U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March 2025
Commission File Number: 001-34409
Room 601, No. 1 Shui’an South Street Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100012
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.
Form 20-F ☒ | Form 40-F ☐ |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
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Explanatory Note:
The Registrant is filing this Report on Form 6-K to report its financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and to discuss its recent corporate developments.
Attached as exhibits to this Report on Form 6-K are:
(1) the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and related notes as Exhibit 99.1;
(2) Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as Exhibit 99.2;
(3) the press release dated March 31, 2025 titled “Recon Technology Reports Financial Results for the First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2025” as Exhibit 99.3;
(4) Interactive Data File disclosure as Exhibit 101 in accordance with Rule 405 of Regulation S-T.
This report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s:
(i) Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file No. 333-228918) filed with SEC on December 20, 2018 and the reoffer prospectus, dated December 20, 2018, contained therein.
(ii) Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file No. 333-284867) filed with SEC on February 12, 2025.
(iii) Registration Statement on Form F-3 (file No. 333-257806) filed with SEC on July 09, 2022 and declared effective on September 30, 2022.
(iv) Registration Statement on Form F-3 (file No. 333-268657) filed with SEC on December 02, 2022 and declared effective on January 05, 2023.
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Exhibit Index:
99.1 |
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99.2 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. | |
99.3 | ||
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document. | |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. | |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. | |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. | |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document. | |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
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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.
| RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD | ||
March 31, 2025 | By: | /s/ Shenping Yin | |
Shenping Yin | |||
Chief Executive Officer | |||
(Principal Executive Officer) and | |||
Duly Authorized Officer | |||
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Exhibit 99.1
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Organization – Recon Technology, Ltd (the “Company”, “We” or “Our”) was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands on August 21, 2007 as a limited liability company. By far, the Company provides specialized equipment, automation systems, tools, chemicals, outsourcing platform services and field services to energy industry companies mainly in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).
VIEs:
The Company, along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries Recon Investment Ltd. (“Recon-IN”) and Recon Hengda Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Recon-BJ”), conducts its business through the following PRC legal entities (“Domestic Companies”) that operate in the Chinese energy industry:
| 1. | Beijing BHD Petroleum Technology Co., Ltd. (“BHD”), |
| 2. | Nanjing Recon Technology Co., Ltd. (“Nanjing Recon”). |
The Company has signed Exclusive Technical Consulting Service Agreements with each of the Domestic Companies, and Equity Interest Pledge Agreements and Exclusive Equity Interest Purchase Agreements with their shareholders (collectively the “VIE Agreements”). Pursuant to these VIE Agreements, the Company has the ability to substantially influence each of the Domestic Companies’ daily operations and financial affairs, appoint their senior executives and approve all matters requiring shareholder approval. The VIE agreements are designed to render the Company as the primary beneficiary of and entitle the Company of rights to consolidate each Domestic Company for accounting purposes. We believe that the Domestic Companies should be treated as Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810 Consolidation and we are regarded as the primary beneficiary of the VIEs.
On February 21, 2019, the Company’s board of directors approved transferring the VIEs and VIE-controlled companies from Jining Recon Technology Ltd. (“Recon-JN”) to Recon-BJ. At the time, both Recon-JN and Recon-BJ were the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries in China. On April 1, 2019, the Company completed the VIE transfer process and then completed the dissolution of Recon-JN on April 10, 2019, and subsequently completed the dissolution of Recon Technology Co., Limited (“Recon-HK”) on May 15, 2020. The Company does not expect any negative impact of this process on its operations.
On December 17, 2015, Huang Hua BHD Petroleum Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd (“HH BHD”), a fully owned subsidiary established by BHD was organized under the laws of the PRC, focusing on the design, assemble and manufacture of heating equipment.
Gan Su BHD Environmental Technology Co., Ltd (“Gan Su BHD”) was established on May 23, 2017, with registered capital of ¥
Qing Hai BHD New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Qinghai BHD”) was established on October 16, 2017, with registered capital of ¥
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As the energy consumption market opened to private and foreign companies, and online payment technology developed, the Domestic Companies began to invest in the downstream of the oil industry. On December 15, 2017, BHD and Nanjing Recon entered into a subscription agreement with Future Gas Station (Beijing) Technology, Ltd (“FGS”), pursuant to which the Domestic Companies acquired an
The VIE contractual arrangements
The Company’s main operating entities, the Domestic Companies, are controlled through contractual arrangements by the Company.
A VIE is an entity which has a total equity investment that is insufficient 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 of, and must consolidate, the VIE, because it met the condition under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) to consolidate the VIE.
The Company is deemed to have a controlling financial interest in and be the primary beneficiary of the Domestic Companies because it has both of the following characteristics:
| ● | The power to direct activities of the Domestic Companies that most significantly impact such entities’ economic performance, and |
| ● | The obligation to absorb losses of, and the right to receive benefits from, the Domestic Companies that could potentially be significant to such entities. |
Pursuant to these contractual arrangements, the Domestic Companies shall pay service fees equal to all of their net profit after tax payments to the Company. Accordingly,
Risks associated with the VIE structure
The Company believes that the contractual arrangements with the VIEs and the shareholders of the VIEs are in compliance with PRC laws and regulations and are legally enforceable. However, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could limit the Company’s ability to enforce the contractual arrangements. If the legal structure and contractual arrangements were found to be in violation of PRC laws and regulations, the PRC government could:
| ● | revoke the business and operating licenses of the Company’s PRC subsidiary and the VIEs; |
| ● | discontinue or restrict the operations of any related-party transactions between the Company’s PRC subsidiary and the VIEs; |
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| ● | limit the Company’s business expansion in China by way of entering into contractual arrangements; |
| ● | impose fines or other requirements with which the Company’s PRC subsidiary and the VIEs may not be able to comply; |
| ● | require the Company or the Company’s PRC subsidiary and the VIEs to restructure the relevant ownership structure or operations; or |
| ● | restrict or prohibit the Company’s use of the proceeds from public offering to finance the Company’s business and operations in China. |
The Company’s ability to conduct its businesses may be negatively affected if the PRC government were to carry out of any of the aforementioned actions. As a result, the Company may not be able to consolidate the VIEs in its consolidated financial statements as it may lose the ability to exercise its rights as the primary beneficiary over the VIEs and it may lose the ability to receive economic benefits from the VIEs. The Company, however, does not believe such actions would result in the liquidation or dissolution of the Company, its PRC subsidiary and the VIEs. There are no terms in any arrangements, considering both explicit arrangements and implicit variable interests that require the Company or its subsidiaries to provide financial support to the VIEs and the VIEs’ subsidiaries. However, when the VIEs and the VIEs’ subsidiaries ever need financial support, the Company or its subsidiaries has, at its option and subject to statutory limits and restrictions, provided financial support to the VIEs and the VIEs’ subsidiaries through loans to the VIEs and the VIEs’ subsidiaries.
Non-VIEs:
The Company, along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Recon Investment Ltd. (“Recon-IN”) and the following PRC legal entities that operate in the Chinese chemical recycling industry:
| 1. | Shandong Recon Renewable Resources Technology Co., Ltd. (“Recon-SD”) |
| 2. | Guangxi Recon Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. (“Recon-GX”) |
On October 10, 2023, Shandong Recon Renewable Resources Technology Co., Ltd (“Recon-SD”) was established by Recon-IN as its fully owned subsidiary, with a registered capital of $
Nature of Operations – The Company engages in (1) providing equipment, tools and other components and parts related to oilfield production and other energy industries companies, including simple installations in connection with some projects; (2) providing services to improve production and efficiency of exploited oil wells, (3) developing and selling its own specialized industrial automation control and information solutions, (4) designing, testing and implementing solution of sewage and oily sludge treatment, production and sales of related integrated equipment and project services, (5) developing, upgrading and maintaining the online operation and cooperation platform of gas stations, marketing and promotion services, and (6) plastic chemical cycles business, etc.
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and are expressed in United States dollars (“US dollars”).
Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, all the subsidiaries, VIEs and subsidiaries of VIEs of the Company. All transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries and VIEs have been eliminated upon consolidation.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We consolidate all subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which we or one of our consolidated subsidiaries is the primary beneficiary. Control generally equates to ownership percentage, whereby (i) affiliates that are more than 50% owned are consolidated; (ii) investments in affiliates of 50% or less but greater than 20% are generally accounted for using the equity method where we have determined that we have significant influence over the entities; and (iii) investments in affiliates of 20% or less are generally accounted for using the cost method.
We consolidate a VIE when we have both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the results of the VIE and the right to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could be potentially significant to the VIE. Along with the VIEs that are consolidated in accordance with the above guidelines, we also hold variable interests in other VIEs that are not consolidated because we are not the primary beneficiary. We continually monitor both consolidated and unconsolidated VIEs to determine if any events have occurred that could cause the primary beneficiary to change. A change in determination could have a material impact on our financial statements.
Variable Interest Entities - A VIE is an entity that either (i) has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or (ii) has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. A VIE is consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company performs ongoing assessments to determine whether an entity should be considered a VIE and whether an entity previously identified as a VIE continues to be a VIE and whether the Company continues to be the primary beneficiary.
Assets recognized as a result of consolidating VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against the Company’s general assets. Conversely, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs.
Currency Translation - The Company’s functional currency is US dollars and the consolidated financial statements have been expressed in Chinese Yuan (“RMB”) as RMB is the Company’s reporting currency. The consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended December 31, 2024 have been translated into US dollars solely for the convenience of the readers.
Estimates and Assumptions - The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP, which requires that management make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are adjusted to reflect actual experience when necessary. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements include allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable, other receivables and purchase advances, allowance for inventory, the useful lives of property and equipment, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, impairment assessment for long-lived assets, goodwill and investment in unconsolidated entity, the discount rate for lease and investment, valuation of the convertible notes, price purchase allocation for business combination and the fair value of share-based payments. The use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process; actual results could differ from those estimates.
The key assumptions underlying the Company’s accounting for material arrangements and the reasonably likely material effects of resolving any uncertainties on the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to purchase advances. The production of the Company’s products requires custom-made equipment from its suppliers. To ensure that it can secure the required customized equipment, the Company often needs to make full prepayment for its intended purchases. As a standard practice in the petroleum extraction industry, the Company generally must submit a bid in order to secure the sales contract. The bidding process generally takes between one month to one year and the timing depends on the size of the overall project, which timing and size are generally controlled by its client. In order to secure timely purchase delivery and to meet its product delivery schedule, the Company normally prepays for the purchase advances if the Company believes that it is more than likely to win the bid for the sales contract which is accounted as pre-contract costs. After winning the bid and securing the sale contract, the Company normally needs to deliver its products approximately within one week to six months. Based on the Company’s historical experience, the Company generally is able to realize its purchase advances on the customized equipment that it orders. If it subsequently confirms that the Company is unable to secure the planned contracts with a customer after making the advance payments for these planned contracts, the Company evaluates the probable recoverability of the pre-contract cost and charges to expenses when the Company determines that the recovery of such pre-contract cost is improbable.
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Fair Values of Financial Instruments - The U.S. GAAP accounting standards regarding fair value of financial instruments and related fair value measurements define fair value, establish a three-level valuation hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The three levels of inputs are defined as follows:
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 asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable.
Accounting guidance also describes three main approaches to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities: (1) market approach; (2) income approach and (3) cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount. The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The cost approach is based on the amount that would currently be required to replace an asset.
The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for short-term investments, accounts receivable, notes receivable, other receivables, purchase advances, contract cost, accounts payable, other payable, accrued liabilities, contract liabilities, short-term bank loans and short-term borrowings – related parties approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts of the long-term borrowings due to related party approximate its fair value because the stated interest rates approximate rates currently offered by financial institutions for similar debt instruments of comparable credit risk and maturities.
Cash - Cash includes cash on hand consisting of coins, currency, undeposited checks, money orders and drafts, demand deposits in banks, certain short-term highly liquid investments and cash in transit.
Short-term investments - Short-term investments include wealth management products, which are certain deposits with fixed interest rates and the principal are guaranteed by the financial institutions. The carrying values of the Company’s short-term investments approximate fair value because of their short-term maturities within one year. The interest earned is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as interest income. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, the Company had short-term investments balance of ¥
Accounts Receivables, Net, Other Receivables, Net and Loan to Third Parties - Accounts receivables are carried at original invoiced amount less a provision for any potential uncollectible amounts. In July 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Topics 326-Credit Loss, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology, as its accounting standard for its accounts receivable and other receivables. Other receivables and loan to third parties arise from transactions with non-trade customers.
The adoption of the credit loss accounting standard has no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of July 1, 2020. Accounts receivable, other receivables and loan to third parties are recognized and carried at carrying amount less an allowance for credit loss, if any. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses resulting from the inability of its trade and non-trade customers (“customers”) to make required payments based on contractual terms. The Company reviews the collectability of its receivables on a regular and ongoing basis. The Company has also included in calculation of allowance for credit losses. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance. The Company also considers external factors to the specific customer, including current conditions and forecasts of economic conditions. In the event the Company recovers amounts previously reserved for, the Company will reduce the specific allowance for credit losses.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company evaluates the creditworthiness of all of its customers individually before accepting them and continuously monitors the recoverability of accounts receivable, other receivables and loan to third parties. If there are any indicators that a customer may not make payment, the Company may consider making provision for non-collectability for that particular customer. At the same time, the Company may cease further sales or services to such customer. The following are some of the factors that the Company considers in determining whether to discontinue sales, record as contra revenue or allowance for credit losses:
| ● | the oil price and fluctuation of the overall oil industry; |
| ● | the customer fails to comply with its payment schedule; |
| ● | the customer is in serious financial difficulty; |
| ● | a significant dispute with the customer has occurred regarding job progress or other matters; |
| ● | the customer breaches any of the contractual obligations; |
| ● | the customer appears to be financially distressed due to economic or legal factors; |
| ● | the business between the customer and the Company is not active; and |
| ● | other objective evidence indicates non-collectability of the accounts receivable, other receivables and loan to third parties. |
The Company considers the following factors when determining whether to permit a longer payment period or provide other concessions to customers:
| ● | the customer’s past payment history; |
| ● | the customer’s general risk profile, including factors such as the customer’s size, age, and public or private status; |
| ● | macroeconomic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay; and |
| ● | the relative importance of the customer relationship to the Company’s business. |
Notes Receivable - Notes receivable represent short-term notes receivable the Company receives from its customers as payment for amounts owed to the Company in normal course of business operation. The notes receivables are issued by reputable financial institutions that entitle the Company to receive the full-face amount from the financial institutions at maturity, which generally ranges from three to six months from the date of issuance.
Purchase Advances, Net - Purchase advances are the amounts prepaid to suppliers for materials, services, and capital expenditures, including equipment, construction-related goods, and third-party supervision services. These amounts are initially classified as current assets (Advances to Suppliers) if expected to be settled within 12 months or non-current assets if the benefit period exceeds one year. Upon receipt of goods/services, advances are reclassified to Inventory, Property, Plant, and Equipment, or expensed as incurred. Unrecoverable advances are recognized as impairments. Significant balances are disclosed separately.
Inventories, Net - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, on a first-in-first-out basis. The methods of determining inventory costs are used consistently from year to year. Market value of the inventories is determined based on its estimated net realizable value, which is generally the selling price less normally predictable costs of disposal and transportation. The Company records write-downs of inventory that is obsolete or in excess of anticipated demand or market value based on consideration of product lifecycle stage, technology trends, product development plans and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Actual demand may differ from forecasted demand, and such differences may have a material effect on recorded inventory values. Inventory write-downs are charged to cost of revenue and establish a new cost basis for the inventory.
Deferred offering costs - ASC 340-10, Deferred offering costs consisted of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the sale of the Company’s ordinary shares, including the legal, accounting, printing and other offering related costs. Upon completion of the offering, these deferred offering costs are to be reclassified from current assets to shareholders’ equity and recorded against the net proceeds from the offering. As of December 31, 2023 and 2024, deferred offering costs amounted to
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Property and Equipment, Net - Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation on motor vehicles and office equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from to
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Leasehold improvement | Lesser of useful life and lease term |
Construction in progress includes property and equipment in the course of construction for production or for its own use purposes. Construction in progress is carried at cost less any recognized impairment loss. Construction in progress is classified to the appropriate category of property and equipment when completed and ready for intended use. Depreciation of these assets, on the same basis as other property assets, commences when the assets are ready for their intended use.
Goodwill - Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired. The goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill of the reporting unit would be considered impaired. To measure the amount of the impairment loss, the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill is compared to the carrying amount of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. For each of these tests, the fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units is determined using a combination of valuation techniques, including a discounted cash flow methodology. To corroborate the discounted cash flow analysis performed at each reporting unit, a market approach is utilized using observable market data such as comparable companies in similar lines of business that are publicly traded or which are part of a public or private transaction (to the extent available). The Company evaluates qualitative factors and overall financial performance to determine whether it is necessary to perform the first step of the two-step goodwill test. This step is referred to as “Step 0.” Step 0 involves qualitative assessment, among other qualitative factors, weighing the relative impact of factors that are specific to the reporting unit as well as industry and macroeconomic factors. After assessing those various factors, if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the entity will need to proceed to the first step of the goodwill impairment test. Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value, which is based on future cash flows, exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the Step 2 must be performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. The Company has adopted Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) 2017-04, simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which permits the Company to impair the difference between carrying amounts in excess of the fair value of the reporting unit as the reduction in goodwill. ASU 2017-04 eliminates the requirement in previous GAAP to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. The Company considers various factors in performing the qualitative test, including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, the overall financial performance of the Company’s reporting units, the Company’s share price and the excess amount or “cushion” between the Company reporting unit’s fair value and carrying value as indicated on the Company’s most recent quantitative assessment.
