A. [Reserved]
B. Capitalization
and Indebtedness
Not
applicable.
C. Reasons
for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
Not
applicable.
D. Risk
Factors
The following risks relate specifically to our business and should be considered carefully. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed by any of the following risks. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business. If any of the following risks and uncertainties develops into actual events, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected, and the trading price of our Ordinary Shares could decline. As a result of the above factors, the trading price of our Ordinary Shares could decline, and the holders could lose part or all of their investment.
General
Risks
The
recurrence of the coronavirus disease ("COVID-19"), or similar adverse public health developments in Korea, China and Hong Kong, may materially
and adversely affect our business and operating results.
The
COVID-19 is currently impacting countries, communities, supply chains and markets globally. The outbreak of COVID-19 in Korea,
China and Hong Kong has resulted and may continue to result in increased travel restrictions, border control, and shutdown of businesses,
which may cause slower recovery of the global economies. We may experience impact from quarantines and market downturns related to pandemic
fears and impact on our workforce if the virus continues to spread. COVID-19 affects our workforce and supplier's workforce, and as a
result we are experiencing a slow resumption of operations and may experience delays or the inability to deliver goods on a timely basis.
In addition, one or more of our customers, partners, service providers or suppliers may experience financial distress, delayed or defaults
on payment, file for bankruptcy protection, sharp diminishing of business, or suffer disruptions in their business due to the outbreak.
The extent to which the COVID-19 impacts our results are highly uncertain and will include emerging information concerning the severity
of the COVID-19 and the actions taken by governments at various levels and private businesses to attempt to contain the virus. Wider-spread
COVID-19 in the countries we operate and globally could prolong the deterioration in economic conditions and could cause decreases
in demand and reduce and/or negatively impact our ability to grow our revenues. Any decreased collectability of accounts receivable,
bankruptcy of small and medium businesses, or early termination of agreements due to deterioration in economic conditions could negatively
impact our results of operations. Although the Company is taking measures to mitigate the effect as much as possible, there is no assurance
that the steps will be sufficient. In most respects it is still early in the pandemic to be able to quantify all the ramifications.
Geopolitical
and other challenges and uncertainties due to the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine could have a material adverse
effect on the global economy, certain material and commodity prices and our business.
Global markets are currently operating in a period of economic uncertainty, volatility and disruption following Russia's full-scale
invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Although the length and impact of the ongoing military conflict is highly unpredictable, the
conflict in Ukraine and any other geopolitical tensions could have an adverse effect on the economy and business activity globally and
lead to:
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credit
and capital market disruptions; |
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significant
volatility in commodity prices (such as grains, fertilizer inputs and oil and gas); |
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increased
expenses related to direct and indirect materials used in our production process (i.e., packaging, logistics and inputs, among others); |
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increased
costs of resources (such as energy, natural gas and coal) for our operations; |
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slowdown
or disruption of the global and local supply chain, which may lead to shortages and lack of critical materials, commodities and products
in the market; |
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potential
appreciation of the U.S. dollar; |
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increase
in interest rates and inflation in the markets in which we operate, which may contribute to further increases in the prices of energy,
oil and other commodities; and |
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lower
or negative global growth. |
Any
such event may increase our costs and adversely affect our business if we are not able to pass such increased costs onto our customers.
Additionally,
Russia's prior annexation of Crimea, recent recognition of two separatist republics in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine
and subsequent military interventions in Ukraine have led to sanctions and other penalties being levied by the United States, European
Union and other countries against Russia, Belarus, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the so-called Donetsk People's Republic, and the
so-called Luhansk People's Republic, including the agreement to remove certain Russian financial institutions from the Society for
Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, or SWIFT, payment system. Additional potential sanctions and penalties have also been
proposed and/or threatened. Russian military actions, the resulting sanctions and Russian counter measures or retaliatory actions (including
cyberattacks and espionage) could adversely affect the global economy and financial markets and lead to further instability and lack
of liquidity in capital markets.
The
impact of these measures, as well as potential responses to them by Russia, is currently unknown and, while we currently have no exposure
to Russia and Ukraine, current and future measures could significantly and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results
of operations, including, for example, increase in costs of exporting to Europe for our halal products, potential sanctions in the marketing
of our products to Russia and threats to the safety of our employees in locations close to the conflict. Geopolitical and economic risks
have also increased over the past few years as a result of trade tensions between the United States and China, Brexit, and the rise of
populism. Growing tensions may lead, among others, to a deglobalization of the world economy, an increase in protectionism or barriers
to immigration, a general reduction of international trade in goods and services and a reduction in the integration of financial markets,
any of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We
are continuing to monitor the situation in Russia, Ukraine and globally and assess its potential impact on our business. Any of the abovementioned
factors could adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition, and operating results. The extent and duration of the military
action, sanctions and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial. Any such disruptions may also
magnify the impact of other risks described elsewhere in this annual report.
Risks
Related to Our Business
We
have a history of operating losses and may not achieve profitability in the future.
We
have a long history of operating losses and, unless we are able to generate sufficient and consistent revenue, we will incur losses
from operations and may not achieve or maintain profitability. As of December 31, 2021, we had an accumulated deficit of
A$37,169,358. For the year ended December 31, 2021 we recorded loss of of A$6,585,626 which was mainly resulted from the decline
in sales of our 3D display products due to the worldwide pandemic. Our 3D display sales are targeted to consumer and the advertising
sectors, both of which have been adversely effected by the pandemic. The Company could not sell its 3D products and services on a
consistent basis through distribution channels to commercial and consumer sectors to increase revenue. Therefore, the Company has
been broadening its revenue base by expanding its business to electronic glass, nano-coated plate air filters and air purifier
products, halal certification and sale of halal products, and the operation of a digital asset exchange. At the end of 2021, the
Company stopped the sale of its 3D display products to curtail its overhead costs due to the prolonged pandemic outlook. In
addition, the Company will continue to try to increase sales in other products, and reduce its operating overhead to return to
profitability. There is no certainty that we can solve these issues facing the Company.
If
we fail to achieve profitability, or if we are unable to fund our continuing operations, our business will be harmed, and the
holders of our Ordinary Shares could lose all or part of their investment. There is a substantial risk that we may not be able to
fund the new businesses in nano-coated plate filters, the lamination operation for switchable glass, halal certification and sale of
halal products, and operating of a digital assets exchange. We will rely on halal certification and sale of halal food, operating
the digital assets exchange, sale of switchable glass, and nano-coated plate filters, to generate revenues in the future. It is
possible that none of them will be successfully commercialized which would prevent us from achieving and maintaining
profitability.
We
have a limited operating history, and it may be difficult for potential investors to evaluate our business.
We
are just starting our new businesses in nano-coated plate filters, the lamination operation for switchable glass, halal
certification and sale of halal products, and operating of a digital assets exchange ("New Businesses"). Our limited operating
history in these New Businesses makes it difficult for potential investors to evaluate our New Businesses or prospective operations
with long term view. We are subject to all the risks inherent in the initial organization, financing, expenditures, complications
and delays inherent in these relatively new businesses. Our New Businesses may face delays in sales and financing from suppliers due
to our new entry into the market of our products or services which may face challenges in consumer recognition and acceptance, where
more established players and products have better resources to penetrate the markets. Moreover, as a new entrant in these
competitive markets, we face many questions on our Company, organization, finances, and product information before distributors are
willing to carry our products into their network. Thus, it takes additional time to establish distributor network for our products,
and for these distributors to accept our products into their network. Our products may never be accepted by distributors and thereby
hinder our ability to sell our products in the target markets. Investors should evaluate an investment in us considering the
uncertainties encountered by such companies in a competitive environment. Our New Businesses is dependent upon the implementation of
our business plan for each business segment, as well as the ability to access continuous innovation in our products and improve our
services. There can be no assurance that our efforts will be successful or that we will be able to attain profitability.
We may incur significant delays and/or expenses relating to the COVID-19 outbreak in Korea, China and Hong Kong.
Beginning
in late 2019, COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak to constitute a "Public
Health Emergency of International Concern." This has prompted government-imposed quarantines, closures of certain travel and
businesses. In February 2022, the Company temporarily shut down its Hong Kong office for a few weeks due to a staff family member
contracting the virus. In addition, from March 2022 the borders between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China has been severely restricted
making travel between Hong Kong and mainland China prohibitively difficult. In April 2022, the restriction in travel and the border
situation have somewhat eased. In 2022, our offices have generally been open but some of our staff have been working remotely from
home. This has delayed in delivery of products to our factory, interruption of the supply chain, and the effects of the increase in
logistic costs for shipping goods. Our sales activities have been severely affected by the pandemic due to travel restrictions in
Hong Kong and China. It is presently unknown whether and to what extent the Company's sales pipeline may be affected if the pandemic
persists for an extended time. The Company will likely incur significant losses as most of our sales are expected to be derived from
selling our electronic glass, air filters and air purifiers, and halal products - all requiring close interaction with our sales
distributors and customers as our products and services are new to the markets. This restriction in travel could have a material
adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition.
We
will require additional financing in the future to sufficiently fund our operations.
We
had incurred a significant loss in for the past 3 years from 2019 to 2021, and we may incur losses in the future as we continue to
develop our businesses in new businesses in nano-coated plat filters, the lamination operation for switchable glass, halal
certification and sale of halal products and operating of a digital assets exchange. Our actual cash requirements may vary from
those now planned and will depend upon many factors, including: the timing, costs and results of commercialization of our products;
the commercial potential of our products; our ability to outsource manufacturing capabilities; and the status and timing of
competitive developments.
We
anticipate that as the development of our businesses including the capital-intensive lamination operation for our switchable glass
operation, we will require additional funds to achieve our long-term goals of commercialization. In addition, we will require funds
to defend our intellectual property rights, outsource manufacturing capacity, develop marketing and sales capability and fund
operating expenses for all our products. We intend to seek such additional funding through public or private financings and or other
arrangements with corporate partners. However, such financing, licensing opportunities or other arrangements may not be available
from any sources on acceptable terms, or at all. Any shortfall in funding could result in our having to curtail or sell or cease our
operations, which would harm our business, financial conditions, and results of operations.
We
have limited cash resources and if we cannot raise additional funds or generate more revenues, we will not be able to pay our vendors
and will probably not be able to continue as a going concern.
We
will need to raise additional funds to pay outstanding debts, purchase of lamination equipment, vendor invoices and execute our
business plan. Our future cash flows depend on our ability to enter into, and be paid under, contracts with our distributors for the
sale of halal products, switchable glass and the nano-coated plate filters and air purifiers. There can be no assurance that
additional funds will be available when needed from any source or, if available, will be available on terms that are acceptable to
us.
We
may be required to pursue sources of additional capital through various means, including joint venture projects and debt or equity
financings. Future financings through equity investments will be dilutive to existing shareholders. Also, the terms of securities we
may issue in future capital transactions may be more favorable for our new investors. Newly issued securities may include
preferences, superior voting rights, and the issuance of warrants or other convertible securities, which will have additional
dilutive effects. Further, we may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital and/or financing, including investment banking
fees, legal fees, accounting fees, printing and distribution expenses and other costs. We may also be required to recognize non-cash
expenses in connection with certain securities we may issue, such as convertible notes and warrants, which will adversely impact our
financial condition and results of operations.
Our
ability to obtain needed financing may be impaired by such factors as the weakness of capital markets and the fact that we have
incurred a substantial loss in the past few years which could impact the availability or cost of future financing. If the amount of
capital we are able to raise from financing activities, together with our revenues from operations, is not sufficient to satisfy our
capital needs, even to the extent that we reduce our operations, we may be required to sell or cease operations.
Our
limited operating history and rapidly evolving business makes it difficult for us to accurately forecast revenues and expenses.
We
have a limited operating history on which to base an evaluation of our business and prospects, especially since our businesses are newly
established. Our operating results may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control. For these
reasons, comparing our operating results on a period-to-period basis may not be meaningful, and you should not rely on our past results
as an indication of our future performance. Our prospects must be considered in light of inherent risks, expenses, and difficulties encountered
by companies in their early stages of development, particularly in new and evolving markets.
Some
of the other risks and uncertainties of our business relate to our ability to:
- offer
innovative products and services across our businesses to attract and retain customer base;
- attract
customers;
- increase
awareness of our brand and continue to develop consumer and customer loyalty;
- respond
to competitive market conditions;
- respond
to changes in our regulatory environment;
- manage
risks associated with intellectual property rights;
- maintain
effective control of our costs and expenses;
- raise
sufficient capital to sustain and expand our business;
- attract,
retain and motivate qualified personnel; and
- upgrade
our technology to support increased traffic and expanded services.
If
we are unsuccessful in addressing any of these risks and uncertainties, our business may be materially and adversely affected.
The
development of our business is dependent upon the completion and integration of acquisitions and other transactions that have only recently
closed or incurred in the future.
Our
business may not be successful if we are unable to successfully operate and integrate the businesses we acquire such as the
nano-coated plate filter business. Accordingly, it is difficult to evaluate our business based upon our historical financial
results. We expect to continually look for new businesses to acquire to develop and grow our operations. If we fail to identify such
business, or are unable to acquire such businesses on reasonable terms, or fail to successfully integrate such businesses, our
operating results and prospects could be harmed.
We
face significant competition and may suffer from a loss of customers as a result.
We
expect to face significant competition in our nano-coated plate filter, switchable glass, halal products and digital assets
marketplace businesses, particularly from other companies that seek to provide similar products and services. Many of these
competitors have significantly greater financial resources and more personnel than we have. They may also have longer operating
histories and more experience in attracting, retaining and managing customers. They may use their experience and resources to
compete with us in a variety of ways, including by competing more for users, customers, distributors, media channels and by
investing more heavily in research and development and making acquisitions. If we fail to compete effectively, our business,
financial condition and results of operation will be adversely affected.
Exchange
rate fluctuations will continue to affect our reported results of operations.
The
functional currency of each of our Group's entities is measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which that
entity operates. For our operations in Korea, China and Hong Kong, the functional currency for the companies operating in these territories
will have a functional currency of South Korea won, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong dollars, respectively. Substantially all of our revenues
are realized, and a significant portion of our operating costs are incurred, in Korea, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong dollars. Movement
in currency exchange rates will also affect cash denominated in U.S. dollars and Australian dollars and therefore will affect our reported
results of operations.
We
have limited manufacturing experience with our production candidates. Delays in manufacturing sufficient quantities of products may negatively
impact our business and operations.
We
have limited manufacturing experience. We manufacture nano-coated plate filters. In the second half of 2022, we expect to operate
the lamination lines for the switchable glass, but we may not have the expertise, staffing and technical capability to operate a
successful and profitable manufacturing operation. We may need to develop additional manufacturing resources, enter into
collaborative arrangements with other parties, or have third parties manufacture our products on a contract basis. We may not have
access, on acceptable terms, to financing required to scale-up production and develop commercial manufacturing processes. We may not
be able to enter into collaborative or contractual arrangements on acceptable terms with third parties that will meet our
requirements for quality, quantity and timeliness. Such delays and hurdles could harm our business, financial condition and results
of operations.
To
the extent we rely significantly on contractors, we will be exposed to risks related to the business conditions of our contractors.
We
are a small company and we rely on a variety of contractors to manufacture our air filters and air purifier products. Adverse events that
affect one or more of our contractors could adversely affect us. For example:
| ● | a
contractor is unable to retain key staff that have been working on our manufacturing orders; |
| ● | a
contractor produces substandard products that are unacceptable to us; |
| ● | a
contractor is unable to sustain operations due to financial or other business issues; |
| ● | a
contractor loses its business permits or licenses that may be required to manufacture our
products; or |
| ● | errors,
negligence or misconduct that occur within a contractor may adversely affect our business
concerns although we may not be directly responsible. |
To
the extent we are able to enter into collaborative arrangements or strategic alliances, we will be exposed to risks related to those
collaborations and alliances.
An
important element of our strategy for developing, manufacturing and commercializing our nano-coated plate filter and halal products
is entering into partnerships and strategic alliances with other distribution companies or other industry participants to advance
our distribution capabilities and enable us to maintain our financial and operational capacity. We may not be able to negotiate
alliances on acceptable terms, if at all. Although we are not currently parties to any collaborative arrangements or strategic
alliances that we believe are material to our business. In the future we may rely on collaborative arrangements or strategic
alliances to complete the development and commercialization of some of our nano-coated plate filter and halal products. Although we
have no specific reason to believe that we will be at a disadvantage when negotiating such collaborative arrangements or strategic
alliances, our negotiating position will be influenced by our financial capacity at the relevant time to continue the development
and commercialization of the relevant products, as well as the timing of any such negotiations and the stage of development of the
relevant product candidate. These arrangements may result in us receiving less revenue than if we sold such products directly, may
place the development, sales and marketing of our products outside our control, may require us to relinquish important rights or may
otherwise be on terms unfavorable to us. Collaborative arrangements or strategic alliances will subject us to a number of risks,
including the risk that:
| ● | we
may not be able to control the amount and timing of resources that our strategic partners/collaborators
may devote to our products; |
| ● | our
strategic partners/collaborators may experience financial difficulties; |
| ● | we
may be required to relinquish important rights such as marketing and distribution rights; |
| ● | business
combinations or significant changes in a collaborator's business strategy may also adversely
affect a collaborator's willingness or ability to complete its obligations under any arrangement; |
| ● | a
collaborator could independently move forward with a competing product developed either independently
or in collaboration with others, including our competitors; and |
| ● | collaborative
arrangements are often terminated or allowed to expire, which would delay the development
and may increase the cost of developing our product candidates. |
We
may face intellectual property infringement claims and other related claims that could be time-consuming and costly to defend and may
result in our inability to continue providing certain of our existing services.
