6-K
ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TORULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of September 2024
Commission File Number: 001-38146
ZKINTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LTD.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
c/o Zhejiang Zhengkang Industrial Co., Ltd.
No. 678 Dingxiang Road, Binhai Industrial Park
Economic & Technology Development Zone
Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province
People’s Republic of China 325025
Tel: +86-577-86852999
(Address of principal executive office)
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 x | Form 40-F ¨ |
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On September 30, 2024, the Company issued a press release entitled “ZK International Group Co., Ltd. Announces Record Revenue of $52.89 Million, an Increase of 6.5% for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2024.” A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit Index
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: September 30, 2024 | ZK INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LTD. | |
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| By: | /s/ Jiancong Huang | |
| Name: | Jiancong Huang | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board |
Exhibit 99.1
ZK International Group Co., Ltd. Announces Record Revenue of $52.89 Million, an Increase of 6.5% for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2024
WENZHOU, China, September30, 2024 --ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN) ("ZK International" or the "Company"), a designer, engineer, manufacturer, and supplier of patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products primarily used for water and gas supplies, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended March 31, 2024.
FinancialHighlights for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2024
| For the Six Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||
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| ($ millions, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 52.89 | $ | 49.66 | 6.50 | % | ||||
| Gross profit | $ | 3.35 | $ | 3.17 | 5.68 | % | ||||
| Gross margin | 6.33 | % | 6.38 | % | -0.05 | % | pp* | |||
| Income (loss) from operations | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | 0.14 | (2.14 | )% | |||
| Operating margin | (0.31 | )% | 0.29 | % | 0.60 | % | pp* | |||
| Net loss | $ | (0.48 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | - | |||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | - |
* pp: percentage point(s)
| · | Revenue increased by 6.50% to a record $52.89 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024 from approximately $49.66 million for the six months ended March 31, 2023. During the first fiscal half of 2024, we observed an increase of demand for our piping products, primarily attributable to the real estate market recovery during the fiscal period. Raw materials price, especially the price of nikel which is an important component of stainless steel, also increased. To minimize the impact the rise of raw material price, we increased our weighted average selling price (“ASP”) during the period. |
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| · | Gross profit increased by 5.68% to $3.35 million. Gross margin was 6.33%, compared to 6.38% for the same period of the prior fiscal period. The rising costs of raw materials, particularly for stainless steel coil which is a key component of our products, has outpaced the increase of our ASP which led to a slight decline in gross margin. |
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| · | Loss from operations was $0.16 million, compared to income from operations of $0.14 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Operating margin was (0.31)%, compared to 0.29% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. |
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| · | Net loss was $0.48 million. This compared to a net loss of $0.06 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. |
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FinancialResults for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2023
Revenue
Revenue increased by $3,231,757 or 6.50%, to $52,887,156 for the six months ended March 31, 2024 from $49,655,399 for the six months ended March 31, 2023. During the first fiscal half of 2024, we observed an increase of demand for our piping products, primarily attributable to the real estate market recovery during the fiscal period. Raw materials price, especially the price of nikel which is an important component of stainless steel, also increased. To minimize the impact the rise of raw material price, we increased our weighted average selling price (“ASP”) during the period.
GrossProfit
Our gross profit increased by 181,368, or 5.68%, to $3,350,010 for the six months ended March 31, 2024 from $3,168,642 for the six months ended March 31, 2023. Gross profit margin was 6.33% for the six months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to 6.38% for the six months ended March 31, 2023. The increase of our gross profit was mainly attributable to the recovery of domestic real estate market. However, the rising costs of raw materials, particularly for stainless steel coil which is a key component of our products, has outpaced the increase of our ASP which led to a slight decline in gross margin.
Sellingand Marketing Expenses
We incurred $880,824 in selling and marketing expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $ 963,655 for the six months ended March 31, 20223. Selling and marketing expenses decreased by $82,831, or 8.60%, during the six months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the six months ended March 31, 2023. This slight decrease is primarily due to decreased marketing expenses.
