F-1/A 1 d676326df1a.htm FORM F-1/A Form F-1/A
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 23, 2014

Registration No. 333-197401

 

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

Amendment No. 2 to

FORM F-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

MOL Global, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Not Applicable

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Cayman Islands   7389   Not Applicable

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Primary Standard Industrial

Classification Code Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

Lots 07-03 & 08-03, Levels 7 & 8

Berjaya Times Square, No. 1, Jalan Imbi

55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

+603 2082-1251

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

Law Debenture Corporate Services Inc.

400 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor

New York, New York 10017

+1 (212) 750-6474

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

Copies to:

 

Jonathan B. Stone, Esq.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

c/o 42/F, Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark

15 Queen’s Road Central

Hong Kong

+852 3740-4700

 

Rajeev P. Duggal, Esq.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

c/o 6 Battery Road

Suite 23-02

Singapore 049909

+65 6434-2900

 

James C. Lin, Esq.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

c/o 18/F, The Hong Kong Club Building

3A Chater Road

Hong Kong

+852 2533-3300

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: as soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement.

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box.  ¨

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

 

 

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

 

Title of each class of

securities to be registered

  Amount to
be registered(2)(3)
  Proposed offering
price per share(3)
 

Proposed maximum aggregate

offering price(2)(3)

 

Amount of

registration fee(4)

Ordinary Shares, par value $1.00 per share(1)

 

22,380,240

 

$14.50

  $324,513,480   $41,798

 

 

(1) American depositary shares issuable upon deposit of ordinary shares registered hereby will be registered under a separate registration statement on Form F-6 (Registration No. 333-             ). Each American depositary share represents one ordinary share.

 

(2) Includes ordinary shares that are issuable upon the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. Also includes ordinary shares initially offered and sold outside the United States that may be resold from time to time in the United States either as part of their distribution or within 40 days after the later of the effective date of this registration statement and the date the shares are first bona fide offered to the public. These ordinary shares are not being registered for the purpose of sales outside the United States.

 

(3) Estimated solely for the purpose of determining the amount of registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(a) under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

(4) $38,640 paid previously.

 

 

The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 


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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell nor does it seek an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

Subject to Completion

Preliminary Prospectus Dated September 23, 2014

19,461,078 American Depositary Shares

 

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MOL Global, Inc.

Representing 19,461,078 Ordinary Shares

 

 

This is an initial public offering of American depositary shares, or ADSs, representing ordinary shares of MOL Global, Inc., or the Issuer.

We are offering 7,485,030 ADSs. The selling shareholders identified in this prospectus are offering an additional 11,976,048 ADSs. Each ADS represents one of our ordinary shares, par value $1.00 per share. We will not receive any proceeds from the ADSs sold by the selling shareholders.

Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the ADSs or the ordinary shares. It is currently estimated that the initial public offering price per ADS will be between $12.50 and $14.50. We have applied to list the ADSs on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “MOLG.”

We are an “emerging growth company” under applicable U.S. federal securities laws and are eligible for reduced public company reporting requirements.

Investing in the ADS involves risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 15 for factors you should consider before buying the ADSs.

 

 

Neither the United States Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

 

 

     Per ADS      Total  

Initial public offering price

   $                   $               

Underwriting discount and commissions(1)

   $                    $                

Proceeds, before expenses, to the Issuer

   $                    $                

Proceeds, before expenses, to the selling shareholders

   $                   $               

 

(1) We have agreed to reimburse the underwriters for certain FINRA-related expenses. See “Underwriting.”

The underwriters have an option to purchase up to an additional 2,919,162 ADSs from one of the selling shareholders at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discount and commissions.

 

 

The underwriters expect to deliver the ADSs against payment in U.S. dollars in New York, New York on             , 2014.

 

Citigroup    Deutsche Bank Securities    UBS Investment Bank
(In alphabetical order)
CIMB Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd

 

 

Prospectus dated             , 2014


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     Page  

Business

     123   

Regulation

     150   

Management

     166   

Principal and Selling Shareholders

     174   

Related Party Transactions

     176   

Description of Share Capital

     180   

Description of American Depositary Shares

     190   

Shares Eligible for Future Sale

     197   

Taxation

     199   

Underwriting

     204   

Expenses Related to this Offering

     210   

Legal Matters

     211   

Experts

     212   

Where You Can Find Additional Information

     213   

Index to the Consolidated Financial Statements

     F-1   
 

 

 

No dealer, salesperson or other person is authorized to give any information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectus we may authorize to be delivered or made available to you. You must not rely on any unauthorized information or representations. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the ADSs offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of its date.

Neither we nor any of the underwriters has done anything that would permit this offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus or any filed free writing prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus or any filed free writing prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the ADSs and the distribution of this prospectus or any filed free writing prospectus outside of the United States.

This prospectus contains information from an industry report commissioned by us, for which we paid a more than nominal fee, and prepared by Frost & Sullivan (S) Pte Ltd, or Frost & Sullivan, a third-party research firm, to provide information regarding the information and communication technologies, or ICT, industry in Southeast Asia, Turkey and Brazil. We refer to this report as the Frost & Sullivan report.

We present our consolidated financial statements in Malaysian Ringgit. Solely for convenience and unless otherwise indicated, certain Malaysian Ringgit amounts have been translated into U.S. dollars at a rate of MYR3.2095 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers of MYR as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 30, 2014. Such U.S. dollar amounts are not necessarily indicative of the amount of U.S. dollars that could actually have been purchased upon exchange of Malaysian Ringgit at the dates indicated and have been provided solely for the convenience of the reader.

 

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

The following summary is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, the more detailed information and financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. In addition to this summary, we urge you to read the entire prospectus carefully, especially the risks of investing in the ADSs discussed under “Risk Factors,” before deciding whether to buy the ADSs.

Our Business

We are the largest e-payment enabler for online goods and services in Southeast Asia by payment volume, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. We operate a payments platform that facilitates online and mobile commerce for consumers in emerging and other markets by providing a vast network of payment channels that accept payment using cash and online methods. Our physical distribution network comprises more than 970,000 physical locations in 13 countries across four continents where we maintain a local presence as of June 30, 2014 and physical locations in other countries where we have relationships with aggregators that distribute our products through channels with which they have relationships. We also have mobile and electronic distribution channels that accept major credit cards and online banking from more than 100 banks globally as of June 30, 2014. Our primary product is MOLPoints micropayment system, which sells payment credits that can be used by consumers to purchase online game credits and other digital content, including Facebook Game Cards. We also operate MOLReloads, a distribution network that distributes prepaid mobile airtime and digital content; MOLPay, a payments solution for online merchants; and MMOG.asia, an online games portal. We plan to launch MOLWallet, an online and mobile payment processing and money transfer system in Malaysia in 2014. Our products provide various opportunities to acquire and retain customers and their payment credentials, which present cross-selling opportunities for our existing and future solutions. Our user base consists of both registered and unregistered users.

MOLPoints can be used to purchase credits that can be used in thousands of online games and other digital content, from over 500 content providers as of June 30, 2014. We operate in markets that are largely cash-based and offer consumers the opportunity to purchase MOLPoints in cash through our physical distribution network, which comprises chain operators such as 7-Eleven, individual retailers such as cybercafés, and aggregators such as e-pay. Our physical distribution network for MOLPoints includes our MOLReloads distribution network in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. In addition, MOLPoints are available for purchase using credit cards, through online banking and at electronic kiosks in retail locations. We currently operate local websites for MOLPoints, or equivalent products for local markets, in 13 countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand.

MOLReloads distributes electronic vouchers, or e-vouchers, for pre-paid mobile airtime and digital content including MOLPoints. Consumers can purchase prepaid mobile airtime for most major mobile service providers in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand through our MOLReloads distribution network, which comprises chain operators, including more than 1,600 7-Eleven convenience stores as of June 30, 2014, cybercafés and bookstores, and in the Philippines, individual distributors who distribute e-vouchers through mobile phones and personal computers in cybercafés. In January 2014, we entered into an agreement with InComm, a provider of pre-paid products, services and transaction technologies, pursuant to which we plan to distribute point-of-sale activated, or POS-activated, pre-paid gift cards through our MOLReloads distribution network.

MOLPay is an integrated payments solution for online merchants, which offers cash, online banking and credit card payment processing options for their consumers. MOLPay is currently offered in Malaysia and Vietnam, and we expect to launch MOLPay in Indonesia in 2014. MOLPay has an agreement with MyClear to serve as a third party (non-bank) acquirer for MyClear’s Financial Process Exchange, or FPX, and direct debit services. In addition to online banking and credit card payment, MOLPay has agreements with various distribution partners for collecting payments at more than 23,000 additional physical cash payment points in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, including at 7-Eleven and other convenience stores, cybercafés and petrol

 

 

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stations, which are in the process of being rolled out in 2014. We own 51% of MOLPay Sdn. Bhd., which operates MOLPay. As of June 30, 2014, consumers could use MOLPay to make purchases from 3,058 online merchants.

MOLWallet is our planned account-based online and mobile payment processing and money transfer system that is designed to effectively replace a physical wallet using a mobile phone. Account holders will be able to pay for digital and physical retail goods and services, pay third party bills, reload pre-paid accounts for mobile airtime and other mobile applications as well as perform peer-to-peer money transfers through a convenient, secure and intuitive online or mobile interface with multiple payment methods. MOLWallet uses technology that was developed by Nganluong Joint Stock Company, or NganLuong, an online payments solutions provider based in Vietnam that we acquired in 2013. We plan to launch MOLWallet in Malaysia in 2014. Our revenue from mobile commerce has historically not been material.

MMOG.asia is an online games portal that operates licensed games in Southeast Asia, including through localized portals operated in local languages for Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. MMOG.asia accepts MOLPoints to purchase game credits for games that it operates. We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014.

In recent years, we have evolved our product offering in response to consumers’ increasing use of mobile devices for online activities. In each country where we operate a local website for MOLPoints, we also operate a local mobile website, which facilitates access to our website for consumers using mobile devices. We have increasingly partnered with content providers to collect payments for mobile content through MOLPoints. We have mobile carrier billing partnerships with 24 telecommunications service providers operators in eight countries, which offer further exposure to mobile consumers who can pay for MOLPoints through the deduction of prepaid mobile airtime or, with respect to post-paid users, on their monthly statement. For MOLPay, we have a mobile enabled application program interface, or API, which facilitates payment for m-commerce transactions. Furthermore, MOLWallet, which we plan to launch in Malaysia in 2014, is our first product that is targeted primarily to mobile consumers, and MMOG.asia plans to launch four mobile games in the fourth quarter of 2014 including mobile games for the Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia markets. Our revenue from mobile games has historically not been material.

We have experienced substantial growth in recent years. In the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, consumers conducted 6,198,339, 10,905,409, 20,843,529 and 10,840,526 transactions on our MOLPoints platform, involving an aggregate value of MYR175.3 million, MYR371.8 million, MYR589.3 million and MYR338.4 million. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and six months ended June 30, 2014 our revenue was MYR63.2 million, MYR95.6 million, MYR171.5 million and MYR105.1 million, respectively.

Competitive Strengths

Our key competitive strengths include the following:

 

   

Extensive distribution network;

 

   

Broad content offering;

 

   

Active user community that trusts our brand;

 

   

Powerful network effects;

 

   

Scalable financial model;

 

   

Flexible technology platform; and

 

   

Proven execution.

 

 

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Our Strategies

Our vision is to be the dominant e-payment platform for digital services across emerging markets. To this end, our business strategy includes the following:

 

   

Expand to new markets;

 

   

Execute our mobile strategy;

 

   

Expand our online merchant network;

 

   

Broaden our product penetration across our markets; and

 

   

Accelerate “real world” payments.

Our Challenges

Our ability to achieve our goal and execute our strategies is subject to risks and uncertainties. The following is a summary of some of the principal risks we face:

 

   

We face significant competition in the markets in which we operate, and we may fail to successfully compete against current or future competitors;

 

   

We depend on certain of our distribution partners;

 

   

We are dependent on global and regional digital content providers and telecommunications service providers;

 

   

We receive certain support from our major shareholder and companies controlled by our major shareholder, which may not continue following the offering;

 

   

Material breaches in security of our information technology systems may subject us to liability;

 

   

We may experience breakdowns in our information technology systems or software defects, computer viruses and development delays that could damage customer relations and expose us to liability;

 

   

The growth of our business is largely dependent on our distribution network;

 

   

Our growth prospects will suffer if we are unable to continue to grow our business for mobile platforms;

 

   

If customer confidence in our businesses or our brands deteriorates, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected;

 

   

An increase in the use of credit cards, debit cards or bank transfers and a decline in the use of cash as a means of payment in the markets in which we operate, may result in lower growth or a decline in the use of our services;

 

   

Our payment system might be used for fraudulent, illegal or improper purposes such as money laundering, which could expose us to additional liability and harm our business; and

 

   

We are subject to extensive government regulation, including regulations with respect to electronic payment services and data privacy.

Please see “Risk Factors” and other information included in this prospectus for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that we face.

Recent Developments

In April 2014, we agreed to purchase Easy2Pay, a mobile payment platform for merchants that facilitates payment by mobile phone subscribers through various gateways, including short message service (SMS) and

 

 

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multimedia message service (MMS), among others. In 2013, more than 480,000 users used Easy2Pay for in-game purchases. We intend to integrate digital content that is currently offered by MOLPoints into Easy2Pay’s platform. We believe Easy2Pay will complement our operations in markets where we do not have mobile carrier billing arrangements. In order to purchase Easy2Pay, we entered into a share purchase agreement with Magical Venture Corp. and Mr. Pongsak Thamprapasasadon pursuant to which we agreed to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of three companies, namely, 3Sept Corporations Co. Ltd., a Thai company, e-Innovations Systems & Networks Thai Co. Ltd., a Thai company, and Sept 3 Technology Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian company. We acquired 60% of the outstanding shares of each of these companies in May 2014 for aggregate consideration of THB61.1 million (MYR6.1 million). Pursuant to the agreement, which is subject to customary closing conditions, we have agreed to purchase a further 20% in November 2015 and the remaining 20% in May 2017. The purchase price for each remaining tranche is based on the financial performance of the companies during a specified period prior to the relevant closing.

In September 2014, we acquired a 51% equity interest in the Turkish company that operates PayByMe, a mobile carrier billing platform that currently operates in Turkey and the Middle East, for TL19,684,800. PayByMe currently has mobile carrier billing partnerships with 13 leading telecommunications service providers to enable consumers to pay for content from more than 180 content providers on their monthly mobile phone statements. With its experienced management team and strong technology base, we believe PayByMe will promote our strategy of growing our mobile payments business in Turkey and expanding into the Middle East. In connection with this acquisition, we and the minority shareholders entered into a shareholders agreement that provides for certain minority shareholder rights including, among others, the right for the minority shareholders to nominate two out of a total of five directors and the right to veto certain business decisions. Until April 2017, all shareholders are subject to limitations on the ability to transfer their shares and the minority shareholders may require us to purchase their shares and we may require the minority shareholders to sell their shares to us on the terms provided in the shareholders agreement. After April 2017 and at certain other times as provided in the shareholders agreement, if any shareholder proposes to sell its shares, the other shareholders would have a right of first refusal to purchase such shares and, in certain instances, such other shareholders may have the right to require the proposed third party purchaser to purchase their shares.

In August 2014, we entered into a non-binding term sheet with respect to our proposed equity investment for a 7% interest in a company engaged in the issuance of prepaid cards and the payment processing and payments collections business in India, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately Rp.640 million, and our option to acquire an additional 3% equity interest at the same price per share. The non-binding term sheet contemplates that we and the target company will also form a joint venture to manage MOLPoints in India, into which we would contribute Rp.16.5 million for a 55% interest and the target company would contribute Rp.13.5 million for a 45% interest. Pursuant to the non-binding term sheet, the proposed equity investment and joint venture are intended to be inter-conditional, with definitive agreements to be executed concurrently by October 2014 unless we and the target company mutually agree to an extension.

Corporate History and Structure

MOL Global, Inc. was incorporated on February 20, 2014 by our shareholder, MOL Ventures Pte. Ltd. (previously known as MOL Global Pte. Ltd.), or MOL Ventures, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore, which is controlled by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, who will remain our major shareholder following this offering. All of our operations are conducted through MOL AccessPortal Sdn. Bhd., or MOL AccessPortal, a company incorporated under the laws of Malaysia.

 

 

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Corporate Structure

The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure, including our beneficial interests in our principal operating subsidiaries and our shareholders’ beneficial interests in our company, as of the date of this prospectus:

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(1) Our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, together with his entities and affiliates, beneficially owns a 69.3% interest in the Issuer through his direct ownership of 110,764 of our ordinary shares; a 89.9% effective equity interest in MOL.com Sdn. Bhd., which owns 14,618,356 of our ordinary shares; a 60.0% equity interest, and an additional 40.0% equity interest held by his son, Robin Tan Yeong Ching, in Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., which owns 13,706,739 of our ordinary shares; a 75.5% effective equity interest, and an additional 10.0% equity interest held by his son, Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik, in MOL Ventures, which owns 7,563,837 of our ordinary shares; a 100% equity interest in MOL Investments Pte. Ltd., which owns 3,057,669 of our ordinary shares; and 5,089,176 of our ordinary shares held directly by Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik.

 

(2) Ganesh Kumar Bangah’s equity interest in the Issuer is held through his direct ownership of 5,916,182 our ordinary shares and his beneficial ownership of an 11.6% interest in MOL Ventures, which directly owns 7,563,837 of our ordinary shares.

 

(3)

For each of our subsidiaries incorporated in Thailand, our beneficial ownership does not represent our direct voting interest, as our beneficial ownership in such subsidiaries is held in part through our holdings in other entities that hold direct and indirect interests in

 

 

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  such subsidiaries. See “Risk Factors—Our subsidiaries in Thailand are subject to restrictions on foreign ownership of their shares under Thai law.”

The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure, including our beneficial interests in our principal operating subsidiaries, upon completion of this offering assuming no exercise of the over-allotment option:

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(1) Assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option, our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, together with his entities and affiliates, will beneficially own a 44.7% interest in the Issuer through his direct ownership of 110,764 of our ordinary shares; a 89.9% effective equity interest in MOL.com Sdn. Bhd., which owns 10,330,515 of our ordinary shares; a 60.0% equity interest, and an additional 40.0% equity interest held by his son, Dato’ Robin Tan Yeong Ching, in Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., which owns 9,087,491 of our ordinary shares; a 75.5% effective equity interest, and an additional 10.0% equity interest held by his son, Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik, in MOL Ventures, which owns 6,366,232 of our ordinary shares; a 100% equity interest in MOL Investments Pte. Ltd., which owns 2,679,068 of our ordinary shares; and 3,596,424 of our ordinary shares held directly by Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik.

 

(2) Ganesh Kumar Bangah’s equity interest in the Issuer will be held through his direct ownership of 5,916,182 of our ordinary shares and his beneficial ownership of an 11.6% interest in MOL Ventures, which will own 6,366,232 of our ordinary shares immediately after the Offering assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option.

 

(3) For each of our subsidiaries incorporated in Thailand, our beneficial ownership exceeds our direct voting interest, as our beneficial ownership in such subsidiaries is held in part through our holdings in other entities that hold direct and indirect interests in such subsidiaries. See “Risk Factors—Our subsidiaries in Thailand are subject to restrictions on foreign ownership of their shares under Thai law.”

Corporate Information

Our principal executive offices are located at Lots 07-03 & 08-03, Levels 7 & 8, Berjaya Times Square, No. 1, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our telephone number at this address is +(603) 2082-1251. Our registered office in the Cayman Islands is located at the offices of Maples Corporate Services Limited, P.O. Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman, KY1-1104, Cayman Islands. In addition, we have local offices in Thailand, Northern Cyprus, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United States, Australia, Taiwan and Brazil.

Investors should submit any inquiries to the address and telephone number of our principal executive offices. Our main website is www.molglobal.net. The information contained on our website is not a part of this prospectus. Our agent for service of process in the United States is Law Debenture Corporate Services Inc.

Conventions that Apply to this Prospectus

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references in this prospectus to:

 

   

“7-Eleven Malaysia” are to 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., which owns and operates or franchises to other operators all 7-Eleven convenience stores in Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad;

 

   

“ADSs” are to American depositary shares, each of which represents one ordinary share;

 

   

“BNM” are to Bank Negara Malaysia, the central bank of Malaysia;

 

   

“Game Sultan” are to our wholly-owned subsidiary, Sihirli Kule Bilgi Sistemleri Ltd., which operates the micropayment system Game Sultan, a product that is substantially similar to MOLPoints and is included in references to “MOLPoints” throughout this prospectus;

 

   

“MDV” are to Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad;

 

   

“MMOG.asia” are to our online games portal, which is operated by MyCNX;

 

   

“MOL,” “we,” “us,” “our company” and “our” are to MOL Global, Inc. and its subsidiaries;

 

   

“MOL Ventures” are to MOL Ventures Pte. Ltd. (previously known as MOL Global Pte. Ltd.);

 

   

“MOLPay” are to our payments solution for online merchants, which is operated by our 51%-owned subsidiary, MOLPay Sdn. Bhd., and our NganLuong payments solution for online merchants in Vietnam;

 

   

“MOLPoints” are to our MOLPoints micropayments system, our Game Sultan micropayments system for the Turkish market and our EasyTOPUP micropayments system for the Thai market, and the payments credits issued through each of our micropayment systems;

 

 

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“MOLReloads” are to our distribution network for pre-paid mobile airtime and digital content, including our LoadCentral distribution network in the Philippines, and the vouchers distributed through each such distribution network;

 

   

“MyCNX” are to our subsidiary, MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn. Bhd., which is wholly-owned by us and operates MMOG.asia;

 

   

“MYR,” “RM” and “Malaysian Ringgit” are to the legal currency of Malaysia; “U.S. dollars,” “$,” and “dollars” are to the legal currency of the United States; “IDR” and “Rp.” are to the legal currency of Indonesia; “TL” are to the legal currency of Turkey; “THB” and “Baht” are to the legal currency of Thailand; and “S$” are to the legal currency of Singapore;

 

   

“MyClear” are to Malaysian Electronic Clearing Corporation Sdn. Bhd.;

 

   

“Northern Cyprus” are to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a self-declared state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus;

 

   

“ordinary shares” prior to the completion of this offering are to our ordinary shares, par value $1.00 per share;

 

   

“our major shareholder” are to Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan;

 

   

“PayByMe” are to our 51%-owned subsidiary, Klon Ödeme ve Iletisim Teknolojileri Anonim Şirketi;

 

   

“PaytoGo” are to our wholly-owned subsidiary, MOL Turkey Bilgi Sistemleri Yayincilik Gida ve Tekstil Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, which operates the payment service provider PaytoGo;

 

   

“SEC” are to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; and

 

   

“the Frost & Sullivan report” are to the “Independent Market Report on the ICT Industry in Southeast Asia, Turkey & Brazil” dated May 2014, which was commissioned by us and prepared by Frost & Sullivan.

Certain of our subsidiaries are referred to in this prospectus using the conventions set forth in the table under “Corporate History and Structure—Corporate Structure.”

Unless the context indicates otherwise, all information in this prospectus assumes no exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option.

 

 

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The Offering

 

Offering price

We currently estimate that the initial public offering price will be between $12.50 and $14.50 per ADS.

 

ADSs offered by us

7,485,030 ADSs.

 

ADSs offered by the selling shareholders

11,976,048 ADSs (or 14,895,210 ADSs if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full).

 

ADSs outstanding immediately after this offering

19,461,078 ADSs (or 22,380,240 ADSs if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full).

 

Ordinary shares outstanding immediately after this offering

67,504,435 ordinary shares.

 

The ADSs

Each ADS represents one ordinary share, par value $1.00 per share.

 

  The depositary will hold ordinary shares underlying your ADSs. You will have rights as provided in the deposit agreement.

 

  We do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future. If, however, we declare dividends on our ordinary shares, the depositary will pay you the cash dividends and other distributions it receives on our ordinary shares after deducting its fees and expenses in accordance with the terms set forth in the deposit agreement.

 

  You may turn in your ADSs to the depositary in exchange for ordinary shares. The depositary will charge you fees for any exchange.

 

  We may amend or terminate the deposit agreement without your consent. If you continue to hold your ADSs, you agree to be bound by the deposit agreement as amended.

 

  To better understand the terms of the ADSs, you should carefully read the “Description of American Depositary Shares” section of this prospectus. You should also read the deposit agreement, which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement that includes this prospectus.

 

Over-allotment option

MOL.com Sdn. Bhd. has granted to the underwriters an option, exercisable within 30 days from the date of this prospectus, to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,919,162 additional ADSs.
 

 

Use of proceeds

We expect that we will receive net proceeds of approximately $88.5 million from this offering, assuming an initial public offering price of $13.50 per ADS, which is the mid-point of the estimated initial public offering price range set forth on the front cover of this prospectus, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

 

  We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay indebtedness, including advances from MOL Ventures, to increase our beneficial ownership in our subsidiaries and for general corporate purposes. See “Use of Proceeds” for more information.

 

 

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  We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of ADSs by the selling shareholders.

 

Lock-up

We, our directors, executive officers and all of our existing shareholders have agreed with the underwriters not to sell, transfer or dispose of any ADSs, ordinary shares or similar securities for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus. See “Shares Eligible for Future Sale” and “Underwriting.”

 

Listing

We intend to apply to have the ADSs listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “MOLG.” The ADSs and our shares will not be listed on any other stock exchange or traded on any automated quotation system.

 

Payment and settlement

The underwriters expect to deliver the ADSs against payment therefor through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company on                 , 2014.

 

Depositary

The Bank of New York Mellon

 

 

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Summary Consolidated Financial and Operating Data

The following summary consolidated financial information has been derived from our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. The following summary consolidated statements of profit or loss data for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013, summary statements of financial position data as of December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013 and summary consolidated statements of cash flows data for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. Our summary consolidated statements of profit or loss data for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014, summary statements of financial position data as of June 30, 2014 and summary consolidated statements of cash flows data for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014 have been derived from our unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, or IASB. We have prepared the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements on the same basis as our audited consolidated financial statements. Our unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations for these periods. Our summary consolidated financial data also includes adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-IFRS measure that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, IFRS, but is included because we believe it is indicative of our operating performance and used by investors and analysts to evaluate companies in our industry. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of results expected for future periods. You should read this Summary Consolidated Financial and Operating Data section together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

    For the year ended
December 31,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
    2011     2012     2013     2013     2014  
    (MYR in millions, except per share data)  

Summary Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss

         

Revenue

    63.2        95.6        171.5        78.7        105.1   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

    (32.0     (48.2     (70.0     (33.6     (52.2

Employee expenses

    (10.2     (16.5     (31.0     (14.5     (16.7

Depreciation and amortization expenses

    (3.6     (6.9     (20.6     (9.7     (11.3

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses

    (1.2     (1.8     (8.3     (3.8     (2.4

Communication and travelling expenses

    (2.4     (3.0     (5.7     (2.7     (3.2

Office related expenses

    (1.9     (2.4     (3.9     (1.9     (2.1

Other operating expenses

    (2.8     (3.8     (6.7     (2.1     (4.4
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit from operations

    9.1        12.9        25.4     

 

 

 

10.6

 

  

 

 

 

 

12.9

 

  

Other income

    3.0        0.9        2.5        1.6        5.7   

Non-operating expenses

           (1.6     (3.0              

Finance costs

    (2.7     (2.9     (5.1     (2.5     (2.6

Share of results of associates

    1.0        (0.0     (0.0     (0.0     (0.1
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before tax

    10.4        9.4        19.8     

 

 

 

9.6

 

  

 

 

 

 

15.9

 

  

Income tax expense

    (2.2     (3.4     (1.2  

 

 

 

(0.8

 

 

 

 

 

(0.4

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the year/period

    8.2        6.0        18.7        8.8        15.5   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the year/period attributable to owners of the company

    8.2        4.7        12.0     

 

 

 

5.1

 

  

 

 

 

 

11.2

 

  

(Loss)/Profit for the year/period attributable to non-controlling interests

    (0.1     1.3        6.7     

 

 

 

3.7

 

  

 

 

 

 

4.3

 

  

Earnings per share

         

Basic (sen)(1)

    13.97        8.01        20.39     

 

 

 

8.63

 

  

 

 

 

 

18.94

 

  

Diluted (sen)(1)

    13.97        8.01        20.39     

 

 

 

8.63

 

  

 

 

 

 

18.94

 

  

 

 

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Note:

 

(1) Sen is a unit of Malaysian currency. One hundred sen equal one Malaysian Ringgit.

 

    As of December 31,     As of June 30,  
    2011     2012     2013     2014  
    (MYR in millions)  

Summary Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Data

       

Cash and cash equivalents

    5.4        32.1        49.7        54.1   

Total current assets

    60.3        97.4        127.0        144.5   

Intangible assets

    21.1        62.4        138.9        134.0   

Total assets

    92.1        174.3        282.9        298.4   

Total current liabilities

    70.8        124.5        204.7        266.2   

Total liabilities

    71.1        134.5        217.9        278.0   

 

    For the year ended
December 31,
    For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
    2011     2012     2013     2013     2014  
    (MYR in millions)  

Summary Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Data

         

Net cash (used in)/from operating activities

    (3.3     23.9        54.0        8.7        28.9   

Net cash (used in)/from investing activities

    (12.5     (3.3     (60.6     (54.8     (1.9

Net cash from/(used in) financing activities

    18.0        6.3        27.3        57.1        (21.4

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    2.1        27.0        20.7        11.0        5.6   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year/period

    3.2        5.4        32.1        32.1        49.7   

Effect on exchange rate changes

    0.1        (0.3     (3.0     (2.9     (1.2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year/period

    5.4        32.1        49.7        40.2        54.1   

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31,      As of and for the six
months ended June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013     2014  

Summary Operating Data

             

Volume (MYR in millions)

             

MOLPoints(1)

     175.3         371.8         589.3         266.6        338.4   

MOLReloads(2)

     923.6         1,063.5         1,214.0         581.7        641.2   

MOLPay(3)

     18.0         68.1         144.3         56.9        123.6   

MMOG.asia(4)(5)

     29.1         27.4         32.2         29.4        29.1   

MOLPoints active registered paying users(6) (number)

     312,596         383,766         1,007,344         798,863        999,153   

MOLPoints transactions (number)

     6,198,339         10,905,409         20,843,529         9,533,416        10,840,526   

MOLReloads active retailers(7) (number)

     40,076         32,239         37,204         36,383        39,887   

MOLPay online merchants (number)

     916         1,205         3,455         3,906        3,058   

MMOG.asia active paying users(4)(8) (number)

     116,120         107,264         110,826         109,181        72,962   

MMOG.asia AVPPU(4)(9) (MYR)

     250.5         255.0         290.9         269.5        398.5   

 

Notes:

 

(1)

MOLPoints volume is the total retail value of content purchased through redemption of vouchers for games and other digital content provided by content providers using MOLPoints during the period. Volume comprises (i) volume from registered consumer members, which is the total volume of content purchased through redemptions of MOLPoints in registered MOLPoints accounts during a period; (ii) consumer direct purchase volume, which is the total volume of content purchased by end-users through redemptions of MOLPoints directly from content providers during a period without creating a registered MOLPoints account; and (iii) direct channel volume, which is the total volume of content purchased through redemptions of MOLPoints during a period by cybercafés and distributors that redeem

 

 

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  MOLPoints for digital content that the cybercafés and distributors sell to end-users. MOLPoints volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLPoints revenue, which excludes amounts that we pay to digital content providers pursuant to our revenue sharing arrangements.

 

(2) MOLReloads volume is the total retail value of pre-paid mobile airtime distributed by MOLReloads during a period. MOLReloads volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLReloads revenue, which excludes amounts that we pay to mobile airtime providers pursuant to our revenue sharing arrangements.

 

(3) MOLPay volume is the total value of payments processed by MOLPay during a period. MOLPay volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLPay revenue, which excludes amounts paid to financial institutions.

 

(4) We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014. The information presented for MMOG.asia as of and for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 includes the period prior to the acquisition. The actual volume for MMOG.asia for the period after the acquisition in 2012 was MYR3.0 million.

 

(5) MMOG.asia volume is the total retail value of content sold by MMOG.asia during the preceding twelve months.

 

(6) MOLPoints active registered paying users is the number of unique MOLPoints accounts that have been used to purchase or redeem MOLPoints during the preceding twelve-month period.

 

(7) MOLReloads active retailers is the total of number of MOLReloads terminals in Malaysia and Thailand as of the end of the period, in each case which have sold at least one MOLReloads e-voucher during the preceding twelve months, and the number of individual distributors in the Philippines as of the end of the period, who have sold at least one MOLReloads e-voucher during the preceding month.

 

(8) MMOG.asia active paying users is the number of unique MMOG.asia accounts that have been used to purchase game points on MMOG.asia during the preceding twelve-month period.

 

(9) MMOG.asia average volume per paying user, or AVPPU, is equal to total volume for a preceding twelve month period divided by the number of active paying users as of the end of the period.

Adjusted EBITDA

We present adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-IFRS financial measure. You should not consider adjusted EBITDA as a substitute for or superior to net profit prepared in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, because adjusted EBITDA is not determined in accordance with IFRS, it is susceptible to varying calculations and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

We present adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure because we believe that it facilitates operating performance comparisons from period to period and company to company by backing out potential differences caused by the age and book depreciation of fixed assets (affecting relative depreciation and amortization expenses), changes in foreign exchange rates that impact financial assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than our functional currency (affecting unrealized gain/(loss) on foreign exchange and realized gain/(loss) on foreign exchange), variations in capital structures (affecting interest income and interest expenses) provision for impairment loss on trade and other receivables, share of results of operation of associates, effect of remeasurement of equity interest in associates as a result of the consolidation of our Thailand business such that it is deemed a subsidiary instead of an associate, and tax positions (affecting income tax expenses) (such as the impact on periods or companies of changes in effective tax rates). In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes inventory and intangible assets written off and the non-cash impact of changes in the fair value of derivative, that, in each case, we do not believe reflect the underlying performance of our business.

Some limitations of adjusted EBITDA are that:

 

   

adjusted EBITDA does not reflect income tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us;

 

   

adjusted EBITDA does not include other income, other expense and foreign exchange gains and losses; and

 

   

adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization and although these are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future.

 

 

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The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to profit for the year/period.

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
    For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2012     2013     2013     2014  
     (MYR in millions)  

Profit for the year/period

     8.2        6.0        18.7        8.8        15.5   

Plus:

          

Total depreciation and amortization

     3.6        6.9        20.6        9.7        11.3   

Impairment loss on trade and other receivables

     0.2               0.6               0.0   

Share of results of associates

     (1.0     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.1   

Inventory written off

                   0.7                 

Intangible assets written off

                   0.1                 

Unrealized (gain)/loss on foreign exchange

                   (0.4     (0.0     0.1   

Realized (gain)/loss on foreign exchange

     (0.8     (0.7     0.2        (0.2     0.1   

Effect of remeasurement of equity interest in associates

            1.6                        

Derivative fair value adjustment

                   3.0        (0.5     (3.7

Interest income

     (0.0     (0.4     (0.8     (0.4     (0.6

Interest expense

     2.7        2.9        5.1        2.5        2.6   

Income tax expense

     2.2        3.4        1.2        0.8        0.4   

Adjusted EBITDA

     15.1        19.7        49.0        20.7        25.8   

 

 

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RISK FACTORS

An investment in the ADSs involves significant risks. You should carefully consider all of the information in this prospectus, including the risks and uncertainties described below, before making an investment in the ADSs. Any of the following risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In any such case, the market price of the ADSs could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Related to Our Business

We face significant competition in the markets in which we operate, and we may fail to successfully compete against current or future competitors.

We face competition from other payments system operators as well as banks, telecommunications operators and other companies in each of our product lines and in each of the countries in which we operate. MOLPoints competes primarily with game operators, online retailers of digital content, global micropayment providers and aggregators, and local micropayment providers on the basis of its ability to attract and retain online game players and other consumers, which in turn depends on MOLPoints’ ability to attract content providers and distribution channels. MOLReloads competes primarily with online and offline sellers of mobile airtime and operators of payment terminal networks on the basis of transaction processing speed, convenience, coverage, network size, accessibility, availability, reliability, price and after-sales service. MOLPay competes primarily with retail banks, non-traditional payment services providers (such as retailers), electronic payment system operators as well as other companies that provide various forms of payment services, primarily on the basis of transaction processing speed, convenience, network size, accessibility, reliability and price. MOLWallet is expected to compete with online and mobile payment service providers and other e-wallet providers, primarily on the basis of transaction processing speed, convenience, network size, accessibility, reliability and price. Certain of the financial institutions we use for clearing and settlement services are also our competitors and provide payment processing services to online merchants. In addition, in recent years, many of our competitors have substantially expanded their online payment services capabilities.

MMOG.asia, our online games portal, competes with game operators and other providers of leisure activities, primarily on the basis of the quality and features of its online games, its operational infrastructure and expertise, the strength of its product management approach, and the services offered to enhance game players’ experience.

There are limited barriers to entry for new companies wishing to enter our industries. In addition, many of our competitors are larger than us and may have greater financial, management or operating resources than us, or have more experience in the geographic markets in which we compete with them. If we are unable to compete effectively in each of our product and geographic markets, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be adversely affected.

We depend on certain of our distribution partners.

We depend on our relationships with certain physical distribution partners, each of which has distributed our products that accounted for a substantial proportion of our revenues in recent years. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, we derived 55.8%, 37.5%, 23.8% and 23.1%, respectively, of our revenue from the distribution of products at 7-Eleven Malaysia’s convenience stores, which represented 75.0%, 63.6%, 51.4% and 52.3%, respectively, of our revenue for Malaysia. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, we derived 81.1% and 78.3% and 75.9%, respectively, of our revenue in Thailand from sales through Advance Mpay Co. Ltd., or Advance MPay.

We have a long term contract with 7-Eleven Malaysia for the placement of MOLReloads terminals, which expires in 2024. Pursuant to this contract, we are 7-Eleven Malaysia’s exclusive provider of mobile airtime and online game credits. We and 7-Eleven Malaysia are currently ultimately controlled by our major shareholder. We also have a payment service agreement with Advance MPay, pursuant to which Advance MPay distributes

 

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MOLPoints and MOLReloads in Thailand in exchange for a volume-based service fee. The agreement expires in December 2014, subject to an automatic one-year extension if not earlier terminated. Either party may terminate the agreement at any time upon 30 days’ written notice.

There can be no assurance that our relationship with 7-Eleven Malaysia would not be adversely affected if our major shareholder was to cease to control us or 7-Eleven Malaysia or if our major shareholder was to cause us not to pursue our full rights under our agreement with 7-Eleven Malaysia. In addition, to the extent the customer base of 7-Eleven Malaysia or Advance MPay and its distribution channels decreases, or if the number of distribution channels in desirable locations in Malaysia or Thailand is reduced, or if the business strategy of 7-Eleven Malaysia or Advance MPay is otherwise modified, customer traffic could be adversely affected, and our sales volume could suffer.

While we believe that we have generally enjoyed good commercial relations with 7-Eleven Malaysia, Advance MPay and other important distribution partners, there can be no assurance that such companies will continue to observe the terms of existing agreements, or enter into or renew their contracts with us on terms as favorable as current terms. If we are unable to maintain our relationships with any of our key distribution partners, including 7-Eleven Malaysia and Advance MPay, or if any of the respective businesses of our distribution partners changes or suffers, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

We are dependent on global and regional digital content providers and telecommunications service providers.

As of June 30, 2014, MOLPoints can be used to purchase game credits and other digital content, including thousands of online games, provided by more than 500 content providers. We have relationships with global game operators such as Wargaming, global games platforms such as Facebook, regional platform operators such as Garena in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and regional content providers such as Asiasoft, and we continually seek to enter into new relationships to broaden our content offering. We are dependent on the adoption of MOLPoints by new content providers, in particular major social media and gaming platforms, in order to grow our business and attract new customers. If we are unable to continue to add popular content providers to our platform, or if our existing relationships with content providers deteriorate, the attractiveness of MOLPoints to consumers may suffer. In addition to third party content, games operated by MMOG.asia, our games portal, also accept MOLPoints. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, we derived 7.6%, 5.0%, 2.8% and 1.7%, respectively, of our revenue from Boomz (DDT), a game that is operated by MMOG.asia, and there can be no assurance that the success of Boomz (DDT) will continue, or that our other games will be commercially successful. Any of the foregoing could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, we are dependent on, and our results of operations may be significantly affected by, our relationships with digital content providers with respect to our MOLPoints business and telecommunications service providers with respect to our MOLReloads business. For example, MOLReloads’ segment revenue decreased from 2011 to 2012, notwithstanding increased volume, primarily due to unfavorable changes to our revenue sharing arrangements with telecommunications service providers in Malaysia, which imposed reduced commissions for fulfillment agreements on our MOLReloads business in Malaysia. Furthermore, we enter into purchase or fulfillment arrangements based on the preferences or requirements of our counterparties, which affects our margins, capital outlay and inventory risk. If the telecommunications service providers or digital content providers with which we do business change the terms of their arrangements with us in a manner adverse to us, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely effected.

You should not consider or rely on statements made by our major shareholder that appeared in a news report in June 2014.

In an article in the New Straits Times, a Malaysia-based newspaper, dated June 23, 2014, information regarding us and this offering was published. This article quoted statements that were made by our major

 

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shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, to a reporter, during an interview relating to matters unrelated to us or this offering, and were published without his consent. These statements were also not made with the knowledge or consent of us or our directors, officers or employees. The article referred to statements by our major shareholder regarding the expected timing of our initial public offering and our projected market capitalization and value of our company. Portions of the article were republished by other news agencies.

These statements regarding market capitalization and value by our major shareholder were not based on any methodology, calculations or analysis undertaken by us or, we understand, our major shareholder. We understand these were informal, speculative statements made by our major shareholder that were not expected by him to become public. These statements should not be relied upon for any purpose whatsoever. We are unable to accurately project our market capitalization or the value of our Company because these will be based on many factors beyond our control. You should carefully evaluate all the information in this prospectus, including the risks described in this section and throughout the prospectus. You should only rely on the information contained in this prospectus in making your investment decision.

Neither we nor any of the underwriters in this offering, nor any of our or their respective affiliates, have confirmed, endorsed or adopted any of the information reported in the news articles referred to above, and all such information is disclaimed by us and the underwriters and our and their respective affiliates. Accordingly, prospective investors should not rely on any such statements or information in such news reports.

We receive certain support from our major shareholder and companies controlled by our major shareholder, which may not continue following the offering, and our major shareholder and our Chief Executive Officer have investments in businesses that may compete with our operations or otherwise result in conflicts of interest.

We have received in the past and expect to continue to receive support from our major shareholder and companies controlled by our major shareholder, which may not continue following the offering. For example, our major shareholder has granted advances to us on an interest-free basis, in connection with certain of our acquisitions. These amounts are repayable on demand. Our major shareholder and related parties have also provided guarantees for certain bank loans and other arrangements that we have entered into. Furthermore, an entity controlled by our major shareholder provides corporate secretarial services to us free of charge. Our principal executive offices in Kuala Lumpur are rented at prevailing market rates from an entity controlled by our major shareholder. See “Related Party Transactions” for descriptions of certain of these arrangements. The loss of support from our major shareholder or the companies controlled by our major shareholder could have an adverse impact on our business. For example, going forward, as a publicly listed company, our major shareholder and related parties may no longer provide us with interest free loans or guarantees for financing, which could increase our costs and make it more difficult for us to obtain financing in the future. We may also need to replace such financing and guarantees provided by our major shareholder and related parties, which may not be available or may be on less favorable terms. Our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, and entities owned by our major shareholder, and our Chief Executive Officer, Ganesh Kumar Bangah, have investments in businesses that operate in a wide variety of industries, some of which may compete with our operations or otherwise result in conflicts of interest. For example, Cyberventures Sdn. Bhd., or Cyberventures, which is owned 80% by our major shareholder and 20% by our Chief Executive Officer, owns 51% of Sea Gamer Mall Sdn. Bhd., or Sea Gamer. Sea Gamer sells online game credits and secondary market items for online games, and we have a reseller arrangement with, and provide collection services for, Sea Gamer. See “Related Party Transactions”. In addition, MOL Ventures, in which our controlling shareholder has a 75.5% effective equity interest, with an additional 10.0% equity interest held by his son, Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik, and an 11.6% equity interest held by our Chief Executive Officer, owns less than 4% of GHL, which is a listed company that owns 100% of e-Pay Malaysia, which has an electronic distribution infrastructure similar to MOL Reloads and that distributes MOL Points. There can be no assurance that our major shareholder, and entities owned by him and our Chief Executive Officer, will not act, or cause us or other entities controlled by him to take action, in a manner that adversely impacts your interests as a holder of ADSs. The foregoing could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Material breaches in security of our information technology systems may subject us to liability.

The uninterrupted and secure operation of our information technology systems, the safekeeping of confidential customer and consumer information that is stored on such systems and the secure handling of consumer information that is processed on such systems are critical to the successful operations of our business. We collect and maintain databases of sensitive information about online merchants and consumers, including names, email addresses, credit card numbers and bank account numbers. We have observed a global increase in information technology security threats and more sophisticated and targeted computer crime, which pose a risk to the security of systems and networks and the confidentiality, availability and integrity of our data. Our visibility in the online payments industry may attract hackers to carry out attacks on our systems that could compromise the security of our data. The encryption software and the other technologies we use to provide security for storage, processing and transmission of confidential customer and other information may not be effective to protect against data security breaches by third parties. As of the date of this prospectus, we have not experienced any material information technology security breaches. An information breach in our systems and loss of confidential information such as credit card numbers stored on third-party servers with respect to MOLPay or other information could have a longer and more significant impact on our business operations than a hardware failure. The loss of confidential information could result in our online merchants and their customers or our users losing confidence in us and thus the loss of their business. The loss of confidential information could also subject us to liability as well as the imposition of fines and damages by credit card merchant acquirers or government bodies or, in cases of material breach, the prohibition from provision of processing transactions for card networks. In addition, any data security breach of our or our content providers’ or third-party processors’ systems could lead to fraudulent activity involving our products and services, reputational damage, private claims or regulatory actions against us and increased compliance costs. Any of the above events could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects.

We may experience breakdowns in our information technology systems or software defects, computer viruses and development delays that could damage customer relations and expose us to liability.

We depend heavily on the stable operation of our information technology systems including software, processing systems, data centers and telecommunications networks, as well as systems provided by third parties. In addition, our business depends on the performance and reliability of our servers and MOLReloads terminals. A system outage or data loss could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Not only would we suffer damage to our reputation and potential loss of business in the event of a system outage or data loss, but we may also be liable to third parties. Defects in our software systems and errors or delays in our processing of electronic transactions could result in one or more of the following:

 

   

additional development costs;

 

   

diversion of technical and other resources from our other development efforts;

 

   

loss of credibility with current or potential customers;

 

   

harm to our reputation and brands;

 

   

exposure to liability claims; and

 

   

regulatory action or investigation.

In addition, we rely on technologies supplied to us by third parties that may also contain undetected errors, viruses or defects. To successfully operate our business, we must be able to protect our systems and software from disruption, including from events that may be beyond our control. Events that could cause disruptions include, but are not limited to, upgrading of our information technology systems, installation difficulties or delays, fire, natural disaster, unauthorized entry, power loss, telecommunications failure, software defects, computer viruses, terrorist acts and war. We perform the vast majority of disaster recovery operations ourselves, though we utilize select third parties for some aspects of recovery, particularly internationally. To the extent we outsource our disaster recovery, we are at risk of the relevant service provider’s unresponsiveness or failure to respond appropriately in the event of breakdowns in our systems. Furthermore, we may not have insurance policies, or our insurance policies may not be adequate, to compensate us for all losses or failures that may occur.

 

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The growth of our business is largely dependent on our distribution network.

Our ability to successfully grow our business internationally will depend to a significant extent on us successfully developing and maintaining relationships with local distribution partners in the countries in which we operate. Our ability to enter into relationships with global game operators such as Wargaming, and global games platforms such as Facebook, is largely dependent on our ability to provide a distribution network in markets where such content providers have a more limited presence. At the same time, our ability to enter into relationships with regional platform operators, such as Garena, and regional content providers, such as Asiasoft, is largely dependent on the regional and local penetration of our distribution network. If we are unable to maintain and increase the penetration of our distribution network in existing markets, and develop distribution networks in new markets, our products and services may become less attractive to consumers and in turn, to both global and local content providers. We have in the past expanded our distribution network partly through acquisitions and partnerships in new markets. There can be no assurance that we will succeed in expanding our distribution network to new markets, nor that our earnings in such markets will offset the cost of acquisition. In cases where our strategy involves organically growing into a new market by establishing a presence in the market and signing up distribution partners directly, there can be no assurance that we will succeed in expanding our distribution network rapidly or at all. Any of the foregoing could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our growth prospects will suffer if we are unable to continue to grow our business for mobile platforms.

Increased adoption of MOLPoints by mobile content providers, including mobile game operators, is an important component of our strategy as a result of the increasing use of smartphones. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to establish successful relationships with mobile content providers or that MOLPoints will appeal to mobile users. The uncertainties we face include but are not limited to:

 

   

we have relatively limited experience working with certain mobile game operators and other mobile content providers whose cooperation we may need in order to be successful;

 

   

mobile games operators may not succeed in introducing chargeable features that are sufficiently attractive to players to use MOLPoints to pay for such features; and

 

   

competition for use of payment methods on mobile platforms is intense and we may not be able to compete effectively.

If we are unable to successfully grow the use of MOLPoints in connection with mobile content, our growth prospects will be materially and adversely affected.

If customer confidence in our businesses or our brands deteriorates, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Our customers include our user community, in addition to content providers with respect to MOLPoints, telecommunications service providers with respect to MOLReloads and online merchants with respect to MOLPay. Our business is built on customers’ confidence in our business or brands, as well as our ability to provide fast, reliable payment services. The strength of our brands and reputation are of paramount importance to our business. A number of factors could adversely affect customer confidence in our brands, many of which are beyond our control, and could have an adverse impact on us. These factors include but are not limited to:

 

   

any significant interruption to our systems and operations;

 

   

any regulatory action or investigation against us;

 

   

measures taken to combat risks of fraud and breaches of privacy and security, such as freezing consumer funds;

 

   

customer complaints about our customer service and our ability to handle customer complaints effectively;

 

   

our ability to manage and train our customer service representatives properly;

 

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any breach of our security system or any compromises of consumer data; and

 

   

any regulatory action or investigation against us.

Furthermore, negative publicity surrounding any assertion that we or any associated merchants are implicated in fraudulent transactions, irrespective of the accuracy of such publicity or its connection with our current operations or business, could harm our reputation. Any event that damages our brands and reputation among consumers as a reliable payment services provider could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

An increase in the use of credit cards, debit cards or bank transfers and a decline in the use of cash, or an increase in the use of digital currencies, as a means of payment in the markets in which we operate, may result in lower growth or a decline in the use of our services.

MOLPoints, MOLReloads, and MOLPay connect our user community with content providers, telecommunications service providers and online merchants, respectively, primarily in emerging markets. Many of our users do not readily have access to credit card, debit card or bank transfer services, or may be unwilling to use credit cards for electronic transactions over the internet, and require alternative methods for payment for online products and services. For example, the credit card penetration rate in 2013 was 16.7% in Malaysia, 7.8% in Thailand, 16.9% in Turkey, 5.0% in the Philippines, 1.5% in Vietnam and 2.6% in Indonesia, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. Our physical distribution network, which includes convenience stores, cybercafés, bookstores and other retail stores, provide access to e-commerce for such users by facilitating cash payments. In the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, cash payments accounted for 55.3% and 56.8%, respectively, of transactions conducted by our user community on our platform. While we currently accept credit cards and online banking as a means of payment by consumers, we do not accept, and we do not presently have plans to accept, any unregulated digital currency as a means of payment. At this time when digital currencies remain unregulated and at an early stage of adoption, we consider digital currencies to be neither a form of competition nor an area for operational growth or diversity. If digital currencies were to become more widely adopted and regulated we may experience competition from platforms and business that conduct business using such currencies. Further to this, we may consider entering into arrangements with a digital currency operator if the digital currency was regulated, in which case it is possible that we could enter into arrangements for MOLPoints to be used as a funding mechanism for a regulated digital currency, or to accept a regulated digital currency as a means of payment for MOLPoints. While such arrangements could potentially make our broad content offering and extensive distribution network available to a regulated digital currency, we would consider such arrangements only if the currency was regulated and only after evaluating the associated risks, such as the risk of abuse of MOLPoints and any reputational concerns. A significant increase in the availability, acceptance and use of credit card, debit card, bank transfer services or digital currencies for online payments by consumers in the markets in which we operate could adversely affect the growth of our business, our financial condition and results of operations.

Material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting have been identified, and we have not yet assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Our internal controls relating to financial reporting have not kept pace with the expansion of our business. Our financial reporting function and system of internal controls are less developed in certain respects than those of similar companies that operate in fewer or more developed markets and may not provide our management with as much or as accurate or timely information. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, has defined a material weakness as “a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.” A significant deficiency is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of our financial reporting.

 

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In connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, we and our independent registered public accounting firm identified two material weaknesses in internal controls. These material weaknesses related primarily to the lack of segregation of duties among information technology personnel and lack of access control and audit trails over the e-pins inventory database at our Turkish micropayment system operator, Game Sultan, and payment service provider, PaytoGo, which we acquired in 2013.

Significant deficiencies were also identified in the internal controls relating to various group companies, relating among other things, to the lack of an internal control department as well as documentation and IT system matters. As our business has grown rapidly in scope and complexity, our internal controls relating to these matters have not kept pace with the growth in our business.

We are not required to, nor was our independent registered public accounting firm engaged to, perform, an audit of our internal control over financial reporting. The audits of our independent registered public accounting firm included consideration of internal control over financial reporting, and the identified material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our annual consolidated financial statements included herein is unqualified.

We can give no assurance that our planned remediation will be properly implemented or will be sufficient to eliminate such material weaknesses and significant deficiencies or that additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting will not be identified in the future. Our failure to implement and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting could result in errors in our financial statements that could result in a restatement of our financial statements, cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations and cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which may result in volatility in and a decline in the market price of the ADSs.

Our independent registered public accounting firm did not undertake an audit of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, whether of the type set forth in Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 or otherwise. Our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 until our annual report on Form 20-F following the date on which we cease to qualify as an “emerging growth company,” which may be up to five full fiscal years following the date of this offering. We have not yet commenced the process of assessing the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. This process will require the investment of substantial time and resources, including by members of our senior management. As a result, this process may divert internal resources and take a significant amount of time and effort to complete. In addition, we cannot predict the outcome of this determination and whether we will need to implement remedial actions in order to implement effective control over financial reporting. If in subsequent years we are unable to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our auditors express an opinion that our internal control over financial reporting is ineffective, we could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could have a material adverse effect on the price of our common stock.

There is no assurance that we will be able to maintain the pace of recent growth in our business and develop, or sustain, profitable operations in new markets.

A significant proportion of our recent growth has been derived from our expansion to new markets, especially through acquisitions, as a critical element of our business strategy depends on our ability to profitably develop and grow our operations in several countries outside Malaysia, including Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand.

Our successive acquisitions and rapid expansion make comparisons with historical data difficult, as these acquisitions have contributed significantly to our revenue growth and expansion of our operations. For example, we acquired 70% of each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo in Turkey in 2013 and our revenue from Turkey was

 

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MYR23.2 million, or 13.5% of our total revenue, in 2013 and MYR11.5 million, or 10.9% of our total revenue, for the six months ended June 30, 2014. We acquired the remaining 30% equity interest in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo in 2014. If we reduce the pace of our acquisitions, our future revenue growth and expansion may be affected.

Our growth strategy entails, among others, developing platform interfaces in local languages adapted for local practices and tastes, recruiting and retaining local management personnel, introducing product offerings that are localized and customized for users in those markets, complying with new and changing regulatory environments, developing and maintaining a substantial network of physical payment locations and contracting local merchants to offer our services to their customers. We have a limited operating history in most countries outside Malaysia where we operate and, in certain of these countries, we are not yet profitable. Furthermore, as we enter new markets in the future, we generally expect to operate at a loss for a period while we seek to develop our brands and relationships in that market. There is no assurance that we will be able to develop profitable operations in all the countries in which we are currently operating or which we may enter in the future. Our inability to develop profitable operations in such markets would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If we fail to effectively manage our growth, our business and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

We have experienced rapid growth in recent years in the scope of our operations, which will continue to place significant demands on our management and our operational, financial and technological infrastructure. As we continue to grow, we must expend significant resources to identify, hire, integrate, develop and motivate a large number of qualified employees. If we fail to effectively manage our hiring needs and successfully integrate our new hires, our growth prospects could be adversely affected.

To effectively manage the growth of our business and operations, we will need to continue spending significant resources to improve our technology infrastructure, our operational, financial and management controls, and our reporting systems and procedures by, among other things:

 

   

setting up a network operations center to monitor and update our technology infrastructure to maintain high performance, enhance system availability and minimize down time;

 

   

implementing third party solutions to enhance information and communication systems with a view to ensuring that our employees and offices around the world are well-coordinated and can effectively communicate with each other;

 

   

enhancing our internal controls to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all of our operations by implementing the SAP Business One accounting system regionally;

 

   

documenting our information technology systems and our business processes, for example by adopting a product requirements definition, functional requirements definition, technical design definition, merchant integration guide and payment integration guide, among other policy documents;

 

   

implementing a business continuity plan and a disaster recovery plan for our servers outside Malaysia similar to that which we implemented for our main servers in Kuala Lumpur in 2013; and

 

   

expanding our information technology infrastructure into a third party cloud platform.

These enhancements and improvements will require significant capital expenditures and allocation of valuable management and employee resources. If we fail to implement these enhancements and improvements effectively, our ability to manage our expected growth and comply with the rules and regulations that are applicable to public reporting companies will be impaired. In addition, if our operating costs are higher than we expect or if we do not maintain adequate control of our costs and expenses, results of operations will be materially and adversely affected.

 

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Our payment system might be used for fraudulent, illegal or improper purposes such as money laundering, which could expose us to additional liability and harm our business.

Despite measures we have taken and continue to take, our payment system remains susceptible to potentially illegal or improper uses. These may include the use of our payment services in connection with fraudulent sales of goods or services, software and other intellectual property piracy, money laundering, bank fraud and prohibited sales of restricted products. Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods to engage in illegal activities such as counterfeiting and fraud. It is possible that incidents of fraud could increase in the future. We could be subject to fraud claims if confidential information obtained from customers is used for unauthorized purchases with misappropriated bank card information or impersonation. In addition, we are subject to the risk of claims related to counterfeit MOLPoints or fraud committed by merchants where customers use MOLPoints, either of which could cause consumers and merchants to lose confidence in our products, damage our reputation and subject us to liability claims. We are also subject to the risk that users could use our system to engage in illegal or improper activities, which could damage our reputation.

Our risk management policies and procedures may not be fully effective to identify, monitor and manage these risks. We are not able to monitor in each case the sources for our counterparties’ funds or the ways in which they use them. Increases in chargebacks or other liability could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, an increase in fraudulent transactions or publicity regarding chargeback disputes could harm our reputation and reduce consumer confidence in our services.

As we expand our business internationally, we will face additional business, political, regulatory, operational, financial and economic risks, any of which could increase our costs and hinder such growth.

We expect to continue to devote significant resources to international expansion through acquisitions and organic growth, including the establishment of additional offices. Expanding our business internationally will require considerable management attention and resources and is subject to the particular challenges of supporting a rapidly growing business in an environment of multiple languages, cultures, customs, legal and regulatory systems, alternative dispute systems and commercial infrastructures. For example, we may become subject to risks that we have not faced before or increase the risks that we currently face, including risks associated with:

 

   

recruiting and retaining talented and capable management and employees in various countries;

 

   

challenges caused by distance, language and cultural differences;

 

   

contracting with content providers for games and other digital content that appeal to the tastes and preferences of users in international markets;

 

   

competition from local competitors with significant market share in those markets and with a better understanding of consumer preferences;

 

   

protecting and enforcing our intellectual property rights;

 

   

negotiating agreements that are sufficiently economically beneficial to us and protective of our rights;

 

   

the inability to extend proprietary rights in our brand, content or technology into new jurisdictions;

 

   

implementing our payment methods for virtual and other goods in a manner that complies with local laws and practices and protects us from fraud;

 

   

complying with applicable foreign laws and regulations, including privacy laws, consumer protection laws, anti-money laundering laws, and laws and regulations relating to content, currencies and payment systems;

 

   

currency exchange rate fluctuations;

 

   

protectionist laws and business practices that favor local businesses in some countries;

 

   

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foreign exchange controls or tax restrictions that might restrict or prevent us from repatriating income earned in foreign countries;

 

   

political, economic and social instability; and

 

   

higher costs associated with doing business internationally.

Entering new international markets or expanding our operations in existing international markets will involve substantial cost and our ability to successfully gain market acceptance in any particular market is uncertain. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully grow our business internationally.

Our expansion into new jurisdictions could involve challenges for us associated with the social, regulatory, political or economic environments in those jurisdictions, particularly where those jurisdictions have economies that are generally considered to be developing. For example, we plan to expand into a number of countries that are widely considered to have developing economies, such as countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and in Latin America and will face additional risks associated with our expansion into these regions. In recent years there has been substantial political instability in a number of countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Such political instability could potentially negatively affect market sentiment towards other countries in the region, including the countries in which we plan to expand our operations, or potentially disrupt our operations if the countries to which we plan to expand our operations were to become unstable. In Eastern Europe, we expect to expand our operations into Poland, which has undergone significant political and economic change since 1989. Future political, economic, social and other developments could adversely affect our planned business there. In Latin America, we expect to expand into Mexico, which has experienced periods of political uncertainty and recent legislative gridlock. Mexico’s proposed economic reforms may not be implemented due to legislative gridlock or any other reason, in which case Mexico’s economic outlook, and the prospects of our proposed business there, may be adversely impacted. Any of the foregoing could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our subsidiaries in Thailand are subject to restrictions on foreign ownership of their shares under Thai law.

Pursuant to the Thai Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999), or FBA, a “foreign entity” (as defined in the FBA) cannot conduct business in certain sectors in Thailand, including the industry that our subsidiaries in Thailand operate in, unless an appropriate license is obtained. As our subsidiaries in Thailand do not hold such license, they are subject to restrictions on foreign ownership of their shares in order to ensure that none of them are “foreign entities” under the FBA.

Under the FBA, it is also unlawful for a Thai national or entity to hold shares in a Thai company as a nominee for or on behalf of a foreigner in order to circumvent the foreign ownership restrictions. While there are no clear official guidelines or criteria stipulated under the FBA or by the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand in determining whether a Thai national or entity is holding shares in a Thai company as a nominee for or on behalf of a foreigner, certain factors are generally considered, including: (i) the intention of the parties, (ii) the source of funds used for the investment by the Thai shareholder, (iii) the direct voting rights of the Thai and foreign shareholders in the Thai company and (iv) the distribution of dividends by the Thai company to the Thai and foreign shareholders.

Our Thai counsel, Baker & McKenzie Ltd. (Thailand), has opined that the ownership structure of our Thai subsidiaries is and will be in compliance with applicable Thai law based on, among others, the fact that a majority of the share capital of our Thai subsidiaries is held by Thai nationals or entities for their own benefit. We therefore, believe that our subsidiaries in Thailand are not “foreign entities” under the FBA, and that the share ownership structure of our subsidiaries in Thailand do not violate the legal prohibitions against nominee arrangements. Their opinion is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. However, there is a risk that the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand may reach a different conclusion, which could lead to an action being brought in the Thai court. If the court determines that a nominee arrangement exists with respect to any of our subsidiaries in Thailand, the court may order sanctions, which may include criminal

 

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sanctions, against us and the Thai shareholders of such subsidiary in Thailand, and such subsidiary may be ordered to cease operations in Thailand, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may encounter problems relating to the businesses that we operate with minority shareholders.

We operate a number of our businesses through subsidiaries that are not wholly owned by us. Among others, we own, directly or indirectly, 86.73% of MOL Thailand; 50% of NganLuong, which conducts our operations in Vietnam; 54.2% of Rixty, which conducts our operations in the United States and Brazil; 65% of MOL Australia, which conducts our operations in Australia; 75% of MOL Taiwan, which conducts our operations in Taiwan; 51% of MOLPay Sdn. Bhd., which operates our e-commerce payments service, MOLPay; and 51% of PayByMe, a mobile carrier billing platform that currently operates in Turkey and the Middle East. To the extent there are disagreements between us and the other holders of equity interests in our subsidiaries regarding the business and operations of these companies, we cannot assure you that we will be able to resolve them in a manner that will be in our best interests. In addition, our partners in our subsidiaries may be unable or unwilling to fulfill their obligations, whether of a financial nature or otherwise; have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours; take actions contrary to our instructions or requests, or contrary to our policies and objectives; take actions that are not acceptable to regulatory authorities; or experience financial difficulties. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

We may be subject to additional tax liabilities, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The application, interpretation and enforcement of sales and use tax, value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), business tax, gross receipt tax, and other taxes and related regulations applicable to e-commerce businesses and consumers are complex and evolving. Primarily because many of the laws and regulations relating to taxation were established prior to the widespread adoption of the internet and e-commerce, it is not always clear how these laws apply to businesses such as ours. In addition, as governments seek to increase tax revenue, certain jurisdictions in which we operate have considered tax reform, including proposals to increase taxes on e-commerce businesses and consumers. Furthermore, companies in the payment processing industry, including us, may become subject to taxation in various tax jurisdictions, some of which may not have adopted uniform positions on this topic. Any change to tax regulations relating to our business or our customers, and any change to the application, interpretation or enforcement of such regulations, could adversely impact our revenues or the cost of our products to our customers. Our competitive position may be adversely impacted if our business or customers are taxed differently from our competitors, whether due to the jurisdictions in which we or our competitors are organized, located or operating, or for any other reason. It is also possible that we could be found liable to pay taxes with respect to previous tax periods during which we are found to have been liable to collect and pay taxes and failed to do so. Furthermore, any requirement for us to calculate, collect or pay taxes that are levied on our business or our customers, and any resulting communication, review, audit or inspection, could consume financial resources and divert management attention from our core operations. In addition, certain policies that we develop and apply to our operations, including but not limited to transfer pricing policies, can impact our tax position and there can be no assurance that such policies and our application of such policies will not be challenged by the regulators. Any of the foregoing could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We benefit from certain tax exemptions that will expire.

Several of our Malaysian subsidiaries have been granted Multimedia Super Corridor Malaysia, or MSC Malaysia, status by the Minister of Finance of Malaysia and the Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, and enjoy certain incentives, including “pioneer status,” which entitles a company to a five-year exemption from Malaysian income tax on income derived from MSC Malaysia-related activities, which is renewable for a second five-year term provided certain conditions are met. There can be no assurance that we

 

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will continue to benefit from these incentives or that these incentives will not be revoked or modified in any way in the future. While several of our Malaysian subsidiaries have only recently been granted this exemption, MyCNX’s second five-year exemption will expire in 2017, and MyCNX will thereafter be subject to Malaysian income tax. MOLPay received approval for this status in 2014 and intends to make the required submission to activate such status.

Failure to continue to develop and expand our product and service offerings and their features, and to develop or incorporate the technologies that support them, could jeopardize our competitive position.

We participate in an industry characterized by rapidly changing technology and new products and services. For example, in recent years there has been an increasing emphasis on the delivery of games, music and other content on mobile devices, in addition to e-wallets and similar mobile electronic payment products and services. To remain competitive, we must continue to develop and expand our product and service offerings. We must also continue to enhance and improve the user interface, functionality and features of our websites. These efforts may require us to develop internally, or to license, increasingly complex technologies. In addition, our competitors may introduce new internet-related products, services and technologies, which will require us to update or modify our own technology to keep pace. Purchasing preferences for mobile airtime may change, which could reduce the demand for the airtime sold through our MOLReloads distribution network. In addition, a shift to post-paid mobile services in our key markets may negatively impact our MOLReloads business. Developing and integrating new products, services and technologies into our existing businesses could be expensive and time-consuming. Furthermore, we may not be able to license technology we require on commercially acceptable terms or at all. We may not succeed in incorporating new internet or mobile technologies or obtaining approvals for the use of our products on mobile operating systems, or, in order to do so, we may incur substantial expenses. If we fail to develop and introduce or acquire new content, features, services or technologies effectively and on a timely basis, we may cease to attract new consumers and merchants and may be unable to retain our existing consumers and merchants, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, MMOG.asia expects to launch eight new online games in 2014, including its first game launch for the Indonesian market. MMOG.asia also plans to expand its mobile games offering with four mobile games expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2014. If these new games or our entrance into new markets are delayed or fail to gain market acceptance, our growth prospects could be materially and adversely affected.

We are subject to extensive government regulation, including regulations with respect to electronic payment services and data privacy.

Our business is impacted by laws and regulations that affect our industry, and their scope have increased significantly in recent years. We are subject to a variety of regulations aimed at preventing money laundering and financing criminal activity and terrorism, financial services regulations, electronic payment services regulations, consumer protection laws, currency control regulations, and privacy and data protection laws. Money laundering and the financing of terrorism are prohibited in Malaysia, which also has regulations requiring certain entities to report certain activities to BNM. MOL AccessPortal (as an issuer of e-money) and MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. (as a payment systems operator) are considered “reporting institutions” and are under an obligation to monitor and report suspicious transactions to BNM. They are also required to implement various measures such as know your customer procedures and ongoing customer due diligence to facilitate the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing offences. In Malaysia, we are also subject to consumer protection laws which imply certain statutory guarantees as to the quality of services provided and prohibit misleading and deceptive trade practices and the imposition of unfair contract terms.

Furthermore, these laws and regulations vary significantly from country to country and are often evolving, unclear or inconsistent with other applicable laws. For example, in Malaysia we are subject to the Malaysian Financial Services Act of 2013 as a non-bank e-money issuer and provider of merchant acquiring services, which in turn makes us subject to a number of other regulations. In particular, MOL AccessPortal’s business as an e-money issuer is dependent on it maintaining its approval from BNM (which BNM has the right to reassess at

 

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any time). In Turkey, PaytoGo’s operations will subject us to the Payment Services and Electronic Money Institutions Law enacted on June 27, 2013 which remains subject to pending secondary legislation. As a result, PaytoGo will be required to obtain clearances from the Turkish Central Bank and Banking Regulations Supervisory Agency.

MOL AccessPortal distributes MOLPoints in several markets outside of Malaysia. We obtain licenses in jurisdictions where we believe they are required based on the nature of our business activity and the legal and regulatory requirements in such jurisdictions. It is possible, however, that the authorities in certain jurisdictions may take the position that we are required to obtain licenses or otherwise comply with laws and regulations which we believe are not required or applicable. As a result, we may be required to change the manner or business activity that we conduct in such markets, obtain licenses or otherwise comply with regulations. We may also be subject to penalties and sanctions for previously operating without a license. See “Regulation.”

In certain jurisdictions, governments have not yet issued relevant regulations or implementation guidelines to relevant regulations, but are expected to issue new regulations or implementation guidelines in the near future. The implementation of new regulations or guidelines could require us to change the way we conduct our business, incur new expenses or retain legal counsel or additional staff to ensure compliance with such regulations. Any of the foregoing could have a material and adverse effect on our results of operations and growth prospects. As we further expand internationally, the geographical scope and complexity of the regulation frameworks to which we are subject will increase.

In addition, we receive, store and process personal information and other data. The regulatory framework for privacy issues worldwide is currently in a state of flux and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. Practices regarding the collection, use, storage, transmission and security of personal information by companies operating over the internet and mobile platforms have recently come under increased public scrutiny. Various government and consumer agencies have called for new regulation and changes in industry practices. It is possible that obligations imposed under applicable laws may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another and may conflict with other rules or our practices. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with our privacy policies, our privacy-related obligations to our users or other third parties, or our privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of information or other data, may result in governmental enforcement actions, litigation or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others and could cause our users to lose trust in us, which could have an adverse effect on our business. Furthermore, if third parties with whom we work, such as individual users, distribution partners, content providers and online merchants, violate applicable laws or our policies, such violations may put information at risk and could have an adverse effect on our reputation and business.

We will need to obtain government approvals to implement our growth strategy.

Implementing our growth strategy may require approvals from governmental entities in Malaysia and other jurisdictions where we have operations. For example, as a result of regulatory restrictions in Malaysia and other countries relating to online payments, we are required to limit the balance of MOLPoints in a registered account. The applicable regulatory limit for accounts based in Malaysia, which is the lowest regulatory limit among countries where we operate, is MYR500. We apply this limit to accounts based in Malaysia and an equivalent limit to all other accounts. For accounts based in a country where we maintain a local presence other than Malaysia, the balance is not permitted to exceed the local currency equivalent of MYR500. For accounts based in countries where we do not maintain a local presence, transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars and the balance is not permitted to exceed the U.S. dollar equivalent of MYR500. For accounts based outside Malaysia, we adjust the balance limit whenever the exchange rate between the applicable currency and Malaysian Ringgit fluctuates by at least 5% since the most recent adjustment. In addition, as we launch our MOLWallet business, we will need to obtain approval from the relevant central banking authority in each country in which we intend to operate our MOLWallet business.

 

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Failure to attract and retain qualified personnel could jeopardize our competitive position.

Our business functions at the intersection of rapidly changing technological, social, economic and regulatory developments that require a wide ranging set of expertise and intellectual capital. In order for us to compete and grow successfully, we must attract, recruit, retain and develop the necessary personnel who can provide the needed expertise across the entire spectrum of our intellectual capital needs. This is particularly true with respect to qualified and experienced software engineers and IT staff, who are highly sought after and are not in sufficient supply in Malaysia and in most other markets in which we operate. The market for such personnel is highly competitive, and we may not succeed in recruiting additional personnel or may fail to replace current personnel who depart with qualified or effective successors. It may also be difficult for us to obtain necessary qualified personnel with local experience to support our international growth, which may jeopardize our ongoing and planned expansion. For this reason, we are reliant on certain managers who have joined us through our acquisitions, including but not limited to certain managers of MOL Thailand and MyCNX. Our efforts to retain and develop personnel may result in significant additional expenses, which could adversely affect our profitability. Failure to retain or attract key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, we place substantial reliance on the industry experience and knowledge of our senior management team as well as the senior management teams at our subsidiaries in our key operating countries and their relationships with other industry participants. Finding suitable replacements for our current senior management could be difficult as competition for such talent is intense. For example, Mr. Ganesh Kumar Bangah, our co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, is particularly important to our future success. In addition, historically, once we acquire a new subsidiary, we tend to retain the key personnel at such subsidiary, including, in a number of cases, the founder, and these personnel are especially important for our businesses in the relevant countries. We do not carry key person insurance on any member of our senior management team. The loss of one or more members of our senior management team could hinder our ability to effectively manage our business, adversely affect our international operations and harm our ability to implement our growth strategies.

Potential acquisitions may disrupt our ability to manage our business effectively, including our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our existing operations.

We have in the past and expect to continue to engage in acquisitions and other inorganic growth opportunities, especially as we expand into new markets. Acquisitions and the subsequent integration of new companies or businesses require significant attention from our management, in particular to ensure that the acquisition does not disrupt any existing collaborations, or affect our users’, distribution channels’ and merchants’ opinions and perceptions of our services and customer support. As part of our strategy of expansion, we have in the past, and may, from time to time, acquire businesses or interests in businesses, including non-controlling interests, form joint ventures or create strategic alliances. For example, in 2013 we acquired 70% of each of Game Sultan, which operates a micropayment system for the Turkish market, and PaytoGo, which operates a payment service provider for the Turkish market, and AyoPay, an Indonesian payment service provider that specializes in online distribution of game credits. We acquired the remaining 30% equity interest in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo in 2014. We also acquired 50% of NganLuong, which now serves as our primary distribution network in Vietnam. In September 2014, we acquired 51% of PayByMe, a mobile carrier billing platform that currently operates in Turkey and the Middle East. We expect to continue to evaluate potential strategic acquisitions of businesses or products with the intention to expand our user and revenue base, widen our geographic coverage and increase our product range. Whether we realize the anticipated benefits from these transactions depends, to a significant extent, on the integration of the target businesses into our group, the performance and development of the underlying services or technologies, our correct assessment of assumed liabilities and the management of the relevant operations. We may not be able to successfully integrate any newly acquired businesses or products and the integration may divert our management’s focus from our core business and result in disruption to our normal business operations. We may spend time and resources on such acquisitions that do not ultimately increase our profitability or that cause loss of, or harm to, relationships with employees, customers and users as a result of the integration of new businesses. The diversion of our

 

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management’s attention and any difficulties encountered in integration could have a material adverse effect on our ability to manage our business.

We may require additional capital to meet our financial obligations and support business growth, including through acquisitions, and this capital might not be available on acceptable terms or at all.

We intend to continue to make significant investments, including potential acquisitions, to support our business growth and may require additional funds to respond to business challenges, including the need to develop new products or services, improve our operating infrastructure or acquire complementary businesses, personnel and technologies. Accordingly, we may need to engage in equity or debt financings to secure additional funds. If we raise additional funds through future issuances of equity or securities convertible into, or exchangeable for, equity securities, our existing shareholders could suffer significant dilution, and any new equity securities we issue could have rights, preferences and privileges superior to those of holders of our common stock. Any debt financing that we secure in the future could involve restrictive covenants relating to our capital-raising activities and other financial and operational matters, which may make it more difficult for us to obtain additional capital (including by restricting the ability of our company, or our subsidiaries, to distribute dividends to our shareholders and our company, respectively) and to pursue business opportunities, including potential acquisitions. We may not be able to obtain additional financing on terms favorable to us, if at all. If we are unable to obtain adequate financing or financing on terms satisfactory to us when we require it, our ability to continue to support our business growth and to respond to business challenges could be significantly impaired, and our business may be materially and adversely affected.

We had negative working capital positions in the past and may be unable to generate sufficient revenue from operations to pay our operating expenses or execute our business plans.

We had a negative working capital position as at each of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and June 30, 2014. Working capital is defined as current assets minus current liabilities. Our working capital ratio, which is defined as current assets divided by current liabilities, as at December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and June 30, 2014 was 85.2%, 78.2%, 62.0% and 54.3%, respectively. Borrowings under our credit facility from MDV are required by applicable accounting guidance to be classified as current liabilities because the facility is a revolving facility. Amounts due to other related parties are classified as current liabilities as of the relevant balance sheet dates because there are no stated repayment terms. We plan to repay our credit facility with MDV in full, and we plan to repay certain amounts due to our shareholder, MOL Ventures, in each case using a portion of the proceeds of this offering. See “Use of Proceeds.”

We believe that we have adequate working capital for our present requirements and that our net cash generated from operating activities, together with cash and cash equivalents and funds from financing sources, will provide sufficient funds to satisfy our working capital requirements for the next 12 months. However, if our future cash from operating activities is lower than expected or we fail to obtain additional financing in the future, this would impede our ability to make continued investments, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Our business depends on the volume of MOLPoints used to purchase digital content, primarily game credits, which in turn is dependent on the popularity of the underlying games.

MOLPoints can be used to purchase digital content, including game credits for online games such as those licensed and operated by our games portal, MMOG.asia. For a game to remain popular, game operators must constantly enhance, expand or upgrade the games with new features that players find attractive. Game operators, including MMOG.asia, may not be able to successfully enhance, expand or upgrade current games. Any decrease in the popularity of MMOG.asia’s licensed games and any other games that accept MOLPoints, any breach of game-related security or prolonged server interruption, or any other adverse developments relating to such games, could materially and adversely affect our sales volume and results of operations. In addition, paying players purchase virtual goods in games because of the perceived value of these goods, which is dependent on the relative ease of securing equivalent goods via non-paid means within the game. The perceived value of these virtual goods can be impacted by an increase in the availability of free or discounted game credits or by various

 

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actions that content providers take in the games including offering discounts for virtual goods, giving away virtual goods in promotions or providing easier non-paid means to secure these goods. Our content providers’ management or mismanagement of virtual economies could affect players’ interest in virtual goods and demand for MOLPoints. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

As a result of our rapid growth, we need to implement enhanced compliance processes, procedures and controls with respect to the rules and regulations that apply to our business.

Our business has grown rapidly in recent years and we need to realign our compliance function with the size of our business. In light of the fact that we are a regulated business that processes large volumes of payments and information, we need to implement enhanced processes, procedures and controls in order to provide reasonable assurance that we are operating in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. In particular, applicable anti-money laundering laws and laws and regulations aimed at preventing terrorist financing contain numerous requirements with respect to the identification of clients, and documentation and reporting of transactions subject to mandatory control and other suspicious transactions to the relevant authorities.

While our administrative systems have developed rapidly, during our earlier history, our practices relating to intellectual property, data privacy and security, and legal compliance may not have been as robust as they are now, and there may be unasserted claims arising from this period that we are not able to anticipate. In addition, our business, including our ability to operate and expand internationally, could be adversely affected if laws or regulations are adopted, interpreted, or implemented in a manner that is inconsistent with our current business practices and that require changes to these practices, the design of our websites, features or our privacy policy. In particular, the success of our business has been, and we expect will continue to be, driven by our ability to responsibly use the data that our users share with us. Therefore, our business could be harmed by any significant change to applicable laws, regulations or industry practices regarding the use or disclosure of data our users choose to share with us, or regarding the manner in which the express or implied consent of users for such use and disclosure is obtained. Such changes may require us to modify our services and features, possibly in a material manner, which could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations. In the area of information security and data protection, many jurisdictions have passed laws requiring notification to players when there is a security breach for personal data, or requiring the adoption of minimum information security standards that are often vaguely defined and difficult to practically implement. The costs of compliance with these laws may increase in the future as a result of changes in interpretation. Furthermore, any failure on our part to comply with these laws may subject us to significant liabilities.

Following the offering, we will be subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or the FCPA, which prohibits U.S. companies and their intermediaries from bribing foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business or otherwise obtaining favorable treatment, and other laws concerning our international operations. Similar legislation in other jurisdictions contains similar prohibitions, although varying in both scope and jurisdiction. We do not have a fully developed FCPA compliance program and will need to implement such a program, including measures that require our merchants to comply with the FCPA.

We have neither an established operating history nor proven management experience in establishing and maintaining, over the long term, the required compliance processes, procedures and controls. Our business involves handling large and growing payment volumes and consumer funds, and our success is dependent on public confidence in our ability to do so as well as our compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Any failure to manage consumer funds or to comply with applicable regulatory requirements could result in the imposition of fines, harm our reputation and significantly diminish use of our products.

Our business is exposed to counterparty and credit risks.

Under the terms of our service contracts with merchants, we are deemed to have received funds for the purposes of triggering our contractual obligation to transfer funds to a merchant at the time a consumer pays for its purchase using MOLPoints. Where a consumer has paid for the transaction using MOLPoints, even if we have not received any funds from the relevant sale of MOLPoints from the relevant distribution channel, we will be

 

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under a contractual obligation to transfer money to the merchant. Furthermore, when an online merchant uses MOLPay to process payment, MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. is technically the “acquirer” for regulatory purposes, which may subject us to liability.

In addition, we are subject to the credit risk of merchants being unable to satisfy obligations for which we also may be liable. For example, we may be liable for transactions that are disputed by customers and charged back to the merchant. If we have already paid the merchant but are unable to collect this charged back amount from the merchant, due to the merchant’s insolvency, bankruptcy or other reasons, we may bear the loss for the amount of the refund paid to the consumer. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our agreements with third parties may be legally unenforceable if they are found to infringe applicable competition laws.

Our agreements with third parties, or certain provisions of such agreements, may be found to be unenforceable if they are found to infringe the competition laws of jurisdictions in which we operate. For example, we have entered into agreements in Malaysia and Turkey with third parties, including distribution partners, content providers and telecommunications service providers, that, among other things, include or may in the future include provisions that grant exclusivity privileges to, impose territorial restrictions on, and/or involve resale price maintenance by, one or more parties.

Under the Malaysian Competition Act of 2010, or the MCA, such provisions may be considered to be anti-competitive if they are found to significantly prevent, restrict or distort competition in any market for goods or services. For purposes of the MCA, an anti-competitive agreement will not be deemed significant if (i) the parties to the agreement are competitors and their combined market share is less than 20% of the relevant market; or (ii) the parties to the agreement are not competitors and their individual market share in any relevant market is not more than 25%. The MCA also prohibits enterprises from engaging in any conduct which amounts to an abuse of a dominant position in any market for goods or services. Generally, for purposes of the MCA, market share above 60% would be indicative (but not conclusive evidence) that an enterprise is dominant. If we are seen to be in a dominant position in the market, the provisions on exclusivity, territorial restrictions and/or resale price maintenance could potentially be seen to be an abuse of such dominant position. Some of our businesses may be regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act of 1998, or the CMA, in which case the competition-related provisions under the CMA (instead of the MCA) will apply to such businesses. The CMA prohibits a licensee from engaging in any conduct which has the purpose of substantially lessening competition in a communications market, or entering into any understanding, agreement or arrangement which provides for (i) rate fixing; (ii) market sharing (iii) boycotting of a supplier of apparatus; or (iv) boycotting of another competitor. Under Turkish competition rules, where there is an agreement involving an exclusive supply obligation, if the market shares of the parties to the agreement are below 40% in their own market of activity, then a safe harbor, or block exemption, is available, but otherwise a facts and circumstances analysis must be undertaken in order to determine whether an exemption must be sought from the Turkish Competition Board, or TCB. The TCB is the only decision making authority that can grant such exemptions. Similar rules apply for agreements involving territorial restrictions and non-compete obligations. Violation of such Turkish competition rules can result in fines of up to 10% of annual gross revenues.

However, because limited guidance, decisions and guidelines are available with respect to determination of the relevant market or the market shares for the industries in which we operate, it is unclear whether our agreements with third parties will be found to infringe applicable competition laws. If any such agreement is found to infringe such laws, the authorities may (i) require that the infringement be ceased immediately; (ii) specify steps which are required to be taken by the infringing enterprise(s) to bring the infringement to an end; (iii) impose financial penalties which could, for example, be 10% of the worldwide turnover of the relevant enterprise over the period during which an infringement occurred; or (iv) take any number of other actions, including imposing sanctions and penalties, as they deem appropriate.

 

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There can be no assurance that our agreements will not be found to be unenforceable or to infringe relevant laws and regulations. Any such finding may have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business is highly dependent on relationships with telecommunications service providers and banks and we derive a portion of our revenue from aggregators and intermediaries.

Our top five telecommunications service providers account for nearly all of MOLReloads’ revenue. If our relationship with any of these telecommunications service providers was impaired, or if our revenue sharing arrangements were to become less favorable to us, our business would be adversely impacted. For example, in response to increased volume in 2012, telecommunications service providers in Malaysia imposed reduced discounts and commissions on our MOLReloads business. There can be no assurance that our revenue sharing arrangements will not be revised in manner that is unfavorable to us in Malaysia or any other market where we operate. In addition, in Malaysia, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, or Alliance Bank, processes nearly all credit card payments that are made through MOLPay. If our relationship with Alliance Bank was impaired, or if our fee arrangements with Alliance Bank were to become less favorable to us, our business would be adversely impacted. Furthermore, we work with aggregators and intermediaries to enter into mobile carrier billing arrangements and online banking relationships, and to acquire mobile airtime for distribution through MOLReloads. In such cases, we do not have a direct relationship with the mobile carrier or the bank. If any of these aggregators or intermediaries was to choose not to work with us, or if our revenue sharing arrangements with them were to become less favorable to us, our business would be adversely impacted. Any of the foregoing would have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We may use open-source software in a manner that could be harmful to our business.

We use open-source software in connection with our technology and services. The original developers of the open-source code provide no warranties on such code. Moreover, some open-source software licenses require users like us who distribute open-source software as part of their software to publicly disclose all or part of the source code to such software and/or make available any derivative works of the open-source code on terms unfavorable to us or at no cost. The use of such open-source code may ultimately require us to replace certain code used in our products, pay a royalty to use some open-source code or discontinue certain products. Any of the above requirements could be harmful to our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may not be able to successfully protect our intellectual property and may be subject to infringement claims.

We rely on a combination of contractual rights, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws to establish and protect our proprietary technology. We also maintain patents for certain of our technologies. We customarily require our employees and independent contractors to execute confidentiality agreements or otherwise to agree to keep our proprietary information confidential when their relationship with us begins. Typically, our employment contracts also include clauses requiring our employees to assign to us all of the inventions and intellectual property rights they develop in the course of their employment and to agree not to disclose our confidential information. Nevertheless, others, including our competitors, may independently develop similar technology, duplicate our services or design around our intellectual property. Furthermore, contractual arrangements may not prevent unauthorized disclosure of our confidential information or ensure an adequate remedy in the event of any unauthorized disclosure of our confidential information. Because of the limited protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in certain jurisdictions in which we operate, as well as in certain jurisdictions in which we have started expanding our operations, our intellectual property rights may not be as protected as they may be in more developed markets such as the United States. We may have to litigate to enforce or determine the scope or enforceability of our intellectual property rights (including trade secrets and know-how), which could be expensive, could cause a diversion of resources and may not prove successful. The loss of intellectual property protection could harm our business and ability to compete and could result in costly redesign efforts, discontinuance of certain service offerings or other competitive harm.

 

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We may also be subject to costly litigation in the event our services or technology are claimed to infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate a third party’s intellectual property or proprietary rights. Such claims could include patent infringement, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation or breach of licenses. In addition, while we seek to obtain copyright registration certificates for the critical software we develop, our rights to software obtained as works for hire might be potentially challenged by the employees and former employees or developers of such software. We may not be able to successfully defend against such claims, which may result in a limitation on our ability to use the intellectual property subject to these claims and also might require us to redesign affected services, enter into costly settlement or license agreements, pay costly damage awards, or face a temporary or permanent injunction prohibiting us from marketing or selling certain of our services. In such circumstances, if we cannot or do not license the infringed technology on reasonable terms or substitute similar technology from another source, our revenue and earnings could be adversely impacted. Additionally, in recent years, non-practicing entities have been acquiring patents, making claims of patent infringement and attempting to extract settlements from companies in our industry. Even if we believe that such claims are without merit and successfully defend these claims, defending against such claims is time-consuming and expensive and could result in the diversion of the time and attention of our management and employees.

We do not have, and may be unable to obtain, sufficient insurance to insure against certain business risks.

The insurance industry in certain jurisdictions where we operate is not yet fully developed, and many forms of insurance protection common in more developed countries are not yet fully available or are not available on comparable or commercially acceptable terms. We do not currently maintain insurance coverage for business interruption or loss of key management personnel as we have been unable to obtain these on commercially acceptable terms. We do not hold insurance policies to cover for any losses resulting from counterparty and credit risks and fraudulent transactions, nor for losses from cyber-attacks, software failures and data loss. Other than user funds which are required under law to be held in a separate trust account, we also do not generally maintain separate funds or otherwise set aside reserves for most types of business-related risks. Accordingly, our lack of insurance coverage or reserves with respect to business-related risks may expose us to substantial losses, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The successful operation of our business depends upon the performance and reliability of the internet infrastructure and telecommunications networks in the countries where we operate.

Our business depends on the performance and reliability of the internet infrastructure in the countries where we operate. We may not have access to alternative networks in the event of disruptions or failures of, or other problems with, the relevant internet infrastructure. In addition, the internet infrastructure, especially in the emerging markets where we operate, may not support the demands associated with continued growth in internet usage.

We also rely on major telecommunication operators in the countries where we operate to provide us with data communications capacity primarily through local telecommunications lines and internet data centers to host our servers. We may not have access to alternative services in the event of disruptions or failures of, or other problems with, the fixed telecommunications networks of these telecommunications operators, or if such operators otherwise fail to provide such services. Any unscheduled service interruption could disrupt our operations, damage our reputation and result in a decrease in our revenues. For example, in Vietnam in December 2013, piping used by our internet service provider experienced an outage and as a result our business in Vietnam was adversely affected for a two-week period. Furthermore, we have no control over the costs of the services provided by the telecommunications operators we use. If the prices that we pay for telecommunications and internet services rise significantly, our gross margins could be significantly reduced. In addition, if internet access fees or other charges to internet users increase, our user traffic may decrease, which in turn may cause our revenues to decline.

Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates will affect our financial results, which we report in Malaysian Ringgit.

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denominated in Malaysian Ringgit, we also earn revenue denominated in Baht, Turkish Lira, Philippine Pesos and U.S. dollars, among other currencies. In 2013, 53.7% of our revenue was earned in currencies other than Malaysian Ringgit. We incur expenses for employee compensation and other operating expenses in the local currencies in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between the Malaysian Ringgit and those other currencies could result in the Malaysian Ringgit equivalent of such expenses being higher and/or the Malaysian Ringgit equivalent of such foreign currency-denominated revenue being lower than would be the case if exchange rates were stable. There can be no assurance that movements in foreign currency exchange rates will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in future periods. We do not generally enter into hedging contracts to limit our exposure to fluctuations in the value of the Malaysian Ringgit, or any other currency. Furthermore, the substantial majority of our revenue is denominated in emerging markets currencies, including Malaysian Ringgit. In recent months, foreign currency exchange rates for emerging markets currencies have experienced substantial volatility. For example, in 2013 the exchange rate of U.S. dollars and Malaysian Ringgit varied from a high of 3.3330 to a low of 2.9620. Because fluctuations in the value of Malaysian Ringgit and other emerging markets currencies are not necessarily correlated, there can be no assurance that our results of operations will not be adversely affected by such volatility.

Our major shareholder will have the ability to significantly influence the outcome of shareholder actions in our company.

Upon completion of this offering, assuming the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option, our major shareholder and his family members will directly and indirectly hold 44.7% of our ordinary shares and voting power. Our major shareholder has advised us that he does not anticipate further disposing of his voting control in us in the near future. Our major shareholder’s voting power gives him the ability to significantly influence actions that require shareholder approval under Cayman Islands law, our memorandum and articles of association and NASDAQ requirements, including the election and removal of a majority of our board of directors, significant mergers and acquisitions and other business combinations, changes to our memorandum and articles of association, the number of shares available for issuance under share incentive plans, and the issuance of significant amounts of our ordinary shares in private placements.

Our major shareholder’s voting control may cause transactions to occur that might not be beneficial to you as a holder of ADSs, and may prevent transactions that would be beneficial to you. For example, our major shareholder’s voting control may prevent a transaction involving a change of control of us, including transactions in which you as a holder of the ADSs might otherwise receive a premium for your securities over the then-current market price. In addition, our major shareholder is not prohibited from selling a controlling interest in us to a third party and may do so without your approval and without providing for a purchase of your ADSs.

We are subject to economic risk and business cycles of our merchants and the overall level of consumer spending.

Our business depends heavily on the overall level of consumer spending, particularly in our primary markets in Southeast Asia and other emerging markets. We are exposed to general economic conditions that affect consumer confidence, consumer spending, consumer discretionary income or changes in consumer purchasing habits. A reduction in the amount of consumer spending could result in a decrease in our revenue and profits. If our merchants make fewer sales of their products and services using our services or consumers spend less money per transaction, we will have fewer transactions to process at lower amounts, resulting in lower revenue. A weakening in the economies in which we operate could have a negative impact on our merchants, as well as consumers who purchase products and services using our payment processing systems, which could, in turn, negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, a weakening in such economies could force some of our merchants to close or go bankrupt or insolvent, or could cause our merchants to reduce the number of their locations or hours of operation, resulting in future transaction declines. We also have a certain amount of fixed costs, including salaries and rent, which could limit our ability to adjust costs and respond quickly to changes in our business and the economies in which we operate. Changes in economic conditions could adversely impact our future revenues and profits and cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Our results of operations may fluctuate or otherwise be materially and adversely affected due to seasonal variations.

Our sales have historically been higher during festive periods, as our business tends to benefit from consumers’ increased leisure time. Such periods include Chinese New Year, which generally occurs in January or February, Ramadan, which occurred in the third quarter in each of 2011, 2012 and 2013, and the December holiday season. Our sales tend to be highest during the first and fourth quarters, while our sales for the second half of the year tend to exceed our sales for the first half of the year.

We rely on various financial institutions to provide clearing and settlement services in connection with our online payment services.

We rely on various financial institutions to provide clearing and settlement services in connection with our online payment services. If such financial institutions stop providing clearing and settlement services or start imposing excessive processing fees, we would need to find other financial institutions to provide these services. In addition, some of these financial institutions have divisions that provide payment options to consumers that could compete with our services. If we are unable to find a replacement financial institution to provide clearing and settlement services on commercially reasonable terms or at all, we may no longer be able to provide our online payment services to certain customers, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. For example, in Malaysia, Alliance Bank processes nearly all credit card payments that are made through MOLPay. If our relationship with Alliance Bank was impaired, or if our fee arrangements with Alliance Bank were to become less favorable to us, our business would be adversely impacted.

From time to time, credit card merchant acquirers and banks increase the organization and processing fees (known as interchange fees or debit network fees) that they charge. We may not be able to pass on all of the increases in interchange fees or debit network fees along to our online merchants, if at all. It is possible that competitive pressures may result in our absorbing a portion of such increases in the future, which would increase our operating costs and reduce our profit margin. Furthermore, we rely on Visa and MasterCard to process most of our credit card transactions and we may be subject to penalties if we do not comply with their rules and procedures, or applicable laws and regulations. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.

If we cannot pass increases from payment networks including interchange, assessment, transaction and other fees, and distribution costs, along to online merchants, our operating margins will be reduced.

We pay interchange and other fees set by payment networks to card-issuing financial institutions and payment networks for each transaction we process. From time to time, payment networks increase such fees. At their sole discretion, our financial institution sponsors have the right to pass any increases in interchange and other fees on to us and they have consistently done so in the past. We are generally permitted under the contracts into which we enter, and in the past we have been able to, pass these fee increases along to our online merchants through corresponding increases in our processing fees. However, if we are unable to pass on these and other fees, and distribution costs, in the future, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information included in this prospectus may not be representative of our past or future results.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014 included in this prospectus are derived from the historical financial statements of the Issuer, MOL Thailand and MyCNX. This unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information has been prepared to illustrate the effects of our acquisition of the remaining approximately 20% interest in MyCNX on May 30, 2014, which was prior thereto approximately 80% owned by us and is now wholly owned by us, and the acquisition of an indirect additional 37.73% interest in MOL Thailand, which was 49% owned by us prior to such acquisition, each as if they had been consummated on

 

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January 1, 2013. These transactions are further described under “Corporate History and Structure—Corporate Restructuring and Other Transactions.”

Neither the underlying pro forma adjustments nor the resulting pro forma financial information has been audited in compliance with AICPA’s guidelines as set forth in the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements; Reporting on Pro Forma Financial Information (as adopted by the PCAOB pursuant to Rule 3300T as Interim Attestation Standards). While the historical consolidated financial statements of the Issuer as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 is derived from audited consolidated financial statements of the Company included elsewhere in the prospectus, the historical financial information of MOL Thailand and MyCNX as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 from which the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is derived are not audited. The historical condensed consolidated financial statements of the Issuer, MOL Thailand and MyCNX as of and for the period ended June 30, 2014 from which the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information as of and for the period ended June 30, 2014 is derived are not audited.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is based in part on certain assumptions. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information included in this prospectus is not necessarily indicative of the results or financial position that we would have achieved had we actually completed these transactions on January 1, 2013 and should not be relied upon to project the results of operations or financial position for any future date or period.

Any natural or other disasters, including outbreaks of health epidemics, and other extraordinary events could severely disrupt our business operations.

Our operations are vulnerable to interruption and damage from natural and other types of disasters, including earthquakes, fire, floods, environmental accidents, power loss, communication failures and similar events. If any natural disaster or other extraordinary events were to occur in the area where we operate, our ability to operate our business could be seriously impaired. Our business could be materially and adversely affected by any outbreak of H7N9 bird flu, H1N1 swine influenza, avian influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, or another epidemic. Any prolonged occurrence of swine influenza, avian influenza, SARS or other adverse public health developments in Southeast Asia could severely disrupt our business operations and adversely affect our results of operations.

Risks Related to Doing Business in Malaysia and Other Countries Where We Operate

Developments in the social, political, regulatory and economic environment in Malaysia may have a material adverse impact on us.

Our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by social, political, regulatory and economic developments in Malaysia. Such political and economic uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks of war, terrorism, nationalism, nullification of contract, changes in interest rates, imposition of capital controls and methods of taxation.

