding initiatives, our management believes that we would be able to strengthen our financial position, improve our liquidity,
and enhance our ability to navigate the challenging market conditions.
Capital
Commitments
Details
of capital commitments are disclosed in Note 16 in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
are not party to any off-balance sheet transactions. We have no guarantees or obligations other than those which arise out of normal
business operations.
We
have not engaged in any off-balance sheet financial arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future
effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, net revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital
expenditures, or capital resources.
Critical
Accounting Policies, Judgements and Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make judgments, estimates, and assumptions in the preparation
of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. There have been no material
changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as reported in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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ITEM
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As
a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide information required
by this Item.
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