Intangible Assets, Net – Intangible assets is composed of customer relationship, which is measured at fair value on initial recognition. Identifiable intangible assets resulting from the acquisitions of subsidiaries accounted for using the purchase method of accounting are estimated by management based on the fair value of assets received. The Company amortizes its intangible assets with definite useful lives over their estimated useful lives and reviews these assets for impairment. The Company typically amortizes its intangible assets with definite useful lives on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the contractual terms or the estimated useful lives.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is determined based on the estimated discounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. The Company considers the events or changes in circumstances that may indicate the impairment of the Company’s long-lived assets, such as a significant decrease occurs in the market price of a long-lived asset (or asset group); a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which a long-lived asset (or asset group) is being used or in its physical condition; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate that could affect the value of a long-lived asset (or asset group), including an adverse action or assessment by a regulator; an accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of a long-lived asset (or asset group); a current-period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of operating or cash flow losses or a projection or forecast that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset (or asset group); and a current expectation that, more likely than not, a long-lived asset (or asset group) will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life. The Company concluded that there was
Long-term Investments - ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. The main provisions require equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value through earnings, unless they qualify for a measurement alternative. The new guidance requires modified retrospective application to all outstanding instruments for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening accumulated deficit as of the beginning of the first period in which the guidance becomes effective. However, changes to the accounting for equity securities without a readily determinable fair value would be applied prospectively. The Company adopted the new financial instruments accounting standard from July 1, 2018.
| - | Equity Investments with Readily Determinable Fair Values - Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are measured and recorded at fair value using the market approach based on the quoted prices in active markets at the reporting date. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 1 of fair value measurements. |
| - | Equity Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Values - After the adoption of this new accounting standard, the Company elected to record equity investments without readily determinable fair values and not accounted for under the equity method at cost, less impairment, adjusted for subsequent observable price changes on a nonrecurring basis, and report changes in the carrying value of the equity investments in current earnings. Changes in the carrying value of the equity investments are required to be made whenever there are observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The implementation guidance notes that an entity should make a “reasonable effort” to identify price changes that are known or that can reasonably be known. |
| - | Equity Investments Accounted for Using the Equity Method - The Company accounts for its equity investment over which it has significant influence but does not own a majority equity interest or otherwise control using the equity method. The Company adjusts the carrying amount of the investment and recognizes investment income or loss for share of the earnings or loss of the investee after the date of investment. The Company assesses its equity investment for other-than-temporary impairment by considering factors including, but not limited to, current economic and market conditions, operating performance of the entities, including current earnings trends and undiscounted cash flows, and other entity-specific information. The fair value determination, particularly for investment in privately held entities, requires judgment to determine appropriate estimates and assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could affect the calculation of the fair value of the investment and determination of whether any identified impairment is other-than-temporary. |
An impairment charge is recorded if the carrying amount of the investment exceeds its fair value and this condition is determined to be other-than-temporary. The Company recorded
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Business Combinations - The Company accounts for its business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805 “Business Combinations”. The consideration transferred in an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the fair values at the date of exchange of the assets given, liabilities incurred, and equity instruments issued as well as the contingent considerations and all contractual contingencies as of the acquisition date. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets and liabilities acquired or assumed are measured separately at their fair values as of the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any noncontrolling interests. The excess of (i) the total costs of acquisition, fair value of the noncontrolling interests and acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquiree over (ii) the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the acquiree is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the acquiree, the difference is recognized directly in the consolidated statements of operation and comprehensive income (loss). During the measurement period, which can be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of operation and comprehensive income (loss).
In a business combination considered as a step acquisition, the Company remeasures the previously held equity interest in the acquiree immediately before obtaining control at its acquisition-date fair value and the re-measurement gain or loss, if any, is recognized in the consolidated statements of operation and comprehensive income (loss).
Non-controlling Interests - For the Company’s majority-owned subsidiaries, VIEs and subsidiaries of VIEs, a non-controlling interest is recognized to reflect the portion of their equity which is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the Company. Non-controlling interests are classified as a separate line item in the equity section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and have been separately disclosed in the Company’s consolidated statements of operation and comprehensive income (loss) to distinguish the interests from that of the Company.
Revenue Recognition - In accordance with ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, revenue is recognized when all of the following five steps are met: (i) identify the contract(s) with the customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; (v) recognize revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. The core principle underlying the new revenue recognition Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) is that the Company recognizes revenue to represent the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in such exchange. The Company identifies contractual performance obligations and determines whether revenue should be recognized at a point in time or over time, based on when goods or services are provided to a customer.
Disaggregation of Revenue
Revenue are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
The following items represent the Company’s revenue disaggregated by revenue source. In accordance with ASC 606-10-50-5, the Company selects categories to present disaggregated revenue that depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors and delivery conditions of products and fulfillment of obligations.
The Company’s disaggregation of revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 is disclosed in Note 25.
Automation Products and Software; Equipment, Accessories and Others
The Company generates revenue primarily through delivery of standard or customized products and equipment, including automation products, furnaces and related accessories. Revenue is recognized when products are delivered, and acceptance reports are signed off by customers.
The sale of automation products or specialized equipment when combined with services represent a single performance obligation for the development and construction of a single asset. The Company may also provide design or installation services to clients as there may be such obligation in contracts. The promises to transfer the goods and provision of services are not separately identifiable, which is evidenced by the fact that the Company provides significant services of integrating the goods and services into a single deliverable for which the customer has contracted. For such sales arrangements, the Company recognizes revenue using input method, based on the relationship between actual costs incurred compared to the total estimated costs for the contract. Such method is adopted because the Company believes it best depicts the transfer of goods and services to the customer.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Oilfield Environmental Protection Service
The Company provides wastewater treatment products and related service to oilfield and chemical industry companies and generates revenue from special equipment, self-developed chemical products and supporting service, transfer. Revenue is recognized when contract obligations have been performed. For such sales arrangements, the Company recognizes revenue when products are delivered, on-site assistance services rendered, and acceptance reports are signed off by customers. Such method is adopted because the Company believes it best depicts the transfer of services to the customer.
The Company provides oily sludge disposal and treatment services to oilfield companies and generates revenue from treatment services of oily sludge. Revenue is recognized when contract obligations have been performed. For such sales arrangements, the Company recognizes revenue using output method, based on the percentage-of-completion method. Such method is adopted because the Company believes it best depicts the transfer of services to the customer.
Platform Outsourcing Services
The Company provides online platform development and maintenance services to gas stations in various provinces in China. The Company believes that customers receive and consume the economic benefits simultaneously as the Company fulfils its performance obligations and that the operation and maintenance services are continuous in nature, with customers receiving ongoing benefits throughout the service period. The Company invoices customers at the end of each month based on fixed service fees and classifies this portion of revenue as revenue recognized over time.
The Company also provides API (application programming interface) port export services and related maintenance services to business partners in various industries that may have transactions in the fueling scenario. As the Company does not create or enhance assets controlled by its customers during the provision of its services and its customers do not simultaneously receive and consume services, the Company recognizes revenue at a single point in time when the online transaction is completed. The Company’s services enable terminal users of various mobile applications operated by its customers or partners to complete refueling transactions in cash or online through various payment channels; when each transaction, including refueling and payment, is completed, the Company is entitled to charge, at pre-set rates, each transaction amount as a service fee and recognize the underlying amount as revenue. Related fees are generally billed monthly on a per-transaction basis.
Arrangements with Multiple Performance Obligations
Contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, the Company will allocate revenue to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. We generally determine standalone selling prices based on the prices charged to customers or using expected cost-plus margin.
Contract Balances
The Company’s contract balances include contract costs, net and contract liabilities from contracts with customers, and the following table provides information about contract balances:
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Contract Costs, Net - The Company recognizes an asset from the costs incurred to fulfill a contract when those costs meet all of the following criteria: (i) the costs relate directly to a contract or to an anticipated contract that the Company can specifically identify; (ii) the costs generate or enhance resources of the Company that will be used in satisfying (or in continuing to satisfy) performance obligations in the future; and (iii) the costs are expected to be recovered.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
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| - | Pre-Contract Costs - Pre-contract costs are the amounts prepaid to suppliers for purchases of customized equipment in anticipation of obtaining planned contracts for the Company’s hardware and software revenue. If it subsequently confirms that the Company is unable to secure the planned contracts with a customer after making the advance payments for these planned contracts, the Company evaluates the probable recoverability of the pre-contract cost and charges to expenses when the Company determines that the recovery of such pre-contract cost is improbable. |
| - | Executed Contract Costs - Direct costs, such as material, labor, depreciation and amortization and subcontracting costs and indirect costs allocable to contracts include the costs of contract supervision, tools and equipment, supplies, quality control and inspection, insurance, repairs and maintenance for quality assurance purposes before clients’ initial acceptance. Once products are delivered, installed and debugged for intended use and accepted by a client, which may last from weeks to months (this process is decided by the client’s individual project construction arrangement), the Company records revenue based on the contract or the final clients’ acceptance. Minor costs for repair during the maintenance period after initial acceptance are recorded as cost of goods sold as they are incurred. All other general and administrative costs and selling costs are charged to expenses as incurred. The Company generally ships its products approximately one week to six months after production begins and the timing depends on the size of the overall project. |
Contract Liabilities - Contract liabilities are recognized for contracts where payment has been received in advance of performance under the contract. The Company’s contract liabilities consist primarily of the Company’s unsatisfied performance obligations as of the balance sheet dates. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue after control of the products or services is transferred to the customer and all revenue recognition criteria have been met. The amount of revenue recognized during the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 that was previously included within contract liability balances was ¥
Performance Obligations - Performance obligations include delivery of products and provision of services. The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with its customer are satisfied. This occurs when the control of the goods and services have been transferred to the customer. Accordingly, revenue for sale of goods is generally recognized upon shipment or delivery depending on the shipping terms of the underlying contract, and revenue for provision of services is recognized upon the service rendered. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods and providing services.
Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling activities to fulfill the Company’s promise to transfer the goods are included in revenue, and costs incurred by the Company for the delivery of goods are classified as cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Sales, value added, and other taxes the Company collects concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. The Company generally offers assurance-type warranties for its products. The specific terms and conditions of those warranties vary depending upon the product. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranties and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time product revenue is recognized. Factors that affect the warranty liability include historical product-failure experience and estimated repair costs for identified matters. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. The amount accrued for expected returns and warranty claims was immaterial as of December 31, 2024.
Practical Expedients Elected
Incremental Costs of Obtaining a Contract - The Company has elected the practical expedient permitted in ASC 340-40-25-4, which permits an entity to recognize incremental costs to obtain a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period will be less than one year and not significant.
Significant Financing Component - The Company has elected the practical expedient permitted in ASC 606-10-32-18, which allows an entity to not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if a contract has a duration of one year or less. As the Company’s contracts are majorly less than one year in length, consideration will not be adjusted. For the Company’s contracts include a standard payment term of 90 days to 180 days; consequently, there is no significant financing component within contracts. There are also some new contracts that will not be completed within one year from year 2024, the Company did calculation and the amount was not material as end of December 31, 2024.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Research and Development Expenses - Research and development costs comprise the costs of developing and improving new and existing products and services, including employee compensation, materials, depreciation of equipment and contracted technical services. All R&D costs are expensed as incurred unless specific development projects (e.g. qualifying software systems or equipment prototypes) demonstrate technological feasibility and probable future economic benefits. Field testing costs for pre-commercial products are classified as R&D until technological validation is achieved. As of December 31, 2024, we have had no capitalization.
Leases - The Company follows FASB ASC No. 842, Leases (“Topic 842”). The Company leases office spaces and land use rights, which are classified as operating leases in accordance with Topic 842. Under Topic 842, lessees are required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases, usually with initial term of 12 months or less) on the commencement date: (i) lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (ii) right-of-use (“ROU”) asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term.
At the commencement date, the Company recognizes the lease liability at the present value of the lease payments not yet paid, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate for the same term as the underlying lease. The ROU asset is recognized initially at cost, which primarily comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, plus any initial direct costs incurred, consisting mainly of brokerage commissions, less any lease incentives received. All ROU assets are reviewed for impairment annually. There was
Income Taxes - Provisions for income taxes are based on taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred taxes. Deferred taxes are provided on differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements, and tax carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in the financial statements at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. The Company has not been subject to any income taxes in the United States or the Cayman Islands.
The Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position would be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company has no uncertain tax position as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024.
In general, the PRC tax authority has up to five years to conduct examinations of the Company’s tax filings. Accordingly, the PRC subsidiaries’ and VIE and subsidiaries of the VIE’s tax years ended December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2024 for the Company’s People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) subsidiaries remain open for statutory examination by PRC tax authorities.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Comprehensive income (loss) consists of two components, net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). The foreign currency translation gain or loss resulting from the translation of the financial statements expressed in US$ to RMB is reported in other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Earnings (Loss) per Share - Earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares outstanding. Diluted EPS are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of Ordinary Shares and dilutive potential Ordinary Share equivalents outstanding. Potentially dilutive Ordinary Shares consist of Ordinary Shares issuable upon the conversion of ordinary share options, restricted shares and warrants (using the treasury share method).
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Given the fact that the “2024 Reverse Split” only affected the outstanding number of the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares, the weighted average number of Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding had been retroactively restated for the -for-18 reverse shares split. While the Class B Ordinary Shares’ number and voting power were not subjected to the 2024 Reverse Split, according to the Company’s Fourth Amended and Restated M&A and Articles of Association, “each Class B Ordinary Share entitles its holder the right to convert it into one eighteenth () of a Class A Ordinary Share at any time. Correspondingly, each one eighteenth () of a share of Class B Ordinary Share has dividend rights equivalent to the one share of Class A Ordinary Share”. In addition, (a) since becoming public, the Company has never declared a dividend, and (b) if a dividend were declared, the Board of Directors would intend to make sure the dividends were properly allocated among the Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares to give effect to the 1/18 ratio. The Company believes that all of these treatments are designed to ensure that the dividend rights and the dividend rate are the same with that for Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares. To calculate EPS equally for all ordinary shares, the Company use the sum of the weighted average number of Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding and one-eighteenth of the weighted average number of Class B Ordinary Shares outstanding as the denominator.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024:
| For the six months ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2024 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US Dollars | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Numerator: |
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net loss attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd |
| ¥ | ( |
| ¥ | ( | $ | ( | |
Denominator: |
|
|
|
| |||||
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding – basic* |
| |
| |
| | |||
Class A Ordinary Shares* | | | | ||||||
Class B Ordinary Shares (used for EPS calculation) ** | | | | ||||||
Potentially dilutive shares from outstanding options/warrants |
| — |
| — |
| — | |||
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding – diluted* |
| |
| |
| | |||
Earnings (loss) per share – basic and diluted * |
| ¥ | ( |
| ¥ | ( | $ | ( | |
* | Retrospectively restated for the -for-18 reverse share split on May 1, 2024. |
** | The Class B Ordinary Shares were not subjected to reverse shares split, and each Class B Ordinary Share is convertible into -eighteenth (1/18) of one Class A Ordinary Share at any time by the holder thereof, so the weighted average number of Class B Ordinary Shares is calculated on a basis of issued and outstanding Class B Ordinary Shares. |
Warrants - The Company accounts for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own Class A Ordinary Shares and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the consolidated statements of operations.
F-17
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 18, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2025-02—Liabilities (405), which is also known as Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 122 to rescind SAB 121. SAB 121 previously required an entity to recognize a liability and corresponding asset for its obligation to safeguard crypto assets. Full retrospective application of SAB 122 is required for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, but entities are permitted to early adopt SAB 122 in any interim or annual financial statement period included in filings with the SEC on or after January 30, 2025. The Company believes there is no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures and will not adopt this new guidance.
On January 6, 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income — Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date. The amendment in this Update amends the effective date of Update 2024-03 to clarify that all public business entities are required to adopt the guidance in annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption of Update 2024-03 is permitted. The company evaluated and believe there is no effect on the on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosure.
On November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expenses Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses”. The standard is intended to enhance transparency of income statement disclosures primarily through additional disaggregation of relevant expense captions. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with prospective or retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this standard on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”. This ASU requires additional quantitative and qualitative income tax disclosures to enable financial statements users better assess how an entity’s operations and related tax risks and tax planning and operational opportunities affect its tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have on its condensed consolidated financial statement presentation or disclosures.
The Company does not believe other recently issued but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the consolidated financial position, statements of operations and cash flows.
