Biggest changeAfter the proposed spin-off, Greenland would be solely comprised of the Company’s current industrial electric vehicle business under its HEVI brand. 39 Results of Operations For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 Overview For the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 $ Change % Variance Revenues $ 90,333,240 $ 90,830,674 $ (497,434 ) (0.5 ) Cost of Goods Sold 65,757,237 70,995,940 (5,238,703 ) (7.4 ) Gross Profit 24,576,003 19,834,734 4,741,269 23.9 Selling expenses 2,319,835 2,630,226 (310,391 ) (11.8 ) General and administrative expenses 6,052,541 5,459,020 593,521 10.9 Research and development expenses 5,424,400 5,786,946 (362,546 ) (6.3 ) Total Operating Expenses 13,796,776 13,876,192 (79,416 ) (0.6 ) Income from operations 10,779,227 5,958,542 4,820,685 80.9 Interest income 143,094 56,817 86,277 151.9 Interest expenses (250,410 ) (402,968 ) 152,558 (37.9 ) Loss on disposal of property and equipment (31,072 ) (1,511 ) (29,561 ) 1,956.4 Impairment for investments (300,000 ) - (300,000 ) 100.0 Change in fair value of the warrant liability 1,398,774 (2,814,012 ) 4,212,786 (149.7 ) Allowance for expected credit loss-related parties receivable (34,462,992 ) - (34,462,992 ) 100.0 Remeasurement gain from change in functional currency (2,490,646 ) - (2,490,646 ) 100.0 Government subsidies income 692,443 1,029,370 (336,927 ) (32.7 ) Other income 1,212,354 676,136 536,218 79.3 Income(Loss) before income tax (23,309,228 ) 4,502,374 (27,811,602 ) (617.7 ) Income tax 1,708,262 699,691 1,008,571 144.1 Net income(Loss) $ (25,017,490 ) $ 3,802,683 $ (28,820,173 ) (757.9 ) Components of Results of Operations For the Fiscal Years ended December 31, Component of Results of Operations 2023 2022 Revenues $ 90,333,240 $ 90,830,674 Cost of Goods Sold 65,757,237 70,995,940 Gross Profit 24,576,003 19,834,734 Operating Expenses 13,796,776 13,876,192 Net Income(Loss) $ (25,017,490 ) $ 3,802,683 Revenue Greenland’s revenue decreased by approximately $0.50 million, or approximately 0.5%, to approximately $90.33 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, from approximately $90.83 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Biggest changeFollowing the Business Combination (as described and defined below) in October 2019, the Company changed its name from Greenland Acquisition Corporation to Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation. 40 Results of Operations For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Overview For the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Variance Revenues $ 83,944,661 $ 90,333,240 $ (6,388,579 ) (7.1 ) Cost of Goods Sold 61,411,693 65,757,237 (4,345,544 ) (6.6 ) Gross Profit 22,532,968 24,576,003 (2,043,035 ) (8.3 ) Selling expenses 2,148,659 2,319,835 (171,176 ) (7.4 ) General and administrative expenses 4,853,768 6,052,541 (1,198,773 ) (19.8 ) Research and development expenses 2,936,399 5,424,400 (2,488,001 ) (45.9 ) Total Operating Expenses 9,938,826 13,796,776 (3,857,950 ) (28.0 ) Income from operations 12,594,142 10,779,227 1,814,915 16.8 Interest income 864,390 143,094 721,296 504.1 Interest expenses (84,243 ) (250,410 ) 166,167 (66.4 ) Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment 5,863 (31,072 ) 36,935 (118.9 ) Impairment for investments - (300,000 ) 300,000 (100.0 ) Change in fair value of the warrant liability 1,746,382 1,398,774 347,608 24.9 Allowance for expected credit loss-related parties receivable - (34,462,992 ) 34,462,992 (100.0 ) Remeasurement gain from change in functional currency - (2,490,646 ) 2,490,646 (100.0 ) Government subsidies income 881,175 692,443 188,732 27.3 Other income 659,204 1,212,354 (553,150 ) (45.6 ) Income(Loss) before income tax 16,666,913 (23,309,228 ) 39,976,141 (171.5 ) Income tax 1,512,758 1,708,262 (195,504 ) (11.4 ) Net income(Loss) $ 15,154,155 $ (25,017,490 ) $ 40,171,645 (160.6 ) Components of Results of Operations For the Fiscal Years ended December 31, Component of Results of Operations 2024 2023 Revenues $ 83,944,661 $ 90,333,240 Cost of Goods Sold 61,411,693 65,757,237 Gross Profit 22,532,968 24,576,003 Operating Expenses 9,938,826 13,796,776 Net Income(Loss) $ 15,154,155 $ (25,017,490 ) Revenue Greenland’s revenue decreased by approximately $6.39 million, or approximately 7.1%, to approximately $83.94 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, from approximately $90.33 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the main sources of cash inflow from operating activities were the increase in allowance for expected credit loss-related parties receivable of $34.46 million and depreciation and amortization of $2.19 million.
