20-F 1 tm211767d1_20f.htm 20-F

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 20-F

(Mark one)

¨	REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

x	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020

¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

¨	SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of event requiring this shell company report:

For the transition period from __________ to ____________

Commission file number: 1-35016.

SGOCO Group, Ltd.

(Exact name of the Registrant as specified in its charter)

N/A

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Cayman Islands

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

21/F, 8 Fui Yiu Kok Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories,

Hong Kong

(Address of principal executive offices)

Xiao-Ming HU, Interim Chief Financial Officer

Tel: +852 2153-3957; Fax: +852 3286-3200

21/F, 8 Fui Yiu Kok Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories,

Hong Kong

(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile Number and Address of Company Contact Person)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary shares, par value $0.004 per share		SGOC		The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Warrants, each to purchase one ordinary share

Title of Class

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:

None

The registrant had 101,597,998 ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021.

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¨ Yes x No

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¨ Yes x No

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x Yes ¨ No

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Standards as issued by the International

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¨ Item 17 ¨ Item 18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS	4

DEFINITIONS	6

PART I	8
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS	8
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE	8
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION	8
A. Selected Financial Data.	8
B. Capitalization and Indebtedness.	12
C. Reason for the Offer and Use of Proceeds.	12
D. Risk Factors.	12
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY	26
A. History and Development of the Company.	26
B. Business overview.	32
C. Regulations.	34
D. Organizational structure.	35
E. Property, plant and equipment.	36
ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS	36
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS	36
A. Operating results.	36
B. Liquidity and capital resources.	54
C. Research and development, patents and licenses, etc.	57
D. Trend information.	57
E. Off-balance sheet arrangements.	57
F. Tabular disclosure of contractual obligations.	57
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES	58
A. Directors and senior management.	58
B. Compensation.	59
C. Board Practices.	63
D. Employees.	66
E. Share Ownership.	66
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	67
A. Major Shareholders.	67
B. Related Party Transactions.	67
C. Interests of Experts and Counsel	68
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION	68
A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information.	68
B. Significant Changes.	68
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING	69
A. Offer and Listing Details.	69
B. Plan of Distribution.	69
C. Markets.	69
D. Selling Shareholders.	69
E. Dilution.	69
F. Expenses of the Issue.	69

ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	69
A. Share Capital.	69
B. Memorandum and Articles of Association.	69
C. Material Contracts.	69
D. Exchange controls.	69
E. Taxation.	69
F. Dividends and paying agents.	77
G. Statement by experts.	77
H. Documents on display.	77
I. Subsidiary Information	78
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK	78
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES	80
PART II	80
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES	80
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS	80
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	80
ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT	82
ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS	82
ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES	82
ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES	82
ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS	83
ITEM 16F. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT	83
ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE	83
ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE	83
PART III	84
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	84
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	84
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS	84
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM	F-1
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	F-3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	F-4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	F-5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	F-6
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	F-7

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report contains “forward-looking statements” that represent our beliefs, projections and predictions about future events. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements,” including any projections of financial items, any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, any statements concerning proposed new projects or other developments, any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, any statements of management’s beliefs, goals, strategies, intentions and objectives, and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions, as well as statements in the future tense, identify forward-looking statements.

These statements are subjective. Therefore, they involve known and unknown risks.

They are based largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements described in or implied by such statements. Actual results may differ materially from expected results described in our forward-looking statements, for reasons connected with measuring future developments, including:

the correct measurement and identification of factors affecting our business;

the extent of their likely impact; and/or

the accuracy and completeness of the publicly available information regarding the factors upon which our business strategy is based.

Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results. They will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times by which, our performance or results may be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and management’s belief as of that time regarding future events. Consequently, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.

Important factors that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those factors discussed under Item 3.D. “Risk Factors” herein, including, among others:

We or the third parties upon whom we depend may be adversely affected by disaster or health epidemics, including the recent COVID-19 outbreak.

GFS’ increased visibility may result in increased regulatory oversight and enforcement and more restrictive rules and regulations that apply to GFS’ business.

GFS may be subject to significant fines or other enforcement action if it violates applicable reporting, anti-money laundering, privacy, corporate governance, risk management, or any other applicable requirements.

Regulatory scrutiny of privacy, data protection, and the collection, storage, use, and sharing of personal data is increasing around the world. There is uncertainty associated with the legal and regulatory environment relating to privacy and data protection laws, which continue to develop in ways GFS cannot predict, including with respect to evolving technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology.

If GFS is unable to compete effectively, its business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.

If GFS is not able to continue to innovate or if it fails to adapt to changes in its industry, GFS’ business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.

GFS’ failure to manage the significant challenges involved in growing its business and operations could harm it.

Failure to maintain or improve GFS’ technology infrastructure could harm its business and prospects.

Security breaches and attacks against GFS’ systems and network, and any potentially resulting breach or failure to otherwise protect personal, confidential and proprietary information, could damage its reputation and negatively impact its business, as well as materially and adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations.

10.

The successful operation of GFS’ business depends upon the performance, reliability and security of the Internet infrastructure in the countries in which it operates.

11.

GFS’ platform could be disrupted by network interruptions.

12.

GFS’ business is subject to a number of risks that could materially and adversely affect its ability to provide its services.

13.

If other third-party service providers in GFS’ platform fail to provide reliable or satisfactory services, GFS’ reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

14.

Our strategy of acquiring complementary assets, technologies and businesses may fail and result in impairment losses.

15.

FAF and Giant Credit Limited are subject to greater credit risks than larger lenders, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

16.

FAF and Giant Credit may fail to renew its money lenders license.

17.

The businesses of FAF and Giant Credit are affected by fluctuations in interest rates and our credit position.

18.

There is intense competition in the money lending industry.

19.

Provision for loan losses may not be sufficient to absorb future losses or prevent a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

20.

An increase to the provision for loan losses will cause our net income to decrease and net loss to increase.

21.

Competition in the lending industry is growing and could cause us to lose market share and revenues in the future.

22.

FAF and Giant Credit Limited may face regulatory hurdles in the future in connection with its lending business.

23.

The businesses of FAF and Giant Credit may be affected by changes in the Money Lenders Ordinance (Chapter 163 of the Laws of Hong Kong).

24.

Our property investment business is sensitive to downturns in the economy, economic uncertainty and particularly the performance of the real estate market in Hong Kong.

25.

The fair value of our investment properties is likely to fluctuate from time to time and may decrease significantly in the future, which may materially and adversely affect our profitability.

26.

Our revenue from our investment property portfolio depends on a number of factors, such as changes in market rental levels, competition for tenants and rental collection and renewal.

27.

GFS, Giant Credit, 11 Hau Fook Street and Paris Sky have a limited operating history.

28.

Our risk management and internal control systems may not be effective and have deficiencies or material weaknesses

DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise indicated and except where the context otherwise requires, the following definitions are used in this Annual Report:

1. “Acquisition” means the business combination transaction consummated on March 12, 2010, as provided by the Share Exchange Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2010, by and among our company, Honesty Group and each of the shareholders signatory thereto, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Share Exchange Agreement, dated March 11, 2010;

2. “Apex” or “Apex Flourish Group Limited” means the British Virgin Islands Company that purchased Honesty Holdings Group Limited and SGOCO (Fujian) Electronic Co., Ltd. from SGOCO in 2011 and 2014, in what is referred to, depending on the context, as the “Sale of Honesty Group” and or the “Sale of SGOCO (Fujian)”, respectively;

3. “Apiguru” means Apiguru Pty Ltd., an Australia limited company and wholly owned subsidiary of Giant Financial Services Limited;

4. “Beijing SGOCO” means Beijing SGOCO Image Technology Co., Ltd., a company with limited liability incorporated in China and a wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO International.

5. “Boca” means Boca International Limited, a Hong Kong limited company and a former wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO International.

6. “Century Skyway” means Century Skyway Limited, a Hong Kong limited company and a former wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO International.

7. “Convertible notes” refer to a series convertible notes we issued between June and September, 2015.

8. “FAF” or “First Asia Finance” means First Asia Finance Limited, a Hong Kong limited company and wholly owned subsidiary of Vision Lane; and

9. “Suns Tower” means Suns Tower Limited, was changed name from First Asia Tower Limited in May 6, 2020, a Hong Kong limited company and wholly owned subsidiary of Paris Sky;

10. “Giant Connection” means Giant Connection Limited, a limited liability company registered in the Republic of Seychelles and wholly owned by SGOCO Group, Ltd.

11.. “GCL” or “Giant Credit” means Giant Credit Limited, a Hong Kong limited company and wholly owned subsidiary of Giant Connection;

12. “GFS” means Giant Financial Services Limited, a Samoa company and wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO

13. “Guancheng” means Guancheng (Fujian) Electron Technological Co. Limited, a company with limited liability incorporated in China and a wholly owned subsidiary of Honesty Group;

14. “Guanke” means Guanke (Fujian) Electron Technological Industry Co. Ltd., a company with limited liability incorporated in China and a wholly owned subsidiary of Honesty Group;

15. “Guanwei” means Guanwei (Fujian) Electron Technological Co. Limited, a company with limited liability incorporated in China and a wholly owned subsidiary of Honesty Group;

16. “Honesty Group” means Honesty Group Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong limited company and a former wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO, which was acquired in the Acquisition and was sold to Apex Flourish Group Limited in the Sale of Honesty Group transaction described below;

17. “Jinjiang Guanke” means Jinjiang Guanke Electron Co., Ltd., a company with limited liability incorporated in China and a wholly owned subsidiary of Guanke (Fujian) Electron Technological Industry Co. Ltd.;

18. “PRC” or “China” means the People’s Republic of China;

19. “Paris Sky” means Paris Sky Limited, a Marshall Islands company and wholly owned subsidiary of Giant Connection;

20. “Sale of Honesty Group” means the transaction consummated as provided by the Sale and Purchase Agreement dated November 15, 2011, by and between our company and Apex Flourish Group Limited pursuant to which we sold our 100% ownership interest in Honesty Group to Apex Flourish Group Limited;

21. “Sale of SGOCO (Fujian)” means the transaction consummated as provided by the Sale and Purchase Agreement dated December 24, 2014, by and between our company and Apex Flourish Group Limited pursuant to which we sold our 100% ownership interest in SGOCO (Fujian) Electronic Co., Ltd. to Apex Flourish Group Limited;

22. “SGO” means SGO Corporation, a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO International;

23. “SGOCO”, “we,” “us,” “our,” “the company,” or “our company” means SGOCO Group, Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands, and its consolidated subsidiaries. SGOCO Group, Ltd. was previously named SGOCO Technology, Ltd., and prior to the Acquisition described below, our predecessor was named Hambrecht Asia Acquisition Corp;

24. “SGOCO (Fujian)” means SGOCO (Fujian) Electronic Co., Ltd., a company with limited liability incorporated in China and a former wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO International; which was sold to Apex Flourish Group Limited in the Sale of SCOGO (Fujian) transaction described above;

25. “SGOCO International” means SGOCO International (HK) Limited, a Hong Kong limited company and wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO;

26. “SGOCO Shenzhen” means SGOCO (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd., a company with limited liability incorporated in China and a former wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO International;

27. “Shareholders” means the owner of the equivalent of common stock in a typical corporation organized under state and federal US law. Based on Cayman Islands’ law and our current Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association we are authorized to issue ordinary shares. Holders of our ordinary shares are referred to as “members” under Cayman Islands’ law, rather than “shareholders.” In this Annual Report, however, references that would otherwise be to “members” are made to “shareholders,” which term is more familiar to investors on the NASDAQ Capital Market.

28. “Shen Zhen Provizon” means Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited, a company with limited liability incorporated in China and a wholly owned subsidiary of Century Skyway Limited.

29. “U.S. Dollars,” “dollars,” “US$,” or “$” means the legal currency of the United States. “RMB” or “Renminbi” means the legal currency of China;

30. “Vision Lane” means Vision Lane Limited, a British Virgin Islands company and wholly owned subsidiary of Paris Sky; and

31. “11 Hau Fook Street” means 11 Hau Fook Street Limited, a Hong Kong limited company and wholly owned subsidiary of Giant Connection.

PART I

ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

Not applicable.

ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION

A. Selected Financial Data.

On March 12, 2010, we completed a share-exchange transaction with Honesty Group and its shareholders, and Honesty Group became our wholly-owned subsidiary. The share-exchange transaction was accounted for as a reorganization and recapitalization of Honesty Group. As a result, SGOCO’s (the legal acquirer) consolidated financial statements were previously, in substance, those of Honesty Group (the accounting acquirer), with the assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses, of SGOCO being included effective from the date of the Share-Exchange Transaction. There was no gain or loss recognized on the transaction. The historical financial statements for periods prior to March 12, 2010 are those of Honesty Group, except that the equity section and earnings per share have been retroactively restated to reflect the reorganization and recapitalization.

On November 15, 2011, we entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell our 100% ownership interest in Honesty Group to Apex for $76.00 million in total consideration (referred to hereinafter as “Sale of Honesty Group”). Honesty Group and its subsidiaries controlled our core manufacturing facility, including the land, buildings and production equipment. The Sale of Honesty Group allowed SGOCO to transition to a “light-asset” business model with greater flexibility and scalability and focus its operations on developing, branding, marketing and distributing LCD/LED products in China. Honesty Group’s operations are reflected in our Fiscal Year 2011 financial statements through November 30, 2011.

On December 24, 2014, we entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell our 100% ownership interest in SGOCO (Fujian) to Apex for $11.00 million in total consideration (referred to hereinafter as “Sale of SGOCO (Fujian)”). SGOCO (Fujian)'s operations are reflected in our Fiscal Year 2014 financial statements through December 31, 2014.

On December 28, 2015, SGOCO International entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of the Entire Issued Share Capital of Boca International Limited with Richly Conqueror Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. Pursuant to the Agreement, SGOCO International acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Boca International Limited., a private company incorporated in Hong Kong, from its sole legal and beneficial owner - Richly Conqueror Limited at a consideration of $52.00 million in cash, plus up to 19.9% newly issued ordinary shares of the Company. In March, 2016, the acquisition of Boca was completed and SGOCO International fully paid $52.00 million plus 1,162,305 post-split shares of common stock of the Company and received 100% ownership of Boca.

On April 28, 2017, SGOGO International (HK) Limited (“SGOCO International”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGOCO, entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Full Linkage Limited (the “Seller”) pursuant to which SGOCO International acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Century Skyway Limited, which was owned by the Seller. In consideration for the acquisition of Century Skyway, SGOCO International paid to the Seller $32,600,000 and SGOCO issued to the Seller 1,500,000 of its ordinary shares. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement occurred on May 10, 2017.

On December 22, 2017, Giant Connection Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGOCO, completed the acquisition of Giant Credit Limited contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement entered into by and between the parties in consideration for HK$19.60 million ($2.35 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 2,220,283 ordinary shares of the Company. The principal activity of Giant Credit Limited is money lending in Hong Kong. Giant Credit Limited is a Hong Kong incorporated company which has a Money Lenders License for carrying on money lending business in Hong Kong. Giant Credit Limited has been providing high-quality personal loans and corporate loans to its customers since 2016.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of its remaining 51% equity interests in Century Skyway and initiated efforts to locate buyers. On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) to sell to another individual, Ho Pui Lung (the “Purchaser”) 5,100 shares in the share capital of Century Skyway, at a consideration of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million).

On March 12, 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Paris Sky Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Vision Lane Limited. The acquisition was initially consummated in consideration for a total of $12.43 million, satisfied by (1) the allotment of 4,519,347 ordinary shares of the Company to Kwok Man Yee Elvis, at $1.10 per share and (2) the payment of $7.46 million in cash. The fair value of the 4,519,347 ordinary shares was $5.24 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.16 per share on March 8, 2019, and the final consideration was $12.70 million. Vision Lane is a private company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, and engages in property investment and money lending services in Hong Kong.

On September 20, 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SGOCO International (HK) Limited entered into a Share Exchange Agreement for the disposal of 5,100 shares in the share capital of Century Skyway Limited, being 51% of its entire issued share capital, and its fully owned subsidiary – Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited. Upon the satisfactory completion of the closing conditions contained in the Agreement, the disposal shall be consummated in consideration for the transfer of a 51% interest in Century Skyway Limited to Ho Pui Lung at an agreed value of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million).

On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Victor Or for the purchase and sale of Giant Financial Services Limited. GFS is a private company incorporated in Samoa with its principal business engaged in (i) the development, operation and management of an online platform specializing in the provision of one-stop financial technology solutions and services, and (ii) the provision of IT consulting and support services. The Company intends to integrate GFS into its existing platform to support its current business lines. The total consideration to be paid for GFS is $64.34 million, which shall be satisfied by (a) the allotment of 15,992,000 shares of the Company to be issued to Mr. Or on the closing date, representing 19.9% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company as of the date of the Agreement, (b) the payment of $21.79 million in cash, and (c) the balance satisfied by issuance of a promissory note to Mr. Or. On January 31, 2020, SGOCO Group, Ltd. closed its previously announced acquisition of GFS. By March 30, 2021, the Company repaid the promissory note in full by several payments.

On August 31, 2020, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SGOCO International (HK) Limited entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement for the disposal of 94 shares in the share capital of Boca International Limited, being 51% of its entire issued share capital. Upon the satisfactory completion of the closing conditions contained in the Agreement, the disposal shall be consummated in consideration for the transfer of a 51% interest in Boca International Limited to Wong Yiu Tong at an agreed value of HK$1.46 million ($0.19 million).

On September 28, 2020, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Financial Services Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Apiguru Pty Ltd. The acquisition was consummated in consideration for a total of AUD0.70 million ($0.59 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 559,581 ordinary shares of the Company. Apiguru is a technology consulting company specialising in Application Programming Interface (API) strategy and implementation enabling state-of-the-art market fit hypothesis that drives businesses forward. Through providing API consulting services, Apiguru helps businesses increasing effectivity, optimizing productivity, and developing integration channels that leverage opportunities for generating new revenue sources. GFS aims to serve clients from different sectors with distinctive needs. Apiguru, being an official Google Cloud Partner, has direct access to one of the world's best knowledge bases. Along together with API specialization, Apiguru helps GFS to integrate with various global platforms to expand customer base.

The selected consolidated statement of operations data presented below for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The selected consolidated statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements that have not been included herein. Our financial statements were prepared according to U.S. GAAP.

Prior period amounts related to Century Skyway Limited and Boca International Limited have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented (refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Our historical operation results for any prior period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in any future period. See “Key Information — Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The selected consolidated financial information for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 should be read together with those consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes and “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Operating Results” included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

Consolidated Statement of Income

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data which are based upon post-split share numbers)

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2020			2019			2018			2017			2016
Net revenues		4,293			5,115			1,570			42			5,067
Cost of revenues		(5,359	)		(2,381	)		(1,257	)		(26	)		(4,867	)
Gross profit (loss)		(1,066	)		2,734			313			16			200
Selling expenses		-			-			-			(1	)		(55	)
General and administrative expenses		(2,617	)		(4,186	)		(2,232	)		(1,824	)		(2,843	)
Reversal (Allowance) for guarantee		-			974			(157	)		-			-
Provision for loan and interest receivable		(1,980	)		(194	)		-			-			-
Provision for other receivables		(39	)		-			-			-			-
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment		(970	)		(60	)		(385	)		-			-
Impairment loss of intangible assets		(1,230	)		-			-			-			-
Impairment loss of goodwill		(59,440	)		-			-			-			-
Total operating expenses		(66,276	)		(3,466	)		(2,774	)		(1,825	)		(2,898	)

Operating loss from continuing operations		(67,342	)		(732	)		(2,461	)		(1,809	)		(2,698	)

Interest income		-			1			-			134			121
Interest expense		(1,020	)		-			(58	)		-			(6	)
Other income (expense), net		128			162			(3	)		2			-
Gain from disposal of a subsidiary		(2	)		3			263			-			-
Gain (Loss) on change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		4			33			394			(150	)		-
Loss on change in fair value of convertible notes		-			-			-			-			(1,500	)
Loss before provision for income taxes from continuing operations		(68,232	)		(533	)		(1,865	)		(1,823	)		(4,083	)
Income taxes benefit (expense）		309			(410	)		(16	)		-			-
Net loss from continuing operations		(67,923	)		(943	)		(1,881	)		(1,823	)		(4,083	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		5			(36,116	)		(19,183	)		(9,391	)		(964	)
Net loss		(67,918	)		(37,059	)		(21,064	)		(11,214	)		(5,047	)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests – continuing operations		-			-			-			-			-
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests – discontinued operations		-			17,657			8,692			-			-
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of SGOCO Group Ltd.		(67,918	)		(19,402	)		(12,372	)		(11,214	)		(5,047	)

Loss from continuing operations per share:
Basic		(0.69	)		(0.01	)		(0.05	)		(0.16	)		(0.55	)
Diluted		(0.69	)		(0.01	)		(0.05	)		(0.16	)		(0.55	)

Loss from discontinued operations per share:
Basic		(0.00	)		(0.23	)		(0.30	)		(0.83	)		(0.13	)
Diluted		(0.00	)		(0.23	)		(0.30	)		(0.83	)		(0.13	)

Loss per share:
Basic		(0.69	)		(0.24	)		(0.35	)		(0.99	)		(0.68	)
Diluted		(0.69	)		(0.24	)		(0.35	)		(0.99	)		(0.68	)

Weighted average shares used in calculating loss per share:
Basic		98,110,873			79,197,068			35,080,704			11,341,629			7,422,208
Diluted		98,110,873			79,197,068			35,080,704			11,341,629			7,422,208

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)

	As of December 31,
	2020		2019		2018		2017		2016
			(Restated)
Total assets		90,130		139,717		189,380		98,453		100,272
Total liabilities		19,503		19,952		22,667		14,638		13,593
Total equity		70,627		119,765		166,713		83,815		86,679

B. Capitalization and Indebtedness.

Not applicable.

C. Reason for the Offer and Use of Proceeds.

Not applicable.

D. Risk Factors.

You should carefully consider all the information in this Annual Report, including various changing regulatory, competitive, economic, political and social risks and conditions described below, before making an investment in our ordinary shares. One or more of a combination of these risks could materially impact our business, results of operations and financial condition. In any such case, the market price of our ordinary shares could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investments.

Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry

We or the third parties upon whom we depend may be adversely affected by disaster or health epidemics, including the recent COVID-19 outbreak

In recent years, there have been outbreaks of epidemics in various countries. Recently, there was an outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the PRC, which has spread rapidly to many parts of the world. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 a pandemic.

Our revenues are substantially generated in Hong Kong. Consequently, our results of operations will likely be adversely, and may be materially, affected, to the extent that the COVID-19 or any other epidemic harms the Hong Kong and global economy. Any potential impact to our results will depend on, to a large extent, future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and severity of the COVID-19 and the actions taken by government authorities and other entities to contain the COVID-19 or treat its impact, almost all of which are beyond our control. Potential impacts include, but are not limited to, the following:

•	temporary closure of offices, travel restrictions;
•	our customers that are negatively impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 may reduce their budgets to purchase our products and services, which may materially adversely impact our revenue;
•	our customers may require additional time to pay us or fail to pay us at all, which could significantly increase the amount of accounts receivable and require us to record additional allowances for doubtful accounts. We may have to provide significant sales incentives to our customers in response to the outbreak, which may in turn materially adversely affect our financial condition and operating results;
•	the business operations of our customers have been and could continue to be negatively impacted by the outbreak, which may result in loss of customers or disruption of our business or services, which may in turn materially adversely affect our financial condition and operating results;
•	some of our customers, distributors, suppliers and other partners are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which may not have strong cash flows or be well capitalized, and may be vulnerable to an epidemic outbreak and slowing macroeconomic conditions. If the SMEs that we work with cannot weather the COVID-19 and the resulting economic impact, or cannot resume business as usual after a prolonged outbreak, our revenues and business operations may be materially and adversely impacted; and
•	the global stock markets have experienced, and may continue to experience, significant decline from the COVID-19 outbreak, which could materially adversely affect our stock price.

In general, our business could be adversely affected by the effects of epidemics, including, but not limited to, the COVID-19, avian influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the influenza A virus, Ebola virus, severe weather conditions such as storm, flood or hazardous air pollution, or other outbreaks. In response to an epidemic, severe weather conditions, or other outbreaks, government and other organizations may adopt regulations and policies that could lead to severe disruption to our daily operations, including temporary closure of our offices and other facilities. These severe conditions may cause us and/or our partners to make internal adjustments, including but not limited to, temporarily closing down business, limiting business hours, and setting restrictions on travel and/or visits with clients and partners for a prolonged period of time. Various impact arising from a severe condition may cause business disruption, resulting in material, adverse impact to our financial condition and results of operations.

GFS’ increased visibility may result in increased regulatory oversight and enforcement and more restrictive rules and regulations that apply to GFS’ business.

As GFS expands, it will be obligated to comply with the laws of the countries or markets in which it operates. In addition, because its services are accessible worldwide and it provides services to customers worldwide, one or more jurisdictions may claim that it or its customers are required to comply with their laws. Laws regulating the internet, mobile, and related technologies often impose different, more specific, or even conflicting obligations on it, as well as broader liability.

Any failure or perceived failure to comply with existing or new laws, regulations, or orders of any governmental authority (including changes to or expansion of the interpretation of those laws, regulations, or orders), including those discussed in this risk factor, may subject GFS to significant fines, penalties, criminal and civil lawsuits, forfeiture of significant assets, and enforcement actions in one or more jurisdictions, result in additional compliance and licensure requirements, increase regulatory scrutiny of GFS’ business, restrict its operations, and force it to change its business practices, make product or operational changes, or delay planned product launches or improvements. Any of the foregoing could, individually or in the aggregate, harm GFS’ reputation, damage its brands and business, and adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition. The complexity of the relevant regulatory and enforcement regimes, coupled with the global scope of GFS’ operations and the evolving global regulatory environment, could result in a single event giving rise to a large number of overlapping investigations and legal and regulatory proceedings by multiple government authorities in different jurisdictions. There can be no assurance that GFS’ employees, contractors, or agents will not violate such laws and regulations.

GFS may be required to apply for various licenses, certifications, and regulatory approvals in a number of the jurisdictions where it provides its services, including due to changes in applicable laws and regulations or the interpretation of such laws and regulations. There can be no assurance that GFS will be able to (or decide to) obtain any such licenses, certifications, and approvals. In addition, there are substantial costs and potential product changes involved in maintaining and renewing such licenses, certifications, and approvals, and GFS could be subject to fines or other enforcement action if it is found to violate disclosure, reporting, anti-money laundering, corporate governance, or other requirements of such licenses. These factors could impose substantial additional costs, involve considerable delay to the development or provision of GFS’ products or services, require significant and costly operational changes, or prevent it from providing its products or services in a given market.

Any failure, or perceived failure, by GFS to comply with its privacy policies as communicated to users prior to its collection, use, storage and transfer, and disclosure of their personal data, with applicable industry data protection or security standards, with any applicable regulatory requirements or orders, or with privacy, data protection, information security, or consumer protection-related laws and regulations in one or more jurisdictions could result in proceedings or actions against GFS by data protection authorities, governmental entities or others, including class action privacy litigation in certain jurisdictions, would subject GFS to significant awards, fines, penalties, judgments, and negative publicity arising from any financial or non-financial damages suffered by any individuals. This could, individually or in the aggregate, materially harm GFS’ business. Specifically, this would likely require GFS to change its business practices, and would increase the costs and complexity of compliance. In addition, compliance with inconsistent privacy laws may restrict GFS’ ability to provide products and services to its customers.

If GFS is unable to compete effectively, its business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.

GFS faces increasingly intense competition, principally from established Chinese Internet companies, as well as global and regional players. GFS’ business areas are subject to rapid market change, the introduction of new business models, and the entry of new and well-funded competitors. Increased investments made and lower prices offered by GFS’ competitors may require GFS to divert significant managerial, financial and human resources in order to remain competitive, and ultimately may reduce its market share and negative impact the profitability of its business.

GFS’ industry is characterized by rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, new mobile apps and protocols, new products and services, new media and changing user demands and trends. Furthermore, GFS’ domestic and international competitors are continuously developing innovations in personalized search and recommendation, online communications, social networking and entertainment to enhance user experience. Even if GFS timely innovates and adopts changes in its strategies and plans, it may nevertheless fail to realize the anticipated benefits of these changes or even generate lower levels of revenue as a result.

GFS’ failure to manage the significant challenges involved in growing its business and operations could harm it.

GFS’ business has become increasingly complex as the scale, diversity and geographic coverage of its business and its workforce continue to expand. This expansion increases the complexity of GFS’ operations and places a significant strain on its management, operational and financial resources. The challenges involved in expanding GFS’ businesses require its employees to handle new and expanded responsibilities and duties. If GFS’ employees fail to adapt to the expansion or if GFS is unsuccessful in hiring, training, managing and integrating new employees or retraining and expanding the roles of its existing employees, its business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially harmed.

Failure to maintain or improve GFS’ technology infrastructure could harm its business and prospects.

GFS is continuously upgrading its platforms to provide increased scale, improved performance, additional capacity and additional built-in functionality, including functionality related to security. Adopting new products and maintaining and upgrading GFS’ technology infrastructure require significant investments of time and resources. Any failure to maintain and improve GFS’ technology infrastructure could result in unanticipated system disruptions, slower response times, impaired user experience and delays in reporting accurate operating and financial information. In addition, much of the software and interfaces GFS uses are internally developed and proprietary technology. If GFS experiences problems with the functionality and effectiveness of its software, interfaces or platforms, or are unable to maintain and continuously improve its technology infrastructure to handle its business needs, its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, as well as its reputation and brand, could be materially and adversely affected.

In addition, GFS’ technology infrastructure and services, including its service offerings, incorporate third-party-developed software, systems and technologies, as well as hardware purchased or commissioned from outside and overseas suppliers. As GFS’ technology infrastructure and services expand and become increasingly complex, it faces increasingly serious risks to the performance and security of its technology infrastructure and services that may be caused by these third-party-developed components, including risks relating to incompatibilities among these components, service failures or delays or back-end procedures on hardware and software. GFS also needs to continuously enhance its existing technology. Otherwise, GFS faces the risk of its technology infrastructure becoming unstable and susceptible to security breaches. This instability or susceptibility could create serious challenges to the security and uninterrupted operation of GFS’ platform and services, which would materially and adversely affect its business and reputation.

GFS’ cybersecurity measures may not detect, prevent or control all attempts to compromise its systems, including distributed denial-of-service attacks, viruses, Trojan horses, malicious software, break-ins, phishing attacks, third-party manipulation, security breaches, employee misconduct or negligence or other attacks, risks, data leakage and similar disruptions that may jeopardize the security of data stored in and transmitted by GFS’ systems or that GFS otherwise maintains. Breaches of GFS’ cybersecurity measures could result in unauthorized access to GFS’ systems, misappropriation of information or data, deletion or modification of user information, or a denial-of-service or other interruption to its business operations. As techniques used to obtain unauthorized access to or sabotage systems change frequently and may not be known until launched against GFS or its third-party service providers, there can be no assurance that GFS will be able to anticipate, or implement adequate measures to protect against, these attacks.

GFS is likely to be subject to these types of attacks, breaches and data leakage. In addition, GFS could be subject to an attack, breach or leakage which GFS does not discover at the time or the consequences of which are not apparent until a later point in time, that could result in material damages or remediation costs. GFS is unable to avert these attacks and security breaches, it could be subject to significant legal and financial liability and its reputation would be harmed. GFS may not have the resources or technical sophistication to anticipate or prevent rapidly-evolving cyber-attacks. Cyber-attacks may target GFS, its users, customers, key service providers or other participants in its platform or the communication infrastructure on which it depends. Cybersecurity breaches would not only harm GFS’ reputation and business, but also could materially decrease its revenue and net income.

The successful operation of GFS’ business depends upon the performance, reliability and security of the Internet infrastructure in the countries in which it operates.

GFS’ business depends on the performance, reliability and security of the telecommunications and Internet infrastructure in the countries in which it operates.

The failure of telecommunications network operators to provide GFS with the requisite bandwidth could also interfere with the speed and availability of GFS’ websites and mobile apps. GFS has no control over the costs of the services provided by the telecommunications operators. If the prices that GFS pays for telecommunications and Internet services rise significantly, GFS’ margins could be adversely affected. In addition, if Internet access fees or other charges to Internet users increase, our user base may decrease, which in turn may significantly decrease its revenues.

Moreover, if the security of domain names is compromised, GFS will be unable to use the domain names in its business operations, which could materially and adversely affect its business operations, reputation and brand image. If GFS fails to implement adequate encryption of data transmitted through the networks of the telecommunications and Internet operators GFS relies upon, there is a risk that telecommunications and Internet operators or their business partners may misappropriate GFS’ data, which could materially and adversely affect GFS’ business operations and reputation.

GFS’ platform could be disrupted by network interruptions.

GFS’ platform depends on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of its computer and communications systems. System interruptions and delays may prevent GFS from efficiently processing the volume of transactions on the businesses GFS operates.

GFS may experience in the future system interruptions and delays that render websites, mobile apps and services temporarily unavailable or slow to respond. Despite any precautions GFS may take, the occurrence of a natural disaster or other unanticipated problems at its facilities, including power outages, system failures, telecommunications delays or failures, construction accidents, break-ins to information technology systems, computer viruses or human errors, could result in delays in or temporary outages of GFS’ platforms or services, loss of its, consumers' and customers' data and business interruption for GFS and its customers. Any of these events could damage GFS’ reputation, significantly disrupt its operations and subject it to liability, heightened regulatory scrutiny and increased costs, which could materially and adversely affect GFS’ business, financial condition and results of operations.

GFS’ business is subject to a number of risks that could materially and adversely affect its ability to provide its services, including:

•	increasing competition, including from other established Chinese Internet companies and companies engaged in other financial technology services;

•	breach of users' privacy and concerns over the use and security of information collected from customers and any related negative publicity relating thereto;

•	service outages, system failures or failure to effectively scale the system to handle growing transaction volumes; and

•	negative news about and social media coverage on GFS, its business, its products and service offerings or matters relating to GFS’ data security and privacy.

A number of third-party participants, including mobile app developers, cloud-based developers, marketing affiliates and various professional service providers, provide services to users on GFS’ platform. To the extent these service providers are unable to provide satisfactory services to our users on commercially acceptable terms, or at all, GFS’ ability to retain, attract or engage its users may be severely limited, which may have a material and adverse effect on GFS’ business, financial condition and results of operations. These third-party service providers also engage in a broad range of other business activities outside of GFS’ platform. If these third-party participants engage in activities that are negligent, fraudulent, illegal or otherwise harm the trustworthiness and security of GFS’ platform, including, for example, the leak or negligent use of data, the handling, transport and delivery of prohibited or restricted content or items, or if these participants fail to perform their contractual obligations, or users are otherwise dissatisfied with their service quality on or off GFS’ platform, GFS could suffer reputational harm, even if these activities are not related to, attributable to or caused by it, or within its control.

Our strategy of acquiring complementary assets, technologies and businesses may fail and result in impairment losses.

As a component of our growth strategy, we have acquired and intend to actively identify and acquire assets, technologies and businesses that are complementary to our existing businesses. Our acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, issuance of potentially dilutive equity securities, significant impairment losses related to goodwill or amortization expenses related to intangible assets and exposure to undisclosed or potential liabilities of acquired companies. Impairment loss for goodwill and acquired intangible assets may exist if our management concluded that expected synergies from acquisitions of assets, technologies and businesses would not materialize.

We may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if we are required to reassess our tangible and intangible assets.

We are required under U.S. GAAP to test for impairment on tangible and intangible assets annually or more frequently if facts and circumstances warrant a review. Currently we are losing money, and our tangible and intangible assets may be impaired if the losses continue. We are also required to review our amortizable intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors that may be considered a change in circumstances indicating that the carrying value of our amortizable intangible assets may not be recoverable include a decline in stock price and market capitalization and slower or declining growth rates in our industry. We may be required to record a significant charge to earnings in our financial statements during the period in which any impairment of our goodwill or amortizable intangible assets is determined.

We are exposed to the credit risks of our customers and borrowers.

Our financial position and profitability are dependent on our customers’ creditworthiness. Thus, we are exposed to our customers’ credit risks. There is no assurance that we will not encounter doubtful or bad debts in the future. Due to economic conditions in Hong Kong, in particular the risk of monetary and fiscal policies to address inflation, businesses in Hong Kong are generally conserving cash or under increased financial and credit stress. As a result, we could experience slower payments from our customers and borrowers, an increase in accounts receivable aging and/or an increase in bad debts. If we were to experience any unexpected delay or difficulty in collections from our customers or borrowers, our cash flows and financial results would be adversely affected.

