Revenue totaled $31.8 million, a 59% increase year-over-year Gross Profit was $3.7 million, a 42% increase year-over-year SINGAPORE, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:YYGH) ("YY Group", "YYGH", or the "Company"), a data and technology-driven company that specializes in creating enterprise intelligent labor matching services and smart cleaning solutions, today announced its financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2023. "We are pleased to report growing revenues and increased gross profits for 2023, up 59% and 42% year-over-year, respectively," said Mike Fu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of YY Group. "With our recent IPO on the Nasdaq and expansion into new countries, we continue to successfully execute our strategic plan, to grow the Company and create value for our shareholders." Full Year 2023 and Subsequent Operational Highlights: Completed initial public offering of 1,125,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at $4.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $4.5 million Expanded into Australia, Vietnam and Cambodia hotel and hospitality markets Full Year 2023 Financial Highlights:All numbers below as of December 31, 2023 Revenue totaled $31.8 million, a 59% increase from $20.0 million, year-over-year Cost of Revenue totaled $28.1 million, a 61% increase from $17.5 million, year-over-year Gross Profit totaled $3.7 million, a 42% increase from $2.6 million, year-over-year Operating profit and net profit of $1.4 million and $864,000, respectively Total revenues increased by $11.8 million or approximately 59%, from $20.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to $31.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Total revenues increased due to an approximately 41% increase in cleaning services and an approximately 94% increase in manpower outsourcing services. Gross profit increased by $1.1 million, from $2.6 million to $3.7 million or approximately 42% primarily due to the increase in gross profit from both cleaning and manpower services. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we generated operating profit and net profit of $1.4 million and $864,000, respectively. The total cost of revenue increased by $10.6 million or 61%, from $17.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to $28.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The approximately 61% overall increase in cost of revenue is primarily driven by an increase in manpower cost incurred in both cleaning services and manpower outsourcing services, primarily due to an increase in hourly charging rate of casual labors, increase in customers demand and orders fulfilled as a result of expansion of business. General and administrative expenses increased by $937,200, or approximately 31%, from $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, mainly due to an increase in staff expenses resulted from increased number of employees and administrative expenses to support expanded business. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash balances of $467,235, current assets of $10.2 million and current liabilities of $6.0 million, which resulted in a positive working capital of $4.2 million. About YY Group Holding LimitedYY Group Holding Limited is a Singapore-based company dedicated to redefining digital interactions and creating impactful connections in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Rooted in innovation and a commitment to user-centric experiences, YY Circle leverages cutting-edge technology to foster engagement, collaboration, and community building.For more information, please visit https://yygroupholding.com/. Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the Company's offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law. For further information, please contact:Singapore Investor ContactPhua Zhi Yong, Chief Financial OfficerYY U.S. Investor ContactJack PerkinsKCSA Strategic                 YY GROUP, CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31 2023       Note   2023   2022       (As revised2)           USD   USD   Assets               Current assets:               Cash   5   467,235   161,022   Trade receivables   6   7,037,942   4,155,737   Prepayment and other current assets   7   2,667,166   425,649   Amount due from related parties   18   31,298   457,312   Total Current Assets       10,203,641   5,199,720                   Non-current assets:               Right-of-use assets   8   78,434   210,651   Property and equipment, net   9   368,621   278,866   Prepayment, non-current   7   18,656   -   Deferred tax assets   17   738   78,545   Total Non-current assets       466,449   568,062                   Total Assets       10,670,090   5,767,782                   Currents Liabilities:               Trade and other payables   10   2,996,636   2,013,743   Amount due to related parties   18   67,521   74,292   Lease liabilities, current   11   69,135   147,474   Loans and borrowings, current   11   2,856,491   1,279,314   Total Current Liabilities       5,989,783   3,514,823                   Non-current Liabilities:               Loans and borrowings, non-current   11   523,607   503,286   Convertible notes – liability component   11   -   736,129   Lease liabilities, non-current   11   15,187   71,895   Total Non-current Liabilities       538,794   1,311,310   Total Liabilities