Technology
and service companies are frequently involved in litigation based on allegations of infringement of intellectual property rights,
unfair competition, and invasion of privacy, defamation and other violations of third-party rights. The validity, enforceability and
scope of protection of intellectual property, particularly in China, are uncertain and still evolving. In addition, many parties are
actively developing and seeking protection for electronics technologies, including seeking patent protections. There may be patents
issued or pending that are held by others that cover significant aspects of our technologies, products, business methods or
services. As we face increasing competition and as litigation becomes more common in the United States, China, Hong Kong and
elsewhere in Asia for resolving commercial disputes, we face a higher risk of being the subject of intellectual property
infringement claims.
Intellectual
property litigation is expensive and time-consuming and could divert resources and management attention from the operations of our
businesses. If there is a successful claim of infringement, we may be required to pay substantial fines and damages or enter into
royalty or license agreements that may not be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. Our failure to obtain a license
of the rights on a timely basis could harm our business. Any intellectual property litigation could have a material adverse effect
on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
If
we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial
results or prevent fraud.
We
are subject to reporting obligations under the U.S. securities laws. The SEC, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002, adopted rules requiring every public company to include in its annual report a management report on such company's internal
controls over financial reporting which contains management's assessment of the effectiveness of the company's internal controls
over financial reporting. In addition, if the Company qualifies under certain revenue or market capitalization test an independent
registered public accounting firm must attest to and report on management's assessment of the effectiveness of the company's
internal controls over financial reporting. In addition, an independent registered public accounting firm must attest to and report
on management's assessment of the effectiveness of the company's internal controls over financial reporting. Our management may
conclude that our internal controls over financial reporting are not effective. Moreover, even if our management concludes that our
internal controls over financial reporting are effective, our independent registered public accounting firm may still decline to
attest to our management's assessment or may issue a report that is qualified if they are not satisfied with our controls or the
level at which our controls are documented, designed, operated or reviewed, or if it interprets the relevant requirements
differently from us. Our reporting obligations as a public company will place a significant strain on our management, operational
and financial resources and systems for the foreseeable future. We are a Company with a small team of accounting personnel and other
resources with which to address our internal financial controls and procedures. If we fail to timely achieve and maintain the
adequacy of our internal financial controls, we may not be able to conclude that we have effective internal controls over financial
reporting at a reasonable assurance level. Moreover, effective internal controls over financial reporting are necessary for us to
produce reliable financial reports and are important to help prevent fraud. As a result, our failure to achieve and maintain
effective internal controls over financial reporting could result in the loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our
financial statements, which in turn could harm our business and negatively impact the market price of our shares.
If
we fail to attract customers for our nano-coat plated filter, switchable glass products, halal products and services, and digital asset
marketplace, our growth prospects could be seriously harmed.
Our
distributors will not work with us if our products and services offerings do not sell well or do not have adequate sales margin for their
sales channels. In addition, our customers will not maintain their business relationships with us if we cannot secure attractive competitive
products and service offerings. Failure to retain customers, distributors or channel partners could seriously harm our business and growth
prospects.
Because
we primarily rely on distributors in distributing our halal products, nano-coated plate filter products and switchable glass products,
our failure to retain key distributors or attract additional distributors could materially and adversely affect our business.
We
mainly rely on distributors to sell our halal products, nano-coated plate filter products and switchable glass products. If our
distributors do not provide quality services to its customers, they may lose customers and our results of operations may be
materially and adversely affected indirectly. There is no assurance that we can maintain favorable relationships with our current
distributors. Our distribution arrangements will be non-exclusive. Furthermore, some of our potential distributors may have
contracts with our competitors or potential competitors and may not sign distribution agreements with us. If we fail to retain our
key distributors or attract additional distributors on terms that are commercially reasonable, our business and results of
operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We
operate in a capital-intensive industry and require a significant amount of cash to fund our lamination operations and to manufacture
our electronic glass. If we fail to obtain sufficient capital to fund our lamination equipment and operations, our business, financial
condition and future prospects may be materially and adversely affected.
The
operation of manufacturing electronic glass requires significant and continuous investment in equipment. Manufacturing the electronic
glass is costly due to the need to build up inventory for large construction projects which typically requires the glass to be installed
at the final stage of construction. The ability and possibly the need to fund this working capital requirement may determine the ability
to win contracts. If we cannot obtain adequate capital to meet our capital needs, we may not be able to fully execute our strategic plans
for growth and our business, financial condition and prospects may be materially and adversely affected.
We
are subject to payment processing risk.
Our
marketplace and e-commerce customers pay for their services using a variety of different online payment methods. We rely on third parties
to process such payments. Acceptance and processing of these payment methods are subject to certain rules and regulations and require
payment of interchange and other fees. To the extent there are increases in payment processing fees, material changes in the payment
ecosystem, such as delays in receiving payments from payment processors and/or changes to rules or regulations concerning payment processing,
our revenues, operating expenses and results of operations could be adversely impacted.
Security
breaches and attacks against our internal systems and network, and any potential resulting breach or failure to otherwise protect confidential
and proprietary information, could damage our reputation and negatively impact our business, as well as materially and adversely affect
our financial condition and results of operations.
Although
we have employed resources to develop security measures against unauthorized access to our systems and networks, our cybersecurity measures
may not successfully detect or prevent all unauthorized attempts to access the data on our network or compromise and disable our systems.
Unauthorized access to our network and systems may result in the misappropriation of information or data, deletion or modification of
user information, or a denial-of-service or other interruption to our business operations. As techniques used to obtain unauthorized
access to or sabotage systems change frequently and may not be known until launched against us or our third-party service providers,
we may be unable to anticipate, or implement adequate measures to protect against these attacks. If we are unable to avert these attacks
and security breaches, we could be subject to significant legal and financial liability, our reputation would be harmed and we could
sustain substantial revenue loss from user dissatisfaction. We may not have the resources or technical sophistication to anticipate or
prevent rapidly evolving types of cyber-attacks. Actual or anticipated attacks and risks may cause us to incur significantly higher costs,
including costs to deploy additional personnel and network protection technologies, train employees, and engage third-party experts and
consultants. Cybersecurity breaches would not only harm our reputation and business, but also could materially decrease our revenue and
net income.
Disruption
or failure of our IT systems could impair our users' online experience and adversely affect our reputation.
Our
ability to provide users with a high-quality online experience on our marketplace and e-commerce platform depends on the continuous and
reliable operation of our IT systems. We cannot assure you that we will be able to procure sufficient bandwidth in a timely manner or
on acceptable terms or at all. Failure to do so may significantly impair user experience on our platform and decrease the overall effectiveness
of our platform to our users.
If
we experience frequent or persistent service disruptions, whether caused by failures of our own systems or those of third-party service
providers, our users' experience may be negatively affected, which in turn, may have a material and adverse effect on our reputation.
We cannot assure you that we will be successful in minimizing the frequency or duration of service interruptions.
We
face risks related to natural disasters, health epidemics and other outbreaks, which could significantly disrupt our operations.
We
are vulnerable to natural disasters and other calamities. Fire, floods, typhoons, earthquakes, power loss, telecommunications failures,
break-ins, war, riots, terrorist attacks or similar events may give rise to server interruptions, breakdowns, system failures, technology
platform failures or internet failures, which could cause the loss or corruption of data or malfunctions of software or hardware as well
as adversely affect our ability to produce video content or provide products and services on our e-commerce platform.
Our
business operations could be disrupted if any of our employees are suspected of having COVID-19, Ebola virus disease, H1N1 flu, H7N9
flu, avian flu, SARS or other epidemic, since we could require our employees to be quarantined and/or our offices to be disinfected.
In addition, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected to the extent that
any of these epidemics harms the global economy in general.
Our
failure to protect our intellectual property rights could have a negative impact on our business.
We
believe our brand, trade names, trademarks and other intellectual property are critical to our success. The success of our business depends
substantially upon our continued ability to use our brand, trade names and trademarks to increase brand awareness and to further develop
our brand. The unauthorized reproduction of our trade names or trademarks could diminish the value of our brand and our market acceptance,
competitive advantages or goodwill. In addition, our proprietary information, which has not been patented or otherwise registered as
our property, is a component of our competitive advantage and our growth strategy.
Monitoring
and preventing the unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult. The measures we take to protect our brand, trade names,
trademarks and other intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent their unauthorized use by third parties. In addition,
the application of laws governing intellectual property rights in Malaysia, China and other countries are uncertain and evolving, and
could involve substantial risks to us. To our knowledge, the relevant authorities in China historically have not protected intellectual
property rights to the same extent as the United States. If we are unable to adequately protect our brand, trade names, trademarks and
other intellectual property rights, we may lose these rights and our business may suffer materially. Further, unauthorized use of our
brands, trade names or trademarks could cause brand confusion among advertisers and harm our reputation as a provider of high quality
and comprehensive advertising services. If our brand recognition decreases, we may lose advertisers and fail in our expansion strategies,
and our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects could be materially and adversely affected.
The
creation of non-fungible token ("NFT") marketplace is dependent on our ability to develop an acceptable blockchain.
Our
ability to create NFTs that can be minted, accepted and transferred is dependent on our ability to develop an accepted and secured blockchain.
Failure to develop a secured and reliable blockchain, will adversely affect our ability to create a marketplace where our users can trade,
purchase and sell their NFTs.
We
do not have any access or working relationship with metaverse universe platform and no assurance can be given that we will have a
third party metaverse platform that will be accepted by our users or generate sufficient interest.
We
do not have a metaverse platform to feature our NFT. It is our intent that we will cooperate with a metaverse platform featuring a virtual
world containing immersive experiences in social networking, gaming and NFT, boasting a wide range of "online + offline" and
"virtual + reality" scenarios to promote the development of new content by creators and owners of NFT.
There
can be no assurance that the market for NFTs will be developed and/or sustained, which may materially adversely affect our business operations.
The
market for digital assets, including, without limitation, NFTs, is still nascent. Accordingly, the market for NFTs may not develop,
of if a market does develop, such value be maintained. If no market develops for NFTs in the future, it may be difficult or
impossible for us to develop and maintain a marketplace where our users can trade, purchase and sell their NFTs.
The
technology underlying blockchain technology is subject to a number of industry-wide challenges and risks relating to consumer acceptance
of blockchain technology. The slowing or stopping of the development or acceptance of blockchain networks and blockchain assets would
have a material adverse effect on the successful development of our NFT marketplace platform.
The
growth of the blockchain industry is subject to a high degree of uncertainty regarding consumer adoption and long-term development. The
factors affecting the further development of the blockchain and NFT industry include, without limitation:
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Worldwide growth in the
adoption and use of NFTs and other blockchain technologies; |
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government and quasi-government
regulation of NFTs and their use, or restrictions on or regulation of access to and operation of blockchain networks or similar systems; |
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the maintenance and development
of the open-source software protocol of blockchain networks; |
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changes in consumer demographics
and public tastes and preferences; |
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the availability and popularity
of other forms or methods of buying and selling goods and services, or trading assets, including new means of using government-backed
currencies or existing networks; |
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the extent to which current
interest in NFTs represents a speculative "bubble"; |
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general economic conditions
in the United States and the world; |
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the regulatory environment
relating to NFTs and blockchains; and |
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a decline in
the popularity or acceptance of NFTs or other digital assets. |
The
NFT industry as a whole has been characterized by rapid changes and innovations and is constantly evolving. Although it has experienced
significant growth in recent years, the slowing or stopping of the development, general acceptance and adoption and usage of blockchain
networks and blockchain assets may deter or delay the acceptance and adoption of NFTs.
The
slowing or stopping of the development, general acceptance and adoption and usage of blockchain networks or blockchain assets may adversely
impact the value of NFTs. The value of specific NFTs relies on the development, general acceptance and adoption and usage of the applicable
blockchain network which depends on ability to readily access the applicable network.
The
prices of digital assets are extremely volatile.
Decreases
in the price of even a single other digital asset may cause volatility in the entire digital asset industry and may affect the value
of other digital assets. For example, a security breach or any other incident or set of circumstances that affects purchaser or
user confidence in a well-known digital asset may affect the industry as a whole and may also cause the price of other digital assets,
including NFTs, to fluctuate.
If
we cannot continue to innovate technologically or develop, market and sell new products and services, or enhance existing technology
and products and services to meet customer requirements, our ability to grow our revenue could be impaired.
Our
growth largely depends on our ability to innovate and add value to our existing creative platform and to provide our customers and contributors
with a scalable, high-performing technology infrastructure that can efficiently and reliably handle increased customer and contributor
usage globally, as well as the deployment of new features. We will continually make investments to maintain and enhance the technology
and infrastructure and to evolve our information processes and computer systems in order to run our business more efficiently and remain
competitive. We may not achieve the anticipated benefits, significant growth or increased market share from these investments for several years,
if at all. If we are unable to manage our investments successfully or in a cost-efficient manner, our business and results of operations
may be adversely affected.
The
value of NFT is uncertain and may subject us to unforeseeable risks.
NFTs
are unique, one-of-a-kind digital assets made possible by certain digital asset network protocols. Because of their non-fungible
nature, NFTs introduce digital scarcity and have become popular as online "collectibles," similar to physical rare
collectible items, such as trading cards or art pieces. Like real world collectibles, the value of NFTs may be prone to "boom and
bust" cycles as popularity increases and subsequently subsides. If any of these bust cycles were to occur, it could adversely
affect the value of certain of our future strategies. In addition, because NFTs generally rely on the same types of underlying
technologies as digital assets, most risks applicable to digital assets are also applicable to NFTs, which will subject us to
general digital assets risks as described elsewhere in these risk factors.
A
particular digital asset's status as a "security" in any relevant jurisdiction is subject to a high degree of uncertainty
and depending upon the activities undertaken by our customers utilizing our products and services, we and our customers may be subject
to regulatory scrutiny, investigations, fines, and other penalties, which may adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial
condition.
The
SEC and its staff have taken the position that certain digital assets fall within the
definition of a "security" under the U.S. federal securities laws. The legal test for determining whether any given digital
asset is a security is a highly complex, fact-driven analysis that evolves over time, and the outcome is difficult to predict. The SEC
generally does not provide advance guidance or confirmation on the status of any particular asset as a security. Furthermore, the SEC's
views in this area have evolved over time and it is difficult to predict the direction or timing of any continuing evolution. With respect
to various digital assets, there is currently no certainty under the applicable legal test that such assets are not securities, notwithstanding
the conclusions we may draw based on our risk-based assessment regarding the likelihood that a particular asset could be deemed a "security"
under applicable laws.
The
classification of a digital asset as a security under applicable law has wide-ranging implications for the regulatory obligations that
flow from the offer, sale and trading of such assets. For example, a digital asset that is a security in the United States may generally
only be offered or sold in the United States pursuant to a registration statement filed with the SEC or in an offering that qualifies
for an exemption from registration. Persons that effect transactions in assets that are securities in the United States may be subject
to registration with the SEC as a "broker" or "dealer." Platforms that bring together purchasers and sellers to trade
digital assets that are securities in the United States are generally subject to registration as national securities exchanges, or must
qualify for an exemption, such as by being operated by a registered broker-dealer as an alternative trading system, or ATS, in compliance
with rules for ATSs. Persons facilitating clearing and settlement of securities may be subject to registration with the SEC as a clearing
agency. Foreign jurisdictions may have similar licensing, registration, and qualification requirements.
If
the SEC, foreign regulatory authority, or a court were to determine that a supported digital asset offered, sold, or traded by one of
our customers on a platform provided by us is a security, our customer would not be able to offer such asset for trading until it was
able to do so in a compliant manner, which would require significant expenditures by the customer. In addition, we or our customer could
be subject to judicial or administrative sanctions for failing to offer or sell the digital asset in compliance with the registration
requirements, or for acting as a broker, dealer, or national securities exchange without appropriate registration. Such an action could
result in injunctions, cease and desist orders, as well as civil monetary penalties, fines, disgorgement, criminal liability, and reputational
harm which could negatively impact our business, operating results, and financial condition.
As
a branded goods business, our success depends on the value and relevance of our brand and products to consumers and on our ability to
innovate and remain competitive.
For
halal products, consumer tastes, preferences and behaviors are constantly changing and our ability to anticipate and respond to these
changes and to continue to maintain loyalty to the halal products we distribute is vital to our business. If we are unable to innovate
effectively, our sales or margins could be materially adversely affected.
The
successful introduction of innovative products and packaging on a periodic basis has become increasingly important to our ability to
maintain and grow our sales in halal products. Accordingly, the continued acceptance of our products and the future degree of market
acceptance of any of products, which may be accompanied by significant promotional expenditures, is likely to have an important impact
on our future financial results.
We
may not be able to compete effectively in the highly competitive halal food markets.
The
halal food markets are highly competitive. In addition, many of our principal competitors are large, diversified companies with resources
significantly greater than ours. We expect strong competition to continue, including competition for adequate distribution and competition
for the limited shelf space for the halal categories in supermarkets and other retail food outlets. Competition in our product categories
is based on product innovation, product quality, price, brand recognition and loyalty, effectiveness of marketing, promotional activity,
and the ability to identify and satisfy consumer preferences. Our ability to grow our revenue could also be adversely impacted if we
are not successful in introducing innovative products in response to changing consumer demands or by new product introductions of our
competitors. If we are unable to build and sustain brand equity by offering recognizably superior product quality, we may be unable to
maintain pricing advantages over competitive products.