In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the main sources of cash inflow from operating activities were the increase in allowance for expected credit loss and related parties receivable of $34.46 million, and depreciation and amortization of $2.19 million.
Business Combination On October 24, 2019, we consummated our Business Combination with Zhongchai Holding following a special meeting, where the shareholders of Greenland considered and approved, among other matters, a proposal to adopt and entered into the Share Exchange Agreement, dated as of July 12, 2019, among (i) Greenland, (ii) Zhongchai Holding, (iii) the Sponsor in the capacity as the Purchaser Representative, and (iv) Cenntro Holding Limited, the sole member of Zhongchai Holding.
Business Combination On October 24, 2019, we consummated our Business Combination with Zhongchai Holding following a special meeting of the shareholders, where the shareholders of Greenland considered and approved, among other matters, a proposal to adopt and entered into the Share Exchange Agreement, dated as of July 12, 2019, among (i) Greenland, (ii) Zhongchai Holding, (iii) the Sponsor in the capacity as the Purchaser Representative, and (iv) Cenntro Holding Limited, the sole member of Zhongchai Holding.
The adoption of ASC 606 had no impact on the Company’s beginning balance of retained earnings. The Company’s contracts are all short-term in nature with a contract term of one year or less. Receivables are recorded when the Company has an unconditional right to consideration.
The adoption of ASC 606 had no impact on the Company’s beginning balance of retained earnings. 46 The Company’s contracts are all short-term in nature with a contract term of one year or less. Receivables are recorded when the Company has an unconditional right to consideration.
We remain confident and expect to continue to generate positive cash flow from our operations. 42 We may need additional cash resources in the future, if the Company experiences failure in collecting account receivables, changes in business condition, changes in financial condition, or other developments.
We remain confident and expect to continue to generate positive cash flow from our operations. We may need additional cash resources in the future, if the Company experiences failure in collecting account receivables, changes in business condition, changes in financial condition, or other developments.
Cash provided by investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 was mainly due to approximately $0.44 million in proceeds from sale of short-term investment and approximately $1.84 million repayment of loans lend to third parties offset by approximately $0.74 million used for purchases of long-term assets.
Cash provided by investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 was mainly due to approximately $0.44 million in proceeds from sale of short-term investment and approximately $1.84 million repayment of loans lent to third parties, offset by approximately $0.74 million used for purchases of long-term assets.
Total government subsidies recorded under long-term liabilities were $1.53 million and $1.81 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company currently plans to fund its operations mainly through cash flow from its operations, renewal of bank borrowings, additional equity financing, and continuation of financial support from its shareholders and affiliates controlled by its principal shareholders, if necessary.
Total government subsidies recorded under long-term liabilities were $1.26 million and $1.53 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company currently plans to fund its operations mainly through cash flow from its operations, renewal of bank borrowings, additional equity financing, and continuation of financial support from its shareholders and affiliates controlled by its principal shareholders, if necessary.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company did not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. It is the Company’s policy to include penalties and interest expense related to income taxes as a component of other expense and interest expense, respectively, as necessary.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company did not have any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. It is the Company’s policy to include penalties and interest expense related to income taxes as a component of other expense and interest expense, respectively, as necessary.
The increase in interest income was because more cash was deposited in banks during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
The increase in interest income was because more cash was deposited in banks during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, Greenland acquired from the Seller all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Zhongchai Holding in exchange for 7,500,000 newly issued ordinary shares, no par value of Greenland, to the Seller.
Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, Greenland acquired from Cenntro Holding Limited all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Zhongchai Holding in exchange for 7,500,000 newly issued ordinary shares, no par value of Greenland, to Cenntro Holding Limited.
As a result, the Seller became the controlling shareholder of Greenland, and Zhongchai Holding became a directly and wholly owned subsidiary of Greenland. The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse merger effected by a share exchange, wherein Zhongchai Holding is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
As a result, Cenntro Holding Limited became the then controlling shareholder of Greenland, and Zhongchai Holding became a directly and wholly owned subsidiary of Greenland. The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse merger effected by a share exchange, wherein Zhongchai Holding is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
Historically, we have expended considerable resources on building a new factory and paid off a considerable amount of debt, resulting in less available cash. However, we anticipate that our cash flow will continue to improve for fiscal year 2024.
