Jiuzi Holdings, Inc 6-K, filed Aug 5, 2021
Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (JZXN)
About this 6-K
Jiuzi Holdings, Inc filed this 6-K on August 5, 2021.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August 2021
Commission File Number: 001-40405
JIUZI HOLDINGS INC.
No.168 Qianjiang Nongchang Gengwen Road, 15th Floor
Economic and Technological Development Zone
Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City
Zhejiang Province 310000
People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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In this report, as used herein, and unless the context suggests otherwise, the terms “Jiuzi,” “Company,” “we,” “us” or “ours” refer to the combined business of Jiuzi Holdings Inc., its subsidiaries and other consolidated entities. “NEVs” refers to new energy vehicles. References to “dollar” and “$” are to U.S. dollars, the lawful currency of the United States, and references to “Renminbi” and “RMB” are to the legal currency of China. References to “SEC” are to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report on Form 6-K. This discussion may contain forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those identified elsewhere in this report on Form 6-K.
Results of Operations
The tables in the following discussion summarize our consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated. This information should be read together with our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this press release. The operating results in any period are not necessarily of the results that may be expected for any future period.
| For the six months ended | ||||||||||||||||
| April 30, | Changes | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | Amount | % | |||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 4,609,353 | $ | 1,277,236 | $ | 3,332,117 | 260.88 | % | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 1,486,613 | 791,213 | 695,400 | 87.89 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 3,122,740 | 486,023 | 2,636,717 | 542.51 | % | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 1,312,510 | 530,907 | 781,603 | 147.22 | % | |||||||||||
| Income from operations | 1,810,230 | (44,884 | ) | 1,855,114 | (4,133.13 | )% | ||||||||||
| Interest income (expense), net | 357 | (1,465 | ) | 1,822 | (124.37 | )% | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | (53,407 | ) | 18,554 | 71,961 | (-387.85 | )% | ||||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | 1,757,180 | (27,795 | ) | 1,784,975 | (6,421.93 | )% | ||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 445,726 | 16 | 445,710 | 2,785,687.50 | % | |||||||||||
| Net income | 1,311,454 | (27,811 | ) | 1,339,265 | (4,815.59 | )% | ||||||||||
Net Revenue
The following table lists the calculation methods of gross profit and gross profit margin of each type of revenue:
For the six months ended April 30, | Changes | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | Amount | % | |||||||||||||
| New energy vehicle sales | ||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 22,230 | 299,572 | (277,342 | ) | (92.58 | )% | |||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 5,613 | 296,140 | (290,527 | ) | (98.10 | )% | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 16,617 | 3,432 | 13,185 | 384.18 | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit margin | 74.75 | % | 1.15 | % | 73.60 | % | 6400 | % | ||||||||
| Franchise initial fees | ||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 4,587,123 | 977,663 | 3,609,460 | 369.19 | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 1,481,000 | 495,073 | 985,927 | 199.15 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 3,106,123 | 482,591 | 2,623,532 | 543.63 | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit margin | 67.71 | % | 49.36 | % | 18.35 | % | 37.18 | % | ||||||||
| Franchisees’ royalties | ||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Gross profit margin | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 4,609,353 | 1,277,235 | 3,332,118 | 260.89 | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 1,486,613 | 791,213 | 695,400 | 87.89 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 3,122,740 | 486,023 | 2,636,717 | 542.51 | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit margin | 67.75 | % | 38.05 | % | 29.7 | % | 78.06 | % | ||||||||
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Our net revenues were $4,609,353 for the six months ended April 30, 2021 as compared to $1,277,236 in 2020, an increase of $3,332,117 or 260.88%. The increase was mostly due to the pandemic has been effectively controlled in China, and the increase of revenues from the initial franchise fees.
New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales
Our NEVs sales include the sales of NEVs in our Shangli store and sales of NEVs to our franchisees. For the six months ended April 30, 2021, our NEVs sales decreased by $277,342 or 92.58%, from $299,572 for the six months ended April 30, 2020 to $22,230 for the six months ended April 30, 2021. The decrease was mostly due to we organized a lot of training to improve the quality of employees, and spent more time on the maintenance and development of franchisees, Shangli Store have been adjusted as a service center which mainly provides demonstration and training for franchisees. Vehicle sales are mainly concentrated in other franchisees’ stores, which resulted in a decline in the sales of NEVs in our Shangli store.
Cost of revenue was $5,613 for the six months ended April 30, 2021, a decrease of $290,527 or 98.10%, from $296,140 for the six months ended April 30, 2020 which resulted from the decline in sales for the period.
Gross profit and gross profit margin were $16,617 and 74.75% for the six months ended April 30, 2021 as compared to $3,432 and 1.15% for the same period in 2020, respectively. The decrease resulted from decline in sales price of the vehicles as the overall market price of NEVs decreased.
Franchise initial fees
The initial franchise fee revenue increased by $3,609,460 or 369.19%, from $977,663 for the six months ended April 30, 2020 to $4,587,123 for the six months ended April 30, 2021. As of April 30, 2021 and April 30, 2020 we have entered into franchise agreements with 86 and 47 franchisees, respectively. The increase was mostly due to the pandemic has been effectively controlled in China, and people’s interest in investment and consumption has generally increased. At the same time, the new energy vehicle sector has renewed investor interest in market and companies. we have received more and more attention from investors.
Cost of revenue was $1,481,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2021, an increase of $985,927 or 199.15%, from $495,073 for the six months ended April 30, 2020.
Gross profit and gross profit margin were $3,106,123 and 67.71% for the six months ended April 30, 2021 as compared to $482,591 and 49.36% for the same period in 2020, respectively. The increase was mainly due to an increase in revenue.
Franchisees’ royalties
We may collect royalties based on 10% of net incomes from our franchisees. As of April 30, 2021, we did not generate any revenues through franchisees’ royalties as our franchisees have yet to generate net income for the period. The revenues from our franchisees are dependent on the sales of the NEVs which were still small as they mostly just started operation in these two years and comparably large expenses such as administrative and overhead expenses. Due to COVID-19, the franchisees temporally closed their stores in the first half of 2020 and the revenues from the sales of NEVs decreased significantly in the first half of 2021. Even though the franchise stores are currently re-opened for business, the franchisees still face obstacles in increasing their sales and may continue to before we might be in a position to generate revenues in the future.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
We incurred selling, general and administrative expenses of $1,312,510 for the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to $530,907 for the six months ended April 30, 2020, an increase of $781,603, or 155.11%. The increase is due to the COVID-19 outbreak is effectively under control. We organize a lot of staff training, the market was able to develop smoothly, and employees’ travel expenses, training expense, performance bonuses and basic social insurance have been increased.
Interest Expenses
Interest charges and bank charges are mainly from bank transfer charges and deposit interest offset. Interest expense as of April 30, 2021 and 2020 was approximately $354 and $1,465, respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes
Provision for income tax was $445,726 forg the six months ended April 30, 2021, an increase of $445,710 or 2,785,687%, as compared to $16 for the six months ended April 30, 2020. Under the Income Tax Laws of the PRC, companies are generally subject to income tax at a rate of 25%. The increase in provision for income taxes was mainly due to the increase in income before income tax provision which was $1,757,180. for the six months ended April 30, 2021 as compared to $-27,795 for the six months ended April 30, 2020.
Net Income
Our net income increased by1,339,265 $ or 4,813.59%, to $ 1,311,454 for the six months ended April 30, 2021, from $-27,811 for the six months ended April 30, 2020. Such change was the result of the combination of the changes as discussed above.
Foreign currency translation
Our consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars but the functional currency of our operating subsidiaries is RMB. Results of operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the period, assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate at the end of the period and equity is translated at historical exchange rates. Translation adjustments resulting from the process of translating the financial statements denominated in RMB into U.S. dollars are included in determining comprehensive income. Our foreign currency translation gain for the six months ended April 30, 2021 was $321,708, compared to a currency translation gain of $23,652 for the six months ended April 30, 2020, an increase of $298,056. The increased gain is primarily due to the appreciation of RMB against the U.S. dollars.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
For the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020
As of April 30, 2021, we had $665,871 in cash. The Company’s working capital and other capital needs mainly come from shareholders’ equity contribution and operating cash flow. Cash is needed to pay for inventory, wages, sales expenses, rent, income taxes, other operating expenses, and purchases to service debts.
Although the Company’s management believes that cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet the Company’s normal working capital requirements, its ability to service its current debt will depend on its future realization of its current assets for at least the next 12 months. Management took into account historical experience, the economy, trends in the automotive industry, the collectability of accounts receivable as of April 30, 2021, and the realization of inventory. Based on these considerations, the Company’s management believes that the Company has sufficient funds to meet its working capital requirements and debt obligations, as they will be due at least 12 months from the date of financial reporting. However, there is no guarantee that management’s plan will succeed. There are a number of factors that can arise and cause the company’s plans to fall short, such as demand for NEV vehicles, economic conditions, competitive pricing in the industry, and the continued support of banks and suppliers. If future cash flow from operations and other capital resources are insufficient to meet its liquidity needs, the Company may be forced to reduce or delay its anticipated expanding plans, sell assets, acquire additional debt or equity capital, or refinance all or part of its debt.
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The following table summarizes the company’s cash flow data as of April 30, 2021 and April 30, 2020:
For the six months ended April 30, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $ | (132,848 | ) | $ | (170,772 | ) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,742 | ) | (12,536 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (23,749 | ) | (158,494 | ) | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate on cash | 59,718 | 4,903 | ||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (158,339 | ) | $ | (341,802 | ) | ||
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities consists primarily of net income adjusted for non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization, accounts receivable and contractual liabilities, and is adjusted for the impact of changes in working capital. Net cash used in operations as of April 30, 2021 was approximately $132,848, representing a decrease of $37,924, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $170,772 for the six months ended April 30, 2020.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $1,742 for the six months ended April 30, 2021, a decrease of $1,0794, as compared to $12,536 net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended April 30, 2020. The Company has acquired fixed assets for the periods ended.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $23,749 for the six months ended April 30, 2020, a decrease of $134,745, or 85.02%, as compared to net cash used in $158,494 for the six months ended April 30, 2020. The decrease in cash used was due to capital injection by owner in 2021.
