EX-99.1 2 ea022496301ex99-1_founder.htm UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED NOTES AS OF JUNE 30, 2024 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED

 

INDEX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

CONTENTS   PAGE(S)
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024   F-2
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024   F-3
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024   F-4
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024   F-5
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   F-6

 

F-1

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND JUNE 30, 2024

 

   Note 

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
      RM   RM   USD 
ASSETS               
Non-current assets               
Plant and equipment  6   1,661,549    5,256,057    1,113,689 
Right-of-use assets  7   213,761         
Trade receivables  9   2,665,887    3,187,881    675,470 
Deferred tax asset      74,000    74,000    15,680 
Total non-current assets      4,615,197    8,517,938    1,804,839 
                   
Current assets                  
Contract assets  8   50,945,548    32,695,152    6,927,673 
Derivative assets          3,565    755 
Trade receivables  9   13,283,492    14,641,106    3,102,258 
Inventories  10   1,863,933    1,797,252    380,814 
Other receivables and prepayment  12   4,358,044    6,012,316    1,273,931 
Amount due from related parties  11   3,207,158    1,666,403    353,089 
Cash and bank balances      5,600,147    10,034,522    2,126,183 
Total current assets      79,258,322    66,850,316    14,164,703 
Total assets      83,873,519    75,368,254    15,969,542 
                   
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                  
                   
Current liabilities                  
Trade payables  9   38,418,873    22,945,387    4,861,826 
Contract liabilities  8       2,581,199    546,922 
Other payables and accrued liabilities  12   1,266,140    5,171,236    1,095,717 
Bank and other borrowings  13   23,897,880    26,307,249    5,574,160 
Lease liabilities  7   141,816         
Amount due to related parties  11   2,759,913    2,631,889    557,663 
Income tax payable  18   1,714,168    633,353    134,199 
Total current liabilities      68,198,790    60,270,313    12,770,487 
                   
Non-current liabilities                  
Lease liabilities  7   73,831         
Bank and other borrowings  13   811,236    2,017,877    427,562 
Total non-current labilities      885,067    2,017,877    427,562 
Total liabilities      69,083,857    62,288,190    13,198,049 
                   
Capital and reserves                  
Share capital      69,284    69,284    15,700 
Reserves  14   1,704,989    1,704,989    361,265 
Retained earnings      13,009,029    11,297,207    2,393,730 
Other comprehensive income/(loss)      6,360    8,584    798 
Total equity      14,789,662    13,080,064    2,771,493 
Total liabilities and equity      83,873,519    75,368,254    15,969,542 

 

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

 

F-2

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND JUNE 30, 2024

 

   Note   Six months ended
June 30,
2023
   Six months ended
June 30,
2024
   Six months ended
June 30,
2024
 
       RM   RM   USD 
Revenue from contract services        42,724,877    21,776,845    4,614,228 
Revenue from sales of goods        23,492,766    7,595,546    1,609,396 
Revenue from contract services – related parties        2,509,003    1,067,194    226,124 
Revenue from sales of goods – related parties                 
Total Revenue   15    68,726,646    30,439,585    6,449,748 
                     
Cost of sales from contract services        (37,799,255)   (20,365,868)   (4,315,260)
Cost of sales from sales of goods        (20,965,492)   (6,750,913)   (1,430,429)
Cost of sales for contract services – related parties        (1,912,129)   (1,095,340)   (232,088)
Cost of sales from sales of goods – related parties                 
Total Cost of sales   16    (60,676,876)   (28,212,121)   (5,977,777)
Gross income        8,049,770    2,227,464    471,971 
                     
Selling and administrative        (3,981,104)   (3,454,946)   (732,060)
Selling and administrative to related parties        (49,367)   (56,441)   (11,959)
Income/(loss) from operation before income tax        4,019,299    (1,283,923)   (272,048)
                     
Other income        61,840    118,707    25,153 
Other income from related parties        37,521    50,188    10,634 
Finance cost        (361,758)   (676,835)   (143,413)
Finance cost – related party        (154,483)   (90,097)   (19,090)
Profit/(loss) before income tax        3,602,419    (1,881,960)   (398,764)
Income tax expense   18    (962,140)   170,138    36,050 
Net profit/(loss) for the year        2,640,279    (1,711,822)   (362,714)
                     
Other comprehensive income        19,292    2,224    471 
                     
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year        2,659,571    (1,709,598)   (362,243)
                     
Profit/(loss) attributable to:                    
Equity owners of the Company        2,659,571    (1,709,598)   (362,243)
Non-controlling interests                 
Total        2,659,571    (1,709,598)   (362,243)
                     
Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share        0.17    (0.11)   (0.02)
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted        15,700,000    15,700,000    15,700,000 

 

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

 

F-3

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2024

 

   Number of
outstanding
shares
   Share
capital
   Reserves   Retained
earnings
   Other
comprehensive
income
   Total
Shareholders’
equity
 
       RM   RM   RM   RM   RM 
Balance at January 1, 2023   15,700,000    69,284    1,707,188    5,861,961        7,638,433 
Other comprehensive income                   19,292    19,292 
Foreign exchange reserve           (2,199)            (2,199)
Net profit for the period               2,640,279        2,640,279 
Balance at June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   15,700,000    69,284    1,704,989    8,502,240    19,292    10,295,805 
                               
Balance at January 1, 2024   15,700,000    69,284    1,704,989    13,009,029    6,360    14,789,662 
Other comprehensive income                   2,224    2,224 
Net loss for the period               (1,711,822)       (1,711,822)
Balance at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)   15,700,000    69,284    1,704,989    11,297,207    8,584    13,080,064 

 

   Share
capital
   Reserves   Retained
earnings
   Other
comprehensive
loss
   Total
Shareholders’
equity
 
   USD   USD   USD   USD   USD 
Balance at June 30, 2023   15,700    364,392    1,817,106    3,231    2,200,429 
Balance at June 30, 2024   15,700    361,265    2,393,730    798    2,771,493 

 

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

 

F-4

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND  2024

 

   Six months ended
June 30,
2023
   Six months ended
June 30,
2024
   Six months ended
June 30,
2024
 
   RM   RM   USD 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net profit/(loss) for the year   3,602,419    (1,881,960)   (398,764)
                
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash used in operating activities:               
Extinguishment of right-of-use asset and lease liabilities   (4,691)   (3,188)   (676)
Fair value gain on derivative asset       (3,565)   (755)
Impairment/(Reversal)   296,776    (10,787)   (2,286)
Depreciation and amortization   129,116    196,028    41,536 
Equipment written off       32,779    6,945 
Imputed interest of lease liability   3,433    5,049    1,070 
Interest income   (15,050)   (34,881)   (7,391)
Finance cost   516,241    766,932    162,503 
Unrealized foreign losses/(gains) losses   4,779    (8,678)   (1,839)
                