FAF and Giant Credit Limited are subject to greater credit risks than larger lenders, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

There are inherent risks associated with our lending activities, including credit risk, which is the risk that borrowers may not repay the outstanding loans balances. As a lending company, we extend credits to individual and commercial households and is premised on the fact that such loans will be timely repaid together with interest. These borrowers generally have fewer financial resources in terms of capital or borrowing capacity than larger entities and may have fewer financial resources to weather a downturn in the economy. Such borrowers may fail to perform their contractual obligations and default on payment of interest and/or the principal, and thus may expose us to greater credit risks than lenders lending to larger, better-capitalized state-owned businesses with longer operating histories. Conditions such as inflation, economic downturn, local policy change, adjustment of industrial structure and other factors beyond our control may increase our credit risk more than such events would affect larger lenders. As at December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, loans and interest receivable owed from our customers to FAF and Giant Credit amounted to approximately $24.00, $42.52 million and $37.07 million, respectively. If FAF’s and Giant Credit’s customers delay or default on their payments, FAF and Giant Credit may have to incur additional legal costs and expenses in order to enforce its security and/or make provision for impairment or write-off the relevant loans and interest receivables, which in turn may adversely affect our financial position and profitability.

FAF and Giant Credit may fail to renew its money lenders license.

Our money lending business is subject to licensing requirements under the provisions of the Money Lenders Ordinance (Chapter 163 of the Laws of Hong Kong). Money lenders licenses are granted by the licensing court of Hong Kong and are renewable annually subject to satisfaction of all licensing conditions. The licensing court has the discretion to suspend or revoke a license if a licensee is in breach of any licensing conditions. We cannot guarantee that the conditions or requirements which FAF and Giant Credit may be required to satisfy or meet will not change from time to time. In the event that FAF and Giant Credit are unable to renew its money lenders license in a timely manner or if the licensing court or other relevant authorities do not approve the application for a renewal of its money lenders license, FAF and Giant Credit may not be able to operate its money lending business until such time as it receives a new license, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation.

The businesses of FAF and Giant Credit is affected by fluctuations in interest rates and our credit position.

The interest rate risks faced by FAF and Giant Credit arise from both the interest-bearing lending and borrowings of our money lending business. In particular, our profitability is highly correlated with the net interest margin, being the difference between the interest rate charged to our customers and the costs of our funding. The interest rate chargeable by Giant Credit to its customers is determined by, amongst other factors, the market demand for loans and the prevailing competition in the industry, and is ultimately capped by the relevant provisions of the Money Lenders Ordinance (Chapter 163 of the Laws of Hong Kong). The borrowing cost of FAF and Giant Credit is determined with reference to the overall local money lending market conditions and our credit positions. An increase in general interest rates or a deterioration of our credit positions will lead to increases in our funding costs.

There is intense competition in the money lending industry.

As of February 28, 2021, as provided by the Hong Kong Licensed Money Lenders Association, there were 2,434 licensed money lenders in Hong Kong. These licensed money lenders operate under various scales and conditions, some of which may or may not be our direct competitors. Some of our competitors may have certain competitive advantages over us, including greater financial resources, more established reputations, stronger brand recognition, broader product and service offerings, lower costs of funding and a branch network with a wider geographic coverage. As a result, we may have to compete by lowering the interest rates charged on loans in order to gain market share. Failure to maintain or enhance our competitiveness within the money lending industry or maintain our customer base with good credit standing may result in a decrease in profit as well as loss of market share. Consequently, our financial performance and profitability may be adversely affected.

An increase to the provision for loan losses will cause the Company’s net income to decrease and net loss to increase.

Our lending business is subject to fluctuations based on economic conditions. These fluctuations are neither predictable nor within our control and may have a material adverse impact on our operations and financial condition. We may voluntarily decide to increase our provision for loan losses. Regulatory authorities may also require an increase in the provision for loan losses or the recognition of further loan charge-offs, based on judgments different from those of its management. Any increase in the provision for loan losses will result in a decrease in net income and an increase in net loss that may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Competition in the lending industry is growing and could cause us to lose market share and revenues in the future.

We believe that the lending industry is an emerging market in Hong Kong. We may face growing competition in the lending industry, and we believe that the lending industry is becoming more competitive as this industry matures and begins to consolidate. We will compete, with traditional financial institutions, other lending companies, other microfinance companies, and some cash-rich state-owned companies or individuals. Some of these competitors have larger and more established borrower bases and substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources than we have. As a result, we could lose market share and its revenues could decline, thereby adversely affecting our earnings and potential for growth.

FAF and Giant Credit Limited may face regulatory hurdles in the future in connection with its lending business.

FAF and Giant Credit Limited have been providing high-quality personal loans and corporate loans to its customers since it first obtained its money lenders license in 2011 and 2016. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority continues to impose stringent policies and prudential measures on property mortgage loans provided by authorized financial institutions in Hong Kong, which creates additional hurdles for the public who are looking for mortgages to satisfy their financial needs.

The businesses of FAF and Giant Credit may be affected by changes in the Money Lenders Ordinance (Chapter 163 of the Laws of Hong Kong).

The business operation of FAF and Giant Credit are regulated under the Money Lenders Ordinance (Chapter 163 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and full compliance with such regulation is essential for us to carry on our business. Notwithstanding this, the relevant regulatory authorities may from time to time amend the Money Lenders Ordinance (Chapter 163 of the Laws of Hong Kong) or adopt new laws and regulations applicable to licensed money lenders in Hong Kong. Our operation, financial performance and business prospects may be materially and adversely affected if we are not able to comply with any changes and/or new requirements in applicable laws and regulations related to the money lending industry in Hong Kong. Notably, for the personal loans and corporate loans granted by us to our customers, the interest rate for such loans shall not exceed the maximum effective interest rate of 60% per annum as stipulated under the Money Lenders Ordinance (Chapter 163 of the Laws of Hong Kong). In the event that such maximum limit for interest rate is lowered as a result of any change to the Money Lenders Ordinance (Chapter 163 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and/or any relevant laws and regulations, thus limiting and lowering the interest rate we can offer to our customers, our financial performance, operational results and profitability may be materially and adversely affected.

Our property investment business is sensitive to downturns in the economy, economic uncertainty and particularly the performance of the real estate market in Hong Kong.

Demand for property is sensitive to downturns and uncertainty in the global and regional economy and corresponding changes in the appetite for real estate investments and purchases. Changes in the appetite for real estate investments and purchases are driven by various factors including, amongst others, perceived or actual general economic conditions, employment and job market conditions, actual or perceived levels of disposable consumer income and wealth and consumer confidence in the economy. These and other factors have, in the past, affected consumer demand for real estate and any negative sentiment or downturn in the economy could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and also our liquidity position. For example, a slowdown in the Hong Kong economy or any changes in the laws, regulations and policies in relation to the real estate market may result in a decline in the number of real estate transactions.

The fair value of our investment properties is likely to fluctuate from time to time and may decrease significantly in the future, which may materially and adversely affect our profitability.

We are required to reassess the fair value of our investment properties at the end of each reporting period. Under US GAAP, impairment losses arising from changes in the fair value of our investment properties are included in our consolidated statements of profit or loss for the period in which they arise. For the year ended December 31, 2020, our impairment on investment properties held by Giant Credit, 11 Hau Fook Street, Suns Tower and Vision Lane was $nil, $0.22 million, $0.75 million and $nil, respectively. The amount of revaluation adjustments has been, and will continue to be, subject to market fluctuations. As a result, we cannot assure you that changes in the market conditions will continue to create fair value gains on our investment properties or that the fair value of our investment properties will not decrease in the future. In addition, the fair value of our investment properties may materially differ from the amounts we would receive in actual sales of the investment properties. Any significant decreases in the fair value of our investment properties or any significant decreases in the amount we could receive in actual sales of the investment properties as compared with the recorded fair value of such properties would materially and adversely impact our results of operations.

Our revenue from our investment property portfolio depends on a number of factors, such as changes in market rental levels, competition for tenants and rental collection and renewal.

Leasing of our investment properties constitutes a very substantial part of the business of 11 Hau Fook Street, Suns Tower and Vision Lane. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, revenue generated from our investment properties constituted $1.13 million and $1.19 million, respectively. We are subject to risks incidental to the ownership and operation of commercial properties, such as volatility in market rental rates and occupancy rates, competition for tenants, costs resulting from on-going maintenance and repair and the inability to collect rent from tenants or renew leases with tenants due to bankruptcy, insolvency, financial difficulties or other reasons. In addition, we may not be able to renew leases with our tenants on terms acceptable to us, or at all, upon the expiration of existing terms. If the above occurs, there may be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operation and prospectus.

GFS, Giant Credit, 11 Hau Fook Street and Paris Sky have a limited operating history.

Our operating subsidiaries, GFS, Giant Credit, 11 Hau Fook Street and Paris Sky, were acquired by us in January 31, 2020, December 22, 2017, March 8, 2018 and June 7, 2018, respectively. Our experience and operations in the industries that they respectively operate are relatively limited. As a result, there is limited historical information available upon which you can base your evaluation of our business prospects and future financial performance in such industries. There is no assurance that we can maintain our profitability and growth in the future. The limited financial results on the four subsidiaries should not be used as an indication of our business prospects and our performance in the future. Furthermore, we may encounter significant risks and difficulties frequently experienced by companies with early stage operations, and such risks and difficulties may be heightened in a rapidly developing market such as the fintech service and IT support service and the money lending and property investment markets in Hong Kong. Our future operating results depend upon a number of factors, including our ability to attract users, manage our growth, retain our customers as well as identify and attract new ones and to provide loan products at competitive rates which suit our customers’ needs. If we are unable to successfully address the above issues, we may be unable to operate our business in the manner which we contemplate and generate revenues from such activities in the amounts and within the timeframes which we anticipate. If any of these events were to occur, it would have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operation and cash flow.

We may not be able to secure financing needed for future operating needs on favorable terms, or on any terms at all.

From time-to-time, we may seek additional financing to provide the capital required for future acquisitions and to expand our business, if cash flow from operations is not sufficient to do so. We cannot predict with certainty the timing or amount of any such capital requirements. If such financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may not be able to expand our business or to develop new business at the rate desired. Consequently, our results of operations may be adversely affected.

If we are able to secure financing through debt, lenders may impose certain restrictions. In addition, repaying such debt may limit our cash flow and our ability to grow. If we are not able to secure financing through debt, we may be forced to issue additional equity, which would have a dilutive effect on our shares.

We may be treated as a passive foreign investment company, or “PFIC,” which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders of our ordinary shares and warrants.

In general, we will be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year in which either:

	1.	at least 75% of our gross income (looking through certain 25% or more-owned corporate subsidiaries) is passive income; or

	2.	at least 50% of the average value of our assets (looking through certain 25% or more-owned corporate subsidiaries) are attributable to assets that produce, or are held for the production of, passive income.

Passive income generally includes, without limitation, dividends, interest, rents, royalties, and gains from the disposition of passive assets. If we are determined to be a PFIC for any taxable year (or portion thereof) that is included in the holding period of a U.S. Holder of our ordinary shares, the U.S. Holder may be subject to increased U.S. federal income tax liability and may be subject to additional reporting requirements. Our actual PFIC status for any taxable year will not be determinable until after the end of such taxable year. Accordingly, there can be no assurance as to our status as a PFIC for any taxable year. U.S. Holders of our ordinary shares are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the possible application of the PFIC rules.

Being a foreign private issuer exempts us from certain SEC requirements that provide shareholders the protection of information that must be made available to shareholders of U.S. public companies.

We are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or Exchange Act. As such, we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to U.S. public companies including:

the rules 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 regarding a security registered under the Exchange Act;

provisions of Regulation FD aimed at preventing issuers from making selective disclosures of material information; and

the sections of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their stock ownership and trading activities and establishing insider liability for profits realized from any “short swing” trading transactions (i.e. , a purchase and sale, or a sale and purchase, of the issuer’s equity securities within less than six months).

Because of these exemptions, our shareholders will not be provided with the same protections or information generally available to investors holding shares in public companies organized in the U.S.

A severe or prolonged downturn in the global economy could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

The recent global market and economic were unprecedented and challenging, with recessions occurring in most major economies. Continued concerns about the systemic impact of potential long-term and wide-spread recession, energy costs, geopolitical issues, sovereign debt issues, and the availability and cost of credit have contributed to increased market volatility and diminished expectations for economic growth around the world. The difficult economic outlook has negatively affected businesses and consumer confidence and contributed to significant volatility.

There is continuing 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 Hong Kong’s. There have also been concerns over unrest in the Middle East and Africa, which may result in significant market volatility. Economic conditions in Hong Kong are sensitive to global economic conditions. Any prolonged slowdown in the global and/or Hong Kong economy may have a negative impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, and continued turbulence in the international markets may adversely affect our ability to access the capital markets to meet liquidity needs.

Our risk management and internal control systems may not be effective and have deficiencies or material weaknesses

We are subject to the reporting obligations under the U.S. securities laws. The Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, as required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 404”), has adopted rules requiring public companies to include a report of management on the effectiveness of such companies’ internal control over financial reporting in their respective annual reports. This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting because we are currently a non-accelerated filer and therefore, not required to obtain such report.

Our management has concluded that under the rules of Section 404, our internal control over financial reporting was ineffective as of December 31, 2020. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our company’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

The specific material weaknesses we identified in our internal control over financial reporting consist of the following:

-	the Company has limited written documentation on monitoring loan risk assessment on a regular basis;

-	the Company has lack of sufficient controls and policies on loan credit risk monitoring in post-loan management, on a regular basis;

-	the Company has lack of controls and reporting procedure on monitoring the past due status of principal and interest payment;

-	the Company has lack of sufficient policy and controls on term extension of loans and the troubled loan restructure;

-	the Company has lack of controls on the loans with related parties, and also the monitor upon the concentration of the related party transactions;

the lack of sufficient qualified accounting personnel with appropriate understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements commensurate with our financial reporting requirements, which resulted in a number of internal control deficiencies that were identified as being significant. Also, as a small company, we do not have sufficient internal control personnel to set up adequate review functions at each reporting level.

We are in the process of implementing measures to resolve the material weakness and improve our internal and disclosure controls. However, we may not be able to successfully implement the remedial measures. For example, we may not be able to identify and hire suitable personnel with the requisite U.S. GAAP and internal control experience. The implementation of our remedial initiatives may not fully address the material weakness and significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, the process of designing and implementing an effective financial reporting system is a continuous effort that requires us to anticipate and react to changes in our business and economic and regulatory environments and to expend significant resources to maintain a financial reporting system that is adequate in satisfying our reporting obligations. We also expect to incur additional compensation expenses in connection with hiring additional accounting and internal control personnel.

As a result, our business and financial condition, results of operations and prospects, as well as the trading price of our ordinary shares may be materially and adversely affected. Ineffective internal control over financial reporting could also expose us to increased risk of fraud or misuse of corporate assets, In turn, that could subject us to potential delisting from the stock exchange on which our ordinary shares are listed, regulatory investigations or civil or criminal sanctions.

We have granted, and may continue to grant, stock options and restricted shares, which may result in increased share-based compensation expenses.

We granted awards such as restricted shares to directors, executive officers, employees. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, we recorded $0.68 million, $0.60 million and $0.53 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expenses. We believe the granting of restricted shares is of significant importance to our ability to attract and retain key personnel and employees, and we will continue to grant restricted shares to key personnel, employees, third-party consultants and business partners in the future. However, the share-based compensation expenses we incur will reduce our income from operations. We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, share-based compensation expenses, which may have a material and adverse effect on our results of operations.

The audit reports for prior reporting periods included in this annual report have been prepared by predecessor auditors whose work may not be inspected fully by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and, as such, you may be deprived of the benefits of such inspection.

Our predecessor registered public accounting firm that issue the audit reports for prior reporting periods included in our annual reports filed with the SEC as auditors of companies that are traded publicly in the United States and firms registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), or the PCAOB, are required by the laws of the United States to undergo regular inspections by the PCAOB to assess their respective compliance with the laws of the United States and professional standards.

Many other clients of our predecessor auditors have substantial operations within mainland China and Hong Kong, and the PCAOB has been unable to complete inspections of the work of our predecessor auditors without the approval of the Chinese authorities. Thus, our predecessor auditors and their audit work are not currently inspected fully by the PCAOB. On December 7, 2018, the SEC and the PCAOB issued a joint statement highlighting continued challenges faced by the U.S. regulation in their oversight of financial statement audits of U.S.-listed companies with significant operation in China and Hong Kong. However, it remains unclear what further actions the SEC and PCAOB will take to address the problem.

Inspections of other firms that the PCAOB has conducted outside mainland China and Hong Kong have identified deficiencies in those firms’ audit procedures and quality control procedures, which can be addressed as part of the inspection process to improve future audit quality. The lack of PCAOB inspections in mainland China and Hong Kong prevents the PCAOB from regularly evaluating our auditors’ audit procedures and quality control procedures as they relate to their work in mainland China and Hong Kong. As a result, investors may be deprived of the benefits of such regular inspections.

The inability of the PCAOB to conduct full inspections of auditors in mainland China and Hong Kong makes it more difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of our predecessor auditors’ audit procedures and quality control procedures as compared to auditors who primarily work in jurisdictions where the PCAOB has full inspection access. Investors may lose confidence in our reported financial information and the quality of our financial statements.

In addition, in June 2019, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced bills in both houses of the U.S. Congress which, if passed, would require the SEC to maintain a list of issuers for which the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate an auditor report issued by a foreign public accounting firm. The proposed Ensuring Quality Information and Transparency for Abroad-Based Listings on our Exchanges (“EQUITABLE”) Act prescribes increased disclosure requirements for these issuers and, beginning in 2025, the delisting from U.S. national securities exchanges of issuers included on the SEC’s list for three consecutive years. Enactment of this legislation or other efforts to increase U.S. regulatory access to audit information could cause investor uncertainty for affected issuers, including us, and the market price of our ordinary shares could be adversely affected. It is unclear if this proposed legislation will be enacted. Furthermore, there has been recent deliberations within the U.S. government regarding potentially limiting or restricting China-based companies from accessing U.S. capital markets.

On April 21, 2020, the SEC and the PCAOB issued a joint statement reiterating the greater risk that disclosures will be insufficient in many emerging markets, including the PRC, compared to those made by U.S. domestic companies. In discussing the specific issues related to the greater risk, the statement again highlights the PCAOB’s inability to inspect audit work paper and practices of accounting firms in the PRC, with respect to their audit work of U.S. reporting companies. However, it remains unclear what further actions, if any, the SEC and PCAOB will take to address the problem. There have been recent media reports on deliberations within the U.S. government regarding potentially limiting or restricting the PRC-based companies from accessing U.S. capital markets.

If any such policies or deliberations were to materialize, the resulting legislation, if it were to apply to us, would likely have a material adverse impact on our business and the price of our ordinary shares.

Risks Relating to Our Shares

We may fail to meet continued listing requirements on the NASDAQ Capital Market

The Company received a notification letter dated May 18, 2021 from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. (the “Nasdaq”) notifying that the Company is no longer in compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for continued listing due to its failure to timely file its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the “Annual Report”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Under the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(2)(F)(i), the Company has until July 16, 2021 (that is, 60 calendar days from the date of the Deficiency Letter) to submit to Nasdaq a plan (the “Compliance Plan”) to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Company intends to submit the Compliance Plan as soon as practicable.

Under the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(2)(F)(ii), if Nasdaq accepts the Compliance Plan, Nasdaq can grant the Company an exception until November 15, 2021 (that is, up to 180 calendar days from the extended due date of the Annual Report) to regain compliance.

The Deficiency Letter has no immediate impact on the listing of the Company’s ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

If our securities were to be delisted from NASDAQ, the trading of our securities could possibly be shifted to the OTC Bulletin Board or the Pink Sheets. But, that would make it more difficult to dispose of, or obtain accurate quotations for the price of, our securities. In addition, such a development would likely also reduce the already limited coverage of our Company by security analysts and the news media. Delisting and these other effects could cause the price of our securities to decline further.

The market price for our ordinary shares may be volatile.

The market price for our ordinary shares is likely to be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to factors including the following:

actual or anticipated fluctuations in our annual and quarterly operating results and changes or revisions in our expected results;

changes in financial estimates by securities research analysts;

market conditions for the industries that the Company operates in;

changes in the economic performance or market valuations of companies specializing in industries that the Company operates in;

announcements by us and our affiliates or our competitors of new products, acquisitions, strategic relationships, joint ventures or capital commitments;

addition or departure of our senior management and key research and development personnel;

fluctuations of exchange rates between the RMB and the U.S. Dollars;

changes in investors’ perception toward U.S.-listed Chinese companies;

release or expiry of transfer restrictions on our outstanding ordinary shares; and

10.

sales or perceived potential sales of our ordinary shares.

In addition, the securities market has from time-to-time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are not related to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also have a material adverse effect on the market price of our ordinary shares.

We do not expect to pay dividends, so our shareholders will only benefit from an investment in our shares if such shares appreciate in value.

Currently, we do not expect to pay dividends to our shareholders. The Board of Directors may determine to pay dividends in the future, depending upon results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions, including restrictions in credit agreements and those imposed by applicable law, currency conversion and loans, and other factors our Board of Directors deems relevant. Accordingly, realizing a gain on shareholders’ investments currently depends on whether the price of our shares appreciates in the securities exchange on which our shares trade. There is no guarantee that our shares will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which shareholders purchased their shares.

Volatility in the price of our ordinary shares may result in shareholder litigation that could in turn result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management’s attention and resources.

The financial markets in the U.S. and other countries have experienced significant price and volume fluctuations. Volatility in the price of our ordinary shares may be caused by factors outside of our control, which may not be related or may be disproportionate to our results of operations. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a public company’s securities, shareholders have frequently instituted securities class action litigation against various companies. Such litigation could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management’s attention and resources.

If we become directly subject to the recent scrutiny involving U.S. listed Chinese companies, we may have to expend significant resources to investigate and/or defend the matter, which could harm our business operations, stock price and reputation.

During the last several years, U.S. public companies that have substantially all of their operations in China have been the subject of intense scrutiny by investors, financial commentators and regulatory agencies. Much of the scrutiny has centered on financial and accounting irregularities and mistakes, lacks of effective internal controls over financial reporting and, in many cases, allegations of fraud. As a result of the scrutiny, the publicly traded stock of many U.S.-listed Chinese companies that have been the subject of such scrutiny has sharply decreased in value. Many of these companies are now subject to shareholder lawsuits and/or SEC enforcement actions that are conducting internal and/or external investigations into the allegations.

If we become the subject of any such scrutiny, whether any allegations are true or not, we may have to expend significant resources to investigate such allegations and/or defend the Company. Such investigations or allegations will be costly and time-consuming and distract our management from our normal business and could result in our reputation being harmed. Our stock price could decline because of such allegations, even if the allegations are false.

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 incorporated under Cayman Islands law.

We are an exempt company incorporated under Cayman Islands’ laws. Our corporate affairs are governed by our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, the Companies Law, Cap. 22 (Law 3 of 1961, as consolidated and revised) of the Cayman Islands and Cayman Islands’ common law. Shareholders’ rights to take action against the directors, actions by minority shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of our directors to us under Cayman Islands’ law are largely governed by Cayman Islands’ common law. It is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the Cayman Islands and from England’s common law. English court decisions, however, are not binding on a Cayman Islands’ court.

Our shareholders’ rights and our directors’ fiduciary responsibilities under Cayman Islands law are not as clearly established as they would be under the statutes or case law in most U.S. jurisdictions. In particular, the Cayman Islands has a less developed body of securities laws than the U.S. Many 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 U.S. federal courts.

The Cayman Islands’ courts are also not likely:

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

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

There is no statutory recognition in the Cayman Islands of judgments obtained in the U.S. But the Cayman Islands’ courts will in certain circumstances recognize and enforce a non-penal judgment of a foreign court of competent jurisdiction without retrial on the merits.

Based on the above, shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests against actions taken by management, members of the Board of Directors or controlling shareholders than they would as public shareholders of a company incorporated in the U.S.

As a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, we can adopt certain home country practices regarding corporate governance matters that differ significantly from the NASDAQ Stock Market corporate governance listing standards. These practices may provide less protection to shareholders than they would enjoy if we complied fully with the NASDAQ Stock Market corporate governance listing standards.

As a Cayman Islands company listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market, we are subject to the NASDAQ Stock Market corporate governance listing standards. But, NASDAQ Stock Market rules permit a foreign private issuer like us to follow the corporate governance practices of its home country. Certain corporate governance practices in the Cayman Islands, which is our home country, may differ significantly from the NASDAQ Stock Market corporate governance listing standards.

For example, the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands does not require a majority of our directors to be independent. Therefore, we could include non-independent directors as members of our compensation committee and (if we chose to have one) our nominating committee. Finally, our independent directors would not necessarily hold regularly scheduled meetings at which only independent directors are present.

In addition, while NASDAQ Stock Market rules require that an issuer listing common stock hold an annual meeting of shareholders no later than one year after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year-end, the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands does not require it. If we choose to follow home country practice, our shareholders may receive less protection than they otherwise would under the NASDAQ Stock Market corporate governance listing standards applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

ITEM 4.

INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

A. History and Development of the Company.

Historical Structure and Acquisition of Honesty Group

SGOCO Group, Ltd. was organized under Cayman Islands’ laws on July 18, 2007. It was previously named SGOCO Technology, Ltd. and prior to the Acquisition was named Hambrecht Asia Acquisition Corp. The Company was formed as a blank check company to acquire one or more operating businesses in the PRC through a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition or similar business combination or control through contractual agreements. The Company completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) of units consisting of one ordinary share and one warrant to purchase one ordinary share on March 12, 2008.

Pursuant to our charter documents, we were required to enter into a business combination transaction to acquire control of a business with its primary operation in the PRC with a fair market value of at least 80% of the trust account established at the time of our IPO, or the Trust Account, (excluding certain deferred underwriting commissions) prior to March 12, 2010, or dissolve and liquidate. The approval of the business combination transaction required the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares. It was conditioned on, among other matters, not more than 30% of the outstanding shares being properly tendered for redemption under our charter documents. Each ordinary share issued in our IPO was entitled to be redeemed if it was voted against the business combination transaction at a price equal to the amount in the Trust Account divided by the number of shares issued in the IPO outstanding at the time, estimated to be approximately $8.00 million as of February 17, 2010.

On March 12, 2010, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Honesty Group (the “Acquisition”). In addition, at the meeting to approve the acquisition, the Holders of our outstanding warrants approved an amendment to the warrant agreement under which the warrants were issued to increase the exercise price per share of the warrants from $20.00 to $32.00. The Amendment also extended by one year the exercise period, or until March 7, 2014, and provided for redeeming the publicly-held warrants, at the Holder‘s option, for $2.00 per warrant when the Acquisition closes. We may redeem the warrants at a price of $0.04 per warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption, if the last sale price of our ordinary shares equals or exceeds $46.00 per share (subject to adjustment for splits, dividends, recapitalization and other similar events) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending three business days before we send the notice of redemption.

The Acquisition resulted in issuing

2,125,000 ordinary shares to the former shareholders of Honesty Group; and

1,450,000 additional ordinary shares to the former shareholders of Honesty Group to be held in escrow and released if the following milestones were met by the combined Company:

(a)

If “Income from Existing Operations” for the year ended December 31, 2010 exceeded $15,000,000 (the “First Earn-Out Milestone”), the escrow agent would release 1,250,000 shares to the former shareholders of Honesty Group. The First Earn-Out Milestone was met during the year ended December 31, 2010. The shares were not released in 2011 but were released in 2012 to the former shareholders of Honesty Group; and

(b)

If “Income from Existing Operations” for the year ended December 31, 2011 exceeded $20,000,000 (the “Second Earn-Out Milestone”), the escrow agent would release the remaining 200,000 shares to the former shareholders of Honesty Group. Those 200,000 shares were released in 2012.

In addition, 191,706 shares held by the original shareholders of the Company were placed in escrow pending satisfaction of certain conditions.

Those conditions included our reaching the earn-out milestones discussed above, as well as:

	1.	Messrs. Robert Eu and John Wang providing the Company with 30 hours per month in services connected with investor relations, listing on the NASDAQ Global Stock Market or NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market, introducing investors and advisors;

	2.	listing of our shares on such stock markets if we act in good faith to obtain such a listing once the listing criteria are met; and

providing the opportunity for us to raise an additional $15.00 million in equity, subject to meeting certain prescribed pricing criteria.

Connected with the issuing of the 1,450,000 escrowed shares and the 191,706 escrowed shares, we, the original shareholders of the Company, and the Honesty Shareholders entered into an escrow agreement with Grand Pacific Investment Limited as escrow agent. Pursuant to that escrow agreement, the escrow agent agreed to hold the foregoing shares pending satisfaction of certain conditions within the applicable time periods. If the conditions were not met, some or all of the foregoing shares, would have been cancelled and returned to the status of authorized and unissued ordinary shares.

As stated above, the First and Second Earn-Out Milestones were met during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 and a total of 1,450,000 shares were released to the former shareholders of Honesty Group.

In addition, of the 191,706 escrowed shares, 85,203 and 5,129 shares were earned in 2010 and 2011, respectively, but are not currently eligible to be released. The last measurement date to determine whether the conditions were met for the release of the 191,706 escrowed shares was December 31, 2011. However, on April 17, 2012, the escrow agreement was amended to provide additional time for the conditions to be met. Pursuant to the amendment, holders of the escrowed shares had until December 31, 2012 to meet the conditions for release. The escrow share agreement was further extended to December 31, 2013 and expired on that date, the remaining 101,374 escrow shares were cancelled on May 5, 2014.

We entered into various forward-purchase agreements with various hedge funds and other institutions for us to repurchase a total of 536,873 shares for an aggregate purchase price of $17,285,811 immediately after the closing of the Acquisition. After paying various fees and expenses, the redemption prices of shares and warrants and the forward-purchase contracts, the balance of approximately $5.40 million in the Trust Account was released to us when the Acquisition of Honesty Group was closed. After the closing of the Acquisition and the settlement of related transactions, we had outstanding 4,023,689 ordinary shares, of which 214,917 shares were initially issued in our IPO, and warrants to purchase 454,007 shares at a price of $32.00 per share, of which 391,507 were initially issued in our IPO.

After the Acquisition closed, Honesty Group became a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGOCO. Honesty Group is a limited liability company registered in Hong Kong on September 13, 2005. Honesty Group owns 100% of Guanke Electron Technological Industry Co., Ltd. (“Guanke”), Guanwei Electron Technological Industry Co., Ltd. (“Guanwei”) and Guancheng Electron Technological Co., Ltd. (“Guancheng”). Guanke, Guanwei and Guancheng are limited liability companies established under the corporate laws of the PRC. Honesty Group and its subsidiaries represented our core manufacturing facility along with land, buildings and production equipment. Honesty Group and its subsidiaries are now independent of the Company.

On July 26, 2010, SGOCO formed SGOCO International (HK) Limited, or SGOCO International, a limited liability company registered in Hong Kong (“SGOCO International”). SGOCO International and its subsidiaries were established for the purposes of conducting LCD/LED display product development, branding, marketing and distribution.

On February 22, 2011, SGO Corporation was established in Delaware USA. On March 14, 2011, SGOCO International purchased 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of SGO. SGO was founded to market, sell and distribute SGOCO’s high quality products in the U.S. markets. SGO was not operating during 2011 and started to operate in the first quarter of 2012.

SGOCO International directly owns 100% of SGOCO (Fujian) Electronic Co., Ltd. SGOCO (Fujian) is a limited liability company established under the corporate laws of the PRC on July 28, 2011 for the purposes of conducting LCD/LED display product development, branding, marketing and distribution.

On December 26, 2011, SGOCO International established another wholly owned subsidiary Beijing SGOCO Image Technology Co. Ltd., a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC to conduct LCD/LED monitor, TV product-related and application-specific product design, brand development and distribution. Beijing SGOCO has operated as a cost center and commenced sales in the third quarter of 2013.

On November 14, 2013, SGOCO International established a wholly owned subsidiary, SGOCO (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd., a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC for the purpose of conducting LCD/LED monitor, TV product-related and application-specific product design, brand development and distribution.

We have effected a 1-for-4 reverse stock split of our authorized ordinary shares, accompanied by a corresponding decrease in our issued and outstanding shares of ordinary shares and an increase of the par value of each ordinary share from $0.001 to $0.004 (the “Reverse Stock Split”) on January 19, 2016. All references in this report to share and per share data have been adjusted, including historical data which have been retroactively adjusted, to give effect to the reverse stock split unless specified otherwise.

On December 15, 2017, SGOCO formed Giant Connection Limited, a limited liability company registered in Public of Seychelles.

Sale of Honesty Group

On November 15, 2011, we entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“Honesty SPA”) to sell our 100% ownership interest in Honesty Group to Apex, a British Virgin Islands company, for $76.00 million in total consideration. Honesty Group directly owns 100% of Guanke, Guanwei and Guancheng. The agreement was signed by the Company and Apex; shareholder ownership was transferred; and the director of Honesty Group was changed the same day. The Company’s management considers November 30, 2011 as the disposal effective date. Operational and management control over Honesty Group was shifted from SGOCO to Apex on November 30, 2011.

According to the Honesty SPA, the $76.00 million in total consideration was to be paid in installments. As of May 31, 2012, we received the full amount of the consideration, of which:

	-	cash of $1.00 million was received before December 31, 2011;
	-	cash of $19.00 million was received in 2012;
	-	purchase deposits paid to Honesty Group of $1 million and payables to Honesty Group of $10.00 million at the time of disposal were offset;
	-	goods of $9.00 million were received before December 31, 2011; and
	-	goods of $38.00 million were received in 2012.

Pursuant to the Honesty SPA, Apex assumed our obligations to pay up the remaining capital of $8.80 million in Guanwei and to pay the remaining balance of approximately $14.00 million of the commitment to the Fujian Jinjiang government to invest in the Guanke Technology Park. In addition, the Honesty SPA required that for three years from the date of sale, Honesty Group must continue to provide SGOCO with products and services in the same or substantially similar manner as it did immediately prior to the completion of the transaction unless otherwise directed by SGOCO. The Honesty SPA also provided SGOCO with a right of first refusal for a period of five years from the date of sale to purchase from Apex any material rights or interests in Honesty Group’s shares or assets before Apex offered to transfer such rights or interests to a third party.

Connected with the Sale of Honesty Group, Honesty Group transferred to SGOCO certain contracts and assets that are related to design and distribution of SGOCO’s products, including research and development equipment, sales contracts with customers, contracts with retail sales sources, and trademarks and pending trademark applications.

The Sale of Honesty Group allowed SGOCO to transition to a “light-asset” business model with greater flexibility and scalability and focus its operations on designing, branding, marketing and distributing LCD/LED products in China. Through the transaction, the Company retained part of its customers, brand names, and the nationwide distribution network while substantially reducing its interest bearing liabilities.

Prior to the Sale of Honesty Group, including its manufacturing assets, to Apex, Apex was an independent third party. It had no relationships with any of SGOCO’s board members or management in 2011 (including former Chairman and CEO, Mr. Burnette Or and former CEO, Mr. Shi-bin Xie). In addition, Apex had no relationship with Sun Zone Investments Limited (“Sun Zone”), our principal shareholder and a company owned by our former Chairman.

Sale of SGOCO (Fujian)

On December 24, 2014, we entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) to sell our 100% equity ownership interest in SGOCO (Fujian) to Apex, which is an independent third party with interests in real estate and forestry products and previously purchased Honesty Group in November 2011.Our management considers December 31, 2014 as the disposal effective date. Operational and management control over SGOCO (Fujian) was shifted from SGOCO to Apex on December 31, 2014.

The sales price for all the equity of SGOCO (Fujian) was equivalent to the net asset value of SGOCO (Fujian) on December 31, 2014. The final amount was $11.00 million (the “Sale Price”).

Apex also agreed to assume responsibility to settle the entire balance of intercompany accounts payable and other payables (the “Payables”) due by SGOCO (Fujian) to us and our affiliates, which amounted to $80.40 million. Pursuant to the SPA, payments were made in several installments upon and after completion of the Sale. Each installment will be 10% of the Sale Price and Payables of $91.40 million. The first installment was due 14 days after the completion of the transaction, and the last installment (approximately 10% of the sale price) was to be settled prior to June 30, 2015. We received the full amount of Sale Price and settlement of the Payables during 2015. The transfer of the Sale Equity was effective on December 31, 2014.