Subsequent Event
On May 20, 2021, the Company completed an initial public offering pursuant to which it sold 5,200,000 ordinary shares to the investors for $5.00 per shares for an aggregate offering proceed of $26,000,000. The Company also issued to the underwriter warrants to purchase 260,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $6.25 per share, exercisable for a period of five (5) years following the offering. On May 25, 2021, the warrants were exercised on a cashless basis for an aggregate of 226,844 ordinary shares.
Statement Regarding Unaudited Financial Information
The unaudited financial information set forth above is subject to adjustments that may be identified when audit work is performed on the Company’s year-end financial statements, which could result in significant differences from this unaudited financial information.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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 following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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.
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Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 665,871 | $ | 764,492 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 15,377 | 14,875 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable – related party | 887,278 | 1,518,264 | ||||||
| Due from related parties | 242,037 | 173,643 | ||||||
| Inventories | 134,649 | 154,586 | ||||||
| Advances to suppliers | 159,980 | 569,023 | ||||||
| Loans receivable from related parties, net | 4,081,132 | 2,999,261 | ||||||
| Other receivables and other current assets | 292,539 | 280,789 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 6,478,863 | 6,474,933 | ||||||
| Non-current asset | ||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 88,046 | 101,877 | ||||||
| Intangible asset, net | 16,991 | 16,436 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets | - | 2,349 | ||||||
| Loans receivable from related parties, net | 7,932,213 | 5,308,919 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets | 8,037,250 | 5,429,581 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 14,516,113 | $ | 11,904,514 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accruals and other payables | $ | 467,751 | $ | 82,182 | ||||
| Accounts payable – related party | 40,902 | 102,411 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 21,609 | 872 | ||||||
| Taxes payable | 3,559,015 | 2,772,447 | ||||||
| Contract liability | 90,972 | 116,977 | ||||||
| Contract liability – related party | 449,188 | 614,449 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 4,629,437 | $ | 3,689,338 | ||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Ordinary shares (150,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, 15,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020)* | $ | 15,000 | $ | 15,000 | ||||
| Additional paid in capital | 347,277 | 308,939 | ||||||
| Statutory reserve | 738,072 | 690,624 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 8,123,220 | 6,846,609 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 257,431 | (60,426 | )) | |||||
| Total equity attributable to Jiuzi | 9,481,000 | 7,800,746 | ||||||
| Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests | 405,676 | 414,430 | ||||||
| Total Stockholders’ equity | $ | 9,886,676 | $ | 8,215,176 | ||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 14,516,113 | $ | 11,904,514 | ||||
| * | Giving retroactive effect for the Share Subdivision and 2-for-1 stock dividend on post-Share Subdivision basis |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
For the years ended April 30, 2021 and 2020
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Revenues, net | $ | 22,230 | $ | 174,986 | ||||
| Revenues – related party, net | 4,587,123 | 1,102,250 | ||||||
| Total Revenues | 4,609,353 | 1,277,236 | ||||||
| Cost of revenues | 41,375 | 154,171 | ||||||
| Cost of revenues – related party | 1,445,238 | 637,042 | ||||||
| Total cost of revenues | 1,486,613 | 791,213 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 3,122,740 | 486,023 | ||||||
| Selling and marketing expense | 11,886 | 18,127 | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 1,300,624 | 512,780 | ||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,810,230 | (44,884 | ) | |||||
| Non-operating income (expense) items: | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | (53,407 | ) | 18,554 | |||||
| Interest income (expense) | 357 | (1,465 | ) | |||||
| (53,050 | ) | 17,089 | ||||||
| Earnings (Loss) before tax | 1,757,180 | (27,795 | ) | |||||
| Income tax | 445,726 | 16 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | 1,311,454 | (27,811 | ) | |||||
| Less: loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (12,605 | ) | (10,779 | ) | ||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Jiuzi | $ | 1,324,059 | $ | (17,032 | ) | |||
| Earnings (Loss) per share | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.09 | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||
| Diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding* | ||||||||
| Basic | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | ||||||
| Diluted | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | ||||||
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,311,454 | $ | (27,811 | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||
| Foreign currency translation (loss) income | 321,708 | 23,652 | ||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 1,633,162 | $ | (4,159 | ) | |||
| * | Giving retroactive effect for the Share Subdivision and 2-for-1 stock dividend on post-Share Subdivision basis |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the years ended April 30, 2021 and 2020
| Accumulated | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ordinary shares*,** | Additional | Other | attributable | Non- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. of | Par | Paid in | Statutory | Retained | Comprehensive | to | Controlling | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Value | Capital | Reserves | Earnings | Loss | Jiuzi | interest | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, October 31, 2019 | 15,000,000 | 15,000 | 299,893 | 426,414 | 3,659,892 | (206,729 | ) | 4,194,470 | 460,627 | 4,655,097 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Distribution) / Contribution in capital | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | (17,032 | ) | - | (17,032 | ) | (10,779 | ) | (27,811 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appropriations to statutory reserves | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | 23,652 | 23,652 | - | 23,652 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, April 30, 2020 | 15,000,000 | 15,000 | 299,893 | 426,414 | 3,642,860 | (183,077 | ) | 4,201,090 | 449,848 | 4,650,938 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, October 31, 2020 | 15,000,000 | 15,000 | 308,939 | 690,624 | 6,846,609 | (60,426 | ) | 7,800,746 | 414,430 | 8,215,176 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contribution in capital | - | - | 38,338 | - | - | - | 38,338 | - | 38,338 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | - | - | 1,324,059 | 1,324,059 | (12,605 | ) | 1,311,454 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appropriations to statutory reserves | 47,448 | (47,448 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | 317,857 | 317,857 | 3,851 | 321,708 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, April 30, 2021 | 15,000,000 | 15,000 | 347,277 | 738,072 | 8,123,220 | 257,431 | 9,481,000 | 405,676 | 9,886,676 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * | Giving retroactive effect for the Share Subdivision and 2-for-1 stock dividend on post-Share Subdivision basis |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended April 30, 2021 and 2020
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,311,454 | $ | (27,811 | ) | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 18,887 | 7,991 | ||||||
| Provision/(Recovery) for doubtful accounts | (7,894 | ) | - | |||||
| Provision for credit losses | 274,403 | - | ||||||
| Imputed interest expense | 493,933 | - | ||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities | ||||||||
| (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | - | (4,667 | ) | |||||
| (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable – related party | 685,203 | (207,179 | ) | |||||
| (Increase) decrease in inventories | 24,972 | 64,107 | ||||||
| (Increase) decrease in loans to related parties | (4,168,893 | ) | (70,155 | ) | ||||
| (Increase) decrease in other assets | 425,315 | (130,647 | ) | |||||
| (Decrease) increase in accrued and other liabilities | 380,048 | (329 | ) | |||||
| (Decrease) increase in account payable | 20,559 | - | ||||||
| (Decrease) increase in accounts payable – related party | (64,497 | ) | 20,220 | |||||
| (Decrease) increase in taxes payable | 688,054 | 57,102 | ||||||
| (Decrease) increase in contract liability | (29,737 | ) | (3,006 | ) | ||||
| (Decrease) increase in contract liability – related party | (184,655 | ) | 123,602 | |||||
| Net cash generated by (used in) operating activities | (132,848 | ) | (170,772 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
| Purchase of fixed assets | (1,742 | ) | (12,536 | ) | ||||
| Purchase of intangible assets | - | - | ||||||
| Refund of security deposits | - | - | ||||||
| Net cash generated by (used in) investing activities | (1,742 | ) | (12,536 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from owner’s injection of capital | 38,338 | - | ||||||
| Proceeds from (Repayment to) related party | (62,087 | ) | (158,494 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (23,749 | ) | (158,494 | ) | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) of cash and cash equivalents | (158,339 | ) | (341,802 | ) | ||||
| Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents | 59,718 | 4,930 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – beginning of period | 764,492 | 442,214 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – end of period | $ | 665,871 | $ | 105,342 | ||||
| Supplementary cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Interest received | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
| Interest paid | $ | - | $ | 1,465 | ||||
| Income taxes paid | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (“Company” or “Jiuzi”) was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on October 10, 2019. The Company in an investment holding company; its primary operations are conducted through subsidiaries and variable interest entities as described below.
Jiuzi (HK) Limited (“Jiuzi HK”) was incorporated in Hong Kong on October 25, 2019. It is wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Zhejiang Navalant New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. (“Jiuzi WFOE”) was incorporated on June 5, 2020 as wholly foreign owned entity in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Jiuzi WFOE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jiuzi HK.
Zhejiang Jiuzi (“Zhejiang Jiuzi”) was incorporated on May 26, 2017 in the PRC. Zhejiang Jiuzi’s scope of business includes the sale of new energy vehicles (“NEVs”) and NEV components and parts, and the related development of products and services for the NEV industry. Zhejiang Jiuzi generates revenues by both selling NEVs and NEV components and parts to Jiuzi branded licensed NEV dealerships, and by rendering professional services to new Jiuzi NEV dealerships, such as initial setup, NEV product procurement services, and specialized marketing campaigns. The Zhejiang Jiuzi also provides short term financing solutions to the new Jiuzi NEV dealerships for the procurement of NEVs.
Shangli Jiuzi was incorporated on May 10, 2018 in the PRC. Its scope of business is similar to Zhejiang Jiuzi. Zhejiang Jiuzi owns 59.0% equity interest in Shangli Jiuzi, and the remaining 41% equity interest is owned by unrelated third-party investors; as such Shangli Jiuzi is accounted as a subsidiary of Zhejiang Jiuzi.
Contractual Arrangements between Jiuzi WFOE and Zhejiang Jiuzi
Due to PRC legal restrictions on foreign ownership, the Company and its subsidiaries do not own any direct equity interest in Zhejiang Jiuzi. Instead, the Company and its subsidiaries control and receive the economic benefits of Zhejiang Jiuzi’s business operation through a series of contractual arrangements.
Jiuzi WFOE, Zhejiang Jiuzi and the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders entered into a series of contractual arrangements, 1) Exclusive Option Agreement, 2) Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, and 3) Share Pledge Agreement, known as VIE Agreements, on June 15, 2020. The VIE agreements are designed to provide Jiuzi WFOE with the power, rights and obligations equivalent in all material respects to those it would possess as the sole equity holder of Zhejiang Jiuzi, including absolute control rights and the rights to the assets, property and revenue of Zhejiang Jiuzi.