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               
Trade receivables   (20,597,485)   (1,879,608)   (398,264)
Contract assets   (10,798,302)   18,261,184    3,869,305 
Contract liabilities   (6,000)   2,581,199    546,922 
Other receivables and prepayment   248,557    (1,654,273)   (350,518)
Inventories   216,091    66,681    14,129 
Other payables and accrued liabilities   1,211,024    3,942,595    835,383 
Trade payables   17,642,419    (15,473,486)   (3,278,628)
Income tax payable   (680,000)   (910,677)   (192,961)
Income tax refund   41,481         
Net cash provided (used in)/by operating activities   (8,189,192)   3,991,344    845,711 
                
Investing activities               
Interest income   15,050    34,881    7,391 
Purchase of plant and equipment   (1,106,030)   (3,789,561)   (802,958)
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,090,980)   (3,754,680)   (795,567)
                
Financing activities               
Interest paid   (516,241)   (766,932)   (162,503)
Repayment of lease liabilities   (51,000)   (75,000)   (15,892)
Amount due (to)/from related parties   (197,697)   1,412,732    299,339 
Proceeds from bank facility   5,749,222    3,616,009    766,185 
Net cash provided by financing activities   4,984,284    4,186,809    887,129 
Effect of exchange rate changes   12,315    10,902    2,312 
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents   (4,295,887)   4,423,473    937,273 
Cash and bank balances at beginning of year   8,231,746    5,600,147    1,186,598 
Cash and bank balances at end of year   3,948,174    10,034,522    2,126,183 

 

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

 

F-5

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

 

Founder Group Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on May 18, 2023 with registered office at Vistra Corporate Services Centre, Wickhams Cay II, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands while principal place of business of the Company at No. 17, Jalan Astana 1D, Bandar Bukit Raja 41050 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

 

The group structure which represents the operating subsidiaries and dormant companies as of the reporting date is as follow:

 

 

Details of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) are shown in the table below:

 

   Percentage of effective ownership
   June 30,
Name  Date of
incorporation
  2024   2023   Place of
incorporation
  Principal
activities
      %   %       
Founder Group Limited  May 18, 2023          British Virgin Islands  Holding company
Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd.  April 13, 2021   100    100   Malaysia  Business of renewable energy activities and related business and activities of holding companies
Founder Energy (Singapore) Pte Ltd  May 27, 2022   100    100   Singapore  Dormant
Founder Assets Sdn. Bhd.  September 21, 2022   100    100   Malaysia  Business in the investment of renewable energy project.

 

The Company provides engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (“EPCC”) services for solar photovoltaic (“PV”) facilities in Malaysia primarily through Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd.

 

On April 13, 2021, Mr. Lee Seng Chi incorporate Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. with 100% equity interest.

 

On August 25, 2021, Reservoir Energy Link Berhad acquired 51% equity interest in Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. from Mr. Lee Seng Chi.

 

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1ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (cont.)

 

On May 27, 2022, the Company incorporate Founder Energy (Singapore) Pte Ltd with domicile in Singapore for future business expansion purpose in Singapore.

 

On September 21, 2022, the Company incorporate Founder Assets Sdn. Bhd. with domicile in Malaysia to carry out business in the investment of renewable energy project.

 

On May 18, 2023, Reservoir Energy Link Berhad and Mr. Lee Seng Chi incorporate Founder Group Limited with 51% and 49% equity interest, respectively.

 

On June 14, 2023, Founder Group Limited acquire 100% equity interest of Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. from Reservoir Energy Link Berhad and Mr. Lee Seng Chi.

 

2MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION

 

BASIS OF PREPARATION

 

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost basis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below, and are drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) 34 Interim Financing Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

 

Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.

 

ADOPTION OF NEW AND REVISED STANDARDS

 

At the date of authorization of those financial statements, our Company has not adopted the new and revised IFRS Accounting Standards and amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards that have been issued but are not yet effective to them. We do not anticipate that the adoption of these new and revised IFRS Accounting Standards pronouncements in future periods will have a material impact on our financial statements in the period of their initial adoption.

 

NEW AND REVISED IFRS IN ISSUE BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE

 

The Group has not applied in advance the following accounting standards and/or interpretations (including the consequential amendments, if any) that have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) but are not yet effective for the current financial period:

 

IFRSs and/or IC Interpretations (Including The Consequential Amendments)   Effective Date
IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures   1 January 2027
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements   1 January 2027
Annual Improvements of IFRS Accounting Standards – Volume 11   1 January 2026
Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments   1 January 2026
Amendment to IAS 21 Lack of Exchangeability   1 January 2025
Amendments to IFRS 10 and IFRS 28: Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture   Deferred

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION (cont.)

 

RECENTLY ADOPTED IFRS

 

The Group has adopted the following accounting standards and/or interpretations (including the consequential amendments, if any) that have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for the current financial period:

 

IFRSs and/or IC Interpretations (Including The Consequential Amendments)  Effective Date
Amendment to IAS 1 Non-current Liabilities with Covenants  1 January 2024
Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 Supplier Finance Arrangements  1 January 2024
Amendment to IFRS 16 Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback  1 January 2024

 

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

 

The acquisition of entities, businesses or assets under common control are accounted for in accordance with merger accounting.

 

The combined financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the combined entities or businesses in which the common control combination occurs as if they had been combined from the date when the combining entities or businesses first came under the control of the controlling party.

 

The combined financial statements have prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances.

 

All intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses are eliminated in full on combination and the combined financial statements reflect external transactions only.

 

The net assets of the combined entities or businesses are combined using the existing carrying amounts from the controlling party’s perspective. No amount is recognized in respect of goodwill or excess of the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the acquisition cost at the time of common control combination. All differences between the cost of acquisition (fair value of consideration paid) and the amounts at which the assets and liabilities are recorded, arising from common control combination, have been recognized directly in equity as part of the capital reserve.

 

The combined statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income include the results of each of the combining entities or businesses from the earliest date presented or since the date when the combined entities or businesses first came under the common control, where this is a shorter period, regardless of the date of the common control combination.

 

CONVENIENCE TRANSLATION

 

Translations of amounts in the unaudited interim consolidated statements of financial position, unaudited interim consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows from RM into USD as of and for the period ended June 30, 2024 are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RM into USD for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were calculated at the noon buying rate of USD1 = RM4.71950, as published by Bank Negara Malaysia, or an average rate of USD1 = RM4.72715.