The SPA also states that SGOCO has a right of first refusal for a period of five years that prohibits Apex from selling, assigning or otherwise transferring any material interests, ownership or rights in or related to SGOCO (Fujian) including any equity, leases, businesses and equipment to a third party, without first offering to sell or transfer to SGOCO.

The Sale of SGOCO (Fujian) allowed SGOCO to restructure its business and reduce the reliance on traditional flat panel LED and LCD monitor products. It also provided greater flexibility and scalability for our business model, which enables us to focus on finding new business acquisition opportunities and exploring new products.

Warrant Repurchase and Retirement

To reduce the potential for future EPS dilution, in 2011, the Company repurchased and retired a total of 304,294 warrants that had a strike price of $32.00. Those warrants included 241,794 publicly-traded warrants for an aggregate purchase price of $360,610 (or $1.48 per warrant), and 250,000 sponsor warrants for an aggregate purchase price of $125,000 (or $2.00 per warrant), in private transactions. On March 7, 2014, the remaining 149,713 publicly-traded warrants expired. There were no outstanding sponsor and publicly-traded warrants as of December 31, 2016.

Additionally, the Company, in private transactions, repurchased and retired a total of 13,274 of the warrants that had a strike price of $24.00 issued to its underwriters in the December 2010 offering for an aggregate purchase price of $26,548 (or $2.00 per warrant). These warrants were expired on December 20, 2015.

Through the repurchase and retirement of these warrants, the Company decreased the long-term risks of dilution that might have occurred if these warrants were exercised.

Acquisition and disposal of Boca

On December 28, 2015, SGOCO International entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of the Entire Issued Share Capital of Boca International Limited (the “Agreement”) with Richly Conqueror Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (the “Vendor”). Pursuant to the Agreement, SGOCO International acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Boca International Limited. (“Boca”), a private company incorporated in Hong Kong, from its sole legal and beneficial owner - Richly Conqueror Limited at a consideration of $52.00 million in cash, plus up to 19.9% newly issued ordinary shares (the “Shares”) of the Company. In March, 2016, the acquisition of Boca was completed and SGOCO International fully paid $52.00 million plus 1,162,305 post-split shares of common stock of the Company and received 100% ownership of Boca. The transaction was closed on March 31, 2016.

Boca is principally engaged in environmental protection, energy saving technologies, equipment development and applications. Its business involves production and sales of phase change thermal energy storage materials as well as central air conditioning cooling and heating system application engineering.

On June 7, 2018, the Company transferred its 49% interest in Boca International Limited at an agreed value of HK$184.84 million ($23.70 million) to Leung Iris Chi Yu (“Ms. Leung”). On August 31, 2020, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SGOCO International (HK) Limited entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement for the disposal of 94 shares in the share capital of Boca International Limited, being 51% of its entire issued share capital. Upon the satisfactory completion of the closing conditions contained in the Agreement, the disposal shall be consummated in consideration for the transfer of a 51% interest in Boca International Limited to Wong Yiu Tong at an agreed value of HK$1.46 million ($0.19 million). The Company considers August 31, 2020 as the disposal effective date since the operational and management control over Boca was shifted from SGOCO to the Purchaser on August 31, 2020.

Acquisition and disposal of Century Skyway Limited

On April 28, 2017, SGOGO International entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Full Linkage Limited (the “Seller”) pursuant to which SGOCO International acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Century Skyway Limited, which was owned by Full Linkage Limited. In consideration for the acquisition of Century Skyway, SGOCO International paid to the Seller $32,600,000 and SGOCO issued to the Seller 1,500,000 of its ordinary shares. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement occurred on May 10, 2017.

On June 7, 2018, the Company transferred its 49% interest in CSL at an agreed value of HK$126.13 million ($16.17 million) to Leung Iris Chi Yu (“Ms. Leung”). In the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of its remaining 51% equity interests in CSL and initiated efforts to locate buyers. On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) to sell to another individual, Ho Pui Lung (the “Purchaser”) 5,100 shares in the share capital of CSL, at a consideration of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million).

On September 20, 2019, the Company wholly-owned subsidiary, SGOCO International (HK) Limited entered into a Share Exchange Agreement for the disposal of 5,100 shares in the share capital of Century Skyway Limited, being 51% of its entire issued share capital, and its fully owned subsidiary – Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited.

Upon the satisfactory completion of the closing conditions contained in the Agreement, the disposal shall be consummated in consideration for the transfer of a 51% interest in Century Skyway Limited to Ho Pui Lung at an agreed value of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million). The Company considers December 31, 2019 as the disposal effective date since the operational and management control over Century Skyway Limited and Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited were shifted from SGOCO to the Purchaser on December 31, 2019.

Acquisition of Giant Credit Limited

Acquisition of 11 Hau Fook Street Limited

On March 8, 2018, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Connection Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement with Vagas Lane Limited for the purchase and sale of 11 Hau Fook Street Limited in consideration for HK$26.10 million ($3.35 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 2,935,222 ordinary shares. 11 Hau Fook Street Limited is an investment holding company which owns two properties located at No. 11 Hau Fook Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Acquisition of Paris Sky Limited

On June 7, 2018, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Connection Limited completed the acquisition of Paris Sky Limited. In consideration for (1) the allotment of 3,889,050 ordinary shares of the Company to Leung Iris Chi Yu (“Ms. Leung”), at an initial agreed value of HK$30.33 million ($3.89 million), the fair value of the 3,889,050 ordinary shares was $4.78 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.23 per share on June 7, 2018, (2) the transfer of a 49% interest in Century Skyway Limited at an agreed value of HK$126.13 million ($16.17 million), (3) the transfer of a 49% interest in Boca International Limited at an agreed value of HK$184.84 million ($23.70 million), and (4) the issuance of a promissory note to Ms. Leung in the principal amount of HK$27.10 million ($3.47 million), bearing a 8% interest, by Giant Connection Limited, the Company acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Paris Sky Limited, an investment holding company which, through its wholly owned subsidiary, owns a property located at No. 8 Fui Yiu Kok Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Company repaid the promissory note in full on August 22, 2018.

Acquisition of Vision Lane Limited

On March 12, 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Paris Sky Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Vision Lane Limited. The acquisition was initially consummated in consideration for a total of $12.43 million, satisfied by (1) the allotment of 4,519,347 ordinary shares of the Company to Kwok Man Yee Elvis, at $1.10 per share and (2) the payment of $7.46 million in cash. The fair value of the 4,519,347 ordinary shares was $5.24 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.16 per share on March 8, 2019, and the final consideration was $12.74 million. Vision Lane is a private company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, and engages in property investment and money lending services in Hong Kong.

Acquisition of Giant Financial Services Limited

On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Victor Or for the purchase and sale of Giant Financial Services Limited. GFS is a private company incorporated in Samoa and provides an online financial marketplace connecting financial institutions and users worldwide via its unique mobile application which features state-of-the-art functions to boost financial accessibility to financial and insurance products and services. At the heart of its digital platform is the Company’s dedication to drive innovation, create value to businesses and individual users alike by (i) minimizing transaction risks, (ii) lowering transaction costs, (iii) reducing and detecting fraud, (iv) saving time, (v) increasing access and equality.

The total consideration to be paid for GFS is $64.34 million, which shall be satisfied by (a) the allotment of 15,992,000 shares of the Company to be issued to Mr. Or on the closing date, representing 19.9% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company as of the date of the Agreement, (b) the payment of $21.79 million in cash, and (c) the balance satisfied by issuance of a promissory note to Mr. Or. On January 31, 2020, SGOCO Group, Ltd. closed its previously announced acquisition of GFS. By March 30, 2021, the Company repaid the promissory note in full by several payments.

Acquisition of Apiguru

On September 28, 2020, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Financial Services Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Apiguru Pty Ltd.. The acquisition was consummated in consideration for a total of AUD0.70 million ($0.59 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 559,581 ordinary shares of the Company. Apiguru is a technology consulting company specialising in Application Programming Interface (API) strategy and implementation enabling state-of-the-art market fit hypothesis that drives businesses forward. Through providing API consulting services, Apiguru helps businesses increasing effectivity, optimizing productivity, and developing integration channels that leverage opportunities for generating new revenue sources. GFS aims to serve clients from different sectors with distinctive needs. Apiguru, being an official Google Cloud Partner, has direct access to one of the world's best knowledge bases. Along together with API specialization, Apiguru helps GFS to integrate with various global platforms to expand customer base.

SGOCO’s Offices

SGOCO’s principal executive office is located in 21/F, 8 Fui Yiu Kok Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. Under our Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, our Registered Office is at the offices of Conyers Trust Company (Cayman) Limited (formerly known as Codan Trust Company (Cayman) Limited), Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive, PO Box 2681, Grand Cayman, KY1-1111, Cayman Islands, telephone: (345) 949 1040, or at such other place as the directors may from time-to-time decide. Our agent for service of process in the U.S. is Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, DE 19808.

B. Business overview.

Our Business

SGOCO Group, Ltd. is a conglomerate group of various businesses with its headquarters based in Hong Kong. The group is principally engaged in (a) money lending business in Hong Kong providing mortgage loans to high quality target borrowers (b) property investment to generate additional rental income and (c) the development, operation and management of an online financial marketplace that provides one-stop financial technology solutions including API services by leveraging artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain, and cloud computing (SaaS). The group’s vision is to operate as a conglomerate to build synergy within its own sustainable ecosystem thereby creating value to its shareholders.

Giant Credit Limited is a Hong Kong incorporated company which has the money lenders license for carrying on money lending business in Hong Kong. Giant Credit Limited has been providing personal loans and corporate loans to its customers since 2016. Since the commencement of business, Giant Credit Limited has continued to record growth in its personal loans and corporate loans receivable along with satisfactory interest income.

Vision Lane Limited is a private limited company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Vision Lane currently owns a property in Hong Kong for investment purpose and it has a wholly owned subsidiary, First Asia Finance Limited which is a Hong Kong incorporated company and a licensed money lender in Hong Kong. The principal business of FAF is money lending which is similar to Giant Credit Limited but with a larger customer base. Management believes that the recent downturn in the economy creates demand for cashflow which provides the Company with a great opportunity to expand its personal loans and corporate loans business and portfolio. In addition, The Hong Kong Monetary Authority continues to impose stringent policies and prudential measures on property personal loans and corporate loans provided by authorized financial institutions in Hong Kong, which creates additional hurdles for the public who are looking for mortgages to satisfy their financial needs. This further enhances the competitive edge of money lenders in Hong Kong.

We have investments in four real properties in Hong Kong (held under Giant Credit, 11 Hau Fook Street Limited and Vision Lane Limited) and 19 storey building in Hong Kong (held under Suns Tower, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paris Sky Limited). These investments generate additional rental income to enhance our cashflow. The properties are managed by our team with experience in property management and rental management which operates in a cost-effective manner.

Giant Financial Services Limited is a private company incorporated in Samoa and provides an online financial marketplace connecting financial institutions and users worldwide via its unique mobile application which features state-of-the-art functions to boost financial accessibility to financial and insurance products and services. At the heart of its digital platform is the Company’s dedication to drive innovation, create value to businesses and individual users alike by (i) minimizing transaction risks, (ii) lowering transaction costs, (iii) reducing and detecting fraud, (iv) saving time, (v) increasing access and equality. We intend to integrate GFS into our existing platform to support its current business lines.

By leveraging technologies including artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology, machine learning, fingerprint ID, facial recognition, and cloud computing (SaaS), GFS strives to create recurring and growing revenue streams and larger market share for businesses on one hand, and instilling trust and confidence in investors and consumers on the other hand.

The mobile application is fully integrated with financial institutions including licensed money lenders, asset management companies, securities firms, and banks, under strategic partnerships to facilitate seamless and low-cost payments and transfers in a secure and privacy protected digital environment. GFS also seeks to provide businesses with the peace of mind via the integration of cyber security and where necessary, the adoption of KYC and AML processes. It also offers an AI-powered innovative reward program that helps businesses to acquire and retain customers, and to expand into previously uncharted markets thereby increasing sales revenue and market share.

Since July 2019, GFS had established contractual relationship with third-party business partners which have agreed to render their financial products and services to the registered users via the GFS’s mobile application.

SGOCO Products

Our current product lines on sale include:

	1.	Money lending.

	2.	Property investment.

Fintech service and IT support service.

Intellectual Property

Trademarks

The Trademark are the intangible assets of a recognizable sign, symbol and design under the name “GFS” which is established by use of representing the products and services of the Business Enterprise for the provision of the fintech service and IT support service. The trademark was registered in Hong Kong on June 6, 2019, with the trademark number of 304951224.

C. Regulations.

Environmental

Since the sale of Honesty Group, SGOCO has not been subject to environmental impact evaluations by the local Environmental Protection Bureau.

Foreign Exchange Control and Administration

Foreign exchange in China is primarily regulated by the Foreign Currency Administration Rules (1996) and the Administration Rules of the Settlement, Sale and Payment of Foreign Exchange (1996).

Under the Foreign Currency Administration Rules, the RMB is convertible for current account items, including distributing dividends, making interest payments, and engaging in trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions. Conversion of RMB into foreign currency for capital account items, such as direct investment, loans, investment in securities and repatriation of funds, however, is still subject to SAFE’s approval. Under the Administration Rules, foreign-invested enterprises may only buy, sell and remit foreign currencies at banks authorized to conduct foreign exchange transactions after providing valid commercial documents and, in the case of capital account item transactions, only after obtaining approval from SAFE.

Under the Foreign Currency Administration Rules, foreign invested enterprises must complete the foreign exchange registration and obtain the registration certificate. Beijing SGOCO and SGOCO Shenzhen have complied with these requirements.

The value of the RMB against the U.S. Dollars and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in China’s political and economic conditions. Historically, the conversion of RMB into foreign currencies, including U.S. Dollars, has been based on rates set by the People’s Bank of China. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its policy of pegging the value of the RMB to the U.S. Dollars. Under the new policy, the RMB is permitted to fluctuate within a band against a basket of certain foreign currencies.

On June 19, 2010, the People’s Bank of China released a statement indicating that it would “proceed further with reform of the RMB exchange rate regime and increase the RMB exchange rate flexibility.” There remains significant international pressure on the PRC government to adopt a substantial liberalization of its currency policy, which could result in a further and more significant appreciation in the RMB’s value against the U.S. Dollar.

On March 17, 2014, the People’s Bank of China announced that the RMB exchange rate flexibility increased to 2% in order to proceed further with reform of the RMB exchange rate regime. Through 2016 the RMB continued its significant depreciation, which contributed partly to a decline in our 2016 revenues. This depreciation halted in 2017, and the RMB appreciated against the U.S. dollar during this one-year period. In 2018, the RMB exchange rate against the U.S. dollar depreciated significantly, mainly due to changes in political and economic conditions, including trade friction between China and the U.S. Through 2019 the RMB continued its depreciation. The exchange rate of the RMB against U.S. Dollar as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 were 6.52 and 6.98.

Regulation on PRC Resident’s Participation of Share Option Plan Offered by an Offshore Company

The regulations governing foreign exchange matters of PRC residents promulgated by the People’s Bank of China require an employee share option plan or restricted share unit scheme offered by an offshore listed company to be filed with and approved by SAFE. A special bank account must be opened in the PRC to receive, and subsequently allocate to the participating PRC residents, the proceeds or dividends derived from such share option plan.

HK Money Lenders Ordinance (Cap 163)

To provide for the control and regulation of money lenders and money-lending transactions, the appointment of a Registrar of Money Lenders and the licensing of persons carrying on business as money lenders; to provide protection and relief against excessive interest rates and extortionate stipulations in respect of loans; to provide for offences and for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Regulation of Privacy Protection

GFS has to comply with those regulations on the protection of the personal information of the users. GFS is required to properly maintain the users’ personal information and to prevent leakage, damage or loss.

D. Organizational structure.

The following diagram sets forth our corporate structure as of the date of this Annual Report:

E. Property, plant and equipment.

SGOCO owns office equipment. Its principal office is located in Hong Kong. Its operating companies are mainly located in Hong Kong.

Giant Credit holds land and property in Hong Kong with a carrying value of $0.46 million as of December 31, 2020.

11 Hau Fook Street Limited holds land and property in Hong Kong with a carrying value of $2.81 million as of December 31, 2020.

Suns Tower holds land and property in Hong Kong with a carrying value of $47.67 million as of December 31, 2020.

Vision Lane holds land and property in Hong Kong with a carrying value of $1.10 million as of December 31, 2020.

ITEM 4A.

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 5.

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

A. Operating results.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes which appear elsewhere in this Annual Report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report, including those set forth under “Item 3. Key Information — D. Risk Factors.”

Our financial statements are prepared in U.S. $ and according to accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. See “Foreign Exchange Risk” below for information concerning the exchange rates at which RMB were translated into U.S. Dollars at various pertinent dates and for pertinent periods.

Overview

SGOCO is a conglomerate group of various businesses with its headquarters based in Hong Kong. The company is principally engaged in (a) environmental protection, energy saving technologies, equipment development and applications (b) money lending business in Hong Kong providing personal loans and corporate loans to high quality target borrowers and (c) property investment to generate additional rental income and (d) the development, operation and management of an online platform specializing in the provision of one-stop financial technology solutions and services and the provision of IT consulting and support services. The group’s vision is to operate as a conglomerate to build synergy within its own sustainable ecosystem thereby creating value to its shareholders.

In evaluating our financial condition and results of operations, attention should be drawn to the following areas:

Sale of SGOCO (Fujian).

On December 24, 2014, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) to sell its 100% equity ownership interest in SGOCO (Fujian) to Apex, which is an independent third party with interests in real estate and forestry products. Apex previously purchased Honesty Group, SGOCO’s prior manufacturing business, on November 15, 2011. The Company considers December 31, 2014 as the disposal effective date since the operational and management control over SGOCO (Fujian) was shifted from SGOCO to Apex on December 31, 2014.

The sales price for all the equity of SGOCO (Fujian) was equivalent to the net asset value of SGOCO (Fujian) on December 31, 2014. The final amount was $11.00 million (the “Sale Price”). The Sale of SGOCO (Fujian) allowed SGOCO to restructure the business and reduce the reliance of traditional flat panel LED and LCD monitor products. It provided greater flexibility and scalability for the Company's business model, which enables the Company to focus on finding new business acquisition opportunities and exploring new products.

The operations of SGOCO (Fujian) are reflected in our 2014 financial statements through December 31, 2014, which was the completion date of the sale of SGOCO (Fujian). As a result, past performance may not be indicative of future performance.

Sale of Honesty Group.

On November 15, 2011, the Company entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement to sell its 100% ownership interest in Honesty Group to Apex for $76.00 million in total consideration. The Agreement was signed by the Company and Apex; shareholder ownership was transferred; and the director of Honesty Group was changed the same day.

The Company’s management considers November 30, 2011 as the disposal effective date since the operational and management control over Honesty Group was shifted from SGOCO to Apex on November 30, 2011.

The consideration was paid in installments and was paid in full in May 2012.

Prior to the Sale of Honesty Group, including its manufacturing assets, to Apex, Apex was an independent third party. It had no relationships with any of SGOCO’s Board members or management in 2011 and 2014 (including former Chairman and CEO, Mr. Burnette Or). In addition, Apex had no relationship with Sun Zone.

Honesty Group and its subsidiaries represented our core manufacturing facility along with land, buildings and production equipment. The Sale of Honesty Group allowed us to transition to a “light-asset” business model with greater flexibility and scalability. This model allows us to focus our operations on designing, branding, marketing and distributing LCD/LED products in China. Following the Sale of Honesty Group, the Company outsourced its manufacturing operations to Honesty Group until the end of 2015.

The operations of Honesty Group are reflected in our 2011 financial statements through November 30, 2011, which was the completion date of the sale of Honesty. As a result, past performance may not be indicative of future performance;

Acquisition and disposal of Boca.

On December 28, 2015, SGOCO International entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of the Entire Issued Share Capital of Boca International Limited (the “Agreement”) with Richly Conqueror Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (the “Vendor”). Pursuant to the Agreement, SGOCO International acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Boca International Limited. (“Boca”), a private company incorporated in Hong Kong, from its sole legal and beneficial owner - Richly Conqueror Limited at a consideration of $52.00 million in cash, plus up to 19.9% newly issued ordinary shares (the “Shares”) of the Company. In March, 2016, the acquisition of Boca was completed and SGOCO International fully paid $52.00 million plus 1,162,305 post-split shares of common stock of the Company and received 100% ownership of Boca. The transaction was closed on March 31, 2016.

Acquisition and disposal of Century Skyway Limited.

The acquisition of Century Skyway Limited was completed on May 10, 2017. The consideration included $32.60 million in the form of cash, plus 1.50 million newly issued ordinary shares of the Company. Assets of Century Skyway Limited acquired and liabilities assumed were mainly proprietary technology at a fair market value of $19.68 million, and deferred tax liabilities of $4.92 million thereon. Goodwill of $20.22 million arose from this acquisition, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the business of Century Skyway Limited and the synergies expected from the combined operations of Century Skyway Limited and the Company. The operations of Century Skyway Limited are first reflected in our 2017 financial statements since its date of acquisition.

On June 7, 2018, the Company transferred its 49% interest in CSL at an agreed value of HK$126.13 million ($16.17 million) to Ms. Leung. In the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of its remaining 51% equity interests in CSL and initiated efforts to locate buyers. On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent to sell to another individual, Ho Pui Lung 5,100 shares in the share capital of CSL, at a consideration of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million).

Acquisition of Giant Credit Limited.

The acquisition of Giant Credit Limited was completed on December 22, 2017. The consideration was HK$19.60 million ($2.35 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 2,220,283 ordinary shares of the Company. The operations of Giant Credit Limited are first reflected in our 2017 financial statements since its date of acquisition. Giant Credit Limited holds a Money Lenders License and engages in money lending business in Hong Kong.

Acquisition of 11 Hau Fook Street Limited.

Acquisition of Paris Sky Limited.

Acquisition of Vision Lane Limited.

On March 12, 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Paris Sky Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Vision Lane Limited. The acquisition was initially consummated in consideration for a total of $12,428,205, satisfied by (1) the allotment of 4,519,347 ordinary shares of the Company to Kwok Man Yee Elvis, at $1.10 per share and (2) the payment of $7.46 million in cash. The fair value of the 4,519,347 ordinary shares was $5.24 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.16 per share on March 8, 2019, and the final consideration was $12.70 million. Vision Lane is a private company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, and engages in property investment and money lending services in Hong Kong.

Acquisition of Giant Financial Services Limited

On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Victor Or for the purchase and sale of Giant Financial Services Limited. GFS is a private company incorporated in Samoa and provides an online financial marketplace connecting financial institutions and users worldwide via its unique mobile application which features state-of-the-art functions to boost financial accessibility to financial and insurance products and services. At the heart of its digital platform is the Company’s dedication to drive innovation, create value to businesses and individual users alike by (i) minimizing transaction risks, (ii) lowering transaction costs, (iii) reducing and detecting fraud, (iv) saving time, (v) increasing access and equality.

10.

Acquisition of Apiguru

On September 28, 2020, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Financial Services Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Apiguru Pty Ltd.. The acquisition was consummated in consideration for a total of AUD0.70 million ($0.59 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 559,581 ordinary shares of the Company. Apiguru is a technology consulting company specialising in Application Programming Interface (API) strategy and implementation enabling state-of-the-art market fit hypothesis that drives businesses forward. Through providing API consulting services, Apiguru helps businesses increasing effectivity, optimizing productivity, and developing integration channels that leverage opportunities for generating new revenue sources. GFS aims to serve clients from different sectors with distinctive needs. Apiguru, being an official Google Cloud Partner, has direct access to one of the world's best knowledge bases. Along together with API specialization, Apiguru helps GFS to integrate with various global platforms to expand customer base.

11.

Limited operating history.

We have a limited operating history, and our future prospects are subject to risks and uncertainties beyond our control. In addition, we changed our strategic marketing, distribution, and business model in recent years.

12.

Currency Conversions.

Our former PRC subsidiary, SGOCO (Fujian) and SGOCO Shenzhen, and our current PRC subsidiary, Beijing SGOCO, maintain their books and records in RMB, the lawful currency of China. In general, for consolidation purposes, we translate the subsidiaries' assets and liabilities using the applicable closing exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date, and the statements of income and cash flows are translated at the applicable average exchange rates during the reporting period. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the subsidiaries' financial statements are recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income.

The balance sheet amounts with the exception of equity were translated using RMB6.52 and RMB6.98 to $1.00 at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The equity accounts were stated at their historical exchange rates. The average translation rates applied to the income and cash flow statement amounts for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 were RMB6.90, RMB6. 89, and RMB6.64 to $1.00, respectively.

Use of estimates

Preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring the use of management’s estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, the collectability of its receivables, the fair value and accounting treatment of certain financial instruments, the valuation and recognition of share-based compensation arrangements, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combination, useful life of intangible assets, assessment of impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill, deferred tax liability and deferred tax valuation allowance. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.

Business combinations

The Company accounts for its business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805 "Business Combinations." The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the acquisition date fair values of the assets transferred and liabilities incurred by the Company to the sellers and equity instruments issued. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets and liabilities acquired or assumed are measured separately at their fair values as of the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any non-controlling interests. The excess of (i) the total costs of acquisition, fair value of the non-controlling interests and acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquiree over (ii) the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the acquiree is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. During the measurement period, which can be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

In a business combination achieved in stages, the Company re-measures the previously held equity interest in the acquiree immediately before obtaining control at its acquisition-date fair value and the re-measurement gain or loss, if any, is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

When there is a change in ownership interests that result in a loss of control of a subsidiary, the Company deconsolidates the subsidiary from the date control is lost. Any retained non-controlling investment in the former subsidiary is measured at fair value and is included in the calculation of the gain or loss upon deconsolidation of the subsidiary.

For the Company's majority-owned subsidiaries, a non-controlling interest is recognized to reflect the portion of their equity which is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the Group. “Net income (loss)” on the consolidated income statements includes the “net loss attributable to non-controlling interests”. The cumulative results of operations attributable to non-controlling interests are also recorded as non-controlling interests in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

Discontinued operations

A component of a reporting entity or a group of components of a reporting entity that are disposed or meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale, such as the management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group, should be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. Discontinued operations are reported when a component of an entity comprising operations and cash flows that can be clearly distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the entity is classified as held for disposal or has been disposed of, if the component either (1) represents a strategic shift or (2) have a major impact on an entity’s financial results and operations. In the consolidated statement of operations, result from discontinued operations is reported separately from the income and expenses from continuing operations and prior periods are presented on a comparative basis.

Assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations are classified as held for sale when the carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale transaction.

When dispose a subsidiary, the Company deconsolidates the subsidiary from the date control is lost. Any retained non-controlling investment in the former subsidiary is measured at fair value and is included in the calculation of the gain or loss upon deconsolidation of the subsidiary.

Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred. Major additions are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of plant and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for substantially all assets with estimated lives as follows:

Leasehold land and buildings	Leasehold land and buildings are depreciated over the shorter of the unexpired term of lease and their estimated useful lives, being no more than 50 years
Machinery and equipment	4-10 years
Leasehold improvements	5 years
Vehicles and office equipment	4-5 years

Construction in progress represents capital expenditures for direct costs of construction or acquisition and the interest expenses directly related to the construction. Capitalization of these costs ceases and the construction in progress is transferred to the appropriate category of property, plant and equipment when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the assets for their intended use are completed. Construction in progress is not depreciated.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets acquired through business acquisitions are recognized as assets separate from goodwill if they satisfy either the "contractual-legal" or "separability" criterion. Purchased intangible assets and intangible assets arising from the acquisitions of subsidiaries are recognized and measured at fair value upon acquisition. Separately identifiable intangible assets that have determinable lives continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method as follows:

Trademarks of GFS	10 years
Service Contracts of GFS	1 year
Non-competition agreements of Apiguru	3 years

Separately identifiable intangible assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of any impairment loss for identifiable intangible assets is based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the acquired entity as a result of the Company's acquisitions of interests in its subsidiaries. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. In the qualitative assessment, the Company considers primary factors such as industry and market considerations, overall financial performance of the reporting unit, and other specific information related to the operations. Based on the qualitative assessment, if it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is performed.

The Company annually, or more frequently if the Company believes indicators of impairment exist, reviews the carrying value of goodwill to determine whether impairment may exist.

In performing the two-step quantitative impairment test, the first step compares the fair values of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of each reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is not considered to be impaired and the second step will not be required. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step compares the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner similar to accounting for a business combination with the allocation of the assessed fair value determined in the first step to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. This allocation process is only performed for the purposes of evaluating goodwill impairment and does not result in an entry to adjust the value of any assets or liabilities. An impairment loss is recognized for any excess in the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill. Application of a goodwill impairment test requires significant management judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets, liabilities and goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value of each reporting unit.

Goodwill arises from our two reporting units: the financial technology solutions and services and the money lending services. The Company performs its annual impairment tests on December 31 of each year.

Warrant liability

For warrants that are not indexed to the Company’s stock, the Company records the fair value of the issued warrants as a liability at each balance sheet date and records changes in the estimated fair value as a non-cash gain or loss in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. The warrant liability is recognized in the balance sheet at the fair value (level 3). The fair value of these warrants has been determined using the Monte-Carlo simulation model. The Monte-Carlo simulation model provides for assumptions regarding volatility, call and put features and risk-free interest rates within the total period to maturity.

Impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.

Restricted cash

The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash, (“ASU 2016-18”), effective January 1, 2018 using the retrospective transition method and included all restricted cash with cash and cash equivalent when reconciling beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company has none of restricted cash as of Dec 31, 2020 and 2019.

Accounts receivable

Receivables include trade accounts due from customers and other receivables such as cash advances to employees, related parties and third parties and advances to suppliers. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentration, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to determine if the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate. An estimate for doubtful accounts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Delinquent account balances are written-off after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable and known bad debts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when identified. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, there was $2,174 and $194 allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, respectively. Management believes that the remaining accounts receivable are collectible.

Other receivables and Prepayments

Other receivables and prepayments primarily include rental deposit, utilities deposit, prepaid employees’ compensation. Management reviews the composition of other receivables and prepayment and determines if an allowance for doubtful accounts is needed. A provision for doubtful accounts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019 there was $39 and $nil allowance for uncollectible other receivables and prepayments, respectively. Management believes that the remaining other receivables and prepayments are collectible.

Loans receivables, net

Loans receivable primarily represent loan amounts due from customers. Loans receivable are recorded at unpaid principal balances net of provision that reflects the Company’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. Management anticipates no significant early settlement of loans receivable as of reporting date.

Provision for loan losses

The provision for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge offs (net of recoveries). Recoveries represent subsequent collection of amounts previously charged-off. The increase in provision for loan losses is the netting effect of “reversal” and “provision” for both business and personal loans. If the ending balance of the provision for loan losses after any charge offs (net of recoveries) is less than the beginning balance, it will be recorded as a “reversal”; if it is larger, it will be recorded as a “provision” in the provision for loan loss. The netting amount of the “reversal” and the “provision” is presented in the statements of comprehensive loss.

The provision consists of specific and general components. The specific component consists of the amount of impairment related to loans that have been evaluated on an individual basis, and the general component consists of the amount of impairment related to loans that have been evaluated on a collective basis. Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”).

The Company recognizes a charge-off when management determines that full repayment of a loan is not probable. The primary factor in making that determination is the potential outcome of a lawsuit against the delinquent debtor. The Company will recognize a charge-off when the Company loses contact with the delinquent borrower for more than one year or when the court rules against the Company to seize the collateral asset of the delinquent debt from either the guarantor or borrower. In addition, when the recoverability of the delinquent debt is highly unlikely, the senior management team will go through a stringent procedure to approve a charge-off. Management estimates the provision balance required using past loan loss experience, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the provision may be made for specific loans, but the entire provision is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off.

The provision for loan losses is maintained at a level believed to be reasonable by management to absorb probable losses as of each balance sheet date. The provision is based on factors such as an assessment of individual loans and actual loss. The Company evaluates its provision for loan losses on a quarterly basis or more often as necessary.

Interest receivable

Interest receivable are accrued and credited to income as earned but not received. The Company determines a loan past due status by the number of days that have elapsed since a borrower has failed to make a contractual interest or principal payment. Accrual of interest is generally discontinued when reasonable doubt exists as to the full, timely collection of interest or principal. Additionally, any previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed. Subsequent recognition of income occurs only to the extent payment is received, subject to management’s assessment of the collectability of the remaining interest and principal. Loans are generally restored to an accrual status when it is no longer delinquent and collectability of interest and principal is no longer in doubt and past due interest is recognized at that time.

Fair value of financial instruments

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” (“ASU 2018-13”). ASU 2018-13 removes, modifies and adds certain disclosure requirements in Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurement”. ASU 2018-13 eliminates certain disclosures related to transfers and the valuations process, modifies disclosures for investments that are valued based on net asset value, clarifies the measurement uncertainty disclosure, and requires additional disclosures for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning July 1, 2020. The Company does not believe the adoption of this ASU will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company’s financial instruments primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, loans receivable, interest receivable, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other receivables, other payables and accrued liabilities, loans, customer deposits and convertible notes.

As of the balance sheet dates, the estimated fair value of these financial instruments were not materially different from their carrying values as presented due to the short maturities of these instruments and that the interest rates on the borrowings approximate those that would have been available for loans for similar remaining maturity and risk profile at the respective reporting periods.

The fair value measurement accounting standard defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels are defined as follows:

•	Level 1	inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
•	Level 2	inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.
•	Level 3	inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.

The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:

	Carrying Value at December 31, 2020		Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2019
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Warrant derivative liability	$	249	$	-	$	-	$	249

A summary of changes in Warrant derivative liability for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:

Balance at January 1, 2016 and 2017	$	-
Issuance of warrants on April 5, 2017		530
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		150
Balance at December 31, 2017		680
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		(394	)
Balance at December 31, 2018		286
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		(33	)
Balance at December 31, 2019		253
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		(4	)
Balance at December 31, 2020		249

The fair value of the outstanding warrants was calculated using the Monte-Carlo simulation Model with the following assumptions at inception and on subsequent valuation date:

Warrants	December 31, 2020			December 31, 2019			December 31, 2018			December 31, 2017			April 5, 2017
Market price per share (USD/share)		1.45		$	0.95		$	0.85		$	1.06		$	2.75
Exercise price (USD/share)		1.00			1.00			1.00			1.00			2.75
Risk free rate		0.07	%		1.59	%		2.53	%		2.00	%		1.83	%
Dividend yield		-	%		-	%		-	%		-	%		-	%
Expected term/Contractual life (years)		0.26			1.26			2.26			3.26			4.00
Expected volatility		64.06	%		78.11	%		81.54	%		110.46	%		106.46	%

Comprehensive income

U.S. GAAP generally requires that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income or loss. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities are reported as separate components of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income or loss. The components of other comprehensive income or loss consist of foreign currency translation adjustments net of realization of foreign currency translation gain relating to disposal of subsidiaries.

Revenue recognition

The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASC 606”) from January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective method. Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2020, and 2019 and 2018 were presented under ASC 606, and revenues for the year ended December 31, 2017 was not adjusted and continue to be presented under ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. There was no impact on the Company’s opening balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2018. Pursuant to ASC606-10-15-2, the interest income generated by the Company is scoped out of ASC606.

In accordance with ASC 606, revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. In determining when and how much revenue is recognized from contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five-step analysis: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customers, which may occur at a point in time or over time depending on the terms and conditions of the agreement, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

Financial technology solutions and services

The Company provides SaaS and app development service to its customers to deploy the Company’s online platform, which may occur over time depending on the terms and conditions of the agreement, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Service income from project-based consulting services is recognized based on the output methods, including surveys of performance completed to date or milestones reached of each phase only when the Company has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. Maintenance and support type service income is recognized separately from the main contract since such service was not treated as performance obligation of the contract.

Energy saving services

Boca enters into a ten-year contract with a customer to provide air conditioning to certain office buildings using its proprietary Phase Change Material Thermal Energy Storage System together with Ultra-High Efficiency Boca Hybrid Power Chiller Plant (the “Plant”). Boca is entitled to all actual electricity running cost saving in 0% to 40% in whole on a quarterly basis, net of a rebate of 2% to 20% depending on the actual electricity running cost saving. Boca accounts for the series of distinct services provided over the ten-year contract as a single performance obligation satisfied over time.

