Concorde International Group Reports Full-Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Concorde International Group (NASDAQ: CIGL), a Singapore-based integrated security services provider, reported its 2024 financial results. The company maintained stable revenue at $10.5 million (down 1.5% from 2023) while achieving a 20.8% increase in gross profit to $3.6 million. Gross profit margin improved to 34.5% from 28.1% in 2023. The company reported an operating loss of $83.6 million, primarily due to a one-time, non-cash share-based compensation expense of $83.2 million. Notably, Concorde completed its IPO on April 22, 2025, raising $5.75 million in gross proceeds. The company's core business focuses on combining physical manpower with smart security technologies, including their patented I-Guarding Services and I-Man Facility Sprinter platform. Management anticipates strong growth in 2025, with plans to expand internationally into Malaysia, Australia, and North America.

Positive

• Gross profit increased 20.8% to $3.6 million in 2024
• Gross profit margin improved to 34.5% from 28.1%
• Successfully raised $5.75 million through IPO in April 2025
• Core business maintained positive operating profit excluding one-time expenses
• Company holds 4 granted global patents for security technologies
• Each IFS unit can service 15+ locations with minimal additional cost

Negative

• Revenue slightly decreased by 1.5% to $10.5 million
• Operating loss of $83.6 million due to share-based compensation expense
• Limited cash position of $1.0 million as of December 31, 2024

Insights

Financial Analyst

Concorde reports stable revenue but improved margins in 2024, with a significant one-time expense masking operational profitability.

Concorde International Group's 2024 financial results reveal interesting dynamics beneath the headline numbers. While revenue remained essentially flat at $10.5 million (a 1.5% year-over-year decrease), the company achieved substantial margin improvement with gross profit increasing 20.8% to $3.6 million. The gross margin expansion from 28.1% to 34.5% signals improved operational efficiency and potentially a more favorable service mix weighted toward higher-margin offerings.

The reported $83.6 million operating loss requires context - this figure was entirely driven by a one-time, non-cash share-based compensation expense of $83.2 million. Excluding this accounting adjustment, Concorde maintained positive operating profit, demonstrating the underlying earnings capability of its core business. This significant non-cash expense likely relates to equity compensation associated with the April 2025 IPO that raised $5.75 million in gross proceeds.

The company's cash position improved modestly from $957,000 to $1 million during 2024, with a substantial post-period cash injection from the IPO. This improved liquidity provides runway for the planned international expansion and technology deployments highlighted in management's commentary. The focus on scaling high-margin recurring revenue through i-Guarding services is particularly noteworthy, as it represents a capital-efficient growth pathway with minimal marginal costs - each IFS unit serving up to 15 locations creates significant operating leverage potential.

Looking ahead, Concorde's transition toward technology-integrated security solutions positions it to benefit from industry tailwinds including rising labor costs and increasing demand for smarter security infrastructure. The planned international expansion into Malaysia, Australia, and North America through partnership models reduces execution risk while potentially accelerating growth beyond the Singapore market.

Gross profit increased 20.8% in 2024 compared to 2023

SINGAPORE, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concorde International Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: CIGL) (“Concorde” or the “Company”), an integrated security services provider that combines physical manpower and innovative technology to deliver effective security solutions, today announced financial results and provided a business update for the year ended December 31, 2024.

2024 Financial Highlights

• Maintained stable revenues at approximately $10.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $10.7 million in 2023.
• Gross profit increased by approximately 20.8% to $3.6 million in 2024 compared to approximately $3.0 million in 2023, driven in part by an improvement in gross profit margin, which increased to approximately 34.5% in 2024, compared to approximately 28.1% in 2023.
• Completed an IPO on April 22, 2025, raising gross proceeds of $5.75 million (including over-allotment option), and commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on April 22, 2025.
  

Swee (Alan) Kheng Chua, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Concorde, commented, “2024 was a transformative year for Concorde, culminating in our successful IPO on April 22, 2025. We raised a total of $5.75 million in gross proceeds, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, and proudly commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. This milestone not only validates our business model but also provides the capital foundation to accelerate our next phase of growth.”

“Our position as a leading integrated security services provider in Singapore is built on our ability to blend skilled manpower with patented technologies that deliver scalable, cost-effective, and high-performance solutions. At the core of our offering is our suite of smart security technologies, known as I-Guarding Services. Supported by 4 granted global patents and our proprietary innovations—such as the I-Man Facility Sprinter (“IFS”), a mobile platform transforming security and facility maintenance, and the Intelligent Facility Authenticator, a kiosk-based system that enhances access control and visitor management—are redefining industry standards. These technologies help reduce operational costs, improve security performance, and optimize overall efficiency for our clients.”