 

FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

Classification and measurement

 

The Group classifies its financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income, fair value through profit and loss and amortized cost.

 

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2MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION (cont.)

 

The classification depends on the Group’s business model for managing the financial assets as well as the contractual terms of the cash flows of the financial assets.

 

1.Financial assets at FVTPL are initially recorded at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the statements of income and comprehensive income. Realized and unrealized gains and income arising from changes in the fair value of the financial asset held at FVTPL are included in the statements of income and comprehensive income in the period in which they arise. The Company has classified cash as FVTPL.

 

2.Financial assets at FVTOCI are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs. Subsequently they are measured at fair value, with gains and losses arising from changes in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income. There is no subsequent reclassification of fair value gains and losses to profit or loss following the derecognition of the investment. There are no financial assets classified as FVTOCI.

 

3.Financial assets at amortized cost are initially recognized at fair value, net of transaction costs, and subsequently carried at amortized cost less any impairment. They are classified as current assets or non- current assets based on their maturity date. The Company has classified trade receivables, contract assets, other receivables and amounts due from related parties at amortized cost.

 

Impairment

 

The Company assesses at end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired.

 

The Company recognizes expected credit losses (“ECL”) for accounts receivable based on the simplified approach. The simplified approach to the recognition of expected losses does not require the Company to track the changes in credit risk; rather, the Company recognizes a loss allowance based on lifetime expected credit losses at each reporting date from the date of the account receivable.

 

The Company measures expected credit loss by considering the risk of default over the contract period and incorporates forward-looking information into its measurement. ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses.

 

ECLs are measured as the difference in the present value of the contractual cash flows that are due to the Company under the contract, and the cash flows that the Company expects to receive. The Company assesses all information available, including past due status, and forward looking macro-economic factors in the measurement of the ECLs associated with its assets carried at amortized cost.

 

The maximum period considered when estimating ECLs is the maximum contractual period over which the Company is exposed to credit risk.

 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities at FVTPL or at amortized cost. The Company determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition.

 

Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortized cost, net of transaction costs unless classified as FVTPL. The Company’s trade payables, other payables and accrued liabilities, amounts due to related parties, lease liabilities and bank loans are classified as measured at amortized cost.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION (cont.)

 

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

Plant and equipment is recognized and subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses, if any. When components of property and equipment have different useful lives they are accounted for separately. Depreciation is provided at rates which are calculated to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Computer and Software  5 years straight line
Motor Vehicles  5 years straight line
Office Equipment  5 years straight line
Equipment and Tools  5 years straight line
Signboard  4 years straight line
Solar Asset Plant  4 years straight line
Office Renovation  4 years straight line
Mould  5 years straight line
Plant and Machinery  5 years straight line
Forklift  5 years straight line
Right-Of-Use Assets  Over term of lease

 

Assets under construction are not depreciated as these assets are not available for use.

 

Plant or equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use. Any gain or loss arising from derecognition of the asset, being the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount, is recognized in profit or loss. The revaluation reserve included in equity is transferred directly to retained profits on retirement or disposal of the asset.

 

INVENTORIES

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined based on weighted average method and comprises the purchase price and incidentals incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

 

Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

 

IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

Impairment of assets are reviewed at the end of each reporting period for impairment when there is an indication that the assets might be impaired. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying values of the assets with their recoverable amounts. When the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is written down to its recoverable amount and an impairment loss shall be recognized. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and its value in use, which is measured by reference to discounted future cash flows using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. An impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss.

 

When there is a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, a subsequent increase in the recoverable amount of an asset is treated as a reversal of the previous impairment loss and is recognized to the extent of the carrying amount of the asset that would have been determined (net of amortization and depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized. The reversal is recognized in profit or loss immediately.

 

CONTRACT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

Contract assets includes unbilled amounts resulting from performance obligation satisfied measured under input method. Contract assets are subsequently transferred to trade receivable upon satisfaction of billing milestone base on contract and entitlement to pay becomes unconditional. A contract asset is subject to impairment requirement of IFRS 9.

 

Contract liabilities include advance payments from customers that performance obligation yet to satisfied. A contract liabilities is stated at cost and represents the obligation of the Group to transfer goods or services to a customer for which consideration has been received (or the amount is due) from the customers.

 

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2MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION (cont.)

 

LEASES

 

The Group assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of the contract. The Group recognizes a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease arrangements in which it is the lessee, except for low-value assets and short-term leases with 12 months or less. For these leases, the Group recognizes the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line method over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased assets are consumed.

 

The Group recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use assets and the associated lease liabilities are presented as a separate line item in the statements of financial position.

 

The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost. Cost includes the initial amount of the corresponding lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred, less any incentives received.

 

The right-of-use asset is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses, and adjustment for any remeasurement of the lease liability. The depreciation starts from the commencement date of the lease. If the lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the Group or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group expects to exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. Otherwise, the Group depreciates the right-of-use asset to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. The estimated useful lives of the right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those property, plant and equipment.

 

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate.

 

The lease liability is subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in the future lease payments (other than lease modification that is not accounted for as a separate lease) with the corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recognized in profit or loss if the carrying amount has been reduced to zero.

 

PROVISIONS

 

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of past events, when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and when a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is the present value of the estimated expenditure required to settle the obligation. The discount rate shall be a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognized as interest expense in profit or loss.

 

REVENUE RECOGNITION

 

The Group accounts for its revenue under IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. (“IFRS 15”) The five-step model defined by IFRS 15 requires the Company to:

 

(1)identify its contracts with customers;

 

(2)identify its performance obligations under those contracts;

 

(3)determine the transaction prices of those contracts;

 

(4)allocate the transaction prices to its performance obligations in those contracts; and

 

(5)recognise revenue when each performance obligation under those contracts is satisfied. Revenue recognized when promised goods and services are transferred to the client in an amount that reflects the consideration expected in exchange for those services.

 

Revenues are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, service has occurred, and all performance obligations have been performed pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the sales price is fixed oi determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Our revenue agreements generally do not include a right of return in relation to the delivered goods or services. Depending on the terms of the agreement and the laws that apply to the agreement, control of the services may be transferred over time or at a point in time. Control of the services is transferred over time if our performance:

 

-provides all of the benefits received and consumed simultaneously by the client;

 

-creates and enhances an asset that the client controls as the Group performs; or

 

-does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Group and the Group has an enforceable right to payment for performance complete to date.

 

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2MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION (cont.)

 

REVENUE RECOGNITION (cont.)