NOTE 3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable, net consisted of the following:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
Third Parties | RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Trade accounts receivable |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Allowance for credit losses |
| ( |
| ( |
| ( | |||
Total third parties, net |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
June 30, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
|
| RMB |
| US Dollars | |||||
Third Parties- long-term | RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Trade accounts receivable |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| $ | |
Allowance for credit losses |
| ( |
| ( |
| ( | |||
Total third-parties, net |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | $ | |||
Provision for credit losses of accounts receivable due from third parties was ¥
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As the date of this report, approximately
Movement of allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Beginning balance |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Charge to (reversal of) credit losses |
| |
| |
| | |||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | — | | | ||||||
Ending balance |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
NOTE 4. NOTES RECEIVABLE
Notes receivable represented the non-interest-bearing commercial bills the Company received from the customers for the purpose of collection of sales amounts, which ranged from three to six months from the date of issuance. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, notes receivable was ¥
NOTE 5. OTHER RECEIVABLES, NET
Other receivables, net consisted of the following:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
Third Party |
| RMB |
| (Unaudited) |
| (Unaudited) | |||
Business advances to officers and staffs * |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| $ | |
Deposits for projects |
| |
| |
| | |||
VAT recoverable |
| |
| |
| | |||
Others |
| |
| |
| | |||
Allowance for credit losses | ( | ( | ( | ||||||
Other receivable, net |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | ||
*Business advances to officers and staffs represent advances for business travel and sundry expenses related to oilfield or on-site installation and inspection of products through customer approval and acceptance.
Net recovery of provision for credit losses of other receivables was ¥
Movement of allowance for credit losses is as follows:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Beginning balance |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Charge to (reversal of) allowance | ( | ( | ( | ||||||
Ending balance |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6. LOANS TO THIRD PARTIES
Loans to third parties consisted of the following:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Working fund to third party companies |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | ||
Less: Long term portion | — | ( | ( | ||||||
Loans to third parties |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | ||
Loans to third parties are mainly used for short-term funding to support the Company’s external business partners and at the same time the Company can earn interest income from these loans. Most of these loans bear interest and have terms of no more than one year, except one of the loans to third party has term of three years. The Company periodically reviewed the loans to third parties as to whether their carrying values remain realizable. The Company believes that the risk associated with the above loans are relatively low based on the evaluation of the creditworthiness of these third-party debtors and the relationships with them. As the date of this report, approximately
NOTE 7. CONTRACT COSTS, NET
Contract costs, net consisted of the following:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
Third Party |
| RMB |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||
Contract costs |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | ||
Allowance for credit losses |
|
| ( |
|
| ( |
| ( | |
Total contract costs, net |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | ||
As of December 31, 2024, total contracts costs, net amounted to ¥
Provision for credit losses of contract costs was ¥
Movement of allowance for credit losses of contract costs is as follows:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
RMB |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Beginning balance |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Reversal of allowance |
|
| | ( | ( | ||||
Charge to cost of sales | |
|
| ( |
| ( | |||
Ending balance |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
F-20
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Motor vehicles |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Office equipment and fixtures |
| |
| |
| | |||
Production equipment |
| |
| |
| | |||
Leasehold improvement | | | | ||||||
Total cost |
| |
| |
| | |||
Less: accumulated depreciation |
| ( |
| ( |
| ( | |||
Less: accumulated impairment |
| ( |
| ( | ( | ||||
Property and equipment, net |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Construction in progress | ¥ | ¥ | $ | ||||||
Depreciation expenses was ¥
Income from property and equipment disposal was ¥
NOTE 9. BUSINESS ACQUISITION AND INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITY
(U)Step Acquisition of Future Gas Station (Beijing) Technology, Ltd (“FGS”)
On August 21, 2018, the Company entered into a definitive investment agreement and a supplemental agreement (collectively, the “Agreement”) with FGS and the other shareholders of FGS. Following full performance under the Agreement, Recon will own
On September 24, 2019, the Company signed an extension agreement with FGS and the other shareholders of FGS to postpone the Agreement to provide extra period for FGS to further fulfill the goals mentioned on the supplemental agreement. During the original contract period, FGS adjusted its operation model with an advanced improvement of its mobile applications and business model. Objected user and average Gross Merchandise Volume (“GMV”) of FGS’ mobile applications have been exceeded. FGS will need an extension to deploy its business in more provinces to complete a goal of
On March 17, 2020, the Company signed a new supplemental agreement with FGS and the other shareholders of FGS to extend another 12 months to February 2021 for FGS and its shareholders to fulfill the goals mentioned on the supplemental agreement.
As of December 31, 2020, the Company owned
F-21
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On February 8, 2021, and pursuant to FGS’ shareholder meeting resolution dated January 13, 2021 (“Acquisition Date”),
The Company retained independent appraisers to advise management in the determination of the fair value of customers relationship and goodwill. The values assigned in these financial statements represent management’s best estimate of fair values as of the Acquisition Date. The carrying value of other assets and liabilities other than customer relationship and goodwill, are approximate at their fair value as of the Acquisition Date.
The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities as at the date of the acquisitions are summarized in the following table:
| RMB |
| US Dollars | |||
Cash |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Accounts receivable, net |
| |
| | ||
Other receivables, net |
| |
| | ||
Contract costs, net |
| |
| | ||
Prepaid expenses |
| |
| | ||
Property and equipment, net |
| |
| | ||
Intercompany receivables* |
| |
| | ||
Intangible assets- customer relationship |
| |
| | ||
Goodwill |
| |
| | ||
Accounts payable |
| ( |
| ( | ||
Other payables |
| ( |
| ( | ||
Other payable- related parties |
| ( |
| ( | ||
Deferred revenue |
| ( |
| ( | ||
Accrued payroll and employees’ welfare |
| ( |
| ( | ||
Taxes payable |
| ( |
| ( | ||
Deferred tax liability |
| ( |
| ( | ||
Total |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Cash considerations |
| — |
| — | ||
Deemed equity consideration to acquire |
| |
| | ||
Fair value of previously held equity interest |
| |
| | ||
Non-controlling interest |
| |
| | ||
Capital contribution receivable due from non-controlling Interest |
| ( |
| ( | ||
Total |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
*Intercompany receivables from Nanjing Recon and BHD are eliminated upon consolidation.
The noncontrolling interest has been recognized at fair value net with subscription receivable on the acquisition date.
F-22
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Goodwill and intangible assets
The excess of purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the business acquired was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. In conjunction with the preparation of our consolidated financial statement for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, the management performed evaluation on the impairment of goodwill and concluded that there was
The identifiable goodwill acquired and the carrying value as of December 31, 2024 is as follows:
| Fair Value | |||||
RMB |
| US Dollars | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
Goodwill |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Less: impairment |
| ( |
| ( | ||
The carrying value of goodwill as of December 31, 2024 |
| ¥ | $ | |||
The fair value of identified intangible assets, which is customer relationship, and its estimated useful lives as of December 31, 2024 is as follows:
|
|
|
| Average | ||||
Useful Life | ||||||||
Fair Value | (in Years) | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Intangible assets - customer relationship |
| ¥ | | $ | |
| ||
Less: accumulated amortization |
| ( |
| ( |
|
| ||
Less: impairment | ( | ( | ||||||
Intangible assets - customer relationship, net |
| ¥ | | $ | |
|
| |
The amortization expense of customer relationship was all
Impairment loss for intangible assets - customer relationship was all
NOTE 10. LEASES
The Company leases office spaces and land use rights under non-cancelable operating leases, with terms ranging from to
The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
F-23
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The table below presents the operating lease related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheets:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Rights of use lease assets |
| ¥ | | ¥ | |
| $ | | |
Less: impairment | — | — | — | ||||||
Rights of use lease assets, net | ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | |||
|
|
|
| ||||||
Operating lease liabilities – current |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Operating lease liabilities – non-current |
| |
| |
| | |||
Total operating lease liabilities |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
The weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates for all of operating leases were as follows as of December 31, 2024:
| June 30, |
| December 31, | ||
2024 | 2024 | ||||
RMB | |||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | ||||
Remaining lease term and discount rate: |
|
| |||
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) |
| ||||
Weighted average discount rate |
| | % | | % |
Operating lease costs and short-term lease costs for the six months ended December 31, 2023 were ¥
Operating lease costs and short-term lease costs for the six months ended December 31, 2024 were ¥
Impairment loss for the ROU was all
The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024:
| RMB |
| US Dollars | |||
Twelve months ending December 31, | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||
2025 |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
2026 | | | ||||
2027 |
|
| |
| | |
Total lease payments |
|
| |
| | |
Less: imputed interest |
|
| ( |
| ( | |
Present value of lease liabilities |
|
| |
| | |
Less: operating lease liabilities – current |
|
| |
| | |
Operating lease liabilities – non-current |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11. OTHER PAYABLES
Other payables consisted of the following:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
Third Parties | RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Professional service fees | ¥ | ¥ | $ | | |||||
Distributors and employees |
| |
| |
| | |||
Accrued expenses |
| |
| |
| | |||
Others |
| |
| |
| | |||
Total |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
Related Parties | RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Expenses paid by the major shareholders | ¥ | ¥ | $ | | |||||
Due to family members of the owners of BHD and FGS |
| |
| |
| | |||
Total |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
NOTE 12. TAXES PAYABLE
Taxes payable consisted of the following:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
VAT payable |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Income tax payable |
| |
| |
| | |||
Other taxes payable |
| |
| |
| | |||
Total taxes payable |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
NOTE 13. BANK LOANS
Short-term bank loans consisted of the following:
June 30, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
|
| RMB |
| US Dollars | |||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Bank of Kunlun (1) | ¥ | | ¥ | — | $ | — | |||
Industry and Commercial Bank of China (“ICBC”) (2) | | | | ||||||
China Construction Bank (3) | | | | ||||||
Industry and Commercial Bank of China (“ICBC”) (4) | | | | ||||||
Total short-term bank loans | ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | |||
| (1) | On August 31, 2022, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Bank of Kunlun to borrow up to ¥ |
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| (2) | On June 25, 2024, the Company entered into a revolving loan facility with ICBC to borrow up to ¥ |
| (3) | On June 11, 2024, the Company entered into a revolving loan facility with China Construction Bank to borrow up to ¥ |
| (4) | On June 18, 2024, the Company entered into a revolving loan facility with ICBC to borrow up to ¥ |
Interest expense for the short-term bank loan was ¥
NOTE 14. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS DUE TO RELATED PARTIES
Short-term borrowings due to related parties consisted of the following:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
Short-term borrowings due to related parties: | RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Short-term borrowing from a Founder, |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | — | $ | — | |
Short-term borrowing from a Founder, | — | | | ||||||
Total short-term borrowings due to related parties |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Interest expense for short-term borrowings due to related parties were ¥
NOTE 15. LONG-TERM BORROWINGS DUE TO RELATED PARTIES
Long-term borrowings due to related parties consisted of the following:
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
Long-term borrowings due to related parties: | RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Long-term borrowing from a Founder, |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| $ | |
Total long-term borrowings due to related parties |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
On May 29, 2024, the Company entered into a supplemental agreement with the founder, changing loan maturity date from June 4, 2024, and June 16, 2024, to April 29, 2027 and the annual interest rate to
Interest expense for short-term borrowings due to related parties was
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16. CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES
Share offering
On March 15, 2023, the Company and certain institutional investors (the “Purchasers”) entered into that certain securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell to such Purchasers an aggregate of
On October 16, 2023,
On March 29, 2024, the Company’s shareholders approved the reverse shares split of the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares at the ratio of one-for- with the market effective date of May 1, 2024 (the “2024 Reverse Split”). In connection with the reverse shares split, on March 29, 2024 the Company’s shareholder approved and authorized the Company’s registered office service agent to filed the Fourth Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association with local registry, and change its authorized share capital from: US$
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table summarizes the Company’s Pre-Funded Warrants activities and status of Pre-Funded Warrants as of December 31, 2024:
|
| Weighted |
| Average | |||
Average | Remaining | ||||||
Pre-Funded | Exercise Price | Period | |||||
Pre-Funded Warrants | Warrants* | Per Share* | (Years) | ||||
Outstanding as of June 30, 2023 |
| | $ | |
| ||
Issued |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Forfeited |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Exercised |
| ( | |
| — | ||
Expired |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Outstanding as of June 30, 2024 |
| — | $ | — |
| — | |
Issued |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Forfeited |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Exercised |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Expired |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2024 |
| — | $ | — |
| — | |
* Retrospectively restated for the -for-18 reverse share split on May 1, 2024.
Appropriated Retained Earnings
According to the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Company is required to transfer a certain portion of its net profit, as determined under PRC accounting regulations, from current net income to the statutory reserve fund. In accordance with the PRC Company Law, companies are required to transfer
NOTE 17. ORDINARY SHARES PURCHASE WARRANTS ISSUED TO INVESTORS
In June 2021, the Company issued to some institutional investors warrants to purchase an aggregate of up to
On December 14, 2023, the Company entered into a Warrant Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors pursuant to which the Company agreed to buy back an aggregate of
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The key inputs into the Black-Scholes model were as follows at their measurement dates:
December 31, | June 30, |
| |||||
Input |
| 2024 |
| 2024 | |||
Number of warrants | $ | | $ | | |||
Share price | $ | | $ | | |||
Risk-free interest rate |
| | % |
| | % | |
Volatility |
| | % |
| | % | |
Exercise price | $ | | $ | | |||
Warrant life |
|
| | ||||
The following table presents information about the Company’s warrants that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value.
|
| Quoted Prices In |
| Significant Other |
| Significant Other | ||||||
June 30, | Active Markets | Observable Inputs | Unobservable Inputs | |||||||||
Description | 2024 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Warrant liability - non-current | $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
Quoted Prices In |
| Significant Other |
| Significant Other | ||||||||
December 31, | Active Markets | Observable Inputs | Unobservable Inputs | |||||||||
Description |
| 2024 |
| (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Warrant liability - non-current | $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
The following table summarizes the Company’s Warrants activities and status of Warrants as of December 31, 2024:
|
| Weighted |
| Average | |||
Average | Remaining | ||||||
Exercise Price | Period | ||||||
Warrants | Warrants* | Per Share* | (Years) | ||||
Outstanding as of June 30, 2023 |
| | $ | |
| ||
Issued |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Redeemed |
| ( |
| |
| — | |
Forfeited | — | — | — | ||||
Exercised |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Expired |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Outstanding as of June 30, 2024 |
| | $ | |
| ||
Issued |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Redeemed | — | — | — | ||||
Forfeited |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Exercised |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Expired |
| — |
| — |
| — | |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2024 |
| | $ | |
| ||
* Retrospectively restated for the -for-18 reverse share split on May 1, 2024.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 18. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-Based Awards Plan
The following is a summary of the share options activity:
|
| Weighted | |||
Average | |||||
Exercise Price | |||||
Share Options | Shares* | Per Share* | |||
Outstanding as of June 30, 2023 |
| | $ | | |
Granted |
| |
| | |
Forfeited |
| |
| | |
Exercised |
| |
| | |
Expired | |
| | ||
Outstanding as of June 30, 2024 |
| | $ | | |
Granted |
| |
| | |
Forfeited |
| |
| | |
Exercised |
| |
| | |
Expired | | | |||
Outstanding as of December 31, 2024 |
| | $ | | |
*Retrospectively restated for the -for-18 reverse share split on May 1, 2024.
The following is a summary of the status of options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2024:
Outstanding Options | Exercisable Options | |||||||||||
|
| Average |
|
|
| Average | ||||||
Remaining | Remaining | |||||||||||
Average Exercise |
| Contractual | Average Exercise |
| Contractual | |||||||
Price* | Number* |
| life (Years) | Price* | Number* |
| life (Years) | |||||
$ | |
| |
| $ | |
| |
| |||
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |||
*Retrospectively restated for the -for-18 reverse share split on May 1, 2024.
The Share-based compensation expense recorded for share options granted was all
Restricted Shares to Senior Management
As of December 31, 2024, the Company has granted restricted Class A Ordinary Shares to senior management and employees as follows:
On February 28, 2022, the Company granted
On March 15, 2023, the Company issued
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On February 26, 2024, the Company granted
As of December 31, 2024, the Company has granted restricted Class B Ordinary Shares to senior management as follows:
On February 28, 2022, the Company granted
On March 9, 2023, the Company granted
On February 26, 2024, the Company granted
The share-based compensation expense recorded for restricted shares issued for management was ¥
Restricted Shares for services
As of December 31, 2024, the Company has granted restricted Class A Ordinary Shares to consultant as follows:
On November 10, 2021, the Company signed a service agreement with Starry. As the service consideration, the Company issued
On January 5, 2022, the Company signed a consulting agreement with Lintec Information Ltd (the “Consultant”). As the service consideration, the Company issued
On March 15, 2023, the Company signed a consulting agreement with some business consultants (the “Consultants”). As the service consideration, the Company issued
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The share-based compensation expense recorded for restricted shares issued for service was ¥
Following is a summary of the restricted shares granted:
Restricted share grants |
| Shares* |
Non-vested as of June 30, 2023 |
| |
Granted |
| |
Vested |
| ( |
Non-vested as of June 30, 2024 |
| |
Granted |
| |
Vested |
| |
Non-vested as of December 31, 2024 |
| |
*Retrospectively restated for the -for-18 reverse share split on May 1, 2024.