Negative developments in Malaysia’s socio-political environment may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. The Malaysian economy registered growth of 4.7% in 2013, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Although the overall Malaysian economic environment (in which we predominantly operate) appears to be positive, there can be no assurance that this will continue to prevail in the future.

Economic, market and political developments in the countries where we operate could have a material and adverse effect on our business.

The economic, market and political conditions in other countries, particularly emerging market conditions in Southeast Asia, Turkey and Brazil, could have an influence on our business. Any widespread global financial instability or a significant loss of investor confidence in emerging market economies may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects or reputation.

 

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Examples of such external factors or conditions that are outside our control include, but are not limited to the following:

 

   

general economic, political and social conditions in Southeast Asian countries and other key foreign markets;

 

   

consumer spending patterns in our key markets;

 

   

currency and interest rate fluctuations;

 

   

international events and circumstances such as wars, terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political instability; and

 

   

changes in legal regimes and governmental regulations, such as licensing and approvals, taxation, duties and tariffs, in key markets and abroad.

The global financial markets experienced significant disruptions in 2008 and the United States, Europe and other economies went into recession. The recovery from the lows of 2008 and 2009 was uneven and the global economy has continued to face new challenges. There is considerable uncertainty over the long-term effects of the expansionary monetary and fiscal policies that have been adopted by the central banks and financial authorities of some of the world’s leading economies, including the United States. For example, in 2013, the Federal Reserve Bank in the United States announced the tapering of its bond-buying program which led to a high degree of volatility in equity markets and substantial devaluations in the currencies of many emerging economies, including markets where we operate. There have also been concerns over unrest in the Middle East and Africa and over the possibility of international hostilities over Ukraine, which have resulted in volatility in oil prices and other markets. Recently there have been concerns over instability in Thailand due to significant anti-government protests which have been ongoing since 2013 and have resulted in the imposition of martial law and a change in government. There have also been a number of major anti-government protests in Turkey in late 2013 and early 2014. Economic conditions in the countries where we operate are sensitive to global economic conditions, as well as changes in domestic economic and political policies and the expected or perceived overall economic growth rate in emerging markets.

The Malaysian Ringgit is subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

BNM has, in the past, intervened in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the Malaysian Ringgit, and instituted a fixed exchange rate of MYR3.80 to $1.00 on September 2, 1998. Subsequently, on July 21, 2005, BNM adopted a managed float system which benchmarked the Malaysian Ringgit to a currency basket to ensure that the Malaysian Ringgit remains close to its fair value. As of June 30, 2014, the closing exchange rate was MYR3.2095 to $1.00. However, there can be no assurance that BNM will, or would be able to, intervene in the foreign exchange market in the future or that any such intervention or fixed exchange rate would be effective in achieving BNM’s objectives. Fluctuations in the Malaysian Ringgit’s value against other currencies will create foreign currency translation gains or losses and may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are subject to communication and multimedia regulations.

Our business depends on the performance and availability of our online platforms and services which are governed in Malaysia by various multimedia and communication regulations, guidelines, ministerial directions and other standards arising from the CMA, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. MOL AccessPortal has registered for, and obtained, an applications service provider, or ASP, class license to provide messaging services. The ASP class license requires annual renewal and the application is currently an administrative one but there can be no assurance that this will remain the case. We cannot guarantee that other services provided by MOL AccessPortal, or our other Malaysian companies, that are currently exempt from licensing requirements or which do not currently require licensing may require licensing in the future. The implementation of new regulations or guidelines could require us to change the way we conduct our online business or the licenses that we require, incur new expenses or retain legal counsel or additional staff to ensure

 

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compliance with such regulations. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are subject to foreign exchange control policies in Malaysia and other countries where we operate.

The ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments to us may be restricted by the foreign exchange control policies in the countries where we operate.

For example, there are foreign exchange policies in Malaysia which support the monitoring of capital flows into and out of the country in order to preserve its financial and economic stability. The foreign exchange policies are administered by the Foreign Exchange Administration, an arm of BNM. The foreign exchange policies monitor and regulate both residents and non-residents. Under the current Foreign Exchange Administration rules issued by BNM, non-residents are free to repatriate any amount of funds from Malaysia in foreign currency other than the currency of Israel at any time (subject to limited exceptions), including capital, divestment proceeds, profits, dividends, rental, fees and interest arising from investment in Malaysia, subject to any withholding tax. In the event BNM or any other country where we operate introduces any restrictions in the future, we may be affected in our ability to repatriate dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries in Malaysia or in such other countries. Since we are a holding company and rely principally on dividends and other payments from our subsidiaries for our cash requirements, any restrictions on such dividends or other payments could materially and adversely affect our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.

The exchange control law in Thailand provides that the outward remittance from Thailand of dividends or the proceeds of sale (including capital gain) from the transfer of shares after payment of the applicable Thai taxes, if any, may be made without the requirement to file a specified form to the relevant financial institution if the amount is less than $50,000 or the equivalent amount in relevant currency per remittance, provided that required documents and evidence of the particular transaction have been duly submitted to the relevant financial institution. Because the Bank of Thailand has a policy to not allow any person to bring Baht out of Thailand, with certain exemptions, dividends paid to a non-resident must be converted into foreign currency prior to the outward remittance from Thailand. If the amount is at least $50,000 or its equivalent in the relevant currency, a specified form must be submitted to the relevant financial institution together with required documents or evidence of the particular transaction.

Turkey does not have foreign exchange control restrictions. Pursuant to Decree N.32 on Protection of Turkish Currency, importation of foreign currency to Turkey is free and residents in Turkey are allowed to accept payment in foreign currency from non-residents for the transactions that they conduct in Turkey in favor of such non-residents. Residents in Turkey and non-residents may freely transfer foreign currency abroad provided that they use banks as intermediaries and relevant reporting requirements are complied with. The Turkish Ministry of Finance is authorized to determine other establishments that are allowed to transfer foreign currency abroad. Our presence in Northern Cyprus, which is not an internationally recognized state, may place us at a disadvantage in transferring funds out of the country and where Turkey is used as intermediary, additional taxes may be levied.

Furthermore, dividends from certain subsidiaries, including our subsidiaries in Thailand, Turkey and the Philippines, may be subject to local withholding tax.

Risks Related to this Offering and the ADSs

An active trading market for our shares or the ADSs may not develop and the trading price for the ADSs may fluctuate significantly.

We have applied to list the ADSs on the NASDAQ. Prior to the completion of this offering, there has been no public market for the ADSs or our ordinary shares underlying the ADSs, and we cannot assure you that a liquid public market for the ADSs will develop. If an active public market for the ADSs does not develop following the completion of this offering, the market price and liquidity of the ADSs may be materially and adversely affected. Even if an active public market for our ordinary shares or the ADSs develops, we cannot assure you that it will continue. The initial public offering price for the ADSs will be determined by negotiation between us and the underwriters based upon several factors, and we can provide no assurance that the trading

 

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price of the ADSs after this offering will not decline below the initial public offering price. As a result, investors in our securities may experience a significant decrease in the value of their ADSs.

The trading prices of the ADSs are likely to be volatile, which could result in substantial losses to investors.

The trading prices of the ADSs are likely to be volatile and could fluctuate widely due to factors beyond our control. This may happen because of broad market and industry factors, like the performance and fluctuation in the market prices or the underperformance or deteriorating financial results of other similarly situated companies that have listed their securities in the United States in recent years. The securities of some of these companies have experienced significant volatility since their initial public offerings, including, in some cases, substantial price declines in the trading prices of their securities. The trading performances of these companies’ securities after their offerings, including companies in the internet, online payment and online and mobile gaming industries, may affect the attitudes of investors toward such companies listed in the United States, which consequently may impact the trading performance of the ADSs, regardless of our actual operating performance. In addition, any negative news or perceptions about inadequate corporate governance practices or fraudulent accounting or other practices at other Malaysian or Southeast Asian companies may also negatively affect the attitudes of investors towards Malaysian or Southeast Asian companies in general, including us, regardless of whether we have engaged in such practices. In addition, securities markets may from time to time experience significant price and volume fluctuations that are not related to our operating performance, such as the large decline in share prices in the United States and other jurisdictions in late 2008, early 2009, the third quarter of 2011 and the second quarter of 2012, which may have a material adverse effect on the market price of the ADSs.

In addition to market and industry factors, the price and trading volume for the ADSs may be highly volatile for factors specific to our own operations, including the following:

 

   

variations in our revenue, earnings and cash flow;

 

   

announcements of new investments, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or joint ventures;

 

   

announcements of new services and expansions by us or our competitors;

 

   

changes in financial estimates by securities analysts;

 

   

changes in the number of our users;

 

   

fluctuations in our operating metrics;

 

   

failure on our part to realize monetization opportunities as expected;

 

   

additions or departures of key personnel;

 

   

release of lock-up or other transfer restrictions on our outstanding equity securities or sales of additional equity securities;

 

   

detrimental negative publicity about us, our competitors or our industry;

 

   

regulatory developments affecting us or our industry; and

 

   

potential litigation or regulatory investigations.

Any of these factors may result in large and sudden changes in the volume and price at which the ADSs will trade.

In the past, shareholders of a public company often brought securities class action suits against the company following periods of instability in the market price of that company’s securities. If we were involved in a class action suit, it could divert a significant amount of our management’s attention and other resources from our business and operations, which could harm our results of operations and require us to incur significant expenses to defend the suit. Any such class action suit, whether or not successful, could harm our reputation and restrict our ability to raise capital in the future. In addition, if a claim is successfully made against us, we may be required to pay significant damages, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

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We have granted employee share options and other share-based awards. We will recognize any share-based compensation expenses in our consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in accordance with IFRS. Any additional grant of employee share options and other share-based awards in the future may have a material adverse effect on our results of operation.

In September 2014 we adopted the MOL Global, Inc. 2014 Share Incentive Plan for the purpose of granting share-based compensation awards, in an aggregate amount of up to 10% of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares following this offering, to our employees, directors and consultants to incentivize their performance and align their interests with ours. Under the plan, we may grant awards representing up to 6,001,940 ordinary shares, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the plan. As of the date of this prospectus, we have granted options and restricted share units representing an aggregate of 3,326,399 ordinary shares, none of which have vested or will vest prior to completion of this offering. We will recognize a total of $22.91 million of compensation cost for those options and restricted share units expected to vest over the requisite service period. See “Management—Share Incentive Plan.” As a result of these grants and potential future grants, we expect to continue to incur significant share-based compensation expenses in the future. The amount of these expenses is based on the fair value of the share-based awards. We account for compensation costs for all share options using a fair-value based method and recognize expenses in our consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in accordance with IFRS. The expenses associated with share-based compensation will decrease our profitability, perhaps materially, and the additional securities issued under share-based compensation plans will dilute the ownership interests of our shareholders, including holders of the ADSs. However, if we limit the scope of our share-based compensation plan, we may not be able to attract or retain key personnel who expect to be compensated by options.

We are an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act and may take advantage of certain reduced reporting requirements.

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various requirements applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, most significantly, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 for so long as we are an emerging growth company. We will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of (a) the last day of our fiscal year during which we have total annual gross revenues of at least $1.0 billion; (b) the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the completion of this offering; (c) the date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt; or (d) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the Exchange Act.

We are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Exchange Act, and as such we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to United States domestic public companies.

Because we qualify as a foreign private issuer under the Exchange Act, we are exempt from certain provisions of the securities rules and regulations in the United States that are applicable to U.S. domestic issuers, including:

 

   

the rules under the Exchange Act requiring the filing with the SEC of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or current reports on Form 8-K;

 

   

the sections of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents, or authorizations in respect of a security registered under the Exchange Act;

 

   

the sections of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their share ownership and trading activities and liability for insiders who profit from trades made in a short period of time; and

 

   

the selective disclosure rules by issuers of material non-public information under Regulation FD.

We will be required to file an annual report on Form 20-F within four months of the end of each fiscal year. In addition, we intend to publish our results on a quarterly basis as press releases, distributed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the NASDAQ. Press releases relating to financial results and material events will also be

 

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furnished to the SEC on Form 6-K. However, the information we are required to file with or furnish to the SEC will be less extensive and less timely as compared to that required to be filed with the SEC by United States domestic issuers.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, or if they adversely change their recommendations regarding the ADSs, the market price for the ADSs and trading volume could decline.

The trading market for the ADSs will be influenced by research or reports that industry or securities analysts publish about our business. If one or more analysts who cover us downgrade the ADSs, the market price for the ADSs would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease to cover us or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which, in turn, could cause the market price or trading volume for the ADSs to decline.

The sale or availability for sale, or perceived sale or availability for sale, of substantial amounts of the ADSs could adversely affect their market price.

Sales of substantial amounts of the ADSs in the public market after the completion of this offering, or the perception that these sales could occur, could adversely affect the market price of the ADSs and could materially impair our ability to raise capital through equity offerings in the future. There will be 19,461,078 ADSs (equivalent to 19,461,078 ordinary shares) outstanding immediately after this offering, or 22,380,240 ADSs (equivalent to 22,380,240 ordinary shares) if the underwriters exercise their options to purchase additional ADSs in full. The ADSs sold in this offering will be freely tradable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and shares held by our existing shareholders may also be sold in the public market in the future subject to the restrictions in Rule 144 and Rule 701 under the Securities Act and the applicable lock-up agreements. In connection with this offering, we and our officers, directors and the selling shareholders have agreed not to sell any shares or ADSs for 180 days after the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of the underwriters. However, the underwriters may release the securities subject to lock-up agreements from the lock-up restrictions at any time, subject to applicable regulations of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. In addition, ordinary shares subject to our outstanding options as of the closing of this offering will become eligible for sale in the public market to the extent permitted by the provisions of various vesting agreements, the lock-up agreements and Rule 144 and Rule 701 under the Securities Act. We may also issue additional options in the future which may be exercised for additional ordinary shares. We cannot predict what effect, if any, market sales of securities held by our significant shareholders or any other shareholder or the availability of these securities for future sale will have on the market price of the ADSs. See “Underwriting” and “Shares Eligible for Future Sale” for a more detailed description of the restrictions on selling our securities after this offering.

Because the initial public offering price is substantially higher than the pro forma net tangible book value per share, you will experience immediate and substantial dilution.

If you invest in the ADSs, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the initial public offering price per ADS and our net tangible book value per ADS after this offering. After giving effect to the issuance and sale of 7,485,030 ADSs in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per ADS, being the mid-point of the estimated public offering price range set forth on the cover of this prospectus, and after deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us (assuming the over-allotment option is not exercised), new investors in ADSs in this offering would be diluted by MYR40.88 ($12.74), or 94%. This number is determined by subtracting net tangible book value per ordinary share, after giving effect to the additional proceeds we will receive from this offering, from the assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per ordinary share, which is the mid-point of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus adjusted to reflect the ADS-to-ordinary share ratio, and after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. See “Dilution” for a more complete description of how the value of your investment in the ADSs will be diluted upon the completion of this offering.

 

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You may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through U.S. courts may be limited, because we are registered under Cayman Islands law.

We are an exempted company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Our corporate affairs are governed by our memorandum and articles of association, the Companies Law (2013 Revision) of the Cayman Islands and the common law of the Cayman Islands. The rights of shareholders to take action against the directors, actions by minority shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of our directors to us under Cayman Islands law are to a large extent governed by the common law of the Cayman Islands. The common law of the Cayman Islands is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the Cayman Islands as well as from the common law of England, the decisions of whose courts are of persuasive authority, but are not binding, on a court in the Cayman Islands. The rights of our shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of our directors under Cayman Islands law are not as clearly established as they would be under statutes or judicial precedent in some jurisdictions in the United States. In particular, the Cayman Islands has a less developed body of securities laws than the United States. Some U.S. states, such as Delaware, have more fully developed and judicially interpreted bodies of corporate law than the Cayman Islands. In addition, Cayman Islands companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholder derivative action in a federal court of the United States.

Shareholders of Cayman Islands exempted companies like us have no general rights under Cayman Islands law to inspect corporate records or to obtain copies of lists of shareholders of these companies. Our directors have discretion under our existing articles of association to determine whether or not, and under what conditions, our corporate records may be inspected by our shareholders, but are not obliged to make them available to our shareholders. This may make it more difficult for you to obtain the information needed to establish any facts necessary for a shareholder motion or to solicit proxies from other shareholders in connection with a proxy contest.

Certain corporate governance practices in the Cayman Islands differ significantly from requirements for companies incorporated in other jurisdictions such as the United States. Currently, we do not plan to rely on home country practice with respect to any corporate governance matter. However, if we choose to follow home country practice in the future, our shareholders may be afforded less protection than they otherwise would under rules and regulations applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

As a result of all of the above, public shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions taken by management, members of the board of directors or major shareholders than they would as public shareholders of a company incorporated in the United States. For a discussion of significant differences between the provisions of the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands and the laws applicable to companies incorporated in the United States and their shareholders, see “Description of Share Capital—Differences in Corporate Law.”

Judgments obtained against us by our shareholders may not be enforceable in our home jurisdiction.

We are a Cayman Islands company and a substantial majority of our assets are located outside of the United States. A significant percentage of our current operations are conducted in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries. In addition, a significant majority of our current directors and officers are nationals and residents of countries other than the United States. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for you to bring an action against us or against these individuals in the United States in the event that you believe that your rights have been infringed under the United States federal securities laws or otherwise. Even if you are successful in bringing an action of this kind, the laws of the Cayman Islands, Malaysia and other jurisdictions where we operate may render you unable to enforce a judgment against our assets or the assets of our directors and officers.

There are uncertainties as to whether Cayman Islands courts would:

 

   

recognize or enforce against us, judgments of courts of the United States based on certain civil liability provisions of U.S. securities laws; and

 

   

impose liabilities against us, in original actions brought in the Cayman Islands, based on certain civil liability provisions of U.S. securities laws that are penal in nature.

 

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There is no statutory recognition in the Cayman Islands of judgments obtained in the United States, although the courts of the Cayman Islands will in certain circumstances recognize and enforce a non-penal judgment of a foreign court of competent jurisdiction without retrial on the merits. For more information regarding the relevant laws of the Cayman Islands and Malaysia, see “Enforceability of Civil Liabilities.”

We have not determined a specific use for a portion of the net proceeds from this offering, and we may use these proceeds in ways with which you may not agree and such use may not produce income or increase the ADS price.

We have not determined a specific use for a portion of the net proceeds of this offering, and our management will have considerable discretion in deciding how to apply these proceeds. You will not have the opportunity to assess whether the proceeds are being used appropriately before you make your investment decision. You must rely on the judgment of our management regarding the application of the net proceeds of this offering. We cannot assure you that the net proceeds will be used in a manner that would improve our results of operations or increase the ADS price, or that these net proceeds will be placed only in investments that generate income or appreciate in value.

The voting rights of holders of ADSs are limited by the terms of the deposit agreement, and you may not be able to exercise your right to vote your ordinary shares.

As a holder of ADSs, you will only be able to exercise the voting rights with respect to the underlying ordinary shares in accordance with the provisions of the deposit agreement. Under the deposit agreement, you must vote by giving voting instructions to the depositary. Upon receipt of your voting instructions, the depositary will endeavor to vote the underlying ordinary shares in accordance with these instructions. You will not be able to directly exercise your right to vote with respect to the underlying shares unless you withdraw the shares. Under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association which is currently in effect, the minimum notice period required for convening a general meeting is 7 days. When a general meeting is convened, you may not receive sufficient advance notice to withdraw the shares underlying your ADSs to allow you to vote with respect to any specific matter. If we ask for your instructions, the depositary will notify you of the upcoming vote and will arrange to deliver our voting materials to you. We cannot assure you that you will receive the voting materials in time to ensure that you can instruct the depositary to vote your shares. In addition, the depositary and its merchants are not responsible for failing to carry out voting instructions or for their manner of carrying out your voting instructions. This means that you may not be able to exercise your right to vote and you may have no legal remedy if the shares underlying your ADSs are not voted as you requested.

The depositary will give us a discretionary proxy to vote our ordinary shares underlying your ADSs if you do not give voting instructions, except in limited circumstances, which could adversely affect your interests.

Under the deposit agreement for the ADSs, if we timely ask for voting instructions but the depositary does not receive your instructions by the date it sets, the depositary will give us a discretionary proxy to vote our ordinary shares underlying your ADSs at shareholders’ meetings unless:

 

   

we have failed to timely provide the depositary with notice of meeting and related voting materials;

 

   

we have instructed the depositary that we do not wish a discretionary proxy to be given;

 

   

we have informed the depositary that there is substantial opposition as to a matter to be voted on at the meeting; or

 

   

a matter to be voted on at the meeting would have a material adverse impact on shareholders.

The effect of this discretionary proxy is that if you do not give voting instructions, you cannot prevent our ordinary shares underlying your ADSs from being voted, except under the circumstances described above. This may make it more difficult for shareholders to influence the management of our company. Holders of our ordinary shares are not subject to this discretionary proxy.

 

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Because we do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future after this offering, you must rely on price appreciation of the ADSs for return on your investment.

We do not expect to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Therefore, you should not rely on an investment in the ADSs as a source for any future dividend income.

Our board of directors has complete discretion as to whether to distribute dividends. Even if our board of directors decides to declare and pay dividends, the timing, amount and form of future dividends, if any, will depend on, among other things, our future results of operations and cash flow, our capital requirements and surplus, the amount of distributions, if any, received by us from our subsidiary, our financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. Accordingly, the return on your investment in the ADSs will likely depend entirely upon any future price appreciation of the ADSs. There is no guarantee that the ADSs will appreciate in value after this offering or even maintain the price at which you purchased the ADSs. You may not realize a return on your investment in the ADSs and you may even lose your entire investment in the ADSs.

You may not receive dividends or other distributions on our ordinary shares and you may not receive any value for them, if it is illegal or impractical to make them available to you.

To the extent that we decide to pay a dividend or make other distributions in the future, the depositary has agreed to pay to you such cash dividends or other distributions it or the custodian receives on ordinary shares or other deposited securities underlying the ADSs, after deducting its fees and expenses. You will receive these distributions in proportion to the number of ordinary shares your ADSs represent. However, the depositary is not responsible if it decides that it is unlawful or impractical to make a distribution available to any holders of ADSs. For example, it would be unlawful to make a distribution to a holder of ADSs if it consists of securities that require registration under the Securities Act but that are not properly registered or distributed under an applicable exemption from registration. The depositary may also determine that it is not feasible to distribute certain property through the mail. Additionally, the value of certain distributions may be less than the cost of mailing them. In these cases, the depositary may determine not to distribute such property. We have no obligation to register under U.S. securities laws any ADSs, ordinary shares, rights or other securities received through such distributions. We also have no obligation to take any other action to permit the distribution of ADSs, ordinary shares, rights or anything else to holders of ADSs. This means that you may not receive distributions we make on our ordinary shares or any value for them if it is illegal or impractical for us to make them available to you. These restrictions may cause a material decline in the value of the ADSs.

You may not be able to participate in rights offerings and may experience dilution of your holdings.

We may, from time to time, distribute rights to our shareholders, including rights to acquire securities. Under the deposit agreement, the depositary will not distribute rights to holders of ADSs unless the distribution and sale of rights and the securities to which these rights relate are either exempt from registration under the Securities Act with respect to all holders of ADSs, or are registered under the Securities Act. The depositary may, but is not required to, attempt to sell these undistributed rights to third parties, and may allow the rights to lapse. We may be unable to establish an exemption from registration under the Securities Act, and we are under no obligation to file a registration statement with respect to these rights or underlying securities or to endeavor to have a registration statement declared effective. Accordingly, holders of ADSs may be unable to participate in our rights offerings and may experience dilution of their holdings as a result.

You may be subject to limitations on transfer of your ADSs.

Your ADSs are transferable on the books of the depositary. However, the depositary may close its books at any time or from time to time when it deems expedient in connection with the performance of its duties. The depositary may close its books from time to time for a number of reasons, including in connection with corporate events such as a rights offering, during which time the depositary needs to maintain an exact number of ADS holders on its books for a specified period. The depositary may also close its books in emergencies, and on weekends and public holidays in the United States. The depositary may refuse to deliver, transfer or register the

 

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transfers of the ADSs generally when our share register or the books of the depositary are closed, or at any time if we or the depositary think that it is advisable to do so because of any requirement of law or of any government or governmental body, or under any provision of the deposit agreement, or for any other reason in accordance with the terms of the deposit agreement. As a result, you may be unable to transfer your ADSs when you wish to.

We will incur increased costs as a result of being a public company, particularly after we cease to qualify as an emerging growth company.

Upon completion of this offering, we will become a public company and expect to incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as rules subsequently implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, and NASDAQ, impose various requirements on the corporate governance practices of public companies. As a company with less than $1.0 billion in revenues for our last fiscal year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” pursuant to the JOBS Act. An emerging growth company may take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include exemption from the auditor attestation requirement under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 in the assessment of the emerging growth company’s internal control over financial reporting.

We expect these rules and regulations to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some corporate activities more time-consuming and costly. After we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” we expect to incur significant expenses and devote substantial management effort toward ensuring compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the other rules and regulations of the SEC. For example, as a result of becoming a public company, we will need to increase the number of independent directors and adopt policies regarding internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures. We also expect that operating as a public company will make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. In addition, we will incur additional costs associated with our public company reporting requirements. It may also be more difficult for us to find qualified persons to serve on our board of directors or as executive officers. We are currently evaluating and monitoring developments with respect to these rules and regulations, and we cannot predict or estimate with any degree of certainty the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.

We may be a passive foreign investment company for United States federal income tax purposes, which could result in adverse United States federal income tax consequences to United States investors in the ADSs or ordinary shares.

Our status as a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, for any taxable year will depend on the composition of our income and assets and upon the value of our assets, which may be determined based, in part, on the market value of the ADSs and the nature of our assets and income over time. Based on our current and expected income and asset composition and projections as to the value of our assets, which are based on the expected price of the ADSs pursuant to this offering, we do not expect to be a PFIC for the current taxable year or in the foreseeable future. While we do not anticipate becoming a PFIC, fluctuations in the market price of the ADSs (which may be volatile) may cause us to become a PFIC for the current or subsequent taxable years. Because of the uncertainties in the application of the relevant rules and because PFIC status is a factual determination made annually after the close of each taxable year on the basis of the composition of our income and the value of our active versus passive assets for that year, there can be no assurance that we will not be a PFIC for the current or any future taxable year. The overall level of our passive assets will be affected by how, and how quickly, we spend our liquid assets and the cash raised in this offering. Under circumstances where gross income from activities that produce passive income significantly increase relative to our gross income from activities that produce non-passive income or where we determine not to deploy significant amounts of cash for active purposes, our risk of becoming classified as a PFIC may substantially increase.

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on the sale or other disposition of the ADSs or ordinary shares and on the receipt of distributions on the ADSs or ordinary shares to the extent such gain or distribution is treated as an “excess distribution” under the United States federal income tax rules. Further, if we are a PFIC for any year during which a U.S. Holder holds the ADSs or ordinary shares, we generally will continue to be treated as a PFIC with respect to that U.S. Holder for all succeeding years during which such U.S. Holder holds the ADSs or our ordinary shares. You are urged to consult your tax advisor concerning the United States federal income tax consequences of acquiring, holding, and disposing of ADSs or ordinary shares if we are or become a PFIC. For more information see “Taxation—United States Federal Income Tax Considerations—Passive Foreign Investment Company Considerations” and “—Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules.”

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current expectations and views of future events. The forward-looking statements are contained principally in the sections entitled “Prospectus Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business.” Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those listed under “Risk Factors,” may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements include statements relating to:

 

   

our anticipated growth strategies;

 

   

our future business development, results of operations and financial conditions;

 

   

expected changes in our revenues and certain cost or expense items;

 

   

our ability to attract customers and further enhance our brand recognition; and

 

   

trends and competition in the industries in which we operate; and general economic and business conditions in the regions where we provide our solutions and services.

These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. Although we believe that our expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, our expectations may later be found to be incorrect. Our actual results could be materially different from our expectations. Important risks and factors that could cause our actual results to be materially different from our expectations are generally set forth in “Prospectus Summary—Our Challenges,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business,” “Regulation” and other sections in this prospectus. You should thoroughly read this prospectus and the documents that we refer to with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from and worse than what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

This prospectus contains certain data and information that we obtained from various government and private publications. Statistical data in these publications also include projections based on a number of assumptions. Our industries may not grow at the rate projected by market data, or at all. Failure of this market to grow at the projected rate may have a material and adverse effect on our business and the market price of the ADSs. In addition, the rapidly changing nature of the industries in which we operate results in significant uncertainties for any projections or estimates relating to the growth prospects or future condition of our market. Furthermore, if any one or more of the assumptions underlying the market data is later found to be incorrect, actual results may differ from the projections based on these assumptions. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements made in this prospectus relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this prospectus. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this prospectus and the documents that we refer to in this prospectus and have filed as exhibits to the registration statement, of which this prospectus is a part, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

We estimate that we will receive net proceeds from this offering of approximately $88.5 million (MYR284.1 million) after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and the estimated offering expenses payable by us. These estimates are based upon an assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per ADS, the midpoint of the price range shown on the front cover page of this prospectus. A $1.00 increase (or decrease) in the assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per ADS would increase (or decrease) the net proceeds to us from this offering by $7.0 million (MYR22.3 million), assuming the number of ADSs offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses payable by us.

The primary purposes of this offering are to create a public market for our shares for the benefit of all shareholders, retain talented employees by providing them with equity incentives, and obtain additional capital. We plan to use the net proceeds of this offering as follows:

 

   

approximately $27.7 million (MYR88.8 million) million to repay (i) an aggregate of approximately $6.5 million (MYR20.8 million) of interest-free advances from MOL Ventures, which were advanced in connection with our acquisitions of Game Sultan, PaytoGo, NganLuong, Rixty, Uniwiz and Zest; and (ii) the remaining outstanding amount under our revolving credit facility from MDV, which was $21.2 million (MYR68.0 million) as of June 30, 2014 and which we had incurred in connection with the expansion of our business in Malaysia, and incurs interest at the rate of 7.25% per annum and is due in December 2015;

 

   

approximately $25.5 million (MYR81.9 million) in connection with our increased beneficial ownership interests in our subsidiaries, MOL Thailand, Game Sultan, PaytoGo and MyCNX, as described under “Corporate History and Structure—Corporate Restructuring and Other Transactions;” and

 

   

the balance for general corporate purposes, including funding potential acquisitions of complementary businesses and funding our ongoing working capital requirements.

The foregoing represents our current intentions based upon our present plans and business conditions to use and allocate the net proceeds of this offering. Our management, however, will have significant flexibility and discretion to apply the net proceeds of this offering. If an unforeseen event occurs or business conditions change, we may use the proceeds of this offering differently than as described in this prospectus. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to this Offering and the ADSs.” You must rely on the judgment of our management as to the use of the net proceeds from this offering, and such use may not produce income or increase the ADS price.

Pending any use described above, we plan to invest the net proceeds in short-term, interest-bearing, debt instruments or demand deposits.

We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of ADSs by the selling shareholders.

 

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DIVIDEND POLICY

Our board of directors has complete discretion on whether to distribute dividends. Even if our board of directors decides to pay dividends, the form, frequency and amount will depend upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors that the board of directors may deem relevant.

We do not have any present plan to pay any cash dividends on our ordinary shares in the foreseeable future after this offering.

We are an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability. We are a holding company and all of our operations are conducted through MOL AccessPortal, a company incorporated under the laws of Malaysia. We rely principally on dividends from our subsidiaries in Malaysia and other countries for our cash requirements, including any payment of dividends to our shareholders. Local regulations and contractual restrictions may restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends to us.

The principal legislation governing the distribution of dividends of a Malaysian company is the Malaysian Companies Act 1965, or the CA. Under the CA, a Malaysian company is only permitted to pay dividends out of:

 

   

profits, if any, determined in accordance with Malaysian accounting standards and regulations; or

 

   

the share premium account, if any, if such dividends are satisfied by the issue of shares to members of the company.

If we pay any dividends, ADS holders will receive payment to the same extent as holders of our ordinary shares, subject to the terms of the deposit agreement, including the fees and expenses payable thereunder. See “Description of American Depositary Shares.” Cash dividends on our ordinary shares, if any, will be paid in U.S. dollars.

 

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our capitalization as of June 30, 2014:

 

   

on an actual basis;

 

   

on an as-adjusted basis to reflect (i) the issuance and sale of 7,485,030 ADSs in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per ADS, being the midpoint of the estimated public offering price range set forth on the cover of this prospectus, and after deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us (assuming the over-allotment option is not exercised); and (ii) the application of a portion of the net proceeds of the offering to be received by us, to repay an aggregate of $6.5 million (MYR20.8 million) of interest-free advances from MOL Ventures and $21.2 million (MYR68.0 million) under our revolving credit facility from MDV, and the payment of approximately $7.4 million (MYR23.8 million) to entities controlled by certain shareholders of MOL Thailand, approximately $3.1 million (MYR10.0 million) to the minority shareholder of MyCNX and $15.0 million (MYR48.2 million) to the minority shareholders of Game Sultan and PaytoGo.

You should read this table together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus and the information under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

     As of June 30, 2014  
     Actual     As Adjusted  
     MYR
(in millions)
    $
(in millions)
    MYR
(in millions)
    $
(in millions)
 

Other payables and accrued expenses(1)

     108.7        33.9        26.8        8.3   

Amount due to other related parties(2)

     22.5        7.0        1.7        0.5   

Total borrowings, including current portion(3)(4)

     73.1        22.8        5.1        1.6   

Equity:

        

Share capital, $1.00 par value: 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares authorized, 60,019,405 ordinary shares issued and outstanding, actual; shares authorized, 67,504,435 shares issued and outstanding, as adjusted

     13.5        4.2        37.5        11.7   

Non-distributable reserves

     45.0        14.0        305.1        95.1   

Retained earnings

     (49.3     (15.4     (49.3     (15.4

Non-controlling interests

     11.3        3.5        11.3        3.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     20.4        6.4        304.5        94.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capitalization(5)

     93.5        29.1        309.6        96.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Other payables and accrued expenses included approximately MYR23.8 million, MYR10.0 million and MYR48.2 million payable to certain minority shareholders of MOL Thailand, MyCNX and Game Sultan and PaytoGo, respectively.

 

(2) Amount due to other related parties included MYR20.8 million interest-free advances from MOL Ventures.

 

(3) Total borrowings included term loans and finance lease payables.

 

(4) All of our borrowings as of June 30, 2014, were guaranteed by related parties and secured.

 

(5) Total capitalization included total borrowings and total equity.

A $1.00 increase (decrease) in the assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per share, which is the midpoint of the range listed on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase (decrease) the pro forma as adjusted amount of each of cash, cash equivalents and non-distributable reserves, total equity and total capitalization by approximately $7.0 million (MYR22.3 million), assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. We may also increase or decrease the number of shares we are offering. Each increase (decrease) of one million shares in the number of shares offered by us would increase (decrease) each of non-distributable reserves, total equity and total capitalization by

 

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approximately $12.6 million (MYR40.3 million), assuming that the assumed initial offering price remains the same and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. The adjusted information discussed above is illustrative only and will adjust based on the actual initial offering price and other terms of this offering determined at pricing.

The following table sets forth our pro forma earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014 after giving effect to (i) the issuance of 7,485,030 shares in this offering, (ii) the issuance of 543,267 ordinary shares to entities controlled by certain shareholders of MOL Thailand, 513,468 ordinary shares to the former minority shareholder of MyCNX and 65,349 ordinary shares to Javelin Venture Partners, as described under “Corporate History and Structure—Corporate Restructuring and Other Transactions”; and (iii) the issuance and sale of ADSs in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per ADS, being the midpoint of the estimated public offering price range set forth on the cover of this prospectus, and after deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us (assuming the over-allotment option is not exercised).

 

Pro forma earnings per share

   For the year  ended
December 31, 2013
     For the six
months ended
June 30, 2014
 

Basic (sen)(1)

     17.79         16.54   

Diluted (sen)(1)

     17.79         16.54   

 

Note:

 

(1) Sen is a unit of Malaysian currency. One hundred sen equal one Malaysian Ringgit.

 

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DILUTION

If you invest in the ADSs, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the initial public offering price per ADS and our net tangible book value per ADS after this offering. Dilution results from the fact that the initial public offering price per ordinary share is substantially in excess of the net tangible book value per ordinary share attributable to the existing shareholders for our presently outstanding ordinary shares.

Our net tangible book value (deficit) as of June 30, 2014 was approximately ($37.1 million) (MYR119.1 million) or ($0.62) (MYR1.99) per ordinary share as of that date. Net tangible book value (deficit) as of a date represents the amount of our total consolidated tangible assets, less the amount of our total consolidated liabilities, divided by the total number of ordinary shares outstanding as of such date. Dilution is determined by subtracting net tangible book value per ordinary share, after giving effect to the additional proceeds we will receive from this offering, from the assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per ordinary share, which is the mid-point of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus adjusted to reflect the ADS-to-ordinary share ratio, and after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

After giving effect to (i) the issuance and sale of ADSs in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per ADS, being the mid-point of the estimated public offering price range set forth on the cover of this prospectus, and after deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us (assuming the over-allotment option is not exercised), our pro forma net tangible book value (deficit) would have been MYR165.0 million ($51.4 million), or MYR2.44 ($0.76) per ordinary share and MYR2.44 ($0.76) per ADS, in each case as of June 30, 2014. This represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value of MYR4.43 ($1.38) per ordinary share to our existing investors and an immediate dilution in pro forma net tangible book value of MYR40.88 ($12.74) per ordinary share and MYR40.88 ($12.74) per ADS to new investors. The following table illustrates this dilution.

Dilution

 

     Per Ordinary Share      Per ADS  

Assumed initial public offering price

   US$ 13.50       MYR 43.33       US$ 13.50       MYR 43.33   

Net tangible book value (deficit) as of June 30, 2014

   (US$ 0.62)       (MYR 1.99)       (US$ 0.62)       (MYR 1.99)   

Pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value after (deficit) giving effect to the issuance and sale of ADSs in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per ADS, being the midpoint of the estimated public offering price range set forth on the cover of this prospectus, and after deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us (assuming the over-allotment option is not exercised)

   US$ 0.76      

MYR

2.44

  

  

US$

0.76

  

  

MYR

2.44

  

Amount of dilution in net tangible book value to new investors in this offering.

   US$ 12.74       MYR 40.88       US$ 12.74       MYR 40.88   

A $1.00 change in the assumed public offering price of $13.50 per ADS would, in the case of an increase, increase and, in the case of a decrease, decrease our net tangible book value after giving effect to the offering by MYR22.3 million ($7.0 million), the net tangible book value per ordinary share and per ADS after giving effect to this offering by MYR0.33 ($0.10) per ordinary share and MYR0.33 ($0.10) per ADS and the dilution in net tangible book value per ordinary share and per ADS to new investors in this offering by MYR2.88 ($0.90) per ordinary share and MYR2.88 ($0.90) per ADS, assuming no change to the number of ADSs offered by us as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses and assuming no exercise of the over-allotment option.

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this offering. After giving effect to the transactions described above, but assuming the over-allotment option is exercised in full, our pro forma net tangible book value would have been MYR165.0 million ($51.4 million), or MYR2.44 ($0.76) per ordinary share and MYR2.44 ($0.76) per ADS, in each case as of June 30, 2014. This represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value of MYR4.43 ($1.38) per ordinary share and MYR4.43 ($1.38) per ADS to our existing investors and an immediate dilution in pro forma net tangible book value of MYR40.88 ($12.74) per ordinary share and MYR40.88 ($12.74) per ADS to new investors.

A $1.00 change in the assumed public offering price of $13.50 per ADS would, in the case of an increase, increase and, in the case of a decrease, decrease our net tangible book value after giving effect to the offering by MYR22.3 million ($7.0 million), the net tangible book value per ordinary share and per ADS after giving effect to this offering by MYR0.33 ($0.10) per ordinary share and MYR0.33 ($0.10) per ADS and the dilution in net tangible book value per ordinary share and per ADS to new investors in this offering by MYR2.88 ($0.90) per ordinary share and MYR2.88 ($0.90) per ADS, assuming no change to the number of ADSs offered by us as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses and assuming the over-allotment option is exercised in full.

The table below summarizes as of June 30, 2014, after giving effect to the transactions described above, the number of shares of our common stock, the total consideration and the average price per share (i) paid to us by existing investors and (ii) to be paid by new investors purchasing the ADSs in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $13.50 per share, being the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

 

     Assuming No Exercise of the Over-allotment Option     Assuming Exercise of the Over-allotment Option in Full  
     Shares Purchased     Total Consideration     Average
Price Per
Share
    Average
Price Per
ADS
    Shares Purchased     Total Consideration     Average
Price Per
Share
    Average
Price Per
ADS
 
     Number     Percent     Amount     Percent                             Number     Percent     Amount     Percent                          
                (in millions, except per share
data)
                                        (in millions, except per share
data)
                         
                MYR     $           MYR     $     MYR     $                 MYR     $           MYR     $     MYR     $  

Existing investors

    60,019,405        89     186,943,221        58,246,836        37     3.11        0.97        3.11        0.97        60,019,405        85     186,943,221        58,246,836        29     3.11        0.97        3.11        0.97   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

New investors

    7,485,030        11     324,313,251        101,047,905        63     43.33        13.50        43.33        13.50        10,404,192        15     450,795,432        140,456,592        71     43.33        13.50        43.33        13.50   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    67,504,435        100     511,256,472        159,294,741        100     7.57        2.36        7.57        2.36        70,423,597        100     637,738,653        198,703,428        100     9.06        2.82        9.06        2.82   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

A substantial portion of our operations are conducted in Malaysia, a significant amount of our revenues are denominated in MYR and our consolidated financial statements are presented in MYR. This prospectus contains translations of MYR amounts into U.S. dollars at specific rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from MYR to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to MYR in this prospectus were made at a rate of MYR3.2095 to $1.00, the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers of MYR as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 30, 2014. We make no representation that any MYR or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars or MYR, as the case may be, at any particular rate, at the rates stated below, or at all. The Malaysian government imposes control over its foreign currency reserves in part through direct regulation of the conversion of MYR into foreign exchange and through restrictions on foreign trade. On September 19, 2014, the noon buying rate was MYR3.2305 to $1.00.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, information concerning exchange rates between the Malaysian Ringgit and the U.S. dollar based on the noon buying rate in New York City as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. These rates are provided solely for your convenience and are not necessarily the exchange rates that we used in this prospectus or will use in the preparation of our periodic reports or any other information to be provided to you.

 

     Noon Buying Rate  

Period

   Period End      Average(1)      Low      High  
     (MYR per U.S. Dollar)  

2008

     3.4500         3.3324         3.1345         3.6380   

2009

     3.4220         3.5196         3.3560         3.7260   

2010

     3.0820         3.2129         3.0820         3.4420   

2011

     3.1690         3.0558         2.9370         3.2090   

2012

     3.0570         3.0751         2.9940         3.1980   

2013

     3.2770         3.1686         2.9620         3.3330   

2014

           

January

     3.3450         3.3028         3.2600         3.3450   

February

     3.2760         3.3068         3.2680         3.3450   

March

     3.2630         3.2801         3.2565         3.3070   

April

     3.2610         3.2539         3.2220         3.2810   

May

     3.2150         3.2291         3.2095         3.2655   

June

     3.2095         3.2176         3.1965         3.2380   

July

     3.1960         3.1808         3.1665         3.2060   

August

     3.1500         3.1766         3.1465         3.2110   

September (through September 19, 2014)

     3.2305         3.1994         3.1730         3.2305   

 

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York

 

(1) Annual averages are calculated from month-end rates. Monthly averages are calculated using the average of the daily rates during the relevant period.

 

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ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES

We are incorporated in the Cayman Islands in order to take advantage of certain benefits associated with being a Cayman Islands exempted company, such as:

 

   

political and economic stability;

 

   

an effective judicial system;

 

   

a favorable tax system;

 

   

the absence of exchange control or currency restrictions; and

 

   

the availability of professional and support services.

However, certain disadvantages accompany incorporation in the Cayman Islands. These disadvantages include:

 

   

the Cayman Islands has a less developed body of securities laws as compared to the United States and provides significantly less protection to investors; and

 

   

Cayman Islands companies may not have standing to sue before the federal courts of the United States.

Our constituent documents do not contain provisions requiring that disputes, including those arising under the securities laws of the United States, between us, our officers, directors and shareholders, be arbitrated.

A majority of our operations are conducted in Malaysia, and a majority of our assets are located in Malaysia. A majority of our directors and executive officers are nationals or residents of jurisdictions other than the United States and a substantial portion of their assets are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for a shareholder to effect service of process within the United States upon these persons, or to enforce against us or them judgments obtained in United States courts, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States.

We have appointed Law Debenture Corporate Services Inc., located at 400 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10017 as our agent upon whom process may be served in any action brought against us under the securities laws of the United States.

We have been informed by our counsel as to the laws of the Cayman Islands, Maples and Calder, that the United States and the Cayman Islands do not have a treaty providing for reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts in civil and commercial matters and that a final judgment for the payment of money rendered by any federal or state court in the United States based on civil liability, whether or not predicated solely upon the U.S. federal securities laws, would not be automatically enforceable in the Cayman Islands. We have also been advised by Maples and Calder that a final and conclusive judgment obtained in U.S. federal or state courts under which a sum of money is payable as compensatory damages (i.e., not being a sum claimed by a revenue authority for taxes or other charges of a similar nature by a governmental authority, or in respect of a fine or penalty or multiple or punitive damages) will be recognized and enforced in the courts of the Cayman Islands at common law, without any re-examination of the merits of the underlying dispute, by an action commenced in the foreign judgment debt in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, provided that:

 

   

the court that gave the judgment was competent to hear the action in accordance with private international law principles as applied by the courts in the Cayman Islands; and

 

   

the judgment was not contrary to public policy in the Cayman Islands, was not obtained by fraud or in proceedings contrary to the natural justice of the Cayman Islands, and was not based on an error in Cayman Islands law.

A Cayman Islands court may impose civil liability on us or our directors or officers in a suit brought in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands against us or these persons with respect to a violation of U.S. federal securities laws, provided that the facts surrounding any violation constitute or give rise to a cause of action under Cayman Islands law.

 

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Neither the United States nor the Cayman Islands have a treaty with Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey or Singapore providing for reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments of United States or Cayman Islands courts. As such, judgments obtained in the courts of the United States or Cayman Islands would not be automatically enforceable in these jurisdictions.

Therefore, a litigant who obtains a final and conclusive judgment in the United States or Cayman Islands for monetary compensation will generally be required to file a new action in the court and country in which the litigant seeks to enforce the judgment. In Malaysia and Singapore, a new action is required to enforce the foreign judgment as an action on a debt, provided that the foreign judgment is, among other requirements, final and conclusive. A United States judgment, or any final judgment of a foreign court, is likely to be deemed by the Malaysian and Singapore courts as conclusive of any matter adjudicated upon and cannot be impeached for any error of fact or law unless it is demonstrated that the foreign court had no jurisdiction to give that judgment, it was obtained by fraud or in proceedings contrary to natural justice or it is contrary to the public policy of Malaysia or Singapore, respectively, or on certain other limited grounds. As such, assuming that the foreign court had jurisdiction to hear and determine the original case and there are no grounds on which to impeach the judgment, this type of action may be successful without having to re-litigate the merits of the case.

In Turkey, while there is no treaty in place, enforcement of a foreign judgment is possible where there is de facto, or common practice, reciprocity between Turkey and the foreign country, and the filing of an action before the Turkish courts. Any enforcement of a foreign judgment in Turkey requires, among other requirements, that the subject matter of the foreign judgment does not fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Turkish court and it is not in contradiction to Turkish public policy.

In Thailand, the Thai courts do not recognize foreign judgments and require a new action to be filed. The foreign judgment will be rendered as evidence when conducting the litigation.

Under Malaysian law, MOL Global, Inc. will be considered as a separate entity from our Malaysian subsidiaries. As such, holders of ADSs and our ordinary shares do not have a sufficient legal nexus to bring a cause of action against our Malaysian subsidiaries and their directors.

An investor may or may not be able to commence an original action against us or our directors or officers, or any person, before the Malaysian court and/or Singapore court to enforce liabilities under U.S. federal securities laws, depending on the nature of the action. For example, if the action requires the court to decide on liabilities (in particular, criminal liabilities) under U.S. federal securities law, then both the Malaysian and/or Singapore courts may potentially decline jurisdiction to hear the same. If however the action is based on a dispute between private parties governed by U.S. federal securities laws, such as a contractual dispute, the Malaysian and/or Singapore courts may consider the position of U.S. federal securities laws through expert witnesses and determine the position vis-à-vis the parties as a question of fact, assuming that the Malaysian and/or Singapore courts exercise jurisdiction over the case.

Further, whether an action may be commenced in a Malaysian court, depends on whether the court has jurisdiction and whether it is the most convenient forum to try the matter. This includes determining where the cause of action arose, where the relevant facts occurred and where the defendant(s) resides or has his / her place of business. Whether an action may be commenced in a Singapore court, depends on whether the Singapore court has jurisdiction. The Singapore courts will consider, among other considerations, whether there is a jurisdiction clause or connecting factors (such as the proper law of the contract or the place in which the tort occurred) which point to Singapore being the most appropriate forum.

As such, there is uncertainty as to whether Malaysian and Singapore courts will entertain original actions predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States.

If an action is brought by our investors before Turkish courts against us, or any person residing in Turkey, the judge of the Turkish court will first see if the court has jurisdiction over the case and consider factors such as the parties to the dispute and grounds of the dispute. If the Turkish court determines that it has jurisdiction over the case, it will review the case in light of the Turkish International Private and Procedural Law, or the IPPL, and according to the applicable foreign law determined by the IPPL provisions. However the process would be a very

 

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lengthy one, which may last up to ten years or longer, whereby the court would be required to seek assistance from the Ministry of Justice of Turkey and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who will make a referral to the Turkish embassy or consulate in the United States (such as the Turkish Embassy in Washington DC or the Turkish Consulate in New York City) to obtain the provisions of the applicable foreign laws. Further, it may be difficult to bring an action before Turkish courts against us or our directors or officers if there is a final judgment obtained in U.S. courts against them based on U.S. federal securities laws as the Turkish court may reject the case on the basis that the action has already been determined by another court of law.

With respect to filing an original action in Thailand, the general rule is that, if (i) the defendant has a domicile or conducts its business in Thailand or (ii) the ground of claim arose in Thailand, a plaintiff can file an original action with the Thai Court regardless of nationality or domicile of the litigant. However, if (i) a defendant does not have a domicile in Thailand and (ii) the ground of dispute did not arise in Thailand, then the litigant can still file the original action if the litigant has a domicile in Thailand or has Thai nationality.

Pursuant to Thai conflicts of laws principles, if the claim arises out of contract, it should be governed by the law agreed to by the parties to such contract. However, if the claim arises from a breach of U.S. federal securities law, it will be regarded as a tortious claim to which the law of the country where the tort was committed, namely the United States, would apply. However, the party who asserts the application of foreign law shall have a burden to prove the existence and application of such foreign law to the satisfaction of the Thai court. If such party fails to do so, the Thai court has the discretion to apply relevant Thai law to the dispute. If the party can successfully prove the existence and application of such foreign law to the satisfaction of the Thai court, the Thai court will apply such foreign law to the extent that it is not contrary to Thai good moral and public order.

In the event our shareholders initiate proceedings in the United States courts against our directors or officers based in Malaysia, in order for process to be served against such directors and officers, the shareholders would first need to comply with the requirements under United States laws for service of process. Once this has been complied with, the shareholders would then, among other requirements, need to appoint a Malaysian agent to serve the proceedings on each of the directors or officers in accordance with the Malaysian civil procedure rules.

In Singapore, service of foreign process may be effected by the foreign tribunal sending a letter of request for service of foreign process to Singapore’s Minister for law; provided that where there is no practice in the foreign country to issue letters of request, service of foreign process may be effected in the same manner as service of Singaporean court process if such method of service is acceptable to the foreign tribunal.

Turkey and United States are both parties to the Hague Convention dated 1965, such that persons requesting service of process of United States documents in Turkey should execute the relevant request form for service abroad of judicial or extrajudicial documents. Turkey has filed certain reservations to the Hague Convention and does not accept service via mail. Therefore, it may be difficult to effect such service of process in Turkey from the United States.

The Thai Court will assist the courts of other jurisdictions in processing their service of writs or pleadings through diplomatic channels, such as through the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Justice.

 

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CORPORATE HISTORY AND STRUCTURE

MOL Global, Inc., or the Issuer, was incorporated on February 20, 2014 by our shareholder, MOL Ventures, which is controlled by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, who will remain our major shareholder following this offering. All of our operations are conducted through MOL AccessPortal, a company incorporated under the laws of Malaysia.

Significant milestones in our development include the following:

2000

 

   

MOL AccessPortal was incorporated in Malaysia under the name of Superior World Sdn. Bhd.

 

   

Entities controlled by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan invested in MOL AccessPortal acquiring a 60% interest.

2001

 

   

MOLPoints was launched in Malaysia.

2002

 

   

We obtained approval from BNM to operate our MOLPoints micropayments system.

 

   

MOL AccessPortal was converted into a public company, and adopted the name MOL AccessPortal Bhd.

2003

 

   

MOL AccessPortal was listed on the MESDAQ Market of the Malaysian Stock Exchange.

2008

 

   

MOL AccessPortal Bhd. was privatized and delisted from the MESDAQ Market of the Malaysian Stock Exchange.

 

   

We established MOL AccessPortal Pte. Ltd. and launched MOLPoints in Singapore.

 

   

We rolled out MOLReloads at 7-Eleven convenience stores in Malaysia.

2009

 

   

We established MOL AccessPortal Co., Ltd., or MOL Thailand, which acquired Funloader, an online gaming distribution platform in Thailand, in exchange for a 45.45% interest in MOL Thailand being issued to Pactolus Co. Ltd. and we launched MOLPoints in Thailand.

2010

 

   

We formed a partnership with Facebook, pursuant to which Facebook began to accept MOLPoints as payment for Facebook credits.

 

   

We launched MOLReloads in Thailand.

2011

 

   

We acquired 100% of Uniwiz Trade Sales, Inc., or Uniwiz, which operates LoadCentral, a pre paid payment platform in the Philippines, and launched MOLPoints in the Philippines.

 

   

We launched MOLPoints in Indonesia.

 

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We subscribed for additional shares of MOL Thailand to increase our equity interest to 49% and MOL Thailand applied the proceeds to acquire 100% of Zest Interactive Co. Ltd., or Zest, a distributor of online games and games accessories.

 

   

We established MOLPay Sdn. Bhd., which acquired NBePay, an e-commerce payment service, from Netbuilder (M) Sdn. Bhd. in exchange for a 49% interest in MOLPay Sdn. Bhd.

2012

 

   

Malaysian Electronic Clearing Corporation Sdn. Bhd., or MyClear appointed MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. as a third party (non-bank) acquirer for MyClear’s FPX and direct debit services.

 

   

We acquired 65% of Ocash Pty Ltd, a payment service provider specialized in online game credits in Australia and New Zealand, which we renamed MOL AccessPortal Pty Ltd. and launched MOLPoints in Australia and New Zealand.

 

   

We acquired 54.2% of Rixty, Inc., or Rixty, an online payment solution provider based in the United States that has a presence in Brazil, and launched MOLPoints in the United States and Brazil.

 

   

We acquired approximately 80% of MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn. Bhd., which operates MMOG.asia, our online games portal which, at the time of the acquisition, operated localized games portals for Malaysia and Thailand.

2013

 

   

We acquired 70% of MOL Turkey Bilgi Sistemleri Yayincilik Gida ve Tekstil Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, or PaytoGo, a mobile payment service provider, and 70% of Sihirli Kule Bilgi Sistemleri Ltd., or Game Sultan, a micropayment system, each of which serves the Turkish markets.

 

   

We acquired AyoPay, an Indonesian payment service provider that specializes in online distribution of game credits.

 

   

We acquired 50% of Nganluong Joint Stock Company, or NganLuong, which provides online payment services and launched MOLPoints in Vietnam.

 

   

We launched our localized portal for MMOG.asia in Indonesia.

2014

 

   

His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim of the State of Johor acquired a 15% interest in MOL AccessPortal from MOL Ventures for $120 million (MYR385.1 million).

 

   

We signed an agreement with InComm APAC Pte. Ltd., or InComm, to roll out point-of-sale-activated, or POS-activated, cards in Malaysia.

 

   

We acquired a 51% equity interest in the Turkish company that operates PayByMe, a mobile carrier billing platform that currently operates in Turkey and the Middle East.

Corporate Restructuring and Other Transactions

In anticipation of the offering, MOL Ventures incorporated the Issuer under the laws of the Cayman Islands on February 20, 2014 and was issued one ordinary share of the Issuer. In April 2014 MOL Ventures contributed 83,437,870 ordinary shares of MOL AccessPortal to the Issuer in exchange for 50,062,722 ordinary shares of the Issuer. The Issuer is a holding company with no operations. All of our operations are conducted through MOL AccessPortal, a company incorporated under the laws of Malaysia. We have recently completed the following corporate restructuring and certain other transactions:

 

   

His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim of the State of Johor contributed 14,724,330 ordinary shares of MOL AccessPortal to the Issuer in exchange for 8,834,598 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing a 14.7% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis.

 

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MOL Ventures distributed 42,498,886 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing an approximate 70.8% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, as a dividend in specie to its existing shareholders, namely MOL.com Sdn. Bhd., Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., MOL Investments Pte. Ltd., Ganesh Kumar Bangah, Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik and our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan. Following this distribution, MOL Ventures holds 7,563,837 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing a 12.6% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis.

 

   

MOL Investments Pte. Ltd. granted conditional call options over 1,766,920 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing a 2.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to certain employees, officers and/or directors of our company, and certain employees, officers and/or directors of our shareholders, subsidiaries and/or affiliates, which entitle these individuals to purchase ordinary shares of the Issuer from MOL Investments Pte. Ltd. at a fixed price subject to vesting and certain conditions, following the completion of this offering. These options will vest between six and 36 months following completion of this offering.

 

   

We increased our 49% interest in MOL Thailand to an effective 86.73% interest by acquiring an indirect 37.73% interest in MOL Thailand from Sweet River International Limited and Cloverleaf Valley Investments Ltd., in exchange for 543,267 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing a 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, THB731 (MYR73.6), which we are required to pay within 14 days after the completion of the transaction, and approximately THB240 million (MYR23.8 million), which we are required to pay within 30 days after the completion of this offering. As a result of MOL Thailand’s 49% ownership interest in MOL Taiwan, this transaction increased our interest in MOL Taiwan to 94%. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus provides information on the impact of our acquisition of the 37.73% interest in MOL Thailand as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2013.

 

   

We acquired the remaining equity interest of approximately 20% in MyCNX that we did not already own from (i) Pang Shiew Wai in exchange for 513,468 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing an approximate 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, and approximately MYR10.0 million, which we are required to pay within 30 days after the completion of this offering and (ii) Datuk Dr. Mohamed Arif Bin Nun in exchange for MYR8,302, which we paid upon completion of the transaction. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus provides information on the impact of the acquisition of the approximately 20% interest in MyCNX on May 30, 2014 as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2013.

 

   

We issued 65,349 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing an approximate 0.1% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to Javelin Venture Partners in consideration of the cancellation of a convertible promissory note jointly issued to Javelin by MOL Ventures and MOL AccessPortal in October 2012.

 

   

We acquired an additional 30% interest in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo from Aykut Sanver and Kazim Akalin, in each case increasing our stake to 100%, in exchange for $15.0 million (MYR48.2 million), which we are required to pay on the later of the date that is three weeks after the date the ADSs are first listed on the NASDAQ Global Market and April 15, 2015.

 

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Corporate Structure

The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure, including our beneficial interests in our principal operating subsidiaries and our shareholders’ beneficial interests in our company, as of the date of this prospectus:

 

LOGO

 

(1) Our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, together with his entities and affiliates, beneficially owns a 69.3% interest in the Issuer through his direct ownership of 110,764 of our ordinary shares; a 89.9% effective equity interest in MOL.com Sdn. Bhd., which owns 14,618,356 of our ordinary shares; a 60.0% equity interest, and an additional 40.0% equity interest held by his son, Robin Tan Yeong Ching, in Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., which owns 13,706,739 of our ordinary shares; a 75.5% effective equity interest, and an additional 10.0% equity interest held by his son, Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik, in MOL Ventures, which owns 7,563,837 of our ordinary shares; a 100% equity interest in MOL Investments Pte. Ltd., which owns 3,057,669 of our ordinary shares; and 5,089,176 of our ordinary shares held directly by Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik.

 

(2) Ganesh Kumar Bangah’s equity interest in the Issuer is held through his direct ownership of 5,916,182 our ordinary shares and his beneficial ownership of an 11.6% interest in MOL Ventures, which directly owns 7,563,837 of our ordinary shares.

 

(3) For each of our subsidiaries incorporated in Thailand, our beneficial ownership exceeds our direct voting interest, as our beneficial ownership in such subsidiaries is held in part through our holdings in other entities that hold direct and indirect interests in such subsidiaries. See “Risk Factors—Our subsidiaries in Thailand are subject to restrictions on foreign ownership of their shares under Thai law.”

 

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The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure, including our beneficial interests in our principal operating subsidiaries, upon completion of this offering assuming no exercise of the over-allotment option:

LOGO

 

(1)

Assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option, our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, together with his entities and affiliates, will beneficially own a 44.7% interest in the Issuer through his direct ownership of 110,764 of our ordinary shares; a 89.9% effective equity interest in MOL.com Sdn. Bhd., which owns 10,330,515 of our ordinary shares; a 60.0% equity interest, and an additional 40.0% equity interest held by his son, Dato’ Robin Tan Yeong Ching, in Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., which owns 9,087,491 of our ordinary shares; a 75.5% effective equity interest, and an additional 10.0% equity interest held by his son, Rayvin

 

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  Tan Yeong Sheik, in MOL Ventures, which owns 6,366,232 of our ordinary shares; a 100% equity interest in MOL Investments Pte. Ltd., which owns 2,679,068 of our ordinary shares; and 3,596,424 of our ordinary shares held directly by Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik.

 

(2) Ganesh Kumar Bangah’s equity interest in the Issuer will be held through his direct ownership of 5,916,182 of our ordinary shares and his beneficial ownership of an 11.6% interest in MOL Ventures, which will own 6,366,232 of our ordinary shares immediately after the Offering assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option.

 

(3) For each of our subsidiaries incorporated in Thailand, our beneficial ownership exceeds our direct voting interest, as our beneficial ownership in such subsidiaries is held in part through our holdings in other entities that hold direct and indirect interests in such subsidiaries. See “Risk Factors—Our subsidiaries in Thailand are subject to restrictions on foreign ownership of their shares under Thai law.”

 

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA

The following selected consolidated financial information has been derived from our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. The following selected consolidated statements of profit or loss data for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013, selected consolidated statements of financial position data as of December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013 and selected consolidated statements of cash flow data for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. Our selected consolidated statements of profit or loss data for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014, selected statements of financial position data as of June 30, 2014 and selected consolidated statements of cash flows data for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014 have been derived from our unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, or IASB. We have prepared the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements on the same basis as our audited consolidated financial statements. Our unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations for these periods. Our selected consolidated financial data also includes adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-IFRS measure that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, IFRS, but is included because we believe it is indicative of our operating performance and used by investors and analysts to evaluate companies in our industry. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of results expected for future periods. You should read this Selected Consolidated Financial and Operating Data section together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2011     2012     2013     2013     2014  
     (MYR in millions, except per share data)  

Selected Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss

          

Revenue

     63.2        95.6        171.5        78.7        105.1   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

     (32.0     (48.2     (70.0     (33.6     (52.2

Employee benefits expenses

     (10.2     (16.5     (31.0     (14.5     (16.7

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     (3.6     (6.9     (20.6     (9.7     (11.3

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses

     (1.2     (1.8     (8.3     (3.8     (2.4

Communication and travelling expenses

     (2.4     (3.0     (5.7     (2.7     (3.2

Office related expenses

     (1.9     (2.4     (3.9     (1.9     (2.1

Other operating expenses

     (2.8     (3.8     (6.7     (2.1     (4.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit from operations

     9.1        12.9        25.4     

 

 

 

10.6

 

  

 

 

 

 

12.9

 

  

Other income

     3.0        0.9        2.5        1.6        5.7   

Non-operating expenses

            (1.6     (3.0              

Finance costs

     (2.7     (2.9     (5.1     (2.5     (2.6

Share of results of associates

     1.0        (0.0     (0.0     (0.0     (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before tax

     10.4        9.4        19.8     

 

 

 

9.6

 

  

    15.9   

Income tax expense

     (2.2     (3.4     (1.2  

 

 

 

(0.8

 

 

 

 

 

(0.4

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the year/period

     8.2        6.0        18.7        8.8        15.5   

Profit for the year/period attributable to owners of the company

     8.2        4.7        12.0     

 

 

 

5.1

 

  

 

 

 

 

11.2

 

  

(Loss)/Profit for the year/period attributable to non-controlling interests

     (0.1     1.3        6.7     

 

 

 

3.7

 

  

 

 

 

 

4.3

 

  

Earnings per share

          

Basic (sen)(1)

     13.97        8.01        20.39     

 

 

 

8.63

 

  

 

 

 

 

18.94

 

  

Diluted (sen)(1)

     13.97        8.01        20.39     

 

 

 

8.63

 

  

 

 

 

 

18.94

 

  

 

Note:

 

(1) Sen is a unit of Malaysian currency. One hundred sen equal one Malaysian Ringgit.

 

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     As of December 31,     As of June 30,  
     2011      2012      2013     2014  
     (MYR in millions)  

Selected Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Data

          

Cash and cash equivalents

     5.4         32.1         49.7        54.1   

Total current assets

     60.3         97.4         127.0        144.5   

Intangible assets

     21.1         62.4         138.9        134.0   

Total assets

     92.1         174.3         282.9        298.4   

Total current liabilities

     70.8         124.5         204.7        266.2   

Total liabilities

     71.1         134.5         217.9        278.0   

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
    For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2012     2013     2013     2014  
     (MYR in millions)  

Selected Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Data

          

Net cash (used in)/from operating activities

     (3.3     23.9        54.0        8.7        28.9   

Net cash (used in)/from investing activities

     (12.5     (3.3     (60.6     (54.8     (1.9

Net cash from/(used in) financing activities

     18.0        6.3        27.3        57.1        (21.4

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     2.1        27.0        20.7        11.0        5.6   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year/period

     3.2        5.4        32.1        32.1        49.7   

Effect on exchange rate changes

     0.1        (0.3     (3.0     (2.9     (1.2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year/period

     5.4        32.1        49.7        40.2        54.1   

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31,      As of and for the six
months ended June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  

Selected Operating Data

              

Volume (MYR in millions)

              

MOLPoints(1)

     175.3         371.8         589.3         266.6         338.4   

MOLReloads(2)

     923.6         1,063.5         1,214.0         581.7         641.2   

MOLPay(3)

     18.0         68.1         144.3         56.9         123.6   

MMOG.asia(4)(5)

     29.1         27.4         32.2         29.4         29.1   

MOLPoints active registered paying users(6) (number)

     312,596         383,766         1,007,344         798,963         999,153   

MOLPoints transactions (number)

     6,198,339         10,905,409         20,843,529         9,533,416         10,840,526   

MOLReloads active retailers(7) (number)

     40,076         32,239         37,204         36,383         39,887   

MOLPay online merchants (number)

     916         1,205         3,455         3,906         3,058   

MMOG.asia active paying users(4)(8) (number)

     116,120         107,264         110,826         109,181         72,962   

MMOG.asia AVPPU(4)(9) (MYR)

     250.5         255.0         290.9         269.5         398.5   

 

Notes:

 

(1) MOL Points volume is the total retail value of content purchased through redemption of vouchers for games and other digital content provided by content providers using MOL Points during the period. Volume comprises (i) volume from registered consumer members, which is the total volume of content purchased through redemptions of MOLPoints in registered MOLPoints accounts during a period; (ii) consumer direct purchase volume, which is the total volume of content purchased by end-users through redemptions of MOLPoints directly from content providers during a period without creating a registered MOLPoints account; and (iii) direct channel volume, which is the total volume of content purchased through redemptions of MOLPoints during a period by cybercafés and distributors that redeem MOLPoints for digital content that the cybercafés and distributors sell to end-users. MOLPoints volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLPoints revenue, which excludes amounts that we pay to digital content providers pursuant to our revenue sharing arrangements.

 

(2) MOLReloads volume is the total retail value of pre-paid mobile airtime distributed by MOLReloads during a period. MOLReloads volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLReloads revenue, which excludes amounts that we pay to mobile airtime providers pursuant to our revenue sharing arrangements.

 

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(3) MOLPay volume is the total value of payments processed by MOLPay during a period. MOLPay volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLPay revenue, which excludes amounts paid to financial institutions.

 

(4) We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014. The information presented for MMOG.asia as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 includes the period prior to these acquisitions. The actual volume for MMOG.asia for the period after our acquisition of our initial 80% interest in 2012 was MYR3.0 million.

 

(5) MMOG.asia volume is the total retail value of content sold by MMOG.asia during the preceding twelve months.

 

(6) MOLPoints active registered paying users is the number of unique MOLPoints accounts that have been used to purchase or redeem MOLPoints during the preceding twelve month-period.

 

(7) MOLReloads active retailers is the total of number of MOLReloads terminals in Malaysia and Thailand as of the end of the period, in each case which have sold at least one MOLReloads e-voucher during the preceding twelve months, and the number of individual distributors in the Philippines as of the end of the period, who have sold at least one MOLReloads e-voucher during the preceding month.

 

(8) MMOG.asia active paying users is the number of unique MMOG.asia accounts that have been used to purchase game points on MMOG.asia during the preceding twelve-month period.

 

(9) MMOG.asia average volume per paying user, or AVPPU, is equal to total volume for a preceding twelve month period divided by the number of active paying users as of the end of the period.

Adjusted EBITDA

We present adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-IFRS financial measure. You should not consider adjusted EBITDA as a substitute for or superior to net profit prepared in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, because adjusted EBITDA is not determined in accordance with IFRS, it is susceptible to varying calculations and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

We present adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure because we believe that it facilitates operating performance comparisons from period to period and company to company by backing out potential differences caused by the age and book depreciation of fixed assets (affecting relative depreciation and amortization expenses), changes in foreign exchange rates that impact financial assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than our functional currency (affecting unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange and realized gain/(loss) on foreign exchange), variations in capital structures (affecting interest income and interest expenses) provision for impairment loss on trade and other receivables, share of results of operation of associates, effect of remeasurement of equity interest in associates) as a result of the consolidation of our Thailand business such that it is deemed a subsidiary instead of an associate, and tax positions (affecting income tax expenses) (such as the impact on periods or companies of changes in effective tax rates). In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes inventory and intangible assets written off and the non-cash impact of changes in the fair value of derivative, that, in each case, we do not believe reflect the underlying performance of our business.

Some limitations of adjusted EBITDA are:

 

   

adjusted EBITDA does not reflect income tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us;

 

   

adjusted EBITDA does not include other income, other expense and foreign exchange gains and losses; and

 

   

adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization and although these are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future.

 

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The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to profit for the period.

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
    For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2012     2013     2013     2014  
     (MYR in millions)  

Profit for the period

     8.2        6.0        18.7        8.8        15.5   

Plus:

          

Total depreciation and amortization

     3.6        6.9        20.6        9.7        11.3   

Impairment loss on trade and other receivables

     0.2               0.6               0.0   

Share of results of associates

     (1.0     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.1   

Inventory written off

                   0.7                 

Intangible assets written off

                   0.1                 

Unrealized gain on foreign exchange

                   (0.4     (0.0     0.1   

Realized (gain)/loss on foreign exchange

     (0.8     (0.7     0.2        (0.2     0.1   

Effect of remeasurement of equity interest in associates

            1.6                        

Derivative fair value adjustment

                   3.0        (0.5     (3.7

Interest income

     (0.0     (0.4     (0.8     (0.4     (0.6

Interest expense

     2.7        2.9        5.1        2.5        2.6   

Income tax expense

     2.2        3.4        1.2        0.8        0.4   

Adjusted EBITDA

     15.1        19.7        49.0        20.7        25.8   

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the section entitled “Selected Consolidated Financial Data” and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results and the timing of selected events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus.

Overview

We are the largest e-payment enabler for online goods and services by payment volume in Southeast Asia, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. We operate a payments platform that facilitates online and mobile commerce for consumers in emerging and other markets by providing a vast network of payment channels that accept payment using cash and online methods. Our physical distribution network comprises more than 970,000 physical locations in 13 countries across four continents where we maintain a local presence as of June 30, 2014 and physical locations in other countries where we have relationships with aggregators that distribute our products through channels with which they have relationships. We also have mobile and electronic distribution channels that accept major credit cards and online banking from more than 100 banks globally as of June 30, 2014. Our primary product is MOLPoints micropayment system, which sells payment credits that can be used by consumers to purchase online game credits and other digital content, including Facebook Game Cards. We also operate MOLReloads, a distribution network that distributes prepaid mobile airtime and digital content; MOLPay, a payments solution for online merchants; and MMOG.asia, an online games portal. We plan to launch MOLWallet, an online and mobile payment processing and money transfer system in Malaysia in 2014. Our products provide various opportunities to acquire and retain customers and their payment credentials, which present cross-selling opportunities for our existing and future solutions. Our user base consists of both registered and unregistered users.

MOLPoints can be used to purchase credits that can be used in thousands of online games and other digital content, from over 500 content providers as of June 30, 2014. We operate in markets that are largely cash-based and offer consumers the opportunity to purchase MOLPoints in cash through our physical distribution network, which comprises chain operators such as 7-Eleven, individual retailers such as cybercafés, and aggregators such as e-pay. Our physical distribution network for MOLPoints includes our MOLReloads distribution network in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. In addition, MOLPoints are available for purchase using credit cards, through online banking and at electronic kiosks in retail locations. We currently operate local websites for MOLPoints, or equivalent products for local markets, in 13 countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand.

MOLReloads distributes electronic vouchers, or e-vouchers, for pre-paid mobile airtime and digital content including MOLPoints. Consumers can purchase prepaid mobile airtime for most major mobile service providers in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand through our MOLReloads distribution network, which comprises chain operators, including more than 1,600 7-Eleven convenience stores as of June 30, 2014, cybercafés and bookstores, and in the Philippines, individual distributors who distribute e-vouchers through mobile phones and personal computers in cybercafés. In January 2014, we entered into an agreement with InComm, a provider of pre-paid products, services and transaction technologies, pursuant to which we plan to distribute point-of-sale activated, or POS-activated, pre-paid gift cards through our MOLReloads distribution network.

MOLPay is an integrated payments solution for online merchants, which offers cash, online banking and credit card payment processing options for their consumers. MOLPay is currently offered in Malaysia and Vietnam, and we expect to launch MOLPay in Indonesia in 2014. MOLPay has an agreement with MyClear to serve as a third party (non-bank) acquirer for MyClear’s FPX and direct debit services. In addition to online banking and credit card payment, MOLPay has agreements with various distribution partners for collecting payments at more than 23,000 additional physical cash payment points in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia,

 

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including at 7-Eleven and other convenience stores, cybercafés and petrol stations, which are in the process of being rolled out in 2014. We own 51% of MOLPay Sdn. Bhd., which operates MOLPay. As of June 30, 2014, consumers could use MOLPay to make purchases from 3,058 online merchants.

MOLWallet is our planned account-based online and mobile payment processing and money transfer system that is designed to effectively replace a physical wallet using a mobile phone. Account holders will be able to pay for digital and physical retail goods and services, pay third party bills, reload pre-paid accounts for mobile airtime and other mobile applications as well as perform peer-to-peer money transfers through a convenient, secure and intuitive online or mobile interface with multiple payment methods. MOLWallet uses technology that was developed by NganLuong Joint Stock Company, or NganLuong, an online payments solutions provider based in Vietnam that we acquired in 2013. We plan to launch MOLWallet in Malaysia in 2014. Our revenue from mobile commerce has historically not been material.

MMOG.asia is an online games portal that operates licensed games in Southeast Asia, including through localized portals operated in local languages for Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. MMOG.asia accepts MOLPoints to purchase game credits for games that it operates. We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014.

Segments

For management purposes, our business is organized into five segments, as follows:

 

   

MOLPoints, which includes revenue derived from the sale of online MOLPoints vouchers;

 

   

MOLReloads, which includes revenue derived from the electronic distribution of pre-paid airtime and PINs through our MOLReloads distribution network;

 

   

MOLPay, which includes revenue derived from the provision of an online payment solution that online merchants use to collect payments from consumers;

 

   

MMOG.asia, which includes revenue derived from the sale of game pins or game points to consumers who play games on MMOG.asia; and

 

   

Others, which primarily includes income derived from the sale of internet media products, including promotional services that we provide to games publishers and the sale of electronic related services, including the provision of technology outsourcing services to BLoyalty Sdn. Bhd., a company that is indirectly controlled by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan.

 

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Key Measures of Operating Performance

Our management monitors the financial and operating performance of MOLPoints, MOLReloads, MOLPay and MMOG.asia on the basis of the measures described below.

MOLPoints

The following table sets forth our key operating measures for MOLPoints as of the specified dates and for the specified periods.

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31,      As of and for the six
months ended June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  

Registered Members (number)

              

Malaysia

     885,514         1,193,669         1,458,520         1,327,085         1,545,624   

Southeast Asia (other than Malaysia)(1)

     391,073         986,655         1,383,215         1,208,330         1,580,824   

Turkey

                     526,121         401,529         609,896   

Rest of the world

     199,325         611,450         1,076,030         736,933         1,601,172   

Total registered members

     1,475,912         2,791,774         4,443,886         3,673,877         5,337,516   

Active registered paying users (number)

     312,596         383,766         1,007,344         798,863         999,153   

Volume (MYR in millions)

              

Volume from registered consumer members

     129.1         175.8         262.8         119.4         138.9   

Consumer direct purchase volume

     8.3         88.8         154.0         69.6         128.3   

Direct channel volume

     37.8         107.2         172.5         77.6         71.1   

Total volume

     175.3         371.8         589.3         266.6         338.4   

Malaysia

     136.0         187.7         214.5         102.2         95.5   

Southeast Asia (other than Malaysia)(1)

     34.5         178.6         265.4         119.6         177.6   

Turkey

                     86.6         37.4         44.0   

Rest of the world

     4.8         5.5         22.8         7.4         21.3   

Total volume

     175.3         371.8         589.3         266.6         338.4   

Transactions (number)

              

Transactions by registered members

     4,677,633         5,156,711         11,061,262         5,355,820         4,484,290   

Transactions through direct purchase

     1,520,706         5,748,698         9,782,267         4,177,596         6,356,236   

Total transactions

     6,198,339         10,905,409         20,843,529         9,533,416         10,840,526   

 

Note:

 

(1) Includes Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Registered members.    MOLPoints registered members is the number of MOLPoints accounts that have been registered as of the end of a period.

Active registered paying users.    Active registered paying users is the number of unique MOLPoints accounts that have been used to purchase or redeem MOLPoints during the preceding twelve month period.

Volume.    MOLPoints volume is the total retail value of content purchased through redemption of vouchers for games and other digital content provided by content providers using MOLPoints during the period. Volume comprises (i) volume from registered consumer members, which is the total volume of content purchased by end-users through redemptions of MOLPoints in registered MOLPoints accounts during a period; and (ii) consumer direct purchase volume, which is the total volume of content purchased through redemptions of MOLPoints directly from content providers during a period without creating a registered MOLPoints account; and (iii) direct channel volume, which is the total volume of content purchased through redemptions of MOLPoints during a period by cybercafés and distributors that redeem MOLPoints for digital content that the cybercafés and distributors sell to end-users. MOLPoints volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLPoints revenue, which excludes amounts that we pay to digital content providers pursuant to our revenue sharing arrangements.

 

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Transactions.    Transactions is the number of unique purchases of MOLPoints, in any volume, during a period. Transactions through direct purchase includes all transactions that relate to either consumer direct purchase volume or direct channel volume.

MOLReloads

The following table sets forth our key operating measures for MOLReloads as of the specified dates and for the specified periods.

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31,      As of and for the six
months ended June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  

Active retailers (number)

              

Malaysia

     1,689         1,787         1,930         1,844         2,002   

Philippines

     38,387         30,452         35,151         34,429         37,748   

Thailand

                     123         110         137   

Total active retailers

     40,076         32,239         37,204         36,383         39,887   

Volume (MYR in millions)

              

Malaysia

     852.8         991.8         1,123.5         538.6         595.7   

Philippines

     70.7         71.8         88.3         42.3         44.1   

Thailand

                     2.2         0.8         1.3   

Total volume

     923.6         1,063.5         1,214.0         581.7         641.2   

Active retailers.    Active retailers is the total of the number of MOLReloads terminals in Malaysia and Thailand as of the end of the period, in each case which have sold at least one MOLReloads e-voucher during the preceding twelve months, and the number of individual distributors in the Philippines as of the end of the period, which have sold at least one MOLReloads e-voucher during the preceding month. MOLReloads’ active retailers in the Philippines decreased 20.7% to 30,452 as of December 31, 2012 from 38,387 as of December 31, 2011 primarily because a group of retailers left the MOLReloads distribution network in 2012 to launch a competing distribution network. Some of these retailers subsequently returned to our network in 2013.

Volume.    MOLReloads volume is the total retail value of pre-paid mobile airtime distributed by MOLReloads during a period. MOLReloads volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLReloads revenue, which excludes amounts that we pay to mobile airtime providers pursuant to our revenue sharing arrangements.

MOLPay

The following table sets forth our key operating measures for MOLPay as of the specified dates and for the specified periods.

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31,      As of and for the six
months ended June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  

Online merchants (number)

              

Malaysia

     916         1,205         1,109         1,303         1,224   

Vietnam

                     2,346         2,603         1,834   

Total online merchants

     916         1,205         3,455         3,906         3,058   

Volume (MYR in millions)

              

Malaysia

     18.0         68.1         65.0         30.9         41.0   

Vietnam

                     79.2         26.0         82.5   

Total volume

     18.0         68.1         144.3         56.9         123.6   

Online merchants.    Online merchants refers to the number of online merchants in Malaysia and Vietnam that accepted MOLPay as a payment option as of the end of the period.

 

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Volume.    MOLPay volume refers to the total payments processed by MOLPay during the year. MOLPay volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLPay revenue, which excludes amounts paid to financial institutions.

MMOG.asia

The following table sets forth our key operating measures for MMOG.asia as of the specified dates and for the specified periods.

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31,      As of and for the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2011(1)      2012(1)      2013      2013      2014  

Active paying users (number)

     116,120         107,264         110,826         109,181         72,962   

AVPPU (MYR)

     250.5         255.0         290.9         269.5         398.5   

Volume (MYR in millions)(2)

     29.1         27.4         32.2         29.4         29.1   

 

Note:

 

(1) We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014. The information presented as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is based on MMOG.asia’s operations prior to the acquisition. The information presented for as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is based on a full year of MMOG.asia’s operations, including the period prior to the acquisition.

 

(2) Volume as of each of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and June 30, 2014 refers to total volume for the twelve month period preceding such date.

Active paying users.     MMOG.asia active paying users is the number of unique MMOG.asia accounts that have been used to purchase game points on MMOG.asia during the preceding twelve month period.

AVPPU.     Average volume per paying user, or AVPPU, is equal to total volume for a 12 month period divided by the number of active paying users as of the end of the period.

Volume.     MMOG.asia volume is the total retail value of content sold by MMOG.asia during the preceding twelve months.

Factors Affecting our Results of Operations

The significant factors that affect our results of operations include the following:

Developments within the online and mobile digital content industry

Our segment revenue from each of MOLPoints and MMOG.asia is affected by the overall demand for game credits in the markets in which we operate, which is in turn affected by developments within the online and mobile gaming industry. The following are certain key factors which affect the online and mobile gaming industry:

 

   

Launch of new games and release of enhancements.     As of June 30, 2014, MOLPoints can be used to purchase game credits and other digital content, including thousands of online games, provided by more than 500 content providers, and MMOG.asia operates 20 licensed online games. The volume of MOLPoints that we sell is significantly affected by the number of new games launched by content providers, the popularity of new and existing games and our ability to develop and maintain relationships with content providers. Similarly, MMOG.asia’s success is significantly affected by the number of games launched on MMOG.asia and their popularity. In the second and third quarters of 2014, MMOG.asia experienced delays in launching new mobile games according to our planned schedule due to certain technical issues, including delays in obtaining approval for one game from the iOS platform.

 

   

Game monetization.     The vast majority of MOLPoints are redeemed by consumers to purchase virtual goods within online games, while MMOG.asia earns revenue from the sale of in-game items and virtual goods to game players. In addition, most of MMOG.asia’s games accept MOLPoints to purchase game

 

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credits. The extent to which players choose to pay for virtual goods in games is driven by the ability of our content provider partners, including MMOG.asia, to create content and virtual goods that enhance the game-play experience.

 

   

Marketing expenditure.     Although we acquire most of our users through unpaid channels and through our game merchants websites, we also utilize advertising and user acquisition and retention programs, such as promotions and gaming contests, to grow and retain our user base. The amount, cost and effectiveness of such activities are factors that affect our operating results.

 

   

The adoption of mobile games.     In recent years there has been an increasing shift to mobile gaming whereby users play online games using mobile devices. Our results of operations will be significantly affected by the extent to which mobile game players purchase online game credits and our ability to adapt to the mobile gaming environment. In particular, the relative success of mobile games launched by our content provider partners, including MMOG.asia, and our ability to monetize mobile games and their users, including through mobile carrier billing arrangements, will significantly affect our results of operations.

 

   

Global games and global games platforms.     In recent years, global games have accounted for an increasing share of the online games market, largely due to the availability of increased internet bandwidth and global games platforms. Relative to our MOLPoints business as a whole, our revenue sharing arrangements for global games (other than global games operated on global platforms) tend to be more favorable but our revenue sharing arrangements for games operated on global platforms tend to be less favorable. The increasing adoption of global games and global games platforms may significantly affect our results of operations.

 

   

New forms of digital content.     Digital content other than games is expected to account for an increasing share of the overall market for digital content. In particular, the rise of mobile chat applications has led to an increase in the use of emoticons. For example, LINE uses our payment services on a non-exclusive basis to monetize its chat services in Thailand. LINE is an application for instant messaging on smartphones and personal computers, which allows users to exchange text messages, graphics, video and audio media, make free VoIP calls and hold free audio and video conferences. The adoption of these and other similar forms of digital content, and the adoption of our payment services in connection with the marketing of such digital content may significantly affect our result of operations.

Developments in the payments industry

Our segment revenue from each of MOLPoints, MOLReloads and MOLPay is affected by developments in the payments industry. The factors below are certain key factors which affect the payments industry:

 

   

The relative use of cash and electronic payment systems in the markets in which we operate.     Changes in the number of transactions using cash as a means of payment is an important variable affecting our revenues. Many of our users do not readily have access to credit card, debit card or bank transfer services, and require alternative methods for payment for online products and services. For example, the credit card penetration rate in 2013 was 16.7% in Malaysia, 7.8% in Thailand, 16.9% in Turkey, 5.0% in the Philippines, 1.5% in Vietnam and 2.6% in Indonesia, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. Our physical distribution network, which includes convenience stores, cybercafés, bookstores and other retail stores, provide access to e-commerce for such users by facilitating cash payments. In the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, cash payments accounted for 64.5%, 65.2%, 55.3% and 56.8%, respectively, of transactions conducted by our user community on our platform. If the use of cash as a means of payment declines in our key markets, we would be exposed to greater competition from competitors that primarily provide electronic payment solutions and our profit margin would be adversely affected by the fees we are required to pay to financial institutions in connection with electronic payments, each of which would adversely affect our results of operations.

 

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Adoption of alternative payment structures.     The volume of online transactions has grown considerably and continues to grow, while limited credit card penetration in emerging markets has resulted in proliferation of alternative methods of payment. According to the Frost and Sullivan report, cash based payments (which includes cash, prepaid cards and manual bank transfers) account for a majority of payments for e-commerce transactions in a number of our markets. We believe that growth in online transactions and alternative payment methods will be an important driver to increase the number of potential content providers and merchants for which we can offer payment services and the potential number of users of MOLPoints, MOLPay and MOLWallet, the latter of which we plan to launch in Malaysia in 2014. We expect payment volumes from online transactions and alternative payment methods to increase significantly in the coming years.

 

   

The fees we pay to financial institutions in connection with our payment processing operations.     We rely on banks or other payment processors to process transactions, and we pay fees for this service. From time to time, payment card networks have increased, and may increase in the future, the interchange fees and assessments that they charge for each transaction using one of their cards. We may not be able to pass on all of the increases in interchange fees or debit network fees along to our online merchants, if at all. The extent to which we are able to pass any increases in fees on to customers could impact our profit margins.

Our distribution network and merchant network and arrangements with content providers and mobile airtime providers

Our results of operations are affected by our ability to continue to build out our distribution and merchant networks and our arrangements with digital content providers and telecommunications service providers. Our physical distribution network includes more than 970,000 physical locations in 13 countries where we maintain a local presence, and other locations in countries where we do not maintain a local presence but have indirect relationships with physical distribution locations. As of June 30, 2014, we provided payment services for customers of more than 500 content providers through MOLPoints, 24 telecommunications service providers through MOLReloads, and 3,058 online merchants through MOLPay. We are working aggressively to grow our merchant base in Malaysia while extending organically into Singapore and Indonesia. We have expanded into various other countries by acquiring an existing distribution network rather than developing one organically. Our distribution network is a key factor that affects our ability to reach consumers and attract content providers, telecommunications service providers and online merchants to our platform.

Our agreements with digital content providers and telecommunications service providers are either on a purchase basis, which means that we purchase digital content and mobile airtime at a discount for resale, or a fulfillment basis, which means that we sell digital content or mobile airtime on behalf of the digital content or telecommunications service provider in exchange for a commission or service fee based on the value of digital content or mobile airtime purchased by consumers using MOLPoints, among other factors. MOLPoints’ revenue sharing arrangements with content providers typically provide for MOLPoints’ share to be 20% of volume, but this share can vary depending on local market practice, the content provider, and the content. MOLReloads’ discounts and commissions from telecommunications service providers are typically between 5% and 11% of volume for purchase agreements and less than 1% of volume for fulfillment agreements. Our telecommunications service providers may from time to time change our revenue sharing arrangements for MOLReloads. In general, following periods of increased volume, telecommunications service providers have greater bargaining power in the contractual negotiations to reduce our share of the revenue sharing arrangement. For example, in 2012 certain telecommunications service providers in Malaysia reduced our revenue share following a period of increased volume, which had the effect of reducing our revenues even though volume had increased. Our distribution network and distribution costs are significant factors affecting our results of operations.

Expansion into new markets and ability to increase product penetration in existing markets

Since we commenced operations in Malaysia in 2000, we have successfully entered and grown in seven new countries through acquisitions. As part of our strategy of expansion, we have in the past, and may, from time to time, acquire businesses or interests in businesses, including non-controlling interests, form joint ventures or

 

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create strategic alliances. For example, since 2009 we have expanded into Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Brazil, Turkey and Vietnam through acquisitions. We also launched MOLPay through an acquisition and we acquired MMOG.asia. We expect to continue to evaluate potential strategic acquisitions of businesses or products with the potential of expanding our user and revenue base, widening our geographic coverage and increasing our product range. We have grown organically in other markets by establishing a local subsidiary in such market to develop relationships with local distribution channels. In addition, our ability to leverage our existing distribution network to expand our product offering across our current markets and replicate our success in Malaysia across other countries where we operate will affect our growth and results of operations. We expect that our growth prospects will continue to be significantly affected by our ability to expand our business in new and existing markets.

Consumer spending patterns and seasonality

Our business depends heavily on the overall level of consumer spending, particularly in our primary markets in Southeast Asia and other emerging markets. We are exposed to general economic conditions that affect consumer confidence, consumer spending, consumer discretionary income or changes in consumer purchasing habits. During periods of economic growth, overall consumer spending tends to increase along with rises in wealth, and during economic downturns, consumer spending tends to correspondingly decline. Furthermore, our sales have historically been higher during festive periods, as our business tends to benefit from consumers’ increased leisure time. Such periods include Chinese New Year, which generally occurs in January or February, Ramadan, which occurred in the third quarter in each of 2011, 2012 and 2013, and the December holiday season. Our sales tend to be highest during the first and fourth quarters, while our sales for the second half of the year tend to exceed our sales for the first half of the year.

Selected Statements of Operations Items

Revenue

We earn revenue from sales of goods in each of our segments. The following table sets forth our revenue derived from each segment for the specified periods.

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
     For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  
     (MYR in millions)  

Segment revenue

              

MOLPoints

     30.7         58.2         102.5         45.9         59.7   

MOLReloads

     31.4         30.9         34.5         16.7         17.6   

MOLPay

     0.6         2.3         9.4         3.9         15.2   

MMOG.asia(1)

             3.6         23.7         11.7         9.5   

Others

     0.5         0.5         1.3         0.5         3.1 (2) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenue

     63.2         95.6         171.5         78.7         105.1   

 

Note:

 

(1) We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014.

 

(2) Includes MYR2.0 million of advertising and marketing revenue attributable to MMOG.asia in the six months ended June 30, 2014.

MOLPoints earns revenue from sales of MOLPoints vouchers, and vouchers provided by content providers, through our physical, electronic and mobile distribution channels. The amount that we recognize as revenue depends on our revenue sharing arrangements with digital content providers, which is typically 20% of volume but can vary depending on local market practice, the content provider and the content. For example, based on local market practice, we have relatively favorable revenue sharing arrangements in Turkey and relatively less favorable revenue sharing arrangements in the Philippines and Indonesia. Purchased MOLPoints can be

 

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deposited in a registered MOLPoints account or redeemed directly for digital content from a content provider. Vouchers provided by content providers can be redeemed directly for digital content from the relevant content provider. In each case, we recognize revenue from the sale of MOLPoints vouchers at the time the MOLPoints vouchers are redeemed for digital content. In cases where our customer is the end-user, which comprises all MOLPoints volume other than direct channel volume, there is typically a lag between the time the customer purchases MOLPoints and the time the MOLPoints are redeemed for content by the end-user, at which point revenue is recognized. However, in cases of direct channel volume, where our customer is a cybercafé or distributor that redeems MOLPoints for digital content that the cybercafé or distributor will sell to end-users, we recognize revenue immediately when the cybercafé redeems MOLPoints purchased from us. Revenue from MOLPoints vouchers that have been sold but not yet redeemed for digital content is deferred.

MOLReloads earns revenue from sales of e-vouchers for pre-paid mobile airtime through our MOLReloads distribution network, which comprises retail store terminals in Malaysia and Thailand and individual distributors in the Philippines. Revenue from the sale of mobile airtime is recognized at the time of sale to the end-user. The amount that we recognize as revenue depends on our revenue sharing arrangements with mobile airtime providers, which are either on a purchase basis, which means that we purchase airtime upfront for resale, or a fulfillment basis, which means that we sell airtime on behalf of the telecommunications service provider. Under purchase agreements, we purchase mobile airtime at a discount to the price at which we distribute the airtime through our MOLReloads distribution network, which discount is typically between 5% and 11%. Under fulfillment agreements, we charge a commission, which is typically less than 1% of the value of airtime sold through our MOLReloads distribution network. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, approximately 56.8%, 60.4%, 62.5% and 64.5%, respectively, of MOLReloads’ volume was distributed pursuant to fulfillment agreements, with the remainder on a purchase basis. We enter into purchase or fulfillment arrangements based on the preferences or requirements of our counterparties. In general, fulfillment arrangements have a lower margin but do not require a capital outlay or result in inventory risks to us.

MOLPay earns revenue from merchant fees, which are fees charged to online merchants upon their registration for MOLPay, and commissions for payments processed by MOLPay. Commissions are recognized at the time of sale. Merchant fees are recognized at the time we enter into agreements with merchants.

MMOG.asia earns revenue from sales of virtual goods to players on our online games portal and, commencing from the first quarter of 2014, the sale of advertising on our online games portal. Revenue from the sale of virtual goods is recognized when game PINs are used to purchase virtual goods within a game.

Other fees, which primarily include revenue derived from the sale of internet media products, including promotional services that we provide to games publishers mainly through MOL Singapore, and the sale of electronic related services, including the provision of technology outsourcing services to BLoyalty Sdn. Bhd., a company that is controlled by our major shareholder, are recognized on an accrual basis.

We currently own an 86.73% interest in MOL Thailand; 50% of NganLuong, 54.2% of Rixty, 65% of MOL Australia and 75% of MOL Taiwan and 51% of MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. and fully consolidate their financial statements with ours.

Direct Costs and Other Ancillary Expenses

Direct costs primarily comprise distribution costs that we pay to our distribution partners in connection with MOLPoints’ distribution of digital content and MOLReloads’ distribution of mobile airtime. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014, MOLPoints’ direct costs and other ancillary expenses, which primarily comprise fees paid to distribution partners, were equal to 8.5%, 7.4%, 7.9%, 7.7% and 8.2%, respectively, of MOLPoints volume, and MOLReloads’ direct costs and other ancillary expenses, which primarily comprise fees paid to distribution partners, were equal to 1.8%, 1.8%, 1.3%, 1.7% and 1.7%, respectively, of MOLReloads volume. Direct costs for MOLPay primarily include amounts paid to banks related to payment processing. Ancillary expenses primarily include information technology infrastructure and consulting costs relating to MMOG.asia.

 

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The following table sets forth our direct costs and other ancillary expenses for our MOLPoints, MOLReloads, MOLPay, MMOG.asia and Others segments for the specified periods.

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
     For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  
     (MYR in millions)  

Segment direct cost and other ancillary expenses

              

MOLPoints

     14.9         27.5         46.6         20.6         27.9   

MOLReloads

     16.7         18.8         16.3         9.9         10.6   

MOLPay

     0.3         1.5         5.7         2.2         13.1   

MMOG.asia(1)

             0.2         1.2         0.8         0.4   

Others

     0.0         0.2         0.2         0.1         0.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total direct costs and other ancillary expenses

     32.0         48.2         70.0         33.6         52.2   

 

Note:

 

(1) We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014.

Segment gross profit

Segment gross profit represents segment revenue minus direct costs and other ancillary expenses. We monitor the operating results of our business segments separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment gross profit is one of the key measures we use to assess the performance of our operating segments.

Employee expenses

Employee expenses primarily comprise wages, bonuses and salaries and other personnel-related expenses, which includes statutory retirement contribution schemes, social security payments, and staff welfare such as medical benefits among others, to the extent such costs are not capitalized as development expenditures.

The following table sets forth our employee expenses with respect to each segment for the specified periods.

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
     For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  
     (MYR in millions)  

Segment employee expenses

              

MOLPoints

     4.5         10.7         19.9         9.4         10.5   

MOLReloads

     4.7         3.3         4.5         2.3         2.6   

MOLPay

     0.3         1.1         2.3         1.1         1.6   

MMOG.asia(1)

             0.6         2.9         1.2         1.4   

Others

     0.0         0.0         0.3         0.1         0.2   

Unallocated

     0.6         0.6         1.0         0.4         0.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total employee expense

     10.2         16.5         31.0         14.5         16.7   

 

Note:

 

(1) We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014.

Depreciation and amortization

Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight line basis at an annual rate between 5% and 33%, depending on the nature of the asset. Goodwill related to the domain name MOL.com and goodwill on

 

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consolidation of acquired subsidiaries are tested annually for impairment. Other intangible assets, including our software and copyrights, electronic payment system, exclusive license and distribution rights, other intellectual property and trademark, are amortized on a straight line basis at an annual rate between 20% and 33% depending on the nature of the asset. Development expenditure for web applications, software products and programs, which primarily comprises employee benefits expenses for information technology personnel and creative personnel, is amortized on a straight line basis over the shorter of five years and the period of the expected benefits.

The following table sets forth our depreciation and amortization expenses with respect to each segment for the specified periods.