From
time to time, our customers experience price pressure in some of our markets as a result of competitors' promotional pricing practices
as well as general market conditions. Our failure to match or exceed our competitors' cost reductions through innovative products
and other improvements could weaken our competitive position. Competition is based on product quality, reliability, food safety, distribution
effectiveness, brand loyalty, price, effective promotional activities, the ability to identify and satisfy emerging consumer preferences
and the ability to provide ancillary support services. We may not be able to compete effectively with these larger, more diversified
companies.
A
material change in consumer demand for our halal products could have a significant impact on our business.
For
our halal business we rely on continued demands from consumers for our products. To achieve business goals, we must develop and sell halal
products that appeal to consumers. If demand and growth rates fall substantially below expected levels, our results could be negatively
impacted. This could occur due to unforeseen negative economic or political events or to changes in consumer trends and habits.
Economic
conditions adversely affecting consumer discretionary spending may negatively impact our business and operating results.
We
believe that our halal products revenues and profitability are strongly correlated to consumer spending habits, which is influenced by
general economic conditions, unemployment levels, and the availability of discretionary income. In an economic downturn or in the event
of the continued spread of COVID-19, our business and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
The
recent global economic and financial market crisis due to COVID-19 has had and may continue to have a negative effect on our business
and results of operations.
Global
economic conditions as a result of COVID-19 have had a negative effect on our business and results of operations as the economic
activity in China and throughout much of the world has also undergone an economic downturn. As a result, the global credit and
liquidity have tightened in much of the world, some of our potential customers in Korea, China and Hong Kong may face business
downturn and credit issues, and could experience cash flow problems and other financial hardships, which could affect timeliness of
doing business with us.
Changes
in governmental banking, monetary and fiscal policies to restore liquidity and increase credit availability may not be effective in alleviating
the global economic declines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is difficult to determine the breadth and duration of the economic and
financial market problems and the many ways in which they may affect our customers and our business in general. Nonetheless, continuation
or further worsening of these difficult financial and macroeconomic conditions could have a significant effect on our business and results
of operations.
The
success of our business depends on the continuing contributions of key personnel who may terminate their employment with us at any time,
and we will need to hire additional qualified personnel.
We
rely heavily on the services of technical and management personnel. Loss of the services of any such individuals would adversely impact
our operations. In addition, we believe our technical personnel represent a significant asset and provide us with a competitive advantage
over many of our competitors and that our future success will depend upon our ability to retain these key employees and our ability to
attract and retain other skilled financial, engineering, technical and managerial personnel. We do not currently maintain any "key
man" life insurance with respect to any of such individuals.
Our
success depends on the continuing efforts of our senior management team and other key personnel and our business may be harmed if we
lose their services.
Our
future success depends heavily upon the continuing services of the members of our senior management. If one or more of our senior executives
or other key personnel are unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, we may not be able to replace them easily or at
all, and our business may be disrupted and our financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
Competition for senior management and key personnel is intense, the pool of qualified candidates is very limited, and we may not be able
to retain the services of our senior executives or key personnel, or attract and retain high-quality senior executives or key personnel
in the future.
In
addition, if any member of our senior management team or any of our other key personnel joins a competitor or forms a competing company,
we may lose customers, distributors, know-how and key professionals and staff members. Each of our executive officers and key employees
has entered into an employment agreement with us which contains confidentiality and non-competition provisions. Legal proceedings to
enforce such provisions would be costly in both money and management time and such provisions may not be enforced or enforceable.
We
rely on highly skilled personnel and if we are unable to retain or motivate key personnel or hire qualified personnel, we may not be
able to grow effectively.
Our
performance and future success depends on the talents and efforts of highly skilled individuals. We will need to continue to identify,
hire, develop, motivate and retain highly skilled personnel for all areas of our organization. Competition in our industry for qualified
employees is intense. Our continued ability to compete effectively depends on our ability to attract new employees and to retain and
motivate our existing employees.
As
competition in our industry intensifies, it may be more difficult for us to hire, motivate and retain highly skilled personnel. If we
do not succeed in doing so, we may be unable to grow effectively.
We
have no business insurance coverage.
We
do not have any business liability or disruption insurance coverage for our operations in Korea, China and Hong Kong. Any business disruption,
litigation or natural disaster may result in our incurring substantial costs and the diversion of our resources.
We
are exposed to risks associated with the weakening global economy as a result of COVID-19, which increase the uncertainty of consumers
purchasing products and/or services.
The
recent severe tightening of the credit markets, turmoil in the financial markets, and weakening global economy due to COVID-19 pandemic
are contributing to a decrease in spending by consumers. If these economic conditions are prolonged or deteriorate further, as a result
of COVID-19, the market for our products and services will decrease accordingly.
Our
Company may experience, and continues to experience, rapid growth in operations, which may place, and may continue to place, significant
demands on its management, operational and financial infrastructure.
If
the Company does not effectively manage its growth, the quality of its products and services could suffer, which could negatively affect
the Company's brand and operating results. To effectively manage this growth, the Company will need to continue to improve its operational,
financial and management controls and its reporting systems and procedures. Failure to implement these improvements could hurt the Company's
ability to manage its growth and financial position.
Our
Company's business faces inherent risk in the switchable glass and halal products and services.
Our
Company's business is subject to certain risks inherent in the switchable glass and halal products and services. Our Company's revenue
and operating results could be adversely affect by many factors which include, amongst others, changes in general economic, business
and credit conditions, fluctuation in foreign exchange rates, changes in demand for and market acceptance of our products and services,
our ability to introduce new products and services and enhancements in a timely manner, rapid technological changes, increase in operating
expenses, lower profit margins due to pricing competition and delay in expansion plans.
Our
Company seeks to limit these business risks through, inter-alia prudent management policies, keeping abreast with new developments and
technologies in the relevant industries and maintaining good relationship with customers and suppliers. However, there can be no assurance
that any changes in these factors will not have any material adverse effect on our Company's business.
Our
Company's business faces competitions from local and foreign competitors.
Our
Company faces competitions from both local and foreign competitors which offer similar products that of our Company offerings.
Increased competitions could result in competitive pricing resulting in lower profit margins. However, our Company believes that we
have several competitive edges over our competitors; including amongst others, better quality products, and technological
expertise.
Our
Company seeks to limit the competitive risks through, inter-alia constant review of our product development and marketing strategies
to adapt to changes in economic conditions and market demands as well as focusing on certain markets and industries. However, there can
be no assurance that our Company will be able to compete effectively against our competitors and that competitive pressure will not materially
and adversely affect our Company's business, operations and results and or financial condition.
Our
production of products from lamination machinery and nano-coat plating equipment involve a significant degree of risk and uncertainty
in terms of operational performance and costs.
We
rely on complex machinery for production of our products, and we may experience unexpected malfunctions from time to time requiring
repairs and spare parts to fix the equipment. The availability of spare parts may not be available when needed. Unexpected
malfunctions of our lamination and nano-coated plate filter equipment ("Manufacturing Equipment") may significantly affect our
operational efficiency and production. In addition, the operational performance and costs associated with the Manufacturing
Equipment can be difficult to predict and may be influenced by factors outside of our control, such as, but not limited to, failures
by suppliers to deliver necessary equipment components in a timely manner and at prices and volumes acceptable to us, which could
have a material adverse effect on our operational performance, cash flows, financial condition, or prospects.
Disaster
events may disrupt our business.
Unforeseen
events, or the prospect of such events, including public health issues including health epidemics or pandemics, war and terrorism and
other international conflicts, and natural disasters such as fire, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados or other adverse weather and climate
conditions, whether occurring in Asia or elsewhere, could disrupt our operations, disrupt the operations of suppliers or business customers
or result in political or economic instability. These types of events outside of our control could adversely affect our operating results.
We cannot assure that any backup systems will be adequate to protect it from the effects of fire, floods, typhoons, earthquakes, power
loss, telecommunications failures, break-ins, war, riots, terrorist attacks or similar events. Any of the foregoing events may give rise
to interruptions, breakdowns, system failures, technology platform failures or internet failures, which could cause the loss or corruption
of data or malfunctions of software or hardware as well as adversely affect our ability to manufacture products and provide services.
These events could reduce demand for our products and services, make it difficult or impossible to receive equipment from suppliers or
impair our ability to deliver products and services to business customers on a timely basis. Any such disruption could damage our reputation
and cause business customer attrition. We could be subject to claims or litigation with respect to losses caused by such disruptions.
Our insurance may not cover a particular event at all or be sufficient to fully cover our losses.
Risk
Factors Relating to Quality of Products
If
our products fail to perform as expected, our ability to develop, market and sell our products and services could be harmed.
If
our products of nano-coated plate filters or our lamination glass products to be manufactured in the second half of 2022 contain
defects in design and manufacture that cause them not to perform as expected or that require repair, or certain features of its
products take longer than expected to become enabled or are legally restricted, our ability to develop, sell, and service its
products could be harmed. Although we will attempt to remedy any issues it observes in its products as effectively and rapidly as
possible, such efforts may not be timely, may hamper production or may not be to the satisfaction of our customers. While we will
perform extensive internal testing on the products we manufacture, we currently have a limited frame of reference by which to
evaluate detailed long-term quality, reliability, durability and performance characteristics of our products. There can be no
assurance that we will be able to detect and fix any defects in our products prior to their sale to our customers.
Our
inability to provide products or services in a timely manner, legal restrictions on product features, or defects in our products or services,
including products and services of third parties that we incorporate into our product offerings, could adversely affect our reputation,
result in delivery delays, product recalls, product liability claims, and significant warranty and other expenses, and subject the Company
to claims or litigation. In addition, our inability to meet our customers' expectations with respect to our products or services could
affect our ability to generate new business customers and thereby have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
cash flow or results of operations.
We
rely on certain third-party providers of licensed software and services integral to our operations.
Certain
aspects of the operation of our business may depend on third-party software and service providers. With regard to licensed software technology,
we may become dependent upon the ability of third parties to maintain, enhance or develop their software and services on a timely and
cost-effective basis, to meet industry technological standards and innovations to deliver software and services that are free of defects
or security vulnerabilities, and to ensure their software and services are free from disruptions or interruptions. Further, these third-party
services and software licenses may not always be available to us on commercially reasonable terms or at all.
If
the third-party software or services become obsolete, fail to function properly, are incompatible with future versions of our products
or services, or are defective or otherwise fail to address our needs, there is no assurance that we would be able to replace the functionality
provided by any future third-party software or services with software or services from alternative providers. Any of these factors could
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.
We
may need to defend ourselves against and may face liability in respect of claims for infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating
the intellectual property rights of others, which may be time-consuming and could cause us to incur substantial costs and/or materially
impact our ability to operate.
From
time to time, legal action by us may be necessary to enforce our contractual rights, to protect our manufacturing and distribution operation
or to defend against claims of infringement, misappropriation or invalidity. Such litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion
of resources and could negatively affect our business, operating results and financial condition. Others, including our competitors,
may hold or obtain patents, copyrights, trademarks or other proprietary rights that could prevent, limit or interfere with our ability
to make, use, develop, or sell its products and services, which could make it more difficult for us to operate our business. We may receive
inquiries from holders of patents or trademarks inquiring whether we are infringing their proprietary rights and/or seek court declarations
that they do not infringe upon our rights.
We
may consider entering into licensing agreements with respect to such rights, although no assurance can be given that such licenses can
be obtained on acceptable terms or that litigation will not occur, and such licenses could significantly increase our operating expenses.
Companies holding patents or other intellectual property rights relating to switchable glass or nano-coated plating technologies may
bring suits alleging infringement of such rights or otherwise asserting their rights and seeking licenses. In addition, if we are determined
to have infringed upon a third party's intellectual property rights, it may be required to cease making, selling or incorporating certain
components or intellectual property into the goods and services it offers, to pay substantial damages and/or license royalties, obtain
a license from the holder of the infringed intellectual property right, which license may not be available on reasonable terms or at
all, to redesign its products and services, and/or to establish and maintain alternative branding for its products and services. In the
event that we were required to take one or more such actions, our business, prospects, operating results and financial condition could
be materially adversely affected. In addition, any litigation or claims, whether or not valid, could result in substantial costs, negative
publicity and diversion of resources and management attention.
We
cannot be certain that our products and services or those of third parties that we incorporate into our products do not and will not
infringe the intellectual property rights of others. We do not own any patent technologies but rely on our equipment suppliers and technology
partners. In future, we may be subject to claims based on allegations of infringement, misappropriation or other violations of the intellectual
property rights of others, including litigation brought by competitors, potential competitors or special purpose or so-called "non-practicing" entities
that focus solely on extracting royalties and settlements by enforcing intellectual property rights and against whom our patents may
therefore provide little or no deterrence or protection.
Regardless
of their merits, intellectual property claims divert the attention of our personnel and are often time-consuming and expensive. In addition,
to the extent claims against us are successful, we may have to pay substantial monetary damages (including, for example, treble damages
if we are found to have wilfully infringed patents and increased statutory damages if we are found to have wilfully infringed copyrights)
or discontinue or modify certain products or services that are found to infringe another party's rights or enter into licensing agreements
with costly royalty payments. Defending against claims of infringement, misappropriation or other violations or being deemed to be infringing,
misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of others could impair our ability to innovate, develop, distribute
and sell our current and planned products and services. Furthermore, because of the substantial amount of discovery required in connection
with intellectual property litigation, there is a risk that some of own confidential information could be compromised by the discovery
process. Although claims of this kind have not materially affected our business to date, there can be no assurance material claims will
not arise in the future.
Our
switchable glass products must comply with local building codes and ordinances, and failure of our products to comply with such codes
and ordinances may have an adverse effect on our business.
Our
switchable glass product must comply with local building codes and ordinances. Building codes may also affect the products our customers
are allowed to use, and, consequently, changes in building codes may also affect the sale of our products. If our products fail to comply
with such local building codes or ordinances, our ability to market and sell such products would be impaired. Also, should these codes
and ordinances be amended or expanded, or should new laws and regulations be enacted, we could incur additional costs or become subject
to requirements or restrictions that require us to modify our products or adversely affect its ability to market and sell our products.
If our products do not adequately or quickly adapt to building standards, we may lose market share to competitors, which would adversely
affect our business, results of operation, financial condition, and cash flows. Furthermore, failure of our products to comply with such
codes or ordinances could subject us to negative publicity or damage our reputation.
Our
insurance strategy may not be adequate to protect us from all business risks.
We
may be subject, in the ordinary course of business, to losses resulting from products liability, accidents, acts of God and other claims
against us, for which we may have no insurance coverage. A loss that is uninsured or which exceeds policy limits may require us to pay
substantial amounts, which could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
We
are subject to all of the ordinary course operating hazards and risks that may come with the provision of our products and services and
business operations. In addition to contractual provisions limiting our liability to business customers and third parties, we maintain
insurance policies in such amounts and with such coverage and deductibles as required by law and that we believe are reasonable and prudent.
Nevertheless, such insurance may not be adequate to protect us from all the liabilities and expenses that may arise from claims for personal
injury, death or property damage arising in the ordinary course of our business and current levels of insurance may not be able to be
maintained or be available at economical prices. If a significant liability claim is brought against us that is not covered by insurance,
then we may have to pay the claim with our own funds, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
cash flows or results of operations. We may not be able to secure additional product liability insurance coverage on commercially acceptable
terms or at reasonable costs when needed, particularly if we do face liability for its products and are forced to make a claim under
our policy.
We
may become subject to product liability claims, which could harm our financial condition and liquidity if we are not able to successfully
defend or insure against such claims.
Although
our switchable glass and nano-coated plate filter products are designed and produced to be safe, product liability claims, even
those without merit, could harm our business, prospects, operating results and financial condition. We face inherent risk of
exposure to claims in the event our products do not perform or are claimed to not have performed as expected. A successful product
liability claim against us could require us to pay a substantial monetary award. Moreover, a product liability claim could generate
substantial negative publicity about our products and business and could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects
and operating results.
If
we are unable to achieve our targeted manufacturing costs for our products, our financial condition and operating results will suffer.
While
we will continue reduce costs in our operations and from our suppliers, including through economies of scale in increased production,
there is no guarantee that we will be able to achieve sufficient cost savings to reach our planned gross margin and profitability goals,
or our other financial targets. If our efforts to continue to decrease manufacturing costs are not successful, we may incur substantial
costs or cost overruns in utilizing and increasing the production capability of our manufacturing facility. Many of the factors that
impact our manufacturing costs are beyond our control, such as potential increases in the costs of materials and components. If we are
unable to continue to control and reduce our manufacturing costs, our operating results, business and prospects will be harmed.
Risks
Relating to Our Organization
If
we infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties, it may increase our costs or prevent us from the commercialization our
product candidates.