The following is a summary of the status of restricted share at December 31, 2024:
Outstanding Restricted Shares | |||||
Average | |||||
Remaining | |||||
Fair Value per | Amortization | ||||
Share |
| Number |
| Period (Years) | |
$ | |
| |
| |
$ | | ||||
| | ||||
NOTE 19. INCOME TAX
The Company is not subject to any income taxes in the United States or the Cayman Islands and had minimal operations in jurisdictions other than the PRC. BHD and Nanjing Recon are subject to PRC’s income taxes as PRC domestic companies. The Company follows Implementing Rules for the Enterprise Income Tax Law (“Implementing Rules”), which took effect on January 1, 2008 and unified the income tax rate for domestic-invested and foreign-invested enterprises at
Nanjing Recon was approved as a government-certified high-technology company and is subject to a reduced income tax rate of
As approved by the domestic tax authority in the PRC, BHD was recognized as a government-certified high-technology company on November 25, 2009 and is subject to a reduced income tax rate of
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes consisted of:
|
| For the six months ended December 31, | |||||||
2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2024 | |||||
| RMB | RMB | US Dollars | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Outside China areas |
| ¥ | ( |
| ¥ | ( | $ | ( | |
China |
| ( |
| ( |
| ( | |||
Total |
| ¥ | ( |
| ¥ | ( | $ | ( | |
Deferred tax assets, net is composed of the following:
|
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | |||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
| RMB | US Dollars | |||||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Deferred tax assets: | |||||||||
Allowance for credit losses |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Impairment for inventory |
| |
| | | ||||
Net operating loss carryforwards |
| |
| | | ||||
Subtotal | | | | ||||||
Less: Valuation allowance | ( | ( | ( | ||||||
Total deferred tax assets, net | ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | |||
Deferred tax liabilities: | |||||||||
Accelerated amortization of intangible assets | ( | ( | ( | ||||||
Gain on the previously held equity method investment | ( | ( | ( | ||||||
Recognition of customer relationship arising from business combinations | | ||||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities |
| ( |
| ( | ( | ||||
Deferred tax assets, net |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | $ | | ||
The Company’s subsidiaries, VIEs and VIEs’ subsidiaries incurred a cumulative net operating loss (“NOL”) which may reduce future corporate taxable income. As of June 30, 2024, the cumulative NOL was approximately ¥
The NOL will expire over the next five years as follows:
| RMB |
| US Dollars | |||
Twelve months ending December 31, | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||
2025 |
| ¥ | | | ||
2026 |
| |
| | ||
2027 |
| |
| | ||
2028 |
| |
| | ||
2029 |
| |
| | ||
Total |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company’s income tax expense (benefit) is comprised of the following:
For the six months ended December 31, | |||||||||
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2024 | ||||
| RMB |
| RMB |
| US Dollars | ||||
| (Unaudited) |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
Current income tax provision |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Deferred income tax provision |
| |
| |
| — | |||
Expense for income tax |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
NOTE 20. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
Non-controlling interest consisted of the following:
As of June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Nanjing |
| Gan Su |
| Qinghai |
|
|
| ||||||||||||
BHD | Recon | BHD | BHD | FGS |
| Total | Total | ||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB |
| RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | ¥ | — | ¥ | — | ¥ | | $ | | ||||
Capital contribution receivable due from non-controlling Interest | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Unappropriated retained earnings (deficit) | | | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
| ( |
| ( |
| — | — | — | ( |
| ( | ||||||||||
Valuation increase shared by minority shareholders |
| — |
| — |
| — | — | | |
| | ||||||||||
Total non-controlling interests |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | ( | ¥ | ( | ¥ | ( | ¥ | ( | $ | ( | ||||
As of December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Nanjing |
| Gan Su |
| Qinghai |
|
|
| ||||||||||||
BHD | Recon | BHD | BHD | FGS | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | US Dollars | |||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | ¥ | ¥ | — | ¥ | | $ | | |||||
Capital contribution receivable due from non-controlling Interest | — | — | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Unappropriated retained earnings (deficit) | | | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
| ( |
| ( |
| — | ( |
| ( | ||||||||||||
Valuation increase shared by minority shareholders |
| — |
| — |
| | |
| | ||||||||||||
Total non-controlling interests |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | ( | ¥ | ( | ¥ | ( | ¥ | ( | $ | ( | ||||
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21. CONCENTRATIONS
Credit risk
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, approximately ¥
Customer concentration risk
For the six months ended December 31, 2023, CNPC represented
For the six months ended December 31, 2024, CNPC represented
NOTE 22. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCY
(a) Contingency
Severance payments
The Labor Contract Law of the PRC requires employers to assure the liability of severance payments if employment contracts are terminated. The employers will be liable for one month of severance pay for each year of the service provided by the employees. As of December 31, 2024, the Company estimated its severance payments of approximately ¥
Legal contingencies
There exists a legal dispute between Gansu BHD and its minority shareholders regarding company operations. Production activates were not allowed during this period. Additionally, the enterprise is currently renewing its hazardous waste permit and is in a state of abnormal operation.
(b) Purchase commitment
The total future minimum purchase commitment under the non-cancellable purchase contracts as of December 31, 2024 are payable as follows:
RMB | US Dollars | |||||
Twelve months ending December 31, |
| (Unaudited) |
| (Unaudited) | ||
2025 | ¥ | | $ | | ||
Total minimum payments required |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(c) Leases Commitment
The Company has entered into several operating leases for office premises with the property owner and service agreements with a property service company, respectively. According to the agreements, the Company is required to pay rent and property management fees for future periods, of which, future rent payments have been included in lease liabilities as disclosed in Note 10, and the future property management fees payable as of December 31, 2024 are disclosed as follows:
Twelve months ending December 31, |
| RMB |
| US Dollars | ||
2025 | ¥ | | $ | | ||
2026 | | | ||||
2027 |
| | | |||
Total |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
NOTE 23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES
Leases from related parties - The Company has various agreements for the lease of office space owned by the founders and their family members. The terms of the agreement state that the Company will continue to lease the property at a monthly rent of ¥
The details of leases from related parties are as below:
|
|
| Monthly Rent |
| Monthly Rent | |||||
Lessee |
| Lessor |
| Rent Period |
| RMB |
| US Dollars | ||
Nanjing Recon |
| One of the founders |
|
| ¥ | | $ | | ||
BHD |
| One of the founders |
|
| |
| | |||
BHD |
| One of the founders |
|
| |
| | |||
As of June 30, 2024, the operating lease ROU assets and corresponding operating lease liabilities of leases from related parties was ¥
As of December 31, 2024, the operating lease ROU assets and corresponding operating lease liabilities of leases from related parties was ¥
Guarantee/collateral related parties – The Company’s founders provide guarantee and collateral for the Company’s short-term bank loans (see Note 13).
NOTE 24. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders lack adequate decision-making ability. All VIEs and their subsidiaries with which the Company is involved must be evaluated to determine the primary beneficiary of the risks and rewards of the VIE. The primary beneficiary is required to consolidate the VIE for financial reporting purposes.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Summary information regarding consolidated VIEs and their subsidiaries is as follows:
June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
| RMB |
| RMB |
| US Dollars | ||||
ASSETS |
|
|
|
| |||||
Current Assets |
|
|
|
| |||||
Cash |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | ||
Restricted cash | | | | ||||||
Notes receivable |
| | |
| | ||||
Accounts receivable, net |
| | |
| | ||||
Inventories, net | | | | ||||||
Other receivables, net | | | | ||||||
Loans to third parties | | | | ||||||
Purchase advances, net | | | | ||||||
Contract costs, net | | | | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | | | | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net - current | | | | ||||||
Total current assets |
| | | | |||||
Property and equipment, net | | | | ||||||
Long-term loan to third parties | | | | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net - non-current | | | | ||||||
Total Assets |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | ||
| |||||||||
LIABILITIES |
|
|
| ||||||
Short-term bank loans |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | $ | | ||
Accounts payable | | | | ||||||
Other payables | | | | ||||||
Other payable- related parties | | | | ||||||
Contract liabilities | | | | ||||||
Accrued payroll and employees’ welfare | | | | ||||||
Intercompany payables* | | | | ||||||
Taxes payable | | | | ||||||
Short-term borrowings - related parties |
| |
| |
| | |||
Operating lease liabilities - current |
| |
| |
| | |||
Total current liabilities | | | | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities - non-current | | | | ||||||
Long-term borrowings - related party | |||||||||
Total Liabilities | ¥ | ¥ | $ | ||||||
*Intercompany payables are eliminated upon consolidation.
The financial performance of VIEs and their subsidiaries reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of operations and comprehensive income for the six months ended December 31, 2023 includes revenues of ¥
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25. SEGMENT REPORTING
ASC 280, “Segment Reporting,” establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with the Company’s internal organizational structure as well as information about geographical areas, business segments and major customers in financial statements for details on the Company’s business segments. The Company uses the “management approach” in determining reportable operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Company’s reportable segments. Management, including the chief operating decision maker, reviews operation results by the revenue of different products. Based on management’s assessment, the Company has determined that it has
The following tables present summary information by segment for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively:
For the six months ended December 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
| RMB |
| RMB |
| US Dollars | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Automation product and software |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Equipment, accessories and others |
| |
| |
| | |||
Oilfield environmental protection | | | | ||||||
Platform Outsourcing Services |
| |
| |
| | |||
Total revenue |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
For the six months ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Automation |
| Equipment, |
| Oilfield |
| Platform |
|
| |||||||||
product and | accessories | environmental | outsourcing | Chemical | ||||||||||||||
software | and others | protection | services | recycle | Total | |||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | |||||||||||||
Revenue |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | ¥ | — |
| ¥ | | ||
Cost of revenue and related tax |
| |
| |
| | | — |
| | ||||||||
Gross profit |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | ( | ¥ | | ¥ | — |
| ¥ | | ||
Depreciation and amortization |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | ¥ | — | ¥ | |
| ¥ | |||
Capital expenditures |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | — | ¥ | — | ¥ | — |
| ¥ | | ||
Timing of revenue recognition: | — | |||||||||||||||||
Goods transferred at a point in time | | | | | — | | ||||||||||||
Services rendered over time | |
| — |
| — | | — |
| | |||||||||
Total revenue | ¥ | | ¥ | | ¥ | | ¥ | | ¥ | — | ¥ | | ||||||
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the six months ended December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
|
| Automation |
| Equipment, |
| Oilfield |
| Platform | |||||||
product and | accessories | environmental | outsourcing | ||||||||||||
software | and others | protection | services | Total | |||||||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | ||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
Revenue |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | ¥ | | ||
Cost of revenue and related tax |
| |
| |
| | | | |||||||
Gross profit |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | ¥ | | ¥ | | ||
Depreciation and amortization |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | ¥ | — | ¥ | |||
Capital expenditures |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | — | ¥ | — | ¥ | | ||
Timing of revenue recognition | |||||||||||||||
Goods transferred at a point in time | | | | | | ||||||||||
Services rendered over time | |
| — |
| — | | | ||||||||
Total revenue | ¥ | | ¥ | | ¥ | | ¥ | | ¥ | | |||||
|
| June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | |||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
| RMB | US Dollars | |||||||
RMB | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Total assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Automation product and software |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Equipment, accessories and others |
| |
| |
| | |||
Oilfield environmental protection | | | | ||||||
Platform outsourcing services |
| |
| |
| | |||
Chemical recycling | | | | ||||||
Total assets |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
NOTE 26. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
These consolidated financial statements were approved by management and available for issuance on March 31, 2025, and the Company has evaluated subsequent events through this date.
NOTE 27. CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE PARENT COMPANY
Pursuant to the requirements of Rules 12-04(a), 5-04(c), and 4-08(e)(3) of Regulation S-X, the condensed financial information of the parent company shall be filed when the restricted net assets of consolidated subsidiaries exceed 25 percent of consolidated net assets as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year. The Company performed a test on the restricted net assets of consolidated subsidiaries in accordance with such requirements and concluded that it was applicable to the Company as the restricted net assets of the Company’s PRC subsidiary and VIEs exceeded
For purposes of the above test, restricted net assets of consolidated subsidiaries and VIEs shall mean that amount of the Company’s proportionate share of net assets of consolidated subsidiaries (after intercompany eliminations) which as of the end of the most recent fiscal year may not be transferred to the parent company by subsidiaries and VIEs in the form of loans, advances, or cash dividends without the consent of a third party.
The condensed financial information of the parent company has been prepared using the same accounting policies as set out in the Company’s consolidated financial statements except that the parent company used the equity method to account for investment in its subsidiaries and VIEs. Such investment is presented on the condensed balance sheets as “Investment in subsidiaries and VIEs” and the respective profit or loss as “Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and VIEs” on the condensed statements of income.
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The footnote disclosures contain supplemental information relating to the operations of the Company and, as such, these statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements of the Company. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted.
The Company did not pay any dividend for the periods presented. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, there were no material contingencies, significant provisions for long-term obligations, or guarantees of the Company, except for those which have been separately disclosed in the consolidated financial statements, if any.
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
June 30, |
| December 31, |
| December 31, | |||||
2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | US Dollars | ||||||||
| RMB |
| (Unaudited) |
| (Unaudited) | ||||
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Cash |
| ¥ | |
| ¥ | | $ | | |
Short-term investments | | — | — | ||||||
Due from intercompany* |
| |
| |
| | |||
Other current assets |
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
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RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
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Exhibit 99.2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
1.The following discussion and analysis of our company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of selected events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.
Overview
2.We are a company with limited liability incorporated in 2007 under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Headquartered in Beijing, we have been providing products and services to oil and gas companies and their affiliates through Nanjing Recon Technology Co. Ltd (“Nanjing Recon”) and Beijing BHD Petroleum Technology Co, Ltd (“BHD”) and their affiliates, hereafter referred to as the domestic companies (the “Domestic Companies”), which are established under the laws of the PRC. From 2017, we have been providing service to companies in other power energy industries such as the electronic power industry and the renewable energy industry. As the Company contractually controls the Domestic Companies, we serve as the center of strategic management, financial control and human resources allocation. To this end, our company and our subsidiaries, Recon Investment Ltd. (“Recon-IN”), Recon Hengda Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Recon-BJ”), Shandong Recon Renewable Resources Technology Co., Ltd. (“Recon - SD”) and Guangxi Recon Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. (“Recon - GX”) are contractually engaged with the following PRC VIE companies and their subsidiaries: Beijing BHD Petroleum Technology Co., Ltd. (“BHD”), Future Gas Station (Beijing) Technology, Ltd. (“FGS”), Nanjing Recon Technology Co., Ltd. (“Nanjing Recon”), Gan Su BHD Environmental Technology Co. Ltd. (“Gan Su BHD”), Huang Hua BHD Petroleum Equipment Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (“HH BHD”), and Qing Hai BHD New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (“Qing Hai BHD”) (collectively, the “Domestic Companies”), which provide services designed to automate and enhance the extraction of and facilitate the sale of petroleum products. Due to this contractual control and our obligation to bear the losses of the Domestic Companies, we consider them to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for accounting purposes and consolidate their results in our financial statements.
3.Through Nanjing Recon and BHD, our business is mainly focused on the upstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. From 2018, our business has been expanding to the downstream of the energy industry– the civil and industrial heating furnaces market, electric and coal chemical industry and the energy service management industry. As we acquired major equity interest of FGS in year 2021, we also extend our business to fuel market. We derive our revenue from the sales and provision of (1) automation products and projects, (2) equipment and installment for heating furnaces and overall energy saving resolution, (3) chemical products and overall resolution for wastewater and oily sludge treatment, (4) downhole services, production enhancement, engineering and project services for aforementioned, and (5) platform development services for gas stations and other entities that will provide services under the scenario of refuel.
| ● | Nanjing Recon: Nanjing Recon is a high-tech company that specializes in automation services for oilfield companies. It mainly focuses on providing automation solutions to the oil exploration industry, including monitoring wells, automatic metering to the joint station production, process monitor, and a variety of oilfield equipment and control systems. From 2018, Nanjing Recon also provides automation products and services to other segments of the energy industry, such as the new energy industry, electric power and coal chemical industries. |
| ● | BHD: BHD is a high-tech company that specializes in transportation equipment and stimulation productions and services. Possessing proprietary patents and substantial industry experience, BHD has also been expanding services to oilfield wastewater and oily sludge treatment, and extended its heating products and resolutions to the civil market by leveraging its advantage on furnace products. |
4.We entered into the wasted plastic chemical recycling business in year 2023 and established two new wholly-owned subsidiaries, Shandong Recon Renewable Resources Technology Co., Ltd (“Recon-SD”) on October 10, 2023, and Guangxi Recon Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. (“Recon-GX”) on February 22, 2024 through Recon-IN to serve customers located in different areas.