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
     For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  
     (MYR in millions)  

Segment depreciation and amortization expenses

              

MOLPoints

     1.9         3.4         9.8         4.2         5.6   

MOLReloads

     1.7         1.7         1.1         1.0         0.6   

MOLPay

     0.0         0.6         0.7         0.3         0.3   

MMOG.asia(1)

             1.3         8.9         4.2         4.8   

Others

     0.0         0.0         0.0         0.0         0.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total depreciation and amortization expenses

     3.6         6.9         20.6         9.7         11.3   

 

Note:

 

(1) We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014.

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses primarily comprise expenses incurred to promote digital content that is available for purchase using MOLPoints and online games operated by MMOG.asia. Our MOLPoints operations in Turkey account for a substantial portion of our marketing, advertising and promotion expenses.

Communication and travelling expenses

Travel and communication expenses comprise expenses incurred by us in connection with corporate travel and communication.

Office related expenses

Office related expenses primarily comprise printing and stationery expenses, office rental expenses and utilities. Our office related expenses tend to be relatively higher in Turkey as compared with other countries where we have substantial operations due to higher office rental expenses in Turkey.

Other operating expenses

Other operating expenses primarily comprise contract and other professional costs, bank charges and other miscellaneous costs.

 

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Segment Operating Expenses

Segment operating expenses primarily comprise communication and travelling expenses, marketing, advertising and promotion expenses, office related expenses and other operating expenses. The following table sets forth our segment operating expenses with respect to each segment for the specified periods.

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
     For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  
     (MYR in millions)  

Segment operating expenses

              

MOLPoints

     4.5         7.6         15.5         6.1         7.5   

MOLReloads

     3.6         2.8         3.0         1.6         1.9   

MOLPay

     0.1         0.5         1.2         0.6         0.6   

MMOG.asia(1)

             0.2         4.1         2.0         1.9   

Others

     0.2         0.0         0.7         0.1         0.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     8.4         11.0         24.5         10.4         12.0   

 

Note:

 

(1) We acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014.

Other income

Other income comprises interest in connection with bank deposits, rental income from investment property and other miscellaneous items including advertising and management fees in connection with our operations in Turkey.

Non-operating expenses

Non-operating expenses comprise certain losses, including a loss of MYR1.6 million that we recognized in 2012 in connection with the remeasurement of our equity interest in MOL Thailand as a result of MOL Thailand being treated as a subsidiary rather than an associate commencing in 2012 and a derivative fair value adjustment loss of MYR3.0 million that we recognized in 2013 in connection with the revaluation of a put option that we granted to the minority shareholders of Game Sultan and PaytoGo in February 2013. See “—Off-Balance Sheet Commitments and Arrangements, Derivative Financial Liability and Contingent Liabilities.”

Finance costs

Finance costs comprise interest on revolving credit, term loans and hire-purchase and finance lease facilities.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and when we intend to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

 

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Certain of our subsidiaries have been granted Multimedia Super Corridor Malaysia, or MSC Malaysia, status by the Minister of Finance Malaysia and the Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia, and enjoy certain incentives, including “pioneer status,” which entitles a company to a five-year exemption from Malaysian income tax on income derived from MSC Malaysia-related activities, which is renewable for a second five-year term provided certain conditions are met. The second five-year exemption granted to MyCNX will expire in 2017, and MyCNX will thereafter be subject to Malaysian income tax. MOL Managed Services Sdn. Bhd. and MOL Social Payments Sdn. Bhd. have also received approvals for this status, which will expire on July 31, 2018 and January 30, 2016, respectively, and are renewable for a second five-year term provided certain conditions are met. MOLPay received approval for this status in 2014 and intends to make the required submission to activate such status. MOL AccessPortal’s pioneer status expired in March 2011.

Other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive income primarily comprises foreign exchange gains and losses arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations for which the functional currency is not the Malaysian Ringgit. For 2013, other comprehensive income also includes a re-measurement gain on pension liability of MYR0.1 million.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of profit or loss for the specified periods. This information should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. The operating results in any period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period.

 

     For the year ended
December 31,
    For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2012     2013     2013     2014  
     (MYR in millions, except per share data)  

Revenue

     63.2        95.6        171.5        78.7        105.1   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

     (32.0     (48.2     (70.0     (33.6     (52.2

Employee expenses

     (10.2     (16.5     (31.0     (14.5     (16.7

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     (3.6     (6.9     (20.6     (9.7     (11.3

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses

     (1.2     (1.8     (8.3     (3.8     (2.4

Communication and travelling expenses

     (2.4     (3.0     (5.7     (2.7     (3.2

Office related expenses

     (1.9     (2.4     (3.9     (1.9     (2.1

Other operating expenses

     (2.8     (3.8     (6.7     (2.1     (4.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit from operations

     9.1        12.9        25.4     

 

 

 

10.6

 

  

 

 

 

 

12.9

 

  

Other income

     3.0        0.9        2.5        1.6        5.7   

Non-operating expenses

            (1.6     (3.0              

Finance costs

     (2.7     (2.9     (5.1     (2.5     (2.6

Share of results of associates

     1.0        (0.0     (0.0     (0.0     (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before tax

     10.4        9.4        19.8     

 

 

 

9.6

 

  

 

 

 

 

15.9

 

  

Income tax expense

     (2.2     (3.4     (1.2  

 

 

 

(0.8

 

 

 

 

 

(0.4

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the year/period

     8.2        6.0        18.7        8.8        15.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the year/period attributable to owners of the company:

     8.2        4.7        12.0     

 

 

 

5.1

 

  

 

 

 

 

11.2

 

  

Profit for the year/period attributable to non-controlling interests:

     (0.1     1.3        6.7     

 

 

 

3.7

 

  

 

 

 

 

4.3

 

  

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

          

Basic (sen)(1)

     13.97        8.01        20.39     

 

 

 

8.63

 

  

 

 

 

 

18.94

 

  

Diluted (sen)(1)

     13.97        8.01        20.39     

 

 

 

8.63

 

  

 

 

 

 

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Six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to six months ended June 30, 2013

Revenue.    Revenue increased 33.4% to MYR105.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR78.7 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to increased revenue from all segments except MMOG.asia.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment revenue increased 29.9% to MYR59.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR45.9 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to increased volume. MOLPoints’ volume increased 26.9% to MYR338.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR266.6 million in the same period in 2013, primarily due to a 68.0% increase in volume in Thailand to MYR118.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR70.6 million for the same period in 2013 primarily resulting from growth of LINE, a mobile chat service which accepts MOLPoints as payment for its digital content; a 54.3% increase in volume in Indonesia to MYR20.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR13.4 million for the same period in 2013 primarily resulting from our focus on expanding distribution in Indonesia and our acquisition of Ayopay during March 2013; a 17.8% increase in volume in Turkey to MYR44.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR37.4 million for the same period in 2013 due to a full period of operations in Turkey following our acquisition of 70% of each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo in February 2013; and a 3,806.8% increase in volume in Brazil to MYR11.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR0.3 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to the popularity of games in the Brazilian market for which MOLPoints are accepted. The increase in MOLPoints’ volume was partially offset by a 6.6% decrease in MOLPoints’ volume in Malaysia to MYR95.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR102.2 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to a reduction in the percentage of MOLPoints volume for Malaysia derived from local content providers to 53.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from 68.3% for the same period in 2013, primarily due to reduced volume from three local content providers with respect to which our revenue sharing arrangements are relatively unfavorable. Reduced volume from local content providers in Malaysia was partially offset by an increase in the percentage of MOLPoints volume for Malaysia derived from global content providers, with respect to which our revenue sharing arrangements are relatively favorable, to 46.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from 31.7% for the same period in 2013 resulting in a 43.3% increase in MOLPoints revenue for Malaysia to MYR22.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR15.9 million for the same period in 2013. MOLPoints’ active registered paying users decreased 0.8% to 999,153 as of June 30, 2014 from 1,007,344 as of December 31, 2013 due to a greater proportion of MOLPoints transactions being direct purchase transactions, during the 12 months ended June 30, 2014 as compared with the 12 months ended December 31, 2013, as transactions through direct channels are not reflected in active paying users.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment revenue increased 5.4% to MYR17.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR16.7 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to increased volume. MOLReloads’ volume increased 10.2% to MYR641.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR581.7 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to a 10.6% increase in volume in Malaysia to MYR595.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR538.6 million in the same period in 2013. MOLReloads’ active retailers increased 9.6% to 39,887 as of June 30, 2014 from 36,383 as of June 30, 2013.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment revenue increased 287.9% to MYR15.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR3.9 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to increased volume. MOLPay’s volume increased 117.2% to MYR123.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR56.9 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to a full period of MOLPay’s operations in Vietnam following our acquisition of NganLuong in March 2013, in addition to organic growth in Vietnam. MOLPay’s volume in Vietnam increased 218.0% to MYR82.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR26.0 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to significant volume contributed by one of our largest online merchants which sells digital content, despite a 29.5% reduction in our base of online merchants in Vietnam to 1,834 as of June 30, 2014 from 2,603 as of June 30, 2013. In addition, we have begun to use an aggregator to work with smaller merchants in Vietnam. Although we count the

 

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aggregator as a single merchant based on our direct relationship with the aggregator, the aggregator is responsible for MOLPay’s indirect relationships with a large number of smaller merchants. MOLPay’s volume in Malaysia increased 32.6% to MYR41.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR30.9 million for the same period in 2013, despite a 6.1% reduction in MOLPay’s base of online merchant partners to 1,224 as of June 30, 2014 from 1,303 as of June 30, 2013 primarily due to the inactivity of certain smaller merchants and reduced participation by smaller merchants resulting from a change in policy of Alliance Bank, which processes nearly all credit card payments made through MOLPay. Pursuant to Alliance Bank’s current policy, MOLPay’s online merchants in Malaysia are required to pay a one-time fee of MYR900 to Alliance Bank.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment revenue decreased 18.5% to MYR9.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR11.7 million in the same period in 2013 primarily due to the declining popularity of certain older games which was not fully offset by newly launched games. MMOG.asia’s segment revenue growth in the six months ended June 30, 2014 was also affected by delays in launching new mobile games according to schedule due to certain technical issues, including delays in obtaining approval for one game from the iOS platform, and these delays have continued in the third quarter of 2014. MMOG.asia’s active paying users decreased 33.2% to 72,962 as of June 30, 2014 from 109,181 as of June 30, 2013 primarily due to the replacement of older games with newer games that are still developing traction in the market.

Direct costs and other ancillary expenses.    Direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 55.4% to MYR52.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR33.6 million for the same period in 2013 due to increased direct costs and other ancillary expenses in our MOLPoints, MOLReloads and MOLPay segments.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 35.5% to MYR27.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR20.6 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to increased volume, including as a result of a full period of operations in Turkey, and changes in the mix of digital content sold reflecting an increase in the proportion of content for which our revenue sharing arrangements are relatively less favorable. This change in the mix of digital content sold has continued in the third quarter of 2014. These increases were partially offset by reduced channel costs for particular channels resulting from renegotiated distribution arrangements.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 7.3% to MYR10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR9.9 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to increased volume and unfavorable changes to our revenue sharing arrangements with certain telecommunications service providers in the Philippines.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 504.6% to MYR13.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR2.2 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to increased volume resulting from a full period of operations in Vietnam and organic growth in Vietnam, where MOLPay pays higher commissions to distribution partners than it does to distribution partners in Malaysia. MOLPay’s segment direct costs increased at a faster rate than MOLPay’s segment revenue as a result of the increase in distribution partners in Vietnam, in particular larger merchants which contribute large volumes, and the relatively higher commissions paid to such distribution partners as compared with the commissions paid to distribution partners in Malaysia.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses decreased 54.3% to MYR0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR 0.8 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due decreased volume and cost savings resulting from MMOG.asia using technology developed in-house to conduct its consumer billing, rather than outsourcing its consumer billing as it had done prior to July 2013.

Segment gross profit.    As a result of the foregoing, aggregate gross profit for our segments increased 17.1% to MYR52.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR45.2 million for the same period in 2013, primarily due to increased segment gross profit in all segments. Our gross profit margin across all

 

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segments decreased to 50.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from 57.4% for the same period in 2013 primarily due to reduced gross profit margin in our MOLPoints and MOLPay segments.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment gross profit increased 25.4% to MYR31.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR25.4 million for the same period in 2013 due to increased volume. Segment gross profit margin decreased to 53.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from 55.2% for the same period in 2013.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment gross profit increased marginally to MYR6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR6.8 million for the same period in 2013 due to increased volume. Segment gross profit margin decreased marginally to 39.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with 40.6% for the same period in 2013.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment gross profit increased 22.1% to MYR2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR1.8 million for the same period in 2013 due to increased volume, partially offset by lower gross profit from newly signed large online merchants as compared with smaller legacy merchants. In particular, one of our large online merchants in Vietnam is a digital content provider for which we sell a substantial amount of digital content through relatively expensive prepaid products distributed by telecommunications service providers. We derive relatively higher volumes, but at lower gross profit margins, from large online merchants, including this content provider, as compared with smaller online merchants. Furthermore, MOLPay’s increased volume primarily resulted from increased volume in Vietnam, where the commissions we pay to distribution partners are higher than the commissions we pay to distribution partners in Malaysia. Segment gross profit margin decreased to 14.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from 44.9% for the same period in 2013 as a result of a greater proportion of MOLPay’s volume being derived from large online merchants and from sales in Vietnam, including sales in Vietnam of digital content from a single large online merchant.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment gross profit decreased 15.8% to MYR9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR10.9 million for the same period in 2013 due to decreased revenue. Segment gross profit margin increased to 96.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from 92.8% for the same period in 2013.

Employee expenses.    Employee expenses increased 15.1% to MYR16.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR14.5 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to a full period of operations in Vietnam and Turkey, a full period of operations of Ayopay in Indonesia, annual increases in employee expenses per employee and increased headcount. The 15.1% percentage increase in employee expenses was less than the 33.4% percentage increase in revenue over the same periods due to economies of scale and operating leverage. The number of our employees increased 19.2% to 454 as of June 30, 2014 from 381 as of June 30, 2013.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment employee expenses increased 11.1% to MYR10.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR9.4 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to a full period of operations in Turkey.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment employee expenses increased 11.2% to MYR2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR2.3 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to annual increases in employee expenses per employee.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment employee expenses increased 53.2% to MYR1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR1.1 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to a full period of operations in Vietnam.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment employee expenses increased 23.8% to MYR1.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR1.2 million in the same period in 2013, primarily due to increased headcount, including in connection with hiring a team to operate mobile games, which had not been commercially launched, and had not generated revenue, as of June 30, 2014.

 

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Depreciation and amortization expenses.    Depreciation and amortization expenses increased 16.7% to MYR11.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR9.7 million for the same period in 2013 primarily resulting from increased depreciation for MMOG.asia due to acquisitions of new games and a full period of depreciation and amortization for our operations in Turkey, which includes substantial property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, including exclusive licenses and distribution rights for online games.

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses.    Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses decreased 37.5% to MYR2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR3.8 million for the same period in 2013 due to reduced marketing campaigns.

Communication and travelling expenses.    Communication and travelling expenses increased 18.0% to MYR3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR2.7 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to expansion to new countries including Turkey and Vietnam. The increase in communication and travelling expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 was less than the increase in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 due to economies of scale resulting in increased operating leverage.

Office-related expenses.    Office-related expenses increased 12.5% to MYR2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with MYR1.9 million for the same period in 2013.

Other operating expenses.    Other operating expenses increased 109.3% to MYR4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR2.1 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to a full period of operations in Turkey and Vietnam, in addition to expenses incurred to engage a consultant to advise on purchase price allocation in connection with the audit of our financial statements, advisory fees paid for legal and due diligence relating to potential new business in Thailand, and expenses incurred by Rixty to engage an engineering software consultant.

Profit from operations.    As a result of the foregoing, profit from operations increased 22.1% to MYR12.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR10.6 million for the same period in 2013.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment profit from operations increased 49.0% to MYR8.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR5.6 million for the same period in 2013.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment profit from operations remained stable at MYR1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the same period in 2013.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment loss from operations increased 65.8% to MYR0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR0.3 million for the same period in 2013.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment profit from operations decreased 70.1% to MYR1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR3.5 million for the same period in 2013. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, operating costs increased while revenue decreased, in each case compared with the same period in 2013, due to substantial marketing expenses in connection with new games launched during the six months ended June 30, 2014, and because we did not realize as much revenue as expected from these new games as a result of a technical problem which we are in the process of rectifying and delays in launching new mobile games according to our planned schedule.

Other income.    Other income increased 270.5% to MYR5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR1.6 million for the same period in 2013. Other income includes non-operating income for each period that primarily relates to a derivative fair value adjustment due to the revaluation of put options that we have granted with respect to the 30% minority interests in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo, which, in each case, were exercisable in 2014 and 2015. Pursuant to the terms of our agreements with the minority shareholders of Game Sultan and PaytoGo, the amount that we would be required to pay upon the exercise of these put options decreased as a result of the unfavorable performance of Game Sultan and PaytoGo since we granted the put options in February 2013. These put options are no longer outstanding following our acquisition of the remaining 30% interest in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo.

 

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Finance costs.    Finance costs increased marginally to MYR2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR2.5 million for the same period in 2013.

Profit before tax.    As a result of the foregoing, profit before tax increased 65.8% to MYR15.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR9.6 million for the same period in 2013.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment profit before tax increased 44.9% to MYR9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR6.3 million for the same period in 2013.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment profit before tax was MYR0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with a segment loss before tax of MYR0.5 million for the same period in 2013.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment loss before tax increased 214.5% to MYR0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR0.1 million for the same period in 2013.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment profit before tax decreased 70.6% to MYR1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR3.5 million for the same period in 2013.

Income tax expense.    Income tax expense decreased 49.4% to MYR0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR0.8 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to the recognition of a deferred tax asset on the timing difference attributable to accelerated capital allowance and for the carryforward of unused tax losses.

Profit for the period.    As a result of the foregoing, profit for the period increased 76.1% to MYR15.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR8.8 million for the same period in 2013.

Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax.    Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax decreased 56.6% to MYR1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR2.9 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to reduced foreign currency translation losses resulting from reduced volatility of the Malaysian Ringgit, particularly against the Turkish Lira and Vietnamese Dong in 2014.

Total comprehensive income for the period.    As a result of the foregoing, total comprehensive income for the period increased 140.5% to MYR14.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from MYR5.9 million for the same period in 2013.

Year ended December 31, 2013 compared to year ended December 31, 2012

Revenue.    Revenue increased 79.5% to MYR171.5 million for 2013 from MYR95.6 million for 2012 primarily due to increased segment revenue from MOLPoints and MMOG.asia.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment revenue increased 76.1% to MYR102.5 million for 2013 from MYR58.2 million for 2012 primarily due to increased volume. MOLPoints’ volume increased 58.5% to MYR589.3 million in 2013 from MYR371.8 million in 2012, which primarily resulted from a 14.3% increase in volume for Malaysia to 214.5 million for 2013 from 187.7 million for 2012, and Thailand, where volume also increased. Volume increased in these countries primarily as a result of new partnerships with content providers and an increase in the number of online games for which MOLPoints can be used. MOLPoints’ segment revenue also increased due to our commencement of operations in Turkey following our acquisition of 70% of each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo in February 2013. MOLPoints’ operations in Turkey contributed volume and revenue of MYR86.6 million and MYR23.2 million, respectively, in 2013. MOLPoints’ business in Turkey generally benefits from more favorable revenue sharing arrangements than those in other countries where we operate, which enhanced the favorable impact of our commencement of operations in Turkey. MOLPoints’ active registered paying users increased 162.5% to 1,007,344 as of December 31, 2013 from 383,766 as of December 31, 2012.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment revenue increased 11.6% to MYR34.5 million for 2013 from MYR30.9 million for 2012 primarily due to increased volume. MOLReloads’ volume increased 14.1% to MYR1,214.0 million for 2013 from MYR1,063.5 million for 2012 due to a 13.3% increase in volume for Malaysia primarily due to increased promotional activities by telecommunications companies, a 23.0% increase in

 

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volume for the Philippines primarily due to an increase in the number of active retailers and higher volume per retailer, and MOLReloads’ commencement of operations in Thailand, which contributed volume of MYR2.2 million in 2013. MOLReloads’ active retailers increased 15.4% to 37,204 as of December 31, 2013 from 32,239 as of December 31, 2012 primarily because some of the retailers, who had left the MOLReloads distribution network in 2012 to launch a competing distribution network, returned to MOLReloads in 2013.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment revenue increased 307.4% to MYR9.4 million for 2013 from MYR2.3 million for 2012 primarily due to increased volume resulting in higher commissions which we recognize as revenue. MOLPay’s volume increased 111.8% from 2012 to 2013 primarily due to our acquisition of 50% of NganLuong, which operates MOLPay in Vietnam, in March 2013. MOLPay’s operations in Vietnam contributed volume and revenue of MYR79.2 million and MYR7.0 million in 2013 and had 2,346 online merchant partners as of December 31, 2013. MOLPay’s volume in Malaysia decreased 4.5% from 2012 to 2013, and MOLPay’s base of online merchant partners decreased 8.0% year-over-year in Malaysia, in each case due to the requirement of Visa and Mastercard that, with effect from January 2013, each of MOLPay’s online merchants must be validated, which delayed MOLPay’s ability to serve existing merchants and acquire new merchants.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment revenue increased 561.7% to MYR23.7 million in 2013 from MYR3.6 million in 2012, when our results included only a partial year of operations of MMOG.asia following our acquisition in November 2012 of an equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia. MMOG.asia’s active paying users increased 3.3% to 110,826 as of December 31, 2013 from 107,264 as of December 31, 2012 and MMOG.asia’s AVPPU increased 14.1% to MYR290.9 for 2013 from MYR255.0 for 2012 (based on its full year 2012 revenues, including the period prior to the acquisition).

Direct costs and other ancillary expenses.    Direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 45.2% to MYR70.0 million for 2013 from MYR48.2 million for 2012 primarily due to increased volume in our MOLPoints, MOLReloads and Others segments.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 69.4% to MYR46.6 million for 2013 from MYR27.5 million for 2012 primarily due to increased volume resulting in increased distribution costs.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses decreased 13.1% to MYR16.3 million for 2013 from MYR18.8 million for 2012 because increased distribution costs resulting from increased volume and an increased proportion of sales under purchase agreements, which have higher distribution costs than fulfillment agreements, was more than offset by cost savings that resulted from our commencement of in-house maintenance and operation of MOLReloads terminals, which had been outsourced prior to January 2013.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 279.8% to MYR5.7 million for 2013 from MYR1.5 million for 2012 primarily due to our acquisition of a 50% interest in NganLuong and the expansion of our MOLPay business in Malaysia, partially offset by savings that resulted from the appointment of MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. as a third party acquirer by Malaysian Electronic Clearing Corporation Sdn. Bhd., or MyClear, as a result of which MOLPay is no longer required to partner with, and pay fees to, other acquiring banks for certain types of online banking transactions.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 513.9% to MYR1.2 million for 2013 from MYR0.2 million for 2012, when our results included only a partial year of operations of MMOG.asia following our acquisition of MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia in November 2012.

Segment gross profit (derived from the segment information note to our consolidated financial statements).    As a result of the foregoing, aggregate gross profit for our segments increased 114.4% to MYR101.5 million for 2013 from MYR47.4 million for 2012, primarily due to increases in segment gross profit from MOLPoints and MMOG.asia. Our aggregate gross profit margin increased to 59.2% for 2013 from 49.5% for 2012 primarily due to favorable revenue sharing resulting from a greater proportion of our revenue being

 

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derived from MOLPoints and MMOG.asia in 2013 than 2012 and our commencement of operations in Turkey, where our MOLPoints’ business generally benefits from more favorable revenue sharing arrangements than those in other countries where we operate MOLPoints. Our revenue sharing arrangements for MOLPoints are generally more favorable compared with our revenue sharing arrangements for MOLReloads.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment gross profit increased 82.2% to MYR55.9 million for 2013 from MYR30.7 million for 2012 due to increased volume. Segment gross profit margin increased to 54.5% for 2013 from 52.7% for 2012 primarily due to our commencement of operations in Turkey, where our MOLPoints’ business generally benefits from more favorable revenue sharing arrangements than those in other countries where we operate MOLPoints.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment gross profit increased 49.8% to MYR18.2 million for 2013 from MYR12.2 million for 2012 due to increased volume. Segment gross profit margin increased to 52.8% for 2013 from 39.3% for 2012 primarily due to cost savings that resulted from our commencement of in-house maintenance and operation of MOLReloads terminals, which were outsourced prior to January 2013.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment gross profit increased 359.0% to MYR3.7 million for 2013 from MYR0.8 million for 2012 due to increased volume primarily resulting from our acquisition of a 50% equity interest in NganLuong. Segment gross profit margin increased to 39.3% for 2013 from 34.9% for 2012 primarily due to increased online banking transactions as a proportion of all MOLPay payments, as our profit margins for online banking transactions are more favorable than for credit card transactions.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment gross profit increased 564.4% to MYR22.5 million for 2013 from MYR3.4 million for 2012, when our results included only a partial year of operations of MMOG.asia following our acquisition of MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012. Segment gross profit margin was stable at 94.9% for 2013 and 94.5% for 2012.

Employee expenses.    Employee expenses increased 88.1% to MYR31.0 million for 2013 from MYR16.5 million for 2012 primarily due to a full year of operations of MMOG.asia being recognized for 2013 compared to a partial year for 2012, acquisitions in Turkey and Vietnam, annual increases in employee expenses per employee and increased headcount, particularly with respect to MOLPoints. The number of our employees increased 18.5% to 416 as of December 31, 2013 from 351 as of December 31, 2012.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment employee expenses increased 86.0% to MYR19.9 million for 2013 from MYR10.7 million for 2012 primarily due to increased headcount resulting from acquisitions. Our MOLPoints operations in Turkey and Northern Cyprus, which commenced in February 2013, had 37 employees as of December 31, 2013 and accounted for employee expenses of MYR3.5 million in 2013. MOLPoints’ employee expenses for 2013 also increased due to our acquisition of Rixty in October 2012. Our employee expenses for 2013 includes a full year of results from our operations in the United States and Brazil.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment employee expenses increased 34.2% to MYR4.5 million for 2013 from MYR3.3 million for 2012 primarily due to increased headcount in connection with our commencement of in-house maintenance and operation of MOLReloads terminals, which were outsourced prior to January 2013.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment employee expenses increased 103.5% to MYR2.3 million for 2013 from MYR1.1 million for 2012 primarily due to our commencement of operations in Vietnam following our acquisition of 50% of NganLuong.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment employee expenses increased 356.3% to MYR2.9 million in 2013 from MYR0.6 million in 2012, when our results included only a partial year of operations of MMOG.asia following our acquisition of MMOG.asia in November 2012.

Depreciation and amortization expenses.    Depreciation and amortization expenses increased 196.9% to MYR20.6 million for 2013 from MYR6.9 million for 2012 primarily due to a 190.8% increase in MOLPoints’ segment depreciation and amortization to MYR9.8 million for 2013 from MYR3.4 million for 2012 primarily

 

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resulting from increased intangible assets in 2013 in connection with exclusive licenses and distribution rights for online games as a result of our acquisitions of 70% of each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo, and a 598.8% increase in MMOG.asia’s segment depreciation and amortization expenses to MYR8.9 million for 2013 from MYR1.3 million for 2012 primarily due to a full year of depreciation and amortization of MMOG.asia’s exclusive licenses and distribution rights and computer equipment and software.

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses.    Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses increased 352.9% to MYR8.3 million for 2013 from MYR1.8 million for 2012 primarily due to expansion of our business, including with respect to our acquisitions of 70% of each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo, which operate in Turkey where we have relatively higher marketing expenses than in other countries where we operate, and our acquisition of MMOG.asia, which incurs substantial marketing expenses to market its games.

Communication and travelling expenses.    Communication and travelling expenses increased 91.4% to MYR5.7 million for 2013 from MYR3.0 million for 2012 primarily due to expansion to new countries.

Office related expenses.    Office-related expenses increased 61.5% to MYR3.9 million for 2013 from MYR2.4 million for 2012 primarily due to expansion of our business resulting in increased office space.

Other operating expenses.    Other operating expenses increased 74.3% to MYR6.7 million for 2013 from MYR3.8 million for 2012 primarily due to expansion of our business, including with respect to our acquisitions of Game Sultan, PaytoGo and MMOG.asia.

Profit from operations.    As a result of the foregoing, profit from operations increased 96.6% to MYR25.4 million for 2013 from MYR12.9 million for 2012.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment profit from operations increased 18.3% to MYR10.7 million for 2013 from MYR9.1 million for 2012.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment profit from operations increased 119.3% to MYR9.6 million for 2013 from MYR4.4 million for 2012.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment loss from operations decreased 63.9% to MYR0.5 million for 2013 from MYR1.4 million for 2012.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment profit from operations increased 408.1% to MYR6.5 million for 2013 from MYR1.3 million for 2012.

Other income.    Other income increased 166.5% to MYR2.5 million for 2013 from MYR0.9 million for 2012 primarily due to increased interest income and domain name income, including MYR0.5 million of interest income in connection with bank deposits that we maintain in Vietnam in connection with NganLuong, in which we acquired a 50% interest in March 2013; advertising and management fees in connection with our operations in Turkey; and rental income relating to a property owned by MyCNX.

Non-operating expenses.    Non-operating expenses were MYR3.0 million for 2013 in connection with a derivative fair value adjustment due to the revaluation of put options that we have granted with respect to the 30% minority interests in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo, which, in each case, are exercisable in 2014 and 2015. Pursuant to the terms of our agreements with the minority shareholders of Game Sultan and PaytoGo, the amount that we would be required to pay upon the exercise of these put options increased as a result of the favorable performance of Game Sultan and PaytoGo since we granted the put options in February 2013. Non-operating expenses were MYR1.6 million for 2012 in connection with the remeasurement of our equity interest in MOL Thailand as a result of MOL Thailand being treated as a subsidiary rather than an associate commencing in 2012.

Finance costs.    Finance costs increased 75.3% to MYR5.1 million for 2013 from MYR2.9 million for 2012 primarily due to a 332.0% increase in MOLReloads’ borrowings to MYR4.9 million for 2013 from MYR1.1 million for 2012 resulting from increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility from MDV, to MYR68.0 million as of December 31, 2013 from MYR50.2 million as of December 31, 2012 to finance our working capital requirements in connection with the growth of our MOLReloads and MOLPoints businesses.

 

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Profit before tax.    As a result of the foregoing, profit before tax increased 110.7% to MYR19.8 million for 2013 from MYR9.4 million for 2012.

Income tax expense.    Income tax expense decreased 66.3% to MYR1.2 million for 2013 from MYR3.4 million for 2012 primarily due to increased depreciation and amortization expense resulting from increased amortization of intangible assets, which resulted in the reversal of deferred tax liabilities that arose upon the capitalization of intangible assets in prior periods, including upon our acquisitions of 70% of each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo.

Profit for the year.    As a result of the foregoing, profit for the year increased 212.0% to MYR18.7 million for 2013 from MYR6.0 million for 2012.

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax.    Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax increased 12,117.5% to MYR3.9 million for 2013 from MYR32,035 for 2012 primarily to due foreign currency translation losses as a result of a strengthening of the Malaysian Ringgit, particularly against the Turkish Lira and Vietnamese Dong.

Total comprehensive income for the year.    As a result of the foregoing, total comprehensive income for the year increased 149.8% to MYR14.9 million for 2013 from MYR6.0 million for 2012. Other comprehensive loss for 2013 was partially offset by a re-measurement gain on pension liability of MYR0.1 million.

Year ended December 31, 2012 compared to year ended December 31, 2011

Revenue.    Revenue increased 51.2% to MYR95.6 million for 2012 from MYR63.2 million for 2011 primarily due to increased segment revenue from MOLPoints.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment revenue increased 89.6% to MYR58.2 million for 2012 from MYR30.7 million for 2011 primarily due to increased volume resulting in increased commissions and discounts which we recognize as revenue. MOLPoints’ volume increased 112.0% to MYR371.8 million in 2012 from MYR175.3 million for 2011, which primarily resulted from a 38.0% increase in volume for Malaysia from 2011 to 2012, and our consolidation of MOL Thailand, following the increase in our ownership interest in MOL Thailand from 36.3% to 49.0% in November 2011. Volume increased in Malaysia primarily as a result of new partnerships with content providers and an expanded range of online games available through MOLPoints. MOLPoints’ active registered paying users increased 22.8% to 383,766 as of December 31, 2012 from 312,596 as of December 31, 2011.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment revenue decreased 1.5% to MYR30.9 million for 2012 from MYR31.4 million for 2011, notwithstanding increased volume, primarily due to unfavorable changes to our revenue sharing arrangements with telecommunications service providers in Malaysia, which reduced commissions for fulfillment agreements on our MOLReloads business in Malaysia. MOLReloads’ volume increased 15.2% to MYR1,063.5 million for 2012 from MYR923.6 million for 2011 due to a 16.3% increase in volume for Malaysia resulting from organic growth.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment revenue increased 265.2% to MYR2.3 million for 2012 from MYR0.6 million for 2011 primarily due to increased volume resulting in increased commissions which we recognize as revenue. MOLPay’s volume increased 277.8% to MYR68.1 million for 2012 from MYR18.0 million for 2011 and MOLPay’s base of online merchant partners increased 31.6% to 1,205 as of December 31, 2012 from 916 as of December 31, 2013.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment revenue was MYR3.6 million in 2012, which was a partial year of operations following our acquisition of an equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates, MMOG.asia, in November 2012. MMOG.asia had 107,264 active paying users as of December 31, 2012 and MMOG.asia’s AVPPU was MYR255.0 for 2012, based on full year 2012 revenues, including the period prior to the acquisition.

 

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Direct costs and other ancillary expenses.    Direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 50.9% to MYR48.2 million for 2012 from MYR32.0 million for 2011 primarily due to increased volume in each segment.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment direct costs increased 85.0% to MYR27.5 million for 2012 from MYR14.9 million for 2011 primarily due to increased volume resulting in increased distribution costs.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment direct costs increased 12.1% to MYR18.8 million for 2012 from MYR16.7 million for 2011 primarily due to increase volume resulting in increased distribution costs.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses increased 380.8% to MYR1.5 million for 2012 from MYR0.3 million for 2011 primarily due to increased volume and changes in the mix of MOLPay’s payment channels.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment direct costs and other ancillary expenses were MYR0.2 million for 2012, which was a partial year of operations following our acquisition of MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012.

Segment gross profit (derived from the segment information note to our consolidated financial statements).   As a result of the foregoing, aggregate gross profit for our segments increased 51.5% to MYR47.4 million for 2012 from MYR31.3 million for 2011 primarily due to increased segment gross profit for MOLPoints. Our aggregate gross profit margin increased slightly to 49.5% for 2012 from 49.5% for 2011 due to MOLPoints’ increased segment gross profit margin.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment gross profit increased 93.9% to MYR30.7 million for 2012 from MYR15.8 million for 2011 due to increased volume. Segment gross profit margin was stable at 52.7% for 2012 and 51.6% for 2011.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment gross profit decreased 17.1% to MYR12.2 million for 2012 from MYR14.7 million for 2011 due to reduced segment revenue and increased segment direct costs and ancillary expenses due to higher volumes. Segment gross profit margin decreased to 39.3% for 2012 from 46.7% for 2011 primarily due to unfavorable changes to our revenue sharing arrangements with telecommunications service providers in Malaysia, which imposed reduced discounts and commissions on our MOLReloads business in Malaysia.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment gross profit increased 152.0% to MYR0.8 million for 2012 from MYR0.3 million for 2011 due to increased volume. Segment gross profit margin decreased to 34.9% for 2012 from 50.5% for 2011 primarily due to changes to the commissions we charged large scale merchants.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment gross profit was MYR3.4 million for 2012, which was a partial year of operations following our acquisition of MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012. Segment gross profit margin was 94.5%.

Employee expenses.    Employee expenses increased 62.2% to MYR16.5 million for 2012 from MYR10.2 million for 2011 primarily due to annual increases in employee expenses per employee and increased headcount. The number of our employees increased 42.1% to 351 as of December 31, 2012 from 247 as of December 31, 2011. MOLPoints’ segment employee expenses increased 135.5% to MYR10.7 million for 2012 from MYR4.5 million for 2011 primarily due to increased headcount resulting from acquisitions, including the consolidation of MOL Thailand resulting from our increased ownership in MOL Thailand to 49%, which had 47 employees as of December 31, 2012 and accounted for employee expenses of MYR3.9 million in 2012.

Depreciation and amortization expenses.    Depreciation and amortization expenses increased 92.2% to MYR6.9 million for 2012 from MYR3.6 million for 2011. MOLPoints’ segment depreciation and amortization expenses increased 80.6% to MYR3.4 million for 2012 from MYR1.9 million for 2011 primarily due to our investment in computer equipment and software for our Malaysia operations and our consolidation of MOL Thailand, which resulted in increased property plant and equipment. MMOG.asia’s segment depreciation and amortization expenses were MYR1.3 million for 2012, which was the first year in which consolidated MMOG.asia’s results in our results of operations following our acquisition of MMOG.asia in November 2012.

 

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Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses.    Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses increased 48.9% to MYR1.8 million for 2012 from MYR1.2 million for 2011 primarily due to expansion of our business, including with respect to our consolidation of MOL Thailand.

Communication and travelling expenses.    Communication and travelling expenses increased 22.3% to MYR3.0 million for 2012 from MYR2.4 million for 2011 primarily due to expansion of our business, including with respect to our acquisition of Rixty, which operates in the United States and Brazil.

Office related expenses.    Office related expenses increased 23.0% to MYR2.4 million for 2012 from MYR1.9 million for 2011 primarily due to expansion of our business, including with respect to our consolidation of MOL Thailand and our acquisition of Rixty.

Other operating expenses.    Other operating expenses increased 37.8% to MYR3.8 million for 2012 from MYR2.8 million for 2011 primarily due to expansion of our business, including with respect to our consolidation of MOL Thailand and our acquisition of Rixty.

Profit from operations.    As a result of the foregoing, profit from operations increased 41.8% to MYR12.9 million for 2012 from MYR9.1 million for 2011.

 

   

MOLPoints’ segment profit from operations increased 82.9% to MYR9.1 million for 2012 from MYR5.0 million for 2011.

 

   

MOLReloads’ segment profit from operations decreased 5.2% to MYR4.4 million for 2012 from MYR4.6 million for 2011.

 

   

MOLPay’s segment loss from operations increased 3,123.1% to MYR1.4 million for 2012 from less than MYR0.1 million for 2011 due to increased costs, including staff costs, incurred in preparation for the expansion of our MOLPay business.

 

   

MMOG.asia’s segment profit from operations was MYR1.3 million in 2012, which was the first year in which consolidated MMOG.asia’s results in our results of operations following our acquisition of MMOG.asia in November 2012.

Other income.    Other income decreased 68.6% to MYR0.9 million for 2012 from MYR3.0 million for 2011 primarily due to a one-time gain in 2011 of MYR2.3 million in connection with the disposal of our 25% equity interest in Cyberport Holdings Sdn. Bhd., a projects company that had substantial accrued losses which we reversed upon the disposal of our interest to an entity controlled by our major shareholder, in addition to increased interest income resulting from higher cash balances.

Non-operating expenses.    Non-operating expenses were MYR1.6 million for 2012 in connection with the remeasurement of our equity interest in MOL Thailand as a result of MOL Thailand being treated as a subsidiary rather than an associate commencing in 2012. Non-operating expenses were nil in 2011.

Finance costs.    Finance costs increased 6.1% to MYR2.9 million for 2012 from MYR2.7 million for 2011 primarily due to increased borrowings.

Profit before tax.    As a result of the foregoing, profit before tax decreased 9.6% to MYR9.4 million for 2012 from MYR10.4 million for 2011.

Income tax expense.    Income tax expense decreased 52.9% to MYR3.4 million for 2012 from MYR2.2 million for 2011 primarily due to increased taxable income as a result of our consolidation of MOL Thailand.

Profit for the year.    As a result of the foregoing, profit for the year decreased 26.7% to MYR6.0 million for 2012 from MYR8.2 million for 2011.

Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year, net of tax.    Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax was MYR32,035 for 2012 compared with other comprehensive income, net of tax of MYR0.1 million for 2011. Other comprehensive income for 2011 was primarily due to foreign currency translation gains as a result of weakening of the Malaysian Ringgit, particularly against the Singapore dollar and Philippine Peso.

 

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Total comprehensive income for the year.    As a result of the foregoing, total comprehensive income for the year decreased 27.7% to MYR6.0 million for 2012 from MYR8.2 million for 2011.

Our Selected Quarterly Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our unaudited condensed consolidated selected quarterly results of operations for each of the eight quarters in the period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014. You should read the following table in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. We have prepared the unaudited consolidated quarterly financial information on the same basis as our audited consolidated financial statements. The unaudited consolidated financial information includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and operating results for the quarters presented. For each of 2012 and 2013, our revenues for the second half of the year, which included Ramadan and the December holiday season, exceeded our revenues for the first half of the year. Our sales have historically been higher during festive periods, as our business tends to benefit from consumers’ increased leisure time.

 

    Three months ended,  
    September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2012
    March 31,
2013
    June 30,
2013
    September 30,
2013
    December 31,
2013
    March 31,
2014
    June 30,
2014
 
    (MYR in millions)  

Revenue

    22.5        28.9        36.8        41.9        45.2        47.6        48.6        56.5   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

    (11.7     (13.5     (14.5     (19.1     (16.9     (19.5     (22.4     (29.8

Employee expenses

    (3.5     (5.5     (6.9     (7.6     (7.8     (8.7     (7.8     (8.9

Depreciation and amortization expenses

    (1.4     (3.0     (4.5     (5.2     (5.4     (5.5     (5.6     (5.7

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses

    (0.5     (0.8     (1.9     (1.9     (2.2     (2.3     (1.0     (1.4

Communication and travelling expenses

    (0.8     (1.1     (1.3     (1.4     (1.5     (1.5     (1.5     (1.6

Office related expenses

    (0.6     (0.7     (0.9     (1.0     (1.0     (1.0     (1.0     (1.0

Other operating expenses

    (0.7     (1.6     (0.5     (1.6     (1.4     (3.2     (1.9     (2.5
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit from operations

    3.4        2.7        6.5        4.1        9.0        5.9        7.3        5.6   

Other income

    0.1        0.3        1.4        0.5        0.8        0.7        4.1        1.6   

Non-operating expenses

                         (0.3     (0.2     (3.4              

Finance costs

    (0.7     (0.8     (1.3     (1.2     (1.3     (1.3     (1.3     (1.3

Share of results of associates

           (0.0     (0.0     (0.0     (0.0     (0.0     (0.1       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before tax

    2.8        2.3        6.5        3.0        8.3        1.9        10.0        5.9   

Income tax expense

    (1.0     (0.8     (0.3     (0.5     0.2        (0.5     (0.4     (0.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

    1.8        1.5        6.3        2.5        8.5        1.4        9.6        5.9   

Profit for the period attributable to:

               

Owners of the company

    1.8        1.0        4.3        0.8        6.3        0.6        7.7        3.5   

Non-controlling interests

    0.1        0.5        2.0        1.7        2.2        0.8        2.0        2.4   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    1.8        1.5        6.3        2.5        8.5        1.4        9.6        5.9   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash generated from shareholders’ equity, operating activities and borrowings, including interest-free advances from related parties. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and deposits placed with banks, a portion of which are restricted trust deposits that we are required to maintain in order to remain in compliance with Guidelines on Electronic Money issued by BNM.

 

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Working Capital

As of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and June 30, 2014, our current liabilities exceeded our current assets by MYR10.5 million, MYR27.1 million, MYR77.7 million and MYR121.7 million, respectively. We have a negative working capital position primarily because borrowings under our credit facility from MDV are required by applicable accounting guidance to be classified as current liabilities because the facility is a revolving facility. In addition, amounts due to other related parties are classified as current liabilities as of the relevant balance sheet dates because there are no stated repayment terms. We plan to repay a portion of the outstanding amount under our credit facility with MDV and our amounts due to our shareholder, MOL Ventures, using a portion of the proceeds of this offering. See “Use of Proceeds.” Our negative working capital position does not relate to timing issues relating to when we receive and disburse cash. As of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and June 30, 2014, current borrowings comprised MYR40.2 million, MYR51.7 million, MYR69.6 million and MYR69.7 million, respectively, and amounts due to other related parties comprised MYR1.2 million, MYR17.9 million, MYR30.7 million and MYR22.5 million, respectively. Furthermore, our other payables and accrued expenses of MYR108.7 million as of June 30, 2014, included MYR81.9 million payable in connection with our acquisitions of additional equity interests in MOL Thailand, MyCNX, Game Sultan and PaytoGo, which we intend to pay using a portion of the proceeds of this offering. Borrowings pursuant to our credit facility from MDV are required to be classified as current liabilities because the facility is payable on demand. Amounts due to our shareholder MOL Ventures, which were advanced to us in connection with our acquisitions of Game Sultan, PaytoGo, NganLuong, Rixty, Uniwiz and Zest, were required to be classified as current liabilities because there were no stated repayments terms as of the relevant balance sheet dates. We plan to repay our MYR68 million revolving credit facility from MDV in full, and we plan to repay approximately MYR20.8 million of interest-free advances due to MOL Ventures, an entity controlled by our major shareholder, in each case using a portion of the proceeds of this offering.

Our trade receivables increased 28.7% to MYR33.8 million as of December 31, 2013 from MYR26.3 million as of December 31, 2012 primarily due to increased trade receivables in our MOLPoints segment resulting from acquisitions of Game Sultan, PaytoGo and NganLuong. Our trade receivables increased 53.6% to MYR26.3 million as of December 31, 2012 from MYR17.1 million as of December 31, 2011 primarily due to increased trade receivables in our MOLPoints segment resulting from our consolidation of MOL Thailand.

Our trade payables increased 48.7% to MYR48.0 million as of December 31, 2013 from MYR32.3 million as of December 31, 2012 primarily due to increased trade payables in our MOLPoints segment resulting from the growth of MOLPoints in Malaysia. Our trade payables increased 112.4% to MYR32.3 million as of December 31, 2012 from MYR15.1 million as of December 31, 2011 primarily due to increased trade payables in our MOLPoints segment resulting from our consolidation of MOL Thailand.

Our inventory increased marginally to MYR23.7 million as of December 31, 2013 from MYR23.3 million as of December 31, 2012 due to growth in our business, particularly with respect to MOL Thailand. The increase in inventory due to growth in our business was partially offset by increased growth in volume from direct purchases relative to volume from registered accounts, as we do not carry inventory to satisfy direct purchase volume, for which digital content is transferred directly to our customers. Our inventory increased 40.1% to MYR23.3 million as of December 31, 2012 from MYR16.6 million as of December 31, 2011 primarily due to increased inventory for our MOLPoints segment resulting from MOLPoints’ growth in Malaysia and our consolidation of MOL Thailand, in addition to increased inventory for our MOLReloads segment resulting from MOLReloads’ growth in Malaysia.

We believe that we have adequate working capital for our present requirements and that our net cash generated from operating activities, together with cash and cash equivalents and funds from currently available financing sources (excluding the net proceeds of this offering), will provide sufficient funds to satisfy our working capital requirements for the next 12 months.

The ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments to us may be restricted by the foreign exchange control policies in the countries in which we operate. For example, there are foreign exchange policies in Malaysia which support the monitoring of capital flows into and out of the country in order to

 

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preserve its financial and economic stability. Under the current Foreign Exchange Administration rules issued by BNM, non-residents such as the Issuer, are free to repatriate any amount of funds from Malaysia in foreign currency other than the currency of Israel at any time (subject to limited exceptions), including capital, divestment proceeds, profits, dividends, rental, fees and interest arising from investment in Malaysia, subject to any withholding tax. Furthermore, dividends from certain subsidiaries, including our subsidiaries in Thailand, Turkey and the Philippines, may be subject to local withholding tax. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Doing Business in Malaysia and Other Countries Where We Operate—We are subject to foreign exchange control policies in Malaysia and other countries where we operate.”

Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures primarily relate to the acquisition of computer equipment and software for our platform, and the acquisition and development of web applications, software products and programs. Our capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014 were MYR3.2 million, MYR8.9 million, MYR16.5 million and MYR6.1 million, respectively.

Cash Flow

The following table sets forth our cash flows for the specified years/periods.

 

    For the year ended
December 31,
    For the six
months ended
June 30,
 
    2011     2012     2013     2013     2014  
    (MYR in millions)  

Net cash (used in)/from operating activities

    (3.3     23.9        54.0        8.7        28.9   

Net cash (used in)/from investing activities

    (12.5     (3.3     (60.6     (54.8     (1.9

Net cash (used in)/from financing activities

    18.0        6.3        27.3        57.1        (21.4

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    2.1        27.0        20.7        11.0        5.6   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year/period

    3.2        5.4        32.1        32.1        49.7   

Effect on exchange rate changes

    0.1        (0.3     (3.0     (2.9     (1.2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year/period

    5.4        32.1        49.7        40.2        54.1   

Cash Flows (used in)/from Operating Activities

Our operating activities primarily comprise our sales of MOLPoints payment credits, MOLReloads e-vouchers for mobile airtime and MOLPay payment processing services and our operation of our games portal, MMOG.asia and certain non-core business operations.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was MYR28.9 million primarily comprising profit before tax of MYR15.9 million adjusted for non-cash transactions, including depreciation and amortization of MYR11.3 million partly in connection with Game Sultan and PaytoGo, which we acquired in 2013 and which have substantial property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, including exclusive licenses and distribution rights for online games, a derivative fair value adjustment of MYR3.7 million relating to the revaluation as of June 30, 2014 of put options that we granted with respect to the 30% minority interests in Game Sultan and PaytoGo, and interest expense of MYR2.6 million primarily relating to our loan from MDV to finance our working capital requirements in connection with the growth of our MOLReloads and MOLPoints businesses in Malaysia; an increase of MYR3.5 million in trade receivables, other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses primarily resulting from a MYR1.0 million increase in deposits to the sinking fund for our revolving credit facility with MDV, MYR2.0 million of expenses in connection with this offering, MYR0.5 million in connection with the rollout of our Touch’n Go Service in Malaysia; and a decrease of MYR4.6 million in inventories resulting from our transition to direct API technology, which enables consumers to connect directly with digital content providers to purchase digital content and reduces the amount of digital content that we are required to carry as inventory; partially offset by interest paid of MYR2.6 million and income tax paid of MYR2.5 million.

 

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Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 was MYR54.0 million primarily comprising profit before tax of MYR19.8 million adjusted for non-cash transactions including depreciation and amortization expenses of MYR20.6 million including amortization of exclusive licenses and distribution rights for online games including in connection with Game Sultan and PaytoGo (which we acquired in 2013) and MMOG.asia (which we acquired in 2012) a derivative fair value adjustment of MYR3.0 million relating to the revaluation as of December 31, 2013 of put options that we granted with respect to the 30% minority interests in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo; and an increase of MYR11.6 million in trade payables, other payables and accrued expenses resulting from the growth of our MOLPoints business in Malaysia and Thailand; partially offset by an increase of MYR1.7 million in trade receivables, other receivables, deposits and pre-paid expenses primarily due to the expansion of our business resulting from our acquisition of each of Game Sultan, PaytoGo and NganLuong, interest paid of MYR5.1 million primarily in connection with our borrowings under our revolving credit facility with MDV to finance our working capital requirements in connection with the growth of our MOLReloads and MOLPoints businesses in Malaysia and income tax paid of MYR4.5 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2012 was MYR23.9 million primarily comprising profit before tax of MYR9.4 million adjusted for non-cash transactions including depreciation and amortization expenses of MYR6.9 million, including amortization of intangible assets due to our consolidation of MOL Thailand and amortization of exclusive licenses and distribution rights for online games, including with respect to MMOG.asia, amortization of development expenditure relating to software that we developed for our business and to depreciation of computer equipment and software, and to the effect of remeasurement of equity interest in associates of MYR1.6 million in connection with our consolidation of MOL Thailand; an increase of MYR4.7 million in trade receivables, other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses primarily due to the consolidation of MOL Thailand and our acquisition of Rixty and an increase of MYR7.1 million in trade payables, other payables and accrued expenses primarily due to our consolidation of MOL Thailand; partially offset by an increase of MYR3.7 million in inventories resulting from growth of our MOLPoints business in Malaysia and our consolidation of MOL Thailand, interest paid of MYR2.9 million primarily in connection with our borrowings under our revolving credit facility with MDV to finance our working capital requirements in connection with the growth of our MOLReloads and MOLPoints businesses in Malaysia and income tax paid of MYR4.5 million, compared with income tax paid of MYR0.7 million for 2011, primarily resulting from increased taxable income and the expiration of MOLAccessPortal’s pioneer status as of March 2011.

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2011 was MYR3.3 million primarily comprising profit before tax of MYR10.4 million adjusted for non-cash transactions including depreciation and amortization expenses of MYR3.6 million primarily relating to amortization of software that we developed for our business and the depreciation of computer equipment and software; a decrease of MYR6.1 million in inventories as a result of a greater proportion of our business involving fulfillment arrangements, which do not require us to purchase inventory, rather than purchase arrangements; partially offset by an increase of MYR5.7 million in trade receivables, other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses due to the expansion of our MOLReloads business in the Philippines including as a result of our acquisition of LoadCentral, a decrease of MYR16.3 million in trade payables, other payables and accrued expenses due to payables in relation to advances made by our shareholder MOL Ventures on our behalf in 2010 that we repaid in 2011 and interest paid of MYR2.7 million primarily in connection with our borrowings under our revolving credit facility with MDV to finance our working capital requirements in connection with the growth of our MOLPoints and MOLReloads businesses in Malaysia.

Cash Flows used in Investing Activities

Our investing activities primarily relate to purchases and disposals of property, plant and equipment comprising buildings, computer equipment and software, furniture, fittings and office equipment, renovation and motor vehicles; purchases and disposals of intangible assets comprising goodwill, which includes the domain name of MOL.com and goodwill on consolidation of acquired subsidiaries; and other intangible assets, which consist of our electronic payment system, our exclusive license and distribution rights of online games and

 

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reloads, and intellectual property, including computer software that is not an integral part of the related hardware; and development expenditure incurred for web applications, software products and programs.

Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was MYR1.9 million primarily comprising cash outflows for purchases of property, plant and equipment of MYR3.0 million in connection with our migration to SAP in Malaysia, Turkey, Thailand and Vietnam and MYR1.5 million for development expenditure in connection with the enhancement of our localized web portals for MOLPoints in the Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand markets, in addition to development of our MOL mobile website and MOLReloads’ integration of Touch ’n Go and bill payment services, partially offset by cash inflows of MYR1.4 million from the acquisition of subsidiaries in connection with cash balances acquired as part of our acquisition of 60% of Easy2Pay in May 2014 and MYR1.4 million in connection with capital contributions from non-controlling interests in subsidiaries as part of the restructuring of our ownership interest in MOL Thailand.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 was MYR60.6 million primarily comprising a MYR2.3 million increase in restricted fixed deposits, including in connection with our acquisition of NganLuong for which we maintain specified amounts on deposit in Vietnam and investments in restricted fixed deposits for unutilized MOLPoints in accordance with the investment restrictions under the Guidelines on Electronic Money issued by BNM, MYR3.3 million for purchases of property, plant and equipment in connection with computer equipment and software primarily for MyCNX and MOL Thailand, MYR9.1 million for purchases of intangible assets comprising rights to online games purchased by MyCNX and Ayopay, MYR2.5 million for development expenditure in connection with the feature-enhancement and expansion of our network of localized web portals for MOLPoints, in addition to the development of our mobile website and feature-enhancement with respect to our MOLReloads terminal network, and MYR44.4 million for acquisition of subsidiaries relating to our acquisitions of Game Sultan, PaytoGo and NganLuong.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2012 was MYR3.3 million primarily comprising a MYR1.8 million increase in restricted fixed deposits primarily relating to investments in restricted fixed deposits for unutilized MOLPoints in accordance with the investment restrictions under the Guidelines on Electronic Money issued by BNM, MYR2.7 million for purchases of property, plant and equipment primarily in connection with purchases of MOLReloads terminals and servers, MYR1.3 million for purchases of intangible assets comprising rights to online games purchased by MyCNX, MYR2.6 million for development expenditure in connection with the feature-enhancement and expansion of our network of localized web portals for MOLPoints, in addition to the development of our mobile website and the development of in-house software for our MOLReloads terminal infrastructure, and MYR4.6 million for acquisition of subsidiaries relating to our acquisitions of MyCNX (which operates MMOG.asia), MOL Australia and Rixty.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2011 was MYR12.5 million primarily comprising, MYR1.8 million for development expenditure in connection with the feature-enhancement and expansion of our network of localized web portals for MOLPoints and the development of in-house software for our MOLReloads terminal infrastructure, MYR2.7 million for acquisitions of associates relating to our initial investment in MOL Thailand (which subsequently became our subsidiary in 2012), and MYR6.6 million for acquisition of subsidiaries relating to our acquisitions of our Uniwiz, which operates MOLReloads in the Philippines, and NBePay, an e-commerce payment service in Malaysia that we re-launched as MOLPay.

Cash Flows from (used in) Financing Activities

Our financing activities prior to this offering have primarily consisted of hire-purchase arrangements, borrowings and dividends paid.

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was MYR21.4 million primarily comprising MYR15.4 million of repayments of amounts due to other related parties, which represented repayment of an advance from MOL Ventures in connection with an assignment of debt and MYR5.1 million for dividends of MYR2.0 million and MYR3.1 million paid to non-controlling interests of MyCNX and MOL Thailand.

 

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Net cash from financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 was MYR27.3 million primarily comprising MYR17.3 million of proceeds from borrowings under our revolving credit facility from MDV to finance our working capital requirements in connection with the growth of our MOLReloads and MOLPoints businesses in Malaysia and MYR15.3 million of amounts due to other related parties, which primarily represents the net amount received from MOL Ventures to fund our acquisition of Game Sultan, PaytoGo and NganLuong, partially offset by dividends of MYR4.1 million paid to the minority shareholders of MyCNX and MOL Thailand.

Net cash from financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2012 was MYR6.3 million primarily due to MYR7.3 million of proceeds from borrowings under our revolving credit facility from MDV to finance our working capital requirements in connection with the growth of our MOLReloads and MOLPoints businesses in Malaysia.

Net cash from financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2011 was MYR18.0 million primarily comprising MYR2.4 million of proceeds from borrowings under our revolving credit facility from MDV to finance our working capital requirements in connection with the growth of our MOLReloads and MOLPoints businesses in Malaysia and MYR16.0 million of amounts due to other related parties, which primarily represented interest-free advances from entities controlled by our major shareholder to finance our acquisitions of Uniwiz, which operates LoadCentral in the Philippines, and Zest, which sells and distributes online game products for the Thai market.

Borrowings

As of June 30, 2014, our total borrowings, including current borrowing and non-current borrowings, were MYR73.1 million.

Our subsidiary, Zest, obtained two loans from United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited in Thailand, or UOB, in connection with its acquisition of office space. Zest obtained a THB4.5 million (MYR0.5 million) loan from UOB to purchase two office units in a building. The loan is secured by a mortgage over the two office units and incurs interest at a floating rate equal to the Thailand minimum lending rate, or MLR, minus 0.5% per annum. The repayment term is on a monthly basis commencing in January 2007 and the loan expires in January 2017. As of June 30, 2014, THB0.3 million was outstanding under this loan. Zest also obtained a THB4.2 million (MYR0.42 million) loan from UOB to purchase an additional office unit in the same building. The loan is secured by a mortgage over the office unit and incurs interest at a floating rate based on MLR per annum. The repayment term is on a monthly basis commencing in April 2012 and the loan expires in April 2021. As of June 30, 2014, THB3.3 million (MYR0.33 million) was outstanding under this loan. These loans are guaranteed by some of the shareholders and directors of MOL Thailand.

Our subsidiary, MyCNX, obtained a MYR1.8 million 20-year term loan from OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Malaysia to obtain financing to purchase a commercial building for its offices. The loan is secured by a mortgage over the building. The term loan incurs interest at a floating rate equal to the Base Lending Rate minus 2.1% per annum. The loan expires in 2032 and is repayable in 240 monthly installments from May 2012 through April 2032. This loan is subject to covenants which place certain restrictions on our activities, including the payment of dividends and encumbrance of assets. As of June 30, 2014, the principal amount outstanding under the term loan was MYR1.7 million. This loan is guaranteed by, among others, Cyberventures Sdn. Bhd., an entity controlled by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan.

We have a MYR68 million revolving credit facility from MDV, which bears interest at 7.25% per annum. The facility is secured by, among other things, a charge over our all present and future assets and undertakings. This loan is subject to covenants which place certain restrictions on our activities, including the payment of dividends and encumbrance of assets. Under the terms of this facility we are required to maintain a sinking fund to be funded by contributions of MYR0.3 million per quarter during the first year of the facility and MYR0.5 million per quarter for the remaining term of the facility. As of June 30, 2014, MYR68 million was outstanding under this facility. This loan is guaranteed by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, as well as

 

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entities under his control, and our Chief Executive Officer Ganesh Kumar Bangah. We intend to repay this facility, which expires in December 2015, in full using a portion of the proceeds of this offering.

In addition, we have certain outstanding advances from related parties which are non-interest bearing and payable on demand. These amounts are described below:

 

   

In the year ended December 31, 2011, we advanced to our shareholder, MOL Ventures, a total of MYR34.3 million for working capital purposes and MOL Ventures subsequently repaid us MYR41.6 million. MOL Ventures owed us MYR12.0 million as of December 31, 2011.

 

   

In the year ended December 31, 2012, we advanced to MOL Ventures MYR9.1 million and MOL Ventures paid us MYR33.3 million, partially in respect of amounts advanced in 2011 and 2012. In 2012, MOL Ventures also advanced to us MYR4.6 million in order to finance the acquisition of Rixty by us. We owed MOL Ventures MYR16.8 million as of December 31, 2012.

 

   

In the year ended December 31, 2013, we advanced to MOL Ventures MYR2.0 million for working capital purposes, MOL Ventures advanced to us MYR43.5 million in order to finance the acquisition of PaytoGo, Game Sultan, AyoPay and NganLuong by us, and we repaid MOL Ventures MYR5.0 million. In 2013, we repaid MOL Ventures an additional MYR36.0 million by assigning trade and non-trade payables due to us from related parties to MOL Ventures, which was offset in part by MOL Ventures assuming trade and non-trade payables of MYR12.0 million due by us, resulting in MYR29.3 million owed by us to MOL Ventures as of December 31, 2013.

We intend to repay these amounts using a portion of the proceeds of this offering.

Tabular Disclosure on Contractual Obligations

The following table sets forth our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2013. The following table does not reflect certain capital commitments, which were entered into subsequent to December 31, 2013 and are described under “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Capital Expenditures.”

 

     Due as of December 31,  
     Total      2014      From 2015
to 2017
     From 2018
to 2019
     After 2019  
     (MYR in millions)  

Borrowings

     70.1         0.2         68.1         0.4         1.4   

Advances from related parties

     29.3         29.3                           

Future minimum lease payments for leased properties

     4.8         2.5         2.3                   

Hire-purchase and finance lease payables

     2.8         1.4         1.4                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     107.0         33.4         71.8         0.4         1.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings include our current and non-current borrowings from third parties. Advances from related parties primarily relate to advances from entities controlled by our major shareholder to finance our acquisitions. Our operating lease obligations primarily relate to properties that we rent for office space. Hire-purchase and finance lease payables primarily relate to computer equipment and vehicle hire-purchase.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments and Arrangements, Derivative Financial Liability and Contingent Liabilities

We do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

We had financial liability with respect to the put options that we had granted to the minority shareholders of our 70%-owned subsidiaries, Game Sultan and PaytoGo, when we acquired our 70% interests in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo on February 19, 2013 prior to our acquisition of the remaining 30% equity interest in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo in 2014. This was a contingent liability pursuant to which the minority shareholders of Game Sultan and PaytoGo had the contractual right to require us to purchase a 15% equity interest in Game

 

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Sultan and PaytoGo at any time from April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 and a further 15% equity interest in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo at any time from November 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. On May 6, 2014, we exercised the options to acquire the 30% outstanding equity interest in each of PaytoGo and GameSultan. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized a gain of MYR3.7 million with respect to these put options and as of June 30, 2014, the fair value of the derivative financial liabilities of MYR22.4 million was adjusted against the purchase consideration.

Inflation

Inflation has not materially impacted our results of operations in recent years. According to the BNM 2013 Annual Report, Malaysia’s consumer price index increased 3.2%, 1.6% and 2.1% in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Our exposure to changes in interest rates relates primarily to our deposits with banks and interest-bearing debt obligations. We do not use derivative financial instruments to hedge our risk but regularly review our debt portfolio to enable us to source low interest funding. Our deposits are placed at fixed rates and management seeks to obtain the best rate available in the market.

Sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk

As of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively, if interest rates had been 50 basis points lower, with all other variables held constant, our post-tax profit for the financial year would have been nil, MYR0.1 million and MYR0.1 million higher, and if interest rates had been 50 basis points higher, with all other variables held constant, our post-tax profit for the financial year would have been nil, MYR0.1 million and MYR0.1 million lower. This is primarily due to the resulting effect on our finance costs for floating rate borrowings. The assumed movement in basis points for interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on a prudent estimate of the current market environment.

Foreign Exchange Risk

Foreign exchange risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. As we have continued to expand our international operations, we have become more exposed to the effects of fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In addition to our operations in Malaysia from which we earn revenue denominated in Malaysian Ringgit, we also earn revenue denominated in Thai Baht, Turkish Lira, Philippine Pesos and U.S. dollars, among other currencies. In 2013, 53.7% of our revenue was earned in currencies other than Malaysian Ringgit. We incur expenses for employee salaries and other operating expenses in the local currencies in the jurisdictions in which we operate, with the largest portion being incurred in Malaysia as our head office is based there. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between the Malaysian Ringgit and those other currencies could result in the Malaysian Ringgit equivalent of such expenses being higher and/or the Malaysian Ringgit equivalent of such foreign currency-denominated revenue being lower than would be the case if exchange rates were stable. We do not generally enter into hedging contracts to limit our exposure to fluctuations in the value of the Malaysian Ringgit, or any other currency. Furthermore, the substantial majority of our revenue is denominated in emerging markets currencies, including the Malaysian Ringgit. Our foreign currency translation reserve, which represents foreign exchange gains and losses arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations for which the functional currency is not the Malaysian Ringgit, was MYR0.2 million, MYR0.1 million and a deficit of MYR2.5 million as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. In recent months, foreign currency exchange rates for emerging markets currencies have experienced substantial volatility. For example, in 2013 the exchange rates between U.S. dollars and Malaysian Ringgit varied from a high of 3.3330 Malaysian Ringgit per U.S. dollar to a

 

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low of 2.9620 Malaysian Ringgit per U.S. dollar. Although fluctuations in the value of the Malaysian Ringgit and other emerging markets currencies are not necessarily correlated, there can be no assurance that our results of operations will not be adversely affected by such volatility. Our historical results of operations have not been materially affected by movements in foreign currency exchange rates. See “Risk Factors—Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates will affect our financial results, which we report in Malaysian Ringgit.”

The carrying amounts of our foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities at the end of the reporting periods are as follows:

Assets

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     (MYR in millions)  

Malaysian Ringgit

     29.5         20.4         23.7   

U.S. Dollar

     1.3         17.4         7.1   

Singapore Dollar

     5.1         1.8         3.4   

Indonesian Rupiah

             2.5         4.6   

Philippines Peso

     5.2         7.1         8.6   

Thai Baht

             20.6         21.7   

Australian Dollar

             0.1         0.6   

Euro Dollar

     0.0         0.1         0.1   

Indian Rupee

             0.5           

Turkish Lira

                     15.1   

Vietnamese Dong

                     13.2   

New Taiwan Dollar

                     0.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     41.1         70.5         98.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     (MYR in millions)  

Malaysian Ringgit

     55.4         68.8         129.2   

U.S. Dollar

     0.1         9.8         13.1   

Singapore Dollar

     0.2         17.4         0.2   

Indonesian Rupiah

             1.4         2.9   

Philippines Peso

     10.0         7.2         7.3   

Thai Baht

             15.8         15.1   

Australian Dollar

             0.0         0.0   

Euro Dollar

     0.8         0.5           

Indian Rupee

                     0.0   

Turkish Lira

                     28.2   

Vietnamese Dong

                     4.2   

New Taiwan Dollar

                     0.1   

British Pound Sterling

                     0.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     66.3         120.8         200.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Foreign exchange rate sensitivity

When reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel, the sensitivity rate used is 5%. If the Malaysian Ringgit strengthened or weakened by 5% against each of the foreign currencies with all other variables held constant, our post-tax profit for the financial year would have increased or decreased by MYR31,666, MYR0.1 million and MYR0.2 million for 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. If the Malaysian Ringgit strengthened or weakened by 5% against the Philippine Peso with all other variables held constant, our

 

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post-tax profit for the financial year would have increased or decreased by MYR30,096, MYR0.1 million and MYR0.1 million for 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. If the Malaysian Ringgit strengthened or weakened by 5% against the Thai Baht with all other variables held constant, our post-tax profit for the financial year would have increased or decreased by MYR0.2 million and MYR0.4 million for 2012 and 2013, respectively. We did not consolidate MOL Thailand in our financial results prior to 2012. If the Malaysian Ringgit strengthened or weakened by 5% against the Turkish Lira with all other variables held constant, our post-tax profit for the financial year would have increased or decreased by MYR0.2 million for 2013. We did not operate in Turkey prior to 2013.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that we will encounter difficulty in meeting financial obligations due to shortage of funds. Our exposure to liquidity risk arises from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. Our objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans and hire-purchase agreements. Our holding of cash and short-term deposits, together with committed funding facilities and net cash flow from operations, are expected to be sufficient to cover our cash flow needs. As of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and June 30, 2014, our current liabilities exceeded our current assets. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

Maturity profile of financial liabilities

The table below summarizes the maturity profile of our financial liabilities as at the reporting date. The table was prepared based on the undiscounted cash flows on financial liabilities on the basis of the earliest date at which we can be required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows.

 

     Weighted
average
effective
interest rate
     On demand
or within
1 year
     Within
2 to 5  years
     After
5 years
     Total  
     (MYR in millions, except percentages)  

2013

              

Non-interest bearing

             127.2                         127.2   

Variable interest rate instruments

     7.6%-7.9%         0.2         0.6         1.4         2.3   

Fixed interest rate instruments

     2.6%-7.3%         74.4         1.5                 75.9   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
        201.8         2.1         1.4         205.3   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2012

              

Non-interest bearing

             65.3                         65.3   

Variable interest rate instruments

     7.6%-7.9%         0.6         0.7         1.5         2.8   

Fixed interest rate instruments

     2.6%-7.3%         54.8         1.7                 56.5   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
        120.7         2.4         1.5         124.6   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2011

              

Non-interest bearing

             26.0                         26.0   

Fixed interest rate instruments

     4.0%-7.0%         43.1         0.2                 43.3   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
        69.0         0.2                 69.2   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates

Business Combinations

Acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the fair values (at the date of exchange) of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by us in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

 

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Where a business combination is achieved in stages, our previously held interests in the acquired entity are re-measured to fair value at the acquisition date (i.e. the date we attain control) and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognized in profit or loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquired entity prior to the acquisition date that have previously been recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss, where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.

The acquired entity’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under IFRS 3 (revised) are recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date, except that:

 

   

deferred tax assets or liabilities and liabilities or assets related to employee benefit arrangements are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes and IAS 19 Employee Benefits respectively;

 

   

liabilities or equity instruments related to the replacement by us of an acquired entity’s share-based payment awards are measured in accordance with IFRS 2 Share-based Payment; and

 

   

assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with IFRS.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, we report provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period (see below), or additional assets or liabilities are recognized, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized as of that date. The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date we obtain complete information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, subject to a maximum of one year.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to us and the revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable.

MOLPoints

We earn revenue through the sale of MOLPoints. Revenue from MOLPoints is recognized upon the end-user’s redemption of the MOLPoints for the online purchase of goods. We do not refund redeemed MOLPoints as a matter of policy or practice. MOLPoints that have been sold but not yet redeemed at the reporting date are recognized as deferred revenue. MOLPoints that have been sold but not deposited to a MOLPoints account and remain unredeemed for five years following the date of sale will expire and are then recognized as revenue in the year of expiration and are not refundable to end-users. MOLPoints purchased by end-users and deposited in MOLPoints accounts are refundable (i) when an end-user terminates a MOLPoints account or (ii) in accordance with the Malaysian Unclaimed Moneys Act 1965, pursuant to which the balance in a MOLPoints account that has been dormant for a consecutive period of seven years is transferred to the Malaysian Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys, in which case the end-user may request a refund from the Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys.

MOLReloads

We earn revenue from the sale of prepaid mobile airtime which is recognized upon transfer of the significant risks and rewards of ownership of goods to the end-users which occurs upon the sale of a mobile airtime voucher to an end-user. Sold mobile airtime vouchers are not refundable as a matter of policy or practice.

MOLPay

Revenue is based on commission and merchant fees. Commission fees are recognized when the merchants’ transaction is completed. Merchant fees are recognized when a contract has been signed for the registration of a merchant in our payment system and the fee set forth in the contract becomes payable.

 

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MMOG.asia

We provide web game services through our gaming portal MMOG.asia and generate revenue from selling virtual goods online, which are used by end-users within online games. Game players are given access to MMOG.asia’s online games free of charge but are charged for digital goods sold during game play. The fees we pay to game developers comprise (i) an upfront fee, which is payable upon entering into a license agreement with a game developer, recorded as intangible assets in our financial statements and amortized over the term of the exclusive license, which is typically between three and five years; and (ii) a continuous revenue share (or royalty), which is equal to a percentage of the total game point utilization and payable throughout the term of the license. The fees that we retain under the license are based on the amount of consideration generated from sales of in-game virtual goods above the royalty fee to which game developers are entitled.

MMOG.asia players purchase game points in exchange for MCoins. MCoins is a virtual currency operated by MMOG.asia to facilitate purchases of virtual goods in games operated on MMOG.asia’s platform. While MMOG.asia does not accept any currency other than MCoins in exchange for game points, MCoins can be purchased using MOLPoints or cash. MCoins are not refundable as a matter of policy or practice except in accordance with the Malaysian Unclaimed Moneys Act 1965 pursuant to which the balance in an MMOG.asia account that has been dormant for a consecutive period of seven years is transferred to the Malaysian Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys, in which case the end-user may request a refund from the Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys.

The revenue from the sale of virtual goods is deferred over the estimated consumption period of in-game virtual goods, which is typically within a short period of time after purchase of in-game credits. Sold virtual goods are not refundable after they have been consumed as a matter of policy or practice. For games which have not attained popularity and are discontinued, advance notice is given to players one month before discontinuation and top-up of game points related to the games is disallowed before discontinuation. To date, we have never been required to pay cash refunds to game players or game developers as a result of the discontinuation of a game, or for any other reason.

Other fees

Other fees are recognized on an accrual basis in accordance with the substance of the relevant agreement, provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to us and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.

We determine whether we are acting as a principal or an agent by considering who is the primary obligor of the arrangements and on whether we have discretion in setting prices to our end-users. We have concluded that we are acting as an agent in all our revenue arrangements.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit before tax as reported in the consolidated statements profit or loss and other comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. Our liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits to the

 

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extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and associate, except where we are able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilize the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which we expect, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of our assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and when we intend to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Current and Deferred Tax for the Period

Current and deferred tax are recognized as an expense or income in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized outside profit or loss (whether in other comprehensive income or directly in equity), in which case the tax is also recognized outside profit or loss. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination.

Development Expenditure

Development expenditure relates to costs incurred for the development of web applications, software products and programs. These costs are capitalized as development assets to the extent that such expenditure meet the following criteria:

 

   

the product or process is clearly defined and costs are separately identified and measured reliably;

 

   

the technical feasibility of the product is demonstrated;

 

   

the product or process will be sold or used in-house;

 

   

the assets will generate future economic benefits (e.g. a potential market exists for the product or its usefulness in case of internal use is demonstrated); and

 

   

adequate technical, financial and other resources required for completion of the project are available.

Capitalized development expenditure is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. Amortization is provided upon commencement of the commercial use of the web application and software products to which they relate on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefits, but not exceeding five years.

 

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Other Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, including computer software that are not an integral part of the related hardware, are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. The recognition and measurement of impairment losses is in accordance with the impairment of non-financial assets excluding goodwill policy. Intangible assets are recognized only if it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to such assets will flow to us and the costs of such assets can be measured reliably.

Amortization is provided for on a straight-line basis to write off the cost of intangible assets with a finite useful life to their residual value over the period of their expected benefits, at the following annual rates:

 

Software and copyright

     33%   

Electronic payment system

     33%   

Exclusive license and distribution rights of online games and reloads

     20%-33%   

Intellectual property

     33%   

Trademark

     33%   

Impairment of Non-financial Assets Excluding Goodwill

At the end of each reporting period, we review the carrying amounts of our non-financial assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, we estimate the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of our accounting policies, we are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of causing a material

 

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adjustment to the carrying amount of our assets and liabilities within the next financial year include impairment assessment of development expenditure and goodwill and fair value measurements and valuation processes.

Development expenditure, comprising amounts capitalized for projects that have not yet been launched, were MYR3.5 million, MYR4.5 million, MYR5.2 million and MYR5.6 million as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and June 30, 2014, respectively. In assessing indicators for impairment, we have considered the cash-generating ability of the related projects, likelihood of commercial launch and the risk of technology obsolescence. When value in use calculations are undertaken, management must estimate the expected future cash flows from the project or cash generating unit and choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The preparation of the future cash flows involves significant judgment and estimations. While we believe that the assumptions used are appropriate and reasonable, significant changes in the assumptions may materially affect the assessment of recoverable amounts and may lead to future impairment charges.

We assess whether there are any indicators of impairment of goodwill at each reporting date. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and at other times when such indicators exist. When value in use calculations are undertaken, the management estimates the expected future cash flows from the asset or cash-generating unit, or CGU, and chooses a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. While we believe that the assumptions are appropriate and reasonable, significant changes in the assumptions may materially affect the assessment or recoverable amounts and may lead to future impairment changes. The carrying amount of goodwill as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and June 30, 2014 was MYR6.8 million, MYR23.9 million, MYR79.7 million and MYR82.7 million, respectively.

Some of our assets and liabilities are measured at fair value for financial reporting purposes. We determine the appropriateness of valuation techniques used and inputs for fair value measurements.

In estimating the fair value of an asset or liability, we use market-observable data to the extent that it is available. Where such data is not available, we engage third party qualified valuers to perform the valuation. Our management works closely with the qualified external valuers to establish the appropriate valuation techniques and inputs to the model used for fair value measurements. Our management reports to our board of directors, at least on a quarterly basis, the cause of fluctuations in the fair value of the assets and liabilities impacting the financial statements.

In addition, management’s estimates of the fair value of share-based compensation awards involve highly complex and subjective estimates of the fair value of our ordinary shares. However, such estimates will not be necessary to determine the fair value of new awards following the commencement of trading of the ADSs upon completion of this offering. With respect to the options granted on June 19, 2014 by our shareholder, MOL Investments Pte. Ltd., the grant date ordinary share price of $13.33 was determined with reference to the most recent transaction in our ordinary shares at the time of such grant. With respect to the options and restricted share units granted on September 18, 2014, the grant date ordinary share price of $13.50 was determined with reference to the mid-point of the estimated initial public offering price range set forth on the front cover of this prospectus. The weighted average fair value of the share options granted on June 19, 2014 is $6.50 per option. As of June 30, 2014, no share options have vested and accordingly no expenses have been recognized in our statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. The total amount of unrecognized share-based compensation expenses related to the grant in June 2014 is $11.5 million. Our best estimate of the grant-date fair value of the options granted on September 18, 2014 is $6.31 per option, however, this number is subject to change upon finalization of the valuation of the options. We estimate that a total of $22.91 million of compensation cost for the options and restricted share units granted on September 18, 2014 is expected to vest over the requisite service period. The total intrinsic value related to options and restricted share units granted on September 18, 2014 based on the mid-point of the estimated initial public offering price range set forth on the front cover of this prospectus is $7.7 million. Our options were valued using the Monte Carlo Simulation pricing model, which also involved other complex and subjective assumptions, including but not limited to volatility and exercise multiples. For further details of significant estimates on share-based compensation, please refer to our unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

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Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our internal controls relating to financial reporting have not kept pace with the expansion of our business. Our financial reporting function and system of internal controls are less developed in certain respects than those of similar companies that operate in fewer or more developed markets and may not provide our management with as much or as accurate or timely information. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, has defined a material weakness as “a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.” A significant deficiency is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of our financial reporting.

In connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, we and our independent registered public accounting firm identified two material weaknesses in internal controls. These material weaknesses related primarily to the lack of segregation of duties among information technology personnel and lack of access control and audit trails over the e-pins inventory database at our Turkish micropayment system, Game Sultan, and payment service provider, PaytoGo, which we acquired in 2013.

To remedy the material weaknesses identified at our Turkey subsidiaries, we have adopted several measures to improve our internal control over financial reporting. We are in the process of implementing a transaction log to maintain audit trails for our e-pins inventory database. In July 2014, we replaced our current back-end system with a new system supported from our head office. The administrative ID control is maintained centrally, which restricts access to the appropriate and relevant personnel. In addition, our management plans to perform an internal audit of our financial and IT systems every six months. We are currently conducting a feasibility study in order to assess whether our IT controls have any additional deficiencies.

Significant deficiencies were also identified in the internal controls relating to various group companies, relating to, among other things, the lack of an internal audit and compliance department, recommended adoption of anti-bribery and impairment policies and transfer pricing matters. As our business has grown rapidly in scope and complexity, our internal controls relating to these matters have not kept pace with the growth in our business.

To remedy the significant deficiencies identified in certain subsidiaries, we plan to implement a stronger internal control system and to establish and enforce the monitoring of internal controls for critical areas involving operations, IT systems and financial reporting across all subsidiaries. We plan to:

 

   

engage an external consulting firm to assist us in assessing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance readiness and improving overall internal controls;

 

   

set up a corporate compliance department within the next twelve months that reports directly to our board of directors and will be responsible for strengthening our corporate governance, monitoring the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, examining segregation of duties within our group on a regular basis, evaluating areas for improvement in our IT systems such as system interfaces used for operations and reporting modules to the main accounting system, and recommending necessary control improvements;

 

   

strengthen the capacity of our finance department to enable us to resolve reporting issues such as timely reconciliation and review of reports; and

 

   

establish controls to ensure that proper documentation is in place in the preparation of journal entries and in the overall review of our financial reporting.

We will continue to implement measures to remediate our internal control deficiencies in order to meet the deadline imposed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. We may incur significant costs in the implementation of such measures. However, the implementation of these measures may not fully address the

 

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deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting. See “Risk factors—Material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting have been identified, and we have not yet assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.”

As a company with less than $1.0 billion in revenue for our last fiscal year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” pursuant to the JOBS Act. An emerging growth company may take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include exemption from the auditor attestation requirement under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in the assessment of the emerging growth company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to new and revised standards under IFRS, which have been issued but are not yet effective and which we have not adopted early.

 

IFRS Standard

  

Application

  

Effectiveness

IFRS 9

   Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009)    Effective date to be determined.

IFRS 9

   Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in October 2010)    Effective date to be determined.

IFRS 9

   Financial Instruments (Hedge Accounting and amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7 and IFRS 139)    Effective date to be determined.

IFRS 14

   Regulatory Deferred Accounts    Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016 with earlier application permitted.

Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38

   Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization    Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016 with earlier application permitted.

Amendments to IAS 19

   Employee Benefits (Amendments relating to Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions)    Effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014, with earlier application permitted.

Amendments to IFRS 11

   Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Arrangements    Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016 with earlier application permitted.

Amendments to IFRS 15

   Revenue from Contracts with Customers    Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017 with earlier application permitted

Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 41

   Agriculture: Bearer Plants    Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016 with earlier application permitted

Amendments to IAS 27

   Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements    Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016 with earlier application permitted

Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28

   Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture    Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016 with earlier application permitted.

Amendments to IFRSs contained in the document entitled Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010—2012 Cycle

   Effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014, with earlier application permitted.

Amendments to IFRSs contained in the document entitled Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011—2013 Cycle

   Effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014, with earlier application permitted.

We anticipate that the abovementioned standards, amendments and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee, or IFRIC, will be adopted in our annual consolidated financial statements when they become effective and that the adoption of these standards and amendments will not materially impact our consolidated financial statements in the period of initial application, except as described below.

 

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Amendments to IFRS 7 and IAS 32: Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities and the Related Disclosures

The amendments to IAS 32 clarify existing application issues relating to the offset of financial assets and financial liabilities requirements. Specifically the amendments clarify the meaning of “currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off” and “simultaneous realization and settlement.”

The amendments to IFRS 7 introduce new disclosure requirements relating to right of offset and related arrangements for financial instruments under an enforceable master netting agreements or similar arrangements. Both IAS 32 and IFRS 7 require retrospective application upon adoption.

To date, we have not entered into any such agreements or similar arrangements. However, we anticipate that the application of these amendments to IAS 32 and IFRS 7 may result in more disclosure being made with regard to offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities in the future.

IFRS 9 and Amendments relating to Mandatory Effective Date of IFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures

IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009 introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. IFRS 9 issued by IASB in October 2010 includes the requirements for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities and for derecognition. We will be required to comply with the amendments to IFRS 9 for annual periods beginning on the effective date which is to be determined. Earlier compliance is permitted. Periods prior to the date of an entity’s compliance are not required to be restated. The IASB amended IFRS 7 concurrently with the issuance of the amendments to IFRS, introducing new disclosure requirements that are either permitted or required on the basis of an entity’s date of adoption and whether an entity chooses to restate prior periods.

The key requirements of IFRS 9 are as follows:

 

   

All recognized financial assets that are within the scope of IFRS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are required to be subsequently measured at their amortized cost or fair value. Specifically, debt investments that are held within a business model whose objective of which is to collect the contractual cash flows, and that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding, are generally measured at their amortized cost at the end of subsequent accounting periods. All other debt investments and equity investments are measured at their fair values at the end of subsequent accounting periods. In addition, under IFRS 9, entities may make an irrevocable election to present subsequent changes in the fair value of equity instrument that is not held for trading) in other comprehensive income, with only dividend income generally recognized in profit or loss.

 

   

With regard to the measurement of financial liabilities designated as at fair value through profit or loss, IFRS 9 requires that the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability, is presented in other comprehensive income, unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in other comprehensive income would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. Changes in fair value attributable to a financial liability’s credit risk are not subsequently reclassified to profit or loss. Previously, under IAS 39, the entire amount of the change in the fair value of the financial liability designated as at fair value through profit or loss was presented in profit or loss.

We anticipate that the application of IFRS 9 in the future may have significant impact on amounts reported in respect of our financial assets and financial liabilities. However, it is not practicable to provide a reasonable estimate of the effect of IFRS 9 until a detailed review has been completed.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Hedge Accounting and Amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7 and IAS 39

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more opportunities to apply hedge accounting. However, entities that apply IFRS 9 will have an accounting policy choice under the standard as to whether to apply the hedge accounting model in IAS 39 or IFRS 9. This accounting policy choice will be revisited when macro hedging project is near to its finalization.

The principal changes introduced as compared to the general hedge accounting model under IAS 39 are as follows:

 

   

the qualifying criteria for hedge accounting is now based on a more principles-based approach;

 

   

increased eligibility of hedging instruments;

 

   

increased eligibility of hedged items;

 

   

accounting for the time value component of options and forward contracts with less volatility in profit or loss; and

 

   

modification and discontinuation of hedging relationships.

In addition to the new chapter on hedge accounting, two other important changes were made to IFRS 9:

 

   

Reporting of changes in fair value of an entity’s own debts: IFRS 9 as issued by IASB in October 2010 requires an entity to present fair value changes due to own credit on liabilities designated as at fair value through profit or loss to be presented in other comprehensive income rather than in profit or loss. This requirement can only be applied when IFRS 9 is adopted. The amendment now allows entities to elect to adopt the aforementioned requirement early without applying the other requirements in IFRS 9 (i.e. an entity can continue to apply IAS 39 and yet, be able to adopt this new presentation requirement).

 

   

Removal of the mandatory effective date of IFRS 9: The IASB has decided to remove the mandatory effective date (January 1, 2015) from IFRS 9. The new date shall be determined when the impairment phase is closer to completion.

We are currently assessing the impact of adoption of IFRS 9 and have not made any accounting policy decision. Thus, the impact of adopting the new IFRS 9 on our financial statements cannot be determined now until the process is complete.

 

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INDUSTRY

The adoption of the internet in emerging markets is happening at an unprecedented rate and is changing the way people transact in their daily lives. With rising income levels, a larger section of the population is getting connected to the internet and is now spending more time on the internet for a wide variety of activities, including entertainment, games and e-commerce, amongst others. While this has resulted in the growth of online payments in emerging markets, lack of access to traditional banking channels in these markets has also inhibited the growth of e-commerce to a large extent. As a result, e-payment service providers, like us, who use physical distribution channels to help users pay for online content in cash, have gained prominence.

According to the Frost & Sullivan report, the growth of e-payment service providers is primarily attributed to the following factors:

 

   

Growth in the information and communication technology industry;

 

   

Growing trend in e-commerce and online gaming; and

 

   

Competitive landscape for companies offering e-payment processing services.

Growth in the Information and Communication Technology Industry

Internet Usage

According to the Frost & Sullivan report, internet usage among the populations in key MOL markets, which include Southeast Asia, Turkey and Brazil, has increased significantly over the past several years and will continue to grow significantly over the next several years. Cheaper smartphones, continuing fixed broadband rollouts, expanding Wi-Fi coverage and falling PC and tablet prices are all contributing to this growth. While significant progress has been made, many of the relevant markets still had less than half of the population accessing the internet in 2013. The following chart sets forth the historical and expected number of internet users as a percentage of population:

 

     Unit      2009      2010      2011      2012      2013      2014F      2015F      2016F      2017F      2018F  

Brazil

     %         39.2         40.7         45.0         49.8         52.7         56.4         60.0         63.6         67.2         70.9   

Indonesia

     %         6.9         10.9         12.3         15.4         20.3         29.2         36.2         43.1         55.9         68.0   

Malaysia

     %         55.9         56.3         61.0         65.8         71.2         75.3         80.0         84.8         89.5         94.3   

Philippines

     %         9.0         25.0         29.0         33.2         36.1         46.9         52.5         58.2         63.8         69.4   

Singapore

     %         70.0         75.7         74.4         80.0         83.3         86.2         87.3         88.4         89.6         93.7   

Thailand

     %         14.4         18.9         23.7         26.5         38.4         44.3         50.1         58.2         68.2         73.0   

Turkey

     %         36.4         39.8         43.1         45.1         54.1         61.2         67.8         73.2         78.3         82.2   

Vietnam

     %         16.6         20.7         25.1         29.5         33.9         48.3         52.8         57.2         61.6         66.0   

UK

     %         83.6         85.0         86.8         87.0         92.3         94.3         96.3         97.3         98.3         99.3   

US

     %         71.0         74.0         77.9         81.0         84.7         88.2         91.7         95.2         98.7         99.2   

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

The strongest driver of online usage in our key markets, namely Southeast Asia, Brazil and Turkey, is the adoption of smartphones, which enables personal internet use in addition to home, office or cybercafé use and introduces the user to mobile applications. Smartphone use in such markets is still low compared to developed markets largely due to high hardware costs and the absence of subsidies given by mobile carriers in the West. According to the Frost & Sullivan report, smartphone ownership growth is expected to increase significantly in the coming years due to growth in low-cost (less than $75) smartphone imports from China and cheaper pricing plans. According to the Frost & Sullivan report, each of our key markets is expected to experience at least 50% user penetration by 2018.

 

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Smartphone Users as a Percentage of the Population, 2009 to 2018F

 

     Unit      2009      2010      2011      2012      2013      2014F      2015F      2016F      2017F      2018F  

Brazil

     %         3.3         5.5         10.2         17.1         24.8         32.7         39.6         45.2         49.3         54.2   

Indonesia

     %         3.8         5.9         8.4         10.4         14.5         19.3         25.8         34.4         46.0         61.4   

Malaysia

     %         12.3         17.0         21.6         25.9         36.7         43.0         50.5         59.2         69.5         81.6   

Philippines

     %         6.1         8.5         11.7         15.5         20.6         26.2         33.5         42.6         54.4         69.3   

Singapore

     %         20.3         25.5         36.6         50.2         62.8         67.6         72.7         78.3         84.2         90.6   

Thailand

     %         3.8         8.5         12.7         16.9         21.6         27.5         35.0         44.5         56.7         72.1   

Turkey

     %         4.1         5.4         9.4         13.3         17.9         23.8         31.6         42.0         55.8         74.2   

Vietnam

     %         2.9         4.5         6.4         9.4         14.9         20.1         27.1         36.6         49.4         66.7   

UK

     %         24.9         37.1         49.6         62.2         70.6         77.4         82.1         84.7         86.6         88.9   

US

     %         19.4         29.3         41.9         50.7         59.7         64.8         71.0         77.7         85.1         93.2   

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

Growth in Digital Content

As internet usage and smartphone penetration has increased, the application ecosystem has matured, as seen in the significant amount of growth in the number of applications available to consumers on major digital distribution platforms. As shown in the chart below, the number of applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store alone surpassed two million applications available to global customers at the end of 2013, a significant increase over the 167,000 in 2009, according to the Frost & Sullivan report.

Number of Applications Available on the App Store and Google Play, 2009-2013

 

      Unit      2009      2010      2011      2012      2013      2009-2013
CAGR (%)
 

Apple App Store

     thousands         148         282         456         708         1,068         63.9

Google Play Store

     thousands         19         152         385         756         1,070         173.9

Total

     thousands         167         434         841         1,464         2,138         89.2

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

As the growth in the number of applications has increased, there has also been a marked increase in the number of digital downloads from these platforms. According to the Frost & Sullivan report and as shown in the chart below, there were nearly 116 billion downloads recorded across major platforms in 2013, an eleven-fold increase from the 10.5 billion figure in 2009. The shift from paid downloads to “free-to-play” applications, where users download and play games for free and make subsequent payments for special items, additional time or additional levels via purchasing within apps, or in-app-purchasing, has increased download volumes and is expected to fuel market growth going forward.

Global Application Downloads, 2009-2018F

 

   

Unit

  2009     2010     2011     2012     2013     2014F     2015F     2016F     2017F     2018F     2009-2013
CAGR (%)
    2013-2018
CAGR (%)
 

Global App Downloads

  billions     10.5        18.3        33.1        66.2        115.8        143.5        196.7        245.8        693.1        874.9        82.2     49.8

Free App Downloads

  billions     8.5        15.4        29.3        59.1        104.7        131.2        182.1        233.0        666.8        851.3        87.3     52.1

Paid App Downloads

  billions     2.0        2.9        3.8        7.1        11.1        12.3        14.6        12.8        26.3        23.6        53.6     16.3

Free App Downloads as a Percentage of Total
Downloads

  %     81.0     84.2     88.4     89.3     90.4     91.4     92.6     94.8     96.2     97.3              

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

 

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The free-to-play model is resulting in higher spending for online games, with in-app-purchasing overtaking other revenue streams in 2013 as the primary source of revenue from application stores, and this trend is expected to continue. Advertising is also emerging as an important source of revenue, especially in emerging markets where monetizing applications is more challenging. It is also important to note that there is a large and growing market for non-game application revenues, as 25% of Apple and Google application revenues come from non-game applications, according to the Frost & Sullivan Report. Applications such as the music service Pandora and dating application Zoosk are particularly popular in western markets and such services are expected to grow in emerging markets in the near future, according to the Frost & Sullivan Report. Overall gross revenue from application stores (inclusive of fees paid to platform providers) totaled $28.3 billion in 2013, and strong growth is predicted through 2018, when aggregate revenues are expected to total $93.4 billion, according to the Frost & Sullivan report.

Global Application Store Gross Revenues by Segment, 2009-2018F

 

    Unit     2009     2010     2011     2012     2013     2014F     2015F     2016F     2017F     2018F     2009-2013
CAGR (%)
    2013-2018
CAGR (%)
 

Paid Content

  US$ bn        0.3        3.2        6.3        8.9        9.1        8.0        9.4        13.7        18.4        22.4        138.1     19.9

In-App Purchasing

  US$ bn        0.0        0.4        1.2        7.6        19.2        24.1        33.4        48.6        61.6        71.0        794.9     29.8

Advertising

  US$ bn        0.0        0.2        0.5        1.2        2.3        2.9        4.3        7.5        11.2        14.0        250.5     44.0

Total

  US$ bn        0.3        3.5        7.5        16.5        28.3        32.1        42.8        62.3        80.0        93.4        211.6     27.0

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

E-Commerce & Online Gaming Trends

E-Commerce Market Overview

As internet and smartphone access has continued to expand in our key markets, the size of the e-commerce market has also expanded significantly. The sector was valued at $27.4 billion in 2013 in such markets and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, of 24.5% over the next five years to $81.8 billion, nearly three times its current size, or roughly equal to the size of total Chinese e-commerce market in 2011, according to the Frost & Sullivan report and as set forth in the chart below.

E-commerce Revenues in Southeast Asia, Turkey & Brazil, 2013 to 2018F

 

     Unit      2013      2014E      2015E      2016E      2017E      2018E      2013-2018
CAGR (%)
 

Indonesia

   $ (billions)         1.0         4.1         6.2         9.8         11.7         14.7         71.2

Malaysia

   $  (billions)         1.6         2.1         2.7         3.4         3.9         4.5         23.0

Philippines

   $ (billions)         1.0         1.5         2.1         3.0         3.5         4.2         33.2

Singapore

   $ (billions)         1.7         2.0         2.2         2.7         2.9         3.2         13.5

Thailand

   $ (billions)         1.2         1.8         2.5         3.5         4.0         4.8         32.0

Vietnam

   $ (billions)         0.5         1.0         1.5         2.0         2.6         3.1         44.0

Southeast Asia

   $ (billions)         7.0         12.5         17.2         24.4         28.6         34.5         37.6

Brazil

   $ (billions)         18.6         22.1         26.3         30.1         33.9         37.8         15.3

Turkey

   $ (billions)         1.8         2.4         4.5         6.6         7.8         9.5         39.5

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report. Our key markets include Southeast Asia, Brazil and Turkey.

While e-commerce is growing significantly, the sector still represents a relatively small section of total retail sales in our key markets compared to developed markets like the U.S. and U.K. According to the Frost & Sullivan report, China has also emerged as a market with significant e-commerce use, with e-commerce sales accounting for 7.8% of all retail sales in the country in 2013 as compared to 0.2% of all retail sales in Southeast Asia in 2013. Given the increased use and convenience of e-commerce services, significant growth in e-commerce is expected in our key markets going forward.

 

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Online Retail as a Percentage of Total Retail Sales, 2013

 

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Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

One of the major inhibitors to growth in e-commerce in our key markets is the lack of access to financial services for a large segment of the population. As shown in the figure below, more than one-third of the population of Thailand and Malaysia do not use financial services. In Brazil and Turkey, that metric is nearly half of the population, while in the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia over two-thirds of the population do not have a bank account or credit card, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. While this situation is expected to improve over time, the current lack of access to financial services has resulted in a significant number of cash-based transactions in these markets.

Percentage of Population Using Financial Services, 2013

 

     Unbanked
Population (%)
    Banked
Population (%)
    Total
Population (m)
     Unbanked
Population (m)
 

Brazil

     54     46     201.0         108.5   

Turkey

     47     53     73.0         34.3   

Indonesia

     67     33     241.0         161.5   

Malaysia

     35     65     29.0         10.2   

Philippines

     65     35     94.2         61.2   

Singapore

     1     99     5.1         0.1   

Thailand

     37     63     67.3         24.9   

Vietnam

     68     32     86.9         59.1   

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report. Note: The “unbanked” population refers to adults who do not use any formal financial services such as having bank accounts, credit cards, etc., while the “banked” population refers to the population who use at least one such service.