Boca recognizes revenues, being entitlement to actual electricity running cost saving achieved, net of rebates, immediately as it relates to distinct services that have already been performed. As of August 31, 2020, operations of Boca to be disposed of were reported as discontinued operations. Accordingly, revenues related to Boca have been reclassified in the consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Interest on loans receivable

Interest on loans receivable is accrued monthly in accordance with their contractual terms and recorded in accrued interest receivable. The Company does not charge prepayment penalties. Additionally, any previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed and accrual is discontinued, when reasonable doubt exists as to the full, timely collection of interest or principal. Interest income on impaired loans receivable is recorded when cash payment for interest is received by the Company.

Property lease and management

Minimum contractual rental income related to property leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. Straight-line rental revenue commences when the tenant assumes control of the leased premises. In accordance with the Company’s standard lease terms, rental payments are generally due on a monthly basis. Tenant recovery revenue includes payments from tenants as reimbursements for management fees and utilities, etc., which are recognized when the related expenses are incurred. Rental from office lease and tenant recovery revenue together is recorded as “Property lease and management.”

Below is the summary presenting the Company’s revenues from continued operation disaggregated by products and services and timing of revenue recognition:

	Year ended December 31,
Revenue by recognition over time	2020		2019		2018
Revenue by recognition over time	$	4,293	$	5,115	$	1,570

	$	4,293		5,115	$	1,570

	Year ended December 31,
Revenue by major product line	2020		2019		2018
Interest on loans	$	1,667	$	3,930	$	980
Property lease and management		1,130		1,185		590
Financial technology solutions and services		1,496		-		-

	$	4,293		5,115	$	1,570

Contract Balances

For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have any significant incremental costs of obtaining contracts with customers incurred and/or costs incurred in fulfilling contracts with customers within the scope of ASC Topic 606, that shall be recognized as an asset and amortized to expenses in a pattern that matches the timing of the revenue recognition of the related contract. Other than the interest receivables of the 180-day loans held by the Company which are accrued by the Company but unbilled until the loans mature, amounted to $nil and $nil as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company does not have any other contract assets (unbilled receivables) since revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is fulfilled and the payment from customers is not contingent on a future event.

Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations are recorded as contract liabilities (advance from customers), which will be recognized as revenues upon the satisfaction of performance obligations through the transfer of related promised goods and services to customers.

The Company’s contract liabilities consist of rental receipt in advance related to rent paid in advance for leasing office. Below is the summary presenting the movement of the Company’s contract liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

	Rental receipt in advance
Balance as of January 1, 2018	$	-
Acquisition of Suns Tower Limited		10
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance		(10	)
Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations		6
Balance as of December 31, 2018		6
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance		(6	)
Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations		8
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	8
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance		(8	)
Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations		3
Balance as of December 31, 2020	$	3

The contract liabilities were grouped into other payables and accrued liabilities (note 14).

Allocation to Remaining Performance Obligations

The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient in paragraph ASC Topic 606-10-50-14 and did not disclose the information related to transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied as of December 31, 2020, because either the performance obligation of the Company’s contracts with customers has an original expected duration of one year or less or the Company has a right to consideration from a borrower or a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the borrower or the customer of the Company’s performance completed to date, therefore the Company may recognize revenue in the amount to which the Company has a right to invoice or collect.

Income taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance FASB ASC Section 740. The Company is subject to the tax laws of the PRC and Hong Kong (a special administrative region of PRC). The charge for taxation is based on actual results for the year as adjusted for items that are non-assessable or disallowed; and it is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. The Company is not currently subject to tax in the Cayman Islands or the British Virgin Islands.

Deferred taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit of loss. In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income can be utilized with prior net operating loss carry forwards. Deferred tax is calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized, or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the statement of operations, except when it is related to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities.

An uncertain tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Penalties and interest incurred related to uncertain tax positions are classified in income tax expense in the period incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company has not incurred any interest related to income taxes. Our PRC entities did not have tax liability as of December 31, 2020. U.S. GAAP also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition.

Tax returns filed for the years ended December 31, 2016 to 2019 in the PRC and Hong Kong are subject to examination by the applicable tax authorities.

Share-based compensation

The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from consultants in accordance with the accounting standards regarding accounting for stock-based compensation and accounting for equity instruments that are issued to other than employees for acquiring or in conjunction with selling goods or services. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably determinable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earlier of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by these accounting standards. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement if there is a term.

The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of services from employees in the financial statements based on their fair values at the date of grant. The fair value of awards is amortized over the requisite service period.

Financial guarantee

A provision for possible losses to be absorbed by the Company for financial guarantees it provides is recorded as an accrued liability when the guarantees are made and recorded as “Allowance on guarantee” in the consolidated balance sheets. This accrued liability represents probable losses and is increased or decreased by accruing a “Allowance (reversal of allowance) on financial guarantee” throughout the terms of the guarantees as necessary when additional relevant information becomes available.

The methodology used to estimate the liability for possible guarantee losses considers the guarantee contract amounts and a variety of factors, which include, depending on the counterparty, the latest financial position and performance of the borrowers, actual defaults, estimated future defaults, historical loss experience, estimated value of collateral or guarantees the customers or third parties offered, and other economic conditions, such as economic trends in the area and the country. The estimates are based upon information available at the time the estimates are made. It is possible that prior experience and default history of the borrowers are not indicative of future losses on guarantees made. Any increase or decrease in the provision would affect the Company’s consolidated income statements in future years.

Foreign currency translation

The reporting and functional currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar. The functional currencies of its Hong Kong subsidiaries are the Hong Kong Dollar. The functional currency of its PRC subsidiaries is the RMB. The functional currencies of its Australia subsidiaries are the Australian Dollar (“AUG”). Results of operations and cash flow are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate at the end of the period. Capital accounts are translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transaction occurred. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.

The balance sheet amounts with the exception of equity were translated using AUG 0.77 to $1.00 as of December 31, 2020. The equity accounts were stated at their historical exchange rates. The average translation rate applied to the income statement amounts for the years ended December 31, 2020 was AUG0.73 to $1.00.

Analysis of Results of Operations

Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

Revenue

Our sales were $4.29 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, which decreased by $0.82 million, or 16.1% from $5.12 million in the year ended December 31, 2019. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we through 11 Hau Fook Street, Vision Lane and Paris Sky earned property lease and management income of $1.13 million, compared to income of $1.19 million in 2019. We through Giant Credit and First Asia Finance earned interest on loans from money lending services of $1.67 million in 2020, compared to $3.93 million in 2019. We through GFS and Apiguru earned financial technology solutions and services income of $1.50 million in 2020.

Below is the summary presenting the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services and timing of revenue recognition:

	Year ended December 31,
Revenue by recognition over time	2020		2019		2018
Revenue by recognition over time	$	4,293	$	5,115	$	1,570

	$	4,293		5,115	$	1,570

	Year ended December 31,
Revenue by major product line	2020		2019		2018
Interest on loans	$	1,667	$	3,930	$	980
Property lease and management		1,130		1,185		590
Financial technology solutions and services		1,496		-		-

	$	4,293		5,115	$	1,570

Cost of revenues

For the year ended December 31, 2020, cost of revenues increased by $2.98 million, or 125.0%, to $5.36 million from $2.38 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. Our cost of revenues mainly includes the amortization of Trademarks and Service Contracts, which were $2.70 million and $nil in 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Gross profit (loss)

Our gross loss was $1.07 million in 2020, compared to gross profit of $2.73 million in 2019.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses amounted to approximately $2.62 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, $1.57 million or 37.5% lower than $4.19 million for the previous fiscal year. This increase was mainly because we reduced IT consultancy and support services fee paid to GFS which incurred administrative expenses of $1.24 million in 2019.

General and administrative expenses include office staff salary and benefits, legal, professional fees, office expenses, travel expenses, entertainment, IT consultancy and support services expenses, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets.

Provision for loan losses and interest receivable

Provision for loan losses and interest receivable based on historical experience and an estimate of collectability of the loans receivable and interest receivable Our provision for loan losses and interest receivable was $1.98 million in 2020, compared to $0.19 in 2019.

Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment

Our impairment of property, plant and equipment was $0.97 million in 2020, compared to $0.06 million in 2019, primarily attributable to the impairment related to certain real estate properties in Hong Kong.

Impairment of intangible assets

Impairment of intangible assets was $1.23 million in 2020, compared to $nil in 2019, primarily attributable to the impairment related to the Trademarks and Backlog contract of GFS as the financial performance of the financial technology solutions and services reporting unit continued to fall below our original expectations, and impairment was resulted from the excess of the carrying amounts of these intangible assets over the fair value of the assets.

Impairment of goodwill

Our impairment of goodwill was $59.44 million in 2020, compared to $nil in 2019, primarily attributable to the impairment related to GFS as the financial performance of the financial performance of the financial technology solutions and services reporting unit continued to fall below our original expectations.

Gain on change in fair value of warrant derivative liability

Our gain on change in fair value of warrant derivative liability was $0.01 million in 2020, compared to $0.03 million in 2019. The gain was due to fluctuation in the fair value of our warrants, which we issued to our investor and placement agent in May 2017.

Income tax benefit

Income tax benefit was $0.31 million in the fiscal year of 2020, an increase of $0.72 million, from income tax expense of $0.41 million for fiscal year of 2019. Income tax benefit in 2020 was related to the deferred tax impact on intangible assets and property and plant.

Our PRC entities in 2020 and 2019 were subject to the statutory PRC enterprise income tax rate of 25.0%. Our subsidiaries in Hong Kong are subject to Hong Kong taxation on income derived from their activities conducted in Hong Kong at a rate of 16.5%. Our subsidiary in Australia is subject to the Australian lower company tax rate of 26.0%.

Profit and loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax

Profit from discontinued operation, net of income tax, of $0.01 million in 2020 represent the net profit from Boca. In 2019, loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax, of $36.12 million represent the net loss from Boca and Century Skyway.

Boca generated a net loss of $36.12 million for the fiscal year 2019, which was mainly related to impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, as the financial performance of the green energy products and services reporting unit was below our original expectations. We acquired 100% equity interest in Boca International on December 28, 2015, our equity interest diluted to 51% in June 2018 (see Notes 1 and 3 to our 2020 consolidated financial statements). We recorded an impairment on intangible assets and goodwill of approximately $nil and $39.45 million in 2020 and 2019, respectively. Amortization of proprietary technology of Boca were $0.31 and $1.31 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Century Skyway Limited generated a net loss of $0.01 million for the fiscal year of 2019. We acquired 100% equity interest in Century Skyway on April 28, 2017, our equity interest diluted to 51% in June 2018 and in the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of our remaining 51% equity interests in Century Skyway (see Notes 1 and 3 to our 2020 consolidated financial statements).

Net loss

As a result of the various factors described above, net loss for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $67.92 million, as compared to $37.06 million for 2019.

Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Revenue

Our sales were $5.12 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, which increased by $3.55 million, or 226.1% from $1.57 million in the year ended December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we through 11 Hau Fook Street, Vision Lane and Suns Tower earned property lease and management income of $1.19 million, compared to income of $0.59 million in 2018. We through Giant Credit and First Asia Finance earned interest on loans from money lending services of $3.93 million in 2019, compared to $0.98 million in 2018.

Below is the summary presenting the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services and timing of revenue recognition:

	Year ended December 31,
Revenue by recognition over time vs point in time	2019		2018		2017
Revenue by recognition over time	$	5,115	$	1,570	$	-
Revenue by recognition at a point in time		-		-		42

	$	5,115	$	1,570	$	42

	Year ended December 31,
Revenue by major product line	2019		2018		2017
Interest on loans	$	3,930	$	980	$	-
Property lease and management		1,185		590		-
Product sales		-		-		42

	$	5,115	$	1,570	$	42

Cost of revenues

For the year ended December 31, 2019, cost of revenues increased by $1.12 million, or 88.9%, to $2.38 million from $1.26 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. Our cost of revenues mainly includes the depreciation of leasehold land and buildings, which were $2.06 million and $1.06 in 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Gross profit (loss)

Our gross profit was $2.73 million in 2019, compared to gross profit of $0.31 million in 2018.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses amounted to approximately $4.19 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, $1.96 million or 87.9% higher than $2.23 million for the previous fiscal year. This increase was mainly because we acquired Vision Lane and FAF which incurred administrative expenses of $1.61 million in 2019.

Provision for loan losses and interest receivable

Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment

Our impairment of property, plant and equipment was $0.06 million in 2019, compared to $0.39 in 2018, primarily attributable to the impairment related to certain real estate properties in Hong Kong.

Gain on change in fair value of warrant derivative liability

Our gain on change in fair value of warrant derivative liability was $0.03 million in 2019, compared to $0.39 million in 2018. The gain was due to fluctuation in the fair value of our warrants, which we issued to our investor and placement agent in May 2017.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense was $0.41 million in the fiscal year of 2019, an increase of $0.39 million, from income tax expense of $0.02 million for fiscal year of 2018. Income tax benefit in 2018 was related to the deferred tax impact on property and plant.

Our PRC entities in 2019 and 2018 were subject to the statutory PRC enterprise income tax rate of 25%. Our subsidiaries in Hong Kong are subject to Hong Kong taxation on income derived from their activities conducted in Hong Kong at a rate of 16.5%.

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income tax, of $36.12 million and $19.18 million represent the net loss from Boca International and Century Skyway for fiscals 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Boca International Limited generated a net loss of $36.11 million and $11.67 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively. The losses were mainly related to impairment of intangible assets and goodwill as the financial performance of the green energy products and services reporting unit was below our original expectations. We acquired 100% equity interest in Boca International on December 28, 2015, our equity interest diluted to 51% in June 2018 (see Notes 1 and 3 to our 2020 consolidated financial statements). We recorded an impairment on intangible assets and goodwill of approximately $nil and $39.45 million and $10.33 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amortization of proprietary technology of Boca were $1.31 million and $1.31 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

Century Skyway Limited generated a net loss of $0.01 million and $7.51 million for the fiscal years of 2019 and 2018, respectively. The loss in 2018 was mainly related to amortization of intangible assets and goodwill impairment as the financial performance of the VR technologies products and services reporting unit was below our original expectations. We acquired 100% equity interest in Century Skyway on April 28, 2017, our equity interest diluted to 51% in June 2018 and in the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of our remaining 51% equity interests in Century Skyway (see Notes 1 and 3 to our 2020 consolidated financial statements). We recorded impairment on goodwill of Century Skyway Limited of $nil and $6.01 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amortization of VR technologies were $nil and $1.97 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

Net loss

As a result of the various factors described above, net loss for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $37.06 million, as compared to $21.06 million for 2018.

B. Liquidity and capital resources.

Our principal source of liquidity has been cash generated by proceeds from loans and from issuance of common stock and convertible notes to investors. As of December 31, 2020, we held $3.03 million in cash and cash equivalents and had working capital of $18.21 million. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained with financial institutions or state-owned banks within the PRC, including Hong Kong.

On April 17, 2020, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Lin So Chun, unaffiliated third parties, pursuant to which the Company sold to Ms Lin, 4,500,000 shares of its ordinary stock, par value $0.004 per share (the “Shares”), respectively, at a per share purchase price of $0.80, for aggregate proceeds of $3.60 million. The Shares were offered and sold by the Company to the Investors in a series of private transactions pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The investor paid full amount of $3.60 million, and the Company issued 4,500,000 shares on June 18, 2020.

In late 2019, we financed our capital requirements with bank borrowings from OCBC Wing Hang Bank Limited with a maximum amount of HK$50.00 million ($6.41 million) with the term from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2044, bearing interest at 1.8% per annum over the prevailing 3 Month HIBOR, at current rate 4.23% per annum. Under the facilities, the Company borrowed HK$50.00 million ($6.41 million) for a term until December 31, 2044, which are repayable by 300 equal monthly installments for the principal and interest thereon, commencing one month from December 31, 2019. The facilities were secured by the Company’s buildings. This bank borrowing was subsequently settled in full on March 3, 2021.

A summary of the sources and uses of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2020			2019			2018
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, continuing operations	$	21,639		$	3,349		$	(36,882	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, discontinued operations		214			(234	)		708
Net cash used in investing activities, continuing operations		(27,170	)		(18,825	)		(7,960	)
Net cash used in investing activities, discontinued operations		(247	)		(440	)		(2,442	)
Net cash provided by financing activities, continuing operations		3,431			6,263			56,146
Net cash provided by financing activities, discontinued operations		-			701			-

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH		(2,133	)		(9,186	)		9,570

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $21.64 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, the increase in cash was primarily as a result of (i) change in loans receivable of $15.48 million, (ii) decrease in others receivables, prepayments and interest receivables of $7.40 million, and (iii) non-cash depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, impairment loss of loan and interest receivables, goodwill and intangible assets totaled $68.33 million; the increase was partially offset by (i) net loss from continuing operations of $67.92 million, (ii) decrease in deferred income taxes of $1.05 million, and (iii) change in income taxes payable of $0.99 million.

Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations was $3.46 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, the decrease in cash was primarily as a result of (i) change in loans receivable of $3.19 million, and (ii) non-cash depreciation and amortization and share-based compensation totaled $2.68 million.; the increase was partially offset by (i) net loss from continuing operations of $0.94 million, and (ii) an increase in interest receivable of $1.19 million.

Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations was $36.89 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, the decrease in cash was primarily as a result of (i) change in loans receivable of $36.40 million, and (ii) net loss from continuing operations of $1.88 million; the decrease was partially offset by non-cash depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, and impairment loss of property, plant and equipment totaled $1.99 million.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $27.17 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily as a result of (i) settlement of a promissory note and deposit paid for acquisition of TROOPS, Inc. of $28.25 million; the decrease was partially offset by cash received of $1.01 million from disposal of BOCA.

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $18.83 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, primarily as a result of (i) deposits of $21.80 million paid for acquisition of GFS, and (ii) advance to other party of $5.84 million, the decrease was partially offset by cash received of $8.99 million from disposal of CSL.

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $7.96 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily as a result of (i) deposits of $6.41 million paid for acquisition of Vision Lane Limited, and (ii) payment of a promissory note of $3.53 million for acquisition of Paris Sky Limited, the decrease was partially offset by cash received of $1.98 million from acquisition of Paris Sky Limited.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations was $3.43 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, the increase in cash was primarily consisting of proceeds from rights offering, net of expense, of $3.6 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations was $6.26 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, the increase in cash was primarily consisting of proceeds from new bank loan of $6.41 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations was $56.15 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, the increase in cash was primarily consisting of (i) proceeds from rights offering, net of expenses, of $49.99 million; and (ii) proceeds from issuance of convertible notes of $5.78 million.

As of December 31, 2020, we had cash of $3.03 million. Except as disclosed in this annual report, we have no outstanding bank loans or other loans or financial guarantees or similar commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of third parties. We believe that our current levels of cash, combined with funds available to us through our financing activities, will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs for at least the next 12 months. However, if our cash and borrowing are insufficient to meet our requirements, we may seek to sell equity securities, debt securities or borrow from lending institutions. We can make no assurance that financing will be available in the amounts we need or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

If we need to raise additional financing, we may sell additional equity or debt securities or borrow from lending institutions. Financing may be unavailable in the amounts we need or on terms acceptable to us. The sale of additional equity securities, including convertible debt securities, would dilute our earnings per share. The incurrence of debt would divert cash from working capital and capital expenditures to service debt obligations and could result in operating and financial covenants that restrict our operations and ability to pay dividends to shareholders, among other restrictions. If we cannot obtain additional equity or debt financing as required, we will, among other things, be required to tighten credit terms, hold less inventory, reduce advances to suppliers and slow down investment in capital expenditures, which would result in slower growth in revenues and profits.

Debt

As of December 31, 2020, we had the following debts: (i) bank loans totaled $6.24 million for a term until December 31, 2044, which are repayable by 300 equal monthly installments for the principal and interest thereon, commencing one month from December 31, 2019, bearing interest at 1.8% per annum over the prevailing 3 Month HIBOR, at current rate 2.16% per annum, and were secured by the our buildings in Hong Kong; (ii) the liability component of the 2018 Convertible Note of $0.16 million (Refer to Note 13 to the financial statements); and (iii) advances from other party and unrelated parties totaled $0.44 million (Refer to Note 14 to the financial statements).

Related Party Transactions

Victor OR (“Mr. Or”) is the seller of GFS (note 7(f)), and a shareholder of the Company who was holding 15.7% of the Company’s ordinary shares from January 13 to October 10, 2020, and 2.3% and 2.3% of the Company’s ordinary shares as of December 31, 2020 and June 20, 2021.

On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Mr. Or for the purchase and sale of the entire equity interest in GFS. As part of consideration, the promissory note was issued to Mr. Or on January 31, 2020. The face value (principal) amount of $28.47 million is repayable by January 31, 2025, and bearing fixed interest at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum. The Company has repaid the promissory note by several payments during 2020 and 2021, and it was fully settled by March 30, 2021 (note 7(f)).

On September 26, 2018, GCL entered into a mortgage loan agreement to provide a loan to Mr. Or and two other unrelated parties in the amount of HK$11.50 million ($1.47 million), which was secured by residential property of Mr. Or, maturing on September 25, 2019, and bearing interest at 8% per annum. On September 25, 2019, GCL agreed to extend the term of the loan to September 25, 2020. On March 1, 2021, Mr. Or and two unrelated parties fully repaid HK$11.50 million ($1.47 million) to the Company.

On September 26, 2018, GCL entered into a loan agreement to provide a loan to Mr. Or and two other unrelated parties in the amount of HK$116.50 million ($14.94 million), which was not with any collateral, the repayment of which was guaranteed by Mr. Or, and two other unrelated third parties maturing on September 25, 2019 and bearing interest at 8% per annum. On September 25, 2019, GCL agreed to extend the term of the loan to September 25, 2020. On February 9, 2021, this loan was fully assigned to an unrelated party, Brilliant Jade Group Limited, in consideration of HK$62.34 million ($8.00 million) in which outstanding loan receivable was HK$62.34 million ($8.00 million) as of the date of assignment.

On October 3, 2018, GCL entered into a loan agreement to provide a loan to Mr. Or and two other unrelated parties in the amount of HK$20.00 million ($2.56 million), which was not with any collateral, the repayment of which was guaranteed by Mr. Or and two other unrelated parties, maturing on December 2, 2018 and bearing interest at 8% per annum. On December 2, 2018, GCL agreed to extend the term of the loan to March 2, 2019. On March 1, 2019, Mr. Or and two unrelated parties fully repaid HK$20.00 million ($2.56 million) to the Company.

On March 14, 2019, GCL entered into a loan agreement to provide a loan to Mr. Or in the amount of HK$7.00 million ($0.90 million), which was not with any collateral, the repayment of which was guaranteed by Mr. Or, maturing on March 13, 2020 and bearing interest at 8% per annum. On September 30, 2019, Mr. Or fully repaid HK$7.00 million ($0.90 million) to the Company.

On November 1, 2019, GCL entered into a loan agreement to provide a loan to Mr. Or in the amount of HK$38.00 million ($4.87 million), which was not with any collateral, the repayment of which was guaranteed by Mr. Or, maturing on October 31, 2020 and bearing interest at 6% per annum. On April 8, 2020, Mr. Or fully repaid HK$38.00 million ($4.87 million) to the Company.

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, loans receivables due from Mr. Or and two other unrelated parties totaled HK$73.84 million ($9.47 million) and HK$166.00 million ($21.28 million) remained outstanding, respectively. On February 9, 2021, one of the loans receivables due from Mr. Or and two unrelated third parties were assigned to an unrelated party, Brilliant Jade Group Limited, in consideration of HK$62.34 million ($8.00 million) in which the relevant outstanding loan balance was HK$62.34 million ($8.00 million) as of the date of assignment. No interest receivable is accrued as of the date of assignment according to the contract term. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, interest income of $nil and $1.10 million have been earned on these loans. As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, accrued interest receivable on these loans amounted to $0.09 million and $0.98 million, respectively.

Mr. Or owned 75% of Alpen Baruch Bank Limited which is an international bank situated in Vanuatu. As of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021, the Company had HK$6.74 million ($0.86 million) and HK$8.17 million ($1.05 million) cash deposited in Alpen Baruch Bank Limited. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there was no any interest income from Alpen Baruch Bank Limited, and bank charge paid to Alpen Baruch Bank Limited were immaterial.

C. Research and development, patents and licenses, etc.

Not applicable.

D. Trend information.

Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this document, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events since December 31, 2020 that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our net revenues, income, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that caused the disclosed financial information to be not necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial conditions.

E. Off-balance sheet arrangements.

We do not have any outstanding off-balance sheet guarantees, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency forward contracts. We do not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange traded contracts. In our ongoing business, we do not enter into transactions involving, or otherwise form relationships with, unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships that are established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements for other contractually narrow or limited purposes.

F. Tabular disclosure of contractual obligations.

Our contractual obligations primarily consist of operating lease obligations and capital commitments. The following table sets forth a breakdown of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2020, and their maturity profile:

	Payment Due by Period
	Total		Less than 1 Year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		More than 5 Years
Current maturities of long-term bank loans	$	200,652	$	200,652	$	-	$	-	$	-
Long-term bank loans		6,039,861		-		414,518		432,455		5,192,887
Future interest payment on bank loans		1,752,472		122,084		252,374		234,437		1,143,577
Advances from other party		3,094		3,094		-		-		-
Advances from a director		94		94		-		-		-
Advances from unrelated parties		442,065		442,065		-		-		-
Convertible notes – future interest payment		15,978		4,582		11,396		-		-
Total	$	8,454,216	$	772,572	$	899	$	857	$	7,908

ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

A. Directors and senior management.

Our directors and executive officers are set forth in the table below followed by a brief biography.

Name	Age ¹	Position
Jason Che Wai AU	41	Director
Lai Man CHEUNG	44	Director
Wood Shing Kei SZE	41	Director
Wang Tai Dominic LI	37	Director
Mark Leonard TAN	30	Director
Raleigh Siu LAU	68	Chief Executive Officer and President
Tommy Wing Ling LUI	45	Chief Technology Officer
Xiao-Ming HU	49	Interim Chief Financial Officer
Tony Zhong	37	Vice President of Finance

¹As of December 31, 2020

Lai Man CHEUNG, Director. Mr. Cheung has been a director of the Company since April 27, 2020. Mr. Cheung has served as the Director of Strategic Operations and Research & Development in Tsuen Lee Group (Holdings) Limited (‘TLG’) since 2006. TLG is currently one of the largest OEM manufacturers of toys, baby gear and household products, operating eight factories with over 15,000 personnel. The major customers of TLG include Mattel, Inc., Fisher-Price, MGA Entertainment, Ferrero SpA – Kinder Surprise, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Earth Chemical Co. Ltd, etc. In 2008, Mr. Cheung took leadership of the first co-manufacturing program with Mattel, Inc. which was known as Partnership Program. The main achievement of this Partnership Program was to create a win-win situation through streamlining, improving overall performance, and securing business volume. Total revenue of TLG in manufacturing sector was $178.00 million in 2019. Mr. Cheung also took leadership in various innovation projects in TLG. In 2016, TLG was granted a patent on his invention of a foldable 3D printer known as LMNET which is a remarkable achievement. Mr. Cheung holds a Master Degree in Business Administration awarded by the University of Liverpool, the United Kingdom.

Jason Che Wai AU, Director. Mr. Au has been a director of the Company since April 27, 2020, Mr. Au has served as Managing Director of the Hong Kong branch of LJ Hooker, one of Australia's largest real estate groups, from 2004 to 2016. In 2016, Mr. Au established White Knight International Limited (‘WKI’), a real estate agency and gold bullion trading company in Hong Kong. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of WKI since then. WKI generated $255.00 million revenue in its first year of operation. Mr. Au has been working closely with global pioneer companies in gold bullion industry such as Heraeus Group, Finemetal Asia Ltd, Brink’s Global Services and Malca Amit Far East Ltd. Mr. Au holds a Certificate in Science, Engineering, Computing and Mathematics awarded by University of Technology, Sydney. He is also a registered estate agent, a registered rough diamond trader and a registered rice stockholder in Hong Kong.

Wood Shing Kei SZE, Director. Mr. Sze is a chartered accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial reporting, internal control advisory and audit services for various industry sectors in both Hong Kong and Mainland China. Mr. Sze is experienced in business process analysis, financial audit review, forecast and budgeting, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) attestation, and compliance with regulatory reporting framework and tax regulation in Hong Kong and Mainland China. He has worked with numerous Hong Kong and UK listed companies as well as audit firms in Hong Kong, previously serving as the Head of Finance Team - Property & Facility Management from September 2013 to April 2018 at Synergis Management Services Limited (Hong Kong Listed 2340.HK) monitoring management portfolios of over 200 accounts, preparing group management accounts and budgets for board review, monitoring financial achievements, formulating and enhancing financial procedures, and implementing internal control policies and authorization matrix for the group. Mr. Sze graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2002 with a BA (Hons) in Accountancy.

Wang Tai Dominic LI, Director. Mr. Li is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Dessert Kitchen, a global dessert franchise with over 30 franchise stores worldwide. Mr. Li has extensive experience in managing franchising businesses, forming strategic allegiances, building and maintaining important supply and distribution networks, implementing marketing and business expansion strategies through traditional media as well as crowdfunding platforms. Mr. Li also has over 10 years of manufacturing and trading experience in Greater China Region and worked closely with factories and distributors, utilizing e-commerce technology and social media platforms. Mr. Li holds a degree in Criminology from the University of Western Sydney, Australia.

Mark Leonard TAN, Director. Mr. Tan developed award winning applications for Globe Telecom in 2010, most notably G-cash for Android which pioneers cashless payments across the world. G-cash has more than 20 million users and once assisted Globe Telecom to generate more than $2 billion annual revenue. From 2012 to 2015, he worked as a Business Analyst for Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines. In 2015, Mr. Tan represented Uber as their Brand Ambassador during the most critical part of their expansion into South East Asia. After his stint in Uber, he was invited to join as Corporate Strategy Advisor in Macma Limited, a worldwide original design and equipment manufacturer, to lead its augmented and virtual reality division. He successfully launched a new platform for Macma’s promotional business in the world’s largest promotional gifts convention in Germany. In 2017, Mr. Tan served as Global Product Manager in Gobee.Bike, which was one of fastest growing bike-sharing service companies in the world. Mr. Tan holds a Bachelor Degree in Information and Communications Technology Management awarded by De La Salle University Manila.

Raleigh Siu LAU, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lau a banker who has served for almost 40 years as the senior manager of Chong Hing Bank (formerly known as Liu Chong Hing Bank), and as the personal assistant to Mr. Liu Lit-man GBS JP, the managing director Chong Hing Bank. Mr. Lau has played a critical role reforming the bank's cyber security systems, information and financial technology, risk management systems, sustainable development and business operation models. Over the course of his career, Mr. Lau has originated bank loans in excess of HK$10 billion. Mr. Lau graduated from the State University of New York in 1975 with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Tommy Wing Ling LUI, Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Lui is the founder of Webnix Technology Limited, a web-hosting company, and 133 Limited, a software company. Mr. Lui specializes in developing block chain and distributed ledger technology for the insurance sector, in order to assist insurers with claims and insurance policy management, fraud detection, KYC and client identification. Mr. Lui graduated from The University of Science and Technology in 1998 with a Bachelor of Engineer in Computer Science.

Xiao-Ming HU, Interim Chief Financial Officer. With over 18 years of experience in Accounting and Finance, specializing in electronic and consumable products, Mr. Xiao-Ming Hu was named as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of SGOCO in 2015. He joined the Company in August 2010 as finance manager and was promoted to the Financial Controller of SGOCO (Fujian) Electronic Co., Ltd., a former subsidiary of SGOCO, in June 2013. Prior to joining SGOCO, Mr. Hu was the financial controller of Allen International Group, a private group engaged in trading of cosmetic products and services. From 1998 to 2007, he was a finance manager of Hengan Group, a company engaged in manufacturing, distribution, and sale of personal hygiene products and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In addition, Mr. Hu holds a Diploma of Finance from the South Western University of Finance and Economics in China.

Tony ZHONG, Vice President of Finance. Mr. Zhong joined SGOCO in September 2011 as Finance Manager. Prior to joining SGOCO, Mr. Zhong was a Financial Manager of China Hydroelectric Corporation, a NYSE listed company, from 2007 to 2011. Mr. Zhong started his career in KPMG in Beijing from 2005 to 2006. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance, Accounting and Management from Nottingham University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brooks University, UK. Mr Zhong is also a Chartered Global Management Accountant, and was admitted as a Fellow of the chartered institute of Management Accountants on December 21, 2018. Mr. Zhong was also admitted as a Fellow of the institute Public Accountant (Australia) and a Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants (UK) on October 22, 2020.

B. Compensation.

The primary objectives of our compensation policies regarding executive compensation are to attract and retain the best possible executives to lead us and to properly motivate these executives to perform at the highest levels of which they are capable. Compensation levels established for our executives are designed to promote loyalty, long-term commitment and the achievement of its goals, to motivate the best possible performance and to award achievement of budgetary goals to the extent such responsibility is within the executive’s job description. Compensation decisions regarding our named executive officers have historically focused on attracting and retaining individuals who could help us to meet and exceed our financial and operational goals. Our Board of Directors considers the growth of the Company, individual performance and market trends when setting individual compensation levels.

For the year ended December 31, 2020, the aggregate cash compensation paid to our executive officers was approximately $0.1 million. Share-based compensation expensed by us to our directors and executive officers with respect to the year ended December 31, 2020 was $0.68 million.

Base salary

We believe that the base salary element is required in order to provide executive officers with a stable income stream that is commensurate with their responsibilities and competitive market conditions. Our Board of Directors established base salaries payable to executive officers with the goal of providing a fixed component of compensation, reflecting the executive officer’s skill set, experience, role and responsibilities. The determination of our Board of Directors and compensation committee of whether any of the executive officers merited an increase in base salary during any particular year depended on the individual’s performance during the prior fiscal year, our performance during the prior fiscal year and competitive market practices. In establishing the current base salary levels, our Board of Directors and compensation committee did not engage in any particular benchmarking activities or engage any outside compensation advisors.

Annual bonus

Bonuses for any of executive officers are discretionary and are generally linked to his or her individual performances for the year, including contribution to our strategic and corporate operating plans, with individual performance and providing executive officers performance incentives for attaining specific goals.

2010 Equity Incentive Plan

On September 27, 2010, our Board of Directors approved the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, or 2010 Plan, subject to shareholder approval which occurred on November 17, 2010.

Purpose. The purpose of the 2010 Plan is to promote our success and to increase shareholder value by providing an additional means through the grant of equity compensation awards to attract, motivate, retain and reward selected employees and other eligible persons of SGOCO.

Shares Subject to 2010 Plan. Subject to adjustments under certain conditions, the maximum number of shares that may be delivered pursuant to awards under the 2010 Plan is equal to 7% of the aggregate number of shares outstanding from time-to-time.

Administration. The 2010 Plan shall be administered by, and all equity compensation awards under the 2010 Plan shall be authorized by the Board or one or more committees appointed by the Board (the “Administrator”). Any committee of the Board that serves as the Administrator shall be comprised solely of one or more directors or such number of directors as may be required under applicable laws and may delegate some or all of its authority to another committee so constituted. Unless otherwise provided in our Memorandum and Articles of Association or the applicable charter of any Administrator:

a majority of the members of the acting Administrator shall constitute a quorum; and

the vote of a majority of the members present assuming the presence of a quorum or the unanimous written consent of the members of the Administrator shall constitute action by the acting Administrator.

Eligibility. The Administrator may grant equity compensation awards under the 2010 Plan only to those persons that the Administrator determines to be either an officer, employee, director of SGOCO or a consultant or advisor of SGOCO (each of the foregoing, an “Eligible Person”); provided, however, that incentive stock options may only be granted to an Eligible Person who is an employee of SGOCO. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person who is otherwise an Eligible Person may participate in the 2010 Plan only if such participation would not compromise our ability to comply with applicable laws (including securities laws). A participant may, if otherwise eligible, be granted additional equity compensation awards if the Administrator so determines.

Type and Form of Awards. The Administrator shall determine the type or types of equity compensation award(s) to be made to each selected Eligible Person. Under the 2016 Plan, the Administrator may grant options to purchase ordinary shares, share appreciation rights, unrestricted shares, restricted shares, and restricted share units. Such awards may be granted singly, in combination or in tandem. Awards also may be made in combination or in tandem with, in replacement of, as alternatives to, or as the payment form for grants or rights under any other employee or compensation plan of SGOCO.