Historically, we have expended considerable resources on building a new factory and paid off a considerable amount of debt, resulting in less available cash. However, we anticipate that our cash flow will continue to improve for the remainder of fiscal year 2025.
On July 10, 2023, the Company’s subsidiary, Shanghai Hengyu Business Management Consulting Co., Ltd., was dissolved under the laws of the PRC, and we recorded a remeasurement loss from change in functional currency of approximately $2.49 million, due to Shanghai Hengyu’s main assets due from related party in the amount of $36.46 million transferred to Hengyu Capital, which was originally denominated in RMB in Shanghai Hengyu, transferred to Hengyu Capital and denominated in USD.
On July 10, 2023, the Company’s former subsidiary, Shanghai Hengyu, was dissolved under the laws of the PRC, and we recorded a remeasurement loss from change in functional currency of approximately $2.49 million, due to Shanghai Hengyu’s main assets due from related party in the amount of $36.46 million transferred to Hengyu Capital, which was originally denominated in RMB in Shanghai Hengyu, transferred to Hengyu Capital and denominated in USD.
Greenland recorded approximately $0.87 million and $0.76 million of allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Greenland conducted an aging analysis of each customer’s delinquent payments to determine whether allowance for expected credit losses is adequate.
Greenland recorded approximately nil million and $0.87 million of allowance for expected credit losses as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Greenland conducted an aging analysis of each customer’s delinquent payments to determine whether allowance for expected credit losses is adequate.
Financing Activities Financing activities resulted a cash inflow of approximately $2.87 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was mainly attributable to approximately $6.72 million in proceeds from short-term bank loans and approximately $9.27 million in notes payable. Such amounts were further offset by approximately $12.42 million in repayment of short-term bank loans.
Such amounts were further offset by approximately $5.56 million in proceeds from short-term bank loans. 45 Financing activities resulted a cash inflow of approximately $2.87 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was mainly attributable to approximately $6.72 million in proceeds from short-term bank loans and approximately $9.27 million in notes payable.
The decrease was primarily due to a reduction of our short-term loans for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of our short-term loans for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Such decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in the Company’s R&D activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Such decrease was primarily attributable to a significant decrease in the Company’s R&D activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Greenland sells these transmission products directly to forklift-truck manufacturers. In the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, Greenland sold an aggregate of 149,543 and 129,686 sets of transmission products, respectively, to more than 100 forklift manufacturers in the PRC.
Greenland sells these transmission products directly to forklift-truck manufacturers. In the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Greenland sold an aggregate of 149,597 and 149,543 sets of transmission products, respectively, to more than 100 forklift manufacturers in the PRC.
Impairment for investments Impairment for investments for the year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately $0.30 million, representing an increase of approximately $0.30 million, as compared to nil for the year ended December 31, 2022. The loss is related to the HEVI’s investment in Princeton Nuenergy Inc and Learn EV.
Impairment for investments Impairment for investments for the year ended December 31, 2024 was nil, representing a decrease of approximately $0.30 million, as compared to $0.30 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The loss is related to the HEVI’s investment in Princeton Nuenergy Inc and Learn EV.
Cost of raw materials is calculated using the weighted average method and is based on purchase cost. Work-in-progress and finished goods costs are determined using the weighted average method and comprise direct materials, direct labor and an appropriate proportion of overhead. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes following the liability method pursuant to FASB ASC 740 “Income Taxes”.
Work-in-progress and finished goods costs are determined using the weighted average method and comprise direct materials, direct labor and an appropriate proportion of overhead. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes following the liability method pursuant to FASB ASC 740 “Income Taxes”.
Based on our revenues in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we believe that Greenland is one of the major developers and manufacturers of transmission products for small and medium-sized forklift trucks in China. Greenland’s transmission products are used in 1-ton to 15-tons forklift trucks, some with mechanical shift and some with automatic shift.
Nevertheless, based on the revenues for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Greenland believes that it is one of the major developers and manufacturers of transmission products for small and medium-sized forklift trucks in China. Greenland’s transmission products are used in 1-ton to 15-tons forklift trucks, some with mechanical shift and some with automatic shift.