Even for people using financial services, credit card penetration remains low in our key markets. According to the Frost & Sullivan report, in Brazil, 35.2% of the population have credit cards, as the country has a national credit card system, which makes credit cards easier to obtain. In Malaysia and Turkey, only 16.7% and 16.9%, respectively, of the population has credit cards, but in all other Southeast Asian markets, credit card penetration was less than ten percent at the end of 2013. Although the number of credit card owners in such markets is expected to rise over time, growth will likely be moderate, and thus demand for e-payment services to purchase virtual goods is projected to remain strong.

 

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Credit Card Ownership in Selected Markets, 2009 to 2018F

 

     Unit      2009      2010      2011      2012      2013      2014F      2015F      2016F      2017F      2018F  

Brazil

     %         24.8         27.7         30.3         32.7         35.2         37.7         40.0         42.0         43.8         45.7   

Indonesia

     %         2.1         2.2         2.3         2.5         2.6         2.7         2.8         2.9         3.0         3.1   

Malaysia

     %         13.7         14.5         15.3         16.0         16.7         17.3         17.9         18.5         18.8         19.0   

Philippines

     %         4.4         4.6         4.7         4.9         5.0         5.1         5.7         5.2         5.3         5.5   

Singapore

     %         46.0         48.4         50.7         53.0         55.2         57.5         59.6         61.6         63.5         65.5   

Thailand

     %         6.4         6.8         7.1         7.4         7.8         8.1         8.5         8.9         9.2         9.6   

Turkey

     %         15.5         15.8         16.1         16.5         16.9         17.4         18.1         18.7         19.4         20.0   

Vietnam

     %         0.6         0.7         0.9         1.1         1.5         2.0         2.3         3.0         4.1         4.8   

UK

     %         58.5         61.9         63.0         65.2         67.3         69.2         71.3         73.4         75.6         78.9   

US

     %         55.1         59.0         62.0         64.1         65.8         67.3         68.6         69.7         70.8         71.9   

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report. Note: Percentages reflect the numbers of unique users of credit cards during the specified periods as a percentage of the total adult population as of the end of such periods.

Online fraud is a significant problem in our key markets and has also inhibited the use of credit cards online. As shown in the chart below, many such markets have some of the highest rates of malware attacks on PCs, with nearly one in four PCs in Indonesia having been attacked by malware in 2013 and nearly one in five in Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. According to the Frost & Sullivan report, the high incidence of such attacks benefits the e-payment services market because many consumers who have credit cards and purchase goods and services online still prefer to not use their credit cards online.

Percentage of PCs Experiencing Malware Attacks, 2013

 

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Source: Sophos Labs

Given the large number of consumers without access to banking services, the low credit card penetration, and the concerns of credit card holders with online fraud, a large market for e-payment methods has developed in our key markets. According to the Frost & Sullivan report and as shown in the chart below, other methods of paying for online goods and services are popular in such markets, with cash, prepaid card or manual bank transfers, many of which rely on e-payment service providers, accounting for the vast majority of online purchases in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

 

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Payment Mediums for Online Transactions Southeast Asia, Turkey & Brazil, 2013

 

      Online Banking     Credit Card     Cash, Prepaid Card, Manual
Bank Transfer
 

Brazil

     7     69     24

Indonesia

     20     15     65

Malaysia

     47     35     19

Philippines

     10     10     80

Singapore

     40     52     8

Thailand

     9     23     68

Turkey

     10     70     15

Vietnam

     10     5     85

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report. Percentages reflect the number of transactions conducted using each payment medium as a percentage of the total number of online transactions.

Online and Smartphone Gaming Market Overview

Increases in internet usage and the development of the overall e-commerce ecosystem have given rise to large online and smartphone gaming industries in our key markets. Such markets host a significant number of gamers, with Brazil having the largest online and smartphone gaming population at 75.3 million in 2013, followed by Indonesia at 27.7 million and Vietnam at 20.1 million. Overall, the number of online and smartphone gamers is expected to increase at a CAGR of 24.9% over the next five years, with the relevant markets projected to have a total of 532.7 million online and smartphone gamers by 2018, according to the Frost & Sullivan report.

Online and Smartphone Game Users in Southeast Asia, Turkey & Brazil, 2009 to 2018F

 

    Unit     2009     2010     2011     2012     2013     2014F     2015F     2016F     2017F     2018F     2009-2013
CAGR (%)
    2013-2018
CAGR (%)
 

Indonesia

    millions        5.1        8.4        13.4        18.2        27.7        40.5        53.2        67.5        83.2        100.1        52.4     29.3

Malaysia

    millions        2.0        2.9        4.1        5.5        8.5        12.1        16.0        20.3        25.0        30.1        43.5     28.9

Philippines

    millions        3.2        4.7        7.3        10.6        15.5        21.7        28.0        35.1        42.8        51.1        48.2     27.0

Singapore

    millions        0.6        0.8        1.3        1.9        2.6        3.2        4.0        4.8        5.6        6.6        45.3     20.2

Thailand

    millions        1.5        3.5        5.7        8.2        11.3        15.7        19.9        24.6        29.8        35.3        66.2     25.5

Vietnam

    millions        4.2        6.2        9.4        13.8        20.1        28.2        36.4        45.6        55.6        66.5        48.2     27.0

Southeast Asia

    millions        16.6        26.5        41.1        58.2        85.6        121.3        157.4        197.9        242.0        289.7        50.8     27.6

Brazil

    millions        8.6        17.5        42.2        55.3        75.3        94.7        118.0        142.9        169.8        198.8        72.0     21.4

Turkey

    millions        1.9        4.3        7.1        10.3        14.2        19.6        24.8        30.8        37.2        44.2        66.2     25.5

Total

    millions        27.0        48.4        90.4        123.7        175.1        235.5        300.2        371.5        449.0        532.7        59.5     24.9

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

Given the popularity of online and smartphone games in our key markets, revenues derived from these games are significant and are expected to grow going forward. In 2013, total revenues from online games in such markets totaled $1.4 billion and are projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.3% to reach over $3.4 billion by 2018, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. Brazil is currently the largest such market, due to the successful entrance of several Chinese game companies and a large cybercafé gaming culture, followed by Vietnam and Thailand, where there are several local game studios and telecom operators involved in the online and mobile game businesses.

 

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Online and Smartphone Game Revenues in Southeast Asia, Turkey & Brazil by Country, 2009 to 2018F

 

    Unit     2009     2010     2011     2012     2013     2014E     2015E     2016E     2017E     2018E     2009-2013
CAGR (%)
    2013-2018
CAGR (%)
 

Indonesia

  US$ m        37.4        56.9        71.6        87.4        117.3        151.6        191.3        235.9        291.2        357.9        33.1     25.0

Malaysia

  US$ m        22.4        32.2        54.7        87.1        135.9        167.3        192.5        219.6        247.5        301.8        56.9     17.3

Philippines

  US$ m        14.0        20.5        28.4        57.5        70.0        86.7        107.3        131.2        161.2        199.2        49.5     23.3

Singapore

  US$ m        28.6        40.4        57.8        76.5        99.6        118.3        138.7        160.3        184.2        209.4        36.6     16.0

Thailand

  US$ m        92.0        105.6        121.4        149.1        210.6        248.2        289.4        334.7        384.2        440.9        23.0     15.9

Vietnam

  US$ m        120.5        151.0        189.1        225.5        257.4        298.6        342.9        391.0        444.6        507.3        20.9     14.5

Southeast Asia

  US$ m        314.9        406.6        523.0        683.1        890.8        1,070.8        1,262.0        1,472.7        1,712.9        2,016.5        29.7     17.7

Turkey

  US$ m        42.9        52.5        67.3        91.3        127.4        195.7        268.6        346.8        432.0        526.7        31.3     32.8

Brazil

  US$ m        96.9        123.0        166.6        235.5        340.3        434.3        533.7        640.6        755.8        882.1        36.9     21.0

Total

  US$ m        454.7        582.1        756.9        1,009.9        1,358.5        1,700.9        2,064.4        2,460.1        2,900.8        3,425.3        31.5     20.3

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

The composition of the online and smartphone game market is changing in our key markets. As of 2013, paid downloads are a significant part of the market due to digital distribution platforms having largely replaced brick and mortar distribution as consumers no longer purchase physical CDs in retail outlets. The advent of free-to-play games in both online and smartphone games is changing the market as users now play games for free and pay money for virtual goods. This is the fastest growing segment as developers are more inclined to use free-to-play models in order to monetize better. Subscription revenues are increasing slightly and are expected to remain steady due to the popularity of MMOGs. Advertising is still a small component of revenues but is expected to grow as online gaming gains more acceptance as an advertising medium, according to the Frost & Sullivan report.

Online and Smartphone Game Revenues in Southeast Asia, Turkey & Brazil by Game Type, 2009 to 2018F

 

    Unit     2009     2010     2011     2012     2013     2014F     2015F     2016F     2017F     2018F     2009-2013
CAGR (%)
    2013-2018
CAGR (%)
 

Virtual Goods

  US$ m        13.6        26.2        53.0        111.1        244.5        425.2        681.2        1,131.7        1,682.5        2,192.2        105.8     55.1

Paid Downloads

  US$ m        412.0        363.0        424.8        450.4        617.3        676.0        671.5        519.8        299.3        164.4        10.6     -23.2

Subscription

  US$ m        11.4        163.0        227.1        373.7        448.3        527.3        598.7        664.2        725.2        787.8        150.6     11.9

Pay Per Minute

  US$ m        9.1        17.5        34.1        48.5        6.9        9.8        15.1        20.2        24.1        34.3        -6.6     37.7

Advertising

  US$ m        4.5        7.0        10.6        16.2        27.7        43.0        71.5        92.0        133.7        205.5        57.1     49.3

Other

  US$ m        4.1        5.5        7.4        10.1        13.8        19.6        26.4        32.3        36.1        41.1        35.6     24.3

Total

  US$ m        454.7        582.1        756.9        1,009.9        1,358.5        1,700.9        2,064.4        2,460.1        2,900.8        3,425.3        31.5     20.3

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report. Note: Other includes location based and augmented reality games, among others.

 

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Another important aspect of the digital gaming market is that mobile games have emerged as the primary growth driver of the industry, far outpacing the traditional online game industry. According to the Frost & Sullivan Report, in South Korea, which is the world’s most mature online gaming market, mobile games are now more than 20% of the gaming industry as opposed to less than five percent in 2008, as illustrated by the chart below. Also important is the emergence of mobile chat applications. In South Korea the chat application Kakao Talk is used by 95% of South Koreans every day, according to the Frost & Sullivan Report. These “platforms within platforms” have captured a very large percent of the mobile game industry as nearly 75% of all game revenues in South Korea are on the Kakao Talk platform, according to the Frost & Sullivan Report. Similar applications such as LINE and WeChat have emerged in Japan and China. These application companies are now targeting markets where we operate, such as Thailand and Indonesia. Companies that work with these applications are well-positioned to grow in the region, according to the Frost & Sullivan Report.

Online, Mobile and Kakao Talk Games Revenues in South Korea, 2008 to the six months ended June 30, 2014

 

      Units      2008     2009     2010     2011     2012     2013     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2014
 

Online Game Revenue

   US$ m         4,365.4        4,786.2        5,390.4        6,039.2        6,333.7        6,521.4        3,482.1   

Mobile Game Revenue

   US$ m         208.7        258.0        347.7        410.3        774.0        1,173.0        735.2   

Kakao Talk Game Revenue

   US$ m         0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        118.1        704.5        546.8   

Kakao as a % of Mobile Game Revenue

     %         0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0     15.3     60.1     74.4

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

Competitive Landscape For Companies Offering E-Payment Processing Services

Given the challenges that consumers face in our key markets with respect to payment for online goods and services, several companies offer e-payment services other than online banking and credit cards. These companies typically offer services such as prepaid card distribution, electronic payments for online goods and physical payment channels. According to the Frost & Sullivan report, notable companies competing in Southeast Asia, Turkey and Brazil include:

 

   

MOL Global, Inc.

 

   

AsiaSoft—Founded in 2001, AsiaSoft is a Thai company that derives its income primarily as an online game publisher but also operates payment facilities for its online games. The company is focused on Southeast Asia with operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore and Myanmar.

 

   

Boa Compra—Founded in 2004, Boa Compra is owned by Brazilian media conglomerate UOL. The company provides e-payment solutions in Brazil and 10 other markets in Latin America, Europe and Asia.

 

   

Cherry Credits—Created in 2007, Cherry Credits is a Singaporean digital payment provider which has more recently devoted attention to publishing online game titles. The company operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.

 

   

Epay—Founded in 1999, Epay is a subsidiary of Malaysia’s GHL Systems Berhad, and is an electronic payment company focusing on the domestic Malaysian market.

 

   

Initiative Services—Branded as “MyCard,” this company is based in Malaysia and was founded in 2001. MyCard provides games and payment facilities for digital goods and has expanded into Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

 

   

Mikro Odeme—Founded in 2008, Mikro Odeme of “3pay” is the largest payment player in the Turkish market. The company focuses mostly on the domestic market and maintains offices in Dubai and the USA.

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table below, has significant market share in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and the Philippines and is also present in Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Market Share of E-payment Processing Companies (Payment Volumes) in Southeast Asia, Turkey & Brazil, 2013

 

      Our Competitors in the
E-Payment Market
  Our Market Share     Our Main
Competitor
   Our Main
Competitor’s
Market Share
    Our Other Competitors’
Aggregate Market Share
 

Brazil

   Boa Compra,
Paymentez,
ePrepag
    2   Boa Compra      80     18

Malaysia

   MyCard     70   MyCard      15     15

Philippines

   Cherry Credits     62   Cherry Credits      21     17

Thailand

   @Cash, True
Money
    42   True Money      39     19

Turkey

   Mikro Odeme,
GS Cash,
PayByMe
(1)
    42   Mikro Odeme      33     25

Indonesia

   Gudang Voucher,
Indomog, UniPin
    16   Indomog      15     69

Vietnam

   Vinapay     8   Vinapay      52     40

 

Source: The Frost & Sullivan report

 

(1) We acquired a 51% equity interest in PayByMe in September 2014.

Industry Active Users

Active users, as opposed to total users, is an important metric in comparing e-payment companies as a company may retain “users” for a significant amount of time regardless of login or payment activity. Some companies may also have a significant amount of users who play games and consume digital content for free without spending money on such services. According to the Frost & Sullivan report and as shown in the table below, we have one of the highest ratios of “active users” to total users when compared to our peers, with 22% of our users having made a cash purchase within the last twelve months.

Active User Ratios of E-payment Companies in Key MOL Markets, 2013

 

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Industry Distribution—Physical

The size of an e-payment company’s physical distribution network is an important comparative in our key markets given that e-payment services are often used by consumers who do not have access to credit cards and hence need a physical location, such as a kiosk, convenience store or ATM, to purchase virtual goods. We have the largest such network with over 900,000 physical locations in its markets, followed by Boa Compra which has approximately 200,000, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. It is important to note that, according to the Frost & Sullivan Report, in less mature markets, such as Vietnam and Indonesia, the vast majority of market revenues is derived from physical cards, but electronic PIN usage is increasing rapidly as more game publishers enter the market and competition for physical space in retail venues continues to grow.

Number of Physical Locations for E-payment Companies in our Key Markets, 2013

 

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Source: The Frost & Sullivan report. Our key markets include Southeast Asia, Brazil and Turkey.

Industry Distribution—Virtual

In addition to physical points of distribution, many e-payment operators in key markets that MOL has operations also partner with electronic and mobile payment channels that enable the purchasing of virtual credits using existing electronic and mobile payment systems, such as PayPal, Western Union, traditional online banking and telecom operator payment services. According to the Frost & Sullivan report and as set forth in the graph below, MOL has the largest number of such payment channels partners in the relevant markets at 94, followed by Cherry Credits at 51.

 

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Number of Electronic and Mobile Payment Channels for E-payment Companies in Key MOL Markets, 2013

 

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Source: The Frost & Sullivan report. Key MOL Markets include Southeast Asia, Brazil and Turkey.

Industry Comparison—Games Supported

Most e-payment companies in key markets that MOL has operations support purchases of game credits in which users can use credits purchased using such companies’ e-payment services. According to the Frost & Sullivan report, MOL enables the purchase of game credits for the largest number of games among e-payment companies in such markets, with over 6,500 games supported, including games on its own portal, MMOG.asia, Facebook games and games from other partners. Mikro Odeme and Boa Compra are the next largest in terms of number of games supported as each have roughly 3,000.

Number of Online Games Supported by E-payment Companies in Key MOL Markets, 2013

 

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BUSINESS

Overview

We are the largest e-payment enabler for online goods and services in Southeast Asia by payment volume, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. We operate a payments platform that facilitates online and mobile commerce for consumers in emerging and other markets by providing a vast network of payment channels that accept payment using cash and online methods. Our physical distribution network comprises more than 970,000 physical locations in 13 countries across four continents where we maintain a local presence as of June 30, 2014 and physical locations in other countries where we have relationships with aggregators that distribute our products through channels with which they have relationships. We also have mobile and electronic distribution channels that accept major credit cards and online banking from more than 100 banks globally as of June 30, 2014. Our primary product is our MOLPoints micropayment system, which sells payment credits that can be used by consumers to purchase online game credits and other digital content, including Facebook Game Cards. We also operate MOLReloads, a distribution network that distributes prepaid mobile airtime and digital content; MOLPay, a payments solution for online merchants; and MMOG.asia, an online games portal. We plan to launch MOLWallet, an online and mobile payment processing and money transfer system in Malaysia in 2014. Our products provide various opportunities to acquire and retain customers and their payment credentials, which present cross-selling opportunities for our existing and future solutions. Our user base consists of both registered and unregistered users.

MOLPoints can be used to purchase credits that can be used in thousands of online games and other digital content, from over 500 content providers as of June 30, 2014. We operate in markets that are largely cash-based and offer consumers the opportunity to purchase MOLPoints in cash through our physical distribution network, which comprises chain operators such as 7-Eleven, individual retailers such as cybercafés, and aggregators such as e-pay. Our physical distribution network for MOLPoints includes our MOLReloads distribution network in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. In addition, MOLPoints are available for purchase using credit cards, through online banking and at electronic kiosks in retail locations. We currently operate local websites for MOLPoints, or equivalent products for local markets, in 13 countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand.

MOLReloads distributes electronic vouchers, or e-vouchers, for pre-paid mobile airtime and digital content including MOLPoints. Consumers can purchase prepaid mobile airtime for most major mobile service providers in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand through our MOLReloads distribution network, which comprises chain operators, including more than 1,600 7-Eleven convenience stores as of June 30, 2014, cybercafés and bookstores, and in the Philippines, individual distributors who distribute e-vouchers through mobile phones and personal computers in cybercafés. In January 2014, we entered into an agreement with InComm, a provider of pre-paid products, services and transaction technologies, pursuant to which we plan to distribute point-of-sale activated, or POS-activated, pre-paid gift cards through our MOLReloads distribution network.

MOLPay is an integrated payments solution for online merchants, which offers cash, online banking and credit card payment processing options for their consumers. MOLPay is currently offered in Malaysia and Vietnam, and we expect to launch MOLPay in Indonesia in 2014. MOLPay has an agreement with MyClear to serve as a third party (non-bank) acquirer for MyClear’s FPX and direct debt services. In addition to online banking and credit card payment, MOLPay has agreements with various distribution partners for collecting payments at more than 23,000 additional physical cash payment points in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, including at 7-Eleven and other convenience stores, cybercafés and petrol stations, which are in the process of being rolled out in 2014. We own 51% of MOLPay Sdn. Bhd., which operates MOLPay. As of June 30, 2014, consumers could use MOLPay to make purchases from 3,058 online merchants.

MOLWallet is our planned account-based online and mobile payment processing and money transfer system that is designed to effectively replace a physical wallet using a mobile phone. Account holders will be able to pay for digital and physical retail goods and services, pay third party bills, reload pre-paid accounts for mobile airtime and other mobile applications as well as perform peer-to-peer money transfers through a convenient, secure and intuitive online or mobile interface with multiple payment methods. MOLWallet uses technology that

 

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was developed by NganLuong Joint Stock Company, or NganLuong, an online payments solutions provider based in Vietnam that we acquired in 2013. We plan to launch MOLWallet in Malaysia in 2014. Our revenue from mobile commerce has historically not been material.

MMOG.asia is an online games portal that operates licensed games in Southeast Asia, including through localized portals operated in local languages for Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. MMOG.asia accepts MOLPoints to purchase game credits for games that it operates. We initially acquired approximately 80% of MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012 and increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014.

In recent years, we have evolved our product offering in response to consumers’ increasing use of mobile devices for online activities. In each country where we operate a local website for MOLPoints, we also operate a local mobile website, which facilitates access to our website for consumers using mobile devices. We have increasingly partnered with content providers to collect payments for mobile content through MOLPoints. We have mobile carrier billing partnerships with 24 telecommunications service providers operators in eight countries, which offer further exposure to mobile consumers who can pay for MOLPoints through the deduction of prepaid mobile airtime or, with respect to post-paid users, on their monthly statement. For MOLPay, we have a mobile enabled application program interface, or API, which facilitates payment for m-commerce transactions. Furthermore, MOLWallet, which we plan to launch in Malaysia in 2014, is our first product that is targeted primarily to mobile consumers, and MMOG.asia plans to launch four mobile games in the fourth quarter of 2014 including mobile games for the Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia markets. Our revenue from mobile games has historically not been material.

We have experienced substantial growth in recent years. In the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, consumers conducted 6,198,339, 10,905,409, 20,843,529 and 10,840,526 transactions on our MOLPoints platform, involving an aggregate value of MYR175.3 million, MYR371.8 million, MYR589.3 million and MYR338.4 million. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and six months ended June 30, 2014 our revenue was MYR63.2 million, MYR95.6 million, MYR171.5 million and MYR105.1 million, respectively.

Our Platform

Our platform connects consumers in emerging markets and other markets with digital content providers, telecommunications service providers and online merchants by providing a vast network of distribution channels that accept cash and online payment methods. Our business is based on three pillars: (i) our distribution network, (ii) the digital content offered by our content providers partners and (iii) our user community. As of June 30, 2014, we offer our users online game credits and other digital content from more than 500 content providers through MOLPoints; prepaid mobile airtime from most major service providers in Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines through MOLReloads; and access to e-commerce from 3,058 online merchants through MOLPay. Our distribution network comprises physical locations that accept cash among other forms of payment, in addition to our mobile and electronic distribution channels, which accept credit cards and online banking. Our platform enables us to broaden our offerings to our users with relative ease. Our user community comprised 5,337,516 MOLPoints registered members as of June 30, 2014, in addition to non-registered users who purchase our products directly.

 

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The following diagram illustrates the key components of our platform.

 

 

 

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Our Strengths

We are the largest e-payment enabler for online goods and services in Southeast Asia by payment volume, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. Our focus on providing better ways for our user community in Southeast Asia and beyond to transact online and using mobile devices has helped us develop the following competitive strengths:

Extensive distribution network

Our services are convenient for consumers because they can purchase our products through our broad distribution network, including physical locations, our website and mobile carrier billing. Our physical distribution network includes more than 970,000 physical locations in 13 countries where we maintain a local presence. While many of our channels are independent and small local merchants, we also have distribution partnerships with national chains such as 7-Eleven, banks and online service providers to provide broad access for consumers and additional scalability. According to the Frost & Sullivan report, we have approximately 4.5 times more physical channel locations than our nearest competitor in our key markets. In addition, we also sell our products in many other countries through our website which accepts electronic and mobile payment methods. According to the Frost and Sullivan report, we have the largest number of electronic and mobile payment methods among our competitors at 94, compared to our nearest competitor which has 51 such payment methods.

Broad content offering

MOLPoints are attractive for our users because they can be used to purchase game credits and other digital content from over 500 content providers, including global companies, such as Wargaming and Facebook, and regional companies, such as Garena. Collectively, they provide thousands of online games, in addition to the 20 game titles we operate directly through MMOG.asia, in each case as of June 30, 2014. According to the Frost & Sullivan report, we facilitate payments for over 6,500 games while our nearest competitors facilitate payments

 

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for roughly 3,000 games. In addition our latest product offering, MOLPay, is already accepted by 3,058 online merchants as of June 30, 2014.

Active user community that trusts our brand

We have an active user community that trusts our brand to make payments online. Our community primarily consists of online gamers that use us to pay for their online games. We believe that these users are the early adopters of broader online services in the emerging markets that we serve and as this community matures, they will start paying for other online services. Since our users already trust us for making payments for their online games, we will become their preferred payment platform for these other online services as well which will give us a significant competitive advantage. We believe that as these markets mature and online activity proliferates, our “Money Online” brand will further strengthen and become the default brand for making online payments in these markets.

Powerful network effects

As we expand our distribution network and extend the range of content that can be purchased using MOLPoints, we believe our platform becomes more compelling for users. As we grow our user base, we expect to attract more content and merchants. As we grow our global content, we become more attractive to local distribution channels, which further helps us in acquiring more such channels. For example, we were able to forge a partnership with Alfamart convenience store, a nationwide chain operator in Indonesia due to our global content offering. As we grow our distribution channels, we become more relevant for global companies who do not have a localized distribution platform in emerging markets. Hence, our channels, content and user community interplay with each other to provide a network effect. In 2013, our users made more than 20.8 million separate MOLPoints transactions, representing a 91.1% increase from 10.9 million transactions in 2012. Also, in 2013, our users spent MYR589.3 million using our MOLPoints platform, representing a 58.5% increase from MYR371.8 million in 2012. These network effects drive growth and make us a natural partner for global companies seeking to monetize in emerging markets.

Scalable financial model

Our business model provides strong operating leverage. The strength of our content partners and the portable nature of digital content serve to reduce our user acquisition costs as we expand internationally. We believe that potential distribution channels in new markets are attracted to the content offered by our partners, which facilitates our cultivation of a local distribution network when we enter new markets organically. In cases where we have expanded to new markets by acquiring an existing distribution network, the content offered by our partners, which includes regional and global content, has facilitated rapid revenue increases that offset the cost of acquisition. Our Adjusted EBITDA increased at a CAGR of 80% over 2011-2013. In addition, our business uses capital efficiently. For the period from 2011 through 2013, our average annual capital expenditures were only 8.0% of revenue, resulting in steady cash flow.

Flexible technology platform

Our proven and accessible platform for micro-transactions makes us a natural partner for global content providers seeking to monetize online activity in emerging markets. Our platform makes it possible for the majority of the population in Southeast Asia which do not have a credit card or bank account as of December 31, 2013, according to the Frost & Sullivan report, to buy physical or virtual goods and services online and through mobile devices. Website and mobile application developers can easily embed our payment tools into their products. Our acquisitions have allowed us to incorporate technologies that we have then leveraged across our platform. For example, MOLWallet uses technology that was developed by NguanLuong, an online payments solutions provider based in Vietnam in which we acquired a 50% interest in 2013.

 

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Proven execution

We maintain a local presence in 13 countries across four continents. We have a successful track record of expanding into new countries organically and through acquisition. Since 2009, we have made more than ten acquisitions in seven countries. We have developed the ability to plug our technology platform into existing country-specific user communities and base of distribution partners, while retaining local operational autonomy. Further, we have a proven approach for selecting appropriate markets for entry and acquisition targets that fit our corporate culture. We continue to augment our senior leadership team with local talent from each acquisition. Four of our top nine executives originated from our acquisitions. As a result, we have a multicultural management team that provides us with immense local expertise. Our executives have an average of 12 years of experience in their respective industries, and have on average seven to eight years of experience at MOL and companies acquired by MOL.

Our Strategies

Our vision is to be the dominant e-payments platform for digital services across emerging markets. To this end, we seek to expand upon our market leadership in Southeast Asia and become the online and mobile payment network of choice for the emerging world. In addition to growing our customer base, our business strategy includes the following:

Expand to new markets

We continue to aggressively search for new opportunities where we can execute our strategy in emerging and growth markets, including the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America, India and Eastern Europe. Since we commenced operations in Malaysia in 2000, we have successfully entered and grown in seven new countries through acquisitions. Our investment in Game Sultan, which currently serves the Turkish market, is intended as a beachhead for expansion into the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe, and our investment in Rixty, which currently serves the United States and Brazil markets, is intended to facilitate further expansion in Latin America. We intend to leverage on our Southeast Asia platform and our mobile content partnerships to further grow in India. For each of our acquisitions, we have identified an appropriate market for our products and a local business that fits well with our culture, and have integrated our platform and products into its existing user base. We have grown organically in other markets by establishing a local subsidiary in such markets to develop relationships with local distribution channels. We believe our relationships with content providers make us an attractive partner for distribution channels, and also reduce the cost of content acquisitions as we enter new markets.

Execute our mobile strategy

With a network of more than 500 content providers that accept MOLPoints, we are the largest e-payment enabler for online goods and services in Southeast Asia by payment volume, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. We seek to extend this lead and enhance our users’ mobile experience by expanding the breadth of mobile content that can be purchased with MOLPoints, including through mobile application stores and mobile messaging platforms. To this end, we seek to forge partnerships with mobile application stores and platforms to integrate MOLPoints into their applications ecosystems. We also intend to build on our partnerships with mobile carriers across different geographic regions to implement carrier billing for MOLPoints in order to provide additional payment options to our users.

Expand our online merchant network

We seek to expand our e-commerce footprint and grow the volume of transactions on our payment platforms by increasing our merchant base, launching more cash-based payment channels and rolling out our products and services in new markets. As of June 30, 2014, we provided payment services to customers for 3,058 online merchants. We are working aggressively to expand our merchant base in Malaysia while extending organically into Singapore and Indonesia. To enhance our attractiveness to merchants, we are strengthening our

 

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physical distribution network, by activating more than 23,000 physical cash payment points in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, which are in the process of being rolled out in 2014. In addition to physical cash payment channels, we are also enabling “cash on delivery” as a payment mode for MOLPay in Malaysia and Vietnam pursuant to which consumers would be able to order physical goods online and pay for the goods in cash upon delivery. We are doing this in partnership with courier companies that will collect these payments for us when items are delivered. We are currently conducting a trial implementation of cash on delivery for eBay Vietnam’s merchants in Vietnam where we have partnered with PeaceSoft Solutions Joint Stock Company, or PeaceSoft, which is owner of eBay Vietnam and our co-shareholder in NganLuong. We intend to commercialize this service in Vietnam by the fourth quarter of 2014. We are also in negotiations with a courier company to implement cash on delivery for MOLPay in Malaysia and intend to launch this service in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2015. We believe that physical cash payment channels combined with cash on delivery will be a key feature that will differentiate us from our competitors and will enable us to secure higher volume merchants. Similarly, new products such as MOLWallet, which we plan to launch in Malaysia in 2014, are intended to make us a more attractive partner for online merchants. We also continue to evaluate new geographies and acquisition opportunities to extend our network of online merchants, a core focus of which is mobile commerce. Our revenue from mobile commerce has historically not been material.

Broaden our product penetration across our markets

Malaysia is currently the only country where we offer all of our products. We currently have a local presence in 13 countries where we offer MOLPoints locally, while we offer MOLReloads and MMOG.asia in only three countries each and MOLPay in only two countries. We aim to leverage our existing distribution network to deepen our product offering across our current markets and replicate our success in Malaysia in all countries where we operate. In line with this, we plan to launch MOLPay in Indonesia and Singapore in 2014 and in the Philippines and Thailand by 2015, giving MOLPay coverage across all the important internet markets in Southeast Asia by 2015.

Accelerate “real world” payments

Our strategy to address payments made in the “real” or non-virtual world serves both our users, many of whom lack access to traditional banking services, as well as our distribution partners, which may gain access to new customers by adopting our payment products. MOLReloads is an established provider of real world payment services, primarily with respect to prepaid mobile airtime, and we intend to expand its product offerings and distribution channels. For example, we have rolled out a service with Touch’n Go, an operator of “near field communication” payment services in Malaysia to provide reload services for their prepaid payment service through our MOLReloads distribution network and are in the process of rolling-out bill payment services through the network as well. In addition, pursuant to our recent partnership with InComm, we plan to sell POS-activated gift cards to consumers through this distribution network with a view to expanding into offline retail and e-commerce gift card sales. We also plan to launch MOLWallet in Malaysia by the end of 2014 to facilitate payments for mobile services and non-virtual products using mobile devices that can be topped up at our physical distribution locations. As our company develops its reputation as a trusted real world payment services provider, we intend to expand our non-virtual payments services to service smaller merchants and retailers. Our planned MOLCube product is a mobile point of sale terminal intended to be used by small retailers, to which banks may be reluctant to provide credit card payment terminals.

 

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Our product roadmap with growth drivers is outlined below:

 

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Our Products

Our primary product is our MOLPoints micropayment system, which sells payment credits that can be used to purchase online game credits and other digital content. We also operate MOLReloads, a distribution network for pre-paid mobile airtime and digital content, including MOLPoints; MOLPay, a payments solution which enables online merchants to collect payment from e-commerce buyers; and MMOG.asia, which operates licensed games. We plan to launch MOLWallet, an online and mobile payment processing and money transfer system, in Malaysia in 2014. We believe our products are highly synergistic and help to accelerate growth across our entire business.

In recent years, we have evolved our product offering in response to consumers’ increasing use of mobile devices for online activities. We have a mobile website for MOLPoints, which facilitates access to our website for consumers using mobile devices. We have increasingly partnered with merchants to collect payments for mobile content through MOLPoints. We have mobile carrier billing partnerships with 24 telecommunications service providers in eight countries, which offer further exposure to mobile consumers who can pay for MOLPoints through the deduction of pre-paid mobile airtime or, with respect to post-paid users, on their monthly statement. For MOLPay, we have a mobile-enabled application program interface, or API, which facilitates payment for m-commerce transactions. Furthermore, MOLWallet, which we plan to launch in Malaysia in 2014, is our first product that is targeted primarily to mobile consumers, and MMOG.asia plans to launch five mobile games in 2014 including mobile games for the Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia markets. Our revenue from mobile games has historically not been material.

MOLPoints

Our MOLPoints micropayment system serves as a bridge connecting consumers with content providers, which enables consumers to purchase digital content, including online game credits. Rather than purchasing game credits for use only with a single game or game operator, consumers can purchase and store MOLPoints for use with thousands of games operated by more than 500 content providers as of June 30, 2014. MOLPoints can also be used to purchase other digital content such as Facebook Game Cards, digital music including on Spotify, and virus protection software. We are continually adding content providers and digital content to our platform. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, MOLPoints’ segment revenue, which includes sales of digital content through our MOLReloads distribution network, was MYR30.7 million, MYR58.2 million, MYR102.5 million and MYR59.7 million, respectively, representing 48.6%, 60.9%, 59.8% and 56.8%, respectively, of our total revenue.

 

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The following table sets forth certain data with respect to MOLPoints as of the specified dates and for the specified periods.

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31,      As of and for the six
months ended June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  

Registered Members(1)

     1,475,912         2,791,774         4,443,886         3,673,877         5,337,516   

Active registered paying users(2)

     312,596         383,766         1,007,344         798,863         999,153   

Volume(3) (MYR in millions)

              

Volume from registered consumer members(4)

     129.1         175.8         262.8         119.4         138.9   

Consumer direct purchase volume(5)

     8.3         88.8         154.0         69.6         128.3   

Direct channel volume(6)

     37.8         107.2         172.5         77.6         71.1   

Total volume

     175.3         371.8         589.3         266.6         338.4   

Malaysia

     136.0         187.7         214.5         102.2         95.5   

Southeast Asia (other than Malaysia)

     34.5         178.6         265.4         119.6         177.6   

Turkey(7)

                     86.6         37.4         44.0   

Rest of the world

     4.8         5.5         22.8         7.4         21.3   

Total volume

     175.3         371.8         589.3         266.6         338.4   

Transactions(8)

              

Transactions by registered members

     4,677,633         5,156,711         11,061,262         5,355,820         4,484,290   

Transactions through direct purchase(9)

     1,520,706         5,748,698         9,782,267         4,177,596         6,356,236   

Total transactions

     6,198,339         10,905,409         20,843,529         9,533,416         10,840,526   

 

Notes:

 

(1) Registered members refers to the number of MOLPoints accounts that have been registered as of the end of a period.

 

(2) MOLPoints active registered paying users is the number of unique MOLPoints accounts that have been used to purchase or redeem MOLPoints during the preceding twelve month period.

 

(3) MOLPoints volume is the total retail value of content purchased through redemption of vouchers for games and other digital content provided by content providers using MOLPoints during the period. MOLPoints volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLPoints revenue, which excludes amounts that we pay to digital content providers pursuant to our revenue sharing arrangements.

 

(4) Volume from registered consumer members refer to the total volume of content purchased through redemptions of MOLPoints in registered MOLPoints accounts during a period.

 

(5) Direct purchase volume refers to the total volume of content purchased by end-users through redemptions of MOLPoints during a period without creating a registered MOLPoints account.

 

(6) Direct channel volume refers to the total volume of content purchased through redemptions of MOLPoints during a period by cybercafés and distributors that redeem MOLPoints for digital content that the cybercafés and distributors sell to end-users.

 

(7) Prior to our acquisitions of 70% of each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo in 2013, we did not have operations in Turkey.

 

(8) Transactions refers to the number of unique purchases of MOLPoints, in any volume, during a period.

 

(9) Transactions through direct purchase includes all transactions that relate to either consumer direct purchase volume or direct channel volume.

Because we operate in markets that are still largely cash-based, we distinguish ourselves by offering consumers a network of more than 970,000 physical distribution locations, most of which accept cash payment for MOLPoints, including chain operators such as 7-Eleven convenience stores, individual retailers such as cybercafés, and aggregators such as e-pay. With relatively low penetration rates of credit cards and online banking in most markets where we operate, physical distribution partners are important means of distribution of MOLPoints. For example, the credit card penetration rate in 2013 was 16.7% in Malaysia, 7.8% in Thailand, 16.9% in Turkey, 5.0% in the Philippines, 1.5% in Vietnam and 2.6% in Indonesia, according to the Frost & Sullivan report. Our physical distribution partners also offer a convenient and accepted payment method for consumers who may be reluctant to use their credit cards online due to security concerns. MOLPoints are also available for purchase using credit cards, through online banking and at electronic kiosks. While the majority of

 

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MOLPoints have historically been distributed through physical channels, we expect increasing contribution from electronic and mobile distribution channels as our target markets mature.

The following graph illustrates volume growth and volume contribution from acquisitions in MOLPoints volume for the periods specified.

 

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MOLPoints was initially launched in Malaysia in 2001 and has grown substantially, particularly through our ongoing relationship with 7-Eleven Malaysia, which is ultimately controlled by our major shareholder. As of June 30, 2014, MOLPoints could be purchased through our MOLReloads distribution network at more than 1,600 7-Eleven convenience stores across Malaysia. We have expanded through acquisition and organic growth. We currently operate localized MOLPoints websites, and mobile websites, for Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand. In countries where we do not operate a local website, MOLPoints can be purchased from our global website at www.mol.com/global. Certain content, such as game credits for localized online games, is available for purchase using only MOLPoints issued in the country or countries where such content is offered. Other content, such as Facebook Game Cards, can be purchased using MOLPoints issued in any country where we operate, or through our global website.

How MOLPoints Works

When a consumer purchases MOLPoints through any of our distribution channels, the consumer can choose to have the MOLPoints credited directly to a registered MOLPoints account or a MOLPoints voucher can be issued to the consumer. A MOLPoints voucher can be credited to a registered MOLPoints account or redeemed for content directly at a content provider’s website. While the substantial majority of MOLPoints vouchers are distributed as e-vouchers through our electronic platform, certain of our physical distribution partners in Malaysia and Singapore distribute MOLPoints vouchers in the form of physical cards.

 

   

Registered Consumer Accounts.    A consumer becomes our registered member by creating a registered MOLPoints account for free and quickly on our website using a valid email address. MOLPoints can be credited to a registered MOLPoints account either by entering the relevant account details at the point of purchase or by entering a MOLPoints voucher into the MOLPoints account on our website. All MOLPoints associated with a given MOLPoints voucher must be credited to a single account. Consumers can pay with MOLPoints from their account when purchasing game credits or other content on our

 

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website. For example, if a consumer purchases online game credits using MOLPoints on our website, we either issue a game voucher that consumer can redeem for game credits at the game’s website or if the merchant is integrated with our website, the MOLPoints can be deducted from the user’s MOLPoints account and credited automatically at the relevant game site. As of June 30, 2014, we had 5,337,516 registered members, of which 1,545,624 were consumers in Malaysia.

 

   

Consumer Direct Purchase.    We also offer consumers a direct purchase feature that is available for approximately half of the games for which game credits are available for purchase using MOLPoints. Direct purchase enables consumers to redeem a MOLPoints voucher for content directly from a content provider at its website. For example, a consumer may purchase online game credits using a MOLPoints voucher at the game’s website, with no need to first redeem a MOLPoints voucher to purchase a game voucher at our website. Our integrated application programming interface, or API, enables the content provider to verify the authenticity of the MOLPoints voucher during the purchase process.

 

   

Direct Channel Volume.    Cybercafés and distributors may purchase MOLPoints vouchers from us through direct purchase. The cybercafé or distributor then redeems the MOLPoints voucher for digital content directly from a content provider’s website and sells the digital content to consumers. In such cases our customer is the cybercafé or distributor and we do not have a relationship with the consumer.

The permitted use and distribution format of MOLPoints may differ from one country to another, depending on the regulatory restrictions that may apply to the local operations. Similarly, the contractual arrangements between us and content providers may differ from one country to another.

MOLPoints are unique to each country where we accept local currency, namely Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand. Similarly, Game Sultan, accepts Turkish Lira for G-Cash, a product that is substantially similar to MOLPoints and is included in references to “MOLPoints” throughout this prospectus. MOLPoints are fungible with MOLPoints issued in the same country but are not fungible with MOLPoints issued in other countries. MOLPoints purchased through www.mol.com/global are not fungible with any other MOLPoints from any country where we maintain a local presence. Certain content that can be purchased with MOLPoints, such as digital music and Facebook Game Cards, is available to consumers in multiple countries. Because consumers in different countries may pay for such content using MOLPoints that are not fungible, we use foreign currency exchange rates to determine the cost of such content in MOLPoints issued in each country where we maintain a local presence and in MOLPoints issued by us. Such foreign currency exchange rates are adjusted on a weekly basis.

As a result of regulatory restrictions in Malaysia relating to online payments, we are required to limit the balance of MOLPoints in a registered account to MYR500. For accounts based in a country where we accept local currency other than Malaysia, the balance is not permitted to exceed the local currency equivalent of MYR500. For accounts based in all other countries, transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars and the balance is not permitted to exceed the U.S. dollar equivalent of MYR500. For all accounts based outside Malaysia, we adjust the balance limit whenever the exchange rate between the applicable currency and Malaysian Ringgit fluctuates by at least 5% since the most recent adjustment.

The volume of MOLPoints sold has increased substantially in recent years to MYR589.3 million in 2013 from MYR371.8 million in 2012 and MYR175.3 million in 2011, representing a compound annual growth rate of 83.3%.

Content Providers

MOLPoints can be used to purchase digital content, including thousands of online games, from over 500 content providers as of June 30, 2014. Our content providers primarily comprise global game operators such as Wargaming, global games platforms such as Facebook, regional platform operators such as Garena in Southeast Asia and Taiwan and regional content providers, such as Asiasoft in Southeast Asia. We also offer MOLPoints for Facebook, an application that enables users to perform MOLPoints transactions, such as topping-up their

 

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Facebook balance and game credits, without logging off from Facebook. In addition, MOLPoints can be used to purchase game credits for all games operated on our games portal, MMOG.asia, and other digital content such as digital music and virus protection software.

We continually seek to add new digital content and content providers to MOLPoints, with an increasing emphasis on mobile content including mobile games and music. Prior to 2006, our content providers were primarily local online game operators in Malaysia and Singapore. In 2007, operators of massive multi-player online role-playing games, or MMORPGs, based in China, Taiwan and Korea began to access Southeast Asian markets, primarily in Singapore and Malaysia, where players tend to be comfortable playing games in English and Simplified Chinese. Beginning in 2008, the number of players based in Southeast Asia playing online games published in the United States increased substantially, prompting game operators in the United States to work with us to monetize this gaming activity. In 2010, driven by the increasing popularity of online games and social games, and the desire to increase revenue from players without access to credit cards, Facebook began to accept MOLPoints as payment for game credits. More recently, well-known global game and platform operators, including Wargaming, have adopted MOLPoints for players in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Japan, the United States, Turkey and Brazil.

In 2013, MOLPoints’ fastest growing segment was mobile content, with many online game operators also publishing their games on smartphone platforms. Mobile content available to MOLPoints users also includes content from music distributors, such as Spotify, and instant messaging providers, such as LINE.

MOLPoints are utilized primarily by consumers to purchase online game credits, which generally operate under the “free-to-play” model. Under the free-to-play model, game operators allow players to play a game for free but players are required to use game credits in order to purchase in-game virtual items and virtual currency. Historically, game operators had self-published games for local distribution and would generally sell game credits directly to players. In recent years however, games have increasingly been distributed on a much broader, regional or global scale, often through distribution platforms such as Facebook, smartphone application stores, and mobile application stores. By offering consumers the ability to purchase game credits for multiple games in multiple markets, MOLPoints are well-suited to games that are platform-based and distributed regionally or globally.

We believe game operators benefit from adopting MOLPoints because MOLPoints allow game operators to reach active and paying game players who make in-game purchases regularly. This is particularly important with respect to mobile game operators, which can suffer from a lack of visibility in app stores. We also work with online game developers to market their games through our distribution network, including by posting game posters at local cybercafés and other retail stores, organizing game tournaments and running joint promotions with our distribution partners. We have supported marketing and promotional campaigns, both online and offline, for our global partners, including Facebook and Wargaming, among others. We manage GST/VAT and local regulations on behalf of merchants, and we offer real time sales support to our merchants through our MOL Merchant Administration Portal, which allows merchants access to reports that show individual sales transaction records, including the order identification number, the date, time, status and currency of each transaction. Merchants are able to select reports based on a specified range of dates with the ability to sort reports.

Our agreements with content providers are either on a purchase basis, which means that we purchase digital content at a discount for resale, or a fulfillment basis, which means that we sell digital content on behalf of the content provider in exchange for a commission or service fee based on the value of content purchased by consumers using MOLPoints, among other factors. In each case, discounts and commissions from content providers are typically 20% of volume but can vary depending on local market practice, the content provider, and the content. In markets where we have grown through acquisition our revenue share for particular content may be as low as 11% or as high as 35% due to legacy agreements entered into with content providers prior to the acquisition.

 

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The following table sets forth the distribution of our agreements with content providers as of June 30, 2014 according to the amount of revenue share to which we are entitled under the agreements:

 

Our revenue share

(stated as a percentage of volume)

   Percentage of our agreements
with content providers

as of June 30, 2014
 

25% or more

     25

At least 20% but less than 25%

     38

At least 17% but less than 20%

     35

Less than 17%

     2
  

 

 

 

Total

     100

As we negotiate new revenue sharing agreements, we expect that the range of our revenue sharing arrangements is likely to narrow closer to the 20% revenue share that is typical. In the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, approximately 67.6%, 77.2%, 75.0% and 72.8% of the content purchased by consumers using MOLPoints was distributed pursuant to purchase agreements, with the remainder on a fulfillment basis. Our agreements with content providers are typically for a term of one year with automatic renewal and may be terminated by either party on 30 days’ written notice. In markets where we have grown through acquisition our agreements with content providers may be for a term longer than one year due to legacy agreements entered into with content providers prior to the acquisition or due to our efforts to secure the relationship with a content provider that is particularly significant to the acquired company. As of the date of this prospectus 97% of our agreements with content providers are for a one-year term subject to automatic annual renewal and the remaining 3% are for a fixed term of at least one year and not more than five years. As we negotiate new revenue sharing agreements, we expect that an increasing percentage of our agreements with content providers will be for a typical one year term with automatic annual renewals.

We and our content providers generally invoice each other monthly and require payment within 15 days following the date of the invoice. MMOG.asia accounted for 15.6%, 8.1%, 4.6% and 2.9% of total fees earned from MOLPoints in the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and accounted for a greater proportion of the total fees earned from MOLPoints in 2011 and 2012 than any other content provider. In 2013, Garena accounted for 4.8% of the total fees earned from MOLPoints, which was more than any other content provider.

Distribution Network

MOLPoints payment credits are sold at more than 970,000 physical locations in 13 countries across four continents where we maintain a local presence and physical locations in other countries where we have relationships with aggregators who distribute our products through channels with which they have direct relationships. MOLPoints payment credits are also available for purchase electronically over the internet, through mobile devices and at electronic kiosks, using credit cards or online banking.

 

   

Physical.    We operate in markets where many consumers primarily use cash for their online purchases, often because they lack access to credit cards and online banking. In order to meet this demand, we offer MOLPoints for sale through our vast network of chain operators such as 7-Eleven convenience stores, individual retailers such as cybercafés, aggregators such as e-pay and consumer-operated kiosks. MOLPoints is the only micropayment system for online game credits that is offered by 7-Eleven Malaysia, which is the largest convenience store chain in Malaysia based on number of stores operated in Malaysia as of March 2014. 7-Eleven Malaysia is ultimately controlled by our major shareholder. In the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, 45.7%, 24.9%, 17.4% and 14.6% of total MOLPoints volume was distributed by 7-Eleven Malaysia convenience stores and no other physical distribution partner or chain of physical distribution partners accounted for the distribution of more than 5% of the total MOLPoints volume distributed in any of these years. We also earn revenue from sales of MOLPoints at 7-Eleven convenience stores in Singapore and Thailand. In Singapore we have distribution agreements with 7-Eleven convenience stores, while in Thailand we have a distribution agreement with Advance MPay, a mobile service provider that distributes

 

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MOLPoints through 7-Eleven convenience stores. Typically, our agreements with physical distribution partners are for a term of one year and may be terminated by either party upon 30 days’ prior written notice. We pay a commission to the physical distribution partners based on the value of MOLPoints sold. Typically, we invoice physical distribution partners weekly and are paid within 14 days following the date of the invoice. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, 71.6%, 80.5%, 64.4% and 66.6% of the total MOLPoints volume distributed was distributed by our physical distribution partners.

In Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, our physical distribution network for MOLPoints also includes our proprietary MOLReloads distribution network, which serves to reduce our costs in connection with such distribution. For a discussion of distribution of digital content, including MOLPoints, through our MOLReloads distribution network, see “—MOLReloads—MOLReloads Distribution Network.”

 

   

Electronic.    Consumers can purchase MOLPoints electronically using credit cards or online banking from more than 100 banks. We operate local websites for each of Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand. To purchase MOLPoints through online banking, a consumer logs on to our website and selects the bank to be used for payment and the payment is deducted from the user’s bank account. The bank then credits the amount of the payment, net of a commission that is retained by the bank, to our bank account. To purchase MOLPoints using a credit card, a consumer logs on to our website and selects a payment channel, such as MOLPay, Paypal or Moneybooker, among others. The payment channel processes the payment and credits the amount of the payment net of the payment processor’s commission, to our bank account. For purchases of MOLPoints through a registered account, the consumer’s new balance of MOLPoints is reflected immediately upon payment. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, 28.4%, 19.5%, 35.6% and 33.4% of the total value of MOLPoints distributed was distributed through electronic distribution channels.

 

   

Mobile.    We also have mobile carrier billing arrangements with SingTel in Singapore and Turkcell and Avea in Turkey whereby telecommunications service providers sell MOLPoints to consumers who are billed on their monthly mobile phone statement. In Singapore, SingTel GXCredits allows SingTel pre-paid and post-paid mobile users to purchase MOLPoints by short-message-services, or SMS, and pay for their MOLPoints through the deduction of pre-paid credit or on their monthly statement. These telecommunications service providers collect payment on our behalf. The proportion of MOLPoints distributed through our mobile distribution channels has grown steadily but does not represent a material portion of our total distribution of MOLPoints in 2011, 2012, 2013 or the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Outside of the 13 countries where we operate local websites, MOLPoints are primarily sold through aggregators, which are distributors that use a variety of third party distribution channels and charge us a commission for their distribution. Such sales accounted for less than 1% of our total sales of MOLPoints in each of 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014.

In several countries where we have acquired distribution platforms, MOLPoints are distributed through the existing platform that we have acquired. These include LoadCentral in the Philippines, Ayopay in Indonesia, Game Sultan in Turkey, NganLuong in Vietnam and Rixty in the United States and Brazil.

MOLReloads

MOLReloads distributes electronic vouchers, or e-vouchers, for pre-paid mobile airtime and digital content including MOLPoints. Consumers can purchase pre-paid mobile airtime for most major mobile service providers in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand through our MOLReloads distribution network, which comprises chain operators, including more than 1,600 7-Eleven convenience stores as of June 30, 2014, cybercafés and bookstores, and, in the Philippines, individual distributors who distribute e-vouchers through their mobile phones. In February 2014, we entered into an agreement with InComm, a provider of pre-paid products, services and transaction technologies, for the distribution of point-of-sale activated, or POS-activated, pre-paid gift cards through our MOLReloads distribution network. While the agreement covers territories of Malaysia, Singapore,

 

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Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, we initially plan to sell POS-activated pre-paid gift cards in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, which will represent MOLReloads’ entry into the Singapore market. Sales of digital content, including MOLPoints, through our MOLReloads distribution network are accounted for under MOLPoints. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, MOLReloads’ segment revenue, which comprises sales of mobile airtime through our MOLReloads distribution network, was MYR31.4 million, MYR30.9 million, MYR34.5 million and MYR17.6 million, respectively, representing 49.7%, 32.4%, 20.1% and 16.7%, respectively, of our total revenue.

The following table sets forth certain data with respect to MOLReloads as of the specified dates and for the specified periods.

 

    As of and for the year ended
December 31,
     As of and for the six months
ended June 30,
 
    2011     2012     2013      2013      2014  

Active retailers(1)

           

Malaysia

    1,689        1,787        1,930         1,844         2,002   

Philippines

    38,387        30,452        35,151         34,429         37,748   

Thailand

                  123         110         137   

Total active retailers

    40,076        32,239        37,204         36,383         39,887   

Volume(2) (MYR in millions)

           

Malaysia

    852.8        991.8        1,123.5         538.6         595.7   

Philippines

    70.7        71.8        88.3         42.3         44.1   

Thailand

                  2.2         0.8         1.3   

Total volume

    923.6        1,063.5        1,214.0         581.7         641.2   

 

Notes:

 

(1) Active retailers refers to the total of number of MOLReloads terminals in Malaysia and Thailand as of the end of the period, in each case which have sold at least one MOLReloads e-voucher during the preceding twelve months, and the number of individual distributors in the Philippines as of the end of the period, which have sold at least one MOLReloads e-voucher during the preceding month.

 

(2) Volume refers to the total retail value of pre-paid mobile airtime distributed by MOLReloads during a period. MOLReloads volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLReloads revenue, which excludes amounts that we pay to mobile airtime providers pursuant to our revenue sharing arrangements.

How MOLReloads Works

MOLReloads distributes e-vouchers through a distribution network comprising terminals located in retail stores operated by chain operators such as 7-Eleven, and at cybercafés and bookstores, and in the Philippines, individual distributors’ smartphones. E-vouchers issued by our MOLReloads terminals and web-based interface are printed on paper, while e-vouchers purchased from individual distributors using smartphones are in the form of an SMS sent by the distributor to the consumer. For mobile airtime e-vouchers, the consumer tops up their mobile airtime by inputting the mobile airtime e-voucher into their mobile phone upon which mobile airtime data and usage are uploaded to the mobile prepaid service operator’s system. For digital content e-vouchers, the consumer enters the digital content e-voucher directly at the merchant’s website to purchase content. MOLReloads maintains sales information and data for reconciliation and invoicing purposes and is supported by a web-based management tool that provides real-time sales analysis. We earn revenue by either purchasing e-vouchers at a discount for resale through our MOLReloads distribution network or charging a commission for e-vouchers sold through our MOLReloads distribution network, depending on our agreement with the applicable telecommunications service provider or content provider. Generally, for e-vouchers that we purchase for resale, we invoice the distributor weekly, and for e-vouchers that we sell on behalf of telecommunications service providers, we invoice the distributor monthly.

Telecommunications Service Providers

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service providers as of June 30, 2014, including, among others, all major mobile prepaid service providers in Malaysia, including Digi, Maxis and Celcom; the Philippines, including Globe, Sun Cellular and Smart; and Thailand, including Advance MPay, DTAC and TRUE. Our agreements with telecommunications service providers are either on a purchase basis, which means that we purchase airtime upfront for resale, or a fulfillment basis, which means that we sell airtime on behalf of the telecommunications service provider. Under purchase agreements, we purchase mobile airtime directly or indirectly from telecommunications service providers at a discount for resale through our MOLReloads distribution network. Under fulfillment agreements, we charge a commission based on the value of airtime sold through our MOLReloads distribution network. Our agreements with mobile prepaid service providers are typically for a term of one year and may be terminated by either party on 30 days’ written notice. In any of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, approximately 56.8%, 60.4%, 62.5% and 64.5% of MOLReloads’ volume was distributed pursuant to fulfillment agreements, with the remainder on a purchase basis. Our top five mobile carriers account for nearly all of MOLReloads’ revenue.

MOLReloads Distribution Network

Our MOLReloads distribution network includes more than 1,700 terminals located in retail stores operated by chain operators in Malaysia and Thailand and mobile distribution by more than 80,000 individual distributors in the Philippines, including 35,151 active retailers at the end of 2013. We believe MOLReloads can attract end users to our distributors and offer our distributors the opportunity to enhance their revenue by selling our products with minimal investment and without maintaining physical inventory. Pre-paid mobile airtime distributed by 7-Eleven Malaysia accounted 67.9%, 71.9%, 72.5% and 73.9% of MOLReloads’ segment revenue in any of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. No other distributor or chain of distributors accounted for more than 8% of MOLReloads’ segment revenue in 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, MOLReloads’ direct costs and other ancillary expenses, which primarily comprise fees paid to distribution partners, were MYR16.7 million, MYR18.8 million, MYR16.3 million and MYR10.6 million, respectively, which is equal to 1.8%, 1.8%, 1.3% and 1.7%, respectively, of MOLReloads volume in the respective periods.

 

   

Retail Store Terminals.    MOLReloads e-vouchers are distributed through terminals located in more than 1,700 retail stores in Malaysia and 185 retail stores in Thailand as of June 30, 2014. MOLReloads terminals are owned by us and pre-installed with our own proprietary software. We enter into agreements with retail stores, pursuant to which we locate MOLReloads terminals at the retail store, which operates the terminal, and we pay a commission to the retail store based on the value of MOLReloads sales by retail stores. Sales at 7-Eleven Malaysia accounted for the majority of the total value of mobile airtime sold through our MOLReloads distribution network in each of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014. In November 2009, we entered into an exclusive agreement with 7-Eleven Malaysia for MOLReloads, which expires in 2024, pursuant to which we invoice 7-Eleven Malaysia weekly and we are entitled to payment within seven days of the date of the invoice. Our agreements with other retail stores for MOLReloads are typically for a one year term subject to termination upon 30 days’ written notice. Pursuant to these agreements, we typically invoice the retail store monthly and we are typically paid within 15 days of the date of the invoice. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, we derived 67.9%, 71.9%, 72.5% and 73.9% of MOLReloads’ segment revenue from distribution through retail store terminals.

 

   

Mobile distribution.    MOLReloads e-vouchers are distributed through mobile phones operated by more than 96,000 individual distributors in the Philippines as of June 30, 2014, many of which distribute MOLReloads e-vouchers through their own networks of sub-resellers. These distributors distribute e-vouchers by SMS using proprietary software that we developed for feature phones and smartphones and we pay a commission to the distributor. Pursuant to our agreements with these individual distributors, the distributor is required to make specified minimum purchases of mobile airtime, which we sell to the distributor at a discount for distribution to consumers. Our agreements with individual distributors are

 

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typically for a one year term subject to termination upon 30 days’ written notice. In the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, we derived 32.1%, 28.1%, 27.1% and 25.7% of MOLReloads’ segment revenue from mobile distribution.

MOLPay

MOLPay is an integrated payments solution for online merchants, which offers cash, online banking and credit card payment processing options for their consumers. MOLPay is currently offered in Malaysia and Vietnam, and we expect to launch MOLPay in Indonesia in 2014. MOLPay has an agreement with MyClear to serve as a third party (non-bank) acquirer for MyClear’s FPX, and direct debit services. We own 51% of MOLPay Sdn. Bhd., which operates MOLPay. We have operated MOLPay since 2011. In the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, MOLPay’s segment revenue was MYR0.6 million, MYR2.3 million, MYR9.4 million and MYR15.2 million, respectively, representing less than 1.0%, 2.4%, 5.5% and 14.5%, respectively, of our total revenue.

The following table sets forth certain data with respect to MOLPay as of the specified dates and for the specified periods.

 

     As of and for the year
ended December 31,
     As of and for the six
months ended June 30,
 
     2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  

Online merchants(1)

              

Malaysia

     916         1,205         1,109         1,303         1,224   

Vietnam

                     2,346         2,603         1,834   

Total merchants

     916         1,205         3,455         3,906         3,058   

Volume(2) (MYR in millions)

              

Malaysia

     18.0         68.1         65.0         30.9         41.0   

Vietnam

                     79.2         26.0         82.5   

Total volume

     18.0         68.1         144.3         56.9         123.6   

 

Notes:

 

(1) Online merchants refers to the number of online merchants in Malaysia and Vietnam that accepted MOLPay as a payment option as of the end of the period.

 

(2) Volume refers to the total value of payments processed by MOLPoints during a period. MOLPay volume tends to be significantly greater than MOLPay revenue, which excludes amounts paid to financial institutions.

How MOLPay Works

When making a purchase on an online merchant website that uses MOLPay, consumers can select MOLPay as the mode of payment. Upon selecting MOLPay, a consumer may select any one of a number of online and physical modes of payment.

 

   

Electronic Payment.    Credit card payments currently comprise the majority of payments through MOLPay. MOLPay also provides for payments by online banking and was connected to the online banking platforms of more than 100 banks as of June 30, 2014. Electronic payment can be made online through HTML using computers and mobile devices. When a consumer chooses to pay electronically, online or using a mobile device, MOLPay authenticates the transaction with the relevant financial institution, which reverts to MOLPay in real time with the payment result. MOLPay informs the e-commerce merchant of the result, and the financial institution settles payment to MOLPay. MOLPay then remits the purchase price, net of MOLPay’s commission, to the merchant. We are also in the process of becoming a third party acquirer for processing credit card transactions by becoming a direct member of major card payment networks. We expect that this would enable us to improve merchant approval times and processing as well as have more competitive rates for credit card processing.

 

   

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points in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, which are in the process of being activated. MOLPay’s physical payment network is intended to make e-commerce available to consumers without access to a credit card or online banking. When a consumer chooses to pay at a physical payment point, the online merchant initiates a payment request to MOLPay, which generates a MOLPay Transaction Identification Number. The consumer brings the MOLPay Transaction Identification Number to any of MOLPay’s physical payment points for cash payment. Upon payment, the physical payment point notifies MOLPay that the MOLPay Transaction Identification Number has been paid and MOLPay notifies the online merchant. MOLPay settles payments in batches with physical payment points. MOLPay then remits the purchase price, net of MOLPay’s commission, to the online merchant.

Online Merchants

As of June 30, 2014, MOLPay was accepted by 1,224 online merchants in Malaysia and 1,834 online merchants in Vietnam. MOLPay enables consumers to pay online merchants quickly and easily without sharing sensitive financial information with the online merchant. MOLPay enters into agreements with online merchants which are typically for a one year term and may be terminated by either party upon 30 days’ written notice. We earn revenue by charging a commission based on the purchase price, which is deducted from the amount that we remit to the online merchant. We settle payment with online merchants on a weekly basis in batches that includes payments from all applicable payment channels. Commissions earned from payments processed for MOLPoints accounted for nil, nil, 6.5% and 6.43% of MOLPay’s segment revenue in the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. No single merchant or chain of merchants accounted for more than 12% of MOLPay’s segment revenue in any of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014.

MOLWallet

MOLWallet is an account-based online and mobile payment processing and money transfer system that is intended to replace a physical wallet and represents our first product that is primarily targeted at mobile consumers. We plan to launch MOLWallet in Malaysia in 2014. MOLWallet accountholders can pay for digital and physical retail goods and services, pay third party bills and reload pre-paid accounts for mobile airtime and other products and perform peer-to-peer money transfers through a convenient, secure and intuitive online or mobile interface with multiple payment methods. Deposits into an accountholder’s MOLWallet can be made from cash, bank accounts, credit and debit cards and money transfers through the existing technology and distribution networks of MOLReloads and MOLPay. Payments for goods and services using MOLWallet can be initiated from a MOLWallet interface, whereby a consumer selects a merchant from our platform for payment, or

a merchant interface, whereby a consumer selects MOLWallet as the mode of payment for a purchase. We plan to earn revenue by charging a commission for purchases, peer-to-peer transfers and cash withdrawals made using MOLWallet. We expect to operate MOLWallet in Malaysia upon receipt of the approval of BNM.

We plan to offer downloadable MOLWallet applications for the most popular mobile and digital platforms and devices powered by Android and iOS operating systems. These efforts are a vital part of our overall marketing strategy to foster adoption of MOLWallet among consumers and merchants.

MMOG.asia

MMOG.asia is an online games portal that we have operated since 2012 when we acquired our initial equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX which operates MMOG.asia. MMOG.asia operates across Southeast Asia in five languages and offers localized platforms for the Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian markets. While each of MMOG.asia’s games is free to play, MMOG.asia sells in-game items and virtual goods to game players and each of MMOG.asia’s games accepts MMOG.asia’s online currency, MCoins, to purchase game credits. MCoins can be purchased using MOLPoints or cash. Our operation of MOLPoints provides knowledge of the online gaming market that we apply in selecting games to operate on MMOG.asia. MMOG.asia also benefits from our MOLPoints platform to expand its business. In the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, MMOG.asia’s segment revenue was MYR3.6 million, MYR23.7 million and

 

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MYR9.5 million, respectively, representing 3.8%, 13.8% and 9.1%, respectively, of our total revenue. In May 2014 we acquired the remaining equity interest in MyCNX that we did not already own.

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to MMOG.asia as of the dates specified and for the periods specified.

 

     As of and for the year ended
December 31,
     As of and for the six
months ended June 30,
 
     2011(1)      2012(1)      2013      2013      2014  

Active paying users(2)

     116,120         107,264         110,826         109,181         72,962   

AVPPU(3) (MYR)

     250.5         255.0         290.9         269.5         398.5   

Volume (MYR in millions)(4)

     29.1         27.4         32.2         29.4         29.1   

 

Notes:

 

(1) We acquired our equity interest of approximately 80% in MyCNX, which operates MMOG.asia, in November 2012, prior to which we did not recognize any revenue from MMOG.asia. We increased our interest in MyCNX to 100% in May 2014. The information presented as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is based on MMOG.asia’s operations prior to these acquisitions. The information presented as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is based on a full year of MMOG.asia’s operations, including the period prior to these acquisitions.

 

(2) Active paying users refers to the number of unique users who have purchased game points on MMOG.asia during the preceding 12 months.

 

(3) AVPPU refers to average volume per paying user, which is equal to total volume for a preceding twelve month period divided by the number of active paying users as of the end of the period.

 

(4) MMOG.asia volume is the total retail value of content sold by MMOG.asia during the preceding twelve months. The actual volume for MMOG.asia for the period after the acquisition in 2012 of our initial equity interest of approximately 80% of MyCNX was MYR3.0 million.

MMOG.asia Games

As of June 30, 2014, MMOG.asia operates 20 massive multi-player online games, or MMOGs. These include Boomz (DDT), which was launched in 2009 and DivoSaga (Wartune), which was launched in 2011. MMOG.asia continually identifies new games for distribution on its portal. We seek to launch three to six new online games every year. MMOG.asia expects to launch eight new online games in 2014, including its first client game launches for the Indonesian market. MMOG.asia also plans to expand its offering in the mobile games market with four mobile games expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2014.

MMOG.asia’s licensed games are offered free-to-play and generate revenue from the sale of in-game virtual goods to game players. Virtual goods include avatars, weapons, equipment and other items used to enhance players’ status in a game. Virtual goods are packaged or bundled along with virtual currency on a promotional basis with a view to stimulating spending by players. While MMOG.asia has, to date, offered only online games, we plan to launch our first client game in 2014. A client game differs from an online game in the sense that a client game runs on software that is installed on the game player’s computer.

We license online games from game developers, which deliver the game titles for publication on the MMOG.asia portal. Most games published by MMOG.asia are localized for one or more of the Malaysian, Indonesian and Thai markets, for example through translation to local languages and adaptation of game elements to local cultures, while certain other games are targeted to a single market. MMOG.asia offers games in languages including Chinese, English, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia and Thai. To identify games for investment, we rely on our industry experience to evaluate the market potential of targeted products based on market demand, the level of support that game developers are willing to commit, and the reputation of the game developer. One of MMOG.asia’s most successful products has been Boomz (DDT), which accounted for 91.1%, 74.9%, 49.1% and 33.8% of MMOG.asia’s segment revenue in 2011, 2012, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

The cost of licensing games from game developers generally consists of an upfront licensing fee and royalties between 20% and 25% of our revenues from operating the games. Under the license agreements, we have the exclusive right to operate the games in specified markets. Generally, the license agreements have a term of three to five years. Licensors typically license updates and expansion patches to us, for which we may be

 

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required to pay depending on the terms of the license agreement. Our license agreements typically require the licensor to provide us with a pre-specified level of technical support, and any additional technical support required by us may be subject to payment.

MMOG.asia Player Base

As of June 30, 2014, MMOG.asia operates 20 games, including multiple games in multiple languages in the same series, and had more than 70,000 active paying users as of June 30, 2014. We seek to strengthen our game players’ loyalty by, among other things, closely monitoring players’ feedback, preferences and demands, introducing new game patch updates, providing a high level of customer service in a timely manner and also rewarding players through reward campaigns and events which run periodically. A game patch is an update in an existing game which introduces new avatars, game features, maps, weapons or other in-game items.

Geographic Presence

Following our initial launch in Malaysia in 2000, we have expanded into new markets both organically and through more than ten acquisitions in seven different countries since 2009. Our products are available globally and we currently maintain a local presence in each of Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand. For each country where we maintain a local presence, we have a local office (other than India and New Zealand) and a website with localized content including game credits for localized games, and we accept local currency and have arrangements with local banks for online payments. We also maintain individual country pages on Facebook for Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia to promote sales of localized products in each of those markets. By utilizing localized platforms, we allow users to transact in local currency and are able to provide related information in local language in order to provide a better customer experience. We typically establish a local presence when we believe we have started to gain significant traction among local users.

We operate MOLPoints locally in Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam and New Zealand, and globally through our global website, www.mol.com/global. We classify our markets as primary and secondary. Primary markets are markets with low credit card penetration and limited access to banking services. Our primary markets include Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Turkey and Brazil. These markets offer a substantial opportunity for us to become the dominant e-payment platform for all online services across these markets. Our secondary markets are developed markets that include the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Singapore. These secondary markets already have high credit card penetration, and most of these markets have dominant e-payment players for online services. However, we still see a substantial opportunity for us to become the leading alternative e-payment enabler for certain categories of online services, in particular for online gaming services, and we intend to grow opportunistically in these markets.

MOLReloads is offered in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. MOLPay is offered in Malaysia and Vietnam. We plan to launch MOLWallet in Malaysia in 2014. We operate local platforms in local languages for MMOG.asia in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Malaysia

Malaysia is our primary market and all of our products are offered there. We have operated MOLPoints and MOLReloads in Malaysia since 2001; MOLPay since our acquisition of NBePay, an e-commerce payments service provider that we relaunched as MOLPay, in 2011; and our localized platform for MMOG.asia since our acquisition of MyCNX in 2012. As of June 30, 2014, we had more than 19,000 physical distribution locations for MOLPoints in Malaysia. We have been approved by BNM to operate our MOLPoints micropayments system since 2002.

Thailand

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operate EasyTOPUP, a product that is similar to MOLPoints and treated as part of MOLPoints for purposes of this prospectus. As of June 30, 2014, we had more than 125,000 physical distribution locations in Thailand. We have an effective 87% interest in MOL Thailand. See “Corporate History and Structure—Corporate Restructuring and Other Transactions.”

Turkey

We have operated MOLPoints for the Turkish market, which is branded as Game Sultan, since our acquisition of a 70%-interest in Game Sultan, a Northern Cyprus company, in 2013. As of June 30, 2014, we had more than 26,000 physical distribution locations in more than 81 cities in Turkey, which we believe comprise the majority of cybercafés in Turkey. We have also operated PaytoGo, our mobile payment service provider for the Turkish market, since our acquisition of a 70% interest in PaytoGo in 2013. We acquired the remaining 30% equity interest in each of Game Sultan and PaytoGo in 2014.

Philippines

We have operated MOLPoints and MOLReloads in the Philippines since 2010. In 2011, we acquired 100% of Uniwiz, which operates LoadCentral, a network of individual distributors who distribute e-vouchers through smartphones, which serves as our primary distribution network for MOLReloads and MOLPoints in the Philippines. As of June 30, 2014, we have more than 109,000 physical distribution locations and individual distributors in the Philippines.

Vietnam

We operated MOLPoints in Vietnam since 2013, when we acquired 50% of NganLuong, which serves as our primary distribution channel for MOLPoints in Vietnam. As of June 30, 2014, we had approximately 200,000 physical distribution locations in Vietnam. MOLWallet, which we plan to launch in Malaysia in 2014, is based on e-wallet technology developed by NganLuong.

Indonesia

We have operated MOLPoints in Indonesia since 2012 and our localized MMOG.asia platform since 2013. In 2013 we acquired 100% of Ayopay, a payment service provider that specialized in online game credits in Indonesia and now serves as our primary distribution channel for MOLPoints in Indonesia. As of June 30, 2014, we had more than 68,000 physical distribution locations in Indonesia.

India

We have operated MOLPoints in India since 2009. While we operate a local website and accept Indian Rupees for MOLPoints in India, we do not maintain a physical distribution network in India. Our Indian operations are conducted from our offices in Malaysia.

Brazil and the United States

We have operated MOLPoints in the United States and Brazil since 2013. We acquired 54.2% of Rixty in 2012 and Rixty now serves as our primary distribution network for MOLPoints in the United States and Brazil. As of June 30, 2014, we had more than 296,000 physical distribution locations for MOLPoints in Brazil and more than 52,000 physical distribution locations for MOLPoints in the United States. While we have access to shared office space on an as-needed basis in Brazil, our Brazil operations are conducted from our office in the United States.

MOL AccessPortal entered into a Stockholders Agreement in 2012 with the minority shareholders of Rixty, who collectively own the 45.8% of Rixty not owned by MOL AccessPortal, pursuant to which such shareholders have a put option to sell their shares to MOL AccessPortal, and MOL AccessPortal has a call option to purchase their shares, in either case at the fair market value of such shares upon the occurrence of certain conditions. The

 

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conditions for the exercise of the put option by the minority shareholders include this offering taking place and Rixty attaining positive cash flow. Rixty does not currently have positive cash flow. In the event such minority shareholders become entitled and decide to exercise their put option, or if MOL AccessPortal exercises its call option under the Stockholders Agreement, we would be required to fund and consummate the acquisition of such shares.

Australia and New Zealand

We have operated MOLPoints in Australia and New Zealand since 2012, when we acquired 65% of Ocash Pty Ltd., which serves as our primary distribution network in these markets. As of June 30, 2014, we had more than 21,000 physical distribution locations for MOLPoints in Australia and more than 1,000 physical distribution locations for MOLPoints in New Zealand. Our operations in New Zealand are conducted from our office in Australia, and we do not have a local subsidiary or office in New Zealand.

Singapore

We have operated MOLPoints in Singapore since 2008. As of June 30, 2014, we had more than 2,300 physical distribution locations for MOLPoints in Singapore.

Taiwan

We have operated MOLPoints in Taiwan since 2013. As of June 30, 2014, we had approximately 2,200 physical distribution locations in Taiwan.

Sales and Marketing

We have a dedicated team of sales and marketing personnel who seeks to expand our network of game operators, online merchants and distribution channels, attract and retain consumers and promote our products. Depending on our sales and marketing strategy for each country in which we operate, we use advertising in the online and print media, various websites that we operate, our user database that we contact through mass e-mails, chat applications, and cybercafé advertising platforms. We also actively engage in promotional campaigns together with our merchants, such as gaming competitions and other events and promotions, which we believe have proven to be effective.

Brand Awareness

We believe the MOL brand is well-known within the gaming industry in Malaysia and Thailand, while Game Sultan and PaytoGo are well-known brands in the gaming industry in Turkey. We seek to develop consumer awareness of our MOL brand throughout the world. We believe that maintaining a social media presence is important to sustaining brand awareness in our industry. We had over 750,000 Facebook fans as of June 30, 2014. We also maintain individual country pages on Facebook for Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and Australia, to engage our users with local content. We consider social media to be a key avenue for customer service and feedback. We use social media to share and update new products, games, content and services with our customers, in addition to obtaining important feedback from our customer base that may reduce the time required to discover and address any problems with our products and services. We have a dedicated social media manager who oversees our social activities on Facebook.

Consumer Loyalty and Support

Our MOLPoints micropayment system offers the MOLPoints Rewards Program to foster consumer loyalty and build our customer data base. For every purchase of MOLPoints, consumers are credited with rewards points. Consumers may log in to their registered MOL account at our portal to select from a variety of products and services for redemption, including various denominations of MOLPoints, depending on their balance of rewards points. Similarly, MOLPay offers the BCard loyalty program, through which consumer can accumulate rewards points for redemption. In addition, we operate an in-house consumer call center that can be accessed by phone or

 

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internet 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Our call center primarily assists consumers seeking to purchase MOLPoints.

Our Technology Platform

We strive to continually improve our technology to enhance customer experience and to increase efficiency, scalability and security. A substantial portion of our development efforts are focused on creating specialized software that enhances our internet-based customer functionality and have developed intuitive user interfaces, customer tools and transaction processing, database and network applications that help enable our users to reliably and securely complete transactions on our sites.

With a view to managing our incremental technology costs, payment processing services provided by each of MOLPoints and MOLReloads rely on the same technological infrastructure, which is scalable and customizable. Our payment processing platform consists of a database, a processing system and interfaces for consumers, MOLPoints content providers and MOLReloads telecommunications service providers and distribution partners. The interfaces are connected to the processing system through secure protocols, namely secure sockets layer (SSL), and transmission control protocol / internet protocol (TCP/IP). In order to reduce the risk of a virus spreading through our entire network, our terminals are not connected to each other. Our MOLReloads terminals are manufactured by Ingenico using a unique compact design that is designed to reduce technical complexity and potential operating defects. Our MOLReloads terminals are built with up-to-date Payment Card Industry Point-of-Sale PIN Transaction Security Standard (PCI PTS) security with a view to assuring reliable and secure operation. The software used in our terminal server is a proprietary application that we developed in-house. We update the software on our MOLReloads terminals remotely approximately semi-annually. MOLPoints and MOLReloads have adopted Microsoft’s approved best practices for the continuing development of the relevant backend transaction systems.

Our integrated application programming interface (API), enables the content providers, telecommunications service providers and online merchants, respectively, to verify the authenticity of e-vouchers issued by MOLPoints, MOLReloads and MOLPay. MOLPay uses a platform for global credit card payment processing, domestic alternate payment processing, in-house fraud management and consolidating settlement data processing, which, in each case, is compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, a widely accepted security standard set by the PCI Security Standard Council, a body formed in 2006 by five major credit card issuers. MOLWallet, which we plan to launch in Malaysia in 2014, was jointly developed by MOLPay’s technical team and NganLuong’s e-wallet team.

Our MMOG.asia portal and game servers rely heavily on VMWare Virtualization Technology and all game servers are installed as virtual servers in ESX Hosts provided by VMWare. VMWare’s cloud computing virtualization operating system, vSphere, provides full redundancy features and optimized CPU, memory and storage resources for our game servers. Firewalls are installed to provide security to the network and prevent hacking and network attacks from the internet. MMOG.asia integrates wallet systems and direct purchase as a payment method in the MMOG.asia portal and in its games, whereby players are able to top-up to the wallet or even purchase game credits directly using MOLPoints or Mcoins, which is a virtual currency used in MMOG.asia’s games and game portal.

Fraud Prevention

MOLPoints has developed a multi-faceted fraud prevention process. Transactions are subject to limits on the total amount and frequency of transactions by a user, which limits are set by our finance team on a country-by-country basis. We also operate a non-intrusive online fraud detection solution, which relies on geolocation and proxy detection to assess whether an internet protocol address may be suspicious, in addition to a mutual collaboration network that disseminates information about fraudulent computer and accounts to protect businesses from online fraud and abuse.

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have the ability to configure the parameters to suit their risk acceptance level. MOLPay requires merchants to comply with its website security compliance checklist with a view to preventing the connection with MOLPay from being compromised. Transactions require 3-D authentication, which requires the consumer to authenticate the transaction, usually by entering a confirmation code sent by SMS to the consumer’s mobile phone in connection with each transaction. MOLPay also conducts post-authorization reviews in collaboration with merchants with a view to identifying and addressing suspicious transactions. MOLPay has historically had a relatively low incidence of fraud incidents and its fraud rate in 2013 was under 0.03% (based on the aggregate value of chargebacks as a percentage of the aggregate value of payments processed by MOLPay). According to CyberSource Corporation, a fraud management solution provider, 0.9% of annual e-commerce revenue was lost to payment fraud in 2012 based on a survey of online merchants in the United States and Canada. With MOLPay’s Secure 1-Click Payment feature, credit card details are tokenized and stored during the consumer’s first transaction. Consumers’ credentials are stored in a secure vault that is compliant with the widely-accepted PCI DSS.

MOLWallet, which we plan to launch in Malaysia in 2014, will have a fraud control filter system that is designed to detect suspicious transactions and block associated accounts. Similar to major payment networks, MOLWallet employs a 3-D secure system, which adds a further layer of security to online payments by requiring the consumer to perform an additional authentication step, usually by entering a confirmation code sent by SMS to the consumer’s mobile phone in connection with each transaction.

Servers

The major components of our servers are located in Kuala Lumpur with redundant connections to the internet, as well as fault-tolerant power and fire suppression systems. We also maintain servers in Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Because of the financial nature of the MOLPoints product, our products are built on an infrastructure that offers high availability running on clusters of commodity servers. We also maintain a disaster recovery site for our Kuala Lumpur servers in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Various components of our system are logically and physically segmented on our networks. Components of the system communicate with each other through secure sockets layer, or SSL, an industry standard communications security protocol. Finally, because we maintain certain customer data on our servers, we store all sensitive data only in encrypted form in our database in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations.

Intellectual Property

Our intellectual property rights are important to our business. We rely primarily on a combination of intellectual property laws, contract provisions, copyrights, trademarks, patents and trade secrets to protect our proprietary technology and other intellectual property. Our in-house know-how is an important element of our intellectual property. Almost all of our key software has been developed in-house by our employees. Accordingly, we seek to enter into confidentiality and copyright assignment agreements with our employees and confidentiality agreements with other third parties, and we rigorously control access to our proprietary technology. Despite these measures, we cannot assure you that we will be able to prevent unauthorized use of our intellectual property, which would adversely affect our business.

Trademarks

In order to protect our trademarks in Malaysia, we have secured registration in respect of “MOL,” “MOL Money Online,” “MOLPoints,” “MOLPay,” “MOL.com,” “www.gameshive.com,” “MMOG.asia,” “MCoins,” “MyCNX Holdings” and “MOL Cybercafés.” We are in the process of renewing the registration of our “MOL eCentres” trademark in Malaysia. We have also registered our “MOL Money Online” trademarks in Singapore, Indonesia, USA, India, Thailand and the Philippines and we have an application for registration pending for “MOL Money Online” in Taiwan and are in the process of applying in Singapore, Indonesia, USA, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Turkey, Brazil and India for “MOLPoints” and “MOL.”

 

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Patents

Our patent for “VALUE EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR USE WITHIN AN INTERNET-BASED SOCIAL NETWORK”, which is a method of enabling a value exchange system between users of a social networking service by means of registration and assignment of accounts, has been approved in the United States pursuant to the international Patent Cooperation Treaty, or PCT. Our PCT application with respect to this patent is at the examination stage in a number of other countries

Employees

As of December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and June 30, 2014, we had 247, 351, 416 and 454 employees, respectively. The majority of our employees are based in Malaysia. We pay our sales staff a combination of salaries and commissions and pay salaries to all other employees. We consider our relations with our employees to be good.

The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our employees as of the dates specified.

 

     As of December 31,      As of
June 30,
 

Country

   2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  

Malaysia

     104         120         130         122         146   

Thailand

     47         47         53         51         57   

Turkey

                     37         37         38   

Philippines

     81         81         71         79         78   

Others

     15         103         125         92         135   

Total

     247         351         416         381         454   
     As of December 31,      As of
June 30,
 

Function

   2011      2012      2013      2013      2014  

Sales, marketing, business development, public relations and operations

     101         146         132         140         177   

Technology and support

     81         112         156         123         147   

Finance

     21         35         48         50         53   

Human resources and administration

     23         29         45         35         40   

Senior management

     15         21         20         25         30   

Creative

     6         8         15         8         7   

Total

     247         351         416         381         454   

Competition

We face competition from other companies in each of our lines of business in each country where we operate. Some of our competitors, particularly those based outside Southeast Asia, may have greater access to capital markets, more financial and other resources and a longer operating history than us.

MOLPoints competes primarily with game operators who sell game credits themselves, online aggregators of digital content such as Offgamers, global micropayment providers and aggregators such as Cherry Credits, which is a subsidiary of Shanda Games International, and local micropayment providers such as Indomog in Indonesia and TrueMoney in Thailand. MOLPoints competes primarily on the basis of its ability to attract and retain online game players and other consumers, which in turn depends on MOLPoints’ ability to attract content providers and distribution channels. We believe MOLPoints benefits from a strong brand owing to its long history and large community of consumers, content providers and distribution channels. We believe the broad range of content offered by MOLPoints’ content providers serve as a competitive advantage over game operators, which generally do not offer third party games, and local micropayment providers, which lack regional and global content coverage. We believe MOLPoints benefits from its strong local distribution network when competing with global micropayment providers and aggregators, where MOLPoints’ ability to accept cash payment serves as a competitive advantage over online retailers of game credits and other digital content. In

 

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some cases, MOLPoints is able to partner with potential competitors, such as MyCard and Cherry Credits, which in each case uses MOLPoints as their distribution channel in Southeast Asia, in order to benefit from our established distribution infrastructure.

MOLReloads competes primarily with online and offline sellers of mobile airtime and operators of payment terminal networks. MOLReloads competes primarily on the basis of transaction processing speed, convenience, coverage, network size, accessibility, availability, reliability, price and after-sales service. MOLReloads’ most direct competitor in Malaysia is e-pay, which also operates a terminal-based distribution network. While e-pay’s network comprises significantly more terminals in Malaysia than MOLReloads’ network, MOLReloads benefits from its relationship with 7-Eleven, which we believe results in substantially higher sales per terminal as compared with e-pay.

MOLPay competes primarily with retail banks, non-traditional payment services providers (such as retailers), electronic payment system operators as well as other companies that provide various forms of payment services. MOLPay competes with these companies primarily on the basis of transaction processing speed, convenience, network size, accessibility, reliability and price. We believe MOLPay’s roll out of cash payment points, which is ongoing, may be a source of competitive advantage.

MOLWallet is expected to compete primarily with online and mobile payment service providers and other e-wallet providers, on the basis of transaction processing speed, convenience, network size, accessibility, reliability and price.

MMOG.asia’s competitors include game operators, such as Asiasoft, CIB and Garena among others, and other providers of leisure activities. MMOG.asia competes with these companies primarily on the basis of the quality and features of its online games, its operational infrastructure and expertise, the strength of its product management approach, and the services offered to enhance game players’ experience.

Facilities

Our principal executive offices comprise approximately 1,024 square meters of office space located at Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur, which we have leased from an entity controlled by our major shareholder through 2017. Our headquarters has been at this location since 2008. We also own or lease various properties for our local offices in Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia. Our leased properties mainly consist of office premises, a portion of which are leased from related parties.

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The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our owned and leased properties as of June 30, 2014.

 

Location

   Size
(sq. m.)
   

Use

  

Owner or Tenant

Berjaya Times Square, No. 1, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia        
Partial unit No. 08-07, 8th Floor (5.6 square meters); A-18-19, East Tower Parcel No. 09-64, 63, 62, & 97 (Postal address 09-77, 78, 79 & 100), Ninth Floor; Parcel no. 07-74C, 08-74C, 09-91C and 10-10E, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and Tenth floor; Parcel no. 07-01A, 07-1, 08-01A, 08-01 and 08-02 Seventh and Eighth Floor; and Lot No. 08-64 (Postal address 08-55), Eight Floor.      1,897.17     

Office, storage and residential

   Leased by MOL AccessPortal
Level 5, Wisma N2N, Tower 2, Avenue 3, Bangsar South, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia      358.79      Office    Leased by MyCNX
47, Jalan Dwitasik 1, Dataran Dwitasik, Bandar Sri Permaisuri, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia      153      Leased to a third party for rental income    Owned by MyCNX
Unit B-2-2, Northpoint Office Suites, Mid Valley City, No. 1, Medan Syed Putra Utara, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia      130.99      Office    Leased by our subsidiary, MOL ManagedServices Sdn Bhd
2 Fl, 950/135 Royal River Place, Soi Rama3, 38 Rama 3 Rd Bangphongphang, Yannawa Bangkok 10120, Thailand     
108.82
  
  Office (Thailand headquarters of MOL Thailand)    Owned by Zest
Royal River Place, Soi Rama3, 38 Rama 3 Rd Bangphongphang, Yannawa Bangkok 10120, Thailand        
       

2 Fl, 950/136;

    
356.71
  
 

Office and car park

  

Leased by MOL Thailand

2 Fl, 950/137;

     (and         and its subsidiaries

2 Fl, 950/138;

     nine        

1 Fl, 950/141;

     parking        

1 Fl, 950/142; and

     spaces     

Car Park Building.

       
3 Fl, 3A14, Fortune Tower, Huaykwang, Bangkok, Thailand      86      Zest’s Showroom    Leased by Zest
3 Fl, 292, Digital Gateway, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand      31      Zest’s Showroom    Leased by Zest
3 Fl, Room XY146, Central Rama 2, Rama 2 Rd., Bangkok, Thailand      12.37      Zest’s Showroom    Leased by Zest
Centrum İş Merkezi, Aydinevler Sanayi Caddesi, No: 3, Kat 1, 34854 Küçükyali, Maltepe İstanbul, Turkey      520      Office   

Leased by PaytoGo

 

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Location

   Size
(sq. m.)
    

Use

  

Owner or Tenant

Barbaros Mah.Dereboyu Cad.Sümbül Sk.Varyap Meridian 2 C Blok D:244 Ataşehir/İstanbul, Turkey     
152.45
  
   Residence   

Leased by PaytoGo

Mehmet Akif Cad. Plümer Apt. No:62 D:9 Lefkoşe, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus      85       Office   

Leased by Game Sultan

3/F, CWI Corporate Center 1050 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines      429.29       Office    Leased by Uniwiz
133 New Bridge Road Chinatown Point #19-06/08 Singapore 059413     
231
  
   Office    Leased by MOL Singapore
12A Floor, VRC Online Building, No.18, Tam Trinh Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi Vietnam     
110
  
   Office    Leased by Nganluong
3rd Floor, VTC Online, No 132 Cong Hoa, Ward 4, Tan Binh Dst, HoChiMinh, Vietnam      91.2       Office    Leased by NganLuong
Rukun Permata Senayan B-26, Jl. Tentara Pelajar, Patal Senayan, Jakarta Selatan, 12210 Indonesia      300       Office    Leased by MOL Indonesia
604 Mission St, Suite 200 San Francisco, CA 94105, USA      148       Office    Leased by Rixty

Shop F, 8 Cowper Street, Parramatta, NSW 2067, Australia

     10       Office    Leased by MOL Australia
14. No.665 Bannan Rd, Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23557, Taiwan      74.51       Office    Leased by MOL Taiwan

Insurance

We maintain insurance to cover potential damage to our property and computer hardware accessories, office equipment, furniture and fittings as well as insurance for employees. These include all risk insurance (covering theft, fire, burglary, accidental damage) for our property, computer hardware and accessories, office equipment, furniture and fittings; public liability insurance; staff personal accident insurance; staff medical hospitalization insurance; group business travel insurance. We also intend to maintain director and key officers liability insurance following the completion of this offering. We do not maintain business interruption insurance, insurance that covers external data media (cost of re-keying in data) or insurance that covers software, cyber-attacks or data loss. We do not carry key person insurance on any member of our management team.

Legal Proceedings

We are currently not involved in any material litigation or arbitration proceedings. From time to time, we may be subject to claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, such as intellectual property infringement claims and employment disputes. Such claims or legal actions, even if without merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and management resources and potential result in civil liability for damages.

 

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REGULATION

We are subject to laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we conduct our business. The primary laws and regulations to which we are subject relate to payment systems, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing, exchange control, consumer protection, electronic commerce and personal data protection.

Malaysia

Payment Systems

The payment systems industry in Malaysia is regulated by BNM, which is charged with overseeing the safety, reliability and efficiency of the payment systems infrastructure and safeguarding the public’s interest. As an overseer, BNM formulates the regulatory framework governing payment systems and oversees both large value and retail payment systems.

Previously, the Payment Systems Act of 2003 set out the primary regulatory and supervisory framework for payment systems in Malaysia. With the passage of the Financial Services Act of 2013, or the FSA, and the Islamic Financial Services Act of 2013, or the IFSA, on June 30, 2013, the Payment Systems Act of 2003 (along with the Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1989, Insurance Act of 1996 and Exchange Control Act of 1953) were repealed and consolidated into the FSA and IFSA. The FSA now regulates the operation of payment systems and the issuance of designated payment instruments and the IFSA regulates the operation of Islamic payment systems and the issuance of Islamic designated payment instruments. The FSA and IFSA have extraterritorial effect to the extent that an operator of a payment system accepts payment instructions or settlement instructions from participants in Malaysia. The regulatory approach relating to payment systems remains largely unchanged under the new law. The IFSA does not apply to our business as we issue a conventional payment instrument and operate a conventional payment system.

Issuance of e-money

Our MOLPoints micropayment system issues MOLPoints, a form of e-money which is regulated as a designated payment instrument under the FSA. MOL AccessPortal received approval from BNM to operate the MOLPoints system (formerly known as the MOLePoints system) in December 2002, and continues to be recognized by BNM as an approved issuer of a designated payment instrument under the FSA. The approval is subject to the following conditions:

 

   

MOL AccessPortal must obtain the prior approval of BNM before introducing any additional services in connection with the MOLPoints system;

 

   

MOL AccessPortal must comply with all regulations and guidelines issued by BNM from time to time in connection with the MOLPoints system or offering of e-money. These include:

 

   

active management of the system;

 

   

limiting the maximum value that can be stored by a user in a single MOLPoints account to MYR500;

 

   

prohibiting credit facilities from being granted to any users of the system;

 

   

prohibiting transfers between accounts;

 

   

presenting BNM with an annual audited report by an approved auditor with respect to the effectiveness of the risk management and internal controls and implementation of and conformity to policies, procedures and standards;

 

   

preparing clear and concise terms and conditions in connection with the system for all existing and potential users;

 

   

MOL AccessPortal must make available statistics and other information in connection with the operation of the system in the form required by BNM; and

 

   

BNM reserves the right to reassess the approval at any time and check the premises, equipment, machines, books or other documents, statement of accounts or transactions in connection with the system.

 

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There are two types of e-money schemes in Malaysia, namely small and large e-money schemes. Large e-money schemes are schemes with a wallet limit exceeding MYR200 or where the average outstanding e-money liabilities for six consecutive months amounts to MYR1 million or more. Small e-money schemes are schemes with a wallet limit not exceeding MYR200 and where the outstanding e-money liabilities are less than MYR1 million. The MOLPoints system is operated as a large e-money scheme with an approved wallet limit of MYR500. Large e-money schemes are subject to more stringent regulation in the form of higher capital requirements (see “—Capital Requirements”), the need to establish a trust account in which user funds are to be deposited (see “—Trust Account Requirements”) and the obligation to submit independent audit reports in respect of the scheme as and when required by BNM.

MOL AccessPortal is subject to the requirements of the FSA and corresponding regulations, guidelines, directions and standards that may be imposed by BNM from time to time. In particular, it is required to comply with the principles and minimum standards contained in the Guidelines on Electronic Money, or the E-Money Guidelines, which are discussed below under “—Governance Requirements.”

In response to a supervisory visit by BNM in 2013, MOL AccessPortal engaged an independent third party to assess its compliance with the E-Money Guidelines in the last quarter of 2013. Based on the ongoing implementation of new processes and safeguards, the assessment concluded that MOL AccessPortal is in compliance with the E-Money Guidelines.

Capital Requirements

MOL AccessPortal is required to maintain, at all times, minimum shareholders’ funds unimpaired by losses of MYR5 million or 8% of its monthly average outstanding e-money liabilities in the preceding six months, whichever is higher.

Trust Account Requirements

Under the FSA, an e-money issuer is required to keep funds collected from users in exchange for the e-money issued in an account of a licensed bank separate from its own account. Such funds are to be held in trust by the issuer for the benefit of its users. However, issuers of large e-money schemes are subject to more stringent requirements and are required to deposit user funds collected in a trust account established in accordance with the Trustee Act of 1949. In satisfaction of this requirement, MOL AccessPortal maintains an account with Maybank Trustee Berhad, and the account maintains the cash equivalent of 1.2 times the unutilized MOLPoints at the end of every month. These funds can only be used to refund users and pay merchants at the user’s request.

Unclaimed Monies Requirements

If a registered MOLPoints account remains dormant for not less than seven years, MOL AccessPortal is required to keep a record of any unclaimed monies under the account and submit such record together with the unclaimed monies to the Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys in accordance with the Unclaimed Moneys Act of 1965.

Governance Requirements

The FSA provides that BNM may specify standards for, among other things:

 

   

promoting the safety, integrity, efficiency or reliability of payment systems and designated payment instruments (including standards to facilitate interoperability, technical specifications and security standards);

 

   

protecting the interest of current or prospective users and participants of payment systems;

 

   

prudential matters including capital adequacy, liquidity, corporate governance, risk management, related party transactions, maintenance of reserve funds, and safeguards to prevent an institution from being used for criminal activities; and

 

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business conduct to ensure that the issuer/operator is fair, responsible and professional when dealing with users, including standards relating to the provision of information to users that is accurate, clear, timely and not misleading, the fairness of contractual terms and complaints and dispute resolution mechanisms.

An issuer/operator and its directors and officers are required to comply with these standards at all times and, where appropriate, ensure that its internal policies and procedures are consistent with such standards.

Under the FSA, issuers of a designated payment instrument (including e-money issuers) are required to establish:

 

   

rules, procedures and requirements setting out the rights and liabilities and any other obligations of the issuer and users (including the risks that the users may incur);

 

   

measures to ensure the safety, security and operational reliability of the designated payment instrument (including contingency arrangements); and

 

   

measures to ensure the prudent management of funds collected from users (including measures to ensure that such funds are always available for repayment to users).

The E-Money Guidelines further elaborate on the standards to be complied with specifically in the context of the issuance of e-money. These include the need to:

 

   

establish adequate governance and operational arrangements which are effective and transparent, to ensure the continued integrity of its e-money scheme;

 

   

ensure proper risk management is in place by establishing appropriate risk management infrastructure and processes (for example, ensuring that adequate security and internal controls are implemented to minimize fraud and operational disruptions);

 

   

ensure that the risks of using e-money, and the rights and responsibilities of all users and merchants are clearly defined and disclosed, and that a system to address user complaints or questions is implemented;

 

   

ensure prudent management of user funds, including ensuring that such funds are deposited and managed separately from the issuer’s working capital funds;

 

   

ensure timely refunds of any e-money balances to users (for example, if users wish to close their accounts); and

 

   

implement adequate measures to prevent the use of e-money for money laundering, and ensure compliance with other statutory requirements.

Unless BNM approves otherwise, the Chief Executive Officer of an e-money issuer shall have his principal or only place of residence within Malaysia and shall devote the whole of his professional time to the service of the issuer. MOL AccessPortal currently satisfies this requirement. It is a new requirement under the FSA that the prior written approval of BNM be sought before an e-money issuer can establish or acquire a subsidiary in or outside Malaysia or acquire or hold any material interest in any corporation.