“While our 2024 revenue remained stable at approximately $10.5 million, we anticipate strong year over year growth going forward. Specifically, our 2025 growth strategy is focused on scaling our high-margin recurring revenue, largely driven by the continued deployment of our i-Guarding services. These solutions generate incremental revenue with minimal additional cost, as each IFS unit can service 15 or more locations. We also plan to expand internationally over the next 24 months, targeting Malaysia, Australia, and North America through partnerships with established local security providers to address rising labor costs and growing demand for smart, tech-enabled solutions. Moreover, our net results in 2024 were impacted by a one-time, non-cash share-based compensation expense of $83.2 million. Excluding this, we maintained positive operating profit, reflecting the strength and earnings potential of our core business. Since our founding in 1997, and especially following our strategic shift in 2014 toward a tech-integrated model—we’ve built a reputation for excellence, agility, and innovation. With increasing demand for intelligent security and facility solutions, we are well-positioned to scale sustainably and deliver long-term value to our clients, employees, and shareholders.”

Financial Overview

Revenue remained relatively flat year over year, with a slight decrease of approximately 1.5% to $10.5 million for 2024, compared to $10.7 million for 2023. Gross profit increased to approximately $3.6 million for 2024, compared to approximately $3.0 million for 2023.

Operating loss was approximately $83.6 million in 2024, compared to operating profit of approximately $1.0 million in 2023. Operating loss in 2024 was impacted by a one-time, non-cash share-based compensation expense of $83.2 million. As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.0 million and $957 thousand, respectively. Subsequently, in April 2025, the Company completed its IPO, raising gross proceeds of $5.75 million, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option.

About Concorde International Group Ltd

Concorde International Group Limited (Nasdaq: CIGL) is a Singapore-based company specializing in integrated security solutions and facilities management services. Established in 1997, the Company has transitioned from traditional security services to a technology-driven approach. This shift involves deploying advanced systems like CCTV, sensors, and mobile command vehicles, significantly reducing the need for physical guards and enhancing operational efficiency.

For more information, please visit: https://www.concordesecurity.com/

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may, "will, "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement and annual report filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

For more information, contact:

Investor Relations Contact:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
David Waldman/Natalya Rudman
Tel: (212) 671-1020
Email: CIGL@crescendo-ir.com

CONCORDE INTERNATIONAL GROUP LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

		2024				2023
		USD				USD
Assets
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net			3,720,807				2,904,413
Right-of-use asset, net			322,332				177,429
Intangible assets, net			9,325				65,396
Other financial assets			393,019				-
Deferred offering cost			449,110				116,022
Total non-current assets			4,894,593				3,263,260
Current assets:
Trade and other receivables			3,825,146				3,485,364
Amount due from related parties			553,184				844,982
Cash and cash equivalents			1,000,284				956,975
Total current assets			5,378,614				5,287,321
Total assets			10,273,207				8,550,581
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital			209				1
Merger reserves			2,336,848				2,336,848
Other reserves			83,085,159				50,739
(Accumulated deficit)/Retained earnings			(83,313,648	)			177,649
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company			2,108,568				2,565,237
Non-controlling interests			151,629				137,339
Total equity			2,260,197				2,702,576
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities:
Lease liabilities, net of current portion			170,724				90,082
Long-term debt			2,906,113				2,109,538
Deferred tax liabilities			182,096				133,488
Other financial liabilities			173,551				-
Total non-current liabilities			3,432,484				2,333,108
Current liabilities:
Trade and other payables			1,091,188				1,186,334
Amount due to related parties			216,940				405,632
Tax payable			60,282				-
Lease liabilities			89,438				59,821
Current maturities of long-term debt			3,122,678				1,863,110
Total current liabilities			4,580,526				3,514,897
Total liabilities			8,013,010				5,848,005
Total equity and liabilities			10,273,207				8,550,581

CONCORDE INTERNATIONAL GROUP LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022