 

The Group recognises revenue from the following major sources:

 

(i)Large-scale solar projects (“LSS”)

 

LSS are utility scale solar PV power plants with installed generating capacity of 1 MWac or more. Large-scale solar projects are ground mounted and are designed to supply power to the power grid. For the majority of our large-scale solar projects, we usually act as the contractor to the project awarder, who is the main contractor for a solar project. As an EPCC provider, we assume most of the responsibility for the entire project lifecycle, from design and engineering to material procurement, construction, installation, integration, and commissioning.

 

(ii)Commercial and industrial (“C&I”) solar projects

 

C&I projects are smaller scale solar projects where the solar PV systems are installed on rooftops and are designed to generate electricity for commercial and industrial properties for their own consumption, such as factories, warehouses and commercial stores. For C&I projects, we usually sign a service contract with the project owner and act as the main contractor. As the main contractor, we engage in comprehensive services encompassing project design, engineering, equipment procurement, construction, and commissioning.

 

Rendering of Services

 

Revenue from providing product and services related to renewable energy services industry is recognized over time in the year in which the services are rendered using input method, determined based on the proportion of costs incurred for work performed to date over the estimated total costs. Transaction price is computed based on the price specified in the contract and adjusted for any variable consideration such as incentives and penalties.

 

A receivable is recognized when the services are rendered as this is the point in time that the consideration is unconditional because only the passage of time is required before the payment is due. If the services rendered exceed the payment received, a contract asset is recognized. If the payments exceed the services rendered, a contract liability is recognized.

 

Sale of Goods

 

Revenue is recognized at a point in time when the goods have been delivered to the customer and upon its acceptance, and it is probable that the Group will collect the considerations to which it would be entitled to in exchange for the goods sold.

 

The Company generally provides standard warranties to its customers, from date of delivery cost or satisfactory completion of the project. There is no warranty claim historically.

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand, bank balances, fixed deposits, demand deposits, and short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value with original maturity periods of three months or less. For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are presented net of bank overdrafts.

 

SHARE CAPITAL

 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new ordinary shares are deducted against the share capital account.

 

INCOME TAX

 

Current tax assets and liabilities are the expected amount of income tax recoverable or payable to the taxation authorities, measured using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period and are recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that the tax relates to items recognized outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity).

 

Deferred taxes are recognized using the liability method for temporary differences other than those that arise from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction which is not a business combination and at the time of the transaction, affects neither accounting profit nor taxable profit.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on the period.

 

Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilised. The carrying amounts of deferred tax assets are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefits will be realized.

 

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FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION (cont.)

 

INCOME TAX (cont.)

 

Current and deferred tax items are recognized in correlation to the underlying transactions either in profit or loss, other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

 

Current tax assets and liabilities or deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity (or on different tax entities but they intend to settle current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis) and the same taxation authority.

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

 

The functional currency used by the Company is the Malaysia Ringgit. Consequently, operations in currencies other than the Malaysia Ringgit are considered to be denominated in foreign currency and are recorded at the exchange rates in force on the dates of the operations.

 

At year-end, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are converted by applying the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. The profits or losses revealed are charged directly to the profit and loss account for the year in which they occur. Non-monetary items in foreign currency measured in terms of historical cost are converted at the exchange rate on the date of the transaction.

 

The exchange differences of the monetary items that arise both when liquidating them and when converting them at the closing exchange rate, are recognized in the results of the year, except those that are part of the investment of a business abroad, which are recognized directly in equity net of taxes until the time of its disposal.

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic income per share is calculated by dividing the income attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding in the period. For all periods presented, the income attributable to ordinary shareholders equals the reported income attributable to owners of the Company.

 

Diluted income per share is calculated by the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the calculation of diluted income per share assumes that the proceeds to be received on the exercise of dilutive share options and warrants are used to repurchase ordinary shares at the average market price during the period.

 

The Company has no potentially dilutive securities, such as options or warrants, currently issued and outstanding, as of June 30, 2024, and 2023.

 

3CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

 

Management believes that there are no key assumptions made concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities within the next financial year other than as disclosed below:-

 

Impairment of Trade Receivables and Contract Assets

 

The Group uses the simplified approach to estimate a lifetime expected credit loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. The contract assets are grouped with trade receivables for impairment assessment because they have substantially the same risk characteristics as the trade receivables for the same types of contracts. The Group develops the expected loss rates based on the payment profiles of past sales and the corresponding historical credit losses, and adjusts for qualitative and quantitative reasonable and supportable forward-looking information. If the expectation is different from the estimation, such difference will impact the carrying value of trade receivables and contract assets.

 

Contract Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue from providing product and services related to renewable energy services industry is recognized over time measure via input method, determined based on the proportion of costs incurred for work performed to date over the estimated total costs. Transaction price is computed based on the price specified in the contract and adjusted for any variable consideration such as incentives and penalties. The Group applied judgement and assumptions significantly affects the determination of the amount and the timing of revenue recognized from contract with customers for commercial & industrial and large scale solar. The Group measures the performance of service work done by comparing the actual costs incurred with the estimated total costs required to complete the services. Significant judgements are required to estimate the total contract costs to complete. In making these estimate, management relied on estimates and also on past experience of completed projects. A change in estimate will directly affect the revenue to be recognized.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

3CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY (cont.)

 

Acquisitions of assets and businesses accounted under common control

 

The acquisition of entities, businesses or assets under common control are accounted for in accordance with merger accounting.

 

The combined financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the combining entities or businesses in which the common control combination occurs as if they had been combined from the date when the combining entities or businesses first came under the control of the controlling party.

 

The combined financial statements have prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances.

 

All intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses are eliminated in full on combination and the combined financial statements reflect external transactions only.

 

The net assets of the combining entities or businesses are combined using the existing carrying amounts from the controlling party’s perspective. No amount is recognized in respect of goodwill or excess of the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the acquisition cost at the time of common control combination. All differences between the cost of acquisition (fair value of consideration paid) and the amounts at which the assets and liabilities are recorded, arising from common control combination, have been recognized directly in equity as part of the capital reserve.

 

The combined statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income include the results of each of the combining entities or businesses from the earliest date presented or since the date when the combining entities or businesses first came under the common control, where this is a shorter period, regardless of the date of the common control combination.