Each of the VIE Agreements is described in detail below:
Exclusive Option Agreement
Under the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders irrevocably granted Jiuzi WFOE (or its designee) an exclusive right to purchase, to the extent permitted under PRC law, once or at multiple times, at any time, a portion or whole of the equity interests or assets in Zhejiang Jiuzi held by the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders. The purchase price is RMB 10 and subject to any appraisal or restrictions required by applicable PRC laws and regulations.
The agreement takes effect upon parties signing the agreement, and remains effective for 10 years, extendable upon Jiuzi WFOE or its designee’s discretion.
Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement
Pursuant to the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement between Zhejiang Jiuzi and Jiuzi WFOE, Jiuzi WFOE provides Zhejiang Jiuzi with technical support, consulting services and other management services relating to its day-to-day business operations and management, on an exclusive basis, utilizing its advantages in technology, business management and information. For services rendered to Zhejiang Jiuzi by Jiuzi WFOE under this agreement, Jiuzi WFOE is entitled to collect a service fee that shall be calculated based upon service hours and multiple hourly rates provided by Jiuzi WFOE. The service fee should approximately equal to Zhejiang Jiuzi’s net profit.
The Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement shall remain in effect for ten years unless earlier terminated upon written confirmation from both Jiuzi WFOE and Zhejiang Jiuzi before expiration. Otherwise, this agreement can only be extended by Jiuzi WFOE and Zhejiang Jiuzi does not have the right to terminate the agreement unilaterally.
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Share Pledge Agreement
Under the Share Pledge Agreement between Jiuzi WFOE and certain shareholders of Zhejiang Jiuzi together holding 1,000,000 shares, or 100% of the equity interests, of Zhejiang Jiuzi (“Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders”), the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders pledged all of their equity interests in Zhejiang Jiuzi to Jiuzi WFOE to guarantee the performance of Zhejiang Jiuzi’s obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement. Under the terms of the Share Pledge Agreement, in the event that Zhejiang Jiuzi breaches its contractual obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, Jiuzi WFOE, as pledgee, will be entitled to certain rights, including, but not limited to, the right to dispose of dividends generated by the pledged equity interests. The Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders also agreed that upon occurrence of any event of default, as set forth in the Share Pledge Agreement, Jiuzi WFOE is entitled to dispose of the pledged equity interest in accordance with applicable PRC laws. The Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders further agree not to dispose of the pledged equity interests or take any actions that would prejudice Jiuzi WFOE’s interest.
The Share Pledge Agreement shall be effective until the full payment of the service fees under the Business Cooperation Agreement has been made and upon termination of Zhejiang Jiuzi’s obligations under the Business Cooperation Agreement.
The purposes of the Share Pledge Agreement are to (1) guarantee the performance of Zhejiang Jiuzi’s obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, (2) ensure the shareholders of Zhejiang Jiuzi do not transfer or assign the pledged equity interests, or create or allow any encumbrance that would prejudice Jiuzi WFOE’s interests without Jiuzi WFOE’s prior written consent and (3) provide Jiuzi WFOE control over Zhejiang Jiuzi.
The Company has concluded that the Company is the primary beneficiary of Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries, and should consolidate financial statements. The Company is the primary beneficiary based on the VIE Agreements that each equity holder of Zhejiang Jiuzi pledged their rights as a shareholder of Zhejiang Jiuzi to Jiuzi WFOE. These rights include, but are not limited to, voting on all matters of Zhejiang Jiuzi requiring shareholder approval, disposing of all or part of the shareholder’s equity interest in Zhejiang Jiuzi, oversee and review Zhejiang Jiuzi’s operation and financial information. As such, the Company, through Jiuzi WFOE, is deemed to hold all of the voting equity interest in Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries.
For the periods presented, the Company has not provided any financial or other support to either Zhejiang Jiuzi or its subsidiaries. However, pursuant to the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, the Company may provide complete technical support, consulting services and other services during the term of the VIE agreements. Though not explicit in the VIE agreements, the Company may provide financial support to Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries to meet its working capital requirements and capitalization purposes. The terms of the VIE Agreements and the Company’s plan of financial support to the VIEs were considered in determining that the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIEs. Accordingly, the financial statements of the VIEs are consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Based on the foregoing VIE Agreements, Jiuzi WFOE has effective control of Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries, which enables Jiuzi WFOE to receive all of their expected residual returns and absorb the expected losses of the VIE and its subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Company consolidates the accounts of Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries for the periods presented herein, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, 810-10, Consolidation.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. Significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management’s estimates and assumptions. In particular, the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and the resulting adverse impacts to global economic conditions, as well as our operations, may impact future estimates including, but not limited to, our allowance for loan losses, inventory valuations, fair value measurements, asset impairment charges and discount rate assumptions. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. Amounts and percentages may not total due to rounding.
Functional and presentation currency
The functional currency of the Company is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates which is Chinese Yuan (“RMB”).
Transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates prevailing at the end of the reporting periods. Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items and on translation of monetary items at period-end are included in income statement of the period.
For the purpose of presenting these financial statements, the Company’s assets and liabilities are expressed in US$ at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, stockholder’s equity accounts are translated at historical rates, and income and expense items are translated at the weighted average exchange rate during the period. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under accumulated other comprehensive income in the stockholder’s equity section of the balance sheets.
Exchange rate used for the translation as follows:
US$ to RMB
| Period End | Average | |||||||
| April 30, 2021 | 6.4741 | 6.5209 | ||||||
| April 30, 2020 | 7.0636 | 7.0078 | ||||||
| October 31, 2020 | 6.6925 | 6.4164 | ||||||
| October 31, 2019 | 7.0992 | 6.8905 | ||||||
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The Company adopted ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements,” which defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosures requirements for fair value measures. Current assets and current liabilities qualified as financial instruments and management believes their carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and if applicable, their current interest rate is equivalent to interest rates currently available. The three levels are defined as follow:
| ● | Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. |
| ● | Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments. |
| ● | Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value. |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
As of the balance sheet date, the estimated fair values of the financial instruments approximated their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates the hierarchy disclosures each year.
Related parties
The Company adopted ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures, for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Cash and Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the net value less estimates for expected credit losses. Management regularly reviews outstanding accounts and provides an allowance for doubtful accounts. When collection of the original invoice amounts is no longer probable, the Company will either partially or fully write-off the balance against the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Loans Receivable
Loans receivable are recorded at origination at the fair value less estimates for expected credit losses. Management regularly reviews outstanding accounts and provides an allowance for credit losses. When collection of the original amounts is no longer probable, the Company will either partially or fully write-off the balance against the allowance for credit losses.
Revenue Recognition
In 2014, the FASB issued guidance on revenue recognition (“ASC 606”), with final amendments issued in 2016. The underlying principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected. ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contracts, which includes (1) identifying the contracts or agreements with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the services it transfers to its clients. The Company has concluded that the new guidance did not require any significant change to its revenue recognition processes.
The Company’s revenues consist of sales of vehicle by the Company’s own corporate retail store to third party customers, sales of vehicle to franchisees as a supplier, and fees from retail stores operated by franchisees. Revenues from franchised stores include initial franchise fees and annual royalties based on a percent of net incomes.
The Company recognizes sales of vehicle revenues at the point in time when the Company has transferred physical possession of the goods to the customer and the customer has accepted the goods, therefore, indicating as control of the goods has been transferred to the customer. The transaction price is determined and allocated to the product prior to the transfer of the goods to the customer.
The initial franchise services include a series of performance obligations and an indefinite license to use the Company’s trademark. The series of performance obligations are specific services and deliverables that are set forth in the agreement and are billed and receivable as delivered and accepted by the franchisee. These services and deliverables may be customized and are not transferable to other third parties.
The royalty revenues are distinct from the initial franchise services. The Company recognizes royalty revenues only when the franchisee has generated positive annual net income, at which point the Company has the contractual right to request for payment of the royalty. The royalty is calculated as a percentage of the franchisees’ annual net income.
The Company estimates potential returns and records such estimates against its gross revenue to arrive at its reported net sales revenue. The Company has not experienced any sales returns.
Inventory
Inventories, which are primarily comprised of finished goods for sale, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the first-in first-out method. The Company evaluates the need for reserves associated with obsolete, slow-moving and non-salable inventory by reviewing net realizable values on a periodic basis. Only defects products can be return to our suppliers.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Advertising
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred and includes it in selling expenses. The Company recorded$nil and $nil of advertising and promotional expenses for the years ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are provided in accordance with ASC No. 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. A deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all temporary differences between financial and tax reporting and net operating loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax expense (benefit) results from the net change during the years of deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion of all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
A tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities. The determination is based on the technical merits of the position and presumes that the relevant taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information will examine each uncertain tax position. Although the Company believes the estimates are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of these matters will not be different than what is reflected in the historical income tax provisions and accruals.
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to the holders of ordinary shares by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to the holders of ordinary shares as adjusted for the effect of dilutive ordinary share equivalents, if any, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive ordinary share equivalents outstanding during the period. However, ordinary share equivalents are not included in the denominator of the diluted earnings per share calculation when inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive, such as in a period in which a net loss is recorded.
All per share amounts for all periods presented herein have been adjusted to reflect the Share Subdivision and 2 for 1 stock dividend on post-Share Subdivision basis. See Note 11.
Property and Equipment & Depreciation
Property and equipment are stated at historical cost net of accumulated depreciation. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Property and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the following periods:
| Equipment | 5 years |
| Furniture and fixtures | 5 years |
| Motor vehicles | 10 years |
Intangible Assets & Amortization
Intangible assets are stated at historical cost net of accumulated amortization. Software are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software which is 3 years.
Impairment of Long-lived assets
The Company accounts for impairment of property and equipment and amortizable intangible assets in accordance with ASC 360, “Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of”, which requires the Company to evaluate a long-lived asset for recoverability when there is event or circumstance that indicate the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable (when carrying amount exceeds the gross, undiscounted cash flows from use and disposition) and is measured as the excess of the carrying amount over the asset’s (or asset group’s) fair value.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements
In February of 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02) “Leases (Topic 842)”. ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted.