Generaland Administrative expenses
We incurred $ 2,010,566 in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $1,443,743 for the six months ended March 31, 2023. General and administrative expenses increased by $566,823 or 39.26%, for the six months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The increase is primarily due to increase in consulting expenses and employee salaries.
Researchand Development Expenses
We incurred $622,805 in research and development expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $619,511 for the six months ended March 31, 2023. R&D expenses increased by $3,294, or 0.53%, for the six months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Income(loss) from Operations
As a result of the factors described above, we incurred operating loss of $164,185 for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to operating income of $141,734 for the six months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of operating income of $305,919.
OtherIncome (Expenses)
Our interest income and expenses were $7,868 and $411,045, respectively, for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to interest income and expenses of $25,123 and $386,527, respectively, for the six months ended March 31, 2023.
NetIncome (loss)
As a result of the factors described above, we incurred net loss of $481,753 for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to net income of $57,080 for the six months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease in profit of $424,673.
FinancialCondition
As of March 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments totaled $5.06 million, compared to $5.05 million as of September 30, 2023. Short-term bank borrowings were $13.34 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $9.39 million as of September 30, 2023.
Accounts receivable was $20.56 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $14.97 million as of September 30, 2023. Inventories were $13.39 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $17.94 million as of September 30, 2023. Accounts payable was $2.18 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $2.61 million as of September 30, 2023.
Total current assets and current liabilities were $62.05 million and $40.03 million, respectively, leading to a current ratio of 1.55 as of March 31, 2024. This compared to total current assets and current liabilities were $43.25 million and $24.89 million, respectively, and current ratio of 1.74 as of September 30, 2023.
About ZK International GroupCo., Ltd.
ZK International Group Co., Ltd. is a China-based designer, engineer, manufacturer, and supplier of patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products that require sophisticated water or gas pipeline systems. The Company owns 33 patents, 21 trademarks, 2 Technical Achievement Awards, and 10 National and Industry Standard Awards. ZK International is Quality Management System Certified (ISO9001), Environmental Management System Certified (ISO1401), and a National Industrial Stainless Steel Production Licensee that is focused on supplying steel piping for the multi-billion dollar industries of Gas and Water sectors. ZK has supplied stainless steel pipelines for over 2,000 projects, including the Beijing National Airport, the "Water Cube", and "Bird's Nest", which were venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Emphasizing superior properties and durability of its steel piping, ZK International is providing a solution for the delivery of high quality, highly sustainable, environmentally sound drinkable water not only to the China market but also to international markets such as Europe, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.
For more information please visit www.ZKInternationalGroup.com. Additionally, please follow the Company on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Weibo. For further information on the Company's SEC filings please visit www.sec.gov.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release containsforward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limiting the generalityof the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend,""could," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminologyare intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizationsof future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performanceand are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the controlof ZK International. Actual results may differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties,as well as other risk factors that are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AlthoughZK International believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions couldprove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such informationshould not be regarded as a representation by ZK International or any other person that their objectives or plans will be achieved. ZKInternational does not undertake any obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstancesafter the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