Reporting Requirements

MOL AccessPortal is required to provide BNM certain reports in accordance with periodic reporting requirements. This includes the submission of annual audited financial statements no later than three months after its financial year end, and a monthly statistical report on the operation of its e-money scheme no later than the 15th day of the following month. Under the FSA, it is also required to make public its financial statements from time to time subject to any standards that may be specified by BNM.

BNM also has broad powers to request any document or information required for the purposes of exercising its powers or the performance of its functions under the FSA or any other law; examine, without any prior notice, the business and affairs of an e-money issuer; and if it thinks appropriate, issue written directions to an e-money issuer to require it to cease or refrain from committing an act or to do an act which is required to, among others, safeguard the safety, efficiency and reliability of the relevant payment instrument.

 

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Where BNM is of the view that an e-money issuer has breached the FSA, has failed to comply with BNM’s directions, has insufficient assets or capital to give adequate protection to its users, or is likely to become insolvent, it may apply for a court order to appoint a receiver manager to manage the whole or part of the issuer’s business.

Provision of Merchant Acquiring Services

MOLPay is operated by MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. was acknowledged by BNM as an operator of a payment system that provides merchant acquiring services in January 2012 and continues to be recognized by BNM as a registered merchant acquirer under the FSA. The MOLCube mobile payment system is intended to be operated by MOLCube Sdn. Bhd. MOLCube Sdn. Bhd. was acknowledged by BNM as an operator of a payment system that provides merchant acquiring services in May 2013 and will continue to be recognized by BNM as a registered merchant acquirer under the FSA once it has notified BNM in writing of the commencement date of its business. MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. is (and MOLCube Sdn. Bhd., once it commences business will be) subject to the requirements of the FSA and corresponding regulations, guidelines and standards that may be imposed by BNM from time to time.

Governance Requirements

The standards that may be imposed by BNM under the FSA to e-money issuers generally apply equally to MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. and MOLCube Sdn. Bhd. (once it commences business) as merchant acquirers.

Reporting Requirements

BNM has broad powers to request any document or information required for the purposes of exercising its powers or the performance of its functions under the FSA or any other law. BNM’s broad supervisory powers also empower it to, without any prior notice, examine the business and affairs of merchant acquirers.

Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing

The Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act of 2001, or AMLATFA, prohibits money laundering and terrorism financing activities. Under the AMLATFA, “reporting institutions” have additional responsibilities to monitor, report and prevent such activities. Reporting institutions cover a broad scope of companies which include issuers of designated payment instruments and payment system operators.

MOL AccessPortal (as an issuer of e-money) and MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. (as a merchant acquirer) and MOLCube Sdn. Bhd. (as a merchant acquirer once it commences business) are considered “reporting institutions.” As reporting institutions, our obligations include, among others, record-keeping, reporting suspicious transactions to BNM, identification of account holders when conducting business transactions (“customer due diligence”) and establishing compliance programs with the aim to guard against any offense under the AMLATFA.

These obligations are further elaborated on in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)—Electronic Money and Non-Bank Affiliated Charge and Credit Card (Sector 4) Guidelines, or the Guidelines, and circulars issued by BNM from time to time. The Guidelines adopt a comprehensive risk-based approach in managing money laundering and terrorism financing risks and apply equally to reporting institutions and their branches and subsidiaries. One of the main focuses of the Guidelines is “customer due diligence” which needs to be conducted when establishing business relations; a customer’s wallet size is equivalent to MYR5,000 and above; a customer conducts any reload, usage or withdrawal transaction amounting to MYR3,000 and above; providing wire transfer services; the reporting institution has any suspicion of money laundering and terrorism financing, regardless of the amount; or the reporting institution has any doubt about the veracity or adequacy of previously obtained information.

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nature of the transactions. AMLATFA provides for substantial monetary and imprisonment penalties for the failure to comply with the preventive measures laid down in AMLATFA. Similarly, failure to comply with the Guidelines may be an offense.

Reporting institutions must closely monitor their foreign branches and subsidiaries which operate outside of Malaysia in jurisdictions with inadequate anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regimes. Reporting institutions must ensure that these foreign branches and subsidiaries apply measures consistent with the AMLATFA and the Guidelines to the extent permitted in the host jurisdiction, even where the host jurisdiction’s anti-money laundering and counter financing terrorism requirements are less stringent. If this is not permitted, the reporting institution is required to apply appropriate additional measures to manage the money laundering and terrorism financing risks and report the gaps and additional measures implemented to manage the risks identified from these gaps to the Malaysian parent company.

In February 2014, the Financial Action Task Force released a statement identifying jurisdictions having “strategic deficiencies” in their anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regimes and which have not made sufficient progress in addressing these deficiencies. Turkey and Indonesia have been identified by the Financial Action Task Force as jurisdictions having strategic deficiencies.

In response to a statement issued by the Financial Action Task Force, BNM issued a circular advising that reporting institutions are required to conduct enhanced customer due diligence for business relationships and transactions with any person from countries identified by the Financial Action Task Force as having strategic deficiencies where money laundering and terrorism financing risks are assessed as higher risk. This would include obtaining additional information on the customer over and above the standard customer due diligence information, inquiring about the customer’s source of wealth or source of funds, obtaining the approval of senior management (if appropriate) before establishing the business relationship and submitting to BNM annually a report with a summary of exposure to customers from such countries.

Foreign Exchange Control

The exchange control regime in Malaysia is regulated by the FSA and the Foreign Exchange Administration rules, or the FEA, issued by BNM. The FSA, together with the FEA, support the monitoring of capital flows into and out of the country to preserve its financial and economic stability and are administered by the FEA Department of BNM. The FSA and FEA provide for monitoring and regulating both residents and non-residents.

Under the current FEA, all payments made between our Malaysian subsidiaries and Malaysian residents (such as users, merchants, or distributors) must be paid in Malaysian Ringgit subject to limited exceptions. Payments made between our Malaysian subsidiaries and non-Malaysian residents may be made in either Malaysian Ringgit if for prescribed purposes such as the settlement of trade in goods or services or foreign currency, except for the currency of Israel, subject to limited exceptions.

Non-residents are free to repatriate any amount of funds from Malaysia in foreign currency at any time, including capital, divestment proceeds, profits, dividends, rent, fees, and interest arising from any investment in Malaysia, subject to any withholding tax. Unless otherwise restricted by contractual undertakings, and subject to applicable laws, our Malaysian subsidiaries are at liberty to distribute dividends to us in foreign currency without having to seek prior approval from BNM.

As a non-bank e-money issuer, MOL AccessPortal is required to obtain written approval from BNM to carry on cross border transactions. BNM has granted us a general approval to carry on all activities requiring BNM’s permission under the FSA for as long as we are accorded MSC Malaysia status, subject to certain conditions.

Consumer Protection and Electronic Commerce

The principal consumer protection law in Malaysia is the Consumer Protection Act of 1999, or the CPA, which generally applies to all goods and services offered to consumers in trade for personal, domestic or household purposes, including trade transactions conducted through electronic means. It is not possible to contract out of the minimum standards contained in the CPA.

 

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In relation to the provision of services, the CPA implies warranties as to reasonable care and skill, fitness for a particular purpose, reasonable time of completion and reasonable price. The CPA also prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, the making of false or misleading representations and the imposition of unfair contract terms. Similarly, the Trade Descriptions Act of 2011 prohibits false and misleading statements as to services. We are required to abide by these standards as part of our business.

Failure to comply with applicable consumer protection laws could expose us to civil or criminal liabilities. Our directors and officers may also be held liable in the event of such non-compliance. Where users have a right of redress against us, we may be required to remedy the non-compliance or compensate the user for losses or damages suffered by the user as a result of such non-compliance. Users may also lodge a complaint with the Tribunal for Consumer Claims, which has the jurisdiction to hear consumer claims where the total amount of the claim does not exceed MYR25,000.

Apart from the CPA, the FSA also provides for consumer protection. As entities regulated under the FSA, MOL AccessPortal, MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. and MOLCube Sdn. Bhd. (once it commences business) are subject to these requirements and are prohibited from, among others, engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct; exerting undue pressure, influence or coercion in the provision of e-money or payment systems services; demanding payments from users for unsolicited services or products; and colluding with any other person to fix or control the features or terms of e-money or payment system services to the detriment of the users, save where such terms that have been approved by BNM.

As our business is predominantly based online, we are also subject to laws governing electronic contracts, which are recognized and enforceable under Malaysian law, subject to the parties having satisfied the requisite elements of a contract. To ensure clear and unequivocal acceptance of our online contracts, we use click-to-accept contracts.

Privacy and Data Protection

As entities regulated under the FSA, MOL AccessPortal, MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. and MOLCube Sdn. Bhd. (once it commences business) are required to keep all documents or information relating to the affairs or account of any user confidential, subject to limited exceptions such as disclosures made to BNM and other regulatory authorities and disclosures required in connection with legal proceedings, including bankruptcy or winding-up.

We are subject to laws and regulations regarding data privacy and the protection of data pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act of 2010, or the PDPA, which came into force in November 2013. The PDPA requires that an individual must consent to the processing and disclosure of his/her personal data. The term “processing” is widely defined to include the act of collecting, recording, holding, or storing personal data including the organization, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, consultation, utilization, disclosure, alignment, combination, correction, erasure, or destruction thereof. The Personal Data Protection Regulations of 2013 provide that consent may be obtained in any form that can be recorded and maintained properly by the user of the personal data, which would include electronic consent acceptances. The processing of “sensitive” personal data, which has been defined by the PDPA to mean any personal data consisting of information as to the physical or mental health or condition of an individual, his/her political opinions, his/her religious beliefs or other beliefs of a similar nature, or the commission or alleged commission by him/her of any offense requires the explicit consent of the individual. We do not process sensitive personal data as part of our business.

Data users are required to provide written notice of the personal data being processed, and such notice shall include, among others, a description of the personal data being processed, the purpose for which the personal data is being processed, the source of the personal data, the class of persons to whom the personal data will be disclosed to, whether it is obligatory or voluntary for the individual to supply the personal data and the individual’s rights to request access to, correct or limit the processing of the personal data. The notice must be provided in both English and the national language of Bahasa Malaysia and the individual shall be provided with a clear and readily accessible means to exercise his choice, where necessary, in the English and national languages.

 

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In processing personal data, we are also required to take steps and implement measures to protect the personal data from loss, misuse and modification and maintain the integrity of the personal data processed. The personal data processed should not be kept longer than is necessary for the fulfillment of the purpose for which it was collected and generally cannot be transferred offshore without the consent of the individual to whom it relates. We do not transfer personal data offshore. Failure to comply with the obligations under the PDPA may lead to civil or criminal liabilities. Directors and officers of the data user may also be held liable in the event of such non-compliance.

Communications and Multimedia

The communications and multimedia industry in Malaysia as well as the licensing and regulatory framework for the communications and multimedia industry are regulated by the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, or CMA, and corresponding regulations, guidelines, directions, declarations and standards that may be imposed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, or MCMC and Minister of Communication and Multimedia from time to time. The CMA requires the MCMC to review the rules and regulations made under the CMA every three years, as such laws are dynamic and fluid.

No person shall provide applications services unless such services are provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of a valid individual licence or class licence granted under the CMA, unless otherwise exempted. “Applications services” mean services provided by means of, but not solely by means of, one or more network services. A person providing messaging services may be registered as an applications service provider, or ASP, class licensee. In connection with our carrier billing arrangements, MOL AccessPortal has registered for, and obtained, an ASP class licence to provide messaging services. The ASP class licence is subject to annual renewal and such registration is currently an administrative process.

The MCMC has broad powers to, among others, issue directions regarding the compliance or non-compliance with licence conditions and hold public inquiries or conduct investigations on matters relating to the CMA. We are also subject to other provisions of the CMA including provisions relating to consumer protection and quality of service standards and anti-competitive conduct, both of which carry penalties for non-compliance.

Dividend Distribution

The principal legislation governing the distribution of dividends of a Malaysian company is the Companies Act 1965, or the CA. Under the CA, a Malaysian company is only permitted to pay dividends out of:

 

   

profits, if any, determined in accordance with Malaysian accounting standards and regulations; or

 

   

the share premium account, if any, if such dividends are satisfied by the issue of shares to members of the company.

Thailand

Foreign Business Act

In Thailand, foreign individuals and foreign legal entities conducting business must comply with the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (A.D. 1999), or the FBA, which has been in force since March 3, 2000. The purpose of the FBA is to prohibit or restrict foreigners from engaging in certain businesses in Thailand, including the e-money service and game publishing businesses that we operate in Thailand, and, to this end, foreigners are required to obtain a Foreign Business License in accordance with the FBA before conducting restricted businesses. Foreigners operating a restricted business without the necessary permission may be subject to imprisonment, a fine or both, in addition to the cessation or dissolution of the business or the foreigner’s shareholding or partnership in the business. Furthermore, it is illegal for a Thai national or legal entity to hold shares as a nominee for or on behalf of a foreigner in order to assist or enable the foreigner to conduct businesses which are prohibited or restricted under the FBA. In such cases, both the Thai national and the foreigner may be subject to imprisonment not exceeding three years, a fine of THB100,000-1,000,000, or both, and the court will order cessation of the assistance, shareholding or partnership of the Thai national, as applicable. Failure to

 

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comply with the court’s order may result in a fine of THB10,000-50,000 per day throughout the period of violation.

Regulation on Electronic Payment Service Businesses

Thai law regulates certain electronic payment service businesses. The primary relevant laws and regulations include, for example, the Electronic Transactions Act B.E. 2544 (2001); the Royal Decree Regulating Electronic Payment Service Businesses B.E. 2551 (2008) and the Notification of the Ministry of Finance: Business that Requires a Permit According to Section 5 of the Notification of the Revolution Council No. 58 (Business of Electronic Money Card). Regulated electronic payment service businesses include, for example, the provision of e-money (through either closed-loop, semi-closed loop, or open-loop systems), clearing services, balance settlement services and electronic payment services via any equipment or network. Business operators of regulated electronic payment service businesses are required to notify or register with the Bank of Thailand, or the BOT, or obtain a license from the Electronic Transactions Commission of Thailand, or the ETC, or the Ministry of Finance, or the MOF. Business operators of regulated electronic payment service businesses also need to comply with the requirements on business conduct imposed by the relevant regulators. Business operators who provide services that are not considered regulated electronic payment service businesses are not required to notify or register with the BOT or obtain a license from the ETC or the MOF and do not need to comply with the requirements on business conduct imposed by these regulators. We operate MOLPoints as a closed-loop e-money service in Thailand, which in general requires notification to the BOT and compliance with relevant regulations. However, as confirmed in a letter from the BOT, our closed-loop e-money service is exempted from these requirements because it is provided to the customers for the convenience of the customers only without seeking profits, and the e-money is used for payment of specific goods or services of the e-money service provider’s own business.

As an e-money distributor, we purchase e-money from other companies for sale to customers via our website and other distribution channels. Distribution of e-money itself is not a regulated electronic payment service business under the electronic payment laws and regulations and, therefore, we are not required to notify, register or obtain a license from the e-payment business regulators and comply with the corresponding regulations governing e-payment business regulators.

Information Technology/Communication

Distribution of game recordings (e.g. game CDs) is required to obtain a license issued under the Motion Picture and Video Act B.E. 2551. These game recordings must also comply with specific label requirements under the Consumer Protection Act B.E.2522. If the game recordings or other relevant products are to be sold and offered for sales through a website, an operator of the website must be registered as a direct marketing operator pursuant to the Direct Sales and Direct Marketing Act B.E. 2545 and seek for a Commercial Registration as an e-commerce operator under the Commercial Registration Act B.E. 2499 prior to commencing operations and comply with all other requirements under these statutes.

For the provision of a computer network for its own employees or acting as a service provider for online games or e-commerce for its customers, the provider is required to keep computer traffic data for not less than ninety (90) days from the day the mentioned traffic data enter into its system under the Act governing Commission of Offences Relating to Computer B.E. 2550.

Board of Investment, or BOI, Thailand

Under Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520, or IPA, an investor may apply for investment incentives such as tax benefits under the IPA. One of our subsidiaries in Thailand, MOL Solutions Co. Ltd., has been granted various privileges from BOI, such as the right to employ foreign experts and certain tax exemptions. Such incentives are granted to us by way of a BOI certificate which contains conditions which must be complied with to maintain the grant. The failure to do so will result in the revocation, in total or in part, of the BOI certificate and certain penalties related to such revocation, such as it shall be treated as if the investor had never been

 

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granted an exemption or reduction of taxes and duties and shall be required to pay taxes and duties computed on the basis of the condition and price of the items and the rate of taxes and duties thereof, as existed on the date of the relevant import or export. As for the reduction of the granted taxes and duties, the outstanding balance of the full amount of taxes and duties as computed above shall be paid.

Turkey

Payment and Settlement Infrastructure in Turkey

In June 2013, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, or the Central Bank, issued new legislation relating to the Payment Services and Electronic Money Institutions Law, or the Payment System Law, and committed to issue certain “secondary” regulations within one year. In line with the relevant commitment, the Central Bank has recently issued the By-Law Regarding Activities of Payment and Securities Systems, or the By-Law, effective as of June 28, 2014. Within one year from the effective date of the By-Law, each system operator, payment institution and electronic money institution must obtain permission from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, or the BRSA. Certain of our activities in Turkey fall under the scope of the relevant “payment service provider” definition. Accordingly, we will be required to apply for such permission in line with the By-Law and if we fail to do so we will not be authorized to operate any electronic payment services.

The licensing and supervision of payment institutions and electronic money institutions is carried out by the BRSA. The Central Bank’s permission shall be sought to act as a system operator. Although the institution applying to act as a system operator fulfills all the required conditions and documents, the Central Bank is entitled to withhold permission to establish a new system if it finds out that a new system may have negative implications for financial stability. The Central Bank shall have the authority to oversee such systems, and system operators may be required to submit records, information and documents, including confidential material, to the Central Bank in accordance with the principles and procedures to be set by the Central Bank operators.

If breaches in system operation are detected by the Central Bank, the Central Bank shall have the authority to (i) give the system operator a reasonable time period to eliminate the cause of breach; (ii) require the system operator to apply measures such as collateral pools and guarantee mechanisms to ensure settlement; (iii) require certain participants to be banned from the system; (iv) temporarily suspend an operation license until the problem is resolved; (v) revoke an operation licenses; and (vi) temporarily take over the management of the system operator to ensure smooth and uninterrupted execution of transactions in the system.

Governance of Mobile Payment Services

As mobile payment transactions are utilized in cooperation with global systems for mobile communications, or GSM, GSM operators are bound by a strict legal regime. In this respect, GSM operators can only execute mobile payment service agreements with companies that are qualified to be integrated in the mobile payment service of the relevant GSM operator in accordance with the applicable legal and technical standards. We have executed mobile payment service agreements with three GSM operators in Turkey, including Turkcell and Avea and are in compliance with the relevant standards.

Protection of Personal Data

There is no specific law governing personal data privacy in Turkey, though other legislation deals with the protection of personal data. Although there is a draft Law Concerning Protection of Personal Data, or the Draft Law, that contemplates the establishment of a Personal Data Protection Authority, neither the Draft Law nor the Personal Data Protection Authority has been enacted.

The Turkish Civil Code sets forth a number of provisions to protect the privacy of personal information. Pursuant to Article 24 of the code, an individual whose personal rights are unjustly violated may bring a civil action to prevent such violation and/or seek compensation for damages arising from such violation. A consumer’s consent is required to process their personal information.

 

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The Turkish Criminal Code, or Criminal Code, also sets forth a number of provisions specifically dealing with the protection of personal data. The Criminal Code states that the unlawful storage of personal data is subject to a penalty of imprisonment from six months to three years. In the event of unlawful transmission or reception of personal data, the penalty is increased to imprisonment from one year to four years. Furthermore, those who do not delete or destroy personal data in spite of the expiration of the stipulated time period in the relevant laws for the maintenance of such data shall be punished by imprisonment from six months to one year.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

The Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime Law was enacted in 2006. The law sets out a “customer identification” obligation for “obliged parties,” which include our subsidiaries in Turkey. Obliged parties must identify the persons carrying out transactions and the persons on behalf or account of whom the transactions are conducted within or through obliged parties before the transactions are conducted. The Ministry of Finance has the authority to determine the required documents for customer identification. The types of transactions necessitating customer identification, monetary limits on such transactions and other related principles and procedures shall be determined by regulation. In the event there is any information, suspicion or reasonable grounds to suspect that the asset which is the subject of the transactions carried out or attempted to be carried out within or through the obliged parties was acquired through illegal ways or used for illegal purposes, the obliged parties shall report these transactions to the Presidency of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board.

Anti-Terrorism Financing Regulations

The Law on the Prevention of the Financing of Terrorism was enacted in 2013. According to Article 3 of the law, it is forbidden to provide or collect funds for the perpetration of any act that is intended to cause death or serious bodily injury for the purpose of intimidating or suppressing a population or compelling a government or an international organization to do or to abstain from doing any act, in addition to certain acts that are specified in various other pieces of legislation and conventions.

Exchange Regulations

Decree No. 32 on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency is the main legal document that regulates capital flows in domestic and foreign currencies, conditions on using foreign exchange and foreign currency-indexed credits. The decree entered into force in 1989 and has considerably liberalized capital movements in line with the general policy of financial liberalization at the time.

Residents in Turkey are allowed to accept payment in foreign currency from non-residents for the transactions that they conduct in Turkey in favor of such non-residents. Non-residents are allowed to purchase foreign exchange from banks, authorized establishments, precious metals brokerage institutions and intermediary institutions.

Residents and non-residents in Turkey may freely transfer foreign exchange abroad through banks. The Ministry of Finance is authorized to determine other establishments that are allowed to transfer foreign exchange abroad. Banks must report foreign exchange transfers abroad (including transfers made from foreign exchange deposit accounts), excluding payments for exports, imports and invisible transactions that are above $50,000, or its equivalent in another foreign currency within a thirty-day period starting from the date of transfer.

Philippines

Consumer Protection Laws

Our operating subsidiary in the Philippines, Uniwiz Trade Sales, Inc., or Uniwiz, distributes e-vouchers for pre-paid mobile airtime and digital content including MOLPoints through the MOLReloads platform. The e-vouchers (which are referred to as “e-pins” and “e-loads” by Uniwiz in its operations) are distributed by Uniwiz through dealers and retailers. The e-vouchers, being consumer goods, are covered by consumer protection laws in the Philippines, primarily the Consumer Act of the Philippines.

 

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Data Privacy

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, or DPA, personal information refers to any information, whether recorded in a material form or not, from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained by the entity holding the information, or when put together with other information would directly and certainly identify an individual.

Generally, personal information may only be processed upon consent by the relevant party. Processing refers to any operation, or any set of operations performed, in respect of the personal information including, but not limited to, the collection, recording, organization, storage, updating or modification, retrieval, consultation, use, consolidation, blocking, erasure or destruction of the personal information data.

Those who control personal information are also mandated to implement measures for the protection of personal information. Uniwiz obtains personal information of its dealers, retailers and customers in the course of its dealings in the Philippines and as such is subject to the DPA.

Singapore

A MOLPoints registered account is a stored value facility, or SVF, pursuant to the Payment Systems (Oversight) Act (Cap. 222A of the Republic of Singapore), or PSOA. The PSOA is administered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, or MAS. An “SVF” is defined in the PSOA as: (i) a facility (other than cash), whether in physical or electronic form, which is purchased or otherwise acquired by a user to be used as a means of making payment for goods or services up to the amount of the stored value that is available for use under the terms and conditions applying to the facility, and payment for the goods or services is made by the holder of the stored value in respect of the facility (rather than by the user); or (ii) all the facilities referred to in paragraph (i) provided under the same terms and conditions, while the “holder” of an SVF is defined as the person who holds the stored value and makes payment for goods or services referred to in the foregoing definition of SVF. Under the PSOA we may not directly or indirectly, alone or together with any person over whom we have control or influence, hold stored value in stored value facilities in excess of S$30 million, unless we are an approved holder of a widely accepted SVF and an approved bank has undertaken to be fully liable for the stored value under such SVF. As a holder of an SVF, we are strongly encouraged to adopt and implement the standards set out in the Stored Value Facility Guidelines issued by the MAS, taking into consideration the nature, size and complexity of our SVF. We are required to make certain disclosures to our users in Singapore, and we are subject to certain restrictions on advertising.

The PSOA provides for the oversight of payment systems (being a funds transfer system or other system that facilitates the circulation of money, and includes any instruments and procedures that relate to the system), and matters connected therewith. Under the PSOA, the MAS has broad powers to require the parties involved to provide to the MAS all such information relating to the payment system as may be required by the MAS.

Vietnam

Law on Information Technology

The Vietnamese Law on Information Technology, or the IT Law, provides for the rights and obligations of agencies, organizations and individuals which are engaged in information technology application and development activities. This law applies to Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals engaged in information technology application and development activities in Vietnam, including our company. Specifically, we are licensed to conduct the following business activities under the IT Law: produce software, provide software services (excluding distribution and supply of software products), provide consulting services on quality management of computers or computer systems, provide consulting, designing and developing services regarding software solutions (excluding construction design service), design websites, provide management and consulting services (excluding legal, financial, accounting, auditing, tax and securities consulting services) and provide data exploitation and data processing services in the field of information technology.

 

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Cashless Payment

We currently provide intermediary payment services in Vietnam which are regulated pursuant to Vietnamese Decree No. 101. According to Decree No. 101, providers of intermediary payment services are obliged to report and supply information to competent state authorities, including the State Bank of Vietnam, or the SBV, in accordance with accounting, statistics and financial regulations. Furthermore, they must immediately report to the SBV upon the occurrence of certain events during the course of operation. Providers of intermediary payment services are also obliged to supply information about transactions and balances in payment accounts to account holders in accordance with agreements between the service provider and account holders.

Law on Anti-Money Laundering

The applicable anti-money laundering regulations in Vietnam are the Law on Anti-Money Laundering and Decree No. 116. We are treated as a financial entity for purposes of these regulations and are required to undertake certain reporting to the SBV. Our anti-money laundering obligations include conducting know-your-client checks, updating client identification information, and reporting high value transactions, suspicious transactions, and transactions that are suspected to relate to terrorism financing based on guidance provided by Decree No. 116. We are also required to inform the SBV and relevant Vietnamese financial institutions if any user is on a list of organizations and individuals involved in terrorism and terrorist financing, which is issued by the Ministry of Public Security, or warning list of organizations and individuals with high risk of money laundering, which is issued by the SBV.

Foreign Exchange Control Regulations

Vietnamese law prohibits all transactions, payment, price listing, advertisement, valuation, agreements and any other similar activities (including conversion or adjustment of price or contractual value) which take place in Vietnam among residents and non-residents from being conducted in foreign currency.

Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights

Our users in Vietnam are protected by Vietnamese regulations on consumer rights. We are prohibited from conducting certain activities which may negatively affect user’s rights and benefits. General terms and conditions of services that we apply to our users may be declared invalid in certain circumstances. Under Vietnamese law we are not permitted to revise these terms and conditions without users’ consent.

Regulations on Protection of Personal Data

In general, the data protection regulations in Vietnam restrict the transfer of personal data held by a transferor to another person. The Vietnamese Civil Code provides that prior consent of the subject of the data must be obtained in order to collect and publish private data and information. The Vietnamese Law on Information Technology provides that prior consent of the subject of the data must be obtained before personal information may be collected, processed and/or used in the network environment. The Vietnamese Law on E-Transactions provides that prior consent must be obtained before any person may use, provide or disclose any private information or any information concerning another person that was provided during the course of an electronic transaction. Information obtained in the course of banking and financial operations is prohibited from being disclosed to any third party except in certain circumstances with the approval of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Public Security or the Governor of the SBV.

Decree on Electronic Commerce

We are required to promulgate and publicly post the operational policies of our e-commerce marketplace for Vietnam and actively participate in the resolution of any disputes involving the use of our e-commerce marketplace.

 

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Indonesia

E-money requirements

In April 2009, Bank Indonesia, the central bank of the Republic of Indonesia, issued Regulation No.11/12/PBI/2009 regarding electronic money and Circular Letter No.11/11/DASP concerning non-bank Electronic Money Issuer, or the E-money Regulations. MOLPoints sold in Indonesia are categorized as e-money for purposes of the E-money Regulations, which define e-money as a payment device which meets the following criteria: (i) it is issued on the basis of value previously remitted by the holder to the issuer; (ii) the value of money is kept electronically in media such as a server or chip; (iii) it functions as a payment instrument to the merchant, who is not the issuer of the e-money; and (iv) it is not categorized as a deposit under the banking law. New e-money regulations may be issued in April 2014.

Relevant (Licensed) Actors in e-money transactions in Indonesia

Other than banks, each of the following persons involved in e-money transactions must be Indonesian limited liability companies licensed by Bank Indonesia.

 

   

Principal, which is a person that manages the system and/or the network between its members, including issuers and acquirers, in e-money transactions where the relationship is based on a written agreement.

 

   

Issuer, which is a person that issues e-money services/products.

 

   

Acquirer, which is a person who cooperates with merchants and processes e-money data issued by other parties.

 

   

Clearing Administrator, which is a person who calculates financial rights and liabilities of each issuer and/or acquirer in relation to e-money transactions.

 

   

Final Settlement Administrator, which is a person responsible for and performs the final settlement of financial rights and liabilities of each Issuer and/or Acquirer in relation to e-money transactions based on the calculations of a clearing administrator.

Because MOL AccessPortal issues MOLPoints on its website and electronic vouchers in the form of PIN codes (which can be used to reload MOLPoints) for purchase by customers in Indonesia and manages the system and/or network for the MOLPoints issued in Indonesia, MOL AccessPortal may be viewed as a principal or issuer of e-money products.

Exemption for E-money Issuer License

Not all non-bank institutions are required to obtain e-money licenses for issuing e-money products. The requirement for a non-bank institution to be licensed by Bank Indonesia is triggered if the non-bank institution manages or is planning to manage floating funds of Rp.1,000,000,000 (approximately $95,000) or more. The floating fund itself is defined as the entire value of e-money which is received by the issuer for the purpose of issuance and/or reloading of the e-money, which still needs to be paid by the issuer to the relevant holder and merchant.

E-money Licensing Requirement for MOL Indonesia

The E-money Regulations do not specifically require marketers of empty e-money vouchers to obtain a specific e-money license from Bank Indonesia. Thus, we believe that PT MOL AccessPortal is not required to obtain an e-money license from Bank Indonesia to the extent it merely markets empty e-money vouchers to be loaded by MOLPoints which are issued by MOL AccessPortal.

Sanctions

Bank Indonesia could impose administrative sanctions for non-compliance with the E-money Regulations, ranging from warning letters, business suspension to license revocation.

 

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Other Relevant Regulations

Data Centre/Disaster Recovery Centre

Under Government Regulation No. 82 of 2012 on the Implementation of Electronic Systems and Transactions, or GR 82, an operator of electronic systems for public service must have a data centre and disaster recovery centre in Indonesia for law enforcement purposes and protection of Indonesian citizens. While it is not clear whether private parties offer public services, the Ministry of Communications and Informatics is of the view that anything to do with Indonesian citizens is a public service and is proposing to issue a regulation to confirm this position. This regulation is likely to be issued and, as an electronic systems operator, we would be subject to regulations when they come into force.

Data Privacy/Protection

Under GR 82, personal data is defined as data of individuals in which the truthfulness and the secrecy of the data is kept, maintained and protected. The definition is very general and may be interpreted broadly.

For protection of data privacy, electronic systems operators are required to maintain the secrecy, integrity and availability of personal data that is being managed; ensure that the collection and use of personal data is done with the personal data owner’s consent, unless otherwise provided by laws and regulations; and ensure that the use or disclosure of data is done with the personal data owner’s consent, and in accordance with the purpose conveyed to the personal data owner for the data collection.

Anti-Money Laundering

Law No. 8 of 2010 on Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering Crimes, or the Anti-Money Laundering Law stipulates that financial services providers (such as banks, securities companies, custodians and e-money operators) are obliged to provide certain reports to the Center for Reporting and Analysis of Financial Transactions, or PPATK. Under the Anti-Money Laundering Law, financial services providers must report to PPATK any suspicious financial transaction; any cash transaction of Rp.500 million or more or other currency with equal value, either in one transaction or several transactions within one working day; and any financial transaction involving transfer of funds from and to foreign countries. Further, Presidential Decree No. 82 of 2003 on the Procedures for the Implementation of Authority of the PPATK provides that PPATK may requires financial services providers to provide documents, data, information owned and or controlled by the financial services provider.

Know Your Customer or KYC Principle

Under the Anti-Money Laundering Law, financial services companies, including e-money operators, are required to implement a “KYC” principle whenever they conduct business with customers; there is a financial transaction (whether in Rupiah or foreign currency) which amounts to at least Rp.100,000,000; there is a suspicious financial transaction which may involve money laundering and terrorism financing crimes; or the reporting party (financial services companies) doubts the information reported by its customers. In order to implement these KYC principles, service providers must at least: (i) identify their customers; (ii) verify the data of customers; and (iii) monitor the transactions of customers.

Anti-Terrorism

Anti-Terrorism is regulated under Government Regulation in Lieu of Law No. 1/2002 and the Anti-Terrorism Law. Under the Anti-Terrorism Law there are no reporting requirements for financial institutions. However, a bank or other financial institution may report to the police department any suspicion that a transaction or account is being used to support terrorism. As an issuer of e-money, we would be considered a financial institution that must report such suspicious transactions.

IDR Transfer Prohibition

Under Bank Indonesia Regulation 7/14/PBI/2005, as amended by Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 14/10/PBI/2012 on Limitations of IDR Transactions and Provision of Credit in Foreign Currencies by Banks,

 

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Indonesian banks, including branches of offshore banks in Indonesia, are prohibited from performing certain IDR transactions with non-resident individuals and entities. These prohibited activities include, among others, (i) transfers to the IDR account of such non Indonesian residents in onshore banks, for transactions not related to economic activities in Indonesia; (ii) transfers to the IDR account of such non-Indonesian residents in offshore banks, whether or not for transactions related to economic activities in Indonesia; and (iii) transfers for settlement of the purchase of foreign currencies against IDR at offshore banks and or booked at IDR accounts at offshore banks. However, the transfer of foreign currency to an account of a non Indonesian resident in offshore banks is not a prohibited activity and there are no restrictions on the repatriation of foreign currency in such circumstances.

United States

Various laws and regulations in the United States, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the Dodd-Frank Act, the USA Patriot Act, and the Credit Card Act, impose certain procedural and reporting requirements on companies that are financial institutions or that provide financial products and services. Under these laws and regulations, financial institutions are broadly defined to include money services businesses such as money transmitters, check cashers, and sellers or issuers of stored value. Requirements imposed on financial institutions under these laws include customer identification and verification programs, record retention policies and transaction reporting.

Money services regulations

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, requires the registration of certain money services businesses with the Treasury Department and reporting and record keeping of various transactions. Registered money services businesses must report suspicious transactions involving a payment or series of related payments of $2,000 or more and obtain and keep more detailed records on the senders and recipients in transfers of $3,000 or more. We believe we are not subject to these regulations because, as a provider of a closed-loop system with a transaction limit of less than $1,000, we are exempt from registration with FinCEN as a “provider of pre-paid access.”

Anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism and sanctioned countries

The U.S. Patriot Act requires financial institutions to verify the identity of any person seeking to open an account to the extent reasonable and practicable, maintain records of the information used to verify a person’s identity, including name, address and other identifying information, and consult lists of known or suspected terrorists or terrorist organizations provided by United States government agencies to determine whether a person seeking to open an account appears on any such list. In general, the U.S. Patriot Act requires financial institutions to make certain efforts to prevent the use of their payment processing systems to facilitate money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities, including, for example, the designation of a compliance officer, training of employees, adoption of internal policies and procedures to mitigate money laundering risks, and periodic audits.

As a pre-paid virtual currency system for online game players and entertainment users, we do not believe that we are a financial institution subject to the anti-money laundering laws and regulations. However, it is possible that our closed-loop gift card and virtual currency system could be considered a financial product and that we could be deemed a financial institution subject to applicable United States federal or state regulation under certain interpretations of laws governing businesses such as money transmitters, check cashers, and sellers or issuers of stored value. Although we do not believe we are subject to anti-money laundering regulations, we have implemented internal policies and procedures to mitigate money laundering risks.

Our United States operations are subject to increasingly expanding legal and regulatory requirements intended to help detect and prevent terrorist financing, fraud and other illicit activity. We are required to comply with regulations imposed by the United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, which prohibit or restrict financial and other transactions with specified countries, their governments and designated individuals and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers. As a closed-loop gift card and virtual currency system, our primary responsibilities in this area relate to the vetting and monitoring of merchants

 

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in our direct merchant portfolio. We have developed and implemented policies and procedures that are designed to comply with OFAC requirements and comparable sanctions programs.

Data protection and information security

Various federal and states laws and regulations in the United States address matters related to data protection, information security, breach notification, marketing and other activities related to the processing, storage, and use of data, among other things. In the United States, one key source of regulation regarding data privacy for financial institutions is Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, or GLBA, which regulates such institutions’ handling of nonpublic personal data about consumers, and generally requires a financial institution to provide customers and/or consumers in certain circumstances with a privacy notice with specified content, to provide choices regarding certain sharing of nonpublic personal data with unaffiliated third parties, and to maintain appropriate security controls for the protection of nonpublic personal data. Beyond the GLBA, financial institutions must also address other privacy laws and regulations in the United States. For example, the Fair Credit Reporting Act governs the use and disclosure of information in consumer reports provided by consumer reporting agencies and the Federal Trade Commission. In addition, there are a number of laws that may impact marketing activities, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud Abuse Prevention Act, the CAN-SPAM Act and the California Financial Information Privacy Act. There may also be content requirements for notices to customers and/or consumers under certain state laws, including those in California. Furthermore, virtually all states have established affirmative obligations to protect the security of financial information and/or duties to notify in certain incidents related to unauthorized access or acquisition of personal data and certain states may have requirements for disclosures related to certain website activities. In addition, the United States Federal Trade Commission and other federal and state regulators have regulatory powers related to data protection, information security and consumer protection.

As a prepaid virtual currency system for online game players and entertainment users, we may be, or may become, subject to such laws. We post our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy on our website where we set forth our practices concerning the use, transmission and disclosure of user data.

Taiwan

Because MOLPoints in Taiwan are offered to redeem the points issued by third party online game providers, there is a risk that the MOLPoints business model may be considered to be operating as an “open-loop” system from the relevant authority’s perspective, in which case a license is required pursuant to the applicable law. However, subject to the competent authority’s interpretation, various factors including the cooperation methods between us and the contracting online game providers may be used to advance a position that the MOLPoints business in Taiwan operates as a “closed-loop” system.

Under a “closed-loop” model, no license is required. However, we are required to comply with the Mandatory Provisions to be included in and Prohibitory Provisions of Standard Form Contract for Online Game Points (Cards), or the Provisions. According to the Provisions, the game point cards and the purchase webpage must include: (i) certain information regarding the issuer and the game points card; (ii) a guarantee of the issuer’s performance; and (iii) the telephone number, website address, and email address for consumer complaints. Moreover, the game point cards and the purchase webpage cannot include provisions that provide: (i) a deadline of use or registration; (ii) that the unused point balance cannot be consumed; (iii) a waiver of the obligations to provide the merchandise or service or charging extra fees; (iv) unreasonable restrictions on use such as restricted locations or restricted scope; (v) that the issuer can unilaterally terminate or rescind the contract; (vi) a waiver of the issuer’s intentional or negligent liabilities; (vii) contents violating an imperative or prohibitive provision of law, or obviously unfair or deceptive; or (viii) that the advertisements are for reference only.

 

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MANAGEMENT

Directors and Executive Officers

The following table sets forth information regarding our directors and executive officers as of the date of this prospectus.

 

Directors and Executive Officers

   Age     

Position/Title

Ganesh Kumar Bangah

     35       Director and Chief Executive Officer

Craig White

     52       Director and President

Chee Chau Ng

     45       Group Chief Operating Officer

Allan Sai Wah Wong

     39       Group Chief Financial Officer

Pan Yong Tee

     41       Chief Technology Officer

Yoon Soon Chong

     38       Chief Financial Officer, MOL AccessPortal

Preecha Praipattarakul

     40       Chief Executive Officer, MOL Thailand

Onur Ergüney

     38       General Manager, PaytoGo

Cheong Fatt Chan

     52       Chief Executive Officer, MyCNX

Sheng Guan Eng

     39       Chief Executive Officer, MOLPay Sdn. Bhd.

Yit Fei Chang

     41       Director

Tek Kuang Cheah

     67       Independent Director

Mun Kee Chang

     49       Independent Director

Eric He

     54       Independent Director

Noah J. Doyle

     46       Independent Director

Ganesh Kumar Bangah is a director of the Issuer, has served as our Chief Executive Officer since the inception of our business and is a co-founder of our company. Mr. Bangah was certified by the Malaysia Book of Records as the Youngest Chief Executive Officer of a Public Listed Company in Malaysia in 2003 when MOL AccessPortal was listed on the MESDAQ Market of the Malaysian Stock Exchange and Mr. Bangah was 23 years old. Before founding our company, he was the Technical Director of Cyberfield Sdn Bhd where he was involved in various software development, project management, internet infrastructure and internet commercialization efforts. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional and has more than 12 years of experience in portal development, and e-commerce operations. He was the Ernst & Young Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Malaysia in 2012 and the Overall Top Award Winner for the Prestige Top 40 Under 40 2012 Awards. He was also the Winner of the JCI 2009 Creative Young Entrepreneur Award, Winner of the Technopreneur Excellence Award at the PIKOM ICT Leadership Awards in 2009 and Winner of the Young Indian Entrepreneur Award in 2009. In 2013, Top 10 of Malaysia listed Mr. Bangah among the 10 most inspiring Malaysian “technopreneurs”, and in 2004, Society Magazine recognized him as one of the 100 people you must know in Asia. Mr. Bangah is currently the Secretary of the National IT Association of Malaysia and is a board member of the IT Industry Advisory Board (IAB) at Help University. Mr. Bangah holds a Certificate in Computer Studies from the National Center for Information Technology in the United Kingdom.

Craig White is a director of the Issuer, joined MOL Ventures as President of Global Operations in 2011 and has served as our President since January 2014. Prior to joining us, Mr. White served at Naspers/MIH as the CEO of Internet: South and Southeast Asia and Naspers/MIH Southeast Asia’s Chief Executive Officer of the Southeast Asian region. Mr. White also served as President of M-Web Thailand/Sanook Online and Managing Director of Thailand’s KSC Commercial. Mr. White’s accolades include being included in the Top 50 business people in Thailand 2000 (Business Com Magazine), Top 300 Foreigners in Thailand 2006 (Thailand Tatler), and South Africa Who’s Who 2006. Mr. White holds a Master of Business Administration, a Post Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Cape Town in South Africa.

Chee Chau Ng joined us in 2006 and has served as our Group Chief Operating Officer since April 2014. Prior to joining us, Mr. Ng held several senior managerial and sales positions with distributors of technology and mobile equipment products. Mr. Ng brings more than 10 years of experience in the ICT and telecommunication distribution industry to MOL, including having served as a Sales and Application Engineer with Rank O’Connor

 

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(M) Sdn. Bhd. Mr. Ng holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) from the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom.

Allan Sai Wah Wong has served as our group chief financial officer since August 2014. Prior to joining us, he worked for Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong from November 2011 to August 2013 as managing director in their corporate finance division. Prior to that, he served as a director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch investment banking division in Hong Kong where he worked from April 2007 to October 2011 and as a vice president at Credit Suisse investment banking division in Hong Kong where he worked from July 1999 to April 2007. He received his bachelor’s degree in commerce majoring in actuarial science from Macquarie University in Australia and graduate diploma in applied finance and investment from the Securities Institute of Australia.

Pan Yong Tee joined us in 2002 and has served as our Chief Technology Officer since January 2013. Mr. Tee joined us as a technical manager and became a senior technical manager in 2005. Prior to joining us, Mr. Tee worked at MTDC Technology Media Sdn Bhd, as an assistant manager (Technical) and a programmer. Mr. Tee holds an Associate Diploma in Information Technology (Software Development) from Northern Territory University in Malaysia and is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).

Yoon Soon Chong joined us in 2012 has served as our Chief Financial Officer since April 2014. Prior to joining us, Mr. Chong was a Senior Finance Manager at Ten Cate Geosynthethics Asia Sdn. Bhd. from June 2006 through February 2012 and has 11 years of experience in the manufacturing and commercial industry. Mr. Chong is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Preecha Praipattarakul has served as the Chief Executive Officer of MOL Thailand since joining us in September 2009. Prior to joining us, Mr. Praipattarakul was the founder and former CTO of POPidols Co., Ltd and dFusion Co., Ltd, as well as the leader of Digital Content Management Solutions and Interactive Marketing Consulting firms in Thailand. Mr. Praipattarakul is also a Board Member to ICT Sub-Committee, a standing committee of the Senate of the Kingdom of Thailand. Mr. Praipattarakul holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Assumption University in Thailand.

Onur Ergüney has served as the General Manager of PaytoGo since May 2011. Prior to joining us, Mr. Ergüney was the representative of Adecco Turkey in Adecco Global Automotive Industry Council. Mr. Ergüney has also served as a Foreign Trade and International Relations Department Chief at Kocaeli Chamber of Industry. Mr. Ergüney holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Strategic Management from Yeditepe University in Turkey.

Cheong Fatt Chan co-founded MyCNX in 2005, became Managing Director of MyCNX in December 2008 and was redesignated as Chief Executive Officer of MyCNX in January 2013. Prior to joining us, Mr. Chan founded Zactam, a color printing service company.

Sheng Guan Eng has served as the Chief Executive Officer of MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. since joining us in August 2011. Mr. Eng co-founded MOLPay Sdn. Bhd. and was previously the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of NetBuilder (M) Sdn. Bhd. and NB Travel Sdn. Bhd. Mr. Eng has more than 15 years of experience in the information communication technology payment and travel industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia.

Yit Fei Chang is a director of the Issuer and initially joined us in 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Chang worked at Diversified Gateway Sdn. Bhd. from October 1995 through October 1999 and Berjaya Land Berhad from November 1999 through May 1999. Currently, he also serves as an Executive Director of MOL.com Berhad, and a Director in Qinetics Solutions Berhad and certain of our affiliate companies, including Bonus Browser Sdn. Bhd., Friendster Sdn. Bhd., MOL Managed Services Sdn. Bhd., and MOL Online Sdn. Bhd. Mr. Chang graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom and also holds a Business and Technology Education Council National Diploma in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the People’s College, Nottingham, in the United Kingdom.

 

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Tek Kuang Cheah will serve as our independent director upon the effectiveness of our registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. He currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd., for which he serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee and Nomination Committee. He has a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from the University of Malaya and is a Fellow of the Institute of Bankers Malaysia. Mr. Cheah joined the AmBank Group in 1978, and he retired as the Group Managing Director in 2012. Mr. Cheah still serves as a Non-Executive Director of AmBank (M) Berhad, AmInvestment Bank Berhad and AmIslamic Bank Berhad. Prior to joining the AmBank Group he was employed by the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority. He is presently a member of the board of two other publicly listed companies, namely IOI Corporation Berhad and UMW Oil & Gas Corporation Berhad. Mr. Cheah also serves as a director of Cagamas Holdings Bhd. and Danjamin Nasional Berhad.

Mun Kee Chang will serve as our independent director upon the effectiveness of our registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas, Austin and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is an Executive Director of JobStreet Corporation Berhad, or JobStreet, and founder of the JobStreet group. He has also been JobStreet’s Chief Executive Officer since its inception and a Director of JobStreet since its incorporation. Prior to founding MOL Online Sdn Bhd in 1995 and subsequently JobStreet.com Sdn Bhd in 1997, he was with Kendall International, a US healthcare company, for 5 years, starting as a process engineer in 1990 before being promoted to manufacturing manager in 1992 and director of sales and marketing for Malaysia in 1994. He currently sits on the Boards of Innity Corporation Berhad, Vitrox Corporation Berhad and 104 Corporation, Taiwan.

Eric He will serve as our independent director upon the effectiveness of our registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. He currently serves as the chief financial officer of YY Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company, an independent director of Yangxun Computer Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. and Acorn International, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company. Mr. He previously served as the chief financial officer of Giant Interactive Group, Inc., from March 2007 to August 2011. He served as the chief strategy officer of Ninetowns Internet Technology Group from 2004 to 2007. From 2002 to 2004, he served as a private equity investment director for AIG Global Investment Corp (Asia) Ltd. Mr. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from National Taipei University and an MBA degree from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst in the United States.

Noah J. Doyle will serve as our independent director upon the effectiveness of our registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. He serves as a Managing Director at Javelin Venture Partners. He previously served as a Strategic Partner Development Manager of Google, Inc.’s enterprise geo products, Google Earth and Google Maps, from 2004 to 2007. He managed the Marketing Strategy and Corporate Development functions at Keyhole, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. Mr. Doyle was a co-founder of MyPoints.com, where he led product management and business development functions from inception through initial public offering and subsequent acquisition by United Airlines in 2001. He also held marketing, product management and operations management roles at IBM/Rational (Pure Atria Corporation) from 1995 to 1996, Panasonic in Tokyo, Japan from 1990 to 1994, and Oracle Corporation from 1989 to 1990. Mr. Doyle received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California—Berkeley in 1989 and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California—Berkeley in 1996.

Board of Directors

The Issuer’s board of directors will consist of six directors upon the SEC’s declaration of effectiveness of our registration statement on Form F-1, of which this prospectus is a part. A director is not required to hold any ordinary shares in our company by way of qualification. A director may vote with respect to any contract, proposed contract or arrangement in which he is materially interested provided (i) such director, if his interest in such contract or arrangement is material, has declared the nature of his interest at the earliest meeting of the

 

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board at which it is practicable for him to do so, either specifically or by way of a general notice and (ii) if such contract or arrangement is a transaction with a related party, such transaction has been approved by the audit committee. The directors may exercise all the powers of the company to borrow money, mortgage its undertaking, property and uncalled capital, and issue debentures or other securities whenever money is borrowed or as security for any obligation of the company or of any third party. None of our non-executive directors has a service contract with us that provides for benefits upon termination of service.

Committees of the Board of Directors

We will establish three committees under the board of directors immediately upon the effectiveness of our registration statement on Form F-1, of which this prospectus is a part: an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee. We will adopt a charter for each of the three committees. Each committee’s members and functions are described below.

Audit Committee.    Our audit committee will consist of Eric He, Tek Kuang Cheah and Mun Kee Chang. Eric He will be the chairman of our audit committee. We have determined that Eric He, Tek Kuang Cheah and Mun Kee Chang satisfy the “independence” requirements of Rule 5605 of the NASDAQ Corporate Governance Requirements and Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The audit committee will oversee our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of the financial statements of our company. The audit committee will be responsible for, among other things:

 

   

appointing the independent auditors and pre-approving all auditing and non-auditing services permitted to be performed by the independent auditors;

 

   

reviewing with the independent auditors any audit problems or difficulties and management’s response;

 

   

discussing the annual audited financial statements with management and the independent auditors;

 

   

reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our accounting and internal control policies and procedures and any steps taken to monitor and control major financial risk exposures;

 

   

reviewing all proposed related party transactions;

 

   

meeting separately and periodically with management and the independent auditors; and

 

   

monitoring compliance with our code of business conduct and ethics, including reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our procedures to ensure proper compliance.

Compensation Committee.    Our compensation committee will consist of Mun Kee Chang, Tek Kuang Cheah and Eric He. Mun Kee Chang will be the chairman of our compensation committee. We have determined that Mun Kee Chang, Tek Kuang Cheah and Eric He satisfy the “independence” requirements of Rule 5605 of the NASDAQ Corporate Governance Requirements and Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The compensation committee will assist the board of directors in reviewing and approving the compensation structure, including all forms of compensation, relating to our directors and executive officers. Our Chief Executive Officer may not be present at any committee meeting during which his compensation is deliberated. The compensation committee will be responsible for, among other things:

 

   

reviewing and approving, or recommending to the board for its approval, the compensation for our Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers;

 

   

reviewing and recommending to the board for determination with respect to the compensation of our non-employee directors;

 

   

reviewing periodically and approving any incentive compensation or equity plans, programs or similar arrangements; and

 

   

selecting compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser only after taking into consideration all factors relevant to that person’s independence from management.

 

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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.    Our nominating and corporate governance committee will consist of Tek Kuang Cheah, Eric He and Mun Kee Chang. Tek Kuang Cheah will be the chairperson of our nominating and corporate governance committee. We have determined that Tek Kuang Cheah, Eric He and Mun Kee Chang satisfy the “independence” requirements of Rule 5605 of the NASDAQ Corporate Governance Requirements and Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 . The nominating and corporate governance committee will assist the board of directors in selecting individuals qualified to become our directors and in determining the composition of the board and its committees. The nominating and corporate governance committee will be responsible for, among other things:

 

   

selecting and recommending to the board nominees for election by the shareholders or appointment by the board;

 

   

reviewing annually with the board the current composition of the board with regards to characteristics such as independence, knowledge, skills, experience and diversity;

 

   

making recommendations on the frequency and structure of board meetings and monitoring the functioning of the committees of the board; and

 

   

advising the board periodically with regards to significant developments in the law and practice of corporate governance as well as our compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and making recommendations to the board on all matters of corporate governance and on any remedial action to be taken.

Duties of Directors

Under Cayman Islands law, our directors have fiduciary duties to our company, including duties to act honestly, in good faith and with a view to further our best interests. Our directors also have a duty to exercise the care, diligence and skills that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. In fulfilling their duty of care to us, our directors must ensure compliance with our memorandum and articles of association and the class rights vested thereunder in the holders of the shares. Our company has the right to seek damages if a duty owed by our directors is breached. A shareholder may, in certain limited exceptional circumstances, have the right to seek damages in our name if a duty owed by the directors is breached.

Our board of directors has all powers necessary for managing, and for directing and supervising, our business affairs. The functions and powers of our board of directors include, among others:

 

   

convening shareholders’ annual and extraordinary meetings;

 

   

declaring dividends and distributions;

 

   

appointing officers and determining the term of office of the officers;

 

   

exercising the borrowing powers of our company and mortgaging the property of our company; and

 

   

approving the transfer of shares in our company, including the registration of such shares in our share register.

Terms of Directors and Officers

Our officers are elected by and serve at the discretion of the board of directors. Our directors are not subject to a term of office and hold office until such time as they are removed from office by ordinary resolution of the shareholders or by the board. We do not have a mandatory retirement age for directors. A director will be removed from office automatically if, among other things, the director (i) becomes bankrupt or makes any arrangement or composition with his creditors; or (ii) is found by our company to be or becomes of unsound mind.

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the executive officer, such as misdemeanor, misconduct, negligence and breach of the employment agreement, and that we or the executive officer may terminate an executive officer’s employment without cause upon advance written notice of three months. The right of termination of an employee is subject to applicable local laws. In such case of termination by us, we will provide severance payments to the executive officer as expressly required by applicable law.

Pursuant to employments agreements that we intend to enter into with our executive officers, each executive officer is expected to agree not to discuss confidential information and other confidential business of our company or customer business or data with unauthorized personnel and/or unauthorized sources outside and inside our company, in public places or with former employees of our company, and to help ensure that all document or materials created by such executive officer in the course of performance of such executive officer’s duties with our company shall be the sole property of our company.

We also intend to enter into indemnification agreements with each of our directors and executive officers. Under these agreements, we intend to indemnify our directors and executive officers against certain liabilities and expenses incurred by such persons in connection with claims made by reason of their being a director or officer of our company.

Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers

For the year ended December 31, 2013, we paid an aggregate of approximately MYR2.6 million in cash to our executive officers and we did not pay any compensation to our non-executive directors. We have not set aside or accrued any amount to provide pension, retirement or other similar benefits to our executive officers and directors. Our Malaysian subsidiaries are required by law to effect monthly deductions and/or contributions at the prevailing minimum statutory rate for the Malaysian Employees Provident Fund, or the EPF, social security and income tax. For the year ended December 31, 2013, we contributed an aggregate of MYR0.3 million to the EPF for the accounts of our executive officers.

Share Incentive Plan

In September 2014, we adopted the MOL Global, Inc. 2014 Share Incentive Plan, which allows us to offer a variety of share-based incentive awards to employees, officers, directors and individual consultants who render services to us. The plan permits the grant of three types of awards, namely options, restricted shares and restricted share units. The maximum number of shares that may be issued pursuant to all awards under the plan shall initially be 6,001,940 ordinary shares, or 10% of our total outstanding shares on a fully diluted as-converted basis as of the effective date of the plan, and will be increased automatically on the first day of our 2016 fiscal year and on the first day of each fiscal year thereafter during the term of the plan by the lesser of (i) 2% of the then total outstanding shares on an as-converted fully diluted basis and (ii) a lesser number of shares as determined by our board of directors.

On September 18, 2014, we granted options for the purchase of 3,059,425 ordinary shares at an exercise price equal to ninety percent of the offering price per ADS in this offering pursuant to the plan. Ten percent of such options will vest on the date which is six months after the completion of this offering, and a further ten percent of such options will vest at six month intervals thereafter through the date that is five years after the completion of this offering. Our best estimate of the grant-date fair value of the options granted on the date of this prospectus was $6.31 per share, however, such number is subject to change upon finalization of the valuation of the options.

On September 18, 2014, we granted 266,974 restricted share units pursuant to the plan. Thirty percent of such restricted share units will vest on the second anniversary of this offering, a further thirty percent of such restricted share units will vest on the third anniversary and the remaining forty percent of such restricted share units will vest on the fourth anniversary. We estimate that a total of $22.91 million of compensation cost for those options and restricted share units is expected to vest over the requisite service period.

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Mr. Ganesh Kumar Bangah, our Chief Executive Officer. The number of ordinary shares underlying options and restricted share units granted to our directors and executive officers, with respect to each director and executive officer other than Mr. Ganesh Kumar Bangah, represent less than 1% of our total outstanding ordinary shares on a fully diluted as-converted basis as of the date of this prospectus.

The total intrinsic value related to the awards of options and restricted share units granted on September 18, 2014 based on the mid-point of the estimated initial public offering price range set forth on the front cover of this prospectus is $7.7 million.

Plan Administration.    Our board of directors, our compensation committee or such other committee of directors designated by our board or directors, or the Committee, will administer the plan. The Committee or the full board of directors, as appropriate, will determine the provisions and terms and conditions of each option grant.

Award Agreements.    Options and other awards granted under the plan are evidenced by an award agreement that sets forth the terms, conditions and limitations for each grant. In addition, the award agreement may also provide that securities granted are subject to a 180-day lock-up period following the effective date of a registration statement filed by us under the Securities Act, if so requested by us or any representative of the underwriters in connection with any registration of the offering of any of our securities. The exercise price of granted options may be amended or adjusted in the absolute discretion of our board of directors or the Committee without the approval of our shareholders or the recipients of the options. In addition, the terms of awards may be amended or adjusted by our board of directors or the Committee, in their sole discretion, including but not limited to amendments or adjustments to take account of dividends or distributions in respect of our shares and certain corporate transactions that involve, or may involve, a change of control of our company.

Eligibility.    We may grant awards to employees, directors and consultants of our company or any of our related entities, which include our subsidiaries or any entities in which we hold a substantial ownership interest.

Term of the Options.    The term of each option grant shall be stated in the award agreement, provided that the term shall not exceed ten years from the date of the grant.

Vesting Schedule.    In general, our board of directors, or a committee designated by our board of directors, determines, or the award agreement specifies, the vesting schedule.

Transfer Restrictions.    Awards are subject to certain limitations on transfer. Participants in the plan are required to give us prompt notice of any disposition of shares acquired by exercise of an option granted pursuant to the plan if such disposition occurs within (i) two years following the date of grant of such option or (ii) one year after such shares were transferred to the participant.

Termination of the Plan.    Unless terminated earlier, the plan will terminate automatically in 2024. Our board of directors has the authority to amend or terminate the plan subject to shareholder approval to the extent necessary to comply with applicable law. However, no such action may impair the rights of any award recipient unless agreed by the recipient.

As of the date of this prospectus, we had granted options and restricted share units under our 2014 Share Incentive Plan to our directors, officers, employees and consultants, representing an aggregate of 3,326,399 of our ordinary shares, representing 4.93% of our total outstanding ordinary shares on a fully diluted as-converted basis as of the date of this prospectus. These awards include options convertible into 737,624 of our ordinary shares, representing 1.1% of our total outstanding ordinary shares on a fully diluted as-converted basis as of the date of this prospectus, granted to Mr. Ganesh Kumar Bangah, our Chief Executive Officer. The number of ordinary shares underlying options and restricted share units granted to our directors and executive officers, with respect to each director and executive officer other than Mr. Ganesh Kumar Bangah, represent less than 1% of our total outstanding ordinary shares on a fully diluted as-converted basis as of the date of this prospectus. Options convertible into 305,943 ordinary shares will vest on the date which is six months after the completion of this offering, and options convertible into a further 305,943 ordinary shares will vest at six month intervals thereafter through the date that is five years after the completion of this offering. Restricted share units

 

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representing 80,092 ordinary shares will vest on the second anniversary of the offering, restricted share units representing 80,092 ordinary shares will vest on the third anniversary and restricted share units representing 106,790 ordinary shares will vest on the fourth anniversary.

Options Granted by MOL Investments

On June 19, 2014, our shareholder, MOL Investments Pte. Ltd., granted options to certain employees, officers and/or directors of our company and certain employees, officers and/or directors of our shareholders, subsidiaries and/or affiliates to purchase 1,766,920 of our ordinary shares at an exercise price of $8.30 per share. These options will vest subject to, among others, the continuing service and good standing of such employees, officers and/or directors within the specified vesting periods, which will commence upon the completion of this offering. Options to purchase a total of 392,649 of our ordinary shares will vest six months after the completion of this offering; options to purchase a total of 196,325 of our ordinary shares will vest 12 months after the completion of this offering; options to purchase a total of 588,973 of our ordinary shares will vest 24 months after the completion of this offering; and options to purchase a total of 588,973 of our ordinary shares will vest 36 months after the completion of this offering. The employees, officers and/or directors can exercise the vested options within 60 months following the completion of this offering. The weighted average fair value of the share options granted on June 19, 2014 is $6.50 per option. As of June 30, 2014, no share options have vested and accordingly no expenses have been recognized in our statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. The total amount of unrecognized share-based compensation expenses related to the grant is $11.5 million.

 

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PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

The following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares as of the date of this prospectus by:

 

   

each of our directors and executive officers; and

 

   

each person known to us to own beneficially more than 5% of our ordinary shares.

 

     Shares Beneficially  Owned
Prior to This Offering
    Shares Beneficially Owned
Immediately
After This Offering(1)
 
     Number(2)      %(3)     Number      %(3)  

Directors and Executive Officers:

          

Ganesh Kumar Bangah(4)

     6,795,480         11.3     6,656,258         9.9

Craig White

                              

Chee Chau Ng

                              

Allan Sai Wah Wong

                              

Pan Yong Tee

                              

Yoon Soon Chong

                              

Preecha Praipattarakul

                              

Onur Ergüney

                              

Cheong Fatt Chan

                              

Sheng Guan Eng

                              

Yit Fei Chang

                              

Tek Kuang Cheah(5)

                              

Mun Kee Chang(5)

                              

Eric He(5)

                              

Noah J. Doyle(5)

     *         *        *         *   

All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group

     6,795,480         11.3     6,656,258         9.9

Principal and Selling Shareholders:

          

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan and his entities and affiliates(7)

     41,568,571         69.3     30,200,328         44.7

MOL.com Sdn. Bhd.(7)

     14,618,356         24.4     10,330,515         15.3

Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd.(7)(10)

     13,706,739         22.8     9,087,491         13.5

His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim of the State of Johor

     8,834,598         14.7     8,834,598         13.1

MOL Ventures(6)(7)

     7,563,837         12.6     6,366,232         9.4

Ganesh Kumar Bangah(4)

     6,795,480         11.3     6,656,258         9.9

Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik(7)(8)

     5,845,560         9.7     4,233,047         6.3

MOL Investments Pte. Ltd.(7)(9)

     3,057,669         5.1     2,679,068         4.0

 

* Beneficially owns less than 1% of our ordinary shares.

 

For each person and group included in this column, percentage ownership is calculated by dividing the number of shares held by such person or group by the sum of the total number of shares outstanding, which is 60,019,405 as of the date of this prospectus and does not take into account any awards under our 2014 Share Incentive Plan or options granted by MOL Investments Pte. Ltd. as no such awards have vested.

 

(1) Assumes that the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option.

 

(2) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and includes voting or investment power with respect to the securities.

 

(3) For each person and group included in this table, percentage of beneficial ownership is calculated by dividing the number of ordinary shares beneficially owned by such person or group by the number of ordinary shares outstanding. The total number of ordinary shares outstanding as of the date of this prospectus is 60,019,405. The total number of ordinary shares outstanding after the completion of this offering will be 67,504,435 assuming the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option.

 

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(4) Ganesh Kumar Bangah’s equity interest in the Issuer is held through his direct ownership of 5,916,182 of our ordinary shares and his beneficial ownership of an 11.6% interest in MOL Ventures, which directly owns 7,563,837 of our ordinary shares prior to the Offering and will own 6,366,232 of our ordinary shares immediately after the Offering assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option.

 

(5) Messrs. Tek Kuang Cheah, Mun Kee Chang, Eric He and Noah J. Doyle have accepted our appointment to be directors of our company, effective upon the SEC’s declaration of effectiveness of our registration statement on Form F-1, of which this prospectus is a part.

 

(6) MOL Ventures is owned by our major shareholder, who has a 75.5% effective equity interest in MOL Ventures; Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik, who has a 10.0% equity interest in MOL Ventures; and our director and Chief Executive Officer, Ganesh Kumar Bangah, who has a direct 11.6% equity interest in MOL Ventures.

 

(7) Prior to the Offering, our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, together with his entities and affiliates, beneficially owns a 69.3% interest in the Issuer through his direct ownership of 110,764 of our ordinary shares; a 89.9% effective equity interest in MOL.com Sdn. Bhd., which owns 14,618,356 of our ordinary shares; a 60.0% equity interest, and an additional 40.0% equity interest held by his son, Dato’ Robin Tan Yeong Ching, in Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., which owns 13,706,739 of our ordinary shares; a 75.5% effective equity interest, and an additional 10.0% equity interest held by his son, Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik, in MOL Ventures, which owns 7,563,837 of our ordinary shares; a 100% equity interest in MOL Investments Pte. Ltd., which owns 3,057,669 of our ordinary shares; and 5,089,176 of our ordinary shares held directly by Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik.

 

     Immediately after the Offering and assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option, our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, together with his entities and affiliates, will beneficially own a 44.7% interest in the Issuer through his direct ownership of 110,764 of our ordinary shares; a 89.9% effective equity interest in MOL.com Sdn. Bhd., which owns 10,330,515 of our ordinary shares; a 60.0% equity interest, and an additional 40.0% equity interest held by his son, Dato’ Robin Tan Yeong Ching, in Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., which owns 9,087,491 of our ordinary shares; a 75.5% effective equity interest, and an additional 10.0% equity interest held by his son, Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik, in MOL Ventures, which owns 6,366,232 of our ordinary shares; a 100% equity interest in MOL Investments Pte. Ltd., which owns 2,679,068 of our ordinary shares; and 3,596,424 of our ordinary shares held directly by Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik.

 

(8) Prior to the Offering, Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik’s equity interest in the Issuer is held through his direct ownership of 5,089,176 ordinary shares and his beneficial ownership of a 10.0% interest in MOL Ventures, which directly owns 7,563,837 of our ordinary shares.

 

     Immediately after the Offering and assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option, Rayvin Tan Yeong Sheik’s equity interest in the Issuer will be held through his direct ownership of 3,596,424 ordinary shares and his beneficial ownership of a 10.0% interest in MOL Ventures, which directly owns 6,366,232 of our ordinary shares.

 

(9) MOL Investments Pte. Ltd.’s beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares includes an option representing an aggregate of 1,766,290 ordinary shares, representing a 2.9% interest in our company on a post-restructuring basis, that was granted to certain employees, officers and/or directors of our company, and certain employees, officers and/or directors of our shareholders, subsidiaries and/or affiliates, which entitle these individuals to purchase ordinary shares of our company from MOL Investments Pte. Ltd. at a fixed price subject to vesting and certain conditions, following the completion of this offering. These options will vest between six and 36 months following completion of this offering.

 

(10) Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. is owned by our major shareholder, Tan Sri, Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, who has a 60.0% equity interest in Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., and Dato’ Robin Tan Yeong Ching, who has a 40.0% equity interest in Hotel Resort Enterprise Sdn. Bhd.

As of the date of this prospectus, 65,349 of our outstanding ordinary shares were held by one record holder in the United States, which was Javelin Venture Partners.

None of our existing shareholders has different voting rights from other shareholders after the completion of this offering. We are not aware of any arrangement that may, at a subsequent date, result in a change of control of our company.

 

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

We have entered into a variety of transactions with related parties pursuant to agreements with related parties and otherwise. Our arrangements with related parties are described below.

Borrowings

We have from time to time advanced funds to our shareholder MOL Ventures and MOL Ventures has advanced funds to us. These advances are non-interest bearing and payable on demand. MOL Ventures is owned 88.37% by our major shareholder Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan and his affiliates and 11.63% by our Chief Executive Officer, Ganesh Kumar Bangah. These advances and repayments are described below:

 

   

In 2011, we advanced our shareholder, MOL Ventures, a total of MYR34.3 million for working capital purposes and MOL Ventures subsequently repaid us MYR41.6 million. MOL Ventures owed us MYR12.0 million as of December 31, 2011.

 

   

In 2012, we advanced MOL Ventures MYR9.1 million and MOL Ventures paid us MYR33.3 million, partially in respect of amounts advanced in 2011 and 2012. In 2012, MOL Ventures also advanced us MYR4.6 million in order to finance the acquisition of Rixty by us. We owed MOL Ventures MYR16.8 million as of December 31, 2012.

 

   

In 2013, we advanced MOL Ventures MYR2.0 million for working capital purposes, MOL Ventures advanced us MYR43.5 million in order to finance the acquisition of PaytoGo, Game Sultan, AyoPay and NganLuong by us, and we repaid MOL Ventures MYR5.0 million. In 2013, we repaid MOL Ventures an additional MYR36.0 million by assigning trade and non-trade payables due to us from related parties to MOL Ventures, which was offset in part by MOL Ventures assuming trade and non-trade payables of MYR12.0 million due by us, resulting in MYR29.3 million owed by us to MOL Ventures as of December 31, 2013.

 

   

In 2012, we advanced Friendster ICafe Sdn. Bhd., or Friendster ICafe, and to Cyberport Holdings (M) Sdn. Bhd., or Cyberport, totaling MYR0.6 million and MYR4.0 million, respectively, for working capital purposes. As of December 31, 2012, the balances outstanding from Friendster ICafe and Cyberport to us were MYR0.6 million and MYR0.9 million, respectively. In 2013, we advanced each of Friendster ICafe and Cyberport a total of MYR0.5 million and MYR3.1 million, respectively, for working capital purposes. As of December 31, 2013, all such amounts had been repaid, and no amounts were due to us in respect of such advances.

Guarantees

Our related parties from time to time provide guarantees for our benefit. Our shareholder MOL Ventures provided guarantees for our obligations under our agreement to acquire PaytoGo and Game Sultan in 2013. Our major shareholder Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, and certain entities under his control, and Chief Executive Officer Ganesh Kumar Bangah provided guarantees in 2012 relating to our revolving credit facility from MDV. Cyberventures Sdn. Bhd., or Cyberventures, which is owned 80% by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, and 20% by our Chief Executive Officer, Ganesh Kumar Bangah provided guarantees in 2012 relating to our loan from OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad. Our Chief Executive Officer Ganesh Kumar Bangah also provided guarantees in 2012 in relation to equipment lease agreements entered into by MOL AccessPortal. Some of our directors and shareholders in MOL Thailand also provided guarantees in relation to the loans obtained by Zest from United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited in Thailand.

Tenancy Agreements

MOL AccessPortal occupies space at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under tenancy agreements with Berjaya Times Square Sdn. Bhd., which is controlled by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan. The aggregate rent payable under the tenancy agreements are approximately MYR34,090 per month. These three agreements expire in September 2014, November 2014 and February 2017, respectively. For

 

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these tenancies, the amount of payments we made to Berjaya Times Square Sdn. Bhd. were MYR0.7 million, MYR0.7 million, MYR0.7 million and MYR0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. The rent payable under these agreements are at prevailing market rates.

Distribution Agreements

7-Eleven Malaysia.    In November 2009, MOL AccessPortal entered into a distribution agreement with 7-Eleven Malaysia for the distribution by 7-Eleven Malaysia of vouchers for MOLPoints and pre-paid mobile airtime. Pursuant to the agreement, we are 7-Eleven Malaysia’s exclusive provider of online game reloads and pre-paid mobile airtime. 7-Eleven Malaysia is controlled by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan. Under the agreement, MOL AccessPortal paid 7-Eleven Malaysia a one-time fee of MYR2.5 million and pays a volume-based commission. The agreement is for an initial term of five years subject to automatic renewal for a further term of five years. In September 2013, MOL AccessPortal entered into an addendum to the distribution agreement with 7-Eleven Malaysia under which, among others, the term of the distribution agreement will be renewed for a further 10 years upon the expiry of the initial term and MOL AccessPortal agreed to pay 7-Eleven Malaysia an additional fee of MYR5.0 million, in five annual equal installments commencing on June 1, 2014. In May 2014, MOL AccessPortal and 7-Eleven Malaysia agreed that 7-Eleven Malaysia would distribute prepaid point-of-sale-activated gift cards on behalf of MOL AccessPortal and that MOL AccessPortal and InComm would provide the technology and services to 7-Eleven stores for the reselling of point-of-sale-activated gift cards utilizing MOL AccessPortal’s current infrastructure in 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia. Payments by MOL AccessPortal to 7-Eleven Malaysia under the distribution agreement were MYR18.0 million, MYR19.0 million, MYR20.1 million and MYR9.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

Sea Gamer.    We have a reseller arrangement with, and also provide collection services for, Sea Gamer Mall Sdn. Bhd., or Sea Gamer, which sells online game credits and secondary market items for online games. Sea Gamer is owned 51% by Cyberventures. Under the arrangement, which commenced in 2012, users are able to purchase MOLPoints vouchers and online game vouchers through Sea Gamer’s website. Pursuant to the arrangement, Sea Gamer receives a commission for products sold, and we receive a fee for collection services. The arrangement can be discontinued by either party at any time. Revenue earned in connection with the arrangement was MYR0.8 million, MYR4.5 million and MYR1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

U Mobile.    In September 2008, MOL AccessPortal entered into a distribution agreement with U Mobile Sdn. Bhd., or U Mobile, for the distribution by us of e-pins for U Mobile pre-paid mobile airtime. U Mobile is beneficially owned 44.67% by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan. Under the agreement, we earn an agreed upon margin for the products sold. The agreement was for a term of 12 months and has not been renewed by the parties, although the relationship has continued on terms substantially similar to those of the agreement. In addition, in May 2011 we entered into a term sheet for collaboration with U Mobile, under which we provide U Mobile with, among others, Facebook credits for U Mobile customers and Facebook advertising, in consideration for U Mobile providing payment to us in the form of U Mobile pre-paid mobile airtime worth MYR720,000. Revenue earned from sales of U Mobile products was MYR0.3 million, MYR1.2 million, MYR2.6 million and MYR1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. We also subscribe for prepaid and postpaid mobile phone services for usage by our employees from U Mobile.

Services Agreements

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advertisement solutions provider for these outlets. Each of Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn. Bhd., Berjaya Pizza Company Sdn. Bhd. and WEN Berjaya Sdn. Bhd. is controlled, and Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Sdn. Bhd. is 50% owned, by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan. Under these arrangements, MOL AccessPortal is entitled to sell advertisement space and retain all or a portion of the revenue from advertisements. In January 2012, MOL AccessPortal assigned these term sheets to Friendster Sdn. Bhd., or Friendster. Following the assignment, for each of Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn. Bhd., Berjaya Pizza Company Sdn. Bhd., Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn. Bhd., WEN Berjaya Sdn. Bhd., Friendster provides the services in place of MOL AccessPortal. Friendster is wholly owned by MOL Ventures. Revenue earned from services provided under these agreements was MYR0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.

In 2013, our subsidiary MOL Managed Services Sdn. Bhd. entered into service agreements with EAuto Sdn. Bhd., or EAuto, and with Friendster, for the maintenance of computer equipment and related services. EAuto is owned 30% by MOL Ventures. Each of these agreements will remain in effect until terminated by the parties. Under these agreements, we receive application license service fees and on-site service fees. Revenue earned from services provided under these agreements was MYR0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 and MYR0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

In April 2013, MyCNX entered into a term sheet with Friendster ICafe for the provision of services by Friendster ICafe, which include information technology consulting services. The agreement is for a term of one year from May 1, 2013. Under this arrangement, the fees payable to Friendster ICafe are a percentage of MyCNX’s sales revenue after deducting content provider royalty costs as set forth in the term sheet. Payments made to Friendster ICafe were MYR0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 and MYR0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Other

Kakao.    In April 2014, MyCNX entered into a mobile games agreement with Kakao Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., or Kakao, a subsidiary of Friendster, pursuant to which Kakao agreed to integrate MyCNX’s mobile games into Kakao’s online game channeling platform and to promote and market MyCNX’s mobile games in exchange for a channeling fee equal to 20% of the revenue collected by MyCNX from any application store or payment gateway. The agreement is for an initial term of two years subject to automatical annual renewal unless terminate by either party.

In January 2014, MyCNX entered into an exclusive agreement with Kakao pursuant to which MyCNX agreed to advertise Kakao’s mobile photo-sharing social network services and mobile instant messaging system and to promote the Kakao platform as MyCNX’s exclusive mobile messaging partner. Under the agreement, Kakao paid an upfront fee of MYR0.6 million and committed to an advertisement budget of MYR1.4 million for 24 months following January 2014. In August 2014, the parties entered into an addendum to the agreement which grants Kakao exclusivity for certain game content in exchange for additional distribution fees to be paid to MyCNX. The agreement continues to be in effect indefinitely unless terminated by the parties.

Friendster.    In September 2012, MOL AccessPortal entered into a services agreement with Friendster for Friendster to distribute certain services offered by MOL AccessPortal, including game pin sales through Friendster’s distribution channels. The agreement continues to be in effect indefinitely unless terminated by the parties. Under the agreement, Friendster receives an agreed fee for products sold.

In August 2009, MOL AccessPortal and Friendster (S.E. Asia) Pte. Ltd., or Friendster SE Asia, entered into a license and payment services provider agreement, for the provision of, amongst others, payment services to Friendster SE Asia. Pursuant to this agreement, we are Friendster SE Asia’s exclusive provider of such payment services. Friendster, along with its subsidiary Friendster SE Asia, was acquired by our shareholder MOL Ventures in January 2010. The initial term of the agreement was three years and has not been renewed by the parties, although the relationship has continued on terms substantially similar to those of the agreement. Under this agreement, we are entitled to receive a commission from Friendster SE Asia.

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Friendster SE Asia share revenue received from virtual goods and premium services of web games and Friendster SE Asia receives an agreed commission from MOL AccessPortal for products sold. The term of the agreement is two years from the launch date of the games portal.

Revenue earned from these agreements was MYR0.1 million, MYR70,000, MYR80,000 and MYR0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

Tconnect.    In 2012, MOL AccessPortal entered into a contact center service arrangement with Tconnect Cyberport Sdn. Bhd., or Tconnect, for the provision of services by Tconnect, which include outsourced contact center services. Tconnect is owned 50% by an entity controlled by Cyberventures. Under this arrangement, the fees payable to Tconnect are MYR30,000 per month. Payments made to Tconnect were MYR30,000, MYR0.4 million and MYR0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

Ini3.    In November 2012, MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd., or MOL Thailand, entered into an agreement with Ini3 Digital Co. Ltd., or Ini3, for the distribution by MOL Thailand of cash cards and e-pins supplied by Ini3. Under the agreement, MOL Thailand earns an agreed upon margin for the products sold. Ini3 is controlled by the family of the wife of Preecha Praipattarakul, the Chief Executive Officer of MOL Thailand. The agreement continues to be in effect indefinitely unless terminated by the parties. Revenue derived from the sale of Ini3 products was MYR3.9 million, MYR4.4 million and MYR1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

Berjaya Group Companies.    We also purchase products and services from Berjaya Corporation group of companies controlled by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, including hotels, cars, share registration services, food and beverage and courier services, from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Our expenditures for such products and services were approximately MYR0.2 million, MYR0.4 million, MYR0.4 million and MYR0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, and the six months ended June 30, 2014 respectively.

Insurance contracts.    We have taken out a number of insurance policies with Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad, which is owned 30% by entities controlled by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, in respect of, among other things, hospital and surgical insurance, personal accident insurance and all risk insurance covering computer systems, hardware and servers and office equipment and furniture, among others.

Cyberventures.    Pursuant to a settlement of debt agreement dated November 8, 2012 between MOL AccessPortal and Cyberventures, MOL AccessPortal acquired its shares in MyCNX through the transfer of 1,599,900 shares of par value MYR1 each in MyCNX (consisting of 79.995% of the total issued and paid-up capital of MyCNX) as full settlement of a debt amounting to MYR27.8 million owed by Cyberventures to MOL AccessPortal.

BLoyalty.    We provide technology outsourcing services to BLoyalty Sdn. Bhd, a company that is wholly owned by an entity controlled by our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan. Revenue from these services was MYR0.3 million, MYR0.5 million, MYR0.7 million and MYR0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

Peacesoft.    NganLuong, an online payments solutions provider based in Vietnam in which we acquired a 50% interest in 2013, provides payment services to websites and e-commerce portals owned by Peacesoft, the remaining 50% shareholder of NganLuong. NganLuong is also running a pilot cash on delivery project with Peacesoft and eBay Vietnam, which is owned by PeaceTech, a subsidiary of Peacesoft.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL

We are a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited liability and our affairs are governed by our memorandum and articles of association, and the Companies Law (2013 Revision) of the Cayman Islands, which is referred to as the Companies Law below.

As of the date of this prospectus, our authorized share capital is $1,000,000,000 divided into 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of par value $1.00 each. As of the date of this prospectus, there are 60,019,405 ordinary shares issued and outstanding.

Our Post-Offering Memorandum and Articles

We expect to adopt, subject to the approval of our board of directors and shareholders, an amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, which will become effective immediately upon completion of this offering and will replace our existing memorandum and articles of association in their entirety. The following are summaries of the material provisions of the post-offering amended and restated memorandum and articles of association that we expect to adopt and of the Companies Law, insofar as they relate to the material terms of our ordinary shares.

General

All of our ordinary shares are fully paid and non-assessable. Our ordinary shares are issued in registered form, and are issued when registered in our register of shareholders. Our shareholders who are non-residents of the Cayman Islands may freely hold and vote their ordinary shares. We may not issue shares to bearer.

Dividends

The holders of our ordinary shares are entitled to such dividends as may be declared by our board of directors. In addition, our shareholders may by ordinary resolution declare a dividend, but no dividend may exceed the amount recommended by our directors. Under Cayman Islands law, a Cayman Islands company may pay a dividend out of either profit or share premium account, provided that in no circumstances may a dividend be paid if this would result in the company being unable to pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business.

Voting Rights

Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote on all matters upon which the ordinary shares are entitled to vote. Voting at any meeting of shareholders is by show of hands unless a poll is demanded. A poll may be demanded by the chairman of such meeting or any one shareholder holding at least ten percent of the shares given a right to vote at the meeting, present in person or by proxy.

An ordinary resolution to be passed by the shareholders requires the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the votes cast by the shareholders entitled to vote who are present in person or by proxy at a general meeting, while a special resolution requires the affirmative vote of no less than two-thirds of the votes cast by the shareholders entitled to vote who are present in person or by proxy at a general meeting. Both ordinary resolutions and special resolutions may also be passed by a unanimous written resolution signed by all the shareholders of our company, as permitted by the Companies Law and our post-offering memorandum and articles of association. A special resolution will be required for important matters such as a change of name or making changes to our post-offering memorandum and articles of association. Our shareholders may effect certain changes by ordinary resolution, including increasing the amount of our authorized share capital, consolidating and dividing all or any of our share capital into shares of larger amounts than our existing shares, and cancelling any authorized but unissued shares.

Transfers of Ordinary Shares

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any usual or common form or such other form as our directors may approve and executed by or on behalf of the transferor (and, if in respect of a nil or partly paid up share, or if so required by our directors, by or on behalf of the transferee).

Our board of directors may decline to register any transfer of any ordinary share unless:

 

   

the instrument of transfer is lodged with us, accompanied by the certificate for the ordinary shares to which it relates and such other evidence as our board of directors may reasonably require to show the right of the transferor to make the transfer;

 

   

the instrument of transfer is in respect of only one class of shares;

 

   

the instrument of transfer is properly stamped, if required;

 

   

in the case of a transfer to joint holders, the number of joint holders to whom the share is to be transferred does not exceed four;

 

   

the ordinary shares transferred are free of any lien in favor of our company; and

 

   

any fee related to the transfer (of such maximum sum as the NASDAQ Listing Rules may determine to be payable, or such lesser sum as our board of directors may from time to time require) has been paid to us.

If our directors refuse to register a transfer they are required, within three months after the date on which the instrument of transfer was lodged, to send to each of the transferor and the transferee notice of such refusal.

Liquidation

On the winding up of our company, if the assets available for distribution amongst our shareholders shall be more than sufficient to repay the whole of the share capital at the commencement of the winding up, the surplus shall be distributed amongst our shareholders in proportion to the par value of the shares held by them at the commencement of the winding up, subject to a deduction from those shares in respect of which there are monies due, of all monies payable to our company for unpaid calls or otherwise. If our assets available for distribution are insufficient to repay all of the paid-up capital, the assets will be distributed so that the losses are borne by our shareholders in proportion to the par value of the shares held by them.

The liquidator may, with the sanction of a special resolution of our shareholders, divide amongst the shareholders in species or in kind the whole or any part of the assets of our company, and may for that purpose value any assets and determine how the division shall be carried out as between our shareholders or different classes of shareholders.

We are a “limited liability” company registered under the Companies Law, and under the Companies Law, the liability of our members is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid on the shares respectively held by them. Our memorandum of association contains a declaration that the liability of our members is so limited.

Calls on Ordinary Shares and Forfeiture of Ordinary Shares

Our board of directors may from time to time make calls upon shareholders for any amounts unpaid on their ordinary shares. The ordinary shares that have been called upon and remain unpaid are subject to forfeiture.

Redemption, Repurchase and Surrender of Ordinary Shares

The shares issued in connection with this offering are not subject to redemption, however we may issue shares on terms that such shares are subject to redemption, at our option or at the option of the holders thereof, on such terms and in such manner as may be determined, before the issue of such shares, by our board of directors or by a special resolution of our shareholders. Our company may also repurchase any of our shares provided that the manner and terms of such purchase have been approved by our board of directors or by ordinary resolution of our shareholders, or are otherwise authorized by our post-offering memorandum and articles of association. Under the Companies Law, the redemption or repurchase of any share may be paid out of our company’s profits or out of the proceeds of a fresh issue of shares made for the purpose of such redemption or repurchase, or out of

 

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capital (including share premium account and capital redemption reserve) if our company can, immediately following such payment, pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business. In addition, under the Companies Law no such share may be redeemed or repurchased (a) unless it is fully paid up, (b) if such redemption or repurchase would result in there being no shares outstanding, or (c) if the company has commenced liquidation. In addition, our company may accept the surrender of any fully paid share for no consideration.

Variations of Rights of Shares

If at any time, our share capital is divided into different classes of shares, all or any of the special rights attached to any class of shares may be varied with the consent in writing of the holders of a majority of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of a special resolution passed at a general meeting of the holders of the shares of that class. The rights conferred upon the holders of the shares of any class issued with preferred or other rights will not, unless otherwise expressly provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class, be deemed to be varied by the creation or issue of further shares ranking pari passu with such existing class of shares.

General Meetings of Shareholders and Shareholder Proposals

As a Cayman Islands exempted company, we are not obliged by the Companies Law to call shareholders’ annual general meetings. Our post-offering memorandum and articles of association provide that we may (but are not obliged to) in each year hold a general meeting as our annual general meeting in which case we shall specify the meeting as such in the notices calling it, and the annual general meeting shall be held at such time and place as may be determined by our directors.

Shareholders’ annual general meetings and any other general meetings of our shareholders may be convened by a majority of our board of directors or our chairman. Advance notice of at least seven calendar days is required for the convening of our annual general shareholders’ meeting and any other general meeting of our shareholders.

Cayman Islands law provides shareholders with only limited rights to requisition a general meeting, and does not provide shareholders with any right to put any proposal before a general meeting. However, these rights may be provided in a company’s articles of association. Our post-offering memorandum and articles or association allow our shareholders holding shares representing in aggregate, not less than one-third of the votes attaching to the issued and outstanding shares of our company entitled to vote at general meetings, to requisition an extraordinary general meeting of our shareholders, in which case our directors are obliged to call such meeting and to put the resolutions so requisitioned to a vote at such meeting; however, our post-offering memorandum and articles of association do not provide our shareholders with any right to put any proposals before annual general meetings or extraordinary general meetings not called by such shareholders.

Election and Removal of Directors

Our post-offering memorandum and articles of association provide that, unless otherwise determined by our company in general meeting, our board will consist of not less than three directors. There are no provisions relating to retirement of directors upon reaching any age limit.

The directors have the power to appoint any person as a director either to fill a casual vacancy on the board or as an addition to the existing board.

Our shareholders may also appoint any person to be a director by an ordinary resolution.

A director may be removed with or without cause by an ordinary resolution of our shareholders passed at a general meeting.

In addition, the office of any director shall be vacated if the director (i) becomes bankrupt or makes any arrangement or composition with his creditors, (ii) dies or is found to be or becomes of unsound mind, (iii) resigns his office by notice in writing to our company, or (iv) without special leave of absence from our board, is absent from meetings of our board for three consecutive meetings and our board resolves that his office be vacated.

 

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Proceedings of Board of Directors

Our post-offering memorandum and articles of association provide that our business is to be managed and conducted by our board of directors. The quorum necessary for the board meeting may be fixed by the board and, unless so fixed at another number, will be a majority of the directors.

Our post-offering memorandum and articles of association provide that the board may from time to time at its discretion exercise all powers of our company to borrow money and to mortgage or charge our company’s undertaking, property and uncalled capital or any part thereof, to issue debentures, debenture stock and other securities whenever money is borrowed or as security for any debt, liability or obligation of our company or of any third party.

Inspection of Books and Records

Holders of our ordinary shares will have no general right under Cayman Islands law to inspect or obtain copies of our list of shareholders or our corporate records. However, we intend to provide our shareholders with annual audited financial statements and certain other information as described under “Where You Can Find Additional Information.”

Changes in Capital

Our shareholders may from time to time by ordinary resolution:

 

   

increase our share capital by such sum, to be divided into shares of such classes and amount, as the resolution shall prescribe;

 

   

consolidate and divide all or any of our share capital into shares of a larger amount than our existing shares;

 

   

sub-divide our existing shares, or any of them into shares of a smaller amount, provided that in the subdivision the proportion between the amount paid and the amount, if any, unpaid on each reduced share shall be the same as it was in case of the share from which the reduced share is derived; or

 

   

cancel any shares which, at the date of the passing of the resolution, have not been taken or agreed to be taken by any person and diminish the amount of our share capital by the amount of the shares so cancelled.

Our shareholders may by special resolution, subject to any confirmation or consent required by the Companies Law, reduce our share capital and any capital redemption reserve in any manner permitted by law.

Exempted Company

We are an exempted company with limited liability under the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands. The Companies Law in the Cayman Islands distinguishes between ordinary resident companies and exempted companies. Any company that is registered in the Cayman Islands but conducts business mainly outside of the Cayman Islands may apply to be registered as an exempted company. The requirements for an exempted company are essentially the same as for an ordinary company except for the exemptions and privileges listed below:

 

   

an exempted company does not have to file an annual return of its shareholders with the Registrar of Companies;

 

   

an exempted company’s register of members is not required to be open to inspection;

 

   

an exempted company does not have to hold an annual general meeting;

 

   

an exempted company may issue no par value, negotiable or bearer shares;

 

   

an exempted company may obtain an undertaking against the imposition of any future taxation (such undertakings are usually given for 20 years in the first instance);

 

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an exempted company may register by way of continuation in another jurisdiction and be deregistered in the Cayman Islands;

 

   

an exempted company may register as a limited duration company; and

 

   

an exempted company may register as a segregated portfolio company.

“Limited liability” means that the liability of each shareholder is limited to the amount unpaid by the shareholder on the shares of the company. Upon the closing of this offering, we will be subject to reporting and other informational requirements of the Exchange Act, as applicable to foreign private issuers. Except as otherwise disclosed in this prospectus, we currently intend to comply with the NASDAQ Listing Rules in lieu of following home country practice after the closing of this offering. The NASDAQ Listing Rules require that every company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market hold an annual general meeting of shareholders. In addition, our post-offering memorandum and articles of association allow our directors to call an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders pursuant to the procedures set forth in our post-offering memorandum and articles of association.

Register of Members

Under the Companies Law, we must keep a register of members and there should be entered therein:

 

   

the names and addresses of our members, a statement of the shares held by each member, and of the amount paid or agreed to be considered as paid, on the shares of each member;

 

   

the date on which the name of any person was entered on the register as a member; and

 

   

the date on which any person ceased to be a member.

Under Cayman Islands law, the register of members of our company is prima facie evidence of the matters set out therein (i.e. the register of members will raise a presumption of fact on the matters referred to above unless rebutted) and a member registered in the register of members is deemed as a matter of Cayman Islands law to have legal title to the shares as set against its name in the register of members. Upon the completion of this offering, the register of members will be immediately updated to record and give effect to the issue of shares by us to the Depositary (or its nominee) as the depositary. Once our register of members has been updated, the shareholders recorded in the register of members will be deemed to have legal title to the shares set against their name.

If the name of any person is incorrectly entered in or omitted from our register of members, or if there is any default or unnecessary delay in entering on the register the fact of any person having ceased to be a member of our company, the person or member aggrieved (or any member of our company or our company itself) may apply to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands for an order that the register be rectified, and the Court may either refuse such application or it may, if satisfied of the justice of the case, make an order for the rectification of the register.

Differences in Corporate Law

The Companies Law is derived, to a large extent, from the older Companies Acts of England but does not follow recent United Kingdom statutory enactments, and accordingly there are significant differences between the Companies Law and the current Companies Act of England. In addition, the Companies Law differs from laws applicable to U.S. corporations and their shareholders. Set forth below is a summary of the significant differences between the provisions of the Companies Law applicable to us and the laws applicable to companies incorporated in the United States and their shareholders.

Mergers and Similar Arrangements

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merging of two or more constituent companies and the vesting of their undertaking, property and liabilities in one of such companies as the surviving company, and (b) a “consolidation” means the combination of two or more constituent companies into a consolidated company and the vesting of the undertaking, property and liabilities of such companies to the consolidated company. In order to effect such a merger or consolidation, the directors of each constituent company must approve a written plan of merger or consolidation, which must then be authorized by (a) a special resolution of the shareholders of each constituent company, and (b) such other authorization, if any, as may be specified in such constituent company’s articles of association. The plan must be filed with the Registrar of Companies together with a declaration as to the solvency of the consolidated or surviving company, a list of the assets and liabilities of each constituent company and an undertaking that a copy of the certificate of merger or consolidation will be given to the members and creditors of each constituent company and that notification of the merger or consolidation will be published in the Cayman Islands Gazette. Dissenting shareholders have the right to be paid the fair value of their shares (which, if not agreed between the parties, will be determined by the Cayman Islands court) if they follow the required procedures, subject to certain exceptions. Court approval is not required for a merger or consolidation which is effected in compliance with these statutory procedures.

In addition, there are statutory provisions that facilitate the reconstruction and amalgamation of companies, provided that the arrangement is approved by a majority in number of each class of shareholders and creditors (representing 75% by value) with whom the arrangement is to be made, and who must, in addition, represent three-fourths in value of each such class of shareholders or creditors, as the case may be, that are present and voting either in person or by proxy at a meeting, or meetings, convened for that purpose. The convening of the meetings and subsequently the arrangement must be sanctioned by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. While a dissenting shareholder has the right to express to the court the view that the transaction ought not to be approved, the court can be expected to approve the arrangement if it determines that:

 

   

the statutory provisions as to the required majority vote have been met;

 

   

the shareholders have been fairly represented at the meeting in question and the statutory majority are acting bona fide without coercion of the minority to promote interests adverse to those of the class;

 

   

the arrangement is such that may be reasonably approved by an intelligent and honest man of that class acting in respect of his interest; and

 

   

the arrangement is not one that would more properly be sanctioned under some other provision of the Companies Law.

When a takeover offer is made and accepted by holders of 90% of the shares affected within four months, the offeror may, within a two-month period commencing on the expiration of such four month period, require the holders of the remaining shares to transfer such shares on the terms of the offer. An objection can be made to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands but this is unlikely to succeed in the case of an offer which has been so approved unless there is evidence of fraud, bad faith or collusion.

If an arrangement and reconstruction is thus approved, the dissenting shareholder would have no rights comparable to appraisal rights, which would otherwise ordinarily be available to dissenting shareholders of Delaware corporations, providing rights to receive payment in cash for the judicially determined value of the shares.

Shareholders’ Suits

In principle, we will normally be the proper plaintiff to sue for a wrong done to us as a company and a derivative action may ordinarily not be brought by a minority shareholder. However, based on English authority, which would in all likelihood be of persuasive authority in the Cayman Islands, the Cayman Islands courts can be expected (and have had occasion) to follow and apply the common law principles (namely the rule in Foss v. Harbottle and the exceptions thereto) so that a non-major shareholder may be permitted to commence a class action against or derivative actions in the name of the company to challenge (a) an act which is ultra vires or illegal and is therefore incapable of ratification by the shareholders, (b) an act which constitutes a fraud against

 

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the minority where the wrongdoers are themselves in control of the company, or (c) an act which requires a resolution with a qualified (or special) majority (i.e. more than a simple majority) which has not been obtained.

Indemnification of Directors and Executive Officers and Limitation of Liability

Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s articles of association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against civil fraud or the consequences of committing a crime. Our post-offering memorandum and articles of association provide that our directors and officers shall be indemnified against all actions, proceedings, costs, charges, expenses, losses, damages or liabilities incurred or sustained by such director or officer, other than by reason of such person’s own dishonesty, willful default or fraud, in or about the conduct of our company’s business or affairs (including as a result of any mistake of judgment) or in the execution or discharge of his duties, powers, authorities or discretions, including without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, any costs, expenses, losses or liabilities incurred by such director or officer in defending (whether successfully or otherwise) any civil proceedings concerning our company or its affairs in any court whether in the Cayman Islands or elsewhere. This standard of conduct is generally the same as permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law for a Delaware corporation. In addition, we intend to enter into indemnification agreements with our directors and senior executive officers that will provide such persons with additional indemnification beyond that provided in our post-offering memorandum and articles of association.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers or persons controlling us under the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

Anti-Takeover Provisions

Some provisions of our post-offering memorandum and articles of association may discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our company or management that shareholders may consider favorable, including provisions that authorize our board of directors to issue preference shares in one or more series and to designate the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of such preference shares without any further vote or action by our shareholders.

However, under Cayman Islands law, our directors may only exercise the rights and powers granted to them under our post-offering memorandum and articles of association, as amended and restated from time to time, for a proper purpose and for what they believe in good faith to be in the best interests of our company.