Change in fair value of the warrant liability Greenland recognized a gain of approximately $1.40 million for the investor warrant from a change in fair value of the warrant liability for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to a loss of approximately $2.81 million for the investor warrant, from a change in fair value of the warrant liability for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Change in fair value of the warrant liability Greenland recognized a gain of approximately $1.75 million for the investor warrant from a change in fair value of the warrant liability for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to a gain of approximately $1.40 million for the investor warrant, from a change in fair value of the warrant liability for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for a summary of our significant accounting policies. The following describes certain of our significant accounting policies that involve more subjective and complex judgments where the effect on our consolidated financial position and operating performance could be material.
See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA” for a summary of our significant accounting policies. The following describes certain of our significant accounting policies that involve more subjective and complex judgments where the effect on our consolidated financial position and operating performance could be material.
Such amounts were further offset by approximately $11.70 million in proceeds from short-term bank loans and approximately $9.20 million in proceeds from equity and debt financing. Credit Risk Credit risk is one of the most significant risks for Greenland’s business. Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and derived from revenues earned from customers, thereby exposing Greenland to credit risk.
Such amounts were further offset by approximately $12.42 million in repayment of short-term bank loans. Credit Risk Credit risk is one of the most significant risks for Greenland’s business. Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and derived from revenues earned from customers, thereby exposing Greenland to credit risk.
Material changes in certain of the estimates that we use could potentially affect, by a material amount, our consolidated financial position and results of operations. Although results may vary, we believe our estimates are reasonable and appropriate. See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included under “Item 8.
Material changes in certain of the estimates that we use could potentially affect, by a material amount, our consolidated financial position and results of operations. Although results may vary, we believe our estimates are reasonable and appropriate.
The write down of inventory using net realizable value impairment test is also recorded in cost of goods sold. The total cost of goods sold decreased by approximately $5.24 million, or approximately 7.4%, to approximately $65.76 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, from approximately $71.00 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
The write down of inventory using net realizable value impairment test is also recorded in cost of goods sold. The total cost of goods sold decreased by approximately $4.35 million, or approximately 6.6%, to approximately $61.41 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, from approximately $65.76 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Greenland’s operating expenses were $13.80 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, representing a decrease of 0.6% from $13.88 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Greenland’s operating expenses were $9.94 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 28.0% from $13.80 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Research and Development Expenses R&D expenses consist of R&D personnel compensation, costs of materials used in R&D projects, and depreciation costs for research-related equipment. R&D expenses decreased by approximately $0.36 million, or 6.3%, to approximately $5.42 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, from approximately $5.79 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Research and Development Expenses R&D expenses consist of R&D personnel compensation, costs of materials used in R&D projects, and depreciation costs for research-related equipment. R&D expenses decreased by approximately $2.49 million, or 45.9%, to approximately $2.94 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, from approximately $5.42 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
The “high-tech enterprise” status is reevaluated by relevant Chinese government agencies every three years. Zhejiang Zhongchai’s current “high-tech enterprise” will be reevaluated near the end of 2025. Greenland’s other PRC subsidiaries are subject to different income tax rates.
Zhejiang Zhongchai’s current “high-tech enterprise” will be reevaluated near the end of 2025. Greenland’s other PRC subsidiaries are subject to different income tax rates.
Greenland will continuously assess its expected credit losses based on the credit history of and relationships with its customers on a regular basis to determine whether its allowance for expected credit losses on its accounts receivables is adequate. Greenland believes that its collection policies are generally in line with the transmissions industry’s standard in the PRC.
Greenland will continuously assess its expected credit losses based on the credit history of and relationships with its customers on a regular basis to determine whether its allowance for expected credit losses on its accounts receivables is adequate.
Income from Operations As a result of the foregoing, income from operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately $10.78 million, representing an increase of approximately $4.82 million, from approximately $5.96 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Income from Operations As a result of the foregoing, income from operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $12.59 million, representing an increase of approximately $1.81 million, from approximately $10.78 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest Income and Interest Expenses Greenland’s interest income was approximately $0.14 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, representing an increase of approximately $0.08 million, or 151.9%, from approximately $0.06 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Interest Income and Interest Expenses Greenland’s interest income was approximately $0.86 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, representing an increase of approximately $0.72 million, or 504.1%, from approximately $0.14 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Zhejiang Zhongchai obtained a “high-tech enterprise” status near the end of the fiscal year of 2022. Such status allows Zhejiang Zhongchai to enjoy a reduced statutory income tax rate of 15%, rather than the standard PRC corporate income tax rate of 25%. Income tax for both fiscal years 2023 and 2022 were calculated based on a rate of 15%.