Performance-Based Awards. The Administrator may grant equity compensation awards as performance-based shares under the 2010 Plan. Each such equity compensation award will have an initial value that is established by the Administrator on or before the date of grant. The grant, vesting, exercisability or payment of performance-based equity compensation awards may depend on the degree of achievement of one or more performance goals relative to a pre-established targeted level or a level using one or more of the business criteria (on an absolute or relative basis) for SGOCO on a consolidated basis or for one or more of SGOCO’s subsidiaries, segments, divisions or business units, or any combination of the foregoing.

Transfer Restrictions. Except as specifically provided in the 2010 Plan:

all equity compensation awards are non-transferable and shall not be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, anticipation, alienation, assignment, pledge, encumbrance or charge;

equity compensation awards shall be exercised only by the relevant participant; and

amounts payable or shares issuable pursuant to any equity compensation award shall be delivered only to (or for the account of) the relevant participant.

The 2010 Plan provides that incentive share options may not be transferred except by will or the laws of descent and distribution. The Administrator has discretion to permit transfers of other awards where it concludes such transferability is appropriate and desirable.

Amendment and Termination. The 2010 Plan will continue in effect until the 10th anniversary of its approval by the shareholders, unless earlier terminated by our Board. Our Board may amend, suspend or terminate the 2010 Plan as it shall deem advisable, except that no amendment may adversely affect a grantee regarding awards previously granted unless such amendments are in connection with compliance with applicable laws; provided that the Board may not make any amendment in the 2010 Plan that would, if such amendment were not approved by the shareholders, cause the 2010 Plan to fail to comply with any requirement of applicable laws, unless and until shareholder approval is obtained. No award may be granted during any suspension of the 2010 Plan or after termination of the 2010 Plan. No amendment, suspension or termination of the 2010 Plan or change affecting any outstanding equity compensation award shall, without written consent of the relevant participant, affect in any manner materially adverse to the relevant participant any rights or benefits of the relevant participant or obligations of SGOCO under any equity compensation award granted under the 2010 Plan prior to the effective date of such change.

51,750 ordinary shares were awarded in January 2012 to our independent directors, consultants and employees, 20,000 ordinary shares were issued in March 2013 to our independent directors and 28,750 ordinary shares were issued in July 2013 to our independent directors, consultants and employees. In January 2014, 40,000 ordinary shares were issued to our independent directors and employees (including certain executive officers). In March 2015, 45,000 ordinary shares were issued to our independent directors and employees (including certain executive officers). In November 2015, 72,500 ordinary shares were issued to our consultants and employees (including certain executive officers). In March 14, 2016, 48,000 ordinary shares were issued to our independent directors, consultants and employees (including certain executive officers).

2016 Omnibus Equity Plan

On July 13, 2016, the Board unanimously adopted the SGOCO Group, Ltd. 2016 Omnibus Equity Plan (the "2016 Plan") which provides up to 2,500,000 ordinary shares that may be issued pursuant to awards granted under the Plan. On August 10, 2016, the 2016 Plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company at the annual shareholders meeting of the Company.

Purpose. The purpose of the 2016 Plan is to promote our success and to increase shareholder value by providing an additional means through the grant of equity compensation awards to attract, motivate, retain and reward selected employees and other eligible persons of SGOCO.

Administration. The 2016 Plan shall be administered by, and all equity compensation awards under the 2016 Plan shall be authorized by the Board or one or more committees appointed by the Board (the “Administrator”). Any committee of the Board that serves as the Administrator shall be comprised solely of one or more directors or such number of directors as may be required under applicable laws and may delegate some or all of its authority to another committee so constituted. Unless otherwise provided in our Memorandum and Articles of Association or the applicable charter of any Administrator:

a majority of the members of the acting Administrator shall constitute a quorum; and

Eligibility. The Administrator may grant equity compensation awards under the 2016 Plan only to those persons that the Administrator determines to be either an officer, employee, director of SGOCO or a consultant or advisor of SGOCO (each of the foregoing, an “Eligible Person”); provided, however, that incentive stock options may only be granted to an Eligible Person who is an employee of SGOCO. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person who is otherwise an Eligible Person may participate in the 2016 Plan only if such participation would not compromise our ability to comply with applicable laws (including securities laws). A participant may, if otherwise eligible, be granted additional equity compensation awards if the Administrator so determines.

Type and Form of Awards. The Administrator shall determine the type or types of equity compensation award(s) to be made to each selected Eligible Person. Under the 2016 Plan, the Administrator may grant options to purchase ordinary shares, share appreciation rights, restricted shares, and restricted share units. Such awards may be granted singly, in combination or in tandem. Awards also may be made in combination or in tandem with, in replacement of, as alternatives to, or as the payment form for grants or rights under any other employee or compensation plan of SGOCO.

Performance-Based Awards. The Administrator may grant equity compensation awards as performance-based shares under the 2016 Plan. Each such equity compensation award will have an initial value that is established by the Administrator on or before the date of grant. The grant, vesting, exercisability or payment of performance-based equity compensation awards may depend on the degree of achievement of one or more performance goals relative to a pre-established targeted level or a level using one or more of the business criteria (on an absolute or relative basis) for SGOCO on a consolidated basis or for one or more of SGOCO’s subsidiaries, segments, divisions or business units, or any combination of the foregoing.

Transfer Restrictions. Except as specifically provided in the 2016 Plan:

all equity compensation awards are non-transferable and shall not be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, anticipation, alienation, assignment, pledge, encumbrance or charge;

equity compensation awards shall be exercised only by the relevant participant; and

amounts payable or shares issuable pursuant to any equity compensation award shall be delivered only to (or for the account of) the relevant participant.

The 2016 Plan provides that incentive share options may not be transferred except by will or the laws of descent and distribution. The Administrator has discretion to permit transfers of other awards where it concludes such transferability is appropriate and desirable.

Amendment and Termination. The 2016 Plan will continue in effect until the 10th anniversary of its approval by the shareholders, unless earlier terminated by our Board. Our Board may amend, suspend or terminate the 2016 Plan as it shall deem advisable, except that no amendment may adversely affect a grantee regarding awards previously granted unless such amendments are in connection with compliance with applicable laws; provided that the Board may not make any amendment in the 2016 Plan that would, if such amendment were not approved by the shareholders, cause the 2016 Plan to fail to comply with any requirement of applicable laws, unless and until shareholder approval is obtained. No award may be granted during any suspension of the 2016 Plan or after termination of the 2016 Plan. No amendment, suspension or termination of the 2016 Plan or change affecting any outstanding equity compensation award shall, without written consent of the relevant participant, affect in any manner materially adverse to the relevant participant any rights or benefits of the relevant participant or obligations of SGOCO under any equity compensation award granted under the 2016 Plan prior to the effective date of such change.

320,000 ordinary shares were awarded in December 2016 to our directors, consultants and employees (including certain executive officers), 190,000 ordinary shares were issued in January 2017 to our independent directors, consultants and employees (including certain executive officers). On April, 2018, a total of 180,000 shares were issued to certain of our directors and employees. On January 8, 2020, a total of 80,000 shares were issued to certain of our directors.

Employment Agreements

We have entered into employment agreements with each of our senior executive officers. We may terminate a senior executive officer’s employment for cause, at any time, without notice or remuneration, for certain acts of the officer, including, but not limited to, a conviction or plea of guilty to a felony, negligent or dishonest acts to our detriment or misconduct or a failure to perform agreed duties. A senior executive officer may, upon advance written notice, terminate his or her employment if there is a material and substantial reduction in his or her authority and responsibilities and such resignation is approved by our Board of Directors. Furthermore, we may, upon advance written notice, terminate a senior executive officer’s employment at any time without cause.

Each senior executive officer is entitled to certain benefits upon termination, if we terminate the employment without cause or if he or she resigns upon the approval of our Board of Directors.

We will indemnify a senior executive officer for his or her losses based on or related to his or her acts and omissions made in the course of his or her performance of duties within the scope of his or her employment.

Each senior executive officer has agreed to hold in strict confidence any trade secrets or confidential information of our company. Each officer also agrees to faithfully and diligently serve the Company according to the employment agreement and the guidelines, policies and procedures of our Company approved periodically by our Board of Directors.

C. Board Practices.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors currently has five directors. Under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, our Board of Directors may not consist of less than two directors with no maximum number. Our directors shall hold office until their successors are elected or appointed, which will be at the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders. We do not have service contracts with our directors and do not provide our directors with any benefits upon termination of their service.

Subject to any provision to the contrary in the Articles, a director may be removed by:

an ordinary resolution of the Members at any time before the expiration of his or her period of office notwithstanding anything in the Articles or in any agreement between the Company and such director (but without prejudice to any claim for damages under any such agreement); or

a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors, if such removal is for cause at any time before the expiration of his or her period of office notwithstanding anything in the Articles or in any agreement between the Company and such director (but without prejudice to any claim for damages under any such agreement).

The office of a director shall be vacated if the director:

resigns his or her office by notice in writing delivered to the Company at the Office or tendered at a meeting of the Board;

becomes of unsound mind or dies;

without special leave of absence from the Board, is absent from meetings of the Board for six consecutive months and the Board resolves that his or her office be vacated;

becomes bankrupt or has a receiving order made against him or her, or suspends payment to or settle with his or her creditors;

is prohibited by law from being a director; or

ceases to be a director by virtue of any provision of law of the Cayman Islands or is removed from office pursuant to the Company’s Articles.

No contract or transaction between the Company and one or more of its directors or officers, or between the Company and any other corporation, partnership, association, or other organization in which one or more of its directors or officers, are directors or officers of the Company, or have a financial interest, shall be void or voidable solely for this reason, or solely because the director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board or committee which authorizes the contract or transaction, or solely because any such director’s or officer’s votes are counted for such purpose, if:

the material facts as to the director’s or officer’s relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of Directors or the committee, and the Board or committee in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a majority of the disinterested directors, even though the disinterested directors be less than a quorum; or

the material facts as to the director’s or officer’s relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the shareholders entitled to vote thereon, and the contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith by vote of the shareholders; or

the contract or transaction is fair as to the Company as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified, by the Board, a committee or the shareholders.

The Board of Directors may exercise all the powers of the Company to borrow money, mortgage its undertakings, property and uncalled capital, and issue debentures, debenture stock and other securities whenever money is borrowed or pledged as security for any obligation of the Company or of any third party.

NASDAQ Requirements for Director Independence

Under the NASDAQ Stock Market Marketplace Rules, or the NASDAQ rules, a majority of our directors must meet the definition of “independent” contained in those rules. Our Board has determined that Mr. Sze, Mr Au and Mr Li meet the independence standards contained in the NASDAQ rules. We do not believe that any of these directors have any relationships that would preclude a finding of independence under these rules. In reaching its determination, our Board determined that any other relationships that these directors have with us do not and would not impair their ability to exercise independent judgment.

Committees of Our Board of Directors

We have established three primary committees of the Board of Directors: an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating committee. We have adopted a charter for each of the committees. Each committee’s members and functions are described below. The Board also created an Equity Plan Committee consisting of Mark Leonard TAN and Lai Man CHEUNG to administer the Company’s 2010 Plan and 2016 Plan.

Audit Committee. Our audit committee consists of Mr. Sze (Chairperson), Mr. Au and Mr. Li. Our Board of Directors has determined that all of the audit committee members satisfy the “independence” requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 5605 of NASDAQ rules. In addition, our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Sze is an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined under SEC Regulations. The audit committee is responsible for, among other things:

selecting 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 accounting, internal accounting control or audit problems or difficulties and management’s response thereto;

meeting with general counsel or outside counsel to discuss legal matters that may have a significant impact on the financial statements;

reviewing and approving all proposed related party transactions;

discussing the annual audited financial statements with management and the independent auditors;

reviewing major issues as to the adequacy of internal controls; and

meeting separately and periodically with management and the independent auditors.

Compensation Committee. Our compensation committee consists of Mr. Au (Chairperson), Mr. Sze and Mr. Cheung. We have determined that all of the compensation committee members satisfy the “independence” requirements of Rule 5605 of NASDAQ rules. The purpose of the compensation committee is, among other things, to discharge the responsibilities of our Board of Directors relating to compensation of our directors, executive officers and other key employees, including reviewing and evaluating and, if necessary, revising the compensation plans, policies and programs of the Company adopted by the management. Our chief executive officer may not be present at any committee meeting during which his compensation is deliberated. The compensation committee is responsible for, among other things:

reviewing and approving the total compensation package for our chief executive officer:

reviewing and recommending to the Board regarding the compensation of our directors, principal executives and other key employees; and

reviewing periodically and approving any long-term incentive compensation or equity plans, programs or similar arrangements.

Nominating Committee. Our nominating committee consists of Mr. Li (Chairperson), Mr.Au and Mr. Cheung. We have determined that all of the nominating committee members satisfy the “independence” requirements of Rule 5605 of NASDAQ rules. The nominating committee assists our Board in selecting individuals qualified to become members of our Board and in determining the composition of our Board and its committees. The corporate governance and nominating committee is responsible for, among other things:

identifying and recommending to the Board qualified candidates to be nominated for the election or re-election to the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors, or for appointment to fill any vacancy;

develop and recommend to the Board of Directors a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines such as Code of Ethics and Conduct, and periodically review and reassess the adequacy of such guidelines;

reviewing annually with the Board of Directors the current composition of the Board of Directors with regards to characteristics such as independence, age, skills, experience and availability of service to us; and

advising the Board of Directors periodically regarding significant developments in the law and practice of corporate governance as well as our compliance with these laws and practices, and making recommendations to the Board of Directors on all matters of corporate governance and on any remedial actions to be taken, if needed.

D. Employees.

As of December 31, 2020, the company had 14 full time employees, all of which are management and administrative staff members.

We believe that we maintain a good working relationship with our employees and we have not experienced any significant labor disputes. Our employees have not entered into any collective bargaining agreements.

E. Share Ownership.

The following table sets forth information, as of June 30, 2021, regarding the beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares by:

each director and executive officer; and

each person known by us to own beneficially more than 5.0% of our outstanding ordinary shares.

Beneficial ownership is determined according to the SEC’s rules and includes voting or investment power regarding the securities. For each person and group included in this table, percentage ownership is calculated by dividing the number of shares beneficially owned by such person or group and the number of ordinary shares such person or group has the right to acquire within 60 days after as of June 30, 2021 by the sum of 101,597,998 being the number of ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 , plus the number of post-split ordinary shares such person or group has the right to acquire within 60 days after as of June 30, 2021. Except as indicated in the footnotes to the table, the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power regarding all shares of ordinary shares shown as beneficially owned by them.

Name	Number		Percent
Raleigh Siu LAU		1,000,000		*
Tommy Wing Ling LUI		500,000		*
Xiao-Ming Hu		-		*
Lai Man CHEUNG		-		*
Jason Che Wai AU		-		*
Wang Tai Dominic LI		110,000		*
Wood Shing Kei SZE		-		*
Mark Leonard TAN		-		*

Principal Shareholders
Prime Ocean Holdings Limited (1)		29,000,000		28.7	%
Leung Iris Chi YU		23,132,500		22.8	%

“*” Indicates less than 1%

(1)

Prime Ocean Holdings Limited, a Seychelles corporation, is beneficially owned by Ms Kwok Kai Kai Clara. The business address of Prime Ocean Holdings Limited is Vistra Corporate Service Centre, Suite 23, 1^st Floor, Eden Plaza, Eden Island, Mahe, Republic of Seychelles.

Our major shareholders do not have different voting rights than any other shareholder. We are not aware of any arrangement that may, at a subsequent date, result in a charge of control of our company.

ITEM 7.

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

A. Major Shareholders.

Please refer to “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees — E. Share Ownership.”

B. Related Party Transactions.

Mr. Or owned 75% of Alpen Baruch Bank Limited which is an international bank situated in Vanuatu. As of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021, the Company had HK$6.74 million ($0.86 million) and HK$8.17 million ($1.05 million) cash deposited in Alpen Baruch Bank Limited. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there was no interest income received from Alpen Baruch Bank Limited, and bank charges paid to Alpen Baruch Bank Limited were immaterial.

C. Interests of Experts and Counsel

Not applicable.

ITEM 8.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information.

Please see “Item 18. Financial Statements” for our audited consolidated financial statements.

Legal Proceedings

Neither we nor or any of our subsidiaries are currently parties to any pending legal proceedings that are expected to have a significant effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or liquidity, nor are we or any of our subsidiaries aware of any proceedings that are pending or threatened which may have a significant effect on our business, financial position and results of operations or liquidity.

Dividend Policy

We do not currently have any plans to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future on our ordinary shares. We currently intend to retain most, if not all, of our available funds and any future earnings to operate and expand our business.

We are a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands. We rely on dividends paid by our Hong Kong and Chinese subsidiaries for our cash needs. The payment of dividends by entities organized in China is subject to limitations. Regulations in the PRC currently permit payment of dividends only out of accumulated profits based on PRC accounting standards and regulations. Our Chinese subsidiaries, Beijing SGOCO and SGOCO Shenzhen, are also required to withhold at least 10% of their after-tax profit based on China’s accounting standards each year as their general reserves until the cumulative amount of such reserves reach 50% of its registered capital. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends.

The Board of Directors of our PRC subsidiary, which is a wholly foreign owned enterprise, has the discretion to allocate a portion of its after-tax profits to its staff welfare and bonus funds, which is likewise not distributable to its equity owners except in the event of a liquidation of the foreign-invested enterprise. If the Board decides to pay dividends in the future, these restrictions may impede our ability to pay dividends and/or the amount of dividends we could pay. In addition, if the Chinese subsidiary incurs debt on its own behalf in the future, the instruments governing the debt may restrict its ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to us.

Our Board of Directors has discretion to pay 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 our Board of Directors may deem relevant.

B. Significant Changes.

Except as disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report, we have not experienced any significant changes since the date of our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report.

ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING

A. Offer and Listing Details.

Our ordinary shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market.

B. Plan of Distribution.

Not applicable.

C. Markets.

See “Item 9. The Offer and Listing - A. Offer and Listing Details” above.

D. Selling Shareholders.

Not applicable.

E. Dilution.

Not applicable.

F. Expenses of the Issue.

Not applicable.

ITEM 10.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A. Share Capital.

Not applicable.

B. Memorandum and Articles of Association.

We incorporate by reference into this Annual Report the description of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association contained in our registration statement on Form F-1/A (File No. 333-170674) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 15, 2010, as amended.

C. Material Contracts.

Except for the following, we have not entered into any material contracts other than in the ordinary course of business and other than those described in Item 4, or elsewhere in this Annual Report.

D. Exchange controls.

Under Cayman Islands law, there are currently no restrictions on the export or import of capital, including foreign exchange controls or restrictions that affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to nonresident holders of our shares.

E. Taxation.

The following summary of the material Cayman Islands, PRC and U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in or ownership of our ordinary shares is based upon laws and relevant interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of this Annual Report, all of which are subject to change. This summary does not deal with all possible tax consequences regarding investing investment in our ordinary shares, such as the tax consequences under state, local and other tax laws.

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 the Company or its shareholders levied by the Government of the Cayman Islands except for stamp duties which may be applicable on instruments executed in, or brought within Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands is not party to any double-tax treaties that are applicable to any payments made to or by the Company. There are no exchange control regulations or currency restrictions in the Cayman Islands.

People’s Republic of China Taxation

Pursuant to the Arrangement between the Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Tax Evasion on Income, or the Tax Arrangement, where a Hong Kong resident enterprise which is considered a non-PRC tax resident enterprise directly holds at least 25% of a PRC enterprise, the withholding tax rate in respect of the payment of dividends by such PRC enterprise to such Hong Kong resident enterprise is reduced to 5% from a standard rate of 10%, subject to approval of the PRC local tax authority. Pursuant to the Notice of the State Administration of Taxation on the Issues concerning the Application of the Dividend Clauses of Tax Agreements, or Circular 81, a resident enterprise of the counter-party to such Tax Arrangement should meet the following conditions, among others, in order to enjoy the reduced withholding tax under the Tax Arrangement: (i) it must directly own the required percentage of equity interests and voting rights in such PRC resident enterprise; and (ii) it should directly own such percentage in the PRC resident enterprise anytime in the 12 months prior to receiving the dividends. Furthermore, the Administrative Measures for Non-Resident Enterprises to Enjoy Treatments under Tax Treaties (For Trial Implementation), or the Administrative Measures, which became effective in October 2009, requires that the non-resident enterprises must obtain the approval from the relevant tax authority in order to enjoy the reduced withholding tax rate under the tax treaties. There are also other conditions for enjoying such reduced withholding tax rate according to other relevant tax rules and regulations.

Hong Kong Taxation

The taxation of income and capital gains of holders of ordinary shares is subject to the laws and practices of Hong Kong and of jurisdictions in which holders of ordinary shares are resident or otherwise subject to tax. The following summary of certain relevant taxation provisions under Hong Kong law is based on current law and practice, is subject to changes therein and does not constitute legal or tax advice. The discussion does not deal with all possible tax consequences relating to an investment in the ordinary shares. Accordingly, each prospective investor (particularly those subject to special tax rules, such as banks, dealers, insurance companies, tax-exempt entities and holders of 10% or more of our voting capital stock) should consult its own tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of an investment in the ordinary shares. The discussion is based upon laws and relevant interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of this prospectus, all of which are subject to change. There is no reciprocal tax treaty in effect between Hong Kong and the United States.

Tax on Dividends

Under the current practices of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department, no tax is payable in Hong Kong in respect of dividends paid by us as a company incorporated in Cayman Islands.

Profits Tax

No tax is imposed in Hong Kong in respect of capital gains from the sale of property (such as the ordinary shares). Trading gains from the sale of property by persons carrying on a trade, profession or business in Hong Kong where such gains are derived from or arise in Hong Kong from such trade, profession or business will be chargeable to Hong Kong profits tax, which is currently imposed at the rate of 16.5% and 15% on corporations and unincorporated businesses, respectively, and at a maximum rate of 15% on individuals. Liability for Hong Kong profits tax may thus arise in respect of trading gains from sales of ordinary shares realized by persons carrying on a business or trading or dealing in securities in Hong Kong.

U.S. Federal Income Taxation

General

The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of owning and disposing of our ordinary shares. The discussion below of the U.S. federal income tax consequences to “U.S. Holders” will apply to a beneficial owner of our shares that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

an individual citizen or resident of the U.S.;

a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation) that is created or organized (or treated as created or organized) in or under the laws of the U.S., any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

an estate whose income is includible in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or

a trust if:

a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the trust; or

it has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

If a beneficial owner of our shares is not described as a U.S. Holder and is not an entity treated as a partnership or other pass-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such owner will be considered a “Non-U.S. Holder.” The U.S. federal income tax consequences applicable specifically to non-U.S. Holders is described below under the heading “Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders of Ordinary Shares.”

This summary is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, its legislative history, existing and proposed Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These authorities are subject to change or different interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis.

This discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to us or to any particular Holder of our shares based on such Holder’s individual circumstances. In particular, this discussion considers only Holders that own our shares as capital assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code. This discussion also does not address the potential application of the alternative minimum tax or the U.S. federal income tax consequences to Holders that are subject to special rules, including:

financial institutions or financial services entities;

broker-dealers;

taxpayers who have elected mark-to-market accounting;

tax-exempt entities;

governments or agencies or instrumentalities thereof;

insurance companies;

regulated investment companies;

real estate investment trusts;

certain expatriates or former long-term residents of the U.S.;

10.

persons that actually or constructively own 5% or more of our voting shares;

11.

persons that acquired our shares pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options, in connection with employee stock incentive plans or otherwise as compensation;

12.

persons that hold our shares as part of a straddle, constructive sale, hedging, conversion or other integrated transaction; or

13.

persons whose functional currency is not the U.S. Dollars.

This discussion does not address any aspect of U.S. federal non-income tax laws, such as gift or estate tax laws, or state, local or non-U.S. tax laws. Additionally, this discussion does not consider the tax treatment of partnerships or other pass-through entities or persons who hold our securities through such entities. If a partnership (or other entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) is the beneficial owner of our shares, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will generally depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. This discussion also assumes that any distribution made (or deemed made) regarding our shares and any consideration received (or deemed received) by a Holder connected with selling or other disposition of such shares will be in U.S. Dollars.

We have not sought, and will not seek, a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), or an opinion of counsel as to any U.S. federal income tax consequence described herein. The IRS may disagree with one or more aspects of the discussion herein, and its determination may be upheld by a court. Moreover, there can be no assurance that future legislation, regulations, administrative rulings or court decisions will not adversely affect the accuracy of the statements in this discussion.

BECAUSE OF THE COMPLEXITY OF THE TAX LAWS AND BECAUSE THE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO SGOCO OR TO ANY PARTICULAR HOLDER OF OUR SECURITIES MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATTERS NOT DISCUSSED HEREIN, EACH HOLDER OF OUR SECURITIES IS URGED TO CONSULT WITH ITS TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR SECURITIES, INCLUDING THE APPLICABILITY AND EFFECT OF STATE, LOCAL AND NON-U.S. TAX LAWS, AS WELL AS U.S. FEDERAL TAX LAWS AND APPLICABLE TAX TREATIES.

Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders of Ordinary Shares

Taxation of Distributions Paid on Ordinary Shares

Subject to the passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, rules discussed below, a U.S. Holder generally will be required to include in gross income as ordinary income the amount of any cash dividend paid on our ordinary shares. A cash distribution on such shares will be treated as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent the distribution is paid out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes). Such dividend will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction generally allowed to domestic corporations regarding dividends received from other domestic corporations. Any distributions in excess of such earnings and profits generally will be applied against and reduce the U.S. Holder’s basis in its ordinary shares and, to the extent in excess of such basis, will be treated as gain from the sale or exchange of such ordinary shares.

Regarding non-corporate U.S. Holders for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2013, dividends may be taxed at the lower applicable long-term capital gains rate (see “— Taxation on the Disposition of Ordinary Shares” below) provided that:

our ordinary shares are readily tradable on an established securities market in the U.S. or, in the event we are deemed to be a Chinese “resident enterprise” under the EIT Law, we are eligible for the benefits of the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Republic of China for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Tax Evasion regarding Taxes on Income, or the “U.S.-PRC Tax Treaty;”

we are not a PFIC, as discussed below, for either the taxable year in which the dividend was paid or the preceding taxable year; and

certain holding period requirements are met. Under published IRS authority, shares are considered for purposes of clause (1) above to be readily tradable on an established securities market in the U.S. only if they are listed on certain exchanges, which presently include the NASDAQ Stock Market but do not include the OTC Bulletin Board.

We were listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market in December 2010. If we are not able to maintain such a listing, it is anticipated that our ordinary shares will be quoted and traded only on the OTC Bulletin Board. In that case, any dividends paid on our ordinary shares would not qualify for the lower rate unless we are deemed to be a Chinese “resident enterprise” under the EIT Law and are eligible for the benefits of the U.S.-PRC Tax Treaty.

Unless the special provisions described above, dealing with the taxation of qualified dividend income at the lower long-term capital gains rate, are extended, this favorable treatment will not apply to dividends in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the availability of the lower rate for any dividends paid regarding our ordinary shares.

If PRC taxes apply to dividends paid to a U.S. Holder on our ordinary shares, such U.S. Holder may be entitled to a reduced rate of PRC tax under the U.S-PRC Tax Treaty. In addition, such PRC taxes may be treated as foreign taxes eligible for credit against such Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability (subject to certain limitations). U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the creditability of any such PRC tax and their eligibility for the benefits of the U.S.-PRC Tax Treaty.

Taxation on the Disposition of Ordinary Shares

Upon a sale or other taxable disposition of our ordinary shares, and subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, a U.S. Holder should recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the ordinary shares.

Capital gains recognized by U.S. Holders generally are subject to U.S. federal income tax at the same rate as ordinary income, except that long-term capital gains recognized by non-corporate U.S. Holders are generally subject to U.S. federal income tax at a maximum rate of 15% for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2013 (and 20% thereafter). Capital gain or loss will constitute long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the ordinary shares exceeds one year. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to various limitations.

If PRC taxes would otherwise apply to any gain from the disposition of our ordinary shares by a U.S. Holder, such U.S. Holder may be entitled to a reduction in or elimination of such taxes under the U.S.-PRC Tax Treaty. Any PRC taxes that are paid by a U.S. Holder regarding such gain may be treated as foreign taxes eligible for credit against such Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability (subject to certain limitations which could reduce or eliminate the available tax credit). U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the creditability of any such PRC tax and their eligibility for the benefits of the U.S.-PRC Tax Treaty.

Additional Taxes After 2012

For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, U.S. Holders that are individuals, estates or trusts and whose income exceeds certain thresholds generally will be subject to a 3.8% Medicare contribution tax on unearned income, including, among other things, cash dividends on, and capital gains from the sale or other taxable disposition of, our ordinary shares, subject to certain limitations and exceptions. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of such tax on their ownership and disposition of our ordinary shares.

Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules

A foreign (i.e., non-U.S.) corporation will be a PFIC if at least 75% of its gross income in a taxable year of the foreign corporation, including its pro rata share of the gross income of any corporation in which it is considered to own at least 25% of the shares by value, is passive income. Alternatively, a foreign corporation will be a PFIC if at least 50% of its assets in a taxable year of the foreign corporation, ordinarily determined based on fair market value and averaged quarterly over the year, including its pro rata share of the assets of any corporation in which it is considered to own at least 25% of the shares by value, are held for the production of, or produce, passive income. Passive income generally includes dividends, interest, rents and royalties (other than certain rents or royalties derived from the active conduct of a trade or business) and gains from the disposition of passive assets.

The composition of our passive assets during 2008 and 2009, largely consisted of cash and other investment assets. The composition of our passive income in such periods largely consisted of interest. Therefore, it is likely that we qualified as a PFIC regarding our 2008 and 2009 taxable years.

Based on the composition of our assets and the nature of the Company’s income and subsidiaries’ income for our taxable year ended December 31, 2018, we do not expect to be treated as a PFIC for such year under the tax laws as enacted and construed at the present time. But, this conclusion is based in part on our treating the “other receivable” on our balance sheet not as a passive asset for PFIC purposes on the ground that it is an installment note on the sale of stock of an affiliate company that held assets that had been actively used in our manufacturing business.

We believe this conclusion is proper. But, because the matter is not certain, there is no guarantee that the IRS in an audit would agree. If the IRS did not agree, we would likely be treated as a PFIC for both 2019 and 2018.

In addition, our actual PFIC status for our 2018 taxable year or any subsequent taxable year will not be determinable until after the end of such taxable year. Accordingly, there can be no assurance regarding our status as a PFIC for our current taxable year or any future taxable year.

If we are determined to be a PFIC and a U.S. Holder did not make either a timely qualified electing fund, or QEF, election for our first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder held (or was deemed to hold) ordinary shares, or a mark-to-market election, as described below, such Holder generally will be subject to special rules regarding:

any gain recognized by the U.S. Holder on the sale or other disposition of its ordinary shares; and

any “excess distribution” made to the U.S. Holder (generally, any distributions to such U.S. Holder during a taxable year of the U.S. Holder that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions received by such U.S. Holder regarding the ordinary shares during the three preceding taxable years of such U.S. Holder or, if shorter, such U.S. Holder’s holding period for the ordinary shares).

Under these rules:

the U.S. Holder’s gain or excess distribution will be allocated ratably over the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the ordinary shares;

the amount allocated to the U.S. Holder’s taxable year in which the U.S. Holder recognized the gain or received the excess distribution, or to the period in the U.S. Holder’s holding period before the first day of our first taxable year in which we are a PFIC, will be taxed as ordinary income;

the amount allocated to other taxable years (or portions thereof) of the U.S. Holder and included in its holding period will be taxed at the highest tax rate in effect for that year and applicable to the U.S. Holder; and

the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed regarding the tax attributable to each such year of the U.S. Holder.

In general, a U.S. Holder may avoid the PFIC tax consequences described above in respect to our ordinary shares by making a timely QEF election to include in income its pro rata share of our net capital gains (as long-term capital gain) and other earnings and profits (as ordinary income), on a current basis, in each case whether or not distributed, in the taxable year of the U.S. Holder in which or with which our taxable year ends. There can be no assurance, however, that we will pay current dividends or make other distributions sufficient for a U.S. Holder who makes a QEF election to satisfy the tax liability attributable to income inclusions under the QEF rules, and the U.S. Holder may have to pay the resulting tax from its other assets. A U.S. Holder may make a separate election to defer the payment of taxes on undistributed income inclusions under the QEF rules, but if deferred, any such taxes will be subject to an interest charge.

The QEF election is made on a shareholder-by-shareholder basis and, once made, can be revoked only with the consent of the IRS. A U.S. Holder generally makes a QEF election by attaching a completed IRS Form 8621 (Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund), including the information provided in a PFIC annual information statement, to a timely filed U.S. federal income tax return for the tax year to which the election relates.

Retroactive QEF elections generally may be made only by filing a protective statement with such return and if certain other conditions are met or with the consent of the IRS. To comply with the requirements of a QEF election, a U.S. Holder must receive certain information from us. Upon request from a U.S. Holder, we will endeavor to provide to the U.S. Holder no later than 90 days after the request such information as the IRS may require, including a PFIC annual information statement, in order to enable the U.S. Holder to make and maintain a QEF election. However, there is no assurance that we will have timely knowledge of our status as a PFIC in the future or of the required information to be provided.

If a U.S. Holder has made a QEF election regarding our ordinary shares, and the special tax and interest charge rules do not apply to such shares (because of a timely QEF election for our first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) such shares), any gain recognized on the appreciation of our ordinary shares generally will be taxable as capital gain and no interest charge will be imposed. As discussed above, U.S. Holders of a QEF are currently taxed on their pro rata shares of its earnings and profits, whether or not distributed. In such case, a subsequent distribution of such earnings and profits that were previously included in income generally should not be taxable as a dividend to those U.S. Holders who made a QEF election. The tax basis of a U.S. Holder’s shares in a QEF will be increased by amounts that are included in income, and decreased by amounts distributed but not taxed as dividends, under the above rules. Similar basis adjustments apply to property if by reason of holding such property the U.S. Holder is treated under the applicable attribution rules as owning shares in a QEF.

A determination as to our PFIC status will be made annually. But, an initial determination that our company is a PFIC will generally apply for subsequent years to a U.S. Holder who held ordinary shares while we were a PFIC, whether or not we meet the test for PFIC status in those years. A U.S. Holder who makes the QEF election discussed above for our first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) our ordinary shares, however, will not be subject to the PFIC tax and interest charge rules discussed above in respect to such shares. In addition, such U.S. Holder will not be subject to the QEF inclusion regime regarding such shares for any taxable year of ours that ends within or with a taxable year of the U.S. Holder and in which we are not a PFIC. But, if the QEF election is not effective for each of our taxable years in which we are a PFIC and the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) our ordinary shares, the PFIC rules discussed above will continue to apply to such shares unless the Holder makes a purging election, and pays the tax and interest charge regarding the gain inherent in such shares attributable to the pre-QEF election period.

Alternatively, if a U.S. Holder, at the close of its taxable year, owns shares in a PFIC that are treated as marketable stock, the U.S. Holder may make a mark-to-market election regarding such shares for such taxable year. If the U.S. Holder makes a valid mark-to-market election for the first taxable year of the U.S. Holder in which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) shares in us and for which we are determined to be a PFIC, such Holder generally will not be subject to the PFIC rules described above in respect to its ordinary shares. Instead, in general, the U.S. Holder will include as ordinary income each year the excess, if any, of the fair market value of its ordinary shares at the end of its taxable year over the adjusted basis in its ordinary shares. The U.S. Holder also will be allowed to take an ordinary loss regarding the excess, if any, of the adjusted basis of its ordinary shares over the fair market value of its ordinary shares at the end of its taxable year (but only to the extent of the net amount of previously included income as a result of the mark-to-market election). The U.S. Holder’s basis in its ordinary shares will be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amounts, and any further gain recognized on a sale or other taxable disposition of the ordinary shares will be treated as ordinary income.

The mark-to-market election is available only for stock that is regularly traded on a national securities exchange that is registered with the SEC, or on a foreign exchange or market that the IRS determines has rules sufficient to establish that the market price represents a legitimate and sound fair market value. Although we became listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market in December 2010, if we are not able to maintain such a listing, it is anticipated that our ordinary shares would continue to be quoted and traded only on the OTC Bulletin Board. If our ordinary shares were to be quoted and traded only on the OTC Bulletin Board, such shares may not currently qualify as marketable stock for purposes of the election. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the availability and tax consequences of a mark-to-market election in respect to our ordinary shares under their particular circumstances.