 

4ACQUISITION OF FOUNDER ENERGY SDN. BHD. AT DISCOUNT UNDER COMMON CONTROL

 

On June 14, 2023, Founder Group Limited acquired 100% equity interests of Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. from Reservoir Energy Link Berhad and Mr. Lee Seng Chi under common control. The Company accounted the transaction as following:

 

   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Obligation assumed by the Company  4   1 
Book value of Share Capital of Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd.   (1,300,000)   (294,583)
Bargain purchase accounted as merger reserve in equity   1,299,996    294,582 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

5ACQUISITION OF ASSETS AND BUSINESS FROM SOLAR BINA ENGINEERING SDN. BHD. AT DISCOUNT UNDER COMMON CONTROL

 

On July 31, 2021, Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. entered into a Business and Asset Transfer Agreement with Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd., a common control entity owned and controlled by Mr. Lee Seng Chi, acquiring a variety of fixed assets and inventory at the net asset value as define in aforementioned agreement.

 

In addition to assets, Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. acquired renewable energy, mounting structure system, building structural design and installation, solar system installation services and project management business from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd.

 

The net asset value of transferred inventory and other assets by Solar Bina Engineering Sdn Bhd. as of January 1, 2021 amounted to RM1,375,507, whereas the net asset value of inventory and other assets as of July 31, 2021 amounted to RM1,020,236, which is also the amount of consideration stipulated in said agreement. As such, the Company accounted for the bargain purchase, as other reserve in equity amounting to RM355,271.

 

Business transferred from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn Bhd., resulted in a loss of RM49,722, which Founder Energy Sdn Bhd. acquired without consideration. As such, the Company accounted for the bargain purchase, as other reserve in equity amounting to RM49,722.

 

The consideration, amounting to RM1,020,236, was made in cash, with payment being completed by Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. to Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd. in the year 2021.

 

The Company account the acquisition of assets and business under common control similarly to business combination under common control, measured at book value of transferring entity tabled as following:

 

   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Acquisition of assets from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd.        
Computer and Software   44,171    10,009 
Motor Vehicle   14,746    3,342 
Office Equipment   30,800    6,979 
Mould   8,502    1,927 
Plant and Machinery   691,187    156,625 
Forklift   45,800    10,378 
Inventory   540,301    122,434 
Total fixed assets acquired from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd.   1,375,507    311,694 
Consideration transferred by Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd.   (1,020,236)   (231,189)
Bargain purchase accounted as other reserve in equity   355,271    80,505 
           
Acquisition of business from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd.          
Sales   20,268    4,593 
Staff Costs   (69,990)   (15,860)
Net loss absorbed by Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd. accounted as other reserve in equity   (49,722)   (11,267)

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

6PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Plant and equipment, at cost            
Computer and Software   223,714    227,164    48,133 
Motor Vehicles   79,747    79,746    16,897 
Office Equipment   39,318    43,558    9,229 
Equipment and Tools   33,389    58,189    12,329 
Signboard   7,180    7,180    1,521 
Office Renovation   41,500    41,500    8,793 
Solar Asset Plant   1,320,000    1,282,500    271,745 
Solar Asset Under Construction       3,757,071    796,074 
Plant and Machinery   705,569    705,569    149,501 
Forklift   45,800    45,800    9,704 
Total plant and equipment   2,496,216    6,248,277    1,323,926 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (834,667)   (959,441)   (203,292)
Less: Equipment written off       (32,779)   (6,945)
Total property, plant and equipment, net   1,661,549    5,256,057    1,113,689 
                
Depreciation expenses, class under cost of sale   20,952    32,484    6,883 
Depreciation expenses, class separately from cost of sale   183,787    92,290    19,555 
Total depreciation expenses   204,739    124,774    26,438 
                
Investment in plant and equipment:               
Computer and Software   75,450    3,450    731 
Office Equipment   3,930    4,240    898 
Equipment and Tools       24,800    5,255 
Office Renovation   41,500         
Solar Asset Plant   1,320,000         
Solar Asset Under Construction       3,757,071    796,074 
Plant and Machinery   14,382         
Total   1,455,262    3,789,561    802,958 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

7RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Right-Of-Use Assets            
Balance brought forward   141,572    213,761    45,293 
Less: Amortization   (118,444)   (71,253)   (15,098)
Termination of right-of-use asset   (94,381)   (142,508)   (30,195)
Add: New lease recognized   285,014         
Balance carried forward   213,761         
                
Lease Liability               
Balance brought forward   146,640    215,647    45,693 
Add: Imputed interest   9,066    5,049    1,070 
Less: Principal repayment   (126,000)   (75,000)   (15,892)
Termination of lease liability   (99,073)   (145,696)   (30,871)
Add: New lease recognized   285,014         
Balance carried forward   215,647         
                
Lease liability current portion   141,699         
Lease liability non-current portion   73,948         
                
Maturities of Lease               
Year ending June 30, 2025             
Total             

 

On June 1, 2023, Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. renewed its Tenancy Agreement with Mr. Lee Seng Chi pertaining to the rental of our principal office for another year with option to renew for additional year with monthly rental amounted RM12,500 payable in advance.

 

The extension options for lease of office premise has not been included in lease liabilities because the Group has not renew the lease rental.

 

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FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

8CONTRACT ASSETS AND CONTRACT LIABILITIES

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Contract Assets            
Contract cost   128,952,000    149,198,865    31,613,277 
Contract margin   22,018,596    23,024,089    4,878,502 
Contract revenue recognized   150,970,596    172,222,954    36,491,779 
Less: Bill to trade receivables   (100,687,277)   (139,241,813)   (29,503,509)
Contract assets carried forward   50,283,319    32,981,141    6,988,270 
Contract cost assets   959,005         
Less: Provision for impairment loss   (296,776)   (285,989)   (60,597)
Balance carried forward   50,945,548    32,695,152    6,927,673 
                
Increase/(Decrease) in contract assets   32,709,220    (18,261,184)   (3,869,305)
Decrease in provision for impairment loss   (296,776)   10,787    2,286 
                
Contract Liabilities               
Balance brought forward   806,058         
Add: Deposits and prepayment from customer   (800,058)   2,581,199    546,922 
Adjustment for unrealized foreign exchange movement   12,070         
Adjustment to other payables   (18,070)        
Balance carries forward       2,581,199    546,922 
                
(Decrease)/Increase in contract liabilities   (806,058)   2,581,199    546,922 

 

Significant decrease in contract assets for the period ended June 30, 2024 primarily due to a decrease in unbilled revenue related to the satisfaction of performance obligation in excess of amounts billed to customers.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

9TRADE RECEIVABLES AND TRADE PAYABLES

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Non-Current            
Project retention receivables   2,665,887    3,187,881    675,470 
                
Current               
Trade receivables   12,156,133    12,012,227    2,545,232 
Accrued revenue   47,499    222,932    47,236 
Project retention receivables   698,429    422,212    89,462 
Accrued liquidated ascertained damages to Sub-contractor   408,980    2,011,284    426,165 
Less: Provision for expected credit loss   (27,549)   (27,549)   (5,837)
Total trade receivables   15,949,379    17,828,987    3,777,728 
                
Increase in total trade receivables   11,922,137    1,879,608    398,264 

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Trade payables   37,268,115    21,337,719    4,521,182 
Project retention payable   1,150,758    1,607,668    340,644 
Total trade payables   38,418,873    22,945,387    4,861,826 
                
Increase/(Decrease) in total trade payables   19,827,253    (15,473,486)   (3,278,628)

 

10INVENTORIES

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Inventories   1,863,933    1,797,252    380,814 

 

The amount of inventories recognized as an expense in cost of sales of the Group was RM28,212,121 (USD5,977,777) (June 30, 2023: RM60,676,876).