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Recent Industry Developments and Business Outlook
5.The international crude oil futures prices have been fluctuating. In the first half of the 2024 fiscal year, factors such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, tensions in the Middle East, and OPEC+ production cuts have further tightened global crude oil supply, driving prices to repeatedly hit new highs, international oil prices generally exhibited a pattern of wide fluctuations at elevated levels. Moving into the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, geopolitical tensions may ease, particularly as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Middle Eastern tensions show signs of alleviation. This could cause oil prices to lose the premium support from geopolitical risks, diminishing the momentum for further price increases. At the same time, global economic growth is slowing, especially with China’s economic recovery falling short of expectations, which has dampened the outlook for oil demand growth. In the current complex and volatile situation, the Chinese government is actively taking measures to fully maintain a stable development situation. Through a series of policy initiatives, it is promoting the prosperity of the domestic consumer market and simultaneously driving the improvement of productivity. Domestic oilfield companies are also taking proactive actions, striving to maintain stable business operations and ensuring the smooth and orderly conduct of production and operations. At present, the company’s business as a whole remains relatively stable, demonstrating strong resilience and adaptability.
6.At the same time, we believe that the demand from oilfield customers for green, low-carbon, digitized and intelligent solutions to improve recovery and production efficiency will continue to rise, in order to ensure a continuous and stable supply of high-quality oil and gas resources to meet market demand.
7.With plastic waste ballooning into a global environmental crisis, and oil and chemical companies focus more on ESG management, we see increasing opportunities on circular economy and a growing market demand for sustainable and recycled materials, in which products and materials are reused, remanufactured and recycled. Chemical recycling plays an important role in achieving these goals by preserving the value of plastic materials. From early 2023, we have been participating in the chemical recycling of low-value plastics. We have signed purchase intentions with some multinational and local chemical companies, and based on these demands, we have started the construction of our plants. In the second half of 2024, we have completed some government approvals and pre-approval procedures for the plants. We expect that the construction, installation, and commissioning phases will be completed in 2025.
Growth Strategy
8.As a small company focused on the Chinese market, our basic strategy focuses on developing our onshore oilfield business in the upstream sector of the industry. We continuously focus on providing high quality products and services in oilfields in which we have a geographical advantage. This helps us avoid conflicts of interest with larger private companies while protecting our position within this market segment. Our mission is to increase the automation and safety levels of industrial petroleum production in China and to improve the underdeveloped working process and management mode used by many companies by providing advanced technologies. At the same time, we are always looking to improve our business and to increase our earning capability.
9.Currently, as more markets in China’s energy industry are open to non-state-owned companies, we are also seeking for opportunities in other markets. We believe our experience and deep knowledge of the energy industry, especially in oil and gas, will always be the long-term foundation for the company’s growth. By tapping into technological advances in recent years, such as solar energy and the Smart Industry and Industrial Internet, which is bringing about a fundamental change in the way factories and workplaces function by making them safer, more efficient, more flexible and more environmentally friendly. We expect to create more profitable business lines.
10.Also, to diversify our revenue stream and lower the risk of concentration, we will continue to seek new opportunities in other industries by leveraging our knowledge of intelligent equipment and the “internet of things” (IoT), which is a crucial component of the Smart Industry and Industrial Internet.
11.We also see threatens from climate changes and opportunities from sustainable investments. We have also begun to engage in green, low-carbon and recyclable resource businesses to secure our long-term growth.
Trend Information
12.Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this report we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments, or events since the beginning of our fiscal year 2025 which are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our net revenue, income from operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or would cause the disclosed financial information to be not necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial condition.
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Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations
13.Our operating results in any period are subject to general conditions typically affecting the Chinese oilfield service industry which include but are not limited to:
| ● | oil and gas prices; |
| ● | the amount of spending by our customers, primarily those in the oil and gas industry; |
| ● | growing demand from large corporations for improved management and software designed to achieve such corporate performance; |
| ● | the procurement processes of our customers, especially those in the oil and gas industry; |
| ● | competition and related pricing pressure from other oilfield service solution providers, especially those targeting the Chinese oil and gas industry; |
| ● | the ongoing development of the oilfield service market in China; |
| ● | unpredictability of policies regarding the energy and internet sectors; and |
| ● | inflation and other macroeconomic factors. |
14.Unfavorable changes in any of these general conditions could negatively affect the number and size of the projects we undertake, the number of products we sell, the amount of services we provide, the price of our products and services, and otherwise affect our results of operations.
15.Our operating results in any period are more directly affected by company-specific factors including:
| ● | our revenue growth, in terms of the proportion of our business dedicated to large companies and our ability to successfully develop, introduce and market new solutions and services; |
| ● | our ability to increase our revenue from both old and new customers in the oil and gas industry in China; |
| ● | our ability to effectively manage our operating costs and expenses; and |
| ● | our ability to effectively implement any targeted acquisitions and/or strategic alliances so as to provide efficient access to markets and industries in the oil and gas industry in China. |
Major Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Consolidation of VIEs
16.A VIE is an entity that either (i) has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or (ii) has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. A VIE is consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company performs ongoing assessments to determine whether an entity should be considered a VIE and whether an entity previously identified as a VIE continues to be a VIE and whether the Company continues to be the primary beneficiary.
17.Assets recognized as a result of consolidating VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against the Company’s general assets. Conversely, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs.
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Estimates and Assumptions
18.The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in United States of America (“US GAAP”), which requires that management make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are adjusted to reflect actual experience when necessary. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements include allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable, other receivables and purchase advances, allowance for inventory, the useful lives of property and equipment, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, impairment assessment for long-lived assets, goodwill and investment in unconsolidated entity, the discount rate for lease and investment, valuation of the convertible notes, price purchase allocation for business combination and the fair value of share- based payments. The use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process; actual results could differ from those estimates.
19.The key assumptions underlying the Company’s accounting for material arrangements and the reasonably likely material effects of resolving any uncertainties on the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to purchase advances. The production of the Company’s products requires custom-made equipment from its suppliers. To ensure that it can secure the required customized equipment, the Company often needs to make full prepayment for its intended purchases. As a standard practice in the petroleum extraction industry, the Company generally must submit a bid in order to secure the sales contract. The bidding process generally takes between one month to one year and the timing depends on the size of the overall project, which timing and size are generally controlled by its client. In order to secure timely purchase delivery and to meet its product delivery schedule, the Company normally prepays for the purchase advances if the Company believes that it is more than likely to win the bid for the sales contract which is accounted as pre-contract costs. After winning the bid and securing the sale contract, the Company normally needs to deliver its products approximately within one week to six months. Based on the Company’s historical experience, the Company generally is able to realize its purchase advances on the customized equipment that it orders. If it subsequently confirms that the Company is unable to secure the planned contracts with a customer after making the advance payments for these planned contracts, the Company evaluates the probable recoverability of the pre-contract cost and charges to expenses when the Company determines that the recovery of such pre-contract cost is improbable.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
20.The U.S. GAAP accounting standards regarding fair value of financial instruments and related fair value measurements define fair value, establish a three-level valuation hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
21.The three levels of inputs are defined as follows:
22.Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
23.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 asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
24.Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable.
25.Accounting guidance also describes three main approaches to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities: (1) market approach; (2) income approach and (3) cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount. The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The cost approach is based on the amount that would currently be required to replace an asset.
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26.The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for short-term investments, accounts receivable, notes receivable, other receivables, purchase advances, contract cost, accounts payable, other payable, accrued liabilities, contract liabilities, short-term bank loans and short-term borrowings – related parties approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts of the long-term borrowings due to related party approximate its fair value because the stated interest rates approximate rates currently offered by financial institutions for similar debt instruments of comparable credit risk and maturities.
Business Combinations
27.The Company accounts for its business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805 “Business Combinations”. The consideration transferred in an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the fair values at the date of exchange of the assets given, liabilities incurred, and equity instruments issued as well as the contingent considerations and all contractual contingencies as of the acquisition date. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets and liabilities acquired or assumed are measured separately at their fair values as of the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any noncontrolling interests. The excess of (i) the total costs of acquisition, fair value of the noncontrolling interests and acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquiree over (ii) the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the acquiree is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the acquiree, the difference is recognized directly in the consolidated statements of operation and comprehensive income (loss). During the measurement period, which can be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of operation and comprehensive income (loss).
28.In a business combination considered as a step acquisition, the Company remeasures the previously held equity interest in the acquiree immediately before obtaining control at its acquisition-date fair value and the re-measurement gain or loss, if any, is recognized in the consolidated statements of operation and comprehensive income (loss).
Revenue Recognition
29.In accordance with ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, revenue is recognized when all of the following five steps are met: (i) identify the contract(s) with the customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; (v) recognize revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. The core principle underlying the new revenue recognition Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) is that the Company recognizes revenue to represent the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in such exchange. The Company identifies contractual performance obligations and determines whether revenue should be recognized at a point in time or over time, based on when goods or services are provided to a customer.
Disaggregation of Revenue
30.Revenue are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
31.The following items represent the Company’s revenue disaggregated by revenue source. In accordance with ASC 606-10-50-5, the Company selects categories to present disaggregated revenue that depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors and delivery conditions of products and fulfillment of obligations.
32.The Company’s disaggregation of revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 is disclosed in Note 25 to accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Automation Products and Software; Equipment, Accessories and Others
33.The Company generates revenue primarily through delivery of standard or customized products and equipment, including automation products, furnaces and related accessories. Revenue is recognized when products are delivered, and acceptance reports are signed off by customers.
34.The sale of automation products or specialized equipment when combined with services represent a single performance obligation for the development and construction of a single asset. The Company may also provide design or installation services to
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clients as there may be such obligation in contracts. The promises to transfer the goods and provision of services are not separately identifiable, which is evidenced by the fact that the Company provides significant services of integrating the goods and services into a single deliverable for which the customer has contracted. For such sales arrangements, the Company recognizes revenue using input method, based on the relationship between actual costs incurred compared to the total estimated costs for the contract. Such method is adopted because the Company believes it best depicts the transfer of goods and services to the customer.
Oilfield Environmental Protection Service
35.The Company provides wastewater treatment products and related service to oilfield and chemical industry companies and generates revenue from special equipment, self-developed chemical products and supporting service, transfer. Revenue is recognized when contract obligations have been performed. For such sales arrangements, the Company recognizes revenue when products are delivered, on-site assistance services rendered, and acceptance reports are signed off by customers. Such method is adopted because the Company believes it best depicts the transfer of services to the customer.
36.The Company provides oily sludge disposal and treatment services to oilfield companies and generates revenue from treatment services of oily sludge. Revenue is recognized when contract obligations have been performed. For such sales arrangements, the Company recognizes revenue using output method, based on the percentage-of-completion method. Such method is adopted because the Company believes it best depicts the transfer of services to the customer.
Platform Outsourcing Services
37.The Company provides online platform development and maintenance services to gas stations in various provinces in China. The Company believes that customers receive and consume the economic benefits simultaneously as the Company fulfils its performance obligations and that the operation and maintenance services are continuous in nature, with customers receiving ongoing benefits throughout the service period. The Company invoices customers at the end of each month based on fixed service fees and classifies this portion of revenue as revenue recognized over time.
38.The Company also provides API (application programming interface) port export services and related maintenance services to business partners in various industries that may have transactions in the fueling scenario. As the Company does not create or enhance assets controlled by its customers during the provision of its services and its customers do not simultaneously receive and consume services, the Company recognizes revenue at a single point in time when the online transaction is completed. The Company’s services enable terminal users of various mobile applications operated by its customers or partners to complete refueling transactions in cash or online through various payment channels; when each transaction, including refueling and payment, is completed, the Company is entitled to charge, at pre-set rates, each transaction amount as a service fee and recognize the underlying amount as revenue. Related fees are generally billed monthly on a per-transaction basis.
Arrangements with Multiple Performance Obligations
39.Contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, the Company will allocate revenue to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. We generally determine standalone selling prices based on the prices charged to customers or using expected cost-plus margin.
Contract Balances
40.The Company’s contract balances include contract costs, net and contract liabilities from contracts with customers, and the following table provides information about contract balances:
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Contract costs, net | | ¥ | 48,335,817 | | ¥ | 41,628,922 | | $ | 5,703,139 |
Contract liabilities |
| ¥ | 1,820,481 |
| ¥ | 4,098,136 | | $ | 561,442 |
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42.Contract Costs, Net - The Company recognizes an asset from the costs incurred to fulfill a contract when those costs meet all of the following criteria: (i) the costs relate directly to a contract or to an anticipated contract that the Company can specifically identify; (ii) the costs generate or enhance resources of the Company that will be used in satisfying (or in continuing to satisfy) performance obligations in the future; and (iii) the costs are expected to be recovered.
43.-Pre-Contract Costs - Pre-contract costs are the amounts prepaid to suppliers for purchases of customized equipment in anticipation of obtaining planned contracts for the Company’s hardware and software revenue. If it subsequently confirms that the Company is unable to secure the planned contracts with a customer after making the advance payments for these planned contracts, the Company evaluates the probable recoverability of the pre-contract cost and charges to expenses when the Company determines that the recovery of such pre-contract cost is improbable.
44.-Executed Contract Costs - Direct costs, such as material, labor, depreciation and amortization and subcontracting costs and indirect costs allocable to contracts include the costs of contract supervision, tools and equipment, supplies, quality control and inspection, insurance, repairs and maintenance for quality assurance purposes before clients’ initial acceptance. Once products are delivered, installed and debugged for intended use and accepted by a client, which may last from weeks to months (this process is decided by the client’s individual project construction arrangement), the Company records revenue based on the contract or the final clients’ acceptance. Minor costs for repair during the maintenance period after initial acceptance are recorded as cost of goods sold as they are incurred. All other general and administrative costs and selling costs are charged to expenses as incurred. The Company generally ships its products approximately one week to six months after production begins and the timing depends on the size of the overall project.
45.Contract Liabilities - Contract liabilities are recognized for contracts where payment has been received in advance of performance under the contract. The Company’s contract liabilities consist primarily of the Company’s unsatisfied performance obligations as of the balance sheet dates. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue after control of the products or services is transferred to the customer and all revenue recognition criteria have been met. The amount of revenue recognized during the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 that was previously included within contract liability balances was ¥1,689,759, and ¥263,824 ($36,144), respectively.
Performance Obligations
46.Performance obligations include delivery of products and provision of services. The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with its customer are satisfied. This occurs when the control of the goods and services have been transferred to the customer. Accordingly, revenue for sale of goods is generally recognized upon shipment or delivery depending on the shipping terms of the underlying contract, and revenue for provision of services is recognized upon the service rendered. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods and providing services.
47.Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling activities to fulfill the Company’s promise to transfer the goods are included in revenue, and costs incurred by the Company for the delivery of goods are classified as cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Sales, value added, and other taxes the Company collects concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. The Company generally offers assurance-type warranties for its products. The specific terms and conditions of those warranties vary depending upon the product. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranties and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time product revenue is recognized. Factors that affect the warranty liability include historical product-failure experience and estimated repair costs for identified matters. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. The amount accrued for expected returns and warranty claims was immaterial as of December 31, 2024.
Practical Expedients Elected
48.Incremental Costs of Obtaining a Contract - The Company has elected the practical expedient permitted in ASC 340-40-25-4, which permits an entity to recognize incremental costs to obtain a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period will be less than one year and not significant.
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49.Significant Financing Component - The Company has elected the practical expedient permitted in ASC 606-10-32-18, which allows an entity to not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if a contract has a duration of one year or less. As the Company’s contracts are majorly less than one year in length, consideration will not be adjusted. For the Company’s contracts include a standard payment term of 90 days to 180 days; consequently, there is no significant financing component within contracts. There are also some new contracts that will not be completed within one year from year 2024, the Company did calculation and the amount was not material as end of December 31, 2024.
Accounts Receivable, Net, Other Receivables, Net and Loan to Third Parties
50.Accounts receivable are carried at original invoiced amount less a provision for any potential uncollectible amounts. In July 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016 13, Topics 326 Credit Loss, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology, as its accounting standard for its accounts receivable and other receivables. Other receivables and loan to third parties arise from transactions with non-trade customers.
51.The adoption of the credit loss accounting standard has no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of July 1, 2020. Accounts receivable, other receivables and loan to third parties are recognized and carried at carrying amount less an allowance for credit loss, if any. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses resulting from the inability of its trade and non-trade customers (“customers”) to make required payments based on contractual terms. The Company reviews the collectability of its receivables on a regular and ongoing basis. The Company has also included in calculation of allowance for credit losses. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance. The Company also considers external factors to the specific customer, including current conditions and forecasts of economic conditions. In the event the Company recovers amounts previously reserved for, the Company will reduce the specific allowance for credit losses.
52.The Company evaluates the creditworthiness of all of its customers individually before accepting them and continuously monitors the recoverability of accounts receivable, other receivables and loan to third parties. If there are any indicators that a customer may not make payment, the Company may consider making provision for non-collectability for that particular customer. At the same time, the Company may cease further sales or services to such customer. The following are some of the factors that the Company considers in determining whether to discontinue sales, record as contra revenue or allowance for credit losses:
| ● | the oil price and fluctuation of the overall oil industry; |
| ● | the customer fails to comply with its payment schedule; |
| ● | the customer is in serious financial difficulty; |
| ● | a significant dispute with the customer has occurred regarding job progress or other matters; |
| ● | the customer breaches any of the contractual obligations; |
| ● | the customer appears to be financially distressed due to economic or legal factors; |
| ● | the business between the customer and the Company is not active; and |
| ● | other objective evidence indicates non-collectability of the accounts receivable, other receivables and loan to third parties. |
53.The Company considers the following factors when determining whether to permit a longer payment period or provide other concessions to customers:
| ● | the customer’s past payment history; |
| ● | the customer’s general risk profile, including factors such as the customer’s size, age, and public or private status; |
| ● | macroeconomic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay; and |
| ● | the relative importance of the customer relationship to the Company’s business. |
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Share-Based Compensation
54.Share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense with graded vesting on a straight–line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. The Company has elected to recognize compensation expenses using the valuation model estimated at the grant date based on the award’s fair value.