Such status allows Zhejiang Zhongchai to enjoy a reduced statutory income tax rate of 15%, rather than the standard PRC corporate income tax rate of 25%. Income tax for both fiscal years 2024 and 2023 were calculated based on a rate of 15%. The “high-tech enterprise” status is reevaluated by relevant Chinese government agencies every three years.
Greenland’s interest expenses were approximately $0.25 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of approximately $0.15 million, or 37.9%, as compared to approximately $0.40 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Greenland’s interest expenses were approximately $0.08 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of approximately $0.17 million, or 66.4%, as compared to approximately $0.25 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, Greenland’s gross margin was approximately 27.21% and 21.84%, respectively.
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Greenland’s gross margin was approximately 26.8% and 27.2%, respectively.
Forklifts play an important role in the logistic systems of many companies across different industries in China and globally. Generally, industries with the largest demand for forklifts include the transportation, warehousing logistics, electrical machinery, and automobile industries. Greenland’s revenue decreased from approximately $90.83 million in the fiscal year 2022 to $90.33 million in the fiscal year 2023.
Forklifts play an important role in the logistic systems of many companies across different industries in China and globally. Generally, industries with the largest demand for forklifts include the transportation, warehousing logistics, electrical machinery, and automobile industries.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, our PRC subsidiary, Zhejiang Zhongchai, paid off approximately $10.79 million in bank loan, approximately $2.16 million in related parties loan, and maintained $19.73 million cash on hand. We plan to maintain the current debt structure and rely on governmentally supported loans with lower cost, if necessary.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, a PRC subsidiary of ours, Zhejiang Zhongchai, paid off approximately $8.56 million in bank loans and maintained $31.03 million cash on hand. We plan to maintain the current debt structure and rely on governmentally supported loans with lower cost, if necessary.
Actual results and the timing of the events may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to many factors, including those discussed in the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” set forth elsewhere in this Report. Overview The Company was incorporated on December 28, 2017 as a British Virgin Islands Company with limited liability.
Actual results and the timing of the events may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to many factors, including those discussed in the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” set forth elsewhere in this Report.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Greenland is a holding company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Current PRC regulations permit our PRC subsidiaries to pay dividends to us only out of their accumulated profits, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations.
Current PRC regulations permit our PRC subsidiaries to pay dividends to us only out of their accumulated profits, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations.
Government subsidies income Greenland’s government subsidies income was approximately $0.69 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of approximately $0.54 million, as compared to approximately $1.03 million of government subsidies income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Government subsidies income Greenland’s government subsidies income was approximately $0.88 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of approximately $0.19 million, as compared to approximately $0.69 million of government subsidies income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
In measuring the credit risk of sales to customers, Greenland mainly reflects the “probability of default” by the customer on its contractual obligations and considers the current financial position of the customer and the exposures to the customer and its future development. 44 Liquidity Risk Greenland is exposed to liquidity risk when it is unable to provide sufficient capital resources and liquidity to meet its commitments and/or business needs.
In measuring the credit risk of sales to customers, Greenland mainly reflects the “probability of default” by the customer on its contractual obligations and considers the current financial position of the customer and the exposures to the customer and its future development.
Through Zhongchai Holding and its subsidiaries, Greenland develops and manufactures traditional transmission products for material handling machineries and electric industrial heavy equipment, including electric industrial vehicles. 38 Through its PRC subsidiaries, Greenland offers transmission products, which are key components for forklift trucks used in manufacturing and logistic applications, such as factories, workshops, warehouses, fulfilment centers, shipyards, and seaports.
Overview Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (the “Company” or “Greenland”) designs, develops, manufactures and sells components and products for the global material handling industries. Through its PRC subsidiaries, Greenland offers transmission products, which are key components for forklift trucks used in manufacturing and logistic applications, such as factories, workshops, warehouses, fulfilment centers, shipyards, and seaports.
The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to a decrease in the after-sales service fees and advertising and marketing expenses offset by an increase in staff salary and lease costs in fiscal year 2023. Selling Expenses Greenland’s selling expenses mainly include operating expenses such as sales staff payroll, traveling expenses and transportation expenses.
The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to a decrease in the after-sales service fees, research and development expenses and allowance for credit losses in fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023. Selling Expenses Greenland’s selling expenses mainly include operating expenses such as sales staff payroll, traveling expenses and transportation expenses.
Since HEVI was established in 2020, the one-time transition tax did not have any impact on the Company’s tax provision and there was no undistributed accumulated earnings and profits as of December 31, 2023.