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

11AMOUNT DUE FROM/(TO) RELATED PARTIES

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM  

Convenience
Translation

USD

 
Amount due from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd.   1,119,848    24,727    5,239 
Amount due from RL Sunseap Energy Sdn. Bhd.   256,256    433,752    91,906 
Amount due from Reservoir Link Energy Bhd.   1,831,054    180,092    38,159 
Amount due from Reservoir Link Renewable Sdn. Bhd.       659,863    139,817 
Amount due from Sunseap Energy (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.       367,969    77,968 
Amount due from related parties   3,207,158    1,666,403    353,089 
                
Amount due to Reservoir Link Energy Bhd.   2,474,525    2,372,290    169 
Amount due to Reservoir Link Sdn. Bhd.   285,388    258,804    502,657 
Amount due to Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd.       795    54,837 
Amount due to related parties   2,759,913    2,631,889    557,663 

 

Both amount due to and from related parties on an on-demand basis. Other than amount due to and from related parties that is trade nature, amount due to and from related parties subject to interest rate of BLR + 1.5% per annum.

 

Material Transactions with Related Parties

 

Name of Related Party   Relationship to Us
Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd.   An entity controlled by our Chief Executive Officer and Director Mr. Lee Seng Chi
Reservoir Link Energy Bhd.   Our largest shareholder
Reservoir Link Sdn. Bhd.   An entity controlled by Reservoir Link Energy Bhd.
Reservoir Link Renewable Sdn. Bhd.   An entity controlled by Reservoir Link Energy Bhd.
Lee Seng Chi   Our Chief Executive Officer and Director
RL Sunseap Energy Sdn. Bhd.   Related company with Reservoir Link Energy Bhd.
Thien Chiet Chai   A director of certain of our related parties, including Reservoir Link Energy Bhd., Reservoir Link Renewable Sdn. Bhd., and RL Sunseap Energy Sdn. Bhd.

 

   For the six months ended 
   June 30,
2023
   June 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Rental payment to Mr. Lee Seng Chi   51,000    75,000    15,892 
                
Revenue from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd.   1,310,409    74,034    15,687 
Revenue from Reservoir Link Energy Bhd.       138,170    29,276 
Revenue from RL Sunseap Energy Sdn. Bhd.   1,102,528    1,000,483    211,989 
Revenue from Reservoir Link Renewable Sdn. Bhd.   96,066    (145,493)   (30,828)
Total revenue from related parties   2,509,003    1,067,194    226,124 
                
Expenses charged to Reservoir Link Energy Bhd.   37,521    50,188    10,634 
Expenses charged to Reservoir Link Sdn. Bhd.       26,583    5,633 
    37,521    76,771    16,267 
                
Expenses charged by Reservoir Link Energy Berhad   49,367    56,441    11,959 
                
Finance cost charged by Reservoir Link Energy Bhd.   90,618    90,097    19,090 
Finance cost charged by Reservoir Link Sdn. Bhd.   63,865         
Finance cost charged by related parties   154,483    90,097    19,090 
Purchases from Reservoir Link Renewable Sdn. Bhd.       1,799    381 

 

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FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

11AMOUNT DUE FROM/(TO) RELATED PARTIES (Cont.)

 

The related party transactions mainly derived from the sales of renewable energy products and services, recharge of expenses, interest charged for advances and management fees.

 

In the six months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, recharge of expenses, interest charged and management fees charged by Reservoir Link Energy Bhd. and Reservoir Link Sdn. Bhd. represent expenses paid on behalf of the Group and interest charged for funds advanced to the Group.

 

Significant related party transaction with Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd. was due to contract secured via Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd. for supply of mounting structure, where the customer is unable to novate the contract from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd. to the Group.

 

The Group was appointed as contractor by RL Sunseap Energy Sdn. Bhd. for the sales of renewable energy products and services.

 

The Group was appointed as contractor by Reservoir Link Renewable Sdn. Bhd. for the sales of renewable energy products and services.

 

12OTHER RECEIVABLES AND PREPAYMENT AND OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Other Receivables            
Project deposits   252,490    242,830    51,452 
Prepayment to supplier   1,843,652    2,940,669    623,089 
Other receivables   813,020    2,190,242    464,084 
Other deposits   1,448,882    638,575    135,306 
    4,358,044    6,012,316    1,273,931 

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Other Payables            
Accrued staff cost   349,035    326,797    69,244 
Other payables   782,911    4,841,645    1,025,881 
Prepayment from customer   134,194    2,794    592 
    1,266,140    5,171,236    1,095,717 

 

13BANK BORROWINGS

 

   Capacity  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Line of Credit                
Ambank Islamic Bank – Domestic Recourse Factoring, at Base Financing Rate – 1%   10,000,000    1,324,110    2,523,108    534,614 
Ambank Islamic Bank – Invoice Financing, at Base Financing Rate   20,000,000    6,935,623    9,744,320    2,064,693 
Ambank Islamic Bank – Banker Acceptance, at Islamic Interbank Discounting Rate + 1.50%   10,200,000    5,243,619    6,488,539    1,374,836 
Ambank Islamic Bank – Invoice Financing, at Base Financing Rate        4,413,485         
CIMB Islamic Bank – Accepted Bills, at Accepted Bills + 1.50%   8,000,000    3,371,782         
CIMB Islamic Bank – Multi Currency Trade Financing-i, at Cost of Funds + 1.5%        1,421,601    7,448,477    1,578,234 
Sunway SCF Sdn Bhd. – Invoice Factoring       1,056,440         
Ambank Islamic Bank – Term Financing, at Base Financing Rate – 1%       455,000    633,686    134,270 
Ambank Islamic Bank – Term Financing, at Base Financing Rate – 1%       487,456    1,486,996    315,075 
    56,100,000    24,709,116    28,325,126    6,001,722 

 

F-21

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

13BANK BORROWINGS (cont.)