For finance leases, a lessee is required to do the following:
| ● | Recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position |
| ● | Recognize interest on the lease liability separately from amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of comprehensive income |
| ● | Classify repayments of the principal portion of the lease liability within financing activities and payments of interest on the lease liability and variable lease payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. |
For operating leases, a lessee is required to do the following:
| ● | Recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position |
| ● | Recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis |
| ● | Classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. |
In July 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-11 (ASU 2018-11), which amends ASC 842 so that entities may elect not to recast their comparative periods in transition (the “Comparatives Under 840 Option”). ASU 2018-11 allows entities to change their date of initial application to the beginning of the period of adoption. In doing so, entities would:
| ● | Apply ASC 840 in the comparative periods. |
| ● | Provide the disclosures required by ASC 840 for all periods that continue to be presented in accordance with ASC 840. |
| ● | Recognize the effects of applying ASC 842 as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings for the period of adoption. |
In addition, the FASB also issued a series of amendments to ASU 2016-02 that address the transition methods available and clarify the guidance for lessor costs and other aspects of the new lease standard.
The management will review the accounting pronouncements and plan to adopt the new standard on November 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method of adoption. The transition method expedient which allows entities to initially apply the requirements by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. As a result of electing this transition method, prior periods will not be restated. The adoption of this ASU will result in the recording of additional lease assets and liabilities each with no effect to opening balance of retained earnings as the Company.
In June 2016, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (FASB ASU 2016-13) related to the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. This pronouncement, along with subsequent ASUs issued to clarify certain provisions of ASU 2016-13, changes the impairment model for most financial assets and will require the use of an “expected loss” model for instruments measured at amortized cost. Under this model, entities will be required to estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on such instruments and record an allowance to offset the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In developing the estimate for lifetime expected credit loss, entities must incorporate historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019.
The management is currently evaluating the impact of this update to the consolidated financial statements. Management will evaluate if the current design for the allowance for loan loss methodology would comply with these new requirements.
In October 2018, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (FASB ASU 2018-17) related to related party guidance for variable interest entities. The amendments in this pronouncement are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. The management does not expect it to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
In December 2019, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (FASB ASU 2019-12) related to simplifying the accounting for income taxes. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The management does not expect it to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
NOTE 3 – VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES AND OTHER CONSOLIDATION MATTERS
On June 15, 2020, Jiuzi WFOE, Zhejiang Jiuzi and the Zhejiang Jiuzi Shareholders. The key terms of these VIE Agreements are summarized in “Note 1 - Organization and Principal Activities” above.
VIE is an entity that has either a total equity investment that is insufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or whose equity investors lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, such as through voting rights, right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity or obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity. The variable interest holder, if any, that has a controlling financial interest in a VIE is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE. Jiuzi WFOE is deemed to have a controlling financial interest and be the primary beneficiary of Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries, because it has both of the following characteristics:
| 1. | power to direct activities of Zhejiang Jiuzi that most significantly impact its economic performance, and |
| 2. | obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to Zhejiang Jiuzi or right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to Zhejiang Jiuzi. |
In addition, as all of these VIE agreements are governed by PRC law and provide for the resolution of disputes through arbitration in the PRC, they would be interpreted in accordance with PRC law and any disputes would be resolved in accordance with PRC legal procedures. The legal environment in the PRC is not as developed as in other jurisdictions, such as the United States. As a result, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could further limit the Company’s ability to enforce these VIE agreements. Furthermore, these contracts may not be enforceable in China if PRC government authorities or courts take a view that such contracts contravene PRC laws and regulations or are otherwise not enforceable for public policy reasons. In the event the Company is unable to enforce these VIE Agreements, it may not be able to exert effective control over Zhejiang Jiuzi and its ability to conduct its business may be materially and adversely affected.
All of the Company’s main current operations are conducted through Zhejiang Jiuzi and its subsidiaries. Current regulations in China permit Zhejiang Jiuzi to pay dividends to the Company only out of its accumulated distributable profits, if any, determined in accordance with their articles of association and PRC accounting standards and regulations. The ability of Zhejiang Jiuzi to make dividends and other payments to the Company may be restricted by factors including changes in applicable foreign exchange and other laws and regulations.
Risks of variable interest entity structure
In the opinion of management, (i) the corporate structure of the Company is in compliance with existing PRC laws and regulations; (ii) the VIE Arrangements are valid and binding, and do not result in any violation of PRC laws or regulations currently in effect; and (iii) the business operations of WFOE and the VIE are in compliance with existing PRC laws and regulations in all material respects.
However, there are substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of current and future PRC laws and regulations. Accordingly, the Company cannot be assured that PRC regulatory authorities will not ultimately take a contrary view to the foregoing opinion of its management. If the current corporate structure of the Company or the VIE Arrangements is found to be in violation of any existing or future PRC laws and regulations, the Company may be required to restructure its corporate structure and operations in the PRC to comply with changing and new PRC laws and regulations. In the opinion of management, the likelihood of loss in respect of the Company’s current corporate structure or the VIE Arrangements is remote based on current facts and circumstances.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
The following financial information of the VIEs in the PRC are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 665,871 | 764,492 | ||||||
| Accounts receivables | 15,377 | 14,875 | ||||||
| Accounts receivables – related parties | 887,278 | 1,518,264 | ||||||
| Loans receivable from related parties, current portion | 4,081,132 | 2,999,261 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 829,205 | 1,178,041 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, intangible assets | 105,037 | 118,313 | ||||||
| Loans receivable from related parties, noncurrent portion | 7,932,213 | 5,308,919 | ||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | - | |||||||
| Total assets of VIE | 14,516,113 | 11,904,514 | ||||||
| Accruals and other payables | 621,234 | 302,442 | ||||||
| Taxes payable | 3,559,015 | 2,772,447 | ||||||
| Contract liability – related party | 449,188 | 614,449 | ||||||
| Total liabilities of VIE | 4,629,437 | 3,689,338 | ||||||
| Six Month Ended | ||||||||
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Revenues | 4,609,353 | 1,277,236 | ||||||
| Net income | 1,311,454 | (27,811 | ) | |||||
| Net cash (used in) generated by operating activities | (132,848 | ) | (170,772 | ) | ||||
| Net cash (used in) generated by investing activities | (1,742 | ) | (12,536 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | (23,749 | ) | (158,494 | ) | ||||
As of April 30, 2021 and 2020, the VIEs have not incurred any amount due from non-VIE subsidiaries of the Company.
As of April 30, 2021 and 2020, the VIEs have not incurred any amount due to non-VIE subsidiaries of the Company.
All material related party transactions are disclosed in Note 9, or elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements. For the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, the VIES have not entered into any transaction with other subsidiaries that are not VIEs. If and when such transaction incurs, such transaction would be eliminated upon consolidation.
Under the contractual arrangements with the VIEs, the Company has the power to direct activities of the VIEs and can have assets transferred out of the VIEs under its control. Therefore, the Company considers that there is no asset in any of the VIEs that can be used only to settle obligations of the VIEs, except for registered capital and PRC statutory reserves. As all VIEs are incorporated as limited liability companies under the Company Law of the PRC, creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company for any of the liabilities of the VIEs.
The Company and its directly and indirectly wholly owned subsidiaries, Jiuzi (HK) and Jiuzi WFOE do not have any substantial assets or liabilities or result of operations. They were incorporated for the purpose of providing a tax efficient structure for the Zhejiang Jiuzi to raise additional capital for its development.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
NOTE 4 – INVENTORY
Inventory, net comprised of the following:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Finished goods | 134,649 | 154,586 | ||||||
| Total, net | 134,649 | 154,586 | ||||||
Inventory write-down expense was $30,749 and $nil for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
NOTE 5 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES
Accounts receivables, net is comprised of the following:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Accounts receivables | 15,377 | 14,875 | ||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | - | - | ||||||
| Total, net | 15,377 | 14,875 | ||||||
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Accounts receivables-related parties | 934,866 | 1,571,991 | ||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | (47,588 | ) | (53,727 | ) | ||||
| Total, net | 887,278 | 1,518,264 | ||||||
The following is a summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Balance at beginning of year | 53,727 | 42,253 | ||||||
| Provision | 13,860 | 8,906 | ||||||
| Charge-offs | - | - | ||||||
| Recoveries | (21,754 | ) | - | |||||
| Effect of translation adjustment | 1,755 | 2,568 | ||||||
| Balance at end of year | 47,588 | 53,727 | ||||||
Bad debt (recovery)/expense was ($7,894) and $2,632 for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
NOTE 6 – LOANS RECEIVABLES
Loans receivables include amounts due from related franchisees and are presented net of imputed interest and an allowance for estimated loan losses. The loans are provided in the form of credit line to related franchisee to support their operations. These loans are unsecured with a due date of 18 months upon initial drawing.
Management has determined that the 18-month borrowing rate most appropriately capture the financing cost for these loans. Given that the loans are in the forms of credit lines to the franchisees that may have varying balances over time, as a practical expedient, management has elected to the expense the interest as a cost of revenue at inception rather than amortize over time.
The amounts charged were $497,506 and $425,787 for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
The allowance for loan losses represents an estimate of the amount of net losses inherent in our portfolio of managed receivables as of the applicable reporting date and expected to become evident during the following 12 months.
Each lending request is evaluated by considering the borrower’s financial condition. The Company uses a proprietary model to assign each franchisee a risk rating. This model uses historical franchisee performance data to identify key factors about a franchisee that are considered most significant in predicting a franchisee’s ability to meet its financial obligations. The Company also considers numerous other financial and qualitative factors of the franchisee’s operations, including capitalization and leverage, liquidity and cash flow, profitability, and credit history with the Company and other creditors.
The Company also consider recent trends in delinquencies and defaults, recovery rates and the economic environment in assessing the models used in estimating the allowance for loan losses, and may adjust the allowance for loan losses to reflect factors that may not be captured in the models. In addition, the Company periodically consider whether the use of additional metrics would result in improved model performance and revise the models when appropriate. The provision for loan losses is the periodic expense of maintaining an adequate allowance.
An account is considered delinquent when the related franchisee fails to make a substantial portion of a scheduled payment 3 months after the due date. For purposes of determining impairment, loans are evaluated collectively, as they represent a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, and therefore, are not individually evaluated for impairment.
As these loans are non-interest bearing, the Company recorded a discount to the face amount using an imputed interest rate of 8.46% to reflect the fair value of the loan at origination. The imputed interest rate reflects the borrowing rate in the market under similar terms and duration. Direct costs associated with loan originations are not considered material, and thus, are expensed as incurred.