Directors’ Fiduciary Duties

Under Delaware corporate law, a director of a Delaware corporation has a fiduciary duty to the corporation and its shareholders. This duty has two components: the duty of care and the duty of loyalty. The duty of care requires that a director act in good faith, with the care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances. Under this duty, a director must inform himself of, and disclose to shareholders, all material information reasonably available regarding a significant transaction. The duty of loyalty requires that a director act in a manner he or she reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the corporation. He or she must not use his or her corporate position for personal gain or advantage. This duty prohibits self-dealing by a director and mandates that the best interest of the corporation and its shareholders take precedence over any interest possessed by a director, officer or major shareholder and not shared by the shareholders generally. In general, actions of a director are presumed to have been made on an informed basis, in good faith and in the honest belief that the action taken was in the best interests of the corporation. However, this presumption may be rebutted by evidence of a breach of one of the fiduciary duties. Should such evidence be presented concerning a transaction by a director, a director must prove the procedural fairness of the transaction, and that the transaction was of fair value to the corporation.

 

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As a matter of Cayman Islands law, a director of a Cayman Islands company is in the position of a fiduciary with respect to the company and therefore he owes the following duties to the company—a duty to act bona fide in the best interests of the company, a duty not to make a profit based on his or her position as director (unless the company permits him to do so), a duty not to put himself in a position where the interests of the company conflict with his or her personal interest or his or her duty to a third party, and a duty to exercise powers for the purpose for which such powers were intended. A director of a Cayman Islands company owes to the company a duty to act with skill and care. It was previously considered that a director need not exhibit in the performance of his or her duties a greater degree of skill than may reasonably be expected from a person of his or her knowledge and experience. However, English and Commonwealth courts have moved towards an objective standard with regard to the required skill and care and these authorities are likely to be followed in the Cayman Islands.

Shareholder Proposals

Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, a shareholder has the right to put any proposal before the annual meeting of shareholders, provided it complies with the notice provisions in the governing documents. The Delaware General Corporation Law does not provide shareholders an express right to put any proposal before the annual meeting of shareholders, but in keeping with common law, Delaware corporations generally afford shareholders an opportunity to make proposals and nominations provided that they comply with the notice provisions in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws. A special meeting may be called by the board of directors or any other person authorized to do so in the governing documents, but shareholders may be precluded from calling special meetings.

Cayman Islands law provides shareholders with only limited rights to requisition a general meeting, and does not provide shareholders with any right to put any proposal before a general meeting. However, these rights may be provided in a company’s articles of association. Our post-offering memorandum and articles or association allow our shareholders holding shares representing in aggregate, not less than one-third of the votes attaching to the issued and outstanding shares of our company entitled to vote at general meetings, to requisition an extraordinary general meeting of our shareholders, in which case our directors are obliged to call such meeting and to put the resolutions so requisitioned to a vote at such meeting; however, our post-offering memorandum and articles of association do not provide our shareholders with any right to put any proposals before annual general meetings or extraordinary general meetings not called by such shareholders.

Cumulative Voting

Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, cumulative voting for elections of directors is not permitted unless the corporation’s certificate of incorporation specifically provides for it. Cumulative voting potentially facilitates the representation of minority shareholders on a board of directors since it permits the minority shareholder to cast all the votes to which the shareholder is entitled on a single director, which increases the shareholder’s voting power with respect to electing such director. Cayman Islands law does not prohibit cumulative voting, but our post-offering memorandum and articles of association do not provide for cumulative voting. As a result, our shareholders are not afforded any less protections or rights on this issue than shareholders of a Delaware corporation.

Removal of Directors

Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, a director of a corporation with a classified board may be removed only for cause with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote, unless the certificate of incorporation provides otherwise. Under our post-offering memorandum and articles of association, directors may be removed by ordinary resolution of our shareholders.

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amendment to its certificate of incorporation or bylaws that is approved by its shareholders, it is prohibited from engaging in certain business combinations with an “interested shareholder” for three years following the date that such person becomes an interested shareholder. An interested shareholder generally is a person or a group who or which owns or owned 15% or more of the target’s outstanding voting stock or who or which is an affiliate or associate of the corporation and owned 15% or more of the corporation’s outstanding voting stock within the past three years. This has the effect of limiting the ability of a potential acquirer to make a two-tiered bid for the target in which all shareholders would not be treated equally. The statute does not apply if, among other things, prior to the date on which such shareholder becomes an interested shareholder, the board of directors approves either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the person becoming an interested shareholder. This encourages any potential acquirer of a Delaware corporation to negotiate the terms of any acquisition transaction with the target’s board of directors.

Cayman Islands law has no comparable statute. As a result, we cannot avail ourselves of the types of protections afforded by the Delaware business combination statute. However, although Cayman Islands law does not regulate transactions between a company and its significant shareholders, it does provide that such transactions must be entered into bona fide in the best interests of the company and for a proper corporate purpose and not with the effect of constituting a fraud on the minority shareholders.

Dissolution; Winding Up

Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, unless the board of directors approves the proposal to dissolve, dissolution must be approved by shareholders holding 100% of the total voting power of the corporation. Only if the dissolution is initiated by the board of directors may it be approved by a simple majority of the corporation’s outstanding shares. Delaware law allows a Delaware corporation to include in its certificate of incorporation a supermajority voting requirement in connection with dissolutions initiated by the board.

Under Cayman Islands law, a company may be wound up by either an order of the courts of the Cayman Islands or by a special resolution of its members or, if the company is unable to pay its debts as they fall due, by an ordinary resolution of its members. The court has authority to order winding up in a number of specified circumstances including where it is, in the opinion of the court, just and equitable to do so.

Variation of Rights of Shares

Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, a corporation may vary the rights of a class of shares with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares of such class, unless the certificate of incorporation provides otherwise.

Under our post-offering memorandum and articles of association, if our share capital is divided into more than one class of shares, we may vary the rights attached to any class only with the written consent of the holders of a majority of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of a special resolution passed at a general meeting of the holders of the shares of that class.

Amendment of Governing Documents

Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, a corporation’s certificate of incorporation may be amended only if adopted and declared advisable by the board of directors and approved by a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote, and the bylaws may be amended with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote and may, if so provided in the certificate of incorporation, also be amended by the board of directors.

Under the Companies Law, our memorandum and articles of association may only be amended by a special resolution of our shareholders.

 

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Rights of Non-Resident or Foreign Shareholders

There are no limitations imposed by our post-offering memorandum and articles of association on the rights of non-resident or foreign shareholders to hold or exercise voting rights on our shares. In addition, there are no provisions in our post-offering memorandum and articles of association governing the ownership threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed.

Directors’ Power to Issue Shares

Our board of directors is empowered to issue or allot shares or grant options and warrants with or without preferred, deferred, qualified or other special rights or restrictions.

Inspection of Books and Records

Holders of our ordinary shares will have no general right under Cayman Islands law to inspect or obtain copies of our list of shareholders or our corporate records. However, we intend to provide our shareholders with annual audited financial statements. See “Where You Can Find Additional Information.”

History of Securities Issuances

The following is a summary of our securities issuances since our incorporation.

Ordinary Shares

We were incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company limited by shares on February 20, 2014. As of the date of this prospectus we have 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares, par value $1.00 per ordinary share, authorized, of which 60,019,405 ordinary shares are outstanding. The following is a summary of our securities issuances since our incorporation.

 

   

In April 2014, we issued 50,062,722 ordinary shares, representing an 83.4% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to MOL Ventures in exchange for 83,437,870 ordinary shares of MOL AccessPortal.

 

   

In May 2014 we issued 8,834,598 ordinary shares, representing a 14.7% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim of the State of Johor in exchange for 14,724,330 ordinary shares of MOL AccessPortal.

 

   

In May 2014, we issued 513,468 ordinary shares, representing a 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to Pang Shiew Wai as partial exchange for a 20% equity interest in MyCNX.

 

   

In May 2014, we issued 65,349 ordinary shares, representing a 0.1% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to Javelin Venture Partners in consideration of the cancellation of a convertible promissory note jointly issued to Javelin by MOL Ventures and MOL AccessPortal in October 2012.

 

   

In June 2014 we issued 543,267 ordinary shares, representing a 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to entities controlled by certain beneficial owners of MOL Thailand in exchange for a 37.73% effective interest in MOL Thailand.

 

 

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DESCRIPTION OF AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES

American Depositary Shares

The Bank of New York Mellon, as depositary, will register and deliver American Depositary Shares, also referred to as ADSs. Each ADS will represent one ordinary share (or a right to receive one ordinary share) deposited with the principal Hong Kong office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, as custodian for the depositary. Each ADS will also represent any other securities, cash or other property which may be held by the depositary. The depositary’s office at which the ADSs will be administered is located at 101 Barclay Street, New York, New York 10286. The Bank of New York Mellon’s principal executive office is located at One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286.

You may hold ADSs either (A) directly (i) by having an American Depositary Receipt, also referred to as an ADR, which is a certificate evidencing a specific number of ADSs, registered in your name, or (ii) by having ADSs registered in your name in the Direct Registration System, or (B) indirectly by holding a security entitlement in ADSs through your broker or other financial institution. If you hold ADSs directly, you are a registered ADS holder, also referred to as an ADS holder. This description assumes you are an ADS holder. If you hold the ADSs indirectly, you must rely on the procedures of your broker or other financial institution to assert the rights of ADS holders described in this section. You should consult with your broker or financial institution to find out what those procedures are.

The Direct Registration System, also referred to as DRS, is a system administered by The Depository Trust Company, also referred to DTC, under which the depositary may register the ownership of uncertificated ADSs, which ownership is confirmed by periodic statements sent by the depositary to the registered holders of uncertificated ADSs.

As an ADS holder, we will not treat you as one of our shareholders and you will not have shareholder rights. Cayman Islands law governs shareholder rights. The depositary will be the holder of the ordinary shares underlying your ADSs. As a registered holder of ADSs, you will have ADS holder rights. A deposit agreement among us, the depositary, ADS holders and all other persons indirectly or beneficially holding ADSs sets out ADS holder rights as well as the rights and obligations of the depositary. New York law governs the deposit agreement and the ADSs.

The following is a summary of the material provisions of the deposit agreement. For more complete information, you should read the entire deposit agreement and the form of ADR. See “Where You Can Find Additional Information” for directions on how to obtain a copy of the deposit agreement.

Dividends and Other Distributions

How will you receive dividends and other distributions on the ordinary shares?

The depositary has agreed to pay to ADS holders the cash dividends or other distributions it or the custodian receives on ordinary shares or other deposited securities, after deducting its fees and expenses. You will receive these distributions in proportion to the number of ordinary shares your ADSs represent.

 

   

Cash. The depositary will convert any cash dividend or other cash distribution we pay on the ordinary shares into U.S. dollars, if it can do so on a reasonable basis and can transfer the U.S. dollars to the United States. If that is not possible or if any government approval is needed and cannot be obtained, the deposit agreement allows the depositary to distribute the foreign currency only to those ADS holders to whom it is possible to do so. It will hold the foreign currency it cannot convert for the account of the ADS holders who have not been paid. It will not invest the foreign currency and it will not be liable for any interest.

Before making a distribution, any withholding taxes, or other governmental charges that must be paid will be deducted. See “Taxation.” It will distribute only whole U.S. dollars and cents and will round fractional cents to the nearest whole cent. If the exchange rates fluctuate during a time when the depositary cannot convert the foreign currency, you may lose some or all of the value of the distribution.

 

   

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ordinary shares which would require it to deliver a fraction of an ADS and distribute the net proceeds in the same way as it does with cash. If the depositary does not distribute additional ADSs, the outstanding ADSs will also represent the new ordinary shares. The depositary may sell a portion of the distributed ordinary shares sufficient to pay its fees and expenses in connection with that distribution.

 

   

Rights to purchase additional ordinary shares. If we offer holders of our securities any rights to subscribe for additional ordinary shares or any other rights, the depositary may make these rights available to ADS holders. If the depositary decides it is not legal and practical to make the rights available but that it is practical to sell the rights, the depositary will use reasonable efforts to sell the rights and distribute the proceeds in the same way as it does with cash. The depositary will allow rights that are not distributed or sold to lapse. In that case, you will receive no value for them.

If the depositary makes rights available to ADS holders, it will exercise the rights and purchase the ordinary shares on your behalf. The depositary will then deposit the ordinary shares and deliver ADSs to the persons entitled to them. It will only exercise rights if you pay it the exercise price and any other charges the rights require you to pay.

U.S. securities laws may restrict transfers and cancellation of the ADSs represented by ordinary shares purchased upon exercise of rights. For example, you may not be able to trade these ADSs freely in the United States. In this case, the depositary may deliver restricted depositary shares that have the same terms as the ADSs described in this section except for changes needed to put the necessary restrictions in place.

 

   

Other Distributions. The depositary will send to ADS holders anything else we distribute on deposited securities by any means it thinks is legal, fair and practical. If it cannot make the distribution in that way, the depositary has a choice. It may decide to sell what we distributed and distribute the net proceeds, in the same way as it does with cash. Or, it may decide to hold what we distributed, in which case ADSs will also represent the newly distributed property. However, the depositary is not required to distribute any securities (other than ADSs) to ADS holders unless it receives satisfactory evidence from us that it is legal to make that distribution. The depositary may sell a portion of the distributed securities or property sufficient to pay its fees and expenses in connection with that distribution.

The depositary is not responsible if it decides that it is unlawful or impractical to make a distribution available to any ADS holders. We have no obligation to register ADSs, shares, rights or other securities under the Securities Act. We also have no obligation to take any other action to permit the distribution of ADSs, shares, rights or anything else to ADS holders. This means that you may not receive the distributions we make on our ordinary shares or any value for them if it is illegal or impractical for us to make them available to you.

Deposit, Withdrawal and Cancellation

How are ADSs issued?

The depositary will deliver ADSs if you or your broker deposits ordinary shares or evidence of rights to receive ordinary shares with the custodian. Upon payment of its fees and expenses and of any taxes or charges, such as stamp taxes or stock transfer taxes or fees, the depositary will register the appropriate number of ADSs in the names you request and will deliver the ADSs to or upon the order of the person or persons that made the deposit.

How can ADS holders withdraw the deposited securities?

You may surrender your ADSs at the depositary’s office. Upon payment of its fees and expenses and of any taxes or charges, such as stamp taxes or stock transfer taxes or fees, the depositary will deliver the ordinary shares and any other deposited securities underlying the ADSs to the ADS holder or a person the ADS holder designates at the office of the custodian. Or, at your request, risk and expense, the depositary will deliver the deposited securities at its office, if feasible.

 

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How do ADS holders interchange between certificated ADSs and uncertificated ADSs?

You may surrender your ADR to the depositary for the purpose of exchanging your ADR for uncertificated ADSs. The depositary will cancel that ADR and will send to the ADS holder a statement confirming that the ADS holder is the registered holder of uncertificated ADSs. Alternatively, upon receipt by the depositary of a proper instruction from a registered holder of uncertificated ADSs requesting the exchange of uncertificated ADSs for certificated ADSs, the depositary will execute and deliver to the ADS holder an ADR evidencing those ADSs.

Voting Rights

How do you vote?

ADS holders may instruct the depositary how to vote the number of deposited ordinary shares their ADSs represent. The depositary will notify ADS holders of shareholders’ meetings and arrange to deliver our voting materials to them if we ask it to. Those materials will describe the matters to be voted on and explain how ADS holders may instruct the depositary how to vote. For instructions to be valid, they much reach the depositary by a date set by the depositary.

Otherwise, you won’t be able to exercise your right to vote unless you withdraw the ordinary shares. However, you may not know about the meeting enough in advance to withdraw the ordinary shares.

The depositary will try, as far as practical, subject to the laws of the Cayman Islands and of our post-offering memorandum and articles of association or similar documents, to vote or to have its agents vote the ordinary shares or other deposited securities as instructed by ADS holders. The depositary will only vote or attempt to vote as instructed.

We cannot assure you that you will receive the voting materials in time to ensure that you can instruct the depositary to vote your ordinary shares. In addition, the depositary and its agents are not responsible for failing to carry out voting instructions or for the manner of carrying out voting instructions. This means that you may not be able to exercise your right to vote and there may be nothing you can do if your ordinary shares are not voted as you requested.

In order to give you a reasonable opportunity to instruct the Depositary as to the exercise of voting rights relating to Deposited Securities, if we request the Depositary to act, we agree to give the Depositary notice of any such meeting and details concerning the matters to be voted upon at least 45 days in advance of the meeting date.

 

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Fees and Expenses

 

Persons depositing or withdrawing ordinary shares or
ADS holders must pay:
  For:.
$5.00 (or less) per 100 ADSs (or portion of 100 ADSs)  

Issuance of ADSs, including issuances resulting from a distribution of ordinary shares or rights or other property

 

Cancellation of ADSs for the purpose of withdrawal, including if the deposit agreement terminates

$.05 (or less) per ADS   Any cash distribution to ADS holders
A fee equivalent to the fee that would be payable if securities distributed to you had been ordinary shares and the ordinary shares had been deposited for issuance of ADSs   Distribution of securities distributed to holders of deposited securities which are distributed by the depositary to ADS holders
$.05 (or less) per ADSs per calendar year   Depositary services
Registration or transfer fees   Transfer and registration of ordinary shares on our share register to or from the name of the depositary or its agent when you deposit or withdraw ordinary shares
Expenses of the depositary  

Cable, telex and facsimile transmissions (when expressly provided in the deposit agreement)

 

converting foreign currency to U.S. dollars

Taxes and other governmental charges the depositary or the custodian has to pay on any ADSs or ordinary shares underlying ADSs, such as stock transfer taxes, stamp duty or withholding taxes   As necessary
Any charges incurred by the depositary or its agents for servicing the deposited securities   As necessary

The depositary collects its fees for delivery and surrender of ADSs directly from investors depositing ordinary shares or surrendering ADSs for the purpose of withdrawal or from intermediaries acting for them. The depositary collects fees for making distributions to investors by deducting those fees from the amounts distributed or by selling a portion of distributable property to pay the fees. The depositary may collect its annual fee for depositary services by deduction from cash distributions or by directly billing investors or by charging the book-entry system accounts of participants acting for them. The depositary may collect any of its fees by deduction from any cash distribution payable to ADS holders that are obligated to pay those fees. The depositary may generally refuse to provide fee-attracting services until its fees for those services are paid.

From time to time, the depositary may make payments to us to reimburse and / or share revenue from the fees collected from ADS holders, or waive fees and expenses for services provided, generally relating to costs and expenses arising out of establishment and maintenance of the ADS program. In performing its duties under the deposit agreement, the depositary may use brokers, dealers or other service providers that are affiliates of the depositary and that may earn or share fees or commissions.

Payment of Taxes

You will be responsible for any taxes or other governmental charges payable on your ADSs or on the deposited securities represented by any of your ADSs. The depositary may refuse to register any transfer of your ADSs or allow you to withdraw the deposited securities represented by your ADSs until such taxes or other charges are paid. It may apply payments owed to you or sell deposited securities represented by your ADSs to

 

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pay any taxes owed and you will remain liable for any deficiency. If the depositary sells deposited securities, it will, if appropriate, reduce the number of ADSs to reflect the sale and pay to ADS holders any proceeds, or send to ADS holders any property, remaining after it has paid the taxes.

Reclassifications, Recapitalizations and Mergers

 

If we:   Then:

•   Change the nominal or par value of our ordinary shares

 

•   Reclassify, split up or consolidate any of the deposited securities

 

•   Distribute securities on the ordinary shares that are not distributed to you

 

•   Recapitalize, reorganize, merge, liquidate, sell all or substantially all of our assets, or take any similar action

 

The cash, shares or other securities received by the depositary will become deposited securities. Each ADS will automatically represent its equal share of the new deposited securities.

 

The depositary may distribute new ADSs representing the new deposited securities or ask you to surrender your outstanding ADRs in exchange for new ADRs identifying the new deposited securities.

Amendment and Termination

How may the deposit agreement be amended?

We may agree with the depositary to amend the deposit agreement and the ADRs without your consent for any reason. If an amendment adds or increases fees or charges, except for taxes and other governmental charges or expenses of the depositary for registration fees, facsimile costs, delivery charges or similar items, or prejudices a substantial right of ADS holders, it will not become effective for outstanding ADSs until 30 days after the depositary notifies ADS holders of the amendment. At the time an amendment becomes effective, you are considered, by continuing to hold your ADSs, to agree to the amendment and to be bound by the ADRs and the deposit agreement as amended.

How may the deposit agreement be terminated?

The depositary will terminate the deposit agreement at our direction by mailing notice of termination to the ADS holders then outstanding at least 30 days prior to the date fixed in such notice for such termination. The depositary may also terminate the deposit agreement by mailing notice of termination to us and the ADS holders if 60 days have passed since the depositary told us it wants to resign but a successor depositary has not been appointed and accepted its appointment.

After termination, the depositary and its agents will do the following under the deposit agreement but nothing else: collect distributions on the deposited securities, sell rights and other property, and deliver ordinary shares and other deposited securities upon cancellation of ADSs. Four months after termination, the depositary may sell any remaining deposited securities by public or private sale. After that, the depositary will hold the money it received on the sale, as well as any other cash it is holding under the deposit agreement for the pro rata benefit of the ADS holders that have not surrendered their ADSs. It will not invest the money and has no liability for interest. The depositary’s only obligations will be to account for the money and other cash. After termination our only obligations will be to indemnify the depositary and to pay fees and expenses of the depositary that we agreed to pay.

Limitations on Obligations and Liability

Limits on our Obligations and the Obligations of the Depositary; Limits on Liability to Holders of ADSs

The deposit agreement expressly limits our obligations and the obligations of the depositary. It also limits our liability and the liability of the depositary. We and the depositary:

 

   

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are not liable if we are or it is prevented or delayed by law or circumstances beyond our control from performing our or its obligations under the deposit agreement;

 

   

are not liable if we or it exercises discretion permitted under the deposit agreement;

 

   

are not liable for the inability of any holder of ADSs to benefit from any distribution on deposited securities that is not made available to holders of ADSs under the terms of the deposit agreement, or for any special, consequential or punitive damages for any breach of the terms of the deposit agreement;

 

   

have no obligation to become involved in a lawsuit or other proceeding related to the ADSs or the deposit agreement on your behalf or on behalf of any other person;

 

   

are not liable for the acts or omissions of any securities depository, clearing agency or settlement system; and

 

   

may rely upon any documents we believe or it believes in good faith to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper person.

In the deposit agreement, we and the depositary agree to indemnify each other under certain circumstances.

Requirements for Depositary Actions

Before the depositary will deliver or register a transfer of ADSs, make a distribution on ADSs, or permit withdrawal of ordinary shares, the depositary may require:

 

   

payment of stock transfer or other taxes or other governmental charges and transfer or registration fees charged by third parties for the transfer of any ordinary shares or other deposited securities;

 

   

satisfactory proof of the identity and genuineness of any signature or other information it deems necessary; and

 

   

compliance with regulations it may establish, from time to time, consistent with the deposit agreement, including presentation of transfer documents.

The depositary may refuse to deliver ADSs or register transfers of ADSs when the transfer books of the depositary or our transfer books are closed or at any time if the depositary or we think it advisable to do so.

Your Right to Receive the Ordinary Shares Underlying your ADSs

ADS holders have the right to cancel their ADSs and withdraw the underlying ordinary shares at any time except:

 

   

when temporary delays arise because: (i) the depositary has closed its transfer books or we have closed our transfer books; (ii) the transfer of ordinary shares is blocked to permit voting at a shareholders’ meeting; or (iii) we are paying a dividend on our ordinary shares;

 

   

when you owe money to pay fees, taxes and similar charges; or

 

   

when it is necessary to prohibit withdrawals in order to comply with any laws or governmental regulations that apply to ADSs or to the withdrawal of ordinary shares or other deposited securities.

This right of withdrawal may not be limited by any other provision of the deposit agreement.

Pre-release of ADSs

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shares to close out a pre-release. The depositary may pre-release ADSs only under the following conditions: (1) before or at the time of the pre-release, the person to whom the pre-release is being made represents to the depositary in writing that it or its customer owns the ordinary shares or ADSs to be deposited; (2) the pre-release is fully collateralized with cash or other collateral that the depositary considers appropriate; and (3) the depositary must be able to close out the pre-release on not more than five business days’ notice. In addition, the number of ADSs that may be outstanding at any time as a result of pre-release will not normally exceed 30% of the total number of ordinary shares deposited under the deposit agreement, although the depositary may disregard the limit from time to time if it thinks it is appropriate to do so. The depositary has full discretion as to how and to what extent it may disregard the limit for the amount of ADSs that may be outstanding at any time as a result of the pre-release.

Direct Registration System

In the deposit agreement, all parties to the deposit agreement acknowledge that the DRS and Profile Modification System, or Profile, will apply to uncertificated ADSs upon acceptance thereof to DRS by DTC. DRS is the system administered by DTC under which the depositary may register the ownership of uncertificated ADSs, which ownership will be confirmed by periodic statements sent by the depositary to the registered holders of uncertificated ADSs. Profile is a required feature of DRS that allows a DTC participant, claiming to act on behalf of a registered holder of ADSs, to direct the depositary to register a transfer of those ADSs to DTC or its nominee and to deliver those ADSs to the DTC account of that DTC participant without receipt by the depositary of prior authorization from the ADS holder to register that transfer.

In connection with and in accordance with the arrangements and procedures relating to DRS/Profile, the parties to the deposit agreement understand that the depositary will not determine whether the DTC participant that is claiming to be acting on behalf of an ADS holder in requesting registration of transfer and delivery described in the paragraph above has the actual authority to act on behalf of the ADS holder (notwithstanding any requirements under the Uniform Commercial Code). In the deposit agreement, the parties agree that the depositary’s reliance on and compliance with instructions received by the depositary through the DRS/Profile System and in accordance with the deposit agreement will not constitute negligence or bad faith on the part of the depositary.

Shareholder Communications; Inspection of Register of Holders of ADSs

The depositary will make available for your inspection at its office all communications that it receives from us as a holder of deposited securities that we make generally available to holders of deposited securities. The depositary will send you copies of those communications if we ask it to. You have a right to inspect the register of holders of ADSs, but not for the purpose of contacting those holders about a matter unrelated to our business or the ADSs.

 

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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

Upon completion of this offering, 19,461,078 ADSs will be outstanding (assuming no exercise of the over-allotment option), representing approximately 28.8% of our outstanding ordinary shares. All of the ADSs sold in this offering will be freely transferable by persons other than by our “affiliates” (meaning, each person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, us) without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act. Sales of substantial amounts of ADSs in the public market could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our ADSs. Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our ordinary shares or the ADSs. We intend to apply to list the ADSs on NASDAQ Global Market, but we cannot assure you that a regular trading market will develop in the ADSs. We do not expect that a trading market will develop for our ordinary shares not represented by the ADSs.

Lock-up Agreements

We have agreed, for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus, not to offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge, grant any option to purchase, make any short sale, lend or otherwise dispose of, except in this offering, any of our ordinary shares or ADSs or securities that are substantially similar to our ordinary shares or ADSs, including but not limited to any options or warrants to purchase our ordinary shares, ADSs or any securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, our ordinary shares, ADSs or any such substantially similar securities (other than pursuant to employee stock option plans existing on, or upon the conversion or exchange of convertible or exchangeable securities outstanding as of, the date such lock-up agreement was executed), without the prior written consent of the representatives of the underwriters.

Furthermore, each of our directors, executive officers and existing shareholders has also entered into a similar lock-up agreement for a period of 180 days from the date of this prospectus, subject to certain exceptions, with respect to our ordinary shares, ADSs and securities that are substantially similar to our ordinary shares or ADSs. These restrictions also apply to any ADSs acquired by our directors and executive officers in the offering pursuant to the directed share program, if any. These parties collectively own all of our outstanding ordinary shares, without giving effect to this offering.

Other than this offering, we are not aware of any plans by any significant shareholders to dispose of significant numbers of ADSs or our ordinary shares. However, one or more existing shareholders or owners of securities convertible or exchangeable into or exercisable for ADSs or our ordinary shares may dispose of significant numbers of ADSs or our ordinary shares. We cannot predict what effect, if any, future sales of the ADSs or our ordinary shares, or the availability of ADSs or ordinary shares for future sale, will have on the trading price of the ADSs from time to time. Sales of substantial amounts of ADSs or our ordinary shares in the public market, or the perception that these sales could occur, could adversely affect the trading price of the ADSs.

Rule 144

All of our ordinary shares outstanding prior to this offering are “restricted securities” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act and may be sold publicly in the United States only if they are subject to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirement such as those provided by Rule 144 and Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act. In general, beginning 90 days after the date of this prospectus, a person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who at the time of a sale is not, and has not been during the three months preceding the sale, an affiliate of ours and has beneficially owned our restricted securities for at least six months will be entitled to sell the restricted securities without registration under the Securities Act, subject only to the availability of current public information about us, and will be entitled to sell restricted securities beneficially owned for at least one year without restriction. Persons who are our affiliates and have beneficially owned our restricted securities for at least six months may sell a number of restricted securities within any three-month period that does not exceed the greater of the following:

 

   

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the average weekly trading volume of our ordinary shares of the same class, in the form of ADSs or otherwise, during the four calendar weeks preceding the date on which notice of the sale is filed with the SEC.

Sales by our affiliates under Rule 144 are also subject to certain requirements relating to manner of sale, notice and the availability of current public information about us.

Rule 701

In general, under Rule 701 of the Securities Act as currently in effect, each of our employees, consultants or advisors who purchases our ordinary shares from us in connection with a compensatory stock plan or other written agreement executed prior to the completion of this offering is eligible to resell those ordinary shares in reliance on Rule 144, but without compliance with some of the restrictions, including the holding period, contained in Rule 144. However, the Rule 701 shares would remain subject to lock-up arrangements and would only become eligible for sale when the lock-up period expires.

 

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TAXATION

The following summary of the material Cayman Islands and U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the ADSs or our ordinary shares is based upon laws and relevant interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of this registration statement, all of which are subject to change. This summary does not deal with all possible tax consequences relating to an investment in the ADSs or our ordinary shares, such as the tax consequences under U.S. state and local tax laws or under the tax laws of jurisdictions other than the Cayman Islands and the United States.

Cayman Islands Taxation

The Cayman Islands currently levies no taxes on individuals or corporations based upon profits, income, gains or appreciation and there is no taxation in the nature of inheritance tax or estate duty. There are no other taxes likely to be material to us or our shareholders or ADS holders levied by the government of the Cayman Islands except for stamp duties which may be applicable on instruments executed in, or brought within the jurisdiction of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands is not party to any double tax treaties that are applicable to any payments made to or by our company. There are no exchange control regulations or currency restrictions in the Cayman Islands.

United States Federal Income Tax Considerations

The following discussion is a summary of United States federal income tax considerations relating to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of the ADSs or ordinary shares by a U.S. Holder (as defined below) that acquires the ADSs in this offering and holds the ADSs as “capital assets” (generally, property held for investment) under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code. This discussion is based upon existing United States federal tax law, which is subject to differing interpretations or change, possibly with retroactive effect. No ruling has been sought from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) with respect to any United States federal income tax consequences described below, and there can be no assurance that the IRS or a court will not take a contrary position. This discussion does not discuss all aspects of United States federal income taxation that may be important to particular investors in light of their individual investment circumstances, including investors subject to special tax rules (including for example, financial institutions, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, broker-dealers, traders in securities that elect mark-to-market treatment, tax-exempt organizations (including private foundations), holders who are not U.S. Holders, holders who own (directly, indirectly or constructively) 10% or more of our voting stock, holders who acquire their ADSs or ordinary shares pursuant to any employee share option or otherwise as compensation, investors that will hold their ADSs or ordinary shares as part of a straddle, hedge, conversion, constructive sale or other integrated transaction for United States federal income tax purposes, or investors that have a functional currency other than the United States dollar, all of whom may be subject to tax rules that differ significantly from those discussed below). This discussion, moreover, does not address the U.S. federal estate and gift tax or alternative minimum tax consequences of the acquisition or ownership of the ADSs or ordinary shares or the Medicare tax. Each U.S. Holder is urged to consult its tax advisor regarding the United States federal, state, local and non-United States income and other tax considerations of an investment in the ADSs or ordinary shares.

General

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. Holder” is a beneficial owner of the ADSs or ordinary shares that is, for United States federal income tax purposes, (i) an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States, (ii) a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes) created in, or organized under the law of, the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (iii) an estate the income of which is includible in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes regardless of its source, or (iv) a trust (A) the administration of which is subject to the primary supervision of a United States court and which has one or more United States persons who have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (B) that has otherwise validly elected to be treated as a United States person under the Code.

 

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If a partnership (or other entity treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes) is a beneficial owner of the ADSs or ordinary shares, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partnerships holding the ADSs or ordinary shares and their partners are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding an investment in the ADSs or ordinary shares.

For United States federal income tax purposes, a U.S. Holder of ADSs will generally be treated as the beneficial owner of the underlying shares represented by the ADSs. Accordingly, deposits or withdrawals of ordinary shares for ADSs will generally not be subject to United States federal income tax. The United States Treasury has expressed concerns that parties to whom American depositary shares are released before shares are delivered to the depositary (a “pre-release transaction”), or intermediaries in the chain of ownership between holders of American depositary shares and the issuer of the security underlying the American depositary shares, may be taking actions that are inconsistent with the claiming of foreign tax credits by holders of American depositary shares. These actions would also be inconsistent with the claiming of the reduced rate of tax, described below, applicable to dividends received by certain non-corporate holders. Accordingly, the creditability of any non-U.S. taxes, and the availability of the reduced tax rate for dividends received by certain non-corporate U.S. Holders, each described below, could be affected by actions taken by such parties or intermediaries in respect of a pre-release transaction.

Passive Foreign Investment Company Considerations

A non-United States corporation, such as our company, will be a “passive foreign investment company,” or PFIC, for United States federal income tax purposes for any taxable year, if either (i) 75% or more of its gross income for such year consists of certain types of “passive” income or (ii) 50% or more of the value of its assets (determined on the basis of a quarterly average) during such year is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income. For this purpose, cash and assets readily convertible into cash are categorized as passive assets and the company’s goodwill and other unbooked intangibles are taken into account. Passive income generally includes, among other things, dividends, interest, rents, royalties, and gains from the disposition of passive assets. We will be treated as owning a proportionate share of the assets and earning a proportionate share of the income of any other corporation in which we own, directly or indirectly, more than 25% (by value) of the stock.

Based upon the current and projected income and asset composition, including the proceeds from this offering, and projections as to the value of our assets which are based in part on the expected market value of the ADSs following this offering, we do not expect to be a PFIC for the current taxable year or in the foreseeable future. While we do not anticipate being a PFIC, because the value of our assets for purposes of the asset test may be determined by reference to the market price of the ADSs, fluctuations in the market price of the ADSs (which may be volatile) may cause us to become a PFIC for the current or subsequent taxable years. In addition, the composition of our income and our assets will be affected by how, and how quickly, we spend our liquid assets and the cash raised in this offering. Under circumstances where we determine not to deploy significant amounts of cash for the repayment of indebtedness or other business purposes, our risk of becoming a PFIC may substantially increase.

Furthermore, because there are uncertainties in the application of the relevant rules, it is possible that the IRS may challenge our classification of certain income or assets as non-passive, or our valuation of our goodwill and other unbooked intangibles, each of which may result in our company becoming classified as a PFIC for the current or subsequent taxable years. Because determination of PFIC status is a fact-intensive inquiry made on an annual basis and will depend upon the composition of our assets and income, and the continued existence of our goodwill at that time, no assurance can be given that we are not or will not become a PFIC. If we are a PFIC for any year during which a U.S. Holder holds the ADSs or ordinary shares, we generally will continue to be treated as a PFIC with respect to such U.S. Holder for all succeeding years during which such U.S. Holder holds the ADSs or ordinary shares.

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federal income tax rules that apply if we are a PFIC are generally discussed below under “Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules.”

Dividends

Subject to the discussion below under “Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules,” any cash distributions paid on the ADSs or ordinary shares out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under United States federal income tax principles, will generally be includible in the gross income of a U.S. Holder as dividend income on the day actually or constructively received by the U.S. Holder, in the case of ordinary shares, or by the depositary, in the case of ADSs. Because we do not intend to determine our earnings and profits on the basis of United States federal income tax principles, any distribution we pay will generally be treated as a “dividend” for United States federal income tax purposes. A non-corporate U.S. Holder will be subject to tax on dividend income from a “qualified foreign corporation” at a lower applicable capital gains rate rather than the marginal tax rates generally applicable to ordinary income provided that certain holding period requirements are met. Dividends received on the ADSs or ordinary shares will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction allowed to corporations.

A non-United States corporation (other than a corporation that is a PFIC for the taxable year in which the dividend is paid or the preceding taxable year) will generally be considered to be a qualified foreign corporation (i) if it is eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive tax treaty with the United States which the Secretary of Treasury of the United States determines is satisfactory for purposes of this provision and which includes an exchange of information program, or (ii) with respect to any dividend it pays on stock (or ADSs in respect of such stock) which is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. We intend to apply to list the ADSs on the NASDAQ Global Market. Provided the listing is approved on the NASDAQ Global Market, which is an established securities market in the United States, the ADSs are expected to be considered readily tradable. Thus, we believe that dividends we pay on the ADSs will be treated as paid by a qualified foreign corporation. Since we do not expect that our ordinary shares will be listed on an established securities market, it is unclear whether dividends that we pay on our ordinary shares that are not represented by ADSs will meet the conditions required for the reduced tax rate. There can be no assurance that the ADSs will continue to be considered readily tradable on an established securities market in later years.

Dividends will generally be treated as income from foreign sources for United States foreign tax credit purposes and will generally constitute passive category income. Depending on the U.S. Holder’s individual facts and circumstances, a U.S. Holder may be eligible, subject to a number of complex limitations, to claim a foreign tax credit not in excess of any applicable treaty rate in respect of any foreign withholding taxes imposed on dividends received on the ADSs or ordinary shares. A U.S. Holder who does not elect to claim a foreign tax credit for foreign tax withheld may instead claim a deduction, for United States federal income tax purposes, in respect of such withholding, but only for a year in which such holder elects to do so for all creditable foreign income taxes. The rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex and their outcome depends in large part on the U.S. Holder’s individual facts and circumstances. Accordingly, U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances.

Sale or Other Disposition of ADSs or Ordinary Shares

Subject to the discussion below under “Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules,” a U.S. Holder will generally recognize capital gain or loss upon the sale or other disposition of ADSs or ordinary shares in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized upon the disposition and the holder’s adjusted tax basis in such ADSs or ordinary shares. Any capital gain or loss will be long-term if the ADSs or ordinary shares have been held for more than one year and will generally be United States source gain or loss for United States foreign tax credit purposes. Long-term capital gains of non-corporate taxpayers are currently eligible for reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of a capital loss may be subject to limitations. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the tax consequences if a foreign tax is imposed on a disposition of the ADSs or ordinary shares.

 

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Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules

If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder holds the ADSs or ordinary shares, and unless the U.S. Holder makes a mark-to-market election (as described below), the U.S. Holder will generally be subject to special tax rules that have a penalizing effect, regardless of whether we remain a PFIC, on (i) any excess distribution that we make to the U.S. Holder (which generally means any distribution paid during a taxable year to a U.S. Holder that is greater than 125 percent of the average annual distributions paid in the three preceding taxable years or, if shorter, the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the ADSs or ordinary shares), and (ii) any gain realized on the sale or other disposition, including a pledge, of ADSs or ordinary shares. Under the PFIC rules:

 

   

the excess distribution or gain will be allocated ratably over the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the ADSs or ordinary shares;

 

   

the amount allocated to the current taxable year and any taxable years in the U.S. Holder’s holding period prior to the first taxable year in which we are classified as a PFIC (each, a “pre-PFIC year”), will be taxable as ordinary income;

 

   

the amount allocated to each prior taxable year, other than a pre-PFIC year, will be subject to tax at the highest tax rate in effect for individuals or corporations, as appropriate, for that year; and

 

   

the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed on the tax attributable to each prior taxable year, other than a pre-PFIC year.

If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder holds the ADSs or ordinary shares and any of our subsidiaries is also a PFIC, such U.S. Holder would be treated as owning a proportionate amount (by value) of the shares of the lower-tier PFIC for purposes of the application of these rules. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the application of the PFIC rules to any of our subsidiaries.

As an alternative to the foregoing rules, a U.S. Holder of “marketable stock” in a PFIC may make a mark-to-market election with respect to such stock, provided that such stock is regularly traded within the meaning of the applicable Treasury regulations. The ADSs will be treated as “regularly traded” on a “qualified exchange” in any calendar year in which more than a de minimis quantity of the ADSs are traded on a qualified exchange on at least 15 days during each quarter. For those purposes, the ADSs, but not our ordinary shares will be treated as marketable stock upon their listing on the NASDAQ Global Market. If a U.S. Holder makes this election, the holder will generally (i) include as ordinary income for each taxable year that we are a PFIC the excess, if any, of the fair market value of ADSs held at the end of the taxable year over the adjusted tax basis of such ADSs and (ii) deduct as an ordinary loss the excess, if any, of the adjusted tax basis of the ADSs over the fair market value of such ADSs held at the end of the taxable year, but such deduction will only be allowed to the extent of the amount previously included in income as a result of the mark-to-market election. The U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the ADSs would be adjusted to reflect any income or loss resulting from the mark-to-market election. If a U.S. Holder makes a mark-to-market election in respect of a corporation that is a PFIC and such corporation ceases to be a PFIC, the holder will not be required to take into account the gain or loss described in this paragraph during any period that such corporation is not classified as a PFIC. If a U.S. Holder makes a mark-to-market election, any gain such U.S. Holder recognizes upon the sale or other disposition of the ADSs in a year when we are a PFIC will be treated as ordinary income and any loss will be treated as ordinary loss, but such loss will only be treated as ordinary loss to the extent of the net amount previously included in income as a result of the mark-to-market election.

Because a mark-to-market election cannot be made for any lower-tier PFICs that we may own, a U.S. Holder may continue to be subject to the PFIC rules with respect to such U.S. Holder’s indirect interest in any investments held by us that are treated as an equity interest in a PFIC for United States federal income tax purposes.

We do not intend to provide information necessary for U.S. Holders to make qualified electing fund elections which, if available, would result in tax treatment different from the general tax treatment for PFICs described above.

 

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If a U.S. Holder owns the ADSs or ordinary shares during any taxable year that we are a PFIC, the holder must generally file an annual IRS Form 8621. Each U.S. Holder is urged to consult its tax advisor concerning the United States federal income tax consequences of purchasing, holding and disposing ADSs or ordinary shares if we are or become a PFIC, including the possibility of making a mark-to-market election, the “deemed sale” and “deemed dividend” elections.

Information Reporting

Certain U.S. Holders are required to report information to the IRS relating to an interest in “specified foreign financial assets,” including shares issued by a non-United States corporation, for any year in which the aggregate value of all specified foreign financial assets exceeds $50,000 (or a higher dollar amount prescribed by the IRS), subject to certain exceptions (including an exception for shares held in custodial accounts maintained with a United States financial institution). These rules also impose penalties if a U.S. Holder is required to submit such information to the IRS and fails to do so.

In addition, U.S. Holders may be subject to possible backup withholding and information reporting to the IRS with respect to dividends on and proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the ADSs or ordinary shares. Each U.S. Holder is advised to consult with its tax advisor regarding the application of the United States information reporting rules to their particular circumstances.

 

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UNDERWRITING

Under the terms and subject to the conditions contained in an underwriting agreement dated the date of this prospectus, we and the selling shareholders have severally agreed to sell to the underwriters named below, for whom Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and UBS Securities LLC are acting as representatives, the following respective numbers of ADSs:

 

Underwriters

   Number of
ADSs
 

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

  

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

  

UBS Securities LLC

  

CIMB Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd

  
  

 

 

 

Total

     19,461,078   
  

 

 

 

The underwriting agreement provides that the underwriters will purchase all the ADSs in the offering if any are purchased, other than those ADSs covered by the over-allotment option described below. The underwriting agreement also provides that if an underwriter defaults on its purchase commitment, the purchase commitments of non-defaulting underwriters may be increased or the offering may be terminated.

MOL.com Sdn. Bhd. has granted to the underwriters an option, exercisable in whole or in part at the discretion of the representatives, at any time, from time to time, on or before 30 days after the date of this prospectus, to purchase an aggregate of up to 2,919,162 additional ADSs from MOL.com Sdn. Bhd. at the initial public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. The option may be exercised only to cover any over-allotments of ADSs.

We have been advised by the representatives of the underwriters that the underwriters propose to offer the ADSs initially to the public at the initial public offering price on the cover page of this prospectus and to selling group members at that price less a selling concession of $             per ADS. After the initial public offering, the representatives may change the public offering price and other selling terms.

CIMB Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd is not a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and therefore may not make offers or sales of any of our ADSs in the United States or to U.S. persons. CIMB Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd has agreed that it does not intend to and will not offer or sell any of our ADSs in the United States or to U.S. persons in connection with this offering.

The following table shows the per share and total public offering price, underwriting discounts and commissions, and proceeds before expenses to us and the selling shareholders.

 

     Per ADS      Total  
        No Exercise      Full Exercise  

Initial public offering price

   $                    $                    $                

Underwriting discounts and commissions paid by:

        

Us

   $         $         $     

Selling shareholders

   $         $         $     

Proceeds, before expenses, to us

   $         $         $     

Proceeds, before expenses, to selling shareholders

   $         $         $     

We have agreed to pay all fees and expenses that we incur in connection with this offering. We have agreed to reimburse the underwriters for certain expenses relating to clearance of this offering with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., including the fees and expenses of the underwriters’ counsel in connection with such clearance.

We and the selling shareholders have agreed to indemnify the underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or contribute to payments that the underwriters may be required to make in that respect.

 

 

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The representatives have informed us that the underwriters do not expect sales by the underwriters to any accounts of their respective customers over which any underwriter exercises discretionary authority in respect of transactions to purchase or sell to exceed 5% of the total ADSs being offered.

From time to time, certain of the underwriters and their affiliates have provided, and may continue to provide, investment banking, commercial banking and other services (including acting as agents and lenders under the new credit facility) to us and certain existing shareholders, for which they receive customary fees and commissions.

We have received approval for listing of the ADSs on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “MOLG.”

Prior to the offering, there has been no public market for the ADSs or our ordinary shares. The initial public offering price of the ADSs will be determined by agreement between us and the underwriters. Among the primary factors that will be considered in determining the initial public offering price of the ADSs are prevailing market conditions, our results of operations in recent periods, the present stage of our development, the market capitalizations and stages of development of other companies that we and the representatives of the underwriters believe to be comparable to our business, and estimates of our business potential. An active trading market for the ADSs may not develop. It is also possible that after the offering the ADSs will not trade in the public market at or above the initial public offering price.

The address of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is 388 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013, United States. The address of Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is 60 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005, United States. The address of UBS Securities LLC is 299 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10171, United States. The address of CIMB Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd is 50 Raffles Place #19-00, Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623.

Lock-Up Agreements

We have agreed that we will not offer, sell, issue, contract to sell, pledge, or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, or file with the SEC a registration statement under the Securities Act, relating to, any ADSs, ordinary shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for, or that represent the right to receive, ADSs or ordinary shares, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of ADSs or ordinary shares, or publicly disclose that we will or may enter into any transaction described above, without the prior written consent of the representatives of the underwriters for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus, whether any transaction described above is to be settled by delivery of ADSs, ordinary shares or such other securities, in cash or otherwise, except for issuances pursuant to (i) the conversion or exchange of convertible or exchangeable securities or the exercise of warrants or options, in each case outstanding on the date hereof, and (ii) grants of employee stock options, restricted shares, restricted share units or other securities pursuant to our share incentive plan in effect on the date hereof.

Our directors, executive officers and certain of our shareholders, including the selling shareholders, have agreed, pursuant to the contractual restrictions described under “Shares Eligible for Future Sale—Lock-Up Agreements,” that they will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any ADSs, ordinary shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for, or that represents the right to receive, ADSs or ordinary shares, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of ADSs or ordinary shares, or publicly disclose that he, she or it will or may enter into any transaction described above, without the prior written consent of the representatives of the underwriters for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus, or the “lock-up” period, whether any transaction described above is to be settled by delivery of ADSs, ordinary shares or such other securities, in cash or otherwise. The restrictions described above are subject to certain customary exceptions. In addition, the lock-up agreements with our major shareholder, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan, and each of his entities and affiliates which own ADSs or ordinary shares, allow for any pledge of ADSs or ordinary shares as collateral for a bona fide loan, provided that (a) the pledgee agrees to be bound in

 

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writing by the terms of a lock-up agreement prior to such pledge, (b) the aggregate number of ADSs and ordinary shares pledged as collateral by our major shareholder and any other person controlled by him shall not exceed 25% of the total number of such securities beneficially owned by our major shareholder, (c) the representatives consent to such pledge in writing and (d) no filing by any party under the Exchange Act shall be required or shall be voluntarily made in connection with such pledge. The representatives may release securities subject to the lock-ups at any time without public announcement. There are no agreements between the representatives and any of our directors, executive officers or principal shareholders releasing them from these lock-up agreements prior to the expiration of the lock-up period.

Stabilization, Short Positions and Penalty Bids

In connection with the offering, the underwriters may engage in stabilizing transactions, over-allotment transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance with Regulation M under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. Over-allotment involves sales by the underwriters of ADSs in excess of the number of ADSs the underwriters are obligated to purchase, which creates a syndicate short position. The short position may be either a covered short position or a naked short position. In a covered short position, the number of ADSs over-allotted by the underwriters is not greater than the number of ADSs that they may purchase in the over-allotment option. In a naked short position, the number of ADSs involved is greater than the number of ADSs in the over-allotment option. The underwriters may close out any covered short position by either exercising their over-allotment option and/or purchasing ADSs in the open market. Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of the ADSs in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions. In determining the source of ADSs to close out the short position, the underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of ADSs available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase ADSs through the over-allotment option. If the underwriters sell more ADSs than could be covered by the over-allotment option, a naked short position, the position can only be closed out by buying ADSs in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriters are concerned that there may be downward pressure on the price of the ADSs in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the offering. Penalty bids permit the representatives to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the ADSs originally sold by the syndicate member are purchased by the stabilization manager or its agent in stabilizing or syndicate covering transactions to cover syndicate short positions.

These stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of the ADSs or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the ADSs. As a result, the price of the ADSs may be higher than the price that might otherwise exist in the open market. These transactions may be effected on the NASDAQ Global Market or otherwise and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time. The underwriters are not under any obligation to engage in these activities.

Electronic Distribution

A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the Internet web sites maintained by one or more of the underwriters, or selling group members, if any, participating in this offering and one or more of the underwriters participating in this offering may distribute prospectuses electronically. Other than the prospectus in electronic format, the information on the web sites of, or any other web sites maintained by, any underwriter or a selling group member, if any, participating in this offering, is not part of the prospectus or the registration statement of which the prospectus forms a part. The representatives may agree to allocate a number of ADSs to underwriters and selling group members for sale to their online brokerage account holders. Internet distributions will be allocated by the underwriters and selling group members that will make Internet distributions on the same basis as other allocations.

Selling Restrictions

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the ADSs, in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Accordingly, the ADSs may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and neither this prospectus nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the ADSs may be distributed or published, in or from any country or jurisdiction except in compliance with any applicable rules and regulations of any such country or jurisdiction. Persons who receive this prospectus are advised by us and the underwriters to inform themselves about, and to observe any restrictions as to, the offering and the ADSs and the distribution of this prospectus.

Canada.    The ADSs may only be offered, sold or distributed, directly or indirectly, in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, Canada or to residents thereof and not in any other province or territory of Canada or to or for the benefit of any resident of any other province or territory of Canada. Such offers or sales will be made pursuant to an exemption from the requirement to file a prospectus with the regulatory authorities in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and will be made only through a dealer duly registered under the applicable securities laws of the province of Ontario or Quebec, as the case may be, or in accordance with an exemption from the applicable registered dealer requirements.

Cayman Islands.    This prospectus does not constitute an invitation or offer to the public in the Cayman Islands of the ADSs, whether by way of sale or subscription. The underwriters have not offered or sold, and will not offer or sell, directly or indirectly, any ADSs to the public in the Cayman Islands.

European Economic Area.    In relation to each member state of the EEA, or a Relevant Member State which has implemented the EU Prospectus Directive, as defined below, from and including the date on which the EU Prospectus Directive was implemented in that Relevant Member State, or the Relevant Implementation Date, an offer of any ADSs described in this prospectus may not be made to the public in that Relevant Member State prior to the publication of a prospectus in relation to the ADSs which has been approved by the competent authority in that Relevant Member State or, where appropriate, approved in another Relevant Member State and notified to the competent authority in that Relevant Member State, all in accordance with the EU Prospectus Directive, except that, with effect from and including the Relevant Implementation Date, an offer of the ADSs described in this prospectus may be made to the public in that Relevant Member State at any time:

(a) to any legal entity which is a qualified investor as defined under the EU Prospectus Directive;

(b) to fewer than 100 or, if the Relevant Member State has implemented the relevant provision of the 2010 PD Amending Directive, 150 natural or legal persons (other than qualified investors as defined in the EU Prospectus Directive); or

(c) in any other circumstances falling within Article 3(2) of the EU Prospectus Directive, provided that no such offer of any ADSs described in this prospectus shall result in a requirement for the publication by us of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the EU Prospectus Directive.

For the purposes of this provision, the expression an “offer to the public” in relation to any ADSs in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and ADSs to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe for ADSs, as the same may be varied in that member state by any measure implementing the EU Prospectus Directive in that member state. The expression “EU Prospectus Directive” means Directive 2003/71/EC (and any amendments thereto, including the 2010 PD Amending Directive, to the extent implemented in the Relevant Member State) and includes any relevant implementing measure in each Relevant Member State, and the expression “2010 PD Amending Directive” means Directive 2010/73/EU.

Hong Kong.    This prospectus has not been approved by or registered with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong or the Registrar of Companies of Hong Kong. No person may offer or sell in Hong Kong, by means of any document, any ADSs being offered hereby other than (i) to “professional investors” as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of Hong Kong and any rules made under that Ordinance, or (ii) in other circumstances which do not result in the document being a “prospectus” as defined in the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32) of Hong Kong or which do not constitute an offer or invitation to the public within the meaning of the Companies Ordinance. No advertisement,

 

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invitation or document relating to the ADSs being offered hereby will be issued or will be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue (in each case whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere) which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong except if permitted under the securities laws of Hong Kong, other than with respect to ADSs which are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to “professional investors” within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance and any rules made thereunder.

Japan.    The ADSs have not been and will not be registered under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan as amended. The ADSs have not been offered or sold and will be offered or sold in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, any resident of Japan (which term shall mean any person resident in Japan or any corporation or other entity organized under the laws of Japan), or to others for reoffering or resale, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, any resident of Japan, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of, and otherwise in compliance with, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan and other applicable laws, regulations and governmental guidelines in Japan.

Malaysia.    The offering of the ADSs has not been and will not be approved by the Securities Commission Malaysia, or SC, and this document has not been and will not be registered as a prospectus with the SC under the Malaysian Capital Markets and Services Act of 2007, or CMSA. Accordingly, no ADSs or offer for subscription or purchase of ADS or invitation to subscribe for or purchase ADSs is being made to any person in or from within Malaysia under this document except to persons falling within any of paragraphs 2(g)(i) to (xi) of Schedule 5 of the CMSA and distributed only by a holder of a Capital Markets Services Licence who carries on the business of dealing in securities and subject to the Issuer having lodged this prospectus with the SC within seven days from the date of the distribution of this prospectus in Malaysia.

The distribution in Malaysia of this document is subject to Malaysian laws. Save as aforementioned, no action has been taken in Malaysia under its securities laws in respect of this document. This document does not constitute and may not be used for the purpose of a public offering or an issue, offer for subscription or purchase, invitation to subscribe for or purchase any securities requiring the approval of the SC or the registration of a prospectus with the SC under the CMSA.

People’s Republic of China.    This prospectus has not been and will not be circulated or distributed in the PRC, and the ADSs may not be offered or sold, and will not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, to any resident of the PRC or to persons for re-offering or resale, directly or indirectly, to any resident of the PRC except pursuant to applicable laws and regulations of the PRC. For the purpose of this paragraph, the PRC does not include Taiwan and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau.

Singapore.    This prospectus is not a prospectus as defined in the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore, or the SFA, and has not been and will not be lodged with or registered as a prospectus by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Accordingly, statutory liability under the SFA in relation to the content of prospectuses would not apply. This offering is not regulated by any financial supervisory authority pursuant to any legislation in Singapore. You should consider carefully whether the investment is suitable for you. This prospectus and any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or the invitation for subscription or purchase of the ADSs may not be issued, circulated or distributed, nor may the ADSs be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor as defined under Section 4A(1)(c) of the SFA and pursuant to Section 274 of the SFA, (ii) to a relevant person as defined under Section 275(2) of the SFA and pursuant to Section 275(1) of the SFA, or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A) of the SFA, and in accordance with the conditions, specified in Section 275 of the SFA, or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of any other applicable provision of the SFA.

Where the ADSs are initially subscribed or purchased pursuant to an offer made in reliance of the exemptions under Sections 274 and 275 of the SFA, within the period of six months from the date of the initial subscription or purchase, these ADSs should shall only be sold in Singapore to institutional investors, relevant persons or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A) of the SFA.

 

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Where the ADSs are subscribed for or purchased under Section 275 of the SFA by a relevant person that is:

(a) a corporation (which is not an accredited investor as defined under Section 4A of the SFA) the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor; or

(b) a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold investments and each beneficiary of the trust is an individual who is an accredited investor,

shares, debentures and units of shares and debentures of that corporation or the beneficiaries’ rights and interest (howsoever described) in that trust shall not be transferable within six months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the ADSs under Section 275 of the SFA except:

(i) to an institutional investor or to a relevant person, or to any person arising from an offer that is made on terms that such shares, debentures and units of shares and debentures of that corporation or such rights and interest in that trust are acquired at a consideration of not less than S$200,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency) for each transaction, whether such amount is to be paid for in cash or by exchange of securities or other assets, and further for corporations, in accordance with the conditions, specified in Section 275 of the SFA;

(ii) where no consideration is or will be given for the transfer; or

(iii) where the transfer is by operation of law.

Switzerland.    The ADSs may not be publicly offered in Switzerland and will not be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, or SIX, or on any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. This document has been prepared without regard to the disclosure standards for issuance prospectuses under Art. 652a or Art. 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or the disclosure standards for listing prospectuses under Art. 27 ff. of the SIX Listing Rules or the listing rules of any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the shares or the offering may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland.

Neither this document nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the offering, the Company or the shares has been or will be filed with or approved by any Swiss regulatory authority. In particular, this document will not be filed with, and the offer of shares will not be supervised by, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, or FINMA, and the offer of shares has not been and will not be authorized under the Swiss Federal Act on Collective Investment Schemes, or CISA. The investor protection afforded to acquirers of interests in collective investment schemes under the CISA does not extend to acquirers of shares.

United Kingdom.    This prospectus is only being distributed to and is only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) to investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, or the Order, or (iii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling with Article 49(2)(a) to (e) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). The ADSs are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such ADSs will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.

 

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EXPENSES RELATED TO THIS OFFERING

Set forth below is an itemization of the total expenses, excluding underwriting discount, that we expect to incur in connection with this offering. With the exception of the SEC registration fee, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., or FINRA, filing fee, and the NASDAQ Global Market listing fee, all amounts are estimates.

 

SEC Registration Fee

   $ 41,798   

FINRA Fee

     53,000   

NASDAQ Global Market listing fee

     150,000   

Printing and Engraving Expenses

     400,000   

Legal Fees and Expenses

     3,000,000   

Accounting Fees and Expenses

     1,700,000   

Miscellaneous

     105,000   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,449,798   
  

 

 

 

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

Certain legal matters as to United States Federal and New York law in connection with this offering will be passed upon for us by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Certain legal matters as to United States Federal and New York law in connection with this offering will be passed upon for the underwriters by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. The validity of the ordinary shares represented by the ADSs offered in this offering will be passed upon for us by Maples and Calder. Legal matters as to Malaysian law will be passed upon for us by Wong & Partners and for the underwriters by Adnan Sundra & Low. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP may rely upon Maples and Calder with respect to matters governed by Cayman Islands law and Wong & Partners with respect to matters governed by Malaysian law. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP may rely upon Adnan Sundra & Low with respect to matters governed by Malaysian law.

 

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EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements of MOL Global, Inc. as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, included in this prospectus of MOL Global, Inc. have been audited by Deloitte, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein (which report expresses an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements and includes an explanatory paragraph referring to the convenience translation of Malaysian Ringgit amounts into United States dollar amounts). Such financial statements are included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

The statement of financial position of MOL Global, Inc. as of February 20, 2014 included in this prospectus of MOL Global, Inc. has been audited by Deloitte, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein (which report expresses an unqualified opinion on the financial statements and includes an explanatory paragraph referring to the convenience translation of Malaysian Ringgit amounts into United States dollar amounts). Such financial statement is included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

The consolidated financial statements of MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn. Bhd. included in this prospectus of MOL Global, Inc. have been audited by Deloitte, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein. Such financial statements are included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

The office of Deloitte is located at Level 16, Menara LGB, 1 Jalan Wan Kadir, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We have filed a registration statement, including relevant exhibits, with the SEC on Form F-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the underlying ordinary shares represented by the ADSs to be sold in this offering. The depositary has filed a related registration statement on Form F-6 with the SEC to register the ADSs. This prospectus, which constitutes a part of the registration statement on Form F-1, does not contain all of the information contained in the registration statement. You should read those registration statements and their exhibits and schedules for further information with respect to us and the ADSs.

Immediately upon the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form F-1 of which this prospectus forms a part, we will become subject to periodic reporting and other informational requirements of the Exchange Act as applicable to foreign private issuers. Accordingly, we will be required to file reports, including annual reports on Form 20-F, and other information with the SEC. All information filed with the SEC can be obtained over the internet at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can request copies of documents, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC.

As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules of the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements to shareholders, and our executive officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act. In addition, we will not be required under the Exchange Act to file periodic reports and financial statements with the SEC as frequently or as promptly as U.S. companies whose securities are registered under the Exchange Act. However, we intend to furnish the depositary with our annual reports, which will include a review of operations and annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with IFRS, and all notices of shareholders’ meetings and other reports and communications that are made generally available to our shareholders. The depositary will make such notices, reports and communications available to holders of ADSs and, upon our written request, will mail to all record holders of ADSs the information contained in any notice of a shareholders’ meeting received by the depositary from us.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

AND ITS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2012 AND 2013

(In Malaysian Ringgit)

 

 

 

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

Index to Financial Statements

 

Financial Statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013

   PAGE(S)  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-3   

Consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

     F-4   

Consolidated statements of financial position

     F-5   

Consolidated statements of changes in equity

     F-6   

Consolidated statements of cash flows

     F-7   

Consolidated notes to the financial statements

     F-9 - F-80   

Statement of Financial Position as of February 20, 2014

      

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-81   

Statement of Financial Position

     F-82   

Notes to the Statement of Financial Position

     F-83   

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of MOL Global, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of MOL Global, Inc. (the “Company”) and subsidiaries (collectively referred as the “Group”) as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Group’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Group is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our audits provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the MOL Global, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Our audits also comprehended the translation of Malaysian Ringgit amounts into United States dollar amounts and, in our opinion, such translation has been made in conformity with the basis stated in Note 3.24. Such United States dollar amounts are presented solely for the convenience of readers in the United States of America.

/s/ DELOITTE

AF 0080

Chartered Accountants

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

April 17, 2014, except for Notes 1 and 3.24, as to which the date is August 20, 2014

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

 

    Note     2011     2012     2013     2013  
          MYR     MYR     MYR     USD  

Revenue

    5        63,210,248        95,573,753        171,518,303        53,440,817   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

      (31,950,597     (48,222,080     (70,018,771     (21,816,100

Employee expenses

    7        (10,152,152     (16,468,387     (30,977,954     (9,651,956

Depreciation and amortization expenses

    9        (3,601,092     (6,922,919     (20,555,751     (6,404,658

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses

      (1,232,798     (1,835,947     (8,314,856     (2,590,701

Communication and travelling expenses

      (2,426,824     (2,967,642     (5,681,390     (1,770,179

Office related expenses

      (1,945,461     (2,391,954     (3,863,869     (1,203,885

Other operating expenses

      (2,776,822     (3,825,901     (6,666,729     (2,077,186
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit from operations

      9,124,502        12,938,923        25,438,983        7,926,152   

Other income

      3,025,351        948,825        2,528,467        787,807   

Non-operating expenses

             (1,570,507     (3,039,980     (947,182

Finance costs

    10        (2,735,823     (2,901,420     (5,086,045     (1,584,685

Share of results of associates

    17        996,795        (4,876     (13,259     (4,131
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before tax

    11        10,410,825        9,410,945        19,828,166        6,177,961   

Income tax expense

    12        (2,240,528     (3,425,949     (1,155,641     (360,069
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the year

      8,170,297        5,984,996        18,672,525        5,817,892   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax

         

Item that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

         

Re-measurement gain on pension liability, net of tax of MYR47,762

                    111,444        34,723   

Item that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

         

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations, net of tax of MYR nil

      68,619        (32,035     (3,913,878     (1,219,466
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year, net of tax

      68,619        (32,035     (3,802,434     (1,184,743
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the year

      8,238,916        5,952,961        14,870,091        4,633,149   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the year attributable to:

         

Owners of the Company

      8,228,492        4,717,192        12,006,984        3,741,076   

Non-controlling interests

      (58,195     1,267,804        6,665,541        2,076,816   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      8,170,297        5,984,996        18,672,525        5,817,892   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to:

         

Owners of the Company

      8,297,111        4,685,157        9,495,453        2,958,546   

Non-controlling interests

      (58,195     1,267,804        5,374,638        1,674,603   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      8,238,916        5,952,961        14,870,091        4,633,149   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

         

Basic/Diluted (sen)

    13        13.97        8.01        20.39        6.35   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31

 

     Note      2011      2012      2013      2013  
            MYR      MYR      MYR      USD  

ASSETS

              

Non-current assets

              

Property, plant and equipment

     14         2,106,556         6,916,227         8,653,391         2,696,180   

Investment property

     15                 2,420,095         2,393,789         745,845   

Investment in associates

     17         4,629,166         170,342         78,100         24,334   

Other investment

     18         1         1         1         1   

Development expenditure

     19         3,506,118         4,487,698         5,186,445         1,615,967   

Intangible assets

     20         21,097,715         62,420,414         138,889,238         43,274,416   

Finance lease receivables

     21         229,809         243,109         506,871         157,928   

Deferred tax assets

     22         156,185         220,596         203,300         63,343   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        31,725,550         76,878,482         155,911,135         48,578,014   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current assets

              

Inventories

     23         16,648,056         23,329,201         23,692,531         7,382,001   

Trade receivables

     24         17,104,329         26,272,966         33,820,107         10,537,500   

Other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses

     25         6,404,595         9,798,318         14,009,186         4,364,912   

Amount due from associates

     26         1,164,615         1,208,124         216,848         67,564   

Amount due from other related parties

     26         12,824,320         2,008,076         584,951         182,256   

Finance lease receivables

     21         22,216         35,233         65,506         20,410   

Cash and bank balances

     27         5,409,568         32,086,291         49,729,488         15,494,466   

Restricted cash

     27         753,431         2,552,389         4,832,435         1,505,666   

Tax recoverable

                105,779         56,175         17,503   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        60,331,130         97,396,377         127,007,227         39,572,278   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

        92,056,680         174,274,859         282,918,362         88,150,292   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

              

Capital and reserves

              

Share capital

     28         9,816,220         9,816,220         9,816,220         3,058,489   

Reserves

     29         10,689,481         15,129,194         24,624,647         7,672,424   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

        20,505,701         24,945,414         34,440,867         10,730,913   

Non-controlling interests

        403,053         14,815,486         30,620,230         9,540,499   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity

        20,908,754         39,760,900         65,061,097         20,271,412   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

              

Borrowings

     30         186,690         3,752,700         3,383,872         1,054,330   

Pension liability

     35         130,230         423,135         94,636         29,486   

Deferred tax liabilities

     22                 5,866,336         9,658,469         3,009,338   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        316,920         10,042,171         13,136,977         4,093,154   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current liabilities

              

Trade payables

     32         15,194,651         32,277,734         48,009,555         14,958,578   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     33         9,590,213         15,216,127         22,291,606         6,945,507   

Derivative financial liabilities

     34                         26,164,107         8,152,082   

Amount due to associates

     26         9,068                           

Amount due to other related parties

     26         1,158,035         17,853,907         30,747,913         9,580,281   

Borrowings

     30         40,183,613         51,689,921         69,630,994         21,695,278   

Deferred revenue

     37         2,953,765         5,784,010         6,296,993         1,961,986   

Tax liabilities

        1,741,661         1,650,089         1,579,120         492,014   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        70,831,006         124,471,788         204,720,288         63,785,726   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        71,147,926         134,513,959         217,857,265         67,878,880   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

        92,056,680         174,274,859         282,918,362         88,150,292   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

 

          Non-distributable     Distributable                    
    Issued
capital
    Share
premium
    Foreign
currency
translation

reserve
    Retained
earnings/
(Accumulated
losses)
    Equity
attributable to
owners of the
Company
    Non-controlling
interests
    Total
equity
 
    MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

As of January 1, 2011

    9,816,220        2,954,189        111,811        (673,630     12,208,590        (163,502     12,045,088   

Profit/(loss) for the year

                         8,228,492        8,228,492        (58,195     8,170,297   

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

                  68,619               68,619               68,619   

Incorporation of new subsidiaries

                                       624,750        624,750   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

    9,816,220        2,954,189        180,430        7,554,862        20,505,701        403,053        20,908,754   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of January 1, 2012

    9,816,220        2,954,189        180,430        7,554,862        20,505,701        403,053        20,908,754   

Profit for the year

                         4,717,192        4,717,192        1,267,804        5,984,996   

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax

                  (32,035            (32,035            (32,035

Changes in ownership with no loss of control

                         (245,444     (245,444     245,444          

Additional non-controlling interests arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

                                       13,299,285        13,299,285   

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

                                       (400,100     (400,100
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012

    9,816,220        2,954,189        148,395        12,026,610        24,945,414        14,815,486        39,760,900   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of January 1, 2013

    9,816,220        2,954,189        148,395        12,026,610        24,945,414        14,815,486        39,760,900   

Profit for the year

                         12,006,984        12,006,984        6,665,541        18,672,525   

Other comprehensive (loss)/gain for the year, net of tax

                  (2,622,975     111,444        (2,511,531     (1,290,903     (3,802,434

Additional non-controlling interests arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

                                       13,753,653        13,753,653   

Incorporation of new subsidiaries

                                       779,795        779,795   

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

                                       (4,103,342     (4,103,342
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

    9,816,220        2,954,189        (2,474,580     24,145,038        34,440,867        30,620,230        65,061,097   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    USD     USD     USD     USD     USD     USD     USD  

As of December 31, 2013

    3,058,489        920,451        (771,017     7,522,990        10,730,913        9,540,499        20,271,412   

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER

 

    Note      2011     2012     2013     2013  
           MYR     MYR     MYR     USD  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

          

Profit before tax

       10,410,825        9,410,945        19,828,166        6,177,961   

Adjustments for:

          

Depreciation and amortization expenses

    9         3,601,092        6,922,919        20,555,751        6,404,658   

Impairment loss on trade and other receivables

       207,347               553,327        172,403   

Share of results of associates

       (996,795     4,876        13,259        4,131   

Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

              (8,369     697        217   

Property, plant and equipment written off

                     77,419        24,122   

Bad debts written off

       18,579               13,671        4,260   

Inventory written off

                     709,515        221,067   

Intangible assets written off

                     70,520        21,972   

Effect of remeasurement of equity interest in associates

              1,570,507                 

Unrealized gain on foreign exchange

                     (390,959     (121,813

Interest income

       (49,428     (447,809     (800,794     (249,507

Derivative fair value adjustment

                     3,039,980        947,182   

Interest expense

       2,735,823        2,901,420        5,086,045        1,584,685   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       15,927,443        20,354,489        48,756,597        15,191,338   

(Increase)/Decrease in:

          

Finance lease receivables

       (252,025     (26,317     (294,035     (91,614

Inventories

       6,063,202        (3,728,059     1,254,881        390,990   

Trade receivables, other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses

       (5,709,802     4,709,351        1,739,493        541,983   

Increase/(Decrease) in:

          

Trade payables, other payables and accrued expenses

       (16,289,692     7,087,444        11,580,413        3,608,167   

Amount due to other related parties

              72,160        27,584        8,594   

Deferred revenue

       389,916        2,830,245        512,983        159,833   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Generated From Operations

       129,042        31,299,313        63,577,916        19,809,291   

Interest paid

       (2,735,823     (2,901,420     (5,086,045     (1,584,685

Income tax paid

       (693,960     (4,506,955     (4,520,901     (1,408,600
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash (Used In)/From Operating Activities

       (3,300,741     23,890,938        53,970,970        16,816,006   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

          

Restricted fixed deposits

    27         (327,782     (1,798,958     (2,280,046     (710,405

Interest received

       49,428        447,809        800,794        249,507   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

       (1,120,025     (2,719,400     (3,260,636     (1,015,933

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

              230,674        88,787        27,664   

Proceeds from disposal of intangible assets

                     74,496        23,211   

Purchase of intangible assets

              (1,297,991     (9,075,227     (2,827,614

Development expenditure incurred

       (1,792,146     (2,557,813     (2,511,331     (782,468

Acquisition of associates

       (2,745,000     (175,218              

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

    39         (6,612,215     4,608,182        (44,403,871     (13,835,137
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Used In Investing Activities

       (12,547,740     (3,262,715     (60,567,034     (181,871,175
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER (CONTINUED)

 

    Note      2011     2012     2013     2013  
           MYR     MYR     MYR     USD  

CASH FLOWS FROM/ (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

          

Repayments to finance lease payables

       (387,687     (129,163     (1,211,750     (377,551

Proceeds from borrowings

       2,394,339        7,301,043        17,313,195        5,394,359   

Amount due to other related parties

       15,950,989        (438,203     15,280,823        4,761,123   

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

              (400,100     (4,103,342     (1,278,499
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash From Financing Activities

       17,957,641        6,333,577        27,278,926        8,499,432   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS DURING THE YEAR

       2,109,160        26,961,800        20,682,862        6,444,263   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

       3,231,789        5,409,568        32,086,291        9,997,286   

EFFECT ON EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES

       68,619        (285,077     (3,039,665     (947,083
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

    36         5,409,568        32,086,291        49,729,488        15,494,466   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note: Purchase of property, plant and equipment is financed through:

 

     2011      2012      2013      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      USD  

Cash

     1,120,025         2,719,400         3,260,636         1,015,933   

Finance lease

     128,050         2,160,936         1,470,800         458,265   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,248,075         4,880,336         4,731,436         1,474,198   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

MOL Global, Inc. (the “Company”) is an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability on February 20, 2014 for the purpose of holding interest in various affiliated companies including pre-existing entities under common control.

The principal activities of the Group and its subsidiaries are in the area of internet media, e-commerce utilizing internet-connected physical outlets as e-distribution and e-payment centres and the provision of e-Solution services.

There have been no significant changes in the nature of the principal activities of the its subsidiaries during the historical periods presented other than acquisitions of new subsidiaries.

The registered office of the Company is located at the offices of Maples Corporate Services Limited, P.O. Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman, KY1-1104, Cayman Islands. In addition, the Company has local offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Northern Cyprus, Turkey, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United States, Australia, Taiwan and Brazil.

The principal place of business of the Company is located at Lot 7.03 & 8.03, Level 7&8, Berjaya Times Square, No.1 Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Reorganization

The Company is the parent of MOL AccessPortal Sdn Bhd (“MOLAP”) following the completion of the acquisition by the Company of 83,437,870 ordinary shares of Malaysian Ringgit Sen Ten each (MYR0.10) in MOLAP from MOL Global Pte. Ltd. representing 85% of the issued and paid-up capital of MOLAP, on April 16, 2014. The consideration was satisfied by the Company by way of the allotment and issuance of 50,062,722 new ordinary shares of 1 United States Dollar (USD1) each in the Company to MOL Global Pte. Ltd.. The remaining 14,724,330 shares representing 15% equity interest of MOLAP was sold by MOL Global Pte. Ltd. to an individual investor in February 2014, and there was a mutual understanding between MOL Global Pte. Ltd. and the investor that the 15% equity interest of MOLAP shall be swapped into the Company’s shares as part of the reorganization before the listing of the Company. Accordingly, on May 8, 2014 the individual investor swapped his 15% equity interest of MOLAP into shares of the Company.

MOLAP is a holding company of various MOL subsidiaries worldwide (see Note 16). MOLAP and the Company are under common control before and after the reorganization, therefore merger accounting was applied. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements are presented as if the group structure under the reorganization has been in existence since the beginning of the period presented.

 

2. Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)

 

2.1 New and revised IFRSs affecting amounts reported and/or disclosures in the financial statements

In the current year, the Group has applied a number of new and revised IFRS issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that are mandatorily effective for an accounting period that begins on or after January 1, 2013 as follows:

 

IFRS 7    Financial Instruments: Disclosures [Amendments relating to Mandatory Effective Date of IFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures (issued by IASB in November 2009 and October 2010 respectively)]
IFRS 7    Financial Instruments: Disclosures (Amendments relating to Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Liabilities)

 

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IFRS 10    Consolidated Financial Statements
IFRS 10    Consolidated Financial Statements (Amendments relating to Transition Guidance)
IFRS 12    Disclosures of Interests In Other Entities
IFRS 12    Disclosures of Interests In Other Entities (Amendments relating to Transition Guidance)
IFRS 13    Fair Value Measurement
IAS 1    Presentation of Financial Statements (Amendments relating to Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income)
IAS 19    Employee Benefits (as amended by IASB in June 2011)
IAS 27    Separate Financial Statements (as amended by IASB in May 2011)
IAS 28    Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (as amended by IASB in May 2011)
Amendments to IFRSs contained in the document entitled Annual Improvements 2009 – 2011 cycle

The adoption of these new and revised IFRS have not affected the amounts reported in the financial statements of the Group except as detailed below.

IFRS 12 Disclosures of Interests in Other Entities

IFRS 12 is a new disclosure standard and is applicable to entities that have interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and/or unconsolidated structured entities. In general, the application of IFRS 12 has resulted in more extensive disclosures in the consolidated financial statements (see Note 16 for details).

Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income

The Group has applied the amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income for the first time in the current year. The amendments introduce new terminology, whose use is not mandatory, for the statement of comprehensive income and income statement. Under the amendments to IAS 1, the ‘statement of comprehensive income’ is renamed as the ‘statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income’ and the ‘income statement’ is renamed as the ‘statement of profit or loss’. The amendments to IAS 1 retain the option to present profit or loss and other comprehensive income in either a single statement or in two separate but consecutive statements. However, the amendments to IAS 1 require items of other comprehensive income to be grouped into two categories in the other comprehensive income section: (a) items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss and (b) items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss when specific conditions are met. Income tax on items of other comprehensive income is required to be allocated on the same basis – the amendments do not change the option to present items of other comprehensive income either before tax or net of tax.

The amendments have been applied retrospectively, and hence the presentation of items of other comprehensive income has been modified to reflect the changes. Other than the above mentioned presentation changes, the application of the amendments to IAS 1 does not result in any impact on profit or loss, other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income.

 

2.2 Standards, Amendments and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) in issue but not yet effective

At the date of authorization for issue of these financial statements, the new and revised Standards, Amendments and IFRIC which were in issue but not yet effective and not early adopted by the Group are as listed below:

 

IFRS 9    Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009)(1)
IFRS 9    Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in October 2010)(1)
IFRS 9    Financial Instruments (Hedge Accounting and amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7 and IAS 39)(1)

Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27

   Investment Entities(2)

 

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Amendments to IAS 19    Employee Benefits (Amendments relating to Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions)(3)
Amendments to IAS 32    Financial Instruments: Presentation (Amendments relating to Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities)(2)
Amendments to IAS 36    Impairment of Assets (Amendments relating to Recoverable Amounts Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets)(2)
Amendments to IAS 39    Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (Amendments relating to Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting)(2)

IFRIC 21

   Levies(2)
Amendments to IFRSs contained in the document entitled Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010 – 2012 Cycle(3)
Amendments to IFRSs contained in the document entitled Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011 – 2013 Cycle(3)

 

  (1) The mandatory effective date of IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009 and October 2010 respectively which was for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015 has been removed with the issuance of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Hedge Accounting and amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7 and IAS 39. The effective date will be decided when IASB’s IFRS 9 project is closer to completion

 

  (2) Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014

 

  (3) Effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014

The Directors anticipate that the abovementioned Standards, Amendments and IFRIC will be adopted in the annual consolidated financial statements of the Group when they become effective and that the adoption of these Standards, Amendments and IFRIC will have no material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group in the period of initial application, except as discussed below.

Amendments to IFRS 7 and IAS 32: Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities and the Related Disclosures

The amendments to IAS 32 clarify existing application issues relating to the offset of financial assets and financial liabilities requirements. Specifically the amendments clarify the meaning of “currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off” and “simultaneous realization and settlement”.

The amendments to IFRS 7 introduce new disclosure requirements relating to right of offset and related arrangements for financial instruments under an enforceable master netting agreements or similar arrangements. Both IAS 32 and IFRS 7 require retrospective application upon adoption.

To date, the Group have not entered into any such agreements or similar arrangements. However, the Directors anticipate that the application of these amendments to IAS 32 and IFRS 7 may result in more disclosures being made with regard to offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities in the future.

IFRS 9 and Amendments relating to Mandatory Effective Date of IFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures

IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009 introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. IFRS 9 issued by IASB in October 2010 includes the requirements for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities and for derecognition.

The amendments to IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009 and October 2010 respectively relating to “Mandatory Effective Date of IFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures” which became immediately effective on the issuance date of March 1, 2012 amended the mandatory effective date of IFRS 9 to annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015 instead of on or after January 1, 2013, with earlier application still permitted as well as modified the relief from restating prior periods. However, this mandatory effective date has been removed with the issuance of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Hedge Accounting and Amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7 and IAS 39 (see below). IFRS 7 which was also amended in tandem with

 

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the issuance of the aforementioned amendments introduces new disclosure requirements that are either permitted or required on the basis of the entity’s date of adoption and whether the entity chooses to restate prior periods.

Key requirements of IFRS 9 are described as follows:

 

   

all recognized financial assets that are within the scope of IAS 39 Financial Instruments:    Recognition and Measurement to be subsequently measured at amortized cost or fair value. Specifically, debt investments that are held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, and that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding are generally measured at amortized cost at the end of subsequent accounting periods. All other debt investments and equity investments are measured at their fair values at the end of subsequent accounting periods. In addition, under IFRS 9, entities may make an irrevocable election to present subsequent changes in the fair value of equity instrument (that is not held for trading) in other comprehensive income, with only dividend income generally recognized in profit or loss.

 

   

with regard to the measurement of financial liabilities designated as at fair value through profit or loss, IFRS 9 requires that the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability, is presented in other comprehensive income, unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in other comprehensive income would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. Changes in fair value attributable to a financial liability’s credit risk are not subsequently reclassified to profit or loss. Previously, under IAS 39, the entire amount of the change in the fair value of the financial liability designated as at fair value through profit or loss was presented in profit or loss.

The Directors anticipate that the application of IFRS 9 in the future may have significant impacts on amounts reported in respect of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities. However, it is not practicable to provide a reasonable estimate of the effect of IFRS 9 until a detailed review has been completed.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Hedge Accounting and Amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7 and IAS 39

This Standard introduces a new general hedge accounting model. The new general hedge accounting model will allow reporters to reflect risk management activities in the financial statements more closely as it provides more opportunities to apply hedge accounting. However, entities that apply IFRS 9 will have an accounting policy choice under the standard as to whether to apply the hedge accounting model in IAS 39 or IFRS 9. This accounting policy choice will be revisited when macro hedging project is near to its finalization.

The principal changes introduced as compared to the general hedge accounting model under IAS 39 are as follows:

 

   

the qualifying criteria for hedge accounting is now based on a more principles-based approach;

 

   

increased eligibility of hedging instruments;

 

   

increased eligibility of hedged items;

 

   

accounting for the time value component of options and forward contracts with less volatility in profit or loss; and

 

   

modification and discontinuation of hedging relationships.

In addition to the new chapter on hedge accounting, two other important changes were made to IFRS 9:

 

   

Reporting of changes in fair value of an entity’s own debts

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comprehensive income rather than in profit or loss. This requirement can only be applied when IFRS 9 is adopted.

The amendment now allows entities to elect to early adopt the aforementioned requirement without applying the other requirements in IFRS 9 (i.e. an entity can continue to apply IAS 39 and yet, be able to adopt this new presentation requirement).

 

   

Removal of the mandatory effective date of IFRS 9

The IASB have decided to remove the mandatory effective date (i.e. January 1, 2015) from IFRS 9. The new date shall be determined when the impairment phase is closer to completion.

The Directors are currently assessing the impact of adoption of IFRS 9 and have not made any accounting policy decision. Thus, the impact of adopting the new IFRS 9 on the Group’s financial statements cannot be determined now until the process is complete.

Amendments to IAS 32 Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

The amendments to IAS 32 clarify the requirements relating to the offset of financial assets and financial liabilities. Specifically, the amendments clarify the meaning of ‘currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off’ and ‘simultaneous realisation and settlement’.

The Directors anticipate that the application of these amendments to IAS 32 may have significant impact on amounts reported in respect of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities. However, it is not practicable to provide a reasonable estimate of the effect of amendments to IAS 32 until a detailed review has been completed.

 

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

3.1 Statement of Compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS issued by the IASB.

 

3.2 Basis of Preparation

The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise indicated in this summary of accounting policies. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group takes into account the characteristics of the asset or liability if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in these consolidated financial statements is determined on such a basis, except for share-based payment transactions that are within the scope of IFRS 2, leasing transaction that are within the scope of IAS 17, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value, such as net realisable value in IAS 2 or value-in-use in IAS 36.

In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entity, which are described in Note 40.

The principal accounting policies are set out below.

 

3.3 Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Group and entities controlled by the Group (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved when the Company:

 

   

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is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and

 

   

has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.

The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above.

When the Company has less than a majority of the voting rights of an investee, it has power over the investee when the voting rights are sufficient to give it the practical ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee unilaterally.

The Company considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether or not the Company’s voting rights in an investee are sufficient to give it power, including:

 

   

the size of the Company’s holding of voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of holdings of the other vote holders;

 

   

potential voting rights held by the Company, other vote holders or other parties;

 

   

rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and

 

   

any additional facts and circumstances that indicate that the Company has, or does not have, the current ability to direct the relevant activities at the time that decisions need to be made, including voting patterns at previous shareholders’ meetings.

Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses control of the subsidiary. Specifically, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from the date the Company gains control until the date when the Company ceases to control the subsidiary.

Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income are attributed to the owners of the Company and to the non-controlling interests. Total comprehensive income of subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the Company and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by other members of the Group.

All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated in full on consolidation.

Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are identified separately from the Group’s equity therein. The interests of non-major shareholders may be initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets.

The choice of measurement basis is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis. Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is the amount of those interests at initial recognition plus the non-controlling interests’ share of subsequent changes in equity. Total comprehensive income is attributed to non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

Changes in the Group’s ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group’s interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interest in the subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Company.

When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, a gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss and is calculated as the difference between (i) the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any retained interest and (ii) the previous carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), and

 

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liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-controlling interests. All amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income in relation to that subsidiary are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities of the subsidiary (i.e. reclassified to profit or loss or transferred to another category of equity as specified/permitted by applicable IFRSs). The fair value of any investment retained in the former subsidiary at the date when control is lost is regarded as the fair value on initial recognition for subsequent accounting under IAS 39, when applicable, the cost on initial recognition of an investment in an associate.

 

3.4 Business Combinations

Acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values (at the date of exchange) of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are generally recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

Where a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group’s previously held interests in the acquired entity are remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date (i.e. the date the Group attains control) and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognized in profit or loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date that have previously been recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss, where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.

The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under IFRS 3 (revised) are recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date, except that:

 

   

deferred tax assets or liabilities and liabilities or assets related to employee benefit arrangements are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes and IAS 19 Employee Benefits respectively;

 

   

liabilities or equity instruments related to the replacement by the Group of an acquiree’s share-based payment awards are measured in accordance with IFRS 2 Share-based Payment; and

 

   

assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with that Standard.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period (see below), or additional assets or liabilities are recognized, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized as of that date.

The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date the Group obtains information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date – and is subject to a maximum of one year.

 

3.4.1 Merger Accounting for Business Combination Involving Entities Under Common Control

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements items of the combining entities or businesses in which the common control combination occurs as if they had been combined from the date when the combining entities or businesses first came under the common control of the controlling party.

The assets and liabilities of the combining entities or businesses are consolidated using the existing book values. No amount is recognized in respect of goodwill or excess of acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over cost at the time of common control combination, to the extent of the continuation of the controlling party’s interest.

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entities or businesses first came under the common control, where this is a shorter period, regardless of the date of the common control combination.

The comparative amounts in the consolidated financial statements are presented as if the entities or businesses had been combined at the end of the previous reporting period or when they first came under common control, whichever is shorter.

 

3.5 Goodwill

Goodwill arising in a business combination is recognized as an asset at the date that control is acquired (the acquisition date). Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.

If, after reassessment, the Company’s interest in the fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognized immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.

 

3.6 Impairment of Goodwill

Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment at least annually. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period.

 

3.7 Investment in Associates

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies.

The results and assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in these consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, investments in associates are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost as adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of the net assets of the associate, less any impairment in the value of individual investments. Losses of an associate in excess of the Group’s interest in that associate (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group’s net investment in the associate) are recognized only to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.

On acquisition of an investment in associate, any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the associate recognized at the date of acquisition is recognized as goodwill. The goodwill is included within the carrying amount of the investment and is assessed for impairment as part of that investment. Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognized immediately in profit or loss in the period in which the investment is acquired.

 

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The requirements of IAS 39 applied to determine whether it is necessary to recognize any impairment loss with respect to the Group’s investment in associate. When necessary, the entire carrying amount of the investment (including goodwill) is tested for impairment in accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets as a single asset by comparing its recoverable amount (higher of value in use and fair value less costs to sell) with its carrying amount. Any impairment loss recognized forms part of the carrying amount of the investment. Any reversal of that impairment loss is recognized in accordance with IAS 36 to the extent that the recoverable amount of the investment subsequently increases.

The Group discontinues the use of the equity method from the date when the investment ceases to be an associate, or when the investment is classified as held for sale. When the Group retains an interest in the former associate and the retained interest is a financial asset, the Group measures the retained interest at fair value at that date and the fair value is regarded as its fair value on initial recognition in accordance with IAS 39. The difference between the carrying amount of the associate at the date the equity method was discontinued, and the fair value of any retained interest and any proceeds from disposing of a part interest in the associate is included in the determination of the gain or loss on disposal of the associate. In addition, the Group accounts for all amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income in relation to that associate on the same basis as would be required if that associate had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. Therefore, if a gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income by that associate would be reclassified to profit or loss on the disposal of the related assets or liabilities, the Group reclassifies the gain or loss from equity to profit or loss (as a reclassification adjustment) when the equity method is discontinued.

When the Group reduces its ownership interest in an associate but the Group continues to use the equity method, the Group reclassifies to profit or loss the proportion of the gain or loss that had previously been recognized in other comprehensive income relating to that reduction in ownership interest if that gain or loss would be reclassified to profit or loss on the disposal of the related assets or liabilities.

Where a group entity transacts with an associate of the Group, profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the relevant associate.

 

3.8 Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group and the revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable.

 

  (i) MOLPoints

The Group earns revenue through sale of MOLPoints. Revenue from MOLPoints is recognized upon the end-user’s redemption of the MOLPoints for the online purchase of goods. The Group does not refund redeemed MOLPoints as a matter of policy or practice. MOLPoints that have been sold but not yet redeemed at the reporting date are recognised as deferred revenue. MOLPoints that have been sold but not deposited to a MOLPoints account and remain unredeemed for 5 years following the date of sale will expire and are then recognized as revenue in the year of expiration and are not refundable to end-users. MOLPoints purchased by end-users and deposited in MOLPoints accounts are refundable (i) when an end-user terminates a MOLPoints account; or (ii) in accordance with the Malaysian Unclaimed Moneys Act 1965 pursuant to which the balance in a MOLPoints account that has been dormant for a consecutive period of 7 years is transferred to the Malaysian Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys, in which case the end-user may request a refund from the Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys.

 

  (ii) MOLReloads

The Group earns revenue from sale of prepaid mobile airtime which is recognized upon transfer of the significant risks and rewards of ownership of goods to the end users which occur upon the sale of a mobile airline voucher to an end-user. Sold mobile airtime vouchers are not refundable as a matter of policy or practice.

 

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  (iii) MOLPay

Revenue is based on commission and merchant fees. Commission fees is recognized when merchants’ transaction is completed. Merchant fees are recognized when a contract has been signed for the registration of a merchant in the payment system and the fee set forth in the contract becomes payable.

 

  (iv) MMOG Asia

The Group provides web game services through its gaming portal MMOG Asia and generates revenue from selling virtual goods online, which are used by end users within online games. Game players are given access to MMOG.asia’s online games free of charge but are charged for digital goods sold during game play. The fees paid by the Group to game developers comprise (i) an upfront fee, which is payable upon entering into a license agreement with a game developer, recorded as intangible assets in the financial statements and amortized over the term of the exclusive license, which is typically between three and five years; and (ii) a continuous revenue share (or royalty), which is equal to a percentage of the total game point utilization and payable throughout the term of the license. The fees that the Group retain under the license are based on the amount of consideration generated from sales of in-game virtual goods above the royalty fee to which game developers are entitled.

MMOG.asia players purchase game points in exchange for MCoins. MCoins is a virtual currency operated by MMOG.asia to facilitate purchases of virtual goods in games operated on MMOG.asia’s platform. While MMOG.asia does not accept any currency other than MCoins in exchange for game points, MCoins can be purchased using MOLPoints or cash. MCoins are not refundable as a matter of policy or practice except in accordance with the Malaysian Unclaimed Moneys Act 1965 pursuant to which the balance in an MMOG.asia account that has been dormant for a consecutive period of seven years is transferred to the Malaysian Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys, in which case the end-user may request a refund from the Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys.

The revenue from the sale of virtual goods is deferred over the estimated consumption period of in-game virtual goods, which is typically within a short period of time after purchase of in-game credits. Sold virtual goods are not refundable after they have been consumed as a matter of policy or practice. For games which have not attained popularity and are discontinued, advance notice is given to players one month before discontinuation and top-up of game points related to the games is disallowed before discontinuation. To date, we have never been required to pay cash refunds to game players or game developers as a result of the discontinuation of a game, or for any other reason.

 

  (v) Other fees are recognized on an accrual basis in accordance with the substance of the relevant agreement provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.

The Group determines whether it is acting as a principal or an agent by considering who is the primary obligor of its arrangements and on whether it has discretion in setting prices to its end users. The Group concluded that it is acting as an agent in all its revenue arrangements.

 

3.9 Leases

 

  (i) Classification

A lease is recognized as a finance lease if it transfers substantially to the Group all the risks and rewards incident to ownership. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

  (ii) Finance Leases – The Group as Lessee

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accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The corresponding liability is included in the consolidated statements of financial position as borrowings. In calculating the present value of the minimum lease payments, the discount factor used is the interest rate implicit in the lease, when it is practicable to determine; otherwise, the Group’s incremental borrowing rate is used.

Lease payments are apportioned between the finance costs and the reduction of the outstanding liability. Finance costs, which represent the difference between the total leasing commitments and the fair value of the assets acquired, are recognized as an expense in profit or loss over the term of the relevant lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the remaining balance of the obligations for each accounting period.

 

  (iii) Finance Leases – The Group as Lessor

Leases in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the lessee are classified as finance leases. Assets held pursuant to a finance lease are presented in the consolidated statements of financial position as receivable at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease. The recognition of finance income on the receivable is based on a pattern reflecting a constant periodic rate of return on the lessor’s net investment in the finance lease.

The Group leases MOLReloads terminals with its pre-installed proprietary software to certain retail outlets for the distribution of prepaid airtime and electronic pins.

 

  (iv) Operating Leases

Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

 

3.10 Foreign Currencies

The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of each group entity are expressed in Malaysian Ringgit (“MYR”), which are the functional currency of the Company and the presentation currency for the consolidated financial statements.

In preparing the financial statements of the individual entities, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Exchange differences are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for exchange differences on transactions entered into in order to hedge certain foreign currency risks.

For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations are expressed in MYR using exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuated significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity (attributed to non-controlling interests as appropriate).

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over an associate that includes a foreign operation), all of the accumulated exchange differences in respect of that operation attributable to the owners of the Company are reclassified to profit or loss. Any exchange differences on disposal of a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, that have previously been attributed to non-controlling interests are derecognized, but they are not reclassified to profit or loss.

In the case of a partial disposal (i.e. no loss of control) of a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, the proportionate share of accumulated exchange differences are re-attributed to non-controlling interests and are not recognized in profit or loss. For all other partial disposals (i.e. of associates not involving a change of accounting basis), the proportionate share of the accumulated exchange differences is reclassified to profit or loss.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate at the end of each reporting period. Exchange differences are recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

3.11 Employee Benefits

 

  (i) Short-Term Employee Benefits

Wages, salaries, paid annual leaves, bonuses and social contributions are recognized in the year in which the associated services are rendered by employees of the Group. Short-term accumulating compensated absences such as paid annual leave are recognized when services rendered by the employees that increase their entitlement to future compensated absences. Short-term non-accumulating compensated absences such as sick leave are recognized when the absences occur.

 

  (ii) Defined Contribution Plans

Defined contribution plans are post-employment benefit plans under which the Group pay fixed contributions into separate entities or funds and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if any of the funds do not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits relating to employee services in the current and preceding financial years. Such contributions are recognized as an expense in profit or loss as incurred. As required by law, companies in Malaysia make such contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (“EPF”).

Group’s foreign subsidiaries also make contributions to its country’s statutory pension schemes.

 

  (iii) Defined Benefit Plans

Defined benefit plans are post-employment benefit plan other than defined contribution plans. It defines the benefits that the employee will receive at the time of retirement in which the Group makes contribution to meet the costs of benefits defined in the plan.

Payments to defined contribution benefit plans are recognized as an expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions. The cost of providing benefits is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each annual reporting period. Remeasurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling and the return on plan assets (excluding interest), is reflected immediately in the consolidated statements of financial position with a charge or credit recognized in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Remeasurement recognized in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in retained earnings and will not be reclassified to profit or loss. Past service cost is recognized in profit or loss in the period of a plan amendment. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the net defined benefit liability or asset. Defined benefit costs are categorized as follows:

 

   

Service cost (including current service cost, past service cost, as well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlements).

 

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Net interest expense or income.

 

   

Remeasurement.

The Group presents the first two components of defined benefit costs in profit or loss in the line item employee expense. Curtailment gains and losses are accounted for as past service costs.

The pension liability recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position represents the actual deficit or surplus in the Group’s defined benefit plans. Any surplus resulting from this calculation is limited to the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans.

A liability for a termination benefit is recognized at the earlier of when the entity can no longer withdraw the offer of the termination benefit and when the entity recognizes any related restructuring costs.

 

3.12 Income Taxes

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

 

  (i) Current Tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit before tax as reported in the consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

 

  (ii) Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and associate, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilize the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expect, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

 

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

 

  (iii) Current and Deferred Tax for the Period

Current and deferred tax are recognized as an expense or income in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized outside profit or loss (whether in other comprehensive income or directly in equity), in which case the tax is also recognized outside profit or loss. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination.

 

3.13 Property, Plant and Equipment

All items of property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. The cost of an item of plant and equipment is recognized as an asset if, and only if, it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

Subsequent to recognition, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Repair and maintenance costs are recognized in comprehensive income as incurred.

Freehold land is not depreciated. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is provided for on a straight-line basis to write off the cost of each asset to its residual value over the estimated useful life, at the following annual rates:

 

Buildings

   5%

Computers equipment and software

   33%

Furniture, fittings and office equipment

   10% – 20%

Renovation

   20%

Motor vehicles

   20%

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation method are reviewed at each financial year end to ensure that the amount, method and period of depreciation are consistent with previous estimates and the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the items of plant and equipment. If expectations differ from previous estimates, the changes are accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate.

The carrying amount of an item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount is included in profit or loss.