 

The maturities schedule is as follow:

 

Twelve months ending June 30,

 

   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Maturities        
2025   26,307,249    5,574,160 
2026   156,780    33,220 
2027   156,780    33,220 
2028   156,780    33,220 
2029   1,547,537    327,902 
Total   28,325,126    6,001,722 

 

The term loans are secured by bank loan assignment over an insurance policy for directors of the Group.

 

14RESERVES

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Bargain purchases from acquisition of Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. under common control accounted as merger reserve   1,299,996    1,299,996    275,452 
Bargain purchase from acquisition of plant, equipment and inventory from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd. under common control accounted as other reserve   355,271    355,271    75,277 
Bargain purchase from acquisition of business from Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd. under common control accounted as other reserve   49,722    49,722    10,536 
    1,704,989    1,704,989    361,265 

 

15REVENUE

 

   For the six months ended 
   June 30,
2023
   June 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Revenue from contract services   42,724,877    21,776,845    4,614,228 
Revenue from sales of goods   23,492,766    7,595,546    1,609,396 
Revenue from contract services – related party   2,509,003    1,067,194    226,124 
Revenue from sales of goods – related party            
    68,726,646    30,439,585    6,449,748 
                
Timing of revenue recognition:               
Point in time   23,492,766    7,595,546    1,609,396 
Over time   45,233,880    22,844,039    4,840,352 
    68,726,646    30,439,585    6,449,748 
                
Unsatisfied performance obligation   38,147,362    36,756,234    7,788,163 

 

Revenue from contract services primarily involved in project execution, including construction, installation and integration works, testing and commissioning of our solar projects. Revenue from sales of goods involved in supply and selling of solar mounting structure and its accessories.

 

Unsatisfied performance obligation was duly satisfied and recognized as revenue within 12 months after the reporting year end, respectively. Revenue from contract services primarily involved in project execution, including construction, installation and integration works, testing and commissioning of our solar projects. Revenue from sales of goods involved in supply and selling of parts and accessories.

 

F-22

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

16COST OF SALE

 

   For the six months ended 
   June 30,
2023
   June 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Material Cost   31,265,416    9,968,658    2,112,228 
Construction Cost   23,668,446    14,022,382    2,971,158 
Staff Cost   1,687,762    2,166,300    459,010 
Logistic Cost   704,317    722,336    153,054 
Tools & Machinery   318,866    114,303    24,219 
Miscellaneous   3,032,069    1,185,657    251,225 
Depreciation       32,485    6,883 
Total cost of sale   60,676,876    28,212,121    5,977,777 

 

Included in Cost of Sale of the Group is related party transactions amounting to RM1,095,340 (USD232,088) (30 June 2023: RM1,912,129).

 

17EMPLOYEES SALARY AND RELATED COSTS

 

   For the six months ended 
   June 30,
2023
   June 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Director salaries   296,259    336,589    71,319 
Admin salaries   1,126,817    1,476,661    312,885 
Technical staff salaries   1,443,137    1,906,227    403,904 
Total   2,866,213    3,719,477    788,108 

 

   For the six months ended 
   June 30,
2023
   June 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Director related expenses   7,053    47,360    10,035 
Admin related expenses   69,965    214,660    45,484 
Technical staff related expenses   164,535    263,395    55,810 
Total   241,553    525,415    111,329 

 

F-23

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

18INCOME TAX EXPENSES

 

   For the six months ended 
   June 30,
2023
   June 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Net income/(loss) before taxes   3,602,419    (1,881,960)   (398,764)
Adjustment for temporary differences   622,146         
Adjustment for permanent differences   (215,648)   130,416    36,280 
Taxable income   4,008,917    (1,751,411)   (362,484)
                
Tax rate   24%   24%   24%
Tax expenses   962,140    (420,371)   (86,996)
Under provision of income tax expense in prior years       250,233    50,946 
Changes in deferred tax   149,315         
Tax payable for the year   1,111,455    (170,138)   (36,050)
Tax payment   (680,000)   (910,677)   (192,961)
Tax refund   41,481         
Tax payable brought forward   157,293    1,714,168    363,210 
Tax payable carry forward   630,229    633,353    134,199 

 

19FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

  

As of
June 30,
2023

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Cash and bank balances   3,948,174    10,034,522    2,126,183 
                
Financial assets at amortized cost               
Contract assets   29,034,631    32,695,152    6,927,673 
Trade receivables   24,327,951    17,828,987    3,777,728 
Other receivables   1,272,044    2,512,817    532,433 
Amount due from related parties   439,062    1,666,403    353,089 
                
Financial liabilities at amortized cost               
Trade payables   (36,243,039)   (22,945,387)   (4,861,826)
Contract liabilities   (800,058)   (2,581,199)   (546,922)
Other payables & accrued liabilities   (1,431,059)   (5,171,236)   (1,095,717)
Bank and other borrowings   (10,130,735)   (28,325,126)   (6,001,722)
Lease liabilities   (285,014)        
Amount due to related parties   (2,543,258)   (2,631,889)   (557,663)
    7,597,699    3,083,044    653,256 

 

Foreign Currency Risk

 

We are exposed to foreign currency risk with transactions and balances that are denominated in currencies other than our functional currency. The currencies giving rise to this risk are primarily Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) and United States Dollar (“USD”). Foreign currency risk is monitored closely on an on-going basis to ensure that the net exposure is at an acceptable level.

 

F-24

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

19FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (cont.)

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

We are exposed to interest rate risk as we have bank loans which are interest bearing. The interest rates and terms of repayment of the loans are disclosed in Note 13 to the financial statements. We currently do not have an interest rate hedging policy.

 

Liquidity Risk

 

Liquidity risk arises mainly due to general funding and business activities. We practice prudent risk management by maintaining sufficient cash balances and the availability of funding through certain committed credit facilities.

 

Capital Risk Management

 

We manage our capital to ensure that entities within our Company will be able to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to support our businesses and maximize shareholders value. To achieve this objective, we may make adjustments to the capital structure in view of changes in economic conditions, such as adjusting the amount of dividend payment, returning of capital to shareholders or issuing new shares.

 

We manage our capital based on debt-to-equity ratio that complies with debt covenants and regulatory, if any. The debt-to-equity ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total equity. We include within net debt, loans, and borrowings from financial institutions. Capital includes equity attributable to the owners of the parent and non-controlling interest.

 

20CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Customer Concentration

 

For the six months period ended June 30, 2024, the Company generated total revenue of RM30,439,585, of which four customers accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenue.

 

For the six months period ended June 30, 2023, the Company generated total revenue of RM68,726,646, of which three customers accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenue.