		2024				2023				2022
		USD				USD				USD
Revenue			10,490,668				10,655,993				5,006,345
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expenses shown separately below)			(6,875,141	)			(7,662,024	)			(3,648,637	)
			3,615,527				2,993,969				1,357,708
Other income			501,660				236,911				205,201
Depreciation and amortization expenses			(279,543	)			(329,836	)			(389,449	)
Employee benefit expenses			(2,151,970	)			(1,311,345	)			(912,772	)
Other expenses			(1,819,903	)			(314,639	)			(989,635	)
Share-based compensation			(83,155,336	)			-				-
Finance costs			(218,630	)			(149,626	)			(75,033	)
(Loss) /Profit before tax			(83,508,195	)			1,125,434				(803,980	)
Income tax expense			(114,902	)			(131,240	)			-
(Loss) /Profit for the year			(83,623,097	)			994,194				(803,980	)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income
Other comprehensive (loss)/income that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods (net of tax):
Foreign currency translation			(106,213	)			26,610				46,459
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year, net of tax			(83,729,310	)			1,020,804				(757,521	)
(Loss) /Profit for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company			(83,637,387	)			960,686				(783,037	)
Non-controlling interests			14,290				33,508				(20,943	)
			(83,623,097	)			994,194				(803,980	)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company			(83,743,600	)			987,296				(736,578	)
Non-controlling interests			14,290				33,508				(20,943	)
			(83,729,310	)			1,020,804				(757,521	)
(Loss)/Earnings per share
Basic			(5.08	)			9.61				(7.83	)
Diluted			(5.08	)			9.61				(7.83	)

CONCORDE INTERNATIONAL GROUP LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022

		2024				2023				2022
		USD				USD				USD
Cash flows from operating activities
(Loss)/Profit before tax			(83,508,195	)			1,125,434				(803,980	)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property and equipment			149,895				188,969				292,044
Depreciation of right-of-use assets			74,662				48,134				18,932
Amortization of intangible assets			54,986				92,734				78,473
Interest expense			218,630				149,626				75,033
Interest income			(35,940	)			(29,853	)			(48,405	)
Amount due from related party written off			2,131				-				233,497
Share-based compensation			83,155,336				-				-
Expected credit loss provision			562,755				-				-
Fair value adjustment			117,973				-				-
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital			792,233				1,575,044				(154,406	)
Change in working capital:
Decrease in trade and other receivables			(892,894	)			(930,482	)			(1,537,479	)
Increase in trade and other payables			(446,240	)			190,338				661,281
Decrease in amount due to related parties			(17,286	)			(43,956	)			99,576
Cash used in operations			(564,187	)			790,944				(931,028	)
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities			(564,187	)			790,944				(931,028	)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment			(1,052,484	)			(407,203	)			-
Premium paid for purchase of keyman insurance			(85,913	)			-				-
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment			-				30,942				-
Acquired intangible asset			-				(4,819	)			-
Loan repaid from / (to) related parties			185,407				71,449				(912,089	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(952,990	)			(309,631	)			(912,089	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of shares			208				-				-
Payment of deferred offering cost			(333,088	)			-				-
Proceeds from borrowings			3,259,062				2,036,696				1,116,450
Repayment of borrowings			(1,255,766	)			(1,984,699	)			(493,431	)
Repayment of lease liabilities			(80,581	)			(51,050	)			(20,096	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			1,589,835				947				602,923
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents			72,658				482,260				(1,240,194	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year			956,975				441,278				1,606,611
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(29,351	)			33,437				74,861
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2024			1,000,284				956,975				441,278
Non-cash investing and financing activities
Fair value measurement of share-based compensation			83,155,336				-				-
Fair value adjustment for other financial assets			16,615				-				-
Fair value adjustment for other financial liabilities			101,357				-				-
Initial measurement of right-of-use asset and lease liability			223,755				76,713				-

FAQ

What were CIGL's key financial results for 2024?

In 2024, CIGL reported revenue of $10.5 million (down 1.5%), gross profit of $3.6 million (up 20.8%), and an operating loss of $83.6 million due to a one-time share-based compensation expense.

How much did Concorde International Group raise in its IPO?

Concorde raised $5.75 million in gross proceeds from its IPO on April 22, 2025, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option.

What is CIGL's gross profit margin in 2024?

CIGL's gross profit margin increased to 34.5% in 2024, up from 28.1% in 2023.

What are Concorde International Group's expansion plans?

The company plans to expand internationally over the next 24 months into Malaysia, Australia, and North America through partnerships with local security providers.

What caused CIGL's operating loss in 2024?

The operating loss was primarily due to a one-time, non-cash share-based compensation expense of $83.2 million.