Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2023 was 263million,representinga25.089.8 million, reflecting a 44.3% margin[16]. - The company reported a net profit of 98millionforthefirsthalfof2023,a37.083,000,000, with EBITDA at 143,200,000,indicatingastrongoperationalandfinancialperformance[21].−Thecompanyrecordedanetprofitof83 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 57.4%, and EBITDA of 143.2million,up10.1239.5 million, with a gross profit of 192.2million,resultinginagrossmarginof80202.7 million for the period, with an overall gross margin of 77.1%, down from 80.3% in the previous period[45]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of 82,974,000forthesixmonthsendedJune30,2023,comparedto52,699,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a significant increase[118]. - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were 0.018,upfrom0.012 for the same period in 2022[118]. User Engagement and Market Expansion - User data indicated a 4.0% increase in active users, totaling 10.7 million[16]. - The company plans to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 10.0% growth in user acquisition[16]. - New product development includes enhancements to the NagaWorld platform, aiming for a 21.6% increase in user engagement[16]. - The NagaWorld Rewards loyalty program enhances customer data understanding, enabling targeted marketing initiatives to boost visitation frequency and gaming expenditure[24]. - The company’s loyalty program, NagaWorld Rewards, continues to drive targeted marketing and customer engagement, increasing visit frequency and gaming spend[41]. Tourism and Economic Impact - Cambodia attracted 1,100,000,000inforeigndirectinvestmentinthefirsthalfof2023,withChinacontributingnearlytwo−thirdsofthistotal[22].−ThenumberofinternationalvisitorstoCambodiainthefirstfivemonthsof2023was2,200,000,representingarecoveryrateof75500 million for the full year 2023, representing a 10% growth[16]. - The company is exploring potential acquisitions to strengthen its market position, with a focus on regional gaming operators[16]. - Ongoing research and development efforts are expected to yield new gaming technologies by Q4 2023[16]. - The company remains optimistic about its long-term prospects, anticipating benefits from the influx of tourists and business travelers to Cambodia[61]. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The company is investing in technology upgrades to improve operational efficiency, with a budget allocation of 6.3million[16].−Thecompanycontinuestoimplementstrictcostcontrolmeasurestoimproveoperationalefficiencyandprofitability[29].−Thegroup’scashandbankbalancestotaled261.3 million as of June 30, 2023, up from 175.2millionattheendof2022[52].−Thenetcurrentassetsofthegroupincreasedto116.2 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to $31.3 million at the end of 2022[52]. Challenges and Risks - The construction date for Naga 3 has been extended from September 2025 to September 2029 due to geopolitical, macroeconomic, and global inflation factors[25]. - Political risks in Cambodia have decreased over the past year, with increased public support for the government due to effective pandemic management[81]. - The banking sector may see an increase in non-performing loan ratios, indicating a decline in credit quality[83]. - The current account deficit remains a significant challenge, although it is expected to decrease from the peak in 2021, it will still be substantial by historical standards[83].