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Loan to related franchisees, gross | 14,510,149 | 9,974,576 | ||||||
| Discount based on imputed interest rate of 11.75% | (1,704,525 | ) | (1,167,634 | ) | ||||
| Loan to related franchisees, net of discount | 12,805,624 | 8,806,942 | ||||||
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Loan to related franchisees, net of discount | 12,805,624 | 8.806.942 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (792,279 | ) | (498,762 | ) | ||||
| Loan to related franchisees, net of discount and allowance | 12,013,345 | 8,308,180 | ||||||
The following is a summary of the activity in the allowance for credit loss:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Balance at beginning of year | 498,762 | 193,634 | ||||||
| Provision | 573,343 | 293,362 | ||||||
| Charge-offs | - | - | ||||||
| Recoveries | (298,640 | ) | - | |||||
| Effect of translation adjustment | 18,814 | 11,766 | ||||||
| Balance at end of year | 792,279 | 498,762 | ||||||
Credit loss was $274,403 and $61,227 for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The following is a summary of current and non-current loan receivables, net of allowance for credit losses:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Loan to related franchisees, net of discount and allowances, current | 4,081,132 | 2,999,261 | ||||||
| Loan to related franchisees, net of discount and allowances, non-current | 7,932,213 | 5,308,919 | ||||||
| 12,013,345 | 8,308,180 | |||||||
Credit Quality
The Company extends credit to related franchisees primarily in the form of lines of credit to purchase vehicles and support their daily operations. Each of the franchisees are assigned to one of nine groups according to risk ratings with Group 1 demonstrating the strongest financial metrics, including performance and repayment ability and Group IX demonstrating the weakest financial metrics.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Generally, the company suspends credit lines and does not extend further funding to franchisee who are unable to repay the balance within 3 months after the 18-month deadline.
The Company regularly reviews the model to confirm the continued business significance and statistical predictability of the model and may make updates to improve the performance of the model. In addition, the Company regularly audits the related franchisee’s inventory and sales records to verify the franchisee’s performance. Based on the results of monitoring the franchisee’s performance, including daily payment verifications and monthly analysis of the franchisee’s financial statements, payoffs, aged inventory, over credit line and delinquency reports, the Company can adjust the franchisee’s risk rating, if necessary.
The credit quality of the loans receivables is evaluated based on our internal risk rating analysis. A franchisee has the same risk rating for its entire financing regardless of the type and timing of financing.
The credit quality analysis of franchisee loan receivables at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020 was as follows:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Franchisee Financing: | ||||||||
| Group I | - | 11,030 | ||||||
| Group II | 41,366 | - | ||||||
| Group III | - | 107,763 | ||||||
| Group IV | - | 212,995 | ||||||
| Group V | 138,089 | 209,190 | ||||||
| Group VI | 755,493 | 667,440 | ||||||
| Group VII | 5,938,007 | 4,608,741 | ||||||
| Group VIII | 7,170 | - | ||||||
| Group IX | - | 814,780 | ||||||
| Group X | 430,945 | - | ||||||
| Group XI | 670,105 | 445,044 | ||||||
| Group XII | 542,633 | - | ||||||
| Group XIII | 169,585 | 330,210 | ||||||
| Group XIV | 1,398,045 | 228,800 | ||||||
| Group XV | 2,714,186 | 413,495 | ||||||
| Group XVI | - | 227,657 | ||||||
| Group XVII | - | 529,797 | ||||||
| Balance at end of year | 12,805,624 | 8,806,942 | ||||||
NOTE 7 – PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, net comprised of the following:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| At Cost: | ||||||||
| Equipment | 44,296 | 41,152 | ||||||
| Motor vehicles | 74,022 | 44,418 | ||||||
| Leasehold Improvement | 14,505 | 29,599 | ||||||
| Furniture and fixtures | 8,242 | 7,972 | ||||||
| 141,065 | 123,141 | |||||||
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | 53,019 | 21,264 | ||||||
| Total, net | 88,046 | 101,877 | ||||||
Depreciation expenses was $31,755 and $9,137 for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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NOTE 8 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets, net comprised of the following:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| At Cost: | ||||||||
| Financial software | 16,991 | 16,436 | ||||||
| 16,991 | 16,436 | |||||||
| Less: Accumulated Amortization | - | - | ||||||
| Total, net | 16,991 | 16,436 | ||||||
Amortization expenses was $nil and $nil for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The franchisees are related parties of the Company due to the nominal, symbolic equity interest ownership in the franchisees. The franchisees were originally incorporated with the Company shown as a 51.0% owner and subsequently as a 1.25% owner. The intent of having such ownership percentage in the franchisees was to enable the franchisees to register their respective individual business name to include the words “Jiuzi” as required by the local business bureau. Subsequent to the successful registration by the franchisees and completion of the Company’s obligations under the franchise and license agreement, the Company will decrease its ownership interest in these franchisees to 0%. The Company’s percentage of shareholding is nominal, inconsequential, and symbolic. The Company’s equity interest of 51.0% and 1.25% in the franchisees were symbolic in nature.
The Company did not and does not control the franchisees, exert significant influence over the franchisees, have the power to direct the use of the franchisee’s assets and the fulfillment of their obligations, appoint or dismiss directors, authorized representatives, or executive officers of the franchisees. Management has also determined that the percentage shareholding in the franchisee is not compensatory to the Company in nature, and accordingly, would not be subject to consideration as income under revenue recognition criteria. The Company did not contribute any permanent equity capital in these franchisees and if these franchisees were to incur substantial losses and accumulate significant liabilities, the Company is not obligated to absorb such losses on behalf of the franchisees. Accordingly, the management has determined that the financial positions and results of operations of these franchisees should not be included as part of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In addition, the Company did not and will not receive any actual ownership interest in the franchisees, nor receive any benefits from being a 51% or 1.25% owner in the franchisees. Any after tax profits generated by the franchisees that are potentially distributable to the Company are governed by the royalty agreements between the Company and the franchisee not the shareholding percentage. Accordingly, the management has determined that the ownership interest is not part of the initial franchise fee.
Accounts receivable from related franchisees comprised of the following:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Pingxiang Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 99,311 | 163,310 | ||||||
| Yichun Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 165,467 | 294,547 | ||||||
| Puyang Guozheng New Energy Vehicle Sales Co., Ltd | 53,498 | 51,752 | ||||||
| Wanzai Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 77,447 | 179,515 | ||||||
| Xinyu Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 149,447 | 308,934 | ||||||
| Liuyang Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 29,880 | 133,501 | ||||||
| Yudu Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 16,311 | 84,393 | ||||||
| Gao’an Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 36,406 | 35,219 | ||||||
| Jiujiang Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 54,499 | 52,720 | ||||||
| Pingjiang Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 38,855 | 37,587 | ||||||
| Quanzhou Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 19,895 | 34,188 | ||||||
| Loudi Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 85,032 | 89,728 | ||||||
| Guangzhoushi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 4,834 | |||||||
| Huaihua Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | - | 7,471 | ||||||
| Xuzhou Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | - | 17,184 | ||||||
| Dongming Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 61,568 | 59,560 | ||||||
| Yulin Jiuzi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd | 42,416 | 22,382 | ||||||
| Total | 934,866 | 1,571,991 | ||||||
Accounts receivables above derived from sales of vehicles supplied to the Company’s franchisees without any special payment terms. Sales revenues from related parties’ franchisees were $ nil and $124,586 for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Loan to related franchisees is comprised of the following (see note 6 for details):
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross | Discount | Net | Gross | Discount | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangsu Changshu | $ | 299,766 | 35,214 | 264,552 | $ | 293,197 | 34,442 | 258,755 | ||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Dongming | 381,798 | 44,850 | 336,948 | 359,627 | 42,246 | 317,381 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Gao’an | 357,973 | 42,052 | 315,921 | 338,048 | 39,711 | 298,337 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Huaihua | 281,470 | 33,065 | 248,405 | 259,255 | 30,455 | 228,800 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Jiujiang | 349,950 | 41,109 | 308,841 | 333,037 | 39,122 | 293,915 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Liuyang | 480,896 | 56,492 | 424,404 | 344,683 | 40,490 | 304,193 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Loudi | 349,632 | 41,072 | 308,560 | 312,224 | 36,677 | 275,547 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Pingjiang | 384,019 | 45,111 | 338,908 | 334,655 | 39,312 | 295,343 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Pingxiang | 513,207 | 60,287 | 452,920 | 368,137 | 43,246 | 324,891 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Henan Puyang | 976,128 | 114,667 | 861,461 | 432,805 | 50,842 | 381,963 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fujian Quanzhou | 433,692 | 50,946 | 382,746 | 383,604 | 45,063 | 338,542 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Wanzai | 711,139 | 83,539 | 627,600 | 228,316 | 26,821 | 201,495 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Xinyu | 1,123,517 | 131,981 | 991,536 | 363,489 | 42,700 | 320,789 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Yichun | 46,872 | 5,506 | 41,366 | 380,070 | 44,647 | 335,423 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Yudu | 327,828 | 38,511 | 289,317 | 234,770 | 27,579 | 207,191 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangxi Rongxian | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | 353,381 | 41,512 | 311,869 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangdong Zengcheng | 560,285 | 65,818 | 494,467 | 516,780 | 60,707 | 456,073 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Shanggao | 156,470 | 18,381 | 138,089 | 107,165 | 14,344 | 92,821 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Heze | 780,775 | 91,719 | 689,056 | 401,660 | 43,091 | 358,569 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Ganzhou | 105,920 | 12,443 | 93,477 | 117,406 | 12,037 | 105,370 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anhui Fuyang | 31,149 | 3,659 | 27,490 | 30,132 | 3,540 | 26,593 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Liling | 12,757 | 1,499 | 11,258 