 

   For the six months ended June 30 (Unaudited) 
   2024   2023   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   Revenues   Percentage of
revenues
   Trade receivables 
   RM   RM   %   %   RM   RM 
Customer A   9,467,487        31.10        2,043,279     
Customer B   6,570,203    359,994    21.58    0.52    6,022,475    809,922 
Customer C   5,842,660    600,360    19.19    0.87    6,543    574,103 
Customer D   3,503,863        11.51        2,033,500      
Customer E       32,301,155        47.00        12,354,912 
Customer F       11,413,371        16.61        6,751,137 
Customer G       9,626,039        14.01        2,040,547 
Others   5,055,372    14,425,727    16.62    20.99    7,723,190    1,797,330 
Total   30,439,585    68,726,646    100.00    100.00    17,828,987    24,327,951 

 

Vendor Concentration

 

For the six months period ended June 30, 2024, the Company incurred cost of sale of RM28,212,121, of which one vendor accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total cost of sale.

 

For the six months period ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred cost of sale of RM60,676,876, of which two vendors accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total cost of sale.

 

F-25

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

20CONCENTRATION OF RISK (cont.)

 

   For periods ended June 30 (Unaudited) 
   2024   2023   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   Cost of sale   Percentage of
cost of sale
   Trade payables 
   RM   RM   %   %   RM   RM 
Vendor A   7,719,316    18,394,969    27.36    30.32    6,964,972    15,596,713 
Vendor B   442,394    6,104,689    1.57    10.06    474,111    2,604,001 
Others   20,050,411    36,177,218    71.07    59.62    15,506,304    18,033,325 
Total   28,212,121    60,676,876    100.00    100.00    22,945,387    36,234,039 

 

21SEGMENT REPORTING

 

The group reporting is organized and managed in two major business units. All of our revenue is derived from one segment country which is in Malaysia.

 

The reportable segments are summarized as follows:

 

i)Large-scale solar — Large-scale solar projects are utility scale solar PV power plants with installed generating capacity of 1 MWac or more. Large-scale solar projects are ground mounted and are designed to supply power to the power grid. For the majority of our large-scale solar projects, we usually act as the contractor to the project awarder, who is the main contractor for a solar project.

 

ii)Commercial & Industrial — C&I projects are smaller scale solar projects where the solar PV systems are installed on rooftops and are designed to generate electricity for commercial and industrial properties for their own consumption, such as factories, warehouses and commercial stores. For C&I projects, we usually sign a service contract with the project owner and act as the main contractor.

 

Revenue from contract services primarily involved project execution, including construction, installation and integration works, testing and commissioning of our solar projects. Revenue from sales of goods involved supply and selling of solar mounting structures and accessories. Consequently, both segments contribute to revenue from contract services and sales of goods, as reflected in our disclosed financial reports.

 

  

As of
June 30,
2023

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
By Business Unit  RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Revenue            
Large Scale Solar Contract Services   42,672,322    18,705,854    3,963,525 
Commercial & Industrial Contract Services   2,561,558    4,075,825    863,613 
Large Scale Solar Sales of Goods   21,289,014    5,746,020    1,217,506 
Commercial & Industrial Sales of Goods   2,203,752    1,911,886    405,104 
Total revenue   68,726,646    30,439,585    6,449,748 
                
Cost of Sales               
Large Scale Solar Contract Services   (37,266,670)   (18,266,261)   (3,870,381)
Commercial & Industrial Contract Services   (2,444,714)   (3,140,653)   (665,462)
Large Scale Solar Sales of Goods   (19,003,092)   (5,064,522)   (1,073,106)
Commercial & Industrial Sales of Goods   (1,962,400)   (1,740,685)   (368,828)
Total cost of sales   (60,676,876)   (28,212,121)   (5,977,777)
                
Large Scale Solar Gross profit   7,691,574    1,121,091    237,544 
Commercial & Industrial Gross profit   358,196    1,106,373    234,427 
Total gross profit   8,049,770    2,227,464    471,971 
Selling and administrative expenses   (3,981,104)   (3,454,946)   (732,060)
Selling and administrative expenses to related parties   (49,367)   (56,441)   (11,959)
Income from operations before income tax   4,019,299    (1,283,923)   (272,048)

 

F-26

 

FOUNDER GROUP LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

21SEGMENT REPORTING (cont.)

 

  

As of
June 30,
2023

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
Total assets  RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Large Scale Solar segment   50,216,596    45,971,476    9,740,751 
Commercial & Industrial segment   5,507,831    12,822,360    2,716,890 
Total of reportable segments   55,724,427    58,793,836    12,457,641 
Corporate and other   6,625,770    16,574,418    3,511,901 
Consolidated total assets   62,350,197    75,368,254    15,969,542 

 

Total liabilities  RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Large Scale Solar segment   34,183,543    19,492,205    4,130,142 
Commercial & Industrial segment   3,840,553    6,034,381    1,278,606 
Total of reportable segments   38,024,096    25,526,586    5,408,748 
Corporate and other   14,030,296    36,761,604    7,789,301 
Consolidated total liabilities   52,054,382    62,288,190    13,198,049 

 

23COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Operating lease commitments

 

For the details on future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating leases as of June 30, 2024, please refer to a section headed “operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities” set forth in the Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Capital commitments

 

Capital expenditure as at the end of the reporting period is as follows:

 

  

As of
December 31,
2023

(Audited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

  

As of
June 30,
2024

(Unaudited)

 
   RM   RM   Convenience
Translation
USD
 
Capital expenditure          —    3,381,363    716,466 

 

24SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Group has assessed all subsequent events through December 9, 2024, which is the date that these unaudited interim condensed financial statements are issued. Other than the following, there are no further material subsequent events that require disclosure in these unaudited interim condensed financial statements.

 

(a)Completion of public offering

 

On October 24, 2024, the Group closed its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 1,218,750 ordinary shares, no par value. The Group completed the IPO pursuant to its registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-281167), which was initially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“the SEC”) on August 1, 2024, as amended, and declared effective by the SEC on September 30, 2024. The ordinary shares were priced at USD4.00 per share, and the offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis. The ordinary shares were previously approved for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market and commenced trading under the ticker symbol “FGL” on October 23, 2024.

 

In connection with the IPO, the Group entered into an underwriting agreement, dated October 22, 2024 with US Tiger Securities, Inc. (“the underwriters”) that granted the underwriters a 45-day option (“the “Over-Allotment Option”) to purchase up to an additional 182,813 ordinary shares at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts. On October 30, 2024, the underwriter exercised its over-allotment option to purchase 2,813 ordinary shares at USD4.00 per share.

 

 

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