Computer software for a computer-controlled machine tool that cannot operate without specific software (i.e. integral part of the related hardware) is classified as property, plant and equipment. When the software is not an integral part of the related hardware, such computer software is classified as intangible assets.

 

3.14 Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

 

3.15 Investment Property

Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and provision for any impairment loss. The investment property is depreciated on a straight line basis to write off the cost over its estimated remaining useful life of 40 years.

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gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of investment property (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the net carrying amount of the asset) are recognized in the profit or loss in the year in which they arise.

 

3.16 Development Expenditure

Development expenditure relates to costs incurred for the development of web applications, software products and programme, which primarily comprises employee expenses for information technology personnel and creative personnel. These costs are capitalized as development assets to the extent that such expenditure meet the following criteria:

 

  (i) the product or process is clearly defined and costs are separately identified and measured reliably;

 

  (ii) the technical feasibility of the product is demonstrated;

 

  (iii) the product or process will be sold or used in-house;

 

  (iv) the assets will generate future economic benefits (e.g. a potential market exists for the product or its usefulness in case of internal use is demonstrated); and

 

  (v) adequate technical, financial and other resources required for completion of the project are available.

The amount initially recognized for internally-generated intangible assets is the sum of the expenditure incurred from the date when the intangible asset first meets the recognition criteria listed above. Where no internally-generated intangible asset can be recognized, development expenditure is recognized in profit or loss in the period in which it is incurred.

Subsequent to initial recognition, internally-generated intangible assets are reported at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, on the same basis as intangible assets that are acquired separately.

Amortization is provided upon commencement of the commercial use of the web application and software products to which they relate to on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefits, but not exceeding 5 years. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment losses is in accordance with Note 3.18.

 

3.17 Other Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, including computer software that are not an integral part of the related hardware, are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment losses is in accordance with Note 3.18. Intangible assets are recognized only if it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to such assets will flow to the Group and the costs of such assets can be measured reliably.

Amortization is provided for on a straight-line basis to write off the cost of intangible assets with a finite useful life to their residual value over the period of their expected benefits, at the following annual rates:

 

Software and copyright

   33%

Electronic payment system

   33%

Exclusive licence and distribution rights of online games and reloads

   20% – 33%

Intellectual property

   33%

Trademark

   33%

Intangible assets acquired in a business combination

Intangible assets acquired in a business combination and recognized separately from goodwill are initially recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date (which is regarded as their cost).

 

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Subsequent to initial recognition, intangible assets acquired in a business combination are reported at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, on the same basis as intangible assets that are acquired separately.

Derecognition of intangible assets

An intangible asset is derecognized on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected from use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset, measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, are recognized in profit or loss when the asset is derecognized.

 

3.18 Impairment of Non-financial Assets Excluding Goodwill

At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its non-financial assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

 

3.19 Inventories

Inventories comprise airtime prepaid electronic pins and online game pins acquired for resale and are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined using the weighted average basis comprising direct costs of purchase. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

 

3.20 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, when it is probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made of the amount of the obligation.

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obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows.

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognized as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

 

3.21 Financial Instruments

Financial instruments are recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instruments.

Where the purchase or sale of a financial asset is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the financial asset within the timeframe established by the market concerned, such financial assets are recognized and derecognized on trade date.

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value, plus transaction costs, except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value.

 

  (i) Financial Assets

Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets “at fair value through profit or loss” (FVTPL), “held-to-maturity” investment, “available-for-sale” (AFS) financial assets and “loans and receivables”. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial asset, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Income is recognized on an effective interest basis for debt instruments.

 

  (ii) Impairment of Financial Assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of the reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected.

For certain categories of financial asset, such as trade receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually are, in addition, assessed for impairment on a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables could include the Group’s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period, as well as observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognized is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.

 

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The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amount previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized in profit or loss.

If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.

 

  (iii) Derecognition of Financial Assets

The Group derecognizes a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Group recognizes its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group continues to recognize the financial asset and also recognizes a collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.

 

  (iv) Financial Liabilities and Equity Instruments

Debt and equity instruments are classified as financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement and the definitions of a financial liability and equity instruments.

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities “at FVTPL” or “other financial liabilities”.

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.

Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognized on an effective yield basis.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

 

  (v) Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.

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non-current liability if the remaining maturity of the instrument is more than 12 months and it is not expected to be realized or settled within 12 months. Other derivatives are presented as current assets or current liabilities.

 

  (vi) Derecognition of Financial Liabilities

The Group derecognizes financial liabilities when, and only when, the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or they expired.

 

3.22 Statement of Cash Flows

The Group adopts the indirect method in the preparation of the statements of cash flows.

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and bank balances and other short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash with insignificant risk of changes in value, against which bank overdrafts, if any, are deducted.

 

3.23 Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing profit attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the years.

 

3.24 Translation into United States dollars

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are stated in MYR. The translation of MYR amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 into USD is included solely for the convenience of readers and was made at the rate of MYR3.2095 to USD1.00, the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers of MYR as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 30, 2014. Such translations should not be construed as representation that MYR amounts could be converted, realized or settled into USD at the rate stated above or at any other rate.

 

4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which are described in Note 3, the Directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

 

4.1 Critical Judgements in Applying the Group’s Accounting Policies

In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, the Directors are of the opinion that there are no instances of application of judgement which are expected to have a significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

 

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4.2 Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities of the Group within the next financial year are discussed below.

 

  (i) Impairment Assessment of Development Expenditure

Included in development expenditure are amounts capitalized for projects but yet to be launched of MYR2,709,620 by the Group (2012: MYR2,722,761; 2011: MYR1,956,387) as disclosed in Note 19. In assessing indicators for impairment, the Directors have considered the cash-generating ability of the related projects, likelihood of commercial launch and the risk of technology obsolescence.

When value in use calculations are undertaken, management must estimate the expected future cash flows from the project or cash generating unit and choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The preparation of the future cash flows involves significant judgement and estimations. While the Group believes that the assumptions used are appropriate and reasonable, significant changes in the assumptions may materially affect the assessment of recoverable amounts and may lead to future impairment charges.

 

  (ii) Impairment of Goodwill

The Group assesses whether there are any indicators of impairment of goodwill at each reporting date. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and at other times when such indicators exist. When value in use calculations are undertaken, management estimates the expected future cash flows from the asset or cash generating unit (“CGU”) and chooses a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. While the Group believes that the assumptions are appropriate and reasonable, significant changes in the assumptions may materially affect the assessment or recoverable amounts and may lead to future impairment changes. The carrying amount of goodwill of the Group as at the end of the reporting period is MYR79,723,699 (2012: MYR23,949,626; 2011: MYR6,750,425). Further details are disclosed in Note 20.

 

  (iii) Fair Value Measurements and Valuation Processes

Some of the Group’s assets and liabilities are measured at fair value for financial reporting purposes. The Board of Directors, with input from management, determines the appropriateness of valuation techniques used and inputs for fair value measurements.

In estimating the fair value of an asset or liability, the Group uses market-observable data to the extent that it is available. Where such data is not available, the Group engages third party qualified valuers to perform the valuation. Management works closely with the qualified external valuers to establish the appropriate valuation techniques and inputs to the model used for fair value measurements. Management reports to the Board of Directors, at least on a quarterly basis, the cause of fluctuations in the fair value of the assets and liabilities impacting the financial statements.

 

5. REVENUE

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

MOLPoints

     30,707,798         58,217,233         102,533,871   

MOLReloads

     31,401,756         30,920,461         34,519,939   

MOLPay

     632,542         2,310,034         9,411,637   

MMOG Asia

             3,584,851         23,719,741   

Others

     468,152         541,174         1,333,115   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     63,210,248         95,573,753         171,518,303   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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6. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group is organized into business based on its products and services. Information reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), who is the Group’s chief executive officer focuses on the following reportable segments:

 

  a. MOLPoints, which includes revenue derived from sale of online currency called MOLPoints developed and operated by the Group which can be used to redeem products via online portal and the sale of equivalent game credits. Major products which can be redeemed through MOLPoints are game pins and airtime products electronic pins.

 

  b. MOLReloads, which includes revenue derived from use of application that facilitates electronic distribution of prepaid airtime and PINs through a terminal-based infrastructure and external prepaid service providers.

 

  c. MOLPay, which includes revenue derived from provision of an online payment solution that enables e-commerce merchants to collect payments from online buyers securely through physical and online payment channels.

 

  d. MMOG Asia, which includes revenue derived from sale of virtual goods to customers who through game points can have access to play games in the gaming portal “MMOG Asia.com”.

 

  e. Others include revenue derived from sale of internet media products and other electronic related services.

The CODM monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about resources allocation and performance assessment. The Group measures consistently the performance of its operating segments by monitoring: segment revenue, segment gross profit, segment profit from operations and segment profit.

Segment revenue by product reported above represents revenue generated from external customers.

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group’s accounting policies described in Note 3.

For the purposes of monitoring segment performance and allocating resources between segments:

 

   

Segment profit from operations is allocated to reportable segments other than executive director’s remuneration.

 

   

Segment profit represents profit before tax.

 

   

All assets are allocated to reportable segments other than amount due from associates and related parties. Assets used jointly by reportable segments are allocated on the basis of the revenues earned by individual reportable segments.

 

   

All liabilities are allocated to reportable segments other than amount due to associates and related parties.

 

   

Capital expenditures consist of additions to property and equipment, intangible assets and development expenditure.

 

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The following is an analysis of the Group’s revenue and results by reportable segments:

 

December 31, 2011

   MOLPoints     MOLReloads     MOLPay     MMOG Asia      Others     Unallocated     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR      MYR     MYR     MYR  

Segment revenue

     30,707,798        31,401,756        632,542                468,152               63,210,248   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

     (14,874,084     (16,727,884     (313,012             (35,617            (31,950,597
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment gross profit

     15,833,714        14,673,872        319,530                432,535               31,259,651   

Employee expense

     (4,545,478     (4,740,780     (265,366             (8,880     (591,648     (10,152,152

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     (1,872,096     (1,708,510     (9,439             (11,047            (3,601,092

Segment operating expenses

     (4,463,954     (3,611,384     (87,611             (218,956            (8,381,905
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss) from operations

     4,952,186        4,613,198        (42,886             193,652        (591,648     9,124,502   

Other income

     436,930        254,265        2,977                81,179        2,250,000        3,025,351   

Finance costs

     (1,449,986     (1,285,837                                  (2,735,823

Share of results of associates

     996,795                                            996,795   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss)(1)

     4,935,925        3,581,626        (39,909             274,831        1,658,352        10,410,825   

Segment assets

     50,206,954        24,595,702        2,724,114                540,975        13,988,935        92,056,680   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment liabilities

     40,857,059        27,682,396        1,264,035                177,333        1,167,103        71,147,926   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other segment information

               

Capital expenditures

     2,020,760        1,076,581        100,621                6,500               3,204,462   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Segment profit represents profit before tax

 

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December 31, 2012

   MOLPoints     MOLReloads     MOLPay     MMOG Asia     Others     Unallocated     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Segment revenue

     58,217,233        30,920,461        2,310,034        3,584,851        541,174               95,573,753   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

     (27,520,318     (18,757,674     (1,504,903     (196,217     (242,968            (48,222,080
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment gross profit

     30,696,915        12,162,787        805,131        3,388,634        298,206               47,351,673   

Employee expense

     (10,703,270     (3,346,186     (1,140,515     (640,762     (33,535     (604,119     (16,468,387

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     (3,381,180     (1,666,696     (585,857     (1,275,216     (13,970            (6,922,919

Segment operating expenses

     (7,557,293     (2,775,945     (461,013     (184,822     (42,371            (11,021,444
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss) from operations

     9,055,172        4,373,960        (1,382,254     1,287,834        208,330        (604,119     12,938,923   

Other income

     667,156        153,280        9,931        20,772        97,686               948,825   

Non-operating expenses

                                        (1,570,507     (1,570,507

Finance costs

     (1,755,919     (1,130,417            (15,084                   (2,901,420

Share of results of associates

                          (4,876                   (4,876
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss)(1)

     7,966,409        3,396,823        (1,372,323     1,288,646        306,016        (2,174,626     9,410,945   

Segment assets

     102,750,902        29,935,934        3,611,229        34,286,086        474,508        3,216,200        174,274,859   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment liabilities

     76,254,057        28,896,422        2,428,141        9,024,796        56,636        17,853,907        134,513,959   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other segment information

              

Capital expenditures

     5,323,194        1,649,540        909,756        903,512        115,086               8,901,088   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Segment profit represents profit before tax

 

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December 31, 2013

   MOLPoints     MOLReloads     MOLPay     MMOG Asia     Others     Unallocated     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Segment revenue

     102,533,871        34,519,939        9,411,637        23,719,741        1,333,115               171,518,303   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

     (46,606,433     (16,304,084     (5,716,003     (1,204,625     (187,626            (70,018,771
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment gross profit

     55,927,438        18,215,855        3,695,634        22,515,116        1,145,489               101,499,532   

Employee expense

     (19,905,919     (4,489,717     (2,321,333     (2,923,698     (293,438     (1,043,849     (30,977,954

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     (9,832,427     (1,133,752     (650,988     (8,910,815     (27,769            (20,555,751

Segment operating expenses

     (15,474,303     (2,999,183     (1,222,441     (4,137,233     (693,684            (24,526,844
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss) from operations

     10,714,789        9,593,203        (499,128     6,543,370        130,598        (1,043,849     25,438,983   

Other income

     1,541,060        229,978        26,696        204,305        526,428               2,528,467   

Non-operating expenses

                                        (3,039,980     (3,039,980

Finance costs

     (75,994     (4,883,308            (126,743                   (5,086,045

Share of results of associates

     (18,135                   4,876                      (13,259
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss)(1)

     12,161,720        4,939,873        (472,432     6,625,808        657,026        (4,083,829     19,828,166   

Segment assets

     192,585,873        28,774,451        27,079,714        31,831,581        1,844,944        801,799        282,918,362   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment liabilities

     85,110,834        86,001,247        6,791,920        8,070,746        1,134,605        30,747,913        217,857,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other segment information

              

Capital expenditures

     8,991,303        914,293        34,327        6,206,316        370,044               16,516,283   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Segment profit represents profit before tax

 

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Geographical Information

The Group operates in four principal geographical areas.

The following table sets out information about the geographical location of revenue from external customers and information about geographical location of its non-current assets, excluding interests in associates, other investment, development expenditure, intangible assets, deferred tax assets and financial assets. The geographical location of customers is based on the location to which the goods are delivered and services are rendered by the Group.

 

     Revenue      Segment Non-Current Assets  
     2011      2012      2013      2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Malaysia

     47,006,795         56,377,626         79,458,289         1,470,262         7,140,431         8,147,747   

Thailand

             17,495,393         34,715,256                 1,756,590         1,777,368   

Philippines

     14,716,274         18,056,455         19,858,990         630,065         366,669         344,198   

Turkey

                     23,174,325                         345,110   

Others

     1,487,179         3,644,279         14,311,443         6,229         72,632         432,757   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     63,210,248         95,573,753         171,518,303         2,106,556         9,336,322         11,047,180   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Information about major customers

Included in revenues arising from sales of airtime prepaid products (MOLReloads) and MOLPoints are revenues of approximately MYR40,878,319 (2012: MYR35,869,562 and 2011: MYR35,273,844) which arose from sales to the Group’s largest customer/distributor, 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd which is a related party. No other single customers contributed 10% or more to the Group’s revenue for 2013, 2012 and 2011.

 

7. EMPLOYEE EXPENSE

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Wages, bonus and salaries

     8,135,871         13,496,157         24,637,618   

Social security costs

     121,308         138,709         901,783   

Defined contribution plans

     1,130,165         1,582,532         1,875,411   

Defined benefit plans (Note 35)

     130,230         283,422         116,417   

Other personnel related expenses

     634,578         967,567         3,446,725   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     10,152,152         16,468,387         30,977,954   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included in employee expense of the Group are Directors’ remuneration amounting to MYR2,581,855 (2012: MYR2,431,198; 2011: MYR591,648) as further disclosed in Note 8.

 

8. DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Executive Directors:

        

Salaries and other emoluments

     510,000         2,221,896         2,281,391   

Defined contribution plans

     64,440         183,817         293,002   

Estimated monetary value of benefits-in-kind (“BIK”)

     7,208         5,300         7,462   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     581,648         2,411,013         2,581,855   

Non-executive Directors:

        

Fees

     10,000         20,185           
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Directors’ remuneration

     591,648         2,431,198         2,581,855   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Total Directors’ remuneration capitalized as development expenditure amounts to MYR28,050 (2012: MYR225,000; 2011:MYR216,000) as further disclosed in Note 19.

 

9. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSES

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

     1,115,796         1,949,976         3,155,623   

Depreciation of investment property

             13,133         26,306   

Amortization of intangible assets

     847,589         2,967,628         15,362,949   

Amortization of development expenditure

     1,637,707         1,992,182         2,010,873   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     3,601,092         6,922,919         20,555,751   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

10. FINANCE COSTS

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Interest on:

        

Revolving credit

     2,691,777         2,721,746         4,742,304   

Term loans

             26,773         153,124   

Finance lease facilities

     44,046         152,901         190,617   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,735,823         2,901,420         5,086,045   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

11. PROFIT BEFORE TAX

Profit before tax has been arrived at after charging/(crediting):

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Impairment loss on trade receivables (Note 24)

     207,347               545,747   

Impairment loss on other receivables (Note 25)

                   7,580   

Realized (gain)/loss on foreign exchange

     (752,913     (670,521     241,241   

(Gain)/Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

            (8,369     697   

Inventory written off

                   709,515   

Intangible assets written off

                   70,520   

Property, plant and equipment written off

                   77,419   

Unrealized gain on foreign exchange

                   (390,959

Derivative fair value adjustment

                   3,039,980   

Effect of remeasurement of equity interest in associates

            1,570,507          

Bad debts written off

     18,579               13,671   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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12. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Estimated current tax payable:

      

Malaysia income tax

      

- Current year

     2,354,210        2,342,804        1,403,126   

- Overprovision in prior years

            (361,735     (541,686

Foreign income tax

      

- Current year

            1,815,513        3,269,285   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,354,210        3,796,582        4,130,725   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax (Note 22):

      

Current year

     (103,882     (370,633     (2,975,084

Over provision in prior years

     (9,800              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (113,682     (370,633     (2,975,084
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total tax expense

     2,240,528        3,425,949        1,155,641   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax is calculated at the Malaysian statutory tax rate of 25% (2012: 25%; 2011: 25%) of the estimated taxable profit for the year. Taxation for other jurisdictions is calculated at the rates prevailing in the relevant jurisdictions.

A reconciliation of income tax expense applicable to profit before tax at the applicable statutory income tax rate to income tax expense at the effective income tax rate of the Group is as follows:

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Profit before tax

     10,410,825        9,410,945        19,828,166   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Taxation at Malaysian statutory tax rate of 25% (2012 and 2011: 25%)

     2,602,706        2,352,736        4,957,042   

Tax effects of:

      

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes(1)

     885,560        1,257,832        3,506,954   

Different tax rates in other jurisdictions

     138,150        463,432        (2,207,867

Income not subject to tax(2)

     (1,321,920     (1,082,632     (5,439,339

Deferred tax assets not recognized

     41,056        924,111        802,272   

Utilization of deferred tax assets not previously recognized

     (95,224     (127,795       

Deferred tax assets recognized

                   78,265   

Overprovision of tax payable in prior years(3)

            (361,735     (541,686

Overprovision of deferred tax in prior years

     (9,800              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,240,528        3,425,949        1,155,641   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) included in expenses not deductible for tax expenses mainly comprise of amortization charges that are not allowable for tax deduction.
(2) Income not subject to tax is mainly derived from the tax incentive granted as disclosed below.
(3) Overprovision of tax payable is mainly related to the change in the allocation of income or expenses for pioneer and non-pioneer business in 2011, and to the overstatement of non-deductible expenses, including capitalized salaries of development expenditures and staff welfare expenses in 2012.

As at December 31, 2013, the Group has tax-exempt profits available for distribution of approximately MYR15,881,490 (2012: MYR15,881,490; 2011: MYR15,881,490), subject to the agreement of the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia.

One of the subsidiaries has been granted Multimedia Super Corridor Malaysia (“MSC Malaysia”), status by the Minister of Finance Malaysia and the Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia, and

 

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enjoy certain incentives, including “pioneer status”, which entitles the company to a five-year exemption from Malaysian income tax on income derived from MSC Malaysia-related activities, which is renewable for a second five-year term provided certain conditions are met. The exemption granted to will expire in 2017 and will thereafter be subject to Malaysian income tax.

Additional income taxes that would have been payable without the tax exemption amounted to approximately MYR Nil, MYR Nil and MYR1,118,413 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. Without such exemption, the Group’s basic and diluted net profit per share for the year ended December 31, 2013 would have been decreased by 8.0 sen.

Under the laws of the respective jurisdictions, Thailand, Turkey and Philippines, withholding tax of 10%, 15% and 30%, respectively, are imposed on dividends declared in respect of profits earned by the subsidiaries in these jurisdictions. Deferred taxation has not been provided for in the consolidated financial statements in respect of temporary differences attributable to accumulated profits of these subsidiaries amounting to MYR28,823,951 (December 31, 2012: MYR8,035,186; December 31, 2011: MYR601,920) as the Group is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not be reversed in the foreseeable future.

 

13. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company

     8,228,492         4,717,192         12,006,984   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2011      2012      2013  

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

     58,897,320         58,897,320         58,897,320   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2011      2012      2013  

Earnings per share, basic/diluted (sen)

     13.97         8.01         20.39   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no dilutive instruments outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

For the purpose of calculating earnings per share for all periods presented, the 58,897,320 ordinary shares of the Company issued for the reorganization (see Note 1), which is accounted for using merger accounting, are included in the calculation of the weighted average number of ordinary shares as if they are outstanding from the beginning of the period presented.

 

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14. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

2011

   Computer
equipment
and software
     Furniture,
fittings and
office
equipment
     Renovation      Motor
vehicles
     Total  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Cost

              

As of January 1, 2011

     5,778,418         1,361,882         433,819         197,184         7,771,303   

Additions

     290,335         446,104         394,013         117,623         1,248,075   

Acquisition of a subsidiary (Note 39)

     67,913                                 67,913   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

     6,136,666         1,807,986         827,832         314,807         9,087,291   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

              

As of January 1, 2011

     4,671,716         657,400         194,440         177,142         5,700,698   

Charge for the year

              

Recognized in profit or loss

     545,078         352,796         189,744         28,178         1,115,796   

Capitalized in development expenditure (Note 19)

     164,241                                 164,241   
     709,319         352,796         189,744         28,178         1,280,037   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

     5,381,035         1,010,196         384,184         205,320         6,980,735   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying amount

              

As of December 31, 2011

     755,631         797,790         443,648         109,487         2,106,556   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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2012

   Freehold
land
     Buildings     Computer
equipment
and software
     Furniture,
fittings and
office
equipment
    Renovation     Motor
vehicles
    Total  
     MYR      MYR     MYR      MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Cost

                

As of January 1, 2012

                    6,136,666         1,807,986        827,832        314,807        9,087,291   

Additions

             531,699        3,644,101         327,545        159,973        217,018        4,880,336   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

     117,010         875,652        3,096,702         737,997        89,281        933,648        5,850,290   

Disposals

                                          (439,897     (439,897

Reclassification

                            13,929        (13,929              

Foreign exchange differences

     283         (1,397     6,453         9,072        12,480        3,993        30,884   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012

     117,293         1,405,954        12,883,922         2,896,529        1,075,637        1,029,569        19,408,904   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

                

As of January 1, 2012

                    5,381,035         1,010,196        384,184        205,320        6,980,735   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

             172,786        2,485,425         433,957        40,190        469,986        3,602,344   

Charge for the year

                

Recognized in profit or loss

             70,831        954,436         519,215        290,842        114,652        1,949,976   

Capitalized in development expenditure (Note 19)

                    164,948                              164,948   
             70,831        1,119,384         519,215        290,842        114,652        2,114,924   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Disposals

                                          (217,592     (217,592

Reclassification

                            1,393        (1,393              

Foreign exchange differences

             469        1,791         (830     9,686        1,150        12,266   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012

             244,086        8,987,635         1,963,931        723,509        573,516        12,492,677   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net carrying amount

                

As of December 31, 2012

     117,293         1,161,868        3,896,287         932,598        352,128        456,053        6,916,227   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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2013

   Freehold
land
     Buildings      Computer
equipment
and software
    Furniture,
fittings and
office
equipment
    Renovation     Motor
vehicles
    Total  
     MYR      MYR      MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Cost

                

As of January 1, 2013

     117,293         1,405,954         12,883,922        2,896,529        1,075,637        1,029,569        19,408,904   

Additions

                     3,553,524        483,942        303,583        390,387        4,731,436   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

                     302,106        170,675        182,094               654,875   

Disposals

                     (2,678                   (99,427     (102,105

Write-offs

                     (2,722,424     (129,200     (60,240            (2,911,864

Foreign exchange differences

     1,181         15,361         10,204        (24,515     (17,179     536        (14,412
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

     118,474         1,421,315         14,024,654        3,397,431        1,483,895        1,321,065        21,766,834   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

                

As of January 1, 2013

             244,086         8,987,635        1,963,931        723,509        573,516        12,492,677   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

                     73,895        37,468        32,056               143,419   

Charge for the year:

                

Recognized in profit or loss

             65,790         2,235,240        378,792        264,847        210,954        3,155,623   

Capitalized in development expenditure (Note 19)

                     198,289                             198,289   
        65,790         2,433,529        378,792        264,847        210,954        3,353,912   

Disposals

                     (2,678                   (9,943     (12,621

Write-off

                     (2,714,709     (81,584     (38,152            (2,834,445

Foreign exchange differences

             852         (11,819     (6,791     (12,106     365        (29,499
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

             310,728         8,765,853        2,291,816        970,154        774,892        13,113,443   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net carrying amount

                

As of December 31, 2013

     118,474         1,110,587         5,258,801        1,105,615        513,741        546,173        8,653,391   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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During the year, the Group acquired property, plant and equipment with an aggregate cost of MYR1,470,800 (2012: MYR2,160,936; 2011: MYR128,050) by means of finance lease.

Included in property, plant and equipment of the Group are computer equipment and software with net carrying amount of MYR1,681,038 (2012: MYR2,338,805; 2011: MYR347,690) and motor vehicles with a net carrying amount of MYR494,955 (2012: MYR350,764; 2011: MYRNil) held under finance lease arrangements.

As at December 31, 2013, freehold land and buildings of the Group with net carrying amount of MYR1,299,061 (2012:MYR1,279,161; 2011: MYRNil) have been charged as security for the term loan as disclosed in Note 30.

 

15. INVESTMENT PROPERTY

 

     2011      2012     2013  
     MYR      MYR     MYR  

Cost

       

As of January 1

                    2,452,799   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

             2,452,799          
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31

             2,452,799        2,452,799   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation

       

As of January 1

                    (32,704

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

             (19,571       

Charge for the year

             (13,133     (26,306
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31

             (32,704     (59,010
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net carrying amount

             2,420,095        2,393,789   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment property comprises of a 4-storey terrace shop house situated in Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Kuala Lumpur for the purpose of rental income and capital appreciation.

The fair value of the Group’s investment property is determined to be approximately MYR2,500,000 as at December 31, 2013 (2012: RM2,500,000) by reference to the market indication of transaction prices for similar properties.

The property rental income earned by the Group from its investment property, which is leased out under operating leases, amounted to MYR135,600 (2012: MYR39,137; 2011: MYRNil). Direct operating expenses arising on the investment property amounted to MYR5,400 (2012: MYR2,700).

The fair value was determined based on the market comparable approach that reflects recent transaction prices for similar properties. In estimating the fair value of the properties, the highest and best use of the properties is their current use. There has been no change of the valuation technique during the year.

The fair value was determined based on the market comparable approach that reflects recent transaction prices for similar properties. In estimating the fair value of the properties, the highest and best use of the properties is their current use. There has been no change of the valuation technique during the year. The fair value is categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy with no transfer between Levels 1 and 2 during the year.

The investment property has been charged as security for the term loan as disclosed in Note 30.

 

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16. INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

  (a) Acquisition of Subsidiaries

2013

 

  (i) Acquisition of MOL Turkey Bilgi Sistemleri Yayincilik Gida ve Tekstil San. Tic. A.Ş. (formerly known as Sihirli Kule Bilgi Sistemleri Yayincilik Gida ve Tekstil San. Tic. A.Ş.) (“MOL Turkey”) and Sihirli Kule Bilgi Sistemleri Ltd. (“Game Sultan”)

On December 4, 2012, MOLAP, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with certain individuals to acquire 3,502 shares of Turkish Lira (TL) 10 each, representing 70% equity interest in MOL Turkey and 1,680 shares of Euro Dollar (Euro) 10 each, representing 70% in Game Sultan, for a total cash purchase consideration of USD13.5 million (equivalent to MYR41,894,437).

The registration of MOLAP ownership of 3,502 shares of TL10 each and 1,680 shares of Euro10 each, representing 70% equity interest in MOL Turkey and 70% equity interest in Game Sultan, respectively, was completed with the Companies House and Official Registry on February 7, 2013.

The acquisition of 70% equity interest in both companies was completed on February 19, 2013.

Call options and put options were granted to both MOLAP and the individual shareholders respectively for MOLAP to subscribe up to 30% of the equity of both MOL Turkey and Game Sultan. 15% of the options shall be exercised at any time during the period commencing from April 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2014 and the remaining 15% of the options shall be exercised during the period commencing November 1, 2015 and ending on January 31, 2016. At the date of acquisition, the put options were valued to be MYR23,124,127. Subsequently, fair value of the put options as of December 31, 2013 increased to MYR26,164,107 with a loss recognized in profit or loss amounting to MYR3,039,980. The fair value of the call options was estimated to negligible.

 

  (ii) Acquisition of Nganluong Joint Stock Company (“NganLuong”)

On December 21, 2012, MOLAP entered into a Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement to invest a total of 50% equity interest in Nganluong Joint Stock Company (“NganLuong”) for a total purchase consideration of Vietnamese Dong (VND) 104,275,000,000 (equivalent to MYR15,641,250) by way of:

 

  1. acquisition of 20,000 existing ordinary shares of VND10,000 each in NganLuong from the existing shareholder, PeaceSoft Solutions Joint Stock Company, for a cash consideration of VND52,137,500,000 (equivalent to MYR7,820,625); and

 

  2. subscription of 20,000 new ordinary shares of VND10,000 each in NganLuong for a cash consideration of VND52,137,500,000 (equivalent to MYR7,820,625).

The acquisition was completed on March 1, 2013. With effect from the date of acquisition, MOLAP consolidates its investment in NganLuong upon having the control of the subsidiary in which MOLAP is able to govern the financial and operating policies of NganLuong.

 

  (iii) Acquisition of MOLCube Sdn Bhd (“MOLC”)

On March 20, 2013, MOLAP entered into a Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement to invest in 70,000 shares RM1 each, which represents 70% equity interest in MOLC for a total purchase consideration of MYR70,000.

 

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On the same date, MOLPay Sdn Bhd, a company which is 51% owned by MOLAP, purchased 30,000 shares RM1 each, which represents 30% equity interest in MOLCube Sdn Bhd for a total purchase consideration of MYR30,000.

The acquisition was completed on April 1, 2013. MOLAP total effective interest in MOLC amounted to 85.30%.

2012

 

  (i) Acquisition of MOL AccessPortal Pty. Ltd. (formerly known as OCash Pty. Ltd.) (“MOL Australia”)

On June 25, 2012, MOLAP entered into a Subscription cum Shareholders’ Agreement with MOL Australia and the existing sole shareholder of MOL Australia namely, Cyglynx Pty. Ltd. to subscribe for 37,143 new ordinary shares of AUD1.00 each, representing 65% of the enlarged issued and paid-up share capital of MOL Australia, for a total purchase consideration of AUD350,000 (equivalent to MYR1,136,784). The acquisition was completed on July 1, 2012.

 

  (ii) Acquisition of Rixty, Inc. (“Rixty”)

On September 14, 2012, MOLAP entered into the following agreements:

 

  (i) Stock Purchase Agreement with Rixty to acquire 4,590,811 common stock for a total purchase consideration of USD2,497,401 (equivalent to MYR7,721,111).

 

  (ii) Common Stock Subscription Agreement with existing shareholders of Rixty to subscribe 3,033,088 new ordinary shares for a total purchase consideration of USD1,650,000 (equivalent to MYR5,107,099).

Upon the completion of acquisition and subscription, MOLAP held a total number of 7,623,899 common stock, representing 54.2% of issued and paid-up capital of Rixty. The acquisition and subscription was completed on October 31, 2012.

 

  (iii) Acquisition of Game Box (M) Sdn Bhd (“Game Box”)

On November 1, 2011, MOLAP entered into a Subscription cum Shareholders’ Agreement with the existing shareholders of Game Box to subscribe for 105,000 new ordinary shares of MYR1.00 each, representing 51.2% of the enlarged issued and paid-up ordinary share capital of Game Box, for a total purchase consideration of MYR600,000. The acquisition was completed on January 3, 2012.

 

  (iv) Acquisition of MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd (“MyCNX”)

On November 8, 2012, MOLAP entered into a settlement of Debt Agreement with MOL Global Pte Ltd in which, Cyberventure Sdn Bhd (“CVSB”) transferred its entire 1,599,900 ordinary shares of MYR1.00 each in MyCNX, representing 79.995% of the issued and paid-up ordinary share capital in MyCNX to MOLAP as full and final settlement of the outstanding debts owing by CVSB, amounting to RM27,825,582. The acquisition was completed on November 8, 2012.

2011

 

  (i) Acquisition of Uniwiz Trade Sales, Inc. (“Uniwiz”)

On January 28, 2011, MOL AccessPortal Inc. a newly incorporated subsidiary company of MOLAP, acquired 100% equity interest in Uniwiz Trade Sales, Inc. (“Uniwiz”). Upon the acquisition, Uniwiz became a subsidiary of MOL AccessPortal Inc. Uniwiz, is incorporated in the Philippines.

 

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  (ii) Acquisition of MOLPay Sdn Bhd (“MOLPay”)

On August 1, 2011, MOLAP acquired 650,249 new ordinary shares of RM1.00 each, representing 51% equity interest in MOLPay (formerly known as Forever Dollars Sdn Bhd) for purchase consideration of RM875,000.

 

  (b) Associate becomes Subsidiary

Consolidation of MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd. (“MOL Thailand”)

Before late 2011, MOLAP held 36.3% equity interest in MOL Thailand and accounted for the investment as an associate. With effect from 2012, MOLAP increased its equity interest of MOL Thailand to 49% and became the shareholder with the largest equity interest. As stipulated in the new shareholders agreement, MOLAP has four out of six representatives in the board of directors and obtained control of the subsidiary.

Zest Interactive Co. Ltd. and MOL Solutions Co. Ltd. which are MOL Thailand wholly-owned subsidiaries were effectively consolidated to MOLAP by virtue of MOL Thailand equity interest on these two entities.

 

  (c) Increase of equity interest in an existing subsidiary

On August 1, 2012, the Company through MOLAP increased its shareholding in MOL AccessPortal Pte. Ltd. from 60,000 shares to 100,000 shares with par value of SGD1 for a total cost of MYR100,420. The effective equity interest increased from 60% to 100%.

The Group aspires to be Asia’s leading e-payment provider and is continually looking for opportunities to expand its distribution and commerce network. The said acquisitions were in line with the Group’s business expansion plan and were undertaken with the objective to enable the Group to expand its distribution and commerce network in Asia.

 

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Details of the Group’s subsidiaries as at the end of the reporting period are as follows:

 

Name of subsidiary

  

Principal activities

   Country of
incorporation
   Effective equity interest  
         2011     2012     2013  

MOL AccessPortal Sdn Bhd

   Internet media, e-commerce utilizing internet-connected physical outlets as e-distribution and e-payment centers and provision of e-Solution services    Malaysia      100     100     100

MOL SocialPayments Sdn Bhd

   Social network payment aggregator    Malaysia      100     100     100

MOL Online Sdn Bhd

   Internet related services    Malaysia      100     100     100

GamesHive Sdn Bhd

   Dormant    Malaysia      100     100     100

MOL ManagedServices Sdn Bhd

   Dormant    Malaysia      100     100     100

MOLPay Sdn Bhd

   Establish, maintain and operate a payment, clearing and settlement system and other computer related activities    Malaysia      51     51     51

MOL Loyalty Sdn Bhd

   Information technology, electronic payments, online business services, electronic retail, electronic commerce online distribution, and other computer related activities    Malaysia      75     75     75

MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd

   Supply of computer games, software and hardware related to information technology    Malaysia             79.995     79.995

Game Box (M) Sdn Bhd

   Wholesale and distribution of computer softwares and computer games    Malaysia             51.20     51.20

MOLCube Sdn Bhd

   Providing mobile payment platform that enables small and medium-sized business to accept credit and debit cards payments using mobile devices    Malaysia                    85.30

MOL AccessPortal Pte. Ltd.

   Internet access providers (including ISPS) and web search portals    Singapore      60     100     100

MOL AccessPortal Pvt. Ltd.

   Facilitate the offering of online payment services    India      100     100     100

PT MOL AccessPortal

   Distribution of electronic games vouchers    Indonesia             100     100

MOL AccessPortal Pty Ltd

   Internet media, e-commerce utilizing internet connected physical outlet as e-distribution and e-payment centers and the provision or e-solution services    Australia             65     65

MOL AccessPortal Inc

   Operating e-payment systems, provide information technology services, e-solution services, online transaction processing, and other computer related activities    Philippines      100     100     100

MOL AccessPortal Co Ltd

   Sales of electronic pins for online games and other related products    Thailand             49     49

Rixty, Inc

   Providing alternative payment system to domestics and international users to spend cash and coins for online games, virtual goods and digital content    United States             54.20     54.20

 

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Name of subsidiary

  

Principal activities

   Country of
incorporation
   Effective equity interest  
         2011     2012     2013  

MOL Turkey Bilgi Sistemleri Yayincilik Gida ve Tekstil San. Tic. A.Ş. (formerly known as Sihirli Kule Bilgi Sistemleri Yayincilik Gida ve Tekstil San. Tic. A.Ş.)

   Providing e-payment systems and providing information technology services    Republic of
Turkey
                   70

Sihirli Kule Bilgi Sistemleri Ltd.

   Providing mobile payment services    Turkish
Republic of
Northern
Cyprus
                   70

Nganluong Joint Stock Company

   Operating online payment and escrow platform providers for domestic and cross-border e-commerce    Vietnam                    50

MOL AccessPortal Co Ltd

   Provision of electronic voucher distribution in Taiwan and acting as an importer, exporter, distributor, trader and dealer internet games and online services    Taiwan                    75.01

MMOG Asia Sdn Bhd

   Supply computer games, software and hardware related to information technology    Malaysia             79.995     79.995

Mitchville International Ltd.

   Game publisher    British Virgin
Islands (“BVI”)
            79.995       

MMOG Asia (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

   Providing services for games online via internet    Thailand                    39.20

Taiko Galaxy Sdn Bhd

   Acts as importer, exporter, distributor, trader of and dealer in internet games, computer software packages, computer peripherals, mobile games and all computer related products that would be related to information technology    Malaysia                    40.80

Uniwiz Trade Sales, Inc

   Distribution solution provider for prepaid services in the Philippines    Philippines      100     100     100

MOLPay Limited, Hong Kong

   Establish, maintain and operate a payment, clearing and settlement system and other computer related activities    Hong Kong             51     51

MOLPay Pte Ltd

   Establish, maintain and operate a payment, clearing and settlement system and other computer related activities    Singapore             51     51

Zest Interactive Co Ltd

   Sales and distribution of game software, electronic game pin and CDs    Thailand             49     49

MOL Solutions Co Ltd

   Enterprise software design and development    Thailand             49     49

Rixty Brasil Intermediação e Agenciamento de Negócios Ltda

   Providing alternative payment system to domestics and international users to spend cash and coins for online games, virtual goods and digital content    Brazil             54.2     54.2

 

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Composition of the Group

Information about the composition of the Group at the end of the reporting period is as follows:

 

Principal activity

  

Place of
incorporation
and
operation

   Number of wholly-owned
subsidiaries
 
          2011      2012      2013  

Distribution of electronic games voucher and prepaid pins

  

Indonesia

Philippines

    

 


1

  

  

    

 

1

1

  

  

    

 

1

1

  

  

Social network payment

   Malaysia      1         1         1   

Operating e-payment systems, provide information technology services, e-solution services, and internet related services

  

Philippines

India

Malaysia

Singapore

    

 

 

 

1

1

1

1

  

  

  

  

    

 

 

 

1

1

1

1

  

  

  

  

    

 

 

 

1

1

1

1

  

  

  

  

Dormant

   Malaysia      2         2         2   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
        8         9         9   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Principal activity

  

Place of
incorporation
and
operation

   Number of  non-wholly-owned
subsidiaries
 
          2011      2012      2013  

Supply of computer games, software and hardware related to information technology

  

Malaysia

Thailand

BVI

    

 

 


  

  

  

    

 

 

3

2

1

  

  

  

    

 

 

4

2

  

  

  

Providing mobile payment platform

   Malaysia                      1   

Information technology, electronic payments, online business services, electronic retail, electronic commerce online distribution, and other computer related activities

  

Malaysia

Australia

Hong Kong

Singapore

USA

Brazil

Turkey

Vietnam

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

1

1

1

1

1

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Sales of electronic pins for online games and other related products

  

Thailand

Taiwan

    

 


  

  

    

 

1

  

  

    

 

1

1

  

  

Enterprise software design and development

   Thailand              1         1   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
        2         15         20   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Details of non-wholly owned subsidiaries of the Group that have material non-controlling interests:

 

Name of subsidiaries

 

Country of
incorporation

  Equity interest and
voting rights held by
non-controlling interest
    Profit allocated to non-
controlling interests
    Accumulated non-controlling
interests
 
    2011     2012     2013     2011     2012     2013     2011     2012     2013  
        %     %     %     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

MyCNX

  Malaysia            20.005        20.005               42,660        2,615,782               2,320,174        5,714,039   

MOL Thailand

  Thailand            51        51               2,369,400        4,504,237               5,455,858        10,081,682   

Game Sultan

  Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus                   30                      1,753,601                      3,558,102   

Individually immaterial subsidiaries with non-controlling interests

  

    403,053        7,039,454        11,266,407   
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    403,053        14,815,486        30,620,230   
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Summarized financial information in respect of each of the Group’s subsidiaries that has material non-controlling interests is set out below. The summarized financial information below represents amounts before intragroup eliminations.

 

     MyCNX      Game Sultan      MOL Thailand  
     2012      2013      2012      2013      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Statement of financial position for the year ended December 31

                 

Current assets

     10,000,451         10,141,782                 15,347,529         5,173,128         29,976,327   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current assets

     5,168,433         9,491,339                 14,925         22,545,285         5,129,221   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current liabilities

     1,711,045         2,167,222                 3,502,084         16,204,312         18,571,131   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

     1,857,019         2,271,925                 30         421,163         292,982   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

     11,600,820         15,193,973                 11,860,340         11,092,938         16,241,435   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31

                 

Revenue

     19,910,201         23,821,267                 11,951,096         17,127,761         29,375,019   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

     12,846,379         13,834,043                 6,535,137         4,835,511         8,831,837   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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17. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES

 

     2011      2012     2013  
     MYR      MYR     MYR  

At cost

       

Unquoted shares in Malaysia

     30,000         30,000        30,000   

Unquoted shares outside Malaysia

     3,925,800         175,218        96,235   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     3,955,800         205,218        126,235   

Share of post acquisition reserves

     673,366         (34,876     (48,135
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,629,166         170,342        78,100   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The summarized financial information of equity method of the associates is illustrated as below:

 

     2011      2012     2013  
     MYR      MYR     MYR  

Statement of financial position

       

Current assets

     13,267,574         758,113        1,094,573   

Non-current assets

     3,576,218         888,756        954,609   

Current liabilities

     10,666,928         2,716,140        4,768,160   

Non-current liabilities

     319,349                  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Results

       

Revenue

     6,632,453         7,039        97,534   

Profit/(Loss) from operations

     1,990,976         (1,132,456     (1,557,239

Profit/(Loss) for the year

     1,990,976         (1,122,297     (1,486,129
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Summarized financial information in respect of the Group’s material associate is set out below. The summarized financial information below represents amount shown in the associate’s financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS:

 

MOL AccessPortal Co Ltd

   2011  
     MYR  

Assets and liabilities

  

Current assets

     13,169,251   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     3,447,178   
  

 

 

 

Current liabilities

     10,101,590   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     319,349   
  

 

 

 

 

     2011  
     MYR  

Results

  

Revenue

     6,622,383   
  

 

 

 

Profit for the year

     2,390,053   
  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

     2,390,053   
  

 

 

 

 

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Details of the associates are as below:

 

Name of associate

  

Principal activities

   Financial
year end
     Country of
incorporation
     Effective equity interest  
            2011     2012     2013  

eAuto Sdn Bhd(a)

   Provide internet motor based vehicle classified services, transfer of vehicle ownership and motor related internet services activities      December 31         Malaysia         30     30     30

MOL AccessPortal Co Ltd(b)

   Sales of electronic pins for online games and other related products      December 31         Thailand         36.3              

Associate of MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd (“MyCNX”)

  

MMOG Asia (Thailand) Co. Ltd.(c)

   Game operation services and support      December 31         Thailand                39.2       

Associate of MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd.

  

Loyalty In Motion Co. Ltd.(b)

   Business consultant      December 31         Thailand                12.25     12.25

 

  (a) 

On June 17, 2011, MOLAP subscribed 30,000 ordinary shares of MYR1 each, representing 30% of the issued and paid up share capital of eAuto Sdn Bhd for a total consideration of MYR30,000 or at an issue price of MYR1 per share.

 

  (b) 

On November 7, 2011, MOLAP subscribed for additional 559,600 ordinary shares of Thai Baht (THB) 10 each, representing 16.22% of the enlarged issued and paid up capital of MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd. and acquired 330,655 ordinary shares of THB10 each, representing 9.59% equity interest in MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd. to increase MOLAP’s interest in the associate from 36.3% to 49%.

With effect from January 1, 2012, MOLAP consolidates MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd. (“MOL Thailand”) as a subsidiary upon having the control as mentioned in Note 16 (b).

On January 1, 2012, MOL Thailand jointly invested with other third parties to establish Loyalty In Motion Co. Ltd (“Loyalty”), with a registered capital of THB 3 million. MOLAP holds a 25% interest, equal to 7,500 ordinary shares with a par value of THB 100 each, in Loyalty. Accordingly, Loyalty is considered as an associate of the Group.

 

  (c) 

MyCNX held 49% equity interest in MMOG Thai and accounted for the investment as associate. With effect from January 1, 2013, MyCNX, consolidates its investment in MMOG Thai upon having the control of the subsidiary.

 

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18. OTHER INVESTMENT

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Unquoted shares

     1,235,000        1,235,000        1,235,000   

Less: Accumulated impairment loss

     (1,234,999     (1,234,999     (1,234,999
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1        1        1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other investment relates to 180 common shares in EBI Communications, Inc (“EBI”), a company incorporated in Canada, which was impaired due to the continuing losses incurred in previous years.

 

19. DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE

 

     2011      2012     2013  
     MYR      MYR     MYR  

Cost

       

As of January 1

     7,767,068         9,723,455        11,225,803   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

             251,001          

Capitalized during the year

     1,956,387         2,722,761        2,709,620   

Written off

             (1,471,414       
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31

     9,723,455         11,225,803        13,935,423   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated amortization

       

As of January 1

     4,579,630         6,217,337        6,738,105   

Amortization for the year

     1,637,707         1,992,182        2,010,873   

Written off

             (1,471,414       
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31

     6,217,337         6,738,105        8,748,978   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net carrying amount

       

As of December 31

     3,506,118         4,487,698        5,186,445   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Included in costs capitalized were the following:

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Depreciation of computer equipment and software (Note 14)

     164,241         164,948         198,289   

Salaries paid to directors (Note 8)

     216,000         225,000         28,050   

Rental of development centre

     49,082         49,598         49,598   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The development expenditure written off of MYR1,471,414 in 2012 was fully amortized.

 

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20. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

     Goodwill      Software
and
copyright
     Electronic
payment
system
     Exclusive
licence and
distribution
rights of
online games
and reloads
     Intellectual
property
     Trademark      Total  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Cost

                    

As of January 1, 2011

                             3,939,162         12,034,651                 15,973,813   

Additions

                                                       

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

     6,750,425                 875,000                                 7,625,425   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

     6,750,425                 875,000         3,939,162         12,034,651                 23,599,238   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

                    

As of January 1, 2011

                             1,653,934                         1,653,934   

Amortization for the year

                             847,589                         847,589   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

                             2,501,523                         2,501,523   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying amount

                    

As of December 31, 2011

     6,750,425                 875,000         1,437,639         12,034,651                 21,097,715   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Goodwill      Software
and
copyright
    Electronic
payment
system
     Exclusive
licence and
distribution
rights of
online games
and reloads
     Intellectual
property
    Trademark     Total  
     MYR      MYR     MYR      MYR      MYR     MYR     MYR  

Cost

                 

As of January 1, 2012

     6,750,425                875,000         3,939,162         12,034,651               23,599,238   

Additions

             38,520        875,000         384,471                       1,297,991   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

     16,963,118         93,394                26,154,135         46,117        22,279        43,279,043   

Foreign exchange difference

     236,083         (96                     (1,240     (257     234,490   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012

     23,949,626         131,818        1,750,000         30,477,768         12,079,528        22,022        68,410,762   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

                 

As of January 1, 2012

                            2,501,523                       2,501,523   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

             29,694                487,152                4,285        521,131   

Amortization for the year

             10,194        826,335         2,129,802                1,297        2,967,628   

Foreign exchange difference

             (16     16                        66        66   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012

             39,872        826,351         5,118,477                5,648        5,990,348   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net carrying amount

                 

As of December 31, 2012

     23,949,626         91,946        923,649         25,359,291         12,079,528        16,374        62,420,414   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Goodwill      Software
and
copyright
    Electronic
payment
system
     Exclusive
licence and
distribution
rights of
online games
and reloads
    Intellectual
property
    Trademark      Total  
     MYR      MYR     MYR      MYR     MYR     MYR      MYR  

Cost

                 

As of January 1, 2013

     23,949,626         131,818        1,750,000         30,477,768        12,079,528        22,022         68,410,762   

Additions

                            4,296,422        4,778,805                9,075,227   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

     55,774,073                        27,081,406                       82,855,479   

Disposals

                            (170,256                    (170,256

Write-off

             (72,365                                   (72,365

Foreign exchange difference

             1,327                46,489        (3,698     1,688         45,806   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

     79,723,699         60,780        1,750,000         61,731,829        16,854,635        23,710         160,144,653   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

                 

As of January 1, 2013

             39,872        826,351         5,118,477               5,648         5,990,348   

Disposals

                            (95,760                    (95,760

Write-off

             (1,845                                   (1,845

Amortization for the year

             6,230        583,275         14,723,974        42,129        7,341         15,362,949   

Foreign exchange difference

             (26,006             26,248        (950     431         (277
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

             18,251        1,409,626         19,772,939        41,179        13,420         21,255,415   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying amount

                 

As of December 31, 2013

     79,723,699         42,529        340,374         41,958,890        16,813,456        10,290         138,889,238   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Included in the intellectual property is the domain name of MOL.com used by the Group through internet media.

Goodwill on consolidation

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

At beginning of year

             6,750,425         23,949,626   

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

     6,750,425         16,963,118         55,774,073   

Foreign exchange difference

             236,083           
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     6,750,425         23,949,626         79,723,699   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Carrying Amount of Goodwill      Pre-Tax
Discount Rate
    Terminal
Growth Rate
 
     2011      2012      2013      2011     2012     2013     2011     2012     2013  
     RM      RM      RM                                       

Game Sultan and PaytoGo(1)

                     45,183,982                       17.39                   3.80

NganLuong(1)

                     10,416,362                       20.57                   5.60

Rixty Inc. (USA)(1)

             9,733,193         9,733,193                10.80     9.62            2.34     2.40

MOL AccessPortal, Inc. (MOL Philippines)(1)

     6,750,425         6,986,508         6,986,508         15.00     17.10     13.92     7.5     4.54     5.40

MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn. Bhd. (MyCNX)(1)

             4,893,192         4,893,192                13.10     11.86            2.98     4.70

MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd. (MOL Thailand)(1)

             1,877,725         1,877,725                14.50     13.19            3.86     4.40

Others(2)

             459,008         632,737                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

              

TOTAL

     6,750,425         23,949,626         79,723,699                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

              

Goodwill acquired is allocated at acquisition date to the cash-generating unit (“CGU”) of the Group that is expected to benefit from the business combinations. Before recognition of any impairment losses, the carrying value of goodwill had been allocated to the individual entity of the Group as an independent CGU. The Group’s methodology to test goodwill for impairment is described in Note 4.

 

  (1) 

The recoverable amount of these CGUs is determined based on a value in use approach which uses cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by the directors of the Company covering a five-year period. Cash flows beyond that five-year period have been extrapolated using steady growth rates (see rates shown in table) per annum rate which is the projected long-term average growth rate for each of the CGUs, which is consistent with the industry growth rate. Cash flow projections during the budget period are based on past performance of each of the CGUs and their expectations of market development such as consumer spending, changes on the Information Technology (“IT”) industry and impact to cost of IT staff, and the demand existing in the gaming or entertainment and telecommunication industries. The pre-tax discount rates (see rates shown in table) was applied and is based on weighted average cost of capital adjusted for the difference in currency and specific risks associated with the businesses of such CGUs.

With regard to the assessment of value-in-use and fair value less costs to sell, the directors believe that no reasonably possible change in any of the above key assumptions would cause the recoverable amounts of the units to be materially below their carrying amounts.

 

  (2) 

Others represent goodwill allocated to MOL AccessPortal Pty Ltd (Australia), MOLCube Sdn. Bhd. and Game Box (M) Sdn. Bhd. which is not individually or in aggregate significant in comparison with the Group’s total carrying amount of goodwill.

 

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21. FINANCE LEASE RECEIVABLES

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Current finance lease receivables

     22,216         35,233         65,506   

Non-current finance lease receivables

     229,809         243,109         506,871   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     252,025         278,342         572,377   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Group leases MOLReloads terminals with its pre-installed proprietary software to certain retail outlets for the distribution of prepaid airtime and electronic pins. All leases are denominated in Malaysian Ringgit. The average term of the leases is 6 years.

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Minimum lease receivables

      

Not later than 1 year

     45,360        129,360        284,760   

Later than 1 year and not later than 2 years

     45,360        129,360        284,760   

Later than 2 years and not later than 5 years

     181,440        258,720        643,475   

Later than 5 years

            26,250        72,130   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     272,160        543,690        1,285,125   

Less: Future finance income

     (20,135     (265,348     (712,748
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Present value of finance lease assets

     252,025        278,342        572,377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Present value of finance lease assets:

        

Not later than 1 year

     22,216         35,233         65,506   

Later than 1 year and not later than 2 years

     31,520         50,063         95,636   

Later than 2 years and not later than 5 years

     198,289         172,258         347,958   

Later than 5 years

             20,788         63,277   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     252,025         278,342         572,377   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

22. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)

The components and movements of deferred tax assets/(liabilities) during the financial year prior to offsetting are as follows:

 

     2011      2012     2013  
     MYR      MYR     MYR  

As of January 1

     42,503         156,185        (5,645,740

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 39)

             (6,172,558     (6,770,352

Recognized in profit or loss (Note 12)

     113,682         370,633        2,975,084   

Effect of foreign currency translation

                    (14,161
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31

     156,185         (5,645,740     (9,455,169
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes relate to the same fiscal authority.

 

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The net deferred tax assets and liabilities shown on the consolidated statements of financial position after appropriate offsetting are as follows:

 

     2011      2012     2013  
     MYR      MYR     MYR  

Deferred tax assets

     156,185         220,596        203,300   

Deferred tax liabilities

             (5,866,336     (9,658,469
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net

     156,185         (5,645,740     (9,455,169
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

23. INVENTORIES

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Airtime prepaid electronic pins

     7,638,509         12,542,449         11,005,931   

Online game pins

     9,009,547         10,786,752         12,631,640   

Others

                     54,960   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     16,648,056         23,329,201         23,692,531   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Group recognized an impairment amounted to MYR709,515 (2012: MYRNil; 2011 MYRNil) in respect of write-downs of inventory to its net realizable value.

 

24. TRADE RECEIVABLES

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Trade receivables

     10,223,958        19,545,316        31,558,106   

Amount due from affiliates (Note 26)

     6,973,549        6,715,553        3,015,095   

Accrued revenue

     194,169        299,444          

Less: Allowance for doubtful debts

     (287,347     (287,347     (753,094
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     17,104,329        26,272,966        33,820,107   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Trade receivables disclosed above are classified as loans and receivables and are therefore measured at amortized cost.

During the financial year, trade receivables of the Group amounting to MYR80,000 (2012: MYRNil) were written off against the allowance for doubtful debts.

Affiliates companies are companies related to a director of the ultimate holding company, MOL Global Pte Ltd (see Note 26).

Trade receivables of the Group comprise amounts receivable from sales of MOLPoints, airtime prepaid electronic pins and online game pins. The Group’s normal trade credit term is 30 to 60 days (2012: 30 to 60 days; 2011: 30 to 60 days), other credit terms are assessed and approved on a case-to-case basis.

The Group’s historical experience in collection of trade receivables falls within the recorded credit period and management believes that no additional credit risk beyond amount provided for collection losses is inherent in the Group’s trade receivables. The Group does not hold any collateral over these balances.

Trade receivables disclosed above include amounts (see below for aged analysis) that are past due at the end of the reporting period but against which the Group has not recognized an allowance for doubtful debts because there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the amounts are still considered recoverable.

 

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Ageing of trade receivables

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Neither past due nor impaired

     13,652,047        12,377,421        26,611,867   

Past due but not impaired:

      

1 to 30 days

     1,230,234        11,192,326        3,109,808   

31 to 60 days

     436,552        1,177,942        1,514,754   

61 to 90 days

     2,072,843        1,333,713        801,656   

More than 90 days

            478,911        2,535,116   
     3,739,629        14,182,892        7,961,334   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     17,391,676        26,560,313        34,573,201   

Impaired

     (287,347     (287,347     (753,094
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     17,104,329        26,272,966        33,820,107   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Receivables that are neither past due nor impaired

Trade receivables that are neither past due nor impaired are creditworthy debtors with good payment record with the Group.

Receivables that are past due but not impaired

Trade receivables that are past due but not impaired are mainly customers who have never defaulted on payments but are slow paymasters hence, are periodically monitored.

Receivables that are impaired

Trade receivables that were impaired at the reporting date and the movement of the allowance accounts used to record the impairment are as follows:

 

     2011     2012      2013  
     MYR     MYR      MYR  

As of January 1

     115,900        287,347         287,347   

Add: Impairment loss (Note 11)

     207,347                545,747   

Less: Written off

     (35,900             (80,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31

     287,347        287,347         753,094   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

In determining the recoverability of the trade receivable, the Group considers any change in the credit quality of the trade receivables from the date credit was initially granted up to the reporting date. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to the customer base being large and unrelated. Accordingly, the Directors believe that there is no further credit provision required in excess of the allowance for doubtful debts.

The Group has recognized an allowance for doubtful debts of 100% against all receivables over 1 year because historical experience has been that receivables that are past due beyond 1 year are not recoverable. Allowances for doubtful debts are recognized against trade receivables between 60 days and 360 days based on estimated irrecoverable amounts determined by reference to past default experience of the counterparty and an analysis of the counterparty’s current financial position.

The amount due from an affiliate company is earmarked to repay short term borrowings as disclosed in Note 30.

 

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25. OTHER RECEIVABLES, DEPOSITS AND PREPAID EXPENSES

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Other receivables

     424,328         4,494,428         5,445,640   

Less: Allowance for doubtful debts

                     (7,580
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     424,328         4,494,428         5,438,060   

Prepaid expenses

     2,830,684         3,728,335         5,222,381   

Other deposits

     685,886         1,121,571         3,149,861   

Advances for online games

     2,463,697         453,984         198,884   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     6,404,595         9,798,318         14,009,186   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

26. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

As mentioned in Note 1, MOL Global Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore, swapped its 83,437,870 shares in MOLAP in exchange for 50,062,722 shares of MOL Global, Inc. Accordingly, MOL Global Pte Ltd, remains the controlling party before and after the reorganization.

In addition to the related party information disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements, the details of related parties and their relationship with the Company and its subsidiaries are as follows:

 

Name of related parties

  

Relationship

eAuto Sdn Bhd

   Associate of the Company

7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd – CEPP

   Affiliate of the Company

Convenience Shopping (Sabah) Sdn Bhd – CEPP

   Affiliate of the Company

Securexpress Services Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

U Mobile Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Hospitality Services Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

BLoyalty Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Pizza Company Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company

   Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad

   Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Times Square Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Corporation Berhad

   Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Eden Park London Hotel

   Affiliate of the Company

Perdana Hotel Philippines Inc

   Affiliate of the Company

Singer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

Sports Toto Fitness Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

Prime Credit Leasing Sdn Bhd

   Affiliate of the Company

MOL Global Pte Ltd

  

Affiliate of the Company

Seagamer Mall Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

BTS Car Park Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Langkawi Beach Resort Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Higher Education Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

Berjaya Waterfront Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

MSC Cyberport Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

Juniasia Cyberport Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

TConnect Cyberport Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

Cyberventures Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

Cyberport Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd

  

Affiliate of the Company

MOL Properties Sdn Bhd

   Other related parties

 

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Name of related parties

  

Relationship

Friendster (S.E.Asia) Pte Ltd

   Other related parties

Friendster iCafe Sdn Bhd

   Other related parties

Friendster Sdn Bhd

   Other related parties

Kakao Malaysia Sdn Bhd

   Other related parties

Friendster Philippines, Inc

   Other related parties

Amount due from/(to) associates, which arose mainly from trade transactions and expenses paid by the associates on behalf of the Company, is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

Amount due from affiliates, which arose mainly from trade transactions, is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

Amount due from/(to) other related parties, which arose mainly from advances, trade transactions and expenses paid on behalf, is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

 

  26.1 Amount due from/(to) associates

 

     2011     2012      2013  
     MYR     MYR      MYR  

Current:

       

Trade amount due from associates

     1,164,615                216,848   

Outstanding balances receivables for operating transactions

            1,208,124           
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,164,615        1,208,124         216,848   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current:

       

Outstanding balances payable for operating transactions

     (9,068               
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  26.2 Amount due from affiliates

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Current:

        

Trade amount due from affiliate (Note 24)

     6,973,549         6,715,553         3,015,095   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  26.3 Amount due from/(to) other related parties

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Current:

      

Trade amount due from other related parties

     867,857        793,263        85,515   

Outstanding balances receivable for operating transactions

     11,956,463        1,214,813        499,436   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12,824,320        2,008,076        584,951   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Trade amount due to other related parties

            (995,276     (1,234,971

Outstanding balances payable for operating and financing transactions

     (1,158,035     (16,858,631     (29,512,942
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (1,158,035     (17,853,907     (30,747,913
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The related party transactions described above were carried out based on negotiated terms and conditions and mutually agreed with the respective related parties.

 

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  26.4 Significant Related Party Transactions

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Commission paid to affiliates

     17,964,854         18,977,202         20,053,895   

Purchase from affiliates

     62,510         198,340         440,390   

Sales of goods to other related parties

     122,740         956,525         5,025,319   

Interest expense paid to affiliates

     43,662         102,768         134,283   

Rental expense paid to affiliates

     682,163         679,962         709,834   

IT consultancy fees paid to other related parties

                     504,804   

Travelling expenses received from other related parties

                     264,611   

Rental expenses paid to other related parties

     74,231         104,460         107,439   

Transactions fees received from affiliates

     286,008         1,223,726         2,551,925   

Advertisement fees paid to affiliates

     33,665         24,500         28,000   

Sales from services provided to other related parties

     100,000         70,000         80,000   

Contact centre services charges paid to affiliates

     360,000         360,000         360,000   

Payment channel services charges to other related parties

                     24,147   

Maintenance supports charges to:

        

Associate

                     216,848   

Other related parties

                     44,420   

Terminal rental income received from affiliates

     165,000         360,000         435,285   

Commission paid to other related parties

             833,493         4,630,009   

Purchases from other related parties

             647,327         4,997,056   

Advertisement income received from affiliates

     324,303                   

Equipment rental income received from affiliate

     91,173         128,105         288,323   

Purchase of products and services

     200,000         400,000         200,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The related parties transactions described above were carried out based on negotiated terms and conditions and mutually agreed with respective related parties.

Affiliates companies are companies related to a shareholder of the ultimate holding company, MOL Global Pte Ltd.

 

  26.5 Compensation of Key Management Personnel

The members of key management personnel of the Group comprise Directors of the Group. Details on the compensation for these key management personnel are disclosed in Note 8.

 

27. CASH AND BANK BALANCES

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Cash at banks and on hand

     5,319,546         29,304,840         38,133,264   

Deposits and placement with licensed banks

     90,022         2,781,451         11,596,224   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     5,409,568         32,086,291         49,729,488   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Restricted cash

     753,431         2,552,389         4,832,435   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. The deposits and placement with licensed banks are made for varying periods of between one day and 3 months, depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest at 2.80% (2012: 2.80%; 2011: 2.80%) per annum.

Restricted cash at bank represents an amount under escrow which is required to be at minimum of 1.0 times of value or ratio of 1:1 of unutilized MOLPoints in compliance with the Guideline on Electronic

 

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Money issued by Bank Negara Malaysia to be deposited and managed separately from the Group’s working capital funds at the end of each month. However, the Group maintains the escrow amount at 1.2 times of value or ratio of 1:1.2 of unutilized MOLPoints.

 

28. SHARE CAPITAL

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Authorized:

        

1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of USD1 (MYR3.2965) each

     3,296,500,000         3,296,500,000         3,296,500,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Issued, fully paid and outstanding

     9,816,220         9,816,220         9,816,220   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

29. RESERVES

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Non-distributable:

        

Share premium [Note (a)]

     2,954,189         2,954,189         2,954,189   

Foreign currency translation reserve [Note (b)]

     180,430         148,395         (2,474,580

Distributable:

        

Retained earnings

     7,554,862         12,026,610         24,145,038   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     10,689,481         15,129,194         24,624,647   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) Share premium

Share premium arose from the premium on the issuance of new ordinary shares.

 

  (b) Foreign currency translation reserve

Foreign currency translation reserve represents exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations whose functional currencies are different from that of the Group’s presentation currency.

 

30. BORROWINGS

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Non-current – at amortized costs:

        

Secured

        

Term loans (i)

             2,124,954         1,938,845   

Finance lease payables (Note 31)

     186,690         1,627,746         1,445,027   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     186,690         3,752,700         3,383,872   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Current – at amortized costs:

        

Secured

        

Term loans (i)

             522,440         206,340   

Revolving credit (ii)

     40,000,000         50,184,596         68,000,000   

Finance lease payables (Note 31)

     183,613         982,885         1,424,654   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     40,183,613         51,689,921         69,630,994   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  (i) Term loans

The term loans are repayable by instalments of varying amounts over the following periods:

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Current

        

Not later than 1 year

             522,440         206,340   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current

        

Later than 1 year and not later than 2 years

             380,430         135,768   

Later than 2 years and not later than 5 years

             1,744,524         425,507   

Later than 5 years

                     1,377,570   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
             2,124,954         1,938,845   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

In 2012, Zest Interactive Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd. obtained a term loan from a local commercial bank in Thailand for the purchase of land and building with interest at 7.63% (2012: 7.63% to 7.88%; 2011: Nil) per annum. The loans are secured by mortgage of the land and building of which net carrying amount as at December 31, 2013 is MYR1,299,061 (2012: MYR1,279,161; 2011: MYRNil) as disclosed in Note 14.

Also in 2012, MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd had entered into a loan agreement with a local commercial bank in Malaysia to obtain financing for the purchase of commercial building. As at December 31, 2013, the investment property with net carrying amount amounting to MYR2,393,789 (2012: MYR2,420,095; 2011: MYRNil) is partially financed by this term loan amounting to MYR1,800,000 with interest rate of Base Lending Rate (“BLR”) of 2.10% per annum. The loans are secured by mortgage of the investment property as disclosed in Note 15.

 

  (ii) Revolving credit

Revolving credit facility of the Group with Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad bears interest at 7.25% (2012: 7.25%; 2011: 7.00%) per annum and has an expiry date on December 16, 2015.

The revolving credit is secured by way of personal guarantee of two shareholders, corporate guarantee from related parties, a fixed and floating charge over all present and future assets and undertakings of the Group and a deed of assignment and memorandum of deposit sinking fund.

 

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31. HIRE-PURCHASE AND FINANCE LEASE PAYABLES

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Future minimum lease payments:

      

Not later than 1 year

     214,119        1,138,644        1,588,872   

Later than 1 year and not later than 2 years

     189,001        1,055,076        1,109,592   

Later than 2 years and not later than 5 years

            672,761        411,172   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total future minimum lease payments

     403,120        2,866,481        3,109,636   

Less: Future finance charges

     (32,817     (255,850     (239,955
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Present value of finance lease payables

     370,303        2,610,631        2,869,681   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Present value of finance lease payables:

      

Not later than 1 year

     183,613        982,885        1,424,654   

Later than 1 year and not later than 2 years

     186,690        975,732        1,046,826   

Later than 2 years and not later than 5 years

            652,014        398,201   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Present value of finance lease payables

     370,303        2,610,631        2,869,681   

Less: Amount due within 12 months

     (183,613     (982,885     (1,424,654
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amount due after 12 months

     186,690        1,627,746        1,445,027   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The finance lease payables of the Group bear interest at rates ranging from 2.59% to 5.00% (2012: 2.59% to 5.00%; 2011: 3.95% to 6.75%) per annum at the end of the reporting period.

 

32. TRADE PAYABLES

The normal trade credit terms granted to the Group by trade creditors range from 30 to 60 days (2012: 30 to 60 days; 2011: 30 to 60 days).

Included in trade payables are amounts MYR6,637,159 (2012: MYR4,577,815; and 2011: MYR4,909,183) being accrued purchases.

 

33. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Other payables

     4,951,020         8,183,962         8,940,320   

Accrued expenses

     2,080,406         1,318,342         2,379,557   

Promissory notes

             2,748,115         2,748,115   

Deposit received

     2,558,787         2,965,708         4,513,074   

Customer’s account balances

                     3,710,540   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     9,590,213         15,216,127         22,291,606   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The promissory notes are issued in October 2012, and are automatically convertible upon (a) a firm commitment of an underwritten offering of the Company’s ordinary shares or (b) completion of an equity financing of at least USD1,000,000. As of the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements, the underwriting agreement for the Company proposed initial public offering had not been finalized or entered into nor had the Company completed a financing of at least $1,000,000.

 

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34. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Derivative financial liabilities of the Group represent fair value of the put options as disclosed in Note 16(a). The fair values of the Group’s derivative financial liabilities were estimated at the issuance date and are revalued at each reporting date, using the Monte Carlo simulation method.

 

35. PENSION LIABILITY

The Group has a funded, non-contributory defined benefit and actuarially computed pension plan, covering substantially all permanent employees of one of its subsidiaries. The defined benefit plans are administered by an Investment Manager and/or Trustee bank.

The most recent actuarial valuation of the plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation were carried out at December 31, 2013. The present value of the defined benefit obligation, and the related current year service cost and past service cost, were measured using the projected unit credit method.

The principal assumptions used for the purposes of the actuarial valuations were as follows:

 

     Valuation at December 31  
     2011     2012     2013  

Discount rate

     7.0     6.2     4.5

Expected rate of salary increase

     7.0     7.0     4.0

Amounts recognized in profit or loss and other comprehensive income in respect of this defined benefit plan are as follows:

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Current service cost

     130,230         274,148         90,400   

Net interest cost on defined benefit obligation

             9,274         26,017   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Component of defined benefit costs recognized in profit or loss

     130,230         283,422         116,417   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Remeasurement on the net defined benefit liability:

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Actuarial gain (loss) due to:

        

Change in financial assumptions

                     82,050   

Experience adjustments

                     66,260   

Changes in demographic assumptions

                     13,565   

Remeasurement loss on plan assets

                     (2,670
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Components of defined benefit cost recognized in other comprehensive income

                     159,205   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The amount included in the consolidated statements of financial position arising from the Group’s obligation in respect of its defined benefit plans is as follows:

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Present value of defined benefit obligation

     (130,230     (423,135     (374,116

Fair value of plan assets

                   279,480   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pension liability

     (130,230     (423,135     (94,636
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Movements in the present value of the defined benefit obligation in the current year were as follows:

 

     2011     2012     2013  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Present value of defined benefit obligation:

      

At beginning of year

            (130,230     (423,135

Current service cost

     (130,230     (274,148     (90,400

Interest cost

            (9,274     (26,017

Actuarial loss (gain) due to:

      

Changes in financial assumptions

            (45,413     82,050   

Experience adjustments

            35,930        66,260   

Foreign exchange differences

                   3,561   

Changes in demographic

                     

Assumptions

                   13,565   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At end of year

     (130,230     (423,135     (374,116
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets:

      

Contributions made

                   282,150   

Actuarial loss on plan assets

                   (2,670
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At end of year

                   279,480   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The distribution of plan assets as of December 31, is as follows:

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Cash and cash equivalents

                     3.30

Investments in:

        

Government securities

                     95.93

Accrued interest receivable

                     0.78

Trust fee payables

                     (0.01 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At end of year

                     100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The carrying amounts disclosed above reasonably approximate fair values at each financial year-end. The funding was made only during 2013 hence the actual return on plan assets amounted to nil.

Sensitivity analysis that has been determined based on reasonably possible changes of each significant assumption on the retirement benefit obligation as of the end of reporting period, assuming all other assumptions were held constant.

 

           Defined
benefit
obligation
 
           MYR  

Discount rate

     -1.00     56,729   

Salary rate

     +1.00     56,426   

 

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36. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents included in the statements of cash flows comprise the following amounts in the statements of financial position:

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Cash and bank balances

     5,319,546         29,304,840         38,133,264   

Deposits and placement with licensed bank

     90,022         2,781,451         11,596,224   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     5,409,568         32,086,291         49,729,488   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

37. DEFERRED REVENUE

Deferred revenue represents MOLPoints that have been sold but not redeemed as at the end of the reporting period.

 

38. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENT

The Group has entered into non-cancellable operating lease agreements for the use of office buildings.

The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases contracted for as of the reporting date but not recognized as liabilities are as follows:

 

     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Future minimum lease payments:

        

Not later than 1 year

     857,131         1,552,738         2,549,304   

Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years

     1,006,980         887,336         2,349,850   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,864,111         2,440,074         4,899,154   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

39. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

  39.1 Acquisitions of subsidiaries

As disclosed in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements, the subsidiaries acquired by the Group during the financial year ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 are as follows:

 

Name of Subsidiaries

   Date of
Acquisition
     Effective
Equity
Interest
    Purchase
Consideration
 
                  MYR  

2011

       

Uniwiz Trade Sales, Inc (“Uniwiz”)

     01.01.2012         100     6,960,607   

MOLPay Sdn Bhd (“MOLPay”)

     01.08.2011         51     875,000   
       

 

 

 
          7,835,607   
       

 

 

 

 

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Name of Subsidiaries

   Date of
Acquisition
     Effective
Equity
Interest
    Purchase
Consideration
 
                  MYR  

2012

       

MOL AccessPortal Co., Ltd. (“MOL Thailand”)

     01.01.2012         49.00     3,925,800   

Game Box (M) Sdn. Bhd. (“Game Box”)

     03.01.2012         51.20     600,000   

MOL AccessPortal Pty. Ltd. (“MOL Australia”)

     01.06.2012         65.00     1,136,784   

Rixty, Inc (“Rixty”)

     14.09.2012         54.20     12,828,210   

MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn. Bhd. (“MyCNX”)

     20.10.2012         79.99     27,825,582   
       

 

 

 
          46,316,376   
       

 

 

 

 

Name of Subsidiaries

   Date of
Acquisition
     Effective
Equity
Interest
    Purchase
Consideration
 
                  MYR  

2013

       

MOL Turkey and Game Sultan

     19.02.2013         70.00     65,018,564   

NganLuong

     01.03.2013         50.00     15,641,250   

MOLCube

     01.04.2013         85.30     100,000   

MMOG Thai

     01.01.2013         49.00     49,000   
       

 

 

 
          80,808,814   
       

 

 

 

 

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  39.2 Considerations transferred and goodwill arising on acquisitions

 

2011

   Uniwiz     MOLPay     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Cash paid

     6,960,607        250,250        7,210,857   

Non-cash considerations

            624,750        624,750   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total purchase considerations

     6,960,607        875,000        7,835,607   

Non-controlling interests

            624,750        624,750   

Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired (Note 39.3)

     (210,182     (1,499,750     (1,709,932
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill arising on acquisitions (Note 20)

     6,750,425               6,750,425   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

2012

   MOL
Thailand
    Game Box     MOL
Australia
    Rixty     MyCNX     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Cash paid

            600,000        1,136,784        10,080,096               11,816,880   

Non-cash considerations

     3,925,800                      2,748,114        27,825,582        34,499,496   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total purchase considerations

     3,925,800        600,000        1,136,784        12,828,210        27,825,582        46,316,376   

Non-controlling interests

     3,894,551        524,139        530,360        2,615,347        5,734,888        13,299,285   

Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired (Note 39.3)

     (5,942,626     (1,074,055     (1,258,220     (5,710,364     (28,667,278     (42,652,543
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill arising on acquisitions (Note 20)

     1,877,725        50,084        408,924        9,733,193        4,893,192        16,963,118   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

2013

   MOL Turkey
and
Game Sultan
    NganLuong     MOLCube     MMOG Thai     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Cash paid

     41,894,437        15,641,250        100,000               57,635,687   

Non-cash considerations

     23,124,127                      49,000        23,173,127   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total purchase considerations

     65,018,564        15,641,250        100,000        49,000        80,808,814   

Non-controlling interests

     8,500,537        5,224,888        (12,706     40,934        13,753,653   

Fair value of identifiable net (assets)/ liabilities acquired (Note 39.3)

     (28,335,119     (10,449,776     86,435        (89,934     (38,788,394
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill arising on acquisitions (Note 20)

     45,183,982        10,416,362        173,729               55,774,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The interest of a non-major shareholders recognized at the acquisition date was measured at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the fair value of the acquirees’ identifiable net assets.

Goodwill arose in the acquisitions of these subsidiaries because the cost of combination included a control premium. In addition, the consideration paid for the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth, future market development and the assembled workforce of these subsidiaries. These benefits are not separately recognized from goodwill because they do not meet the recognition criteria for identifiable intangible assets.

 

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  39.3 Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisitions

 

2011

   Uniwiz     MOLPay      Total  
     MYR     MYR      MYR  

Non-current assets

       

Property, plant and equipment

     67,913                67,913   

Intangible assets

            875,000         875,000   

Current assets

       

Inventories

     1,936,041                1,936,041   

Trade receivables

     855,005                855,005   

Other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses

     169,119        624,750         793,869   

Cash and bank balances

     598,642                598,642   

Current liabilities

       

Trade payables

     (722,890             (722,890

Other payables and accrued expenses

     (2,612,237             (2,612,237

Current tax liabilities

     (81,411             (81,411
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net identifiable assets

     210,182        1,499,750         1,709,932   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

2012

   MOL
Thailand
    Game Box     MOL
Australia
    Rixty     MyCNX     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Non-current assets

            

Property, plant and equipment

     1,474,878        106,117               12,062        654,889        2,247,946   

Investment property

                                 2,433,228        2,433,228   

Development expenditure

                                 251,001        251,001   

Intangible assets

     1,714,395               46,117        17,994        24,016,288        25,794,794   

Current assets

            

Inventories

     1,681,812        1,043,402        23,352        204,520               2,953,086   

Trade receivables

     5,364,913        729,773        9,752        590,145        7,862,185        14,556,768   

Other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses

     449,424        20,255        959,409        817,843        468,012        2,714,943   

Cash and bank balances

     5,899,283        811,826        222,722        7,938,207        1,553,024        16,425,062   

Non-current liabilities

            

Borrowings

     (321,755                   (2,379,171     (1,980,500     (4,681,426

Deferred tax liabilities

     (412,674                          (5,759,884     (6,172,558

Current liabilities

            

Trade payables

     (8,281,680     (1,030,774                   (725,039     (10,037,493

Other payables and accrued expenses

     (1,039,942     (276,244            (839,598     (105,926     (2,261,710

Borrowings

     (186,223     (217,083     (3,132     (651,638            (1,058,076

Current tax liabilities

     (399,805     (113,217                          (513,022
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net identifiable assets

     5,942,626        1,074,055        1,258,220        5,710,364        28,667,278        42,652,543   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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2013

   MOL Turkey
and
GameSultan
    Nganluong     MOLCube     MMOG Thai     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Non-current assets

          

Property, plant and equipment

     255,991        160,404        34,028        61,033        511,456   

Intangible assets

     27,081,406                             27,081,406   

Current assets

          

Inventories

     2,327,726                             2,327,726   

Trade receivables

     10,588,378        796,238                      11,384,616   

Other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses

     373,678        1,727,032        19,999        168,216        2,288,925   

Cash and bank balances

     2,278,259        10,925,089        25,932        2,536        13,231,816   

Non-current liabilities

          

Deferred tax liabilities

     (6,770,352                          (6,770,352

Current liabilities

          

Trade payables

     (5,795,240     (132                   (5,795,372

Other payables and accrued expenses

     (1,635,916     (3,158,855     (166,394     (141,851     (5,103,016

Tax liabilities

     (368,811                          (368,811
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net identifiable assets

     28,335,119        10,449,776        (86,435     89,934        38,788,394   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  39.4 Net cash outflow on acquisitions of subsidiaries

 

2011

   Uniwiz     MOLPay     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Considerations paid in cash

     (6,960,607     (250,250     (7,210,857

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

     598,642               598,642   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow/(outflow) on acquisitions

     (6,361,965     (250,250     (6,612,215
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

2012

   MOL
Thailand
     Game Box     MOL
Australia
    Rixty     MyCNX      Total  
     MYR      MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR      MYR  

Considerations paid in cash

             (600,000     (1,136,784     (10,080,096             (11,816,880

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

     5,899,283         811,826        222,722        7,938,207        1,553,024         16,425,062   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash inflow/(outflow) on acquisitions

     5,899,283         211,826        (914,062     (2,141,889     1,553,024         4,608,182   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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2013

   MOL Turkey
and
Game Sultan
    NganLuong     MOLCube     MMOG Thai      Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR      MYR  

Considerations paid in cash

     (41,894,437     (15,641,250     (100,000             (57,635,687

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

     2,278,259        10,925,089        25,932        2,536         13,231,816   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (outflow)/inflow on acquisitions

     (39,616,178     (4,716,161     (74,068     2,536         (44,403,871
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  39.5 Impact of acquisitions on the results of the Group

The acquired subsidiaries have contributed the following results to the Group during the financial year:

 

2011    Uniwiz      MOLPay  
     MYR      MYR  

Group

     

Revenue

     14,716,274         632,542   

Profit/(Loss) for the year

     601,920         (39,909
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

2012    MOL
Thailand
     Game Box      MOL
Australia
    Rixty     MyCNX  
     MYR      MYR      MYR     MYR     MYR  

Group

            

Revenue

     17,127,761         1,070,172         26,346        457,648        3,839,712   

Profit/(Loss) for the year

     4,835,511         226,950         (264,742     (1,139,682     2,213,191   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

2013    MOL Turkey      Game Sultan      NganLuong      MOLCube     MMOG Thai  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR     MYR  

Revenue

     13,021,563         10,154,095         7,062,561                261,603   

Profit/(Loss) for the year

     1,218,615         5,845,338         658,384         (425,363     (239,731
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

If the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2011, the Group’s results for the current financial year would have been as follows:

 

Group

   Uniwiz      MOLPay  
     MYR      MYR  

Revenue

     63,210,248         63,210,248   

Profit for the year

     8,170,297         8,170,297   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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If the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2012, the Group’s results for the current financial year would have been as follows:

 

Group

   MOL
Thailand
     Game Box      MOL
Australia
     Rixty      MyCNX  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Revenue

     95,573,753         95,573,753         95,580,102         96,308,340         111,644,242   

Profit for the year

     5,984,996         5,984,996         5,902,371         4,659,853         10,555,149   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

If the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2013, the Group’s results for the current financial year would have been as follows:

 

      MOL Turkey      Game Sultan      NganLuong      MOLCube      MMOG Thai  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Group

              

Revenue

     173,754,280         173,315,304         172,559,653         171,518,303         171,518,303   

Profit for the year

     18,076,870         19,295,456         18,640,597         18,557,526         18,672,525   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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40. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

  40.1 Capital Risk Management

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the return to stakeholders.

The Group monitors and reviews its capital structure based on their business and operating requirements.

There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the years presented.

 

  40.2 Significant Accounting Policies

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted for each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 3.

 

  40.3 Categories of Financial Instruments

 

      2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Financial Assets

        

At amortized cost:

        

Trade receivables (Note 24)

     17,104,329         26,272,966         33,820,107   

Other receivables and deposits (Note 25)

     3,573,911         6,069,983         8,786,805   

Finance lease receivables (Note 21)

     252,025         278,342         572,377   

Amount due from associates (Note 26)

     1,164,615         1,208,124         216,848   

Amount due from related parties (Note 26)

     12,824,320         2,008,076         584,951   

Cash and bank balances (Note 27)

     6,162,999         34,638,680         54,561,923   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans and receivables

     41,082,199         70,476,171         98,543,011   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities

        

At fair value:

        

Derivative financial liabilities (Note 34)

                     26,164,107   

At amortized cost:

        

Trade payables (Note 32)

     15,194,651         32,277,734         48,009,555   

Other payables and accrued expenses (Note 33)

     9,590,213         15,216,127         22,291,606   

Amount due from associates (Note 26)

     9,068                   

Amount due to related parties (Note 26)

     1,158,035         17,853,907         30,747,913   

Borrowings (Note 30)

     40,370,303         55,442,621         73,014,866   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

     66,322,270         120,790,389         200,228,047   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  40.4 Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies

The Group’s financial risk management policies seek to ensure that adequate financial resources are available for the development of the Group’s businesses whilst managing its interest rate, foreign exchange, liquidity and credit risks.

 

  (i) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.

The Group’s exposure to changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s deposits with banks and interest bearing debt obligations. The Group does not use derivative financial instruments to hedge its risk but regularly reviews its debt portfolio to enable it to source low interest funding. The Group’s deposits are placed at fixed rates and management endeavours to obtain the best rate available in the market.

 

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Sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk

At December 31, 2013, if interest rates had been 50 basis points lower/higher, with all other variables held constant, the Group’s post-tax profit for the financial year would have been MYR107,259 (2012: MYR132,370; 2011: MYR Nil) higher/lower, arising mainly as a result of lower/higher finance costs on floating rate borrowings. The assumed movement in basis points for interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on a prudent estimate of the current market environment.

 

  (ii) Foreign exchange risk

Foreign exchange risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. Exchange rate exposures are managed within the approved policy parameters.

The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies where the amounts outstanding are exposed to foreign currency risk. The Group monitors its foreign exchange exposure on an ongoing basis and is managed within approved policy parameters.

The Group’s operations are conducted primarily in Malaysian Ringgit, its functional currency.

The carrying amounts of the Group’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities at the end of the reporting period are as follows:

 

     Assets  
     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Malaysian Ringgit (“MYR”)

     29,478,753         20,425,467         23,666,556   

US Dollar (“USD”)

     1,263,174         17,419,492         7,089,302   

Singapore Dollar (“SGD”)

     5,129,057         1,750,364         3,352,218   

Indonesian Rupiah (“IDR”)

             2,460,301         4,574,655   

Philippines Peso (“PHP”)

     5,204,781         7,146,408         8,625,998   

Thai Baht (“THB”)

             20,627,842         21,734,604   

Australian Dollar (“AUD”)

             62,069         592,168   

Euro (“EUR”)

     6,434         116,522         109,129   

Indian Rupee (“INR”)

             467,706           

Turkish Lira (“TRY”)

                     15,060,468   

Vietnamese Dong (“VND”)

                     13,194,206   

Taiwan New Dollar (“TWD”)

                     543,707   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     41,082,199         70,476,171         98,543,011   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Liabilities  
     2011      2012      2013  
     MYR      MYR      MYR  

Malaysian Ringgit (“MYR”)

     55,352,151         68,833,331         129,206,532   

US Dollar (“USD”)

     52,295         9,772,439         13,083,833   

Singapore Dollar (“SGD”)

     177,547         17,381,407         208,717   

Indonesian Rupiah (“IDR”)

             1,361,582         2,897,056   

Philippines Peso (“PHP”)

     9,957,681         7,165,255         7,255,090   

Thai Baht (“THB”)

             15,780,790         15,085,578   

Australian Dollar (“AUD”)

             27,879         24,032   

Euro (“EUR”)

     782,596         467,706           

India Rupee (“INR”)

                     8,352   

Turkish Lira (“TRY”)

                     28,201,054   

Vietnamese Dong (“VND”)

                     4,171,862   

Taiwan New Dollar (“TWD”)

                     82,716   

British Pound Sterling (“GBP”)

                     3,225   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     66,322,270         120,790,389         200,228,047   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Group’s foreign currency sensitivity

5% is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel and represents management’s assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates.

If the MYR strengthened/weakened by 5% against the foreign currencies with all other variables held constant, the Group’s post-tax profit for the financial year would have been MYR192,747 (2012: MYR95,317; 2011: MYR31,666) higher/lower.

The above sensitivity analysis is unrepresentative of the inherent foreign exchange risk because the year-end exposure does not reflect the exposure during the year.

 

  (iii) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting financial obligations due to shortage of funds. The Group’s exposure to liquidity risk arises from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans and finance lease agreements.

The Group’s holding of cash and short term deposits, together with committed funding facilities and net cash flow from operations, are expected to be sufficient to cover its cash flow needs.

The Group financed its operations by shareholders’ equity, bank borrowings, amounts due to related parties and internal financial resources. As of December 31, 2013, the Group has net current liabilities of MYR77,713,061 (2012: MYR27,075,411; 2011: MYR10,499,876). The Group has implemented a number of measures to mitigate the liquidity risk. Taking into account further advances from the related parties or shareholders as well as the estimated future cash inflows from the Group’s operations. The Directors are of the view that the Group will have sufficient positive cash flows to support the Group to operate on a going concern basis for at least the next twelve months from the end of the reporting period. Accordingly, the Directors believe that the Group has the ability to continue with its current line of business and meet its other financial obligations. Hence, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

 

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The table below summarizes the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities as at the reporting date. The table was prepared based on the undiscounted cash flows on financial liabilities on the basis of the earliest date at which the Group can be required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows.

 

     Weighted
average  effective

interest rate %
    On demand
or within

1 year
     Within 2
to 5 years
     After
5 years
     Total  
           MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

2011

             

Non-interest bearing

            25,951,967                         25,951,967   

Fixed interest rate instruments

     3.95% – 7.00     43,088,754         191,917                 43,280,671   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       69,040,721         191,917                 69,232,638   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2012

             

Non-interest bearing

            65,347,768                         65,347,768   

Variable interest rate instruments

     7.63% – 7.88     560,466         727,710         1,506,050         2,794,226   

Fixed interest rate instruments

     2.59% – 7.25     54,833,385         1,673,323                 56,506,708   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       120,741,619         2,401,033         1,506,050         124,648,702   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2013

             

Non-interest bearing

            127,213,181                         127,213,181   

Variable interest rate instruments

     7.63% – 7.88     220,167         595,512         1,439,752         2,255,431   

Fixed interest rate instruments

     2.59% – 7.25     74,394,544         1,485,488                 75,880,032   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       201,827,892         2,081,000         1,439,752         205,348,644   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  (iv) Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter party will default on its contractual obligation resulting in financial loss to the Group. Credit risk with respect to trade and other receivables is managed through the application of credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. Credit is extended to the customers based upon careful evaluation of the customers’ financial condition and credit history. Surplus funds are placed with licensed financial institutions to minimize the risk that the counterparties will fail in performing their obligation.

The maximum credit exposure of the Group, without taking into account the fair value of any collateral, is represented by its carrying amounts of financial assets.

 

  (v) Fair values

The fair values of financial instruments refer to the amounts at which the instruments could be exchanged or settled between knowledgeable and willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. Fair values have been arrived at based on prices quoted in an active, liquid market or estimated using certain valuation techniques such as discounted future cash flows based upon certain assumptions. Amounts derived from such methods and valuation techniques are inherently subjective and therefore do not necessarily reflect the amounts that would be received or paid in the event of immediate settlement of the instruments concerned.

On the basis of the amounts estimated from the methods and techniques as mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the carrying amount of the various financial assets and financial liabilities reflected on the statements of financial position approximate their fair values.

The methodologies used in arriving at the fair values of the principal financial assets and financial liabilities of the Group are as follows:

 

   

Cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and short-term borrowings:    The carrying amounts are considered to approximate the fair values as they are either within the normal credit terms or they have short-term maturity period.

 

   

Derivative instruments:    The fair value of the derivative financial liabilities was estimated using Monte Carlo simulation method.

 

   

Long-term borrowings:    The fair values of long-term borrowings are determined by estimating future cash flows on a borrowing-by-borrowing basis, and discounting these future cash flows using an interest rate which takes into consideration the Group’s incremental borrowing rate at year end for similar types of debt arrangements.

Fair value measurements recognized in the statement of financial position

The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable.

 

   

Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

   

Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

 

   

Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

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The following table shows a reconciliation from the beginning balances to the ending balances for fair value measurements in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:

 

2013

   Group
Derivatives
 
     MYR  

As of January 1

       

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 39)

     23,124,127   

Changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss

     3,039,980   
  

 

 

 

As of December 31

     26,164,107   
  

 

 

 

 

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Fair value of the Group’s financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The Group’s derivative financial liabilities are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. The following table gives information about how the fair value of the financial liability is determined (in particular, the valuation technique and inputs used).

 

     Fair value as of      Fair
value

hierarchy
    

Valuation

technique

and key

inputs

  

Significant

unobservable

inputs

  

Relationship of

unobservable

inputs to fair

value

Financial liabilities

   2011      2012      2013              

Derivative financial liabilities – Put options (Note 34)

                     26,164,107         Level 3       Monte Carlo simulation method    Share price, correlation in share price, revenue multiple and gross profit multiple    High positive correlation between revenue multiple, gross profit multiple and share price, lower the value of option.

If the above unobservable inputs to the valuation model of put options were 5% higher/lower, the carrying amount of the put options would increase/decrease by approximately MYR1,247,000.

 

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

 

  i) On January 27, 2014, MOLAP, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has subscribed for additional 87,600 shares in its existing investment in eAuto Sdn Bhd. The additional subscribed shares did not increase the Company’s effective ownership interest, rather there was a decrease from 30% to 22.97% due to the change in shareholding structure of eAuto Sdn Bhd which include a purchase from non-existing shareholder.

 

  ii) On 16 April 2014, MOL Global Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore swapped its shares of 83,437,870 shares of MYR0.10 par value, representing 85% equity interest of MOLAP for 50,062,722 shares of USD1 par value, of MOL Global, Inc..

 

  iii) On 4 April 2014, MOL Thailand has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Magical Ventures Corp and Mr. Pongsak Thamprapasasadon to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of three companies, namely, 3Sept Corporations Co Ltd, a company incorporated in Thailand, e-Innovations System & Networks Thai Co Ltd, a company incorporated in Thailand, and Sept3 Technology Sdn Bhd, a company incorporated in Malaysia. The completion of the transaction is still subject to the closing conditions as stipulated in the agreement.

 

42. APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorized for issue on April 17, 2014.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of MOL Global, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position of MOL Global, Inc. (the “Company”) as of February 20, 2014. This statement of financial position is the responsibility of the management of the Company. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this statement of financial position based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Our audits also comprehended the translation of Malaysian Ringgit amounts into United States dollar amounts and, in our opinion, such translation has been made in conformity with the basis stated in Note 1. Such United States dollar amounts are presented solely for the convenience of readers in the United States of America.

In our opinion, such statement of financial position present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of February 20, 2014 in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

/s/ DELOITTE

AF 0080

Chartered Accountants

April 17, 2014, except for Note 1, as to which the date is August 20, 2014

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF FEBRUARY 20, 2014

 

     MYR     

USD

(Note 1)

 

Total Assets

     

Amount due from shareholder

     3         1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

               
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital and reserve

     

Share capital (US$1.00 par value, 50,000 shares authorized; 1 share issued and outstanding as of February 20, 2014)

     3         1   

Accumulated profits

               
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Equity

     3         1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Equity and Liabilities

     3         1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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MOL GLOBAL INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

1. ORGANISATION

In anticipation of the initial public offering (the “IPO”), MOL Global, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on 20 February 2014. The Company has no operation and has been created for the purpose of IPO. Pursuant to the written resolutions of the sole shareholder passed on April 9, 2014, the authorised share capital of the Company was increased from US$50,000 divided into 50,000 ordinary shares of par value of US$1.00 each to US$1,000,000,000 divided into 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of par value of US$1.00 each, which rank passu in all respects with the shares then in issue.

There has been no activity and, therefore, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows are not presented.

Translation into United States dollar

The financial statements of the Company are stated in MYR. The translation of MYR amounts as of February 20, 2014 into USD is included solely for the convenience of readers and was made at the rate of MYR3.2095 to USD1.00, the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers of MYR as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 30, 2014. Such translations should not be construed as representation that MYR amounts could be converted, realized or settled into USD at the rate stated above or at any other rate.

 

2. REORGANISATION

The Company is the parent of MOL AccessPortal Sdn Bhd (“MOLAP”) following the completion of the acquisition by the Company of 83,437,870 ordinary shares of Malaysian Ringgit Sen Ten each (MYR0.10) in MOLAP from MOL Global Pte. Ltd., representing 85% of the issued and paid-up capital of MOLAP on April 16, 2014. The consideration was satisfied by the Company by way of the allotment and issuance of 50,062,722 new ordinary shares of 1 United States Dollar (USD1) each in the Company to MOL Global Pte. Ltd.. The remaining 14,724,330 shares representing 15% equity interest of MOLAP was sold by MOL Global Pte. Ltd. to Sultan Ibrahim of the State of Johor (“Sultan Ibrahim”) in February 2014, and there was a mutual understanding between MOL Global Pte. Ltd. and Sultan Ibrahim that the 15% equity interest of MOLAP shall be swapped into the Company’s shares as part of the reorganization before the listing of the Company.

Accordingly on May 8, 2014, Sultan Ibrahim’s 15% equity interest of MOLAP was swapped into 15% equity interest of the Company equivalent to a total of 8,834,598 ordinary shares. The swap of MOL Global Pte. Ltd.’s 85% of MOLAP shares and Sultan Ibrahim’s 15% of MOLAP shares into the shares of the Company was intended to occur concurrently; however, Sultan Ibrahim’s 15% share swap was completed later due to administrative delays. Therefore, the Company considers it to be appropriate to present the consolidated financial statements as if the two tranches of the share swaps occurred concurrently, as part of its intended equity restructuring plan, retrospectively from the beginning of the periods presented in the consolidated financial statements of the Company to reflect the substance of the arrangements between shareholders in which all the shareholders of MOLAP as of February 2014 would be reflected as Company shareholders as the shareholders’ equity restructuring was contemplated as a single transaction.

 

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MYCNX HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD.

(Incorporated in Malaysia)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT AND

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2012

TO NOVEMBER 7, 2012

(In Ringgit Malaysia)

 

 

 

 

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MYCNX HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD.

(Incorporated in Malaysia)

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CONTENTS

   PAGE(S)  

Independent auditors’ report

     F-86   

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

     F-87   

Consolidated statement of financial position

     F-88   

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

     F-89   

Consolidated statement of cash flows

     F-90   

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

     F-91 - F-112   

 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of MYCNX HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of MYCNX HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD. (the “Company”) and subsidiaries (collectively referred as the “Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as of November 7, 2012, and the related consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity, and consolidated statement of cash flows for the period from January 1, 2012 to November 7, 2012 and the related notes to the financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Group’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

The comparative financial statements related to the year ended December 31, 2011, as required in International Accounting Standards 1 Presentation of Financial Statements are not presented. In our opinion, disclosure of such information is required under International Financial Reporting Standards.