Warrants
55.The Company accounts for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own Class A Ordinary Shares and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
56.For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the warrants are recognized as a non-cash gain or loss on the consolidated statements of operations.
Results of Operations
57.The following consolidated results of operations include the results of operations of the Company and the Domestic Companies.
58.Our historical reporting results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period.
Six Months Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to Six Months Ended December 31, 2023
59.During the six months ended December 31, 2024, the Company’s core business demonstrated stability, with a modest increase, largely driven by the recovery in oilfield client production activity. In addition, the Company experienced some fluctuations in revenue and cost due to the fact that its qualifications for the production of oily sludge have not been renewed yet, and some new businesses developed last year encountered some temporary challenges.
Revenue
|
| For the Six Months Ended |
| |||||||||
| | December 31, |
| |||||||||
| | | | | | Increase / | | Percentage |
| |||
|
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| (Decrease) |
| Change |
| |||
Automation product and software |
| ¥ | 17,552,892 |
| ¥ | 20,923,759 |
| ¥ | 3,370,867 |
| 19.2 | % |
Equipment and accessories | | | 17,867,404 | | | 15,684,480 | | | (2,182,924) |
| (12.2) | % |
Oilfield environmental protection | | | 8,053,696 | | | 2,721,894 | | | (5,331,802) |
| (66.2) | % |
Platform outsourcing services | | | 1,782,680 | | | 2,739,137 | | | 956,457 |
| 53.7 | % |
Total revenue |
| ¥ | 45,256,672 |
| ¥ | 42,069,270 |
| ¥ | (3,187,402) |
| (7.0) | % |
60.
61.Our total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024 were approximately ¥42.1 million ($5.8 million), a decrease of approximately ¥3.2 million ($0.4 million) or 7.0% from ¥45.3 million for the same period in 2023.
| (1) | Revenue from automation product and software increased by ¥3.4 million ($0.5 million) or 19.2%. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the increase in revenue from automation products and software is primarily due to the growing market demand for automated operations. |
| (2) | Revenue from equipment and accessories decreased by ¥2.2 million ($0.3 million) or 12.2%. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, revenues from the heating furnace category increased by ¥1.9 million compared to the same period |
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| in 2023, driven by our oilfield customers’ expanded production capacity. Revenues from equipment used in the offshore oilfield category decreased by ¥3.3 million, primarily due to reduced demand from our customers. We anticipate an overall increase in revenues from offshore customers in 2025. |
| (3) | Revenue from oilfield environmental protection decreased by ¥5.3 million ($0.7 million) or 66.2% primarily due to the expiration of Gansu BHD’s hazardous waste operation permit during the six-month period ending December 31, 2024. As a result, no revenue was recorded. The company is currently engaged in the active application process for the renewal of relevant qualifications. Besides, some customers request and we agreed to a lower price for a portion of our wastewater business in order to establish a long-term relationship, resulting in a decrease in revenue from that portion of the business. |
| (4) | Revenue from platform outsourcing services increased by ¥1.0 million ($0.1 million) or 53.7%. The increase was mainly due to the rise in transaction volumes of diesel users and the higher settlement rates with freight trading platform clients. |
Cost of revenue
|
| For the Six Months Ended |
| |||||||||
| | December 31, |
| |||||||||
| | | | | | Increase / | | Percentage |
| |||
|
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| (Decrease) |
| Change |
| |||
Automation product and software |
| ¥ | 14,040,976 |
| ¥ | 12,381,024 |
| ¥ | (1,659,952) |
| (11.8) | % |
Equipment and accessories | | | 12,778,042 | | | 11,151,894 | | | (1,626,148) |
| (12.7) | % |
Oilfield environmental protection | | | 6,020,271 | | | 4,852,390 | | | (1,167,881) |
| (19.4) | % |
Platform outsourcing services | | | 311,641 | | | 329,160 | | | 17,519 |
| 5.6 | % |
Total cost of revenue |
| ¥ | 33,150,930 |
| ¥ | 28,714,468 |
| ¥ | (4,436,462) |
| (13.4) | % |
62.
63.Our total cost of revenue decreased from ¥33.2 million ($4.5 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to ¥28.7 million ($3.9 million) for the same period in 2024.
| (1) | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from automation product and software was approximately ¥14.0 million and ¥12.4 million ($1.7 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately ¥1.6 million ($0.2 million) or 11.8%. The decrease in cost of revenue from automation product and software was primarily attributable to the proportion of operation and maintenance services, which have lower costs. |
| (2) | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from equipment and accessories was approximately ¥12.8 million and ¥11.2 million ($1.5 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately ¥1.6 million ($0.2 million) or 12.7%. The costs of the furnace business increased in this period due to the corresponding increase in revenue, whereas the costs of the offshore oilfield customers decreased in line with the decreased revenue, resulting in a reduced total cost of sales. |
| (3) | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from oilfield environmental protection was approximately ¥6.0 million and ¥4.9 million ($0.7 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately ¥1.1 million ($0.2 million) or 19.4%. The decrease in the cost of revenue from oilfield environmental protection was in line with decrease in revenue. |
| (4) | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from platform outsourcing services remained stable at ¥0.3 million ($0.05 million). |
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Gross Profit
| | For the Six Months Ended |
| |||||||||||||
| | December 31, |
| |||||||||||||
| | 2023 | | 2024 | | | | |
| |||||||
| | Gross | | | | Gross | | | | Increase / | | Percentage |
| |||
|
| Profit |
| Margin % |
| Profit |
| Margin % |
| (Decrease) |
| Change |
| |||
Automation product and software | | ¥ | 3,511,916 |
| 20.0 | % | ¥ | 8,542,735 |
| 40.8 | % | ¥ | 5,030,819 |
| 143.2 | % |
Equipment and accessories |
|
| 5,089,362 |
| 28.5 | % |
| 4,532,586 |
| 28.9 | % |
| (556,776) |
| (10.9) | % |
Oilfield environmental protection |
|
| 2,033,425 |
| 25.2 | % |
| (2,130,496) |
| (78.3) | % |
| (4,163,921) |
| (204.8) | % |
Platform outsourcing services |
|
| 1,471,039 |
| 82.5 | % |
| 2,409,977 |
| 88.0 | % |
| 938,938 |
| 63.8 | % |
Total gross profit and margin % | | ¥ | 12,105,742 |
| 26.7 | % | ¥ | 13,354,802 |
| 31.7 | % | ¥ | 1,249,060 |
| 10.3 | % |
64.
65.Our total gross profit increased to ¥13.4 million ($1.8 million) for the six months ended December 31,2024 from ¥12.1 million for the same period in 2023. Our gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 31.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from 26.7% for the same period in 2023.
| (1) | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, our gross profit from automation product and software was approximately ¥3.5 million and ¥8.5 million ($1.2 million), respectively, representing an increase in gross profit of approximately ¥5.0 million ($0.7 million) or 143.2%. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to the elevated proportion of high-margin service businesses. |
| (2) | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, gross profit from equipment and accessories was approximately ¥5.1 million and ¥4.5 million ($0.6 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately ¥0.6 million ($0.1 million) or 10.9 %. The gross margin for automation equipment and accessories has remained relatively stable in this period. |
| (3) | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, gross profit from oilfield environmental protection was approximately ¥2.0 million and negative ¥2.1 million (negative $0.3 million), respectively, representing a decrease of ¥4.1 million ($0.6 million), or 204.8%. The main reason for the decrease in gross margin is that one of our customers reduced the settlement price. |
| (4) | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, gross profit from platform outsourcing services was approximately ¥1.5 million and ¥2.4 million ($0.3 million), respectively, representing an increase of approximately ¥0.9 million ($0.1 million), or 63.8%, primarily due to the increase in the settlement rate. |
Operating Expenses
|
| For the Six Months Ended |
| |||||||||
| | December 31, |
| |||||||||
| | | | | | Increase / | | Percentage |
| |||
|
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| (Decrease) |
| Change |
| |||
Selling and distribution expenses |
| ¥ | 4,547,115 |
| ¥ | 5,177,944 |
| ¥ | 630,829 |
| 13.9 | % |
% of revenue |
|
| 10.0 | % |
| 12.3 | % |
| 2.3 | % | — | |
General and administrative expenses |
|
| 22,042,042 |
|
| 24,038,744 |
|
| 1,996,702 |
| 9.1 | % |
% of revenue |
|
| 48.7 | % |
| 57.1 | % |
| 8.4 | % | — | |
Allowance for credit losses |
|
| 1,553,364 |
|
| 870,714 |
|
| (682,650) |
| (43.9) | % |
% of revenue |
|
| 3.4 | % |
| 2.1 | % |
| (1.3) | % | — | |
Research and development expenses |
|
| 6,765,287 |
|
| 10,167,182 |
|
| 3,401,895 |
| 50.3 | % |
% of revenue |
|
| 14.9 | % |
| 24.2 | % |
| 9.3 | % | — | |
Operating expenses |
| ¥ | 34,907,808 |
| ¥ | 40,254,584 |
| ¥ | 5,346,776 |
| 15.3 | % |
66.
67.Selling and Distribution Expenses. Selling and distribution expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenditures of the Company’s sales and marketing departments, sales commissions, costs of marketing programs including traveling expenses, advertising and trade shows, and rental expense, as well as shipping charges. Selling expenses increased by 13.9 %, or ¥0.7 million ($0.1 million), from ¥4.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to ¥5.2 million ($0.6 million) in the same period of 2024. The increase was mainly attributable to the increased bidding expense and travelling expenses due to an increase in sales activities of automation product and software. Selling expenses were 12.3% of total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 10.0% of total revenue for the same period of 2023.
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68.General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of costs in human resources, facilities costs, depreciation expenses, professional advisor fees, audit fees, share-based compensation expense and other miscellaneous expenses incurred in connection with general operations. General and administrative expenses increased by 9.1%, or ¥2.0 million ($0.3 million), from ¥22.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to ¥24.0 million ($3.3 million) in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to the increase of share-based compensation expenses and rent expenses, which was partially offset by the decreased consulting fee, audit fee and service fee during the six months ended December 31, 2024. General and administrative expenses accounted for 57.1% of total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 48.7% of total revenue for the same period of 2023.
69.Allowance for credit losses. Allowance for credit losses is the estimated amount of bad debt that will arise as a result of lower collectability from account receivables, other receivables, purchase advances and contract assets. We recorded allowance for credit losses of ¥1.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 as compared to allowance for credit losses of ¥0.9 million ($0.1 million) for the same period in 2024. The decrease of allowance for credit losses was due to the transfer of contract costs with longer aging to cost in this period. Management plans to continue to monitor and maintain the provision at a lower risk level.
70.Research and development (“R&D”) expenses. R&D expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenditures for research and development projects. R&D expenses increase by 50.3%, or ¥3.4 million ($0.5 million) from ¥6.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to ¥10.2 million ($1.4 million) for the same period of 2024. R&D expenses accounted for 24.2% of total revenue in the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 14.9% of total revenue for the same period of 2023.
Net Loss
| | For the Six Months Ended |
| |||||||||
| | December 31, |
| |||||||||
| | | | | | Increase / | | Percentage |
| |||
|
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| (Decrease) |
| Change |
| |||
Loss from operations |
| ¥ | (22,802,066) |
| ¥ | (26,899,782) |
| ¥ | (4,097,716) |
| 18.0 | % |
Change in fair value of warrant liability |
|
| (1,941,195) |
|
| (10,327) |
|
| 1,930,868 |
| (99.5) | % |
Interest income |
|
| 10,377,351 |
|
| 6,555,282 |
|
| (3,822,069) |
| (36.8) | % |
Other expenses, net |
|
| (8,645,900) |
|
| (373,163) |
|
| 8,272,737 |
| (95.7) | % |
Loss before income taxes |
|
| (23,011,810) |
|
| (20,727,990) |
|
| 2,283,820 |
| (9.9) | % |
Income tax expenses |
|
| 96,041 |
|
| 1,609 |
|
| (94,432) |
| (98.3) | % |
Net loss |
|
| (23,107,851) |
|
| (20,729,599) |
|
| 2,378,252 |
| (10.3) | % |
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
|
| (553,829) |
|
| (141,270) |
|
| 412,559 |
| (74.5) | % |
Net loss attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd |
| ¥ | (22,554,022) |
| ¥ | (20,588,329) |
| ¥ | 1,965,693 |
| (8.7) | % |
71.
72.Loss from operations. Loss from operations was ¥26.9 million ($3.7 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of ¥22.8 million for the same period of 2023. The ¥4.1 million ($0.6 million) increase in operating losses was mainly driven by higher operating expenses, as previously discussed.
73.Change in fair value of warrant liability. The Company classified the warrants issued in connection with common share offering as liabilities at their fair value and adjusted the warrant instrument to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in our statement of operations. Loss in fair value changes of warrant liability was ¥1.9 million and ¥0.01 million ($0.001 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively. The primary reason for the decrease of loss in the fair value of the warrant liability was that on December 14, 2023, we redeemed an aggregate of 17,953,269 warrants (equivalent to 997,404 warrants post the 2024 Reverse Split) from the Sellers.
74.Interest income, net. Net interest income was ¥6.6 million ($0.9 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to net interest income of ¥10.4 million for the same period of 2023. The ¥3.8 million ($0.5 million) decrease in net interest income was primarily due to the collection of loans to third parties and coupled with a reduction in interest rates for new loans.
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75.Other expenses, net. Other net expenses was ¥0.4 million ($0.1 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to other net expenses of ¥8.6 million for the same period of 2023, the ¥8.2 million ($1.1 million) decrease in other net expenses was primarily due to a decrease of ¥0.1 million ($0.02 million) in subsidy income and a decrease in other expenses of ¥8.5 million ($1.2 million) which was partially offset by an increase loss from foreign currency of ¥0.2 million ($0.03 million). The decrease in other expenses, as we accrued ¥8.5 million ($1.2 million) estimated liability based on the potential for future significant transaction compensation in contracts to repurchase investor warrants during the six months ended December 31, 2023. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, we do not have this situation.
76.Net loss. As a result of the factors described above, net loss was ¥20.7 million ($2.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of ¥2.4 million ($0.3 million) from net loss of ¥23.1 million for the same period of 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
77.As of December 31, 2024, we had cash in the amount of approximately ¥145.3 million ($19.9 million). As of June 30, 2024, we had cash in the amount of approximately ¥110.0 million.
78.Indebtedness. As of December 31, 2024, we had ¥0.02 million ($0.002 million) of warrant liability, ¥11.6 million ($1.6 million) of short-term bank loans, ¥10.0 million ($1.4 million) of short-term borrowings and 10.0 million ($1.4 million) of long-term borrowings from a related party, ¥2.1 million ($0.3 million) of short-term lease payable and ¥2.7 million ($0.4 million) of long-term lease payable due to third parties, ¥1.8 million ($0.3 million) of short-term lease payable and ¥0.1 million ($0.02 million) of long-term lease payable due to related parties, ¥27.3 million ($3.7 million) of contractual purchase commitments, and a liability of severance payments of ¥9.0 million ($1.2 million) which is very unlikely to be incurred in the foreseeable future other than indebtedness listed above, we did not have any other finance leases, guarantees or other material contingent liabilities.
79.Holding Company Structure. We are a holding company with no operations of our own. All of our operations are conducted through the Domestic Companies. As a result, our ability to pay dividends and to finance any debt that we may incur is dependent upon the receipt of dividends and other distributions from the Domestic Companies. In addition, Chinese legal restrictions permit payment of dividends to us by the Domestic Companies only out of their respective accumulated net profits, if any, determined in accordance with Chinese accounting standards and regulations. Under Chinese law, the Domestic Companies are required to set aside a portion (at least 10%) of their after-tax net income (after discharging all cumulated loss), if any, each year for compulsory statutory reserve until the amount of the reserve reaches 50% of the Domestic Companies’ registered capital. These funds may be distributed to shareholders at the time of each Domestic Company’s wind-up.
80.Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. We have not entered into any financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. In addition, we have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our own shares and classified as shareholders’ equity, or that are not reflected in our financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. Moreover, we do not have any variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.
81.Capital Resources. To date we have financed our operations primarily through cash flows from financing activities. As of December 31, 2024, we had total assets of ¥541.7 million ($74.2 million), which includes cash of ¥145.3 million ($19.9 million), net accounts receivable of ¥40.4 million ($5.5 million), loans to third parties of ¥250.5 million ($34.3 million) and net contract costs of ¥41.6 million ($5.7 million). Working capital amounted to ¥427.1 million ($58.5 million). Shareholders’ equity amounted to ¥488.5 million ($66.9 million).
