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HONG KONG - TROOPS, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROO) announced Wednesday it has received an adverse judgment from the High Court of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in a legal case that has been ongoing since 2022. The news comes as the company’s stock has already declined 74% over the past year, according to InvestingPro data.
According to the judgment filed on June 23, TROOPS and several of its subsidiaries are jointly and severally liable for payments totaling HK$404.8 million (approximately US$51.9 million). Specifically, TROOPS and subsidiaries SGOCO International (HK) Limited and Giant Connection Limited must pay HK$163.4 million, while TROOPS and SGOCO International face an additional liability of HK$241.4 million.
The case stems from a 2022 lawsuit where the company and its subsidiaries were served with a writ of summons and temporary injunctions freezing certain assets. The plaintiffs’ claims included allegations of unlawful conspiracy.
TROOPS management expressed "profound disappointment" with the ruling, which the company said originated from allegations by FTI Consulting acting as liquidators. The company stated it is considering filing a Notice of Appeal and is "looking into options" to challenge the judgment.
The company also indicated it plans to "mobilize shareholders to initiate a class-action lawsuit against FTI Consulting in U.S. courts for malicious prosecution and investor harm," according to the press release statement.
TROOPS acknowledged that the judgment "is expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated performance" but did not provide specific financial details about how the ruling might affect its operations or balance sheet.
The company describes itself as a Hong Kong-based conglomerate engaged in money lending, property investment, financial technology solutions, migration advisory services, and insurance consultancy. While the company’s revenue grew 182% in the last twelve months to $10.07 million, InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading below its Fair Value. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 8 additional key insights about TROOPS, including detailed financial health scores and valuation metrics.
In other recent news, Troops Inc. has entered into a stock purchase agreement with Wang & Lee Holdings, involving the issuance and sale of 14,050,000 ordinary shares for $12,645,000. This agreement includes a lock-up period of ten years, during which the purchaser cannot sell or transfer the shares without prior consent from Troops Inc. Additionally, Troops Inc. has received a non-compliance notice from Nasdaq due to its stock bid price falling below the $1 minimum requirement. The company has been granted a 180-day period, until October 28, 2025, to rectify this issue. In a separate development, Troops Inc. has secured over $10 million from Wang & Lee Group, which will be used to enhance its portfolio with advanced technologies like AI and IoT. This strategic investment aims to create smarter and more sustainable communities and improve Troops Inc.’s financial stability. The collaboration is expected to expand Troops Inc.’s technological capabilities and promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. These recent developments reflect Troops Inc.’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its market position and address compliance challenges.
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