Financial Performance - The Company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of approximately US25.05million,primarilyduetoatotalamortisationchargeofapproximatelyUS22.18 million on intangible assets and operating and R&D expenses of approximately US6.07million[3].−TheGrouprecordedalossattributabletoshareholdersofapproximatelyUS25.05 million, primarily due to a total amortization charge of approximately US22.18milliononintangibleassets[18][22].−PlethorarecordedanoperatinglossofapproximatelyGBP0.67million(orapproximatelyUS0.83 million) for the year ended 31 December 2023, consistent with the previous year[100]. - Loss before taxation for 2023 was (30,463,000),downfrom(36,008,000) in 2022, reflecting better financial performance[127]. - Loss for the year attributable to shareholders for 2023 was (25,049,000),comparedto(36,427,000) in 2022, indicating a decrease in losses[127]. - Total revenue and fair value loss on financial instruments for 2023 was (539,000),comparedto(4,020,000) in 2022, indicating a significant improvement[127]. - Revenue less expenses before impairment losses for 2023 was (27,713,000),animprovementfrom(34,995,000) in 2022[127]. - Operating loss after impairment losses and provisions for 2023 was (30,383,000),comparedto(34,995,000) in 2022, showing a reduction in losses[127]. Capital and Shareholder Equity - As of December 31, 2023, the Group recorded a capital deficiency of approximately US1.55million,adecreaseofapproximatelyUS4.15 million from the previous year, mainly due to the loss attributable to shareholders[3]. - The capital deficiency as of December 31, 2023, was approximately US1.55million,adecreaseofapproximatelyUS4.15 million from the previous year[48]. - The Company has eliminated its debt by offsetting approximately US14.84millioninshareholderloansthroughtheissuanceof2,166,571,194newshares[41].−Totalassetsdecreasedto2,795,000 in 2023 from 26,318,000in2022,showingasignificantreductioninassetbase[130].−Currentliabilitiesdecreasedto(3,581,000) in 2023 from (18,316,000)in2022,indicatingimprovedliquidity[130].−Totalliabilitiesdecreasedto(4,346,000) in 2023 from (23,721,000)in2022,reflectingareductioninoveralldebt[130].−Netliabilitiesfor2023were(1,551,000), a decline from net assets of 2,597,000in2022,indicatingashifttowardsanegativenetassetposition[130].ProductDevelopmentandRegulatoryProgress−ThePhase3studiesforSenstend™inChinasuccessfullymetallfourco−primaryendpoints,withtheNDAsubmissiontoNMPAexpectedin2024andapprovalanticipated12monthsthereafter[3].−TheNDAforSenstend™isapproximately905 million from Wanbang Biopharmaceutical, and an additional US2millionuponthefirstcommercialsaleinChina[3].−Senstend™hasthepotentialtohelpaninitialtargetmarketofapproximately9millionpatientsinChinainitsfirstyear,growingtoover170millionpatientsbyitstenthyear[11][14].−TheGroupanticipatesexponentialgrowthinroyaltyincomefromFortacin™startingin2024duetoresumedmanufacturinginEurope[31].−TheCompanyaimstocommercialiseitsdeeplearningagingclocktechnologyandMindAgec◯offering,partneringwithclinicsandinsurancecompanies[6].−TheGroupisindiscussionsforout−licensingFortacin™rightstopharmaceuticalcompaniesfortheJapaneseandSouthKoreanmarkets,whichcouldincreaseroyaltyrevenue[12][14].OperationalDevelopments−Fortacin™hasresumedsalesinFrance,Germany,Italy,andPortugal,withstrongdemandobservedforthefirstbatchofunits[5].−DeepLongevityhasmadesignificantprogressin2023,includingthelaunchofitsSenoClockR◯platformandacquiringitsfirstcustomerinthepublichospitalspace[17][21].−TheCompanylaunchedSenoClockR◯Goldin2023,signingitsfirstcustomers,includingpublichospitals,andplanstoexpanditsproductofferingin2024[35].−TheGroupisnegotiatingout−licensingrightsforFortacin™withpharmaceuticalcompaniesinJapanandSouthKorea[81].−TheCompanyismonitoringgeopoliticaluncertainties,particularlyinUkraine,butcurrentlydoesnotexperienceanymaterialimpactonitsbusiness[47].ShareOptionsandCapitalManagement−OnJanuary12,2023,theCompanyissued2,166,571,194newsharesatasubscriptionpriceofHK0.0785 per share through a rights issue[156]. - The Company's authorized share capital remained unchanged during the year ended December 31, 2023, with no shares repurchased[161]. - The total number of options granted during the year is 76,400,000, while 6,072,388 options lapsed[195]. - The total number of options outstanding as of December 31, 2023, is 6,729,723 after adjustments from the Rights Issue and Share Consolidation[192]. - The adjustments to the Options were confirmed to comply with the relevant terms of the Scheme and Listing Rules by the independent financial adviser, Maxa Capital Limited[182]. - The options granted are exercisable from May 3, 2024, to May 2, 2033[167].