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Zhuzhou | 83,030 | 9,754 | 73,276 | 78,826 | 9,260 | 69,566 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Changsha | 3,518 | 413 | 3,105 | 3,404 | 400 | 3,004 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangxi Guilin | 1,467 | 172 | 1,295 | 1,420 | 167 | 1,253 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Xiangtan | 8,125 | 954 | 7,171 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Chenzhou | 332,498 | 39,059 | 293,439 | 237,035 | 27,845 | 209,190 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Ji’an | 321,506 | 37,768 | 283,738 | 326,525 | 38,357 | 288,167 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangxi Nanning | 179,587 | 21,096 | 158,491 | 164,762 | 19,355 | 145,407 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Leiyang | 292,899 | 34,407 | 258,492 | 283,849 | 33,344 | 250,505 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangxi Liuzhou | 9,299 | 1,092 | 8,207 | 8,995 | 1,057 | 7,939 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Ningxiang | 4,757 | 559 | 4,198 | 4,602 | 541 | 4,062 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangdong Dongguan Changping | 236,322 | 27,761 | 208,561 | 210,863 | 24,770 | 186,092 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Changsha County | 134,042 | 15,746 | 118,296 | 129,668 | 15,232 | 114,436 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Henan Zhengzhou | 1,467 | 172 | 1,295 | 1,420 | 167 | 1,253 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangdong Dongguan Nancheng | 9,329 | 1,096 | 8,233 | 6,784 | 797 | 5,987 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anhui Huaibei | 3,568 | 419 | 3,149 | 3,452 | 405 | 3,046 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangdong Humen | 1,730 | 203 | 1,527 | 1,674 | 197 | 1,477 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guizhou Zunyi | 136,359 | 16,018 | 120,341 | 130,415 | 15,320 | 115,095 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangsu Xuzhou | 254,800 | 29,932 | 224,868 | 311,006 | 36,534 | 274,472 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Henan Xinxiang | 2,780 | 327 | 2,453 | 2,690 | 316 | 2,374 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Henan Anyang | 20,871 | 2,452 | 18,419 | 5,248 | 617 | 4,632 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Nanchang | 9,300 | 1,093 | 8,207 | 8,997 | 1,057 | 7,940 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Zhejiang Lishui | 3,061 | 360 | 2,701 | 2,962 | 348 | 2,614 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangxi Yulin | 405,906 | 47,682 | 358,224 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hubei Macheng | 9,329 | 1,096 | 8,233 | 9,025 | 1,060 | 7,965 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Chenzhou yongxing | 279,236 | 32,802 | 246,434 | 289,310 | 33,986 | 255,325 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fujian Fuzhou | 10,473 | 1,230 | 9,243 | 2,660 | 312 | 2,347 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anhui Bozhou | 8,124 | 954 | 7,170 | 7,860 | 923 | 6,936 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anhui Suzhou | 6,611 | 777 | 5,834 | 6,395 | 751 | 5,644 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross | Discount | Net | Gross | Discount | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
| Anhui Bengbu | 7,553 | 887 | 6,666 | 5,065 | 595 | 4,470 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangdong Foshan | 109,127 | 12,819 | 96,308 | 60,740 | 7,135 | 53,605 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Shangrao | 37,503 | 4,406 | 33,097 | 14,105 | 1,657 | 12,448 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Luxi | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Zhangshu | 76,818 | 9,024 | 67,794 | 173,358 | 20,365 | 152,993 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Hengyang | 111,985 | 13,155 | 98,830 | 74,711 | 8,776 | 65,934 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Xiangxiang | 4,634 | 544 | 4,090 | 4,483 | 527 | 3,956 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Heze dingtao | 229,870 | 27,003 | 202,867 | 47,098 | 5,533 | 41,565 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Jining Liangshan | 59,993 | 7,048 | 52,945 | 47,098 | 5,533 | 41,565 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Zouping | 62,588 | 7,352 | 55,236 | 47,098 | 5,533 | 41,565 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Juye | 252,546 | 29,667 | 222,879 | 312,859 | 36,752 | 276,107 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Juancheng | 268,331 | 31,521 | 236,810 | 39,238 | 4,609 | 34,629 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Shanxian | 205,404 | 24,129 | 181,275 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Jiangxi Jian yongfeng | 16,219 | 1,905 | 14,314 | 13,448 | 1,580 | 11,868 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anhui Huaibei Suixi | 10,442 | 1,227 | 9,215 | 10,101 | 1,187 | 8,914 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Heze yuncheng | 383,467 | 45,047 | 338,420 | 241,346 | 28,351 | 212,995 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Heze Gaoxinqu | 8,125 | 954 | 7,171 | 7,860 | 923 | 6,936 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangdong Zengchengerqu | 8,125 | 954 | 7,171 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hainan Sanya | 8,959 | 1,052 | 7,907 | 7,172 | 843 | 6,330 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Guangzhou Baiyun | 8,125 | 954 | 7,171 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Changsha Furong | 11,986 | 1,408 | 10,578 | 2,630 | 309 | 2,321 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Yongzhou | 8,125 | 954 | 7,171 | 7,860 | 923 | 6,936 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Changsha Yuhua | 274,819 | 32,283 | 242,536 | 118,163 | 13,881 | 104,282 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Yiyang | 8,125 | 954 | 7,171 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Anhui Suzhou Lishan | 8,125 | 954 | 7,171 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Shaoyang | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| JiangXi Jingdezhen | 24,848 | 2,919 | 21,929 | 7,855 | 920 | 6,935 | ||||||||||||||||||
| GuangDong Huizhou | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shandong Heze Caoxian | 629,649 | 73,966 | 555,683 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| GuangDong Shenjiang | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Hengyang Shigu | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Jishou | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Wangcheng | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan zhangjiajie | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan changde | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Zhejiang Jinhua | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hunan Hengdong | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Guangxi Nanning jiangnan | 35,526 | 4,173 | 31,353 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Guangzhou Panyu | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Zhejiang Yiwu | 13,902 | 1,633 | 12,269 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hainan Haikou | 23,169 | 2,722 | 20,447 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 14,510,149 | 1,704,525 | 12,805,624 | $ | 9,974,576 | 1,167,634 | 8,806,942 | ||||||||||||||||
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Notes to the Financial Statements
The advances paid above are derived from funds advanced to the Company’s franchisees as working capital to support its operations. Such advances are due within 18 months.
Accounts payable to related parties’ franchisees comprised of the following:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Guangzhou | - | 16,228 | ||||||
| Hunan Liling | - | 1,108 | ||||||
| Hunan Xiangtan | - | 5,588 | ||||||
| Jiangxi Tonggu | - | 206 | ||||||
| Shandong Shanxian | - | 5,588 | ||||||
| Hunan Yiyang | - | 5,588 | ||||||
| Guangdong Guangzhou Zengcheng No.2 | - | 5,588 | ||||||
| Guangdong Guangzhou Baiyun | - | 5,588 | ||||||
| Anhui Suzhou Dangshan | - | 5,588 | ||||||
| Liuyang | 13,732 | 25,058 | ||||||
| Wanzai | 8,650 | 8,368 | ||||||
| Huaihua | 18,520 | 17,915 | ||||||
| Total | 40,902 | 102,411 | ||||||
Accounts payable above derived from vehicles purchased by the Company from the franchisees as inventory on a needed basis without any special payment terms.
Contract liability – related party comprised of the following:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Deferred revenues | 449,188 | 614,449 | ||||||
| Potential franchisees | - | - | ||||||
| Total, net | 449,188 | 614,449 | ||||||
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Deferred revenues from related franchisees comprised of the following:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Jiangxi Yichun | ||||||||
| Henan Puyang | 10,812 | 10,460 | ||||||
| Jiangxi Wanzai | 162,185 | |||||||
| Jiangxi Shanggao | 155 | 66,642 | ||||||
| Shandong Heze | 7,723 | - | ||||||
| Jiangxi Ganzhou | 1,494 | |||||||
| Hunan Zhuzhou | 2,690 | |||||||
| Shandong Jining Liangshan | 2,302 | |||||||
| Guangxi Yulin | 9,268 | - | ||||||
| Hunan Chenzhou | 3,552 | - | ||||||
| Hunan Chenzhou Yongxing | 6,178 | 5,977 | ||||||
| Jiangxi Ji’an | 1,236 | 86,665 | ||||||
| Jiangxi Ji’an Yongfeng | 1,195 | |||||||
| Guangxi Nanning | 4,634 | 5,977 | ||||||
| Hunan Leiyang | 13,448 | |||||||
| Dongguan Changping | 127,009 | |||||||
| Dongguan Humen | 927 | 897 | ||||||
| Guizhou Zunyi | 1,699 | 1,644 | ||||||
| Hunan Changsha | 3,552 | 3,437 | ||||||
| Hunan Changsha County | 3,425 | 3,313 | ||||||
| Dongguan Nancheng | 2,780 | 1,195 | ||||||
| Anhui Huaibei | 12,701 | |||||||
| Hunan Hengyang | 7,723 | 2,391 | ||||||
| Guangxi Beihai | 7,723 | 7,471 | ||||||
| Hainan Haikou | 23,169 | 22,413 | ||||||
| Henan Xinxiang | 7,723 | 7,471 | ||||||
| Henan Anyang | 15,446 | 14,942 | ||||||
| Henan Wenxian | 77 | 75 | ||||||
| Hunan Liling | 7,023 | |||||||
| Zhejiang Lishui | 23,941 | 23,160 | ||||||
| Guangxi Liuzhou | 3,861 | 3,736 | ||||||
| Hunan Miluo | 4,633 | 4,483 | ||||||
| Guangzhou Panyu | 7,471 | |||||||
| Hunan Shaoyang | 44,827 | |||||||
| Hunan Wangcheng | 15,839 | |||||||
| Hainan Sanya | 1,544 | 1,494 | ||||||
| Hunan Xiangxiang | 38,615 | 37,355 | ||||||
| Hunan Changsha Furong | 2,471 | 1,195 | ||||||
| Guangdong Foshan | 2,988 | |||||||
| Anhui Suzhou | 1,313 | 1,270 | ||||||
| Anhui Suzhou Dangshan | 309 | 299 | ||||||
| Anhui Suixi | 1,236 | 1,195 | ||||||
| Anhui Bengbu | 1,236 | 1,195 | ||||||
| Hunan Zhangjiajie | 18,678 | |||||||
| Hunan Yueyang | 7,723 | 7,471 | ||||||
| Fujian Fuzhou | 927 | 897 | ||||||
| Shandong Heze Yuncheng | 7,471 | |||||||
| Shandong Juancheng | 4,184 | |||||||
| Jiangxi Zhangshu | 1,494 | |||||||
| Jiangxi Shangrao | 309 | 6,275 | ||||||
| Chengdu Jinniu | 7,723 | |||||||
| Anhui Mengcheng | 7,723 | |||||||
| Anhui Xiaoxian | 7,723 | |||||||
| Guangxi Yulin Yuzhou | 7,723 | |||||||
| Hunan Changsha Tianxin | 30,892 | |||||||
| Sichuan Leshan | 15,446 | |||||||
| Hunan Jishou | 1,551 | |||||||
| Total | 449,188 | 614,449 | ||||||
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Notes to the Financial Statements
The deferred revenues above derived from initial franchise fees payments received in advance for services which have not yet been performed. The initial franchise fees include a series of performance obligations and an indefinite license to use the Company’s trademark. Amounts are recognized as advances when received, and are recognized as deferred revenues when the minimum amount required under the franchise or license agreement is attained. The payments are received in advance progressively and are not refundable once the required amount is attained. Such amounts are recognized as revenues when the Company performed the initial services required under the franchise or license agreement, which is generally when a specific performance obligation is completed or when and if the franchise or license agreement is terminated.