Greenland Holding Enterprises Inc. is a holding company registered on August 28, 2023 in the State of Delaware with no material operations. Since Greenland Holding Enterprises Inc. was established in 2023, the one-time transition tax did not have any impact on the Company’s tax provision and there was no undistributed accumulated earnings and profits as of December 31, 2024.
Other Income Greenland’s other income was approximately $1.21 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of approximately $0.54 million, or 79.3%, as compared to approximately $0.68 million of other income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Other Income Greenland’s other income was approximately $0.66 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of approximately $0.55 million, or 45.6%, as compared to approximately $1.21 million of other income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Financing activities resulted a cash outflow of approximately $4.28 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, which was mainly attributable to repayment of loans due to related parties in the amount of approximately $2.16 million, repayment of loans due to third parties in the amount of approximately $1.48 million, repayment of notes payable in the amount of approximately $10.85 million and repayment of short-term bank loans in the amount of approximately $10.79 million.
Financing Activities Financing activities resulted a cash outflow of approximately $30.90 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was mainly attributable to approximately $16.58 million in notes payable and approximately $8.56 million in repayment of short-term bank loans.
HEVI also introduced mobile DC battery chargers to support a growing market of EV applications requiring DC charging capabilities in the North America market. These products are available for purchase in the U.S. market.
In addition, HEVI introduced a line of mobile DC battery chargers that support DC powered EV applications in the North America market. These products are available for purchase in the United States (“U.S.”) market.
Selling expenses decreased by $0.31 million, or 11.8%, to approximately $2.32 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, from approximately $2.63 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in selling expenses was mainly due to a decrease in the after-sales service fees and advertising and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The decrease in selling expenses was mainly due to a decrease in the after-sales service fees and advertising and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023, Greenland had approximately $5.21 million of restricted cash, an increase of approximately $1.78 million, or 51.69%, as compared to approximately $3.43 million as of December 31, 2022. The increase of restricted cash was due to an increase in mortgaged assets.
As of December 31, 2024, Greenland had approximately $1.95 million of restricted cash, a decrease of approximately $3.26 million, or 62.51%, as compared to approximately $5.21 million as of December 31, 2023. The decrease of restricted cash was due to a decrease in notes payable.
Pursuant to the Finder Agreement, 50,000 newly issued ordinary shares issued to Zhou Hanyi is the finder fee for the Business Combination. 45 Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which is based on estimated selling prices less any further costs expected to be incurred for completion and disposal.
Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which is based on estimated selling prices less any further costs expected to be incurred for completion and disposal. Cost of raw materials is calculated using the weighted average method and is based on purchase cost.
The decrease in working capital of $32.43 million in the fiscal year 2023 as compared with the fiscal year 2022 was primarily contributed to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and due from related parties-current. 43 Cash Flow For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 2,449,040 $ 8,122,066 Net cash provided by(used in) investing activities $ 1,070,907 $ (775,128 ) Net cash provided by(used in) financing activities $ 2,865,814 $ (4,284,479 ) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 6,385,761 $ 3,062,459 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents $ 2,074,570 $ (1,134,295 ) Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year $ 19,729,056 $ 17,800,892 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year $ 28,189,387 $ 19,729,056 Operating Activities Greenland’s net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $2.45 and $8.12 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Cash Flow For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 13,341,886 $ 2,449,040 Net cash provided by(used in) investing activities $ (1,868,246 ) $ 1,070,907 Net cash provided by(used in) financing activities $ (30,900,924 ) $ 2,865,814 Net increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash $ (19,427,284 ) $ 6,385,761 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents $ (150,308 ) $ 2,074,570 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year $ 28,189,387 $ 19,729,056 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year $ 8,611,795 $ 28,189,387 Operating Activities Greenland’s net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $13.34 million and $2.45 million for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Investing activities resulted a cash outflow of approximately $0.78 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 was mainly due to approximately $0.53 million used for purchases of long-term assets and approximately $0.25 million used for investment in a joint venture.
Investing Activities Investing activities resulted a cash outflow of approximately $1.87 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Cash provided by investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 was mainly due to approximately $0.44 million in repayment of loans lent to third parties, offset by approximately $1.96 million used for purchases of long-term assets.