There
is a risk that we are or may infringe the proprietary rights of third parties of which we are unaware. There has been substantial litigation
and other proceedings regarding patent and other intellectual property rights in the electronics industries. To date, we have not been
involved in any such third-party claims and we are not aware that our products (digital asset trading platform, ecommerce platform for
halal products, nano-coated plate filters and air purifiers, and switchable glass) infringe the intellectual property rights of third
parties. As a result of intellectual property infringement claims, or to avoid potential claims, we might be:
| ● | prohibited
from selling or licensing any products or digital asset trading or ecommerce platforms that
we may develop unless the patent holder licenses the patent to us, which it is not required
to do; |
| ● | required
to expend considerable amounts of money in defending the claim; |
| ● | required
to pay substantial royalties or grant a cross license to our patents to another patent holder; |
| ● | required
to redesign the formulation of a product so that it does not infringe, which may not be possible
or could require substantial funds and time; or |
| ● | required
to pay substantial monetary damages. |
Future
sales of our products may suffer if they are not accepted in the marketplace by consumers and customers.
There
is a risk that our products (halal products, nano-coated plate filters and air purifier products, and switchable glass) may not gain
market acceptance by consumers and customers. The degree of market acceptance of any of our products will depend on a variety of factors,
including:
| ● | timing
of market introduction; and |
| ● | price
and product feature compared to existing and new products. |
We
may be exposed to product liability claims which could harm our business.
The
marketing and sale of consumer and electronic products entails an inherent risk of product liability. We face product liability exposure
related to our products. Regardless of merit or eventual outcome, liability claims may result in:
| ● | decreased
demand for our products; |
| ● | injury
to our reputation; |
| ● | costs
of related litigation; |
| ● | substantial
monetary awards to customers and others; |
| ● | the
inability to commercialize our other products. |
If
there is a claim made against us or some other problems that is attributable to our products, our share price may be negatively affected.
Even if we were ultimately successful in product liability litigation, the litigation would consume substantial amounts of our financial
and managerial resources and may create adverse publicity, all of which would impair our ability to generate sales of our product candidates.
We may incur substantial liabilities or be required to limit development or commercialization of our product candidates if we cannot
successfully defend ourselves against product liability claims. Such coverage may not be available in the future on acceptable terms,
or at all. We have no insurance coverage and even if we have adequate insurance coverage, product liability claims or recalls could result
in negative publicity and force us to devote significant managerial and financial resources to those matters, and the commercialization
of our other products may be delayed or severely compromised.
Changes
in government legislation and policy may adversely affect us.
While
we do not anticipate in the near future any specific material changes in government legislation that may adversely affect us, any material
changes in interest rates, exchange rates, relevant taxation and other legal regimes and government policies may adversely affect our
operations, the use of our financial resources and the market price of our Ordinary Shares.
Currency
fluctuations may expose us to increased costs and revenue decreases.
Our
business may in the future be affected by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Currency fluctuations could, therefore, cause our costs
to increase and revenues to decline. The majority of our expenses will continue to be denominated in Korea won, United States dollars,
Hong Kong dollars and Renminbi. In the past year, the Australian dollars, our reporting currency, has, as a general trend, appreciated
against the U.S. currency. We cannot anticipate whether this trend will continue in respect of the U.S. dollars. The exchange rates of
the Australian dollar to the Korea won, Hong Kong and the Chinese Renminbi have also fluctuated over the same period. In circumstances
where the Australian dollar appreciates against either or both of the U.S. dollar, Korea won, Hong Kong dollar or Chinese Renminbi, this
may have a positive effect on our costs incurred in either the U.S. or Korea won or Hong Kong or China (as applicable) but may have a
negative effect on any revenues which we source from the U.S. or South Korea or Hong Kong or China (as applicable). The same principles
apply in respect of our costs and revenues in other jurisdictions. In addition, we conduct operations in South Korea, Hong Kong and China,
which exposes us to potential cost increases resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates. In 2021, we have been affected negatively
on foreign exchange losses as a result of currency fluctuations.
Australian
takeovers laws may discourage takeover offers being made for us or may discourage the acquisition of large numbers of our shares.
We
are incorporated in Australia and are subject to the takeover laws of Australia. Amongst other things, we are subject to the Corporations
Act 2001 (Commonwealth of Australia). Subject to a range of exceptions, the Corporations Act prohibits the acquisition of a direct or
indirect interest in our issued voting shares if the acquisition of that interest will lead to a person's or someone else's voting power
in us increasing from 20% or below to more than 20%, or increasing from a starting point that is above 20% and below 90%. Exceptions
to the general prohibition include circumstances where the person makes a formal takeover bid for us, if the person obtains shareholder
approval for the acquisition or if the person acquires less than 3% of the voting power of us in any rolling six-month period. Australian
takeovers laws may discourage takeover offers being made for us or may discourage the acquisition of large numbers of our shares.
Rights
as a holder of ordinary shares are governed by Australian law and the Company's Constitution (the "Constitution") and differ from
the rights of shareholders under U.S. law. Holders of our Ordinary Shares may have difficulty in effecting service of process in the
United States or enforcing judgments obtained in the United States.
We
are a public company incorporated under the laws of Australia. Therefore, the rights of holders of our Ordinary Shares are governed
by Australian law and our Constitution. These rights differ from the typical rights of shareholders in U.S. corporations.
Circumstances that under U.S. law may entitle a shareholder in a U.S. company to claim damages may also give rise to a cause of
action under Australian law entitling a shareholder in an Australian company to claim damages. However, this will not always be the
case. Holders of our Ordinary Shares may have difficulties enforcing, in actions brought in courts in jurisdictions located outside
the U.S., liabilities under U.S. securities laws. In particular, if such a holder sought to bring proceedings in Australia based on
U.S. securities laws, the Australian court might consider:
| ● | that
it did not have jurisdiction; and/or |
| ● | that
it was not an appropriate forum for such proceedings; and/or |
| ● | that,
applying Australian conflict of laws rule, U.S. law (including U.S. securities laws) did
not apply to the relationship between holders of our Ordinary Shares and us or our directors
and officers; and/or |
| ● | that
the U.S. securities laws were of a public or penal nature and should not be enforced by the
Australian court. |
Holders
of our Ordinary Shares may also have difficulties enforcing in courts outside the U.S. judgments obtained in the U.S. courts against
any of our directors and executive officers or us, including actions under the civil liability provisions of the U.S. securities laws.
Our
operations may be materially and adversely affected by changes in the economic, political and social conditions of China.
Some
of our non-cash assets are located in, and some of our revenue is sourced from China. The growth of our switchable glass businesses will
be derived from China. Accordingly, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may be influenced to a significant
degree by political, economic and social conditions in China generally and by continued economic growth in China as a whole.
China
economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including the extent of government involvement, level
of development, growth rate, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources. While China economy has experienced significant
growth over the past three decades, growth has been uneven across different regions and among various economic sectors. The Chinese government
has implemented various measures to encourage economic development and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures benefit
the overall China economy, but may also have a negative effect on us. For example, our operating results and financial condition may
be adversely affected by government control over capital investments or changes in tax regulations that are applicable to us. We cannot
predict the possible impact of any future economic policies of the Chinese government on our business and operations.
China
is facing a continued slowdown in economic growth. China's annual gross domestic product growth rate 2021 was 8.1% compared to 2020 was
2.3% , 6.1% in 2019, and 6.7% in 2018. This slowdown could cause a slowdown or decline in investment in electronic switchable glass,
which may result in a reduction of demand for our products and services and thus materially reduce our revenues and profitability.
Uncertainties
in the interpretation and enforcement of Chinese laws, rules and regulations could limit the legal protections available to you and us.
China
legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes. Unlike common law systems, it is a system in which legal decisions have
limited value as precedents. In 1979, the Chinese government began to promulgate a comprehensive system of laws and regulations governing
economic matters in general. The overall effect of legislation over the past three decades has significantly increased the protections
afforded to various forms of foreign or private-sector investment in China. Our operations in China are foreign-invested enterprise and
is subject to laws, rules and regulations applicable to foreign investment in China as well as laws, rules and regulations applicable
to foreign-invested enterprises. These laws, rules and regulations change frequently, and their interpretation and enforcement involve
uncertainties. For example, we may have to resort to administrative and court proceedings to enforce the legal protections that we enjoy
either by law or contract. However, since China administrative and court authorities have significant discretion in interpreting and
implementing statutory and contractual terms, it may be more difficult to evaluate the outcome of administrative and court proceedings
and the level of legal protection we enjoy than in more developed legal systems. These uncertainties may also impede our ability to enforce
the contracts we have entered into, and materially impair our business and operations.
We
may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our operating subsidiary to fund cash and financing requirements, and
limitations on the ability of our operating subsidiaries to pay dividends to us could materially restrict our ability to conduct our
business.
We,
as a holding company, may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our operating Korea and China companies for our
cash and financing requirements, including the funds necessary to pay dividends and other cash distributions to the parent company, service
any debt we may incur and pay our operating expenses. If these China subsidiaries incurs debt on their own behalf in the future, the
instruments governing the debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to us. Furthermore, relevant Chinese
laws, rules and regulations permit payments of dividends by our China subsidiaries only out of their retained earnings, if any, determined
in accordance with Chinese accounting standards and regulations.
Restrictions
on currency exchange may limit our ability to effectively utilize our revenues as well as the ability of our China subsidiaries to obtain
debt or equity financing from financial institutions or investors outside China, including us.
A
significant portion of our future operating revenues may be denominated in Renminbi, Hong Kong dollars and United Sates dollars. The
Renminbi is currently convertible under the "current account," which includes dividends, trade and service-related foreign
exchange transactions, but not under the "capital account," which includes foreign direct investment and loans. Currently,
each of our China subsidiaries may purchase foreign exchange for settlement of "current account transactions," including purchase
of imported components i.e. display chips and payment of dividends to the overseas parent company, without the approval of the State
Administration of Foreign Exchange (the "SAFE") by complying with certain procedural requirements. However, the relevant Chinese
government authorities may limit or eliminate our ability to purchase foreign currencies in the future for current account transactions.
Since a significant amount of our future revenues will likely be denominated in Renminbi, any existing and future restrictions on currency
exchange may limit our ability to utilize revenues generated in Renminbi to purchase for example computer display chips from suppliers
outside China or fund our business activities outside China denominated in foreign currencies or pay dividends in foreign currencies
to our overseas parent company.
In
addition, certain foreign exchange transactions under the capital account are still subject to limitations and require approvals from,
or registration with, the SAFE (or qualified banks designated by it) and other relevant Chinese government authorities. In particular,
any loans to our China subsidiaries are subject to China regulations and approvals. For example, loans by us to Smart (Zhenjiang) Intelligent
Technology Limited ("Smartglass Zhenjiang"), a foreign-invested enterprise, cannot exceed statutory limits and must be registered
with the SAFE or its local counterpart.
This
could affect the ability of Smartglass Zhenjiang to obtain foreign exchange through debt or equity financing, including by means of loans
or capital contributions from us.
The
Chinese government may alter its regulations and policies from time to time which may have direct or indirect impact to our Company operation.
Regulations
and policies may be altered or other new regulations and policies may be implemented by the Chinese government from time to time which
may have direct or indirect impact to our business operations. Some examples of such regulations and policies are:
| ● | media
broadcast regulations over the Internet; |
| ● | foreign
media to be distributed in China; |
| ● | operating
permit for mobile sales and distribution; |
| ● | copyrighted
digital media regulations; |
| ● | educational
and cultural materials to be sold, distributed, created or transacted in China by foreign
investment entities; and |
| ● | foreign
investment entities to operate business in the educational and media industries. |
These
are only some of the examples that may have indirect impacts to our business. Change of government officials may also affect changes in
regulations and policies, especially within local government. These changes may have impacts to the operating strategies or financial
performance of the Company.
Risks
Associated with Our Technology and Intellectual Property
Potential
technological changes in our field of businesses create considerable uncertainty.
We are no longer conducting research and development in our products. However, our competitors and other experts in nano-coated plate air filters are continuously and extensively conducting research in the relevant technologies. New developments in research are expected to continue at a rapid pace in both industry and academia. Research and discoveries by others may render some or all of our products uncompetitive or obsolete.
If
we are unable to keep pace with technological change or with the advances of our competitors our products may become non-competitive.
The
nano-coating technologies we use in our products are subject to rapid and significant technological change. Our competitors in Hong
Kong, China, Korea and Australia and elsewhere are numerous and include, among others, major technology companies, large electronics
companies, universities and other research institutions. These competitors may develop technologies and products that are more
effective, or which would render the technology in our products such as nano-coated products, obsolete or non-competitive. Many of
these competitors have greater financial and technical resources and manufacturing and marketing capabilities than we do. In
addition, many of our competitors have much more experience in marketing, sales and commercializing new technologies of new or
improved display products and nano-plated filter products.
Our
nano-coated plate filter's manufacturing technology is from a third party, and to the extent that the equipment manufacturer will be
able to continuously develop and upgrade the nano-coated plate filter technology to keep our nano-coated plate products competitive
will determine the success of our business. If our equipment manufacturer is not able to innovate their technology to match our
competitors' technology development, then there is a risk that our nano-coated products will become uncompetitive in the market place
which may have an adverse effect in our nano-coated plate business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our
success depends upon our ability to protect our intellectual property and our proprietary technology.
Our
success will depend in large part on whether we can:
| ● | Obtain
and maintain patents to protect our own products; |
| ● | Obtain
licenses to relevant patented technologies of third parties; |
| ● | Operate
without infringing on the proprietary rights of third parties; and |
| ● | Protect
our trade secrets and know-how. |
Patent
matters in industrial and consumer electronics are highly uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions. Accordingly, the
availability and breadth of claims allowed in electronics patents cannot be predicted. Statutory differences in patentable subject matter
may limit the protection we can obtain on some or all of the products we use outside Hong Kong or China or prevent us from obtaining
patent protection outside Hong Kong or China, either of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations. Moreover, since patent applications in Hong Kong or China are maintained in secrecy until the patent is issued,
and since publication of discoveries in the scientific or patent literature often lags behind actual discoveries, we cannot be certain
that we or any of our licensors were the first creator of inventions covered by pending patent applications or that we or our licensors
were the first to file patent applications for such inventions. Additionally, the enforceability of a patent depends on several factors
that may vary amongst jurisdictions. These factors may include the novelty of the invention, the requirement that the invention not be
obvious in light of prior art (including prior use or publication of the invention), the utility of the invention, and the extent to
which the patent clearly describes the best method of working the invention.
While
we intend to seek patent protection for some of our filter products and technologies that we use which carried forward prior to the disposal
of our R&D unit, we cannot be certain that any of the pending or future patent applications filed by us or on our behalf will be
approved. We also cannot be certain that others will not independently develop similar products or processes, duplicate any of the products
or processes developed by us previously or licensed to us, or design around the patents owned or licensed by us, or that any patents
owned or licensed by us will provide us with competitive advantages. Furthermore, we cannot be certain that patents held by third parties
will not prevent the commercialization of products incorporating the technology developed by us or licensed to us, or that third parties
will not challenge or seek to narrow, invalidate or circumvent any of the issued, pending or future patents owned or licensed by us.
We
may have to resort to litigation to enforce any patents issued or licensed to us or to determine the scope and validity of third party
proprietary rights. We may have to defend the validity of our patents in order to protect or enforce our rights against a third party,
or third parties may in the future assert against us infringement claims regarding proprietary rights belonging to them. Such proceedings
could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources and could negatively affect our profitability. Adverse
determinations in any such proceedings could prevent us from developing and commercializing our products and could harm our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
Our
commercial success will also depend, in part, on our ability to avoid infringement of patents issued to others. If a court determines
that we were infringing any third-party patents, we could be required to pay damages, alter our products or processes, obtain licenses
or cease certain activities. We cannot be certain that the licenses required under patents held by third parties would be made available
on terms acceptable to us or at all. To the extent that we are unable to obtain such licenses, we could be foreclosed from the development,
manufacture or commercialization of the product requiring such license or encounter delays in product introductions while we attempt
to design around such patents, and any of these circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
In
addition to patent protection, we rely on unpatented trade secrets and know-how and proprietary technological innovation and expertise
that are protected in part by confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with our employees, advisors and consultants. We cannot
make any assurances that we will have adequate remedies for any breach. In addition, third parties could independently develop the same
or similar technologies.
If
we are not able to protect and control unpatented trade secrets, know-how and other technological innovation, we may suffer competitive
harm.
In
addition to patented intellectual property, we also rely on unpatented technology, trade secrets, confidential information and know-how
to protect our technology and maintain our competitive position. Trade secrets are difficult to protect. In order to protect proprietary
technology and processes, we rely in part on confidentiality and intellectual property assignment agreements with our employees, consultants
and others. These agreements may not effectively prevent disclosure of confidential information or result in the effective assignment
to us of intellectual property, and may not provide an adequate remedy in the event of unauthorized disclosure of confidential information
or other breaches of the agreements. In addition, others may independently discover trade secrets and proprietary information that have
been licensed to us or that we own, and in such case, we could not assert any trade secret rights against such party. Enforcing a claim
that a party illegally obtained and is using trade secrets that have been licensed to us or that we own is difficult, expensive and time-consuming,
and the outcome is unpredictable. In addition,courts
outside the United States and Australia may be less willing to protect trade secrets. Costly and time-consuming litigation could be necessary
to seek to enforce and determine the scope of our proprietary rights, and failure to obtain or maintain trade secret protection could
have a material adverse effect on our business.
We
do not have patent protection in certain countries and we may not be able to effectively enforce our intellectual property rights in
certain countries, which could significantly erode the market for our product candidates.