82.Cash from Operating Activities. Net cash used in operating activities was ¥12.7 million ($1.7 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024. This was an increase of approximately ¥6.1 million ($0.8 million) compared to net cash used in operating activities of approximately ¥6.6 million for the same period in 2023. The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to the net loss attributable to the Company in the amount of ¥20.7 million ($2.8 million) due to the reasons discussed above, reconciled by a decrease in contract costs of ¥8.1 million ($1.1 million), an increase in trade accounts payable of ¥3.9 million ($0.5 million) and an increase in advances from customers of ¥2.3 million ($0.3 million).
83.Cash from Investing Activities. Net cash from investing activities was approximately ¥49.1 million ($6.7 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024. This was a decrease of approximately ¥12.5 million ($1.7 million) compared to net cash used in investing activities of approximately ¥61.6 million for the same period in 2023, which was due to the redemption of short-term investments, which partially offset by payments made for loan to third parties.
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84.Cash from Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities amounted to ¥1.6 million ($0.2 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to net cash used in financing activities of ¥32.0 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease in net cash used in financing activities was mainly due to the redemption of warrants during the six months ended December 31, 2023.
85.Working Capital. Total working capital as of December 31, 2024 amounted to ¥427.1 million ($58.5 million), compared to ¥459.0 million as of June 30, 2024. Total current assets as of December 31, 2024 amounted to ¥479.2 million ($65.6 million), a decrease of ¥27.3 million ($3.7 million) compared to approximately ¥506.5 million at June 30, 2024. The decrease in total current assets at December 31, 2024 compared to June 30, 2024 was mainly due to a decrease in short-term investments, partially offset by a increase in cash and loans to third parties. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately ¥12.7 million ($1.7 million) cash out flow from the operating activities, and as of December 31, 2024, our total future minimum purchase commitment under the non-cancellable purchase contracts were amounted to ¥27.3 million ($3.7 million). As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash in the amount of approximately ¥145.3 million ($19.9 million) for the next operating cycle ending December 31, 2025. Based on the historical trends and the capital requirements of the new plant we are constructing, management believes that the Company will have sufficient working capital for its operations at least 12 months from the issuance date of this report.
86.Current liabilities. Current liabilities amounted to ¥52.1 million ($7.1 million) at December 31, 2024, in comparison to ¥47.5 million at June 30, 2024.
87.Capital Needs. With the uncertainty of the current market, our management believes it is necessary to enhance collection of outstanding accounts receivable and other receivables, and to be cautious on operational decisions and project selection. Our management believes that our current operations can satisfy our daily working capital needs. We may also raise capital through public offerings or private placements of our securities to finance our development of our business and to consummate any merger and acquisition, if necessary.
Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
88.Below is a table setting forth all our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2024, which consists of our short-term loan agreements, operating lease obligations, loans from third parties, warrant liabilities and due to related party:
|
| Payment Due by Period | |||||||||||||
| | | | Less | | | | | | More | |||||
| | | | than | | 1 – 3 | | 3 – 5 | | than | |||||
Contractual Obligations |
| Total |
| 1 year |
| years |
| years |
| 5 years | |||||
Short-term debt obligations |
| ¥ | 31,600,844 |
| ¥ | 21,600,844 |
| ¥ | 10,000,000 |
| ¥ | — |
| ¥ | — |
Operating lease obligations |
| | 6,851,299 |
| | 4,016,688 |
| | 2,834,611 |
| | — |
| | — |
Due to related parties |
| | 1,787,315 |
| | 1,787,315 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
Purchase obligation |
| | 27,265,303 |
| | 27,265,303 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
Warrant liabilities |
| | 17,504 |
| | — |
| | 17,504 |
| | — |
| | — |
Total |
| ¥ | 67,522,265 |
| ¥ | 54,670,150 |
| ¥ | 12,852,115 |
| ¥ | — |
| ¥ | — |
89.
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Select Condensed Financial Statements on Consolidated VIEs
90.The following table below provides a condensed consolidating schedule depicting the financial position, cash flows, and results of operations for the parent, the consolidated VIEs, and any eliminating adjustments separately as of the same dates and for the same periods for which audited consolidated financial statements are required.
SELECTED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| | For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| | Recon | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Technology, | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Ltd. | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | (Cayman | | “Non-VIE Subsidiaries | | VIEs and VIE’s | | | | | Consolidated | ||||
|
| Islands) |
| (Hong Kong and PRC)” |
| subsidiaries (PRC) |
| Eliminations |
| Total | |||||
Revenue |
| ¥ | — |
| ¥ | — |
| ¥ | 42,069,270 |
| ¥ | — |
| ¥ | 42,069,270 |
Cost of Revenue |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| 28,714,468 |
| | — |
|
| 28,714,468 |
Gross Profit |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| 13,354,802 |
| | — |
|
| 13,354,802 |
Operating expenses |
|
| 11,962,691 |
| | 2,128,779 |
|
| 26,163,114 |
| | — |
|
| 40,254,584 |
Loss from operations |
|
| (11,962,691) |
| | (2,128,779) |
|
| (12,808,312) |
| | — |
|
| (26,899,782) |
Other income (expenses), net |
|
| 5,836,235 |
| | 10,560 |
|
| 324,997 |
| | — |
|
| 6,171,792 |
Loss from subsidiaries |
|
| — |
| | (12,343,654) |
|
| — |
| | 12,343,654 |
|
| — |
Loss from VIEs |
|
| (14,461,873) |
| | — |
|
| — |
| | 14,461,873 |
|
| — |
Income tax expenses |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| 1,609 |
| | — |
|
| 1,609 |
Net loss |
| | (20,588,329) |
| | (14,461,873) |
| | (12,484,924) |
| | 26,805,527 |
| | (20,729,599) |
Non-controlling interest |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| (141,270) |
| | — |
|
| (141,270) |
Net Loss Attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd |
| ¥ | (20,588,329) |
| ¥ | (14,461,873) |
| ¥ | (12,343,654) |
| ¥ | 26,805,527 |
| ¥ | (20,588,329) |
91.
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SELECTED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
| | For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| | Recon | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Technology, | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Ltd. | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | (Cayman | | Non-VIE Subsidiaries | | VIEs and VIE’s | | | | | Consolidated | ||||
|
| Islands) |
| (Hong Kong and PRC) |
| subsidiaries (PRC) |
| Eliminations |
| Total | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
| ¥ | 74,929,137 |
| ¥ | 46,486,909 |
| ¥ | 23,868,345 |
| ¥ | — |
| ¥ | 145,284,391 |
Restricted cash |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| 8,123 |
| | — |
|
| 8,123 |
Short-term investments |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| — |
Other current assets |
|
| 198,920,232 |
| | 23,055,209 |
|
| 111,927,144 |
| | — |
|
| 333,902,585 |
Intercompany receivables |
|
| 377,505,218 |
| | 157,079,860 |
|
| — |
| | (534,585,078) |
|
| — |
Total current assets |
|
| 651,354,587 |
| | 226,621,978 |
|
| 135,803,612 |
| | (534,585,078) |
|
| 479,195,099 |
Investments in subsidiaries and VIEs |
|
| (161,500,924) |
| | — |
|
| — |
| | 161,500,924 |
|
| — |
Benefits through VIEs and VIE’s subsidiaries |
|
| — |
| | (143,155,175) |
|
| — |
| | 143,155,175 |
|
| — |
Other non-current assets |
|
| — |
| | 15,819,340 |
|
| 46,699,593 |
| | — |
|
| 62,518,933 |
Total non-current assets |
| | (161,500,924) |
| | (127,335,835) |
| | 46,699,593 |
| | 304,656,099 |
| | 62,518,933 |
Total Assets |
|
| 489,853,663 |
| | 99,286,143 |
|
| 182,503,205 |
| | (229,928,979) |
|
| 541,714,032 |
Intercompany payables |
|
| — |
| | 265,189,953 |
|
| 269,395,125 |
| | (534,585,078) |
|
| — |
Other liabilities and accrued liabilities |
|
| 1,316,803 |
| | 356,114 |
|
| 63,266,165 |
| | — |
|
| 64,939,082 |
Total Liabilities |
|
| 1,316,803 |
| | 265,546,067 |
|
| 332,661,290 |
| | (534,585,078) |
|
| 64,939,082 |
Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 U.S. dollar par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 7,987,959 shares and 7,987,959 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively* |
|
| 99,634 |
| | — |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| 99,634 |
Class B ordinary shares, $0.0001 U.S. dollar par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized; 7,100,000 shares and 20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively* |
|
| 14,038 |
| | — |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| 14,038 |
Additional paid-in capital |
|
| 686,830,523 |
| | — |
|
| 4,759,000 |
| | (4,759,000) |
|
| 686,830,523 |
Retained earnings |
|
| (236,751,485) |
| | (140,429,122) |
|
| (125,332,930) |
| | 265,762,052 |
|
| (236,751,485) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
| 38,344,150 |
| | (25,830,802) |
|
| (17,822,245) |
| | 43,653,047 |
|
| 38,344,150 |
Total Shareholders’ Equity |
|
| 488,536,860 |
| | (166,259,924) |
|
| (138,396,175) |
| | 304,656,099 |
|
| 488,536,860 |
Non-controlling interests |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| (11,761,910) |
| | — |
|
| (11,761,910) |
Total Liabilities and Equity |
| ¥ | 489,853,663 |
| ¥ | 99,286,143 |
| ¥ | 182,503,205 |
| ¥ | (229,928,979) |
| ¥ | 541,714,032 |
92.
SELECTED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| | Recon | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Technology, | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Ltd. | | Subsidiaries | | | | | | | |
| ||
| | (Cayman | | (Hong Kong | | | | | | | Consolidated | |||
|
| Islands) |
| and PRC) |
| VIE (PRC) |
| Eliminations |
| Total | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
| ¥ | (7,257,204) |
| ¥ | (6,836,997) |
| ¥ | 1,427,421 |
| — |
| ¥ | (12,666,780) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
| 65,225,968 |
| | (5,924,963) |
|
| (11,963,938) |
| 1,768,224 |
| | 49,105,291 |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
| (810,082) |
| | 1,796,283 |
|
| (861,546) |
| (1,768,224) |
| | (1,643,569) |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and cash equivalents |
|
| 1,297,437 |
| | (708,536) |
|
| (931,939) |
| — |
| | (343,038) |
Net change in cash |
|
| 58,456,119 |
| | (11,674,213) |
|
| (12,330,002) |
| — |
| | 34,451,904 |
Opening cash balance |
|
| 16,473,018 |
| | 58,161,122 |
|
| 36,206,470 |
| — |
| | 110,840,610 |
Restricted cash |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| 8,123 |
| — |
| | 8,123 |
Ending cash balance |
| ¥ | 74,929,137 |
| ¥ | 46,486,909 |
| ¥ | 23,868,345 |
| — |
| ¥ | 145,284,391 |
16
Exhibit 99.3
Recon Technology, Ltd Reports Financial Results for the First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2025
BEIJING, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recon Technology, Ltd (NASDAQ: RCON) (“Recon” or the “Company”), a China-based independent solutions integrator in the oilfield service and environmental protection, electric power and coal chemical industries, today announced its financial results for the first six months of fiscal year 2025.
First Six Months of Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights:
- | Total revenue decreased to RMB42.1 million ($5.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, from RMB45.3 million ($6.2 million) for the same period in 2023. |
- | Gross profit increased to RMB13.4 million ($1.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, from RMB12.1 million ($1.7 million) for the same period in 2023. |
- | Gross margin increased to 31.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from 26.7% for the same period in 2023. |
- | Net loss was RMB20.7 million ($2.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of RMB2.4 million ($0.3 million) from net loss of RMB23.1 million ($3.2 million) for the same period of 2023. |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | ||||||||||||
| | December 31, | | ||||||||||||
(in RMB millions, except earnings per share; differences due to rounding) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | Increase /(Decrease) | | Percentage Change | | ||||||
Revenue |
| RMB |
| 42.1 |
| RMB |
| 45.3 |
| RMB |
| (3.2) |
| (7.0) | % |
Gross profit | | | | 13.4 | | | | 12.1 | | | | 1.3 | | 10.3 | % |
Gross margin | | | | 31.7 | % | | | 26.7 | % | | | 18.7 | % | — | |
Net loss | | | | (20.7) | | | | (23.1) | | | | (2.4) | | (10.3) | % |
Net loss per share – Basic and diluted | | | | (2.29) | | | | (8.27) | | | | 5.98 | | (72.3) | % |
Management Commentary
Mr. Shenping Yin, Founder and CEO of Recon, said, “For the six months ended December 31, 2024, our oilfield customers' production continued to increase, and demand for our automation and oilfield specialized equipment also increased, with corresponding revenue and gross profit both rising and improving. However, our revenue as a whole declined slightly due to fluctuations in demand from some of our new businesses and customers. We anticipate a steady rebound in our business and operating quality, particularly in our two core segments: digital solutions and oilfield environmental protection. As China's oil service companies are in a stage of development driven by customers' rising demand for stable production and supply and technology upgrades, we will continue to increase our investment in technology and continue to improve our long-term corporate competitiveness. In addition, our ongoing project to build a chemical recycling plant for low-value plastics made a significant breakthrough during the period. We have successfully obtained the necessary qualifications for the production and commencement of construction of the plant, which is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and enter the formal production phase in the second half of 2025.”
First Six Months Fiscal 2025 Financial Results:
Revenue
Total revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2024 were approximately RMB42.1 million ($5.8 million), a decrease of approximately RMB3.2 million ($0.4 million) or 7.0% from RMB45.3 million ($6.2 million) for the same period in 2023.
- | Revenue from automation product and software increased by RMB3.4 million ($0.5 million) or 19.2%. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the increase in revenue from automation products and software is primarily due to the growing market demand for automated operations. |
- | Revenue from equipment and accessories decreased by RMB2.2 million ($0.3 million) or 12.2%. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, revenues from the heating furnace category increased by RMB1.9 million compared to the same period in 2023, driven by our oilfield customers’ expanded production capacity. Revenues from equipment used in the offshore oilfield category decreased by RMB3.3 million, primarily due to reduced demand from our customers. We anticipate an overall increase in revenues from offshore customers in 2025. |
- | Revenue from oilfield environmental protection decreased by RMB5.3 million ($0.7 million) or 66.2%, primarily due to the expiration of Gansu BHD's hazardous waste operation permit during the six-month period ending December 31, 2024. As a result, no revenue was recorded. The company is currently engaged in the active application process for the renewal of relevant qualifications. Besides, some customers request and we agreed to a lower price for a portion of our wastewater business in order to establish a long-term relationship, resulting in a decrease in revenue from that portion of the business. |
- | Revenue from platform outsourcing services increased by RMB1.0 million ($0.1 million) or 53.7%. The increase was mainly due to the rise in transaction volumes of diesel users and the higher settlement rates with freight trading platforms clients. |
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenues decreased from RMB33.2 million ($4.5 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to RMB 28.7 million ($3.9 million) for the same period in 2024.
- | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from automation product and software was approximately RMB14.0 million and RMB12.4 million ($1.7 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately RMB1.6 million ($0.2 million) or 11.8%. The decrease in cost of revenue from automation product and software was primarily attributable to the proportion of operation and maintenance services, which have lower costs. |
- | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from equipment and accessories was approximately RMB12.8 million and RMB11.2 million ($1.5 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately RMB1.6 million ($0.2 million) or 12.7%. The costs of the furnace business increased in this period due to the corresponding increase in revenue, whereas the costs of the offshore oilfield customers decreased in line with the decreased revenue, resulting in a reduced total cost of sales. |
- | For the six months ended December 31,2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from oilfield environmental protection was approximately RMB6.0 million and RMB4.9 million ($0.7 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately RMB1.1 million ($0.2 million) or 19.4%. The decrease in the cost of revenue from oilfield environmental protection was in line with decrease in revenue. |
- | For the six months ended December 31,2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from platform outsourcing services remained stable at RMB0.3 million ($0.05 million). |
Gross profit
Gross profit increased to RMB13.4 million ($1.8 million) for the six months ended December 31,2024 from RMB12.1 million ($1.7 million) for the same period in 2023. Our gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 31.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from 26.7% for the same period in 2023.
- | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, our gross profit from automation product and software was approximately RMB3.5 million and RMB8.5 million ($1.2 million), respectively, representing an increase in gross profit of approximately RMB5.0 million ($0.7 million) or 143.2%. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to the elevated proportion of high-margin service businesses. |
- | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, gross profit from equipment and accessories was approximately RMB5.1 million and RMB4.5 million ($0.6 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately RMB0.6 million ($0.1 million) or 10.9 %. The gross margin for equipment and accessories has remained relatively stable in this period. |
- | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, gross profit from oilfield environmental protection was approximately RMB2.0 million and negative RMB2.1 million (negative $0.3 million), respectively, representing a decrease of RMB4.1 million ($0.6 million), or 204.8%. The main reason for the decrease in gross margin is that one of our customers reduced the settlement price. |
- | For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, gross profit from platform outsourcing services was approximately RMB1.5 million and RMB2.4 million ($0.3 million), respectively, representing an increase of approximately RMB0.9 million ($0.1 million), or 63.8%, primarily due to the increase in the settlement rate. |
Operating expenses
Selling expenses increased by 13.9%, or RMB0.7 million ($0.1 million), from RMB4.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to RMB5.2 million ($0.6 million) in the same period of 2024.