If we are a PFIC and, at any time, have a foreign subsidiary that is classified as a PFIC, U.S. Holders generally would be deemed to own a portion of the shares of such lower-tier PFIC, and generally could incur liability for the deferred tax and interest charge described above if we receive a distribution from, or dispose of all or part of our interest in, the lower-tier PFIC. Upon request, we will endeavor to cause any lower-tier PFIC to provide to a U.S. Holder no later than 90 days after the request the information that may be required to make or maintain a QEF election regarding the lower-tier PFIC. However, there is no assurance that we will have timely knowledge of the status of any such lower-tier PFIC or will be able to cause the lower-tier PFIC to provide the required information. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax issues raised by lower-tier PFICs.

If a U.S. Holder owns (or is deemed to own) shares during any year in a PFIC, such Holder may have to file an IRS Form 8621 (whether or not a QEF election or mark-to-market election is made).

The rules dealing with PFICs and with the QEF and mark-to-market elections are very complex and are affected by various factors in addition to those described above. Accordingly, U.S. Holders of our ordinary shares should consult their own tax advisors concerning the application of the PFIC rules to our ordinary shares under their particular circumstances.

Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders of Ordinary Shares

Dividends paid to a non-U.S. Holder in respect to its ordinary shares generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax, unless the dividends are effectively in connection with the non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business within the U.S. (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base that such Holder maintains in the U.S.).

In addition, a non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on any gain attributable to a sale or other disposition of our ordinary shares, unless such gain is effectively in connection with its conduct of a trade or business in the U.S. (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base that such Holder maintains in the U.S.) or the non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the U.S. for 183 days or more in the taxable year of sale or other disposition and certain other conditions are met (in which case, such gain from U.S. sources generally is subject to tax at a 30% rate or a lower applicable tax treaty rate).

Dividends and gains that are effectively in connection with the non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business in the U.S. (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base in the U.S.) generally will be subject to tax in the same manner as for a U.S. Holder and, in the case of a non-U.S. Holder that is a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, may also be subject to an additional branch profits tax at a 30% rate or a lower applicable tax treaty rate.

Backup Withholding and Information Reporting

In general, information reporting for U.S. federal income tax purposes should apply to distributions made on our ordinary shares within the U.S. to a non-corporate U.S. Holder and to the proceeds from sales and other dispositions of our ordinary shares by a non-corporate U.S. Holder to or through a U.S. office of a broker. Payments made (and sales and other dispositions effected at an office) outside the U.S. will be subject to information reporting in limited circumstances. In addition, backup withholding of United States federal income tax, currently at a rate of 28%, generally will apply to dividends paid on our ordinary shares to a non-corporate U.S. Holder and the proceeds from sales and other dispositions of shares by a non-corporate U.S. Holder, in each case who:

	1.	fails to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number;
	2.	is notified by the IRS that backup withholding is required; or
	3.	in certain circumstances, fails to comply with applicable certification requirements.

Unless current individual income tax rates are extended, the backup withholding rate will increase to 31% for payments made on or after January 1, 2013. A non-U.S. Holder generally may eliminate the requirement for information reporting and backup withholding by providing certification of its foreign status, under penalties of perjury, on a duly executed applicable IRS Form W-8 or by otherwise establishing an exemption.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, the amount of any backup withholding will be allowed as a credit against a U.S. Holder’s or a non-U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle such Holder to a refund, provided that certain required information is timely furnished to the IRS. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the application of backup withholding and the availability of and procedure for obtaining an exemption from backup withholding in their particular circumstances.

For taxable years beginning after March 18, 2010, individual U.S. Holders may be required to report ownership of our ordinary shares and certain related information on their individual federal income tax returns in certain circumstances. Generally, this reporting requirement will apply if: (1) the ordinary shares are held in an account of the individual U.S. Holder maintained with a “foreign financial institution”; or (2) the ordinary shares are not held in an account maintained with a “financial institution,” as such terms are defined in the Code. The reporting obligation will not apply to an individual, however, unless the total aggregate value of the individual’s foreign financial assets exceeds $50,000 during a taxable year.

For clarification, this reporting requirement should not apply to ordinary shares held in an account with a U.S. brokerage firm. Not complying with this reporting requirement, if it applies, will result in substantial penalties. In certain circumstances, additional tax and other reporting requirements may apply. U.S. Holders of our ordinary shares are advised to consult with their own tax advisors concerning all such reporting requirements.

F. Dividends and paying agents.

Not applicable.

G. Statement by experts.

Not applicable.

H. Documents on display.

We are subject to the periodic reporting and other informational requirements of the Exchange Act. Under the Exchange Act, we are required to file reports and other information with the SEC. Specifically, we are required to file annually a Form 20-F no later than four months after the close of each fiscal year and submit other information under cover of Form 6-K. Annual Reports and other information we file with the SEC may be inspected at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at Room 1024, 100 F. Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, and copies of all or any part thereof may be obtained from such offices upon payment of the prescribed fees. You may call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference rooms and you can request copies of the documents upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC. In addition, the SEC maintains a web site that contains reports and other information regarding registrants (including us) that file electronically with the SEC which can be accessed at www.sec.gov.

Our Internet website is www.sgocogroup.com. We make our Annual Reports on Form 20-F and any amendments to such reports available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable following the electronic filing of each report with the SEC. In addition, we provide copies of our filings free of charge upon request. The information contained on our website is not part of this or any other report filed with or furnished to the SEC.

As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the proxy requirements of Section 14 of the Exchange Act and our officers, directors and principal shareholders will be exempt from the insider short-swing disclosure and profit recovery rules of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

I. Subsidiary Information

Not required.

ITEM 11.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Concentration of credit risk

Credit risk is one of the most significant risks for the Company’s business and arise principally in lending activities.

Credit risk on loans receivable is controlled by the application of credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. To minimize credit risk, the Company requires collateral primarily in the form of rights to property.

The provision for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the provision. The provision is based on the Company’s past loan loss history, known and inherent risks of the borrower, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The Company originates loans to customers located primarily in Hong Kong. This geographic concentration of credit exposes the Company to a higher degree of risk associated with this economic region. Prior to January 1, 2020, the Company mainly reflects the “probability of default” by the customer on its contractual obligations and considers the current financial position of the customer and the exposures to the customer and its likely future development. For individual customers, the Company uses standard approval procedures to manage credit risk for personal loans.

The Company adopted Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (codified as Accounting Standard Codification Topic 326), since January 1, 2020, which requires measurement and recognition of current expected credit losses for financial instruments held at amortized cost. The Company’s loans receivable and interest receivable are within the scope of ASC Topic 326.

The provision for loan losses of $1.98 million, $0.19 million and $nil was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The Company’s accounts receivable, loans receivable, interest receivable, other receivables and prepayments and deposit for acquisition of a subsidiary are within the scope of ASC Topic 326.

To estimate expected credit losses as of December 31, 2020, the Company has conducted an assessment of expected credit loss of loan and interest receivables (“Financial Assets”) held by the Company and together with its subsidiaries. The Financial Assets are outstanding loans and interests from the money lending business in a total amount of HKD201,647,726 (“Principal”) and HKD18,506,257 (“Interest”) respectively.

Movement of the provision for loan losses and interest receivable are as follows:

	For the years ended December 31,
	2020		2019
Balance as of January 1	$	194	$	-
Provisions for doubtful accounts		1,980		194
Write offs		-		-
Recoveries of amounts previously charged off		-		-
Changes due to foreign exchange		-		-
Balance as of December 31		2,174		194

Movement of the Provision for account receivable, other receivables and prepayments, deposit for acquisition of a subsidiary are as follows:

	For the years ended December 31,
	2020		2019
Balance as of January 1	$	-	$	-
Provisions for doubtful accounts		39		-
Write offs		-		-
Recoveries of amounts previously charged off		-		-
Changes due to foreign exchange		-		-
Balance as of December 31		39		-

As of December 31, 2020, the loans receivable due from 3 customers accounted for 16%, 15% and 39.9% (Victor Or, a shareholder of the Company holding 2.3% and 2.3% of the Company’s ordinary shares as of December 31, 2020 and May 16, 2021) (seller of Giant Financial Services Limited (note 7(f)) of total loan receivable. As of December 31, 2020, no other customer accounted for more than 10% of total loan balance.

As of December 31, 2019, the loans receivable due from 1 customer accounted for 52% (Victor Or, a shareholder of the Company holding 2.3% and 2.3% of the Company’s ordinary shares as of December 31, 2020 and May 16, 2021) (seller of Giant Financial Services Limited (note 7(f)) of total loan receivable. As of December 31, 2019, no other customer accounted for more than 10% of total loan balance.

Concentration of customer

Revenue from 2 major customers accounted for 19% and 10% of the Company’s total revenues, for the year ended December 31, 2020. No other single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenues, for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Revenue from 1 major customer accounted for 21% (Victor Or, a shareholder of the Company holding 2.3% and 2.3% of the Company’s ordinary shares as of December 31, 2020 and May 16, 2021) (seller of Giant Financial Services Limited (note 7(f)) of the Company’s total revenues, for the year ended December 31, 2019. No other single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenues during the year ended December 31, 2019.

Revenue from 2 major customers accounted for 14% and 23% (Victor Or, a shareholder of the Company holding 2.3% and 2.3% of the Company’s ordinary shares as of December 31, 2020 and May 16, 2021) (seller of Giant Financial Services Limited (note 7(f)) of the Company’s total revenues, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2018, respectively. No other single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenues during the year ended December 31, 2018.

Concentration of geographic area

The Company does not allocate its assets located and expenses incurred outside Hong Kong to its reportable segments because these assets and activities are managed at a corporate level (Note 19).

Geographic area data is based on product shipment destination. In accordance with the enterprise-wide disclosure requirements of the accounting standard, the Company’s net revenue from external customers by geographic areas is as follows:

	For the year ended December 31,
	2020		2019		2018
Hong Kong		4,235		5,115		1,570
Australia		58		-		-

Total	$	4,293	$	5,115	$	1,570

Concentration of supplier

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the management considered that there were no significant supplier risks to the Company.

Concentration of deposit institution of cash and bank deposit

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, majority of the Company’s cash is deposited in banks located in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Deposit Protection Scheme is in place which protects eligible deposits held with banks in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board will compensate up to a limit of HKD500,000 to each depositor if the bank which hold eligible deposits fails.

As of June 30, 2021, the Company had HK$80.67 million ($10.34 million) cash and bank deposits. The Company held six bank accounts with total amount of HK$8.17 million ($1.05 million) cash deposited in Alpen Baruch Bank Limited which is an international bank situated in Vanuatu. There is no Deposit Protection Scheme in place which protects eligible deposits held with banks in Vanuatu.

Eligible deposits include all types of ordinary deposits such as current accounts, savings accounts, secured deposits and time deposits with a maturity not exceeding five years. Eligible deposits are protected regardless of the currency in which the deposits are denominated.

Foreign currency risk

Certain transactions of the Company are denominated in HKDs which is different from the functional currency of the Company, and therefore the Company is exposed to foreign currency risk. As the HKD is currently pegged to the USD, management considers that there is no significant foreign currency risk arising from the Company’s monetary assets denominated in USD.

The Company currently does not have a foreign currency hedging policy. However, the management monitors foreign exchange exposure and will consider hedging significant foreign exchange exposure should the need arise.

ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

Not applicable.

PART II

ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

We have not had a default of any indebtedness, and there has not been any arrearage in the payment of dividends.

ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our CEO, Raleigh Siu Lau and Interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Xiao-Ming Hu, has performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures within the meaning of Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. Based on such evaluation, our management has concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file with, or submit to, the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in by the SEC’s rules and regulations. This determination was primarily due to the identification of the material weaknesses identified in our internal control over financial reporting discussed below.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019. In making this assessment, it used the criteria established in the updated framework in the Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 1992 and updated in May 2013 issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO. Based on our assessment, as of December 31, 2020, our internal control over financial reporting was not ineffective.

The specific material weaknesses we identified in our internal control over financial reporting consist of the following:

-	the Company has limited written documentation on monitoring loan risk assessment on a regular basis;

-	the Company has lack of sufficient controls and policies on loan credit risk monitoring in post-loan management, on a regular basis;

-	the Company was lack of controls and reporting procedure on monitoring the past due status of principal and interest payment;

-	the Company was lack of sufficient policy and controls on term extension on loans and the troubled loan restructure;

-	the Company was lack of controls on the loans with related parties, and also the monitor upon the concentration of the related party transactions;

In order to cure the foregoing material weakness, we have taken or are taking the following remediation measures:

	1.	We are seeking additional accounting and internal control staff with relevant U.S. GAAP accounting, SEC reporting and internal control experience, skills and knowledge in improving standards and procedures according to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;

	2.	We are in the process of hiring a permanent chief financial officer with significant U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting experience;

	3.	We plan to provide further training to SGOCO’s finance staff to enhance their understanding of SGOCO’s internal control policies and procedures, including participating in training programs relating to U.S. GAAP accounting and internal control;

	4.	We plan to hire additional staff to enhance and monitor the control procedures for money lending operations;

	5.	We plan to set acceptable limit on the amount of loan with related party and regularly monitor the concentration of the loan with related party to the entire loan portfolio;

	6.	We plan to implement stringent written documentation and information to capture the borrower’s credit risk adequately.

	7.	We plan to hire professional consultant to review and assist the company to implement proper controls and policies on the company’s money lending operations.

We intend to complete the remediation of the material weaknesses discussed above as soon as practicable but we can give no assurance that we will be able to do so. Designing and implementing an effective disclosure controls and procedures is a continuous effort that requires us to anticipate and react to changes in our business and the economic and regulatory environments and to devote significant resources to maintain a financial reporting system that adequately satisfies our reporting obligations. The remedial measures that we have taken and intend to take may not fully address the material weaknesses that we have identified, and material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures may be identified in the future. Should we discover such conditions, we intend to remediate them as soon as practicable. We are committed to taking appropriate steps for remediation, as needed.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Even systems determined to be effective can only provide reasonable assurance regarding financial statement preparation and presentation and may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, any evaluation of effectiveness in future periods is subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in future conditions.

Despite that, management believes that the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 20-F present fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of SGOCO for the fiscal year covered.

Attestation report of the registered public accounting firm

This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to the rules of the SEC.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

Except for the matters described above, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Sze is an audit committee financial expert, and is independent for the purposes of the NASDAQ Listing Rules and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS

We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to our directors, officers and employees. The Code of Ethics is designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote ethical conduct and full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable reports that the Company files or submits to the SEC and others. We have filed our Code of Ethics and Conduct as an exhibit to this Annual Report.

ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The following table sets forth the aggregate fees by categories specified below in connection with certain professional services rendered by our principal external independent registered public accountant firms in 2020 and 2019.

	2020		2019
Audit Fee	$	247,233	$	230,376
Audit-Related Fees		-		-
Tax fees		-		-
Total	$	247,233	$	230,376

Audit Fees

Audit fees represent the aggregate fees billed for the audit of our annual financial statements, review of our interim financial statements, review of registration statements or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.

Audit-Related Fees

There were no other audit-related fees billed by the principal accountant during the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit not reported under “Audit Fees” above.

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on an annual basis reviews audit and non-audit services performed by the independent auditors. All audit and non-audit services are pre-approved by the Audit Committee, which considers, among other things, the possible effect of the performance of such services on the auditors’ independence.

ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

None.

ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

Not applicable.

ITEM 16F. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

On January 11, 2021, the Board of Directors of SGOCO Group, Ltd. approved the dismissal of Centurion ZD CPA & Co. (“CZD”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.

CZD’s reports on the financial statements of the Company for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the Company's fiscal years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019 and through January 11, 2021, there were no disagreements between the Company and CZD on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which disagreement(s), if not resolved to CZD’s satisfaction, would have caused CZD to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in their reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements for such periods.

During the Company’s years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019 and through January 11, 2021, except with respect to the material weaknesses described below, there were no “reportable events” (defined below) requiring disclosure pursuant to Item 16F(a)(1)(iv) of Form 20-F. As used herein, the term “reportable event” means any of the items listed in paragraphs (a)(1)(v)(A)-(D) of Item 16F of Form 20-F. The following material weaknesses have been identified and included in management's assessment: (1) the Company has limited written documentation on monitoring loan risk assessment on a regular basis and (2) the lack of sufficient qualified accounting personnel with appropriate understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements commensurate with our financial reporting requirements, which resulted in a number of internal control deficiencies that were identified as being significant. Also, as a small company, the Company does not have sufficient internal control personnel to set up adequate review functions at each reporting level.

The Company has provided CZD with a copy of the foregoing disclosures and has requested that CZD review such disclosures and provide a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as specified by Item 16F(a)(3) of Form 20-F. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the January 11, 2021 Form 6-K is a copy of CZD’s letter addressed to the SEC relating to the statements made by the Company.

On January 11, 2021, the audit committee of the board of directors of SGOCO Group, Ltd. approved the appointment of Yu Certified Public Accountant, P.C ("Yu CPA") as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to perform independent audit services for the year ended December 31, 2020.

During the two fiscal years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019 and through January 11, 2021, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf consulted Yu CPA regarding either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or on the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the consolidated financial statements of the Company, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Company that Yu CPA concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event as described above.

ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

There are no material differences in our corporate governance practices from those of U.S. domestic companies under the listing standards of NASDAQ.

ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

PART III

ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We have elected to provide financial statements pursuant to Item 18.

ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our consolidated financial statements are included at the end of this Annual Report.

ITEM 19. EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit

1.1		Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form F-1 (file no. 333-170674) filed on December 15, 2010)

2.1		Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and the warrant agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 6-K filed on February 18, 2010)

2.2		Amendment No. 1 to the Warrant Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 6-K filed on March 16, 2010)

2.3		Unit Purchase Option issued to the underwriter in the Company’s initial public offering (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Form S-1 (file no. 333-146147) filed February 1, 2008)

2.4		Escrow Agreement by and among escrow agent, the shareholders of Honesty Group and the initial sponsors of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Form F-1 (file no. 333-146147) filed August 5, 2010)

2.5		Amendment No 1 to Escrow Agreement dated April 17, 2012 among escrow agent, the former shareholder of Honesty Group, the initial sponsors of the Company and SGOCO Group, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.5 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed August 30, 2012)

2.6		Sponsors Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2010, among Sun Zone Investments Limited, Sze Kit Ting, Robert Eu, W.R. Hambrecht + Co., LLC, Hambrecht 1980 Revocable Trust, AEX Enterprises Limited, John Wang, Marbella Capital Partners LLC., Cannon Family Irrevocable Trust and Shea Ventures LLC., and Hambrecht Asia Acquisition Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Form F-1 (file no. 333-146147) filed August 5, 2010)

2.7		Amendment No. 1 to Sponsors Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2010, among Sun Zone Investments Limited, Sze Kit Ting, Robert Eu, W.R. Hambrecht + Co., LLC, Hambrecht 1980 Revocable Trust, AEX Enterprises Limited, John Wang, Marbella Capital Partners LLC., Cannon Family Irrevocable Trust and Shea Ventures LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Form F-1 (file no. 333-146147) filed August 5, 2010)

2.8		Amendment No 2 to Sponsor Agreement dated April 17, 2012 among Sun Zone Investments Limited, Sze Kit Ting Robert Eu, W.R. Hambrecht + Co., LLC, Hambrecht 1980 Revocable Trust, AEX Enterprises Limited, John Wang, Marbella Capital Partners LLC., Cannon Family Irrevocable Trust and Shea Ventures LLC., and SGOCO Group, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.8 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed August 30, 2012)

2.9		Amendment No 2 to Escrow Agreement dated February 26, 2013 among escrow agent, the former shareholder of Honesty Group, the initial sponsors of the Company and SGOCO Group, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.9 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed April 19, 2013)

2.10		Amendment No 3 to Sponsor Agreement dated February 26, 2013 among Sun Zone Investments Limited, Sze Kit Ting Robert Eu, W.R. Hambrecht + Co., LLC, Hambrecht 1980 Revocable Trust, AEX Enterprises Limited, John Wang, Marbella Capital Partners LLC., Cannon Family Irrevocable Trust and Shea Ventures LLC., and SGOCO Group, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.10 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed April 19, 2013)

4.1		English Translation of Business License for Beijing SGOCO Image Technology Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed August 30, 2012)

4.2		English Translation of Business License for SGOCO (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed April 22, 2014)

4.3		Sale and Purchase Agreement dated November 15, 2011, by and between Apex Flourish Group Limited and SGOCO Group, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed August 30, 2012)

4.4		English Translation of Sale and Purchase Agreement dated December 24, 2014, by and between Apex Flourish Group Limited and SGOCO Group, Ltd in respect of the transfer of share equity of SGOCO (Fujian) Electronic Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 15, 2015)

4.5		Sale and Purchase Agreement dated December 28, 2015, by and between SGOCO International Limited and Richly Conqueror Limited in respect of the transfer of share equity of Boca International Limited. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.6		Supplemental Agreement to Sale and Purchase Agreement of Boca International Limited dated February 29, 2016, by and between SGOCO International Limited and Richly Conqueror Limited. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.12 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.7		Convertible Note by and between the Company and JSJ Investments Inc. dated June 3, 2015. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.8		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and LG Capital Funding, LLC dated June 10, 2015. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.14 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.9		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Service Trading Company, LLC dated June 11, 2015. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.15 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.10		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Adar Bays, LLC dated June 11, 2015. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.16 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.11		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Vis Vires Group, Inc. dated June 25, 2015. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.17 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.12		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Black Forest Capital, LLC dated July 17, 2015. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.18 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.13		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Crown Bridge Partners, LLC dated September 11, 2015. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.19 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.14		Share Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and an Investor dated May 9, 2016. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.20 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 16, 2016)

4.15		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and an Investor dated March 20, 2017. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on March 20, 2017)

4.16		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Investors dated April 5, 2017. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on April 6, 2017)

4.17		Sale and Purchase Agreement dated April 28, 2017, by and between SGOCO International Limited and Full Linkage Limited in respect of the transfer of share equity of Century Skyway Limited. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.23 to the Company’s Form 20-F (file no. 001-35016) filed May 15, 2017)

4.18		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Investors dated November 13, 2017. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on November 14, 2017)

4.19		Sale and Purchase Agreement dated December 22, 2017, by and between Giant Connection Limited and Luk Lai Ching Kimmy in respect of the transfer of share equity of Giant Credit Limited. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on December 26, 2017)

4.20		Sale and Purchase Agreement dated February 22, 2018, by and between Giant Connection Limited and Vagas Lane Limited in respect of the transfer of share equity of 11 Hau Fook Street Limited. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on February 23, 2018)

4.21		Convertible Note Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Lin So Chun dated April 18, 2018. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed April 19, 2018)

4.22		Sale and Purchase Agreement dated May 21, 2018, by and between Giant Connection Limited and Leung Iris Chi Yu in respect of the transfer of share equity of Paris Sky Limited. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on May 21, 2018)

4.23		Sale and Purchase Agreement dated February 5, 2019, by and between Paris Sky Limited and Kwok Man Yee Elvis in respect of the transfer of share equity of Vision Lane Limited. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on February 6, 2019)

4.24		Sale and Purchase Agreement dated September 20, 2019, by and between Ho Pui Lung and SGOCO International (HK) Limited. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on October 3, 2019)

4.25		Sale and Purchase Agreement dated December 23, 2019, by and between SGOCO Group, Ltd. and Victor Or in respect of the transfer of share equity of Giant Financial Services Limited. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on December 26, 2019)

4.26		Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and an Investor dated April 17, 2020. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 6-K (file no. 001-35016) filed on April 20, 2020)

8.1*		List of Subsidiaries

11.1		SGOCO Group, Ltd.’s Code of Ethics and Conduct (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Form F-1 (file no. 333-170674) filed December 15, 2010)

12.1*		Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

12.2*		Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

13.1*		Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

15.1*		Consent of Yu Certified Public Accountant, P.C.

15.2*		Consent of Centurion ZD CPA & Co.

101 *		The following financial information from the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) and filed electronically herewith: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

* Filed herewith

SIGNATURE

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this Annual Report on its behalf.

	SGOCO Group, Ltd.

Date: July 7, 2021	By:	/s/ Raleigh Siu Lau
	Name:	Raleigh Siu Lau
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

Yu Certified Public Accountant PC

Professionalism, Expertise, Integrity

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of

SGOCO Group, Ltd.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of SGOCO Group, Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”), as of December 31, 2020, the related consolidated statement of operations, consolidated statement of comprehensive loss, consolidated statement of shareholders' equity, and consolidated statement of cash flows, for the year ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group as of December 31, 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows, for the year ended December 31, 2020, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

Emphasis of Matter - Adoption of New Accounting Standards

As discussed in Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements, the Group has adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, effective January 1, 2020.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Group has adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, effective January 1, 2020.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Group's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Group’s consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Group in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Group is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting 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.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

F-1

Yu Certified Public Accountant PC

Professionalism, Expertise, Integrity

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below is the matters, arising from the current audit of the consolidated financial statements, which was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee, and that (i) related to accounts or disclosures which are material to the consolidated financial statements, and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter, in any way, our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinion on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Goodwill Impairment Assessment

As described in Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2020, the Group’s consolidated goodwill balance was $4.90 million, which was related to financial technology solutions and services reporting units. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Group recorded goodwill impairment loss of $59.44 million, which was related to $55.53 and $3.91 million, with financial technology solutions and services reporting units and money lending reporting units, respectively. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually in each fiscal year, or more frequently, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit has declined below its carrying value. The recoverable amount is determined as value in use using a discounted cash flow method, based on the expected cash flows of the business units.

We identified the evaluation of goodwill for impairment for the financial technology solutions and services reporting units and money lending reporting units as a critical audit matter. Subjective and challenging auditor judgment was required to evaluate the selection of forecasted revenue growth rates, operating margins, and discount rates used in the income approach. Additionally, the audit approaches, associated with the evaluation of goodwill for impairment for the financial technology solutions and services reporting units and money lending reporting units, required specialized skills and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. Our audit procedures to respond the risk of error or unreasonableness of the assessment on impairment of goodwill included: (i) evaluating the reasonableness of managements forecasted revenue growth rates and operating margins by comparing the forecasts to historical and industry average revenue growth rates and operating margins, considering industry conditions and growth plans; (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of the model, by reviewing the valuation report and the calculation schedules prepared by the management and third party valuation specialists; (iii) performing sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of reasonably possible changes to the forecasted revenue growth rates, operating margins, and discount rate assumptions on the reporting units’ fair values; (iv) engaging independent valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, to evaluate the appropriateness of the model, and the reasonableness of model inputs and significant assumptions; and (v) evaluating the competence, capabilities and objectivity of the professionals engaged by the Group.

F-2

Yu Certified Public Accountant PC

Professionalism, Expertise, Integrity

Allowance for current expected credit losses (“CECL”) on accounts receivables and other receivables

As described in Notes 23 in the consolidated financial statements, the Group adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (codified as Accounting Standard Codification Topic 326), since January 1, 2020, which requires measurement and recognition of current expected credit losses for financial instruments held at amortized cost. The management of the Group have estimated an allowance accrued for CECL of $2.02 million for the year ended December 31, 2020,on accounts receivables, loan receivables, and other receivables, based on the credit risk of the respective receivables. The allowance amount has been measured as the difference of the asset’s carrying amount and the estimates of present value of future cash flows based on the historical credit loss experience, current economic conditions, supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, and any recoveries in assessing the lifetime expected credit loss, customer’s payment history, payment terms offered in the normal course of business to customers, and industry-specific factors that could impact the Group’s receivables as of the date when this report issued. These procedures also included the involvement of professionals with specialized skill engaged by the Group.

We have identified allowance for CECL on accounts receivables, loan receivables, and other receivables, as a critical audit matter due to the involvement of subjective judgment and management estimates in evaluating the CECL of these receivable items, and the significance to the Group’s consolidated financial position.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. Our audit procedures to respond the risk of error in the allowance for CECL included (i) obtaining an understanding and assessing management’s method for developing the allowance for doubtful accounts (credit losses); (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of the model, by reviewing the valuation report and the calculation schedules prepared by the management and third party valuation specialists; (iii) testing the accuracy of management’s basic input in calculating CECL including aging report, historical write-offs and recoveries, on a sample basis; (iv) independently evaluating the reasonableness of significant assumptions and judgments made by management to estimate the allowance for credit loss, including the Group’s assessment on significant factors, and the basis of estimated loss rates applied with reference to historical default rates and forward-looking information; (v) sending confirmations to debtors to confirm the accuracy of the basic information and terms of the loan receivables; (vi) performing credit review with both individual and corporation borrowers of significant loan receivables, to assess the borrowers’ capability and willing to repay the debt; and (vii) evaluating the competence, capabilities and objectivity of the professionals engaged by the Group.

/s/ Yu Certified Public Accountant, P.C.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021.

New York, New York
July 7, 2021

F-3

中正達會計師事務所

Centurion ZD CPA & Co.

Certified Public Accountants (Practising)

Unit 1304, 13/F, Two Harbourfront, 22 Tak Fung Street, Hunghom, Hong Kong.
香港紅磡德豐街22號海濱廣場二期 13樓1304室
Tel 電話: (852) 2126 2388 Fax 傳真: (852) 2122 9078
Email 電郵: info@czdcpa.com

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of

SGOCO Group, Ltd.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of SGOCO Group, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting 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.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As described in Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has restated its financial statements as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2019.

F-4

	中正達會計師事務所
	Centurion ZD CPA & Co.

As described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has reclassified assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows related to a disposed segment of the Company as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

/s/ Centurion ZD CPA & Co.

Centurion ZD CPA & Co.

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2016 to 2021.

Hong Kong, China

June 15, 2020

(except for Note 22 as to which the date is July 7, 2021)

F-5

SGOCO GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

(In thousands of U.S. dollars except share and per share data)

	2020			2019
					(Restated)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash	$	3,028		$	5,126
Accounts receivable, net		8			12
Loans receivable, net of provision for loan losses of $2,172 and $192, respectively		22,096			33,886
Interest receivable		286			1,342
Other receivables and prepayments, net of provision for credit losses of $39 and $nil, respectively		232			5,904
Current assets held for sale		-			97
Total current assets		25,650			46,367

Deposits for acquisition of a subsidiaries		4,966			21,795
Plant and equipment, net		52,141			55,085
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		199			-
Intangible assets, net		446			-
Long-term loans receivable, net of $nil provision for loan losses		1,621			7,293
Goodwill		5,107			3,906
Non-current assets held for sale		-			5,271

Total assets	$	90,130		$	139,717

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term bank loan	$	201		$	155
Accounts payable, trade		-			1
Other payables and accrued liabilities		946			1,255
Operating lease liability, current		160			-
Customer deposits		-			1
Unsecured promissory note due to shareholder		5,192			-
Taxes payable		657			693
Warrant derivative liability		249			-
Convertible notes - current		42			46
Current liabilities held for sale		-			4,342
Total current liabilities		7,447			6,493

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term bank loan		6,040			6,255
Operating lease liability, non-current		39			-
Convertible notes – non-current		118			145
Warrant derivative liability – non-current		-			253
Non-current Deferred tax liabilities		5,859			6,183
Non-current liabilities held for sale		-			623
Total liabilities		19,503			19,952

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, nil and nil issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively		-			-
Ordinary shares, $0.004 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 101,158,228 and 80,026,647 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively		405			320
Additional paid-in-capital		135,347			116,943
Retained earnings (deficit)		(65,120	)		2,316
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(5	)		(10	)
Total SGOCO Group, Ltd. shareholders' equity		70,627			119,569
Non-controlling interests		-			196
Total shareholders' equity		70,627			119,765
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	90,130		$	139,717

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-6

SGOCO GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018

(In thousands of U.S. dollars except share and per share data)

	2020			2019			2018
REVENUES	$	4,293		$	5,115		$	1,570
COST OF REVENUES		5,359			2,381			1,257
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)		(1,066	)		2,734			313
OPERATING EXPENSES:
General and administrative expenses		2,617			4,186			2,232
(Reversal) allowance for guarantee		-			(974	)		157
Impairment loss of loan and interest receivable		1,980			194			-
Impairment loss of other receivables		39			-			-
Impairment loss of intangible assets		1,230			-			-
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment		970			60			385
Impairment loss of goodwill		59,440			-			-
Total operating expenses		66,276			3,466			2,774

OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS		(67,342	)		(732	)		(2,461	)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest income		-			1			-
Interest expense		(1,020	)		-			(58	)
Other income (expense), net		128			162			(3	)
Gain (loss) from disposal of a subsidiary		(2	)		3			263
Gain on change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		4			33			394
Total other income (expenses), net		(890	)		199			596

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES AND NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS		(68,232	)		(533	)		(1,865	)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE)		309			(410	)		(16	)

NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	$	(67,923	)	$	(943	)	$	(1,881	)
PROFIT (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES		5			(36,116	)		(19,183	)

NET LOSS	$	(67,918	)	$	(37,059	)	$	(21,064	)

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests – discontinued operations		-			17,657			8,692
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of SGOCO Group Ltd.	$	(67,918	)	$	(19,402	)	$	(12,372	)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Foreign currency translation adjustment		4			1			(100	)
Realization of foreign currency translation loss relating to disposal of a subsidiary		1			(2	)		7,422
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS		(67,913	)		(37,060	)		(13,742	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests		-			17,657			8,692
Comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of SGOCO Group Ltd.	$	(67,913	)	$	(19,403	)	$	(5,050	)

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS PER SHARE
Basic	$	(0. 69	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.05	)
Diluted	$	(0.69	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.05	)

LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS PER SHARE
Basic	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.23	)	$	(0.30	)
Diluted	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.23	)	$	(0.30	)

LOSS PER SHARE:
Basic	$	(0.69	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.35	)
Diluted	$	(0.69	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.35	)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES:
Basic		98,110,873			79,197,068			35,080,704
Diluted		98,110,873			79,197,068			35,080,704

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-7

SGOCO GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018

(In thousands of U.S. dollars except share data)

	Ordinary shares
	Number of shares		Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Non- controlling Interests			Total
BALANCE, January 1, 2018		16,164,855	$	65	$	50,159		$	40,922		$	(7,331	)	$	-		$	83,815

Shares issued for equity compensation plan (restated)		1,680,000		7		526			-			-			-			533
Shares issued on exercise of warrants		174,903		1		174			-			-			-			175
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries		6,824,272		27		8,161			-			-			-			8,188
Equity component of the 2018 Notes (note 18)		-		-		5,306			-			-			-			5,306
Shares issued on Rights offering		50,663,270		202		49,789			-			-			-			49,991
Realization of foreign currency translation loss relating to disposal of a subsidiary		-		-		-			(7,422	)		7,422			-			-
Disposal of partial interest in subsidiaries without losing control		-		-		1,072			-			-			38,797			39,869
Net loss		-		-		-			(12,372	)		-			(8,692	)		(21,064	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-		-		-			-			(100	)		-			(100	)
BALANCE, December 31, 2018		75,507,300	$	302	$	115,187		$	21,128		$	(9	)	$	30,105		$	166,713

Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries		4,519,347		18		5,224			-			-			-			5,242
Equity component of the 2018 Notes		-		-		(3,480	)		-			-			-			(3,480	)
Shares issued for equity compensation plan (restated)		-		-		600			-			-			-			600
Realization of foreign currency translation loss relating to disposal of a subsidiary		-		-		-			2			(2	)		-			-
Disposal of interest in a subsidiary		-		-		(588	)		588			-			(12,252	)		(12,252	)
Net loss		-		-		-			(19,402	)		-			(17,657	)		(37,059	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-		-		-			-			1			-			1
BALANCE, December 31, 2019		80,026,647	$	320	$	116,943		$	2,316		$	(10	)	$	196		$	119,765

Shares issued for equity compensation plan		80,000		1		679			-			-			-			680
Equity component of the 2018 Notes		-		-		31			-			-			-			31
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries		16,551,581		66		14,595												14,660
Shares issued on financing		4,500,000		18		3,582												3,600
Realization of foreign currency translation loss relating to disposal of a subsidiary		-		-		-			(1	)		1			-			-
Disposal of interest in a subsidiary		-		-		(483	)		483			-			(196	)		(196	)
Net loss		-		-		-			(67,918	)		-			-			(67,918	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-		-		-			-			4			-			4
BALANCE, December 31, 2020		101,158,228	$	405	$	135,347		$	(64,120	)	$	(5	)	$	-		$	70,627

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-8

SGOCO GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

	2020			2019			2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(67,923	)	$	(943	)	$	(1,881	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		4,799			2,084			1,074
Impairment loss of goodwill		59,440			-			-
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment		970			60			385
Impairment loss of intangible assets		1,230			-			-
Deferred income taxes		(1,048	)		(122	)		(130	)
Impairment loss of loan and interest receivables		1,980			194			-
Impairment loss of other receivables and prepayments		39			-			-
Gain on change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		(4	)		(33	)		(394	)
Share-based compensation expenses		680			600			534
Gain on disposal of a subsidiary		2			(3	)		(263	)
(Reversal) allowance for guarantee		-			(974	)		157
Change in operating assets
Accounts receivable		4			-			(12	)
Loans receivable		15,482			3,190			(36,396	)
Other receivables and prepayments		6,343			313			(343	)
Interest receivable		1,056			(1,188	)		1
Advances to suppliers		-			-			1
Change in operating liabilities		(2	)		-			-
Accounts payable, trade		-			1			5
Other payables and accrued liabilities		(986	)		(236	)		194
Taxes payable		(423	)		406			186

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations		21,639			3,349			(36,882	)
Net cash provided by (used in) by discontinued operations		214			(234	)		708
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		21,853			3,115			(36,174	)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		(118	)		(257	)		-
Proceeds from acquisition of a subsidiary		1,009			75			1,983
Proceeds from disposal of a subsidiary		187			8,987			-
Advance to other party		-			(5,835	)		-
Settlement of a promissory note for acquisition of a subsidiary		(23,282	)		-			(3,533	)
Deposits paid for acquisition of subsidiaries		(4,966	)		(21,795	)		(6,410	)
Net cash used in continuing operations		(27,170	)		(18,825	)		(7,960	)
Net cash used in discontinued operations		(247	)		(440	)		(2,442	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(27,417	)		(19,265	)		(10,402	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
New bank loan raised		-			6,410			200
Repayment of bank borrowings		(169	)		(200	)		-
Advances from a director		-			21			-
Repayment to a director		-			(4	)		-
Proceeds from convertible notes		-			-			5,780
Proceeds from exercise of warrants		-			-			175
Advances from unrelated third parties		-			4			-
Advances from related party		-			32			-
Proceeds from shares issuance		3,600			-			49,991

Net cash provided by continuing operations		3,431			6,263			56,146
Net cash provided by discontinued operations		-			701			-
Net cash provided by financing activities		3,431			6,964			56,146

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH		(2,133	)		(9,186	)		9,570

Cash and cash equivalent, beginning of year		5,161			14,347			4,777

Cash and cash equivalent, end of year	$	3,028		$	5,161		$	14,347

ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Included in cash and cash equivalents per consolidated balance sheets	$	3,028		$	5,126		$	14,332
Included in assets of discontinued operations		-			35			15

		3,028			5,161			14,347

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest	$	206		$	106		$	-
Cash paid for income taxes		1,163			130			-

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common stock issued for acquisition of subsidiaries		14,660			5,242			8,188
Cancellation of 2018 Notes (Notes 3 and 13)		-			3,480			-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-9

SGOCO GROUP, LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for shares and per share data)

Note 1 - Organization and description of business

SGOCO Group, Ltd., formerly known as Hambrecht Asia Acquisition Corp. (the “Company” or “SGOCO” or “we”, “our” or “us”) was incorporated under Cayman Islands’ law on July 18, 2007. The Company was formed as a blank check company for the purpose of acquiring one or more operating businesses in the People's Republic of China (the “PRC”) through a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition or similar business combination or control through contractual arrangements.