We
intend to seek regulatory approval to market our product candidates in a number of foreign countries. Our product candidates are not
protected by patents in certain countries, which means that competitors may be free to sell products that incorporate the same technology
that is used in our products in those countries. In addition, the laws and practices in some foreign countries may not protect intellectual
property rights to the same extent as in the United States or Australia. We may not be able to effectively obtain, maintain or enforce
rights with respect to the intellectual property relating to our product candidates in those countries. Our lack of patent protection
in one or more countries, or the inability to obtain, maintain or enforce intellectual property rights in one or more countries, could
adversely affect our ability to commercialize our products in those countries and could otherwise have a material adverse effect on our
business.
Risks
Relating to Our Securities
In
the event that our Ordinary Shares are delisted from NASDAQ, U.S. broker-dealers may be discouraged from effecting transactions in
shares of our Ordinary Shares because they may be considered penny stocks and thus be subject to the penny stock
rules.
The
SEC has adopted several rules to regulate "penny stock" that restrict transactions involving stock which is deemed to be penny
stock. Such rules include Rules 3a51-1, 15g-1, 15g-2, 15g-3, 15g-4, 15g-5, 15g-6, 15g-7, and 15g-9 under the Exchange Act. These
rules may have the effect of reducing the liquidity of penny stocks. "Penny stocks" generally are equity securities with a price of
less than US$5.00 per share (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on NASDAQ if
current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). Our
Ordinary Shares have in the past constituted, and may again in the future constitute, "penny stock" within the meaning of the rules.
The additional sales practice and disclosure requirements imposed upon U.S. broker-dealers may discourage such broker-dealers from
effecting transactions in shares of our Ordinary Shares, which could severely limit the market liquidity of such Ordinary Shares
and impede their sale in the secondary market.
A
U.S. broker-dealer selling penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or "accredited investor" (generally, an
individual with net worth in excess of US$1,000,000 or an annual income exceeding US$200,000, or US$300,000 together with his or her
spouse) must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and must receive the purchaser's written consent to the transaction
prior to sale, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. In addition, the "penny stock" regulations
require the U.S. broker-dealer to deliver, prior to any transaction involving a "penny stock", a disclosure schedule prepared
in accordance with SEC standards relating to the "penny stock" market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise
exempt. A U.S. broker-dealer is also required to disclose commissions payable to the U.S. broker-dealer and the registered representative
and current quotations for the securities. Finally, a U.S. broker-dealer is required to submit monthly statements disclosing recent price
information with respect to the "penny stock" held in a customer's account and information with respect to the limited market
in "penny stocks".
Shareholders
should be aware that, according to the SEC, the market for "penny stocks" has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud
and abuse. Such patterns include (i) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to
the promoter or issuer; (ii) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press
releases; (iii) "boiler room" practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced
sales persons; (iv) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (v) the wholesale dumping
of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, resulting in investor losses.
Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a
position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the
confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities.
Our
Ordinary Shares may be considered a "penny stock" under SEC regulations which could adversely affect the willingness of investors to
hold our Shares.
The
SEC has adopted regulations which generally define "penny stock" to be an equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00
per share, subject to specific exemptions. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, our Ordinary Shares traded on the NASDAQ
at below of US$5.00 per share. The low trading price of our Ordinary Shares may adversely impact the willingness of investors to
invest in our Ordinary Shares in the United States.
Our
stock price may be volatile.
The
market price of our Ordinary Shares is likely to be highly volatile and could fluctuate widely in price in response to various factors,
many of which are beyond our control, including the following:
| ● | changes
in our industry; |
| ● | our
ability to work through a health crisis or pandemic; |
| ● | competitive
pricing pressures; |
| ● | our
ability to obtain working capital financing; |
| ● | additions
or departures of key personnel; |
| ● | limited
"public float" in the hands of a small number of persons whose sales or lack of
sales could result in positive or negative pricing pressure on the market price for our Ordinary
Shares; |
| ● | sales
of our Ordinary Shares; |
| ● | our
ability to execute our business plan; |
| ● | operating
results that fall below expectations; |
| ● | loss
of any strategic relationship; |
| ● | regulatory
developments; |
| ● | developments
concerning research and development, manufacturing, and marketing alliances or collaborations
by us and our competitors; |
| ● | announcements
of technological innovations or new commercial products by us and our competitors; |
| ● | regulatory
actions in respect of any of our products or the products of any of our competitors; |
| ● | determinations
regarding our patent applications and those of others; |
| ● | market
conditions, including market conditions in the technology and digital media sectors; |
| ● | increases
in our costs or decreases in our revenues due to unfavorable movements in foreign currency
exchange rates; |
| ● | development
or litigation concerning patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights; |
| ● | litigation
or public concern about the safety of our potential products; |
| ● | changes
in recommendations or earnings estimates by securities analysts; |
| ● | deviations
in our operating results from the estimates of securities analysts; |
| ● | rumors
relating to us or our competitors; |
| ● | developments
concerning current or future strategic alliances or acquisitions; |
| ● | political,
economic and other external factors such as interest rate or currency fluctuations, war;
and |
| ● | period-to-period
fluctuations in our financial results. |
Our
Ordinary Shares are traded on NASDAQ Capital Market. However, trading volumes for our Ordinary Shares have been historically low and
volatile. The limited trading market for our Ordinary Shares may cause fluctuations in the market value of our Ordinary Shares to be
exaggerated, leading to price volatility in excess of that which would occur in a more active trading market for our Ordinary Shares
.
In
addition, stock markets have recently experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations due to the effects of COVID-19. These fluctuations
have especially affected the stock market price of many technology and digital media companies and, in many cases, are unrelated to the
operating performance of the particular companies. We believe that these broad market fluctuations may continue to affect the market
price of our Ordinary Shares.
We
may be deemed a passive foreign investment company (PFIC) which would subject our U.S. investors to adverse tax rules.
Holders
of our Ordinary Shares who are U.S. residents face income tax risks. There is a substantial risk that if we are deemed a passive
foreign investment company, or PFIC, which could result in a reduction in the after-tax return to a "U.S. Holder" of our Ordinary
Shares . For U.S. federal income tax purposes, we will be classified as a PFIC for any taxable year in which (i) 75% or more of our
gross income is passive income, or (ii) at least 50% of the average value of all of our assets for the taxable year produce or are
held for the production of passive income. For this purpose, cash is considered to be an asset that produces passive
income.
The
determination of whether we are a PFIC is made on an annual basis and depends on the composition of our income and the value of our
assets. Therefore, it is possible that we could be deemed a PFIC in the current year as well as in future years. If we are
classified as a PFIC in any year that a U.S. Holder owns Ordinary Shares , the U.S. Holder will generally continue to be treated as
holding Ordinary Shares of a PFIC in all subsequent years, notwithstanding that we are not classified as a PFIC in a subsequent
year. Dividends received by the U.S. Holder and gains realized from the sale of our Ordinary Shares would be taxed as ordinary
income and subject to an interest charge. We urge U.S. investors to consult their own tax advisors about the application of the PFIC
rules and certain elections that may help to minimize adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences in their particular
circumstances.
As
a foreign private issuer whose shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market, we follow certain home country corporate governance practices
in lieu of instead of certain NASDAQ requirements.
As
a foreign private issuer whose shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market, we are permitted to follow certain home country corporate
governance practices instead of certain requirements of The NASDAQ Marketplace Rules. As an Australian company listed on the NASDAQ Capital
Market, we follow home country practice with regard to, among other things, the composition
of the board of directors, director nomination process, compensation of officers and quorum at shareholders' meetings. In addition, we
follow Australian law instead of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules that require that we obtain shareholder approval for certain dilutive events,
such as for the establishment or amendment of certain equity-based compensation plans, an issuance that will result in a change of control
of the company, certain transactions other than a public offering involving issuances of a 20% or more interest in the company and certain
acquisitions of the stock or assets of another company. A foreign private issuer that elects to follow a home country practice instead
of NASDAQ requirements, must submit to NASDAQ in advance a written statement from an independent counsel in such issuer's home country
certifying that the issuer's practices are not prohibited by the home country's laws. In addition, a foreign private issuer must disclose
in its annual reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission each such requirement that it does not follow and describe
the home country practice followed by the issuer instead of any such requirement. Accordingly, our shareholders may not be afforded the
same protection as provided under NASDAQ's corporate governance rules. Please see "Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees
- C. Board Practices" for further information.
U.S.
shareholders may not be able to enforce civil liabilities against us.
All
of our directors and executive officers are non-residents of the United States, and all or a substantial portion of the assets of such
persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to affect service of process within
the United States upon such persons or to enforce against them judgments obtained in U.S. courts predicated upon the civil liability
provisions of the federal securities laws of the United States. There is doubt as to the enforceability in Australia in original actions,
or in actions for enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts, of civil liabilities to the extent predicated upon the federal securities
laws of the United States.
As
a foreign private issuer, we do not have to provide the same information as an issuer of securities based in the U.S.
Given
that we are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Exchange Act, we are exempt from certain provisions of
that law that are applicable to U.S. public companies, including (i) the rules under the Exchange Act requiring the filing with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or current reports on Form 8-K; (ii) the sections
of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents or authorizations in respect of a registered security; and (iii)
the sections of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their stock ownership and trading activities and liability
for insiders who profit from trades made in a short period of time. Thus, investors are not afforded the same information which would
be ordinarily available were they investing in a domestic U.S. public corporation.
In
accordance with the requirements of the Australian Corporations Act 2001, we disclose annual and semi-annual results. Our results are
presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Our annual results are audited, and our semi-annual
results undergo a limited review by our independent auditors. We file annual audited results presented in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards and IFRS as issued by International Accounting Standards Board with the SEC on Form 20-F. We are required to provide
our semi-annual results and other material information that we disclose in Australia in the U.S. under the cover of Form 6-K. Nevertheless,
this information is not the same information as would be made available to investors if we were a domestic U.S. public corporation.
We
may issue additional securities in the future, which may result in dilution to our shareholders.
As
of April 19, 2022 we have 14,753,331 Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, which does not include the number of shares to be issued
under a warrant that was issued in January 2022. The total amount of the warrants, if fully exercised, would raise US$8 million. The
warrants are for a term of 2 years to January 2024 and can be exercised at US$3.74 for each share. Under the warrant agreement, the warrant
holder cannot exercise the warrant to subscribe for shares in the Company if such exercise would take the warrant holder over 4.99% shareholding
in the Company. As at the date of this report, all the warrants are outstanding. In this case, to the extent that the warrants are exercised
by the warrant holders, additional Ordinary Shares will be issued and would dilute our shareholders.
In
addition, to the extent that we conduct additional equity offerings, additional Ordinary Shares will be issued, which may result in dilution
to our current shareholders. Sales of substantial numbers of such shares in the public market would also result in further dilution to
our shareholders and could adversely affect the market price of our Ordinary Shares.
We
may seek to raise additional funds, finance acquisitions or develop strategic relationships by issuing securities that would dilute your
ownership. Depending on the terms available to us, if these activities result in significant dilution, it may negatively impact the trading
price of our Ordinary Shares.
We
have financed our operations, and we expect to continue to finance our operations, acquisitions, if any, and the development of
strategic relationships by issuing equity and/or convertible securities, which could significantly reduce the percentage ownership
of our existing shareholders. Further, any additional financing that we secure, may require the granting of rights, preferences or
privileges senior to, or pari passu with, those holders of our Ordinary Shares . Any issuances by us of equity securities may be at
or below the prevailing market price of our Ordinary Shares and in any event may have a dilutive impact on your ownership interest,
which could cause the market price of our Ordinary Shares to decline. We may also raise additional funds through the incurrence of
debt or the issuance or sale of other securities or instruments senior to our Ordinary Shares . The holders of any securities or
instruments we may issue may have rights superior to the rights of our shareholders. If we experience dilution from the issuance of
additional securities and we grant superior rights to new securities over our shareholders, it may negatively impact the trading
price of our Ordinary Shares and you may lose all or part of your investment.
If
we fail to comply with internal controls evaluations and attestation requirements our stock price could be adversely affected.
We
are subject to United States securities laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted by the SEC
pursuant to such Act. As a foreign private issuer, under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the related regulations, we will be
required to perform an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting, including (1) management's annual report on its assessment
of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting; and (2) our independent registered public accounting firm's annual
audit of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. In 2010, the enactment of the Dodd Frank Bill resulted in an
exemption from Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for fiscal 2010 onwards, meaning that we did not have to comply with point (2)
above. For further information, see "Item 15 - Controls and Procedures - Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial
Reporting."
The
requirements of Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are ongoing and also apply to future years. We expect that our internal control
over financial reporting will continue to evolve as our business develops. Although we are committed to continue to improve our internal
control processes and we will continue to diligently and vigorously review our internal control over financial reporting in order to
ensure compliance with the Section 404 requirements, any control system, regardless of how well designed, operated and evaluated, can
provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives will be met. Therefore, we cannot be certain that in the future
additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies will not exist or otherwise be discovered. If our efforts to remediate weaknesses
identified are not successful or if other deficiencies occur, these weaknesses or deficiencies could result in misstatements of our results
of operations, restatements of our financial statements, a decline in our stock price, or other material effects on our business, reputation,
results of operations, financial conditions or liquidity.
Our
Constitution and other Australian laws and regulations applicable to us may adversely affect our ability to take actions that could be
deemed beneficial to our shareholders.
As
an Australian company we are subject to different corporate requirements than a corporation organized under the laws of the United States.
Our constituent document, or Constitution, as well as the Australian Corporations Act 2001 set forth various rights and obligations that
are unique to us as an Australian company. These requirements may limit or otherwise adversely affect our ability to take actions that
could be beneficial to our shareholders.
We
have never paid a dividend and we do not intend to pay dividends in the foreseeable future which means that holders of shares may not
receive any return on their investment from dividends.
To
date, we have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our Ordinary Shares and currently intend to retain any future earnings for
funding growth. We do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. Dividends may only be paid out of our profits.
Payment of cash dividends, if any, in the future will be at the discretion of the board of directors of the Company (the "Board"
or "Board of Directors"). Our holders of shares may not receive any return on their investment from dividends. The success of your
investment will likely depend entirely upon any future appreciation of the market price of our Ordinary Shares, which is uncertain
and unpredictable. There is no guarantee that our Ordinary Shares will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which you
purchased your Ordinary Shares.
We
may not be able to attract the attention of major brokerage firms.
Securities
analysts of major brokerage firms may not provide coverage of us since there is no incentive to brokerage firms to recommend the purchase
of our Ordinary Shares. No assurance can be given that brokerage firms will, in the future, want to conduct any secondary offerings on
behalf of our Company.
Risks
Related to Doing Business in China
Uncertainties
exist with respect to the interpretation and implementation of PRC Foreign Investment Law and how it may impact the viability of our
group structure and business operations.
On
March 15, 2019, the National People's Congress approved the Foreign Investment Law, which took effect on January 1, 2020 and replaced
three existing laws on foreign investments in China, namely, the PRC Equity Joint Venture Law, the PRC Cooperative Joint Venture Law
and the Wholly Foreign-owned Enterprise Law, together with their implementation rules and ancillary regulations. The Foreign Investment
Law embodies an expected PRC regulatory trend to rationalize its foreign investment regulatory regime in line with prevailing international
practice and the legislative efforts to unify the corporate legal requirements for both foreign and domestic invested enterprises in
China. The Foreign Investment Law establishes the basic framework for the access to, and the promotion, protection and administration
of foreign investments in view of investment protection and fair competition.
According
to the Foreign Investment Law, "foreign investment" refers to investment activities directly or indirectly conducted by one
or more natural persons, business entities, or otherwise organizations of a foreign country (collectively referred to as "foreign
investor") within China, and the investment activities include the following situations: (i) a foreign investor, individually or
collectively with other investors, establishes a foreign-invested enterprise within China; (ii) a foreign investor acquires stock shares,
equity shares, shares in assets, or other like rights and interests of an enterprise within China; (iii) a foreign investor, individually
or collectively with other investors, invests in a new project within China; and (iv) investments in other means as provided by laws,
administrative regulations, or the State Council.
According
to the Foreign Investment Law, the State Council will publish or approve to publish the "negative list" for special administrative
measures concerning foreign investment. The Foreign Investment Law grants national treatment to foreign-invested entities ("FIEs"),
except for those FIEs that operate in industries deemed to be either "restricted" or "prohibited" in the "negative
list". Because the "negative list" has yet to be published, it is unclear whether it will differ from the current Special
Administrative Measures for Market Access of Foreign Investment (Negative List). The Foreign Investment Law provides that FIEs operating
in foreign restricted or prohibited industries will require market entry clearance and other approvals from relevant Chinese governmental
authorities. If a foreign investor is found to invest in any prohibited industry in the "negative list", such foreign investor
could be required to cease its investment activities, dispose of its equity interests or assets within a prescribed time limit and have
its income confiscated. If the investment activity of a foreign investor is in breach of any special administrative measure for restrictive
access provided for in the "negative list", the relevant competent department shall order the foreign investor to make corrections
and take necessary measures to meet the requirements of the special administrative measure for restrictive access.
The
Chinese government will establish a foreign investment information reporting system, according to which foreign investors or foreign-invested
enterprises must submit investment information to the competent department for commerce concerned through the enterprise registration
system and the enterprise credit information publicity system, and a security review system under which the security review shall be
conducted for foreign investment affecting or likely affecting the state security.
Furthermore,
the Foreign Investment Law provides that foreign invested enterprises established according to the existing laws regulating foreign investment
may maintain their structure and corporate governance within five years after the implementing of the Foreign Investment Law.
