Advanced Systems Automation Reports S$26.5M Net Asset Value Decline After Audit Reveals LSO Acquisition Accounting Adjustments
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Summary:
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Net asset value plummeted to S$6.5 million in audited FY2024 statements from S$33.0 million previously reported, driven by S$23.2 million goodwill reduction and S$1.8 million higher comprehensive loss
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Annual loss widened to S$7.4 million from S$6.1 million unaudited figure as trade receivables allowance surged S$1.7 million due to customers experiencing poor business performance
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Goodwill from LSO Organization Holdings acquisition collapsed to S$19.4 million from S$42.6 million after share consideration revalued downward when stock price fell below issue price at completion date
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Trade payables jumped S$8.8 million following reclassification of amounts owing to ASTI Holdings from non-current to current liabilities after repayment demand received
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Loss per share increased to 1.33 cents from 1.10 cents while revenue declined S$271,000 to S$17.1 million due to derecognition of sales booked prior to LSO acquisition completion
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Non-controlling interests decreased dramatically to S$230,000 from S$24.9 million reflecting lower foreign currency assets from LSO Group following post-acquisition reassessment
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Company still reviewing draft purchase price allocation report from independent valuer for LSO Group acquisition with final PPA pending completion