In our opinion, except for the omission of the financial statements as discussed in the preceding paragraph, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group as of November 7, 2012 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from January 1, 2012 to November 7, 2012, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

/s/ DELOITTE

AF 0080

Chartered Accountants

April 17, 2014

 

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MYCNX HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD.

(Incorporated in Malaysia)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2012 TO NOVEMBER 7, 2012

 

     Note      MYR  

Revenue

     5         16,070,489   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

        (955,900

Employee expense

     6         (1,706,595

Depreciation of plant and equipment

     11         (270,965

Depreciation of investment property

     12         (19,571

Amortization of intangible assets

     15         (452,381

Travelling and communication

        (1,038,962

Marketing expenses

        (318,806

Office related expenses

        (98,331

Other expenses

     8         (866,758
     

 

 

 

Profit from operations

        10,342,220   

Other income

        23,230   

Interest income

        8,245   

Finance cost

     9         (60,686

Share of results of associate

     13         (5,901
     

 

 

 

Profit before tax

        10,307,108   

Income tax expense

     10           
     

 

 

 

Profit for the period, representing total comprehensive income for the period

        10,307,108   
     

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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MYCNX HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD.

(Incorporated in Malaysia)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF NOVEMBER 7, 2012

 

     Note      MYR  

ASSETS

     

Non-current assets

     

Plant and equipment

     11         654,889   

Investment property

     12         2,433,228   

Investment in associate

     13         43,099   

Development expenditure

     14         251,001   

Intangible assets

     15         976,754   
     

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        4,358,971   
     

 

 

 

Current assets

     

Trade receivables

     16         7,862,185   

Prepaid expenses and deposits

     17         444,432   

Cash and cash equivalents

     18         1,553,034   
     

 

 

 

Total current assets

        9,859,651   
     

 

 

 

Total assets

        14,218,622   
     

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

     

Capital and reserves

     

Issued capital

     19         2,000,000   

Reserves

     20         9,043,077   
     

 

 

 

Total equity

        11,043,077   
     

 

 

 

Non-current liability

     

Borrowings

     22         1,874,924   
     

 

 

 

Current liabilities

     

Trade payables

     24         725,039   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     25         422,828   

Amount due to an associate

     26         47,179   

Borrowings

     22         105,575   
     

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        1,300,621   
     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        3,175,545   
     

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

        14,218,622   
     

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

 

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MYCNX HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD.

(Incorporated in Malaysia)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2012 TO NOVEMBER 7, 2012

 

     Issued
capital
     Non-distributable
Share
premium
     Distributable
Retained
earnings
    Total  
     MYR      MYR      MYR     MYR  

As of January 1, 2012

     2,000,000         100,000         4,635,969        6,735,969   

Total comprehensive income for the period

                     10,307,108        10,307,108   

Dividends (Note 21)

                     (6,000,000     (6,000,000
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of November 7, 2012

     2,000,000         100,000         8,943,077        11,043,077   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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MYCNX HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD.

(Incorporated in Malaysia)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2012 TO NOVEMBER 7, 2012

 

     Note      MYR  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     

Profit before tax

        10,307,108   

Adjustments for:

     

Development expenditure written off

        502,305   

Amortization of intangible assets

        452,381   

Depreciation of plant and equipment

        270,965   

Interest expense

        60,686   

Depreciation of investment property

        19,571   

Share of results of associate

        5,901   

Inventory written off

        2,786   

Interest income

        (8,245
     

 

 

 
        11,613,458   

Decrease/(Increase) in:

     

Trade receivables

        (1,892,240

Prepaid expenses and deposits

        53,383   

Decrease in:

     

Trade payables

        (131,072

Other payables and accrued expenses

        (263,360
     

 

 

 

Cash Generated From Operations

        9,380,169   

Interest paid

        (60,686

Interest received

        8,245   

Income tax paid

        (685
     

 

 

 

Net Cash From Operating Activities

        9,327,043   
     

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS (USED IN)/FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     

Increase in amount due to an associate

        47,179   

Purchase of plant and equipment

        (196,817

Purchase of intangible assets

        (455,008

Purchase of investment property

        (2,452,799

Development expenditure incurred

        (150,937

Acquisition of investment in associate

        (49,000
     

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

        (3,257,382
     

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS (USED IN)/ FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     

Dividends paid

        (6,000,000

Proceeds from borrowings

        1,800,000   

Repayment of term loans

        (28,056

Repayment of amount due to a director

        (400,100

Repayment of finance lease payables

        (283,454
     

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

        (4,911,610
     

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        1,158,051   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

        394,983   
     

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

     18         1,553,034   
     

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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MYCNX HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD.

(Incorporated in Malaysia)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2012 TO NOVEMBER 7, 2012

 

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Company is a private limited liability company, incorporated and domiciled in Malaysia.

The principal activities of the Company are to carry on the business to supply computer games, software and hardware related to information technology.

The principal activities of the subsidiaries are set out in Note 31 to the consolidated financial statements.

There have been no significant changes in the nature of the principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries during the period from January 1, 2012 to November 7, 2012.

The registered office of the Company is located at 13-2, Jalan 6/38D, Plaza Sinar, Taman Sri Sinar, Segambut, 51200 Kuala Lumpur.

The principal place of business of the Company is located at Wisma N2N, Level 5, Tower 2, Avenue 3, Bangsar South, No 8, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group were authorized by the Board of Directors for issuance on April 17, 2014.

 

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared for the special purpose of filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in compliance with Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X to be included in Form F-1 and filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933. This filing requirement is based on the Group being a significant business acquired by MOL AccessPortal Sdn Bhd (“MOLAP”), a company incorporated in Malaysia.

On November 8, 2012, MOLAP entered into a Settlement of Debt Agreement with MOL Global Pte. Ltd. in which, Cyberventure Sdn Bhd (“CVSB”) transferred its entire 1,599,900 ordinary shares of MYR1.00 each in the Company, representing 79.995% of the issued and paid-up ordinary share capital in the Company to MOLAP as full and final settlement of the outstanding debts owing by CVSB, amounting to MYR27,825,582. The acquisition was completed on November 8, 2012.

The consolidated financial statements cover the period from January 1, 2012 to November 7, 2012 which is less than twelve months because these financial statements have been prepared only for the purpose of filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as explained above.

In view of the purpose for which the consolidated financial statements have been prepared, comparative financial statements have not been presented.

 

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2.1 Standards and Amendments in issue but not effective

At the date of authorization for issue of these consolidated financial statements, the relevant new and revised Standards and Amendments which were in issue but not yet effective and not early adopted by the Group are as listed below.

 

IFRS 7

   Financial Instruments: Disclosures (Amendments relating to Mandatory Effective Date of IFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009 and October 2010 respectively))1

IFRS 7

   Financial Instruments: Disclosures (Amendments relating to Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Liabilities)2

IFRS 9

   Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009)3

IFRS 9

   Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in October 2010)3

IFRS 9

   Financial Instruments (Hedge Accounting and amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7 and IAS 39)3

IFRS 10

   Consolidated Financial Statements2

IFRS 10

   Consolidated Financial Statements (Amendments relating to Transition Guidance)2

IFRS 12

   Disclosures of Interest on Other Entities2

IFRS 12

   Disclosures of Interests in Other Entities (Amendments relating to Transition Guidance)2

IFRS 13

   Fair Value Measurement2

IAS 1

   Presentation of Financial Statements (Amendments relating to Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income)4

IAS 27

   Separate Financial Statements (IAS 27 as amended by IASB in May 2011)2

IAS 28

   Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (IAS 28 as amended by IASB in May 2011)2

IAS 32

   Financial Instruments: Presentation (Amendments relating to Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities)5

IAS 36

   Impairment of Non-Financial Assets (Amendments relating to Recoverable Amounts Disclosure for Non-Financial Assets)5

Amendments to IFRSs contained in the document entitled Annual Improvements 2010 – 2012 cycle5

Amendments to IFRSs contained in the document entitled Annual Improvements 2011 – 2013 cycle5

 

  1 Effective immediately on issuance date of March 1, 2012

 

  2 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013

 

  3 The mandatory effective date of IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009 and October 2010 respectively which was for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015 has been removed with the issuance of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Hedge Accounting and amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7, and IAS 39. The effective date of IFRS 9 will be decided when IASB’s IFRS 9 project is closer to completion. However, each version of the IFRS 9 is available for early adoption.

 

  4 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012

 

  5 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014

The Directors anticipate that the abovementioned Standards and Amendments will be adopted in the annual consolidated financial statements of the Group when they become effective and that the adoption of these Standards and Amendments will have no material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group in the period of initial application.

 

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

3.1 Basis of Accounting

The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.

 

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3.2 Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Group and entities controlled by the Group (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved where the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

The results from subsidiaries during the year are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by other subsidiaries of the Group.

All intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated in full on consolidation.

 

3.3 Business Combinations

Acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values (at the date of exchange) of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognized in comprehensive income as incurred.

Where a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group’s previously held interests in the acquired entity are remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date (i.e. the date the Group attains control) and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognized in comprehensive income. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date that have previously been recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to comprehensive income, where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.

The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under IFRS 3 (revised) are recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date, except that:

 

   

deferred tax assets or liabilities and liabilities or assets related to employee benefit arrangements are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes and IAS 19 Employee Benefits respectively;

 

   

liabilities or equity instruments related to the replacement by the Group of an acquiree’s share-based payment awards are measured in accordance with IFRS 2 Share-based Payment; and

 

   

assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with that Standard.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period (see below), or additional assets or liabilities are recognized, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized as of that date.

The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date the Group obtains complete information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date – and is subject to a maximum of one year.

 

3.4 Investment in Associate

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies.

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carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost as adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of the net assets of the associate, less any impairment in the value of individual investments. Losses of an associate in excess of the Group’s interest in that associate (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group’s net investment in the associate) are recognized only to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.

On acquisition of an investment in associate, any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the associate recognized at the date of acquisition is recognized as goodwill. The goodwill is included within the carrying amount of the investment and is assessed for impairment as part of that investment. Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognized immediately in comprehensive income in the period in which the investment is acquired.

Where a group entity transacts with an associate of the Group, profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the relevant associate.

 

3.5 Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group and the revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. Revenue is reduced for customer discounts and sales related taxes.

 

  (i) Online Game Pins

The Group provides web game services through its gaming portal MMOG Asia and generates revenue from selling virtual goods online, which are used by end users within online games. Game players are given access to MMOG.asia’s online games free of charge but are charged for digital goods sold during game play. The fees paid by the Group to game developers comprise (i) an upfront fee, which is payable upon entering into a license agreement with a game developer, recorded as intangible assets in the financial statements and amortized over the term of the exclusive license, which is typically between three and five years; and (ii) a continuous revenue share (or royalty), which is equal to a percentage of the total game point utilization and payable throughout the term of the license. The fees that the Group retain under the license are based on the amount of consideration generated from sales of in-game virtual goods above the royalty fee to which game developers are entitled.

MMOG.asia players purchase game points in exchange for MCoins. MCoins is a virtual currency operated by MMOG.asia to facilitate purchases of virtual goods in games operated on MMOG.asia’s platform. While MMOG.asia does not accept any currency other than MCoins in exchange for game points, MCoins can be purchased using MOLPoints or cash. MCoins are not refundable as a matter of policy or practice except in accordance with the Malaysian Unclaimed Moneys Act 1965 pursuant to which the balance in an MMOG.asia account that has been dormant for a consecutive period of seven years is transferred to the Malaysian Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys, in which case the end-user may request a refund from the Registrar of Unclaimed Moneys.

The revenue from the sale of virtual goods is deferred over the estimated consumption period of in-game virtual goods, which is typically within a short period of time after purchase of in-game credits. Sold virtual goods are not refundable after they have been consumed as a matter of policy or practice. For games which have not attained popularity and are discontinued, advance notice is given to players one month before discontinuation and top-up of game points related to the games is disallowed before discontinuation. To date, we have never been required to pay cash refunds to game players or game developers as a result of the discontinuation of a game, or for any other reason.

 

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  (ii) Revenue Sharing

Revenue sharing represents sharing of licensees’ revenue on a percentage basis. This revenue is recognized on an accrual basis in accordance with the substance of the relevant agreement provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.

The Group determines whether it is acting as a principal or an agent by considering who is the primary obligor of its arrangements and on whether it has discretion in setting prices to its customers. The Group considers the same developers to be the primary obligor and concluded that it is acting as an agent in all its revenue arrangements.

 

3.6 Interest Income

Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.

 

3.7 Leases

 

  (i) Classification

A lease is recognized as a finance lease if it transfers substantially to the Group all the risks and rewards incident to ownership. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

  (ii) Finance Leases – The Group as Lessee

Assets acquired by way of finance leases are stated at amount equal to the lower of their fair values and the present value of the minimum lease payments at the inception date of the leases, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The corresponding liability is included in the statement of financial position as borrowings. In calculating the present value of the minimum lease payments, the discount factor used is the interest rate implicit in the lease, when it is practicable to determine; otherwise, the Group’s incremental borrowing rate is used.

Lease payments are apportioned between the finance costs and the reduction of the outstanding liability. Finance costs, which represent the difference between the total leasing commitments and the fair value of the assets acquired, are recognized as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income over the term of the relevant lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the remaining balance of the obligations for each accounting period.

 

  (iii) Operating Leases

Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

 

3.8 Foreign Currencies

The consolidated financial statements of the Group are presented in Ringgit Malaysia (“MYR”), which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates (its functional currency).

In preparing the financial statements of the individual entities, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Exchange differences are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for exchange differences on transactions entered into in order to hedge certain foreign currency risks.

 

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For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations are expressed in MYR using exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuated significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity (attributed to non-controlling interests as appropriate).

 

3.9 Employee Benefits

 

  (i) Short-Term Employee Benefits

Wages, salaries, paid annual leaves, bonuses and social contributions are recognized in the year in which the associated services are rendered by employees of the Group. Short-term accumulating compensated absences such as paid annual leave are recognized when services rendered by the employees that increase their entitlement to future compensated absences. Short-term non-accumulating compensated absences such as sick leave are recognized when the absences occur.

 

  (ii) Defined Contribution Plans

Defined contribution plans are post-employment benefit plans under which the Group pay fixed contributions into separate entities or funds and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if any of the funds do not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits relating to employee services in the current and preceding financial years. Such contributions are recognized as an expense in comprehensive income as incurred. As required by law, companies in Malaysia make such contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (“EPF”).

 

3.10 Income Taxes

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

 

  (i) Current Tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

 

  (ii) Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and associates, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against

 

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which to utilize the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

 

  (iii) Current and Deferred Tax for the Period

Current and deferred tax are recognized as an expense or income in comprehensive income, except when they relate to items that are recognized outside comprehensive income (whether in other comprehensive income or directly in equity), in which case the tax is also recognized outside comprehensive income.

 

3.11 Investment Property

Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and provision for any impairment loss. The investment property is depreciated on a straight-line basis to write off the cost over its estimated remaining useful life of 40 years.

Investment property is derecognized when either it has been disposed of or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal. Any gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of investment property are recognized in the comprehensive income in the year in which they arise.

 

3.12 Plant and Equipment

All items of plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. The cost of an item of plant and equipment is recognized as an asset if, and only if, it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

Subsequent to recognition, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognized in comprehensive income as incurred.

Depreciation of plant and equipment is provided for on a straight-line basis to write off the cost of each asset to its residual value over the estimated useful life, at the following annual rates:

 

Computer equipment and software

     33

Furniture, fittings and office equipment

     10

Motor vehicles

     20

Renovation

     10

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation method are reviewed at each financial year end to ensure that the amount, method and period of depreciation are consistent with previous estimates and the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the items of plant and equipment. If expectations differ from previous estimates, the changes are accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate.

 

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The carrying amount of an item of plant and equipment is derecognized on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount is included in comprehensive income.

Computer software for a computer-controlled machine tool that cannot operate without specific software (i.e. integral part of the related hardware) is classified as plant and equipment. When the software is not an integral part of the related hardware, such computer software is classified as intangible assets.

 

3.13 Development Expenditure

Development expenditure relates to costs incurred for the development of web applications, software products and programs. These costs are capitalized as development assets to the extent that such expenditure meet the following criteria:

 

  (i) the product or process is clearly defined and costs are separately identified and measured reliably;

 

  (ii) the technical feasibility of the product is demonstrated;

 

  (iii) the product or process will be sold or used in-house;

 

  (iv) the assets will generate future economic benefits (e.g. a potential market exists for the product or its usefulness in case of internal use is demonstrated); and

 

  (v) adequate technical, financial and other resources required for completion of the project are available.

Capitalized development expenditure are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses.

Amortization is provided upon commencement of the commercial use of the web application and software products to which they relate to on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefits, but not exceeding 5 years. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment losses is in accordance with Note 3.15.

 

3.14 Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment losses is in accordance with Note 3.15. Intangible assets are recognized only if it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to such assets will flow to the Group and the costs of such assets can be measured reliably.

Amortization is provided for on a straight-line basis to write off the cost of intangible assets with a finite useful life to their residual value over the period of their expected benefits, at the following annual rates:

Exclusive licenses and distribution rights of online games 20% – 33%

 

3.15 Impairment of Non-financial Assets

Whenever there is an indication that those assets may be impaired, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

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reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in comprehensive income, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in comprehensive income, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

 

3.16 Financial Instruments

Financial instruments are recognized in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instruments.

Where the purchase or sale of a financial asset is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the financial asset within the timeframe established by the market concerned, such financial assets are recognized and derecognized on trade date.

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value, plus transaction costs, except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value.

 

  (i) Financial Assets

Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets “at fair value through profit or loss” (FVTPL), “held-to-maturity” investment, “available-for-sale” (AFS) financial assets and “loans and receivables”. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees on points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial asset, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Income is recognized on an effective interest basis for debt instruments.

 

  (ii) Impairment of Financial Assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of the reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected.

For certain categories of financial asset, such as trade receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually are, in addition, assessed for impairment on a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables could include the Group’s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average

 

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credit period, as well as observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognized is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.

The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amount previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized in comprehensive income.

If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through comprehensive income to the extent that the carrying amount of the financial asset at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.

 

  (iii) Derecognition of Financial Assets

The Group derecognizes a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Group recognizes its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group continues to recognize the financial asset and also recognizes a collateralized borrowing for the proceeds received.

 

  (iv) Financial Liabilities and Equity Instruments

Debt and equity instruments are classified as financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement and the definitions of a financial liability and equity instruments.

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities “at FVTPL” or “other financial liabilities”.

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.

Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognized on an effective yield basis.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

 

  (v) Derecognition of Financial Liabilities

The Group derecognizes financial liabilities when, and only when, the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or they expired.

 

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3.17 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, when it is probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.

Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows.

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognized as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

 

3.18 Statement of Cash Flows

The Group adopts the indirect method in the preparation of the statement of cash flows.

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and bank balances and other short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash with insignificant risk of changes in value, against which bank overdrafts, if any, are deducted.

 

4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which are described in Note 3, the Directors are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

 

  4.1 Critical Judgments in Applying the Group’s Accounting Policies

In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, the Directors are of the opinion that there are no instances of application of judgment which are expected to have a significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements other than as disclosed in Note 4.2 below.

 

  4.2 Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities of the Group within the next financial year are discussed below.

 

  (i) Impairment Assessment of Development Expenditure

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management have considered the cash-generating ability of the related projects, likelihood of commercial launch and the risk of technology obsolescence.

When value in use calculations are undertaken, management must estimate the expected future cash flows from the project or cash generating unit and choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The preparation of the future cash flows involves significant judgment and estimation. While the Group believes that the assumptions used are appropriate and reasonable, significant changes in the assumptions may materially affect the assessment of recoverable amounts and may lead to future impairment charges.

 

5. REVENUE

 

     MYR  

Online game pins

     13,582,930   

Revenue sharing

     2,487,559   
  

 

 

 
     16,070,489   
  

 

 

 

 

6. EMPLOYEE EXPENSE

 

     MYR  

Wages, bonus and salaries

     1,518,028   

Defined contribution plans

     101,785   

Social security costs

     11,992   

Other personnel related expenses

     74,790   
  

 

 

 
     1,706,595   
  

 

 

 

Included in employee expense of the Group are Directors’ remuneration amounting to MYR525,756 as further disclosed in Note 7.

 

7. DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

The members of the key management personnel of the Group comprise Directors of the Group. Below summarizes the compensation for these key management personnel:

 

     MYR  

Executive Directors:

  

Salaries and other emoluments

     471,800   

Defined contribution plans

     53,956   
  

 

 

 
     525,756   
  

 

 

 

 

8. OTHER EXPENSES

 

     MYR  

Development expenditure written off

     502,305   

Maintenance expenses

     141,007   

Auditors’ remuneration

     29,333   

Others

     194,113   
  

 

 

 
     866,758   
  

 

 

 

 

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9. FINANCE COST

 

     MYR  

Interest expense on:

  

Term loan

     40,385   

Finance lease

     20,301   
  

 

 

 
     60,686   
  

 

 

 

 

10. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

The Company has been awarded MSC Malaysia Status on July 11, 2007 and the tax incentive selected is Pioneer Status (100 percent tax exemption) for up to ten years pursuant to the Promotion of Investments Act 1986.

A reconciliation of income tax expense applicable to profit before tax at the applicable statutory income tax rate to income tax expense at the effective income tax rate of the Group is as follows:

 

     MYR  

Profit before tax

     10,307,108   
  

 

 

 

Taxation at Malaysian statutory tax rate of 25%

     2,576,777   

Tax effects of:

  

Expenses not deductible for tax

     92,081   

Income not subject to tax

     (2,668,858
  

 

 

 
       
  

 

 

 

As of November 7, 2012, the Group has tax-exempt profits available for distribution of approximately MYR9,594,000, subject to the agreement of the Inland Revenue Board.

 

11. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

     Computer
equipment
and
software
     Furniture,
fittings
and office
equipment
     Motor
vehicles
     Renovation      Total  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Cost

              

As of January 1, 2012

     2,575,426         157,324         331,752         42,653         3,107,155   

Additions

     196,817                                 196,817   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of November 7, 2012

     2,772,243         157,324         331,752         42,653         3,303,972   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

              

As of January 1, 2012

     2,211,464         78,979         66,350         21,325         2,378,118   

Charge for the period

     198,849         13,270         55,292         3,554         270,965   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of November 7, 2012

     2,410,313         92,249         121,642         24,879         2,649,083   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net book value

              

As of November 7, 2012

     361,930         65,075         210,110         17,774         654,889   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of January 1, 2012

     363,962         78,345         265,402         21,328         729,037   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included in plant and equipment of the Group are fully depreciated plant and equipment with an aggregate cost of approximately MYR1,971,000 which are still in use.

Included in plant and equipment of the Group is motor vehicle with a net book value of MYR210,110 held under finance lease arrangements.

 

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12. INVESTMENT PROPERTY

 

     MYR  

Cost

  

As of January 1, 2012

       

Additions

     2,452,799   
  

 

 

 

As of November 7, 2012

     2,452,799   
  

 

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation

  

As of January 1, 2012

       

Charge for the period

     19,571   
  

 

 

 

As of November 7, 2012

     19,571   
  

 

 

 

Net Book Value

     2,433,228   
  

 

 

 

Investment property comprises of a 4-storey terrace shop house situated in Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Kuala Lumpur for the purpose of rental income and capital appreciation.

The fair value of the Group’s investment property is determined to be approximately MYR2,500,000 as at November 7, 2012 by reference to the market indication of transaction prices for similar properties.

The property rental income earned by the Group from its investment property, which is leased out under operating leases, amounted to MYR21,137 during the period from January 1, 2012 to November 7, 2012. Direct operating expenses arising on the investment property amounted to MYR2,700.

The investment property has been charged as security for the term loan as disclosed in Note 22.

 

13. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE

 

     MYR  

At cost

  

Unquoted shares outside Malaysia

     49,000   

Share of post-acquisition reserves

     (5,901
  

 

 

 
     43,099   
  

 

 

 

Details of the associate:

 

Name of associate

 

Principal activities

  Country of
incorporation
  Effective equity
interest
November 7, 2012
 

MMOG Asia (Thailand) Co. Ltd.*

  Game operation services and support   Thailand     49

 

  * Incorporated during the year.

In November 2012, the Group subscribed 4,900 ordinary shares of THB100 each, representing 49% of the issued and paid-up share capital of MMOG Asia (Thailand) Co. Ltd. for a total consideration of MYR49,000 or at an issue price of THB100 per share.

 

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At the consolidated financial statements level, the carrying amount of the associate represents the Group’s share of net assets in the associate at end of the reporting period. Summarized financial information in respect of the Group’s associate is as follows:

 

     MYR  

Assets and liabilities

  

Total assets

     115,806   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     27,350   
  

 

 

 

Net assets

     88,456   
  

 

 

 

Group’s share of the associate’s net assets

     43,343   
  

 

 

 

Revenue

       
  

 

 

 

Loss for the period

     (12,043
  

 

 

 

Share in results of the associate

     (5,901
  

 

 

 

 

14. DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE

 

     MYR  

Cost

  

At January 1, 2012

     602,369   

Additions

     150,937   

Written off

     (502,305
  

 

 

 

At November 7, 2012

     251,001   
  

 

 

 

Accumulated amortization

  

At January 1, and November 7, 2012

       
  

 

 

 

Net book value

  

At November 7, 2012

     251,001   
  

 

 

 

The Group has written off development expenditure of MYR502,305 during the period as the management does not foresee future economic benefits to be generated from these game development projects.

 

15. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Exclusive licences and distribution rights of online games

 

     MYR  

Cost

  

At January 1, 2012

     1,520,451   

Additions

     455,008   
  

 

 

 

At November 7, 2012

     1,975,459   
  

 

 

 

Accumulated amortization

  

At January 1, 2012

     546,324   

Amortization for the period

     452,381   
  

 

 

 

At November 7, 2012

     998,705   
  

 

 

 

Net book value

  

At November 7, 2012

     976,754   
  

 

 

 

 

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16. TRADE RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables represent amount receivable mainly from sale of online game pins. The Group’s normal trade credit term is 30 days, and other credit terms are assessed and approved on a case-to-case basis.

The Group’s historical experience in collection of trade receivables falls within the recorded credit period and management believes that no additional credit risk beyond amount provided for collection losses is inherent in the Group’s trade receivables. The Group does not hold any collateral over these balances.

Trade receivables disclosed above include amounts (see below for aged analysis) that are past due at the end of the reporting period but against which the Group has not recognized an allowance for doubtful debts because there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the amounts are still considered recoverable.

The currency exposure profile of trade receivables of the Group is as follows:

 

     MYR  

Ringgit Malaysia

     7,510,516   

Thai Baht

     110,353   

US Dollar

     241,316   
  

 

 

 
     7,862,185   
  

 

 

 

Ageing of trade receivables not impaired:

 

     MYR  

Neither past due nor impaired

     1,847,259   

Past due but not impaired:

  

Past due 1 – 30 days

     1,476,591   

Past due 31 – 60 days

     1,529,164   

Past due 61 – 90 days

     1,408,662   

Past due 91 – 120 days

     1,600,509   
     7,862,185   
  

 

 

 

 

17. PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEPOSITS

 

     MYR  

Prepaid expenses

     396,962   

Deposits

     47,470   
  

 

 

 
     444,432   
  

 

 

 

 

18. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

     MYR  

Cash at banks and on hand

     1,553,034   
  

 

 

 

The currency exposure profile of cash and bank balances of the Group is as follows:

 

     MYR  

Ringgit Malaysia

     1,232,831   

US Dollar

     320,203   
  

 

 

 
     1,553,034   
  

 

 

 

 

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19. SHARE CAPITAL

 

     MYR  

Authorized:

  

5,000,000 ordinary shares of MYR1.00 each

     5,000,000   
  

 

 

 

Issued and fully paid:

  

2,000,000 ordinary shares of MYR1.00 each

     2,000,000   
  

 

 

 

 

20. RESERVES

 

     MYR  

Non-distributable:

  

Share premium (i)

     100,000   

Distributable:

  

Retained earnings (ii)

     8,943,077   
  

 

 

 
     9,043,077   
  

 

 

 

 

  (i) Share Premium

Share premium arose from the premium on the issuance of new ordinary shares in prior financial years.

 

  (ii) Retained earnings

In accordance with the Finance Act 2007 of Malaysia, the Group has elected to move to the single tier income tax system on January 1, 2008. Under this single tier income tax system, tax on a company’s profits is a final tax and dividends distributed to shareholders will be exempted from tax.

 

21. DIVIDENDS

 

     MYR  

First interim tax exempt dividend of MYR1.50 per share

     3,000,000   

Second interim tax exempt dividend of MYR1.50 per share

     3,000,000   
  

 

 

 
     6,000,000   
  

 

 

 

 

22. BORROWINGS

 

     MYR  

Non-current – at amortized cost:

  

Secured

  

Term loans (i)

     1,713,734   

Finance lease payables (Note 23)

     161,190   
  

 

 

 
     1,874,924   
  

 

 

 

Current – at amortized cost:

  

Secured

  

Term loans (i)

     58,210   

Finance lease payables (Note 23)

     47,365   
  

 

 

 
     105,575   
  

 

 

 

 

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  (i) Term loan

The term loan is repayable by instalments of varying amounts over the following periods:

 

     MYR  

Current

  

Not later than 1 year

     58,210   
  

 

 

 

Non-current

  

Later than 1 year and not later than 2 years

     60,884   

Later than 2 years and not later than 5 years

     199,747   

Later than 5 years

     1,453,103   
  

 

 

 
     1,713,734   
  

 

 

 

During the year, the Group had entered into the loan agreement with a local commercial bank in Malaysia to obtain financing for the purchase of a commercial building. As of November 7, 2012, the investment property with net book value of MYR2,433,228 is partially financed by term loan amounting to MYR1,800,000 with interest rate of Base Lending Rate (“BLR”) less 2.10% per annum. The loan is secured by mortgage of the investment property as disclosed in Note 12.

 

23. FINANCE LEASE PAYABLES

 

     MYR  

Total Outstanding

     229,306   

Less: Interest in suspense outstanding

     (20,751
  

 

 

 

Principal outstanding

     208,555   

Less: Amount due for settlement within 12 months (shown under current liabilities)

     (47,365
  

 

 

 

Non-current portion

     161,190   
  

 

 

 

The non-current portion is repayable as follows:

 

     MYR  

Financial period of 12 months ending:

  

November 7, 2014

     49,805   

November 7, 2015

     52,244   

November 7, 2016

     54,684   

November 7, 2017

     4,457   
  

 

 

 
     161,190   
  

 

 

 

The Group acquired motor vehicles under finance lease arrangements. The average term is 5 years. The average effective borrowing rate was 4.70% per annum. Interest rates are fixed at the inception of the finance lease arrangements.

The Group’s finance lease payables are secured by the financial institutions’ charge over the assets under finance lease.

 

24. TRADE PAYABLES

The normal trade credit terms granted to the Group by game developers range from 1 to 30 days.

 

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25. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

     MYR  

Other payables

     23,991   

Accrued expenses for:

  

Bonus

     213,293   

Defined contribution plans

     97,614   

Auditors’ remuneration

     33,333   

Others

     54,597   
  

 

 

 
     422,828   
  

 

 

 

 

26. HOLDING COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANY TRANSACTIONS

As mentioned in Note 2, the Directors now regard MOL AccessPortal Sdn. Bhd. a company incorporated In Malaysia, as the immediate holding company. The ultimate holding company is MOL Global Pte. Ltd., a company incorporated in the Republic of Singapore.

 

  26.1 Amount due to an associate

 

     MYR  

Outstanding balance payable for other transactions

     47,179   

Amount due to an associate, which arose mainly from advances and expenses paid on behalf for the Group, is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

The related party transactions described above were carried out based on negotiated terms and conditions and mutually agreed with respective related parties.

 

27. COMPENSATION OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

The members of key management personnel of the Group comprise Directors of the Group. Details on the compensation for these key management personnel are disclosed in Note 7.

 

28. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENT

The Group has entered into non-cancellable operating lease agreements for the use of office buildings.

The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases contracted for as of the reporting date but not recognized as liabilities are as follows:

 

     MYR  

Future minimum lease payments:

  

Not later than 1 year

     217,816   

Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years

     417,482   
  

 

 

 
     635,298   
  

 

 

 

 

29. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

  29.1 Capital Risk Management

The Group manages its capital to ensure that the Group will be able to continue as a going-concern while maximising the return to stakeholders.

The Group monitors and reviews its capital structure based on its business and operating requirements.

There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the period from January 1, 2012 to November 7, 2012.

 

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  29.2 Significant Accounting Policies

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted for each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 3.

 

  29.3 Categories of Financial Instruments

 

     MYR  

Financial Assets

  

Loans and receivables at amortized cost:

  

Trade receivables (Note 16)

     7,862,185   

Deposits (Note 17)

     47,470   

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 18)

     1,553,034   
  

 

 

 

Total financial assets

     9,462,689   
  

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities

  

Other financial liabilities at amortized cost:

  

Trade payables (Note 24)

     725,039   

Other payables (Note 25)

     23,991   

Amount due to an associate (Note 26)

     47,179   

Borrowings (Note 22)

     1,980,499   
  

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

     2,776,708   
  

 

 

 

 

  29.4 Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies

The Group’s financial risk management policies seek to ensure that adequate financial resources are available for the development of the Group’s businesses whilst managing its interest rate, foreign exchange, liquidity and credit risks.

 

  (i) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.

The Group’s exposure to changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s interest bearing debt obligations. The Group does not use derivative financial instruments to hedge its risk but regularly reviews its debt portfolio to enable it to source low interest funding.

Sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk

As of November 7, 2012, if interest rates had been 50 basis points lower/higher, with all other variables held constant, the Group’s post-tax profit for the period from January 1, 2012 to November 7, 2012 would have been MYR8,860 higher/lower, arising mainly as a result of lower/higher finance costs on floating rate borrowings. The assumed movement in basis points for interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on a prudent estimate of the current market environment.

 

  (ii) Foreign exchange risk

Foreign exchange risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. Exchange rate exposures are managed within the approved policy paramaters.

The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies where the amounts outstanding are exposed to foreign currency risk. The Group monitors its foreign exchange exposure on an ongoing basis and are managed within approved policy parameters.

 

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The Group’s operations are conducted primarily in Ringgit Malaysia (“MYR”), its functional currency.

The carrying amounts of the Group’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities at the end of the reporting period are as follows:

 

     Assets  
     MYR  

US Dollar

     561,519   

Thai Baht

     110,353   
  

 

 

 
     671,872   
  

 

 

 

Group’s foreign currency sensitivity

5% is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel and represents management’s assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates.

If the MYR strengthened/weakened by 5% against the foreign currencies with all other variables held constant, the Group’s post-tax profit for the financial year would have been MYR33,594 higher/lower.

The above sensitivity analysis is unrepresentative of the inherent foreign exchange risk because the period-end exposure does not reflect the exposure during the period from January 1, 2012 to November 7, 2012.

 

  (iii) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting financial obligations due to shortage of funds. The Group’s exposure to liquidity risk arises from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans and finance lease agreements.

The Group’s holding of cash together with committed funding facilities and net cash flow from operations, are expected to be sufficient to cover its cash flow needs.

The table below summarizes the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities as at the reporting date. The table was prepared based on the undiscounted cash flows on financial liabilities on the basis of the earliest date at which the Group can be required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows.

 

     Weighted
average
effective
interest rate
    On demand
or within
1 year
     Within
2 to 5
years
     After
5 years
     Total  
     %     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

November 7, 2012

             

Non-interest bearing

            796,209                         796,209   

Variable interest rate instruments

     4.5     136,656         546,624         1,976,782         2,660,062   

Fixed interest rate instruments

     4.7     56,208         173,268                 229,476   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       989,073         719,892         1,976,782         3,685,747   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (iv) Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter party will default on its contractual obligation resulting in financial loss to the Group. Credit risk with respect to trade and other receivables is managed

 

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through the application of credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. Credit is extended to the customers based upon careful evaluation of the customers’ financial condition and credit history. Surplus funds are placed with licensed financial institutions to minimize the risk that the counterparties will fail in performing their obligation.

The Group has significant concentration of credit risk from MOLAP amounting to MYR7,431,065 as of November 7, 2012.

The maximum credit exposure of the Group, without taking into account the fair value of any collateral, is represented by its carrying amounts of financial assets.

 

30. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair values of financial instruments refer to the amounts at which the instruments could be exchanged or settled between knowledgeable and willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. Fair values have been arrived at based on prices quoted in an active, liquid market or estimated using certain valuation techniques such as discounted future cash flows based upon certain assumptions. Amounts derived from such methods and valuation techniques are inherently subjective and therefore do not necessarily reflect the amounts that would be received or paid in the event of immediate settlement of the instruments concerned.

On the basis of the amounts estimated from the methods and techniques as mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the carrying amount of the various financial assets and financial liabilities reflected on the statement of financial position approximate their fair values.

The methodologies used in arriving at the fair values of the principal financial assets and financial liabilities of the Group are as follows:

 

   

Cash and bank balances, trade receivables, deposits, trade and other payables, amount due to an associate, and current borrowings: The carrying amounts are considered to approximate the fair values as they are either within the normal credit terms or they have short-term maturity period.

 

   

Non-current borrowings: The fair values of non-current borrowings are determined by estimating future cash flows on a borrowing-by-borrowing basis, and discounting these future cash flows using an interest rate which takes into consideration the Group’s incremental borrowing rate at period- end for similar types of debt arrangements. The fair value of the non-current portion of term loans approximately its carrying amount as the impact of discounting is not significant.

 

31. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Details of the Group’s subsidiaries as at the end of the reporting period are as follows:

Name of subsidiary

   Principal activities    Country of
incorporation
   Effective
equity
interest
 

MMOG Asia Sdn. Bhd.(1)

   Supply computer games,
software and hardware

related to information
technology

   Malaysia      100

Mitchville International Ltd.(1)

   Game publisher    British Virgin
Islands
     100

 

  (1) Subsidiary is dormant as at November 7, 2012

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

AND ITS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CONTENTS

   PAGE(S)  

Unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

     F-115   

Unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position

     F-116   

Unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of changes in equity

     F-117   

Unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of cash flows

     F-118 - F-119   

Notes to the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

     F-120 - F-138   

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30

 

            For the six months ended June 30  
     Note      2013     2014     2014  
            MYR     MYR     USD  
                        (Note 1)  

Revenue

     4         78,740,425        105,063,286        32,735,094   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

        (33,559,561     (52,151,755     (16,249,184

Employee expenses

        (14,481,550     (16,669,353     (5,193,754

Depreciation and amortization expenses

        (9,729,381     (11,349,985     (3,536,372

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses

        (3,766,602     (2,353,576     (733,315

Communication and travelling expenses

        (2,697,290     (3,182,087     (991,459

Office related expenses

        (1,863,400     (2,096,833     (653,321

Other operating expenses

        (2,090,832     (4,375,914     (1,363,424
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit from operations

        10,551,809        12,883,783        4,014,265   

Other income

        1,550,875        5,746,293        1,790,401   

Finance costs

        (2,501,699     (2,611,143     (813,567

Share of results of associates

        (6,390     (109,659     (34,167
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before tax

        9,594,595        15,909,274        4,956,932   

Income tax expense

        (787,094     (398,647     (124,209
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

        8,807,501        15,510,627        4,832,723   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

         

Item that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

                        

Item that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

         

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations, net of tax of MYR nil

        (2,879,061     (1,250,498     (389,624
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax

        (2,879,061     (1,250,498     (389,624
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

        5,928,440        14,260,129        4,443,099   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period attributable to:

         

Owners of the Company

        5,080,180        11,193,412        3,487,589   

Non-controlling interests

        3,727,321        4,317,215        1,345,134   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        8,807,501        15,510,627        4,832,723   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:

         

Owners of the Company

        3,593,364        10,466,884        3,261,219   

Non-controlling interests

        2,335,076        3,793,245        1,181,880   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        5,928,440        14,260,129        4,443,099   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

         

Basic/Diluted (sen)

     6         8.63        18.94        5.90   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF

 

     Note      December 31,
2013
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2014
 
            MYR      MYR     USD  
                         (Note 1)  

ASSETS

          

Non-current assets

          

Property, plant and equipment

        8,653,391         10,526,633        3,279,836   

Investment property

        2,393,789         2,380,637        741,747   

Investment in associates

        78,100         76,641        23,879   

Other investment

        1         1          

Development expenditure

        5,186,445         5,603,464        1,745,899   

Intangible assets

        138,889,238         133,965,011        41,740,150   

Finance lease receivables

        506,871         513,752        160,072   

Deferred tax assets

        203,300         822,656        256,319   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        155,911,135         153,888,795        47,947,902   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current assets

          

Inventories

        23,692,531         18,572,110        5,786,605   

Trade receivables

        33,820,107         32,602,757        10,158,204   

Other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses

        14,009,186         25,870,860        8,060,715   

Amount due from associates

        216,848                  

Amount due from other related parties

        584,951         7,846,049        2,444,633   

Finance lease receivables

        65,506         82,061        25,568   

Cash and cash equivalents

        49,729,488         54,119,388        16,862,249   

Restricted cash

        4,832,435         5,430,937        1,692,144   

Tax recoverable

        56,175                  
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

        127,007,227         144,524,162        45,030,118   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

        282,918,362         298,412,957        92,978,020   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

          

Capital and reserves

          

Share capital

        9,816,220         13,485,889        4,201,866   

Reserves

        24,624,647         (4,349,303     (1,355,134
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

        34,440,867         9,136,586        2,846,732   

Non-controlling interests

     12         30,620,230         11,290,516        3,517,843   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        65,061,097         20,427,102        6,364,575   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

          

Borrowings

     7         3,383,872         3,411,958        1,063,081   

Pension liability

        94,636         350,801        109,300   

Deferred tax liabilities

        9,658,469         8,030,710        2,502,169   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        13,136,977         11,793,469        3,674,550   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

          

Trade payables

        48,009,555         56,879,851        17,722,340   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     8         22,291,606         108,668,270        33,858,316   

Derivative financial liabilities

     10         26,164,107                  

Amount due to other related parties

        30,747,913         22,491,756        7,007,869   

Borrowings

     7         69,630,994         69,681,354        21,710,969   

Deferred revenue

        6,296,993         7,038,945        2,193,160   

Tax liabilities

        1,579,120         1,432,210        446,241   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        204,720,288         266,192,386        82,938,895   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        217,857,265         277,985,855        86,613,445   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

        282,918,362         298,412,957        92,978,020   
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30

 

          Non-distributable     Distributable                    
    Issued
capital
    Share
premium
    Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
    Retained
earnings
    Equity
attributable
to owners of
the
Company
    Non-controlling
interests
    Total equity  
    MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

As of January 1, 2013

    9,816,220        2,954,189        148,395        12,026,610        24,945,414        14,815,486        39,760,900   

Profit for the period

                         5,080,180        5,080,180        3,727,321        8,807,501   

Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax

                  (1,486,816            (1,486,816     (1,392,245     (2,879,061

Capital contribution from non-controlling interests

                                       44,795        44,795   

Non-controlling interests arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries

                                       13,753,653        13,753,653   

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

                                       (3,103,091     (3,103,091
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2013

    9,816,220        2,954,189        (1,338,421     17,106,790        28,538,778        27,845,919        56,384,697   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of January 1, 2014

    9,816,220        2,954,189        (2,474,580     24,145,038        34,440,867        30,620,230        65,061,097   

Profit for the period

                         11,193,412        11,193,412        4,317,215        15,510,627   

Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax

                  (726,528            (726,528     (523,970     (1,250,498

Non-controlling interests arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries

                                       2,025,374        2,025,374   

Capital contribution from non-controlling interests

                                       1,351,765        1,351,765   

Disposal of a subsidiary

                                       (440,802     (440,802

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

                                       (5,092,626     (5,092,626

Effect of restructuring of non-controlling shareholders

                         365,484        365,484        (365,484       

Issuance of shares for the acquisition of non-controlling interests

    3,463,513        42,705,293               (85,053,570     (38,884,764     (20,601,186     (59,485,950

Issuance of shares on redemption of promissory notes

    206,156        2,541,959                      2,748,115               2,748,115   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2014

    13,485,889        48,201,441        (3,201,108     (49,349,636     9,136,586        11,290,516        20,427,102   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    USD     USD     USD     USD     USD     USD     USD  

As of June 30, 2014

    4,201,866        15,018,365        (997,386     (15,376,113     2,846,732        3,517,843        6,364,575   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30

 

     June 30,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2014
 
     MYR     MYR     USD  
                 (Note 1)  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Profit before tax

     9,594,595        15,909,274        4,956,932   

Adjustments for:

      

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     9,729,381        11,349,985        3,536,372   

Interest expense

     2,501,699        2,611,143        813,567   

Intangible assets written off

     27,580                 

Property, plant and equipment written off

     18,223                 

Share of results of associates

     6,390        109,659        34,167   

Unrealized (gain)/loss on foreign exchange

     (7,865     86,379        26,914   

Derivative fair value adjustment

     (503,678     (3,736,076     (1,164,068

Interest income

     (382,245     (576,113     (179,502

Gain on disposal of an associate

            (140,433     (43,755

Reversal of impairment loss on trade receivables

            (93,110     (29,011

Gain on disposal of a subsidiary

            (87,437     (27,243
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     20,984,080        25,433,271        7,924,373   

(Increase)/Decrease in:

      

Finance lease receivables

     (174,784     (23,436     (7,302

Inventories

     7,511,229        4,618,343        1,438,960   

Trade receivables, other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses

     (8,007,493     (3,477,422     (1,083,478

Amount due from related parties

     (67,073     20,717        6,455   

Increase/(Decrease) in:

      

Trade payables, other payables and accrued expenses

     (6,625,204     6,712,726        2,091,518   

Amount due to related parties

     187,815        13,566        4,227   

Deferred revenue

     117,728        741,952        231,174   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Generated From Operations

     13,926,298        34,039,717        10,605,927   

Interest paid

     (2,501,699     (2,611,143     (813,567

Income tax paid

     (2,712,178     (2,488,867     (775,469
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash From Operating Activities

     8,712,421        28,939,707        9,016,891   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS (USED IN)/FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

      

Restricted fixed deposits

     (1,608,905     (598,502     (186,478

Interest received

     382,245        576,113        179,502   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (1,340,437     (2,989,840     (931,559

Proceeds from:

      

Disposal of property, plant and equipment

     58,567                 

Disposal of a subsidiary

            346,229        107,876   

Disposal of an associate

            249,000        77,582   

Purchase of intangible assets

     (6,613,383     (499,034     (155,487

Development expenditure incurred

     (1,340,481     (1,494,703     (465,712

Capital contribution for increased share capital of associates

            (219,000     (68,235

Capital contribution from non-controlling interests

     44,795        1,351,765        421,176   

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired (Note 11)

     (44,403,871     1,363,663        424,883   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Used In Investing Activities

     (54,821,470     (1,914,309     (596,452
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 (CONTINUED)

 

     June 30,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2014
 
     MYR     MYR     USD  
                 (Note 1)  

CASH FLOWS FROM /(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Repayments to finance lease payables

     (1,231,976     (832,480     (259,380

Proceeds from/(Repayments of) borrowings

     17,737,302        (99,256     (30,926

Amount due from/(to) other related parties

     43,703,423        (15,373,251     (4,789,921

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

     (3,103,091     (5,092,626     (1,586,735
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash From/(Used In) Financing Activities

     57,105,658        (21,397,613     (6,666,962
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS DURING THE PERIOD

     10,996,609        5,627,785        1,753,477   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     32,086,291        49,729,488        15,494,466   

EFFECT ON EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES

     (2,878,941     (1,237,885     (385,694
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

     40,203,959        54,119,388        16,862,249   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note: Purchase of property, plant and equipment is financed through:

 

     June 30
2013
     June 30
2014
     June 30
2014
 
     MYR      MYR      USD  

Cash

     1,340,437         2,989,840         931,559   

Finance lease

     1,456,025         1,020,345         317,914   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,796,462         4,010,185         1,249,473   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

MOL Global, Inc. (the “Company”) is an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability on February 20, 2014 for the purpose of holding interest in various affiliated companies including pre-existing entities under common control.

The principal activities of the Group and its subsidiaries are in the area of internet media, e-commerce utilizing internet-connected physical outlets as e-distribution and e-payment centres and the provision of e-Solution services.

There have been no significant changes in the nature of the principal activities of its subsidiaries during the historical periods presented.

The registered office of the Company is located at the offices of Maples Corporate Services Limited, P.O. Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman, KY1-1104, Cayman Islands. In addition, the Company has local offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Northern Cyprus, Turkey, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United States, Australia, Taiwan and Brazil.

The principal place of business of the Company is located at Lot 7.03 & 8.03, Level 7&8, Berjaya Times Square, No.1 Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Reorganization

The Company is the parent of MOL AccessPortal Sdn Bhd (“MOLAP”) following the completion of the acquisition by the Company of 83,437,870 ordinary shares of Malaysian Ringgit Sen Ten each (MYR0.10) in MOLAP from MOL Ventures Pte. Ltd. (previously known as MOL Global Pte. Ltd.), representing eighty five per cent (85%) of the issued and paid-up capital of MOLAP on April 16, 2014. The consideration was satisfied by the Company by way of the allotment and issuance of 50,062,722 new ordinary shares of 1 United States Dollar (USD1) each in the Company to MOL Ventures Pte. Ltd.. The remaining 14,724,330 shares representing 15% equity interest of MOLAP were sold by MOL Ventures Pte. Ltd. to Sultan Ibrahim of the State of Johor (“Sultan Ibrahim”) in February 2014, and accordingly on May 8, 2014, Sultan Ibrahim’s 15% equity interest of MOLAP was swapped into 15% equity interest of the Company equivalent to a total of 8,834,598 ordinary shares.

MOLAP is a holding company of various MOL subsidiaries worldwide. MOLAP and MOL Global, Inc. are under common control before and after the reorganization, therefore merger accounting was applied. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements are presented as if the group structure under the reorganization has been in existence since the beginning of the period presented.

The Company has originally presented the sale of 15% interest in MOLAP to Sultan Ibrahim in February 2014, and the subsequent exchange for a 15% equity interest (8,834,598 ordinary shares) in the Company on May 8, 2014 as part of overall reorganization using merger accounting in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014. After further consideration, management has concluded it is more appropriate to present such transactions as a disposal and subsequent acquisition of non-controlling interest.

As a result, the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of the Company has been revised accordingly.

 

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The effects of the above transactions on the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

     Group  
     Under
Merger
Accounting
as previously
reported
     Adjustments     Currently
Reported
 
     MYR      MYR     MYR  

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the period ended March 31, 2014

       

Profit for the period attributable to:

       

Owners of the Company

     7,666,876         (853,334     6,813,542   

Non-controlling interests

     1,950,729         853,334        2,804,063   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

       

Basic/Diluted (sen)

     13.02                11.57   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of financial position as of March 31, 2014

       

Capital and reserves

       

Reserves

     31,778,867         (10,189,676     21,589,191   

Non-controlling interests

     32,166,710         10,189,676        42,356,386   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Translation into United States dollar

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Company are stated in MYR. The translation of MYR amounts as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014 into USD is included solely for the convenience of readers and was made at the rate of MYR3.2095 to USD1.00, the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers of MYR as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 30, 2014. Such translations should not be construed as representation that MYR amounts could be converted, realized or settled into USD at the rate stated above or at any other rate.

 

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION

The same accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation have been followed in this unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements as were applied in the preparation of the Group’s most recent audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 other than as disclosed below and in Note 3.

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

New and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) affecting amounts reported and/or disclosures in the financial statements

 

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In the current period, the Group has applied a number of new and revised IFRSs issued by the IASB that are mandatorily effective for an accounting period that begins on or after January 1, 2014 as follows:

 

Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27

   Investment Entities

Amendments to IAS 32

   Financial Instruments: Presentation (Amendments relating to Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities)

Amendments to IAS 36

   Impairment of Assets (Amendments relating to Recoverable Amounts Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets)

Amendments to IAS 39

   Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (Amendments relating to Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting)

IFRIC 21

   Levies

The adoption of these new and revised IFRSs have not affected the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Group.

Standards and Amendments in issue but not yet effective

At the date of authorisation for issue of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, the new and revised Standards and Amendments which were in issue but not yet effective and not early adopted by the Group are as listed below:

 

IFRS 9

   Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in July 2014)1

IFRS 14

   Regulatory Deferral Accounts3

Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38

   Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation3

Amendments to IAS 19

   Employee Benefits (Amendments relating to Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions)2

Amendments to IFRS 11

   Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations3

Amendments to IFRS 15

   Revenue from Contracts with Customers4

Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 41

   Agriculture: Bearer Plants3

Amendments to IAS 27

   Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements3

Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28

   Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture3
Amendments to IFRSs contained in the document entitled Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010 – 2012 Cycle2
Amendments to IFRSs contained in the document entitled Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011 – 2013 Cycle2

 

  1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018

 

  2 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2014

 

  3 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016

 

  4 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017

The Directors anticipate that the abovementioned Standards and Amendments will be adopted in the annual consolidated financial statements of the Group when they become effective and that the adoption of these Standards and Amendments will have no material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group in the period of initial application.

 

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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Share-based payments

Equity-settled share-based payments to employees and others providing similar services are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity-settled share based transactions are set out in Note 13.

The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity. At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the equity settled employee benefits reserve.

Management’s estimates of the fair value of share-based compensation awards involve highly complex and subjective estimates of the fair value of ordinary shares.

 

4. REVENUE

 

     For the six months ended
June 30
 
     2013      2014  
     MYR      MYR  

MOLPoints

     45,924,847         59,651,796   

MOLReloads

     16,672,885         17,570,143   

MOLPay

     3,925,018         15,226,888   

MMOG Asia

     11,694,544         9,526,643   

Others

     523,131         3,087,816   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     78,740,425         105,063,286   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Seasonality

The Group’s sales have historically been higher during festive periods, as the Group’s business tends to benefit from end-users’ increased leisure time. Such periods include Chinese New Year, which generally occurs in January or February, Ramadan, which occurred in the third quarter and the December holiday season. The Group’s sales tend to be highest during the first and fourth quarters, while sales for the second half of the year tend to exceed the Group’s sales for the first half of the year.

 

5. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group is organized into business based on its products and services. Information reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), who is the Group’s chief executive officer focuses on the following reportable segments:

 

  a. MOLPoints, which includes revenue derived from sale of online currency called MOLPoints developed and operated by the Group which can be used to redeem products via online portal and the sale of equivalent game credits. Major products which can be redeemed through MOLPoints are game pins and airtime products electronic pins.

 

  b. MOLReloads, which includes revenue derived from use of application that facilitates electronic distribution of prepaid airtime and PINs through a terminal-based infrastructure and external prepaid service providers.

 

  c. MOLPay, which includes revenue derived from provision of an online payment solution that enables e-commerce merchants to collect payments from online buyers securely through physical and online payment channels.

 

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  d. MMOG Asia, which includes revenue derived from sale of virtual goods to customers who through game points can have access to play games in the gaming portal “MMOG Asia.com”.

 

  e. Others include revenue derived from sale of internet media products and other electronic related services.

The CODM monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about resources allocation and performance assessment. The Group measures consistently the performance of its operating segments by monitoring: segment revenue, segment gross profit, segment profit from operations and segment profit.

Segment revenue by product reported above represents revenue generated from external customers.

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group’s accounting policies.

For the purposes of monitoring segment performance and allocating resources between segments:

 

   

Segment profit from operations is allocated to reportable segments other than executive directors’ remuneration.

 

   

Segment profit represents profit before tax.

 

   

All assets are allocated to reportable segments other than amount due from associates and related parties. Assets used jointly by reportable segments are allocated on the basis of the revenues earned by individual reportable segments.

 

   

All liabilities are allocated to reportable segments other than amount due to other related parties.

 

   

Capital expenditures consist of additions to property and equipment, intangible assets and development expenditure.

 

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The following is an analysis of the Group’s revenue and results by reportable segments:

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014

   MOLPoints     MOLReloads     MOLPay     MMOG Asia     Others     Unallocated     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Segment revenue

     59,651,796        17,570,143        15,226,888        9,526,643        3,087,816               105,063,286   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

     (27,874,594     (10,631,993     (13,074,771     (382,722     (187,675            (52,151,755
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment gross profit

     31,777,202        6,938,150        2,152,117        9,143,921        2,900,141               52,911,531   

Employee expenses

     (10,473,688     (2,524,031     (1,648,723     (1,435,275     (158,228     (429,408     (16,669,353

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     (5,483,031     (625,394     (341,320     (4,791,707     (108,533            (11,349,985

Segment operating expenses

     (7,467,223     (1,851,214     (625,268     (1,873,847     (190,858            (12,008,410
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss) from operations

     8,353,260        1,937,511        (463,194     1,043,092        2,442,522        (429,408     12,883,783   

Other income

     1,332,137        216,391        254,860        66,395               3,876,510        5,746,293   

Finance costs

     (609,199     (1,918,443            (74,775     (8,726            (2,611,143

Share of results of associates

     774                             (110,433            (109,659
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss)

     9,076,972        235,459        (208,334     1,034,712        2,323,363        3,447,102        15,909,274   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2013

   MOLPoints     MOLReloads     MOLPay     MMOG Asia     Others     Unallocated     Total  
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Segment revenue

     45,924,847        16,672,885        3,925,018        11,694,544        523,131               78,740,425   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

     (20,574,834     (9,909,138     (2,162,469     (837,239     (75,881            (33,559,561
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment gross profit

     25,350,013        6,763,747        1,762,549        10,857,305        447,250               45,180,864   

Employee expenses

     (9,430,475     (2,269,547     (1,076,477     (1,159,636     (116,643     (428,772     (14,481,550

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     (4,206,476     (958,639     (323,889     (4,232,160     (8,217            (9,729,381

Segment operating expenses

     (6,106,001     (1,640,926     (641,513     (1,979,133     (50,551            (10,418,124
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss) from operations

     5,607,061        1,894,635        (279,330     3,486,376        271,839        (428,772     10,551,809   

Other income

     682,892        47,712        243,093        73,500               503,678        1,550,875   

Finance costs

     (43,270     (2,411,264            (47,165                   (2,501,699

Share of results of associates

     18,734               (30,000     4,876                      (6,390
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss)

     6,265,417        (468,917     (66,237     3,517,587        271,839        74,906        9,594,595   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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As of June 30, 2014

   MOLPoints      MOLReloads      MOLPay      MMOG Asia      Others      Unallocated      Total  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Segment assets

     205,538,906         25,876,800         29,352,512         27,992,551         1,806,138         7,846,050         298,412,957   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment liabilities

     138,917,086         99,391,534         9,785,932         7,199,095         200,452         22,491,756         277,985,855   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other segment information

                    

Capital expenditures

     3,567,614         1,037,890         169,881         929,830         410,318                 6,115,533   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

   MOLPoints      MOLReloads      MOLPay      MMOG Asia      Others      Unallocated      Total  
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Segment assets

     192,585,873         28,774,451         27,079,714         31,831,581         1,844,944         801,799         282,918,362   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment liabilities

     85,110,834         86,001,247         6,791,920         8,070,746         1,134,605         30,747,913         217,857,265   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other segment information

                    

Capital expenditures

     8,991,303         914,293         34,327         6,206,316         370,044                 16,516,283   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Geographical Information

The Group operates in four principal geographical areas.

The following table sets out information about the geographical location of revenue from external customers and information about geographical location of its non-current assets, excluding interests in associates, other investment, development expenditure, intangible assets, deferred tax assets and financial assets. The geographical location of customers is based on the location to which the goods are delivered and services are rendered by the Group.

 

     Revenue         
     For the six months ended
June 30
     Segment Non-Current Assets  
     2013      2014      December 31
2013
     June 30
2014
 
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR  

Malaysia

     38,147,210         46,302,289         8,147,747         9,104,651   

Thailand

     14,823,930         19,778,909         1,777,368         2,250,618   

Philippines

     9,809,275         7,471,179         344,198         238,147   

Turkey

     10,732,540         11,460,698         345,110         805,594   

Others

     5,227,470         20,050,211         432,757         508,260   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     78,740,425         105,063,286         11,047,180         12,907,270   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Information about major customers

Included in revenues arising from sales of airtime prepaid products (MOLReloads) and MOLPoints are revenues of approximately MYR24,233,315 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (for the six months ended June 30, 2013: MYR19,429,261) which arose from sales to the Group’s largest customer/distributor 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd which is a related party. No other single customers contributed 10% or more to the Group’s revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2013
     June 30,
2014
 
     MYR      MYR  

Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company

     5,080,180         11,193,412   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

     58,897,320         59,084,334   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share, basic/diluted (sen)

     8.63         18.94   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no dilutive instruments outstanding for the period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. The share options scheme granted to the employees as disclosed in Note 13 has no dilutive impact as these shares are granted by a shareholder of the Company.

 

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7. BORROWINGS

 

     December 31,
2013
     June 30,
2014
 
     MYR      MYR  

Non-current — at amortized cost:

     

Secured

     

Term loans

     1,938,845         1,897,723   

Finance lease payables

     1,445,027         1,514,235   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     3,383,872         3,411,958   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current — at amortized cost:

     

Secured

     

Term loans

     206,340         138,044   

Revolving credit

     68,000,000         68,000,000   

Finance lease payables

     1,424,654         1,543,310   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     69,630,994         69,681,354   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (i) Term loans

The term loans are repayable by instalments of varying amounts over the following periods:

 

     December 31,
2013
     June 30,
2014
 
     MYR      MYR  

Current

     

Not later than 1 year

     206,340         138,044   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current

     

Later than 1 year and not later than 2 years

     135,768         135,188   

Later than 2 years and not later than 5 years

     425,507         423,978   

Later than 5 years

     1,377,570         1,338,557   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,938,845         1,897,723   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The loans are secured by mortgage of the following:

 

     December 31,
2013
     June 30,
2014
 
     MYR      MYR  

Carrying amount:

     

Land and building

     1,299,061         1,169,460   

Investment property

     2,393,789         2,380,637   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     3,692,850         3,550,097   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Term loans as of June 30, 2014 bear interest at rates ranging from 4.50% (BLR-2.10%) to 7.63% per annum (December 31, 2013: 4.50% (BLR-2.10%) to 7.63% per annum).

 

  (ii) Revolving credit

Revolving credit facility of the Group with Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad bears interest at 7.25% (December 31, 2013: 7.25%) per annum and has an expiry date on December 16, 2015.

The revolving credit is secured by way of personal guarantee of two shareholders, corporate guarantee from a related party, a fixed and floating charge over all present and future assets and undertakings of the Group.

 

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8. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

  (i) Included in other payables are cash considerations amounting to MYR81,905,679 payable to the non-controlling interests on the additional interests acquired for MyCNX (M) Holdings, MOL Turkey Bilgi Sistemleri Yayincilik Gida ve Tekstil San. Tic. A.Ş., Sihirli Kule Bilgi Sistemleri Ltd. and MOL Thailand Co. Ltd..

 

  (ii) On May 30, 2014, the Group has issued 65,349 ordinary shares to Javelin Venture Partners, non-controlling shareholder of Rixty Inc., in consideration of the cancellation of the convertible promissory notes in the amount of MYR2,748,115. The estimated fair value of the equity shares issued approximates the principal amount of the promissory notes on the transaction day, hence there is no impact to the statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

 

9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

     For the six months
ended June 30
 
     2013      2014  
     MYR      MYR  

Commission paid to affiliates

     11,609,945         11,367,620   

Advertisement fees paid to affiliates

     28,000         28,330   

Contract centre services charges paid to affiliates

     180,000         180,000   

Equipment rental income received from affiliate

     65,543         166,315   

Interest expense paid to affiliates

     65,588         50,834   

IT consultancy fees paid to other related parties

     241,201         210,488   

Maintenance support charges to associate

     68,427         319,830   

Maintenance support charge to related parties

             59,140   

Payment channel services provided to affiliates

     3,454         36,554   

Purchases from affiliates

     2,081,715         2,983,104   

Rental expense paid to affiliates

     370,488         431,232   

Rental expense paid to other related parties

     52,788         54,918   

Sales of goods to other related parties

     257,346         263,493   

Sales of goods to affiliates

     2,204,326         2,585,508   

Terminal rental income received from affiliates

     180,000         299,190   

Transactions fees received from affiliates

     1,110,396         1,566,582   

Travelling expenses received from other related parties

     121,865           

Sales from services provided to other related parties

     35,163         49,281   

Purchases from related parties

     1,850,338         1,124,559   

Marketing fees received from related parties

             2,024,000   

 

10. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Derivative financial liabilities of the Group represent fair value of the put options. The fair values of the Group’s derivative financial liabilities were estimated at the issuance date and are revalued at each reporting date, using the Monte Carlo simulation model.

The Company exercised its options to acquire the 30% outstanding equity interest in each of MOL Turkey and Gamesultan and signed the definitive sale and purchase agreement with the local sellers (Kazim Akalin and Aykut Sanver) on May 6, 2014.

The purchase consideration for the acquisition is MYR48,188,250 (USD14,750,000) as mentioned in Note 8 which is due by April 2015.

A fair value gain amounting to MYR3,736,076 has been recognized in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income prior to the acquisition of the non- controlling interest.

At the date of acquisition, the fair value of the derivative financial liabilities amounting to MYR22,428,031 has been adjusted against the purchase consideration.

 

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Fair value of the Group’s financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The Group’s derivative financial liabilities are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. The following table gives information about how the fair value of the financial liability is determined (in particular, the valuation technique and inputs used).

 

Financial liabilities

   Fair value as of      Fair
value
hierarchy
    

Valuation technique

and key

inputs

  

Significant unobservable inputs

  

Relationship of

unobservable inputs to fair

value

   December 31,
2013
     June 30,
2014
             
     MYR      MYR                        

Derivative financial liabilities – Put options

     26,164,107                 Level 3       Monte Carlo simulation method    Share price, correlation in share price, revenue multiple and gross profit multiple    High positive correlation between revenue multiple, gross profit multiple and share price, lower the value of option.

If the above unobservable inputs to the valuation model of put options were 5% higher/lower, the carrying amount of the put options would increase/decrease by approximately MYRNil (December 31, 2013: MYR1,247,000).

 

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11. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

  11.1 Acquisition of subsidiaries

The Group has on May 6, 2014 acquired the following subsidiaries:

 

Name of Subsidiaries

  

Principal Activities

   Country of
Incorporation
     Effective
Equity
Interest
 

3Sept Corporations Co. Ltd.

   Providing mobile payment platform via SMS/IVR for buying service or goods      Thailand         60.00

e-Innovations Systems & Networks Thai Co. Ltd.

  

 

 

Mobile content provider

  

 

 

 

 

 

Thailand

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

60.00

 

 

Sept 3 Technology Sdn. Bhd.

   Information technology, online business services and acting as distributing agents in all kind of computer related products      Malaysia         60.00

 

  11.2 Considerations transferred and goodwill arising on acquisitions

 

     MYR  

Cash consideration

     6,046,178   

Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired (Note 11.3)

     (5,063,432
  

 

 

 
     982,746   

Non-controlling interests

     2,025,374   
  

 

 

 

Goodwill arising on acquisitions

     3,008,120   
  

 

 

 

The Group aspires to be Asia’s leading e-payment provider and is continually looking for opportunities to expand its distribution and commerce network. The said acquisitions were in line with the Group’s business expansion plan and were undertaken with the objective to enable the Group to expand its distribution and commerce network in Asia.

Pursuant to the agreement, which is subject to customary closing conditions, the Group has agreed to purchase a further 20% in November 2015 and the remaining 20% in May 2017. The purchase price for each tranche is based on the financial performance of the companies during a specified period prior to the relevant closing.

 

  11.3 Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition

 

     MYR  

Non-current assets

  

Property, plant and equipment

     99,089   

Current assets

  

Trade receivables

     2,162,340   

Other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses

     5,392,428   

Cash and bank balances

     7,409,841   

Current liabilities

  

Trade payables

     (7,765,653

Other payables and accrued expenses

     (2,234,613
  

 

 

 

Net identifiable assets

     5,063,432   
  

 

 

 

 

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  11.4 Net cash inflow on acquisition of subsidiaries

 

     MYR  

Cash consideration

     (6,046,178

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

     7,409,841   
  

 

 

 

Net cash inflow on acquisition

     1,363,663   
  

 

 

 

 

  11.5 Impact of acquisition on the results of the Group

The acquired subsidiaries have contributed the following results to the Group during the financial period:

 

     MYR  

Revenue

     8,256,762   

Profit for the period

     950,555   
  

 

 

 

If the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2014, the Group’s results for the current financial period would have been as follows:

 

     MYR  

Revenue

     131,052,622   

Profit for the period

     18,061,128   
  

 

 

 

The fair value of the identifiable of assets acquired and liabilities above are based on the best estimates of the management.

The Group is currently undergoing an exercise to determine the fair values to be assigned to the above subsidiaries’ identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities (if any) pursuant to the requirements of IFRS 3: Business Combinations. Upon finalization of this exercise, the resulting goodwill on consolidation (as shown above) will be adjusted accordingly.

The initial accounting for the above business combinations is incomplete at the end of the reporting period and subject to the finalisation by management. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period, or additional assets or liabilities are recognized, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized as of that date.

The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date the Group obtains complete information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date and is subject to a maximum of one year.

 

12. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

 

     Note    December 31,
2013
    June 30,
2014
 
          MYR     MYR  

Balance at beginning of year/period

        14,815,486        30,620,230   

Share of profit for the year/period

        6,665,541        4,317,215   

Share of other comprehensive income for the year/period

        (1,290,903     (523,970

Non-controlling interests arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries

   (a)      13,753,653        2,025,374   

Capital contribution from non-controlling interest

        779,795        1,351,765   

Disposal of subsidiary

               (440,802

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

        (4,103,342     (5,092,626

Effect of restructuring of non-controlling shareholders

       

—disposal of 15% non-controlling interest

   (b)             10,189,676   

—acquisition of 15% non-controlling interest

   (c)             (10,555,160

Acquisition of additional non-controlling interest

   (d)             (20,601,186
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        30,620,230        11,290,516   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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  (a) Non-controlling interest arising from the acquisition of subsidiaries as disclosed in Note 11.

 

  (b) Effect of disposal of 15% non-controlling interest as disclosed in Note 1.

 

  (c) Effect of acquisition of 15% non-controlling interest as disclosed in Note 1.

 

  (d) The Group has acquired additional interest from the non-controlling shareholders of its subsidiaries during the period presented:

 

  i) On May 6, 2014, the Group acquired the 30% outstanding equity interest in each of MOL Turkey and Gamesultan for cash consideration of MYR48,188,250 (USD14,750,000).

 

  ii) On May 30, 2014, the Group acquired the remaining equity interest of 20.005% in MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn. Bhd. in exchange for 513,468 ordinary shares (USD13.33 per share) of the Company and cash consideration of MYR9,970,756.

 

  iii) The Group previously owned 49% equity interest of MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd. (“MOL Thailand”) directly. On June 5, 2014, the Group further acquired an indirect 37.73% equity interest in MOL Thailand through the acquisition of a 49% equity interest in each of MOL Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“MOL Group”) and MOL Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“MOL Holdings”) in exchange for a total of 543,267 ordinary shares (USD13.33 per share) of the Company and cash consideration of MYR23,755,047 (THB240,435,698).

Significant amount of the above cash considerations remain unpaid as of the end of the reporting period as disclosed in Note 8.

The net difference of MYR85,053,570 between the decrease in the non controlling interests and the consideration has been debited to retained earnings.

Movements in the Group’s effective interest to certain subsidiaries from which the Group has acquired additional interest from the non-controlling shareholders are as follows:

 

Name of Subsidiary

   Proportion of ownership
interest and voting
power by the Group
 
     December 31,
2013
    June 30,
2014
 

MOL Turkey Bilgi Sistemleri Yayincilik Gida ve Tekstil San. Tic. A.Ş. (formerly known as Sihirli Kule Bilgi Sistemleri Yayincilik Gida ve Tekstil San. Tic. A.Ş.)

     70     100

Sihirli Kule Bilgi Sistemleri Ltd. (“GameSultan”)

     70     100

MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd

     79.995     100

MOL Thailand

     49     86.73

 

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Details of non-wholly owned subsidiaries of the Group that have material non-controlling interests:

 

Name of subsidiaries

  Country of
Incorporation
and Principal
Place of
Business
  Equity interest and
voting rights held by
non-controlling
interest
    Profit allocated to non-
controlling interests
    Accumulated non-
controlling interests
 
    December 31,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
    June 30,
2014
 
        %     %     MYR           MYR        

MyCNX

  Malaysia     20.005               2,615,782        1,180,571        5,714,039          

MOL Thailand

  Thailand     51        13.27        4,504,237        2,154,844        10,081,682        5,724,224   

GameSultan

  Turkish
Republic of
Northern
Cyprus
    30               1,753,601        702,438        3,558,102          

Individually immaterial subsidiaries with non-controlling interests

  

    11,266,407        5,566,292   
           

 

 

   

 

 

 
              30,620,230        11,290,516   
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Summarized financial information in respect of each of the Group’s subsidiaries that has material non-controlling interests is set out below. The summarized financial information below represents amounts before intragroup eliminations.

 

     MyCNX      GameSultan      MOL Thailand  
     December 31,
2013
    June 30,
2014
     December 31,
2013
    June 30,
2014
     December 31,
2013
    June 30,
2014
 
     MYR     MYR      MYR     MYR      MYR     MYR  

Statement of financial position for the year/period

              

Current assets

     10,141,782                15,347,529                29,976,327        37,853,124   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current assets

     9,491,339                14,925                5,129,221        8,571,581   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

     2,167,222                3,502,084                18,571,131        29,095,294   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

     2,271,925                30                292,982        284,178   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

     15,193,973                11,860,340                16,241,435        17,045,234   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year/period

              

Revenue

     23,821,267                11,951,096                29,375,019        18,002,585   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

     (8,822,848             (3,847,950             (6,301,854     (3,194,330
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit or loss for the year/period

     13,833,198                7,540,758                8,784,213        5,328,643   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income for the year/period

     845                (1,005,621             47,624        153,172   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

     13,834,043                6,535,137                8,831,837        5,481,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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13. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

MOL Investments Pte. Ltd. (MOL Investments), a shareholder of the Company, has implemented a share option scheme for executives and senior employees (the “employees”) of the Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliates. On June 19, 2014, MOL Investments has granted options to the employees to purchase 1,766,920 of the Company’s ordinary shares with exercise price of USD8.30 per share. The Company measures the fair value of the options on June 19, 2014, determined as the grant date, which is the date when the options are approved by the shareholder and the terms and conditions of the arrangements have been communicated to employees.

The employees’ options are vested upon the continuing services and maintenance of good standings of the employees within the different specified vesting periods (i.e., 6 months, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months), and the vesting periods start upon the occurrence of the Company’s initial public offering (the “Effective Date”). The vested option have an exercise period of 5 years and will lapse and not be carried forward after 5 years from Effective Date.

The option fair values and vesting period are as follows:

 

Vesting Period

   Number of
Options
     Fair Values
in USD
 

6 Months from Effective Date

     392,649         6.37   

12 Months from Effective Date

     196,325         6.42   

24 Months from Effective Date

     588,973         6.51   

36 Months from Effective Date

     588,973         6.59   
  

 

 

    
     1,766,920      
  

 

 

    

Each employee share option converts into one ordinary share of the Company when exercised. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option. The options carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights. Options may be exercised at any time after vesting to the date of their expiry.

The Company has measured the fair value of goods or services received as consideration for the share options granted of the Company indirectly, by reference to the fair value of the share options granted.

In addition to the above vesting conditions, the employees has also agreed not to offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any portion or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of any option shares within the shares options agreement and continuing to and including the date that is 180 days after the initial public offering.

 

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Fair value of the share options

The weighted average fair value of the share options granted on June 19, 2014 is USD6.50. The options were valued using the Monte Carlo Simulation pricing model.

Inputs to the model

 

     6 months
from
effective
date
    12 months
from
effective
date
    24 months
from
effective
date
    36 months
from
effective
date
 

Grant date

     6/19/2014        6/19/2014        6/19/2014        6/19/2014   

Grant date share price (USD)

     13.33        13.33        13.33        13.33   

Exercise price (USD)

     8.30        8.30        8.30        8.30   

Expected life (years)

     5        5        5        5   

Expected volatility:

        

Annual equivalent

     35     35     35     35

Per period equivalent

     10.10     10.10     10.10     10.10

Risk-free interest rate:

        

Annual equivalent

     1.68     1.68     1.68     1.68

Per period equivalent

     0.14     0.14     0.14     0.14

The grant date share price represents the fully dilutive per share and was determined with reference to latest share sale transaction of the Company’s ordinary share. In February 2014, MOL Ventures Pte. Ltd. sold 15% equity interest in MOLAP to Sultan Ibrahim, and on May 8, 2014, Sultan Ibrahim’s 15% equity interest in MOLAP was swapped into 15% interest of the Company (see Note 1). On May 30, 2014, the Company agreed to extinguish the aggregate outstanding principal amount and unpaid accrued interest on the Promissory Note with Javelin Venture Partners in consideration for the Company’s issuance of 65,349 shares. The grant date share price were determined on the above mentioned precedent transactions as both transactions are entered into with knowledgeable, and non-related parties, on a willing buyer and willing seller basis and such transactions were completed in timeframe which is in close proximity with the measurement date.

The expected life used in the model has been adjusted based on management’s best estimate for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions (including the probability of meeting market conditions attached to the option), and behavioural considerations. The expected volatility was estimated based on the historical daily share price volatility of comparable companies over a historical period commensurate with the locked-up period of the option shares. Risk free rate used was based on the yield on a Treasury bond as of the grant date with the tenor matching the contractual term of the share options. To allow for the effects of early exercise, it was assumed that the employees would exercise the options after vesting date when the share price is 2.8x multiplied with the exercise price. Historically, the Company has not declared dividends, hence the expected dividend yield is zero.

As of the end of the financial period, no share options have vested and accordingly no expenses have been recognized in the statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. The total amount of unrecognized share-based compensation expenses related to the grant is USD11,484,980.

 

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

 

  (i) In September 2014, the Company acquired 51% equity interest in a Turkish Company that operates PayByMe, a mobile carrier billing platform that currently operates in Turkey and the Middle East, for approximate MYR29,600,000 (Turkish Lira 19,684,800). The accounting for the business combination is incomplete at the date of this report and hence no further disclosures are available.

 

  (ii)

In August 2014, the Company entered into a non-binding term sheet with respect to the Company’s proposed equity investment for a 7% interest in a company engaged in the issuance of prepaid cards and the payment processing and payments collections business in India, for an aggregate purchase

 

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  price of approximately MYR34,200,460 (Indian Rupee (“INR”) 640 million), and the Company’s option to acquire an additional 3% equity interest at the same price per share. The non-binding term sheet contemplates that the Company and the target company will also form a joint venture to manage MOLPoints in India, into which the Company would contribute MYR881,730 (INR16.5 million) for a 55% interest and the target company would contribute MYR721,416 (INR13.5 million) for a 45% interest. Pursuant to the non-binding term sheet, the proposed equity investment and joint venture are intended to be inter-conditional, with definitive agreements to be executed concurrently by October 2014 unless the Company and the target company mutually agree to an extension.

 

  (iii) On September 18, 2014, the Company adopted the MOL Global, Inc. 2014 Share Incentive Plan, which allows the Company to offer a variety of share-based incentive awards to employees, officers, directors and individual consultants who render services to the Company. The plan permits the grant of three types of awards, namely options, restricted shares and restricted share units. The maximum number of shares that may be issued pursuant to all awards under the plan shall initially be 6,001,940 ordinary shares, or 10% of the total outstanding shares on a fully diluted as-converted basis as of the effective date of the plan, and will be increased automatically on the first day of the 2016 fiscal year and on the first day of each fiscal year thereafter during the term of the plan by the lesser of (i) 2% of the then total outstanding shares on an as-converted fully diluted basis and (ii) a lesser number of shares as determined by the board of directors.

On September 18, 2014, the Company granted options to certain of our employees and certain employees of affiliated companies for the purchase of 3,059,425 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 90% percent of the offering price per ADS in this offering, pursuant to the plan. Ten percent of such options will vest at six months after the completion of this offering, and a further ten percent of such options will vest at six month intervals thereafter through the date that is five years after the completion of this offering. The best estimate of the grant-date fair value of the options granted on the date of this prospectus was USD6.31 per share, however, such number may be subject to changes upon finalization of the valuation of the options.

On September 18, 2014, the Company granted 266, 974 restricted share units pursuant to the plan. Thirty percent of such restricted share units will vest on the second anniversary of the offering, a further thirty percent of such restricted share units will vest on the third anniversary and the remaining forty percent of such restricted share units will vest on the fourth anniversary.

The Company estimated that a total of USD22.91 million of compensation cost for these options and restricted share units will be expected to vest over the requisite service period.

 

15. APPROVAL OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorized for issue on September 23, 2014.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

CONTENTS

   PAGE(S)  

Introduction to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information

     P-2   

Unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss

     P-3   

Notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Introduction to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information

MOL Global, Inc. (“the Issuer”) is a holding company with no operations. All of its operations are conducted through MOL AccessPortal Sdn. Bhd. (“the Company”).

On May 30, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining equity interest of approximately 20% in MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn. Bhd. (“MyCNX”) that the Company did not already own from (i) Pang Shiew Wai in exchange for 513,468 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing an approximate 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, and approximately MYR10.0 million, which the Company is required to pay within 30 days after the completion of this offering and (ii) Datuk Dr. Mohamed Arif Bin Nun in exchange for MYR8,302, which the Company paid upon completion of the transaction.

On June 5, 2014, the Company increased its 49% interest in MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd (“MOL Thailand”) to an effective 86.73% interest by acquiring an indirect 37.73% interest in MOL Thailand from Sweet River International Limited and Cloverleaf Valley Investments Ltd., in exchange for 543,267 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing a 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, THB731 (MYR73.6), which the Company is required to pay within 14 days after the completion of the transaction, and approximately THB240 million (MYR23.8 million), which the Company is required to pay within 30 days after the completion of this offering.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is derived from the historical financial statements of the Company.

The preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss is based on financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”). These principles require the use of estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The objective of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss is to provide information on the impact of the acquisition of 20.005% interests in MyCNX on May 30, 2014 and the acquisition of 37.73% interest in MOL Thailand on June 5, 2014.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 present adjustments as if these acquisitions had been consummated on January 1, 2013.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss should be read in conjunction with historical consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus.

While the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is helpful in showing the financial characteristics acquisitions of non-controlling interests of MyCNX and MOL Thailand, it is not intended to show how the Company would have actually performed if the events described above had in fact occurred on the dates assumed or to project the results of operations or financial position for any future date or period. We have included in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information all the adjustments giving effect to the events that are directly attributable to each specific transaction, factually supportable and expected to have a continuing impact on the Company.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

 

          Pro forma
adjustments

MOL
Thailand
    Note   Pro forma
after
acquisition
of MyCNX

and
MOL
Thailand
 
    MOL
Global, Inc.
    Pro forma
adjustments
MyCNX
    Pro forma
after
acquisition
of MyCNX
       
    MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR         MYR  

Revenue

    171,518,303               171,518,303                 171,518,303   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

    (70,018,771            (70,018,771              (70,018,771

Employee expenses

    (30,977,954            (30,977,954              (30,977,954

Depreciation and amortization expenses

    (20,555,751            (20,555,751              (20,555,751

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses

    (8,314,856            (8,314,856              (8,314,856

Communication and travelling expenses

    (5,681,390            (5,681,390              (5,681,390

Office related expenses

    (3,863,869            (3,863,869              (3,863,869

Other operating expenses

    (6,666,729            (6,666,729              (6,666,729
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit from operations

    25,438,983               25,438,983                 25,438,983   

Other income

    2,528,467               2,528,467                 2,528,467   

Non-operating expenses

    (3,039,980            (3,039,980              (3,039,980

Finance costs

    (5,086,045            (5,086,045              (5,086,045

Share of results of associates

    (13,259            (13,259              (13,259
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit before tax

    19,828,166               19,828,166                 19,828,166   

Income tax expense

    (1,155,641            (1,155,641              (1,155,641
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit for the year

    18,672,525               18,672,525                 18,672,525   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit for the year attributable to:

           

Owners of the Company

    12,006,984        2,767,331        14,774,315        3,332,252          18,106,567   

Non-controlling interests

    6,665,541        (2,767,331     3,898,210        (3,332,252   (1)     565,958   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
    18,672,525               18,672,525                 18,672,525   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Earnings per share

           

Basic/Diluted (sen)

    20.39               24.87             (2)     30.20   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

(1) The adjustment to non-controlling interest for MyCNX is derived from multiplying the additional 20.005% interest of the total profit for the year of MyCNX in the amount of MYR13,833,197.

The adjustment to non-controlling interest for MOL Thailand is derived from multiplying the additional 37.73% interest of the total profit for the year of MOL Thailand in the amount of MYR8,831,837.

 

(2) The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

 

     MOL
Global,
Inc.
     Pro forma
after
acquisition
of
MyCNX
     Pro forma
after
acquisition
of
MyCNX
and MOL
Thailand
 

Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company

     12,006,984         14,774,315         18,106,567   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

     58,897,320         58,897,320         58,897,320   

Additional shares issued for acquisition of MyCNX

     —           513,468         513,468   

Additional shares issued for acquisition of MOL Thailand

     —           —           543,267   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total number of weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

     58,897,320         59,410,788         59,954,055   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share, basic/diluted (sen)

     20.39         24.87         30.20   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

CONTENTS

   PAGE(S)  

Introduction to unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated financial information

     P-6   

Unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

     P-7   

Unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position

     P-8   

Notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated financial information

     P-10   

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Introduction to unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated financial information

MOL Global, Inc. (“the Issuer”) is a holding company with no operations. All of its operations are conducted through MOL AccessPortal Sdn. Bhd. (“the Company”).

On May 30, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining equity interest of approximately 20% in MyCNX Holdings (M) Sdn. Bhd. (“MyCNX”) that the Company did not already own from (i) Pang Shiew Wai in exchange for 513,468 ordinary shares of the issuer, representing an approximate 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, and approximately MYR10.0 million, which the Company is required to pay within 30 days after the completion of this offering and (ii) Datuk Dr. Mohamed Arif Bin Nun in exchange for MYR8,302, which the Company paid upon completion of the transaction.

On June 5, 2014, the Company increased its 49% interest in MOL AccessPortal Co. Ltd (“MOL Thailand”) to an effective 86.73% interest by acquiring an indirect 37.73% interest in MOL Thailand from Sweet River International Limited and Cloverleaf Valley Investments Ltd., in exchange for 543,267 ordinary shares of the Issuer, representing a 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, THB731 (MYR73.6), which the Company is required to pay within 14 days after the completion of the transaction, and approximately THB240 million (MYR23.8 million), which the Company is required to pay within 30 days after the completion of this offering.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated financial information is derived from the historical financial statements of the Company.

The preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position is based on financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”). These principles require the use of estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The objective of the unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position is to provide information on the impact of the acquisition of 20.005% interests in MyCNX on May 30, 2014 and the acquisition of 37.73% interest in MOL Thailand on June 5, 2014.

The unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position for the period ended June 30, 2014 present adjustments as if these acquisitions had been consummated on January 1, 2013.

The unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus.

While the unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated financial information is helpful in showing the financial characteristics of the acquisitions of non-controlling interests of MyCNX and MOL Thailand, it is not intended to show how the Company would have actually performed if the events described above had in fact occurred on the dates assumed or to project the results of operations or financial position for any future date or period. We have included in the unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated financial information all the adjustments giving effect to the events that are directly attributable to each specific transaction, factually supportable and expected to have a continuing impact on the Company.

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014

 

           Pro forma
adjustments

MOL
Thailand
    Pro forma
after
acquisition of
MyCNX

and
MOL
Thailand
 
     MOL Global,
Inc.
    Pro forma
adjustments

MyCNX
    Pro forma
after
acquisition of
MyCNX
     
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR  

Revenue

     105,063,286               105,063,286               105,063,286   

Direct cost and other ancillary expenses

     (52,151,755            (52,151,755            (52,151,755

Employee expenses

     (16,669,353            (16,669,353            (16,669,353

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     (11,349,985            (11,349,985            (11,349,985

Marketing, advertising and promotion expenses

     (2,353,576            (2,353,576            (2,353,576

Communication and travelling expenses

     (3,182,087            (3,182,087            (3,182,087

Office related expenses

     (2,096,833            (2,096,833            (2,096,833

Other operating expenses

     (4,375,914     50,000        (4,325,914     401,188        (3,924,726
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit from operations

     12,883,783        50,000        12,933,783        401,188        13,334,971   

Other income

     5,746,293               5,746,293               5,746,293   

Finance costs

     (2,611,143            (2,611,143            (2,611,143

Share of results of associates

     (109,659            (109,659            (109,659
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before tax

     15,909,274        50,000        15,959,274        401,188        16,360,462   

Income tax expense

     (398,647            (398,647            (398,647
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

     15,510,627        50,000        15,560,627        401,188        15,961,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period attributable to:

          

Owners of the Company

     11,193,412        1,230,572        12,423,984        1,900,128        14,324,112   

Non-controlling interests (Note 1)

     4,317,215        (1,180,572     3,136,643        (1,498,940     1,637,703   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     15,510,627        50,000        15,560,627        401,188        15,961,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

          

Basic/Diluted (sen) (Note 2)

     18.94               20.91               23.89   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014

 

           Pro forma
adjustments

MOL
Thailand
    Note    Pro forma
after
acquisition of
MyCNX

and
MOL
Thailand
 
     MOL Global,
Inc.
    Pro forma
adjustments

MyCNX
    Pro forma
after
acquisition of
MyCNX
        
     MYR     MYR     MYR     MYR          MYR  

ASSETS

             

Non-current assets

             

Property, plant and equipment

     10,526,633               10,526,633                  10,526,633   

Investment property

     2,380,637               2,380,637                  2,380,637   

Investment in associates

     76,641               76,641                  76,641   

Other investment

     1               1                  1   

Development expenditure

     5,603,464               5,603,464                  5,603,464   

Intangible assets

     133,965,011               133,965,011                  133,965,011   

Finance lease receivables

     513,752               513,752                  513,752   

Deferred tax assets

     822,656               822,656                  822,656   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     153,888,795               153,888,795                  153,888,795   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Current assets

             

Inventories

     18,572,110               18,572,110                  18,572,110   

Trade receivables

     32,602,757               32,602,757                  32,602,757   

Other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses

     25,870,860               25,870,860                  25,870,860   

Amount due from associates

                                      

Amount due from other related parties

     7,846,049               7,846,049                  7,846,049   

Finance lease receivables

     82,061               82,061                  82,061   

Cash and bank balances

     54,119,388               54,119,388                  54,119,388   

Restricted cash

     5,430,937               5,430,937                  5,430,937   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current assets

     144,524,162               144,524,162                  144,524,162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

     298,412,957               298,412,957                  298,412,957   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

             

Capital and reserves

             

Share capital

     13,485,889               13,485,889                  13,485,889   

Reserves

     (4,349,303     1,180,572        (3,168,731     1,498,940      (1),(3)      (1,669,791
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

     9,136,586        1,180,572        10,317,158        1,498,940           11,816,098   

Non-controlling interests

     11,290,516        (1,180,572     10,109,944        (1,498,940   (1)      8,611,004   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total equity

     20,427,102               20,427,102                  20,427,102   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(Forward)

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 (CONTINUED)

 

            Pro forma
adjustments

MOL
Thailand
     Note    Pro forma
after
acquisition of
MyCNX

and
MOL
Thailand
 
     MOL Global,
Inc.
     Pro forma
adjustments

MyCNX
     Pro forma
after
acquisition of
MyCNX
          
     MYR      MYR      MYR      MYR           MYR  

Non-current liabilities

                 

Borrowings

     3,411,958                 3,411,958                    3,411,958   

Pension liability

     350,801                 350,801                    350,801   

Deferred tax liabilities

     8,030,710                 8,030,710                    8,030,710   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     11,793,469                 11,793,469                    11,793,469   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Current liabilities

                 

Trade payables

     56,879,851                 56,879,851                    56,879,851   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     108,668,270                 108,668,270                    108,668,270   

Derivative financial liabilities

                                          

Amount due to other related parties

     22,491,756                 22,491,756                    22,491,756   

Borrowings

     69,681,354                 69,681,354                    69,681,354   

Deferred revenue

     7,038,945                 7,038,945                    7,038,945   

Tax liabilities

     1,432,210                 1,432,210                    1,432,210   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     266,192,386                 266,192,386                    266,192,386   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     277,985,855                 277,985,855                    277,985,855   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

     298,412,957                 298,412,957                    298,412,957   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

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MOL GLOBAL, INC.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands)

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

(1) The adjustment to non-controlling interest for MyCNX and MOL Thailand is the total profit shared by the respective non-controlling shareholders from the period of January to May, 2014.

 

(2) The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

 

     MOL
Global,
Inc.
     Pro forma
after
acquisition
of
MyCNX
     Pro forma
after
acquisition
of
MyCNX
and MOL
Thailand
 

Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company

     11,193,412         12,423,984         14,324,112   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

     59,084,334         58,897,320         58,897,320   

Additional shares issued for acquisition of MyCNX

             513,468         513,468   

Additional shares issued for acquisition of MOL Thailand

                     543,267   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total number of weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

     59,084,334         59,410,788         59,954,055   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share, basic/diluted (sen)

     18.94         20.91         23.89   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3) The direct incremental costs associated with the acquisition of MyCNX which are reflected in the historical interim financial statements of the Company are MYR50,000 and USD 125,000 for the acquisition of MOL Thailand, translated at USD 1= MYR 3.2095. The adjustment removes those costs from the unaudited pro forma condensed interim consolidated statement of profit or loss, and a corresponding as an adjustment to opening retained earnings.

 

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19,461,078 American Depositary Shares

Representing 19,461,078 Ordinary Shares

 

LOGO

MOL Global, Inc.

Until                     , 2014 (the 25th day after the date of this prospectus) all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.

 

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PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

ITEM 6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.

Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s articles of association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against civil fraud or the consequences of committing a crime.

The post-offering articles of association that we expect to adopt to become effective upon the completion of this offering provide for indemnification of officers and directors for losses, damages, costs and expenses incurred in their capacities as such only if they acted honestly and in good faith with a view to furthering the best interests of our company and, in the case of criminal proceedings, only if they had no reasonable cause to believe that their conduct was unlawful.

Pursuant to the indemnification agreements the form of which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this registration statement, we agree to indemnify our directors and executive officers against certain liabilities and expenses incurred by such persons in connection with claims made by reason of their being such a director or officer.

The underwriting agreement, the form of which will be filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this registration statement, will also provide for indemnification by the underwriters of us and our officers and directors for certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act, but only to the extent that such liabilities are caused by information relating to the underwriters furnished to us in writing expressly for use in this registration statement and certain other disclosure documents.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

ITEM 7. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.

Upon incorporation on February 20, 2014, we had 50,000 ordinary shares, par value of $1.00 per share, authorized and one ordinary share issued and outstanding, which was held by MOL Global Singapore. As of the date of this prospectus we have 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares, par value $1.00 per share, authorized, of which 60,019,405 ordinary shares are outstanding. The following is a summary of our securities issuances since our incorporation.

 

   

In April 2014, we issued 50,062,722 ordinary shares, representing an 83.4% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to MOL Global Singapore in exchange for 83,437,870 ordinary shares of MOL AccessPortal.

 

   

In May 2014 we issued 8,834,598 ordinary shares, representing a 14.7% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim of the State of Johor in exchange for 14,724,330 ordinary shares of MOL AccessPortal.

 

   

In May 2014, we issued 513,468 ordinary shares, representing a 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to Pang Shiew Wai as partial exchange for a 20% effective interest in MyCNX.

 

   

In May 2014, we issued 65,349 ordinary shares, representing a 0.1% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to Javelin Venture Partners in consideration of the cancellation of a convertible promissory note jointly issued to Javelin by MOL Global Singapore and MOL AccessPortal in October 2012.

 

   

In June 2014 we issued 543,267 ordinary shares, representing a 0.9% interest in the Issuer on a post-restructuring basis, to entities controlled by certain beneficial owners of MOL Thailand in exchange for a 37.73% effective interest in MOL Thailand.

 

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ITEM 8. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

(a) Exhibits

See Exhibit Index beginning on page II-5 of this registration statement.

The agreements included as exhibits to this registration statement contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties were made solely for the benefit of the other parties to the applicable agreement and (i) were not intended to be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate; (ii) may have been qualified in such agreement by disclosure that was made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable agreement; (iii) may apply contract standards of “materiality” that are different from “materiality” under the applicable securities laws; and (iv) were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the agreement.

We acknowledge that, notwithstanding the inclusion of the foregoing cautionary statements, we are responsible for considering whether additional specific disclosure of material information regarding material contractual provisions is required to make the statements in this registration statement not misleading.

(b) Financial Statement Schedules

Schedules have been omitted because the information required to be set forth therein is not applicable or is shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto.

ITEM 9. UNDERTAKINGS.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriters at the closing specified in the underwriting agreements, certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the provisions described in Item 6, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:

(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.

(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form F-1 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 23, 2014.

 

MOL GLOBAL, INC.

By:

 

/s/ Ganesh Kumar Bangah

  Name:   Ganesh Kumar Bangah
  Title:   Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/ Ganesh Kumar Bangah

   Director and Chief Executive Officer   September 23, 2014
Ganesh Kumar Bangah     

*

   Director   September 23, 2014
Craig White     

*

   Director   September 23, 2014
Yit Fei Chang     

/s/ Allan Sai Wah Wong

  

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

  September 23, 2014
Allan Sai Wah Wong     

 

*By:

 

/s/ Ganesh Kumar Bangah

  Name:   Ganesh Kumar Bangah
  Title:   Attorney in fact

 

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SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE UNITED STATES

Pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned, the duly authorized representative in the United States of MOL Global, Inc. has signed this registration statement or amendment thereto in New York on September 23, 2014.

 

Authorized U.S. Representative

By:

 

/s/ Giselle Manon

 

Name: Giselle Manon, on behalf of Law Debenture Corporate Services Inc.

  Title: Service of Process Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

  

Description of Document

  1.1*    Form of Underwriting Agreement
  3.1†    Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Registrant, as currently in effect
  3.2†    Form of Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Registrant (effective upon the closing of this offering)
  4.1    Registrant’s Specimen American Depositary Receipt (included in Exhibit 4.3)
  4.2    Registrant’s Specimen Certificate for Ordinary Shares
  4.3    Form of Deposit Agreement, among the Registrant, the depositary and holder of the American Depositary Receipts
  5.1†    Opinion of Maples and Calder regarding the validity of the ordinary shares being registered and certain Cayman Islands tax matters
  5.2†    Opinion of Baker & McKenzie Ltd. regarding certain matters of Thailand law
  8.2†    Opinion of Maples and Calder regarding certain Cayman Islands tax matters (included in Exhibit 5.1)
10.1    2014 Share Incentive Plan
10.2†    Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its directors and executive officers
10.3    Form of Employment Agreement between the Registrant and its executive officers
10.4†    Form of Director Agreement between the Registrant and its directors
10.5†    Distribution Agreement between 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd dated November 2, 2009
10.6†    Addendum dated September 3, 2013 to the Distribution Agreement between 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd dated November 2, 2009
21.1    Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23.1    Consent of Deloitte, an independent registered public accounting firm
23.2    Consent of Deloitte, an independent registered public accounting firm
23.3    Consent of Deloitte, an independent registered public accounting firm
23.4†    Consent of Maples and Calder (included in Exhibit 5.1)
23.5†    Consent of Tek Kuang Cheah
23.6†    Consent of Mun Kee Chang
23.7†    Consent of Eric He
23.8†    Consent of Noah J. Doyle
24.1†    Powers of Attorney (included on signature page)
99.1†    Code of Business Conduct and Ethics of the Registrant

 

* To be filed by amendment.
Previously filed.

 

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