In
addition, the Foreign Investment Law also provides several protective rules and principles for foreign investors and their investments
in the PRC, including that a foreign investor may freely transfer into or out of China, in Renminbi or a foreign currency, its contributions,
profits, capital gains, income from disposition of assets, royalties of intellectual property rights, indemnity or compensation lawfully
acquired, and income from liquidation, among others, within China; local governments shall abide by their commitments to the foreign
investors; governments at all levels and their departments shall enact local normative documents concerning foreign investment in compliance
with laws and regulations and shall not impair legitimate rights and interests, impose additional obligations onto FIEs, set market access
restrictions and exit conditions, or intervene with the normal production and operation activities of FIEs; except for special circumstances,
in which case statutory procedures shall be followed and fair and reasonable compensation shall be made in a timely manner, expropriation
or requisition of the investment of foreign investors is prohibited; and mandatory technology transfer is prohibited.
As
such, there is a risk that our electronic glass business, which is currently operated by Smartglass Zhenjiang, could be designated to
on the "negative list" for special administrative measures concerning foreign investment. And if its business were to on the
"negative list", we would need to seek permission and approval from the Chinese regulatory to continue to conduct our electronic
glass business in the PRC. If Smartglass Zhenjiang were to be put on the "negative list" and were not successful in obtaining
permission or approval, then its business could be required to close or sold, which could adversely affect our financial position and
share price.
The
Chinese government can exert substantial influence over the manner in which companies operate in China.
The
Chinese government has exercised, and may continue to exercise, substantial influence or control over virtually every sector of the Chinese
economy through regulation and state ownership. Our ability to operate in China could be undermined by changes in PRC laws and regulations,
including those relating to taxation, environmental regulations, land use rights, properties and other matters. The central or local
governments could impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would require additional expenditures
and efforts on our part to ensure our compliance with such regulations or interpretations. Accordingly, government actions in the future,
including any decision not to continue to support recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned economy or regional
or local variations in the implementation of economic policies, could have a significant effect on economic conditions in China or particular
regions, and could require the Company to relinquish any interest that we hold in Chinese properties. If our PRC subsidiaries do not
receive or maintain approvals, inadvertently conclude that approvals needed for their business are not required or if there are changes
in applicable laws (including regulations) or interpretations of laws and our PRC subsidiaries are required but unable to obtain approvals
in the future, then such changes or need for approvals (if not obtained) could adversely affect the operations on our PRC subsidiaries
and the value of our shares could significantly decline or become worthless.
As
such, our PRC subsidiaries could be subject to various government and regulatory oversight in the provinces in which they operate. They
could be subject to regulation by various political and regulatory entities, including various local and municipal agencies and government
sub-divisions. Our PRC subsidiaries could incur increased costs necessary to comply with existing and newly adopted laws and regulations
or penalties for any failure to comply.
The
Chinese government could intervene or influence the operations of our subsidiaries based in Hong Kong and the PRC at any time and any
such intervention or influence could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our Ordinary Shares.
Given
recent statements by the Chinese government indicating an intent to exert more oversight and control over offers of securities, it is
uncertain if or how the Company (which it is incorporated in Australia but most of its officers or directors are based in Hong Kong or
the PRC) could be required to obtain permission from the PRC government to make an offer of securities in the future, and even if any
such permission were obtained, whether it could be rescinded. Although we are currently not required to obtain permission from the PRC
government or any local government to obtain such permission, our operations could be adversely affected, directly or indirectly, if
we had to obtain approvals from the PRC government to offer securities. and could result in a significant decrease in the value of our
Ordinary Shares, or a complete hinderance of our ability to offer or continue to offer our securities to investors and cause the value
of our securities to significantly decline or be worthless.
Recent
regulatory initiatives implemented by the PRC competent government authorities on cyberspace data security could impact our business
operations and compliance status.
Recently,
the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council jointly issued
the "Opinions on Severely Cracking Down on Illegal Securities Activities According to Law," or the Opinions, which was made
available to the public on July 6, 2021. The Opinions emphasized the need to strengthen the administration over illegal securities activities,
and the need to strengthen the supervision over overseas listings by Chinese companies but not Australian companies such as IMTE.
On
July 10, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China ("CAC") issued a revised draft of the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (the
"Draft Measures") for public comments, which required that, any data processing operators controlling personal information of no
less than one million users which seeks to list in a foreign stock exchange should also be subject to cybersecurity review, and
further elaborated the factors to be considered when assessing the national security risks of the relevant activities. On January 4,
2022, the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (the "Measures") were published and became effective on February 15, 2022.We do not
expect to be subject to cybersecurity review because: (i) our products and services are not offered directly to individual
consumers; (ii) we do not possess a large amount of personal information in our business operations; and (iii) data processed in our
business does not have a bearing on national security and thus may not be classified as core or important data by the
authorities.
Although
we do not believe that we will be subject to cybersecurity review as required under the Measures, it is uncertain how soon
legislative or administrative regulation making bodies will respond and what existing or new laws or regulations and interpretations
will be modified or promulgated, if any, and the potential impact they could have on the operations of IMTE's subsidiaries in the
PRC, the ability to accept foreign investments and the convertibility of foreign exchange.
The
trading of our shares could potentially be adversely impacted by the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act ("HFCA Act")
if it is later determined that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the "PCAOB") is unable to inspect or investigate our auditor because of a position taken by the Chinese government,
which could cause trading in our shares to be prohibited under HFCA Act and our shares to be delisted.
On
December 16, 2021, the PCAOB has issued its report notifying the SEC of its determination that it is unable to inspect or
investigate completely accounting firms headquartered in mainland China or Hong Kong. Our auditor, Audit Alliance LLP, is a
PCAOB-registered firm based in Singapore is subject to laws in the United States pursuant to which the PCAOB conducts regular
inspections to assess its compliance with the applicable professional standards. As of the date of this annual report, under the
HFCA Act, the PCAOB is permitted to inspect our independent public accounting firm. However, there is no guarantee that future audit
reports will be prepared by auditors that are subject to complete inspection by the PCAOB and, in such event, this could result in
limitations or restrictions to our access of the U.S. capital markets. Furthermore, trading in our securities could be prohibited
under the HFCA Act if the SEC were to subsequently determine that our audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable
to inspect or investigate completely, including as a result of a position taken by an authority in China or other foreign
jurisdiction that prevents the PCAOB from conducting an inspection of our auditor and, as a result, NASDAQ could determine to delist
our Ordinary Shares.
In
June 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which, if enacted, would amend the HFCA
Act and require the SEC to prohibit an issuer's securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to
PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years (instead of three consecutive years under current law). Furthermore, trading in our securities
could be prohibited under the HFCA Act (as amended by the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act) if the SEC were to
subsequently determine that our audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely, including
as a result of a position taken by an authority in China or other foreign jurisdiction that prevents the PCAOB from conducting an inspection
of our auditor and, as a result, NASDAQ could determine to delist our Ordinary Shares.
PRC
regulation of loans and direct investment by offshore holding companies to PRC entities may delay or prevent us from using the proceeds
of the offerings to make loans or additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary, which could materially and adversely affect
our liquidity and our ability to fund and expand our business.
In
utilizing the proceeds from the offerings or any future offerings, as an offshore holding company of our PRC subsidiary, we may make
loans to our PRC subsidiary and controlled PRC affiliate, or we may make additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary. Any
loans to our PRC subsidiary or controlled PRC affiliate are subject to PRC regulations and approvals. For example, loans by us to our
PRC subsidiary in China, each of which is a foreign-invested enterprise, to finance their activities cannot exceed statutory limits and
must be registered with a Chinese agency known as SAFE or its local counterpart.
We
may also decide to finance our PRC subsidiary through capital contributions. These capital contributions must be approved by the Ministry
of Commerce in China or its local counterpart. It is possible that we may not be able to obtain these government registrations or approvals
on a timely basis, if at all, with respect to future loans by us to our PRC subsidiary or controlled PRC affiliate or capital contributions
by us to our subsidiaries or any of their respective subsidiaries. If we fail to receive such registrations or approvals, our PRC operations
may be negatively affected, which could adversely and materially affect our liquidity and our ability to fund and expand our business.
In
2015, SAFE promulgated Circular 19, a notice regulating the conversion by a foreign-invested enterprise of foreign currency into Renminbi
by restricting how the converted Renminbi may be used. Circular 19 requires that Renminbi converted from the foreign currency-denominated
capital of a foreign-invested enterprise may only be used for purposes within the business scope approved by the applicable governmental
authority and may not be used for equity investments within the PRC unless specifically provided for otherwise in its business scope.
In addition, SAFE strengthened its oversight of the flow and use of Renminbi funds converted from the foreign currency-denominated capital
of a foreign-invested enterprise. The use of such Renminbi may not be changed without approval from SAFE and may not be used to repay
Renminbi loans if the proceeds of such loans have not yet been used for purposes within the foreign-invested enterprise's approved business
scope.
We
cannot assure you that we will be able to complete the necessary government registrations or obtain the necessary government approvals
on a timely basis, if at all, with respect to future loans by us to our PRC subsidiary or controlled PRC affiliate or with respect to
future capital contributions by us to our PRC subsidiary. If we fail to complete such registrations or obtain such approvals, our ability
to use the proceeds we receive from the offerings and to capitalize or otherwise fund our PRC operations may be negatively affected,
which could adversely and materially affect our liquidity and our ability to fund and expand our business.
Governmental
control of currency conversion may limit our ability to use our revenues effectively and the ability of our PRC subsidiary to obtain
financing.
The
PRC government imposes control on the convertibility of the RMB into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency
out of China. For our PRC subsidiaries, we will receive a majority of our revenues in Renminbi, which currently is not a freely convertible
currency. Restrictions on currency conversion imposed by the PRC government may limit our ability to use revenues generated in Renminbi
to fund our expenditures denominated in foreign currencies or our business activities outside China. Under China's existing foreign exchange
regulations, Renminbi may be freely converted into foreign currency for payments relating to current account transactions, which include
among other things dividend payments and payments for the import of goods and services, by complying with certain procedural requirements.
Our PRC subsidiary is able to pay dividends in foreign currencies to us without prior approval from SAFE, by complying with certain procedural
requirements. Our PRC subsidiary may also retain foreign currency in their respective current account bank accounts for use in payment
of international current account transactions. However, we cannot assure you that the PRC government will not take measures in the future
to restrict access to foreign currencies for current account transactions.
Conversion
of Renminbi into foreign currencies, and of foreign currencies into Renminbi, for payments relating to capital account transactions,
which principally includes investments and loans, generally requires the approval of SAFE and other relevant PRC governmental authorities.
Restrictions on the convertibility of the Renminbi for capital account transactions could affect the ability of our PRC subsidiary to
make investments overseas or to obtain foreign currency through debt or equity financing, including by means of loans or capital contributions
from us.
| ITEM
4. | INFORMATION
ON THE COMPANY |
A. History
and Development of the Company
We
were incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia on August 8, 2008 under the name "China Integrated Media Corporation
Limited." On October 12, 2016, we changed the name to Integrated Media Technology Limited ("IMTE"). The registered office
is located at Level 7, 420 King William Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia and our telephone number is +61 8 8233 0881. Our principal
office is located at Suite 801, 8/F., Siu On Center, 188 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong and our telephone number is +852 2989 0288.
Our address on the Internet is www.imtechltd.com. The information on, or accessible through, our website is not part of this annual
report on Form 20-F. We have included our website address in this annual report on Form 20-F solely as an inactive textual reference.
In
2013, IMTE was engaged in (i) the development of the digital advertising platform in glasses-free 3D (autostereoscopic), (ii) distribution
of digital displays and (iii) lottery gaming business in China. In 2015, the Company changed this focus of its businesses to concentrate
on 3D autostereoscopic business and took the following corporate actions: (i) terminated the lottery gaming business in China and (ii)
acquired 3D technology and audio companies (as discussed further below). However due to the capital-intensive nature of research and
development and the losses incurred in 2018 and 2019, management decided in early 2020 to stop the R&D activities and focus on the
sales and marketing of 3D display products. Management also decided to broaden the Company's revenue base by investing in a lamination
glass project, a new nano-coated plate filter project, IoT projects, financial research, certification of halal process and trading in
halal products, and setting up a marketplace to trade in digital assets. In 2021, the Company stopped the marketing and sales of 3D display
products due to the adverse effect of the pandemic on the retail and advertising sectors. As a result, the Company now engages in business
activities relating to the laminated switchable glass, nano-coated plate filter and air filter products, IoT products, financial research,
certification of halal process and trading in halal products, and setting up and managing a marketplace to trade in digital assets.
IMTE
was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, or ASX, in February 2013.
On
February 9, 2015, the Company acquired all the issued shares of Conco International Co., Ltd. ("CICL"), a company principally
engaged in the design, sales and distribution of audio products. The consideration paid was $61,591 which was the amount of the net asset
value of CICL. The consideration was settled by the Company issuing 307,954 shares at $0.20 per share.
In
May 2015, the Company entered into a cooperation agreement to set up Global Vantage Audio Limited, a 50% subsidiary company, to distribute
and market branded "Syllable" headsets globally except for the markets in China, India and Pakistan.
On
September 30, 2015, the Company acquired all of the issued shares of Marvel Digital Limited ("MDL"), a Hong Kong incorporated
technology company principally engaged in the development of autostereoscopic 3D display technology and products, 2D to 3D conversion
software and digital content management system. The consideration paid was A$5,216,213 which was the net asset value of MDL. The consideration
was settled by the Company issuing 26,081,065 shares at A$0.20 per share.
In
March 2016, the Company disposed CICL to an independent third party for US$41,235, representing the net asset value of CICL.
On
October 12, 2016, pursuant to an extraordinary general meeting the Shareholders unanimously voted to change the name of the Company to
Integrated Media Technology Limited.
On
May 2, 2017, we effected a 1-for-30 reverse split of our Ordinary Shares, which was approved at a special meeting of our shareholders
on March 2, 2017. This reduced the number of outstanding shares of our common stock from 79,301,852 shares on May 5, 2017, to 2,643,611
shares on May 8, 2017, after adjusting for fractional shares.
In
July 2017, we established a new wholly owned subsidiary - GOXD Technology Limited, incorporated in Hong Kong, for carrying out business
activities on sales and distribution of 2D/3D glasses-free 4K digital photo frames to corporate customers and household consumers.
On
August 3, 2017 our Ordinary Shares admitted for listing on the NASDAQ Capital Markets under the symbol "IMTE".
On
January 12, 2018, the Group entered into the following agreements in connection with the issue of a HK$23 million (equivalent to approximately
A$3.8 million) Convertible Bonds (the "Convertible Bonds"): (i) Subscription Agreement between Marvel Digital Limited, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company ("MDL") and an independent third party entity ("Bondholder") for the Convertible Bonds,
(ii) Deed of Guarantee between the Company and the Bondholder to guarantee the payment obligations under the Convertible Bonds and (iii)
Put Option Deed between the Company and the Bondholder to repurchase any converted MDL Shares as described below.
Pursuant
to the terms of the Convertible Bonds, the Convertible Bonds were convertible into 75,000 Ordinary Shares of MDL ("MDL Shares")
at a conversion price of HK$306.67 per share, which is equivalent to 20% of the then enlarged issued share capital of MDL.
On
August 6, 2018, the Company's subsidiary company, MDL, completed the Share Subscription Agreement where the investor subscribed for 5%
of the enlarged issued share capital of MDL for HKD15,000,000 (approximately A$2,573,000). Upon the issuance of shares in MDL, IMTE's
shareholding in MDL was decreased from 100% to 95%.
On
August 8, 2018, the Company's subsidiary company, GOXD Technology Limited ("GOXD") entered into an Equity Investment Agreement
where the investor purchased 20% of the enlarged issued share capital of GOXD for US$4,000,000 (approximately A$5,378,000). GOXD is a
subsidiary of MDL. Upon the issuance of shares in GOXD, MDL's shareholding in GOXD was decreased from 100% to 80%.
On
December 12, 2018 the shareholders of the Company approved the settlement of A$8,000,000 debt owed to Marvel Finance Limited, the then
ultimate holding company, by the issuance of 708,500 shares in the Company.
In
April 2019, the Company and Teko International Limited ("Teko") entered into a distribution rights agreement for the territory
of Hong Kong and Guangzhou Province, China ("Territories") for a proprietary conductive film and 3rd generation Polymer Dispersed
Liquid Crystal ("PDLC") film. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company will pay 50,000 IMTE shares upon the commissioning of
one lamination line, (ii) for each of the next 3 years after the commissioning of the manufacturing line, IMTE shall pay Teko 50,000
IMTE shares should the annual revenue reach US$10 million or 100,000 IMTE shares should the revenue reach US$20 million, and (iii) 50,000
IMTE shares for each additional lamination line installed. In addition, for managing the operations, the Company will pay to Teko 25%
of the net profits from the sale of the PDLC film products and the lamination operations. Mr. Con Unerkov and Mr. Cecil Ho, both the
then CEO and CFO, respectively of IMTE, were then the directors and shareholders of Teko.
On
January 3, 2020, the Convertible Bonds with MDL matured and then on January 21, 2020 the Company reached an agreement with Bondholder
to repay HK$23 million (equivalent to approximately A$4.3 million) of the Convertible Bonds on the following schedule: i) HK$13 million
(or about A$2.4 million) to be paid on January 17, 2020 and ii) the remaining HK$10 million (or about A$1.9 million) to be paid in equal
instalments over four months. Furthermore, the interest rate is changed to 15% per annum. All of the instalment payments were made.