Related parties receivables comprised of the following:
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Mr. Shuibo Zhang | 178,925 | 147,593 | ||||||
| Mr. Qi Zhang | 19,275 | 26,050 | ||||||
| Hangzhou zhitongche | 43,837 | |||||||
| Total | 242,037 | 173,643 | ||||||
As of April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, the Company has an outstanding receivable of $178,925 and $147,593, respectively, from Mr. Shuibo Zhang, the Company’s shareholder, director, and office. The amount was advanced to Mr. Zhang for business purposes. The advances were considered due on demand in nature and have not been formalized by a promissory note and are non-interest bearing.
As of April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, the Company has an outstanding receivable of $19,275 and $26,505, respectively, from Mr. Qi Zhang, the vice president of marketing department. The amount was advanced to Mr. Zhang for business purposes. The advances were considered due on demand in nature and have not been formalized by a promissory note and are non-interest bearing and due on demand without a specified maturity date.
NOTE 10 – LEASES
The Company has various operating leases for its corporate office and retail store.
Operating lease expenses were $44,476 and $22,425 for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
As of April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, the outstanding operating leases are below the Company’s threshold for capitalizing assets. As such, no right of use assets and liabilities were recognized under ASU 842.
The undiscounted future minimum lease payment schedule as follows:
| For the six months ending April 30, 2021, | ||||
| 2021 (six months from May 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021) | 44,476 | |||
| 2022 | 7,348 | |||
| 2023 | 2,480 | |||
| Total | 54,304 | |||
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Notes to the Financial Statements
NOTE 11 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
As of April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, the Company had 15,000,000 shares issued and outstanding.
On October 31, 2020, pursuant to a special resolution adopted by its shareholders to amend and restate the memorandum and articles of associations, the Company conducted a subdivision of its par value with each share of a par value of $0.005 of the authorized share capital of the Company (including issued and unissued share capital) be subdivided into 5 shares of a par value of $0.001 each (the “Share Subdivision”). Immediately following the Share Subdivision, the authorized share capital of the Company was $50,000 divided into 50,000,000 shares of a par value of $0.001 each, and the total issued and outstanding shares were 5,000,000.
Subsequent to the Share Subdivision, the Company increased its authorized share capital from 50,000,000 shares to 150,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share, and issued a stock dividend on 2 for 1 on post-Share Subdivision basis, whereby each shareholder holding 1 share of the 5,000,000 shares outstanding immediately preceding this stock dividend was issued an additional 2 shares; therefore, a total of 10,000,000 shares were issued; immediately following this transaction, there were a total of 15,000,000 shares issued and outstanding. All shares and per share amounts for all periods presented herein have been adjusted to reflect the Share Subdivision and stock dividend as if it had occurred at the beginning of the first period presented.
NOTE 12 – SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company believes that it operates in two business segments which comprised of sales of NEVs and franchise services; and it operates in one geographical location China. The Company disaggregates its revenue into categories that depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Sales of goods revenues comprised of sales of vehicles to third party customers and to the franchisees. Franchise services revenues comprised of initial fees and ongoing royalties from the franchisees. Under the franchise arrangement, franchisees are granted the right to operate retail store using the Company’s Jiuzi brand and system.
Sales revenues comprised of the following:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| NEVs sales | 22,230 | 5 | % | 299,572 | 23 | % | ||||||||||
| Franchisees service revenues | 4,587,123 | 95 | % | 977,664 | 77 | % | ||||||||||
| Total | 4,609,353 | 100 | % | 1,277,236 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
Direct costs comprised of the following:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| NEVs sales | 5,613 | 0.4 | % | 296,140 | 37 | % | ||||||||||
| Franchisees service revenues | 1,481,000 | 99.6 | % | 495,073 | 63 | % | ||||||||||
| Total | 1,486,613 | 100 | % | 791,213 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
Gross profit (loss) comprised of the following:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| NEVs sales | 16,617 | 0.5 | % | 3,432 | 1 | % | ||||||||||
| Franchisees service revenues | 3,106,123 | 99.5 | % | 482,591 | 99 | % | ||||||||||
| Total | 3,122,740 | 100 | % | 486,023 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
NOTE 13 – INCOME TAX
The Company is subject to profits tax rate at 25% for income generated for its operation in China and net operating losses can be carried forward for no longer than five years starting from the year subsequent to the year in which the loss was incurred.
The deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance as in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion of all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
The net taxable income (losses) before income taxes and its provision for income taxes comprised of the following:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Income attributed to China | 1,757,180 | (27,795 | ) | |||||
| PRC statutory tax rate | 25 | % | 25 | % | ||||
| Tax expense/(benefit) | 439,295 | (6,949 | ) | |||||
| ASC 747 Valuation allowance | - | (6,949 | ) | |||||
| Miscellaneous | 6,431 | 16 | ||||||
| Tax expense, net | 445,726 | 16 | ||||||
NOTE 14 – CONCENTRATIONS, RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Credit risk
Cash deposits with banks are held in financial institutions in China, which deposits are not federally insured. Accordingly, the Company has a concentration of credit risk related to the uninsured part of bank deposits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to significant credit risk.
Concentration
The Company has a concentration risk related to suppliers and customers. Failure to maintain existing relationships with the suppliers or customers to establish new relationships in the future could negatively affect the Company’s ability to obtain goods sold to customers in a price advantage and timely manner. If the Company is unable to obtain ample supply of goods from existing suppliers or alternative sources of supply, the Company may be unable to satisfy the orders from its customers, which could materially and adversely affect revenues.
The concentration on sales revenues generated by customers type comprised of the following:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Third party sales revenues | 22,230 | 0 | % | 174,986 | 13 | % | ||||||||||
| Related party sales revenues | - | - | 124,586 | 10 | % | |||||||||||
| Related party franchise revenues | 4,587,123 | 100 | % | 977,664 | 77 | % | ||||||||||
| Total | 4,609,353 | 100 | % | 1,277,236 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
The concentration of sales revenues generated by third-party customers comprised of the following:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| April 30, | April 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Customer A | - | - | 22,745 | 13 | % | |||||||||||
| Customer B | - | - | 18,701 | 11 | % | |||||||||||
| Customer C | - | - | 18,671 | 11 | % | |||||||||||
| Customer D | 3,366 | 15 | % | - | - | % | ||||||||||
| Customer E | 3,162 | 14 | % | - | - | % | ||||||||||
| Customer F | 1,216 | 6 | % | - | - | % | ||||||||||
| Customer G | - | - | % | |||||||||||||
| Total | 7,744 | 35 | % | 60,117 | 35 | % | ||||||||||
NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company evaluates subsequent events that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. Subsequent to the date the financial statements were available to be issued, the following subsequent event required disclosures and adjustments to the financial statements:
Other than the subsequent event disclosed above, there was no other subsequent event that would require disclosure to or adjustment to the financial statements.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Jiuzi Holdings Inc. Reports First Half 2021 Financial Results. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: August 5, 2021 | JIUZI HOLDINGS, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Shuibo Zhang | |
| Name: | Shuibo Zhang | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
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Exhibit 99.1
Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. Reports First-Half 2021 Financial Results
- Total net revenues grew by 260.88% or $3.33 million year-on-year to $4.61 million
- Gross profit and margin were $3.12 million and 67.75%, respectively
- Net income was $1.31 million, turning around from net loss of $0.03 million for the same period in 2020
HANGZHOU, China, August xx, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN; the “Company”), a new energy vehicles franchisor and retailer under the brand name “Jiuzi” in China, today reports its financial results for the six months ended April 30, 2021.
First-Half 2021 Highlights:
Total Net revenues increased by 260.88% or $3.33 million from $1.28 million for the six months ended April 30, 2020 to $4.61 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021.
Gross profit and gross profit margin were $3.12 million and 67.75% for the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to $0.49 million and 38.05% for the same period in 2020.
Income from operations increased by $1.86 million and was turned around from loss from operations of $0.04 million for the six months ended April 30, 2020 to $1.81 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021.
Initial franchise fee increased by 369.19% or $3.61 million from $0.98 million for the six months ended April 30, 2020 to $4.59 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021.
| ● | The Company has entered into franchise agreements with 86 franchisees as of April 30, 2021, as compared to 47 as of April 30, 2020. |
Net income increased by $1.34 million and was turned around from net loss of $0.03 million for the six months ended April 30, 2020 to net income of $1.31 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021.
| For the six months ended April 30 | ||||||||||||
| ($ millions, except per share data, differences due to rounding) | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | |||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | 4.61 | $ | 1.28 | 260.88 | % | ||||||
| Cost of revenues | $ | 1.49 | $ | 0.79 | 87.89 | % | ||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 3.12 | $ | 0.49 | 542.51 | % | ||||||
| Gross profit margin | 67.75 | % | 38.05 | % | 29.70 | % | ||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 1.81 | $ | (0.04 | ) | 4133.13 | % | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1.31 | $ | (0.03 | ) | 4815.59 | % | |||||
| Earnings (loss) per share – Basic and Diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | (0.02 | ) | 550.00 | % | |||||
Mr. Shuibo Zhang, CEO of JZXN commented: “Thanks to our highly qualified and motivated workforce, the Company managed to deliver an outstanding financial performance and achieved a great turnaround from the period when Covid-19 hit the electric vehicle industry.
“As a dedicated participant in the new energy vehicle sector, JZXN expects that the EV shift is getting closer and will ensure the enduring success of the Company to safeguard its profitability targets. During the half year period, we formed partnerships with industry leaders to boost business development. We also aim to build an online-offline operating system to empower our franchisees to further driving up our sales growth. With an innovative one-stop vehicle sales model, we are convinced that the Company will be successful in the exciting electric vehicle era that is soon coming,” he said.