General and administrative expenses increased by 9.1%, or RMB2.0 million ($0.3 million), from RMB22.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to RMB24.0 million ($3.3 million) in the same period of 2024.
The Company also recorded allowance for credit losses of RMB1.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 as compared to allowance for credit losses of RMB0.9 million ($0.1 million) for the same period in 2024.
Research and development expenses increased by 50.3%, or RMB3.4 million ($0.5 million) from RMB6.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to RMB10.2 million ($1.4 million) for the same period of 2024.
Loss from operations
Loss from operations was RMB26.9 million ($3.7 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB22.8 million for the same period of 2023. This RMB4.1 million ($0.6 million) increase in operating losses was mainly driven by higher operating expenses, as previously discussed.
Change in fair value of warrant liability
The Company classified the warrants issued in connection with common share offering as liabilities at their fair value and adjusted the warrant instrument to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in our statement of operations. Loss in fair value changes of warrant liability was RMB1.9 million and RMB0.01 million ($0.001 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively. The primary reason for the decrease of loss in the fair value of the warrant liability was that on December 14, 2023, we redeemed an aggregate of 17,953,269 warrants (equivalent to 997,404 warrants post the 2024 Reverse Split) from the Sellers.
Interest income
Net interest income was RMB6.6 million ($0.9 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to net interest income of RMB10.4 million for the same period of 2023. The RMB3.8 million ($0.5 million) decrease in net interest income was primarily due to the collection of loans to third parties and coupled with a reduction in interest rates for new loans.
Other income (expenses), net.
Other net expenses was RMB0.4 million ($0.1 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to other net expenses of RMB8.6 million for the same period of 2023, the RMB8.2 million ($1.1 million) decrease in other net expenses was primarily due to a decrease of RMB0.1 million ($0.02 million) in subsidy income and a decrease in other expenses of RMB8.5 million ($1.2 million) which was partially offset by an increase loss from foreign currency of RMB0.2 million ($0.03 million). The decrease in other expenses, as we accrued RMB8.5 million ($1.2 million) estimated liability based on the potential for future significant transaction compensation in contracts to repurchase investor warrants during the six months ended December 31, 2023. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, we do not have this situation.
Net loss
As a result of the factors described above, net loss was RMB20.7 million ($2.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of RMB2.4 million ($0.3 million) from net loss of RMB23.1 million for the same period of 2023.
Cash and short-term investment
As of June 30, 2024, we had cash in the amount of approximately RMB110.0 million ($15.1 million) and short-term investment in bank fixed income product of approximately RMB88.1 million ($12.1 million). As of December 31, 2024, we had cash in the amount of approximately RMB145.3 million ($19.9 million) and short-term investment in bank fixed income product of approximately nil.
About Recon Technology, Ltd (“RCON”)
Recon Technology, Ltd (NASDAQ: RCON) is the People’s Republic of China’s first NASDAQ-listed non-state owned oil and gas field service company. Recon supplies China’s largest oil exploration companies, Sinopec (NYSE: SNP) and The China National Petroleum Corporation (“CNPC”), with advanced automated technologies, efficient gathering and transportation equipment and reservoir stimulation measure for increasing petroleum extraction levels, reducing impurities and lowering production costs. Through the years, RCON has taken leading positions within several segmented markets of the oil and gas filed service industry. RCON also has developed stable long-term cooperation relationship with its major clients. For additional information please visit: http://www.recon.cn/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Recon includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws throughout this press release. A reader can identify forward-looking statements because they are not limited to historical fact or they use words such as “scheduled,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “goal,” “objective,” “committed,” “intend,” “continue,” or “will likely result,” and similar expressions that concern Recon’s strategy, plans, intentions or beliefs about future occurrences or results. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may change at any time and may cause actual results to differ materially from those that Recon expected. Many of these statements are derived from Recon’s operating budgets and forecasts, which are based on many detailed assumptions that Recon believes are reasonable, or are based on various assumptions about certain plans, activities or events which we expect will or may occur in the future. However, it is very difficult to predict the effect of known factors, and Recon cannot anticipate all factors that could affect actual results that may be important to an investor. All forward-looking information should be evaluated in the context of these risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those factors disclosed under “Risk Factors” in Recon’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and any subsequent half-year financial filings on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements that Recon makes from time to time in its SEC filings and public communications. Recon cannot assure the reader that it will realize the results or developments Recon anticipates, or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect Recon or its operations in the way Recon expects. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Recon undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they were made, except as otherwise required by law. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included herein or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, Recon.
For more information, please contact:
The Company
Ms. Liu Jia
Chief Financial Officer
Recon Technology, Ltd
Phone: +86 (10) 8494-5799
Email: info@recon.cn
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
| | As of June 30, | | As of December 31, | | As of December 31, | | |||
| | 2024 | | 2024 | | 2024 | | |||
| | RMB | | RMB | | US Dollars | | |||
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Current assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | ¥ | 109,991,674 | | ¥ | 145,284,391 | | $ | 19,903,880 | |
Restricted cash | | | 848,936 | | | 8,123 | | | 1,113 | |
Short-term investments | | | 88,091,794 | | | — | | | — | |
Notes receivable | | | 1,341,820 | | | 3,206,733 | | | 439,321 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 38,631,762 | | | 40,366,074 | | | 5,530,129 | |
Inventories, net | | | 1,128,912 | | | 1,541,020 | | | 211,119 | |
Other receivables, net | | | 3,352,052 | | | 3,934,865 | | | 539,074 | |
Other receivables - related parties | | | 275,976 | | | 279,976 | | | 38,357 | |
Loans to third parties | | | 208,928,370 | | | 231,952,064 | | | 31,777,302 | |
Purchase advances, net | | | 5,156,550 | | | 9,485,972 | | | 1,299,573 | |
Contract costs, net | | | 48,335,817 | | | 41,628,922 | | | 5,703,139 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 401,586 | | | 696,877 | | | 95,471 | |
Deferred offering cost | | | — | | | 810,082 | | | 110,981 | |
Total current assets | | | 506,485,249 | | | 479,195,099 | | | 65,649,459 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 22,137,940 | | | 20,859,877 | | | 2,857,791 | |
Construction in progress | | | 219,132 | | | 1,144,095 | | | 156,740 | |
Long-term loan to third parties | | | — | | | 18,500,000 | | | 2,534,490 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net (including ¥1,769,840 and ¥1,269,146 ($173,872) from related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively) | | | 23,547,193 | | | 22,014,961 | | | 3,016,037 | |
Total Assets | | ¥ | 552,389,514 | | ¥ | 541,714,032 | | $ | 74,214,517 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term bank loans | | ¥ | 12,425,959 | | ¥ | 11,582,636 | | $ | 1,586,815 | |
Accounts payable | | | 10,187,518 | | | 14,100,871 | | | 1,931,811 | |
Other payables | | | 2,769,685 | | | 1,559,371 | | | 213,633 | |
Other payable- related parties | | | 2,299,069 | | | 1,787,315 | | | 244,861 | |
Contract liabilities | | | 1,820,481 | | | 4,098,136 | | | 561,442 | |
Accrued payroll and employees’ welfare | | | 3,237,164 | | | 3,416,373 | | | 468,041 | |
Taxes payable | | | 993,365 | | | 1,685,496 | | | 230,912 | |
Short-term borrowings - related parties | | | 10,002,875 | | | 10,018,208 | | | 1,372,489 | |
Operating lease liabilities - current (including ¥1,775,114 and ¥1,832,236 ($251,015) from related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively) | | | 3,741,247 | | | 3,891,976 | | | 533,198 | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 47,477,363 | | | 52,140,382 | | | 7,143,202 | |
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Operating lease liabilities - non-current (including ¥335,976 and ¥119,411 ($16,359) from related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively) | | | 3,971,285 | | | 2,781,196 | | | 381,022 | |
Long-term borrowings - related party | | | 10,000,000 | | | 10,000,000 | | | 1,369,994 | |
Warrant liability - non-current | | | 6,969 | | | 17,504 | | | 2,398 | |
Total Liabilities | | ¥ | 61,455,617 | | ¥ | 64,939,082 | | $ | 8,896,616 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies | | | | | | | | | | |
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Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 US dollar par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 7,987,959 shares and 7,987,959 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively | | | 99,634 | | | 99,634 | | | 13,650 | |
Class B Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 US dollar par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized; 7,100,000 shares and 20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively | | | 4,693 | | | 14,038 | | | 1,923 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 681,476,717 | | | 686,830,523 | | | 94,095,396 | |
Statutory reserve | | | 4,148,929 | | | 4,148,929 | | | 568,401 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (220,312,085) | | | (240,900,414) | | | (33,003,221) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 37,136,649 | | | 38,344,150 | | | 5,253,127 | |
Total Recon Technology, Ltd’ equity | | | 502,554,537 | | | 488,536,860 | | | 66,929,276 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | (11,620,640) | | | (11,761,910) | | | (1,611,375) | |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 490,933,897 | | | 476,774,950 | | | 65,317,901 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | ¥ | 552,389,514 | | ¥ | 541,714,032 | | $ | 74,214,517 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
| For the six months ended | ||||||||
| | December 31, | |||||||
| | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2024 | |||
| | RMB | | RMB | | USD | |||
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Revenue | | | 45,256,672 | | | 42,069,270 | | | 5,763,466 |
Cost of revenue | | | 33,150,930 | | | 28,714,468 | | | 3,933,866 |
Gross profit | | | 12,105,742 | | | 13,354,802 | | | 1,829,600 |
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Selling and distribution expenses | | | 4,547,115 | | | 5,177,944 | | | 709,375 |
General and administrative expenses | | | 22,042,042 | | | 24,038,744 | | | 3,293,294 |
Allowance for credit losses | | | 1,553,364 | | | 870,714 | | | 119,287 |
Research and development expenses | | | 6,765,287 | | | 10,167,182 | | | 1,392,898 |
Operating expenses | | | 34,907,808 | | | 40,254,584 | | | 5,514,854 |
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Loss from operations | | | (22,802,066) | | | (26,899,782) | | | (3,685,254) |
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Other income (expenses) | | | | | | | | | |
Subsidy income | | | 131,428 | | | 21,045 | | | 2,883 |
Interest income | | | 12,060,640 | | | 7,136,259 | | | 977,663 |
Interest expense | | | (1,683,289) | | | (580,977) | | | (79,594) |
Loss in fair value changes of warrants liability | | | (1,941,195) | | | (10,327) | | | (1,415) |
Foreign exchange transaction loss | | | (76,040) | | | (313,263) | | | (42,917) |
Other expenses | | | (8,701,288) | | | (80,945) | | | (11,088) |
Other income, net | | | (209,744) | | | 6,171,792 | | | 845,532 |
Loss before income tax | | | (23,011,810) | | | (20,727,990) | | | (2,839,722) |
Income tax expenses | | | 96,041 | | | 1,609 | | | 220 |
Net loss | | | (23,107,851) | | | (20,729,599) | | | (2,839,942) |
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Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | | (553,829) | | | (141,270) | | | (19,354) |
Net loss attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd | | ¥ | (22,554,022) | | ¥ | (20,588,329) | | $ | (2,820,588) |
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Comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | | (23,107,851) | | | (20,729,599) | | | (2,839,942) |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | (4,609,399) | | | 1,207,501 | | | 165,427 |
Comprehensive loss | | | (27,717,250) | | | (19,522,098) | | | (2,674,515) |
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non- controlling interests | | | (553,829) | | | (141,270) | | | (19,354) |
Comprehensive loss attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd | | ¥ | (27,163,421) | | ¥ | (19,380,828) | | $ | (2,655,161) |
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Loss per share - basic and diluted | | ¥ | (8.27) | | ¥ | (2.29) | | $ | (0.31) |
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Weighted - average shares -basic and diluted | | | 2,728,056 | | | 8,978,328 | | | 8,978,328 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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| For the six months ended December 31, | |||||||
| | 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2024 | |||
| | RMB | | RMB | | US Dollars | |||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss | | ¥ | (23,107,851) | | ¥ | (20,729,599) | | $ | (2,839,942) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,426,971 | | | 1,724,066 | | | 236,196 |
Loss from disposal of equipment | | | 32,252 | | | 9,607 | | | 1,316 |
Gain in fair value changes of warrants liability | | | 10,461,075 | | | 10,327 | | | 1,415 |
Allowance for credit losses | | | 1,553,364 | | | 870,714 | | | 119,287 |
Allowance for slow moving inventories | | | (350,637) | | | (523,228) | | | (71,682) |
Amortization of right-of-use assets | | | 570,959 | | | 1,532,232 | | | 209,915 |
Restricted shares issued for management and employees | | | 2,866,560 | | | 5,353,151 | | | 733,376 |
Restricted shares issued for services | | | 1,070,143 | | | — | | | — |
Accrued interest income from loans to third parties | | | (4,415,298) | | | (6,779,697) | | | (928,815) |
Accrued interest income from short-term investment | | | (2,352,250) | | | — | | | — |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Notes receivable | | | (8,790,327) | | | (1,864,913) | | | (255,492) |
Accounts receivable | | | (4,412,034) | | | (3,348,819) | | | (458,786) |
Inventories | | | 4,863,435 | | | (718,490) | | | (98,433) |
Other receivables | | | 5,465,227 | | | (358,057) | | | (49,051) |
Other receivables-related parties | | | — | | | (4,000) | | | (548) |
Purchase advances | | | 558,040 | | | 81,256 | | | 11,132 |
Contract costs | | | 10,442,916 | | | 8,057,774 | | | 1,103,911 |
Prepaid expense | | | 54,734 | | | (295,291) | | | (40,455) |
Operating lease liabilities | | | (2,027,067) | | | (1,039,360) | | | (142,392) |
Accounts payable | | | 1,271,140 | | | 3,913,353 | | | 536,127 |
Other payables | | | (4,103,150) | | | (1,194,817) | | | (163,689) |
Other payables-related parties | | | (383,378) | | | (511,754) | | | (70,110) |
Contract liabilities | | | 2,140,385 | | | 2,277,655 | | | 312,037 |
Accrued payroll and employees’ welfare | | | 17,399 | | | 179,209 | | | 24,552 |
Taxes payable | | | 537,591 | | | 691,901 | | | 94,790 |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (6,609,801) | | | (12,666,780) | | | (1,735,341) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (216,082) | | | (455,380) | | | (62,387) |
Proceeds from disposal of equipment | | | 20,000 | | | — | | | — |
Purchase of land use right | | | (15,000,251) | | | — | | | — |
Collection of loans to third parties | | | 44,613,948 | | | 2,904,352 | | | 397,895 |
Payments made for loans to third parties | | | (16,600,000) | | | (36,897,900) | | | (5,054,992) |
Payments and prepayments for construction in progress | | | — | | | (5,337,873) | | | (731,286) |
Payments for short-term investments | | | (131,598,400) | | | — | | | — |
Redemption of short-term investments | | | 180,338,865 | | | 88,892,092 | | | 12,178,167 |
Net cash generated by investing activities | | | 61,558,080 | | | 49,105,291 | | | 6,727,397 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | |
Repayments of short-term bank loans | | | (123,000) | | | (843,487) | | | (115,557) |
Proceeds from short-term borrowings-related parties | | | 10,000,000 | | | — | | | — |
Repayments of short-term borrowings-related parties | | | (10,018,222) | | | — | | | — |
Deferred offering costs | | | — | | | (810,082) | | | (110,981) |
Redemption of warrants | | | (31,866,604) | | | — | | | — |
Capital contribution by controlling shareholders | | | — | | | 10,000 | | | 1,370 |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (32,007,826) | | | (1,643,569) | | | (225,168) |
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Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and restricted cash | | | (5,945,117) | | | (343,038) | | | (46,996) |
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Net increase in cash and restricted cash | | | 16,995,336 | | | 34,451,904 | | | 4,719,892 |
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period | | | 104,857,345 | | | 110,840,610 | | | 15,185,101 |
Cash and restricted cash at end of period | | ¥ | 121,852,681 | | ¥ | 145,292,514 | | $ | 19,904,993 |
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Supplemental cash flow information | | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest | | ¥ | 468,440 | | ¥ | 518,086 | | $ | 133,730 |
Cash paid during the period for taxes | | ¥ | 16,505 | | ¥ | 1,363,403 | | $ | 294,729 |
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Reconciliation of cash and restricted cash, beginning of period | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | ¥ | 104,125,800 | | ¥ | 109,991,674 | | $ | 15,068,797 |
Restricted cash | | | 731,545 | | | 848,936 | | | 116,304 |
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period | | ¥ | 104,857,345 | | ¥ | 110,840,610 | | $ | 15,185,101 |
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Reconciliation of cash and restricted cash, end of period | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | ¥ | 121,848,777 | | ¥ | 145,284,391 | | $ | 19,903,880 |
Restricted cash | | | 3,904 | | | 8,123 | | | 1,113 |
Cash and restricted cash, end of period | | ¥ | 121,852,681 | | ¥ | 145,292,514 | | $ | 19,904,993 |
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Non-cash investing and financing activities | | | | | | | | | |
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations | | ¥ | 298,783 | | ¥ | — | | $ | — |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.