On
January 20, 2020, the Company entered into a Convertible Note Purchase Agreement with CIMB Limited ("the CN Agreement"), an
independent third party. Pursuant to CN Agreement, CIMB will purchase from the Company a 10% convertible promissory note ("the Note")
in the principal amount of HK$14 million (or about A$2.6 million or about US$1.8 million) maturing in two (2) years from the date of
the agreement. The holder of the Note has the right to convert the principal amount to shares in the Company at a fixed conversion price
of US$5.00 per share, subject to adjustment, over the term of the Note. On February 11, 2020, the Company and the holder of the Note
entered into a supplement agreement to the CN Agreement to limit the total number of Ordinary Shares of the Company issuable upon conversion
of the Note to no more than 19.99% of the total issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares of the Company. The supplement agreement further
provides that the conversion price shall, in no event, be less than US$1.50 per share, subject to regulatory or shareholder approval.
As at the date of this Annual Report, the Note was converted in January 2022 and a total of 664,871 shares were issued.
On
February 20, 2020, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for the sale of 158,730 ordinary shares of, no par value,
of the Company and warrants ("Warrants") to purchase up to 126,984 Ordinary Shares ("Warrant
Shares") to an accredited investor ("Investor") at a price of US$6.30 per share to raise gross proceeds of US1 million.
The Warrants were exercisable for the period of 12 months from the date of issuance, at an exercise price of US$10.50 per Share. The
Cash Offering is for US$1 million and generated net cash proceeds of approximately US$920,000 after deducting estimated expenses in connection
with the offering. The Company intends to use the net cash proceeds for partially paying off debts to a bondholder and general corporate
purposes.
In
May 2020, the Company disposed its research and development operations to independent third parties in order to rationalize its operations
and focus on the marketing and sales of autostereoscopic 3D displays.
On
August 6, 2020, IMTE entered into two conditional SP Agreements to buy 25.5% equity interest in Sunup from each of Nextglass Technologies
Corp ("Nextglass") and Teko International Limited ("Teko") for US$750,000 each for a total consideration of US$1,500,000.
The consideration paid was US$750,000 for each of Nextglass and Teko, and each of them was issued 250,000 Ordinary Shares in IMTE (the
"Consideration Shares") at US$3.00 per share. Under the SP Agreements, IMTE could also pay a deferred consideration based on
five times the annualized earnings for the two years following completion, less the initial consideration of US$750,000. For the duration
of the agreements and until the deferred consideration is determined, Nextglass and Teko have the right to purchase their 25.5% Sunup
equity interest back from IMTE through the restitution of the Consideration Shares if IMTE and Sunup terminate the directors and officers
of Sunup without cause and without the consent of the Nextglass and Teko.
On
December 21, 2020 the Company entered into a contract with RE&I International Limited and Zhenjiang Nextek Glass Film Limited to
purchase one lamination line for our switchable glass operation for total proceeds of US$1,650,000.
On
December 21, 2020, the Company entered into a subscription agreement to subscribe for up to 60% equity interest in Greifenberg Capital
Limited ("Greifenberg") for a total subscription amount of US$1,200,000. The initial subscription amount was US$500,000, which
the Company subscribed. The Company has the option to subscribe for an additional US$700,000 if Greifenberg achieves certain milestones
after May 31, 2021. The Company did not subscribe for the additional shares in Greifenberg. Greifenberg is engaged in the business of
providing financial research and risk analysis on China's financial markets.
On
December 21, 2020, Sunup, the Company's subsidiary entered into an assignment agreement to take up the rights to a Product Development
Agreement for two new air purifiers. The contract provides for Sunup to own the trademark and the right to use the product design and
the distribution right to sell the air purifier products worldwide. The total investment cost for the product development is approximately
US$728,000.
On
February 5, 2021, CIMC Marketing Pty Limited ("CIMC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company entered into an agreement with
Xped Limited (now known as Oakridge International Limited) ("Oakridge"), a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Pursuant to the agreement, CIMC agreed to purchase up to 500 million shares for any shortfall of acceptance from other shareholders ("Shortfall
Shares") in Oakridge's rights issue announced on January 25, 2021 at the subscription price of A$0.001 per share. On March 1, 2021,
CIMC announced that it had purchased 500 million shares at a subscription price of A$0.001 per share for a total amount of A$500,000
or equivalent to US$381,000. The 500 million shares represented approximately 15% of the then total outstanding shares in Oakridge. Oakridge
is engaged in the business of selling professional healthcare technology equipment and solutions to healthcare facilities. Recently Oakridge
focused on expanding into delivering assisted independent living technologies utilizing synergies with Oakridge's Internet of Things
(IoT) platform. Oakridge also intends to build on smart home and smart building solutions for a more efficient interactive environment
for its occupants.
On
February 22, 2021, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for the sale of 625,000 Ordinary Shares of the Company to
an accredited investor at a price of US$4.00 per share for US$2,500,000. The Company intended to use the net cash proceeds for working
capital purposes and development of existing and new businesses.
On
March 4, 2021, the Company entered into subscription agreements in a private placement with twelve investors outside the United States
to subscribe a total of 573,350 shares in the Company at a price of US$4.00 per share for total proceeds of US$2,293,400. The use of
the proceeds was to build out of manufacturing infrastructure and working capital.
On
March 23, 2021, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for the sale of 708,000 Ordinary Shares of the Company to an
accredited investor at a price of US$6.50 per share for gross proceeds of US$4,602,000. The Company intended to use the net cash proceeds
for developing its current businesses, corporate expenditures, and general corporate purposes.
On
July 6, 2021, the Company entered into three Securities Purchase Agreements ("SPA") with accredited investors for the sale
of a total of 888,888 Ordinary Shares of the Company at a price of US$3.15 per share. The cash offerings generated net cash proceeds
of approximately US$2,765,000 after deducting estimated expenses in connection with the offering. The Company intended to use the net
cash proceeds for the purchase of equipment for the Company's electronic glass business and working capital.
On
January 3, 2022, the Company entered into convertible note purchase agreements with 8 individual investors outside the United States
to raise a total of US$10 million by the issuance of US$10 million convertible notes ("Note"). The Note bears interests at
6% per annum maturing in 2 years from the date of issuance of the Note. The holder of the Note has the right to convert the principal
amount to shares in the Company at a fixed conversion price of US$3.12 per share, subject to adjustment, over the term of the Note. The
holder of the Note cannot convert the shares in the Company if such conversion would take the noteholder over 4.99% shareholding in the
Company. As at the date of this report all the Notes were converted into a total of 3,205,128 shares in the Company. In addition, the
noteholder also received a warrant representing 80% of the amount of the Note, raising an additional US$8 million if all the warrants
are exercised. The warrants are for a term of 2 years from the date of the Note and can be exercised at US$3.74 for each share. Under
the warrant agreement, the warrant holder cannot exercise the warrant to subscribe for shares in the Company if such exercise would take
the warrant holder over 4.99% shareholding in the Company. As at the date of this report, all the warrants are outstanding. The use of
the proceeds from this fund raise was to support the acquisition and building out of manufacturing infrastructure and working capital
of the Company.
On
January 19, 2022, the noteholder holding a 10% convertible promissory note ("CN Note") in the principal amount of HK$14 million
(or about A$2.6million or about US$1.8million) issued by the Company on January 20, 2020 converted the CN Note into 664,871 shares in
the Company.
In
March 2022, the Company announced the Board approved fund raising of up to US$20 million from the sale of our Ordinary Shares. In March
2022 and up to the date of this report, the Company has entered into Securities Purchase Agreements selling a total of 1,431,788 Ordinary
Shares of the Company to accredited investors at a price of US$4.50 per share for a total gross proceeds
of approximately US$6.4 million. The use of the proceeds was for the expansion of the lamination plant in USA, air filter operation,
investment in new projects and working capital.
In
summary, the Group's business activities are manufacture and sale of nano coated plates for filters
and air purifiers, the manufacture and sale of electronic glass, provision of halal certification and distribution of halal products,
the operating of an online exchange platform for trading in digital assets and the provision of financial research.
B. Business
Overview
IMTE
is an Australian company and in 2021 was engaged in the business of glasses-free 3D (also known as autostereoscopic 3D) display, the
manufacture and sale of nano-coated plates for filters and air purifiers, the sale of electronic glass, IoT products and financial research.
At the end of 2021, the Company stopped the business of glasses-free 3D due to the adverse effect of pandemic on the sales of 3D products
to consumer and advertising sectors.
Breakdown
of total revenues by category for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
December
31,
2021
A$ |
|
December
31,
2020
A$ |
|
December
31,
2019
A$ |
Development,
sales and distribution of 3D autostereoscopic products and conversion equipment |
|
3,980 |
|
1,427,157 |
|
1,273,921 |
Sales
of software and technology solutions |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1,504 |
Sales
of nano-coated plate for air-filters products |
|
189,133 |
|
317,472 |
|
- |
Interest
income |
|
18,864 |
|
6,197 |
|
115,762 |
|
|
211,977 |
|
1,750,826 |
|
1,391,187 |
Breakdown
of total revenues by geographic market for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
December
31,
2021
A$ |
|
December
31,
2020
A$ |
|
December
31, 2019
A$ |
Korea |
|
- |
|
315,034 |
|
- |
Singapore |
|
- |
|
2,439 |
|
- |
Malaysia |
|
78,123 |
|
- |
|
- |
United
States |
|
104,164 |
|
- |
|
- |
Hong
Kong |
|
22,844 |
|
1,366,200 |
|
1,310,912 |
China |
|
6,846 |
|
60,956 |
|
80,275 |
|
|
211,977 |
|
1,744,629 |
|
1,391,187 |
At
the beginning of 2019, IMTE was engaged in the business of development, manufacture and distribution of glasses-free 3D (also known as
autostereoscopic 3D) ("ASD") display. 2019 was a challenging year for our ASD business as our development of technologies was
undercapitalized and much of our work plan was postponed or delayed until funding was secured. We also faced difficulties with our subcontractors
to resolve the manufacturing process problems which further delayed sales. In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit China and then spread
to the rest of the world, putting our business on hold for most of 2020 and 2021. At the end of 2020, the economic outlook for retail
business was uncertain as the extent of the people's behaviour changed to stay at home more and rely on pick-up and delivery services.
This drastically affected our 3D advertising platform business.
In
May 2020, we divested our research and development operation as a cost cutting measure. We decided to focus on the marketing and sales
of ASD products and services, and outsource all development works with defined budgets.
In
June 2020, the Company diversified its business by dedicating resources to the electronic glass and the nano-coated plate filters businesses.
These two businesses are not affected by COVID-19 as much as the ASD business, which was operating in the retail advertising markets.
In particular, the air filter products should not be affected as much as the ASD business because, in a pandemic environment, consumers
will look to purchase devices that cleanse the air. The electronic switchable glass product is a commercial product that is less susceptible
to short-term interruptions in a pandemic environment because it does not depend on retail and or travel sector.
In
line with our renewed business strategy, in August 2020, we acquired 25.5% interests in Sunup Holdings Limited ("Sunup") from
each of Nextglass Technologies Corp. and Teko International Limited for US$750,000 each. In total, we acquired 51% of Sunup for a total
consideration of US$1,500,000, which was paid by the issuance of a total of 500,000 shares in the Company at a
price of US$3.00 per share. Sunup is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of nano-coated plates used in air filters. Sunup has set up
its equipment and began commercial production in November 2020.
Consistent
with our current strategy to diversify and expand our business operations, on December 21, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement
to acquire the majority interest in Greifenberg Capital Limited ("Greifenberg"), a company that analyses credit risk using
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, for a total subscription of up to US$1,200,000. This investment provides the Company with an opportunity
to integrate its business operation with use of new data and Artificial Intelligence to foster growth in the new digital economy. We
believe that strategically integrating our businesses with Artificial Intelligence and Big Data tools will enhance our business operations,
especially in the advertising sector such as tracking or predicting trends in consumer behaviour. As at the date of this Report, the
Company has only subscribed for US$500,000 in the capital of Greifenberg.
Consistent
with our current strategy to diversify and expand our business operations, on January 28, 2021 the Company entered into an agreement
to acquire a 70% equity interest in Shenzhen Koala Wisdom Fire Engineering Co., Ltd., a company in the business of Internet of Things.
Pursuant to the agreement, the vendors will enter into contracts for deployment of an IoT Detection System of not less than RMB200,000
within 60 days from the date of the agreement. IMTE will purchase the 70% equity interest in Shenzhen Koala for US$40,000 ("Initial
Consideration") by the issuance of a total of 10,000 Ordinary Shares in the Company. In April 2021, the parties agreed to cancel
this agreement and to negotiate another agreement involving other IoT projects in the future.
On
February 5, 2021, CIMC acquired 500 million shares representing approximately 15% or A$500,000 (approximately US$381,000) in Xped Limited
(now known as Oakridge International Limited) ("Oakridge"), a company listed on the Australia Securities Exchange at the subscription
price of A$0.001 per share. Oakridge is engaged in the business of selling professional healthcare technology equipment and solutions
to healthcare facilities. Oakridge is focused on expanding into delivering assisted independent living technologies utilizing synergies
with Oakridge's internet of Things (IoT) platform. Oakridge also intends to build on smart home and smart building solutions for a more
efficient interactive environment for the occupants. Our investment provides a strategic investment into the technology and healthcare
markets in Australia.
At
the end of 2021, the Company decided to stop selling ASD products to curtail ongoing overhead costs in the ASD operation as the demand
for such products in the retail and advertising markets were drastically reduced due to the effects of the pandemic.
On
December 29, 2021, the Company entered into an Assignment and Assumption Agreement to take over the rights and obligation on a
Cooperation Agreement on developing a Blockchain business focusing on digital asset market platform mainly focusing on NFT
(Non-Fungible Token) trading market. Under the Cooperation Agreement, the Company shall invest up to US$1 million for 60% equity
interests in Ace Corporation Limited to develop, establish, and operate a trading marketplace platform called "Ouction" at
www.ouction.io. Ouction platform will be an interactive experiencing solution designed with dynamic image cryptographic verification
technology which will serve as a bridge for O2O (Online to Offline) transaction. This will enable the Ouction platform to not only
verify virtual asset transactions, but also provide encryption and Blockchain notarized digital certificates of physical assets for
a fairer and more credible platform trading experience to e-commerce companies and their users. Ouction is expected to adopt
decentralized technologies in the fields of games, fintech, film & TV, culture, and e-commerce. Ouction also plans to develop
cross-industrial synergy and economic value from the new NFT marketplace it creates. Ouction's marketplace plans to be a niche
market in art, historical artifacts, photos and videos.
On
January 4, 2022, the Company announced its intention to divest its China electronic glass business by either selling the business unit
or undertaking a spin off the business unit into a stand-alone, publicly traded listed company. The Company expects to implement the
reorganization during 2022 and the resulting entity will be independent from the Company and exclusively focused in developing, and building
the electronic glass business in China. The Company will continue with the electronic glass business by focusing on the lamination operation
in the United States.
On
January 20, 2022, the Company entered into a subscription agreement for 60% equity interests in World Integrated Supply Ecosystem Sdn
Bhd. ("WISE"), a Malaysia company engaged in the business of the provision of halal certification to qualified businesses/operations,
the establishment halal products supply chain, and sale of halal products. WISE will be providing halal certification working with the
JAKIM, a department of the Malaysia government mandated to conduct and manage the halal certification process. WISE is working towards
being appointed by JAKIM Malaysia as an accredited certification body to conduct the auditing process and certify product application.
WISE will also work with other certification bodies worldwide that have been accredited by JAKIM, thereby extending our reach to the
global markets.
Currently,
the Company is focusing on the marketing and distribution of halal products, the manufacture and sale of nano coated plates for air filters
and air purifiers, operating the Ouction digital asset marketplace, and manufacture and sale of switchable glass, the sale of IoT, and
financial research.
IMTE
Products and Services
Switchable
Glass Products
Due
to the pandemic, the installation for our lamination equipment has been delayed till the second half of 2022. We plan to have 2-3 lamination
lines with capabilities to produce annually between 160,000 - 240,000 m2 of laminated glass in China and 2 lamination lines
with capabilities to produce annually about 160,000 m2 of laminated glass in the USA. The total manufacturing capability of
320,000 m2 of laminated glass allows us to support large real estate projects, initially on a subcontract basis for our partners,
and then to develop our own customers and markets. The switchable glass is a new form of material mainly for the real estate industry
for both external and internal walls for new buildings and or homes. The real estate and construction industry in the USA, China and other Asian countries,
in particular, are expected to grow with the economies in these regions. Our energy saving switchable glass are suitable for environmental
buildings/homes of tomorrow.
Buildings
today are built with windows for aesthetic purposes and to allow for natural light and outside views. However, normal glass has two significant
draw backs in letting the heat and the glare from sun light to come directly into the building. To compensate for this, we use blinds
and curtains to shield us from these uncomfortable occurrences. Heat entering the buildings requires more energy to cool the internal
environment, normally the use of air conditioner which is detrimental to the environment and costly to the building owner.
Our
laminated switchable and energy saving glass can provide more natural light and outdoor views while minimizing heat and glare. This is
achieved by adjusting the tinting and transparency in the glass (from transparent to opaque states, and vice versa) automatically by
the use of sensors in determining the amount of sunlight to allow into the interior of the building.