ZKInternational Group Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
ConsolidatedStatements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Forthe Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)
(IN U.S. DOLLARS, EXCEPT SHAREDATA)
| For the<br> Six Months Ended <br> March 31, | ||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Revenues | 52,887,156 | $ | 49,655,399 | |||
| Cost of sales | 49,537,146 | 46,486,756 | ||||
| Gross profit | 3,350,010 | 3,168,642 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||
| Selling and marketing expenses | 880,824 | 963,655 | ||||
| General and administrative expenses | 2,010,566 | 1,443,743 | ||||
| Research and development costs | 622,805 | 619,511 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,514,195 | 3,026,909 | ||||
| Operating Income | 164,185 | 141,734 | ||||
| Other income (expenses): | ||||||
| Interest expenses | (411,045 | ) | (386,527 | ) | ||
| Interest income | 7,868 | 25,123 | ||||
| Other income (expenses), net | 92,816 | 162,590 | ||||
| Total other income (expenses), net | (310,361 | ) | (198,814 | ) | ||
| Income (Loss) before income taxes | (474,546 | ) | (57,080 | ) | ||
| Income tax provision | - | - | ||||
| Net income (loss) | (481,753 | ) | (57,080 | ) | ||
| Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,663 | |||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to ZK International Group Co., Ltd. | (481,753 | ) | (55,417 | ) | ||
| Net income (loss) | (481,753 | ) | (57,080 | ) | ||
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (1,912,369 | ) | ||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | **** | (481,753 | ) | **** | (1,969,449 | ) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests | (9,284 | ) | (10,076 | ) | ||
| Comprehensive income attributable to ZK International Group Co., Ltd. | (472,468 | ) | (1,979,525 | ) | ||
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | ||||||
| Basic | - | - | ||||
| Diluted | - | - | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||||||
| Basic | 31,445,962 | 30,392,940 | ||||
| Diluted | 31,445,962 | 30,518,893 |
ZKInternational Group Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
ConsolidatedBalance Sheets
Asof March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
(IN U.S. DOLLARS)
| 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,945,913 | $ | 4,994,411 | ||
| Restricted cash | 65,379 | 50,995 | |||
| Short-term Investment | 48,650 | 48,145 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of 6,686,864 and 6,617,485, respectively | 20,556,288 | 14,967,186 | |||
| Notes receivable | 269,424 | 54,825 | |||
| Other receivables | 6,022,949 | 383,413 | |||
| Due from related parties | 1,532,776 | - | |||
| Inventories | 13,390,249 | 17,937,425 | |||
| Advance to suppliers | 15,216,014 | 4,810,044 | |||
| Total current assets | 62,047,642 | 43,246,444 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 7,822,460 | 7,836,017 | |||
| Right-of use asset | 18,573 | 43,840 | |||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,446,461 | 1,437,384 | |||
| Long-term accounts receivable | 5,585,636 | 5,527,682 | |||
| Long-term investment | 302,760 | 285,540 | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 77,223,532 | **** | $ | 58,668,977 | **** |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||
| Accounts payable | 2,178,436 | $ | 2,611,220 | ||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,634,393 | 4,964,892 | |||
| Lease liability - current portion | 21,977 | 21,749 | |||
| Accrued payroll and welfare | 1,867,631 | 1,918,415 | |||
| Advance from customers | 16,847,355 | 821,694 | |||
| Due to related parties | 128,903 | 1,111,001 | |||
| Convertible debentures | 4,011,224 | 4,011,224 | |||
| Short-term bank borrowings | 13,336,426 | 9,388,706 | |||
| Notes payables | - | 41,118 | |||
| Income tax payable | - | 669 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 40,026,345 | 24,890,689 | |||
| Bank borrowings – non-current | 8,617,093 | 8,527,686 | |||
| Lease liability - long term portion | 11,935 | 11,811 | |||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 48,655,373 | **** | $ | 33,430,186 | **** |
| Equity | |||||
| Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 30,392,940 and 30,392,940 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 76,386,898 | 72,886,898 | |||
| Statutory surplus reserve | 3,176,556 | 3,176,556 | |||
| Subscription receivable | (125,000 | ) | (125,000 | ) | |
| Retained earnings | (48,140,252 | ) | (47,666,657 | ) | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (2,878,739 | ) | (3,190,985 | ) | |
| Total equity attributable to ZK International Group Co., Ltd. | 28,419,463 | 25,080,812 | |||
| Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | 148,696 | 157,980 | |||
| Total equity | 28,568,159 | 25,238,792 | |||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 77,223,532 | $ | 58,668,977 |
All values are in US Dollars.