Cost of goods sold decreased in fiscal year 2023 compared to fiscal year 2022 due to a decrease in raw material costs. Gross Profit Greenland’s gross profit increased by approximately $4.75 million, or 23.9%, to approximately $24.58 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, from approximately $19.83 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Cost of goods sold decreased in fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023 due to the decrease in our sales volume. Gross Profit Greenland’s gross profit decreased by approximately $2.04 million, or 8.3%, to approximately $22.53 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, from approximately $24.58 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in income from wealth management products and VAT deduction for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. 41 Remeasurement loss from change in functional currency Greenland’s remeasurement loss from change in functional currency was approximately $2.49 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of approximately $2.49 million, as compared to nil of remeasurement loss from change in functional currency for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
As a result, Greenland recorded a full provision for expected credit loss for the year ended December 31, 2023. 42 Remeasurement loss from change in functional currency Greenland’s remeasurement loss from change in functional currency was nil for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of approximately $2.49 million, as compared to $2.49 million of remeasurement loss from change in functional currency for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Greenland does not expect the amount of $34.46 million due from Cenntro Holding Limited will be repaid. As a result, Greenland recorded a full provision for expected credit loss for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Greenland does not expect the amount of $34.46 million due from Cenntro Holding Limited will be repaid.
The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in policy incentive income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Income Taxes Greenland’s income tax was approximately $1.71 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, compared to approximately $0.70 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in policy incentive income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
The main causes of changes in cash outflow were changes in other current and noncurrent assets of approximately $7.82 million and changes in accounts payable of $2.08 million. Investing Activities Investing activities resulted a cash inflow of approximately $1.07 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Investing activities resulted a cash inflow of approximately $1.07 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
HEVI held a low percentage of equity interests in the invested company as of December 31, 2023, and we recorded fully impairment of the investment. Allowance for expected credit loss-related parties receivable As of December 31, 2023, Cenntro Holding Limited owed Greenland an aggregate of $34.46 million.
HEVI held a low percentage of equity interests in the invested company, and we recorded fully impairment of the investment for the year ended December 31, 2023.
In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the main sources of cash inflow from operating activities were net income of $3.80 million, changes in notes receivable of $6.07 million, change in fair value of warrant liability of approximately $2.81 million, and depreciation and amortization of $2.44 million.
In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the main sources of cash inflow from operating activities were the increase in net income of $15.15, due to related parties of $5.27 million, notes receivable of $3.71 million and depreciation and amortization of $2.25 million.
Accounts Receivable As of December 31, 2023, Greenland had approximately $17.35 million of accounts receivables, an increase of approximately $2.25 million, or 14.91%, as compared to approximately $15.10 million as of December 31, 2022. The increase in accounts receivables was due to our slowed down efforts in receivables collections.
Accounts Receivable As of December 31, 2024, Greenland had approximately $15.80 million of accounts receivables, a decrease of approximately $1.55 million, or 8.96%, as compared to approximately $17.35 million as of December 31, 2023. The decrease in accounts receivables was due to the decrease in our sales volume.
HEVI’s product line available for purchase includes the GEL-5000 all-electric lithium 5.0-ton rated load wheeled front loader, GEL-1800 all-electric lithium 1.8-ton rated load wheeled front loader, the GEX-8000 all-electric lithium 8.0-ton rated load excavator, and the GEF-series of electric lithium forklifts.
HEVI’s electric industrial vehicle products currently include GEF-series electric forklifts, a series of lithium powered forklifts with three models ranging in size from 1.8 tons to 3.5 tons, GEL-1800, a 1.8 ton rated load lithium powered electric wheeled front loader, GEX-8000, an all-electric 8.0 ton rated load lithium powered wheeled excavator, and GEL-5000, an all-electric 5.0 ton rated load lithium wheeled front loader.
More specifically, Zhejiang Zhongchai has completed the construction of a new factory, and our PRC subsidiaries have received COVID-19 related government subsidies. Furthermore, Zhejiang Zhongchai pledged the deed of its new factory as a collateral to banks in order to obtain additional loans, refinance expiring loans, restructure short-term loans, and fund other working capital needs upon acceptable terms to Greenland.
More specifically, Zhejiang Zhongchai can pledge the deed of its factory as a collateral to banks in order to obtain loans, refinance expiring loans, restructure short-term loans, and fund other working capital needs upon acceptable terms to Greenland. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents refers to all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturity of three months or less.
However, excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuation, our revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 increased by approximately 4.3% compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The actual increase in revenue was primarily the result of an increase in the Company’s sales volume, driven by increasing market demand for the year ended December 31, 2023.
However, excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuation, our revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by approximately 5.6% compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Net Income (Loss) As a result of the foregoing, Greenland’s net loss was approximately $25.02 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, representing a decrease of approximately $28.82 million, from the net income of approximately $3.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Net Income (Loss) As a result of the foregoing, Greenland’s net income was approximately $15.15 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, representing an increase of approximately $40.17 million, from the net loss of approximately $25.02 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. 43 Liquidity and Capital Resources Greenland is a holding company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.