Our
lamination process is to laminate our partner's proprietary PLDC film between the glass to enable the glass to go from transparent and
opaque, and vice versa. In the near future, we will also develop sensors to operate and manage each switchable glass to optimize energy
savings and customer experience.
Our
energy saving glass uses electrochromic technology from our supplier, Nextglass Technologies Corp. Electrochromic is the phenomenon by
which light transmission through a transparent material, changes when an electrical voltage is applied to it. Our energy saving glass
can modulate ultraviolet, visible and infrared light simultaneously and can block more than 99% of solar radiation and achieve reduced
energy consumption. This ability to control the transmission of light enables us to automatically control the amount of heat and glare
into a building.
Our
Advantages
Our
switchable glass and energy saving glass provides multiple benefits to users and building owners.
| ● | Sustainability
and Energy Efficiency: Our switchable glass reduces energy usage in buildings by blocking
heat from entering buildings and thus reducing the energy required to cool buildings. Our
switchable glass also helps bring in natural light reducing the daytime lighting energy requirements. |
| ● | Improved
User Experience: Our energy saving glass will allow users to work closely to the glass/windows
without the feeling of discomfort from heat and glare coming through the glass. Our energy
saving windows can control the sun light and the heat from coming into the building for the
comfort of the occupants. |
| ● | Cost
savings from switchable glass saves us from putting up blinds or curtains and reduce the
ongoing maintenance costs for the property owner. |
Market
Opportunities
We
believe that the market for switchable and energy saving glass will include internal and external walls and, other applications for privacy
walls/windows such as in hospitals and offices.
The
growing demand for smart buildings in the China in the next 10 years gives the Company an exciting platform to launch switchable and
energy saving glass. The development of IoT, automation and other high-tech industries in the Greater Bay Area in China (Guangdong Province,
Hong Kong and Macau) leads to further development of smart buildings and smart cities where our switchable glass can be specified building
material in new buildings by real estate developers and architects. A truly intelligent building needs make its external walls smart
through energy savings and aesthetically pleasing to occupants while having a smaller carbon footprint.
For
the United States, we are working with our partners on a contract manufacturing arrangement to support their orders in the United States.
In the longer term we will seek approval from our partner Nextglass to enter the market directly.
Our
Customers
We
plan to sell our products to the construction and real estate industry for properties such as train stations, airports, convention centers,
commercial offices, hospitals, residential homes and apartments.
We
plan to engage with commercial building owners, architect, real estate developers and general contractors. We believe that market adoption
of our products is strongly influenced by an appreciation of the cost savings to owner and or tenants; and the overall improvement to
the environment by reducing the carbon footprint of the buildings using our switchable and energy saving glass.
Our
Competition
We
compete in the commercial window industry and the electrochromic glass industry, both of which are highly competitive in price and product
functionality. We believe that our main sources of competition are existing commercial window manufacturers, electrochromic glass
manufacturers, and companies developing smart window products. We believe the primary competitive factors in our markets are:
● Price,
● Product
performance,
● Product
functionality quality and durability,
● Ease
of installation and maintenance, and
● Technological
innovation.
Growth
Strategies
We
will need to introduce to the real estate industry participants i.e. developers and architects of the advantages of our switchable and
energy saving glass products. We will also seek to expand the usage of our switchable glass to provide internal privacy walls such as
in offices and hotels. The growth in the use of switchable and energy saving glass is expected to be in applications where cost savings
and privacy consideration in which glass is used as a barrier to the outside environment.
Nano-coated
Plate Filter Products
In
August 2020, the Company purchased equipment to manufacture nano-coated plate filters using a new technology for air and water filters.
These filters provide better clean air and eliminate small particle pollutants in the air for large indoor meeting places and in closed
environment where the air is circulated i.e. trains, taxi, subways, buses, cruise ships, etc.
The
current technology of Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) is too expensive and causes emission of toxic material. However,
we are using a new PECVD technology, patent owned by our Korea partner, that manufactures the product at a much lower costs than the
traditional PECVD technology and the process does not emit toxic material in the manufacturing process. The technology we use is superior
in performance and less costly to produce.
What
is Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition
In
PECVD, one or more gaseous reactants are used to form a solid insulating or conducting layer on the surface of a wafer. This layer is
then enhanced by the use of a vapor containing electrically-charged particles or plasma, at lower temperatures.
PECVD
processing enables deposition at lower temperatures. A plasma is formed from the gaseous chemicals in a reaction chamber. In contrast
to traditional Chemical Vapor Deposition, where higher temperature is used to cause reactions, in PECVD the plasma provides the energy
needed to cause the reaction, which means that it can be done at a lower temperature.
The
positive effect of photo catalytic air purification and sterilization are:
● Eliminating
all kinds of particles.
● Remoinge
odors.
● Eliminating
cigarette smoke and carcinogens.
● Removing
VOCs contained in the dust.
● Increasing negative
ions and oxygen in the close environment will increase.
● Eliminating
contact with allergen inducing substances and have the effect of allergy treatment.
We
have started manufacturing and selling the air filter plates product in Q4 2020. We have also invested in our own proprietary design
of a family of air purifier products which are expected to be available in 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the integrated
chip shortage worldwide, the distribution and manufacturing of our products have been delayed until the second half of 2022. We will
start to market our generation 2 air filter/purifiers in South Korea, United States, China and Southeast Asia. The initial market
response to our purifiers has been very positive based on the feedbacks from the brand distributors willing to carry out products, and we
expect to secure orders in Q3 2022, once the chip shortages are resolved.
Our
nano-coated plate products eliminate particles, eliminate germs and viruses, eliminate micro molecules that are harmful to human body
and odors in the air. We have sent the product to testing labs in Korea to certify our air filters eliminate particles in the air. With
such test results we believe that we will receive many more enquiries and sales orders. In the second half of 2022, we will seek to sell
our products in North America, Europe and Asia.
Our
sales strategy is to appoint distributors and or channel partners for certain territories and countries while the other markets we will
sell direct to consumers online to build our own customer base and branding. We will also seek manufacturing and distribution partners
as part of our growth strategy.
Our
product strategy is to build a product line catering to all price points. We may invest in more designs for specific markets and applications
such as air purifiers for baby care, aged care, and healthcare environments. As our air filters/purifiers are designed to be mobile for
personal use, there are many applications where users are in confined space such as travellers on trains or buses.
Going
forward, we will look at using this technology to manufacture water filters for the home, and for the food sanitary water treatment
industries.
Internet
of Things ("IoT") Products
IMTE
will be focusing on IoT products as one of the core businesses to be engaged in the future. In February 2021, the Company took a strategic
15% stake in an ASX company Oakridge International Limited (formerly known as Xped Limited) ("Oakridge"). Oakridge is engaged
in the business of IoT and healthcare technologies to assisted healthcare, age homes and self-care homes.
The
Company is seeking opportunities to invest in IoT technologies locally in Asia, and then bring these technologies to other markets
such as in Australia that could benefit from first mover advantage.
Financial
Research
In December 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to invest up to US$1.2 million for up to 60% in Greifenberg Capital Limited ("Greifenberg"),
a Hong Kong company specialized in the development and sale of risk analytics for Chinese and East Asian credit markets.
Greifenberg
Business
The
Greifenberg Business is the development of risk analytics for emerging fixed-income markets, with an initial focus on China, and eventual
coverage of all the major emerging markets. Risk analytics will be a catalyst to accessible and investible one.
China's
bond market is the world's second largest with a market capitalization of about US$15 trillion.
| ● | This
includes US$3.7 trillion of non-financial corporate bonds and US$2.1 trillion of financial
bonds. |
| ● | Foreign
ownership of Chinese bonds nearly doubled during 2017 and 2018 and is likely to increase
more rapidly. |
| ● | 2,307
institutional investors were registered for direct trading in Chinese bonds through Bond
Connect as of November 2020, and 612 institutional investors now are trading in the interbank
bond market. |
Although
China's bond market is smaller than the one in the US, real interest rates for government bonds(the difference between the nominal yield and
the rate of change of consumer prices) are positive in China and negative in the US, Europe and Japan, and the aggregate yield offered
in China's fixed income is greater than that of the US bond market. China's credit market should be a magnet for global investors, but
foreign participation is discouraged by two related problems, namely inadequate resources for credit ratings and risk analysis, and poor
secondary market liquidity.
The
International Capital Markets Association found in a January 2020 survey: "Interviewees complain of very little transparency and
price visibility in the secondary credit markets, making it difficult to know where to go to find prices. They report that many Tier
1 banks limit their market-making capacity in credit to perhaps only the 20-or-so most liquid issues, with a skew towards financials.
Meanwhile, less liquid issues, in particular NFCs, tend to be traded by the Tier 2 or Tier 3 banks and securities houses, and even then,
interviewees note that this tends to be more in a broking capacity than as a true market-maker."
Lack
of transparency and liquidity have discouraged domestic as well as foreign participation in what should be one of the world's most attractive
markets.
| ● | Only
one US exchange-traded fund invests in Chinese high-yield bonds, the Kraneshares CCBS China
Corporate High Yield ETF, and its net assets are only $7.84 million. The Kraneshares fund
subsequently switched to an Asia Pacific High Yield Fund. |
| ● | Uncertainty
rather than performance is the main barrier to investor sponsorship of China's credit market. |
Two
Chinese Credit Markets
China's
credit market in fact is split into two markets, as the histogram below illustrates.
| ● | There
are two universes of credit, one (on the left of the chart) composed of bonds of quasi-governmental
entities and policy banks, with an average yield of about 4%, and another (on the right of
the chart) composed of corporate issuers with an average yield of about 7%. |
| ● | Illiquidity
and lack of transparency characterize the right side of the distribution. |
Huarong
Asset Management and Property Issuers Show Need for Risk Analytics
Recent
volatility in the price of bonds issued by Huarong Asset Management, the legacy portfolio of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's
distressed assets, illustrates the problem. The job of distressed asset managers is to either liquidate or recapitalize troubled companies
and raise salvageable businesses out of distress. If investors do not have the tools to assess the risk of high-yield companies, they
will stay clear of distressed companies. The state-sponsored distressed managers remain a dead weight on the market. In late 2021, several
of China's leading property companies, the largest group of issuers in the high-yield market, became distressed. Bondholders suffered
severe losses. In these and other cases, the credit quality of issuers was not adequately captured by Chinese and international rating
agencies. Risk analytics that embody advanced technology can substantially improve risk assessment and increase participation in China's
high-yield market.
China
is eager to improve credit market liquidity.
| ● | In
April 2021, China's securities regulator announced that high-yield corporate bonds could
be pledged as collateral in the interbank repurchase-agreement market, an incentive to improve
liquidity. The absence of reliable risk measurement, though, remains a crucial barrier to
improved market liquidity. |
| ● | In
January 2020 China's largest rating agency, China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co.,
was suspended for three months after a state-owned utility, Yongcheng Coal, defaulted on
a short-term RMB 1 billion bond issue shortly after the agency assigned the bond a top AAA
rating. China's National Development and Reform Commission had ranked the suspended firm
as the best among the country's credit rating agencies, and it was the largest provider of
ratings during the third quarter of 2020. |
Risk
Measurement is the Key to Unlocking the Value of Chinese Credit
The
key to unlocking the underlying value of China's corporate bond market is risk measurement. That is not a uniquely Chinese problem.
As
recently as the early 1980's, what was then the largest fixed income market in the world, the market for US home mortgage lending, was
entirely illiquid. Mortgages were held as long-term portfolio investments by more than 11,000 savings institutions who lacked the capital
markets access and capacity to manage interest rate risk. The sharp rise in US interest rates during the early 1980s made almost all
the savings institutions insolvent.
| ● | By
the late 1980s, US mortgages had become one of the world's most liquid fixed-income markets
with broad global participation, due to 1981 legislation that created mortgage-backed securities
and gave rise to a liquid secondary market in home mortgages. |
| ● | Mortgage
cash flows are complex, and the advent of Option-Adjusted Spread models made available through
financial institutions gave investors a standard gauge of risk compensation across a wide
variety of securities. |
| ● | The
profit opportunity for the financial sector made fixed income the main source of brokerage
industry revenues for the next two decades. |
During
the early 2000s, modelling of corporate bond default risk created a multi-trillion-dollar market in structured credit products, including
Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs).
| ● | As
in the earlier case of mortgage-backed securities, quantitative risk models made possible
the distribution of the cash flows of pools of corporate obligations to different investors
with different risk tolerances and income requirements. |
| ● | Issuance
of CDOs globally rose from US$65 billion in 2000 to US$431 billion in 2006. |
China's
Opportunity is One of the Biggest in Market History
China's
credit market presents an opportunity as great or greater than mortgage-backed securities and structured credit in the United States.
Greifenberg
Digital's principals were pioneers in the development of fixed-income risk models in the United States and Europe, and participants in
the revolution in risk analytics that built the modern securities industries. We now apply that experience to China's credit market,
with specifically Chinese characteristics.
Greifenberg
has built a suite of risk analytics combining the credit risk methods, including:
| 1) | Proprietary
analytics for corporate financials; |
| 2) | Contingent
Claims Analysis of distance-to-default; |
| 3) | Artificial-Intelligence
based fraud detection; |
| 4) | Natural
Language Processing of news and social media comments on issuers; |
| 5) | Spread
decomposition into credit risk and liquidity premia; and |
| 6) | AI-driven
matrix pricing to estimate fair value prices for illiquid bonds. |
Greifenberg
employs machine learning to determine a best estimate of corporate bond risk.
Greifenberg
Risk Analytics give market participants the most advanced available tools for trading and portfolio management of Chinese corporate bonds.
They will assist:
| 1) | the
trading and sales businesses of broker-dealers, |
| 2) | the
distribution business of private client services and exchange-traded funds, and |
| 3) | the
portfolio management business of asset managers. |
Greifenberg's
mission is to set a standard for risk analytics as a catalyst for a thriving, liquid, and globally-sponsored Chinese credit market.
The
same methods can be applied to credit markets outside of China.
Market
and Competitive Landscape
The
market for credit risk analysis in China is in early stages of development. There is presently no competitor who offers a credit risk
management system comparable to Greifenberg's.
China's
ratings agencies have poor credibility. Earlier this year China's largest rating agency, China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co.,
was suspended for three months after a state-owned utility, Yongcheng Coal, defaulted on a short-term RMB 1 billion bond issue shortly
after the agency assigned the bond a top AAA rating. That leaves a vacuum which no other firm has filled.
The
application of Artificial Intelligence to "Big Data" sets is frequently cited in advertising by credit firms, but the credibility
of such systems remains low. According to reports in Chinese business media, the decision of Chinese regulators to postpone the planned
IPO of Ant Financial in November 2020 reflected in part lack of confidence in the company's credit risk management systems, which were
widely believed to represent the state of the art.
What
distinguishes Greifenberg's approach is the simultaneous use of several risk filters and a machine-learning overlay that weights the
relevance of each risk filters by its actual predictive value in anticipating credit events. Several prospective competitors offer one
of the risk filters employed by Greifenberg, but Greifenberg is unique in employing all of them. These include:
| 1) | Natural
Language Processing ("dynamic ontology") of news and social media as well as government
publications; |
| 2) | Contingent
Claims Analysis (based on options theory and observed equity price movements and balance
sheet structure); |
| 3) | Analysis
of reported corporate information; |
| 4) | Fraud
detection (based on Artificial Intelligence analysis of the whole credit universe); and |
| 5) | Corporate
governance analysis ("ecosystem" scoring). |
The
American ratings agency Standard and Poor's has developed a National Language Processing "sentiment index" based on published
comments on corporate bond issuers (the "S&P system"). The S&P system appears to lacks the capacity to track regulatory risk, an important factor in
China's bond market. CB Insights provides Natural Language Processing but concentrates on "venture capital, start-ups, patents,
and partnerships" rather than on credit.
None
of our prospective competitors now combines Contingent Claims Analysis with machine-learning enhancement of financial statement analysis
along the lines of Greifenberg's "meta-model."
Several
competitors perform analysis of reported corporate information. This is limited by the quality of available data. There are numerous
companies providing financial data but their impact is limited by data quality.
We
believe the one prospective competitor with capabilities closest to Greifenberg is China Securities Credit Investment (CSCI), in
association with Oliver Wyman. However, CSCI is also limited by several factors, most importantly its association with Pengyuan, one
of China's oldest credit rating systems. Existing ratings agencies have not performed well during the default wave of the past year,
and Pengyuan was fined by the People's Bank of China in January 2021 for operating without a proper license and failing to file
timely updates. According to the Business Information Industry Association, regulators in doing so were "delivering a severe
reprimand to the financial data industry."
The
poor performance of China's credit rating agencies provides a unique opportunity for Greifenberg's approach. The problems of China's
existing fintech sector indicate that Greifenberg faces little hurdles to market entry.
The
biggest business we face is that a large competitor might seek to reproduce our system and market it in competition with Greifenberg.
That could work to our advantage as well as disadvantage, provided that we conduct a rapid and effective branding exercise.
NFT
Trading Marketplace
We
have set up our NFT online trading presence named Ouction at www.ouction.io. This platform is an interactive experiencing solution
designed with dynamic image cryptographic verification technology which will serve as a bridge for O2O (Online to Offline)
transaction. This will enable the Ouction platform to not only verify virtual (digital) asset transactions, but also provide
encryption and Blockchain notarized digital certificates of physical assets for a fairer and more credible platform trading
experience to e-commerce companies and their users.
We
are now working on our marketing and promotional plans to attract more users to our Ouction platform. The Ouction platform will
focus on art and pop culture in Asia.