The Company completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) of units consisting of one ordinary share and one warrant to purchase one ordinary share in March 12, 2008. On March 12, 2010, the Company completed a share-exchange transaction with Honesty Group Holdings Limited (“Honesty Group”) and its shareholders, and Honesty Group became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Acquisition”). On the closing date, the Company issued 3,575,000 of its ordinary shares to Honesty Group in exchange for 100% of the capital stock of Honesty Group. Prior to the share-exchange transaction, the Company had 5,299,126 ordinary shares issued and outstanding. After the share-exchange transaction, the Company had 4,023,689 ordinary shares issued and outstanding.

The share-exchange transaction was accounted for as reorganization and recapitalization of Honesty Group. As a result, the consolidated financial statements of the Company (the legal acquirer) were, in substance, those of Honesty Group (the accounting acquirer), with the assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses, of the Company being included effective from the date of the share-exchange transaction. There was no gain or loss recognized based on the transaction. The historical financial statements for periods prior to March 12, 2010 are those of Honesty Group, except that the equity section and earnings per share have been retroactively restated to reflect the reorganization and recapitalization.

SGOCO International (HK) Limited, a limited liability company registered in Hong Kong, or “SGOCO International,” is a wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO.

On February 22, 2011, SGO Corporation (“SGO”) was established in Delaware USA. On March 14, 2011, SGOCO International purchased 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of SGO. SGO was founded for the purpose of marketing, sales and distribution of SGOCO’s high quality LCD/LED products in America. SGO commenced sales in June 2012.

On July 28, 2011, SGOCO (Fujian) Electronic Co., Ltd. (“SGOCO (Fujian)”), a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC was established by SGOCO International for the purpose of conducting LCD/LED monitor and TV product-related design, brand development and distribution.

On December 26, 2011, SGOCO International established a wholly owned subsidiary, Beijing SGOCO Image Technology Co. Ltd. (“Beijing SGOCO”), a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC for the purpose of conducting LCD/LED monitor, TV product-related and application-specific product design, brand development and distribution.

On November 14, 2013, SGOCO International established a wholly owned subsidiary, SGOCO (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd. (“SGOCO Shenzhen”), a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC for the purpose of conducting LCD/LED monitor and TV product-related and application-specific product design, brand development and distribution.

In May 2014, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Beijing, China to Hong Kong, China.

F-10

On December 24, 2014, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell its 100% equity ownership interest in SGOCO (Fujian) to Apex Flourish Group Limited (“Apex”), which is an independent third party with interests in real estate and forestry products. Apex previously purchased Honesty Group Holdings Limited, SGOCO’s prior manufacturing business, on November 15, 2011. The Company considers December 31, 2014 as the disposal effective date since the operational and management control over SGOCO (Fujian) was shifted from SGOCO to Apex on December 31, 2014. The Sale of SGOCO (Fujian) allowed SGOCO to reform the business and reduce the reliance of traditional flat panel LED and LCD monitor products. It provided greater flexibility and scalability for the Company's business model, which enables the Company to focus on finding new business acquisition opportunities and exploring new products.

The sales price for all the equity of SGOCO (Fujian) is equivalent to the net asset value of SGOCO (Fujian) on December 31, 2014. The final amount is $11.00 million.

On December 28, 2015, SGOCO International entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of the Entire Issued Share Capital of Boca International Limited (the “Agreement”) with Richly Conqueror Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (the “Vendor”). Pursuant to the Agreement, SGOCO International acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Boca International Limited (“Boca”), a private company incorporated in Hong Kong, from its sole legal and beneficial owner - Richly Conqueror Limited at a consideration of $52.00 million in cash, plus up to 19.9% or 3.40 million newly issued ordinary shares (the “Shares”) of the Company. In March, 2016, the acquisition of Boca completed and SGOCO International fully paid $52.00 million plus 1,162,305 post-split shares of common stock of the Company and received 100% ownership of Boca.

Boca designs, develops and manufactures Phase Change Material (PCM-TES) storage system and applies them on cooling and heating system. Boca's PCM-TES storage system (the "System") applies real-time electricity demand peak management which shifts on-peak chiller plant load to off-peak and increases chiller efficiency by optimization controls at any time. The System could reduce electricity consumption by approximately 50% during all running time and decrease 2/3 of central air conditioning running cost due to lower tariff rate during off-peak and higher efficiency at all time. The System can be used in all existing and new buildings and is environmentally friendly with a life of more than ten years. The System fully supports energy saving to help control the greenhouse effect and achieve maximum economic benefit for customers.

The Company has effected a 1-for-4 reverse stock split of the Company’s authorized ordinary shares, accompanied by a corresponding decrease in the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of ordinary shares and an increase of the par value of each ordinary share from $0.001 to $0.004 on January 19, 2016.

On August 10, 2016, the shareholders of the Company approved an increase of the authorized ordinary shares of the Company from 12,500,000 shares to 50,000,000 shares at the annual shareholders meeting.

On April 28, 2017, SGOGO International (HK) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGOCO, entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Full Linkage Limited pursuant to which SGOCO International acquired all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Century Skyway Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong at a consideration of $32,600,000 plus 1,500,000 of the Company ordinary shares. The acquisition of CSL was completed on May 10, 2017. CSL is principally engaged in Virtual Reality device and technologies research and development. Its development centre and main researchers are in Shenzhen China

On December 15, 2017, SGOCO formed Giant Connection Limited, a limited liability company registered in the Republic of Seychelles.

F-11

On May 17, 2018, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell its 100% ownership interest in SGOCO Shenzhen to Realm Valley Limited, a company incorporated in British Virgin Islands, for $1 in total consideration.

On June 7, 2018, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Connection Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Paris Sky Limited. In consideration for (1) the allotment of 3,889,050 ordinary shares of the Company to Leung Iris Chi Yu (“Ms. Leung”), at an initial agreed value of HK$30.33 million ($3.89 million), the fair value of the 3,889,050 ordinary shares was $4.78 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.23 per share on June 7, 2018, (2) the transfer of a 49% interest in CSL at an agreed value of HK$126.13 million ($16.17 million), (3) the transfer of a 49% interest in Boca at an agreed value of HK$184.84 million ($23.70 million), and (4) the issuance of a promissory note to Ms. Leung in the principal amount of HK$27.10 million ($3.47 million), bearing a 8% interest per annum, by Giant Connection Limited, the Company acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Paris Sky Limited, an investment holding company which, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Suns Tower Limited, owns a property located at No. 8 Fui Yiu Kok Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. The fair value of this property was $53.00 million on June 7, 2018. The Company repaid the promissory note in full on August 22, 2018. In the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of its remaining 51% equity interests in CSL and initiated efforts to locate buyers. On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent to sell to another individual, Ho Pui Lung 5,100 shares in the share capital of CSL, at a consideration of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million). On September 20, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement for the disposal of 5,100 shares in the share capital of Century Skyway Limited, being 51% of its entire issued share capital, and its fully owned subsidiary – Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited, to Ho Pui Lung at an agreed value of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million). Upon the satisfactory completion of the closing conditions contained in the Agreement, the operational and management control over CSL were shifted from SGOCO to Ho Pui Lung on December 31, 2019 (Note 3).

On June 26, 2018, the shareholders of the Company approved to increase the authorized share capital of the Company from $201,000 divided into 50,000,000 ordinary shares of par value $0.004 and 1,000,000 preferred shares of par value $0.001 each to $2,010,000 by the creating of 450,000,000 ordinary shares of par value $0.004 each and 9,000,000 preferred shares of par value $0.001 each such that the share capital of the Company shall be divided into 500,000,000 ordinary shares of par value $0.004 and 10,000,000 preferred shares of par value $0.001 each.

On February 5, 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Paris Sky Limited entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Kwok Man Yee Elvis for the entire issued share capital of Vision Lane Limited for an initial consideration of $12,428,205 to be satisfied by (1) the allotment of 4,519,347 ordinary shares of the Company to Kwok Man Yee Elvis, at $1.10 per share and (2) the payment of the remaining balance of $7.50 million in cash. The fair value of the 4,519,347 ordinary shares was $5.24 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.16 per share on March 8, 2019, and the final consideration was $12.70 million. Vision Lane is a private company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and engages in property investment and money lending services in Hong Kong. On March 12, 2019, Paris Sky Limited closed its acquisition of Vision Lane (Note 8(d)).

On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Victor Or (“Mr. Or”) for the purchase and sale of Giant Financial Services Limited (“GFS”). GFS is a private company incorporated in Samoa provides an online financial marketplace connecting financial institutions and users worldwide via its unique mobile application which features state-of-the-art functions to boost financial accessibility to financial and insurance products and services. At the heart of its digital platform is the Company’s dedication to drive innovation, create value to businesses and individual users alike by (i) minimizing transaction risks, (ii) lowering transaction costs, (iii) reducing and detecting fraud, (iv) saving time, (v) increasing access and equality. The Company intends to integrate GFS into its existing platform to support its current business lines. The total consideration to be paid for GFS is $64.34 million, which shall be satisfied by (a) the allotment of 15,992,000 shares of the Company to be issued to Mr. Or on the closing date, representing 19.9% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company as of the date of the Agreement, (b) the payment of $21.79 million in cash, and (c) the balance satisfied by issuance of a promissory note to Mr. Or. On January 31, 2020, SGOCO Group, Ltd. closed its acquisition of GFS (Note 7(f)). By March 30, 2021, the Company repaid the promissory note in full by several payments.

F-12

On September 28, 2020, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Financial Services Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Apiguru Pty Ltd.. The acquisition was consummated in consideration for a total of AUD0.70 million ($0.59 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 559,581 ordinary shares of the Company. Apiguru is a technology consulting company specialising in Application Programming Interface (API) strategy and implementation enabling state-of-the-art market fit hypothesis that drives businesses forward. Through providing API consulting services, Apiguru helps businesses increasing effectivity, optimizing productivity, and developing integration channels that leverage opportunities for generating new revenue sources.

GFS aims to serve clients from different sectors with distinctive needs. Apiguru, being an official Google Cloud Partner, has direct access to one of the world's best knowledge bases. Along together with API specialization, Apiguru helps GFS to integrate with various global platforms to expand customer base.

Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation and principle of consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the financial statements of the Company and all its majority-owned subsidiaries that require consolidation. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation. The following entities were consolidated as of December 31, 2020:

	Place incorporated	Ownership percentage
SGOCO Group, Ltd.	Cayman Islands		Parent Company
SGOCO International (HK) Limited	Hong Kong		100	%
Beijing SGOCO Image Technology Co., Ltd.	Beijing, China		100	%
Giant Financial Services Limited (“GFS”)	Samoa		100	%
Apiguru Pty Ltd. (“Apiguru”)	Australia		100	%
Giant Connection Limited	Republic of Seychelles		100	%
Giant Credit Limited (“GCL”)	Hong Kong		100	%
11 Hau Fook Street Limited	Hong Kong		100	%
Paris Sky Limited	Marshall Islands		100	%
Vision Lane Limited	British Virgin Islands		100	%
Suns Tower Limited (Formerly known as “First Asia Tower Limited”) (“FAT”)	Hong Kong		100	%
First Asia Finance Limited (“FAF”)	Hong Kong		100	%

F-13

Use of estimates

Business combinations

Discontinued operations

Assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations are classified as held for sale when the carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale transaction.

F-14

Plant and equipment

Leasehold land and buildings		Leasehold land and buildings are depreciated over the shorter of the unexpired term of lease and their estimated useful lives, being no more than 50 years
Machinery and equipment		4-10 years
Leasehold improvements		5 years
Vehicles and office equipment		4-5 years

Intangible assets

Trademarks of GFS	10 years
Service Contracts of GFS	1 year
Non-competition agreements of Apiguru	3 years

Goodwill

F-15

The Company annually, or more frequently if the Company believes indicators of impairment exist, reviews the carrying value of goodwill to determine whether impairment may exist.

Warrant liability

Impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill

Restricted cash

Accounts receivable

F-16

Other receivables and Prepayments

Loans receivables, net

Provision for loan losses

F-17

Interest receivable

Fair value of financial instruments

•	Level 1	inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
•	Level 2	inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.
•	Level 3	inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.

The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:

	Carrying Value at December 31, 2020		Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2020
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Warrant derivative liability	$	249	$	-	$	-	$	249

A summary of changes in Warrant derivative liability for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:

Balance at January 1, 2016 and 2017	$	-
Issuance of warrants on April 5, 2017		530
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		150
Balance at December 31, 2017		680
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		(394	)
Balance at December 31, 2018		286
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		(33	)
Balance at December 31, 2019		253
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability		(4	)
Balance at December 31, 2020		249

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The fair value of the outstanding warrants was calculated using the Monte-Carlo simulation Model with the following assumptions at inception and on subsequent valuation date:

Warrants	December 31, 2020			December 31, 2019			December 31, 2018			December 31, 2017			April 5, 2017
Market price per share (USD/share)		1.45		$	0.95		$	0.85		$	1.06		$	2.75
Exercise price (USD/share)		1.00			1.00			1.00			1.00			2.75
Risk free rate		0.07	%		1.59	%		2.53	%		2.00	%		1.83	%
Dividend yield		-	%		-	%		-	%		-	%		-	%
Expected term/Contractual life (years)		0.26			1.26			2.26			3.26			4.00
Expected volatility		64.06	%		78.11	%		81.54	%		110.46	%		106.46	%

Comprehensive income

Revenue recognition

Financial technology solutions and services

F-19

Energy saving services

Interest on loans receivable

Property lease and management

Below is the summary presenting the Company’s revenues from continued operation disaggregated by products and services and timing of revenue recognition:

	Year ended December 31,
Revenue by recognition over time	2020		2019		2018
Revenue by recognition over time	$	4,293	$	5,115	$	1,570

	$	4,293		5,115	$	1,570

	Year ended December 31,
Revenue by major product line	2020		2019		2018
Interest on loans	$	1,667	$	3,930	$	980
Property lease and management		1,130		1,185		590
Financial technology solutions and services		1,496		-		-

	$	4,293		5,115	$	1,570

Contract Balances

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	Rental receipt in advance
Balance as of January 1, 2018	$	-
Acquisition of Suns Tower Limited		10
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance		(10	)
Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations		6
Balance as of December 31, 2018		6
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance		(6	)
Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations		8
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	8
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance		(8	)
Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations		3
Balance as of December 31, 2020	$	3

The contract liabilities were grouped into other payables and accrued liabilities (note 16).

Allocation to Remaining Performance Obligations

Income taxes

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Tax returns filed for the years ended December 31, 2016 to 2019 in the PRC and Hong Kong are subject to examination by the applicable tax authorities.

Share-based compensation

Financial guarantee

Foreign currency translation

F-22

Recent accounting pronouncements

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07 – Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from non-employees, which nonemployee share-based payment awards within the scope of Topic 718 are measured at grant-date fair value of the equity instruments that an entity is obligated to issue when the goods have been delivered or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied. The definition of the term grant date is amended to generally state the date at which a grantor and a grantee reach a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions of a share-based payment award. The amendments are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, which is an update to ASU Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which introduced the expected credit losses methodology for the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis, replacing the previous incurred loss methodology. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 added Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses, and made several consequential amendments to the Codification. ASU 2016-13 also modified the accounting for available-for-sale debt securities, which must be individually assessed for credit losses when fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, in accordance with Subtopic 326-30, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses—Available-for-Sale Debt Securities. The amendments in this Update address those stakeholders’ concerns by providing an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost basis. For those entities, the targeted transition relief will increase comparability of financial statement information by providing an option to align measurement methodologies for similar financial assets. Furthermore, the targeted transition relief also may reduce the costs for some entities to comply with the amendments in ASU 2016-13 while still providing financial statement users with decision-useful information. ASU 2019-05 is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning July 1, 2020. The Company evaluated the impact of ASU 2019 on its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 (note 23).

The Company does not believe other recently issued but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

F-23

Note 3 – Discontinued Operations

Disposal of Century Skyway Limited

On June 7, 2018, the Company transferred its 49% interest in CSL at an agreed value of HK$126.13 million ($16.17 million) to Ms. Leung (Note 1). In the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of its remaining 51% equity interests in CSL and initiated efforts to locate buyers. On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) to sell to another individual, Ho Pui Lung (the “Purchaser”) 5,100 shares in the share capital of CSL, at a consideration of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million), which shall be satisfied by:

the surrender of the 2018 Notes (Note 15) with a principal amount of $3.76 million, beneficially owned by the Purchaser, to SGOCO for cancellation as an initial deposit upon signing of the LOI, and the cancellation shall be irrevocable unless the Company fails to complete the transaction contemplated herein without fault on the part of the Purchaser. On April 30, 2019, the 2018 Notes with a principal amount of $3.76 million were surrendered to the Company for cancellation in satisfaction of the initial deposit thereunder

2.	the payment of the remaining balance by way of a cashier’s order made payable to the Company or such other means as may be mutually agreed by the parties

As of December 31, 2018, operations of CSL to be disposed of were reported as discontinued operations. Accordingly, assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows related to CSL have been reclassified in the consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The following table presents the components of discontinued operations reported in the consolidated balance sheets:

	As of December 31, 2018
Cash	$	5
Advances to suppliers		45
Goodwill		12,831

Intangible assets		16,402
Long-live asset subtotal		16,402

Assets held for sale		29,283
Classified as:
— Current		12,881
— Non-current		16,402

Other payables, accrued liabilities and customer deposits	$	182
Deferred tax liabilities		4,100
Liabilities held for sale		4,282
Classified as:
— Current		182
— Non-current		4,100

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The following table presents the components of discontinued operations reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss:

	Year ended December 31,
	2020		2019			2018
Revenues	$	-	$	-		$	-
Cost of revenues		-		-			-
Operating expenses		-		(7	)		(8,005	)
Loss before provision for income taxes		-		(7	)		(8,005	)
Income tax credit		-		-			492
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-		(7	)		(7,513	)

The following table summarizes the net assets of CSL at the date of disposal:

	Date of disposal of 51% equity interest in CSL (December 31, 2019)
Cash	$	2
Advances to suppliers		44
Goodwill		12,831

Intangible assets		16,402
Long-live asset subtotal		16,402

Other payables, accrued liabilities and customer deposits		(185	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(4,100	)
Net assets of CSL upon disposal		24,994
		51	%
Interests in net assets of CSL being disposed of		12,747
Consideration		12,750
Gain on disposal of subsidiary		3

Disposal of Boca International Limited

On June 7, 2018, the Company transferred its 49% interest in Boca at an agreed value of HK$184.84 million ($23.70 million) to Ms. Leung (Note 1). On August 31, 2020, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SGOCO International (HK) Limited entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement for the disposal of 94 shares in the share capital of Boca International Limited, being 51% of its entire issued share capital. Upon the satisfactory completion of the closing conditions contained in the Agreement, the disposal shall be consummated in consideration for the transfer of a 51% interest in Boca International Limited to Wong Yiu Tong at an agreed value of HK$1.46 million ($0.19 million). The Company considers August 31, 2020 as the disposal effective date since the operational and management control over Boca was shifted from SGOCO to the Purchaser on August 31, 2020.

As of August 31, 2020, operations of Boca to be disposed of were reported as discontinued operations. Accordingly, assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows related to Boca have been reclassified in the consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

F-25

The following table presents the components of discontinued operations reported in the consolidated balance sheets:

	As of December 31, 2019
Cash	$	35
Accounts receivable, net		25
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		95
Other receivables and prepayments		37

Equipment		2,799
Intangible assets		2,377
Long-live asset subtotal		5,271

Assets held for sale		5,368
Classified as:
— Current		97
— Non-current		5,271

Other payables and accrued liabilities	$	4,274
Operating lease liability, current		68
Operating lease liability, non-current		29
Deferred tax liabilities		594
Liabilities held for sale		4,965
Classified as:
— Current		4,342
— Non-current		623

The following table presents the components of discontinued operations reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss:

	For eight months ended August 31,			Year ended December 31,
	2020			2019			2018
Revenues	$	812		$	410		$	10
Cost of revenues		(523	)		(1,738	)		(1,378	)
Operating expenses		(363	)		(39,613	)		(10,489	)
Other income (expenses)					(218	)		(140	)
Loss before provision for income taxes		(74	)		(41,159	)		(11,997	)
Income tax credit		79			5,050			327
Gain (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		5			(36,109	)		(11,670	)

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The following table summarizes the net assets of Boca at the date of disposal:

	Date of disposal of 51% equity interest in Boca (August 31, 2020)
Cash	$	2
Accounts receivable		186
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		95
Other receivables and prepayments		37

Plant and equipment, net		2,837
Intangible assets, net		2,063
Long-live asset subtotal		4,900

Other payables and accrued liabilities		(4,235	)
Operating lease liabilities		(97	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(516	)
Net assets of Boca upon disposal		372
		51	%
Interests in net assets of Boca being disposed of		189
Consideration		187
Loss on disposal of subsidiary		(2	)

Note 4 – Accounts receivable, net

Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 consisted of the following:

	December 31,
	2020		2019
Accounts receivable	$	8	$	208
Allowance for doubtful accounts		-		(196	)
	$	8	$	12

The movements in allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:

	2020			2019
Balance at the beginning of the year	$	196		$	196
Addition		-			-
Written-off		(196	)		-
Balance at the end of the year	$	-		$	196

The Company provides credit in the normal course of business. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains allowances for doubtful accounts based on factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other information.

Note 5- Loans receivable, net

The annualized interest rates on loans issued ranged between 6% and 54% for the year ended December 31, 2020, and ranged between 2.5% and 58% for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Loans receivable consisted of the following:

	December 31,
	2020			2019
Loans receivable, gross
Personal loans	$	21,170		$	35,611
Corporate loans		4,719			5,760
Subtotal		25,889			41,371
Provision for loan losses		(2,172	)		(192	)
Total loans receivable, net	$	23,717		$	41,179
Less: classified as non-current loans receivable, net		(1,621	)		(7,293	)
Total current loans receivable, net	$	22,096		$	33,886

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The following is a maturity analysis of the Company’s loans receivable, net as of December 31, 2020:

For the year ending December 31,
2021	$	22,096
2022		532
2023		93
2024		93
2025		96
2026 and thereafter		807
Total loans		23,717

The Company originates loans to customers located primarily in Hong Kong.

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had 34 and 41 personal loan customers, and 2 and 3 corporate loan customers, respectively. Provision for loan losses is estimated on an annually basis based on an assessment of specific evidence indicating doubtful collection, historical experience, loan balance aging and prevailing economic conditions (note 25).

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, a provision of $1,980, $194 and $nil was charged to the statement of income, and no write-off against provisions was made (note 25).

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, interest income of $309, $2 and $nil were recognized for the loans were impaired.

The following table represents the aging of loans receivable, net as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:

	December 31,
	2020		2019
1-89 days past due	$	11	$	177
90-179 days past due		6		16,420
180-365 days past due		524		4,497
Over 1 year past due (i)		14,482		331
Total past due	$	15,023	$	21,425
Loans without overdue (ii)		8,694		19,754
Total loans, net	$	23,717	$	41,179

(i)

The original loan settlement was planned in 2020, but was postponed by COVID-19. In early 2021, loans and interest receivable from seven borrowers were assigned to an unrelated party, Brilliant Jade Group Limited, in considerations of HK$108.12 million ($13.86 million) in total. Outstanding loans were accrued to HK$108.12 million ($13.86 million) according to loan contract terms. Considerations were fully settled in March and April, 2021. No outstanding balance is due from the captioned borrowers after loan assignments.

(ii)

$20.00 million amount of loans as of December 31, 2019 was reclassified from current to overdue because management further reviewed the performance of these loans and noted that interests were past due even though principals were extended in 2019 and expired in 2020. The $20.00 million amount of loans were fully settled by April 2021.

The following table summarizes the Company’s loan portfolio by categories as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:

	December 31,
	2020		2019
Installment loans to individuals	$	11,730	$	24,922
Real estate mortgage loan		7,285		11,138
Commercial loans		4,691		5,119
Total loans, net	$	23,716	$	41,179

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Installment loans to individuals

Installment loans to individuals are unsecured loans offered to individual borrowers by assessing their abilities to repay their loans and interest. The factors used to determine the borrower’s ability to repay include the borrower's current income, current assets, credit history and employment status.

Real estate mortgage loans

A real estate mortgage loan is a loan in which the borrower puts up a real estate under their ownership, possession or control, as collateral for the loan. The loan is secured against the collateral and the Company does not take physical possession of the collateral at the time the loan is made. The Company will verify ownership of the collateral and then register the collateral with the appropriate government entities to complete the secured transaction. In the event that the borrower defaults, the Company can then take possession of the collateral and sell it to recover the outstanding balance owed. If the sale proceeds of the collateral is not sufficient to pay off the loan in full, the Company will file a lawsuit against the borrower and seek judgment for the remaining balance.

Commercial loans

Commercial loans are unsecured loans offered to corporations by assessing their capacities to make timely principal and interest payments. The factors used to determine the corporations’ ability to repay include state of economy, recent industry performance and financial conditions of the corporations as well as the owners of the corporations.

Note 6- Other receivables and prepayments

Other receivables and prepayments as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 consisted of the following:

	December 31,
	2020		2019
Advance to other party (i)	$	-	$	5,835
Utility deposits		16		17
Other receivables		107		4
Other prepayments		109		48
Other receivables and prepayments	$	232	$	5,904

(i)

In December 2019, the Company paid advance of $5,835 to a company beneficially owned by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (Luk Lai Ching Kimmy held 4.2% and 5.3% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively). The advances were unsecured and non-interest bearing. In April 2020, the sum of $5,835 was repaid to the Company.

Note 7 - Acquisition of subsidiaries and deposits paid for acquisition of subsidiaries

(a)	Acquisition of Boca

On December 28, 2015, SGOCO International entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") with Richly Conqueror Limited (the "Vendor") pursuant to which SGOCO International will acquire all of the issued share capital of Boca International Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong (“Boca”). Total consideration of the Sale Shares includes $52.00 million in cash, plus up to 19.9% new shares in SGOCO (as enlarged by the issuance). In December 2015, the Company paid a $52.00 million refundable deposit to the Vendor.

The Company and Richly Conqueror Limited entered into a supplemental agreement on February 29, 2016, pursuant to which SGOCO International agreed to issue 1,162,305 ordinary shares of the Company to the Vendor on or before March 15, 2016 and both parties confirmed the closing date of the transaction shall be March 31, 2016. The shares were issued on March 7, 2016, and the fair value of the shares was $3.51 per share on the closing date, March 31, 2016.

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After the completion of the acquisition, Boca became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

The Company completed the valuations necessary to assess the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, resulting from which the amount of goodwill was determined and recognized as of the respective acquisition date. The following table summarizes the estimated aggregate fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date, March 31, 2016.

Net liabilities acquired (including cash of $1 and other loan of $332)	$	(337	)
Amortizable intangible assets
Backlog contract (Note 3)		372
Proprietary technology (Note 3)		26,179
Goodwill		36,504
Deferred tax liabilities		(6,638	)
Total	$	56,080

Total purchase price comprised of:
– cash consideration (paid in fiscal 2015 in the form of refundable deposit)	$	52,000
– share-based consideration		4,080
Total	$	56,080

The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $36,504 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of Boca and the synergies expected from the combined operations of Boca and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of products and projects utilizing “green” energy technologies. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes.

Boca’s revenues for the eight months ended August 31, 2020 of $812 were derived from one single customer, which individually accounted for 100% of the Boca’s revenues. Boca’s revenues for year ended December 31, 2019 of $402 were derived from one single customer, which individually accounted for 98% of the Boca’s revenues.

After June 7, 2018, the Company’s effective equity interest in Boca was reduced to 51% after the completion of the transfer of a 49% interest in Boca International Limited to Ms. Leung (Note 1).

(b)

Acquisition of Century Skyway Limited

On December 27, 2016, the Company signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) to acquire all of the issued share capital of Century Skyway Limited (“CSL”), a company incorporated in Hong Kong, for a purchase price of $35.00 million in form of cash or new shares in SGOCO, subject to satisfactory due diligence and customary purchase price adjustments. In December 2016, a refundable deposit of $32.00 million was paid to the owner of CSL.

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CSL is principally engaged in Virtual Reality (“VR’) device and technologies research and development. Its development center and main researchers are in Shenzhen China. CSL’s R&D team has extensive experience and expertise in the VR industry. The R&D team cooperated with Razer to develop Open-Source Virtual Reality ("OSVR") product aimed on VR-Gaming. The OSVR product attended the 2017 US CES exhibition in Las Vegas in January, 2017.

CSL develops VR technology and applies them on VR device. CSL’s VR technology applies on VR Head-mounted display ("HMD") which can reduce the number of cables needed for a VR signal/data link between HMD and the source unit. It also uses ultrasound to calibrate VR devices’ attitude without user’s intervention.

The Company and Full Linkage Limited entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement on April 28, 2017, pursuant to which SGOCO International agreed to pay $32.60 million and issue 1,500,000 newly issued ordinary shares of the Company to the Vendor on or before May 15, 2017. The shares were issued on May 4, 2017, and the fair value of the shares was $1.55 per share on the closing date, May 10, 2017.

After the completion of the acquisition, CSL became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Net liabilities acquired (including cash of $1 and accrued liabilities of $68)	$	(67	)
Amortizable intangible assets
Technologies		19,682
Goodwill		20,230
Deferred tax liabilities		(4,920	)
Total	$	34,925

Total purchase price comprised of:
– cash consideration (paid in fiscal 2016 in the form of refundable deposit)	$	32,600
– share-based consideration		2,325
Total	$	34,925

The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $20,230 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of CSL and the synergies expected from the combined operations of CSL and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of products and projects utilizing VR technologies. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes.

On June 5, 2017, CSL incorporated a wholly foreign owned subsidiary, Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited, for the development of VR technology and application of these technologies on VR device in China. CSL and Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited have not generated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. The Company took more time to commercialize the VR products than expected.

After June 7, 2018, the Company’s effective equity interest in Boca was reduced to 51% after the completion of the transfer of a 49% interest in CSL to Ms. Leung (Note 1).

On September 20, 2019, the Company wholly-owned subsidiary, SGOCO International (HK) Limited entered into a Share Exchange Agreement for the disposal of 5,100 shares in the share capital of CSL, being 51% of its entire issued share capital, and its fully owned subsidiary – Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited.

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(c)

Acquisition of Giant Credit Limited

On December 22, 2017, Giant Connection Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGOCO, completed the acquisition of Giant Credit Limited (“GCL”) contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement entered into by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (as vendor) and the Company in consideration for HK$19.60 million ($2.35 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 2,220,283 ordinary shares of the Company. GCL holds a Money Lenders License and engages in money lending business in Hong Kong. The fair value of the shares was $1.06 per share on December 26, 2017.

After the completion of the acquisition, GCL became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

The Company completed the valuations necessary to assess the fair values of the tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, resulting from which the amount of goodwill was determined and recognized as of the respective acquisition date. The following table summarizes the estimated aggregate fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date, December 22, 2017.

Net assets acquired (including cash of $943, loans receivable of $670, interest receivables of $6, property, plant and equipment of $508 and income tax payable of $14)	$	2,113
Goodwill		248
Deferred tax liabilities		(7	)
Total	$	2,354

Total purchase price comprised of:
— share-based consideration	$	2,354
Total	$	2,354

The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $248 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of GCL and the synergies expected from the combined operations of GCL and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of money lending service. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes.

(d)	Acquisition of Paris Sky Limited

On June 7, 2018, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Connection Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Paris Sky Limited, whose then sole shareholder and sole director were Leung Iris Chi Yu (“Ms. Leung”) and Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (see (d) above, respectively. In consideration for (1) the allotment of 3,889,050 ordinary shares of the Company to Leung Iris Chi Yu (“Ms. Leung”), at an initial agreed value of HK$30.33 million ($3.89 million), the fair value of the 3,889,050 ordinary shares was $4.78 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.23 per share on June 7, 2018, (2) the transfer of a 49% interest in CSL at an agreed value of HK$126.13 million ($16.17 million), (3) the transfer of a 49% interest in Boca at an agreed value of HK$184.84 million ($23.70 million), and (4) the issuance of a promissory note to Ms. Leung in the principal amount of HK$27.10 million ($3.47 million), bearing a 8% interest per annum, by Giant Connection Limited, the Company acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Paris Sky Limited, an investment holding company which, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Suns Tower Limited, owns a property located at No. 8 Fui Yiu Kok Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Company repaid the promissory note in full on August 22, 2018.

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As over 95% of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in the leasehold property, the acquisition of Paris Sky Limited is considered an asset acquisition.

Net assets acquired
Property, plant and equipment*	$	52,994
Allowance on guarantee		(817	)
Other assets acquired (including cash of $1,957, other assets of $50, other payables of $170 and income tax payable of $4)		1,833
Deferred tax assets		116
Deferred tax liabilities		(5,998	)
Total	$	48,128

Total purchase price comprised of:
— share-based consideration	$	4,784
— 49% interest in Boca		23,699
— 49% interest in CSL		16,170
— promissory note		3,475
Total	$	48,128

Property, plant and equipment acquired included leasehold land and buildings with a value of $53.00 million at the date of acquisition which are pledged against the banking facilities of HK$215.32 million ($27.61 million) of a company beneficially owned by Kimmy Lai Ching Luk (see (c) above). The property pledge (allowance on guarantee) was valued on the basis of estimation of the probability that the borrower would be unable to either repay the loan or fulfil the loan contract terms (the default risk) and the amount that would be recovered at events of default (the recovery rate).