Mr. Francis Zhang, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We were able to deliver strong development momentum as we turned net loss to a net income of $1.31 million and our net revenues reached $4.61 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021 despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic had an adverse impact on the economic activities in China and the world. Looking ahead, we remain committed to expanding the scale of sales and business operation, promoting new development strategies, and further accelerating the integration of our existing business and new growth points initiated both through our in-house expansion strategies and via partnerships with industry peers. We believe the above measures will lay a solid foundation for our profitability in the long run.”
First-Half 2021 Financial Results
Net revenue
The following table lists the calculation methods of gross profit and gross profit margin of each type of revenue:
| For the six months ended April 30, | Changes | |||||||||||||||
| ($ millions, differences due to rounding) | 2021 | 2020 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| New energy vehicle sales | ||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 0.02 | 0.30 | (0.28 | ) | (92.58 | )% | |||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 0.01 | 0.30 | (0.29 | ) | (98.10 | )% | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 0.02 | 0.003 | 0.01 | 384.18 | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit margin | 74.75 | % | 1.15 | % | 73.60 | % | 6,400 | % | ||||||||
| Franchise initial fees | ||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 4.59 | 0.98 | 3.61 | 369.19 | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 1.48 | 0.50 | 0.98 | 199.15 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 3.11 | 0.48 | 2.62 | 543.63 | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit margin | 67.71 | % | 49.36 | % | 18.35 | % | 37.18 | % | ||||||||
| Franchisees’ royalties | ||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Gross profit margin | ||||||||||||||||
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Net revenues were $4.61 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021 as compared to $1.28 million in 2020, an increase of $3.33 million or 260.88%. The increase was mostly due to the pandemic has been effectively controlled in China, and the increase of revenues from the initial franchise fees.
New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales include the sales of NEVs in JZXN’s Shangli store and sales of NEVs to franchisees. For the six months ended April 30, 2021, NEVs sales decreased by $0.28 million or 92.58%, from $0.30 million for the six months ended April 30, 2020 to $0.02 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021. The decrease was mostly due to the Company organized a lot of training to improve the quality of employees, and spent more time on the maintenance and development of franchisees, which resulted in a decline in the sales of NEVs. Also, Shangli Store has been adjusted as a service center which mainly provides demonstration and training for franchisees. Vehicle sales are mainly concentrated in other franchisees’ stores, which resulted in a decline in the sales of NEVs in our Shangli store.
Gross profit and gross profit margin for NEV sales were $0.02 million and 74.75% for the six months ended April 30, 2021 as compared to $0.003 million and 1.15% for the same period in 2020, respectively.
The initial franchise fee revenue increased by $3.61 million or 369.19%, from $0.98 million for the six months ended April 30, 2020 to $4.59 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021. As of April 30, 2021, April 30, 2020, the Company has entered into franchise agreements with 86 and 47 franchisees, respectively. The increase was mostly due to the pandemic has been effectively controlled in China, and people’s interest in investment and consumption has generally increased. At the same time, the new energy vehicle sector has renewed investor interest in market and companies.
Gross profit and gross profit margin for the segment were $3.11 million and 67.71% for the six months ended April 30, 2021 as compared to $0.48 million and 49.36% for the same period in 2020, respectively. The increase was mainly due to an increase in revenue.
Franchisees’ royalties may be collected based on 10% of net incomes from franchisees. As of April 30, 2021, we did not generate any revenues through franchisees’ royalties as our franchisees have yet to generate net income for the period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
The Company incurred selling, general and administrative expenses of $1.31 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to $0.53 million for the six months ended April 30, 2020, an increase of $0.78 million or 155.11%. The increase is due to the COVID-19 outbreak is effectively under control, JZXN organized a lot of staff training, the market was able to develop smoothly, employees’ travel expenses, training expense, performance bonuses and basic social insurance have been increased.
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Interest Expenses
Interest charges and bank charges are mainly from bank transfer charges and deposit interest offset. Interest expense as of April 30, 2021 and 2020 was approximately $354 and $1465, respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes
Provision for income tax was $0.45 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021, an increase of $0.45 million as compared to $16 for the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in provision for income taxes was mainly due to the increase in income before income tax provision.
Net Income
Net income increased by $1.34 million to $1.31 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021, from net loss of $0.03 million for the six months ended April 30, 2020. Such change was the result of the combination of the changes as discussed above.
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.09 for the six months ended April 30, 2021, compared to net loss per share of $0.02 for the same period of 2020.
Cash and cash equivalents
As of April 30, 2021 the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $0.67 million, compared to $0.11 million as of April 30, 2020.
Recent developments
On July 19, 2021, the Company announced that it entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Chongqing Ruichi Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. (“Ruichi”) on June 25, 2021. Pursuant to the agreement, Ruichi will supply 500 logistics vehicles to JZXN during the initial term, and conduct sales at the Company’s chain stores. JZXN and Ruichi will seek bilateral gains via resource sharing and forming complementary business advantages.
On July 14, 2021, the Company announced it has signed a letter of intent with China Petrol Technology (Shenzhen) Limited (“CPT”), an innovative “internet + energy” industrial chain platform, to jointly build battery swap stations and battery management system for electric vehicles (EV) across China. Mr. Shuibo Zhang, Chairman of the Company and Mr. Weizhao Jie, CEO of CPT, attended the signing ceremony.
On June 29, 2021, the Company announced its operating entity Zhejiang Jiuzi New Energy Vehicles Co. Ltd. (“Jiuzi New Energy”) entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Hemei (Zhejiang) Auto Holdings Co. Ltd. (“Hemei Auto”) on June 2 in Yuyao, of China’s Ningbo City. Pursuant to the agreement, Jiuzi New Energy and Hemei Auto will strive to seek bilateral gains via resources sharing to jointly develop smart logistics system and new city logistics business models that pivot clean, green, safe and efficient logistics services amid robust growth opportunities in this industry.
On May 20, 2021, the Company announced the closing of its initial public offering (“Offering”) of 5,200,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $5.00 per share. The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $26 million from this Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses.
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On May 18, 2021, the Company announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of up to 5,200,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $5.00 per share. The ordinary shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and commenced trading on May 18, 2021 under the ticker symbol “JZXN”.
About Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Jiuzi Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Hangzhou, China, and established in 2017, franchises and operates retail stores under the brand name “Jiuzi” to sell New Energy Vehicles (“NEVs”) in third-fourth tier cities in China. The Company majorly sells battery-operated electric vehicles, and sources NEVs through more than twenty NEV manufacturers. It has 37 operating franchise stores and one company-owned store. For more information, visit the Company’s website at http://www.zjjzxny.cn/.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the SEC.
For more information, please contact:
Janice Wang
EverGreen Consulting Inc.
| Email: | IR@changqingconsulting.com |
| Phone: | +1 571-464-9470 (from U.S.) |
| +86 13811768559 (from China) | |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020
| April 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 665,871 | $ | 764,492 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 15,377 | 14,875 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable – related party | 887,278 | 1,518,264 | ||||||
| Due from related parties | 242,037 | 173,643 | ||||||
| Inventories | 134,649 | 154,586 | ||||||
| Advances to suppliers | 159,980 | 569,023 | ||||||
| Loans receivable from related parties, net | 4,081,132 | 2,999,261 | ||||||
| Other receivables and other current assets | 292,539 | 280,789 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 6,478,863 | 6,474,933 | ||||||
| Non-current asset | ||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 88,046 | 101,877 | ||||||
| Intangible asset, net | 16,991 | 16,436 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets | - | 2,349 | ||||||
| Loans receivable from related parties, net | 7,932,213 | 5,308,919 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets | 8,037,250 | 5,429,581 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 14,516,113 | $ | 11,904,514 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accruals and other payables | $ | 467,751 | $ | 82,182 | ||||
| Accounts payable – related party | 40,902 | 102,411 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 21,609 | 872 | ||||||
| Taxes payable | 3,559,015 | 2,772,447 | ||||||
| Contract liability | 90,972 | 116,977 | ||||||
| Contract liability – related party | 449,188 | 614,449 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 4,629,437 | $ | 3,689,338 | ||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Ordinary shares (150,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, 15,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020)* | $ | 15,000 | $ | 15,000 | ||||
| Additional paid in capital | 347,277 | 308,939 | ||||||
| Statutory reserve | 738,072 | 690,624 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 8,123,220 | 6,846,609 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 257,431 | (60,426 | )) | |||||
| Total equity attributable to Jiuzi | 9,481,000 | 7,800,746 | ||||||
| Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests | 405,676 | 414,430 | ||||||
| Total Stockholders’ equity | $ | 9,886,676 | $ | 8,215,176 | ||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 14,516,113 | $ | 11,904,514 | ||||
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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
For the years ended April 30, 2021 and 2020
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Revenues, net | $ | 22,230 | $ | 174,986 | ||||
| Revenues – related party, net | 4,587,123 | 1,102,250 | ||||||
| Total Revenues | 4,609,353 | 1,277,236 | ||||||
| Cost of revenues | 41,375 | 154,171 | ||||||
| Cost of revenues – related party | 1,445,238 | 637,042 | ||||||
| Total cost of revenues | 1,486,613 | 791,213 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 3,122,740 | 486,023 | ||||||
| Selling and marketing expense | 11,886 | 18,127 | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 1,300,624 | 512,780 | ||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,810,230 | (44,884 | ) | |||||
| Non-operating income (expense) items: | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | (53,407 | ) | 18,554 | |||||
| Interest income (expense) | 357 | (1,465 | ) | |||||
| (53,050 | ) | 17,089 | ||||||
| Earnings (Loss) before tax | 1,757,180 | (27,795 | ) | |||||
| Income tax | 445,726 | 16 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | 1,311,454 | (27,811 | ) | |||||
| Less: loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (12,605 | ) | (10,779 | ) | ||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Jiuzi | $ | 1,324,059 | $ | (17,032 | ) | |||
| Earnings (Loss) per share | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.09 | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||
| Diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding* | ||||||||
| Basic | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | ||||||
| Diluted | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | ||||||
| April 30, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,311,454 | $ | (27,811 | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||
| Foreign currency translation (loss) income | 321,708 | 23,652 | ||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 1,633,162 | $ | (4,159 | ) | |||
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