The increase in gross margin in fiscal year 2023 compared to fiscal year 2022 was primarily due to a decrease in raw material costs and a shift in Greenland’s product mix towards higher value and more sophisticated products, such as hydraulic transmission products. 40 Operating Expense Greenland’s operating expenses consist of selling expenses, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses.
The decrease in gross profit in fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023 was primarily due to the decrease in our sales volume. 41 Operating Expense Greenland’s operating expenses consist of selling expenses, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses.
The decrease was approximately $1.61 million, or 5.61%, as compared to approximately $28.75 million as of December 31, 2022. Working Capital Our working capital was approximately $27.27 million as of December 31, 2023, as compared to $59.70 million as of December 31, 2022.
Working Capital Our working capital was approximately $35.11 million as of December 31, 2024, as compared to $27.27 million as of December 31, 2023. The increase in working capital of $7.84 million was primarily contributed to a decrease in notes payable.
General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $0.59 million, or approximately 10.9%, to approximately $6.05 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, from approximately $5.46 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The fundamental reasons for the rise in the general and administrative expenses were an increase in staff salary and an increase in lease cost.
General and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $1.20 million, or approximately 19.8%, to approximately $4.85 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, from approximately $6.05 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase of cash and cash equivalents was mainly due to an increase in notes payable, as compared to that as of December 31, 2022.
As of December 31, 2024, Greenland had approximately $6.66 million of cash and cash equivalents, a decrease of approximately $16.32 million, or 71.02%, as compared to approximately $22.98 million as of December 31, 2023. The decrease of cash and cash equivalents was mainly due to an increase in short term investment, as compared to that as of December 31, 2023.
In August 2022, HEVI launched a 54,000 square foot industrial electric vehicle assembly site in Baltimore, Maryland to support local assembly, services and distribution of its product line. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Our Operations and Financial Performance The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected global economy.
In August 2022, Greenland launched a 54,000 square foot industrial electric vehicle assembly site in Baltimore, Maryland to support local services, assembly and distribution of its electric industrial heavy equipment products line. In July 2024, HEVI announced a partnership with Lonking Holdings Limited to develop and distribute heavy electric machinery and related technology specialized for the U.S. market.
Due from Related Party Due from related party was $0.23 million and $36.67 million as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Greenland believes that its collection policies are generally in line with the transmissions industry’s standard in the PRC. 44 Due from Related Party Due from related party was $0.24 million and $0.23 million as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
We do not expect the amount of $34.46 million due from Cenntro Holding Limited will be repaid. As a result, we recorded a full provision for expected credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2023. Notes Receivable As of December 31, 2023, Greenland had approximately $27.14 million of notes receivables, which will be collected by us within twelve months.
Notes Receivable As of December 31, 2024, Greenland had approximately $22.74 million of notes receivables, which will be collected by us within twelve months. The decrease was approximately $4.40 million, or 16.21%, as compared to approximately $27.14 million as of December 31, 2023.
There is increasing demand for electric industrial heavy equipment powered by sustainable energy in order to reduce air pollution and lower carbon emissions. Utilizing Greenland’s expertise in manufacturing and R&D, it established HEVI in January 2020 to create clean and sustainable products and services in the heavy industrial equipment industry that help organizations pursue a carbon neutral operation.
In January 2020, Greenland formed HEVI to focus on the production and sale of electric industrial vehicles to meet the increasing demand for electric industrial vehicles and machinery powered by sustainable energy in order to reduce air pollution and lower carbon emissions. HEVI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenland incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware.
HEVI focuses on the production and sale of electric industrial equipment, including electric industrial vehicles, for the North American market. Greenland serves as the parent company to Zhongchai Holding.
Greenland serves as the parent company of HEVI and Greenland Holding Enterprises Inc.
The balance of due from related parties as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted primarily of other receivables from Cenntro Holding Limited in the amount of $34.46 million and $36.46 million as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
The balance of due from related parties as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of other receivable from Zhuhai Hengzhong Industrial Investment Fund (Limited Partnership) of $0.24 million and $0.23 million as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, representing a loan to the related party with an annual interest rate of 4.785%.
However, excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuation, the actual revenue increased 4.3%. The actual increase in revenue was primarily the result of an increase in the Company’s sales volume, driven by decreasing market demand for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The decrease in revenue was primarily a result of the decrease of approximately $6.17 million in the Company’s sales volume of transmission products for the year ended December 31, 2024.