(e)	Acquisition of Vision Lane

On October 3, 2018, the Company signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) to acquire all of the issued share capital of Vision Lane, a company incorporated in British Virgin Island and engages in property investment in Hong Kong. Vision Lane owns all of the issued share capital of First Asia Finance Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong. First Asia Finance Limited holds a Money Lenders License and engages in money lending business in Hong Kong.

On December 31, 2018, a refundable deposit of $6.41 million was paid to the owner of Vision Lane Limited.

On February 5, 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Paris Sky Limited entered into a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Vision Lane for an initial consideration of $12.42 million to be satisfied by (1) the allotment of 4,519,347 ordinary shares of the Company to Kwok Man Yee Elvis, at $1.10 per share and (2) the payment of $7.46 million in cash. The fair value of the 4,519,347 ordinary shares was $5.24 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.16 per share on March 8, 2019, and the final consideration was $12.74 million.

On March 12, 2019, Paris Sky Limited closed its acquisition of Vision Lan. After the completion of the acquisition, Vision Lane Limited and First Asia Finance Limited became wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.

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Net assets acquired (including cash of $1,122, loan receivables of $7,495, interest receivables of $151, property, plant and equipment of $1,095, other receivables of $20, accounts payable of $30, other payables of $607 and income tax payable of $81)	$	9,165
Goodwill		3,658
Deferred tax liabilities		(124	)
Total	$	12,699

Total purchase price comprised of:
– cash consideration ($6,410 paid in fiscal 2018 in the form of refundable deposit)	$	7,457
– share-based consideration		5,242
Total	$	12,699

The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $3,658 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of Vision Lane and the synergies expected from the combined operations of Vision Lane and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of money lending service. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes.

(f)	Acquisition of Giant Financial Services Limited

On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Victor Or (Note 19) for the purchase and sale of the entire equity interest in Giant Financial Services Limited (“GFS”). GFS is a private company incorporated in Samoa and provides an online financial marketplace connecting financial institutions and users worldwide via its unique mobile application which features state-of-the-art functions to boost financial accessibility to financial and insurance products and services. At the heart of its digital platform is the Company’s dedication to drive innovation, create value to businesses and individual users alike by (i) minimizing transaction risks, (ii) lowering transaction costs, (iii) reducing and detecting fraud, (iv) saving time, (v) increasing access and equality.

The total consideration to be paid for GFS is $64.34 million, which shall be satisfied by (a) the allotment of 15,992,000 shares of the Company to be issued to Mr. Or on the closing date, representing 19.9% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company as of the date of the Agreement, (b) the payment of $21.79 million in cash, and (c) the balance satisfied by issuance of a promissory note to Mr. Or. On January 31, 2020, SGOCO Group, Ltd. closed its previously announced acquisition of GFS. The Company repaid the promissory note in full on March 30, 2021.

After the completion of the acquisition, GFS became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Net assets acquired (including cash of $981, other receivables and prepayments of $707, property, plant and equipment of $7, accrued liabilities of $ 29, other payables-related party of $662 and income tax payable of $387)	$	617
Intangible assets (including trademarks of $1,550 and backlog contracts of $2,786)		4,336
Goodwill		60,103
Deferred tax liabilities		(715	)
Total	$	64,341

Total purchase price comprised of:
– cash consideration (paid in fiscal 2019 in the form of deposit)	$	21,795
– consideration in the form of a promissory note (note)		28,473
– share-based consideration		14,072
Total	$	64,341

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Note:

The promissory note was issued to Mr. Or on January 31, 2020. The face value (principal) amount of $28.47 million is repayable by January 31, 2025, and bearing fixed interest at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum. The Company has repaid the promissory note by several payments during 2020 and 2021, and it was fully settled by March 30, 2021.

The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $60,103 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of GFS and the synergies expected from the combined operations of GFS and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of money lending service. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes.

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company paid $nil, $1,578 and $15 for the provision of IT consultancy and support services, respectively.

(g)	Acquisition of Apiguru Pty Ltd.

On September 28, 2020, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Financial Services Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Apiguru Pty Ltd.. The acquisition was consummated in consideration for a total of AUD695,000 ($0.50 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 559,581 ordinary shares of the Company. Apiguru is a technology consulting company specialising in Application Programming Interface (API) strategy and implementation enabling state-of-the-art market fit hypothesis that drives businesses forward. Through providing API consulting services, Apiguru helps businesses increasing effectivity, optimizing productivity, and developing integration channels that leverage opportunities for generating new revenue sources.

The shares were issued on October 12, 2020, and the fair value of the shares was $1.05 per share, and the final consideration was $0.59 million.

On October 8, 2020, GFS closed its acquisition of Apiguru. After the completion of the acquisition, Apiguru became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Net assets acquired (including cash of $28, account payable of $1, other payables of $7)	$	20
Intangible assets - non-competition agreement		39
Goodwill		539
Deferred tax liabilities		(10	)
Total	$	588

Total purchase price comprised of:
– share-based consideration	$	588
Total	$	588

The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $539 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of Apiguru and the synergies expected from the combined operations of Apiguru and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of money lending service. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes.

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Note 8 – Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:

	December 31,
	2020			2019
Leasehold land and buildings*	$	58,646		$	58,536
Leasehold improvements		17			11
Machinery and equipment		13			13
Vehicles and office equipment		141			141
Total		58,817			58,701
Impairment		(1,415	)		(445	)
Less: accumulated depreciation		(5,261	)		(3,171	)
Plant and equipment, net	$	52,141		$	55,085

As of December 31, 2020, leasehold land and buildings (a) with a carrying value of $47.67 million are pledged against the banking facilities from OCBC Wing Hang Bank Limited of HK$50.00 million ($6.41 million) of the Company and (b) with a carrying value of $4.37 million are pledged against the banking facilities from United Overseas Bank Limited of HK$127.54 million ($16.35 million) of a company beneficially owned by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (a shareholder of the Company holding 4.2% of the Company’s ordinary shares as of December 31, 2020) (see Note 8(c) and (d) above).

As of December 31, 2019, leasehold land and buildings (a) with a carrying value of $50.24 million are pledged against the banking facilities from OCBC Wing Hang Bank Limited of HK$50.00 million ($6.41 million) of the Company and (b) with a carrying value of $4.72 million are pledged against the banking facilities from United Overseas Bank Limited of HK$127.54 million ($16.35 million) of a company beneficially owned by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (a shareholder of the Company holding 5.27% of the Company’s ordinary shares as of December 31, 2019) (see Note 8(c) and (d) above).

Depreciation expense from continuing operations was $2,099, $2,084 and $1,074 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Depreciation expense from discontinuing operations was $209, $83 and $nil for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

During the course of the Company’s strategic review of its operations in the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company assessed the recoverability of the carrying value of certain property, plant and equipment which resulted in impairment losses from continuing operations of approximately $970, $60 and $385, respectively.

Note 9 – Intangible assets, net

Intangible assets, net, as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 consisted of the following:

	December 31,
	2020			2019
Trademark	$	1,550		$	–
Service Contract		2,786			–
Non-competition agreements		42			–
Accumulated amortization		(2,702	)		–
Impairment		(1,230	)		–
Intangible assets, net	$	446		$	–

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Amortization expenses of intangible assets from continuing operations were $2,702, $nil and $nil for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amortization expenses of intangible assets from discontinued operations were $314, $1,309 and $3,277 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

During the course of the Company’s strategic review of its operations, the Company assessed the recoverability of the carrying value of the Company’s intangible assets. The impairment charge, if any, represented the excess of carrying amounts of the Company’s intangible assets over their fair value, using the expected future discounted cash flows. Impairment on intangible assets from continuing operations were $3,539, $nil and $nil for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Impairment on intangible assets from discontinuing operations were $nil, $18,893 and $nil for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively

As of December 31, 2020, amortization expenses related to intangible assets for future periods are estimated to be as follows:

	For the years ending December 31,
											2026 and
	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		thereafter
	$		$		$		$		$		$
Amortization expenses		182		44		40		30		30		120

Note 10 – Goodwill

The movement of the goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

Balance as of January 1 and December 31, 2018		248
Acquisition of Vision Lane and FAF		3,658
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	3,906
Acquisition of GFS		60,103
Acquisition of Apiguru		539
Impairment of goodwill in relation to GCL, Vision Lane and FAF		(3,906	)
Impairment of goodwill in relation to GFS		(55,534	)
Balance as of December 31, 2020	$	5,107

The Company performed goodwill impairment test at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests when an event occurs or circumstances change indicating the asset might be impaired. As of December 31, 2020, the Company performed testing on reporting units comprise of financial technology solutions and service and the money lending services.

The Company first assessed qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. For those reporting units where it is determined that it is more likely than not that their fair values are less than the units’ carrying amounts, the Company will perform the first step of a two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. After performing the assessment, if the carrying amounts of the reporting units are higher than their fair values, the Company will perform the second step of the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test.

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In 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company performed qualitative assessments for all reporting units. Based on the requirements of ASC 350-20-35-3C through ASC 350-20-35-3G, the Company evaluated all relevant factors, weighed all factors in their totality. As the financial performance of money lending reporting unit, financial technology solutions and services reporting unit, the green energy products and services reporting unit and the VR technologies products and services reporting unit were below original expectations, fair value of these reporting units were indicated to be lower than its carrying value. For these reporting units, where it was determined that it was more likely than not that its fair value was less than the units’ carrying amount after performing the qualitative assessment, as a result, the Company performed the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test for these two reporting units.

For the two-step goodwill impairment test, the Company estimated the fair value with either income approach or asset approach for specific reporting unit components. With the income approach, the Company estimates the fair value of the reporting units using discounted cash flows. Forecasts of future cash flows are based on the best estimate of future net sales and operating expenses, based primarily on expected expansion, pricing, market share, and general economic conditions. Certain estimates of discounted cash flows involve businesses with limited financial history and developing revenue models. Changes in these forecasts could significantly change the amount of impairment recorded, if any. Asset based approach is used in evaluating the fair value of some specific components which is deemed as the most prudent approach due to the unpredictability of future cash flows.

The result of step one impairment test for the VR technologies products and services reporting unit failed, with its determined fair value lower than the book value. The Company performed step two impairment test, applying the income approach, resulting an impairment loss of goodwill of $nil, $nil and $6.01 million, respectively, being recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, from discontinued operations.

The result of step one impairment test for the green energy products and services reporting unit failed, with its determined fair value lower than the book value. The Company performed step two impairment test, applying the income approach, resulting an impairment loss of goodwill of $nil, $20.56 million and $10.33 million being recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, from continuing operations.

The result of step one impairment test for the money lending reporting unit failed, with its determined fair value lower than the book value. The Company performed step two impairment test, applying the income approach, resulting an impairment loss of goodwill of $3.91 million, $nil and $nil being recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, from continuing operations.

The result of step one impairment test for the financial technology solutions and services reporting unit failed, with its determined fair value lower than the book value. The Company performed step two impairment test, applying the income approach, resulting an impairment loss of goodwill of $55.53 million, $nil and $nil, respectively, being recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, from discontinued operations.

Note 11 – Bank loan

	December 31,
	2020		2019
Current maturities of long-term bank loans	$	201	$	155
Long-term bank borrowings		6,040		6,255
		6,241		6,410

On December 10, 2019, the Company obtained banking facilities from OCBC Wing Hang Bank Limited with a maximum amount of HK$50.00 million ($6.41 million) with the term from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2044, bearing interest at 1.8% per annum over the prevailing 3 Month HIBOR, at current rate 4.23% per annum. Under the facilities, the Company borrowed HK$50.00 million ($6.41 million) for a term until December 31, 2044, which are repayable by 300 equal monthly installments for the principal and interest thereon, commencing one month from December 31, 2019. The facilities were secured by the Company’s leasehold land and buildings (note 8). There was no any sinking fund required in the long-term borrowing.

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Note 12 – Warrant derivative liability

Investor Warrants

On April 5, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain unrelated investors to sell an aggregate of 434,783 shares of the Company’s ordinary shares and warrants to purchase up to an initial 326,087 of the Company’s ordinary shares with an initial exercise price of $2.75 per share. Warrants to purchase the Company’s ordinary shares were issued to investors in amount equal to 75% of the shares purchased by each investor under the Purchase Agreement.

On November 15, 2017, the Company consummated a private placement of the Company’s ordinary stock pursuant to a series of Stock Purchase Agreements, dated November 13, 2017. Under the Stock Purchase Agreements, the Company sold shares at a price of $0.80. As such, pursuant to Section 3(b) of the Warrants, the Company has determined that the Investor Warrants exercise price per share of ordinary stock shall be hereby adjusted to $1.00 and the number of shares of ordinary stock subject to the Investor Warrants shall be hereby increased to 896,739 shares, with an expiration date of April 4, 2021.

As of December 31, 2020, 422,922 Investor Warrants were outstanding, and their fair values were $203 (note 2). As of December 31, 2019, 721,836 Investor Warrants were outstanding, and their fair values were $223.

Placement Agent Warrants

In connected with the offering of the Company’s shares on April 5, 2017 (see above), the Company issued 34,783 warrants (the “Placement Agent Warrants”)

to its placement agent (an amount equal to 8% of our ordinary shares sold to investors in the offering).

On November 15, 2017, as a result of the private placement of the Company’s ordinary stock pursuant to a series of Stock Purchase Agreements, and pursuant to Section 3(b) of the Warrants, the Company has determined that the Placement Agent Warrants exercise price per share of ordinary stock shall be hereby adjusted to $1.00 and the number of shares of ordinary stock subject to the Placement Agent Warrants shall be hereby increased to 95,653 shares, with an expiration date of April 4, 2021.

As of December 31, 2020, 95,653 Placement Agent Warrants were outstanding, and their fair values were $46 (note 2). As of December 31, 2019, 95,653 Placement Agent Warrants were outstanding, and their fair values were $30.

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The amount of $4, $33 and $394 was recognized as “Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The Investor Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants are exercisable for a period of four years commencing from April 5, 2017.

Following is a summary of the warrant activity for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:

	Number of Warrants		Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years
Outstanding at January 1, 2019		817,489	$	1.00		2.26
Exercisable at January 1, 2019		817,489		1.00		-
Granted		-		-		-
Exercised		-		-		-
Surrendered		-		-		-
Expired		-		-		-
Outstanding at December 31, 2019		817,489	$	1.00		1.26
Exercisable at January 1, 2020		817,489		1.00		-
Granted		-		-		-
Exercised		298,914		1.00		-
Surrendered		-		-		-
Expired		-		-		-
Exercisable at December 31, 2020		518,575	$	1.00		0.26

Note 13 – Convertible notes

On April 18, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Mr. So Chun Lin, an unrelated party, pursuant to which the investor purchased a note for $5,779,602, bearing 2.5% interest per annum (the “2018 Notes”). The 2018 Notes will be matured 5 years from the date of issuance. At any time prior to the earlier of the maturity date or the date on which this 2018 Notes is paid in full, at the option of the Holder, all or any part of Principal Amount (the “Optional Conversion Amount”) may be converted into 3,853,068 Ordinary Shares at $1.50 per share. The 2018 Notes will be automatically converted into ordinary shares of the Company at a conversion price equal to $1.50 per share at maturity. Interest on the 2018 Notes will be paid in cash and cannot be converted into shares of the Company. The 2018 Notes were sold pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation S promulgated thereunder.

The contractual obligation to pay interest on the 2018 Notes results in an indirect contractual obligation to pay dividends on the base instrument. The present value of the expected dividend (interest) stream of $0.50 million is classified as liability and the difference between the proceeds of the 2018 Notes and the fair value of the liability component is attributable to equity component ($5.30 million).

The issuance of the 2018 Notes did not give rise to a beneficial conversion feature due to the market price of the shares of the Company at the issuance date of $1.07 being less than the effective conversion price was $1.38 per share.

On April 30, 2020, the 2019 Notes with a principal amount of $3.76 million (comprising liability component of $0.16 million and equity component of $3.60 million) were surrendered to the Company for cancellation in satisfaction of the initial deposit in relation to the disposal of 5,100 shares in the share capital of CSL (Note 3).

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Note 14 - Other payables and accrued liabilities

Other payables and accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 consisted of the following:

		December 31,
	Note	2020		2019
Accrued professional fees		$	203	$	180
Accrued staff costs and staff benefits			88		-
Rental deposits from tenants			192		215
Rental receipt in advance			3		8
Interest receipt in advance			3		6
Advances from other party	(i)		3		32
Advances from a director	(ii)		-		21
Advances from unrelated parties	(iii)		442		777
Others			7		16
		$	941	$	1,255

(i)	In December 2019, the Company received advance of $32 from a company beneficially owned by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (Luk Lai Ching Kimmy held 5.3% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2019 ). The advances was unsecured, interest free and have no fixed terms of repayment.

(ii)	The advances from a director was unsecured, interest free and have no fixed terms of repayment.

(iii)

The advances from unrelated parties were unsecured, interest free and have no fixed terms of repayment.

Note 15 – Equity transactions

Preferred stock

On January 29, 2008, the Company amended its articles of association and authorized 1,000,000 preferred shares. No preferred shares were issued or registered in the IPO. There were no preferred shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Issuance of capital stock

2020

Share-based compensation

On January 6, 2020, a total of 80,000 shares were issued to certain of the Company’s directors as their compensation for fiscal year of 2019, which vested immediately. The grant date fair value was $1.00 per share as quoted closing price on January 6, 2020.

2019

None.

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2018

During 2018, a total of 174,903 Investor Warrants were exercised.

On September 20, 2018, the Company closed a rights offering and issued and sold an aggregate of 50,663,270 ordinary shares at the subscription price of $0.99 per share, pursuant to the exercise of subscriptions and oversubscriptions in the rights offering from its existing shareholders. The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $50.16 million from the rights offering before deducting offering expenses of $166. The rights offering was made pursuant to the Company's effective registration statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-225977) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Share-based compensation

On April 10, 2018, a total of 180,000 shares were issued to certain of the Company’s directors and employees, which vested immediately. The grant date fair value was $1.08 per share. Compensation expense of $194 was recorded in the statement of comprehensive loss in 2018.

On June 8, 2018, Raleigh Siu Lau was appointed as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors. In connection with Mr. Lau’s appointment as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, the Compensation Committee granted Mr. Lau 1,000,000 restricted ordinary shares. One-third of the shares shall vest on June 8, 2019, one-third of the shares shall vest of June 8, 2020 and the remaining one-third of the shares shall vest on June 8, 2021, if Mr. Lau remains employed by the Company on each such vesting date.

On June 8, 2018, Tommy Wing Ling Lui was appointed as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer by the Board of Directors. In connection with Mr. Lui’s appointment as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, the Compensation Committee granted Mr. Lui 500,000 restricted ordinary shares. One-third of the shares shall vest on June 8, 2019, one-third of the shares shall vest of June 8, 2020 and the remaining one-third of the shares shall vest on June 8, 2021, if Mr. Lui remains employed by the Company on each such vesting date.

Compensation expense of $600, $600 and $340 were recorded in the statement of comprehensive loss in 2020, 2019 and 2018 in relation to the restricted ordinary shares granted to Mr. Lau and Mr. Lui. The Company determined the fair value of restricted shares based on its stock price on the date of grant of $1.2 per share.

Note 16 - Income taxes

	Year ended December 31,
	2020			2019			2018
Income tax expenses– Hong Kong		(741	)		(532	)		(146	)
Deferred income tax benefit	$	1,050		$	122		$	130

		309			(410	)		(16	)

Income is subject to tax in the various countries in which the Company operates.

SGO is incorporated in the State of Delaware that is subject to U.S. corporate income tax on its taxable income at a rate of up to 21% for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and U.S. corporate income tax on its taxable income of up to 35% for prior tax years.

No provision for income taxes in the United States has been made as SGO had no taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.

The Company mainly conducts its operating business through its subsidiaries in China, including Hong Kong.

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Other than GCL, the subsidiaries incorporated in Hong Kong are subject to Hong Kong taxation on income derived from their activities conducted in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Profits Tax has been calculated at 16.5% of the estimated assessable profit for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. The provision for Hong Kong Profits Tax for GCL is calculated at 8.25% for first-tier rate and 16.5% for the second-tier rate of the estimated assessable profits for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.

The subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China are governed by the Income Tax Law of the PRC concerning foreign invested enterprises and foreign enterprises and various local income tax laws (the Income Tax Laws), and are subject to 25% tax rate throughout the periods presented.

The Income Tax Laws also impose a 10% withholding income tax for dividends distributed by a foreign invested enterprise to its immediate holding company outside China for distribution of earnings generated after January 1, 2008. Under the Income Tax Laws, the distribution of earnings generated prior to January 1, 2008 is exempt from the withholding tax. As our subsidiaries in the PRC will not be distributing earnings to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, no deferred tax liabilities have been recognized for the undistributed earnings of these PRC subsidiaries at December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. Total undistributed earnings of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries at December 31, 2020 were $nil (December 31, 2019: $nil).

The following table reconciles the U.S. statutory rates to the Company’s effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

	Year ended December 31,
	2020			2019			2018
U.S. Statutory rates		21.0	%		21.0	%		21.0	%
Foreign income not recognized in USA		(21.0	)		(21.0	)		(21.0	)
China income taxes(including Hong Kong SAR)		16.0			25.0			25.0
Impact of tax rate in other jurisdictions		(5.0	)		3.2			-
Impact of tax reduction of Hong Kong profits tax		-			4.4			-
Tax effect of non-deductible expenses		(10.4	)		(7.8	)		(7.2	)
Valuation allowance		(0.1	)		(42.9	)		(13.2	)
Under provision in respect of prior years		(0.7	)		(26.6	)		(2.2	)
Other (a)		0.6			(32.2	)		(3.2	)
Effective income taxes		0.4	%		(76.9	)%		(0.8	)%

Notes:

(a)

There were no other material items affecting the effective income tax for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 except for (i) losses incurred by SGOCO of approximately $1,870, $691 and $275, respectively, where there is no tax in the Cayman Islands; and (ii) under-provision of Hong Kong profits tax as a result of certain non-deductible expenses in prior year.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

	December 31, 2020			December 31, 2019
Deferred income tax assets:
Net operating loss carry-forward	$	1,385		$	1,454
Less: Valuation allowance		(1,385	)		(1,454	)
	$	-		$	-

Deferred tax liabilities
Intangible assets	$	77		$	-
Property, plant and equipment		5,770			6,171
Interest income		12			12
	$	5,859		$	6,183

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The deferred income tax assets wholly relate to net tax loss carry forwards. The net operating loss carry forwards derived from the Company’s PRC entities, HK entities and U.S. entity.

The net tax loss attributable to those PRC entities can only be carried forward for a maximum period of five years. As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company had $1,512 and $1,509, respectively, of deductible tax loss carry forwards that expire through December 31, 2025.

The net tax loss of the Hong Kong entities of $6,106 and $5,747 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, available for offset against future profits may be carried forward indefinitely. Management believes that the Company will not realize these potential tax benefits as the Company’s operations in these PRC and Hong Kong entities will not generate any operating profits in the foreseeable future. As a result, the full amount of the valuation allowance was provided against the potential tax benefits.

As of 31 December, 2020, the Company’s U.S. entity, SGO had been deregistered and no tax loss carry-forwards. As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s U.S. entity, SGO, had net tax loss carry-forwards of $609, available to reduce future taxable income which will expire in various years through 2033. Management believes that the Company will not realize these potential tax benefits as the Company’s U.S. operations will not generate any operating profits in the foreseeable future. As a result, the full amount of the valuation allowance was provided against the potential tax benefits.

Note 17 - Related party transactions

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As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, loans receivables due from Mr. Or and two other unrelated parties totaled HK$73.84 million ($9.47 million, or 39.9% of the Company’s total loans receivable) and HK$166.00 million ($21.28 million, or 51.7% of the Company’s total loans receivable) remained outstanding, respectively. On February 9, 2021, one of the loans receivables due from Mr. Or and two unrelated third parties were assigned to an unrelated party, Brilliant Jade Group Limited, in consideration of HK$62.34 million ($8.00 million) in which the relevant outstanding loan balance was HK$62.34 million ($8.00 million) as of the date of assignment. No interest receivable is accrued as of the date of assignment according to the contract term. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, interest income of $nil and $1.1 million have been earned on these loans. As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, accrued interest receivable on these loans amounted to $0.09 million and $0.98 million, respectively.

Note 18 - Loss per share

The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted loss per share computation:

	For the years ended December 31,
	2020			2019			2018
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of SGOCO Group Ltd.
— continuing operations	$	(67,923	)	$	(943	)	$	(1,881	)
— discontinued operations		5			(18,459	)		(10,491	)
	$	(67,918	)	$	(19,402	)	$	(12,372	)

Weighted average shares used in calculating loss per share — basic and diluted		98,110,873			79,197,068			35,080,704

Loss from continuing operations per share – basic and diluted	$	(0.69	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.05	)
Loss from discontinued operations per share – basic and diluted	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.23	)	$	(0.30	)
Net loss per share – basic and diluted	$	(0.69	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.35	)

As of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, all the Company’s outstanding warrants and convertible notes were excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation as they were anti-dilutive.

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Note 19 – Segment information

The Company’s segments are business units that offer different products and services and are reviewed separately by the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”), or the decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. During 2016, after the acquisition of Boca, there is one additional segment, consisting of the provision of green energy products and services. During 2017, after the acquisition of CSL and Giant Credit, there are two additional segments, consisting of the VR service and products and money lending. During 2018, after the acquisition of 11 Hau Fook Street Limited and Paris Sky Limited, there are one additional segment, consisting of the property lease and management. During 2020, after the acquisition GFS and Apiguru, there are one additional segment, consisting of financial technology solutions and services (Note 7(f) and Note 7(g)).

For the year ended December 31, 2020	LCD/LED products			Green energy products and services (discontinued)		VR products and services (discontinued)		Money lending services			Property lease and management			Financial technology solutions and services			Corporate unallocated (note)			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	-	$	-	$	1,667		$	1,130		$	1,496		$	-		$	4,293
Gross (loss) profit		-			-		-		1,565			(1,193	)		(1,438	)		-			(1,066	)
Operating expenses		(616	)		-		-		(3,048	)		(4,889	)		(56,892	)		(831	)		(66,276	)
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations		(616	)		-		-		(1,483	)		(6,082	)		(58,330	)		(831	)		(67,342	)
Other income (expenses)		(306	)		-		-		22			(159	)		10			(457	)		(890	)
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes and non-controlling interests		(922	)		-		-		(1,461	)		(6,241	)		(58,320	)		(1,288	)		(68,232	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		-			-		-		(534	)		400			443			-			309
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations		(922	)		-		-		(1,995	)		(5,841	)		(57,877	)		(1,288	)		(67,923	)

As of December 31, 2020
Identifiable long-lived assets		1			-		-		468			51,667			451			-			52,587
Total assets		375			-		-		25,625			52,116			11,997			17			90,130

For the year ended December 31, 2019	LCD/LED products			Green energy products and services		VR products and services		Money lending services			Property lease and management			Financial technology solutions and services		Corporate unallocated (note)			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	-	$	-	$	3,930		$	1,185		$	-	$	-		$	5,115
Gross profit (loss)		-			-		-		3,798			(1,064	)		-		-			2,734
Operating expenses		(933	)		-		-		(1,971	)		207			-		(769	)		(3,466	)
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations		(933	)		-		-		1,827			(857	)		-		(769	)		(732	)
Other income (expenses)		165			-		-		2			-			-		32			199
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes and non-controlling interests		(768	)		-		-		1,829			(857	)		-		(737	)		(533	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		-			-		-		(522	)		112			-		-			(410	)
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations		(768	)		-		-		1,307			(745	)		-		(737	)		(943	)

As of December 31, 2019
Identifiable long-lived assets		2			-		-		478			54,605			-		-			55,085
Total assets		1,018			5,368		-		46,140			65,383			21,795		13			139,717

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For the year ended December 31, 2018	LCD/LED products			Green energy products and services		VR products and services		Money lending services			Property lease and management			Corporate unallocated (note)			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	-	$	-	$	980		$	590		$	-		$	1,570
Gross profit (loss)		-			-		-		912			(599	)		-			313
Operating expenses		(1,504	)		-		-		(45	)		(616	)		(609	)		(2,774	)
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations		(1,504	)		-		-		867			(1,215	)		(609	)		(2,461	)
Other income (expenses)		262			-		-		-			-			334			596
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes and non-controlling interests		(1,242	)		-		-		867			(1,215	)		(275	)		(1,865	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		-			-		-		(175	)		159			-			(16	)
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations		(1,242	)		-		-		692			(1,056	)		(275	)		(1,881	)

The green energy products and services and VR products and services are reported as discontinued operations (Note 3).

Note:

The Company does not allocate its assets located and expenses incurred outside Hong Kong to its reportable segments because these assets and activities are managed at a corporate level.

	For the year ended December 31,
	2020		2019		2018
Hong Kong		4,235		5,115		1,570
Australia		58		-		-

Total	$	4,293	$	5,115	$	1,570

Note 20 - Leases

The Company as lessee

The Company determines if a contract contains a lease at inception. US GAAP requires that the Company’s leases be evaluated and classified as operating or finance leases for financial reporting purposes. The classification evaluation begins at the commencement date and the lease term used in the evaluation includes the non-cancellable period for which the Company has the right-to-use the underlying asset, together with renewal option periods when the exercise of the renewal option is reasonably certain or failure to exercise such option would result in an economic penalty.

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The Company has the following operating leases:

On February 2, 2020, First Asia Finance Limited entered into a lease agreement for office and warehouse on a two-year term, commencing on April 1, 2020 and expiring on March 31, 2022. The monthly rental payment is HK$94 ($12).

On May11, 2020, First Asia Finance Limited entered into a lease agreement for office and warehouse on a two-year term, commencing on March 1, 2020 and expiring on February 28, 2022. The monthly rental payment is HK$15 ($2).

The Company recognized lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) assets of the same amount based on the present value of the future minimum rental payments of the lease, using mortgage loan’s borrowing rate of 5.13% (Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited) based on the duration of the lease terms.

The following table sets forth the five-year maturity schedule of the Company’s lease liabilities:

For the years ending December 31,	Amount
2021	$	166
2022		40
2023		-
2024		-
2025		-
Total operating lease payments	$	206
Less: imputed interest		(7	)
Present value of operating lease liabilities	$	199

Operating lease expense from continuing operations was $125, $nil and $nil for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Operating lease expense from discontinuing operations was $41, $41 and $nil for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The Company as lessor

SGOCO’s operations include the leasing of commercial property located at No. 11 Hau Fook Street, Kowloon and No. 8 Fui Yiu Kok Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories. The leases thereon expire at various dates through 2020 to 2023. The following is a schedule of minimum future rents on non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2020:

For the year ending December 31,	Future Minimum Rentals
2021	$	845
2022		383
2023		74
2024		-
2025		-
Total	$	1,302

There are no contingent rentals as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Note 21 - Commitments and contingencies

The management is not currently aware of any threatened or pending litigation or legal matters, which would have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.

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Note 22 - Restatement

During the preparation of our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year of 2020, the Company has discovered an error in the accounting treatment of unvested restricted stock issued to our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer in 2018, which resulted in misstatements in its previously issued consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019. The Company is amending and restating its 2019 financial statements to decrease other receivables and prepayments and additional paid-in-capital by $861 and $1,461 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 have been restated to reflect the correction of the misstatements. As a result, the Company has restated its consolidated financial statements in accordance with ASC 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (the “restated consolidated financial statements”).

The impact of these restatements on the consolidated financial statements as previously reported is summarized below:

	December 31, 2019 (as previously reported)			December 31, 2019 (as restated)
Other receivables and prepayments	$	6,765	*	$	5,904

Total assets		140,578			139,717

Additional paid-in capital		117,804			116,943

Total SGOCO Group, Ltd. shareholders' equity		120,430			119,569

Total shareholders' equity		120,626			119,765

	December 31, 2019 (as previously reported)		December 31, 2019 (as restated)
Additional Paid-in Capital
For the year ended December 31, 2018 - Shares issued for compensation plan	$	1,987	$	526
Balance, December 31, 2018		116,648		115,187
For the year ended December 31, 2019 - Shares issued for compensation plan		-		600
Balance, December 31, 2019		117,804		116,943

* Other receivables and prepayments of Boca amounting $37 was reclassified to discontinued operations (note 3).

Note 23 – Quantitative and qualitative disclosure about market risk

Concentration of credit risk

Credit risk is one of the most significant risks for the Company’s business and arise principally in lending activities.

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The provision for loan losses of $1,980, $194 and $nil was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The Company’s accounts receivable, loans receivable, interest receivable, other receivables and prepayments and deposit for acquisition of a subsidiary are within the scope of ASC Topic 326.

Movement of the provision for loan losses and interest receivable are as follows:

	For the years ended December 31,
	2020		2019
Balance as of January 1	$	194	$	-
Provisions for doubtful accounts		1,980		194
Write offs		-		-
Recoveries of amounts previously charged off		-		-
Changes due to foreign exchange		-		-
Balance as of December 31		2,174		194

Movement of the Provision for account receivable, other receivables and prepayments, deposit for acquisition of a subsidiary are as follows:

	For the years ended December 31,
	2020		2019
Balance as of January 1	$	-	$	-
Provisions for doubtful accounts		39		-
Write offs		-		-
Recoveries of amounts previously charged off		-		-
Changes due to foreign exchange		-		-
Balance as of December 31		39		-

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Concentration of customer

Concentration of geographic area

The Company does not allocate its assets located and expenses incurred outside Hong Kong to its reportable segments because these assets and activities are managed at a corporate level (Note 19).

	For the year ended December 31,
	2020		2019		2018
Hong Kong		4,235		5,115		1,570
Australia		58		-		-

Total	$	4,293	$	5,115	$	1,570

Concentration of supplier

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the management considered that there were no significant supplier risks to the Company.

Concentration of deposit institution of cash and bank deposit

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Foreign currency risk

Note 24 – Employee pension

Regulations in the PRC require the Company to contribute to a defined contribution retirement plan for all permanent employees. The PRC government is responsible for the pension liability to these retired employees. The Company is required to make monthly contributions to the state retirement plan at 20% of the base requirement for all permanent employees. Different geographic locations have different base requirements.

The Company’s subsidiaries incorporated in Hong Kong participated in defined contribution Mandatory Provident Fund (the “MPF Scheme”) under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance, for all of its employees in Hong Kong. The Company is required to contribute 5% of the monthly salaries for all Hong Kong based employees to the MPF Scheme (subject to a cap).

The Company’s subsidiary incorporated in Australia participated in defined contribution retirement plan for all permanent employees under Superannuation Schemes. The Company is required to contributions 9.5% of the monthly salaries for all Australia based employees to the Superannuation Schemes (subject to a cap).

Total pension expense incurred by the Company from continuing operations was $20, $21 and $8 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Total pension expense incurred by the Company from discontinued operations was $4, $4 and $5 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Note 25 – Subsequent events

Loan settlement

Subsequent to December 31, 2020, loans and interest receivable from seven borrowers were assigned to an unrelated party, Brilliant Jade Group Limited, in considerations of HK$108.12 million ($13.86 million) in total. Outstanding loans were accrued to HK$108.12 million ($13.86 million) according to loan contract terms. Considerations were fully settled by April, 2021. No outstanding balance is due from the captioned borrowers after loan assignments.

Repayment on long-term bank loans

In March 2021, the Company has fully repaid long-term bank loans to OCBC Wing Hang Bank Limited (Note 11).

Repayment on promissory note

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 was first found in December of 2019 and spread rapidly around the world since then. To reduce the impacts of the pandemic, the governments of many countries implemented measures such as quarantines, travel restrictions, and the temporary restrictions of business activities. Consequently, the COVID-19 outbreak adversely affects our business operations and the Company’s financial condition and operating results for the fiscal year 2020, including, but not limited to material negative impacts on the Company’s total revenues, slower collection of loan receivables and additional allowance for doubtful accounts and significant downward adjustments or impairment to the Company’s long-lived assets and associated goodwill. Because of the significant uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the extent of the business disruption and the related financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results of operations in 2021 will depend on the future developments of the pandemic, including new information concerning the availability of vaccines and the global severity of and actions taken to contain the pandemic, which are highly uncertain and unpredictable.

Receipt of Deficiency Letter from Nasdaq

The Company received a notification letter dated May 18, 2020 from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. notifying that the Company is no longer in compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for continued listing due to its failure to timely file its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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